Quick drainage structure for condensate water of automobile air conditioner

By designing a rapid discharge structure and cleaning mechanism for the water collection tank and auxiliary drain pipe, the problem of air conditioning system corrosion and poor performance caused by condensate blockage was solved. This enabled rapid discharge of condensate and cleaning of the water collection tank, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the air conditioning system.

CN223657972UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12JIANGSU CHENYU TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520191415.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-07
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-07

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, if the main drain pipe of automotive air conditioning condensate is blocked, it cannot be discharged in time, affecting the air conditioning performance and causing corrosion of the internal structure, thus increasing maintenance costs.

Method used

A rapid discharge structure was designed, comprising a water collection tank, an auxiliary drain pipe, a plug, a limiting post, and a cleaning mechanism. The auxiliary drain pipe and the cleaning mechanism enable rapid discharge of condensate and cleaning of the inside of the water collection tank, preventing blockages and dirt accumulation.

Benefits of technology

This allows for timely drainage of condensate, preventing corrosion and dirt buildup inside the water tank, improving the reliability and lifespan of the air conditioning system, and reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobiles, and discloses an automobile air conditioner condensate water rapid drainage structure which comprises a water accumulation tank, the bottom of the water accumulation tank is communicated with an auxiliary drainage pipe, the inner wall of the auxiliary drainage pipe is in sliding connection with a plug, and the outer wall of the auxiliary drainage pipe is in sliding connection with a limiting column. A limiting ring is in threaded connection with the outer wall of the limiting column, a first fixing ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the plug, a pull rope is arranged on the outer wall of the first fixing ring, a second fixing ring is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom face of the water accumulation tank, a drainage hole is formed in the left side of the water accumulation tank, and a cleaning mechanism is arranged on the right side of the water accumulation tank. When the drainage hole is blocked, the limiting ring is rotated to release the limiting column, the limiting column is pulled out to enable the plug to lose support, the plug is hung below the water accumulation tank through the pull rope and the fixing ring, condensate water is drained through the auxiliary drainage pipe, and the situation that the condensate water in the water accumulation tank is accumulated to affect use of equipment is avoided.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile, especially relates to automobile air conditioning condensate water quick discharge structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the progress of science and technology, people's performance and comfort requirements of automobile air conditioning system are continuously improved, prompting automobile manufacturers and researchers to continuously develop new technologies and structures to solve the condensate water discharge problem, the development of drainage technology and fluid control technology in other fields provides reference and ideas for the research and development of automobile air conditioning condensate water quick discharge structure, in order to improve the performance and reliability of automobile air conditioning system, meet the needs of users for comfort and energy saving and environmental protection, air conditioning condensate water quick discharge structure emerges as the times require and develops and perfects continuously.

[0003] If condensate water is not discharged in time, it will accumulate in the air conditioning system, combine with oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air, form corrosive liquid, cause corrosion to the evaporator, condenser and pipeline of air conditioner, shorten the service life of these components, increase maintenance cost, there are many electrical components and lines in the automobile air conditioning system, if condensate water leaks to these parts, short circuit and open circuit will be caused, the normal operation of air conditioning system will be affected, even more serious vehicle failure will be caused, endangering driving safety, if the main drainage pipeline is blocked, frozen or blocked due to other reasons, the auxiliary drainage pipe can be used as a backup channel to ensure that condensate water can be discharged in time, prevent condensate water from accumulating in the air conditioning system, avoid the problems of water leakage and corrosion, protect the automobile air conditioning system and other components in the vehicle, if the main drainage pipe is blocked, condensate water cannot be discharged, which affects the use effect of air conditioner, and also causes corrosion to the internal structure, increases the maintenance cost. SUMMARY

[0004] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the utility model provides automobile air conditioning condensate water quick discharge structure, aims at improving the problems in the prior art that if the main drainage pipe is blocked, condensate water cannot be discharged, which affects the use effect of air conditioner, and also causes corrosion to the internal structure, increases the maintenance cost.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: automobile air conditioning condensate water quick discharge structure, including the water tank, the bottom of the water tank is connected with the auxiliary drainage pipe, the inner wall of the auxiliary drainage pipe is slidably connected with the plug, the outer wall of the auxiliary drainage pipe is slidably connected with the limiting column, the outer wall of the limiting column is threadedly connected with the limiting ring, the bottom of the plug is fixedly connected with the fixed ring one, the outer wall of the fixed ring one is provided with the pull rope, the bottom surface middle part of the water tank is fixedly connected with the fixed ring two, the left side of the water tank is provided with the drainage hole, the right side of the water tank is provided with the cleaning mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism is used for cleaning the dirt inside the water tank.

