Condensate water atomization device at air outlet of air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a condensate water atomization device at an air outlet of an air conditioner. The condensate water atomization device comprises a piezoelectric atomization mechanism and a water source input mechanism, the piezoelectric atomization mechanism comprises a substrate and piezoelectric atomization pieces distributed on the substrate in an array mode, and a water flow distribution cavity formed by tree-shaped forked micro-channels is formed in the substrate and used for evenly distributing water to the piezoelectric atomization pieces. The water source input mechanism comprises a three-way valve connected with the base plate water flow distribution cavity through a water conveying pipe, the three-way valve is connected with an air conditioner condensate water receiving disc through a first pipeline, the three-way valve is further connected with an external water pipe through a second pipeline, the piezoelectric atomization technology is adopted, atomized particles are fine and uniform, water drops are not prone to being formed, and the atomization efficiency is high; the double-water-source design is adopted, automatic switching is achieved through an intelligent control system, and continuous and stable work of the device is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a condensate atomizing device for an air conditioning outlet. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development and widespread adoption of air conditioning technology, air conditioners have become an indispensable electrical appliance in modern buildings and homes. During the cooling process, the evaporator surface produces a large amount of condensate due to the drop in temperature. Taking a typical 1.5 horsepower household air conditioner as an example, it can produce 1-2 liters of condensate per hour under standard operating conditions, and 10-20 liters per day. This condensate is usually considered "wastewater" and is discharged directly outdoors or into the sewer system through a drain pipe.

[0003] This traditional method of condensate treatment has the following prominent problems:

[0004] (1) Serious waste of water resources. According to statistics, the number of air conditioners in my country has exceeded 500 million, and the total amount of condensate water wasted each year can reach billions of tons, equivalent to the water storage of several medium-sized reservoirs. In today's increasingly water-scarce world, this waste is particularly prominent.

[0005] (2) The environmental impact cannot be ignored. Direct discharge of large amounts of condensate may cause problems such as pollution of building exterior walls and slippery ground. In high-rise buildings, it may also cause safety hazards such as water seepage in exterior walls.

[0006] (3) Insufficient energy utilization. The temperature of condensate is usually 5-10℃ lower than the ambient temperature. Direct discharge means that this part of the cooling capacity is not effectively utilized.

[0007] Several technical solutions for condensate water recovery and utilization already exist, mainly including:

[0008] (1) Simple drainage irrigation scheme: collect the condensate and use it for plant irrigation. Although this method is simple, it is greatly limited by the season and site, and cannot be effectively used all year round.

[0009] (2) Evaporative cooling scheme: Utilizes condensate through spraying or evaporation. This type of scheme often suffers from problems such as poor atomization, easy formation of water droplets, and high energy consumption.

[0010] Therefore, developing a high-efficiency, energy-saving, and intelligent air conditioner outlet condensate atomization device to realize the resource utilization of condensate has significant environmental and economic value. Utility Model Content

[0011] Purpose of the invention: The purpose of this utility model is to provide a condensate atomizing device for air conditioner outlets, which can efficiently utilize air conditioner condensate, realize water resource recycling, and has the characteristics of intelligent control and easy installation and maintenance.

[0012] Technical solution:

[0013] A condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet includes a piezoelectric atomizing mechanism and a water source input mechanism. The piezoelectric atomizing mechanism includes a substrate and piezoelectric atomizing plates arrayed on the substrate. The substrate has a water distribution cavity formed by tree-like branched microchannels inside, used to evenly distribute water to each piezoelectric atomizing plate. The water source input mechanism includes a three-way valve connected to the water distribution cavity of the substrate through a water supply pipe. The three-way valve is connected to an air conditioner condensate drip tray through a first pipe and is also connected to an external water pipe through a second pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the electrodes of the piezoelectric atomizing sheet are connected in parallel via a flexible circuit board, and the end of the flexible circuit board is provided with a connector that can be detachably connected to the external main power line.

[0015] Furthermore, the water input mechanism also includes a filter screen installed on the first pipeline.

[0016] Furthermore, the three-way valve is an electrically controlled valve.

[0017] Furthermore, a water level monitoring sensor is installed in the air conditioner condensate drip tray and is connected to the air conditioner controller. When the water level monitoring sensor detects that the water level in the condensate drip tray is lower than the set threshold, it promptly sends a signal to the air conditioner controller, triggering the three-way valve to switch to external water supply mode.

[0018] Furthermore, the surface of the piezoelectric atomizing sheet is coated with a hydrophobic coating.

[0019] Furthermore, the piezoelectric atomizing sheet is oriented towards the air outlet duct of the air conditioner.

[0020] Furthermore, the atomizing device also includes an installation structure for disassembly and assembly. The installation structure includes a fixed bracket that is fixedly installed at the air conditioner outlet. The piezoelectric atomizing mechanism is provided with a connecting plate, which is detachably connected to the fixed bracket by a snap-fit ​​connection. The water supply pipe is provided with a quick-connect self-sealing connector.

