Suspended water pan structure

By designing a suspended water collection tray structure and utilizing the stepped design of the inclined upper and lower trays, the safety hazard of condensate dripping onto electrical components is solved. This achieves safe condensate drainage and fixed support for water system components, improving the safety and installation efficiency of the heat pump unit.

CN224284924UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SI BAO YA CHUANG TIAN JIN DIAN QI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SI BAO YA CHUANG TIAN JIN DIAN QI YOU XIAN GONG SI
Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In heat pump units, condensate dripping onto electrical components poses a safety hazard, and existing technologies struggle to effectively isolate condensate from electrical components.

Method used

Design a suspended water tray structure, including an upper tray and a lower tray, which guides condensate to a safe area through inclined setting and stepped structure, while fixing water system components and isolating refrigerant system components.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents condensate from contacting electrical components, eliminates safety hazards, and provides fixed support for water system components, improving safety and installation efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a suspension type water pan structure which comprises an upper-layer pan and a lower-layer pan, the upper-layer pan and the lower-layer pan are integrally connected through a transition plate, the upper-layer pan comprises a first main plate, a first cover plate and a second cover plate, and the first cover plate and the second cover plate are connected with the first main plate through bolts. A first baffle, a second baffle and a third baffle are sequentially arranged on the edge of the free end of the first main plate in the clockwise direction, hanging plates used for being fixedly connected with heat pump unit baffles are vertically arranged on the second baffle and the third baffle correspondingly, and the lower layer disc comprises a second main plate and a supporting frame vertically arranged on the second main plate. The supporting frame is located on the side close to the third baffle, a water outlet is formed in the connecting position of the supporting frame and the second main plate, a fourth baffle and a fifth baffle are sequentially arranged on the edge of the free end of the second main plate in the anticlockwise direction, and the upper layer disc and the lower layer disc are both arranged in an inclined mode. Potential safety hazards are effectively eliminated, and meanwhile a water system pipeline can be fixed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of heat pump unit equipment parts, and in particular relates to a suspended water receiving tray structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of air conditioning heat pump technology, the number of components that need to be accommodated in a heat pump unit is increasing. However, in order to save installation space, the external dimensions of the unit are often limited. Therefore, the arrangement of various components inside the unit is very compact. For example, there is an internal installation space enclosed by a baffle on one side of the heat pump unit. The lower part of this internal space is mainly used to install refrigerant system components, including compressors, receivers, refrigerant pipes, etc., while the upper part is used to install water system components, including water pipes, three-way valves, and gas separators. When the heat pump unit is running in cooling mode, the water temperature in the water system is low. When the outer surface temperature of the water system components is lower than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air, condensation will form on their outer surface. The lower part of the water system components contains electrical components such as electromagnetic coils and terminals. If condensation drips onto these electrical components, it will cause safety hazards. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a drip tray structure that can separate the condensation from the surrounding electrical components and guide the condensation to a safe drainage area. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a suspended water tray structure that can prevent condensate from contacting electrical components, effectively eliminate safety hazards, and simultaneously fix water system pipelines.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a suspended water receiving tray structure, including an upper tray and a lower tray, which are integrally connected by a transition plate. The upper tray includes a first main plate and a first cover plate and a second cover plate bolted to the first main plate. Three first through holes for water pipes to pass through are formed between the first cover plate, the second cover plate, and the first main plate. A first baffle, a second baffle, and a third baffle are sequentially arranged on the free end edge of the first main plate in a clockwise direction. The second baffle and the third baffle are both vertically arranged... The device includes a suspension plate for fixed connection with the baffle of the heat pump unit. The lower plate includes a second main plate and a support frame vertically mounted on the second main plate. The support frame is located on the side near the third baffle. A water outlet is provided at the connection between the support frame and the second main plate. A fourth baffle and a fifth baffle are sequentially arranged on the free end edge of the second main plate in a counterclockwise direction. Both the upper and lower plates are inclined. The upper plate is inclined from high to low from the second baffle to the transition plate. The lower plate is inclined from high to low from the fourth baffle to the support frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the first motherboard is provided with a U-shaped groove and a semi-U-shaped groove. The opening of the U-shaped groove is located on the third baffle, and the opening of the semi-U-shaped groove is located at the connection between the second baffle and the third baffle. The first cover plate is fixedly disposed on the U-shaped groove. The first cover plate is provided with a first arc-shaped groove for forming a first through hole with the U-shaped groove. A second arc-shaped groove is provided on the side of the first cover plate opposite to the first arc-shaped groove. The second cover plate is provided with a third arc-shaped groove for forming a first through hole with the semi-U-shaped groove and a fourth arc-shaped groove for forming a first through hole with the second arc-shaped groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the second baffle is provided with a first pipe clamp for fixing the water pipe, the first pipe clamp being located above the first through hole formed by the semi-U-shaped groove and the third arc-shaped groove.

