Energy-saving air cooler

By using a sponge to absorb and recycle water molecules in the evaporative air cooler, the problem of energy waste caused by the second power supply of the liquid pump during water circulation is solved, thus achieving the energy-saving effect of the air cooler.

CN223782972UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09ZHEJIANG BOYE REFRIGERATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423280882.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

Existing evaporative air coolers require an additional liquid pump to operate during the water circulation process, resulting in wasted energy.

Method used

Sponge 1 and Sponge 2 are attached to the bottom of the water storage frame. The sponges absorb water molecules and recycle them, reducing the dependence on pump 2. The water circulation is controlled by a liquid level sensor and control panel.

Benefits of technology

This reduces the energy consumption caused by energizing the liquid pump, improves the energy-saving effect of the air cooler, and reduces the waste of electrical resources.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an energy-saving air cooler which comprises a shell, a fan fixedly connected to the shell in a communicated mode, a wet curtain piece arranged in the shell, a cooling piece arranged in the shell, a water storage frame fixedly connected in the shell and opposite to the wet curtain piece, a first sponge and a second sponge. The first sponge and the second sponge are arranged on the shell, the first sponge and the second sponge are arranged in parallel and attached to the inner wall of the storage frame, the third sponge is arranged in the shell and fixedly connected with the first sponge and the second sponge, and the fixing piece is arranged in the shell and fixedly connected with the first sponge and the second sponge. One end of the fixing piece is connected with the first sponge and the second sponge, the mode that water is sucked and recycled through the first sponge and the second sponge is adopted, the situation that due to the fact that the second liquid pump is additionally arranged, the electric energy for electrifying the second liquid pump is increased can be reduced, the energy-saving effect of the air cooler is greatly improved, and waste of electric energy resources is reduced.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of air coolers, and in particular to an energy-saving air cooler. [Background Technology]

[0002] Evaporative air coolers, also known as eco-friendly air conditioners, energy-saving air conditioners, evaporative coolers, chillers, water mist air coolers, water-cooled air conditioners, and ventilation and cooling equipment, are a type of evaporative cooling and ventilation unit that integrates cooling, purification, ventilation, dust prevention, and deodorization. Existing evaporative air coolers mainly consist of a shell, fins, condenser coils, a fan, a storage frame, nozzles, and two separate liquid pumps. Airflow is transmitted by the fan to the fins inside the shell, and refrigerant is transferred through the condenser coils. The airflow enters the condenser tube, where it cools the fins. After the fins are cooled, the airflow enters below the nozzle. A liquid pump draws in outside water, which is then transferred to the nozzle through a transmission pipe. This humidifies the airflow. After humidification, the airflow is discharged into the room, thus cooling the room. To circulate the water in the evaporative cooling pad, a storage box collects the water, which is then transferred to the nozzle through a liquid pump, thus achieving water circulation and reducing water waste.

[0003] While the above solution can cool the airflow, it also has the following problems: First, in order to circulate the water, the above solution uses a second pump to transfer the water to the nozzle for circulation. Although this method can save water resources, the additional second pump needs to be powered on, which increases its power consumption and causes a great waste of power. [Utility Model Content]

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art and to propose an energy-saving air cooler that can transmit airflow.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an energy-saving evaporative cooler, comprising: a housing, a fan fixedly connected to the housing, a wet curtain component disposed within the housing, and a cooling component disposed within the housing.

[0006] Also includes:

[0007] A water storage frame is fixedly connected inside the housing, and the water storage frame is arranged opposite to the wet curtain component;

[0008] Sponge 1 and Sponge 2 are disposed on the housing and are arranged parallel to each other. The bottom surfaces of Sponge 1 and Sponge 2 are located inside the storage frame and are in contact with the inner wall of the storage frame.

[0009] Sponge 3 is disposed inside the housing and is fixedly connected to Sponge 1 and Sponge 2;

[0010] A fastener is disposed inside the housing, and one end of the fastener is connected to sponge one and sponge two.

[0011] Preferably, the fastener includes: a fixing rod fixedly connected inside the housing and a locking member disposed on the fixing rod, one end of which can be connected to sponge one and sponge two.

[0012] Preferably, the locking component includes: a concave block rotatably connected to a fixed rod and a lead screw rotatably connected to the fixed rod, wherein the lead screw is threadedly connected to the concave block.

[0013] Preferably, an L-shaped limiting block is fixedly connected to the fixed rod, and a limiting slider that is slidably connected to the fixed rod is fixedly connected to the concave block, the limiting slider being able to abut against the L-shaped limiting block.

[0014] Preferably, a liquid level sensor is fixedly connected inside the water storage frame, and a control panel is fixedly connected to the housing. The control panel is electrically connected to the liquid level sensor and can control the water discharge of the wet curtain component.

