Air conditioner evaporator easy to clean

By introducing a water collection tank and rinsing structure into the air conditioner evaporator, combined with the design of a water pump and nozzle, a self-cleaning function is achieved, solving the problem of complex and costly cleaning of existing air conditioner evaporators, and improving cleaning efficiency and air conditioning operation.

CN223564497UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18JIANGSU RIGAO THERMAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423255281.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-28
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-28

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Technical Problem

After long-term use, existing air conditioner evaporators accumulate dust and dirt on their surface, affecting heat exchange efficiency and generating harmful substances. Cleaning is complicated and costly.

Method used

An easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator was designed, which includes a water collection tank, a flushing structure and a locking structure. It achieves self-cleaning through a water pump and a nozzle, and the water collection tank can be easily disassembled and installed.

Benefits of technology

This allows users to perform regular self-cleaning, reducing cleaning costs, improving cleaning efficiency, and ensuring efficient operation of the air conditioner and indoor air quality.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of air conditioner evaporators, and particularly relates to an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator which comprises a shell, an evaporator body is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the shell, two clamping grooves are formed in the bottom of the shell, a water collecting groove is formed in the inner wall of the bottom of the shell, and a flushing structure is fixedly arranged in the shell. The water collecting pipe, the water pump, the water storage box, the water distributing pipes and the spray heads are arranged, water in the water storage box is sucked out through the water pump and guided into the water collecting pipe, then the water in the water collecting pipe is guided into the water distributing pipes, and finally the water is evenly sprayed on the evaporator body through the spray heads. Water flow washes away dust and dirt on the surface of the evaporator, sewage drips into the water collecting tank and is finally discharged through the water outlet pipe, complex disassembly by professionals is not needed, a user can clean the evaporator regularly by himself / herself, the cleaning cost is reduced, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner evaporator technology, and in particular to an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner evaporator is a type of evaporator. Its function 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, thus achieving cooling. It relies on a fan to force air in the storage room to flow through cooling pipes inside the unit for heat exchange, cooling the air and lowering the storage temperature. Over long-term use, the surface of the air conditioner evaporator accumulates a large amount of dust, dirt, and microorganisms. These impurities not only affect the evaporator's heat exchange efficiency, leading to increased air conditioning energy consumption and decreased cooling and heating effects, but also easily breed bacteria, mold, and other harmful substances. These pollutants, as the air is circulated into the room, pollute indoor air quality and harm human health.

[0003] However, existing evaporators require disassembly and cleaning by relevant personnel, which is not only complicated, time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also costly. Therefore, an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator, including a shell, an evaporator body fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the shell, two slots at the bottom of the shell, a water collection tank on the bottom inner wall of the shell, a flushing structure fixedly mounted inside the shell, and a locking structure fixedly mounted on the front of the shell.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] Two locking strips are fixedly provided at the bottom of the water collection tank. The locking strips and the locking groove are slidably connected. A guide tube is fixedly provided on one side of the water collection tank. A water outlet pipe is movably provided at one end of the guide tube. One end of the water outlet pipe penetrates one side of the inner wall of the outer shell.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The flushing structure includes a horizontal plate and a water collection pipe fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell, and a water pump and a water storage box are fixedly installed on the top of the horizontal plate.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The water pump is fixedly equipped with a suction pipe and a drain pipe on both sides. The other end of the suction pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the water storage box. The bottom end of the drain pipe passes through the horizontal plate and is fixedly connected to the water collection pipe. The top of the water storage box is fixedly equipped with a filling pipe, and the top end of the filling pipe passes through the top inner wall of the outer shell.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] Multiple water distribution pipes are fixedly installed on the outside of the water collection pipe, and multiple nozzles are fixedly installed at the bottom of both the water distribution pipe and the bottom of the water collection pipe.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The locking structure includes a mounting bracket fixedly connected to the outer shell. The front of the mounting bracket is provided with a through groove. A pressure plate is movably provided inside the mounting bracket. A connecting rod is fixedly provided on the front of the pressure plate. One end of the connecting rod passes through the through groove and is fixedly provided with a pull handle. A mounting plate is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting bracket. A spring is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting plate. The other end of the spring is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure plate.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The mounting bracket has limiting grooves on its top and bottom inner walls, and the pressure plate has limiting blocks fixedly installed on its top and bottom. The limiting grooves and limiting blocks are slidably connected.

