Condensate water recovery device for central air conditioning unit
The design of the quick-release mechanism and configuration mechanism solves the problem that the filter plate in the air conditioner condensate recovery device cannot be replaced individually, realizing convenient maintenance and efficient installation, and improving the practicality and economy of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
The filter plates of existing air conditioning condensate recovery devices cannot be disassembled and replaced individually, resulting in high maintenance costs and wasted resources.
A quick-release mechanism was designed, including the cooperation of a slide bar, a pin, and a spring, to facilitate the removal and replacement of the filter plate, and the configuration mechanism simplifies the pipeline connection process.
It improves the maintainability and economy of the equipment, extends its service life, reduces maintenance costs, and simplifies the pipeline connection process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of condensate recovery technology, and in particular relates to a condensate recovery device for central air conditioning units. Background Technology
[0002] A condensate recovery device for central air conditioning units is a device used to collect and treat condensate generated during the operation of air conditioning. By recovering the condensate and treating it through filtration, disinfection, and other processes, it can convert the condensate into a reusable water resource, which is often used for non-potable purposes such as irrigation and cleaning, thereby achieving the goals of water conservation and environmental protection.
[0003] Existing air conditioning condensate recovery devices use non-removable filter plates, which means that when the filter plates become clogged or damaged, they cannot be replaced individually; the entire recovery device must be replaced. This not only increases maintenance costs but also wastes resources. Therefore, the design needs to be improved by using removable and replaceable filter plates to improve the maintainability and economy of the equipment, extend its service life, and reduce its environmental impact. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a condensate recovery device for central air conditioning units, which solves the technical problems mentioned in the background art by setting a quick-release mechanism.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model is a condensate recovery device for a central air conditioning unit, including a recovery box, which is equipped with a quick-release mechanism and a configuration mechanism.
[0007] The quick-release mechanism includes a storage compartment one, a filter compartment, and a storage compartment two, all located on the inner wall of the recycling bin. A mounting groove is provided on the right side of the recycling bin, communicating with the filter compartment. A filter plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove, and a sealing cap is fixedly connected to the right end of the filter plate. A rectangular plate is fixedly connected to the right side of the recycling bin, and two sliding rods are slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular plate. Handles are fixedly connected to the top ends of the two sliding rods, and pins are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of both sliding rods. The bottom ends of both pins extend into the sealing cap and are slidably connected to it. Springs are wound around the outer walls of both sliding rods, with one end of each spring fixedly connected to the rectangular plate, and the other end of each spring... One end is fixedly connected to two pins. The configuration mechanism includes a water inlet pipe fixedly connected to the top of the recycling bin. The water inlet pipe is connected to the storage compartment. Two positioning pins are fixedly connected to the top of the water inlet pipe. A connecting pipe is provided at the top of the water inlet pipe. Two positioning holes are opened at the bottom of the connecting pipe. The two positioning holes are adapted to the two positioning pins. A semi-hoop is provided on the outer wall of the water inlet pipe and the connecting pipe. A semi-hoop is hinged to the right side of the semi-hoop. A rotating block is rotatably connected to the front of the semi-hoop. A screw is fixedly connected to the right side of the rotating block. A limit block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the semi-hoop. The screw is adapted to the limit block. A manual turntable is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the screw.
[0008] Furthermore, a hopper is fixedly connected to the back of the recycling bin, an electromagnetic valve is provided on the outer wall of the hopper, and a conveying pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the hopper, with the bottom end of the conveying pipe extending into the storage compartment.
[0009] Furthermore, a liquid pump is provided on the inner wall of the storage chamber two, and a delivery pipe two is fixedly connected to the front of the liquid pump, and an atomizing nozzle is fixedly connected to the end of the delivery pipe two.
