Water distribution device of evaporative cooling power-saving air conditioner outdoor unit

By designing a water storage tank and a secondary diversion tank, combined with a V-shaped slot, the problem of uneven water distribution in the outdoor unit of the evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner is solved, improving heat dissipation efficiency and structural strength, and reducing cost and assembly difficulty.

CN224188735UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01JIATIANXIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIATIANXIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-03
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

The existing evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit has a single water distribution method, which results in uneven water distribution in some areas of the condenser, making it prone to clogging, low heat dissipation efficiency, and many components, high cost, laborious assembly, and insufficient structural strength.

Method used

The design incorporates a water storage tank and a secondary diversion tank, combined with a V-shaped inlet. The circulating water from the condenser is introduced into the water storage tank through four inlet pipes, achieving two-stage diversion and even distribution on the water curtain paper. This reduces the risk of clogging and improves sealing and structural strength.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform distribution of circulating water in the condenser, improves heat dissipation efficiency and cooling effect, reduces material and labor costs, and enhances structural durability.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and discloses an evaporative cooling power-saving air conditioner outdoor unit water distribution device which comprises an air conditioner outdoor unit, a water tank is arranged at the bottom of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and an end cover structure is arranged at the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit. The water storage tank, the secondary flow dividing tank and the V-shaped notches are arranged, condenser circulating water is guided into the water storage tank through the four water inlet pipes, water in the water storage tank is divided into the secondary flow dividing tank through the V-shaped notches of the water storage tank baffles, the condenser circulating water in the secondary flow dividing tank is guided by the V-shaped notches in the outer side wall of the secondary flow dividing tank, and the condenser circulating water in the secondary flow dividing tank flows into the water storage tank through the V-shaped notches. The condenser circulating water flows to the water curtain paper, the V-shaped notch of the water storage tank baffle completes first-time water diversion, then flows into the secondary diversion groove and then is shunted again from the V-shaped grooves in the front side wall of the secondary diversion groove, in this way, the water is uniformly shunted and distributed through the two-stage water flow, and therefore the condenser circulating water is more uniformly distributed on the water curtain paper; and the heat dissipation and refrigeration effects are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically a water distribution device for an outdoor unit of an evaporative cooling and energy-saving air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] However, in the current use of evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioners, the internal compressor compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant. When the high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant enters the condenser jacket, the heat of the jacket is cooled by water on the surface of the condenser jacket. After the condenser absorbs heat through water evaporation, the refrigerant is cooled and condensed into a liquid state. The pressure is reduced by throttling, and it becomes a low-temperature, low-pressure gas-liquid mixture. Then, the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant enters the evaporator to evaporate and absorb heat, which cools the indoor air. Finally, the gaseous refrigerant returns to the compressor.

[0003] However, the existing evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit has a single water distribution method, which makes it difficult to achieve uniform water distribution. The water distribution pipe is prone to blockage, which prevents some areas of the condenser from fully contacting the water flow, greatly reducing heat dissipation efficiency and causing unstable cooling effect. At the same time, most components are assembled separately, which results in high material costs and time-consuming and labor-intensive manual assembly, leading to low production efficiency and insufficient overall structural strength. After long-term use, the components are prone to deformation and damage. Therefore, it is necessary to improve it. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides a water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit, including an air conditioner outdoor unit, a water tank at the bottom of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and an end cover structure at the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit;

[0006] The outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a water inlet pipe inside its cavity and a water curtain paper is provided on the inside of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0007] The end cover structure includes a top cover, the bottom of which is connected to the top of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The top cover has an inlet, a water storage tank and a water storage tank baffle, a secondary diversion channel and a V-shaped groove inside. The water storage tank is connected to the water inlet, and the bottom of the water inlet is connected to the top of the water inlet pipe. The top cover has a water storage tank located in the water storage tank and the baffle, and the baffle has a V-shaped groove. The outer side wall of the secondary diversion channel has a V-shaped groove.

[0008] Preferably, the water storage tank baffle and the secondary diversion channel are provided with "V" shaped slots on the outside, and the water storage tank and the secondary diversion channel are distributed on the four sides of the top cover.

