Air conditioning unit capable of recycling waste heat

By designing heat recovery and humidification components into the air conditioning unit, heat recovery and air humidification are achieved, solving the problems of heat waste and air dryness during the heating process of the air conditioning unit, and improving energy efficiency and comfort.

CN224188733UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01JIANGSU HONGDI AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP MADE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU HONGDI AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP MADE
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioning units directly release the heat generated during the heating process, resulting in energy waste, low waste heat utilization, and dry air that affects human comfort and may cause static electricity.

Method used

Design an air conditioning unit for waste heat recovery. Heat is drawn into an insulated pipe by a suction fan, condensed into water, stored in a liquid tank, and sprayed out through nozzles to humidify the air, thereby realizing the recovery and utilization of heat and the humidification of the air.

Benefits of technology

It improves waste heat utilization, reduces energy consumption, improves air quality, reduces environmental pollution, and enhances the energy efficiency and comfort of air conditioning units.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of air conditioners, in particular to a waste heat recovery air conditioning unit which comprises an air conditioning unit body, an air outlet pipe, an air inlet pipe, a recovery assembly and the like. The air conditioning unit body is provided with a recycling assembly used for recycling heat generated during operation of the air conditioning unit body. Air enters the air conditioning unit body to heat the indoor space, meanwhile, heat is sucked out through rotation of the suction fan, hot air enters the heat preservation pipe, the hot air is condensed to form water under the effect of temperature difference, the water slides into the liquid storage tank to be collected, and then the water is sprayed out of the spray head to humidify. Therefore, heat generated by operation of the air conditioning unit body can be recycled during heating, meanwhile, water is formed through condensation and sprayed out to humidify entering air, energy consumption is reduced, the waste heat utilization rate is increased, the air quality is improved, and environmental pollution is reduced.
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An air conditioning unit for waste heat recovery Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioning unit that recovers waste heat. Background Technology

[0002] With the global energy crisis becoming increasingly severe and environmental awareness constantly growing, energy conservation, emission reduction, and efficient resource utilization have become important directions for the development of various industries. As a widely used device in modern buildings and industries, air conditioning units play a key role in regulating indoor temperature and humidity.

[0003] The novel waste heat recovery device for air conditioning units, disclosed in Publication No. CN219841642U, includes a heat exchange cylinder with a top cover fixed to its upper surface. A first air collection chamber is provided at the lower end of the top cover, and a second air collection chamber is provided on the inner surface of the lower end of the heat exchange cylinder. This device adopts a vertical structure with multiple sets of heat-conducting pipes distributed. The scraping plates are interlocked and movable to scrape away scale, which can be completely removed. The threaded rod and scraping plates are built-in, eliminating the need for openings and preventing heat loss. However, current air conditioning units generate heat during use, which is usually directly discharged into the surrounding environment. This not only causes a great waste of energy and low waste heat utilization rate, but also causes thermal pollution to the surrounding environment. Furthermore, the dry air can cause dry skin, throat discomfort, and may also lead to static electricity and other problems that affect operation.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design an air conditioning unit that can recover and reuse the heat generated by the operation of the air conditioning unit during heating, while condensing it into water and spraying it out to humidify the incoming air, thereby reducing energy consumption, improving waste heat utilization, improving air quality, and reducing environmental pollution. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of current air conditioning units that generate heat during operation, which is usually directly discharged into the surrounding environment, resulting in significant energy waste, low waste heat utilization, thermal pollution, and dry air causing skin dryness, throat discomfort, and static electricity that can affect operation, this invention provides an air conditioning unit that can recover and utilize the heat generated by the air conditioning unit during heating, while simultaneously condensing it into water that is sprayed out to humidify the incoming air, thereby reducing energy consumption, improving waste heat utilization, improving air quality, and reducing environmental pollution.

[0006] Technical solution: An air conditioning unit for waste heat recovery includes an air conditioning unit body, an air outlet duct, an air inlet duct, a recovery component, and a humidification component. The air outlet duct is connected to the left side of the air conditioning unit body, and the air inlet duct is connected to the right side of the air conditioning unit body. The air conditioning unit body is provided with a recovery component for recovering and utilizing the heat generated during the operation of the air conditioning unit body. The lower right side of the air conditioning unit body is provided with a humidification component for spraying out condensed water to humidify the air.