[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] 1. This utility model features a quick-release mechanism. If the filter plate becomes clogged or damaged due to prolonged use, it can be repaired or replaced by pulling the handle upwards. Since there are two sliding rods connected to the handle, when the handle is moved, the two sliding rods and their pins will release the limiting position on the filter plate sealing cover, allowing the sealing cover to be pulled out for easy repair and replacement of the filter plate. At the same time, when the sliding rods are moved upwards, they work together with the rectangular plate and the pins to compress the spring on its outer wall, allowing the spring to accumulate energy and provide support for subsequent reset. This design makes filter plate replacement more convenient, thereby improving the practicality of the device.
[0012] 2. This utility model, through the configuration mechanism, allows the connecting pipe of the air conditioner condensate to be connected to the inlet pipe on the recovery tank during use. During connection, first, the positioning pin on the inlet pipe is inserted into the positioning hole on the connecting pipe to prevent displacement. Next, a half-ring is fitted between the inlet pipe and the connecting pipe. After fitting, the second half-ring is rotated to close with the first half-ring, while simultaneously engaging the screw on the first half-ring with the limiting block on the second half-ring. Then, by rotating the manual turntable on the outer wall of the screw, the screw's retraction action fixes the inlet pipe and the connecting pipe together. This design simplifies the pipe connection process and improves installation efficiency.
[0013] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-release mechanism of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the configuration mechanism of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;
[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the diagram;
[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part C in the diagram.
[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0022] 1. Recycling bin; 2. Quick-release mechanism; 3. Configuration mechanism; 21. Storage compartment one; 22. Filter compartment; 23. Storage compartment two; 24. Mounting slot; 25. Filter plate; 26. Sealing cover; 27. Rectangular plate; 28. Slide rod; 29. Handle; 291. Pin; 292. Spring; 31. Water inlet pipe; 32. Positioning pin; 33. Connecting pipe; 34. Positioning hole; 35. Half hoop one; 36. Half hoop two; 37. Rotating block; 38. Screw; 39. Limiting block; 391. Manual turntable; 392. Hopper; 393. Solenoid valve; 394. Conveying pipe one; 395. Liquid pump; 396. Conveying pipe two; 397. Atomizing nozzle. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model is a condensate recovery device for a central air conditioning unit, including a recovery box 1, and a quick-release mechanism 2 and a configuration mechanism 3 are provided on the recovery box 1.
[0025] The quick-release mechanism 2 includes a storage compartment 21, a filter compartment 22, and a storage compartment 23, all located on the inner wall of the recycling bin 1. A mounting groove 24 is provided on the right side of the recycling bin 1, communicating with the filter compartment 22. A filter plate 25 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 24. A sealing cover 26 is fixedly connected to the right end of the filter plate 25. A rectangular plate 27 is fixedly connected to the right side of the recycling bin 1. Two sliding rods 28 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular plate 27. A handle 29 is fixedly connected to the top of each of the two sliding rods 28. A pin 291 is fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two sliding rods 28. The bottom ends of both pins 291 extend into the sealing cover 26 and are slidably connected to it. Springs 292 are wound around the outer wall of each of the two sliding rods 28. One end of each spring 292 is fixedly connected to the rectangular plate 27. The other end is fixedly connected to two pins 291. The configuration mechanism 3 includes a water inlet pipe 31 fixedly connected to the top of the recycling bin 1. The water inlet pipe 31 is connected to the storage bin 21. Two positioning pins 32 are fixedly connected to the top of the water inlet pipe 31. A connecting pipe 33 is provided at the top of the water inlet pipe 31. Two positioning holes 34 are opened at the bottom of the connecting pipe 33. The two positioning holes 34 are adapted to the two positioning pins 32. A semi-hoop 35 is provided on the outer wall of the water inlet pipe 31 and the connecting pipe 33. A semi-hoop 36 is hinged to the right side of the semi-hoop 35. A rotating block 37 is rotatably connected to the front of the semi-hoop 35. A screw 38 is fixedly connected to the right side of the rotating block 37. A limit block 39 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the semi-hoop 36. The screw 38 is adapted to the limit block 39. A manual turntable 391 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the screw 38.
