Refrigeration equipment capable of preventing condensate water from leaking

By integrating airflow channels and holes into the air conditioning air guide components, combined with a removable storage box, the problem of condensate leakage is solved, achieving efficient condensate management and a low-cost maintenance solution.

CN224266615UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-22深圳市台冷空调设备有限公司
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Application Number
CN202521153749.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-22
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-06

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigeration device capable of preventing condensate water from leaking, which comprises an air conditioner main body hung on a bearing object; the air guide piece is rotationally arranged at an air outlet of the air conditioner main body, a flow guide hole is formed in the middle of the air guide piece, and the flow guide hole is formed in the thickness direction of the air guide piece in a penetrating mode; the flow guide groove is formed in the inner edge of the air guide piece and communicated with the flow guide hole, so that condensate water on the air guide piece flows out of the flow guide hole; and the storage box is detachably arranged at the bottom of the air conditioner main body, and the storage box communicates with the flow guide hole.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, specifically to a refrigeration equipment that prevents condensate leakage. Background Technology

[0002] When traditional air conditioners are in cooling mode, condensation easily forms when the hot and humid indoor air comes into contact with the low-temperature air guide plate surface. The condensation on the air guide plate surface can easily drip down the edges into the room, staining the walls or floors. Especially when the air guide plate is rotated to adjust the airflow direction, the water flow path is unstable, which increases the risk of leakage. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide a refrigeration device that prevents condensate leakage, comprising:

[0004] Air conditioner main body, which is mounted on a support;

[0005] An air guide is rotatably disposed at the air outlet of the air conditioner body. A guide hole is provided in the middle of the air guide, and the guide hole is provided through the thickness direction of the air guide.

[0006] A flow guide groove is provided at the edge of the air guide component and is connected to the flow guide hole so that the condensate on the air guide component can flow out from the flow guide hole;

[0007] A storage box is detachably disposed at the bottom of the air conditioner body, and the storage box is connected to the air guide hole.

[0008] Preferably, the guide hole is funnel-shaped.

[0009] Preferably, the guide groove is U-shaped, and the connection between the guide groove and the guide hole is stepped.

[0010] Preferably, the guide channel is inclined at both sides towards the center.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the air conditioner body is provided with a fixing groove, and the end of the fixing groove is through.

[0012] Preferably, the storage box is slidably disposed within the fixed groove.

[0013] Preferably, the storage box is provided with a connecting pipe at one end, one end of the connecting pipe is connected to the storage box, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the guide hole.

[0014] Preferably, the connecting pipe is a telescopic pipe.

[0015] The above-described solution of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The air guide integrates a guide channel and a guide hole. The guide channel covers the edge of the air guide, which can quickly collect condensate and discharge it in a directional manner through the guide hole, preventing water droplets from dripping down the outer wall of the air guide. The storage box can be detachably installed at the bottom of the air conditioner body. Users can directly pull out the storage box for cleaning or replacement without disassembling the unit, which greatly reduces maintenance costs. The integrated design of the guide channel and the air guide eliminates the need for additional water guiding components, reducing the number of parts and production costs. It is suitable for high humidity environments or places that require frequent airflow adjustment (such as kitchens and laboratories), reducing safety hazards caused by condensate leakage.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration equipment for preventing condensate leakage provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flow guide hole provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air guide provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0023] 1. Air conditioner main body; 2. Air guide component; 3. Air guide hole; 4. Air guide groove; 5. Storage box;

[0024] 101. Fixing groove; 102. Connecting pipe.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0028] 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 indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] The following describes in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a refrigeration device for preventing condensate leakage according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the system includes: an air conditioner body 1, which is mounted on a support; an air guide 2, which is rotatably disposed at the air outlet of the air conditioner body 1, and has a guide hole 3 in the middle of the air guide 2, which extends through the thickness of the air guide 2; a guide groove 4, which is disposed at the inner edge of the air guide 2 and communicates with the guide hole 3 to allow condensate on the air guide 2 to flow out from the guide hole 3; and a storage box 5, which is detachably disposed at the bottom of the air conditioner body 1 and communicates with the guide hole 3; the air guide 2 integrates the guide groove 4 and... The guide holes 3 and guide grooves 4 cover the edge of the air guide component 2, allowing for rapid collection of condensate water which is then discharged directionally through the guide holes 3, preventing water droplets from dripping down the outer wall of the air guide component 2. The storage box 5 is detachably installed at the bottom of the air conditioner body 1, allowing users to easily remove it for cleaning or replacement without disassembling the unit, significantly reducing maintenance costs. The guide groove 4 is integrated with the air guide component 2, eliminating the need for additional water-guiding components and reducing the number of parts and production costs. This design is suitable for high-humidity environments or places requiring frequent airflow adjustments (such as kitchens and laboratories), reducing safety hazards caused by condensate leakage.

