Outdoor heating, ventilation and air conditioning with protection function

An automatic protection mechanism was designed by combining components such as a water collection box and a return spring. This mechanism solves the problem of protecting HVAC outdoor units on rainy days, achieving automatic waterproofing and sunshade functions, and improving the safety and heat dissipation efficiency of the equipment.

CN224551669UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SHANDONG RAIL TRANSIT SURVEY & DESIGN INST CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG RAIL TRANSIT SURVEY & DESIGN INST CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-28
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing HVAC outdoor units lack protection in rainy environments, which can easily lead to electrical failures and is inconvenient to cover, affecting safety and efficiency.

Method used

A protective mechanism was designed, comprising a combination of components such as a waterproof canopy, an adjusting rod, a water collection box, a return spring, and gears. The water collection box collects rainwater and automatically opens the waterproof canopy to protect the outdoor unit of the HVAC system.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automatic protection in rainy weather, avoids electrical faults, and requires no manual operation, thus improving the safety and heat dissipation efficiency of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of heating ventilation air conditioning, disclose a kind of outdoor heating ventilation air conditioner with protection function, including heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit;Protection mechanism is equipped on the heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit;The protection mechanism includes waterproof shed, adjusting lever, water collecting box and connecting rod;The adjusting lever is set to the both sides of heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit, is located heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit upper end portion, and one end of adjusting lever is rotatably connected with heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit;One side of waterproof shed is fixed in the lower side of adjusting lever;The water collecting box is set to the both sides of heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit, is located heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit lower end portion;The connecting rod is fixedly installed in the side of water collecting box close to heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit.The utility model has solved the problem that internal electrical components cannot be protected because heating ventilation air conditioner outdoor unit is not covered on rainy days.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology, and in particular to an outdoor heating, ventilation and air conditioning system with protective functions. Background Technology

[0002] The outdoor unit of an HVAC system is the part installed outdoors, typically containing major components such as a compressor, condenser, and fan. Its main function is to regulate the indoor temperature by transferring heat from indoors to outdoors (cooling mode) or from outdoors to indoors (heating mode) through a series of cooling or heating cycles.

[0003] However, existing HVAC systems have the following drawbacks when the outdoor unit is in a rainy or damp outdoor environment due to the lack of protective measures: First, rainwater entering the electrical box or wiring of the HVAC outdoor unit may cause electrical faults such as short circuits and leakage, affecting the safe use of the HVAC outdoor unit. Second, if it is covered for protection, it will not only consume manpower, but the temporary cover will also obstruct the heat dissipation duct and reduce the heat exchange efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an outdoor HVAC system with protective functions. By using components such as a water collection box, a return spring, a damper, a rack, and gears, it solves the problem of forgetting to cover the outdoor unit of an HVAC system on rainy days.

[0005] The solution adopted in this utility model is as follows: An outdoor HVAC system with protective function includes an outdoor unit, characterized in that the outdoor unit is provided with a protective mechanism; The protective mechanism includes a waterproof canopy, an adjusting rod, a water collection box, and a connecting rod. The adjusting rod is located on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit, at the upper end of the HVAC outdoor unit, and one end of the adjusting rod is rotatably connected to the HVAC outdoor unit. One side of the waterproof canopy is fixed to the lower side of the adjusting rod. The water collection box is located on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit, at the lower end of the HVAC outdoor unit. The connecting rod is fixedly installed on the side of the water collection box near the HVAC outdoor unit.

[0006] Furthermore, ear plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the HVAC outdoor unit, and the water collection box is placed above the ear plates and connected to them.

[0007] Furthermore, the water collection box and the ear plate are connected by at least two return springs; one end of the return spring is fixedly connected to the top of the ear plate, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water collection box.

[0008] Furthermore, a damper is provided on the inner wall of the return spring to buffer the impact force.

[0009] Furthermore, one end of the adjusting rod is rotatably connected to the HVAC outdoor unit via a mounting shaft; the mounting shaft is rotatably mounted on the HVAC outdoor unit, and one end of the adjusting rod is fixedly sleeved on the end of the mounting shaft near the HVAC outdoor unit.

[0010] Furthermore, a gear is fixedly sleeved on the mounting shaft; the gear is fixedly connected to the adjusting rod.

[0011] Furthermore, a rack is fixedly installed at the upper end of the connecting rod, and the rack meshes with the gear.

[0012] Furthermore, a positioning rod is fixedly installed below the adjusting rods on both sides, and the other side of the waterproof canopy is fixed to the upper side of the positioning rod.

