A super-thin air conditioner using chilled water

Abstract

The utility model belongs to air conditioning technical field discloses a kind of frozen water ultra-thin air conditioners, including controller, plug structure, fan module and pipeline structure.The all fans included in air conditioner are divided into at least two fan modules, the fan included in each fan module can be individually controlled its rotating speed by controller, when a problem occurs in certain fan, the plug connected with the fan is pulled out socket, so that the entire fan module is detached from air conditioner to carry out maintenance, and other fan modules not removed continue to work, so that the maintenance of fan is completed under the condition that air conditioner does not stop.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Chilled water air conditioning is a configuration option for data center computer room air conditioning. Its flexible cooling capacity, high efficiency and low energy consumption have made it a popular choice for many data center projects. Chilled water air conditioning typically consists of core components such as surface coolers, fans, two-way regulating valves and air filters.

[0003] In existing technologies, chilled water server room air conditioning designs mostly adopt an integrated structure, deeply integrating core components such as fans, two-way valves, and filters into the air conditioning unit. This type of structure has significant limitations during equipment maintenance. Before maintenance, a complete shutdown and removal of the equipment panel or part of the outer casing are required to access the internal components. In particular, fans are usually installed deep within the air conditioning unit, requiring the additional removal of surface cooler baffles or piping during maintenance. This cumbersome and complex process not only consumes significant time and manpower but also carries the risk of damaging surrounding components. Furthermore, the integrated structure lacks redundancy. If a fan fails, the entire unit must be shut down for maintenance, making it difficult to maintain stable cooling output during fan maintenance. This severely impacts the operational reliability of applications such as data centers, which have extremely high requirements for continuous cooling.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner to solve the problem that the entire air conditioner needs to be shut down for maintenance when any fan malfunctions, and to achieve the effect of maintaining a stable output of cooling capacity during fan maintenance.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A chilled water ultra-thin air conditioner, comprising:

[0008] Controller;

[0009] The plug-in / plug-out structure includes a plug and a socket. One end of the socket is electrically connected to the controller, and the plug can be plugged into the socket.

[0010] The fan module has at least two components. Each fan module includes a mounting plate and a fan. The fan is connected to the mounting plate, and the input end of the fan is connected to a plug. The controller can control the speed of the fan.

[0011] The piping structure includes fan coil units and two-way valves. Chilled water can flow through the fan coil units via the two-way valves. The fan coil units include return water pipes. The two-way valves include valve bodies and actuators. The valve bodies are located on the return water pipes, and the actuators are connected to the controller via signals. The actuators can adjust the opening degree of the valve bodies.

[0012] Preferably, the fan module also includes a handle, which is fixedly connected to the side surface of the mounting plate.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the pipeline structure also includes clamps, quick-connect fittings are provided at both ends of the valve body, a first flange is provided at the end of the quick-connect fitting away from the valve body along the axial direction of the return water pipeline, and a second flange is provided on the return water pipeline. The first flange and the second flange are tightly connected by clamps.

[0014] As a preferred option, the clamp is made of high-strength material.

[0015] Preferably, the ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner also includes a filter structure and an air conditioner housing. The filter structure includes a filter screen, which is installed on the air inlet side of the fan and connected to the outer surface of the air conditioner housing.

[0016] Preferably, the filter structure also includes a wing screw, the filter screen includes a filter screen frame and a filter screen body, the filter screen frame and the filter screen body are fixedly connected around the perimeter, the wing screw is threadedly connected to the air conditioner housing, and along the axial direction of the wing screw, the head of the wing screw abuts against the filter screen frame on the side facing the air conditioner housing.

[0017] Preferably, the filter structure also includes a screwing component, which is connected to the head of the wing screw. Along the axial direction of the wing screw, the side of the screwing component facing the filter frame can abut against the side surface of the filter frame.

[0018] Preferably, the number of filters is at least two.

[0019] Preferably, the filter is a pull-out type.

