Integrated air conditioner with hot water heating

Abstract

To provide an integrated air conditioner using hot water heating, which can improve heating efficiency. [Solution] The system includes a housing assembly, an indoor heat exchanger (100), an outdoor heat exchanger (200), a compressor (300), a heater (400), and a water tank (500). The housing assembly has a first heat exchange chamber and a second heat exchange chamber installed separately, the indoor heat exchanger is installed in the first heat exchange chamber, and the outdoor heat exchanger is installed in the second heat exchange chamber. The compressor is installed in the housing assembly and connected in series to the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger via piping. The heater has a water supply end and a drain end and is installed in the first heat exchange chamber. The water tank is installed in the housing assembly, and a water supply pipe (510) and a first drain pipe (520) are connected to the water tank. The end of the first drain pipe away from the water tank is connected to the water supply end, and the end of the water supply pipe away from the water tank is connected to the drain end, and the first drain pipe is drilled into the indoor heat exchanger.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and more particularly to an all-in-one air conditioner that utilizes hot water heating. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional all-in-one air conditioners have a cooling mode and a heating mode. In the cooling mode, the refrigerant flows through the compressor, the outdoor heat exchanger, and the indoor heat exchanger in that order. In the heating mode, the refrigerant flows through the compressor, the indoor heat exchanger, and the outdoor heat exchanger in that order. In the heating mode, the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner is insufficient, which affects the user's experience. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and therefore proposes an all-in-one air conditioner that utilizes hot water heating, which can improve the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows: a housing assembly in which a first heat exchange chamber and a second heat exchange chamber are provided, the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber being separated from each other; an indoor heat exchanger provided in the first heat exchange chamber; an outdoor heat exchanger provided in the second heat exchange chamber; a compressor provided in the housing assembly and connected in series to the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger via piping; a heater disposed within the first heat exchange chamber, the heater having a water inlet end and a water outlet end; a water tank provided within the housing assembly, a water supply pipe and a first drain pipe connected to the water tank, the end of the first drain pipe away from the water tank connected to the water supply end, the end of the water supply pipe away from the water tank connected to the drain end, and the first drain pipe drilled into the indoor heat exchanger to assist in heating the indoor heat exchanger. [Effects of the Invention]

