Condensate recovery device for an air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the household electrical appliance technical field, and discloses a condensate water recycling device for an air conditioner. During operation of the air conditioner, a water storage tank can collect condensate water generated by an indoor unit and deliver the condensate water to an evaporation water tank and a heat dissipation water tank. In this way, the condensate water in the evaporation water tank can be evaporated by a humidifying device and used to humidify the indoor environment through an air outlet. The condensate water in the heat dissipation water tank can be atomized by a spray head and sprayed out to locally dissipate heat of the air conditioner. In this way, only one set of condensate water recycling device corresponding to the air conditioner is needed to simultaneously realize indoor humidification and outdoor unit heat dissipation, and the function is more abundant and the condensate water is more fully utilized. Meanwhile, the application further discloses an air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, such as a condensate recovery device for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner is an air conditioning device, and it has become increasingly popular as people's living standards improve. During the cooling process, the evaporator of the indoor unit absorbs heat from the air flowing through it, causing moisture in the air to condense on the evaporator. To prevent condensate from dripping into the room, a drip tray is usually installed below the evaporator to collect the dripping water, which is then discharged outdoors through pipes. Directly discharging the condensate outdoors not only wastes water resources but also loses the cooling energy carried by the condensate.

[0003] In related technologies, existing air conditioners also include a condensation recovery device that can recover the condensate produced by the evaporator. This recovery device can then use the recovered condensate to humidify the indoor air or to dissipate heat from the outdoor unit.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] In existing technologies, air conditioners equipped with condensate recovery devices can only use the recovered condensate for indoor humidification or outdoor unit cooling. Therefore, the condensate recovery devices in existing air conditioners have a relatively limited function and do not fully utilize the condensate.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] This disclosure provides a condensate recovery device and an air conditioner. During operation, the air conditioner's water storage tank collects condensate generated by the indoor unit and transports it to an evaporator tank and a cooling water tank. The condensate in the evaporator tank can then be evaporated by a humidifier and used to humidify the indoor air through the air outlet. A spray nozzle atomizes the condensate in the cooling water tank and sprays it out to provide localized cooling for the air conditioner. With this configuration, only one condensate recovery device is needed for the air conditioner to simultaneously humidify the indoor air and cool the outdoor unit, resulting in richer functionality and more efficient utilization of condensate.

[0009] This disclosure provides a condensate recovery device for an air conditioner, the air conditioner including an indoor unit. The condensate recovery device includes: a water storage tank, a humidification component, and a heat dissipation component. The water storage tank is used to store condensate from the indoor unit; the humidification component includes an evaporation tank and a humidification device, the evaporation tank being connected to the water storage tank via an evaporation pipe, the evaporation tank having an air outlet, and the humidification device being disposed inside the evaporation tank; the heat dissipation component includes a heat dissipation tank and a spray head, the heat dissipation tank being connected to the water storage tank via a heat dissipation pipe, and the spray head being connected to the heat dissipation tank.

[0010] In some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a sterilization component. The sterilization component includes an ultraviolet lamp corresponding to the evaporation tank and the humidification device, the ultraviolet lamp emitting ultraviolet light to sterilize the condensate from the evaporation tank and the humidification device.

[0011] In some embodiments, the evaporation tank includes an independent evaporation chamber and a sterilization chamber, the evaporation chamber being connected to a water storage tank, and the partition between the evaporation chamber and the sterilization chamber being configured as a transparent structure; wherein, a humidification device is disposed in the evaporation chamber, a sterilization component is disposed in the sterilization chamber, and an ultraviolet lamp can emit ultraviolet light into the humidification chamber through the partition.

[0012] In some embodiments, the humidification device includes a wet film assembly and a water supply device. The wet film assembly is disposed in an evaporation chamber and is used to humidify the air flowing through it; the water supply device is used to extract condensate from the evaporation chamber and supply water to the wet film assembly; wherein the projection of the wet film assembly onto the plane of the partition completely falls onto the partition.

