Energy-saving air conditioner

By integrating a water storage tank, a high-pressure pump, and a mobile device into the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, the condensate water is used to automatically clean the condenser, solving the problem of increased energy consumption caused by dust accumulation in the condenser and achieving energy-saving effects.

CN224381667UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19SHAANXI BOTONG ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI BOTONG ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Dust accumulation on air conditioner condensers affects heat dissipation, leading to increased energy consumption, a problem that current technologies have not been able to effectively solve.

Method used

Design an energy-saving air conditioner that utilizes the condensate produced by the indoor unit to automatically clean and assist in heat dissipation of the condenser through a water tank, a high-pressure pump, and a moving device. This includes horizontal and vertical moving devices working in conjunction with high-pressure nozzles to clean different parts of the condenser.

Benefits of technology

By automatically cleaning the dust off the condenser, air conditioner energy consumption is reduced and heat dissipation efficiency is improved.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology and discloses an energy-saving air conditioner, including an outdoor unit casing and a compressor, a condenser, and a cooling fan that cooperates with the condenser, all housed within the outdoor unit casing. A water storage tank is provided inside the outdoor unit casing, and a water inlet pipe that cooperates with the indoor unit is connected to the water storage tank. A high-pressure pump is connected to the water storage tank, and a flexible hose is connected to the output end of the high-pressure pump. A lateral moving device is provided on the top of the outdoor unit casing, and a longitudinal moving device is provided at the output end of the lateral moving device. The end of the flexible hose away from the high-pressure pump is located on the longitudinal moving device. The advantages of this utility model compared to existing technologies are: utilizing the condensate water generated by the indoor unit to clean the condenser and assist in heat dissipation, thereby reducing air conditioning energy consumption.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to an energy-saving air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner, also known as an air conditioner, is a device that uses artificial means to partially or completely regulate the temperature, humidity, airflow, and cleanliness of air in a closed space, so that the air parameters of the target environment meet the requirements.

[0003] A typical air conditioner consists of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The outdoor unit contains a condenser, a cooling fan, and a compressor.

[0004] Air conditioners dissipate heat by continuously blowing air onto the condenser with a cooling fan. In actual use, a lot of dust accumulates on the condenser. If it is not cleaned in time, it will affect the heat dissipation of the air conditioner and increase its energy consumption, which needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] (I) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the above difficulties and provide an energy-saving air conditioner that uses the condensate water generated by the indoor unit of the air conditioner to clean the condenser and assist in heat dissipation, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: an energy-saving air conditioner, including an air conditioner outdoor unit housing and a compressor, a condenser and a cooling fan that cooperate with the condenser are disposed in the air conditioner outdoor unit housing, and a water storage tank is provided in the air conditioner outdoor unit housing, and a water inlet pipe that cooperates with the air conditioner indoor unit is connected to the water storage tank;

[0009] A high-pressure pump is connected to the water storage tank, and a hose is connected to the output end of the high-pressure pump.

[0010] The top of the air conditioner outdoor unit casing is provided with a lateral moving device, and the output end of the lateral moving device is provided with a longitudinal moving device. The end of the hose away from the high-pressure pump is located on the longitudinal moving device.

[0011] As an improvement, the water storage tank is equipped with a liquid level sensor.

[0012] As an improvement, the lateral movement device includes a linear motor located on the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit housing, and the output end of the linear motor is provided with a C-shaped component.

[0013] As an improvement, the longitudinal moving device includes a longitudinal motor mounted on a C-shaped component, a smooth rod extending to the bottom of the condenser on the C-shaped component, a plate fixed to the end of the smooth rod away from the C-shaped component, a screw rod rotatably connected to the plate rod through the C-shaped component at the output end of the longitudinal motor, a screw block that can move up and down sleeved on the smooth rod and the screw rod, and a hose located on the screw block at the end away from the high-pressure pump.

[0014] As an improvement, the screw block is provided with a through hole, and a high-pressure nozzle that communicates with the hose and cooperates with the condenser is provided in the through hole.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0017] 1. The water storage tank can collect the condensate produced by the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the liquid level sensor can monitor the amount of water in the water storage tank;

[0018] 2. The high-pressure pump can spray water from the water storage tank through a hose and a high-pressure nozzle onto the condenser to clean the dust on the condenser and assist in the condenser's heat dissipation.

[0019] 3. The lateral moving device and the longitudinal moving device work together to drive the high-pressure nozzle to move and clean different parts of the condenser. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the air conditioner outdoor unit casing of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0024] As shown in the figure: 1. Air conditioner outdoor unit casing; 2. Compressor; 3. Condenser; 4. Cooling fan; 5. Water tank; 7. Water inlet pipe; 8. High-pressure pump; 9. Hose; 10. Lateral movement device; 11. Longitudinal movement device; 12. Liquid level sensor; 13. Linear motor; 14. C-shaped part; 15. Longitudinal motor; 16. Smooth rod; 17. Plate; 18. Screw; 19. Screw block; 20. Through hole; 21. High-pressure nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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. Example

[0026] Combined with appendix Figure 1-4 An energy-saving air conditioner includes an outdoor unit housing 1, a compressor 2, a condenser 3, and a cooling fan 4 that cooperate with the condenser 3, all located inside the outdoor unit housing 1. A water storage tank 5 is provided inside the outdoor unit housing 1, and a water inlet pipe 7 that cooperates with the indoor unit (not shown in the figure) is connected to the water storage tank 5.

