Air source heat pump swimming pool unit structure with condensate water recovery device

By designing a condensate recovery device in the air source heat pump pool unit, the condensate is recycled in the garden using a drip tray and pump system, solving the problem of unused condensate and improving the aesthetics of the environment and the efficiency of water resource utilization.

CN224162741UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24FOSHAN GUDERE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FOSHAN GUDERE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

The condensate from the air source heat pump pool unit is not being used effectively, and the failure to discharge it in a timely manner will affect the aesthetics of the environment.

Method used

Design an air source heat pump pool unit structure with a condensate recovery device. The condensate is recycled in the garden on a timed basis through a water tray and a water pump system. The unit includes a pool, a first water pump, an air source heat pump component, a water tray, and a second water pump. The condensate is recovered and reused by connecting a four-way valve and the water pump.

Benefits of technology

It achieves effective recycling and utilization of condensate, improves the aesthetics of the environment, and saves water resources.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an air source heat pump swimming pool unit structure with a condensate water recovery device. The air source heat pump swimming pool unit structure comprises a swimming pool, a first water pump, an air source heat pump assembly, a water pan and a second water pump. A water inlet of the air source heat pump assembly communicates with a water outlet of the swimming pool through a first water pump, and a water outlet of the air source heat pump assembly communicates with a water inlet of the swimming pool; the water pan is installed below the air source heat pump assembly, a water inlet of the second water pump communicates with a water outlet of the water pan, and a water outlet of the second water pump communicates with the outside. The evaporator has the advantages that condensate water generated by the evaporator can be accumulated on the water pan part; a water pump on the water pan part can operate according to the time and mode set by a client, timing circulation is achieved, condensate water is used for flowers and trees in a garden, and the condensate water is fully utilized.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the structure of an air source heat pump swimming pool unit with a condensate recovery device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, air source heat pump pool units are widely used in many countries and regions. The condensate produced by the evaporator during operation of an air source heat pump pool unit is a major headache for customers. If not drained promptly, condensate will be everywhere around the unit, affecting the appearance of the yard. Furthermore, the condensate from air source heat pump pool units is not effectively utilized, being merely treated as drainage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an air source heat pump swimming pool unit structure with a condensate recovery device. The heat pump unit consists of a heat pump host and a water collection pan component. The condensate produced by the evaporator will accumulate on the water collection pan component. The water pump on the water collection pan component will run according to the time and mode set by the customer, and circulate it in a timed manner, so as to use the condensate for flowers and trees in the garden, making full use of the condensate.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a technical solution as follows: an air-source heat pump swimming pool unit structure with a condensate recovery device, characterized by comprising:

[0005] A swimming pool, a first water pump, and an air-source heat pump assembly; the inlet of the air-source heat pump assembly is connected to the outlet of the swimming pool via the first water pump, and the outlet of the air-source heat pump assembly is connected to the inlet of the swimming pool; and

[0006] A water collection tray and a second water pump; the water collection tray is installed below the air source heat pump assembly to collect condensate, the inlet of the second water pump is connected to the outlet of the water collection tray, and the outlet of the second water pump is connected to the outside.

[0007] In this technical solution, the air source heat pump assembly includes an evaporator, a gas-liquid separator, a four-way valve, a heat exchanger, and an electronic expansion valve. The water collection tray is located below the evaporator to collect the condensate from the evaporator. The four-way valve has ports a, b, c, and d. Ports a and b of the four-way valve are connected, ports c and d are connected, port a is connected to the compressor outlet, port b is connected to the refrigerant inlet of the heat exchanger, port c is connected to the inlet of the gas-liquid separator, and port d is connected to the evaporator outlet. The refrigerant outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the evaporator inlet via the electronic expansion valve. The outlet of the first water pump is connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger, the outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the pool inlet, and the outlet of the gas-liquid separator is connected to the compressor inlet.

[0008] In this technical solution, the bottom of the water receiving tray is inclined downward toward the water outlet of the water receiving tray.