[0026] By incorporating a quick-release mechanism 2, if the filter plate 25 becomes clogged or damaged due to prolonged use, it can be repaired or replaced by pulling upwards on the handle 29. Since the handle 29 is connected to two sliding rods 28, moving the handle releases the limiting effect on the sealing cover 26 of the filter plate 25 by the two sliding rods 28 and their corresponding pins 291, allowing the sealing cover 26 to be removed for easy repair and replacement of the filter plate 25. Simultaneously, when the sliding rods 28 are moved upwards, they work in conjunction with the rectangular plate 27 and the pins 291 to compress the spring 292 on its outer wall, allowing the spring 292 to store energy and provide support for subsequent reset. This design makes replacing the filter plate 25 more convenient, thereby improving the efficiency of the device. In terms of practicality, during use, the connecting pipe 33 of the air conditioner condensate can be connected to the inlet pipe 31 on the recovery tank 1. When connecting, first insert the positioning pin 32 on the inlet pipe 31 into the positioning hole 34 on the connecting pipe 33 to prevent displacement. Then, fit the first half-hoop 35 between the inlet pipe 31 and the connecting pipe 33. After the fitting is completed, rotate the second half-hoop 36 to close it with the first half-hoop 35. At the same time, engage the screw 38 on the first half-hoop 35 with the limiting block 39 on the second half-hoop 36. Then, rotate the manual turntable 391 on the outer wall of the screw 38. The screw 38 will retract to fix the inlet pipe 31 and the connecting pipe 33 together. This design simplifies the pipe connection process and improves installation efficiency.
[0027] A hopper 392 is fixedly connected to the back of the recycling bin 1. A solenoid valve 393 is installed on the outer wall of the hopper 392. A conveying pipe 394 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the hopper 392. The bottom end of the conveying pipe 394 extends into the storage chamber 23. A liquid pump 395 is installed on the inner wall of the storage chamber 23. A conveying pipe 396 is fixedly connected to the front of the liquid pump 395. An atomizing nozzle 397 is fixedly connected to the end of the conveying pipe 396.
[0028] Start the liquid pump 395 and transport the water in the storage chamber 23 to the atomizing nozzle 397 through the delivery pipe 2 396 to spray out a fine mist, thereby increasing indoor humidity and improving comfort.
[0029] One specific application of this embodiment is the disinfectant solenoid valve: an automated valve used to control the on / off state, flow rate, and direction of disinfectant fluid. It relies on electromagnetic force to drive the valve core to achieve precise control of the disinfectant. It is widely used in water treatment, medical, food processing, and other fields that require precise dosing and control of disinfectants. The recommended model is the VTON imported stainless steel pilot diaphragm solenoid valve, which is corrosion-resistant, can accurately control the flow rate, and can be connected to automated systems.
[0030] During use, the air conditioner condensate drain pipe 33 can be connected to the inlet pipe 31 on the recovery tank 1. When connecting, first insert the positioning pin 32 on the inlet pipe 31 into the positioning hole 34 on the connecting pipe 33 to prevent displacement. Then, fit the first half-hoop 35 between the inlet pipe 31 and the connecting pipe 33. After fitting, rotate the second half-hoop 36 to close it with the first half-hoop 35. Simultaneously, engage the screw 38 on the first half-hoop 35 with the limiting block 39 on the second half-hoop 36. Then, rotate... The manual turntable 391 on the outer wall of the screw 38 fixes the inlet pipe 31 and the connecting pipe 33 together by the contraction of the screw 38. This design simplifies the pipe connection process and improves installation efficiency. After the pipe connection is completed, the air conditioning condensate will enter the storage chamber 1 21 through the pipe, and then be filtered by the filter plate 25 in the filter chamber 22. It will be temporarily collected in the storage chamber 23. During storage, the solenoid valve 393 on the hopper 392 will release disinfectant into the storage chamber through the delivery pipe 1 394 according to the preset program. Inside storage compartment 23, the water is sterilized and disinfected. Simultaneously, due to the powerful dehumidification function of the air conditioner, the room air becomes drier. At this time, the liquid pump 395 can be activated, and the water in storage compartment 23 can be transported to the atomizing nozzle 397 through delivery pipe 396 to spray a fine mist, increasing indoor humidity and improving comfort. If the filter plate 25 becomes clogged or damaged due to prolonged use, it can be repaired or replaced by pulling upwards on the handle 29. Since the handle 29 is connected to two sliding rods 28, it can be moved... When the handle is lifted, the two sliding rods 28 and their pins 291 release the restriction on the sealing cover 26 of the filter plate 25, after which the sealing cover 26 can be pulled out, making it convenient to repair and replace the filter plate 25. At the same time, when the sliding rods 28 are moved upward, the sliding rods work together with the rectangular plate 27 and the pins 291 to compress the spring 292 on its outer wall, so that the spring 292 can accumulate energy and provide support for subsequent reset. Through this design, the replacement of the filter plate 25 becomes more convenient, thereby improving the practicality of the device.
