Air cooler
By introducing an airflow control device and an air humidification device into the air cooler and optimizing the airflow path, the problems of poor cooling effect and increased power consumption of the fan in high-temperature environments are solved, achieving efficient cooling and energy saving.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520011057.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing air coolers have poor cooling performance in high-temperature environments, and the increased wind resistance caused by the wet curtain cooling device leads to increased power consumption of the fan.
Design an air cooler comprising a frame assembly, an airflow control device, an air humidification device, and a fan. By controlling the state switching of the airflow control device and the working state of the air humidification device, the airflow path is optimized, wind resistance is reduced, and airflow is guaranteed.
While ensuring airflow, reduce fan power consumption, improve cooling effect, and reduce fan power consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air temperature regulation technology, and in particular to an air cooler. Background Technology
[0002] An air cooler, also known as an air condenser, primarily uses ambient air as the cooling medium to swirle across a heat exchange device, thereby cooling or condensing the high-temperature fluid within the heat exchange device. It is mainly used in industries such as power, petroleum, chemical, metallurgy, and data centers, and has advantages such as high efficiency, low vibration, low noise, and convenient use and maintenance.
[0003] The cooling effect of air coolers is greatly affected by temperature, especially the high temperatures in summer, which severely impact their performance and lead to poorer cooling efficiency. Some air coolers incorporate evaporative cooling pads at their inlets to lower the inlet air temperature and improve cooling. However, these evaporative cooling pads increase air resistance, which remains even when not in use, resulting in higher power consumption from the fan. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an air cooler that can improve the power consumption of fans.
[0005] An air cooler according to some embodiments of the present invention includes: a frame assembly defining an accommodating space, the frame assembly including a support and an airflow control device disposed on the support, the support and the airflow control device being at least part of the structure defining the accommodating space, wherein the airflow control device has a ventilated state and a closed state, and the support is provided with a vent communicating with the accommodating space; a heat exchange device connected to the support and located in the accommodating space; an air humidification device configured to humidify air intended to enter the accommodating space through the vent when in operation; and a fan for extracting air from the accommodating space.
[0006] The air cooler according to the embodiment of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0007] In this air cooler, when the air humidification device is required to operate, the airflow control device can be in a closed state. At this time, the outside air will first pass through the air humidification device, be humidified by the air humidification device, and then enter the housing space through the vent on the bracket to participate in heat exchange. When the air humidification device is not required to operate, the airflow control device can be controlled to be in a ventilation state. At this time, part of the outside air can still pass through the air humidification device and enter the housing space through the vent on the bracket to participate in heat exchange, while another part of the air can directly enter the housing space through the airflow control device to participate in heat exchange. Even though the air humidification device always generates wind resistance, the airflow entering the housing space can still be guaranteed. In this way, the problem of needing to increase the fan power to increase the air exchange volume can be improved, and the power consumption of the fan can be reduced.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of air volume control devices is two, the two air volume control devices are spaced apart and arranged side by side, and the accommodating space is limited between the two air volume control devices.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air volume control device has a cylindrical structure, and the accommodating space is limited to the internal region of the air volume control device.
[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the air volume control device is a louver.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air cooler further includes a spray device disposed in the accommodating space, wherein the spraying part of the spray device is disposed toward the heat exchange device.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the accommodating space has an opening, and the fan is disposed at the opening.
[0013] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the number of fans is at least two.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air humidification device is provided with a transition space having an air outlet, the air outlet being disposed opposite to the bracket and communicating with the ventilation opening.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air humidification device has an air humidification section, which is a cylindrical structure, and the internal space of the air humidification section is the transition space.
[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air humidification device has an air humidification section, the number of the air humidification sections is two, the two air humidification sections are arranged at intervals, and the transition space is located between the two air humidification sections.
[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air cooler according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air cooler according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0021] Icon labels:
[0022] 100. Frame assembly; 101. Accommodation space; 110. Support bracket; 120. Air volume control device;
[0023] 200. Heat exchange device;
[0024] 300. Air humidification device; 301. Transition space; 310. Air humidification section;
[0025] 400. Fan;
[0026] 500. Spraying device. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, an air cooler provided in one embodiment of the present invention includes a frame assembly 100, a heat exchange device 200, an air humidification device 300, and a fan 400.
