Structure of air conditioner liquid separation assembly

By introducing a gas-liquid mixing pipe and a distributor into the air conditioning refrigerant distribution assembly, combined with a spiral twisting vane and a flow-guiding slope, the full mixing and uniform distribution of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant are achieved, solving the problem of poor flow distribution effect of the refrigerant distribution assembly and improving the performance of the heat exchanger and the energy efficiency of the refrigeration equipment.

CN223965657UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03XINCHANG COUNTY FANGYUAN BEARING SCI & TECH INNOVATION SERVICE CENT
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

The existing air conditioning liquid distribution components have poor diversion effect, which affects the performance of heat exchangers and the energy efficiency of refrigeration equipment.

Method used

A gas-liquid mixing tube is connected to a distributor to fully mix and separate the gas and liquid refrigerants through the distribution chamber. The mixing degree is increased by using a spiral twisting vane, and uniform distribution is achieved through the flow slope and the distribution port.

Benefits of technology

It improves the mixing and distribution uniformity of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant, thereby enhancing the performance of the heat exchanger and the energy efficiency of the refrigeration equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a structure of an air conditioner liquid separation component, which comprises a gas-liquid mixing pipe, a liquid separator and a liquid separation pipe, the gas-liquid mixing pipe is connected with the liquid separator, the liquid separation pipe is mounted on the liquid separator, the liquid separator is provided with a liquid separation cavity, and the liquid separation pipe is communicated with the liquid separation cavity. The mixed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerants enter the liquid separation cavity, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerants in the liquid separation cavity are separated through the liquid separator, and the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerants are evenly mixed or fully mixed and then evenly distributed into all liquid separation branches.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and in particular relates to the structure of an air conditioning liquid separator assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid separators are common structures in air conditioning systems, primarily used before the refrigerant enters the heat exchanger to ensure uniform refrigerant distribution and heat exchange. A liquid separator typically includes an inlet pipe and several outlet pipes. After entering the separator, the refrigerant is guided to the outlet pipes through the inlet pipe, thus achieving distribution. The separation effect of the liquid separator directly affects the performance of the heat exchanger, and consequently, the energy efficiency of the refrigeration equipment. Therefore, improving the separation effect of liquid separators is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by professionals in the field. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide a structure for an air conditioning liquid distribution assembly. First, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is fully mixed through a gas-liquid mixing pipe. The mixed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant enters the distribution chamber. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the distribution chamber is separated by a distributor. After the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is evenly mixed or fully mixed, it is evenly distributed to each distribution branch.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A structure of an air conditioning refrigerant distribution assembly is characterized by comprising a gas-liquid mixing pipe, a distributor, and a distribution pipe. The gas-liquid mixing pipe is connected to the distributor, and the distribution pipe is installed on the distributor. The distributor has a distribution chamber, and the distribution pipe is connected to the distribution chamber. First, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is fully mixed through the gas-liquid mixing pipe. The mixed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant enters the distribution chamber. The distributor separates the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the distribution chamber. After the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is uniformly mixed or fully mixed, it is evenly distributed to each distribution branch.

[0006] Furthermore, the liquid distributor includes a diffuser section and a distribution section. The diffuser section is connected to the gas-liquid mixing pipe, and the distribution section is connected to the diffuser section. The liquid distribution chamber is located between the diffuser section and the distribution section. The distribution section uniformly distributes the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the liquid distribution chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, the distribution section is equipped with at least two liquid distribution ports, which are connected to the liquid distribution chamber. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant after uniform distribution flows out through the liquid distribution ports.

[0008] Furthermore, the dispensing tube is installed in the dispensing port, and the dispensing tube is welded and fixed to the dispensing port of the dispenser.

[0009] Furthermore, a flow-guiding slope is provided at one end of the distribution section near the liquid-dispensing chamber. The flow-guiding slope is used to guide the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant into the liquid-dispensing port.

