AC / DC dual-purpose air cooler

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of air coolers of alternating current and direct current dual-purpose, it relates to the technical field of air cooler, including casing, air cooling system, power module, direct current power connecting piece and battery, air cooling system is located in casing, power module includes power input port and AC-DC converter, power input port is used to connect external alternating current power supply, AC-DC converter is used to convert alternating current into direct current, the first output end of AC-DC converter connects air cooling system, the second output end of AC-DC converter connects battery, battery is located outside casing, battery connects air cooling system by direct current power connecting piece, and this air cooler realizes alternating current and direct current dual-purpose function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air cooler technology, and in particular to an air cooler that can be powered by both AC and DC power. Background Technology

[0002] An evaporative air cooler is a device that brings fresh air and lowers the temperature in workshops, public places, commercial and entertainment venues. It is an environmentally friendly product that requires no compressor, refrigerant, or copper pipes. Its main components are a cooling fan, an evaporative cooling pad, and a drive motor. Its working principle is that a circulating water pump continuously draws water from a tank and sprays it evenly onto the evaporative cooling pad through a water distribution system. The hot outdoor air exchanges heat with the water, thus achieving a cooling effect.

[0003] Currently, existing air coolers only support AC power and can only be used where there is a power outlet. This not only limits the mobility of the air coolers but also restricts their application in outdoor locations where there is no power outlet. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cooler that can be powered by both AC and DC, so as to solve the problem that the cooler cannot be used in places where there is no power socket.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A dual-power AC / DC air cooler includes a casing, a cooling system, a power module, a DC power connector, and a battery. The cooling system is located inside the casing. The power module includes a power input port and an AC / DC converter. The power input port is used to connect to an external AC power source. The AC / DC converter is used to convert AC power to DC power. A first output terminal of the AC / DC converter is connected to the cooling system, and a second output terminal of the AC / DC converter is connected to the battery. The battery is located outside the casing and is connected to the cooling system via the DC power connector.

[0007] Furthermore, the cooling system includes a DC motor and a cooling fan. The first input terminal of the DC motor is connected to the first output terminal of the AC-DC converter, and the second input terminal of the DC motor is connected to the output terminal of the battery through the DC power connector. The DC motor is used to drive the cooling fan.

[0008] Furthermore, one side of the housing is provided with louvers, and the other three sides are provided with ventilation openings. A mounting bracket is fixed inside the housing, and the cooling fan is fixed on the mounting bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a water tank, a water distribution system, and multiple evaporative cooling pads. The water tank is fixed to the bottom of the casing, and the water distribution system is used to spray water from the water tank onto the evaporative cooling pads, which are fixed to the inner wall of the casing.

[0010] Furthermore, the water distribution system includes a water pump and a water pipe. The water pump is fixed inside the water tank and is used to transport water from the water tank to the water pipe. The output end of the water pipe is fixedly connected to a water distributor, which is fixed to the inner top of the casing and distributes water downwards to the evaporative cooling pad.

[0011] Furthermore, the housing includes a frame and a cover plate, the water tank is fixed on the frame, the cover plate is fixedly closed on the top of the frame, and a receiving groove is provided on the side wall of the top of the frame, and the top of the evaporative cooling pad is inserted into the receiving groove.

[0012] Furthermore, a support frame is fixed to the inward side wall of the bottom of the frame, the bottom of the evaporative cooling pad is fixed to the support frame, a water collection trough is provided in the middle of the support frame, and a through hole is provided at the bottom of the water collection trough.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the water collection tank is inclined towards the through hole.

[0014] Furthermore, a guide plate is fixed to the side wall of the water tank, and a guide groove is opened on the top surface of the guide plate. The guide groove is located directly below the through hole, and both ends of the guide groove are open.