[0009] Preferably, the top cover, water inlet, water storage tank, water storage tank baffle and secondary diversion tank are made by an integral molding process.

[0010] Preferably, the top cover has slots at all four corners, and the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit extends into the slots.

[0011] Preferably, four water inlet pipes are provided, and the four water inlet pipes are respectively located at the four corners of the top cover.

[0012] Preferably, four water storage tanks are provided, and each of the four water storage tanks is equipped with a baffle, and the baffle is provided with a V-shaped groove.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This utility model is equipped with a water storage tank, a secondary diversion tank, and V-shaped slots. The condenser circulating water is introduced into the water storage tank through four water inlet pipes. The water in the water storage tank is diverted to the secondary diversion tank through the V-shaped slots of the water storage tank baffle. The condenser circulating water in the secondary diversion tank is guided by the V-shaped slots on the outer wall of the secondary diversion tank, so that the condenser circulating water flows onto the water curtain paper. The V-shaped slots of the water storage tank baffle complete the first water diversion, and then the water flows into the secondary diversion tank. It is then diverted again from the multiple V-shaped slots on the front side wall of the secondary diversion tank. In this way, the water is evenly distributed through two stages of water flow, so that the condenser circulating water is more evenly distributed on the water curtain paper, thereby improving the heat dissipation and cooling effect. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the top cover of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water inlet structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Air conditioner outdoor unit; 2. Water tank; 3. End cover structure; 301. Top cover; 302. Water inlet; 303. Water storage tank; 304. Secondary diversion tank. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this is the first embodiment of the utility model, which provides a water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit, including an air conditioner outdoor unit 1, a water tank 2 at the bottom of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and an end cover structure 3 at the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1.

[0023] Among them, the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 has a water inlet pipe in its inner cavity and a water curtain on its inner side;

[0024] The end cover structure 3 includes a top cover 301. The bottom of the top cover 301 is connected to the top of the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner. The top cover 301 has an inlet 302 and a water storage tank 303 respectively. The water storage tank 303 is connected to the inlet 302. The bottom of the inlet 302 is connected to the top of the inlet pipe. The top cover 301 has a secondary diversion channel 304 located outside the water storage tank 303.

[0025] When the air conditioner is running, the condenser circulating water is introduced into the water storage tank 303 through the water inlet pipe and water inlet 302. Since the secondary diversion tank 304 is located at the bottom of the water storage tank 303 at a distance, a baffle is set between the water storage tank 303 and the secondary diversion tank 304. The baffle has V-shaped slots, which form the first water diversion. The diverted water then flows into the secondary diversion tank 304. The outer side of the secondary diversion tank 304 has multiple V-shaped slots, from which water overflows, forming the second diversion. This makes the condenser circulating water fall more evenly onto the water curtain paper. When the main unit is working, the airflow generated by the outdoor unit fan rotation fully contacts and exchanges heat with the condenser circulating water on the water curtain paper, improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency and cooling effect of the air conditioner.

[0026] Example 2

[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment includes the features of embodiment 1. The distinguishing technical feature is that the baffle of the water storage tank 303 is V-shaped, and the water storage tank 303 is distributed on the four sides of the top cover 301.

[0028] The design of the water storage tank 303, the baffle of the water storage tank 303, and the secondary diversion tank 304 has a V-shaped opening, which makes it difficult for impurities and dirt in the water to accumulate and settle in the tank during the water flow process. They can be discharged in time with the water flow, so that it will never be blocked.

[0029] Among them, the top cover 301, the water inlet 302, the water storage tank 303 and the secondary diversion channel 304 of the baffle of the water storage tank 303 are made by an integrated molding process.

[0030] By using a one-piece molding process to manufacture the end cap structure 3 as a whole, the connection gaps between components can be effectively reduced, the risk of water leakage can be reduced, and the water flow can be ensured to not leak from the connection of the top cover 301 during the water distribution process. This improves the overall sealing and reliability, makes the water flow distribution more uniform, and increases the strength of the cover while reducing material and labor costs.

