Efficient energy-saving inter-column air conditioner

Through innovative design of the drive mechanism and installation mechanism, the automatic extension and retraction adjustment of the air conditioner between rows is realized, which solves the problem of inconvenient disassembly and maintenance in data centers and improves maintenance efficiency and convenience.

CN223978945UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06JIANGSU TAINT ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520480877.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-19

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Technical Problem

Existing in-row air conditioners are inconvenient to disassemble, install, and maintain in data centers, especially when space is limited, making it difficult to meet the needs of efficient operation and maintenance.

Method used

The design combines a drive mechanism and an installation mechanism. The drive motor rotates the lead screw, and the slider slides within the top rail, pushing the frame and slide plate out of the unit. Combined with the use of limit components, the equipment can automatically extend and retract, simplifying the maintenance process.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of limited internal space in the unit, significantly improves the convenience and efficiency of inspection and maintenance, and meets the high-efficiency operation and maintenance needs of data centers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an efficient energy-saving inter-row air conditioner, which relates to the technical field of air conditioners and comprises an energy-saving air conditioning unit, and a driving mechanism is fixedly mounted at the upper end in the energy-saving air conditioning unit. By the adoption of the structure, the maintenance process of the energy-saving inter-column air conditioner can be effectively optimized by arranging the driving mechanism, when equipment needs to be repaired and maintained, the driving motor is started, the motor runs to drive the lead screw to rotate, the lead screw drives the sliding block to slide forwards in the top rail, and then the frame is pushed; a mounting mechanism and internal electronic components of the energy-saving air conditioning unit integrally move forwards out of the equipment, so that the traditional mode of opening a cabinet door from the side surface is effectively avoided, the problem of narrow internal space of the unit is solved, the space required by maintenance is greatly saved, automatic telescopic adjustment is realized, and the maintenance efficiency is improved. The convenience and efficiency of overhaul and maintenance are greatly improved, and powerful support is provided for efficient operation and maintenance of a data center.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of air conditioning technology, and specifically relates to a high-efficiency and energy-saving in-row air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In today's digital age, data centers, as the core hubs for information storage and processing, are crucial to stable operation. The continuous operation of a large number of servers and other equipment in data centers generates high heat, making the control of indoor temperature and humidity extremely stringent. In-row air conditioning has emerged to meet this need. Energy-saving in-row air conditioning, as a key device to ensure the stable and efficient operation of data centers, effectively reduces energy consumption while meeting the environmental requirements of data centers, thanks to its innovative cooling technology, intelligent control system and optimized air duct design, and has become an important part of data center infrastructure construction.

[0003] However, current in-row air conditioning systems still face many unresolved issues in practical applications. For example, the easily maintainable in-row air conditioning system disclosed in Chinese patent CN220062086U, while improving maintenance efficiency to some extent through sliding and folding mechanisms, still exhibits significant shortcomings in disassembly and maintenance. Its side-opening design results in a cramped internal space, hindering the maintenance of electronic components. Furthermore, the side doors require a full rotation, necessitating substantial lateral space around the equipment. Data centers and similar locations often have limited space and compact unit installations, severely restricting its application in real-world scenarios and failing to meet the demands of efficient data center operation and maintenance. In conclusion, existing in-row air conditioning technology suffers from significant deficiencies in space adaptability and ease of maintenance, urgently requiring innovative design improvements to better serve data centers and other environments with stringent environmental requirements. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a high-efficiency and energy-saving in-row air conditioner to solve the problem of inconvenience in disassembly, assembly and maintenance during the application of the existing technology.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A high-efficiency and energy-saving inter-row air conditioner includes an energy-saving air conditioning unit, a drive mechanism is fixedly installed at the upper end of the internal part of the energy-saving air conditioning unit, an installation mechanism is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive mechanism, and a refrigeration unit is fixedly installed at the rear side of the energy-saving air conditioning unit.