[0020] Preferably, each wind turbine module includes at least two wind turbines.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] This utility model provides a chilled water ultra-thin air conditioner, including a controller, a plug-in structure, a fan module, and a piping structure. The plug-in structure includes a plug and a socket, one end of which is electrically connected to the controller, and the plug can be inserted into the socket. There are at least two fan modules, each including a fixed plate and a fan. The fan is connected to the fixed plate, and the input end of the fan is connected to the plug. The controller can control the speed of the fan. The piping structure includes a fan coil unit and a two-way valve. Chilled water can flow in the fan coil unit through the two-way valve. The fan coil unit includes a return water pipe. The two-way valve includes a valve body and an actuator. The valve body is located on the return water pipe, and the actuator is signal-connected to the controller. The actuator can adjust the opening degree of the valve body. The air conditioner's fans are divided into at least two fan modules, each with its speed individually controlled by a controller. When a fan malfunctions, the plug connected to that fan is unplugged, allowing the entire fan module to be removed from the air conditioner for repair. The remaining fan modules continue operating, enabling maintenance without shutting down the air conditioner. Furthermore, the controller increases the speed of the operating fans to improve airflow and adjusts the valve opening to increase chilled water flow, maintaining stable cooling output during fan maintenance and effectively preventing temperature fluctuations in the server room caused by maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner structure provided in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Rear view;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fan module structure provided in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The front view;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Top view;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A bottom view;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline structure provided in this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The front view;

[0033] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 Top view;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a front view of the two-way valve structure provided in this embodiment;

[0035] Figure 13 This is a top view of the two-way valve structure provided in this embodiment.

[0036] In the picture:

[0037] 1. Fan module; 11. Mounting plate; 12. Fan; 13. Handle; 2. Piping structure; 21. Return water pipe; 22. Two-way valve; 221. Valve body; 222. Actuator; 23. Clamp; 231. Quick connector; 232. First flange; 3. Air conditioner housing; 4. Filter structure; 41. Filter screen; 411. Filter screen frame; 412. Filter screen body; 42. Wing screw; 43. Tightening parts. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0042] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner to solve the problem that the entire air conditioner needs to be shut down for maintenance when any fan malfunctions, thereby achieving the effect of maintaining a stable output of cooling capacity during fan maintenance.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 11As shown, a chilled water ultra-thin air conditioner includes a controller, a plug-in structure, a fan module 1, and a piping structure 2. The plug-in structure includes a plug and a socket. One end of the socket is electrically connected to the controller, and the plug can be plugged into the socket. There are at least two fan modules 1. Each fan module 1 includes a fixed plate 11 and a fan 12. The fan 12 is connected to the fixed plate 11, and the input end of the fan 12 is connected to the plug. The controller can control the speed of the fan 12. The piping structure 2 includes a fan coil unit and a two-way valve 22. Chilled water can flow in the fan coil unit through the two-way valve 22. The fan coil unit includes a return water pipe 21. The two-way valve 22 includes a valve body 221 and an actuator 222. The valve body 221 is installed on the return water pipe 21, and the actuator 222 is signal-connected to the controller. The actuator 222 can adjust the opening degree of the valve body 221. The air conditioner is divided into at least two fan modules 1, each containing a fan 12 whose speed can be individually controlled by a controller. When a fan 12 malfunctions, the plug connected to that fan 12 is unplugged, allowing the entire fan module 1 to be removed from the air conditioner for maintenance. The remaining fan modules 1 continue operating, thus enabling maintenance of the fan 12 without shutting down the air conditioner. Furthermore, the controller increases the speed of the continuously operating fan 12 to improve airflow, and controls the actuator 222 to increase the opening of the valve 221 to increase the chilled water flow. This maintains a stable cooling output during fan 12 maintenance, effectively preventing temperature fluctuations in the server room caused by air conditioner maintenance. In this embodiment, there are 5 fan modules 1; in other embodiments, there are 2, 4, or 6 fan modules 1, etc.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, each fan module 1 includes at least two fans 12, reducing the number of fan modules 1, thereby reducing the production cost of the fan modules 1 included in the entire air conditioner, and thus reducing the overall production cost of the air conditioner. In this embodiment, each fan module 1 includes three fans 12; in other embodiments, each fan module 1 may include two fans 12 or four fans 12.

