Condensate water treatment device of air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a condensate water treatment device of an air conditioner, which comprises a water collecting tank below an indoor unit of the air conditioner and a water receiving tray at an outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and a water suction pump is arranged between the water collecting tank and the water receiving tray; a water level sensor and a heating rod are arranged on the side face of the water pan, the water level sensor is used for controlling starting and stopping of the heating rod, and the heating rod is used for evaporating condensate water in the water pan. Condensate water generated by the air conditioner indoor unit is adsorbed into the water receiving disc of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the water pump, heat generated by the pipeline when the compressor works is used for heating the condensate water to evaporate the condensate water, and the heating rod is additionally arranged to assist the condensate water to evaporate rapidly, so that the generated condensate water is directly treated, and the heat utilization rate of the air conditioner indoor unit is improved. And the risk of bacteria breeding in condensate water is reduced.

Description

A condensate treatment device for an air conditioner Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a condensate treatment device for air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] When an air conditioner is cooling, the evaporator temperature of the indoor unit decreases. When water vapor in the air comes into contact with the low-temperature evaporator surface, its temperature drops below the dew point, and the water vapor condenses into water droplets. These water droplets gradually gather to form condensate. Currently, condensate is directly discharged outdoors through pipes or into a water storage container. When the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner are in the same room, the water needs to be manually emptied. If it is not treated for a long time, bacteria can easily grow. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a condensate water treatment device for air conditioners, which can directly treat condensate water, reduce equipment maintenance requirements, and prevent bacteria growth in condensate water.

[0004] Therefore, the technical solution of this utility model is: a condensate treatment device for an air conditioner, including a water collection tank below the indoor unit of the air conditioner and a water receiving tray at the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and a water pump is provided between the water collection tank and the water receiving tray; a water level sensor and a heating rod are provided on the side of the water receiving tray, the water level sensor is used to control the start and stop of the heating rod, and the heating rod is used to evaporate the condensate in the water receiving tray.

[0005] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the water collection tank is equipped with a float switch, and the water pump is controlled to start and stop by the float switch.

[0006] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the side of the water collection tank is provided with a drain outlet, the drain outlet is connected to a water pump, and the drain outlet is lower than the height of the float switch.

[0007] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the water receiving pan contains a copper pipe of the compressor, which can exchange heat with the condensate in the water receiving pan.

[0008] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme, it also includes a control unit, which is used to receive water level information from the water level sensor and control the operation of the heating rod.

[0009] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the heating rod is installed on the side of the water receiving pan, and the heating end extends into the water receiving pan; the water level sensor is installed at a position higher than the installation position of the heating rod.

[0010] During use, condensate collects in the water collection tank of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. When the water level rises to the point where the float switch in the collection tank is triggered, the water pump starts and sends the condensate into the water tray of the outdoor unit, which submerges the copper pipes connected to the compressor. During operation, the copper pipes continuously generate heat, heating the condensate and accelerating its evaporation. The evaporated water vapor is also exhausted to the outside of the machine by the rotation of the cooling fan. At the same time, when the amount of condensate evaporation is insufficient, the water level sensor monitors the water level in the water tray in real time. When the water level reaches a certain limit, it outputs the water level information to the control unit in real time. The control unit then controls the heating rod to work, which heats the condensate and causes it to evaporate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: using a water pump to absorb the condensate produced by the indoor unit of the air conditioner into the water collection pan of the outdoor unit, using the heat generated by the pipes when the compressor is working to heat the condensate and make it evaporate, and additional heating rods are set to assist the rapid evaporation of the condensate, thereby directly treating the condensate produced, effectively reducing the maintenance needs of the equipment, and at the same time reducing the risk of bacteria growing in the condensate. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the water collection tank of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the water receiving tray of this utility model.

[0015] The components in the diagram are labeled as follows: indoor air conditioner unit 1, water collection tank 11, float switch 12, drain outlet 13, outdoor air conditioner unit 2, water receiving tray 21, water level sensor 22, heating rod 23, water pump 3, compressor 4, and copper pipe 41. Detailed Implementation

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "horizontal (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.