[0005] The integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0006] When an all-in-one air conditioner that uses hot water heating is in heating mode, the refrigerant flows from the compressor to the indoor heat exchanger, and then flows back into the compressor from the outdoor heat exchanger. At this time, the heater is started, and the water in the water tank is heated by the heater to form steam. The steam passes through the water supply pipe and the indoor heat exchanger and flows back into the water tank. When the steam flows through the indoor heat exchanger, it assists the heating of the indoor heat exchanger, thereby raising the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner that uses hot water heating.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first drain pipe is provided with a first pump for pumping water in the water tank to the heater.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank is provided with a level detection assembly electrically connected to the first pump for detecting a liquid level in the water tank.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water supply pipe includes a first connecting segment, a second connecting segment, and a bent segment, the bent segment is connected between the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment, the bent segment is provided to the indoor heat exchanger, the first connecting segment is connected to the drain end, and the second connecting segment is connected to the water tank.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment are both located on the same side of the indoor heat exchanger.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the system further includes a sprinkler member and a water receiving member, wherein the sprinkler member is arranged above the outdoor heat exchanger and the water receiving member is arranged below the outdoor heat exchanger, a second drain pipe is connected to the water tank, the sprinkler member is provided with a chamber and sprinkler holes communicating with the chamber, the drain end of the sprinkler hole faces the outdoor heat exchanger, the end of the second drain pipe away from the water tank communicates with the chamber, and the water receiving member is provided with a water receiving groove for receiving water passing through the outdoor heat exchanger.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the device further includes a paddle assembly, the paddle assembly including a first driving member and a paddle impeller, the output shaft of the first driving member being connected to the paddle impeller, and the paddle impeller being disposed within the water receiving groove to stir the water in the water receiving groove.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second drain pipe is provided with a second pump for pumping water in the water tank to the chamber.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes a first fan assembly and a second fan assembly, wherein the outlet end of the first fan assembly faces the indoor heat exchanger and the outlet end of the second fan assembly faces the outdoor heat exchanger.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first fan assembly includes a first scroll casing, a first blade, and a second driving member, the first scroll casing having an air passage, the second driving member being disposed in the air passage, and an output shaft of the second driving member being connected to the first blade; The second fan assembly includes a second scroll casing, a second blade, and a third driving member, the second scroll casing having an air passage, the third driving member being disposed within the air passage, and the output shaft of the third driving member being connected to the second blade.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easier to understand from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a structural diagram of an integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded view of an integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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[0023] The following detailed description will be given of the embodiments of the present invention. An example of the embodiment is shown in the drawings, and the same or similar reference numerals throughout the drawings indicate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are illustrative and are used only to interpret the present invention, and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0019] In describing the present invention, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by, for example, "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," etc., are the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are intended to simplify the description and illustration of the present invention. They do not indicate or suggest that the indicated devices or elements have a specific orientation or must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0020] In describing this invention, "some" means one or more, "plurality" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," "exceed," etc. are understood to exclude the same number, and "greater than," "less than," "within," etc. are understood to include the same number. When "first," "second," etc. are used, they are intended to distinguish technical features but should not be understood to indicate or suggest relative importance, to imply the number of the indicated technical features, or to imply the context of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly limited, the terms "installation," "mounting," "connection," etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] In the related art, a conventional all-in-one air conditioner has a cooling mode and a heating mode. When the all-in-one air conditioner is in cooling mode, the refrigerant flows through the compressor, the outdoor heat exchanger, and the indoor heat exchanger in that order. When the all-in-one air conditioner is in heating mode, the refrigerant flows through the compressor, the indoor heat exchanger, and the outdoor heat exchanger in that order. When the all-in-one air conditioner is in heating mode, the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner is insufficient, which affects the user's experience.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing assembly, an indoor heat exchanger 100, an outdoor heat exchanger 200, a compressor 300, a heater 400, and a water tank 500. The housing assembly is provided with a first heat exchange chamber and a second heat exchange chamber that are separated from each other. The indoor heat exchanger 100 is provided in the first heat exchange chamber, and the outdoor heat exchanger 200 is provided in the second heat exchange chamber. The compressor 300 is provided in the housing assembly. The compressor 300 is connected in series to the indoor heat exchanger 100 and the outdoor heat exchanger 200 via piping. The heater 400 has a water supply end and a water discharge end and is provided in the first heat exchange chamber. The water tank 500 is provided in the housing assembly. A water supply pipe 510 and a first drain pipe 520 are connected to the water tank 500, the end of the first drain pipe 520 away from the water tank 500 is connected to the water supply end, and the end of the water supply pipe 510 away from the water tank 500 is connected to the drain end. The first drain pipe 520 is drilled into the indoor heat exchanger 100 to assist in the heating of the indoor heat exchanger 100, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner that uses hot water heating.

[0024] For example, when an all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating is in heating mode, the refrigerant flows from the compressor 300 to the indoor heat exchanger 100, and then flows back from the outdoor heat exchanger 200 into the compressor 300. At this time, the heater 400 is started, and the water in the water tank 500 is heated by the heater 400 to form steam. The steam passes through the water supply pipe 510 and the indoor heat exchanger 100 and flows back into the water tank 500. As the steam flows through the indoor heat exchanger 100, it assists in the heating of the indoor heat exchanger 100, thereby increasing the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 100 and improving the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first drain pipe 520 is provided with a first pump 530, which is for pumping the water in the water tank 500 to the heater 400, thereby facilitating the pumping of the water in the water tank 500 and causing the heater 400 to generate steam.

[0026] The first pump 530 may be a piston pump, a screw pump, a centrifugal pump, or the like, and is not limited thereto.

[0027] The heater 400 may be an electromagnetic heater, a resistance heater, an infrared heater, or the like, and is not limited thereto.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank 500 is provided with a liquid level detection assembly, which is electrically connected to the first pump 530, and the liquid level detection assembly is for detecting the liquid level in the water tank 500, thereby preventing the first pump 530 from running dry and improving the level of automation of the integrated air conditioner using hot water heating.

[0029] For example, if the liquid level in the water tank 500 is lower than a preset value, the liquid level detection assembly sends a first electrical signal to the first pump 530 to stop the first pump 530 from pumping water, thereby preventing the first pump 530 from running dry. If the liquid level in the water tank 500 is higher than a preset value, the liquid level detection assembly sends a second electrical signal to the first pump 530 to cause the first pump 530 to pump water in the water tank 500 and cause the heater 400 to generate steam.

[0030] The liquid level detection assembly may be a float type liquid level sensor or a static pressure type liquid level sensor, and is not limited thereto.

