Condensate water flow guide structure of air conditioner evaporator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of air-conditioning evaporators, in particular to a condensate water diversion structure of an air-conditioning evaporator, which comprises a water collecting tank arranged below the air-conditioning evaporator; and the adjusting mechanism is installed in the water collecting tank and used for adjusting the angle, an inner plate is fixedly installed in the water collecting tank, and a discharging opening is formed in the inner surface of one side of the water collecting tank. According to the condensate water flow guide structure of the air conditioner evaporator, the angles of the flow guide plates can be adjusted through the arrangement of the water collecting tank, the inner plate and the adjusting mechanism, so that condensate water of the evaporator can be smoothly discharged, the screw rod is driven to rotate by rotating the handle, and the flow guide plates are driven to obliquely move by utilizing the opposite thread tapping directions of the screw rod; the movable shaft is arranged between the flow guide plate and the water collecting tank, the flow guide plate can rotate through the movable shaft when adjusted, meanwhile, a plurality of protruding blocks are arranged outside the flow guide plate, friction force between condensate water and the flow guide plate can be increased, and the flow guide effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner evaporators, specifically to a condensate flow guiding structure for an air conditioner evaporator. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner evaporator is a type of evaporator. The function of an air conditioner evaporator is to utilize the fact that liquid low-temperature refrigerant easily evaporates under low pressure, turning into vapor and absorbing heat from the medium being cooled to achieve the purpose of cooling. During the cooling process, the air conditioner evaporator produces condensate. To prevent water droplets from accumulating and dripping into the room, a water collection tank is used to guide and drain the condensate.

[0003] In existing air conditioners, the condensate produced during the cooling process is usually collected in a condensate tray or drip tray and then drained. However, most condensate trays are rarely equipped with baffles to guide the condensate out, resulting in the condensate not being drained in time. Over time, this can lead to dampness and mold on the walls. In addition, without baffles to guide the condensate out properly, it can damage the air conditioning equipment itself and may also cause the internal circuitry of the air conditioner to become damp and damaged.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a condensate guiding structure for an air conditioner evaporator to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a condensate drainage structure for an air conditioner evaporator. By rotating a handle, a lead screw is driven to rotate. The screw's threads are arranged in opposite directions, causing two sets of guide plates to tilt and move. A movable shaft is provided between the guide plates and the water collection tank, allowing the guide plates to rotate during adjustment. Multiple protrusions on the outside of the guide plates increase the friction between the condensate and the guide plates, improving the drainage effect. This solves the problems mentioned in the background art where existing systems fail to drain condensate from the water collection tank in a timely manner, leading to dampness and mold on the walls over time. Furthermore, the lack of guide plates to effectively drain condensate can damage the air conditioning equipment itself and may cause moisture damage to the internal circuitry.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a condensate guide structure for an air conditioner evaporator, including a water collection tank for installation below the air conditioner evaporator;

[0007] An adjustment mechanism is installed inside the water collection tank to adjust the angle. An inner plate is fixedly installed inside the water collection tank, and a discharge port is opened on one side of the inner surface of the water collection tank.

[0008] The filter assembly, fixed to one side of the water collection tank, is used to filter condensate.

[0009] A connecting component, installed on one side of the filter assembly, is used to connect the drain pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the inner plate is inclined, and mounting brackets are fixedly installed on both sides of the water collection tank, with bolts passing through both sides of the mounting brackets.

[0011] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a movable shaft, which is disposed on both sides of one side of the water collection tank. A guide plate is connected to one side of the movable shaft, and protrusions are fixedly provided on the outside of the guide plate. A handle is provided on one side of the water collection tank, and a lead screw is fixedly installed at one end of the handle.

[0012] Preferably, the lead screw threads are tapped in opposite directions.

[0013] Preferably, the filter assembly includes a filter box, which is fixedly installed on the outside of the water collection tank. The inner surface of the filter box is provided with sliding grooves, and a filter screen is slidably connected inside the filter box.

[0014] Preferably, the connecting component includes an interface, which is located on one side of the filter box. An adapter is movably connected to one side of the interface. A limit block is fixedly installed on one side of the adapter. A sealing ring is provided on the outside of one side of the limit block. An external nut is movably connected to the outside of the adapter. A guide pipe is fixedly connected to the other side of the adapter.

