Drip-proof air outlet with condensate water diversion trench
By introducing a condensate drainage channel and a float-mounted touch switch into the anti-drip air outlet, the problem of condensate overflow is solved, enabling timely collection and early warning of condensate, and reducing maintenance costs and cleaning difficulty.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XINGHUA JIYU PLASTICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing anti-drip air outlets cannot promptly detect the condensate storage status, leading to condensate overflow and increasing maintenance frequency and risk.
Design a drip-proof air outlet with a condensate drainage channel. Through the cooperation of a float plate and a touch switch, it realizes the functions of condensate collection and early warning, and the threaded connection makes it easy to disassemble and clean.
It enables timely collection and early warning of condensate, reduces maintenance costs and the risk of missed detection, and simplifies cleaning operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner outlet technology, specifically to an air outlet with a condensate drainage channel to prevent dripping. Background Technology
[0002] During the operation of air conditioning, ventilation and other equipment, the air outlet is a key component for airflow output. Its performance directly affects the equipment's performance and environmental adaptability. Because the air temperature at the air outlet differs from the ambient temperature, especially under high humidity conditions, condensation is easily generated on the outer surface of the grid. If this condensation is not treated in time, it will not only drip onto the area around the equipment or the working environment, causing safety hazards such as equipment damage from moisture and slippery ground, but may also affect the airflow organization at the air outlet and the normal operation of the equipment.
[0003] A search revealed that patent publication number CN217519957U discloses an air conditioner outlet structure, including a frame installed inside the air conditioner casing. Inside the frame, there is an adjustment plate for adjusting the air outlet direction. On the outside of the air outlet of the frame, there is a grille for dispersing the air from the air conditioner. On the inner side of the grille, there is a filter screen. Below the grille, there is a collection box for collecting condensate. This invention can prevent condensate generated on the grille from dripping onto the ground and forming water stains.
[0004] Existing anti-drip air outlets with condensate drainage channels cannot provide timely information about the condensate storage status within the drainage and collection structure when collecting condensate. This necessitates frequent drainage operations, and failure to drain the condensate can lead to overflow and exacerbate the dripping problem. Therefore, an anti-drip air outlet with a condensate drainage channel is designed. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the defects or deficiencies of anti-drip air outlets with condensate drainage channels, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an anti-drip air outlet with condensate drainage channels, which can not only collect the condensate dripping from the outer wall of the grid, but also provide an early warning when a certain amount of condensate is collected.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] This utility model provides a drip-proof air outlet with a condensate drainage channel, including a mounting frame. Both inner walls of the mounting frame are provided with protrusions, and a grid is provided between the front ends of the two protrusions. Threaded posts are installed above and below the front end walls of the protrusions. One end of each threaded post passes through a through hole on the grid end face and is connected to a fastening cap. A retaining plate is provided between the fastening cap and the threaded post. One end of the retaining plate is located in a retaining groove, which is formed on the circumferential outer wall of one end of the threaded post. The other end of the retaining plate passes through a rectangular slot and extends to the outside, and is movably connected to a connecting block via a movable pin.
[0008] A flow-guiding and liquid-collecting trough is provided directly below the grid and is located at the bottom of the mounting frame. A flow-guiding pipe is provided at the center of the bottom of the flow-guiding and liquid-collecting trough, and a liquid-collecting cylinder is provided on the flow-guiding pipe. A connecting frame is provided on the circumferential inner wall of the flow-guiding pipe, and a touch switch is provided at the center of the bottom of the connecting frame. A guide rod distributed in a ring array is provided at the bottom of the connecting frame, and the other end of the guide rod passes through a through hole on the surface of the float and is connected to the limiting plate.
[0009] Preferably, the threaded column and the fastening cap are connected by a threaded engagement, and the liquid collecting cylinder and the guide pipe are connected by a threaded engagement.
[0010] Preferably, the through holes are located at the four corners of the grid end face, the rectangular slots are located above and below the outer walls on both sides of the mounting frame, the connecting blocks are located above and below the outer walls on both sides of the mounting frame, and a rotating rod is installed at the other end of the card plate.
[0011] Preferably, the other end of the guide rod is provided with an external thread on its outer circumferential wall, and a threaded hole is provided at the center of the surface of the limiting plate. The external thread on the guide rod and the threaded hole on the limiting plate are connected by a threaded engagement.