[0013] In some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a water pump. The water pump includes an inlet end and a delivery end, the inlet end being connected to a water storage tank, and the delivery end being connected to an evaporation tank and a heat dissipation tank respectively via an evaporation pipe and a heat dissipation pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes: a first water level sensor and a control device. The first water level sensor is used to obtain the water level in the water storage tank; the control device is electrically connected to the first water level sensor and the water pump respectively; when the water level in the water storage tank is higher than or equal to the first water level, the control device controls the water pump to draw the condensate in the water storage tank to the evaporation tank and / or the heat dissipation tank.

[0015] In some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a humidity sensor. The humidity sensor is used to acquire the indoor humidity and is electrically connected to the control device. When the indoor humidity is lower than or equal to a preset humidity, the control device controls the water pump to draw condensate from the storage tank to the evaporation tank.

[0016] In some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes: a second water level sensor and a first valve body element. The second water level sensor is used to obtain the water level in the evaporation tank and is electrically connected to the control device; the first valve body element is used to block or unclog the evaporation pipe and is electrically connected to the control device; when the water level in the evaporation tank is higher than or equal to the second water level, the control device controls the first valve body element to block the evaporation pipe; wherein the height of the second water level is lower than or equal to the height of the air outlet.

[0017] This disclosure also provides an air conditioner comprising: an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and the aforementioned condensate recovery device for the air conditioner. The indoor unit includes a drip tray; wherein the water storage tank of the condensate recovery device is connected to the drip tray, and the spray head is positioned facing the outdoor unit.

[0018] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is used to acquire the temperature of the outdoor unit; when the temperature of the outdoor unit is higher than or equal to a preset temperature, the spray head sprays water mist onto the outdoor unit.

[0019] The condensate recovery device and air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] This disclosure provides a condensate recovery device for an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit. The condensate recovery device includes a water storage tank, a humidification component, and a heat dissipation component. The water storage tank stores condensate from the indoor unit. The humidification component includes an evaporation tank and a humidification device. The evaporation tank is connected to the water storage tank via an evaporation pipe and has an air outlet. The humidification device is located inside the evaporation tank. The heat dissipation component includes a heat dissipation tank and a spray head. The heat dissipation tank is connected to the water storage tank via a heat dissipation pipe, and the spray head is connected to the heat dissipation tank. Thus, during the air conditioner's cooling process, the water storage tank can recover the condensate generated by the indoor unit and then transport it to the evaporation tank and the heat dissipation tank. When the indoor humidity is low, the condensate in the evaporation tank can be evaporated by the humidification device and used to humidify the room through the air outlet. When the temperature of a localized part of the air conditioner is high, the spray head can dissipate the condensate in the heat dissipation tank to cool the air conditioner locally. With this setup, only one condensate recovery device needs to be installed for each air conditioner to simultaneously humidify the indoor unit and dissipate heat from the outdoor unit, resulting in richer functionality and more efficient use of condensate.

[0021] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a condensate recovery device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of another condensate recovery device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of another condensate recovery device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 11: Indoor unit; 12: Outdoor unit; 13: Water tank; 14: Evaporation pipes; 15: Heat dissipation pipes; 16: Water pump; 17: Control device; 18: Sterilization components;

[0029] 20: Humidification component; 201: Evaporation tank; 202: Evaporation chamber; 203: Sterilization chamber; 204: Partition; 21: Humidification device; 211: Wet film assembly; 212: Water supply device; 22: Filtration device;

[0030] 30: Heat dissipation component; 301: Heat dissipation tank; 31: Spray head;

