An apparatus ventilation duct condensate collection device

By installing condensate pipes, water collection tanks, and sensors in the ventilation ducts, the problem of condensate backflow was solved, enabling automatic collection and cleaning of condensate, protecting laboratory equipment, preventing damage, and extending the service life of the equipment.

CN224322045UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05WUHAN BOILER

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN BOILER
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Technical Problem

Existing condensate collection devices for ventilation ducts cannot effectively collect condensate in humid environments. As a result, the condensate cannot effectively handle the moisture in the air during humid weather, causing it to flow back onto the equipment and damage it.

Method used

A condensate collection device for instrument ventilation ducts was designed, comprising a condensate tube, a collection tank, a collection container, and a sensor. The condensate tube pre-cools the moisture in the air, and a heater prevents the air from cooling in the latter half of the duct. The sensor detects the amount of condensate accumulated and prompts for cleaning. The condensate from the collection tank flows into the collection container, thus realizing the collection of condensate and prompting for cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents condensate from flowing back onto the instrument, protecting the equipment. It achieves automatic collection and cleaning of condensate, making it convenient for use in applications where equipment needs to be protected, preventing equipment damage, and extending the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an instrument ventilation pipeline condensate water collecting device, including ventilation pipeline body and condenser pipe, the right side of ventilation pipeline body is installed with condenser, the inside middle part of ventilation pipeline body is installed in condenser pipe, and the below of condenser pipe is provided with side water tank to the both sides, the left side of ventilation pipeline body is installed with water collecting tank, and water collecting tank and ventilation pipeline body are welded. This instrument ventilation pipeline condensate water collecting device compares with existing condensate water collecting device, when air is in ventilation pipeline body and passes through condenser pipe, condenser is cooled in advance to air through condenser pipe, and the moisture in air forms on condenser pipe, and the condensate water flows to the side water tank of both sides through the inclined condenser pipe, and the condensate water of side water tank is converged to the water pipe through water collecting tank, and flows into the water collecting tank, and after the condensate water is accumulated to a certain amount, the contact meets the condensate water, and the sensor senses that the contact is connected, and the staff receives the prompt and cleans up in time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ventilation duct technology, specifically to a condensate collection device for instrument ventilation ducts. Background Technology

[0002] Laboratories typically have ventilation ducts or fume hoods for ventilation purposes, and some testing instruments also require ventilation ducts. Due to high humidity and frequent rain in summer, the temperature difference between the ducts above the ceiling and the indoor environment causes condensation. This condensate drips down the duct walls and onto the instruments, potentially damaging them. Therefore, a condensate collection device for instrument ventilation ducts is needed to collect or drain this condensate without compromising the ventilation system's effectiveness and preventing it from dripping onto the instruments.

[0003] The existing patent, CN213662254U, entitled "A Moisture-proof Ventilation Duct for Shielded Rooms," discloses a moisture-proof ventilation duct for shielded rooms, specifically relating to the agricultural production field. It includes a shielded room wall, a ventilation duct fixedly installed at the top of the wall, a sealing layer fixedly installed around the duct, a condensation mechanism fixedly installed at the top of the sealing layer, a snap-fit ​​mechanism detachably installed inside the duct, and a condensate collection box detachably installed at the bottom of the duct. This solution, through the cooperation of the condensation mechanism, the absorbent layer, and the condensate collection box, allows for the full absorption and treatment of moisture in the air during humid weather, achieving humidity control within the shielded room and improving the service life of electrical equipment. Furthermore, the cooperation between the limiting groove and the limiting block allows the filter assembly to be snapped into place, simplifying the replacement process.

[0004] A condensate collection box is detachably installed at the bottom of the ventilation duct of the above-mentioned device. This solution, through the cooperation of the condensation mechanism, the absorbent layer, and the condensate collection box, allows for the full absorption and treatment of moisture in the air during humid weather. However, the collection box is open within the ventilation duct, which increases the humidity within the duct and does not adequately meet user needs. Therefore, a technological innovation is proposed based on existing condensate collection devices to address this issue. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a condensate collection device for instrument ventilation ducts to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct, comprising a ventilation duct body and a condenser pipe, wherein a condenser is installed on the right side of the ventilation duct body, the condenser pipe is installed in the middle of the interior of the ventilation duct body, and side water tanks are provided on the front and rear sides below the condenser pipe, and a water collection tank is installed on the left side of the ventilation duct body, and the water collection tank is welded to the ventilation duct body.