[0007] The driving mechanism includes a top rail, which is fixedly installed on the top of the energy-saving air conditioning unit. A lead screw is rotatably connected inside the top rail. A drive motor is fixedly connected to the rear end of the top rail. The output end of the drive motor is connected to the rear end of the lead screw. A slider is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw. The slider is slidably connected inside the top rail. The bottom of the slider is connected to the top of the mounting mechanism.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the installation mechanism includes a frame, which is slidably connected to the inside of the energy-saving air conditioning unit. The top of the frame is connected to the bottom of the slider. Guide rails are fixedly connected at equal intervals on both sides of the inside of the frame. Slide plates are slidably connected inside each guide rail. An installation tray is fixedly installed on the inner side of each slide plate. A limit component is fixedly installed on the top of the guide rail located on the rear side. The bottom of the limit component is engaged with the slide plate inside the guide rail. A cabinet door is fixedly connected to the front of the frame near the energy-saving air conditioning unit.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the cross-sectional shape of the slider and the slide plate is set to a convex shape, and the overall cross-sectional shape of the internal cavity of the top rail and the guide rail is also set to a convex shape. Wear-resistant pads are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the slider and the slide plate.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the energy-saving air conditioning unit has a heat dissipation groove on the rear side, and a dustproof net is fixedly connected inside the heat dissipation groove.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the limiting component includes a rail frame and a slot. The rail frame is fixedly installed in the middle of the back of the guide rail on the rear side inside the energy-saving air conditioning unit. A limiting spring is fixedly connected inside the rail frame. A limiting frame is fixedly installed on the top of the limiting spring. The slot is opened at the top of the rail frame and the slide plate. The bottom of the limiting frame penetrates the slot inside the guide rail and is inserted into the slot inside the slide plate. The limiting frame is U-shaped.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom of the limiting frame is fixedly connected to a connecting shaft, and the bottom of the connecting shaft passes through the rail frame.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the top of the mounting tray is provided with equally spaced heat dissipation slots, which penetrate the mounting tray.

[0014] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0015] First, by setting up a drive mechanism, this device can effectively optimize the maintenance process of energy-saving in-row air conditioners. When maintenance is required, the drive motor is started, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, the lead screw drives the slider to slide forward in the top rail, and then pushes the frame, so that the installation mechanism and internal electronic components of the energy-saving air conditioning unit are moved forward out of the equipment. This design effectively avoids the traditional side-opening cabinet door method, which not only solves the problem of narrow internal space of the unit, but also greatly saves the space required for maintenance, realizes automatic extension and retraction adjustment, and greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of maintenance, providing strong support for the efficient operation and maintenance of data centers.

[0016] Secondly, by setting up an installation mechanism, this device can further improve the maintainability of the equipment. During use, different shaped installation trays can be customized according to the electrical equipment of the energy-saving air conditioning unit. Electronic components are installed on them. After the installation tray is moved out of the unit by the top drive mechanism, the connecting shaft is adjusted to move the limit frame upward and disengage it from the slider slot, so that the slide plate in the guide rail can be pulled out. The installation tray can be easily removed for maintenance. After maintenance, the reverse operation can be performed to reinstall it. During this process, the limit spring and the limit frame cooperate to ensure that the installation tray is installed firmly, which significantly improves the convenience and stability of the overall disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model from below;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation mechanism structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point A.

[0022] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Energy-saving air conditioning unit; 2. Drive mechanism; 21. Top rail; 22. Lead screw; 23. Drive motor; 24. Slider; 3. Mounting mechanism; 31. Frame; 32. Guide rail; 33. Slide plate; 34. Mounting tray; 35. Limiting component; 351. Rail frame; 352. Slot; 353. Limiting spring; 354. Limiting bracket; 355. Coupling shaft; 36. Heat dissipation hole slot; 37. Cabinet door; 4. Refrigeration unit; 5. Heat dissipation slot; 6. Dustproof net. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Example

[0024] refer to Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment of a high-efficiency energy-saving inter-row air conditioner includes an energy-saving air conditioning unit 1, a drive mechanism 2 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1, an installation mechanism 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive mechanism 2, and a refrigeration unit 4 is fixedly installed at the rear side of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1.