[0031] 41: First water level sensor; 42: Second water level sensor; 43: Third water level sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0034] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0037] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0038] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0039] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a condensate recovery device and an air conditioner. During the cooling process of the air conditioner, the water storage tank 13 can collect the condensate generated by the indoor unit 11 and transport the condensate to the evaporation water tank 201 and the heat dissipation water tank 301. Thus, the condensate in the evaporation water tank 201 can be evaporated by the humidification device 21 and humidified indoors through the air outlet; the spray head 31 can atomize the condensate in the heat dissipation water tank 301 and spray it out to provide localized heat dissipation for the air conditioner. With this configuration, only one condensate recovery device needs to be installed for the air conditioner to simultaneously achieve indoor humidification and heat dissipation for the outdoor unit 12, resulting in richer functionality and more efficient utilization of condensate.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides a condensate recovery device for an air conditioner, the air conditioner including an indoor unit 11. The condensate recovery device includes: a water storage tank 13, a humidification assembly 20, and a heat dissipation assembly 30. The water storage tank 13 is used to store the condensate from the indoor unit 11; the humidification assembly 20 includes an evaporation water tank 201 and a humidification device 21, the evaporation water tank 201 is connected to the water storage tank 13 through an evaporation pipe 14, the evaporation water tank 201 is provided with an air outlet, and the humidification device 21 is disposed inside the evaporation water tank 201; the heat dissipation assembly 30 includes a heat dissipation water tank 301 and a spray head 31, the heat dissipation water tank 301 is connected to the water storage tank 13 through a heat dissipation pipe 15, and the spray head 31 is connected to the heat dissipation water tank 301.

[0042] Specifically, the water storage tank 13, the evaporation water tank 201, and the heat dissipation water tank 301 are independent of each other, and the evaporation water tank 201 and the heat dissipation water tank 301 are connected to the water storage tank 13 through the evaporation pipe 14 and the heat dissipation pipe 15, respectively. The water storage tank 13 is used to collect the condensate generated by the indoor unit 11 and supplies water to the evaporation water tank 201 and the heat dissipation water tank 301 through the evaporation pipe 14 and the heat dissipation pipe 15, respectively. The water outlet of the evaporation pipe 14 is connected to the lower half of the evaporation water tank 201, and the upper surface of the evaporation water tank 201 is provided with an air outlet, which is connected to the indoor unit. The water outlet of the heat dissipation pipe 15 is connected to the lower half of the heat dissipation water tank 301, and the water inlet of the spray head 31 is connected to the heat dissipation water tank 301, and the spray head 31 is positioned towards the preset heat-generating part of the air conditioner.

[0043] During the cooling process of the air conditioner, the indoor unit 11 cools the air flowing through it, causing moisture in the air to condense on the evaporator of the indoor unit 11. At this time, the user can collect and store the condensate produced by the evaporator through the water tank 13 to prevent the condensate from dripping onto other parts of the indoor unit 11 or into the room. Simultaneously, when the indoor humidity is low, the user can use the humidifier 21 to evaporate the condensate in the evaporation water tank 201. The evaporated water vapor rises with the air and flows into the room through the air outlet, thus humidifying the room. When the air conditioner experiences localized high heat, the user can spray the condensate in the cooling water tank 301 onto the hottest part of the air conditioner through the spray nozzle 31. With this setup, only one condensate recovery device is needed for the air conditioner to simultaneously achieve indoor humidification and heat dissipation for the outdoor unit 12, providing richer functionality and more efficient utilization of condensate.

[0044] It is understandable that condensate water is generally at a relatively low temperature, so using condensate water to locally dissipate heat from the air conditioner can improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0045] Optionally, the humidification assembly 20 also includes a fan disposed within the evaporation tank 201, with the fan's airflow direction limited from the humidification device 21 to the air outlet. This increases the air velocity within the evaporation tank 201 and enhances the orderliness of the airflow within the evaporation tank 201, thereby increasing the evaporation efficiency of the condensate.

[0046] Optionally, the humidification assembly 20 also includes a heating device disposed within the evaporation tank 201 and positioned close to the humidification device 21. This arrangement allows the heating device to heat the air within the evaporation tank 201, further improving the evaporation efficiency of the condensate.