[0010] Furthermore, the liquid separator is circular, and the inner diameter of the liquid separator is 1 to 40% of the inner diameter of the gas-liquid mixing tube.

[0011] Furthermore, a positioning step is provided at one end of the diffuser section that connects to the gas-liquid mixing pipe, and one end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe is inserted into the positioning step and welded and fixed to the separator.

[0012] Furthermore, the gas-liquid mixing tube is provided with a torsion plate extending spirally along the axial direction. There are multiple torsion plates, and a mixing space is formed between each pair of adjacent torsion plates. The torsion plates are used to increase the refrigerant mixing degree.

[0013] Furthermore, one end of the gas-liquid mixing tube is provided with a flared or constricted section.

[0014] Furthermore, the gas-liquid mixing tube is a straight tube.

[0015] This utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] In this invention, the gas-liquid mixing pipe is connected to the distributor, the distributor pipe is installed on the distributor, the distributor is provided with a distribution chamber, and the distributor pipe is connected to the distribution chamber. First, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is fully mixed through the gas-liquid mixing pipe. The mixed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant enters the distribution chamber. The distributor separates the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the distribution chamber. After the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is evenly mixed or fully mixed, it is evenly distributed to each distribution branch.

[0017] This invention features a spirally extending torsion plate inside the gas-liquid mixing tube. After the gaseous and liquid refrigerants enter the gas-liquid mixing tube, they are fully mixed by the torsion plate. The mixed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant then enters the liquid distribution chamber, and a flow-guiding slope is provided in the liquid distributor to better disperse the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant. The dispersed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is then distributed to each liquid distribution tube through the liquid distribution port. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a first embodiment of an air conditioning liquid distribution assembly according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of an air conditioning liquid distribution assembly according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a third embodiment of the air conditioning liquid separator of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1-Gas-liquid mixing tube; 2-Dispenser; 3-Dispenser tube; 4-Dispenser chamber; 5-Distribution section; 6-Diffuser section; 7-Dispenser port; 8-Drainage slope; 9-Twist plate; 10-Positioning step; 11-Flanged section; 12-Mixing space; 13-Constricted section. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Example 1

[0025] like Figures 1 to 2 The diagram shows the structure of an air conditioning refrigerant distribution assembly according to this invention. It includes a gas-liquid mixing pipe 1, a distributor 2, and a distribution pipe 3. The gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 contains a torsion plate 9 extending spirally along the axial direction. Gas-phase refrigerant and liquid-phase refrigerant enter the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1. The torsion plate 9 repeatedly divides, moves, and merges the gas-liquid and liquid-phase refrigerant, thereby achieving gas-liquid mixing and increasing the refrigerant mixing degree. One end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 is connected to the distributor 2, and the other end of the distributor 2 is connected to the distribution pipe 3. The distributor 2 has a distribution chamber 4, and the distribution pipe 3 communicates with the distribution chamber 4. First, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is fully mixed through the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1. The mixed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant then enters the distribution chamber 4. The distributor 2 separates the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the distribution chamber 4. After uniform or sufficient mixing, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is evenly distributed to each distribution branch.

[0026] The distributor 2 includes a diffuser section 6 and a distribution section 5. The diffuser section 6 is connected to the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1, and the distribution section 5 is connected to the diffuser section 6. The distribution chamber 4 is located between the diffuser section 6 and the distribution section 5. The distribution section 5 uniformly distributes the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the distribution chamber 4. The distribution section 5 is provided with at least two distribution ports 7, which are connected to the distribution chamber 4. The distribution pipe 3 is installed in the distribution port 7 and welded and fixedly connected to the distribution port 7. The end of the distribution section 5 near the distribution chamber 4 is provided with a flow-guiding slope 8. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the distribution chamber 4 is uniformly distributed to the greatest extent through the distribution section 5, and the distributed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is guided into the distribution port 7 through the flow-guiding slope 8 and finally flows out through the distribution pipe 3.

