A heat pump defrosting and deicing water pan
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 周炎
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
In low-temperature environments, the finned heat exchangers of air source heat pump units freeze, resulting in poor heating performance. Furthermore, existing technologies require additional heating devices for defrosting and de-icing, which consumes a lot of energy.
Design a heat pump defrosting and de-icing water tray. By recovering the overflowing heat, the condensate inside the water tray is defrosted and de-iced. The heat generated by the compressor is used to heat the water on the outer surface of the transmission pipe. Combined with vacuum insulation, this achieves efficient heat recovery and utilization.
It achieves efficient defrosting and de-icing without the need for additional heating devices, solving the problem of icing in finned heat exchangers in an energy-saving and environmentally friendly way, and improving the heating efficiency of heat pump units.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of devices for preventing or removing deposits or corrosion that are not included in other subcategories, specifically a heat pump defrosting and de-icing water tray. Background Technology
[0002] A heat pump is a highly efficient and energy-saving device that makes full use of low-grade heat energy. Heat can spontaneously transfer from a high-temperature object to a low-temperature object, but it cannot spontaneously transfer in the opposite direction. The working principle of a heat pump is to force heat from a low-temperature object to a high-temperature object in a reverse cycle. It consumes only a small amount of net reverse cycle work. By compressing the refrigerant through a compressor, a large amount of heat can be obtained. Then, the refrigerant with the increased temperature is used to heat the water in the tank. After that, the refrigerant enters the compressor for the next cycle. This can effectively utilize low-grade heat energy that is difficult to apply to achieve the purpose of energy saving.
[0003] In low-temperature environments, when an air-source heat pump unit is heating, a large amount of frost will accumulate on the outdoor finned heat exchanger. During the de-icing operation of the unit, condensate will be generated. When the ambient temperature drops to a certain level, the condensate cannot effectively flow out of the drip tray and will quickly freeze in the drip tray, creating a vicious cycle. The ice in the drip tray will increase, and eventually the frost will cover the finned heat exchanger and the heat exchange fan blades, resulting in poor heating performance and damage to the heat pump unit. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a heat pump defrosting and de-icing water tray, which can recover and utilize the heat dissipated to the outside during heat pump operation. By recovering the dissipated heat, it can defrost and de-ic the condensate inside the water tray, eliminating the need for an additional heating device for defrosting and de-icing the water tray, thus making the defrosting and de-icing device more energy-efficient.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a heat pump defrosting and ice-removing water receiving tray, including a compressor, a transmission pipe fixedly connected to the right side of the compressor, a water tank fixedly connected to the right side of the transmission pipe, a first heat insulation shell fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the transmission pipe, a hot water absorption groove opened inside the first heat insulation shell, a vacuum layer opened inside the first heat insulation shell, and the vacuum layer is located outside the hot water absorption groove.
[0008] Preferably, a connecting pipe is provided on the lower side of the first insulation shell, and the upper end of the connecting pipe extends into the interior of the first insulation shell.
[0009] Preferably, the upper end of the connecting pipe passes through the vacuum layer and is connected to the interior of the hot water absorption tank, and a second heat insulation shell is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting pipe.
[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the second insulation shell is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first insulation shell, and a water receiving tray base is fixedly connected to the lower side of the connecting pipe, with a hot water tank inside the water receiving tray base.
[0011] Preferably, the interior of the connecting pipe is connected to the interior of the hot water tank, and the lower side of the second insulation shell is fixedly connected to the upper side of the water receiving tray base.
[0012] Preferably, a water receiving tray shell is fixedly connected to the upper side of the water receiving tray base, and a water outlet hole is opened on the outer surface of the water receiving tray shell.