[0047] Optionally, the humidification assembly 20 also includes a filter device 22, which is disposed at the connection between the evaporation pipe 14 and the evaporation water tank 201. In this way, when condensate flows into the evaporation water tank 201, the filter device 22 can filter the condensate flowing through it to improve the water quality in the evaporation water tank 201, thereby improving the indoor air quality.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a sterilization component 18. The sterilization component 18 includes an ultraviolet lamp corresponding to the evaporation tank 201 and the humidification device 21, the ultraviolet lamp being used to emit ultraviolet light to sterilize the condensate in the evaporation tank 201 and the humidification device 21.

[0049] Specifically, the sterilization component 18 can be installed inside or outside the evaporation tank 201, as long as the ultraviolet lamp can irradiate the condensate and humidification device 21 inside the evaporation tank 201. In this way, when humidifying the room, the ultraviolet lamp can emit ultraviolet light onto the evaporation tank 201 and the humidification device 21 to sterilize the condensate, further improving the indoor air quality.

[0050] In practical applications, the sterilization component 18 may also include sterilization devices such as photocatalytic devices and negative ion generators.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the evaporation tank 201 includes an independent evaporation chamber 202 and a sterilization chamber 203. The evaporation chamber 202 is connected to the water storage tank 13, and the partition 204 between the evaporation chamber 202 and the sterilization chamber 203 is configured as a transparent structure. The humidification device 21 is disposed in the evaporation chamber 202, the sterilization component 18 is disposed in the sterilization chamber 203, and the ultraviolet lamp can emit ultraviolet light into the humidification chamber through the partition 204.

[0052] Specifically, the evaporation tank 201 includes an evaporation chamber 202 and a sterilization chamber 203, with a partition 204 separating them into independent chambers. A humidification device 21 is installed within the evaporation chamber 202, and an evaporation pipe 14 connects to the lower half of the evaporation chamber 202 to deliver condensate to it. A sterilization component 18 is installed within the sterilization chamber 203 to prevent condensate from contacting the component and affecting its reliability. The partition 204 is a transparent structure, such as glass or transparent acrylic, with the ultraviolet lamp facing the evaporation chamber 202. This allows the ultraviolet lamp to sterilize the condensate within the evaporation chamber 202 through the partition 204. This arrangement prevents contact between the condensate and the ultraviolet lamp.

[0053] In practical applications, the ultraviolet lamp can be directly installed on the partition 204 to ensure the sterilization effect of the ultraviolet lamp on the condensate in the evaporation chamber 202.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the humidification device 21 includes a wet film assembly 211 and a water supply device 212. The wet film assembly 211 is disposed in the evaporation chamber 202 and is used to humidify the air flowing through it; the water supply device 212 is used to extract condensate from the evaporation chamber 202 and supply water to the wet film assembly 211; wherein the projection of the wet film assembly 211 onto the plane of the partition 204 falls completely on the partition 204.

[0055] Specifically, the wet film assembly 211 is horizontally positioned within the evaporation chamber 202, and the area of ​​the wet film assembly 211 is equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the evaporation chamber 202 to increase the contact area between the wet film assembly 211 and the air. The water supply device 212 can extract condensate from the evaporation chamber 202 and spray it onto the wet film assembly 211 to increase the moisture content of the wet film assembly 211. It is understood that ensuring the projection of the wet film assembly 211 onto the plane of the partition 204 completely falls onto the partition 204 ensures that the ultraviolet lamp passes through the partition 204 to irradiate the wet film assembly 211, thereby achieving sterilization of the wet film assembly 211.