[0025] The drive mechanism 2 includes a top rail 21, which is fixedly installed at the top of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. A lead screw 22 is rotatably connected inside the top rail 21. A drive motor 23 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the top rail 21. The output end of the drive motor 23 is connected to the rear end of the lead screw 22. A slider 24 is threaded onto the outer surface of the lead screw 22. The slider 24 is slidably connected inside the top rail 21. The bottom of the slider 24 is connected to the top of the mounting mechanism 3. When maintenance or other operations are required inside the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1, the drive motor 23 is started. After the drive motor 23, located at the rear end of the top of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1, starts running, its output end drives the lead screw. The lead screw 22 rotates inside the top rail 21. Since the lead screw 22 and the slider 24 are connected by a thread, and the slider 24 can slide inside the top rail 21, the rotation of the lead screw 22 causes the slider 24 to move along the track of the top rail 21 under the action of the thread transmission. The bottom of the slider 24 is connected to the top of the mounting mechanism 3. Therefore, the sliding of the slider 24 can pull the mounting mechanism 3 to move synchronously. Through this series of mechanical transmissions, the mounting mechanism 3 and the components it carries are moved out of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1, which provides convenience for maintenance and other work. At the same time, it ensures that the entire operation process is stable and accurate, and helps to improve the maintenance efficiency and ease of use of the equipment.

[0026] refer to Figures 2-5The installation mechanism 3 includes a frame 31, which is slidably connected to the inside of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. The top of the frame 31 is connected to the bottom of the slider 24. Guide rails 32 are fixedly connected at equal intervals on both sides of the inside of the frame 31. Slide plates 33 are slidably connected inside the guide rails 32. An installation tray 34 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the slide plate 33. A limit component 35 is fixedly installed on the top of the guide rail 32 located on the rear side. The bottom of the limit component 35 is engaged with the slide plate 33 inside the guide rail 32. A cabinet door 37, slider 24 and slide plate 33 are fixedly connected to the front of the frame 31 near the front of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. The cross-sectional shape of all components is set to a convex shape. The overall cross-sectional shape of the internal cavities of the top rail 21 and guide rail 32 is also set to a convex shape. Wear-resistant pads are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the slider 24 and the slide plate 33. A heat dissipation groove 5 is opened on the rear side of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. A dustproof net 6 is fixedly connected inside the heat dissipation groove 5. When the drive mechanism 2 runs, the lead screw 22 rotates and drives the slider 24 to slide in the top rail 21. Because the bottom of the slider 24 is connected to the top of the frame 31, the frame 31 will slide synchronously inside the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. After the frame 31 moves to a suitable position, if it is necessary to install the bracket When inspecting components on the disc 34, the operating limit component 35 can be used. Located at the top of the rear guide rail 32, the limit component 35 is originally engaged with the inner slide plate 33 of the guide rail 32. Through a specific operation, the limit component 35 is separated from the slide plate 33. After releasing the restriction, the slide plate 33 can slide within the guide rail 32, allowing the slide plate 33, with the mounting tray 34 fixed to its inner side, to be pulled out of the guide rail 32. This facilitates the repair or replacement of components on the mounting tray 34. After inspection, the operation is reversed, pushing the slide plate 33 back into the guide rail 32. The limit component 35 then engages with the slide plate 33 again, securing it in place. The fixed position of the slide plate 33 and the cabinet door 37 fixedly connected to the front of the frame 31 provide protection during normal operation of the equipment. When the frame 31 moves out with the drive mechanism 2, the cabinet door 37 also moves, facilitating operation. The slider 24, slide plate 33, top rail 21, and guide rail 32 adopt a convex design to ensure stable sliding and prevent dislodgement. The wear-resistant pads on the outer surface of the slider 24 and slide plate 33 can reduce sliding friction and extend service life. The dustproof net 6 in the heat dissipation slot 5 at the rear of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1 can prevent dust from entering the unit while ensuring heat dissipation and maintaining normal operation of the equipment.

