Solar-assisted air energy unit

By introducing a solar-assisted system into the air source heat pump unit, and using a battery-powered heating element to heat the air, the problem of low air energy conversion efficiency in cold environments is solved, achieving high-efficiency energy conversion in different environments.

CN224121430UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14LIANYUNGANG XINYU SUNSHINE NEW ENERGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing air source heat pumps suffer from reduced efficiency in cold environments due to the influence of external environmental factors on the conversion and utilization of air energy.

Method used

Design a solar-assisted air source heat pump unit that heats air by powering heating wires with batteries in a battery box, and uses a fan to transport the hot air to a solar collector to achieve energy conversion and utilization.

Benefits of technology

It can still effectively utilize air energy in cold environments, improving the stability and efficiency of energy conversion.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air energy, in particular to a solar-assisted air energy unit which comprises an installation frame fixedly installed on the top of a box body, a solar heat collector is fixedly installed on the inner side of the installation frame, a supporting frame is fixedly installed on the front side of the installation frame, and a solar panel is fixedly installed on the top of the supporting frame. And a battery box for accommodating a storage battery is fixedly mounted at the top of the box body. When the environment temperature is cold or sunlight disappears, a storage battery in a battery box supplies power to an electric heating wire, so that the electric heating wire can heat air in a ventilation cylinder; according to the air energy unit, hot air can be pumped into the solar heat collector through the draught fan and conveyed into the air source evaporator through the solar heat collector, so that a refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates to conduct energy conversion and use, energy conversion and use can be better conducted through the air energy unit, and energy conversion and use can be well conducted in different environments.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air energy technology, specifically to a solar-assisted air energy unit. Background Technology

[0002] Solar energy is characterized by low pollution, environmental friendliness, and inexhaustible availability. Air source heat pumps, as energy-saving devices that utilize high-grade energy to transfer heat from low-grade heat sources to high-grade heat sources, can significantly reduce pollution from the combustion of fossil fuels. Both solar and air source energy are high-quality renewable energy sources with wide distribution, making them important energy sources that countries are vying to research and develop, and they possess significant advantages in future energy applications.

[0003] Air energy refers to the low-grade heat energy contained in the air, also known as air source energy. The law of conservation of energy tells us that energy cannot be created or destroyed; the heat energy in the air is generated by the air absorbing the energy emitted by sunlight. The higher the temperature, the more abundant the air energy.

[0004] Existing air source heat pumps utilize air energy for energy conversion and cannot increase the heat in the air through other means. The external environment has a significant impact on air energy; when the environment is cold, it reduces the heat in the air and decreases the conversion and utilization of air energy. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, which has the characteristic of continuing to operate normally in cold environments.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, comprising a mounting frame fixedly installed on the top of a housing, a solar collector fixedly installed on the inner side of the mounting frame, a support frame fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting frame, a solar panel fixedly installed on the top of the support frame, a battery box for storing batteries fixedly installed on the top of the housing, a ventilator fixedly installed on the top of the battery box, two electric heating wires for heating air provided on the inner side of the ventilator, a fan fixedly installed on the right side of the housing, an air source evaporator provided on the inner side of the housing, and an air outlet window fixedly installed at one end of the air source evaporator.

[0007] To facilitate energy conversion, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, a compressor, a condenser, and a plate heat exchanger are fixedly installed on the inner side of the housing from right to left. A connecting pipe connects the air source evaporator to the compressor, a connecting pipe connects the compressor to the condenser, and a connecting pipe connects the condenser to the plate heat exchanger.

[0008] To facilitate heat exchange in the external water system, in a preferred embodiment of this solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are fixedly installed on the left side of the plate heat exchanger, with the inlet pipe located above the outlet pipe.

[0009] For ease of protection, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, the front side of the housing is provided with a door to protect the compressor, condenser, and plate heat exchanger.

[0010] To facilitate air transport, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, a connecting pipe is installed between the input end of the fan and the ventilation cylinder, a connecting pipe is installed between the output end of the fan and the input end of the solar collector, and a connecting pipe is installed between the output end of the solar collector and the input end of the air source evaporator.

[0011] To facilitate electric heating of air, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, the solar panel is electrically connected to the battery inside the battery box, and the battery is electrically connected to the electric heating wire.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] When the ambient temperature is high, the fan draws outside air directly into the solar collector through the ventilator, and then the air is transported to the air source evaporator, where the refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates for energy conversion. When the ambient temperature is cold, the battery in the battery box supplies power to the electric heating wire, which heats the air passing through the ventilator. The fan then draws the hot air into the solar collector, which in turn transports it to the air source evaporator, where the refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates for energy conversion. This allows for better energy conversion and utilization by the air source unit, enabling efficient energy conversion and utilization in different environments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a top-down perspective view of the structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a rear top view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is one of the partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural views of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is the second partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Door; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Solar collector; 5. Ventilation tube; 6. Fan; 7. Air outlet; 8. Air source evaporator; 9. Electric heating wire; 10. Solar panel; 11. Support frame; 12. Battery box; 13. Compressor; 14. Condenser; 15. Plate heat exchanger; 16. Water inlet pipe; 17. Water outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must be set in a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0020] Please see Figures 1 to 4 A solar-assisted air source heat pump unit includes a mounting frame 3 fixedly installed on the top of a housing 1. A solar collector 4 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the mounting frame 3. A support frame 11 is fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting frame 3. A solar panel 10 is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame 11. A battery box 12 for storing batteries is fixedly installed on the top of the battery box 12. A vent 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the battery box 12. Two electric heating wires 9 for heating the air are provided on the inner side of the vent 5. A fan 6 is fixedly installed on the right side of the housing 1. An air source evaporator 8 is provided on the inner side of the housing 1. An air outlet vent 7 is fixedly installed at one end of the air source evaporator 8.

