An air-to-water device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an air-to-water device, relating to the field of air-to-water technology. The key technical features are: a water-absorbing duct, an air exchange fan at the end of the duct that drives airflow inside, and a drain outlet at the bottom of the duct. Water vapor in the air condenses inside the duct, forming condensate, which is then discharged through the drain outlet. Multiple sets of condensing plates are arranged inside the duct, contacting the air to liquefy the water vapor. These condensing plates are arrayed inside the duct, with gaps between them forming grooves that increase the contact area with air. This device is particularly suitable for arid regions with large diurnal temperature variations, efficiently producing water at night. The device has a simple structure and low production cost, solving the technical problems of high equipment and production costs in irrigation projects. It is also simple to operate, saving time and effort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air-to-water technology, and more specifically, to an air-to-water device. Background Technology

[0002] Air-to-water devices are devices that collect mist from the air and convert it into water. Most existing air-to-water devices use complex equipment such as compressors to achieve the purpose of water production, and are often used in high-end surface coating, military water production, and high-efficiency dehumidification.

[0003] Currently available air-to-water generators are too complex. For irrigation projects with low construction costs and simple and convenient equipment, air-to-water generators with overly complex structures are not suitable for irrigation projects due to their high power consumption and maintenance costs.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application proposes an air-to-water device. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an air-to-water device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an air-to-water device, comprising:

[0007] The water intake duct includes an air exchange fan at the end of the water intake duct that drives the airflow inside the duct, and a drain outlet at the bottom of the water intake duct. Moisture in the air condenses inside the water intake duct to form condensate, which is then discharged through the drain outlet.

[0008] Multiple sets of condenser plates are installed inside the water intake duct. The condenser plates are used to contact the air, so that the water vapor in the air liquefies upon contact with the air. The multiple sets of condenser plates are arranged in an array inside the water intake duct, and the gaps between the condenser plates form grooves that increase the contact area with the air.

[0009] Preferably, a heat-conducting device is provided on the outside of the water-absorbing duct, the inside of the heat-conducting device is composed of multiple heat dissipation plates, the outside of the water-absorbing duct is provided with a heat-conducting plate, the heat-conducting plate is coupled with the multiple heat dissipation plates inside the heat-conducting device, and a heat-conducting fan is provided on the outside of the heat-conducting device.

[0010] Preferably, the water-absorbing duct has a rectangular cross-section, and multiple sets of condenser plates are arranged in a triangular shape on the inner side of the water-absorbing duct, with the side edges of the multiple sets of condenser plates connected in a V-shape.

[0011] Preferably, a heat-conducting layer is provided on the inner wall of the water-absorbing duct, and multiple sets of condensation plates are coupled to the heat-conducting layer. The heat-conducting layer and the heat-conducting plates are coupled to one side of the water-absorbing duct.

[0012] Preferably, the condenser plate is provided with several leakage holes, and the water droplets condensed inside the water intake duct flow from the upper condenser plate to the lower condenser plate inside the water intake duct through the leakage holes until the water droplets flow into the drain outlet.

[0013] Preferably, the condenser plate is further provided with a plurality of leakage grooves, which are formed at the coupling point between the condenser plate and the heat-conducting layer to form a water flow channel, so that the condensate at the bottom of the water intake duct flows to the drain outlet through the water flow channel.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] In this invention, a heat-conducting fan drives airflow across a heat dissipation plate to remove heat, maintaining the plate temperature at a level close to the ambient temperature. Due to the thermal resistance between the condenser plate and the heat dissipation plate, under stable operating conditions, the condenser plate, with its low thermal resistance, will have a lower temperature than the heat dissipation plate. Therefore, at night or during periods of low and rapidly changing ambient temperature, the condenser plate temperature can drop to a lower level, thus lowering it below the daytime dew point temperature and achieving water vapor condensation. This device is particularly suitable for arid regions with large diurnal temperature differences, efficiently producing water at night. The device has a simple structure and low production cost, solving the technical problems of high equipment and production costs in irrigation projects. It is also simple to operate, saving time and labor. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the heat-conducting plate structure in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser plate structure in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a front view of the condenser plate in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the coupling structure between the condenser plate and the heat-conducting layer in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0025] 1. Water intake duct; 2. Air exchange fan; 3. Heat conduction device; 4. Heat conduction fan; 5. Heat sink; 6. Drain outlet; 7. Heat conduction plate; 8. Condensation plate; 9. Heat conduction layer; 10. Drain hole; 11. Drain tank. Detailed Implementation

[0026] like Figures 1-8 As shown, this utility model provides an air-to-water device, comprising:

[0027] The water intake duct 1 includes an air exchange fan 2 at the end of the water intake duct 1 that drives the air flow inside the water intake duct 1, and a drain outlet 6 at the lower end of the water intake duct 1. The water vapor in the air is condensed inside the water intake duct 1 to form condensate, and the condensate is discharged through the drain outlet 6. The outside of the drain outlet 6 is connected to a detachable water storage structure container such as a water storage container or a drip irrigation pipe.