[0031] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," 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.
[0032] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A condensate water recovery device for a central air conditioning unit, characterized by: Including recycling bin (1), quick detach mechanism (2) and configuration mechanism (3) are arranged on the recycling bin (1); The quick detach mechanism (2) includes storage bin one (21), filter bin (22) and storage bin two (23) which are all arranged on the inner wall of the recycling bin (1), the right side of the recycling bin (1) is provided with a mounting groove (24), the mounting groove (24) is communicated with the filter bin (22), the inner wall of the mounting groove (24) is slidably connected with a filter plate (25), the right end of the filter plate (25) is fixedly connected with a sealing cover (26), the right side of the recycling bin (1) is fixedly connected with a rectangular plate (27), the inner wall of the rectangular plate (27) is slidably connected with two slide rods (28), the top end of the two slide rods (28) is fixedly connected with a handle (29), the bottom end of the two slide rods (28) is fixedly connected with a latch (291), the bottom end of the two latches (291) extends into the sealing cover (26) and is slidably connected with the sealing cover (26), the outer wall of the two slide rods (28) is wound with a spring (292), one end of the two springs (292) is fixedly connected with the rectangular plate (27), the other end of the two springs (292) is fixedly connected with the two latches (291), the configuration mechanism (3) includes a water inlet pipe (31) fixedly connected to the top of the recycling bin (1), the water inlet pipe (31) is communicated with the storage bin one (21), the top of the water inlet pipe (31) is fixedly connected with two positioning pins (32), the top of the water inlet pipe (31) is provided with a connecting pipe (33), the bottom of the connecting pipe (33) is provided with two positioning holes (34), the two positioning holes (34) are matched with the two positioning pins (32), the outer wall of the water inlet pipe (31) and the connecting pipe (33) is provided with a half hoop one (35), the right side of the half hoop one (35) is hingedly connected with a half hoop two (36), the front of the half hoop one (35) is rotatably connected with a rotating block (37), the right side of the rotating block (37) is fixedly connected with a screw rod (38), the outer wall of the half hoop two (36) is fixedly connected with a limiting block (39), the screw rod (38) is matched with the limiting block (39), the outer wall of the screw rod (38) is threadedly connected with a manual turntable (391).
2. The condensate recovery device for a central air conditioning unit according to claim 1, wherein The back of the recycling bin (1) is fixedly connected with a hopper (392), the outer wall of the hopper (392) is provided with a solenoid valve (393), the bottom of the hopper (392) is fixedly connected with a conveying pipe one (394), the bottom end of the conveying pipe one (394) extends into the storage bin two (23).
3. The condensate recovery device for a central air conditioning unit according to claim 2, wherein The inner wall of the storage bin two (23) is provided with a liquid pump (395), the front of the liquid pump (395) is fixedly connected with a conveying pipe two (396), the tail end of the conveying pipe two (396) is fixedly connected with an atomizing nozzle (397).