[0056] Optionally, the wet film assembly 211 is disposed in the upper part of the evaporation chamber 202, and the distance between the wet film assembly 211 and the air outlet is less than or equal to a preset distance, so that the air humidified by the wet film assembly 211 can flow into the room through the air outlet in a timely manner.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a water pump 16. The water pump 16 includes an inlet end and a delivery end. The inlet end is connected to the water storage tank 13, and the delivery end is connected to the evaporation tank 201 and the heat dissipation tank 301 through the evaporation pipe 14 and the heat dissipation pipe 15, respectively.

[0058] Specifically, the water pump 16 includes an inlet end connected to the water storage tank 13, through which the water pump 16 can draw condensate from the water storage tank 13. The water pump 16 also includes an outlet end connected to the evaporation pipe 14 and the heat dissipation pipe 15, allowing the water pump 16 to supply water to the evaporation tank 201 and the heat dissipation tank 301 through the outlet end. In this way, when the condensate consumption is large, the water pump 16 can supply water to the evaporation tank 201 and the heat dissipation tank 301 in a timely manner, ensuring both humidification and heat dissipation effects.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a first water level sensor 41 and a control device 17. The first water level sensor 41 is used to obtain the water level in the water storage tank 13; the control device 17 is electrically connected to the first water level sensor 41 and the water pump 16 respectively; when the water level in the water storage tank 13 is higher than or equal to the first water level, the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to draw the condensate in the water storage tank 13 to the evaporation tank 201 and / or the heat dissipation tank 301.

[0060] Specifically, the first water level sensor 41 includes a first probe disposed on the upper half of the water storage tank 13. When the water level in the water storage tank 13 reaches the first water level, the first probe is triggered. At this time, the first water level sensor 41 sends a high water level signal to the control device 17. After receiving the high water level signal, the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to draw the condensate in the water storage tank 13 to the evaporation tank 201 and the heat dissipation tank 301 to prevent the condensate in the water storage tank 13 from overflowing.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the position of the first probe can be set according to the user's actual needs. For example, the first probe can be set at 3 / 4 or 2 / 3 of the height of the water tank 13.

[0062] Optionally, the first water level sensor 41 includes a plurality of first probes, which are spaced apart vertically. This allows different water levels within the water storage tank 13 to be detected using the multiple first probes.

[0063] In some practical applications, the first water level sensor 41 includes an upper first probe, a middle first probe, and a lower first probe. The upper first probe is located in the upper half of the water storage tank 13, the middle first probe is located in the middle of the water storage tank 13, and the lower first probe is located in the lower half of the water storage tank 13. When the water level in the water storage tank 13 is lower than the lower first probe, all the first probes cannot be triggered. At this time, the first water level sensor 41 determines that the water storage tank 13 is at a low water level, and the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to stop pumping water from the water storage tank 13. When the water level in the water storage tank 13 reaches the middle first probe, the middle first probe is triggered. At this time, the first water level sensor 41 determines that the water storage tank 13 is at a medium water level, and the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to pump water from the water storage tank 13 as needed. When the water level in the water storage tank 13 reaches the upper first probe, the upper first probe is triggered. At this time, the first water level sensor 41 determines that the water storage tank 13 is at a high water level, and the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to continuously pump water from the water storage tank 13.

[0064] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a humidity sensor. The humidity sensor is used to acquire the indoor humidity and is electrically connected to the control device 17. When the indoor humidity is lower than or equal to a preset humidity, the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to draw the condensate in the water storage tank 13 to the evaporation tank 201.

[0065] Specifically, a humidity sensor is installed indoors to acquire indoor humidity. When the indoor humidity is lower than or equal to a preset humidity, the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to draw condensate from the water storage tank 13 into the evaporation water tank 201 to ensure the humidification effect on the room.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the preset humidity can be set according to the user's actual needs. For example, when the indoor humidity is 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, or 50%, the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to draw the condensate in the water storage tank 13 into the evaporation water tank 201.

