A condensate recycling system for the outdoor unit heat dissipation of an air conditioner.

Abstract

This utility model discloses a condensate water recycling mechanism for an air conditioner outdoor unit, belonging to the field of air conditioner outdoor unit heat dissipation technology. The mechanism includes a housing and a circulation mechanism. A fan mechanism is fixed inside the housing, as are the circulation and heat exchange mechanisms. A storage mechanism is fixed at the top of the housing. This utility model, through the arrangement of the heat exchange, storage, and spray mechanisms, achieves the recycling and reuse of condensate water and its cooling capacity, effectively improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit and reducing energy consumption. The housing, fan, heat exchange, and spray mechanisms also effectively protect the spray and heat exchange mechanisms, preventing dust accumulation in the heat exchange mechanism, reducing maintenance frequency, and extending the device's service life.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner outdoor unit heat dissipation technology, and in particular to an air conditioner outdoor unit heat dissipation mechanism that recycles condensate. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner is a device that regulates indoor temperature, humidity, airflow speed, and air cleanliness to create a comfortable indoor environment. It generally consists of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, with the outdoor unit being a crucial component located outdoors. Internally, it contains key components such as a compressor, condenser, and cooling fan. The compressor compresses the refrigerant, increasing its pressure and temperature; the condenser cools and liquefies the high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant, releasing heat. The cooling fan accelerates airflow, aiding in heat dissipation. Through complex operation, the outdoor unit works in conjunction with the indoor unit to transfer heat.

[0003] When an air conditioner is cooling, the indoor unit continuously produces pure condensate. This condensate is usually discharged directly to the outside through pipes, which not only wastes water resources but also wastes cooling capacity. To reduce water waste and improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the outdoor unit, some users collect the condensate in a bucket and spray it onto the fins using a water pump and nozzles, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the outdoor unit and reducing air conditioner energy consumption. Although this method achieves the recycling of condensate, in actual use, the water is sprayed from the outside to the inside, so the water flow can easily wash dust into the air conditioner's outdoor unit. Furthermore, because its water storage mechanism does not have heat preservation or liquid level monitoring functions, the condensate exposed to the air heats up quickly, making it difficult to fully utilize the cooling capacity of the condensate. When the condensate level drops, the water pump is also prone to dry burning.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a cooling mechanism for air conditioner outdoor units that recycles condensate to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a heat dissipation mechanism for an air conditioner outdoor unit that recycles condensate.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: providing a condensate recycling air conditioner outdoor unit heat dissipation mechanism, including a shell mechanism and a circulation mechanism, wherein a fan mechanism is fixed inside the shell mechanism, a circulation mechanism is also fixed inside the shell mechanism, and a heat exchange mechanism is also fixed inside the shell mechanism.

[0007] A storage mechanism is fixed to the top of the outer casing mechanism;

[0008] The inner top wall of the outer shell is fixed with a spray mechanism for spraying and cooling the fins.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the outer shell mechanism includes a shell, a dustproof net is fixed to the outside of the shell, a louvered air outlet is embedded in the front end of the shell, and a maintenance plate is embedded in the front end of the shell.

[0010] Through the above technical solutions, the dustproof net can effectively prevent dust from entering the device, the louvered air outlet ensures smooth airflow, and also prevents children and other people from sticking their fingers into the device and causing personal injury. The inspection plate and the louvered air outlet can be removed to facilitate future maintenance of the device.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: the fan mechanism includes a mounting frame fixed inside the housing, a motor is fixed on the mounting frame, and a fan blade is fixed at the output end of the motor.

[0012] With the above technical solution, when the motor starts, the fan blades will rotate at high speed, thereby driving the airflow, so that the airflow enters from the rear and sides of the device and flows out from the front.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the circulation mechanism includes a protective cover fixed to the bottom wall inside the housing, the outside of the protective cover is wrapped with heat insulation felt, a compressor is fixed inside the protective cover, and a four-way valve and a capacitor bank are also fixed inside the protective cover.