[0031] The frame assembly 100 defines the accommodating space 101. Specifically, the frame assembly 100 is the main mounting frame of the air cooler, which encloses and forms the accommodating space 101.
[0032] The frame assembly 100 includes a support 110 and an airflow control device 120 disposed on the support 110, the support 110 and the airflow control device 120 being at least a portion of the structure defining the accommodating space 101.
[0033] It is understood that the frame assembly 100 includes, but is not limited to, the bracket 110 and the air volume control device 120. The various structures constituting the frame assembly 100 cooperate to define the accommodating space 101, and the bracket 110 and the air volume control device 120 are two of the structures that define the accommodating space 101.
[0034] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the structure defining the accommodating space 101 may only include the bracket 110 and the air volume control device 120. In other embodiments, the structure defining the accommodating space 101 may include other structures in addition to the bracket 110 and the air volume control device 120.
[0035] The airflow control device 120 has a ventilated state and a closed state. When the airflow control device 120 is in the ventilated state, it allows the accommodating space 101 to communicate with the outside space, and outside air can pass through the airflow control device 120 into the accommodating space 101. When the airflow control device 120 is in the closed state, it becomes a windproof component, preventing air from passing through.
[0036] Furthermore, the bracket 110 is provided with a vent (not shown) that communicates with the accommodating space 101, through which outside air can enter the accommodating space 101.
[0037] Understandably, the vent of bracket 110 remains open, allowing outside air to always enter the accommodating space 101 through the vent; while the airflow control device 120 is controlled to be either in a ventilated or closed state. When the airflow control device 120 is in a ventilated state, outside air can enter the accommodating space through either the vent of bracket 110 or the airflow control device 120. When the airflow control device 120 is in a closed state, outside air can enter the accommodating space through the vent of bracket 110, but cannot enter the accommodating space through the airflow control device 120.
[0038] The heat exchange device 200 is connected to the bracket 110 and located within the accommodating space 101. The heat exchange device 200 may be a heat exchange tube.
[0039] It is understandable that after the outside air enters the containment space 101, it can exchange heat with the fluid in the heat exchange device 200, thereby cooling the fluid in the heat exchange device 200.
[0040] Specifically, the air cooler also includes a fan 400 connected to the frame assembly 100, which is used to extract air from the containment space 101. Understandably, when the fan 400 is operating, it continuously extracts air from the containment space 101, thereby continuously introducing new air into the containment space 101. When extracting air from the containment space 101, the fan 400 also extracts heat from the air, allowing new, cooler air to enter the containment space 101, thus achieving a better cooling effect.
[0041] One end of the accommodating space 101 has an opening, and the fan 400 is installed at the opening.
[0042] It should be noted that the number of 400 fans can be one or more.
[0043] It is understandable that when the air volume control device 120 is in the ventilation state, under the action of the fan 400, outside air can enter the accommodating space 101 through the ventilation opening of the bracket 110, or it can enter the accommodating space through the air volume control device 120; when the air volume control device 120 is in the closed state, under the action of the fan 400, outside air can enter the accommodating space through the ventilation opening of the bracket 110, but it cannot enter the accommodating space 101 through the air volume control device 120.
[0044] The air humidifier 300 is configured to humidify the air that is about to enter the accommodating space 101 through the vent on the bracket 110 when it is in operation.
[0045] Among them, the air humidification device 300 is a wet curtain cooling device, which can humidify the air that is about to enter the accommodating space 101 through the ventilation port of the bracket 110, thereby cooling the air and keeping the temperature of the air participating in heat exchange at a low temperature, thereby improving the cooling effect.
[0046] It should be noted that for some air humidification devices 300, they include a wet curtain and a water distribution system for spraying coolant onto the wet curtain; the air humidification device 300 being in working state means that the water distribution system sprays coolant onto the wet curtain, and the coolant participates in humidifying the air that is about to enter the accommodating space 101 through the vent on the bracket 110; the air humidification device 300 being in non-working state means that there is no coolant on the wet curtain to humidify the air that is about to enter the accommodating space 101 through the vent on the bracket 110.