[0045] Optionally, the fan module 1 also includes a handle 13, which is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixing plate 11. The fan module 1 can be easily removed by grasping the handle 13. Furthermore, there are two handles 13, which are respectively installed on both sides of the fixing plate 11 of the fan 12, so as to facilitate the operation of the operator with both hands and improve work efficiency.

[0046] Optionally, such as Figures 9 to 13As shown, the pipeline structure 2 also includes a clamp 23. Quick-connect fittings 231 are provided at both ends of the valve body 221. Along the axial direction of the return water pipeline 21, a first flange 232 is provided at the end of the quick-connect fitting 231 furthest from the valve body 221. A second flange is provided on the return water pipeline 21. The first flange 232 and the second flange are tightly connected by the clamp 23. The clamp 23 secures the second flange and the first flange 232, achieving a sealed connection between the two-way valve 22 and the return water pipeline 21. When the two-way valve 22 needs maintenance, it can be quickly replaced by disassembling the clamp 23, improving maintenance efficiency. It should be noted that the clamp 23 is a commonly used structural component for connecting pipelines in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0047] Furthermore, the clamp 23 is made of a high-strength material, possessing high strength and toughness, and can provide a strong clamping force to tightly connect the first flange 232 and the second flange together, effectively preventing loosening and leakage at the connection point. While ensuring ease of maintenance, it also guarantees the stability of the pipeline under high water pressure conditions. In this embodiment, the clamp 23 is made of stainless steel; in other embodiments, the clamp 23 is made of carbon steel.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figures 3 to 4 As shown, the ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner also includes a filter structure 4 and an air conditioner housing 3. The filter structure 4 includes a filter screen 41, which is installed on the air inlet side of the fan 12 and connected to the outer surface of the air conditioner housing 3. The filter screen 41, installed on the air inlet side of the fan 12, filters dust, impurities, and other particulate matter in the air, providing clean air to the fan 12 and protecting its normal operation. Furthermore, by installing the filter screen 41 on the outer surface of the air conditioner housing 3, it can be directly cleaned, inspected, or replaced without opening the housing or performing complex disassembly operations, making filter screen 41 maintenance more convenient and saving maintenance time and labor costs.

[0049] Furthermore, the filter 41 is detachably connected to the air conditioner housing 3. When the filter 41 needs maintenance, a new filter 41 can be replaced without affecting the normal use of the air conditioner, thereby improving the working efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0050] Furthermore, the filter structure 4 also includes a wing screw 42. The filter screen 41 includes a filter screen frame 411 and a filter screen body 412. The filter screen frame 411 and the filter screen body 412 are fixedly connected around the perimeter. The wing screw 42 is threadedly connected to the air conditioner housing 3. Along the axial direction of the wing screw 42, the head of the wing screw 42 faces the side of the air conditioner housing 3 and abuts against the filter screen frame 411. By manually turning the head of the wing screw 42 perpendicular to the side of the filter screen frame 411, the filter screen frame 411 is locked, thus connecting the filter screen frame 411 to the air conditioner housing 3. When the filter screen 41 is under maintenance, the wing screw 42 is manually turned in the opposite direction to make the head of the wing screw 42 parallel to the side of the filter screen frame 411, and the filter screen frame 411 can be removed. The entire process can be completed quickly without the aid of any tools. In other embodiments, a slot may be provided on one of the air conditioner housing 3 and the filter frame 411, and a buckle may be provided on the other. The buckle engages with the slot to achieve a detachable connection between the filter frame 411 and the air conditioner housing 3.