[0031] Among them, the top cover 301 has a slot at each of the four corners, and the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 extends into the slot;

[0032] With the cooperation of the slots, the outdoor unit 1 and the top cover 301 can form an integral structure when they overlap, reducing the risk of damage due to weak connection points, improving the overall strength and durability of the structure, and better withstanding the impact of water flow and the influence of the external environment.

[0033] There are four water inlet pipes, which are located at the four corners of the top cover 301.

[0034] The four water inlet pipes are positioned at the four corners of the top cover 301, which results in more even water intake and facilitates the connection of the water inlet pipes.

[0035] The water storage tank 303 is provided in four parts, and each of the four water storage tanks 303 is equipped with a baffle; the baffle is provided with a V-shaped groove.

[0036] When water from the inlet pipe is introduced into the water storage tank 303, it flows into the secondary diversion tank 304 through the V-shaped opening on the baffle of the water storage tank, thus completing the first diversion of water flow. When water flows from the V-shaped opening of the water storage tank baffle into the secondary diversion tank 304 on the other side of the baffle, the water in the secondary diversion tank 304 drips onto the water curtain paper along the multiple V-shaped openings on the front wall of the secondary diversion tank 304, thus completing the second diversion of water, making the water curtain paper distribute water more evenly.

[0037] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0038] First, when the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is running, the condenser circulating water flows into the inlet pipe and then into the water storage tank 303 through the inlet 302. The condenser circulating water in the water storage tank 303 is guided by the V-shaped opening of the water storage tank baffle into the secondary diversion tank 304. The water is then diverted from multiple V-shaped grooves on the side wall of the secondary diversion tank 304 onto the water curtain paper. The water then flows down the water curtain paper to the bottom of the water tank. This first diversion is completed through the V-shaped grooves on the baffle of the water storage tank 303, thus evenly flowing into the secondary diversion tank 304 on the other side of the baffle. After that, the water flows from multiple V-shaped grooves on the side wall of the secondary diversion tank 304. The water flows onto the water curtain paper, undergoes a second diversion, and is evenly sprayed onto the water curtain. At this time, the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is started, and the airflow is introduced into the inner cavity of the outdoor unit 1, so that the airflow and the water curtain are in full contact. Some of the water in the water curtain paper absorbs heat and evaporates into water vapor. During the process of water vapor absorbing heat, the water temperature decreases, resulting in the formation of coolant, which is used to cool the condenser cooling water of the air conditioner. Since the four water inlet pipes are located at the four corners of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, the circulating water of the condenser diffuses from the four corners of the top cover 301, so that the water is evenly distributed on the water curtain, thereby avoiding the water curtain not being absorbed in some places and avoiding affecting the cooling effect of the air conditioner.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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. A water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit, comprising an air conditioner outdoor unit (1), characterized in that: The air conditioner outdoor unit (1) is provided with a water tank (2) at the bottom and an end cap structure (3) at the top; The air conditioner outdoor unit (1) is provided with a water inlet pipe in its inner cavity and a water curtain paper is provided on the inner side of the air conditioner outdoor unit (1); The end cover structure (3) includes a top cover (301), the bottom of which is connected to the top of the outdoor unit (1) of the air conditioner. The top cover (301) has an inlet (302) and a water storage tank (303) inside. The water storage tank (303) is connected to the inlet (302), the bottom of which is connected to the top of the inlet pipe. The top cover (301) has a secondary diversion channel (304) located outside the water storage tank (303).

2. The water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (303) has a discontinuous shape with a "V"-shaped baffle, and the water storage tank (303) is distributed on the four sides of the top cover (301).

3. The water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (301), water inlet (302), water storage tank (303), water storage tank baffle and secondary diversion tank (304) are made by an integral molding process.

4. The water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (301) is provided with slots at all four corners, and the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit (1) extends into the slots.

5. The water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four water inlet pipes, which are respectively located at the four corners of the top cover (301).

6. The water distribution device for an evaporative cooling energy-saving air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four water storage tanks (303), and each of the four water storage tanks (303) is equipped with a baffle, and the baffle of the water storage tank 303 is equipped with a V-shaped groove.