[0007] Furthermore, a first mounting plate is provided on the first main board on one side below the U-shaped groove, and a second pipe clamp is provided on the first mounting plate. The second pipe clamp is located below the first through hole formed by the U-shaped groove and the first arc groove.

[0008] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the second main board between the support frame and the transition plate, a second mounting plate is provided on one side of the slot, and a third pipe clamp is provided on the second mounting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a second through hole is provided on the transition plate, a third mounting plate is provided on one side of the second through hole, a fourth pipe clamp is provided on the third mounting plate, and a fifth pipe clamp is provided above the support frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the second motherboard is provided with a cross-shaped slot for fixing the gas separator.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. The suspended water receiving tray structure of this utility model, by setting the upper and lower trays in a stepped structure, can be matched with different installation heights of water system components. At the same time, the upper and lower trays are set at an angle, which can effectively guide the condensate flow and guide most of the condensate to the outlet. The outlet is close to the outside of the unit and there are no electrical components at the bottom, so the safety is high.

[0013] 2. The suspended water tray structure of this utility model sets the three-way valve and some connecting water pipes of the water system components above the upper tray and extends the water pipes to the lower part through the first through hole for corresponding connection. The lower tray can support the gas separator of the water system components. The water tray structure can isolate the water system components and the refrigerant system components while also providing fixed support for the water system components. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a suspended water receiving tray according to this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A frontal view of the structure.

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the left-side view structure.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a suspended water receiving tray structure according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A top-view structural diagram.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first cover plate of a suspended water receiving tray structure according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second cover plate of a suspended water receiving tray structure according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a partial installation structure of a suspended water receiving tray in a heat pump unit according to this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1-Upper plate; 2-Lower plate; 3-Transition plate; 4-First main plate; 5-First cover plate; 6-Second cover plate; 7-First through hole; 8-First baffle; 9-Second baffle; 10-Third baffle; 11-Suspension plate; 12-Second main plate; 13-Support frame; 14-Outlet; 15-Fourth baffle; 16-Fifth baffle; 17-U-shaped groove; 18-Semi-U-shaped groove; 19-First arc groove; 20-Second arc groove; 21-Third arc groove; 22-Fourth arc groove; 23-First pipe clamp; 24-First mounting plate; 25-Second pipe clamp; 26-Slot; 27-Second mounting plate; 28-Third pipe clamp; 29-Second through hole; 30-Third mounting plate; 31-Fourth pipe clamp; 32-Fifth pipe clamp; 33-Cross-shaped slot. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figures 1-8As shown, a suspended water receiving tray structure includes an upper tray 1 and a lower tray 2, which are integrally connected by a transition plate 3. The upper tray 1 includes a first main plate 4 and a first cover plate 5 and a second cover plate 6 bolted to the first main plate 4. Three first through holes 7 for water pipes to pass through are formed between the first cover plate 5, the second cover plate 6 and the first main plate 4. A first baffle 8, a second baffle 9 and a third baffle 10 are arranged sequentially in a clockwise direction on the free end edge of the first main plate 4. The second baffle 9 and the third baffle 10 are both vertically provided with suspension for fixed connection with the baffle of the heat pump unit. The hanging plate 11, the lower plate 2 includes a second main plate 12 and a support frame 13 vertically arranged on the second main plate 12. The support frame 13 is located on the side close to the third baffle 10. A water outlet 14 is provided at the connection between the support frame 13 and the second main plate 12. The free end edge of the second main plate 12 is provided with a fourth baffle 15 and a fifth baffle 16 in a counterclockwise direction. The upper plate 1 and the lower plate 2 are both inclined. The inclination direction of the upper plate 1 is from high to low from the second baffle 9 to the transition plate 3. The inclination direction of the lower plate 2 is from high to low from the fourth baffle 15 to the support frame 13.