[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a heat pump defrosting and de-icing water tray, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] (1) The heat pump defrost and ice-removing water tray generates a large amount of heat after the refrigerant is compressed by the compressor. The heat is transferred to the water tank through the transmission pipe to heat the water inside the tank. When the heat is transferred from the transmission pipe, the heat also heats the outer surface of the transmission pipe. The heated outer surface of the transmission pipe heats the water inside the hot water absorption tank. After the water inside the hot water absorption tank is heated, the vacuum layer is kept warm through vacuum insulation. Because the hot water absorption tank is connected to the connecting pipe and the hot water tank, the heated water is transferred to the hot water tank. The second insulation shell on the outer surface of the connecting pipe is also... The system insulates the water inside the connecting pipes, and heats the hot water in the hot water tank on the outer surface of the water tray base. The condensate that freezes due to the low outside temperature after flowing into the water tray is thawed by the upper side of the water tray base. The thawed condensate can then flow out from the outlet. This method recovers and utilizes the heat dissipated to the outside during heat pump operation. By recovering the dissipated heat to defrost and defrost the condensate inside the water tray, the system eliminates the need for an additional heating device for defrosting and defrosting the water tray, making the defrosting and defrosting device more energy-efficient.
[0016] (2) The defrosting and de-icing water receiving tray of the heat pump is fixedly fitted with a first heat insulation shell on the outer surface of the transmission pipe. The first heat insulation shell has a hot water absorption tank inside, which is filled with water to recover the heat overflowing from the transmission pipe. The first heat insulation shell has a vacuum layer inside, which is located on the outside of the hot water absorption tank. The vacuum layer can keep the water heated inside the hot water absorption tank warm by vacuum insulation. A connecting pipe is provided on the lower side of the first heat insulation shell, and a second heat insulation shell is fixedly fitted on the outer surface of the connecting pipe. The upper end of the second heat insulation shell is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first heat insulation shell. The second heat insulation shell is also vacuum insulated. When recovering and utilizing the overflowing waste heat, the vacuum insulation of the heat insulation shell can prevent a large amount of the collected waste heat from overflowing during the transmission process, making the recovery and utilization of waste heat more efficient. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a heat pump defrosting and de-icing water receiving tray according to the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional connection structure of the first heat-insulating shell of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the second insulation shell and the water receiving tray of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Compressor; 2. Water tank; 3. Transmission pipe; 4. First insulation shell; 41. Hot water absorption tank; 42. Vacuum layer; 5. Connecting pipe; 51. Second insulation shell; 6. Water receiving tray base; 61. Hot water tank; 7. Water receiving tray outer shell; 71. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] Please see Figures 1 to 3This utility model provides a new technical solution: a heat pump defrosting and ice-receiving water tray, including a compressor 1, a transmission pipe 3 fixedly connected to the right side of the compressor 1, a water tank 2 fixedly connected to the right side of the transmission pipe 3, a first insulation shell 4 fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the transmission pipe 3, a hot water absorption tank 41 opened inside the first insulation shell 4, water is placed inside the hot water absorption tank 41 to recover the heat dissipated by the transmission pipe 3, a vacuum layer 42 opened inside the first insulation shell 4, the vacuum layer 42 is placed outside the hot water absorption tank 41, the vacuum layer 42 can keep the water heated inside the hot water absorption tank 41 at a constant temperature through vacuum insulation, and a bottom side of the first insulation shell 4 is provided with... A connecting pipe 5 is formed, with its upper end penetrating the interior of the first insulation shell 4 and passing through the vacuum layer 42, connecting to the interior of the hot water absorption tank 41. A second insulation shell 51 is fixedly fitted onto the outer surface of the connecting pipe 5, with its upper end fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first insulation shell 4. The second insulation shell 51 is also vacuum-insulated. A water receiving tray base 6 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the connecting pipe 5, and a hot water tank 61 is formed inside the water receiving tray base 6. The interior of the connecting pipe 5 is connected to the interior of the hot water tank 61. The lower side of the second insulation shell 51 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the water receiving tray base 