[0007] Furthermore, a return air vent is located on the upper right side of the air conditioning unit.

[0008] Furthermore, the recycling components include a cover, connecting pipe, suction fan, insulation pipe, and partitions. The upper right part of the air conditioning unit is connected to the cover, the connecting pipe is connected to the cover, the suction fan is connected to the lower left inner side of the connecting pipe, the insulation pipe is connected to the lower right part of the connecting pipe, the insulation pipe is connected to the air conditioning unit and the air inlet pipe, and multiple partitions are connected to the air inlet pipe, the two upper partitions are both connected to the insulation pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the cover is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

[0010] Furthermore, the humidification component includes a base, a liquid storage tank, a water pump, a spray frame, and spray nozzles. The base is connected to the lower right side of the air conditioning unit body. The base is connected to the insulation pipe. The liquid storage tank is connected to the base. The lower partition is connected to the liquid storage tank. The water pump is connected to the right side of the liquid storage tank. The spray frame is connected to the water pump. The spray frame is connected to the air inlet pipe. Multiple spray nozzles are connected to the spray frame, and all spray nozzles pass through the air inlet pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the nozzles are evenly distributed along the air inlet duct.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model heats the room by allowing air to enter the air conditioning unit, while simultaneously drawing out heat through a fan. The hot air then enters the insulation pipe, where it condenses into water due to the temperature difference and falls into the liquid storage tank for collection. The water is then sprayed out from the nozzle to humidify the air. This allows the heat generated by the air conditioning unit during heating to be recovered and reused, while the condensed water sprayed out humidifies the incoming air, reducing energy consumption, improving waste heat utilization, improving air quality, and reducing environmental pollution. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the return air inlet and air inlet pipe of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the cover and connecting pipe and other components of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the base and partition and other components of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water spray frame and nozzles of this utility model.

[0018] In the attached diagrams: 1: Air conditioning unit body, 2: Air outlet duct, 3: Return air inlet, 4: Air inlet duct, 5: Cover, 6: Connecting pipe, 7: Suction fan, 8: Insulation pipe, 9: Base, 10: Partition, 11: Liquid storage tank, 12: Water pump, 13: Spray frame, 14: Spray nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] An air conditioning unit for waste heat recovery, as shown in Figures 1-5, includes an air conditioning unit body 1, an air outlet duct 2, an air inlet duct 4, a recovery component, and a humidification component. The air outlet duct 2 is connected to the left side of the air conditioning unit body 1, and a return air port 3 is opened on the upper right side of the air conditioning unit body 1 to facilitate gas discharge. The air inlet duct 4 is connected to the right side of the air conditioning unit body 1. The air conditioning unit body 1 is provided with a recovery component for recovering and utilizing the heat generated during the operation of the air conditioning unit body 1. The lower right side of the air conditioning unit body 1 is provided with a humidification component for spraying out condensed water to humidify the air.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 4, the recycling assembly includes a cover 5, a connecting pipe 6, a suction fan 7, an insulation pipe 8, and partitions 10. The cover 5 is connected to the upper right part of the air conditioning unit body 1. The cover 5 is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top to facilitate gas entry. The connecting pipe 6 is connected to the cover 5. The suction fan 7 is connected to the lower left inner side of the connecting pipe 6. The insulation pipe 8 is connected to the lower right part of the connecting pipe 6. The insulation pipe 8 is connected to the air conditioning unit body 1 and the air inlet pipe 4. Three partitions 10 are connected to the air inlet pipe 4. The two upper partitions 10 are both connected to the insulation pipe 8.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1, 4, and 5, the humidification assembly includes a base 9, a liquid storage tank 11, a water pump 12, a spray frame 13, and nozzles 14. The base 9 is connected to the lower right side of the air conditioning unit body 1. The base 9 is connected to the insulation pipe 8. The liquid storage tank 11 is connected to the base 9. The lower partition 10 is connected to the liquid storage tank 11. The water pump 12 is connected to the right side of the liquid storage tank 11. The spray frame 13 is connected to the water pump 12. The spray frame 13 is connected to the air inlet pipe 4. Twelve nozzles 14 are connected to the spray frame 13. All nozzles 14 pass through the air inlet pipe 4 and are evenly distributed along the air inlet pipe 4.

