Condensate water recovery energy-saving device of central air conditioner
By designing a central air conditioning condensate recovery energy-saving device, using a baffle plate, filter chamber and cooling components, the problem of condensate waste is solved, and the effective collection and reuse of condensate is realized, thereby improving energy efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUNAN LIDE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL EQUIP INSTALLATION ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing condensate recovery energy-saving devices lack the ability to recover and reuse condensate discharged from the drain valve, resulting in condensate waste.
A central air conditioning condensate recovery and energy-saving device was designed, including a recovery box, a guide plate, a filter chamber, and a cooling component. The condensate is collected, filtered, and reused through the guide plate, filtration chamber, and cooling component.
It enables the effective collection, filtration, and reuse of condensate, reducing condensate waste and improving energy efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of central air conditioning, and specifically to a central air conditioning condensate water recovery and energy-saving device. Background Technology
[0002] When a central inverter air conditioner starts up, it first operates at maximum power and airflow for heating or cooling, quickly approaching the set temperature. Then, the inverter controls the compressor to operate at low speed and low energy consumption to maintain the set temperature. During the hot summer months, the demand for air conditioning is extremely high. Due to the high outdoor temperatures, more cooling capacity is needed indoors, resulting in a significant amount of condensate.
[0003] While existing condensate recovery energy-saving devices can recover and utilize the heat energy in the condensate during use, they lack the ability to recover and utilize the condensate discharged from the drain valve, resulting in condensate waste.
[0004] Therefore, this utility model proposes a central air conditioning condensate recovery energy-saving device. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a central air conditioning condensate water recovery and energy-saving device, which can solve the following problems:
[0006] While existing condensate recovery energy-saving devices can recover and utilize the heat energy in the condensate during use, they lack the ability to recover and utilize the condensate discharged from the drain valve, resulting in condensate waste.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention proposes the following technical solution:
[0008] A central air conditioning condensate recovery energy-saving device includes an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, a recovery box is provided on the outside of the outdoor unit, a first recovery pipe is connected to the outside of the outdoor unit, a guide plate is fixedly connected to the top of the first recovery pipe, the guide plate is also embedded in the recovery box, a conveying pipe is connected to the outside of the recovery box, a cooling component is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying pipe, and the cooling component is also embedded in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.
[0009] The inside of the recycling bin has adjacently distributed filter chambers and recycling chambers. A guide plate is embedded in the recycling chamber. The delivery pipe and the recycling chamber are connected in communication. The cooling component includes a storage base, a cooling fin plate and a base that are fixedly connected from top to bottom. A second recycling pipe is connected to the outside of the base. A filter plate is embedded inside the filter chamber.
[0010] Furthermore, one end of the first recovery pipe is connected to the condensate drain pipe at the outside of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the other end extends upward at an angle, connecting to the top of the filter chamber through a guide plate. The guide plate is arranged in an "L" shape, and multiple sets of filter screens arranged in an "L" shape are embedded inside it.
[0011] Furthermore, multiple sets of filter plates are stacked in an "L" shape from top to bottom, with intervals between the filter chamber and the recovery chamber, and a water level detector is installed on the upper inner side of the filter chamber.
[0012] Furthermore, the connection point between the delivery pipe and the filter chamber is located above the back side of the filter chamber, and a delivery pump body is provided at the connection point between the delivery pipe and the filter chamber.
[0013] Furthermore, the storage base is vertically and flat, and it is connected to the base in an "L" shape. The cooling fins are horizontally protruding in a "Z" shape, and multiple sets are evenly distributed along the surface of the storage base. The cooling fins are made of copper.
[0014] Furthermore, the connection point between the second recovery pipe and the recovery box is set as a double-pass pipe, which is connected to the filter chamber and the recovery chamber respectively, and is equipped with a control valve and a delivery pump.
[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. This utility model achieves the effect of conveying condensate to the filter chamber through the first recovery pipe, the effect of guiding and pre-filtering the condensate conveyed to the filter chamber through the guide plate, and the effect of filtering and purifying the collected condensate through the filter chamber and its built-in filter plate.
[0017] 2. This utility model achieves the effect of transporting the filtered condensate in the filter chamber to the cooling component through a delivery pipe.
[0018] 3. This utility model achieves the effect of temporarily storing condensate through the storage base, achieves the effect of contact heat conduction and cooling of the condenser inside the outdoor unit of the air conditioner through the cooling fins, and achieves the effect of transporting condensate through the second recovery pipe. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling component connection in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure connection of the recycling bin in this utility model.
[0023] Figure label:
[0024] 1. Air conditioner outdoor unit; 2. Recycling bin; 3. First recycling pipe; 4. Guide plate; 5. Conveying pipe; 6. Cooling component; 7. Filter chamber; 8. Recycling chamber; 9. Storage base; 10. Cooling fins; 11. Base; 12. Second recycling pipe; 13. Filter plate. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] See Figure 1-3 As shown, a central air conditioning condensate recovery energy-saving device includes an outdoor unit 1, a recovery box 2 is provided on the outside of the outdoor unit 1, a first recovery pipe 3 is connected to the outside of the outdoor unit 1, a guide plate 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the first recovery pipe 3, the guide plate 4 is also embedded in the recovery box 2, a conveying pipe 5 is connected to the outside of the recovery box 2, a cooling component 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying pipe 5, the cooling component 6 is also embedded in the outdoor unit 1, the recovery box 2 has adjacently distributed filter chambers 7 and recovery chambers 8, the guide plate 4 is embedded in the recovery chamber 8, the conveying pipe 5 and the recovery chamber 8 are connected, the cooling component 6 includes a storage base 9, a cooling fin 10 and a base 11 fixedly connected from top to bottom, a second recovery pipe 12 is connected to the outside of the base 11, and a filter plate 13 is embedded in the inside of the filter chamber 7.