[0009] The advantages of this invention compared to the prior art are: the condensate produced by the evaporator will accumulate on the drip tray component; the water pump on the drip tray component will run according to the time and method set by the customer, and circulate it on a timed basis, so that the condensate can be used for flowers and trees in the garden, making full use of the condensate. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water circuit and refrigerant flow path of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0012] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these descriptions are for the purpose of aiding understanding of this utility model, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0013] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of an air-source heat pump swimming pool unit with a condensate recovery device, including:

[0014] Swimming pool 1, first water pump 2, and air source heat pump assembly 3; the inlet of the air source heat pump assembly 3 is connected to the outlet of the swimming pool 1 through the first water pump 2, and the outlet of the air source heat pump assembly 3 is connected to the inlet of the swimming pool 1; and

[0015] The water receiving tray 4 and the second water pump 5 are installed below the air source heat pump assembly 3 to collect condensate. The inlet of the second water pump 5 is connected to the outlet of the water receiving tray 4, and the outlet of the second water pump 5 is connected to the outside.

[0016] During operation, the water tray 4 collects condensate, and the second water pump 5 operates according to the user's settings. The outlet of the second water pump 5 is connected to the watering pipes of the flowers and trees in the garden, thus making full use of the condensate.

[0017] In this embodiment, the air source heat pump assembly 3 includes an evaporator 31, a gas-liquid separator 32, a four-way valve 33, a heat exchanger 34, and an electronic expansion valve 37. The drip tray 4 is located below the evaporator 31 to collect the condensate from the evaporator 31. The four-way valve 33 has ports a, b, c, and d. Ports a and b of the four-way valve 33 are connected, ports c and d are connected, port a of the four-way valve 33 is connected to the outlet of the compressor 38, and port b of the four-way valve 33 is connected to the outlet of the compressor 38. The refrigerant inlet of the heat exchanger 34 is connected to the refrigerant inlet, the c port of the four-way valve 33 is connected to the inlet of the gas-liquid separator 32, the d port of the four-way valve 33 is connected to the outlet of the evaporator 31, the refrigerant outlet of the heat exchanger 34 is connected to the inlet of the evaporator 31 through the electronic expansion valve 37, the outlet of the first water pump 2 is connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger 34, the outlet of the heat exchanger 34 is connected to the inlet of the swimming pool 1, and the outlet of the gas-liquid separator 32 is connected to the inlet of the compressor 38.

[0018] In this embodiment, the bottom of the water receiving tray 4 slopes downwards towards the outlet of the water receiving tray 4. During operation, the condensate at the water receiving tray 4 can flow out fully.

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations of these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An air source heat pump pool unit structure with condensate water recovery device, characterized in that include: The pool (1), the first water pump (2), and the air source heat pump assembly (3); the inlet of the air source heat pump assembly (3) is connected to the outlet of the pool (1) through the first water pump (2), and the outlet of the air source heat pump assembly (3) is connected to the inlet of the pool (1); and Water receiving tray (4) and second water pump (5); the water receiving tray (4) is installed below the air source heat pump assembly (3) to collect condensate, the inlet of the second water pump (5) is connected to the outlet of the water receiving tray (4), and the outlet of the second water pump (5) is connected to the outside.

2. The air source heat pump pool unit structure with condensate water recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that The air source heat pump assembly (3) includes an evaporator (31), a gas-liquid separator (32), a four-way valve (33), a heat exchanger (34), and an electronic expansion valve (37). The drip tray (4) is located below the evaporator (31) to collect the condensate from the evaporator (31). The four-way valve (33) has ports a, b, c, and d. Ports a and b of the four-way valve (33) are connected, as are ports c and d. Port a of the four-way valve (33) is connected to the outlet of the compressor (38), and port b of the four-way valve (33) is connected to the outlet of the compressor (38). The refrigerant inlet of the heat exchanger (34) is connected, the c port of the four-way valve (33) is connected to the inlet of the gas-liquid separator (32), the d port of the four-way valve (33) is connected to the outlet of the evaporator (31), the refrigerant outlet of the heat exchanger (34) is connected to the inlet of the evaporator (31) through the electronic expansion valve (37), the outlet of the first water pump (2) is connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger (34), the outlet of the heat exchanger (34) is connected to the inlet of the swimming pool (1), and the outlet of the gas-liquid separator (32) is connected to the inlet of the compressor (38).

3. The air source heat pump pool unit structure with condensate water recovery device of claim 1, wherein The bottom of the water receiving tray (4) is inclined downward toward the outlet of the water receiving tray (4).