[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. Compared with existing technologies, this easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator is equipped with a water collection pipe, a water pump, a water storage box, water distribution pipes, and spray nozzles. The water pump draws water from the water storage box and directs it into the water collection pipe. The water in the water collection pipe is then directed into multiple water distribution pipes, and finally sprayed evenly onto the evaporator body from multiple spray nozzles. The water flow washes away dust and dirt from the evaporator surface, and the wastewater drips into the water collection tank and is finally discharged through the water outlet pipe. No complicated disassembly by professionals is required, and users can clean it themselves regularly, reducing cleaning costs and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0020] 2. Compared with existing technologies, this easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator, through the setting of a slot, a strip, a mounting bracket, a pressure plate, a connecting rod, a mounting plate and a spring, allows for easy cleaning of the water collection tank. When cleaning is required, the conduit and the outlet pipe are separated, and then the two connecting rods are pulled in opposite directions. The connecting rods drive the pressure plate. After the bottom of the pressure plate separates from the strip, the water collection tank can be pulled outward to remove it for cleaning. The pressure plate is used to press the strip to secure it, which can improve the efficiency of subsequent cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the flushing structure in an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the locking structure in an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water collection tank in an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Outer shell; 2. Evaporator body; 3. Water collection tank; 4. Locking strip; 5. Guide pipe; 6. Water outlet pipe; 7. Flushing structure; 701. Horizontal plate; 702. Water collection pipe; 703. Water pump; 704. Water storage box; 705. Water distribution pipe; 706. Sprayer head; 8. Locking structure; 801. Mounting bracket; 802. Pressure plate; 803. Connecting rod; 804. Mounting plate; 805. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides an easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator: including a shell 1, an evaporator body 2 fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the shell 1, two slots at the bottom of the shell 1, a water collection tank 3 on the inner wall of the bottom of the shell 1, two clips 4 fixedly mounted at the bottom of the water collection tank 3, the clips 4 and the slots being slidably connected, a conduit 5 fixedly mounted on one side of the water collection tank 3, a water outlet pipe 6 movably mounted at one end of the conduit 5, and one end of the water outlet pipe 6 penetrating the inner wall of one side of the shell 1;

[0030] To achieve rapid cleaning, a rinsing structure 7 is fixedly installed inside the outer casing 1. The rinsing structure 7 includes a horizontal plate 701 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer casing 1 and a water collection pipe 702. Multiple water distribution pipes 705 are fixedly installed outside the water collection pipe 702. Multiple nozzles 706 are fixedly installed at the bottom of both the water distribution pipes 705 and the bottom of the water collection pipe 702. A water pump 703 and a water storage box 704 are fixedly installed at the top of the horizontal plate 701. A suction pipe and a drain pipe are fixedly installed on both sides of the water pump 703, respectively. The other end of the suction pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the water storage box 704. The bottom end of the drain pipe passes through the horizontal plate 701 and connects to the water collection box 704. The pipe 702 is fixedly connected, and the top of the water storage box 704 is fixedly provided with a filling pipe. The top end of the filling pipe penetrates the top inner wall of the outer shell 1. The water pump 703 draws water out of the water storage box 704 and introduces it into the water collection pipe 702. The water in the water collection pipe 702 is then introduced into multiple water distribution pipes 705. Finally, it is evenly sprayed onto the evaporator body 2 from multiple nozzles 706. The water flow washes away the dust and dirt on the surface of the evaporator. The wastewater drips into the water collection tank 3 and is finally discharged through the water outlet pipe 6. No complicated disassembly by professionals is required. Users can clean it themselves regularly, which reduces cleaning costs and improves cleaning efficiency.