[0027] In this embodiment, the liquid distribution ports 7 are uniformly arranged along the axial direction of the distribution section 5. The specific number can be set according to the actual use. The liquid distribution ports 7 are circular, and the inner diameter of the liquid distribution port 7 is 1 to 40% of the inner diameter of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1. This design uses the principle of pressure difference to ensure the uniformity of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant distribution by each liquid distribution port 7.

[0028] In this embodiment, multiple twisting plates 9 are provided, and a mixing space 12 is formed between each pair of adjacent twisting plates 9, thereby realizing multiple division, movement and merging of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant, ensuring the uniformity of the mixing of gas-phase refrigerant and liquid-phase refrigerant. The twisting plates 9 can be made of stainless steel, copper, copper alloy, or carbon steel to avoid corrosion and extend service life.

[0029] This invention features a spirally extending torsion plate 9 inside the gas-liquid mixing tube 1. After the gaseous and liquid refrigerants enter the gas-liquid mixing tube 1, they are fully mixed by the torsion plate 9. The mixed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant then enters the liquid distribution chamber 4. A flow guide slope 8 is provided inside the liquid distributor 2 to better disperse the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant. The dispersed gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is then distributed to each liquid distribution tube 3 through the liquid distribution port 7.

[0030] The diffuser section 6 is provided with a positioning step 10 at one end connected to the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1. One end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 is inserted into the positioning step 10 and welded and fixed to the separator 2, thereby increasing the connection strength between the separator 2 and the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1.

[0031] One end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 is provided with a flared part 11, which facilitates the connection of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 with an external pipe. When connecting, the external pipe can be inserted into the flared part 11 and fixed by welding.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, based on the structure of Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2 makes another design to the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1. One end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 is provided with a constriction section 13, and the end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 is set to a constricted state to facilitate the connection of the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 with an external pipeline.

[0034] Example 3

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, based on the structure of Embodiment 1, Embodiment 3 makes another design to the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1. The gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 is a straight pipe, which makes the connection between the gas-liquid mixing pipe 1 and the external pipeline flexible and increases its applicability.

[0036] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the technical features of this utility model are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent substitutions, or modifications made based on this utility model to solve essentially the same technical problems and achieve essentially the same technical effects are all covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A structure for an air conditioning liquid separator assembly, characterized in that: It includes a gas-liquid mixing tube, a liquid separator, and a liquid separating tube. The gas-liquid mixing tube is connected to the liquid separator, and the liquid separating tube is installed on the liquid separator. The liquid separator has a liquid separating chamber, and the liquid separating tube is connected to the liquid separating chamber.

2. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid distributor includes a diffuser section and a distribution section. The diffuser section is connected to the gas-liquid mixing pipe, and the distribution section is connected to the diffuser section. The liquid distribution chamber is located between the diffuser section and the distribution section. The distribution section uniformly distributes the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the liquid distribution chamber.

3. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distribution section is provided with at least two liquid distribution ports, which are connected to the liquid distribution chamber. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant after uniform distribution flows out through the liquid distribution ports.

4. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dispensing tube is installed in the dispensing port, and the dispensing tube is welded and fixed to the dispensing port of the dispenser.

5. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The distribution section is provided with a flow-guiding slope at one end near the liquid-distribution chamber, which is used to guide the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant into the liquid-distribution port.

6. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The liquid separator is circular, and its inner diameter is 1 to 40% of the inner diameter of the gas-liquid mixing tube.

7. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diffuser section is provided with a positioning step at one end where it is connected to the gas-liquid mixing pipe. One end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe is inserted into the positioning step and welded and fixed to the separator.

8. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas-liquid mixing tube is provided with a torsion plate extending spirally along the axial direction. There are multiple torsion plates, and a mixing space is formed between each pair of adjacent torsion plates. The torsion plates are used to increase the refrigerant mixing degree.

9. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the gas-liquid mixing pipe is provided with a flared or constricted section.

10. The structure of an air conditioning liquid separator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The gas-liquid mixing pipe is a straight pipe.