Condensate water treatment device for refrigeration air conditioning equipment

By installing a condensate treatment device in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the condensate is filtered, atomized, and sent into the air supply of the air conditioner, which solves the problems of condensate waste and indoor humidification, and realizes the recycling of condensate and humidification functions.

CN224215543UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SHAANXI DONGSHI NEW ENERGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI DONGSHI NEW ENERGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

The direct discharge of condensate from existing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment leads to water waste and potential damage to building exteriors, and fails to effectively utilize condensate for indoor humidification.

Method used

Design a condensate treatment device. After the condensate is filtered by a filter component, it is sent to an ultrasonic humidifier by a miniature water pump. After atomization, it is released at the exhaust vent of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, realizing the recycling of condensate and indoor humidification.

Benefits of technology

It improves the utilization rate of condensate water, avoids water waste and building damage caused by external discharge, and achieves indoor humidification without the need for an external water source.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a condensate water treatment device for refrigeration air conditioning equipment. According to the technical scheme, a rectangular shell is installed on the air conditioner side wall of the lower portion of a condensation drain pipe of the air conditioner indoor unit, a filtering assembly is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the rear side of the rectangular shell and comprises a filtering bin, a water inlet in the upper portion of the filtering bin is in sealed connection with the condensation drain pipe, and a filter element containing groove is formed in the top of the filtering bin downwards; a filter element is inserted in the filter element placement groove, the lower part of the filter element placement groove is hermetically connected with a water inlet pipe of a miniature water pump mounted on the rear side of the inner wall of the bottom of the rectangular shell through a pipeline, and a water outlet pipe of the miniature water pump is communicated with a water inlet in the upper end of an ultrasonic humidifier mounted on the front side of the inner wall of the bottom of the rectangular shell through a pipeline; a water mist generation pipe of the ultrasonic humidifier penetrates through a sealing connection atomization pipe on the front side wall of the rectangular shell, and the atomization pipe is arranged on the edge of the upper end of an air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit. The humidifier has the advantages that condensate water is used as a water source of the humidifier, and the cyclic utilization rate of the humidifier is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioning equipment is a type of electromechanical device used to regulate indoor temperature and humidity. Its main function is to remove indoor heat through a refrigeration cycle system, lowering the indoor temperature to a comfortable range. Air conditioning equipment can effectively reduce indoor temperature, providing a comfortable living and working environment, and is widely used in various places such as homes, offices, commercial buildings, and factories. Condensate is typically generated by the indoor unit of the air conditioner and discharged directly outdoors through a drain pipe. This method wastes water resources, reducing condensate utilization. Furthermore, if the discharged condensate is not properly disposed of, it can easily dampen walls, causing damage to the building's exterior wall insulation materials.