[0027] refer to Figures 3-5The limiting component 35 includes a rail frame 351 and a slot 352. The rail frame 351 is fixedly installed in the middle of the back of the guide rail 32 on the rear side inside the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. A limiting spring 353 is fixedly connected inside the rail frame 351. A limiting frame 354 is fixedly installed on the top of the limiting spring 353. The slot 352 is opened at the top of the rail frame 351 and the slide plate 33. The bottom of the limiting frame 354 penetrates the slot 352 inside the guide rail 32 and is inserted into the slot 352 inside the slide plate 33. The limiting frame 354 is U-shaped. The bottom of the limiting frame 354 is fixedly connected to a coupling 355, the bottom of which passes through the rail frame 351. The top of the mounting tray 34 has evenly spaced heat dissipation slots 36 that pass through the mounting tray 34. During normal use, the limiting spring 353 is in a naturally extended state, pushing the U-shaped limiting frame 354 connected to its top, causing its bottom to pass through the slot 352 inside the rail frame 351 and securely insert into the slot 352 at the top of the sliding plate 33. The sliding plate 33 is firmly fixed inside the guide rail 32, ensuring the stability of the mounting tray 34 and the components it supports. When it is necessary to remove the sliding plate 33 from the guide rail 32 for maintenance or other operations on the components on the mounting tray 34, the connecting shaft 355 fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting frame 354 is pulled. The connecting shaft 355 is forced to move the limiting frame 354 upward against the elastic force of the limiting spring 353. The bottom of the limiting frame 354 disengages from the slot 352 of the sliding plate 33. At this time, the sliding plate 33 is no longer restricted by the limiting component 35 and can slide freely in the guide rail 32, making it easy to remove. The heat dissipation slots 36, which are equally spaced on the top of the mounting tray 34 and penetrate the tray, can effectively promote the heat dissipation of the components installed on the mounting tray 34, ensuring that the components work at a suitable temperature and preventing performance from being affected by overheating. At the same time, the design of the limiting component 35, while ensuring the stable installation of the components, also allows for the flexible and convenient disassembly and assembly of the sliding plate 33 and the mounting tray 34, meeting different needs in actual use.

[0028] Operating principle and advantages: By setting up the drive mechanism 2, when maintenance is required during use, the drive motor 23 can be started. The drive motor 23 drives the lead screw 22 to rotate, which in turn drives the slider 24 to slide inside the top rail 21. By starting the drive motor 23, the lead screw 22 drives the slider 24 to slide forward, which in turn drives the frame 31 to slide forward inside the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. At this time, the mounting mechanism 3 and the electronic components installed inside the mounting mechanism 3 can be removed from the inside of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1. By removing the mounting mechanism 3 from the inside of the equipment, the space required for disassembly and maintenance can be effectively increased. At the same time, its telescopic design can prevent the cabinet door 37 from opening from the side. It can effectively save the time required for maintenance, and its automatic telescopic adjustment can further improve the overall convenience of maintenance of this device.