[0013] Furthermore, a piston is movably installed on the lower side of the water collection box.

[0014] Furthermore, the reset spring is made of 65Mn carbon spring steel.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In rainy weather, the device of this invention, through the cooperation of a water collection box, a return spring, a damper, and a rack, can cause the waterproof canopy to open by collecting water in the water collection box, so that the HVAC outdoor unit is under the protection of the waterproof canopy. This prevents rainwater from directly contacting the HVAC outdoor unit, providing good protection for the HVAC outdoor unit and protecting the electrical components inside the HVAC outdoor unit from electrical faults such as short circuits and leakage.

[0016] This utility model relies on a water collection box to collect rainwater and automatically open a waterproof canopy, eliminating the need for manual handling and avoiding the possibility of forgetting to cover it during manual handling. It opens promptly and is easy to reset. It can also actively add water to the water collection box in sunny weather, allowing the waterproof canopy to open and provide shade for HVAC outdoor units, making it flexible and convenient to use.

[0017] The advantages of this invention in additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outdoor unit of the HVAC system of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the waterproof shed of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water collection box of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting rod of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram, 1. HVAC outdoor unit; 11. Ear plate; 12. Return spring; 13. Damper; 14. Mounting shaft; 2. Water collection box; 21. Piston; 22. Connecting rod; 23. Rack; 3. Positioning rod; 31. Waterproof canopy; 4. Adjusting rod; 41. Gear. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.

[0022] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementations according to this utility model.

[0023] Example 1 like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses an outdoor HVAC system with protective functions, including an outdoor HVAC unit 1, on which a protective mechanism is provided.

[0024] The protective mechanism includes a waterproof canopy 31, an adjusting rod 4, a water collection box 2, and a connecting rod 22. The adjusting rod 4 is located on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit 1, at the upper end of the HVAC outdoor unit 1, and one end of the adjusting rod 4 is rotatably connected to the HVAC outdoor unit 1. One side of the waterproof canopy 31 is fixed to the lower side of the adjusting rod 4. The water collection box 2 is located on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit 1, at the lower end of the HVAC outdoor unit 1.

[0025] In this embodiment, two water collection boxes 2 are provided, located on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit 1. During rainy weather, the water collection boxes 2 will collect rainwater.

[0026] Specifically, ear plates 11 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the HVAC outdoor unit 1, and the water collection box 2 is placed above the ear plates 11 and connected to the ear plates 11 by at least two return springs 12. One end of the return spring 12 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the ear plate 11, and the other end is fixedly connected to the lower part of the water collection box 2. The inner side wall of the return spring 12 is provided with a damper 13 to buffer the impact force generated by the weight change of the water collection box 2, so that the protective mechanism operates more smoothly.

[0027] In this embodiment, the ear plate 11 provides a connection basis for the operation of the protective mechanism. Four return springs 12 are provided, two on one side. In the initial state, the return springs 12 are made of 65Mn carbon spring steel, which has a high elastic limit, low density, and light weight. The damper 13 is a miniature air damper, also low in density and light in weight. Together, the return springs 12 and damper 13 provide just enough support for the empty water collection box 2. After collecting rainwater, the weight of the water collection box 2 changes. During the water collection process, it compresses the return springs 12 and damper 13. After the water collection box 2 drains, the return springs 12 and damper 13 help it return to its original position, thereby causing the waterproof canopy 31 to return to its original position.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, one end of the adjusting rod 4 is rotatably connected to the HVAC outdoor unit 1 via a mounting shaft 14. The mounting shaft 14 is rotatably mounted on the HVAC outdoor unit 1, and its position is close to the outer edge of the HVAC outdoor unit 1, located above the water collection box 2. One end of the adjusting rod 4 is fixedly sleeved on the mounting shaft 14; a gear 41 is fixedly sleeved on the mounting shaft 14, and the gear 41 is fixedly connected to the adjusting rod 4.

[0029] In this embodiment, the adjusting rod 4, which is sleeved on the mounting shaft 14, is fixedly connected to the gear 41 on the side away from the HVAC outdoor unit 1. The rotation of the two adjusting rods 4 will gradually drive the waterproof canopy 31 into an unfolded state, thereby enabling the waterproof canopy 31 to automatically open and protect the HVAC outdoor unit 1 in rainy weather.

[0030] Specifically, a connecting rod 22 is fixedly installed on the side of the water collection box 2 near the HVAC outdoor unit 1, and a rack 23 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the connecting rod 22. The rack 23 is meshed with the gear 41 on the mounting shaft 14.