[0031] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water supply pipe 510 includes a first connecting segment 511, a second connecting segment 512, and a bent segment. The bent segment is connected between the first connecting segment 511 and the second connecting segment 512. The bent segment is provided to the indoor heat exchanger 100. The first connecting segment 511 is connected to the drain end, and the second connecting segment 512 is connected to the water tank 500. This increases the contact area between the water supply pipe 510 and the indoor heat exchanger 100, accelerating the heating speed of the indoor heat exchanger 100 and improving the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating.

[0032] For example, one end of the curved segment is connected to the first connecting segment 511, and the other end of the curved segment is connected to the second connecting segment 512, and the curved segment is bent in an S-shape. This increases the contact area between the water supply pipe 510 and the indoor heat exchanger 100, and increases the heating speed of the indoor heat exchanger 100, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner that uses hot water heating.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting segment 511 and the second connecting segment 512 are both located on the same side of the indoor heat exchanger 100. This allows for a compact piping layout structure and reduces the overall volume of the integrated water heating air conditioner, making it easier to package and transport the integrated water heating air conditioner.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes a sprinkler member 600 and a water receiving member 700, where the sprinkler member 600 is disposed above the outdoor heat exchanger 200 and the water receiving member 700 is disposed below the outdoor heat exchanger 200. A second drain pipe 540 is connected to the water tank 500. The sprinkler member 600 has a chamber and sprinkler holes communicating with the chamber, the drain end of the sprinkler hole faces the outdoor heat exchanger 200, and the end of the second drain pipe 540 away from the water tank 500 communicates with the chamber. The water receiving member 700 has a water receiving groove 710 for receiving water passing through the outdoor heat exchanger 200. This assists heat dissipation from the outdoor heat exchanger 200, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating.

[0035] For example, when an all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating is in cooling mode, the refrigerant flows from compressor 300 to outdoor heat exchanger 200 and then returns from indoor heat exchanger 100 to compressor 300. At this time, the temperature of outdoor heat exchanger 200 is relatively high, so water in water tank 500 flows from second drain pipe 540 into the chamber and can be sprayed onto outdoor heat exchanger 200 through the spray holes. The water passing through outdoor heat exchanger 200 flows downward into water-receiving groove 710. Because the temperature of the water in water tank 500 is relatively low, it assists in heat dissipation from outdoor heat exchanger 200, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating.

[0036] In addition, multiple sprinkler holes are arranged, and by arranging the multiple sprinkler holes at intervals, water is sprayed uniformly by the sprinkler member 600, and the outdoor heat exchanger 200 can dissipate heat uniformly, and this will not be explained here.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes a paddle assembly, which includes a first driving member 810 and a paddle impeller 820, the output shaft of the first driving member 810 is connected to the paddle impeller 820, and the paddle impeller 820 is installed in the water receiving groove 710 to stir the water in the water receiving groove 710, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the integrated air conditioner that uses hot water heating.

[0038] For example, when an all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating is in cooling mode, the first driving member 810 drives the rotation of the paddle impeller 820, causing the paddle impeller 820 to stir the water in the water receiving groove 710, and the water droplets stirred up by the paddle impeller 820 come into contact with the outdoor heat exchanger 200, thereby lowering the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger 200, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating.

[0039] In addition, the paddle impeller 820 includes a connecting shaft and a plurality of blades, the connecting shaft is connected to the output shaft of the first driving member 810, and the plurality of blades are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the connecting shaft, so that the paddle impeller 820 can stir the water in the water receiving groove 710, and is not limited thereto.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second drain pipe 540 is provided with a second pump 550, which is used to pump the water in the water tank 500 into the chamber, thereby facilitating the pumping of the water in the water tank 500 and allowing the sprinkler member 600 to cool the outdoor heat exchanger 200, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner that uses hot water heating.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes a first fan assembly 910 and a second fan assembly 920, with the outlet end of the first fan assembly 910 directed toward the indoor heat exchanger 100 and the outlet end of the second fan assembly 920 directed toward the outdoor heat exchanger 200, thereby improving the cooling and heating efficiency of the integrated air conditioner that uses hot water heating.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first fan assembly 910 includes a first scroll casing, a first blade, and a second driving member, the first scroll casing having an air passage, the second driving member being disposed within the air passage, and the output shaft of the second driving member being connected to the first blade. The air blown out by the first blade passes through the indoor heat exchanger 100 and is discharged into the indoor space, thereby improving the heat exchange rate between the air and the indoor heat exchanger 100 and thereby improving the cooling efficiency and heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating.

