Subway train air conditioner condensate water flow guide structure

By designing and installing structures such as boxes, water trays, one-way water supply components, and guide holes in the subway train air conditioning system, the problem of poor condensate drainage was solved, enabling smooth condensate drainage and improving the safety and comfort of the subway train passenger compartment.

CN224528666UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21TIANJIN LINE 2 RAIL TRANSIT OPERATION CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN LINE 2 RAIL TRANSIT OPERATION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-11-25
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing subway train air conditioning systems are prone to poor condensate drainage in high temperature and humidity environments, causing condensate to backflow into the passenger compartment, resulting in water accumulation on the floor, electrical safety hazards, and the risk of passengers slipping.

Method used

A condensate drainage structure for subway train air conditioning was designed, including an installation box, a water receiving tray, a one-way water delivery component, a drainage hole, and an anti-backflow plate. Through the symmetrical distribution of multiple condensate delivery pipes and the design of the drainage hole, the water level and pressure are balanced, condensate backflow is prevented, discharge efficiency is increased, and condensate backflow is prevented.

Benefits of technology

This effectively avoids the risk of condensate flowing back into the passenger compartment, improves the safety and comfort of the subway train passenger compartment, reduces water accumulation on the floor and electrical safety hazards, and ensures the normal operation of the air conditioning system.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to subway train air conditioning technical field, and disclose a subway train air conditioning condensate water flow guide structure, install the mounting box in the top of subway train carriage, the bottom of mounting box is provided with the return air opening, and the return air opening is linked with the inner chamber of subway train carriage, and the inner bottom wall of mounting box is fixedly installed with the water pan, the inside of water pan is provided with the baffle, and the inside of water pan is split into evaporator placement area and electric heating placement area through the baffle. The subway train air conditioning condensate water flow guide structure, through setting one -way water delivery subassembly, when evaporator placement area has condensate, the pressure of water will push away the flow resistance board, makes the condensate water to go out through condensate water delivery pipe smoothly, and the setting of silica gel board strengthens the sealing effect, prevents the condensate water counterflow, simultaneously, the inclination setting of anti -backflow board also further prevented the counterflow of condensate water, guaranteed the smoothness of condensate water discharge, avoided the situation that the condensate water counterflow entered the inside of carriage.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of subway train air conditioning technology, and more specifically to a condensate drainage structure for subway train air conditioning. Background Technology

[0002] As the core carrier of urban public transportation, the comfort of the subway's passenger compartment directly affects the passenger experience. Air conditioning units are key equipment for regulating temperature and humidity.

[0003] However, the existing system is prone to problems with poor drainage of evaporator condensate in high temperature and high humidity environments, which can cause condensate to backflow into the passenger compartment from the return air vent, resulting in water accumulation on the floor, electrical safety hazards, and the risk of passengers slipping.

[0004] In view of this, this utility model proposes a condensate drainage structure for subway train air conditioning to solve this problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a condensate drainage structure for subway train air conditioning to solve the problems existing in the background art.

[0006] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a condensate diversion structure for a subway train air conditioner, including an installation box fixedly installed on the top of the subway car. The bottom of the installation box is provided with a return air vent, which is connected to the inner cavity of the subway car. A water collection tray is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the installation box. A partition is provided inside the water collection tray, which is divided into an evaporator placement area and an electric heating placement area by the partition. An evaporator body is installed inside the evaporator placement area, and an electric heater is installed inside the electric heating placement area. A one-way water conveying component is provided on the surface of the water collection tray. The unidirectional water supply assembly includes a condensate delivery pipe embedded in the surface of the water receiving tray. The inlet end of the condensate delivery pipe corresponds to the inner cavity of the evaporator placement area. A backflow buffer groove is provided at the inlet end of the condensate delivery pipe. A flow-blocking plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the backflow buffer groove. A silicone plate is attached to the side of the flow-blocking plate near the evaporator placement area. The silicone plate and the side of the backflow buffer groove near the evaporator placement area are tightly sealed.

[0007] Furthermore, the surface of the partition is provided with flow guide holes, which are used to connect the evaporator placement area and the electric heating placement area.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the presence of the flow guide hole allows the evaporator placement area and the electric heating placement area to be connected, which to a certain extent balances the water level and pressure of the two areas and avoids excessive local water accumulation.

[0009] Furthermore, a mesh screen is installed on the inner top of the subway car corresponding to the return air vent.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: by setting up the grid, debris can be prevented from entering the installation box through the return air vent, thus protecting the internal equipment.