[0047] Understandably, when the air humidifier 300 needs to work, the airflow control device 120 can be in a closed state. At this time, the outside air will first pass through the air humidifier 300, be humidified by the air humidifier 300, and then enter the accommodating space 101 through the vent on the bracket 110 to participate in heat exchange. When the air humidifier 300 does not need to work, the airflow control device 120 can be controlled to be in a ventilated state. At this time, some of the outside air can still pass through the air humidifier 300 and enter the accommodating space 101 through the vent on the bracket 110 to participate in heat exchange, while some of the air can directly enter the accommodating space 101 through the airflow control device 120 to participate in heat exchange. Even though the air humidifier 300 will always generate wind resistance, the airflow entering the accommodating space 101 can still be guaranteed. In this way, the problem of needing to increase the power of the fan 400 to increase the air exchange volume can be improved, and the power consumption of the fan 400 can be reduced.
[0048] In some embodiments, there are two airflow control devices 120, which are spaced apart and arranged side by side, with the accommodating space 101 defined between the two airflow control devices 120. A bracket 110 is used to connect the two airflow control devices 120, and the fan 400 is arranged opposite to the bracket 110.
[0049] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of air volume control devices 120 may also be three or more, and three or more air volume control devices 120 are part of the structure that defines the accommodating space 101.
[0050] In other embodiments, the airflow control device 120 has a cylindrical structure, and the accommodating space 101 is defined within the internal region of the airflow control device 120. A bracket 110 is connected to one end of the airflow control device 120, and the fan 400 is disposed opposite to the bracket 110.
[0051] In some embodiments, the air humidification device 300 is provided with a transition space 301 having an air outlet, the air outlet being disposed opposite to the bracket 110, and the air outlet being connected to the ventilation opening on the bracket 110.
[0052] Understandably, when outside air enters the transition space 301 through the air humidification device 300, it will flow towards the bracket 110 through the air outlet and enter the accommodating space through the ventilation openings on the bracket 110. In this way, when outside air enters the transition space 301 through the air humidification device 300, the risk of the already humidified air in the transition space 301 mixing with other air and causing the temperature to rise can be reduced.
[0053] The air humidification device 300 includes an air humidification section 310, which has a cylindrical structure and an internal space of a transition space 301.
[0054] Specifically, the air humidification unit 310 is a wet curtain.
[0055] In other embodiments, there are two air humidification units 310, which are spaced apart, and the transition space 301 is located between the two air humidification units 310.
[0056] In some embodiments, the air cooler further includes a spray device 500 disposed in the accommodating space, the spraying portion of the spray device 500 being disposed toward the heat exchange device 200. The spray device 500 can spray coolant onto the heat exchange device 200, thereby cooling the outside of the heat exchange device 200 and improving the heat exchange effect.
[0057] In the air cooler of this utility model, when the air humidification device 300 needs to work, the air volume control device 120 can be in a closed state. At this time, the outside air will first pass through the air humidification device 300, be humidified by the air humidification device 300, and then enter the housing space through the vent on the bracket 110 to participate in heat exchange. When the air humidification device 300 does not need to work, the air volume control device 120 can be controlled to be in a ventilation state. At this time, part of the outside air can still pass through the air humidification device 300 and enter the housing space through the vent on the bracket 110 to participate in heat exchange, and another part of the air can directly enter the housing space through the air volume control device 120 to participate in heat exchange. Even though the air humidification device 300 will always generate wind resistance, the air volume entering the housing space can still be guaranteed. In this way, the problem of needing to increase the power of the fan 400 to increase the air exchange volume can be improved, and the power consumption of the fan 400 can be reduced.
[0058] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An air cooler characterized by comprising: The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan. The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan. The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan. The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan. The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
2. The air cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
3. The air cooler according to claim 1, wherein The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
4. The air cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
5. The air cooler according to claim 1, wherein The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
6. The air cooler according to claim 1, wherein The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
7. The air cooler according to claim 1, wherein The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
8. The air cooler according to claim 1, wherein The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
9. The air cooler according to claim 8, wherein The application relates to a heat exchange device, air humidifying device and air fan.
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