[0031] In this embodiment, the downward movement of the water collection box 2 will cause the connecting rod 22 to move downward, the downward movement of the connecting rod 22 will cause the rack 23 to move downward, the downward movement of the racks 23 on both sides will cause the gear 41 to rotate, the rotation of the gear 41 will cause the mounting shaft 14 to rotate, the rotation of the mounting shaft 14 will cause the adjusting rod 4 to rotate, thereby controlling the unfolding and folding of the waterproof canopy 31.

[0032] Specifically, a positioning rod 3 is fixedly installed below the two adjusting rods 4, and the other side of the waterproof canopy 31 is fixed to the upper side of the positioning rod 3, which plays a role in positioning and supporting the waterproof canopy 31.

[0033] A piston 21 is movably installed on the lower side of the water collection box 2. In sunny weather, the user can open the piston 21 to allow the water in the water collection box 2 to flow out, thereby resetting the device, and the waterproof cover 31 will fold back up.

[0034] In this embodiment, the waterproof canopy 31 unfolds in conjunction with components such as the water collection box 2 to cover and protect the HVAC outdoor unit 1, preventing direct contact with rainwater; when it is sunny or when no protection is needed, it can be folded up between the positioning rod 3 and the adjusting rod 4.

[0035] In this embodiment, the working principle of the protective mechanism of the outdoor HVAC system is as follows: The HVAC outdoor unit 1 is usually placed outdoors. When the outdoor environment is rainy, the HVAC outdoor unit 1 needs to be protected. Water collection boxes 2 are installed on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit 1. In rainy weather, the water collection boxes 2 collect rainwater. After collecting the rainwater, the weight of the water collection box 2 changes, which compresses the return spring 12 and the damper 13. The water collection box 2 moves downward, which drives the connecting rod 22 to move downward. The connecting rod 22 moves downward, which drives the rack 23 to move downward. The racks 23 on both sides move downward, which drives the gear 41 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 41 drives the mounting shaft 14 to rotate. The rotation of the mounting shaft 14 drives the two adjusting rods 4 to rotate. The rotation of the two adjusting rods 4 gradually drives the waterproof canopy 31 to unfold. Thus, in rainy weather, the waterproof canopy 31 can automatically open to protect the HVAC outdoor unit 1. In sunny weather, the user can open the piston 21 to let the water in the water collection box 2 flow out, realize the reset of the equipment, and the waterproof canopy 31 will fold back up.

[0036] In excessively hot weather, users can also actively fill the water collection box 2 with water to open the waterproof canopy 31, which can provide auxiliary shading for the HVAC outdoor unit 1.

[0037] Although the specific embodiments of the present utility model have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on the technical solution of the present utility model are still within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An outdoor HVAC system with protective functions, comprising an outdoor unit, characterized in that, The outdoor unit of the HVAC system is equipped with a protective mechanism; The protective mechanism includes a waterproof canopy, an adjusting rod, a water collection box, and a connecting rod. The adjusting rod is located on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit, at the upper end of the HVAC outdoor unit, and one end of the adjusting rod is rotatably connected to the HVAC outdoor unit. One side of the waterproof canopy is fixed to the lower side of the adjusting rod. The water collection box is located on both sides of the HVAC outdoor unit, at the lower end of the HVAC outdoor unit. The connecting rod is fixedly installed on the side of the water collection box near the HVAC outdoor unit.

2. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of both sides of the outdoor unit of the HVAC system is fixedly installed with ear plates, and the water collection box is placed above the ear plates and connected to the ear plates.

3. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water collection box and the ear plate are connected by at least two return springs; one end of the return spring is fixedly connected to the top of the ear plate, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water collection box.

4. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the return spring is provided with a damper to buffer the impact force.

5. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the adjusting rod is rotatably connected to the outdoor unit of the HVAC system via a mounting shaft; the mounting shaft is rotatably mounted on the outdoor unit of the HVAC system, and one end of the adjusting rod is fixedly sleeved on the end of the mounting shaft near the outdoor unit of the HVAC system.

6. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A gear is fixedly sleeved on the mounting shaft; the gear is fixedly connected to the adjusting rod.

7. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A rack is fixedly installed at the upper end of the connecting rod, and the rack meshes with the gear.

8. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A positioning rod is fixedly installed below the adjusting rods on both sides, and the other side of the waterproof canopy is fixed to the upper side of the positioning rod.

9. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A piston is movably installed on the lower side of the water collection box.

10. An outdoor HVAC system with protective function as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The reset spring is made of 65Mn carbon spring steel.