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the condensate recovery device further includes a second water level sensor 42 and a first valve element. The second water level sensor 42 is used to obtain the water level in the evaporation tank 201, and the second water level sensor 42 is electrically connected to the control device 17; the first valve element is used to block or unclog the evaporation pipe 14, and the first valve element is electrically connected to the control device 17; when the water level in the evaporation tank 201 is higher than or equal to the second water level, the control device 17 controls the first valve element to block the evaporation pipe 14; wherein, the height of the second water level is lower than or equal to the height of the air outlet.

[0068] Specifically, the second water level sensor 42 includes a second probe, which is located in the upper part of the evaporation tank 201. When the water level in the evaporation tank 201 reaches the second water level, the second probe is triggered. At this time, the second water level sensor 42 determines that the evaporation tank 201 is in a high water level state, and the control device 17 controls the first valve body element to block the evaporation pipe 14. In this way, the water pump 16 can be prevented from continuing to supply water to the evaporation tank 201, which would cause the condensate in the evaporation tank 201 to overflow.

[0069] It is understandable that keeping the height of the second water level lower than or equal to the height of the air outlet can prevent condensate from overflowing from the air outlet into the evaporator tank 201 if the second water level sensor 42 is not triggered.

[0070] Optionally, the condensate recovery device further includes a third water level sensor 43. The third water level sensor 43 includes an upper third probe, a middle third probe, and a lower third probe. The upper third probe is located in the upper half of the radiator tank 301, the middle third probe is located in the middle of the radiator tank 301, and the lower third probe is located in the lower half of the radiator tank 301. When the water level in the radiator tank 301 is lower than the lower third probe, all third probes cannot be triggered. At this time, the third water level sensor 43 determines that the radiator tank 301 is at a low water level, and the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to supply water to the radiator tank 301. When the water level in the radiator tank 301 reaches the middle third probe, the middle third probe is triggered. At this time, the third water level sensor 43 determines that the radiator tank 301 is at a medium water level, and the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to supply water to the radiator tank 301 as needed. When the water level in the radiator 301 reaches the upper third probe, the upper third probe is triggered. At this time, the third water level sensor 43 determines that the radiator 301 is at a high water level, and the control device 17 controls the water pump 16 to stop supplying water to the radiator 301.

[0071] Optionally, the condensate recovery device further includes a second valve element. The second valve element is used to block or unclog the heat dissipation pipe 15, and the second valve element is electrically connected to the control device 17; when the water level in the heat dissipation tank 301 is at a high level, the control device 17 controls the second valve element to block the heat dissipation pipe 15.

[0072] Optionally, the water storage tank 13 is also provided with a drain outlet, and the drain outlet is equipped with a third valve body element. When the water levels in the water storage tank 13, the evaporation water tank 201 and the heat dissipation water tank 301 are all at high water levels, the third valve body clears the drain outlet, and the condensate in the water storage tank 13 can be discharged through the drain outlet to prevent the condensate from overflowing.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure also provides an air conditioner including: an indoor unit 11, an outdoor unit 12, and the aforementioned condensate recovery device for the air conditioner. The indoor unit 11 includes a drip tray; wherein, the water storage tank 13 of the condensate recovery device is connected to the drip tray, and the spray head 31 is arranged facing the outdoor unit 12.

[0074] Specifically, the indoor unit 11 also includes an indoor heat exchanger, with a drip tray positioned below the indoor heat exchanger to collect condensate generated by the heat exchanger. The drip tray is connected to the water storage tank 13 via a pipe. The outdoor unit 12 is located outdoors and includes an outdoor heat exchanger and a radiator. The spray head 31 of the condensate recovery device is positioned facing the outdoor heat exchanger and radiator of the outdoor unit 12.

[0075] An air conditioner using the condensate recovery device provided in this application only needs to have one condensate recovery device installed for the air conditioner to simultaneously achieve indoor humidification and outdoor unit 12 heat dissipation, thus providing richer functions and making fuller use of condensate.