[0015] Furthermore, there are multiple guide plates, which extend downward to the bottom wall of the water tank.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention enables the air cooler to function as both an AC and DC power source by incorporating a power module, a DC power connector, and a battery. In outdoor applications, the battery can power the air cooler, while in applications where AC power is supported, AC power can be used directly to power the air cooler and simultaneously charge the battery. This invention allows the air cooler to adapt to a wider range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the working principle of the AC / DC dual-use power supply in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the AC / DC dual-powered air cooler of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view of the AC / DC dual-powered air cooler of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 101. Frame; 102. Cover plate; 2. Cooling system; 3. Power module; 301. Power input port; 302. AC / DC converter; 4. DC power connector; 5. Battery; 6. Louvers; 7. Ventilation opening; 8. Mounting bracket; 9. Water tank; 10. Evaporative cooling pad; 11. Water distributor; 12. Receiving tank; 13. Support frame; 14. Water collection tank; 15. Through hole; 16. Guide plate; 17. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions and the beneficial effects of the utility model clearer, the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a dual-power AC / DC air cooler, including a housing 1, a cooling system 2, a power module 3, a DC power connector 4, and a battery 5. The cooling system 2 is located inside the housing 1. The power module 3 includes a power input port 301 and an AC / DC converter 302. The power input port 301 is used to connect to an external AC power source. The AC / DC converter 302 is used to convert AC power to DC power. The first output terminal of the AC / DC converter 302 is connected to the cooling system 2, and the second output terminal of the AC / DC converter 302 is connected to the battery 5. The battery 5 is located outside the housing 1 and is connected to the cooling system 2 through the DC power connector 4.

[0025] The battery 5 can directly power the air conditioning system 2. The battery 5 is located outside the casing 1, which can reduce the size and weight of the air conditioner. Users can choose whether to use the battery 5 according to the actual power connection. The battery 5 outputs DC power, which can be used in outdoor and other scenarios, making it more convenient. In the case of AC power support, the power input port 301 is connected to an external AC power source. The AC-DC converter 302 converts the AC power to DC power, which can then be output to the air conditioning system 2 and the battery 5 respectively. That is, the air conditioner can be used while the battery 5 is being charged.

[0026] It should be noted that when the air cooler is powered by AC power, the DC charging system can automatically detect whether a battery 5 is connected at the DC power connector 4. If a battery 5 is detected, it can charge the battery 5. If no battery 5 is detected, the charging system is disconnected.

[0027] Furthermore, when using DC power, the evaporative air cooler features reverse polarity protection and short-circuit protection, making it safer. Simultaneously, the control system automatically detects the charge level of battery 5 when powered by DC. When the charge level of battery 5 is low, the control system automatically disconnects the DC power supply to protect the battery 5 and the lifespan of the evaporative air cooler.

[0028] The cooling system 2 includes a DC motor and a cooling fan. The first input terminal of the DC motor is connected to the first output terminal of the AC-DC converter 302, and the second input terminal of the DC motor is connected to the output terminal of the battery 5 through the DC power connector 4. The DC motor is used to drive the cooling fan.

[0029] The casing 1 has louvers 6 on one side and ventilation openings 7 on the other three sides. One side of the louvers 6 is the air outlet of the air cooler, and the ventilation openings 7 on the other three sides are mainly the air inlets of the air cooler. A mounting bracket 8 is fixed inside the casing 1, and the air cooler is fixed on the mounting bracket 8. The air cooler rotates towards the side of the louvers 6.

[0030] This utility model also includes a water tank 9, a water distribution system, and multiple evaporative cooling pads 10. The water tank 9 is fixed to the bottom of the casing 1. The water distribution system is used to spray the water in the water tank 9 onto the evaporative cooling pads 10. The evaporative cooling pads 10 are fixed to the inner wall of the casing 1. The water tank 9 stores water, and the water distribution system sprays the water in the water tank 9 onto the evaporative cooling pads 10.

[0031] The water distribution system includes a water pump and water pipes. The water pump is fixed inside the water tank 9 and is used to transport water from the water tank 9 to the water pipes. The output end of the water pipes is fixedly connected to a water distributor 11, which is fixed to the inner top of the casing 1 and distributes water downwards to the evaporative cooling pad 10. Specifically, the water in the water tank 9 is pumped into the water pipes, then guided by the water pipes to the water distributor 11, and finally sprayed onto the evaporative cooling pad 10.

[0032] The housing 1 includes a frame 101 and a cover plate 102. The water tank 9 is fixed on the frame 101, and the cover plate 102 is fixedly closed on the top of the frame 101. A receiving groove 12 is provided on the side wall of the top of the frame 101, and the top of the evaporative cooling pad 10 is inserted into the receiving groove 12.