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model discloses a condensate water treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. The technical solution adopted is as follows: an air conditioning indoor unit is provided with a condensate drain pipe on the left side wall of the air conditioning indoor unit. A rectangular shell is installed on the lower part of the air conditioning side wall of the condensate drain pipe. A filter assembly is fixedly installed on the rear inner wall of the rectangular shell. The filter assembly includes a filter chamber. The upper water inlet of the filter chamber is sealed and connected to the condensate drain pipe. A filter element placement groove is opened downward at the top of the filter chamber. A filter element is inserted into the filter element placement groove. The lower part of the filter element placement groove is sealed and connected to the water inlet pipe of a miniature water pump installed on the rear side of the bottom inner wall of the rectangular shell through a pipe. The drain pipe of the miniature water pump is connected to the upper water inlet of an ultrasonic humidifier installed on the front side of the bottom inner wall of the rectangular shell through a pipe. The water mist generating pipe of the ultrasonic humidifier passes through a sealed atomizing pipe on the front side wall of the rectangular shell. The atomizing pipe is arranged at the upper edge of the exhaust port of the air conditioning indoor unit.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an entrance is provided at the top of the rectangular shell, a slotted upper edge of the front side wall of the rectangular shell is provided for a movable insert baffle, and four fixing ears are respectively provided on the left edge of the upper and lower side walls of the rectangular shell; by providing a front and rear pull-out baffle, it is convenient to quickly replace the filter element inside the rectangular shell.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a cap is screwed onto the top inlet of the filter element placement groove.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower part of the drain pipe of the micro water pump is sealed and connected to the overflow prevention drain pipe, which penetrates the bottom of the rectangular shell. A micro electromagnetic valve is installed on the part of the overflow prevention drain pipe located in the shell. By using the overflow prevention drain pipe, it is convenient to control the electromagnetic valve to open after the ultrasonic humidifier detects that its water level has reached the maximum, so as to discharge the filtered condensate generated by the filter component through the overflow prevention drain pipe, thus preventing the water level in the ultrasonic humidifier from overflowing.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the two ends of the atomizing tube are bonded to the two sides of the panel of the air conditioner indoor unit through the second fixing ears, and a plurality of atomizing nozzles are evenly opened on the lower side wall of the atomizing tube; by using evenly distributed atomizing nozzles, it is convenient to discharge the atomized cold air into the upper part of the air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit, so that it can quickly atomize and humidify the indoor air along with the air conditioner's air supply.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a micro controller is also installed on the inner wall of the housing on the right side of the filter assembly.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By installing this condensate treatment device on the left side wall of the air conditioner indoor unit, the condensate generated by the air conditioner indoor unit can be filtered through the filter component. Then, the filtered condensate is drawn into the ultrasonic humidifier through a micro water pump. After being atomized by the ultrasonic humidifier, the filtered condensate is distributed at the upper edge of the air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit through the atomizing tube. This allows the filtered and atomized condensate to be quickly dispersed into the indoor air with the air conditioner's airflow, rapidly humidifying the indoor air. This achieves the purpose of humidification without the need for an external water source, recycling condensate for humidification, thereby improving the recycling rate of condensate and avoiding damage to the exterior wall caused by improper disposal during the discharge process. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the rectangular shell of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter component of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1-Air conditioner indoor unit, 2-Rectangular casing, 3-Filter assembly, 4-Miniature water pump, 5-Ultrasonic humidifier, 6-Atomizing tube, 7-Miniature solenoid valve, 8-Miniature controller, 11-Condensate drain pipe, 21-Inlet, 22-Baffle, 23-Fixing lug, 31-Filter chamber, 32-Filter cartridge mounting slot, 33-Filter cartridge, 34-Cover, 41-Overflow prevention drain pipe, 61-Second fixing lug, 62-Atomizing nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Example 1

[0017] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment of this utility model adopts the following technical solution: It includes an indoor air conditioning unit 1. A condensate drain pipe 11 is provided on the left side wall of the indoor air conditioning unit 1. A rectangular housing 2 is installed on the lower side wall of the air conditioning unit 1. An inlet 21 is opened at the top of the rectangular housing 2. A movable baffle 22 is inserted into the upper edge of the front side wall of the rectangular housing 2. Four fixing ears 23 are respectively provided on the left edges of the upper and lower side walls of the rectangular housing 2. A filter assembly 3 is fixedly installed on the rear inner wall of the rectangular housing 2. The filter assembly 3 includes a filter chamber 31. The upper inlet of the filter chamber 31 is sealed to the condensate drain pipe 11. A filter element placement groove 32 is opened downward at the top of the filter chamber 31. A filter element 33 is inserted into the filter element placement groove 32. A cap 34 is screwed onto the top inlet of the filter element placement groove 32. The lower part of the filter element placement groove 32 is connected to the rear inner wall of the bottom of the rectangular housing 2 via a pipe. The inlet pipe of the miniature water pump 4 is sealed and connected. The lower part of the drain pipe of the miniature water pump 4 is sealed and connected to the overflow prevention drain pipe 41. The overflow prevention drain pipe 41 passes through the bottom of the rectangular housing 2. The drain pipe of the miniature water pump 4 is connected to the upper water inlet of the ultrasonic humidifier 5 installed on the front side of the bottom inner wall of the rectangular housing 2 through a pipe. The ultrasonic humidifier 5 is a humidifier with upper and lower liquid level sensors to prevent it from dry burning. The water mist generating tube of the ultrasonic humidifier 5 passes through a sealed atomizing tube 6 on the front side wall of the rectangular housing 2. The two ends of the atomizing tube 6 are bonded to the two sides of the panel of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 through the second fixing ears 61. Several atomizing nozzles 62 are evenly opened on the lower side wall of the atomizing tube 6. The atomizing tube 6 is arranged at the upper edge of the exhaust port of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. The overflow prevention drain pipe 41 is equipped with a miniature electromagnetic valve 7 at the part of the housing. A micro controller 8 is also installed on the inner wall of the housing on the right side of the filter assembly 3.