[0023] This device can be used when the air conditioning unit needs to recover waste heat. The air conditioning unit body 1 is mounted on the wall. When cooling is needed, air enters the air inlet duct 4 and flows into the air conditioning unit body 1. The air conditioning unit body 1 operates, causing cold air to be discharged from the air outlet duct 2 for cooling. When heating is needed in cold weather, air enters the air inlet duct 4 and flows into the air conditioning unit body 1. The air conditioning unit body 1 operates, causing hot air to enter the room for heating. Simultaneously, the suction fan 7 is activated. The suction fan 7 draws the heat generated by the air conditioning unit body 1 from the return air inlet 3, causing the hot air to enter the cover 5, flow into the connecting pipe 6, and then into the... In the aforementioned heat insulation pipe 8, the baffle 10 slows down the flow rate of hot air. The cover 5 is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top to facilitate gas entry. Under the action of temperature difference, the hot air condenses into water, which then slides into the liquid storage tank 11 for collection. While using the air conditioning unit body 1, the water pump 12 is started, allowing water to enter the spray frame 13 and be sprayed out from the nozzles 14 to humidify the incoming air. The nozzles 14 are evenly distributed along the air inlet pipe 4, thereby enabling the recovery and use of the heat generated by the operation of the air conditioning unit body 1 during heating, while condensing into water and spraying it to humidify the incoming air, reducing energy consumption, improving waste heat utilization, improving air quality, and reducing environmental pollution. After use, the air conditioning unit body 1, the suction fan 7, and the water pump 12 can be turned off.

[0024] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioning unit for waste heat recovery, characterized in that: It includes an air conditioning unit body (1), an air outlet pipe (2), an air inlet pipe (4), a recovery component and a humidification component. The air outlet pipe (2) is connected to the left side of the air conditioning unit body (1), and the air inlet pipe (4) is connected to the right side of the air conditioning unit body (1). The air conditioning unit body (1) is equipped with a recovery component for recovering and utilizing the heat generated by the air conditioning unit body (1) during operation. The lower right side of the air conditioning unit body (1) is equipped with a humidification component for spraying out condensed water to humidify the air.

2. A heat recovery air conditioning unit as set forth in claim 1 wherein: The air conditioning unit body (1) has a return air vent (3) on the upper right side.

3. A heat recovery air handling unit as set forth in claim 1, wherein: The recycling components include a cover (5), a connecting pipe (6), a suction fan (7), an insulation pipe (8), and a partition (10). The upper right part of the air conditioning unit body (1) is connected to the cover (5), the cover (5) is connected to the connecting pipe (6), the lower left inner side of the connecting pipe (6) is connected to the suction fan (7), the lower right part of the connecting pipe (6) is connected to the insulation pipe (8), the insulation pipe (8) is connected to the air conditioning unit body (1) and the air inlet pipe (4), and multiple partitions (10) are connected to the air inlet pipe (4). The two upper partitions (10) are both connected to the insulation pipe (8).

4. A heat recovery air conditioning unit as set forth in claim 3 wherein: The cover (5) is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

5. An air conditioning unit for waste heat recovery as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The humidification assembly includes a base (9), a liquid storage tank (11), a water pump (12), a spray frame (13), and a nozzle (14). The base (9) is connected to the lower right side of the air conditioning unit body (1). The base (9) is connected to the insulation pipe (8). The liquid storage tank (11) is connected to the base (9). The lower partition (10) is connected to the liquid storage tank (11). The water pump (12) is connected to the right side of the liquid storage tank (11). The spray frame (13) is connected to the water pump (12). The spray frame (13) is connected to the air inlet pipe (4). Multiple nozzles (14) are connected to the spray frame (13). All nozzles (14) pass through the air inlet pipe (4).

6. A heat recovery air conditioning unit as set forth in claim 5 wherein: The nozzles (14) are evenly distributed along the air inlet pipe (4).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Novel air conditioning unit waste heat recoverer

    CN219841642U