Outdoor unit physically removing water ice

By combining a ring-shaped water collection trough with an air compressor pump, the problem of removing condensate, ice, and impurities from outdoor air conditioning units is solved, achieving automated cleaning and improving system efficiency and energy efficiency.

CN224534557UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21ZHONGSHAN AMITIME ELECTRIC CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN AMITIME ELECTRIC CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies are insufficient to effectively remove condensate, ice, and impurities from outdoor air conditioning units, leading to decreased system efficiency and increased energy consumption.

Method used

The system employs a combination design of an annular water collection tank and an air compressor pump. It uses an annular negative air inlet and an air outlet to throw water, ice, and impurities from the water collection tank into the outdoor air. Combined with the structural design of a square casing and an annular finned heat exchanger, it achieves automatic removal of water, ice, and impurities.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water accumulation or ice formation in the annular water receiving tank, removes debris, improves system efficiency and energy efficiency, and prevents increased energy consumption caused by ice formation.

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Abstract

An outdoor unit for physically removing water ice, comprising a casing, an exhaust fan, a fin heat exchanger, a partition, an air compression pump, an air guide pipe and a ring-shaped water collecting tank, the ring-shaped water collecting tank is hollow, the inner side wall extends upward to form a baffle and is provided with a downward ring-shaped air outlet; the fin heat exchanger is arranged in a heat exchange cavity and opposite to an air inlet window, the partition is arranged at the bottom of the fin heat exchanger and fixed, the ring-shaped water collecting tank is arranged below the partition, the upper end of the inner wall of the ring-shaped water collecting tank and the partition form a ring-shaped negative air outlet; the air compression pump is arranged in a device cavity and communicates with the inner cavity of the ring-shaped water collecting tank through the air guide pipe, the ring-shaped air outlet blows air to the bottom of the ring-shaped water collecting tank, and the air of the ring-shaped negative air outlet blows to above the tank part of the ring-shaped water collecting tank; water vapor is sprayed from the lower part of the air inlet window. The water or ice and impurities in the ring-shaped water collecting tank are thrown into the outdoor air from the tank through the air inlet window by the cooperation of the air of the ring-shaped negative air outlet and the ring-shaped air outlet.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the outdoor unit of an air source heat pump or air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] The existing technology, Chinese patent 202420316970.1, includes an outdoor unit comprising: a housing assembly defining a cavity; a heat exchanger disposed within the cavity; and a water tray assembly connected to the housing assembly, the water tray assembly defining a communicating water receiving part and a water accumulating part, the water receiving part being located within the cavity and below the heat exchanger, the water receiving part being used to guide the condensate falling from the heat exchanger into the water accumulating part, the water accumulating part being located outside the cavity and having a drain hole. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an outdoor unit that physically removes water ice, which has the feature of automatically removing condensate or ice and impurities.

[0004] This invention is implemented as follows: an outdoor unit for physically removing water ice, characterized by comprising a casing, an exhaust fan, a finned heat exchanger, a partition, an air compressor pump, an air duct, and an annular water receiving tank.

[0005] The housing includes a device cavity, a heat exchange cavity, and an air outlet, which are arranged sequentially from top to bottom; the heat exchange cavity is provided with an air inlet window;

[0006] The finned heat exchanger is annular;

[0007] The annular water receiving trough is hollow, with its inner sidewalls extending upwards to form a baffle and having a downward-facing annular air outlet.

[0008] The finned heat exchanger is located inside the heat exchange chamber and opposite the air inlet window. The baffle is located at the bottom of the finned heat exchanger and is fixed. The annular water receiving trough is located below the baffle and opposite the edge of the baffle and the lower end of the outer surface of the finned heat exchanger. The upper end of the inner wall of the annular water receiving trough and the baffle form an annular negative air outlet. The air compressor pump is located inside the device chamber and is connected to the inner cavity of the annular water receiving trough through the air guide pipe. The annular air outlet blows air towards the bottom of the annular water receiving trough, and the air from the annular negative air outlet blows air towards the top of the annular water receiving trough. Water vapor is sprayed out from the lower part of the air inlet window.

