Condensate water collecting and draining device of air cooler
By designing a liquid collection hopper and a brush plate scraping system, the problem of evaporation caused by the slow dripping of condensate from the air cooler was solved, achieving rapid collection and reducing moisture increase, thus ensuring the safe operation of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520598388.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-31
AI Technical Summary
The condensate dripping slowly from the condenser tubes inside the air cooler causes the condensate to evaporate, increasing the humidity inside the wind tunnel and affecting the safe operation of the equipment.
Design an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device, including a collection hopper, a brush plate and a motor-driven screw system. The brush plate scrapes the condenser tubes to quickly collect the condensate and prevent splashing. The condensate is then guided into the collection hopper by an inclined baffle.
It accelerates the recovery rate of condensate, reduces volatility, ensures humidity control within the equipment, and improves equipment safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air cooler condensate collection and treatment technology, specifically an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device. Background Technology
[0002] An air cooler is a device that uses air as a cooling medium for heat exchange. It achieves cooling by exchanging heat between air and the fluid being cooled (such as gas or liquid).
[0003] Due to the large temperature difference between the inside and outside of the generator wind tunnel in summer, the air cooler operates for a long time, and a large amount of condensate is generated on the walls of the air cooler tubes. After leakage and accumulation, the condensate flows into the ground inside the wind tunnel, which accelerates the evaporation rate and further increases the air humidity. Ultimately, this affects the insulation performance of the stator windings in the power generation equipment and affects the safe operation of the equipment.
[0004] In existing technologies, adding a collection box at the bottom of the air cooler to collect and discharge condensate has achieved some effect. However, the condensate adhering to the condenser tubes inside the air cooler requires time to drip off automatically. Due to the slow dripping process, evaporation is still likely, leading to increased humidity inside the duct. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content
[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device to solve the problem that the condensate attached to the condenser tubes inside the air cooler needs to take time to drip off automatically. Because the dripping process is slow, it is still easy for the condensate to evaporate, which in turn leads to an increase in humidity inside the cavity.
[0007] (II) Technical Solution
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device, comprising an air cooler shell and a collection hopper, wherein the collection hopper is disposed below the air cooler shell, a condenser tube is disposed inside the air cooler shell, a liquid delivery pipe is connected to the bottom of the air cooler shell, a return pipe is disposed on one side of the liquid delivery pipe, a drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the collection hopper, a first bracket is installed on one side of the upper end of the collection hopper, a second bracket is installed on the other side of the upper end of the collection hopper, a brush plate is disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, inclined baffles are installed on the upper and lower sides of the brush plate, a motor is installed on the top of the first bracket, and a screw is driven and connected to the bottom output end of the motor.
[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the liquid collecting hopper is provided with two through holes, which are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding infusion pipe and return pipe.
[0010] Preferably, the top of the infusion pipe and the return pipe are connected to the air cooler housing, and the bottom of both the infusion pipe and the return pipe are equipped with flanges, which are used to connect the pipes.
[0011] Preferably, the motor is fixedly installed on the top of the first bracket, the screw passes through the top of the first bracket, and a snap-fit is installed at the bottom end of the screw. The screw is rotatably snapped into the bottom of the first bracket through the snap-fit, thereby ensuring the stability of the screw during operation.
[0012] Preferably, the first bracket has a first sliding groove, the second bracket has a second sliding groove, a limit rod is vertically installed in the second sliding groove, the brush plate has a screw hole at the end facing the first sliding groove, the end of the brush plate with the screw hole passes through the first sliding groove and is threadedly connected to the screw rod, the end of the brush plate facing the second sliding groove has a limit hole, and the brush plate is slidably connected to the limit rod through the limit hole. When the motor drives the screw to rotate and drives the brush plate to move up and down reciprocally, the stability of the brush plate movement can be effectively guaranteed.