[0015] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:

[0016] The angle of the guide plate can be adjusted by the water collection tank, inner plate and adjustment mechanism, so that the condensate of the evaporator can be discharged smoothly. By turning the handle, the lead screw is driven to rotate. The thread of the lead screw is set in opposite directions, which drives the guide plate to tilt and move. A movable shaft is set between the guide plate and the water collection tank, which can be rotated when the guide plate is adjusted. At the same time, multiple protrusions are set on the outside of the guide plate to increase the friction between the condensate and the guide plate and improve the guiding effect.

[0017] By incorporating a water collection tank and filter components, the condensate water can be filtered when the air conditioner is used in harsh environments with high levels of dust, bacteria, and other impurities in the air. In such cases, to ensure the quality of the water used later, the condensate water can be collected and reused elsewhere. The condensate water in the collection tank flows into the filter box through the drain outlet, where it is filtered by the filter screen. This allows the filtered condensate water to be reused and also prevents impurities in the collection tank from affecting the condensate drainage efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water collection tank structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter assembly structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection component structure of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Water collection tank; 2. Inner plate; 3. Mounting bracket; 4. Bolt; 5. Adjustment mechanism; 501. Movable shaft; 502. Guide plate; 503. Protrusion; 504. Handle; 505. Screw; 6. Discharge port; 7. Filter assembly; 701. Filter box; 702. Slide groove; 703. Filter screen; 8. Connecting assembly; 801. Interface; 802. Adapter; 803. Limiting block; 804. Sealing ring; 805. Outer nut; 806. Guide pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-5 The condensate drainage structure of an air conditioner evaporator shown includes a water collection tank 1, which is installed below the air conditioner evaporator.

[0028] An adjustment mechanism 5 is installed inside the water collection tank 1 to adjust the angle. An inner plate 2 is fixedly installed inside the water collection tank 1, and a discharge port 6 is opened on the inner surface of one side of the water collection tank 1.

[0029] Filter assembly 7 is fixed to one side of water collection tank 1 and is used to filter condensate;

[0030] The connecting component 8 is installed on one side of the filter component 7 and is used to connect the drain pipe. By turning the handle 504, the lead screw 505 is rotated. The threads of the lead screw 505 are set in opposite directions, which drives the two sets of guide plates 502 to tilt and move. A movable shaft 501 is set between the guide plate 502 and the water collection tank 1, which can rotate through the movable shaft 501 when adjusting the guide plate 502. At the same time, multiple protrusions 503 are set on the outside of the guide plate 502, which can increase the friction between the condensate and the guide plate 502 and improve the guiding effect.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the inner plate 2 is inclined, and mounting brackets 3 are fixedly installed on both sides of the water collection tank 1. Bolts 4 pass through both sides of the mounting brackets 3. The inclined inner plate 2 installed inside the water collection tank 1 can drain the falling condensate.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the adjustment mechanism 5 includes a movable shaft 501, which is set on both sides of one side of the water collection tank 1. A guide plate 502 is connected to one side of the movable shaft 501. A protrusion 503 is fixedly opened on the outside of the guide plate 502. A handle 504 is set on one side of the water collection tank 1. A screw 505 is fixedly installed at one end of the handle 504. By rotating the handle 504, the screw 505 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the two sets of external guide plates 502 to move left and right, thereby completing the adjustment of the angle of the guide plate 502.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the screw 505 has opposite thread tapping directions. By using the opposite thread tapping directions of the screw 505, when the screw 505 rotates, it can drive the two sets of guide plates 502 to move closer and further apart and flip in the water collection tank 1.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the filter assembly 7 includes a filter box 701, which is fixedly installed on the outside of the water collection tank 1. The inner surface of the filter box 701 is provided with sliding grooves 702. A filter screen 703 is slidably connected inside the filter box 701. The condensate in the water collection tank 1 enters the filter box 701 from the discharge port 6. The condensate is filtered by the filter screen 703 inside the filter box 701, so that the filtered condensate can be reused. At the same time, it also avoids the presence of filtered impurities in the water collection tank 1, which would affect the condensate drainage effect.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the connecting assembly 8 includes an interface 801, which is located on one side of the filter box 701. An adapter 802 is movably connected to one side of the interface 801. A limiting block 803 is fixedly installed on one side of the adapter 802. A sealing ring 804 is provided on the outside of one side of the limiting block 803. An external nut 805 is movably connected to the outside of the adapter 802. A guide tube 806 is fixedly connected to the other side of the adapter 802. By aligning the adapter 802 with the interface 801 and then rotating the external nut 805 of the adapter 802, the two are threadedly connected. The adapter 802 not only facilitates disassembly but also improves the sealing performance of the connection.