[0033] A support frame 13 is fixed to the inward side wall of the bottom of the frame 101. The bottom of the evaporative cooling pad 10 is fixed to the support frame 13. A water collection tank 14 is provided in the middle of the support frame 13, and a through hole 15 is provided at the bottom of the water collection tank 14. Excess water on the evaporative cooling pad 10 flows into the water collection tank 14 from its bottom, and finally flows back into the water tank 9 through the through hole 15.

[0034] The bottom wall of the water collection tank 14 slopes towards the through hole 15. The downward slope of the bottom wall makes it easier to guide water to the through hole 15.

[0035] A guide plate 16 is fixed to the side wall of the water tank. A guide groove 17 is formed on the top surface of the guide plate 16. The guide groove 17 is located directly below the through hole 15 and has openings at both ends. Water flowing out of the through hole 15 falls directly into the guide groove 17, and then falls down along the side wall of the guide plate 16 from the openings at both ends of the guide groove 17. This avoids water falling directly into the water tank 9, thus avoiding the sound of water dripping and making it quieter.

[0036] There are multiple guide plates 16, which extend downward to the bottom wall of the water tank 9. The number of through holes 15 corresponds to the number of guide plates 16. The specific shape of the guide plates 16 is not limited, as long as the surface is smooth and allows water droplets to slide off easily.

[0037] This invention enables the air cooler to function as both an AC and DC power source by setting up a power module 3, a DC power connector 4, and a storage battery 5. In outdoor environments, the storage battery 5 can be used to power the air cooler, while in environments where AC power is supported, AC power can be used directly to power the air cooler and simultaneously charge the storage battery 5. This invention allows the air cooler to adapt to a wider range of application scenarios.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), a cooling system (2), a power module (3), a DC power connector (4), and a battery (5). The cooling system (2) is located inside the housing (1). The power module (3) includes a power input port (301) and an AC / DC converter (302). The power input port (301) is used to connect to an external AC power source. The AC / DC converter (302) is used to convert AC power to DC power. The first output terminal of the AC / DC converter (302) is connected to the cooling system (2), and the second output terminal of the AC / DC converter (302) is connected to the battery (5). The battery (5) is located outside the housing (1) and is connected to the cooling system (2) through the DC power connector (4).

2. The AC / DC dual-powered air cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling system (2) includes a DC motor and a cooling fan. The first input terminal of the DC motor is connected to the first output terminal of the AC-DC converter (302). The second input terminal of the DC motor is connected to the output terminal of the battery (5) through the DC power connector (4). The DC motor is used to drive the cooling fan.

3. The AC / DC dual-powered air cooler according to claim 2, characterized in that, The casing (1) has louvers (6) on one side and ventilation openings (7) on the other three sides. An installation bracket (8) is fixed inside the casing (1), and the cooling fan is fixed on the installation bracket (8).

4. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water tank (9), a water distribution system and multiple evaporative cooling pads (10), the water tank (9) being fixed below the housing (1), the water distribution system being used to spray water from the water tank (9) onto the evaporative cooling pads (10), and the evaporative cooling pads (10) being fixed to the inner wall of the housing (1).

5. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water distribution system includes a water pump and a water pipe. The water pump is fixed inside the water tank (9) and is used to transport water from the water tank (9) to the water pipe. The output end of the water pipe is fixedly connected to a water distributor (11). The water distributor (11) is fixed to the inner top of the casing (1) and distributes water downwards to the evaporative cooling pad (10).

6. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (1) includes a frame (101) and a cover plate (102). The water tank (9) is fixed on the frame (101). The cover plate (102) is fixedly covered on the top of the frame (101). A receiving groove (12) is provided on the side wall of the top of the frame (101). The top of the evaporative cooling pad (10) is inserted into the receiving groove (12).

7. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom side wall of the frame (101) extends inward and is fixed with a support frame (13). The bottom of the evaporative cooling pad (10) is fixed on the support frame (13). A water collection trough (14) is provided in the middle of the support frame (13). A through hole (15) is provided at the bottom of the water collection trough (14).

8. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the water collection tank (14) is inclined toward the through hole (15).

9. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler according to claim 7, characterized in that, The side wall of the water tank is fixed with a guide plate (16), and the top surface of the guide plate (16) is provided with a guide groove (17). The guide groove (17) is located directly below the through hole (15), and the two ends of the guide groove (17) are open.

10. A dual-power AC / DC air cooler according to claim 9, characterized in that, There are multiple guide plates (16), which extend downward to the bottom wall of the water tank (9).

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