[0017] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. Thus, the use of "first" and "second" to define a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "several" or "a number" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0018] See the attached drawings. The condensate treatment device for the air conditioner described in this embodiment includes a water collection tank 11 below the indoor unit 1 and a water receiving tray 21 at the outdoor unit 2. A float switch 12 is installed in the water collection tank 11. When the condensate in the water collection tank 11 reaches a certain level, the float switch 12 is triggered. A drain outlet 13 is provided on the side of the water collection tank 11, connected to a water pump 3, and the drain outlet 13 is lower than the height of the float switch 12. The water pump 3 is controlled to start and stop by the float switch 12. After the float switch 12 is triggered, the water pump 3 operates, pumping the condensate into the water receiving tray 21.

[0019] The water collection tray 21 contains a coiled copper pipe 41 of the compressor 4. This copper pipe 41 exchanges heat with the condensate in the tray, heating it and causing it to evaporate. Simultaneously, a water level sensor 22 and a heating rod 23 are located on the side of the tray 21. The heating end of the heating rod 23 extends into the tray 21, heating the condensate and accelerating its evaporation. The water level sensor 22 is positioned higher than the heating rod 23, facilitating contact and heating of the condensate. The water level sensor 22 sends water level information to the control unit, which can be the central processing unit of the air conditioner. Based on the water level information, the central processing unit controls the heating rod 23 to operate, thus accelerating the evaporation of the condensate in the tray.

[0020] The usage process is as follows:

[0021] When the air conditioner is cooling, the evaporator temperature of the indoor unit 1 decreases. When water vapor in the air comes into contact with the low-temperature evaporator surface, its temperature drops below the dew point, and the water vapor condenses into water droplets. These water droplets gradually gather to form condensate, which collects in the water collection tank 11 below the indoor unit 1. When the water level in the water collection tank 11 rises to a certain height, it triggers the float switch 12, and then the water pump 3 turns on, drawing the generated water through pipes into the water receiving tray 21 of the outdoor unit 2.

[0022] The condensate collects in the drip tray 21 of the outdoor unit 2 of the air conditioner, submerging the copper pipe 41 connected to the compressor 4. During operation, the pipe continuously generates heat, which heats the condensate and accelerates its evaporation. The evaporated water vapor is then expelled to the outside of the machine by the rotation of the cooling fan.

[0023] Meanwhile, when the air humidity is high, the evaporation of condensate by the compressor 4 pipe is insufficient, leading to an increase in condensate in the drip tray 21. When the water level in the drip tray 21 reaches a certain limit, the water level sensor 22 sends the water level information to the central processing unit. The central processing unit can then control the heating rod 23 to heat the condensate, causing it to evaporate and preventing the accumulation of condensate and the growth of bacteria. Simultaneously, the central processing unit can adjust the power of the heating rod 23 according to the real-time power of the air conditioner, ensuring that its total power does not exceed the equipment's power limit.

[0024] In this embodiment, the heating rod has a short heating time and will not interfere with the normal operation of the air conditioner.

[0025] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A condensate treatment device for an air conditioner, comprising a water collection tank below the indoor unit of the air conditioner and a water receiving tray at the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, wherein a water pump is provided between the water collection tank and the water receiving tray; characterized in that: The water receiving tray is equipped with a water level sensor and a heating rod on its side. The water level sensor is used to control the start and stop of the heating rod, and the heating rod is used to evaporate the condensate in the water receiving tray.

2. The condensed water processing apparatus of an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: The water collection tank is equipped with a float switch, and the water pump is controlled to start and stop by the float switch.

3. The condensate treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The water collection tank has a drain outlet on its side, which is connected to a water pump, and the drain outlet is lower than the height of the float switch.

4. The condensate treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The water collection pan contains a coiled copper pipe for the compressor, which can exchange heat with the condensate in the pan.

5. The condensate treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a control unit, which receives water level information from the water level sensor and controls the operation of the heating rod.

6. The condensate treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The heating rod is installed on the side of the water receiving tray, and the heating end extends into the water receiving tray; the water level sensor is installed at a position higher than the installation position of the heating rod.

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