[0051] Furthermore, the filter structure 4 also includes a screwing component 43, which is connected to the head of the wing screw 42. Along the axial direction of the wing screw 42, the side of the screwing component 43 facing the filter frame 411 can abut against the side surface of the filter frame 411, further improving the fixing effect on the filter frame 411. The screwing component 43 enlarges the wing structure of the wing screw 42 head, making it easier for workers to access the wing screw 42, further improving the convenience of screwing the wing screw 42.

[0052] Optionally, the number of filters 41 is at least two, and at least two filters 41 are inspected simultaneously to improve the inspection efficiency of the filters 41. In this embodiment, the number of filters 41 is three; in other embodiments, the number of filters 41 can be two, four, or five, etc.

[0053] Furthermore, there are multiple wing screws 42 and screw-on parts 43, and they correspond one-to-one. The wing screws 42 are distributed on both sides of the filter frame 411 to improve the fixing stability of the filter frame 411. In this embodiment, there are 4 wing screws 42 and 43 screw-on parts. In other embodiments, there are 3, 5 or 6 wing screws 42 and screw-on parts 43, etc.

[0054] Optionally, the filter 41 is a pull-out filter 41. The pull-out design allows the filter 41 to be easily pulled out from the air conditioner housing 3, eliminating the need for a complicated disassembly process and enabling cleaning, rinsing, or replacement of the filter 41, thus greatly saving maintenance time and labor costs. In other embodiments, the filter 41 can also be a plug-in filter 41.

[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A chilled water ultra-thin air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Controller; The plug-in / plug-out structure includes a plug and a socket, one end of the socket being electrically connected to the controller, and the plug being able to be plugged into the socket. The number of fan modules (1) is at least two. Each fan module (1) includes a fixing plate (11) and a fan (12). The fan (12) is connected to the fixing plate (11). The input end of the fan (12) is connected to the plug. The controller can control the speed of the fan (12). Piping structure (2), the piping structure (2) includes a fan coil unit and a two-way valve (22), chilled water can flow in the fan coil unit through the two-way valve (22), the fan coil unit includes a return water pipe (21), the two-way valve (22) includes a valve body (221) and an actuator (222), the valve body (221) is installed on the return water pipe (21), the actuator (222) is signal connected to the controller, and the actuator (222) can adjust the opening degree of the valve body (221).

2. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan module (1) also includes a handle (13), which is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixing plate (11).

3. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipeline structure (2) also includes a clamp (23). The valve body (221) is provided with quick connectors (231) at both ends. Along the axial direction of the return water pipeline (21), the quick connector (231) is provided with a first flange (232) at the end away from the valve body (221). The return water pipeline (21) is provided with a second flange. The first flange (232) and the second flange are tightly connected by the clamp (23).

4. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamp (23) is made of high-strength material.

5. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner also includes a filter structure (4) and an air conditioner housing (3). The filter structure (4) includes a filter screen (41), which is installed on the air inlet side of the fan (12) and connected to the outer surface of the air conditioner housing (3).

6. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filter structure (4) further includes a wing screw (42). The filter screen (41) includes a filter screen frame (411) and a filter screen body (412). The filter screen frame (411) is fixedly connected to the filter screen body (412) around its perimeter. The wing screw (42) is threadedly connected to the air conditioner housing (3). Along the axial direction of the wing screw (42), the head of the wing screw (42) abuts against the filter screen frame (411) on the side facing the air conditioner housing (3).

7. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The filter structure (4) further includes a screwing component (43), which is connected to the head of the wing screw (42). Along the axial direction of the wing screw (42), the side of the screwing component (43) facing the filter frame (411) can abut against the side surface of the filter frame (411).

8. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of filters (41) is at least two.

9. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filter screen (41) is a pull-out filter screen (41).

10. The ultra-thin chilled water air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Each of the fan modules (1) includes at least two of the fan units (12).

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