Condensate water atomization control structure of air conditioner water pan
By using a dual atomizer and dual water level detection switch system, the problem of easy damage to the air conditioner water pan condensate atomization structure and timely start-up and shutdown was solved, achieving normal drainage and energy saving.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520337858.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing air conditioner water pan condensate atomization structure is easily damaged, affecting drainage. The water pump motor and atomizer cannot start or stop in time, resulting in condensate overflow or idling.
It adopts a dual atomizer structure and a dual water level detection switch system to ensure timely start-up and shutdown of the atomizer, and switches to the backup atomizer when the atomizer is damaged, and combines with a powerful drain pump to drain the condensate in time.
This design ensures that the atomizer is not easily damaged, guarantees proper drainage, avoids condensate overflow and the water pump motor running idle, improves air conditioning performance, and saves energy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an air conditioner water pan condensate atomization structure, and more particularly to an air conditioner water pan condensate atomization control structure, belonging to the field of air conditioning technology. Background Technology
[0002] The existing air conditioner water pan condensate atomizing structure includes a chassis, a condenser, an evaporator, a water pumping motor, and an atomizer. The chassis includes a water collection pan on the right and a water pumping pan on the left. The water pumping pan includes a main body and a forward protrusion. A water pumping groove is provided on the right side of the main body of the water pumping pan. The condenser is fixedly installed above the main body of the water pumping pan, and the evaporator is fixedly installed above the water collection pan. The water pumping motor is located on the forward protrusion, and the atomizer is located on the left side of the main body of the water pumping pan and the water pumping groove.
[0003] The aforementioned single atomizer structure has defects such as being easily damaged and affecting drainage. It also lacks a properly designed water level detection switch, which prevents the water pump motor and atomizer from starting in time, causing condensate to overflow, or causes the water pump motor to run dry because it cannot be turned off in time. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing air conditioner water pan condensate atomization structures, such as the easy damage of individual atomizers affecting drainage, the inability of the water pump motor and atomizer to start in time causing condensate overflow, or the inability of the water pump motor to shut off in time causing idling. This invention provides an air conditioner water pan condensate atomization control structure that can prevent complete damage to the atomizer, ensure normal drainage, and allow the water pump motor and atomizer to start or shut off in time, ensuring timely drainage of condensate and preventing the water pump motor from idling.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an air conditioning water pan condensate atomization control structure, including a chassis, a condenser, a fan, an evaporator, a water pumping motor, a waterproof cover, a water pumping impeller, a first set of atomizers, and an electronic control board. The chassis includes a water collection pan on the right and a water pumping pan on the left. The water collection pan receives condensate generated by the evaporator. The water pumping pan includes a main body and a forward protrusion. A water pumping groove is provided on the right side of the main body of the water pumping pan. The condenser is fixedly installed above the main body of the water pumping pan, the evaporator is fixedly installed above the water collection pan, and the fan is installed behind the condenser. The water pumping motor is installed on the forward protrusion, the waterproof cover is installed above the water pumping motor, the water pumping impeller is installed above the water pumping groove, and the first set of atomizers is installed on the main body of the water pumping pan and on the left side of the water pumping groove.
[0006] It also includes a second set of atomizers, a first set of water level detection switches, a second set of water level detection switches, a drain outlet, a powerful drainage pump, and wiring locations;
[0007] The second group of atomizers is located on the main body of the water dispensing tray, in front of the first group of atomizers; the first group of water level detection switches is located on the main body of the water dispensing tray, to the left of the first group of atomizers, and includes water level detection switch A, water level detection switch B, and water level detection switch C; water level detection switch A is a low water level detection switch, water level detection switch B is a high water level detection switch, and detection switch C is a minimum position, i.e., a reference position water level detection switch;
[0008] The second set of water level detection switches is located on the forward protrusion, to the left of the water pump motor. The second set of water level detection switches is an enhanced version of the second set of water level detection switches. The second set of water level detection switches includes water level detection switch D and water level detection switch E. Water level detection switch E is a low water level detection switch, and water level detection switch D is a high water level detection switch.