[0011] Furthermore, the installation box has fresh air inlets on both the front and back, and the inner walls of the fresh air inlets are fitted with protective nets.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: by setting up a protective net, external debris can be prevented from entering the installation box through the fresh air inlet, thus ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioning system.

[0013] Furthermore, the number of condensate delivery pipes is several, and each of the several condensate delivery pipes is divided into two groups, with the two groups of condensate delivery pipes symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the mounting box and the water receiving tray.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: the symmetrical distribution of multiple condensate delivery pipes increases the condensate discharge efficiency, enabling the rapid discharge of condensate generated by the evaporator, effectively preventing condensate from accumulating in the drip tray, thereby reducing the risk of condensate backflow into the passenger compartment from the return air vent, improving the safety and comfort of the subway train passenger compartment, and reducing the occurrence of problems such as floor water accumulation, electrical safety hazards, and passenger slipping.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner wall of the condensate delivery pipe is provided with several anti-backflow plates, with the anti-backflow plates tilted from the inlet of the condensate delivery pipe toward the outlet.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: the inclined setting of the anti-backflow plate further prevents the backflow of condensate, ensuring the smooth discharge of condensate and avoiding the situation where condensate flows back into the carriage.

[0017] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: 1. The condensate drainage structure of this subway train's air conditioning system, through the installation of a one-way water delivery component, allows the water pressure to push open the baffle plate when there is condensate in the evaporator placement area, enabling the condensate to be discharged smoothly through the condensate delivery pipe. The silicone plate enhances the sealing effect and prevents condensate backflow. At the same time, the inclined design of the anti-backflow plate further prevents condensate backflow, ensuring smooth condensate drainage and avoiding the situation where condensate flows back into the carriage.

[0018] 2. The condensate drainage structure of the subway train's air conditioning system has drainage holes that allow the evaporator placement area and the electric heating placement area to be connected, which to a certain extent balances the water level and pressure in the two areas and avoids excessive local water accumulation.

[0019] 3. The condensate drainage structure of the subway train's air conditioning system features a mesh grille that prevents debris from entering the installation box through the return air inlet, thus protecting the internal equipment. The protective mesh prevents external debris from entering the installation box through the fresh air inlet, ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioning system.

[0020] 4. The condensate drainage structure of this subway train's air conditioning system, through the symmetrical distribution of multiple condensate delivery pipes, increases the condensate drainage efficiency and can quickly discharge the condensate generated by the evaporator. This effectively prevents condensate from accumulating in the drip tray, thereby reducing the risk of condensate flowing back into the passenger compartment from the return air vent. This improves the safety and comfort of the subway train's passenger compartment and reduces the occurrence of problems such as water accumulation on the floor, electrical safety hazards, and passenger slipping. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from one perspective; Figure 2 This is a two-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from a different perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the orthographic section of the mounting box of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the mounting box of this utility model; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the condensate delivery pipe of this utility model.

[0022] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Subway car; 2. Mounting box; 3. Water collection tray; 4. Partition plate; 5. Evaporator body; 6. Electric heater; 7. Condensate delivery pipe; 8. Backflow buffer tank; 9. Baffle plate; 10. Silicone plate; 11. Guide hole; 12. Grid; 13. Protective net; 14. Anti-backflow plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the forms of the various structures described in the following embodiments are merely illustrative. The subway train air conditioning condensate guiding structure involved in this utility model is not limited to the structures described in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 6This utility model provides a condensate drainage structure for a subway train air conditioner, including an installation box 2 fixedly installed on the top of a subway car 1. The bottom of the installation box 2 is provided with a return air vent, which is connected to the inner cavity of the subway car 1. A grid 12 is provided on the inner top of the subway car 1 corresponding to the return air vent.

[0025] The mesh 12 prevents debris from entering the installation box 2 through the return air vent, thus protecting the internal equipment.

[0026] The front and back of the installation box 2 are provided with fresh air inlets, and the inner wall of the fresh air inlets is fitted with a protective net 13.

[0027] By setting up the protective net 13, external debris can be prevented from entering the installation box 2 through the fresh air inlet, thus ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioning system.

[0028] A water receiving tray 3 is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the mounting box 2. A partition 4 is provided inside the water receiving tray 3. The interior of the water receiving tray 3 is divided into an evaporator placement area and an electric heating placement area by the partition 4. An evaporator body 5 is installed inside the evaporator placement area, and an electric heater 6 is installed inside the electric heating placement area. A one-way water conveyance component is provided on the surface of the water receiving tray 3.