[0076] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is used to obtain the temperature of the outdoor unit 12; when the temperature of the outdoor unit 12 is higher than or equal to a preset temperature, the spray head 31 sprays water mist onto the outdoor unit 12.

[0077] Specifically, a temperature sensor is installed on the outdoor unit 12 to obtain the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger and radiator. When the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger and radiator is higher than or equal to the preset temperature, the control device 17 can control the spray head 31 to spray water mist onto the outdoor heat exchanger and radiator to cool them down, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner.

[0078] In the above embodiments, the preset temperature can be set according to the user's actual needs. For example, when the outdoor heat exchanger and radiator are at 40°C, 45°C, 50°C, 55°C or 60°C, the control device 17 controls the spray head 31 to spray water mist onto the outdoor heat exchanger and radiator.

[0079] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A condensate recovery device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, and the condensate recovery device includes: A water storage tank is used to store the condensate from the indoor unit. A humidification assembly includes an evaporating water tank and a humidifying device. The evaporating water tank is connected to a water storage tank via an evaporation pipe. The evaporating water tank is provided with an air outlet, and the humidifying device is disposed inside the evaporating water tank. The heat dissipation assembly includes a heat dissipation water tank and a spray head. The heat dissipation water tank is connected to the water storage tank through heat dissipation pipes, and the spray head is connected to the heat dissipation water tank.

2. The condensate recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The sterilization component includes an ultraviolet lamp corresponding to the evaporation tank and the humidification device, the ultraviolet lamp being used to emit ultraviolet light to sterilize the condensate from the evaporation tank and the humidification device.

3. The condensate recovery device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The evaporation tank includes an independent evaporation chamber and a sterilization chamber. The evaporation chamber is connected to the water storage tank, and the partition between the evaporation chamber and the sterilization chamber is configured as a transparent structure. The humidification device is located in the evaporation chamber, the sterilization component is located in the sterilization chamber, and the ultraviolet lamp can emit ultraviolet light to the humidification device through the partition.

4. The condensate recovery device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The humidification device includes: A wet film assembly, disposed within the evaporation chamber, is used to humidify the air flowing through it; and, A water supply device is used to extract condensate from the evaporation chamber and supply water to the wet film assembly; Wherein, the projection of the wet film assembly onto the plane where the partition is located falls completely onto the partition.

5. The condensate recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The water pump includes an inlet end and a delivery end. The inlet end is connected to the water storage tank, and the delivery end is connected to the evaporation tank and the heat dissipation tank through the evaporation pipe and the heat dissipation pipe, respectively.

6. The condensate recovery device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A first water level sensor is used to obtain the water level in the water storage tank; and, The control device is electrically connected to the first water level sensor and the water pump, respectively; When the water level in the storage tank is higher than or equal to the first water level, the control device controls the water pump to draw the condensate in the storage tank to the evaporation tank and / or the heat dissipation tank.

7. The condensate recovery device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A humidity sensor is used to acquire indoor humidity, and the humidity sensor is electrically connected to the control device; When the indoor humidity is lower than or equal to the preset humidity, the control device controls the water pump to draw the condensate in the water storage tank to the evaporation tank.

8. The condensate recovery device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The second water level sensor is used to obtain the water level in the evaporation tank, and the second water level sensor is electrically connected to the control device. and, The first valve body element is used to block or unclog the evaporation pipe, and the first valve body element is electrically connected to the control device; When the water level in the evaporation tank is higher than or equal to the second water level, the control device controls the first valve body element to block the evaporation pipeline; The height of the second water level is lower than or equal to the height of the air outlet.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Indoor unit, including drip tray; Outdoor unit; and, The condensate recovery device for an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; The condensate recovery device has a water storage tank connected to the water receiving tray, and the spray head is positioned facing the outdoor unit.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A temperature sensor is used to obtain the temperature of the outdoor unit; When the temperature of the outdoor unit is higher than or equal to the preset temperature, the spray head sprays water mist onto the outdoor unit.

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