[0009] By using a water pump motor, a water pump impeller and two sets of atomizers, water is pumped onto the condenser fins to cool the condenser, improve air conditioning performance, achieve zero drainage, save energy by using condensate, reduce power consumption, and achieve corresponding energy saving and emission reduction.
[0010] The drain outlet is located at the front center of the protruding part of the water-spraying plate. The high-pressure drainage pump is located on the outside of the drain outlet and is connected to the drain outlet through a pipe. An overflow outlet is provided on one side of the high-pressure drainage pump, and condensate is discharged from the overflow outlet through the high-pressure drainage pump.
[0011] The first and second atomizers are equipped with atomizing plates at their bottom ends. The wiring position is located at the right end of the water dispensing plate. The electronic control board is located on the bottom surface of the water collection plate. The atomizing plates are electrically connected to the electronic control board through the wiring position.
[0012] The water collection tray on the right and the water dispensing tray on the left are separate components. A drain pipe is provided at the left end of the water collection tray. The water collection tray and the water dispensing tray are connected by the drain pipe. A sealing ring is provided at the connection between the drain pipe and the water dispensing tray.
[0013] The first group of atomizers has 3 atomizers arranged sequentially on the left side of the water tank; the second group of atomizers has 3 atomizers arranged sequentially in front of the first group of atomizers, for a total of 6 atomizers in the two groups.
[0014] There are screw posts on both sides of the atomizer, and a total of 12 screw posts for 6 atomizers.
[0015] The water pumping motor, the first set of atomizers, the second set of atomizers, the first set of water level detection switches, and the second set of water level detection switches are all electrically connected to the control board.
[0016] The highest points of the three water level detection switches in the first group are points A, B, and C, with point C as the reference point. The water level at point A is higher than the water level at point C, and the water level at point B is higher than the water level at point A. The highest points of the two water level detection switches in the second group are points D and E, with point E as the reference point. The water level at point D is higher than the water level at point E, and the water level at point C is lower than the water level at point E.
[0017] The principle of water level detection switch controlling water pump motor:
[0018] When the water level reaches point A, the electronic control board is triggered to turn on the water pump motor and the three atomizers of the first group of atomizers, achieving zero drainage; after the first group of atomizer switches is damaged over time, when the water level reaches point E, the electronic control board is triggered to turn on the water pump motor and the three atomizers of the second group of atomizers, achieving zero drainage.
[0019] When the first and second atomizers are not working (damaged), when the water level reaches point C, the electronic control board is triggered to start the powerful drain pump, and the condensate is discharged from the overflow port through the powerful drain pump.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0021] (1) A dual atomizer structure with a first atomizer and a second atomizer is set up. When the first atomizer is damaged, the second atomizer will continue to operate to ensure normal drainage.
[0022] (2) A first set of water level detection switches and a second set of water level detection switches are set up so that the water pump motor and atomizer can start or stop in time, and the condensate can be discharged in time, avoiding the phenomenon of the water pump motor running dry. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 Yes: Main sectional view of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 Yes: Top view of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 yes: Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;
[0026] Figure 4 Yes: This utility model is shown from below (without a powerful drainage pump and pipes).
[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Condenser; 2. Evaporator; 3. Water pump motor; 4. Water pump impeller; 5. Water collection tray; 6. Water pump tray; 7. First group of atomizers; 8. Second group of atomizers; 9. Water pump trough; 10. Drain outlet; 11. Powerful drain pump; 12. Wiring position; 13. Electrical control board; 14. Point A; 15. Point B; 16. Point C; 17. Point D; 18. Point E; 19. Atomizer; 20. Screw post; 21. 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] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an air conditioning water pan condensate atomization control structure, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the system includes a chassis, a condenser 1, a fan (not shown), an evaporator 2, a water pumping motor 4, a waterproof cover 3, a water pumping impeller 5, a first set of atomizers 8, and an electronic control board 14. The chassis includes a water collection tray 6 on the right and a water pumping tray 7 on the left. The water collection tray 6 receives condensate from the evaporator 2. The water pumping tray 7 includes a main body and a forward protrusion. A water pumping groove 10 is provided on the right side of the main body of the water pumping tray 7. The condenser 1 is fixedly mounted above the main body of the water pumping tray 7, the evaporator 2 is fixedly mounted above the water collection tray, and the fan (not shown) is located behind the condenser 1. The water pumping motor 4 is located on the forward protrusion, the waterproof cover 3 is located above the water pumping motor 4, the water pumping impeller 5 is located above the water pumping groove 10, and the first set of atomizers 8 is located on the main body of the water pumping tray 7 and to the left of the water pumping groove 10.