6, and a water receiving tray outer shell 7 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the water receiving tray base 6. The outer surface of the water receiving tray shell 7 has a water outlet 71. When it starts working, the compressor 1 compresses the refrigerant and generates a large amount of heat. The heat is transferred to the water tank 2 through the transmission pipe 3 to heat the water inside the water tank 2. As the heat is transferred from the transmission pipe 3, the heat also heats the outer surface of the transmission pipe. The heated outer surface of the transmission pipe 3 heats the water inside the hot water absorption tank 41. After the water inside the hot water absorption tank 41 is heated, the vacuum layer 42 will keep it warm through vacuum insulation. Because the hot water absorption tank 41 is connected to the connecting pipe 5 and the hot water tank 61, the heated water will be transferred into the hot water tank 61. The second insulation shell 51 also insulates the water inside the connecting pipe 5. The hot water inside the hot water tank 61 heats the outer surface of the water tray base 6. The condensate that freezes due to the low outside temperature after flowing into the water tray is heated and thawed by the upper side of the water tray base 6. The thawed condensate can flow out from the water outlet 71. In this way, the heat that overflows to the outside when the heat pump is working can be recovered and utilized. By recovering the overflowed heat, the function of defrosting and de-icing the condensate inside the water tray is performed, so that no additional heating device is needed to defrost and de-ic the water tray, making the defrosting and de-icing device more energy-efficient.
[0023] Working principle: When the compressor 1 starts working, it compresses the refrigerant and generates a large amount of heat. The heat is transferred to the water tank 2 through the transmission pipe 3 to heat the water inside the water tank 2. When the heat is transferred from the transmission pipe 3, the heat also heats the outer surface of the transmission pipe. The heated outer surface of the transmission pipe 3 heats the water inside the hot water absorption tank 41. After the water inside the hot water absorption tank 41 is heated, the vacuum layer 42 will keep it warm through vacuum insulation. Because the hot water absorption tank 41 is connected to the connecting pipe 5 and the hot water tank 61, the heated water will be transferred to the hot water tank 61. The second insulation shell 51 on the outer surface of the connecting pipe 5 will also keep the water inside the connecting pipe 5 warm. The hot water inside the hot water tank 61 will heat the outer surface of the water receiving pan base 6. The condensate that freezes after flowing into the water receiving pan due to the low outside temperature will be heated and thawed by the upper side of the water receiving pan base 6. The thawed condensate can flow out from the water outlet 71.
[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A heat pump defrosting and de-icing water collection tray, comprising a compressor (1), characterized in that: A transmission pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the right side of the compressor (1), and a water tank (2) is fixedly connected to the right side of the transmission pipe (3). A first heat-insulating shell (4) is fixedly fitted on the outer surface of the transmission pipe (3). A hot water absorption tank (41) is opened inside the first heat-insulating shell (4), and a vacuum layer (42) is opened inside the first heat-insulating shell (4). The vacuum layer (42) is located outside the hot water absorption tank (41).
2. The defrosting and de-icing water tray for a heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting pipe (5) is provided on the lower side of the first heat insulation shell (4), and the upper end of the connecting pipe (5) penetrates into the interior of the first heat insulation shell (4).
3. The defrosting and de-icing water tray for a heat pump according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting pipe (5) passes through the vacuum layer (42) and is connected to the interior of the hot water tank (41). The outer surface of the connecting pipe (5) is fixedly fitted with a second heat insulation shell (51).
4. A heat pump defrosting and de-icing water receiving tray according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the second heat insulation shell (51) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first heat insulation shell (4), and a water receiving tray base (6) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the connecting pipe (5). A hot water tank (61) is opened inside the water receiving tray base (6).
5. A heat pump defrosting and de-icing water receiving tray according to claim 2, characterized in that: The interior of the connecting pipe (5) is connected to the interior of the hot water tank (61), and the lower side of the second heat insulation shell (51) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the water receiving tray base (6).
6. A heat pump defrosting and de-icing water receiving tray according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper side of the water receiving tray base (6) is fixedly connected to the water receiving tray shell (7), and the outer surface of the water receiving tray shell (7) is provided with a water outlet hole (71).