[0029] By setting the installation mechanism 3, the electronic components of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1 can be installed on the installation tray 34 during use. The installation tray 34 can be customized into different shapes according to the various electrical devices of the unit. During use, after being moved out of the interior of the energy-saving air conditioning unit 1 by the top drive mechanism 2, the adjustable coupling 355 can push the limit frame 354 upward. The limit frame 354 can stretch the limit spring 353. At this time, as the limit frame 354 moves upward, the end of the limit frame 354 can disengage from the slot 352 of the slider 24, and the limit frame 354 and the slot 352 of the slider 24 separate from each other. Then the sliding plate 33 inside the guide rail 32 can be adjusted to slide, and the sliding plate 33 can be pulled out from inside the guide rail 32. At this time, the mounting tray 34 can be removed. After the maintenance is completed, simply reinstall the electronic components onto the mounting tray 34, then insert the sliding plate 33 into the guide rail 32, loosen the coupling 355, and the limit spring 353 will reset. Then the limit bracket 354 can be pulled down, and the bottom of the limit bracket 354 can be inserted into the slot 352 of the slide groove. This makes the device have good installation stability and further improves the convenience of disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the equipment.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency energy-saving inter-track air conditioner, comprising an energy-saving air conditioning unit (1), characterized in that: The inside upper end of the energy-saving air conditioning unit (1) is fixedly installed with a driving mechanism (2), and the bottom of the driving mechanism (2) is fixedly installed with a mounting mechanism (3); the rear side of the energy-saving air conditioning unit (1) is fixedly installed with a refrigeration unit (4). The driving mechanism (2) comprises a top rail (21) fixedly installed on the inner top of the energy-saving air conditioning unit (1), a lead screw (22) rotatably connected to the inside of the top rail (21), a driving motor (23) fixedly connected to the rear end of the top rail (21), an output end of the driving motor (23) connected to the rear end of the lead screw (22), a sliding block (24) threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw (22), and the sliding block (24) slidingly connected to the inside of the top rail (21), and the bottom of the sliding block (24) connected to the top of the mounting mechanism (3).

2. The high-efficiency energy-saving type inter-train air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism (3) comprises a frame (31) slidingly connected to the inside of the energy-saving air conditioning unit (1), the top of the frame (31) connected to the bottom of the sliding block (24), two guide rails (32) fixedly connected to the inside of the frame (31) at equal intervals, a sliding plate (33) slidingly connected to the inside of each guide rail (32), a mounting tray (34) fixedly installed on the inner side of the sliding plate (33), a limiting assembly (35) fixedly installed on the top of the guide rail (32) on the rear side, the bottom of the limiting assembly (35) clamped with the sliding plate (33) inside the guide rail (32), and a cabinet door (37) fixedly connected to the front face of the frame (31) close to the energy-saving air conditioning unit (1).

3. The high efficiency energy saving type inter-car air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized by: The cross-sectional shape of the sliding block (24) and the sliding plate (33) is designed as a convex letter shape, the overall cross-sectional shape of the internal cavities of the top rail (21) and the guide rail (32) is also designed as a convex letter shape, and wear-resistant gaskets are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the sliding block (24) and the sliding plate (33).

4. The high-efficiency energy-saving type inter-car air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized by: A heat dissipation groove (5) is formed on the rear side of the energy-saving air conditioning unit (1), and a dustproof screen (6) is fixedly connected to the inside of the heat dissipation groove (5).

5. The high efficiency energy saving type inter-car air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized by: The limiting assembly (35) comprises a rail frame (351) and a clamping groove (352), the rail frame (351) fixedly installed on the back middle of the guide rail (32) on the rear side of the energy-saving air conditioning unit (1), a limiting spring (353) fixedly connected to the inside of the rail frame (351), a limiting frame (354) fixedly installed on the top of the limiting spring (353), the clamping groove (352) formed on the top of the rail frame (351) and the sliding plate (33), the limiting frame (354) inserted into the clamping groove (352) of the sliding plate (33) through the clamping groove (352) inside the guide rail (32) from the bottom, and the limiting frame (354) designed as a U shape.

6. The high efficiency energy saving type inter-car air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized by: The bottom of the limiting frame (354) is fixedly connected with a connecting shaft (355), and the bottom of the connecting shaft (355) penetrates through the rail frame (351).

7. The high efficiency energy saving type inter-car air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized by: The top of the mounting tray (34) is equally and intermittently provided with heat dissipation hole grooves (36) penetrating through the mounting tray (34).

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