[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it also includes a second set of atomizers 9, a first set of water level detection switches, a second set of water level detection switches, a drain outlet 11, a powerful drain pump 12, and a wiring position 13;
[0031] The second group of atomizers is located on the main body of the water dispensing plate 7, in front of the first group of atomizers; the first group of water level detection switches is located on the main body of the water dispensing plate 7, to the left of the first group of atomizers, and includes water level detection switch A, water level detection switch B, and water level detection switch C; water level detection switch A is a low water level detection switch, water level detection switch B is a high water level detection switch, and detection switch C is a minimum position, i.e., a reference position water level detection switch;
[0032] The second set of water level detection switches is located on the forward protrusion, to the left of the water pump motor 4. The second set of water level detection switches is an enhanced version of the second set of water level detection switches. The second set of water level detection switches includes water level detection switch D and water level detection switch E. The water level detection switch E is a low water level detection switch, and the water level detection switch D is a high water level detection switch.
[0033] By using a series of water pumping motors 4, water pumping impellers 5 and 2 sets of atomizers, water is pumped onto the fins of condenser 1 to cool condenser 1, improve air conditioning performance, achieve zero drainage, save energy by using condensate, reduce power consumption, and achieve corresponding energy saving and emission reduction.
[0034] The drain outlet 11 is located at the front center of the protruding part of the water-spraying plate 7. The high-pressure drainage pump 12 is located on the outside of the drain outlet 11. The high-pressure drainage pump 12 is connected to the drain outlet 11 through a pipe. An overflow outlet is provided on one side of the high-pressure drainage pump 12. Condensate is discharged from the overflow outlet through the high-pressure drainage pump 12.
[0035] The first group of atomizers 8 and the second group of atomizers 9 are provided with atomizing plates at their bottom ends. The wiring position 13 is located at the right end of the water dispensing plate 7. The electronic control board 14 is located on the bottom surface of the water collecting plate 6. The atomizing plates are electrically connected to the electronic control board 14 through the wiring position 13.
[0036] The water collection tray 6 on the right and the water dispensing tray 7 on the left are separate components. A drain pipe is provided at the left end of the water collection tray 6. The water collection tray 6 and the water dispensing tray 7 are connected by the drain pipe. A sealing ring is provided at the connection between the drain pipe and the water dispensing tray 7.
[0037] The first group of atomizers 8 has 3 atomizers 20, arranged sequentially on the left side of the water tank 10; the second group of atomizers 9 has 3 atomizers, arranged sequentially in front of the first group of atomizers, for a total of 6 atomizers in the two groups.
[0038] There are screw posts 21 on both sides of the atomizer, and there are a total of 12 screw posts 21 for the 6 atomizers.
[0039] The water pumping motor 4, the first set of atomizers 8, the second set of atomizers 9, the first set of water level detection switches, and the second set of water level detection switches are all electrically connected to the control board 14.
[0040] The highest points of the three water level detection switches in the first group are A15, B16, and C17, with C17 as the reference point. The water level at A15 is higher than that at C17, and the water level at B16 is higher than that at A15. The highest points of the two water level detection switches in the second group are D18 and E19, with E19 as the reference point. The water level at D18 is higher than that at E19, and the water level at C17 is lower than that at E19.
[0041] The principle of water level detection switch controlling water pump motor 4:
[0042] When the water level reaches point A15, the electronic control board 14 is triggered to turn on the water pump motor 4 and the three atomizers of the first group of atomizers 8, achieving zero drainage; after the first group of atomizer switches is damaged over time, when the water level reaches point E19, the electronic control board 14 is triggered to turn on the water pump motor 4 and the three atomizers of the second group of atomizers 9, achieving zero drainage.