[0009] The outdoor unit for physically removing water ice is characterized in that: the casing is square, and the device cavity and heat exchange cavity are square;

[0010] The annular water receiving trough is square-shaped.

[0011] This utility model discloses an outdoor unit for physically removing water and ice. The arrangement of an annular water receiving tank and an air compressor pump, along with the combined action of the air from the annular negative vent and the annular air outlet, throws water, ice, and impurities from the annular water receiving tank into the outdoor air through the air inlet window. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the annular water receiving tank and the air compressor pump of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, an outdoor unit for physically removing water ice includes a casing 1, an exhaust fan 2, a finned heat exchanger 3, a baffle 4, an air compressor pump 5, an air duct 6, and an annular water receiving tank 7.

[0018] The housing 1 includes a device cavity 11, a heat exchange cavity 12, and an air outlet 13, which are arranged sequentially from top to bottom; the heat exchange cavity 12 is provided with an air inlet window 121; the device cavity 11 is used to house the compressor, the liquid storage tank, and the gas-liquid separator.

[0019] Finned heat exchanger 3 is annular;

[0020] The annular water receiving trough 7 is hollow, with its inner sidewall extending upward to form a baffle 71 and having a downward-facing annular air outlet 72.

[0021] The finned heat exchanger 3 is located inside the heat exchange chamber 12 and is opposite to the air inlet window 121. The baffle 4 is located at the bottom of the finned heat exchanger 3 and is fixed. When the baffle is set and the exhaust fan 2 is working, outdoor air enters the cavity formed by the finned heat exchanger 3 through the finned heat exchanger 3 and is finally discharged from the exhaust port 13 by the exhaust fan 2. The annular water receiving trough 7 is located below the baffle 4 and is opposite to the edge of the baffle 4 and the lower end of the outer surface of the finned heat exchanger 3. The upper end of the baffle 72 of the annular water receiving trough 7 and the baffle 4 form an annular negative air outlet 8. The air compressor pump 5 is located inside the device cavity 11 and is connected to the inner cavity of the annular water receiving trough 7 through the air guide pipe 6. The annular air outlet 72 blows the air towards the bottom of the annular water receiving trough 7, and the air from the annular negative air outlet 8 blows towards the top of the groove of the annular water receiving trough 7. Water vapor is sprayed out from the lower part of the air inlet window 121.

[0022] With this structure, the air compressor pump and the compressor work simultaneously when heating, which effectively prevents water from accumulating or freezing in the annular water receiving tank 7, and can also effectively remove debris.

[0023] The housing 1 is square, and the device cavity 11 and the heat exchange cavity 12 are square.

[0024] The annular water receiving trough 7 is square-shaped.

[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An outdoor unit that physically removes water ice, characterized in that: Includes casing, exhaust fan, finned heat exchanger, baffle, air compressor pump, air duct, and annular water receiving tank. The housing includes a device cavity, a heat exchange cavity, and an air outlet, which are arranged sequentially from top to bottom; the heat exchange cavity is provided with an air inlet window; The finned heat exchanger is annular; The annular water receiving trough is hollow, with its inner sidewalls extending upwards to form a baffle and having a downward-facing annular air outlet. The finned heat exchanger is located inside the heat exchange chamber and is opposite to the air inlet window. The baffle is located at the bottom of the finned heat exchanger and is fixed. The annular water receiving trough is located below the baffle and is opposite to the edge of the baffle and the lower end of the outer surface of the finned heat exchanger. The upper end of the inner wall of the annular water receiving trough and the baffle form an annular negative air outlet. The air compressor pump is located inside the device chamber and is connected to the inner cavity of the annular water receiving trough through the air guide pipe. The annular air outlet blows air towards the bottom of the annular water receiving trough, and the air from the annular negative air outlet blows air towards the top of the annular water receiving trough. Water vapor is ejected from the lower part of the air inlet window.

2. The outdoor unit for physically removing water ice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The casing is square, and the device cavity and heat exchange cavity are also square. The annular water receiving trough is square-shaped.