[0027] A high-pressure pump 8 is connected to the water storage tank 5, and a hose 9 is connected to the output end of the high-pressure pump 8.

[0028] The top of the air conditioner outdoor unit housing 1 is provided with a horizontal moving device 10, and the output end of the horizontal moving device 10 is provided with a vertical moving device 11. The end of the hose 9 away from the high pressure pump 8 is provided on the vertical moving device 11.

[0029] The condensate produced by the indoor unit of the air conditioner enters the water storage tank 5 through the water inlet pipe 7 and is stored there. The high-pressure pump 8 draws water out of the water storage tank 5 and sprays it onto the condenser 3 through the hose 9 to clean the dust on the condenser 3 and assist the condenser 3 in heat dissipation, thereby reducing energy consumption. The lateral movement device 10 can drive the hose 9 to move laterally, and the longitudinal movement device 11 can drive the hose 9 to move longitudinally, cleaning and cooling different parts of the condenser 3.

[0030] The water storage tank 5 is equipped with a liquid level sensor 12, which can monitor the water level in the water storage tank 5. When the water storage tank 5 stores a certain amount of water, the high-pressure pump 8 is turned on. Example

[0031] Combined with appendix Figure 4 The lateral moving device 10 includes a linear motor 13 located on the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit housing 1. The output end of the linear motor 13 is provided with a C-shaped part 14. The linear motor 13 drives the C-shaped part 14 to move laterally, thereby driving the longitudinal moving device 11 to move laterally.

[0032] The longitudinal moving device 11 includes a longitudinal motor 15 mounted on a C-shaped member 14. A smooth rod 16 extending to the bottom of the condenser 3 is mounted on the C-shaped member 14. A plate 17 is fixed to one end of the smooth rod 16 away from the C-shaped member 14. A screw 18 is provided at the output end of the longitudinal motor 15, which passes through the C-shaped member 14 and is rotatably connected to the plate 17. A screw block 19 that can move up and down is sleeved on the smooth rod 16 and the screw 18. The end of the hose 9 away from the high-pressure pump 8 is mounted on the screw block 19.

[0033] The screw block 19 is provided with a through hole 20, and a high-pressure nozzle 21 is provided in the through hole 20, which is connected to the hose 9 and cooperates with the condenser 3.

[0034] The longitudinal motor 15 drives the screw 18 to rotate, and the screw 18 drives the screw block 19 to move up and down, which in turn drives the high-pressure nozzle 21 to move, cleaning different positions of the condenser 3 and assisting in the cooling of the condenser 3.

[0035] The compressor 2, condenser 3, cooling fan 4, air conditioner indoor unit, linear motor 13, longitudinal motor 15, liquid level sensor 12, and high-pressure pump 8 mentioned in this utility model, as well as their matching power supply and controller, can be provided by the manufacturer. Apart from that, the circuits, electronic components, and modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, alterations, deletions of some features, additions of features, or recombinations of features to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the innovative principles of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. An energy-saving air conditioner, comprising an outdoor unit casing and a compressor, a condenser, and a cooling fan cooperating with the condenser, all housed within the outdoor unit casing, characterized in that: The outdoor unit of the air conditioner is equipped with a water storage tank, and the water storage tank is connected to a water inlet pipe that cooperates with the indoor unit of the air conditioner. A high-pressure pump is connected to the water storage tank, and a hose is connected to the output end of the high-pressure pump. The top of the air conditioner outdoor unit casing is provided with a lateral moving device, and the output end of the lateral moving device is provided with a longitudinal moving device. The end of the hose away from the high-pressure pump is located on the longitudinal moving device.

2. The energy-saving air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank is equipped with a liquid level sensor.

3. An energy-saving air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lateral movement device includes a linear motor located on the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit casing, and the output end of the linear motor is provided with a C-shaped component.

4. An energy-saving air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The longitudinal moving device includes a longitudinal motor mounted on a C-shaped component. The C-shaped component has a smooth rod extending to the bottom of the condenser. A plate is fixed to the end of the smooth rod away from the C-shaped component. The output end of the longitudinal motor has a screw that passes through the C-shaped component and is rotatably connected to the plate. A screw block that can move up and down is sleeved on the smooth rod and the screw. The end of the hose away from the high-pressure pump is located on the screw block.

5. An energy-saving air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The screw block is provided with a through hole, and a high-pressure nozzle that communicates with the hose and cooperates with the condenser is provided in the through hole.