[0043] The second fan assembly 920 includes a second scroll casing, a second blade, and a third driving member, the second scroll casing having an air passage, the third driving member being disposed within the air passage, and the output shaft of the third driving member being connected to the second blade, and the air blown out from the second blade passes through the outdoor heat exchanger 200 and is discharged to the outdoor space, thereby improving the heat exchange rate between the air and the outdoor heat exchanger 200 and thereby improving the cooling efficiency and heating efficiency of the all-in-one air conditioner that uses hot water heating.

[0044] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any desired manner. For the sake of simplicity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered within the scope of the present specification.

[0045] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and that various modifications may be made within the scope of the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 100 indoor heat exchanger, 200 outdoor heat exchanger, 300 compressor, 400 heater, 500 water tank, 510 water supply pipe, 511 first connecting segment, 512 second connecting segment, 520 first drain pipe, 530 first pump, 540 second drain pipe, 550 second pump, 600 water spray member, 700 water receiving member, 710 water receiving groove, 810 first driving member, 820 water-splashing impeller, 910 first fan assembly, 920 second fan assembly.

Claims

1. An integrated air conditioner that uses hot water heating, a housing assembly having a first heat exchange chamber and a second heat exchange chamber disposed separately; an indoor heat exchanger disposed within the first heat exchange chamber; an exterior heat exchanger provided in the second heat exchange chamber; a compressor provided in the housing assembly and connected in series to the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger via piping; a heater disposed within the first heat exchange chamber, the heater having a water inlet end and a water outlet end; an integrated air conditioner that uses hot water heating, comprising: a water tank provided within the housing assembly, a water supply pipe and a first drain pipe connected to the water tank, an end of the first drain pipe remote from the water tank connected to the water supply end, an end of the water supply pipe remote from the water tank connected to the drain end, and the first drain pipe drilled into the indoor heat exchanger to assist in heating the indoor heat exchanger.

2. 2. The integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to claim 1, wherein a first pump is provided in the first drain pipe for pumping the water in the water tank to the heater.

3. 3. The integrated air conditioner that utilizes hot water heating according to claim 2, wherein the water tank is provided with a liquid level detection assembly that is electrically connected to the first pump and that detects the liquid level in the water tank.

4. 2. The integrated air conditioner that utilizes hot water heating as described in claim 1, characterized in that the water supply pipe includes a first connection segment, a second connection segment, and a bent segment, the bent segment is connected between the first connection segment and the second connection segment, the bent segment is provided to the indoor heat exchanger, the first connection segment is connected to the drain end, and the second connection segment is connected to the water tank.

5. 5. The all-in-one air conditioner using hot water heating according to claim 4, wherein the first connection segment and the second connection segment are both located on the same side of the indoor heat exchanger.

6. an integrated air conditioner that uses hot water heating as described in claim 1, further comprising a sprinkler member and a water receiving member, wherein the sprinkler member is provided above the outdoor heat exchanger and the water receiving member is provided below the outdoor heat exchanger, a second drain pipe is connected to the water tank, the sprinkler member is provided with a chamber and sprinkler holes communicating with the chamber, a drain end of the sprinkler hole faces the outdoor heat exchanger, an end of the second drain pipe away from the water tank communicates with the chamber, and the water receiving member is provided with a water receiving groove for receiving water that passes through the outdoor heat exchanger.

7. 7. The integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to claim 6, further comprising a paddle assembly, the paddle assembly comprising a first drive member and a paddle impeller, the output shaft of the first drive member being connected to the paddle impeller, the paddle impeller being disposed within the water receiving groove to stir the water within the water receiving groove.

8. 7. The integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to claim 6, wherein the second drain pipe is provided with a second pump for pumping the water in the water tank to the chamber.

9. 2. The integrated air conditioner using hot water heating according to claim 1, further comprising a first fan assembly and a second fan assembly, wherein an outlet end of the first fan assembly is directed toward the indoor heat exchanger, and an outlet end of the second fan assembly is directed toward the outdoor heat exchanger.

10. the first fan assembly includes a first scroll casing, a first blade, and a second drive member, the first scroll casing having an air passage, the second drive member being disposed within the air passage, and an output shaft of the second drive member being connected to the first blade; 10. The all-in-one air conditioner that uses hot water heating as described in claim 9, wherein the second fan assembly includes a second scroll casing, a second blade, and a third driving member, the second scroll casing having an air passage, the third driving member being disposed within the air passage, and an output shaft of the third driving member being connected to the second blade.

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