[0014] Through the above technical solutions, the compressor can compress the refrigerant and drive the refrigerant circulation, the protective cover can protect the compressor, the four-way valve and the capacitor bank, and the heat insulation felt can effectively prevent the heat from the heat exchanger from being conducted to the compressor, the four-way valve and the capacitor bank.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: the heat exchange mechanism includes a water receiving tray fixed to the bottom wall inside the shell, the water receiving tray has a drain outlet, the water receiving tray is also fixed with a plurality of heat sinks, the heat sinks have a plurality of corrugated grooves, and a refrigerant pipe is fixed to the inner side of the heat sinks.

[0016] With the above technical solution, when the high-temperature refrigerant passes through the refrigerant pipe, its heat will be conducted to the heat sink. When the fan mechanism drives the airflow through the device, the airflow will first pass through the heat sink, thereby cooling the heat sink and the refrigerant pipe, and then cooling the refrigerant in the refrigerant pipe. The corrugated groove effectively increases the heat dissipation area of ​​the heat sink and improves the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that: the storage mechanism includes an insulated tank fixed to the top of the shell, a filter is fixed to the top of the insulated tank, a liquid level switch one is fixed to the bottom of the outer wall of the insulated tank, a liquid level switch two is fixed to the top of the outer wall of the insulated tank, a micro pump is also fixed on the insulated tank, and a connecting pipe is fixed to the output end of the micro pump.

[0018] Through the above technical solution, both level switch one and level switch two are electrically connected to the micro pump. The filter can be connected to the air conditioner's drain pipe. After the air conditioner's condensate is filtered and cleaned, it can enter the insulation tank. The insulation tank can effectively prevent the loss of cold energy from the condensate. Level switches one and two can detect the water level of the condensate in the insulation tank. When the condensate level reaches the height of level switch two, level switch one energizes the micro pump. At this time, the micro pump will pump the condensate in the insulation tank into the spray mechanism. When the condensate level drops to the height of level switch one, level switch one will shut off the micro pump.

[0019] The present invention is further configured such that: the spraying mechanism includes a fixing frame fixed to the top wall inside the housing, a spray pipe fixed on the fixing frame, and a plurality of atomizing nozzles fixed on the spray pipe.

[0020] With the above technical solution, the atomizing nozzle is aimed at the heat sink. When the micro pump pumps condensate into the spray pipe, the atomizing nozzle atomizes the condensate and sprays it out. The sprayed condensate mist can effectively cool the heat sink, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the refrigerant, reducing the temperature of the refrigerant, reducing the working pressure of the compressor, and achieving energy saving and consumption reduction. At the same time, the water flow can also clean the surface of the heat sink, preventing dust accumulation on the surface of the heat sink from affecting air circulation. The corrugated grooves on the heat sink can effectively increase the water flow resistance on the surface of the heat sink, thereby prolonging the residence time of the water on the surface of the heat sink, allowing the water to evaporate and absorb heat better. The water that does not evaporate will flow into the water collection tray, which can also cool the bottom of the heat sink. When the liquid level in the water collection tray rises to a certain height, the water in the water collection tray will be discharged through the drain outlet and the external drain pipe.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] 1. This utility model, through the setting of heat exchange mechanism, storage mechanism and spray mechanism, realizes the recycling and reuse of condensate and the cooling capacity in condensate, effectively improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and reduces the energy consumption of the air conditioner;