[0027] In this embodiment of the utility model, one end of the first recovery pipe 3 is connected to the condensate drain pipe at the outer end of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and the other end extends upward at an angle, connecting to the top of the filter chamber 7 via the guide plate 4. The guide plate 4 is generally L-shaped, and multiple sets of L-shaped filter screens are embedded inside it. Multiple sets of L-shaped filter plates 13 are stacked at intervals from top to bottom. The filter chamber 7 and the recovery chamber 8 are spaced apart, and a water level detector is provided on the upper inner side of the filter chamber 7. The first recovery pipe 3 achieves the effect of transporting condensate to the filter chamber 7, the guide plate 4 achieves the effect of guiding and pre-filtering the condensate transported to the filter chamber 7, and the filter chamber 7 and its built-in filter plates 13 achieve the effect of filtering and purifying the collected condensate.
[0028] The connection point between the conveying pipe 5 and the filter chamber 7 is located on the upper back side of the filter chamber 7. A conveying pump body is provided at the connection point between the conveying pipe 5 and the filter chamber 7. The conveying pipe 5 is used to convey the filtered condensate in the filter chamber 7 to the cooling component 6.
[0029] The storage base 9 is vertically and flat, and is connected to the base 11 in an "L" shape. The cooling fins 10 are horizontally protruding in a "Z" shape, and multiple sets are evenly distributed along the surface of the storage base 9. The cooling fins 10 are made of copper. The second recovery pipe 12 and the recovery box 2 are connected by a double pipe, which is connected to the filter chamber 7 and the recovery chamber 8 respectively. It is equipped with control valves and a delivery pump. The storage base 9 achieves the effect of temporarily storing condensate, the cooling fins 10 achieve the effect of contact heat conduction and cooling of the condenser inside the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and the second recovery pipe 12 achieves the effect of transporting condensate.
[0030] The condensate produced by the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is transported to the guide plate 4 through the first recovery pipe 3 for preliminary filtration. Then, the condensate enters the filter chamber 7, where the filter plate 13 performs secondary filtration. When the water level is detected by the water level detector in the filter chamber 7, the condensate is transported to the storage seat 9 in the cooling component 6 through the delivery pipe 5. The cooling fins 10 on its surface are affected by the low temperature of the condensate and come into contact with the surface of the condenser inside the outdoor unit 1, thereby cooling it and achieving energy-saving effect. Then, it can be controlled whether the condensate is transported to the filter chamber 7 through the second recovery pipe 12 for recycling or directly introduced into the recovery chamber 8 for recycling and storage.
[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.
Claims
1. A central air conditioning condensate recovery and energy-saving device, characterized in that: Includes an outdoor air conditioner unit (1), a recycling bin (2) is provided on the outside of the outdoor air conditioner unit (1), a first recycling pipe (3) is connected to the outside of the outdoor air conditioner unit (1), a guide plate (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the first recycling pipe (3), the guide plate (4) is embedded in the recycling bin (2), a conveying pipe (5) is connected to the outside of the recycling bin (2), a cooling component (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying pipe (5), and the cooling component (6) is embedded in the outdoor air conditioner unit (1). The inside of the recycling bin (2) is provided with adjacently distributed filter chambers (7) and recycling chambers (8). The guide plate (4) is embedded in the recycling chamber (8). The conveying pipe (5) is connected to the recycling chamber (8). The cooling component (6) includes a storage base (9), a cooling fin plate (10) and a base (11) that are fixedly connected from top to bottom. The base (11) is connected to a second recycling pipe (12). The filter plate (13) is embedded inside the filter chamber (7).
2. The central air conditioner condensate water recycling and energy saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first recovery pipe (3) is connected to the condensate drain pipe at the outer end of the air conditioner outdoor unit (1), and the other end extends upward at an angle, connecting to the top of the filter chamber (7) through the guide plate (4). The guide plate (4) is arranged in an "L" shape, and multiple sets of filter screens arranged in an "L" shape are embedded inside it.
3. The central air conditioner condensate water recycling and energy saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter plates (13) are arranged in an "L" shape with multiple sets stacked at intervals from top to bottom. The filter chamber (7) and the recovery chamber (8) are spaced apart, and a water level detector is provided on the upper inner side of the filter chamber (7).
4. The central air conditioner condensate water recycling and energy saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection point between the conveying pipe (5) and the filter chamber (7) is located above the back side of the filter chamber (7), and a conveying pump body is provided at the connection point between the conveying pipe (5) and the filter chamber (7).
5. The central air conditioner condensate water recycling and energy saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage base (9) is vertically and flat, and is connected to the base (11) in an "L" shape. The cooling fins (10) are horizontally protruding in a "Z" shape, and multiple sets are distributed equidistantly along the surface of the storage base (9). The cooling fins (10) are made of copper.
6. The central air conditioner condensate water recycling and energy saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second recovery pipe (12) and the recovery box (2) are connected to a double pipe, which is connected to the filter chamber (7) and the recovery chamber (8) respectively, and is equipped with a control valve and a delivery pump.