AN INDOOR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT THAT PROVIDES FOR THE STORAGE OF CONDENSATE WATER.

Abstract

This invention enables the storage of condensate water produced during the operation of a mine. It is related to the air conditioner indoor unit (1). The air conditioner indoor unit (1) is a shell (2), inside the shell (2) arranged with numerous pipes that allow a coolant fluid to flow through it. and adapted to convert refrigerant from liquid phase to gas or liquid-gas phase at least one heat exchanger (3) and shell (2) during the operation of the heat exchanger (3) 10. At least one of which is designed so that the resulting condensate water can be directed into it. It includes channel (4).

Description

1 TARIFF AN AIR CONDITIONER INSIDE THAT PROVIDES FOR THE STORAGE OF CONDENSATE WATER. UNIT This invention enables the storage of condensate water produced during operation. This relates to the indoor unit of the air conditioner. 5 Air conditioners provide the desired climate control conditions through their main functions of heating and cooling. By providing these services in enclosed spaces, it offers users a comfortable living environment. When air conditioners are operating in cooling mode, heat from the outside environment enters the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The heat lost as air passes through heat exchanger pipes containing refrigerant gas is 10 This process involves cooling the air through transfer and introducing cold air into the interior. In the heat exchangers located in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the hot air comes into contact with the refrigerant gas. The refrigerant gas heats the air, and the hot air cools. During this process, the amount of moisture in the air... Depending on the location, the heat exchanger can be found in various places within the indoor unit of the air conditioner, on the heat exchanger, and on the heat exchanger itself. Water vapor condensation occurs in the fittings of the copper pipes included within 15 It starts. Condensation water, taking into account the humidity and temperature values ​​in the air conditioner's indoor unit... When present, it provides a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and mold. This creates an odor that eventually bothers users. The smell In addition to its formation, the bacterium Legionella pneumophila grows in humid areas. Its growth due to contamination leads to a lung disease known as Legionnaires' disease. This is because it creates health problems for users. In the Japanese patent application numbered JP2022185867, which is included in the prior art The condensate water that is generated during the process is collected and the collected condensate water... This refers to an air conditioner that provides sterilization using a UV light source. 25 The condensate produced by the air conditioner in question is collected in a container via a pump. It is collected inside and, after being sterilized by means of UV lamps, is discharged. It is discharged to the external environment through the pipe. In this invention, the resulting condensation The water is first transferred to a collection container and sterilized within this collection container. This is done. In this case, water transported without sterilization develops unpleasant odors over time. 30 This can cause it to occur. 2 International patent number WO2023112344, which is included in the prior art. The application states that condensation water produced during the work is collected in a metal collection box. from an air conditioner where the water is collected and then discharged via a pump. It is mentioned that the water in question is sterilized using a UV light source while being drained. The invention described in the document relates to 5 of the aforementioned LED light sources. It describes the control of the working method. In the invention in question, the resulting The condensate water is first transported to a collection box, and within this collection box... It is being sterilized. This situation arises because of the water being transported without being sterilized. This can cause unpleasant odors to develop inside. 10 Therefore, in the known state of the technology, sterilization occurs in the area where condensation water forms. a simple structure that allows it to be processed and then stored sterilely. An air conditioner indoor unit is needed. The purpose of this invention is to sterilize the condensation water in the area where it forms and then to sterilize it further. 15 an air conditioner indoor unit with a simple structure that allows for storage. to accomplish. In order to achieve the purpose of this invention, the initial demand and the demands dependent on this demand are carried out. The defined indoor air conditioner unit contains 20 components that are collected within a defined channel inside the housing. the most adapted to perform light emission suitable for sterilizing condensate water a small primary light source and absorption of condensation water sterilized within the channel It includes at least one water retention element adapted for this purpose. Especially the indoor unit of the air conditioner. While the ambient air is cooled, the ambient air, which has a relatively high temperature, and a heat exchanger located inside the shell, and inside which the ambient temperature is 25 heat transferred by a coolant that has a lower temperature than the air temperature heat transfer occurring between heat exchanger tubes The water formed as a result of condensation is directed into the channel, and here it becomes the primary light source. It is sterilized by the system. The sterilized condensate water is collected by the water retention element. It is captured by the system and stored on the water retention element. In this way, 30 Due to the internal environmental conditions of the hull, the water in question is caused by condensation. 