[0025] Specifically, both the first mainboard 4 and the second mainboard 12 are equipped with baffle structures at their edges to prevent condensate water falling onto the electrical components below, effectively eliminating safety hazards. In addition, a suspension plate 11 is provided, which has bolt holes for fixing to the baffle of the heat pump unit. The suspension plate 11 can be fixed to the baffle through the bolt holes, or it can be suspended from the baffle through a hanging groove and then fixed with bolts, or it can be fixed to the baffle through hooks, clamps, etc. All of the above methods can achieve the fixing of the suspension plate 11 to the baffle. This utility model does not limit the specific fixing method. As long as the fixing structure of both can be achieved, it is within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] This utility model, by setting an upper plate 1 and a lower plate 2 in a stepped structure, can accommodate different installation heights of water system components. At the same time, by limiting the tilt direction of the upper plate 1 and the lower plate 2, the condensate falling into the upper plate 1 can flow smoothly into the lower plate 2, and then be discharged from the lower plate 2 to a safe area through the outlet 14. The outlet 14 is close to the outside of the unit and has no electrical components at the bottom, so it is highly safe.

[0027] Furthermore, the first main board 4 is provided with a U-shaped groove 17 and a semi-U-shaped groove 18. The opening of the U-shaped groove 17 is located on the third baffle 10, and the opening of the semi-U-shaped groove 18 is located at the connection between the second baffle 9 and the third baffle 10. The first cover plate 5 is fixedly disposed on the U-shaped groove 17. The first cover plate 5 is provided with a first arc-shaped groove 19 for forming a first through hole 7 with the U-shaped groove 17. A second arc-shaped groove 20 is provided on the side of the first cover plate 5 opposite to the first arc-shaped groove 19. The second cover plate 6 is provided with a third arc-shaped groove 21 for forming a first through hole 7 with the semi-U-shaped groove 18 and a fourth arc-shaped groove 22 for forming a first through hole 7 with the second arc-shaped groove 20.

[0028] Specifically, by setting a U-shaped groove 17 and a semi-U-shaped groove 18 on the first main board 4, and combining the arc-shaped grooves on the first cover plate 5 and the second cover plate 6, three first through holes 7 can be formed. Two three-way valves of the water system component are set above the two first through holes 7 formed at both ends of the first cover plate 5. The two three-way valves are placed side by side to form four water pipe connection ports. Three of them are located above the three first through holes 7. The water pipe passes through the first through holes 7 and connects to the water pipe connection port. The water pipe is fixed by the first pipe clamp 23 and the second pipe clamp 25. After the other water pipe connection port is connected to the water pipe, the water pipe is fixed by the third pipe clamp 28 through the slot 26 on the second main board 12. Therefore, the structure of the upper plate 1 not only sets the three-way valves and some connecting water pipes of the water system component above it for condensate collection, but also provides a certain fixed support for the connecting water pipes of the water system.

[0029] Furthermore, the transition plate 3 is provided with a second through hole 29, a third mounting plate 30 is provided on one side of the second through hole 29, a fourth pipe clamp 31 is provided on the third mounting plate 30, and a fifth pipe clamp 32 is provided above the support frame 13.

[0030] Furthermore, the second mainboard 12 is provided with a cross-shaped slot 33 for fixing the gas separator.