[0021] Beneficial effects: The piezoelectric atomization technology produces fine and uniform atomized particles that are less prone to forming water droplets, resulting in high atomization efficiency; the dual water source design, with automatic switching via an intelligent control system, ensures continuous and stable operation of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a plan view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, an air conditioner condensate atomizing device for an air outlet includes a piezoelectric atomizing mechanism 1 and a water source input mechanism 2. The piezoelectric atomizing mechanism 1 includes a substrate 101 and piezoelectric atomizing plates 102 arrayed on the substrate. The substrate 101 has a water flow distribution chamber composed of tree-like branched microchannels inside. This tree-like branched structure is optimized through fluid dynamics design to ensure that the flow deviation of each branch does not exceed 5%, thereby achieving uniform water flow distribution to each piezoelectric atomizing plate 102. The water source input mechanism 2 includes a three-way valve 201 connected to the water flow distribution chamber of the substrate 101 through a water supply pipe 103. The three-way valve 201 is connected to an air conditioner condensate drip tray 3 through a first pipe 202, and the three-way valve 201 is also connected to an external water pipe through a second pipe 203. The dual water source design not only makes full use of the condensate generated by the air conditioner, but also ensures the continuous operation of the device when the condensate is insufficient through an external water source.

[0029] Furthermore, the electrodes of the piezoelectric atomizing sheet 102 are connected in parallel via a flexible circuit board 104. The flexible circuit board has a connector 105 at its end, which can be detachably connected to the external main power line. The electrodes of the piezoelectric atomizing sheet 102 are connected in parallel via the flexible circuit board 104. The flexible circuit board is generally made of polyimide substrate, which has good flexibility and high temperature resistance. The waterproof connector 105 at the end of the circuit board allows for quick connection and disconnection from the external main power line. The flexible circuit board solves the wiring problem of multiple atomizing sheets connected in parallel and also meets the requirements of detachable installation. The waterproof connector ensures the reliability of the circuit connection.

[0030] Furthermore, the water input mechanism 2 also includes a filter screen installed on the first pipeline 202, which can effectively intercept impurities such as dust and algae in the condensate.

[0031] Furthermore, the three-way valve 201 is an electrically controlled valve.

[0032] Furthermore, a water level monitoring sensor 31 is installed inside the air conditioner condensate drip tray 3 and is connected to the air conditioner controller. When the water level monitoring sensor detects that the water level in the condensate drip tray is lower than a set threshold, it promptly sends a signal to the air conditioner controller, triggering the three-way valve 201 to switch to external water supply mode. The water level monitoring sensor 31 installed inside the air conditioner condensate drip tray 3 is a capacitive sensor. When the water level is lower than the set threshold, the air conditioner controller immediately switches to external water supply mode. Electric control enables automatic switching of the water source, ensuring continuous and stable operation of the device.

[0033] Furthermore, the surface of the piezoelectric atomizing sheet 102 is coated with a hydrophobic coating. The hydrophobic coating reduces droplet adhesion and improves atomization efficiency.

[0034] Furthermore, the piezoelectric atomizing sheet 102 is oriented towards the air outlet duct of the air conditioner.

[0035] Furthermore, the atomizing device also includes an installation structure 4 for disassembly and assembly. The installation structure 4 includes a fixed bracket 41 fixedly installed at the air conditioner outlet. The fixed bracket 41 is fixed to the inside of the outlet by stainless steel screws. The piezoelectric atomizing mechanism 1 is provided with a connecting plate 42. The connecting plate 42 is detachably connected to the fixed bracket 41 by a snap-fit ​​connection. The water supply pipe is provided with a quick-connect self-sealing connector. The quick-connect self-sealing connector adopts a commercially available standard part. Its specific structure and working principle are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet, characterized in that, The device includes a piezoelectric atomizing mechanism (1) and a water input mechanism (2). The piezoelectric atomizing mechanism (1) includes a substrate (101) and piezoelectric atomizing plates (102) arrayed on the substrate. The substrate (101) has a water distribution cavity formed by tree-shaped branched microchannels inside, which is used to evenly distribute water to each piezoelectric atomizing plate (102). The water input mechanism (2) includes a three-way valve (201) connected to the water distribution cavity of the substrate (101) through a water supply pipe (103). The three-way valve (201) is connected to an air conditioning condensate drip tray (3) through a first pipe (202). The three-way valve (201) is also connected to an external water pipe through a second pipe (203).

2. The condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrodes of the piezoelectric atomizing sheet (102) are connected in parallel via a flexible circuit board (104), and the end of the flexible circuit board is provided with a power strip (105) that can be detachably connected to the external main power line.

3. The condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water input mechanism (2) also includes a filter screen installed on the first pipeline (202).

4. The condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-way valve (201) is an electrically controlled valve.

5. The condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner condensate drip tray (3) is equipped with a water level monitoring sensor (31) and is connected to the air conditioner controller. When the water level monitoring sensor detects that the water level in the condensate drip tray is lower than the set threshold, it promptly sends a signal to the air conditioner controller, triggering the three-way valve (201) to switch to the external water supply mode.

6. The condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the piezoelectric atomizing sheet (102) is coated with a hydrophobic coating.

7. The condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The piezoelectric atomizing sheet (102) is oriented towards the air outlet of the air conditioner.

8. The condensate atomizing device for an air conditioner outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizing device also includes an installation structure (4) for disassembly and assembly. The installation structure (4) includes a fixed bracket (41) fixedly installed at the air conditioner outlet. The piezoelectric atomizing mechanism (1) is provided with a connecting plate (42). The connecting plate (42) is detachably connected to the fixed bracket (41) by a snap-fit ​​connection. The water supply pipe is provided with a quick-connect self-sealing connector.

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