[0015] Preferably, the wet curtain component includes a storage tank fixedly connected to the housing and a nozzle fixedly connected to the housing above the water storage frame. A liquid pump is fixedly connected inside the storage tank. The liquid pump is connected to the nozzle through a transmission pipe. A solenoid valve is fixedly connected to the transmission pipe. The solenoid valve and the liquid pump are electrically connected to the control panel.

[0016] Preferably, a support rod is inserted into the fixing rod, one end of which can penetrate one or two sponges, and a bolt is threaded onto the support rod, one end of which can be attached to the fixing rod.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, this utility model uses sponges 1 and 2 set on the storage frame. Sponges 1 and 2 are in contact with the bottom surface of the storage frame. When water enters the storage frame, sponges 1 and 2 absorb the water, allowing water molecules to come into contact with the airflow as it passes through them, thereby humidifying the airflow. By using sponges 1 and 2 to absorb and recycle water, the increased power consumption of the second liquid pump due to the additional liquid pump can be reduced, thus greatly increasing the energy-saving effect of the air cooler and reducing the waste of electrical resources.

[0018] The features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail through embodiments and accompanying drawings. [Attached Image Description]

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

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the nozzle of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position of the L-shaped limiting block of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Wet curtain component; 3. Cooling component; 4. Water storage frame; 5. Sponge 1; 6. Sponge 2; 7. Sponge 3; 8. Fixing component; 9. Fixing rod; 10. Locking component; 11. Concave block; 12. Lead screw; 14. L-shaped limit block; 15. Limiting slider; 16. Liquid level sensor; 17. Control panel; 18. Storage tank; 19. Nozzle; 20. Liquid pump; 21. Solenoid valve; 22. Support rod; 23. Bolt.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0023] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0025] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3An energy-saving air cooler includes: a housing 1, a fan fixedly connected to the housing 1, a wet curtain 2 disposed inside the housing 1, and a cooling component 3 disposed inside the housing 1. The cooling component 3 is mainly composed of fins and heat exchange tubes. The fins are provided in several pieces and are all fixedly connected to the housing 1. The heat exchange tubes are fixedly connected to the fins and extend to the outside of the housing 1 at both ends for the refrigerant to be transported.

[0028] The air cooler in this utility model also includes: a water storage frame 4, a sponge one 5, a sponge two 6, a sponge three 7, and a fixing component 8;

[0029] The water storage frame 4 is fixedly connected inside the housing 1, and the water storage frame 4 is arranged opposite to the wet curtain 2 so that water can enter the water storage frame 4 for storage.

[0030] Sponge 1 5 and Sponge 2 6 are both set on the shell 1, and Sponge 1 5 and Sponge 2 6 are arranged in parallel, and the bottom surface of Sponge 1 5 and Sponge 2 6 are in contact with the bottom surface of the water storage frame 4, mainly for absorbing water in the water storage frame 4.

[0031] Sponge 3 7 is disposed inside the housing 1, and Sponge 3 7 is fixedly connected to Sponge 1 5 and Sponge 2 6. Sponge 3 7 is used to connect Sponge 1 5 and Sponge 2 6.

[0032] The fastener 8 is disposed inside the housing 1, and one end of it is connected to the first sponge 5 and the second sponge 6. The fastener 8 is used to fix the first sponge 5 and the second sponge 6 and to fix the first sponge 5 and the second sponge 6 inside the housing 1.

[0033] Specifically, the fastener 8 includes a fixing rod 9 fixedly connected inside the housing 1 and a locking member 10 disposed on the fixing rod 9. One end of the locking member 10 can be connected to the first sponge 5 and the second sponge 6. The first sponge 5 and the second sponge 6 are connected to the fixing rod 9 through the locking member 10, thereby achieving the fixation of the first sponge 5 and the second sponge 6.

[0034] Specifically, since the locking component 10 includes a concave block 11 slidably connected to the fixed rod 9 and a lead screw 12 rotatably connected to the fixed rod 9, and the lead screw 12 is threadedly connected to the concave block 11, the rotation of the lead screw 12 can drive the concave block 11 to move, so that the concave block 11 drives the sponge 5 and the sponge 6 to stick to the fixed rod 9.

[0035] Specifically, an L-shaped limiting block 14 is fixedly connected to the fixed rod 9, and a limiting slider 15 that is slidably connected to the fixed rod 9 is fixedly connected to the concave block 11. The limiting slider 15 can be in contact with the L-shaped limiting block 14. By having the L-shaped limiting block 14 in contact with the limiting slider 15, the concave block 11 can be limited, reducing the possibility of the concave block 11 moving outside the fixed rod 9.

[0036] Specifically, a liquid level sensor 16 is fixedly connected inside the water storage frame 4, and a control panel 17 is fixedly connected to the housing 1. The control panel 17 is electrically connected to the liquid level sensor 16. The control panel 17 can control the evaporative cooling pad 2 to discharge water. The liquid level sensor 16 can sense the liquid level in the water storage frame 4. When the liquid level in the water storage frame 4 drops to a certain position, the liquid level sensor 16 will sense the liquid level and transmit a signal to the control panel 17, so that the control panel 17 controls the evaporative cooling pad 2 to start, thereby achieving the humidification of the airflow by the evaporative cooling pad 2.

