Integrated water-cooling air conditioner

By designing an integrated structure in the air conditioner, placing the condenser, evaporator, and compressor in different spaces, and combining water curtain cooling and a blower mechanism, the problem of complex air conditioner installation is solved, achieving simplified installation and improved energy efficiency.

CN224135976UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17DONGGUAN QILIXING TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN QILIXING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The installation of indoor and outdoor units of existing air conditioners is complicated, and consumers need to pay professionals to install them, resulting in high installation difficulty and additional expenses.

Method used

Design an integrated water-cooled air conditioner with the interior of the casing divided into three spaces. The condenser and evaporator of the refrigeration system are respectively located in different spaces. Combined with a water curtain cooling mechanism and a blower mechanism, the installation structure is simplified and the installation difficulty is reduced.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a simple and clear structure for air conditioners, making it easy for consumers to install themselves, reducing additional installation costs, and ensuring cooling and energy-saving effects.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated water-cooling air conditioner, which is characterized in that indoor units of a traditional split type air conditioner are integrated, a first space is used for heat dissipation of a refrigerating system, a water curtain cooling mechanism is used for cooling a condenser, even if the indoor temperature is too high, the refrigerating effect can be ensured, and the energy-saving effect can be improved, and a second space is used for cooling air supply. And the third space is a mounting space for the compressor and related parts, the structural hierarchy is simple and clear, the integrated structure is beneficial to reducing the difficulty of self mounting of consumers, the problem that additional payment is needed to ask professionals for mounting is effectively avoided, movement is convenient, and the consumers can conveniently select the placement positions by themselves.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an integrated water-cooled air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] For example, a novel energy-saving air conditioner disclosed in Chinese invention patent application No. 202011434511.6 mainly includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, with an outlet pipe and an inlet pipe connecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. The indoor unit mainly includes a refrigeration system and an air supply system composed of a fan, an evaporator, a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, a gas-liquid separator, a compressor, etc. The outdoor unit mainly includes a cooling system and a heat dissipation system composed of an evaporative cooling water curtain, a water storage tank, a circulating water pump, a fan, etc.

[0003] The refrigeration and air supply systems need to be installed indoors, as do the cooling and heat dissipation systems. Due to the large number of components in each system, the installation is complex and inconvenient, which means that consumers need to pay extra for professional installation after purchasing the air conditioner. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose an integrated water-cooled air conditioner, which aims to reduce the difficulty of self-installation for consumers and reduce additional expenses.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an integrated water-cooled air conditioner, comprising:

[0006] The housing has an interior divided into a first space, a second space, and a third space by a partition. A cold air vent is provided on one side of the housing, and the cold air vent has at least one design or structure.

[0007] The refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator. The compressor is located in the third space, the condenser is located in the first space, and the evaporator is located in the second space. When the compressor is working, the refrigerant flows from the outlet of the compressor to the condenser, then through the expansion valve to the evaporator, and then returns from the evaporator to the compressor to form a cycle.

[0008] A water curtain cooling mechanism is provided in the first space and is used to cool the condenser;

[0009] The first blower mechanism is located in the second space and is used to cooperate with the cooled air in the second space to form a low-temperature airflow, which flows to the outside through the cold air inlet.

[0010] Preferably, the style structure is a louver structure, and the air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism is opposite to that of the louver structure.

[0011] Preferably, there are two cold air vents, spaced apart on the left and right, and the structure is a bullseye structure. The bullseye structure includes a first annular component and a second annular component. The second annular component is connected to the first annular component and surrounds the first annular component. The air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism is opposite to that of the first annular component.

[0012] Preferably, the structure is a tubular structure, which includes a horizontally extending segment and a vertically extending segment. The bottom of the horizontal segment is provided with a plurality of air outlets at intervals along the length of the horizontal segment. The upper end of the vertical segment is connected to one end of the horizontal segment, and the lower end of the vertical segment is connected to the housing and communicates with the second space. The air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism is opposite to the lower end of the vertical segment.

[0013] Preferably, a second blower mechanism is also provided, which is located in the first space. The top of the housing is provided with a hot air vent that communicates with the first space. The second blower mechanism is used to generate airflow, and the airflow carries the heat generated in the first space and flows out to the outside through the hot air vent.

[0014] Preferably, the condenser has a U-shaped structure with open bottom, top, and front, and the evaporator structure is the same as the condenser structure.

[0015] Preferably, the water curtain cooling mechanism includes three curtains, which are respectively opposite to the left outer wall, right outer wall and rear outer wall of the condenser.

[0016] Preferably, the front, rear, left and right sides of the housing have partial openings to form a first opening communicating with the first space, and a first cover plate is connected to the housing and seals the first opening;

[0017] The rear, left and right sides of the housing have partial openings forming a second opening that communicates with the second space, and a second cover plate is connected to the housing and seals the second opening.

[0018] Preferably, the shell is made of plastic and integrally formed by injection molding or blow molding.

[0019] Preferably, the bottom of the housing is provided with a bottom frame with a set of rollers.