[0012] Preferably, the outer diameter of the guide rod is equal to the inner diameter of the through hole on the float plate.
[0013] Compared with existing technologies, one or more of the above technical solutions have the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. In this utility model, through a series of coordinated structural arrangements, the condensate generated on the outer wall of the grid drips into the guide collection tank, and the condensate in the guide collection tank flows into the collection cylinder. When there is a certain amount of condensate in the collection cylinder and condensate continues to flow into the collection cylinder, the float will move upward under the action of buoyancy. When the float moves upward a certain distance, the touch rod on the float will touch the touch switch. At this time, the audible and visual alarm will be activated to remind the staff to clean the condensate in the collection cylinder in time. Thus, not only can the condensate dripping from the outer wall of the grid be collected, but also an early warning can be given when a certain amount of condensate is collected, avoiding secondary failures caused by condensate overflow, and significantly reducing maintenance costs and the risk of missed inspections.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, through the coordinated arrangement of a series of structures, when workers need to disassemble and clean the grid, they only need to remove the fastening cap and rotate one end of the clamping plate to the outside of the mounting frame. At this time, workers can remove the grid from the inside of the mounting frame. Thus, this utility model facilitates the disassembly and cleaning of the grid, and the disassembly and cleaning operation is simple and efficient. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0019] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model, which completely removes the fastening cap and the grid.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the diagram.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram of the connection structure between the liquid collecting cylinder and the guide pipe of this utility model.
[0023] In the picture:
[0024] Mounting frame; 110. Liquid collection tank; 111. Flow guide pipe; 112. Touch switch; 113. Connecting frame; 114. Guide rod; 115. Limiting plate; 116. Touch rod; 117. Float plate; 120. Rectangular slot; 130. Clamping plate; 131. Rotating rod; 140. Protrusion; 141. Threaded column; 150. Connecting block;
[0025] 200, Grid;
[0026] 300. Audible and visual alarm;
[0027] 400. Liquid collecting cylinder;
[0028] 500. Fastening cap. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0030] It should be noted that the following detailed description is exemplary and intended to provide further explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.
[0031] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0032] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a drip-proof air outlet with a condensate drainage channel includes a mounting frame 100. Protrusions 140 are provided on both inner walls of the mounting frame 100, and a grid 200 is provided between the front ends of the two protrusions 140. Threaded posts 141 are installed above and below the front wall of the protrusions 140. One end of the threaded post 141 passes through a through hole on the end face of the grid 200 and is connected to a fastening cap 500. A retaining plate 130 is provided between the fastening cap 500 and the threaded post 141. One end of the retaining plate 130 is located in a retaining groove, and the retaining plate 130 is positioned within the groove. The slot is opened on the circumferential outer wall of one end of the threaded column 141. The other end of the clamping plate 130 passes through the rectangular slot 120 and extends to the outside and is movably connected to the connecting block 150 through the movable pin. Because the other end of the clamping plate 130 passes through the rectangular slot 120 and extends to the outside and is movably connected to the connecting block 150 through the movable pin, a certain force can be applied to the rotating rod 131 to drive the clamping plate 130 to rotate. However, one end of the clamping plate 130 rotates from the inside of the mounting frame 100 to the outside of the mounting frame 100.
[0033] A flow guide collection tank 110 is provided directly below the grid 200, and the flow guide collection tank 110 is located at the bottom of the mounting frame 100. A flow guide pipe 111 is provided at the center of the bottom of the flow guide collection tank 110. A collection cylinder 400 is provided on the flow guide pipe 111. A connecting frame 113 is provided on the circumferential inner wall of the flow guide pipe 111. A touch switch 112 is provided at the center of the bottom of the connecting frame 113. A guide rod 114 distributed in a ring array is provided at the bottom of the connecting frame 113. The other end of the guide rod 114 passes through the through hole on the surface of the float plate 117 and is connected to the limiting plate 115.
[0034] The threaded post 141 and the fastening cap 500 are connected by a threaded engagement. This threaded engagement facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the fastening cap 500 by the operator. Similarly, the liquid collecting cylinder 400 and the guide pipe 111 are connected by a threaded engagement. This threaded engagement facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the liquid collecting cylinder 400 by the operator.
[0035] Through holes are opened at the four corners of the end face of the grid 200, rectangular slots 120 are opened above and below the outer walls on both sides of the mounting frame 100, connecting blocks 150 are set above and below the outer walls on both sides of the mounting frame 100, and a rotating rod 131 is installed at the other end of the card plate 130.