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

[0007] The cleaning mechanism comprises a hollow plate, the outer wall of the hollow plate is in sliding connection with the inner wall of the water collecting tank, the inner wall top of the hollow plate is fixedly connected with spring columns on the front and rear sides, the bottom end of the spring column is fixedly connected with a sliding plate, the bottom of the sliding plate is fixedly connected with a cleaning plate, the right side of the hollow plate is fixedly connected with a telescopic rod one, and the right side of the telescopic rod one is fixedly connected with a supporting plate.

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

[0009] The right side of the limiting column is fixedly connected with a fixed block, and the outer wall of the limiting column is in sliding connection with the inner wall of the plug.

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

[0011] The inner wall bottom end of the supporting plate is threadedly connected with screws on the front and rear sides, and the outer wall of the screw is provided with a gasket.

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

[0013] The top left side of the supporting plate is rotatably connected with a rotating column, and the outer wall top end of the rotating column is rotatably connected with the bottom surface of the water collecting tank.

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

[0015] The outer wall left side of the supporting plate is fixedly connected with a rubber block, and the outer wall right side of the supporting plate is fixedly connected with a sponge block.

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

[0017] The outer wall of the sliding plate is in sliding connection with the inner wall bottom of the hollow plate, and the inner wall bottom surface of the supporting plate is rotatably connected with a telescopic rod two in the middle.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solutions:

[0019] The top end of the telescopic rod two is rotatably connected with a rotating ball, and the outer wall of the rotating ball is rotatably connected with the right side of the bottom surface of the water collecting tank.

[0020] The utility model has the advantages of the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In the utility model, when the automobile air conditioner is started, the condensed water flows into the sump tank, slides along the inner wall to the drain hole and is discharged, if the drain hole is blocked, the limiting ring is rotated to release the limiting column, the limiting column is pulled out to make the plug lose support, the plug is hung below the sump tank through the pull rope and the fixed ring two, the condensed water is discharged through the auxiliary drain pipe, the condensed water in the sump tank is discharged, the condensed water in the sump tank is prevented from accumulating due to the blockage of the drain hole, and the use of the internal equipment is further affected.

[0022] 2. In the utility model, when the condensed water flows in the sump tank and leaves dirt, the telescopic rod one is started, the hollow plate is pushed to move left, when the hollow plate moves, the spring column makes the sliding plate and the cleaning plate move down, the cleaning plate is tightly attached to the bottom of the inner wall of the sump tank, the dirt is scraped in the moving process of the cleaning plate and is discharged through the drain hole, the internal dirt can be cleaned, the corrosion effect of the sump tank due to the accumulation of dirt is prevented, and the sump tank is further damaged. DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is the front side perspective view of the sump tank of the automobile air conditioner condensed water quick discharge structure provided in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is the partial structure split drawing of the support plate of the automobile air conditioner condensed water quick discharge structure provided in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is the partial structure drawing of the auxiliary drain pipe of the automobile air conditioner condensed water quick discharge structure provided in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 It is the plug partial structure display drawing of the automobile air conditioner condensed water quick discharge structure provided in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 It is the hollow plate partial structure schematic view of the automobile air conditioner condensed water quick discharge structure provided in the utility model.

[0028] LEGEND:

[0029] 1, sump tank; 2, cleaning mechanism; 201, support plate; 202, telescopic rod one; 203, hollow plate; 204, spring column; 205, sliding plate; 206, cleaning plate; 3, auxiliary drain pipe; 4, plug; 5, limiting column; 6, limiting ring; 7, drain hole; 8, fixed ring one; 9, pull rope; 10, fixed ring two; 11, rotating column; 12, rubber block; 13, sponge block; 14, telescopic rod two; 15, rotating ball; 16, screw; 17, gasket; 18, fixed block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.

[0031] Please refer to the accompanying Figure 2 , the accompanying Figure 3 and the accompanying Figure 4 , the present application provides an embodiment: a quick drainage structure of automobile air conditioner condensate water, including a water tank 1, the bottom of the water tank 1 is communicated with an auxiliary drain pipe 3, the inner wall of the auxiliary drain pipe 3 is slidably connected with a plug 4, the outer wall of the auxiliary drain pipe 3 is slidably connected with a limiting column 5, the outer wall of the limiting column 5 is threadedly connected with a limiting ring 6, the bottom of the plug 4 is fixedly connected with a fixed ring one 8, the outer wall of the fixed ring one 8 is provided with a pull rope 9, the bottom surface of the water tank 1 is fixedly connected with a fixed ring two 10, the left side of the water tank 1 is provided with a drain hole 7, the right side of the water tank 1 is provided with a cleaning mechanism 2, the cleaning mechanism 2 is used for cleaning the dirt inside the water tank 1, the right side of the limiting column 5 is fixedly connected with a fixed block 18, the outer wall of the limiting column 5 is slidably connected with the inner wall of the plug 4;