[0020] The present invention provides a first space, a second space, and a third space separated by a housing. The condenser, evaporator, and compressor of the refrigeration system are respectively located in the first space, the second space, and the third space. The water curtain cooling mechanism and the first blower mechanism are respectively located in the first space and the second space. When the compressor is working, the refrigerant flows from the outlet of the compressor to the condenser, then through the expansion valve of the refrigeration system to the evaporator, and then returns from the evaporator to the compressor to form a cycle. At the same time, the water curtain cooling mechanism cools the condenser. The first blower mechanism, together with the cooled air in the second space, forms a low-temperature airflow, which is then sent to the outside through a cold air vent. The cold air vent has at least one design and structure. Compared to traditional models, this utility model integrates the indoor unit and the air conditioner unit of a traditional split-type air conditioner. The first space is for heat dissipation of the refrigeration system, using a water curtain cooling mechanism to cool the condenser. Even if the indoor temperature is high, the cooling effect can be guaranteed and the energy-saving effect can be improved. The second space is for cooling and air supply. The third space is for the installation of the compressor and related parts. The structure is simple and clear. The integrated structure helps to reduce the difficulty of self-installation for consumers, effectively avoiding the need to pay extra for professional installation. It is also easy to move and allows consumers to choose the placement location themselves. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram when the style structure is a tubular structure;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram when the style structure is a venetian blind structure.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram when the style structure is a bullseye seat structure;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A sectional view;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the curtain, condenser, evaporator, first blower mechanism, and compressor. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that if any directional indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial, etc.) is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] This utility model proposes an integrated water-cooled air conditioner.

[0030] In this embodiment of the utility model, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the integrated water-cooled air conditioner includes a housing 1, a refrigeration system, a water curtain cooling mechanism, and a first blower mechanism.

[0031] The housing 1 is divided into a first space 100, a second space 200, and a third space 300 by a partition. A cold air vent is located on one side of the housing 1, and the cold air vent has at least one structural design. The refrigeration system includes a compressor 21, a condenser 22, an expansion valve, and an evaporator 23. The compressor 21 is located in the third space 300, the condenser 22 is located in the first space 100, and the evaporator 23 is located in the second space 200. When the compressor 21 is working, the refrigerant flows from the outlet of the compressor 21 to the condenser 22, then through the expansion valve to the evaporator 23, and finally returns from the evaporator 23 to the compressor 21, forming a cycle. A water curtain cooling mechanism is located in the first space 100 to cool the condenser 22. A first blower mechanism 4 is located in the second space 200 to work with the cooled air in the second space 200 to form a low-temperature airflow, which flows to the outside through the cold air vent.

[0032] Specifically, in the first embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the style structure is a louver structure 51, and the air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism 4 is opposite to that of the louver structure 51.

[0033] It should be noted that the louver structure 51 is existing technology, and its specific structural principle will not be described in detail here.

[0034] In the second embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, there are two cold air vents, spaced apart on the left and right. The structure is a bullseye structure, which includes a first annular component 52 and a second annular component 53. The second annular component 53 is connected to the first annular component 52 and surrounds the first annular component 52. The air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism 4 is opposite to that of the first annular component 52.

[0035] In the third embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the structure is a tubular component, which includes a horizontally extending horizontal section 54 and a vertically extending vertical section 55. The bottom of the horizontal section 54 is provided with a plurality of air outlets 56 spaced apart along the length of the horizontal section 54. The upper end of the vertical section 55 is connected to one end of the horizontal section 54, and the lower end of the vertical section 55 is connected to the housing 1 and communicates with the second space 200. The air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism 4 is opposite to the lower end of the vertical section 55.

[0036] Specifically, both the horizontal and vertical segments are formed by connecting multiple tubular components.

[0037] Specifically, a second blower mechanism 6 is also provided. The second blower mechanism 6 is located in the first space 100. The top of the housing 1 is provided with a hot air vent 10 that communicates with the first space 100. The second blower mechanism 6 is used to generate airflow. The airflow carries the heat generated in the first space 100 and flows out to the outside through the hot air vent 10.

[0038] Specifically, the outer side of the housing 1 is provided with a guide pipe for connecting to the hot air outlet 10, and the hot air outlet 10 is provided with a mesh screen.

[0039] Specifically, the condenser 22 has a U-shaped structure with open bottom, top, and front, and the evaporator 23 has the same structure as the condenser 22. Of course, the evaporator 23 can also have other structures.

[0040] Specifically, the water curtain cooling mechanism includes three curtains 7, which are respectively opposite to the left outer wall, right outer wall and rear outer wall of the condenser 22.

[0041] Specifically, the front, rear, left and right sides of the housing 1 are partially open to form a first opening that communicates with the first space 100, and a first cover plate 11 is connected to the housing 1 and seals the first opening;

[0042] The housing 1 has partial openings on its rear, left, and right sides to form a second opening that communicates with the second space 200. A second cover plate 12 is connected to the housing 1 and seals the second opening.