[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, the mounting brackets 3 on both sides of the water collection tank 1 are installed below the evaporator inside the air conditioner using bolts 4. Then, the adapter 802 is aligned with the interface 801, and the outer nut 805 on the outside of the adapter 802 is rotated to connect the two threads. The adapter 802 improves the sealing of the connection. Then, the guide plate 502 is adjusted according to the required flow direction. By rotating the handle 504, the lead screw 505 is rotated. The threads of the lead screw 505 are set in opposite directions, causing the two sets of guide plates 502 to tilt and move. A movable shaft 501 is set between the guide plate 502 and the water collection tank 1, which can rotate when the guide plate 502 is adjusted. After the angle is adjusted, When the external power is connected and the air conditioner is turned on, condensate will be generated during the cooling process of the air conditioner evaporator. The condensate will fall into the water collection tank 1. The condensate will flow into the drain outlet 6 through the inclined inner plate 2 inside the water collection tank 1 and the guide plate 502. The guide plate 502 has multiple protrusions 503 on its outside, which can increase the friction between the condensate and the guide plate 502 and improve the guiding effect. When the condensate enters the filter box 701 from the guide pipe 806, it will be filtered by two sets of filter screens 703. Then the filtered condensate will flow out from the guide pipe 806 and be collected. The filtered condensate can be used elsewhere to save water. In this way, the use of the condensate guiding structure of the air conditioner evaporator is completed.

[0037] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A condensate drainage structure for an air conditioner evaporator, characterized in that: Includes a water collection tank (1) for installation below the air conditioner evaporator; An adjustment mechanism (5) is installed inside the water collection tank (1) for adjusting the angle. An inner plate (2) is fixedly installed inside the water collection tank (1), and a discharge port (6) is opened on one side of the inner surface of the water collection tank (1). The filter assembly (7) is fixed on one side of the water collection tank (1) and is used to filter condensate. The connecting component (8) is installed on one side of the filter component (7) and is used to connect the drain pipe.

2. The condensate guiding structure for an air conditioner evaporator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner plate (2) is inclined, and mounting brackets (3) are fixedly installed on both sides of the water collection tank (1), with bolts (4) passing through both sides of the mounting brackets (3).

3. The condensate guiding structure for an air conditioner evaporator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (5) includes a movable shaft (501), which is arranged on both sides of one side of the water collection tank (1). A guide plate (502) is connected to one side of the movable shaft (501). A protrusion (503) is fixedly opened on the outside of the guide plate (502). A handle (504) is provided on one side of the water collection tank (1), and a screw rod (505) is fixedly installed at one end of the handle (504).

4. The condensate guiding structure for an air conditioner evaporator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lead screw (505) has a thread tapping direction that is opposite.

5. The condensate guiding structure for an air conditioner evaporator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter assembly (7) includes a filter box (701), which is fixedly installed on the outside of the water collection tank (1). The inner surface of the filter box (701) is provided with a sliding groove (702), and a filter screen (703) is slidably connected inside the filter box (701).

6. The condensate guiding structure for an air conditioner evaporator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting component (8) includes an interface (801) which is located on one side of the filter box (701). An adapter (802) is movably connected to one side of the interface (801). A limiting block (803) is fixedly installed on one side of the adapter (802). A sealing ring (804) is provided on the outside of one side of the limiting block (803). An external nut (805) is movably connected to the outside of the adapter (802). A guide pipe (806) is fixedly connected to the other side of the adapter (802).

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