[0036] The other end of the guide rod 114 is provided with an external thread on its outer circumferential wall, and a threaded hole is provided at the center of the surface of the limiting plate 115. The external thread on the guide rod 114 and the threaded hole on the limiting plate 115 are connected by a threaded engagement.
[0037] The outer diameter of the guide rod 114 is equal to the inner diameter of the through hole on the float plate 117. Since the outer diameter of the guide rod 114 is equal to the inner diameter of the through hole on the float plate 117, it can play a limiting and guiding role in the upward movement of the float plate 117.
[0038] Working principle: When in use, after connecting to an external power source, the condensate generated on the outer wall of the grid 200 will drip into the guide collection tank 110. The condensate in the guide collection tank 110 will flow into the collection cylinder 400. When there is a certain amount of condensate in the collection cylinder 400 and condensate continues to flow into it, the float 117 will move upward under the force of buoyancy. When the float 117 moves upward a certain distance, the touch rod 116 on the float 117 will touch the touch switch 112. At this time, the audible and visual alarm 300 will be activated to remind the staff to promptly clean the condensate in the collection cylinder 400. The condensate is cleaned, which not only collects the condensate dripping from the outer wall of the grid 200, but also provides an early warning when a certain amount of condensate is collected, avoiding secondary failures caused by condensate overflow, and significantly reducing maintenance costs and the risk of missed inspections. When the staff needs to disassemble and clean the grid 200, they only need to remove the fastening cap 500 and rotate one end of the clamping plate 130 to the outside of the mounting frame 100. At this time, the staff can remove the grid 200 from the inside of the mounting frame 100. Thus, this utility model facilitates the disassembly and cleaning of the grid 200, and the disassembly and assembly operation is simple and efficient.
[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the invention. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations can be made to this invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A drip-proof air outlet with a condensate drainage channel, comprising a mounting frame (100), characterized in that: The mounting frame (100) has protrusions (140) on both inner walls, and a grid (200) is provided between the front ends of the two protrusions (140). Threaded posts (141) are installed above and below the front wall of the protrusions (140). One end of the threaded post (141) passes through the through hole on the end face of the grid (200) and is connected to the fastening cap (500). A retaining plate (130) is provided between the fastening cap (500) and the threaded post (141). One end of the retaining plate (130) is located in the retaining groove, and the retaining groove is opened on the circumferential outer wall of one end of the threaded post (141). The other end of the retaining plate (130) passes through the rectangular slot (120) and extends to the outside and is movably connected to the connecting block (150) through the movable pin. A flow-guiding collection tank (110) is provided directly below the grid (200), and the flow-guiding collection tank (110) is located at the bottom of the mounting frame (100). A flow-guiding pipe (111) is provided at the center of the bottom of the flow-guiding collection tank (110), and a collection cylinder (400) is provided on the flow-guiding pipe (111). A connecting frame (113) is provided on the inner circumferential wall of the flow-guiding pipe (111), and a touch switch (112) is provided at the center of the bottom of the connecting frame (113). A guide rod (114) arranged in a ring array is provided at the bottom of the connecting frame (113). The other end of the guide rod (114) passes through the through hole on the surface of the float plate (117) and is connected to the limiting plate (115).
2. The anti-drip air outlet with condensate drainage channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The threaded column (141) and the fastening cap (500) are connected by a threaded fit, and the liquid collecting cylinder (400) and the guide pipe (111) are connected by a threaded fit.
3. The anti-drip air outlet with condensate drainage channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The through holes are opened at the four corners of the end face of the grid (200), the rectangular slots (120) are opened above and below the outer walls on both sides of the mounting frame (100), the connecting blocks (150) are set above and below the outer walls on both sides of the mounting frame (100), and the other end of the card plate (130) is equipped with a rotating rod (131).
4. The anti-drip air outlet with condensate drainage channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the guide rod (114) is provided with an external thread on its outer circumferential wall, and the center of the surface of the limiting plate (115) is provided with a threaded hole. The external thread on the guide rod (114) and the threaded hole on the limiting plate (115) are connected by a threaded engagement.
5. The anti-drip air outlet with condensate drainage channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the guide rod (114) is equal to the inner diameter of the through hole on the float plate (117).