[0023] 2. By incorporating a housing mechanism, a fan mechanism, a heat exchange mechanism, and a spray mechanism, this utility model effectively protects the spray mechanism and the heat exchange mechanism, prevents dust accumulation in the heat exchange mechanism, reduces the maintenance frequency of the device, and extends its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the circulation mechanism of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the heat exchange mechanism of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the heat sink and wave groove of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the storage mechanism and spraying mechanism of this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell mechanism; 101. Shell; 102. Dustproof net; 103. Louvered air outlet; 104. Inspection plate; 2. Fan mechanism; 201. Mounting bracket; 202. Motor; 203. Fan blade; 3. Circulation mechanism; 301. Protective cover; 302. Heat insulation felt; 303. Compressor; 304. Four-way valve; 305. Capacitor group; 4. Heat exchange mechanism; 401. Water tray; 402. Drain outlet; 403. Heat sink; 404. Corrugated groove; 405. Refrigerant pipeline; 5. Storage mechanism; 501. Insulated tank; 502. Filter; 503. Level switch one; 504. Level switch two; 505. Micro pump; 506. Connecting pipe; 6. Spray mechanism; 601. Fixing bracket; 602. Spray pipe; 603. Atomizing nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby providing a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Please see Figures 1-6A condensate recycling system for an air conditioner outdoor unit includes a housing 1 and a circulation mechanism 3. The housing 1 includes a shell 101, with a dustproof net 102 fixed to the outside of the shell 101. A louvered air outlet 103 is also embedded in the front end of the shell 101, and a maintenance plate 104 is also embedded in the front end of the shell 101. The dustproof net 102 effectively prevents dust from entering the device, and the louvered air outlet 103 ensures smooth airflow and prevents children and other personnel from inserting their fingers into the device. For the purpose of preventing personal injury to adults, the inspection plate 104 and the louvered air outlet 103 can be removed to facilitate future maintenance of the device. The fan mechanism 2 is fixed inside the outer casing 1. The fan mechanism 2 includes a mounting bracket 201 fixed inside the casing 101. A motor 202 is fixed on the mounting bracket 201. A fan blade 203 is fixed at the output end of the motor 202. When the motor 202 is started, the fan blade 203 will rotate at high speed, thereby driving the airflow, so that the airflow enters from the rear and side of the device and flows out from the front.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a circulation mechanism 3 is also fixed inside the outer casing 1. The circulation mechanism 3 includes a protective cover 301 fixed to the bottom wall inside the casing 101. The protective cover 301 is wrapped with a heat insulation felt 302. A compressor 303 is fixed inside the protective cover 301. A four-way valve 304 and a capacitor bank 305 are also fixed inside the protective cover 301. The compressor 303 can compress the refrigerant and drive the refrigerant circulation. The protective cover 301 can protect the compressor 303, the four-way valve 304, and the capacitor bank 305. The heat insulation felt 302 can effectively prevent the heat from the heat exchanger from being conducted to the compressor 303, the four-way valve 304, and the capacitor bank 305. A heat exchange mechanism 4 is also fixed inside the outer casing 1. The heat exchange mechanism 4 is wrapped with a heat insulation felt 302. The device includes a water receiving tray 401 fixed to the bottom wall inside the housing 101, with a drain outlet 402 on the water receiving tray 401. Multiple heat sinks 403 are also fixed to the water receiving tray 401, with multiple corrugated grooves 404 on each heat sink 403. A refrigerant pipe 405 is fixed to the inner side of the heat sink 403. When high-temperature refrigerant passes through the refrigerant pipe 405, its heat is conducted to the heat sink 403. When the fan mechanism 2 directs airflow through the device, the airflow first passes through the heat sink 403, thereby cooling the heat sink 403 and the refrigerant pipe 405, and further cooling the refrigerant in the refrigerant pipe 405. The corrugated grooves 404 effectively increase the heat dissipation area of ​​the heat sink 403, improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a storage mechanism 5 is fixed to the top of the outer casing 1. The storage mechanism 5 includes an insulated tank 501 fixed to the top of the casing 101, a filter 502 fixed to the top of the insulated tank 501, a liquid level switch 503 fixed to the bottom of the outer wall of the insulated tank 501, a liquid level switch 504 fixed to the top of the outer wall of the insulated tank 501, and a micro pump 505 fixed to the insulated tank 501. A connecting pipe 506 is fixed to the output end of the micro pump 505. The liquid level switches 503 and 504 are electrically connected to the micro pump 505. The filter 502 can be connected to the drain pipe of the air conditioner. After being filtered for dust by filter 502, the condensate water enters the insulation tank 501. The insulation tank 501 effectively prevents the loss of cold energy from the condensate water. Liquid level switches 1 503 and 2 504 can detect the water level of the condensate water in the insulation tank 501. When the water level of the condensate water reaches the height of liquid level switch 2 504, liquid level switch 1 503 energizes the micro pump 505. At this time, the micro pump 505 will pump the condensate water in the insulation tank 501 into the spray mechanism 6. When the water level of the condensate water drops to the height of liquid level switch 1 503, liquid level switch 1 503 will turn off the micro pump 505.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, a spraying mechanism 6 for cooling the fins is fixed to the inner top wall of the outer casing 101. The spraying mechanism 6 includes a mounting bracket 601 fixed to the inner top wall of the casing 101, a spray pipe 602 fixed to the mounting bracket 601, and multiple atomizing nozzles 603 fixed to the spray pipe 602. The atomizing nozzles 603 are aimed at the heat sink 403. When the micro pump 505 pumps condensate into the spray pipe 602, the atomizing nozzles 603 atomize the condensate and spray it out. The sprayed condensate mist can effectively cool the heat sink 403, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the refrigerant, reducing the temperature of the refrigerant, and reducing the operating time of the compressor 303. The pressure is applied to achieve energy saving and consumption reduction. At the same time, the water flow can also clean the surface of the heat sink 403, preventing dust accumulation on the surface of the heat sink 403 from affecting air circulation. The wave groove 404 on the heat sink 403 can effectively increase the water flow resistance on the surface of the heat sink 403, thereby extending the residence time of the water on the surface of the heat sink 403, so that the water can evaporate and absorb heat better. The water that does not evaporate will flow into the water receiving tray 401, which can also cool the bottom of the heat sink 403. When the liquid level in the water receiving tray 401 rises to a certain height, the water in the water receiving tray 401 will be discharged through the drain port 402 and the external drain pipe.