[0018] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In use, the device is installed on the left side wall of the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner using the upper and lower fixing ears 23 and screws. Then, the condensate drain pipe 11 of the indoor unit 1 is inserted into the water inlet at the top of the filter chamber 31 of the filter assembly 3 inside the rectangular housing 2. At the same time, the lower end of the overflow drain pipe 41 is placed in a water collection tank or other water storage device for backup. During the cooling process of the indoor unit 1, the condensate produced by the evaporator flows into the filter element placement groove 32 in the filter chamber 31 through the condensate drain pipe 11. After being filtered by the filter element 33, and with the extraction of the micro water pump 4, the filtered water in the filter element placement groove 32 at the bottom of the filter element 33 is pumped into the ultrasonic humidifier 5. The indoor unit 1, through its built-in temperature and humidity sensor, allows the condensate to be absorbed. When the sensor detects low indoor air humidity, it transmits a signal to the microcontroller 8. The microcontroller 8 then controls the ultrasonic humidifier 5 to start, atomizing the filtered condensate. The atomized condensate flows through the atomizing nozzles 62 evenly distributed at the bottom of the atomizing tube 6 into the air outlet of the indoor unit 1. Driven by the airflow, it is quickly and evenly distributed in the indoor air, thus rapidly humidifying the indoor air. During the continuous generation of condensate, if the liquid level sensor at the top of the ultrasonic humidifier 5 detects the water level, it transmits a signal to the microcontroller 8. The microcontroller 8 can then control the micro solenoid valve 7 to open, allowing the condensate filtered by the filter assembly 3 to drain through the anti-overflow drain pipe 41 into the lower water collection tank or other water storage device.

[0019] Electrical connection methods or structures not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.

[0020] While the specific embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Modifications or variations that do not involve creative labor are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, comprising an indoor unit (1) of an air conditioner, wherein a condensate drain pipe (11) is provided on the left side wall of the indoor unit (1), characterized in that: A rectangular housing (2) is installed on the lower air conditioning side wall of the condensate drain pipe (11). A filter assembly (3) is fixedly installed on the rear inner wall of the rectangular housing (2). The filter assembly (3) includes a filter chamber (31). The upper water inlet of the filter chamber (31) is sealed to the condensate drain pipe (11). A filter element placement groove (32) is opened downward at the top of the filter chamber (31). A filter element (33) is inserted into the filter element placement groove (32). The lower part of the filter element placement groove (32) is open to the air conditioning side wall. The pipe is sealed to the inlet pipe of the miniature water pump (4) installed on the rear side of the bottom inner wall of the rectangular housing (2). The drain pipe of the miniature water pump (4) is connected to the upper water inlet of the ultrasonic humidifier (5) installed on the front side of the bottom inner wall of the rectangular housing (2) through the pipe. The water mist generating pipe of the ultrasonic humidifier (5) passes through a sealed atomizing pipe (6) on the front side wall of the rectangular housing (2). The atomizing pipe (6) is arranged at the upper edge of the exhaust port of the air conditioner indoor unit (1).

2. The condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An entrance (21) is opened at the top of the rectangular shell (2), a slotted movable insert baffle (22) is opened at the upper edge of the front side wall of the rectangular shell (2), and four fixed ears (23) are respectively provided on the left side edges of the upper and lower side walls of the rectangular shell (2).

3. The condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top inlet of the filter element placement slot (32) is screwed with a cover (34).

4. The condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the drain pipe of the micro water pump (4) is sealed and connected to the overflow prevention drain pipe (41), which penetrates the bottom of the rectangular housing (2). A micro electromagnetic valve (7) is installed on the part of the overflow prevention drain pipe (41) located in the housing.

5. A condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the atomizing tube (6) are bonded to the two sides of the panel of the air conditioner indoor unit (1) through the second fixing ear (61), and a plurality of atomizing nozzles (62) are evenly opened on the lower side wall of the atomizing tube (6).

6. A condensate treatment device for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A microcontroller (8) is also installed on the inner wall of the housing on the right side of the filter assembly (3).