3 Removing water from the environment before microorganism formation occurs, another In other words, water is stored on the water retention element. Thus, inside the body... This prevents the development of any unpleasant odors over time, thus benefiting the user. Customer satisfaction is being increased. 5 In one application of the invention, the water-retaining element swells upon contact with water, thus retaining it. It is made of hydrogel material adapted for this purpose. The water retention element has high porosity. Thanks to its hydrogel material which has a high volume and water retention capacity, The system ensures that the sterilized water is effectively captured within the channel. In addition, the water retained on the hydrogel material can be recovered. Thanks to this feature, the water stored on the hydrogel material returns after a while. This water, obtained by harvesting, is used in various applications such as garden irrigation and vehicle batteries. It is made reusable. In one application of the invention, the water retention element is made of 15 polyacrylamide-based hydrogel material. It is a polyacrylamide product resistant to ultraviolet C light emitted by light sources. a substance that does not undergo any structural deterioration when light falls upon it. This does not occur and it releases the water it holds. In this way, water retention... By ensuring the element can be used for a long time without structural deterioration, the water is recycled. Economic advantage is gained by ensuring this benefit. 20 In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is arranged within a duct and has many It includes a plate arranged with a number of water-retaining elements. One of the water-retaining elements Thanks to its arrangement on the plate, it is easy to assemble as well as maintain and repair. In these situations, easy access to water retention elements is provided, saving time, labor, and costs. 25 an advantage is gained. In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner allows the plate to move in and out. at least one tank arranged to deliver and to move the plate from the canal to the tank It includes at least one drive unit that provides the required power. In this application, a specific 30 The system is activated periodically or when a certain amount of water is stored on the water retention element. 4 The group will begin working with the relevant water retention element positioned inside the tank. It moves the plate. Depending on the movement of the plate, the water retention element in the tank... Due to its location within, the water retention element in question undergoes a regeneration process. The water is retained by the water-holding element and then stored in the tank and returned. This ensures that the recovered water can be used for other applications. It offers the advantage of contributing to water conservation by being used. In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of an air conditioner moves the plate between the duct and the tank. a specific path arranged between the canal and the tank that would allow it to do so It includes. In this application, the plate and therefore the water retention on the plate 10 by ensuring that personnel move safely and in a controlled manner on the road moving between the canal and the tank without damage depending on the movement is provided. In one application of the invention, the path is a continuous, almost circular or oval shape. having a plate that is almost round or oval and extends uninterrupted along the road. It has a conveyor belt form with a specific shape. In this application, it is driven by a drive unit. Depending on the power supplied, the plate rotates on the path and the corresponding water on the plate The holding element is positioned inside the tank. Inside the tank... The water retention element positioned inside the tank undergoes a regeneration process, and the water is 20... The water captured by the retaining element is transferred into the tank and stored there. is provided. In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of an air conditioner contains at least one water tank located inside. To emit light at daylight wavelength onto the holding element 25 It includes at least one adapted second light source. Especially from hydrogel material. Applying sunlight to the manufactured water retention element produces a photothermal effect. by removing the water retaining element, the water is released into the tank in liquid form. It allows for release. 30 5 In one application of the invention, the tank is made of at least partially transparent material. Because the tank is made of a light-transmitting transparent material, sunlight can penetrate the tank. by reaching inside and onto the water retention elements located inside the tank This ensures that any extra light source, such as a second light source, is not affected. By releasing the water held on the water retention element without using it, the water remains in the tank at 5 Storage is provided. The invention allows the water that forms inside the body, especially due to condensation, to become light for the first time. After sterilization via the source, it is stored on the water-holding element. Thanks to this, the formation of bad odors caused by microorganism growth in condensate water is reduced by 10%. an air conditioning indoor unit that provides users with a quality indoor air environment by preventing leaks. This is carried out. In addition, sterile water stored on the water retention element. By recovering it through regeneration, the condensate water in question can be used for other applications. By enabling reuse, the advantage of water conservation is achieved. 