[0043] When the first atomizer 8 and the second atomizer 9 are not working (damaged), when the water level reaches point C 17, the electronic control board 14 is triggered to start the powerful drain pump 12, and the condensate is discharged from the overflow port through the powerful drain pump 12.
[0044] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. Ordinary variations and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of this utility model's technical solution should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An air conditioner water pan condensate atomization control structure, comprising a chassis, a condenser, a fan, an evaporator, a water pumping motor, a waterproof cover, a water pumping impeller, a first set of atomizers, and an electronic control board; the chassis includes a water collection pan on the right and a water pumping pan on the left, the water collection pan receiving condensate generated by the evaporator; the water pumping pan includes a main body and a forward protrusion, a water pumping groove is provided on the right side of the main body; the condenser is fixedly mounted above the main body of the water pumping pan, the evaporator is fixedly mounted above the water collection pan, and the fan is located behind the condenser; the water pumping motor is located on the forward protrusion, the waterproof cover is located above the water pumping motor, the water pumping impeller is located above the water pumping groove, and the first set of atomizers is located on the main body of the water pumping pan and on the left side of the water collection pan; characterized in that: It also includes a second set of atomizers, a first set of water level detection switches, a second set of water level detection switches, a drain outlet, a powerful drainage pump, and wiring locations; The second group of atomizers is located on the main body of the water dispensing tray, in front of the first group of atomizers; the first group of water level detection switches is located on the main body of the water dispensing tray, to the left of the first group of atomizers, and includes water level detection switch A, water level detection switch B, and water level detection switch C; water level detection switch A is a low water level detection switch, water level detection switch B is a high water level detection switch, and detection switch C is a minimum position, i.e., a reference position water level detection switch; The second set of water level detection switches is located on the forward protrusion, to the left of the water pump motor. The second set of water level detection switches is an enhanced version of the second set of water level detection switches. The second set of water level detection switches includes water level detection switch D and water level detection switch E. Water level detection switch E is a low water level detection switch, and water level detection switch D is a high water level detection switch. The drain outlet is located at the front center of the protruding part of the water-spraying plate. The high-pressure drainage pump is located on the outside of the drain outlet and is connected to the drain outlet through a pipe. An overflow outlet is provided on one side of the high-pressure drainage pump, and condensate is discharged from the overflow outlet through the high-pressure drainage pump. The first and second atomizers have atomizing plates at their bottom ends. The wiring position is located at the right end of the water dispensing tray. The electronic control board is located on the bottom surface of the water collection tray. The atomizing plates are electrically connected to the electronic control board through the wiring position.
2. The air conditioning water pan condensate atomization control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection tray on the right and the water dispensing tray on the left are separate components. A drain pipe is provided at the left end of the water collection tray. The water collection tray and the water dispensing tray are connected by the drain pipe. A sealing ring is provided at the connection between the drain pipe and the water dispensing tray.
3. The air conditioning water pan condensate atomization control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first group of atomizers has 3 atomizers arranged sequentially on the left side of the water tank; the second group of atomizers has 3 atomizers arranged sequentially in front of the first group of atomizers, for a total of 6 atomizers in the two groups.
4. The air conditioning water pan condensate atomization control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are screw posts on both sides of the atomizer, and a total of 12 screw posts for 6 atomizers.
5. The air conditioning water pan condensate atomization control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pumping motor, the first set of atomizers, the second set of atomizers, the first set of water level detection switches, and the second set of water level detection switches are all electrically connected to the control board.
6. The air conditioning water pan condensate atomization control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The highest points of the three water level detection switches in the first group are points A, B, and C, with point C as the reference point. The water level at point A is higher than the water level at point C, and the water level at point B is higher than the water level at point A. The highest points of the two water level detection switches in the second group are points D and E, with point E as the reference point. The water level at point D is higher than the water level at point E, and the water level at point C is lower than the water level at point E.