[0007] Furthermore, a water pipe is installed below the water collection tank, and a water collection box is installed below the water pipe. The condensate from the side water tank flows into the water pipe through the water collection tank and into the water collection box.

[0008] Furthermore, an insert is installed on the right side of the water collection tank, and a base is installed around the insert. The insert can be slid off the base for easy disassembly and cleaning of condensate.

[0009] Furthermore, a sensing component is installed on the upper left side inside the water collection tank, and the sensing component is embedded in the water collection tank.

[0010] Furthermore, the sensing component includes a sensor and a contact, and the contact is installed on one side of the sensor. When the condensate accumulates to a certain amount, the contact meets the condensate, and the sensor senses that the contact is connected.

[0011] Furthermore, a heater is installed on the upper right side of the ventilation duct body, and an electric heating wire mesh is installed below the heater. The heater heats the air through the electric heating wire mesh to a suitable temperature, preventing the air from cooling and forming condensate in the rear half of the ventilation duct body.

[0012] Furthermore, a dust filter is installed on the left side of the interior of the ventilation duct body, and ventilation louvers are provided on the left side of the dust filter. When the ventilation louvers are opened, air enters the ventilation duct body after being filtered by the dust filter.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When the laboratory is ventilated, the ventilation louvers are opened, and the air enters the ventilation duct body after being filtered by the dust filter. When the air is discharged from the ventilation duct body, it passes through the electric heating wire mesh. The heater heats the air through the electric heating wire mesh to a suitable temperature, preventing the air from cooling and forming condensate in the latter half of the ventilation duct body. This prevents the condensate from flowing back down the ventilation duct wall and dripping onto the instruments, causing damage to the equipment. When the air passes through the condenser tube in the ventilation duct body, the condenser pre-cools the air through the condenser tube, and the moisture in the air forms on the condenser tube. The condensate flows through the inclined condenser tube to the side water tanks on both sides. The condensate in the side water tanks flows into the water pipe through the water collection tank and into the water collection tank. When the condensate accumulates to a certain amount, the contact point meets the condensate, and the sensor senses that the contact point is connected. After receiving the reminder, the staff slides the insert off the base for easy disassembly and cleaning of the condensate.

[0014] 1. In this utility model, when air passes through the condenser tube in the ventilation duct body, the condenser pre-cools the air through the condenser tube, and the moisture in the air forms on the condenser tube. The condensate flows through the inclined condenser tube to the side water tanks on both sides. The condensate in the side water tanks flows into the water pipe through the water collection tank and flows into the water collection tank. When the condensate accumulates to a certain amount, the contact point meets the condensate, and the sensor senses that the contact point is connected. After receiving the reminder, the staff slides the insert off the base for easy disassembly and cleaning of the condensate.

[0015] 2. When the laboratory is ventilated, the ventilation louvers are opened, and the air enters the ventilation duct body after being filtered by the dust filter. When the air is discharged from the ventilation duct body, it passes through the electric heating wire mesh. The heater heats the air through the electric heating wire mesh to a suitable temperature, preventing the air from cooling and forming condensate in the latter half of the ventilation duct body, and preventing the condensate from flowing back down the ventilation duct wall and dripping onto the instruments, causing damage to the instruments and equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of a condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the condenser tube of a condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the water collection tank of a condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Ventilation duct body; 2. Condenser; 3. Condenser tube; 4. Side water tank; 5. Water collection tank; 6. Water pipe; 7. Water collection box; 8. Insert; 9. Mount; 10. Sensing component; 1001. Sensor; 1002. Contact; 11. Heater; 12. Heating wire mesh; 13. Ventilation louver; 14. Dust filter. Detailed Implementation