[0013] Preferably, the brush plate is equipped with bristles on the side facing the condenser tube, and two inclined baffles are provided. The openings of the two inclined baffles are arranged in a V-shape facing the condenser tube. When the brush plate moves up and down to scrape the condenser tube under the drive of the motor, in order to prevent the bristles from rebounding and causing condensate to splash, inclined baffles with symmetrical inclination angles are installed on the upper and lower sides of the brush plate. The two inclined baffles surround the brush plate in a V-shape, which can block the splashed condensate and allow the condensate to fall back into the collection hopper through the inclined surface for collection and discharge treatment.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] The air cooler condensate collection and drainage device in this utility model consists of an air cooler shell, a collection hopper, and a brush plate. The collection hopper is located below the air cooler shell to collect and discharge dripping condensate. A first bracket and a second bracket are installed on both sides of the collection hopper, and a brush plate is placed between the first and second brackets. A motor with a screw is installed on the first bracket, and the screw is threadedly connected to the brush plate. When the brush plate is driven by the motor, it moves up and down to scrape the condensate adhering to the condenser tube, accelerating the condensate recovery speed and reducing volatility. To prevent the brush bristles from rebounding and causing condensate to splash, inclined baffles with symmetrical angles are installed on the upper and lower sides of the brush plate. The two inclined baffles form a V-shape to surround the brush plate, which can block the splashing condensate and allow the condensate to fall back into the collection hopper for collection and discharge. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air cooler shell in an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid collection hopper in an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the screw structure in an air cooler condensate collection and drainage device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Air cooler shell; 2. Condenser tube; 3. Liquid delivery pipe; 4. Liquid return pipe; 5. Flange; 6. Liquid collection hopper; 7. Through hole; 8. Drain pipe; 9. First support; 10. First slide groove; 11. Motor; 12. Screw; 13. Snap-fit component; 14. Brush plate; 15. Inclined baffle; 16. Screw hole; 17. Limiting hole; 18. Second support; 19. Second slide groove; 20. Limiting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] This utility model provides a technical solution: a condensate collection and drainage device for an air cooler. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The system includes an air cooler housing 1 and a liquid collection hopper 6. The liquid collection hopper 6 is located below the air cooler housing 1. A condenser tube 2 is installed inside the air cooler housing 1. A liquid delivery pipe 3 is connected to the bottom of the air cooler housing 1. A return pipe 4 is installed on one side of the liquid delivery pipe 3. A drain pipe 8 is connected to the bottom of the liquid collection hopper 6. A first bracket 9 is installed on one side of the upper port of the liquid collection hopper 6. A second bracket 18 is installed on the other side of the upper port of the liquid collection hopper 6. A brush plate 14 is installed between the first bracket 9 and the second bracket 18. Inclined baffles 15 are installed on the upper and lower sides of the brush plate 14. A motor 11 is installed on the top of the first bracket 9. A screw 12 is driven and connected to the bottom output end of the motor 11.
[0024] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The bottom of the liquid collecting hopper 6 has two through holes 7, which are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding liquid delivery pipe 3 and liquid return pipe 4. The tops of the liquid delivery pipe 3 and liquid return pipe 4 are connected to the air cooler shell 1. The bottoms of the liquid delivery pipe 3 and liquid return pipe 4 are each equipped with a flange 5, which is used to connect the pipes. The motor 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the first support 9. The screw 12 passes through the top of the first support 9, and a snap-fit part 13 is installed at the bottom of the screw 12. The screw 12 is rotatably snapped into the bottom of the first support 9 through the snap-fit part 13, thereby ensuring the stability of the screw 12 during operation. A first sliding groove 10 is provided in a bracket 9, and a second sliding groove 19 is provided in a second bracket 18. A limit rod 20 is vertically installed in the second sliding groove 19. A screw hole 16 is provided at the end of the brush plate 14 facing the first sliding groove 10. The end of the brush plate 14 with the screw hole 16 passes through the first sliding groove 10 and is threadedly connected to the screw rod 12. A limit hole 17 is provided at the end of the brush plate 14 facing the second sliding groove 19. The brush plate 14 is slidably connected to the limit rod 20 through the limit hole 17. When the motor 11 drives the screw rod 12 to rotate and drives the brush plate 14 to move up and down reciprocally, the stability of the movement of the brush plate 14 can be effectively guaranteed.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4The brush plate 14 is equipped with bristles on the side facing the condenser tube 2. Two inclined baffles 15 are provided, with their openings facing the condenser tube 2 in a V-shape. When the brush plate 14 moves up and down to scrape the condenser tube 2 under the drive of the motor 11, in order to prevent the bristles from rebounding and causing the condensate to splash, inclined baffles 15 with symmetrical inclination angles are installed on the upper and lower sides of the brush plate 14. The two inclined baffles 15 surround the brush plate 14 in a V-shape, which can block the splashed condensate and allow the condensate to fall back into the collection hopper 6 through the inclined surface for collection and discharge treatment.
[0026] The air cooler condensate collection and drainage device in this utility model consists of an air cooler shell 1, a liquid collection hopper 6, and a brush plate 14. The air cooler shell 1 is equipped with a condenser tube 2. The bottom of the air cooler shell 1 is connected to a liquid delivery pipe 3 and a liquid return pipe 4. Flanges 5 are installed at the bottom of the liquid delivery pipe 3 and the liquid return pipe 4 for connecting the pipes.