[0032] Specifically, the auxiliary drain pipe 3 not only bears an important drainage function, but also is slidably connected with the plug 4, so that precise control of water flow is realized, the auxiliary drain pipe 3 is slidably connected with the limiting column 5, so that the whole drainage system is more flexible and free when operating, the limiting column 5 is threadedly connected with the limiting ring 6, which not only enhances the stability of the structure, but also facilitates the operator to adjust according to actual needs, the fixed ring one 8 is provided with the pull rope 9, so that the operator can quickly and conveniently perform drainage operation in an emergency, the fixed ring two 10 not only enhances the stability of the water tank 1, but also facilitates the installation and maintenance of the water tank 1, the drain hole 7 ensures that the water can be discharged in time, avoiding potential problems caused by too much water, the cleaning mechanism 2 is an indispensable part of the whole water tank 1, responsible for thoroughly cleaning the dirt inside the water tank 1, ensuring the cleanliness of the water tank 1, the fixed block 18 further ensures the stability of the sliding connection between the limiting column 5 and the inner wall of the plug 4, so that the reliability of the whole drainage system is significantly improved.

[0033] Please refer to the accompanying Figure 1 , the accompanying Figure 2 and the accompanying Figure 5, the cleaning mechanism 2 comprises a hollow plate 203, the outer wall of the hollow plate 203 is slidably connected with the inner wall of the water tank 1, the inner wall top of the hollow plate 203 is fixedly connected with spring columns 204 on the front and back sides, the bottom end of the spring column 204 is fixedly connected with a sliding plate 205, the bottom of the sliding plate 205 is fixedly connected with a cleaning plate 206, the right side of the hollow plate 203 is fixedly connected with a telescopic rod one 202, the right side of the telescopic rod one 202 is fixedly connected with a support plate 201, the inner wall bottom end of the support plate 201 is threadedly connected with screws 16 on the front and back sides, the outer wall of the screw 16 is provided with a gasket 17;

[0034] Specifically, the hollow plate 203 is slidably connected with the water tank 1, ensuring smooth interaction between the two, so that the operation of the whole system is more efficient, the spring column 204 not only provides stable support, ensuring the stability of the device, but also plays a crucial role in function, can effectively absorb vibration, ensure the stability of the device during operation, the sliding plate 205 is fixedly connected with the cleaning plate 206, so that the whole device can efficiently complete the cleaning task during operation, greatly improving the cleaning efficiency, the hollow plate 203 is fixedly connected with the telescopic rod one 202, so that the device can be adjusted according to actual needs, increasing the flexibility and applicability of the device, the telescopic rod one 202 is fixedly connected with the support plate 201, so that the support of the device is more stable and can withstand greater pressure, the screw 16 makes the connection between the support plate 201 and the telescopic rod one 202 more firm and not easy to loosen, the gasket 17 not only significantly enhances the stability of the connection, prevents the screw 16 from loosening, but also effectively prevents noise caused by friction, so as to ensure the mute effect of the whole device during operation.

[0035] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 , the attached Figure 2 and the attached Figure 3 , the top left side of the support plate 201 is rotatably connected with a rotating column 11, the outer wall top end of the rotating column 11 is rotatably connected with the bottom surface of the water tank 1, the outer wall left side of the support plate 201 is fixedly connected with a rubber block 12, the outer wall right side of the support plate 201 is fixedly connected with a sponge block 13;

[0036] Specifically, the rotating column 11 is rotatably connected with the water tank 1, ensuring the flexibility and stability of the device, the rubber block 12 serves to provide cushioning, reducing impact and noise that may occur during movement of the equipment, the sponge block 13 not only enhances the water absorption capacity of the device, but also improves the overall user experience.

[0037] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 , the attached Figure 2 and the attached Figure 3The outer wall of the sliding plate 205 is slidably connected with the inner wall bottom of the hollow plate 203, the telescopic rod two 14 is rotatably connected with the middle part of the inner wall bottom of the supporting plate 201, the top end of the telescopic rod two 14 is rotatably connected with the rotating ball 15, and the outer wall of the rotating ball 15 is rotatably connected with the bottom right side of the water collecting tank 1.

[0038] Specifically, the sliding plate 205 is slidably connected with the hollow plate 203, ensuring smooth movement between the two, thereby improving the flexibility and response speed of the overall machine, the telescopic rod two 14 is not only stable but also can adapt to the needs of different working environments, and the rotating ball 15 allows free rotation in multiple directions, thereby providing a flexible rotating connection point for the bottom right side of the water collecting tank 1, ensuring the stability and reliability of the water collecting tank 1, and endowing the entire system with adaptability when facing complex working conditions.