[0020] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct includes a ventilation duct body 1 and a condenser pipe 3. A condenser 2 is installed on the right side of the ventilation duct body 1. The condenser pipe 3 is installed in the middle of the interior of the ventilation duct body 1, and side water tanks 4 are provided on the front and rear sides below the condenser pipe 3. A water collection tank 5 is installed on the left side of the ventilation duct body 1, and the water collection tank 5 is welded to the ventilation duct body 1. A water pipe 6 is installed below the water collection tank 5, and a water collection tank 7 is installed below the water pipe 6. An insert 8 is installed on the right side of the water collection tank 7, and a base 9 is installed around the insert 8. A sensing component 10 is installed on the upper left side of the interior of the water collection tank 7, and the sensing component 10 is embedded in the water collection tank 7. Component 10 includes a sensor 1001 and a contact 1002. The contact 1002 is installed on one side of the sensor 1001. When air passes through the condenser tube 3 in the ventilation duct body 1, the condenser 2 cools the air in advance through the condenser tube 3. Moisture in the air forms on the condenser tube 3. The condensate flows through the inclined condenser tube 3 into the side water tanks 4 on both sides. The condensate in the side water tanks 4 flows through the water collection tank 5 into the water pipe 6 and into the water collection tank 7. When the condensate accumulates to a certain amount, the contact 1002 meets the condensate. The sensor 1001 senses that the contact 1002 is connected. After receiving the reminder, the staff slides the insert 8 off the base 9 for easy disassembly and cleaning of the condensate.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, a heater 11 is installed on the upper right side of the ventilation duct body 1, and an electric heating wire mesh 12 is installed below the heater 11. A dust filter 14 is installed on the left side inside the ventilation duct body 1, and a ventilation louver 13 is provided on the left side of the dust filter 14. When the laboratory is ventilated, the ventilation louver 13 is opened, and the air enters the ventilation duct body 1 after being filtered by the dust filter 14. When the air is discharged from the ventilation duct body 1, it passes through the electric heating wire mesh 12. The heater 11 heats the air through the electric heating wire mesh 12 to heat the air to a suitable temperature, preventing the air from cooling and forming condensate in the latter half of the ventilation duct body 1, and preventing the condensate from flowing back down the ventilation duct wall and dripping onto the instruments, causing damage to the instruments and equipment.

[0022] Working Principle: When using this ventilation duct condensate collection device, firstly, during laboratory ventilation, the ventilation louvers 13 are opened, and air enters the ventilation duct body 1 after being filtered by the dust filter 14. When the air exits the ventilation duct body 1, it passes through the heating wire mesh 12. The heater 11 heats the air through the heating wire mesh 12 to a suitable temperature, preventing condensate from forming in the latter half of the ventilation duct body 1 and preventing condensate from flowing back down the ventilation duct wall and dripping onto the instrument, thus preventing damage to the equipment. When the condenser tube 3 passes through the pipe body 1, the condenser 2 pre-cools the air through the condenser tube 3. Moisture in the air forms on the condenser tube 3. The condensate flows through the inclined condenser tube 3 into the side water tanks 4 on both sides. The condensate in the side water tanks 4 flows into the water pipe 6 through the water collection tank 5 and into the water collection tank 7. When the condensate accumulates to a certain amount, the contact 1002 meets the condensate. The sensor 1001 senses that the contact 1002 is connected. After receiving the reminder, the staff slides the insert 8 off the seat 9 for easy disassembly and cleaning of the condensate.

Claims

1. A condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct, comprising a ventilation duct body (1) and a condensate pipe (3), characterized in that, A condenser (2) is installed on the right side of the ventilation duct body (1), and a condenser pipe (3) is installed in the middle of the ventilation duct body (1). Side water tanks (4) are provided on the front and rear sides below the condenser pipe (3). A water collection tank (5) is installed on the left side of the ventilation duct body (1), and the water collection tank (5) is welded to the ventilation duct body (1).

2. The condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water pipe (6) is installed below the water collection tank (5), and a water collection box (7) is installed below the water pipe (6).

3. The condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to claim 2, characterized in that, A block (8) is installed on the right side of the water collection tank (7), and a base (9) is installed around the block (8).

4. A condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to claim 2, characterized in that, A sensing component (10) is installed on the upper left side inside the water collection tank (7), and the sensing component (10) is embedded in the water collection tank (7).

5. A condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sensing component (10) includes a sensor (1001) and a contact (1002), and the contact (1002) is mounted on one side of the sensor (1001).

6. A condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to claim 1, characterized in that, A heater (11) is installed on the upper right side of the ventilation duct body (1), and an electric heating wire mesh (12) is installed below the heater (11).

7. A condensate collection device for an instrument ventilation duct according to claim 1, characterized in that, A dust filter (14) is installed on the left side inside the ventilation duct body (1), and a ventilation louver (13) is provided on the left side of the dust filter (14).