[0027] The liquid collection hopper 6 is located below the air cooler shell 1, and two through holes 7 are opened at the bottom of the liquid collection hopper 6. The two through holes 7 are respectively connected to the liquid delivery pipe 3 and the liquid return pipe 4, and the connection can be fixed by clamps. When the liquid collection hopper 6 is fixed, the condensate produced by the condenser pipe 2 will drip into the liquid collection hopper 6 and be discharged through the drain pipe 8 at the bottom of the liquid collection hopper 6.
[0028] A first bracket 9 and a second bracket 18 are installed on both sides of the liquid collection hopper 6. A motor 11 is installed on the top of the first bracket 9. A screw 12 is driven and connected to the lower output end of the motor 11. A snap-fit part 13 is installed at the bottom end of the screw 12. The screw 12 can be rotated and snapped with the bottom end of the first bracket 9 through the snap-fit part 13, thereby ensuring the stability of the screw 12 when it is running.
[0029] A first slide groove 10 and a second slide groove 19 are respectively opened on the first bracket 9 and the second bracket 18. A brush plate 14 is arranged between the two slide grooves. The brush plate 14 has bristles installed on the side facing the condenser tube 2. A screw hole 16 is opened at one end of the brush plate 14 that passes through the first slide groove 10. The screw 12 is threadedly connected to the brush plate 14 through the screw hole 16. A limit hole 17 is opened at one end of the brush plate 14 that passes through the second slide groove 19. The brush plate 14 is slidably connected to the limit rod 20 vertically installed in the second slide groove 19 through the limit hole 17. This structure can effectively ensure the stability of the movement of the brush plate 14 when the motor 11 drives the screw 12 to rotate and drives the brush plate 14 to move up and down reciprocally.
[0030] When the brush plate 14 moves up and down reciprocally under the drive of the motor 11 to scrape the condenser tube 2, in order to prevent the brush bristles from rebounding and causing the condensate to splash, inclined baffles 15 with symmetrical inclination angles are installed on the upper and lower sides of the brush plate 14. The two inclined baffles 15 surround the brush plate 14 in a V shape, which can block the splashed condensate and allow the condensate to fall back into the collection hopper 6 through the inclined surface for collection and discharge treatment.
[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0032] In this document, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," "fixing," "screw connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise expressly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An air cooler condensate water collecting and draining device comprising an air cooler housing (1) and a sump (6) which is arranged below the air cooler housing (1), characterized in that: The air cooler housing (1) is provided with a condenser tube (2), the bottom of the air cooler housing (1) is connected to a liquid delivery tube (3), a return pipe (4) is provided on one side of the liquid delivery tube (3), the bottom of the liquid collection hopper (6) is connected to a drain pipe (8), a first bracket (9) is installed on one side of the upper end port of the liquid collection hopper (6), a second bracket (18) is installed on the other side of the upper end port of the liquid collection hopper (6), a brush plate (14) is provided between the first bracket (9) and the second bracket (18), inclined baffles (15) are installed on the upper and lower sides of the brush plate (14), a motor (11) is installed on the top of the first bracket (9), and a screw (12) is driven and connected to the bottom output end of the motor (11).
2. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the liquid collecting hopper (6) is provided with a through hole (7), and there are two through holes (7). The two through holes (7) are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding infusion pipe (3) and return pipe (4).
3. The air cooler condensate collection and drainage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tops of the infusion pipe (3) and return pipe (4) are connected to the air cooler housing (1).
4. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Flanges (5) are installed at the bottom of both the infusion tube (3) and the return tube (4).
5. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining device as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The motor (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the first bracket (9), the screw (12) passes through the top of the first bracket (9), and a snap-fit (13) is installed at the bottom of the screw (12). The screw (12) is rotatably snapped to the bottom of the first bracket (9) through the snap-fit (13).
6. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The first bracket (9) has a first groove (10) and the second bracket (18) has a second groove (19). A limit rod (20) is vertically installed in the second groove (19).
7. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining arrangement as claimed in claim 6 wherein: The brush plate (14) has a screw hole (16) at one end facing the first slide groove (10). The end of the brush plate (14) with the screw hole (16) passes through the first slide groove (10) and is threadedly connected to the screw rod (12).
8. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining arrangement as claimed in claim 6 wherein: The brush plate (14) has a limiting hole (17) at one end facing the second slide groove (19), and the brush plate (14) is slidably sleeved with the limiting rod (20) through the limiting hole (17).
9. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The brush plate (14) is equipped with bristles on the side facing the condenser tube (2).
10. The air cooler condensate water collecting and draining arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein: Two inclined baffles (15) are provided, and the openings of the two inclined baffles (15) face the condenser tube (2) in a V-shape.