[0021] In this embodiment, by setting up a ventilation cylinder 5, an electric heating wire 9, a solar panel 10, and a battery box 12, when the environment is cold, the electric heating wire 9 can be powered by the battery in the battery box 12, controlling the electric heating wire 9 to enter the heating working state, which can heat the air passing through the ventilation cylinder 5, ensuring that the external air is drawn into the solar collector 4 through the ventilation cylinder 5 by the fan 6, and then transported to the air source evaporator 8 by the solar collector 4, so that the refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates to convert energy for use. This air source unit can effectively convert and utilize energy in different environments.

[0022] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a compressor 13, a condenser 14, and a plate heat exchanger 15 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the housing 1 from right to left. A connecting pipe connects the air source evaporator 8 to the compressor 13, a connecting pipe connects the compressor 13 to the condenser 14, and a connecting pipe connects the condenser 14 to the plate heat exchanger 15.

[0023] In this embodiment: by setting up a compressor 13, a condenser 14, and a plate heat exchanger 15, the refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates in the air source evaporator 8, enters the compressor 13 and is compressed into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas, the high-pressure gas refrigerant enters the condenser 14 and liquefies to release heat, and the heat is released to the water supply pipeline through the plate heat exchanger 15.

[0024] As a technical optimization of this utility model, an inlet pipe 16 and an outlet pipe 17 are fixedly installed on the left side of the plate heat exchanger 15, with the inlet pipe 16 located above the outlet pipe 17.

[0025] In this embodiment: by setting an inlet pipe 16 and an outlet pipe 17, heat is released by the plate heat exchanger 15 to heat the water entering from the inlet pipe 16, and hot water can be discharged from the outlet pipe 17 for use.

[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the front side of the housing 1 is provided with a door 2 to protect the compressor 13, condenser 14 and plate heat exchanger 15.

[0027] In this embodiment, the door 2 facilitates the opening and maintenance of the compressor 13, condenser 14, and plate heat exchanger 15 installed inside the housing 1, and also provides protection by closing the door.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a connecting pipe is installed between the input end of the fan 6 and the ventilation cylinder 5, a connecting pipe is installed between the output end of the fan 6 and the input end of the solar collector 4, and a connecting pipe is installed between the output end of the solar collector 4 and the input end of the air source evaporator 8.

[0029] In this embodiment: by setting up the connecting pipe, the fan 6 can draw the outside air into the solar collector 4 through the vent 5, and then deliver it to the air source evaporator 8 through the solar collector 4 so that the refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates to convert energy for use.

[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the solar panel 10 is electrically connected to the battery inside the battery box 12, and the battery is electrically connected to the electric heating wire 9.

[0031] In this embodiment: By setting up the battery box 12, the storage battery is protected. The storage battery can store the electrical energy converted from light by the solar panel 10. The storage battery supplies power to the electric heating wire 9, so that the electric heating wire 9 can heat the air passing through the ventilation cylinder 5.

[0032] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this application does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0033] Working principle: When the ambient temperature drops, the electrical energy stored in the battery box 12 powers the heating wire 9, which in turn heats the air passing through the ventilation pipe 5. The fan 6 draws the hot air into the solar collector 4, and then the air is transported to the air source evaporator 8, where the refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates. The refrigerant then enters the compressor 13 and is compressed into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas. The high-pressure gas refrigerant enters the condenser 14, where it liquefies and releases heat. This heat is then released through the plate heat exchanger 15 to heat the water entering from the inlet pipe 16, and hot water is discharged from the outlet pipe 17 for use. This allows for better energy conversion and utilization of the air source heat pump unit.

[0034] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market. Irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as riveting and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art. All electrical equipment in this utility model is powered by an external power source.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A solar-assisted air source heat pump unit, characterized in that: The enclosure includes a mounting bracket (3) fixedly installed on the top of the housing (1), a solar collector (4) fixedly installed on the inner side of the mounting bracket (3), a support frame (11) fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting bracket (3), a solar panel (10) fixedly installed on the top of the support frame (11), a battery box (12) for storing batteries fixedly installed on the top of the housing (1), a ventilator (5) fixedly installed on the top of the battery box (12), two electric heating wires (9) for heating air are provided on the inner side of the ventilator (5), a fan (6) fixedly installed on the right side of the housing (1), an air source evaporator (8) is provided on the inner side of the housing (1), and an air outlet window (7) is fixedly installed at one end of the air source evaporator (8).

2. The solar-assisted air source heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compressor (13), condenser (14), and plate heat exchanger (15) are fixedly installed on the inner side of the housing (1) from right to left. The air source evaporator (8) is connected to the compressor (13) by a connecting pipe, the compressor (13) is connected to the condenser (14) by a connecting pipe, and the condenser (14) is connected to the plate heat exchanger (15) by a connecting pipe.

3. The solar-assisted air source heat pump unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plate heat exchanger (15) has an inlet pipe (16) and an outlet pipe (17) fixedly installed on its left side, with the inlet pipe (16) located above the outlet pipe (17).

4. A solar-assisted air source heat pump unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front side of the housing (1) is provided with a door (2) to protect the compressor (13), condenser (14) and plate heat exchanger (15).

5. A solar-assisted air source heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting pipe is installed between the input end of the fan (6) and the ventilation cylinder (5), a connecting pipe is installed between the output end of the fan (6) and the input end of the solar collector (4), and a connecting pipe is installed between the output end of the solar collector (4) and the input end of the air source evaporator (8).

6. A solar-assisted air source heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar panel (10) is electrically connected to the battery inside the battery box (12), and the battery is electrically connected to the electric heating wire (9).