[0043] Specifically, the shell 1 is made of plastic and is integrally formed by injection molding or blow molding.

[0044] Specifically, the bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a bottom frame 8 with a set of rollers. The entire utility model can be easily moved with the help of the rollers, which is beneficial for consumers to move by themselves.

[0045] Specifically, it also has a control panel and a circuit system, which are existing technologies, and their specific structural principles will not be elaborated here.

[0046] Specifically, the refrigeration system and water curtain cooling mechanism are existing technologies, and their specific structural principles will not be elaborated here.

[0047] Specifically, the first blower mechanism 4 and the second blower mechanism 6 can be a conventional fan or a turbo fan.

[0048] The present invention provides a first space, a second space, and a third space separated by a housing. The condenser, evaporator, and compressor of the refrigeration system are respectively located in the first space, the second space, and the third space. The water curtain cooling mechanism and the first blower mechanism are respectively located in the first space and the second space. When the compressor is working, the refrigerant flows from the outlet of the compressor to the condenser, then through the expansion valve of the refrigeration system to the evaporator, and then returns from the evaporator to the compressor to form a cycle. At the same time, the water curtain cooling mechanism cools the condenser. The first blower mechanism, together with the cooled air in the second space, forms a low-temperature airflow, which is then sent to the outside through a cold air vent. The cold air vent has at least one design and structure. Compared to traditional models, this utility model integrates the indoor unit and the air conditioner unit of a traditional split-type air conditioner. The first space is for heat dissipation of the refrigeration system, using a water curtain cooling mechanism to cool the condenser. Even if the indoor temperature is high, the cooling effect can be guaranteed and the energy-saving effect can be improved. The second space is for cooling and air supply. The third space is for the installation of the compressor and related parts. The structure is simple and clear. The integrated structure helps to reduce the difficulty of self-installation for consumers, effectively avoiding the need to pay extra for professional installation. It is also easy to move and allows consumers to choose the placement location themselves.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated water-cooled air conditioner, characterized by comprising: include: The housing (1) is divided into a first space (100), a second space (200) and a third space (300) by a partition. A cold air vent is provided on one side of the housing (1), and the cold air vent has at least one style and structure. The refrigeration system includes a compressor (21), a condenser (22), an expansion valve, and an evaporator (23). The compressor (21) is located in the third space (300), the condenser (22) is located in the first space (100), and the evaporator (23) is located in the second space (200). When the compressor (21) is working, the refrigerant flows from the outlet end of the compressor (21) to the condenser (22), then flows through the expansion valve to the evaporator (23), and then returns from the evaporator (23) to the compressor (21) to form a cycle. A water curtain cooling mechanism is provided in the first space (100) for cooling the condenser (22); The first blower mechanism (4) is located in the second space (200) and is used to cooperate with the cooled air in the second space (200) to form a low-temperature airflow, which flows to the outside through the cold air inlet.

2. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The structure is a louver structure (51), and the air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism (4) is opposite to that of the louver structure (51).

3. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 2, wherein: There are two cold air vents, spaced apart on the left and right. The style structure is a bullseye seat structure. The bullseye seat structure includes a first annular component (52) and a second annular component (53). The second annular component (53) is connected to the first annular component (52) and surrounds the first annular component (52). The air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism (4) is opposite to that of the first annular component (52).

4. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The structure is a tubular structure, which includes a horizontally extending horizontal section (54) and a vertically extending vertical section (55). The bottom of the horizontal section (54) is provided with a plurality of air outlets (56) spaced apart along the length of the horizontal section (54). The upper end of the vertical section (55) is connected to one end of the horizontal section (54), and the lower end of the vertical section (55) is connected to the housing (1) and communicates with the second space (200). The air outlet direction of the first blower mechanism (4) is opposite to the lower end of the vertical section (55).

5. The integrated water-cooled air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A second blower mechanism (6) is also provided. The second blower mechanism (6) is located in the first space (100). The top of the housing (1) is provided with a hot air vent (10) that communicates with the first space (100). The second blower mechanism (6) is used to generate airflow. The airflow carries the heat generated in the first space (100) and flows out to the outside through the hot air vent (10).

6. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The condenser (22) is a U-shaped structure with open bottom, top and front sides, and the evaporator (23) has the same structure as the condenser (22).

7. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 6, wherein: The water curtain cooling mechanism includes three curtains (7), which are respectively opposite to the left outer wall, right outer wall and rear outer wall of the condenser (22).

8. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The shell (1) has partial openings on the front, rear, left and right sides to form a first opening communicating with the first space (100), and a first cover plate (11) is connected to the shell (1) and seals the first opening; The housing (1) has partial openings on the rear, left and right sides to form a second opening communicating with the second space (200), and a second cover plate (12) is connected to the housing (1) and seals the second opening.

9. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The shell (1) is made of plastic material and is integrally formed by injection molding or blow molding.

10. The integrated water cooled air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the housing (1) is provided with a bottom frame (8) with a roller assembly.

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