[0039] Working principle: when the car air conditioner is turned on, condensate water will drip into the water collecting tank 1, since the water collecting tank 1 has a certain slope, the condensate water will slide down along the inner wall of the water collecting tank 1 and be discharged from the drain hole 7, if the drain hole 7 is blocked, the limiting ring 6 is rotated to make the limiting ring 6 rotate out from the outer wall of the limiting column 5, and then the limiting column 5 is pulled out, so that the plug 4 loses support, and the plug 4 can be pulled out, under the action of the pull rope 9 and the fixed ring two 10, the plug 4 will be hung below the water collecting tank 1 to prevent loss, and then the condensate water can be discharged from the auxiliary drain pipe 3, realizing the discharge of the condensate water in the water collecting tank 1, preventing the condensate water in the water collecting tank 1 from accumulating due to the blockage of the drain hole 7, and further affecting the use of the internal equipment;

[0040] When the condensate water flows in the water collecting tank 1, dirt will be left on the inner wall of the water collecting tank 1, so the telescopic rod one 202 is started, which pushes the hollow plate 203 to move to the left, and in the process of moving to the left, the spring column 204 pushes the sliding plate 205 and the cleaning plate 206 to move downward, so that the cleaning plate 206 can tightly adhere to the inner wall bottom of the water collecting tank 1, so that in the process of moving, the cleaning plate 206 can scrape off the dirt inside the water collecting tank 1 and discharge it from the drain hole 7, thereby realizing the cleaning of the internal dirt, preventing corrosion of the water collecting tank 1 due to the accumulation of dirt, and further preventing damage to the water collecting tank 1.

[0041] Finally, it should be pointed out that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent replacement of some technical features, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A quick drainage structure of condensate water of an automobile air conditioner, comprising a water collecting tank (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the water tank (1) is communicated with an auxiliary drain pipe (3), the inner wall of the auxiliary drain pipe (3) is slidably connected with a plug (4), the outer wall of the auxiliary drain pipe (3) is slidably connected with a limiting column (5), the outer wall of the limiting column (5) is threadedly connected with a limiting ring (6), the bottom of the plug (4) is fixedly connected with a fixed ring one (8), the outer wall of the fixed ring one (8) is provided with a pull rope (9), the bottom surface of the water tank (1) is fixedly connected with a fixed ring two (10), the left side of the water tank (1) is provided with a drain hole (7), the right side of the water tank (1) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (2), and the cleaning mechanism (2) is used for cleaning dirt inside the water tank (1).

2. The automobile air conditioner condensate water rapid discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (2) comprises a hollow plate (203), the outer wall of the hollow plate (203) is slidably connected with the inner wall of the water tank (1), the inner wall of the hollow plate (203) is fixedly connected with a spring column (204) on the top front and back sides, the bottom end of the spring column (204) is fixedly connected with a sliding plate (205), the bottom of the sliding plate (205) is fixedly connected with a cleaning plate (206), the right side of the hollow plate (203) is fixedly connected with a telescopic rod one (202), and the right side of the telescopic rod one (202) is fixedly connected with a supporting plate (201).

3. The automobile air conditioner condensate water quick drainage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right side of the limiting column (5) is fixedly connected with a fixed block (18), and the outer wall of the limiting column (5) is slidably connected with the inner wall of the plug (4).

4. The automobile air conditioner condensate water quick drainage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall bottom end of the supporting plate (201) is threadedly connected with a screw (16) on the front and back sides, and the outer wall of the screw (16) is provided with a gasket (17).

5. The automobile air conditioner condensate water quick drainage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top left side of the supporting plate (201) is rotatably connected with a rotating column (11), and the outer wall top end of the rotating column (11) is rotatably connected with the bottom surface of the water tank (1).

6. The automobile air conditioner condensate water quick drainage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall left side of the supporting plate (201) is fixedly connected with a rubber block (12), and the outer wall right side of the supporting plate (201) is fixedly connected with a sponge block (13).

7. The automobile air conditioner condensate water quick drainage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sliding plate (205) is slidably connected with the inner wall bottom of the hollow plate (203), and the inner wall bottom surface of the supporting plate (201) is rotatably connected with a telescopic rod two (14).

8. The automobile air conditioner condensate water quick drainage structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top end of the telescopic rod two (14) is rotatably connected with a rotating ball (15), and the outer wall of the rotating ball (15) is rotatably connected with the right side of the bottom surface of the water tank (1).