[0033] In this embodiment, the guide hole 3 is funnel-shaped. The wide upper opening of the funnel-shaped guide hole 3 can expand the condensate collection range, while the narrow lower opening accelerates the water flow by reducing the cross-sectional area. The condensate is quickly discharged by gravity, reducing the residence time of the water in the guide hole 3 and avoiding water accumulation or secondary dripping due to slow flow rate. The inclined surface of the inner wall of the funnel guides the water flow to converge towards the center, avoiding water droplet residue due to surface tension or structural dead corners, further reducing the risk of mold or scale growth on the inner wall of the guide hole 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, the guide channel 4 is U-shaped, and the connection between the guide channel 4 and the guide hole 3 is stepped. The U-shaped guide channel 4 extends along the edge of the air guide 2, forming a U-shaped surrounding structure, which can effectively cover the condensate generation areas on the left and right sides and bottom of the air guide 2, preventing edge water droplets from dripping directly into the room due to lack of collection. The stepped structure at the connection between the guide channel 4 and the guide hole 3 creates a height difference, using gravity to force the water to flow in one direction (from the guide channel 4 into the guide hole 3), preventing backflow or overflow of water caused by air conditioner vibration or changes in the angle of the air guide 2. The stepped structure can guide the water flow in stages, reduce the water flow velocity, avoid the risk of blockage of the guide hole 3 or overflow of the storage box 5 due to excessive instantaneous water volume, and improve drainage stability. The stepped connection is designed with staggered overlap to reduce the gap between the guide groove 4 and the guide hole 3, prevent condensate from seeping out from the joint, and reduce the possibility of external dust entering the guide hole 3. The concave guide groove 4 combined with the stepped transition can adapt to the multi-angle flow path of condensate when the air guide 2 rotates, ensuring that the water flow can be smoothly introduced into the guide hole 3 at different tilt angles, and improving the reliability of dynamic drainage.

[0035] In this embodiment, the two sides of the guide channel 4 are gradually inclined towards the center; the inclination of the two sides of the guide channel 4 towards the center forms a "guide slope", which uses gravity to quickly guide the condensate attached to the edge of the air guide 2 to the central guide hole 3, reducing the residence time of water in the guide channel 4 and significantly improving the guide efficiency; the inclined design avoids the formation of flat or pitted areas in the guide channel 4, eliminating the problem of water droplet residue caused by surface tension, and further reducing the risk of water accumulation and bacterial growth or freezing in winter in the guide channel 4; when the air guide 2 is rotated to different angles, the inclined sidewall can adjust the guide path according to the water flow direction, ensuring that the condensate always flows towards the central guide hole 3, avoiding the hidden danger of water flow deviating from the guide channel 4 due to the inclination of the air guide 2; the inclined sidewall forms a continuous and smooth guide surface, reducing the possibility of dust or impurities depositing in the guide channel 4, and reducing the risk of drainage channel blockage caused by foreign matter accumulation.

[0036] In this embodiment, the bottom of the air conditioner body 1 is provided with a fixing groove 101, and the end of the fixing groove 101 is through-hole; the storage box 5 is slidably disposed in the fixing groove 101; the through-hole design of the fixing groove 101 allows the storage box 5 to slide into or out along a straight line, so that the user can quickly complete the installation, replacement or cleaning of the storage box 5 without disassembling the air conditioner casing, which greatly improves maintenance efficiency.

[0037] In this embodiment, a connecting pipe 102 is provided at the end of the storage box 5. One end of the connecting pipe 102 is connected to the storage box 5, and the other end of the connecting pipe 102 is connected to the guide hole 3. The connecting pipe 102 is detachably connected to the storage box 5 and the guide hole 3. The connecting pipe 102 is a telescopic pipe. The telescopic connecting pipe 102 can automatically extend, retract, or bend with the rotation of the air guide 2, avoiding the connecting pipe 102 from being stretched, deformed, broken, or detached due to the adjustment of the angle of the air guide 2, and ensuring that the drainage path between the guide hole 3 and the storage box 5 is always connected. The corrugated or folded structure of the telescopic pipe can be designed with a smooth inner wall. The sealed design reduces condensate residue on the pipe wall and prevents leakage caused by gaps at the connection due to vibration or deformation. The adjustable length of the telescopic tube allows for a certain installation deviation in the storage box 5 within the fixed groove 101, while still achieving reliable connection with the guide hole 3 through telescopic compensation, reducing installation accuracy requirements. When disassembling the storage box 5, the telescopic tube can retract or extend synchronously with the pulling of the storage box 5, eliminating the need for additional separation operations and simplifying the maintenance process. The telescopic tube is made of flexible and wear-resistant materials (such as silicone or TPU), which can withstand long-term condensate corrosion and repeated expansion and contraction deformation, extending its service life.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device that prevents condensate leakage, characterized in that, include: Air conditioner main body, which is mounted on a support; An air guide is rotatably disposed at the air outlet of the air conditioner body. A guide hole is provided in the middle of the air guide, and the guide hole is provided through the thickness direction of the air guide. A flow guide groove is provided at the edge of the air guide component and is connected to the flow guide hole so that the condensate on the air guide component can flow out from the flow guide hole; A storage box is detachably disposed at the bottom of the air conditioner body, and the storage box is connected to the air guide hole.

2. The refrigeration equipment for preventing condensate leakage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow guide hole is funnel-shaped.

3. The refrigeration equipment for preventing condensate leakage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide groove is U-shaped, and the connection between the guide groove and the guide hole is stepped.

4. A refrigeration device for preventing condensate leakage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide channel is inclined towards the center from both sides.

5. A refrigeration device for preventing condensate leakage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the air conditioner body is provided with a fixing groove, and the end of the fixing groove is through.

6. A refrigeration device for preventing condensate leakage according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage box is slidably disposed within the fixed groove.

7. A refrigeration device for preventing condensate leakage according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage box is provided with a connecting pipe at one end, one end of which is connected to the storage box and the other end of which is connected to the flow guide hole.

8. A refrigeration device for preventing condensate leakage according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting pipe is a telescopic pipe.