[0029] The unidirectional water supply assembly includes a condensate delivery pipe 7 embedded in the surface of the water receiving tray 3. The inlet end of the condensate delivery pipe 7 corresponds to the inner cavity of the evaporator placement area. A backflow buffer groove 8 is provided at the inlet end of the condensate delivery pipe 7. A flow baffle 9 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the backflow buffer groove 8. A silicone plate 10 is attached to the side of the flow baffle 9 near the evaporator placement area. The silicone plate 10 and the side of the backflow buffer groove 8 near the evaporator placement area are tightly sealed.

[0030] The inner wall of the condensate delivery pipe 7 is provided with several anti-backflow plates 14, and the inclination direction of the anti-backflow plates 14 is from the inlet of the condensate delivery pipe 7 to the outlet.

[0031] The condensate drainage structure of this subway train's air conditioning system uses a one-way water delivery component. When there is condensate in the evaporator placement area, the water pressure pushes open the baffle plate 9, allowing the condensate to be discharged smoothly through the condensate delivery pipe 7. The silicone plate 10 enhances the sealing effect and prevents condensate backflow. At the same time, the inclined design of the anti-backflow plate 14 further prevents condensate backflow, ensuring smooth condensate drainage and preventing condensate from flowing back into the carriage.

[0032] There are several condensate delivery pipes 7, and these pipes are divided into two groups. The two groups of condensate delivery pipes 7 are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the mounting box 2 and the water receiving tray 3.

[0033] The symmetrical distribution of multiple condensate delivery pipes 7 increases the condensate drainage efficiency, enabling the rapid discharge of condensate generated by the evaporator. This effectively prevents condensate from accumulating in the drip tray 3, thereby reducing the risk of condensate backflow into the passenger compartment from the return air vent. This improves the safety and comfort of the subway train passenger compartment and reduces the occurrence of problems such as floor water accumulation, electrical safety hazards, and passenger slipping.

[0034] The surface of the partition 4 is provided with a flow guide hole 11, which is used to connect the evaporator placement area and the electric heating placement area.

[0035] The condensate drainage structure of the subway train's air conditioning system has drainage holes 11 that allow the evaporator placement area and the electric heating placement area to be connected, which to a certain extent balances the water level and pressure in the two areas and avoids excessive local water accumulation.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A condensate drainage structure for an air conditioner in a subway train, comprising an installation box (2) fixedly installed on the top of a subway car (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the installation box (2) is provided with a return air vent, which is connected to the inner cavity of the subway car (1). A water receiving tray (3) is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the installation box (2). A partition (4) is provided inside the water receiving tray (3). The inside of the water receiving tray (3) is divided into an evaporator placement area and an electric heating placement area by the partition (4). An evaporator body (5) is installed inside the evaporator placement area, and an electric heater (6) is installed inside the electric heating placement area. A one-way water conveying component is provided on the surface of the water receiving tray (3). The unidirectional water supply assembly includes a condensate delivery pipe (7) embedded in the surface of the water receiving tray (3). The water inlet end of the condensate delivery pipe (7) corresponds to the position of the inner cavity of the evaporator placement area. A backflow buffer groove (8) is provided at the water inlet end of the condensate delivery pipe (7). A flow baffle plate (9) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the backflow buffer groove (8). A silicone plate (10) is attached to the side of the flow baffle plate (9) near the evaporator placement area. The silicone plate (10) and the side of the backflow buffer groove (8) near the evaporator placement area are tightly sealed.

2. The condensate drainage structure for a subway train air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the partition (4) is provided with a flow guide hole (11), which is used to connect the evaporator placement area and the electric heating placement area.

3. The condensate drainage structure for a subway train air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The subway car (1) has a mesh (12) installed on the inner top corresponding to the return air vent.

4. The condensate drainage structure for a subway train air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation box (2) has fresh air inlets on both the front and back, and the inner wall of the fresh air inlets is fitted with a protective net (13).

5. A condensate drainage structure for a subway train air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of condensate delivery pipes (7) is several, and the several condensate delivery pipes (7) are divided into two groups. The two groups of condensate delivery pipes (7) are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the installation box (2) and the water receiving tray (3).

6. The condensate drainage structure for a subway train air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the condensate delivery pipe (7) is provided with several anti-backflow plates (14), and the anti-backflow plates (14) are inclined from the inlet of the condensate delivery pipe (7) to the outlet.