[0031] To facilitate subsequent maintenance, a locking structure 8 is fixedly provided on the front of the outer casing 1. The locking structure 8 includes a mounting bracket 801 fixedly connected to the outer casing 1. The front of the mounting bracket 801 has a through groove, and a pressure plate 802 is movably mounted inside the mounting bracket 801. Limiting grooves are provided on the top and bottom inner walls of the mounting bracket 801. Limiting blocks are fixedly provided on the top and bottom of the pressure plate 802. The limiting grooves and limiting blocks are slidably connected. A connecting rod 803 is fixedly provided on the front of the pressure plate 802, and one end of the connecting rod 803 passes through... The groove is fixedly equipped with a pull handle. A mounting plate 804 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting bracket 801. A spring 805 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting plate 804. The other end of the spring 805 is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure plate 802. When the two connecting rods 803 are pulled in opposite directions, the connecting rods 803 drive the pressure plate 802. When the bottom of the pressure plate 802 separates from the clip 4, the water collection tank 3 can be pulled outward to remove it for cleaning. The clip 4 is fixed by pressing it with the pressure plate 802, which can improve the efficiency of subsequent cleaning.

[0032] Working principle: When the evaporator needs to be cleaned, first inject cleaning water into the water storage box 704, then start the water pump 703. The suction pipe on one side of the water pump 703 draws the water out of the water storage box 704 and guides it into the water collection pipe 702. The water in the water collection pipe 702 is then guided into multiple water distribution pipes 705, and finally sprayed evenly onto the evaporator body 2 from multiple nozzles 706. The water flow washes away the dust and dirt on the surface of the evaporator, and the wastewater drips into the water collection tank 3 and is finally discharged through the water outlet pipe 6. No complicated disassembly by professionals is required. Users can clean it themselves regularly, reducing cleaning costs, improving cleaning efficiency, and ensuring the efficient operation of the air conditioner and indoor air quality. When the water collection tank 3 needs to be removed for cleaning, first separate the conduit 5 and the water outlet pipe 6, then pull the two connecting rods 803 in opposite directions. The connecting rods 803 drive the pressure plate 802. When the bottom of the pressure plate 802 separates from the retaining strip 4, the water collection tank 3 can be pulled outward to remove it for cleaning.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the shell (1) is fixedly provided with an evaporator body (2), the bottom of the shell (1) is provided with two clamping grooves, the inner wall of the bottom of the shell (1) is provided with a water collecting groove (3), the shell (1) is fixedly provided with a flushing structure (7), and the front surface of the shell (1) is fixedly provided with a locking structure (8).

2. The easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator as set forth in claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the water collecting groove (3) is fixedly provided with two clamping strips (4), the clamping strips (4) and the clamping grooves are in sliding connection, one side of the water collecting groove (3) is fixedly provided with a conduit (5), one end of the conduit (5) is movably provided with a water outlet pipe (6), and one end of the water outlet pipe (6) penetrates through one side of the inner wall of the shell (1).

3. The easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator as set forth in claim 1, wherein: The flushing structure (7) comprises a horizontal plate (701) and a water collecting pipe (702) fixedly connected with the inner wall of the shell (1), and the top of the horizontal plate (701) is fixedly provided with a water pump (703) and a water storage box (704).

4. An easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The water pump (703) is fixedly provided with a suction pipe and a drainage pipe on both sides, respectively, one end of the suction pipe is fixedly connected with one side of the water storage box (704), and the bottom end of the drainage pipe penetrates through the horizontal plate (701) and is fixedly connected with the water collecting pipe (702).

5. An easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The top of the water storage box (704) is fixedly provided with a filling pipe, and the top end of the filling pipe penetrates through the top inner wall of the shell (1).

6. An easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The outer portion of the water collecting pipe (702) is fixedly provided with a plurality of branch pipes (705), and the bottom of each branch pipe (705) and the bottom of the water collecting pipe (702) are fixedly provided with a plurality of spray heads (706).

7. An easy-to-clean air conditioner evaporator as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The locking structure (8) comprises a mounting frame (801) fixedly connected with the shell (1), the front surface of the mounting frame (801) is provided with a through groove, the mounting frame (801) is movably provided with a pressing plate (802), the front surface of the pressing plate (802) is fixedly provided with a connecting rod (803), one end of the connecting rod (803) penetrates through the through groove and is fixedly provided with a pull handle, one side of the mounting frame (801) is fixedly provided with a mounting plate (804), one side of the mounting plate (804) is fixedly provided with a spring (805), and the other end of the spring (805) is fixedly connected with one side of the pressing plate (802). The top inner wall and the bottom inner wall of the mounting frame (801) are both provided with limiting grooves, and the top and the bottom of the pressing plate (802) are both fixedly provided with limiting blocks. The limiting grooves and the limiting blocks are in sliding connection.