[0037] Specifically, the wet curtain component 2 includes a storage tank 18 fixedly connected to the housing 1 and a nozzle 19 fixedly connected to the housing 1 above the water storage frame 4. A liquid pump 20 is fixedly connected inside the storage tank 18. The liquid pump 20 is connected to the nozzle 19 through a transmission pipe. A solenoid valve 21 is fixedly connected to the transmission pipe. The solenoid valve 21 and the liquid pump 20 are electrically connected to the control panel 17. When the water level in the water storage frame 4 drops to a certain level, the control panel 17 controls the solenoid valve 21 to open and the liquid pump 20 to start. The liquid pump 20 draws water from the storage tank 18 and enters the nozzle 19 through the transmission pipe, so that the nozzle 19 replenishes water to the sponge 5, sponge 6 and the water storage frame 4. It is worth mentioning that the sponge 5 and sponge 6 can absorb water to the point of saturation. After saturation, the water will enter the water storage frame 4 for storage. When the sponge 5 and sponge 6 are not saturated, they will absorb water from the water storage frame 4.

[0038] Specifically, a connecting rod 22 is inserted into the fixing rod 9. One end of the connecting rod 22 can pass through the sponge 5 or sponge 6. A bolt 23 is threaded onto the connecting rod 22. One end of the bolt 23 can be attached to the fixing rod 9. The connecting rod 22 can support the sponge 5 or sponge 6.

[0039] The principle of this invention is as follows: During the airflow transmission process, the sponge 5 and sponge 6 set in the water storage frame 4 absorb the water in the water storage frame 4, so that when the airflow comes into contact with the water in the sponge 5 and sponge 6, the humidity of the airflow is increased, thereby reducing the power consumption of adding an extra water pump.

[0040] The above embodiments are illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any simple modifications to the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An energy-saving evaporative air cooler, comprising: The housing (1), the fan fixedly connected to the housing (1), the wet curtain unit (2) disposed inside the housing (1), and the cooling unit (3) disposed inside the housing (1) are characterized in that, Also includes: A water storage frame (4) is fixedly connected inside the housing (1), and the water storage frame (4) is arranged opposite to the wet curtain component (2); Sponge 1 (5) and Sponge 2 (6) are disposed on the shell (1) and Sponge 1 (5) and Sponge 2 (6) are arranged in parallel. The bottom surfaces of Sponge 1 (5) and Sponge 2 (6) are located inside the water storage frame (4) and are attached to the inner wall of the water storage frame (4). Sponge 3 (7) is disposed inside the housing (1) and is fixedly connected to sponge 1 (5) and sponge 2 (6); The fastener (8) is disposed inside the housing (1), and one end of the fastener (8) is connected to the first sponge (5) and the second sponge (6).

2. The energy-saving air cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastener (8) includes a fixing rod (9) fixedly connected inside the housing (1) and a locking member (10) provided on the fixing rod (9), one end of which can be connected to the first sponge (5) and the second sponge (6).

3. An energy-saving evaporative air cooler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking component (10) includes a concave block (11) rotatably connected to the fixed rod (9) and a lead screw (12) rotatably connected to the fixed rod (9), wherein the lead screw (12) is threadedly connected to the concave block (11).

4. An energy-saving evaporative air cooler according to claim 3, characterized in that: An L-shaped limiting block (14) is fixedly connected to the fixed rod (9), and a limiting slider (15) that is slidably connected to the fixed rod (9) is fixedly connected to the concave block (11). The limiting slider (15) can be in contact with the L-shaped limiting block (14).

5. An energy-saving evaporative air cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level sensor (16) is fixedly connected inside the water storage frame (4), and a control panel (17) is fixedly connected on the housing (1). The control panel (17) is electrically connected to the liquid level sensor (16), and the control panel (17) can control the water discharge of the wet curtain component (2).

6. An energy-saving evaporative air cooler according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wet curtain unit (2) includes a storage tank (18) fixedly connected to the housing (1) and a nozzle (19) fixedly connected to the housing (1) above the water storage frame (4). A liquid pump (20) is fixedly connected inside the storage tank (18). The liquid pump (20) is connected to the nozzle (19) through a transmission pipe. A solenoid valve (21) is fixedly connected to the transmission pipe. The solenoid valve (21) and the liquid pump (20) are electrically connected to the control panel (17).

7. An energy-saving evaporative air cooler according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support rod (22) is inserted into the fixing rod (9). One end of the support rod (22) can pass through the first sponge (5) or the second sponge (6). A bolt (23) is threaded onto the support rod (22). One end of the bolt (23) can be attached to the fixing rod (9).