[0028] The air exchange fan 2 has a drive device inside the water intake duct 1. The drive device drives the air exchange fan 2 to work, drawing air from outside the water intake duct 1 into the water intake duct 1.

[0029] Multiple sets of condenser plates 8 are arranged inside the water intake duct 1. The condenser plates 8 are used to contact the air, so that the water vapor in the air condenses upon contact with the air. The multiple sets of condenser plates 8 are arranged in an array inside the water intake duct 1, and the gaps between the condenser plates 8 form grooves that increase the contact area with the air. It should be noted that the condenser plates 8 increase the condensation efficiency by increasing the contact area with the air. When the air flows through the grooves, the water vapor condenses into beads at an accelerated rate and is collected on the surface of the condenser plates 8 to the drain outlet 6. The condenser plates 8 are made of low thermal resistance material. Low thermal resistance material can reduce its own heat to below the ambient temperature when transferring heat.

[0030] Furthermore, in one embodiment of this utility model, the cross-section of the water-absorbing duct 1 is rectangular, and multiple sets of condensing plates 8 are arranged in a triangular shape on the inner side of the water-absorbing duct 1. The side edges of the cross-section of the multiple sets of condensing plates 8 are connected in a V-shape. It should be noted that the acute angle formed by the multiple sets of condensing plates 8 faces the airflow direction inside the water-absorbing duct 1. The acute angle can cut the airflow and form gas turbulence. Compared with the rectangular arrangement of condensing plates 8, the residence time of air inside the water-absorbing duct 1 can be extended, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the device.

[0031] The condenser plate 8 has several leakage holes 10. Water droplets condensed inside the water intake duct flow from the upper end of the condenser plate 8 to the lower end of the condenser plate 8 through the leakage holes 10 until the water droplets flow into the drain outlet 6. The condenser plate 8 also has several leakage grooves 11. The leakage grooves 11 are formed at the coupling point between the condenser plate 8 and the heat-conducting layer 9 to form a water flow channel, so that the condensed water at the bottom of the water intake duct flows to the drain outlet 6 through the water flow channel. It should be noted that the leakage holes 10 are for the condenser plates 8 arranged horizontally on the side of the water intake duct 1. Water droplets condense on the upper surface of the horizontally arranged condenser plates 8 and flow through the leakage holes 10 to the drain outlet 6 and then to the external water storage container. The leakage grooves 11 are for the condensed water at the bottom of the water intake duct 1, so that the condensed water flowing through the bottom of the water intake duct 1 gathers and enters the drain outlet 6 through the water flow channel, and then enters the external water storage container.

[0032] A heat-conducting device 3 is provided on the outside of the water-absorbing duct 1. The heat-conducting device 3 is composed of multiple heat dissipation plates 5. A heat-conducting plate 7 is provided on the outside of the water-absorbing duct 1. The heat-conducting plate 7 is coupled with the multiple heat dissipation plates 5 inside the heat-conducting device 3. It should be noted that a heat-insulating sealing layer is provided between the heat-conducting plate 7 and the wall of the water-absorbing duct 1 to block the return of external hot air. A heat-conducting fan 4 is provided on the outside of the heat-conducting device 3.

[0033] A heat-conducting layer 9 is provided on the inner wall of the water-absorbing duct 1. Multiple sets of condensing plates 8 are coupled to the heat-conducting layer 9. The heat-conducting layer 9 and the heat-conducting plate 7 are coupled to one side of the water-absorbing duct 1. Water vapor in the air liquefies and releases heat when it comes into contact with the low-temperature condensing plate 8. The heat is transferred through the heat-conducting layer 9 (inner wall of the duct) to the heat-conducting plate 7 that penetrates the side wall of the duct. The heat-conducting plate 7 forms a thermal bridge effect, which guides the heat into the heat dissipation plate 5 array of the heat-conducting device 3.