[0031] Specifically, the gas separator is fixed to the lower plate 2 by the cross-shaped groove 33, which provides good fixation and support for the gas separator. At the same time, the gas separator outlet pipe passing through the second through hole 29 is fixed by the fourth pipe clamp 31, and the gas separator inlet pipe is fixed by the fifth pipe clamp 32.

[0032] The installation process of this utility model is as follows: After the water system components are installed, the receiving pan structure is installed. First, the receiving pan without the first cover plate 5 and the second cover plate 6 is fixed to the heat pump unit baffle with screws through the suspension plate 11. Then, the water system components are fixed to the receiving pan, including fixing the two three-way valve connecting water pipes with the first pipe clamp 23, the second pipe clamp 25 and the third pipe clamp 28. Then, the lower plate 2 of the receiving pan is clamped and supported by the gas separator through the cross-shaped slot 33. The separator outlet pipe is fixed with the fourth pipe clamp 31 and the separator inlet pipe is fixed with the fifth pipe clamp 32. Finally, the first cover plate 5 and the second cover plate 6 of the receiving pan are installed and fixed to the main body of the receiving pan with screws.

[0033] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A suspended water receiving tray structure, characterized in that: The device includes an upper plate and a lower plate, which are integrally connected by a transition plate. The upper plate includes a first main plate and a first cover plate and a second cover plate bolted to the first main plate. Three first through holes for water pipes to pass through are formed between the first cover plate, the second cover plate, and the first main plate. A first baffle, a second baffle, and a third baffle are sequentially arranged on the free end edge of the first main plate in a clockwise direction. A suspension plate for fixed connection with the baffle of the heat pump unit is vertically arranged on both the second and third baffles. The lower plate includes a second main plate and a support frame vertically arranged on the second main plate. The support frame is located on the side near the third baffle. A water outlet is provided at the connection between the support frame and the second main plate. A fourth baffle and a fifth baffle are sequentially arranged on the free end edge of the second main plate in a counterclockwise direction. Both the upper and lower plates are inclined. The inclination direction of the upper plate is from high to low from the second baffle towards the transition plate, and the inclination direction of the lower plate is from high to low from the fourth baffle towards the support frame.

2. A suspended water tray structure according to claim 1, wherein: The first motherboard is provided with a U-shaped groove and a semi-U-shaped groove. The opening of the U-shaped groove is located on the third baffle, and the opening of the semi-U-shaped groove is located at the connection between the second baffle and the third baffle. The first cover plate is fixedly installed on the U-shaped groove. The first cover plate is provided with a first arc-shaped groove for forming a first through hole with the U-shaped groove. A second arc-shaped groove is provided on the side of the first cover plate opposite to the first arc-shaped groove. The second cover plate is provided with a third arc-shaped groove for forming a first through hole with the semi-U-shaped groove and a fourth arc-shaped groove for forming a first through hole with the second arc-shaped groove.

3. A suspended water tray structure according to claim 2, wherein: The second baffle is provided with a first pipe clamp for fixing the water pipe, and the first pipe clamp is located above the first through hole formed by the semi-U-shaped groove and the third arc-shaped groove.

4. A suspended water tray structure according to claim 2, wherein: A first mounting plate is provided on the first main board on one side below the U-shaped groove, and a second pipe clamp is provided on the first mounting plate. The second pipe clamp is located below the first through hole formed by the U-shaped groove and the first arc groove.

5. A suspended water tray structure according to claim 2, wherein: A slot is provided on the second main board between the support frame and the transition plate, a second mounting plate is provided on one side of the slot, and a third pipe clamp is provided on the second mounting plate.

6. A suspended water tray structure according to claim 1, wherein: The transition plate is provided with a second through hole, a third mounting plate is provided on one side of the second through hole, a fourth pipe clamp is provided on the third mounting plate, and a fifth pipe clamp is provided above the support frame.

7. A suspended water tray structure according to claim 1, wherein: The second mainboard is provided with a cross-shaped slot for fixing the gas separator.