[0036] In use, the operator first connects the device to the indoor unit of the air conditioner via a power cord and pipes. When the indoor unit starts, the fan mechanism 2 and the heat exchange mechanism 4 cool the refrigerant to ensure the normal operation of the air conditioner. The condensate produced by the indoor unit enters the storage mechanism 5. After the storage mechanism 5 has stored a certain amount of condensate, the spray mechanism 6 sprays the condensate onto the heat exchange mechanism 4 to cool and clean it, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency, reducing air conditioner energy consumption, and realizing the recycling of condensate.

[0037] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A condensate water recycling air conditioner outdoor unit heat dissipation mechanism, comprising a shell mechanism (1) and a circulating mechanism (3), characterized by: A fan mechanism (2) is fixed inside the outer shell mechanism (1), a circulation mechanism (3) is also fixed inside the outer shell mechanism (1), and a heat exchange mechanism (4) is also fixed inside the outer shell mechanism (1). The top of the outer shell mechanism (1) is fixed with a storage mechanism (5); The inner top wall of the outer shell mechanism (1) is fixed with a spraying mechanism (6) for spraying and cooling the fins.

2. The condensate recycling air conditioner outdoor unit heat dissipation mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The outer casing mechanism (1) includes a casing (101), a dustproof net (102) is fixed to the outside of the casing (101), a louvered air outlet (103) is also embedded at the front end of the casing (101), and a maintenance plate (104) is also embedded at the front end of the casing (101).

3. The condensate recycling heat dissipation mechanism for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fan mechanism (2) includes a mounting bracket (201) fixed inside the housing (101), a motor (202) is fixed on the mounting bracket (201), and a fan blade (203) is fixed at the output end of the motor (202).

4. The condensate recycling heat dissipation mechanism for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The circulation mechanism (3) includes a protective cover (301) fixed to the bottom wall inside the housing (101), the outside of the protective cover (301) is wrapped with heat insulation felt (302), the inside of the protective cover (301) is fixed with a compressor (303), and the inside of the protective cover (301) is also fixed with a four-way valve (304) and a capacitor group (305).

5. The condensate recycling heat dissipation mechanism for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat exchange mechanism (4) includes a water receiving tray (401) fixed to the bottom wall inside the housing (101), a drain outlet (402) is provided on the water receiving tray (401), a plurality of heat sinks (403) are fixed on the water receiving tray (401), a plurality of corrugated grooves (404) are provided on the heat sinks (403), and a refrigerant pipe (405) is fixed on the inner side of the heat sinks (403).

6. The condensate recycling heat dissipation mechanism for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (5) includes an insulated tank (501) fixed to the top of the housing (101), a filter (502) fixed to the top of the insulated tank (501), a liquid level switch (503) fixed to the bottom of the outer wall of the insulated tank (501), a liquid level switch (504) fixed to the top of the outer wall of the insulated tank (501), and a micro pump (505) fixed on the insulated tank (501), with a connecting pipe (506) fixed to the output end of the micro pump (505).

7. The condensate recycling heat dissipation mechanism for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spraying mechanism (6) includes a fixing frame (601) fixed to the top wall inside the housing (101), a spray pipe (602) fixed on the fixing frame (601), and a plurality of atomizing nozzles (603) fixed on the spray pipe (602).

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