[0034] It should be noted that in this device, the heat sink 5 is made of a metal material with high thermal conductivity (such as aluminum alloy or copper). The heat-conducting fan 4 drives airflow through the heat sink 5 to remove heat, keeping the temperature of the heat sink 5 at a level close to the ambient temperature. Due to the thermal resistance between the condenser plate 8 and the heat sink 5, under stable operating conditions, the temperature of the condenser plate 8, with its low thermal resistance, will be lower than the temperature of the heat sink 5. Therefore, at night or during periods of low and rapidly changing ambient temperature, the temperature of the condenser plate 8 can drop to a lower level (similar to the Flyox cooling method inside an air conditioner), thus making the temperature of the condenser plate 8 lower than the daytime air dew point temperature, achieving water vapor condensation. This device is particularly suitable for arid areas with large diurnal temperature differences, producing water efficiently at night. The device has a simple structure and low production cost, solving the technical problems of high equipment cost and high production cost in irrigation projects. At the same time, it is simple to operate, saving time and labor.

[0035] In this device, the drive unit drives the air exchange fan 2 to operate, drawing air from outside the water intake duct 1 into its interior. Multiple sets of condensing plates 8 form acute angles facing the airflow direction inside the water intake duct 1. These acute angles cut the airflow and create gas turbulence. Simultaneously, water vapor in the air liquefies and releases heat upon contact with the low-temperature condensing plates 8. This heat is transferred through the heat-conducting layer 9 to the heat-conducting plates 7 that penetrate the sidewall of the duct. The heat-conducting plates 7 create a thermal bridge effect, directing the heat to the heat dissipation plate array 5 of the heat-conducting device 3. Due to the thermal resistance between the condensing plates 8 and the heat dissipation plates 5, under stable operating conditions... The temperature of the low thermal resistance condenser plate 8 is lower than that of the heat sink 5. Therefore, at night or during periods of low and rapidly changing ambient temperature, the temperature of the condenser plate 8 can drop to a lower level, thus making the temperature of the condenser plate 8 lower than the daytime air dew point temperature, achieving water vapor condensation. Water droplets condense on the upper surface of the horizontally arranged condenser plate 8 and flow through the drain hole 10 to the drain outlet 6 to the external water storage container. The drain trough 11 is for the condensate at the bottom of the water intake duct 1, so that the condensate flowing through the bottom of the water intake duct 1 gathers and enters the drain outlet 6 through the water flow channel, thereby entering the external water storage container.

[0036] All parts not covered in this invention are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or equivalent variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are considered equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.

Claims

1. An air-to-water device, characterized in that, include: The water suction duct (1) is equipped with an air exchange fan (2) at the end of the water suction duct (1) to drive the air flow inside the water suction duct (1) and a drain outlet (6) at the lower end of the water suction duct (1). The water vapor in the air is condensed inside the water suction duct (1) to form condensate, and the condensate is discharged through the drain outlet (6). Multiple sets of condenser plates (8) are arranged inside the water intake duct (1). The condenser plates (8) are used to contact the air, so that the water vapor in the air is liquefied when it is cooled. Multiple sets of condenser plates (8) are arranged in an array inside the water intake duct (1), and the gaps between the condenser plates (8) form grooves to increase the contact area with the air.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein: A heat-conducting device (3) is provided on the outside of the water-absorbing duct (1). The heat-conducting device (3) is composed of multiple heat dissipation plates (5). A heat-conducting plate (7) is provided on the outside of the water-absorbing duct (1). The heat-conducting plate (7) is coupled to the multiple heat dissipation plates (5) inside the heat-conducting device (3). A heat-conducting fan (4) is provided on the outside of the heat-conducting device (3).

3. The air-to-water device of claim 2, wherein: The water-absorbing duct (1) has a rectangular cross-section, and multiple sets of condenser plates (8) are arranged in a triangular shape on the inner side of the water-absorbing duct (1). The cross-sectional sides of the multiple sets of condenser plates (8) are connected in a V-shape.

4. The water producing device of claim 3, wherein: The inner wall of the water-absorbing duct (1) is provided with a heat-conducting layer (9), and multiple sets of condensing plates (8) are coupled to the heat-conducting layer (9). The heat-conducting layer (9) penetrates the side wall of the water-absorbing duct (1) and is coupled to the external heat-conducting plate (7).

5. The water producing device of claim 4, wherein: The condenser plate (8) is provided with several leakage holes (10). Water droplets condensed inside the water intake pipe flow from the upper condenser plate (8) to the lower condenser plate (8) inside the water intake pipe through the leakage holes (10) until the condensed water droplets flow into the drain outlet (6).

6. The air-to-water device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The condenser plate (8) is also provided with several leakage grooves (11). The leakage grooves (11) are formed at the coupling point between the condenser plate (8) and the heat-conducting layer (9) to form a water flow channel, so that the condensate at the bottom of the water-absorbing air pipe flows to the drain outlet (6) through the water flow channel.

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