15 The indoor air conditioning unit, designed to achieve the purpose of this invention, is shown in the attached figures. These figures are shown as follows: Figure 1 - Perspective view of an application of the air conditioning indoor unit that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 - Top view of an application of the air conditioning indoor unit that is the subject of the invention. Figure 3 - Perspective view of an application of the air conditioning indoor unit that is the subject of the invention. 20 Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an application of the air conditioning indoor unit that is the subject of this invention. The parts shown in the figures are individually numbered, and each number corresponds to the following: It is given below. 1- Air conditioner indoor unit 25 2- Body 3- Heat exchanger 4-Channel 5- Primary light source 6- Water retention element 30 7- License Plate 6 8- Tank 9- Propulsion group The air conditioner indoor unit (1) is arranged in a shell (2), inside a shell (2), containing a It has numerous pipes that allow the flow of refrigerant and the refrigerant is 5 at least one heat exchanger adapted for converting from liquid phase to gas or liquid-gas phase. (3) and the condensate water that is generated during the operation of the heat exchanger (3). It contains at least one channel (4) arranged in the body (2) to be directed. When air cooling is desired to be performed by the air conditioner indoor unit (1), The ambient air, which has a relatively high temperature, is taken into the fuselage (2) and fuselage (2) 10 It continues to flow inside. Ambient air flows inside the body (2) a fluid flowing through it that is at a temperature lower than the ambient air temperature preferably in contact with copper pipes, and as a result of this contact, the ambient air Heat transfer occurs between the pipes. As a result of this heat transfer... As the temperature of the ambient air, which has a relatively high temperature, decreases, the temperature of the pipes and 15 Therefore, the temperature of the refrigerant flowing inside the pipes increases. The environment... Heat transfer occurs between the air and the pipes, and therefore between the refrigerant. During this process, water vapor condenses depending on the amount of moisture in the ambient air. inside the channel (4) arranged in line with the heat exchanger (3) inside the shell (2) Condensation water is accumulating. 20 The subject of the invention is the air conditioning indoor unit (1), with the duct (4) facing inside the body (2). to emit light suitable for sterilizing the condensate water in the channel (4) at least one primary light source (5) and channel (4) adapted to be sterilized inside It contains at least one water retention element (6) adapted to retain condensate water. 25 The first light source (5) is to emit ultraviolet C rays in an example application. These rays are being adapted and inactivate harmful microorganisms. and provides disinfection of contaminated surfaces. In one application of the invention air conditioner indoor unit (1) near both ends of the duct (4) which runs almost linearly. It contains at least two primary light sources (5) located in the air conditioner indoor unit (1) 30 Condensation water collected in the duct (4) while the ambient air is cooled by 7 firstly it is sterilized by the first light source (5) and then water absorbed by the retaining element (6) and on the water retaining element (6) This ensures the cooling process is carried out by means of the air conditioner indoor unit (1). The resulting condensation water is quickly eliminated, preventing bacteria from accumulating in the water. or the formation of microorganisms such as mold and consequently 5 inside the body (2) The formation of unpleasant odors is prevented. In one application of the invention, the water-holding element (6) swells when it comes into contact with water, thus holding the water. It is made of hydrogel material adapted to hold its structure in place. The hydrogel material, Having a relatively high pore volume and high surface area, it contains a high amount of 10 It absorbs water and allows it to swell while maintaining its shape without dissolving in water. This allows the hydrogel material to absorb almost 100 times its own weight in water. It exhibits the ability to hold. In addition, the hydrogel material can hold gelatin, agar, Because it can be produced from natural and synthetic polymers such as alginate, it does not have a negative impact on the environment. It is possible to manufacture and use a water retention element (6) that has no effect. All 15 In addition, sunlight or light of sunlight wavelength can be applied to the hydrogel material. the photothermal effect that occurs with its application and the deposits on the hydrogel material It is possible to recover water through regeneration. This situation also means that the recovered water... the advantage of contributing to water conservation by using the water for other applications It provides. 20 In one application of the invention, the water retention element (6) is a polyacrylamide-based hydrogel. It is made of the material. Thanks to the hydrogel being polyacrylamide based, the first light Structural degradation by resisting ultraviolet C light emitted by source (5). This ensures that it does not survive. Thus, the water retention element (6) remains intact for a long time. It is usable and the regeneration process is carried out. In one application of the invention, the air conditioning indoor unit (1) is arranged inside the duct (4) and It includes at least one plate (7) on which numerous water-holding elements (6) are placed. Water Assembly and 30 thanks to the arrangement of the holding elements (6) on a plate (7) 8 facilitating maintenance / repair processes, thereby saving time, labor, and costs. Advantages are ensured to be gained. In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner (1) allows the plate (7) to enter and exit. at least one drive adapted to move a tank (8) and plate (7) that provides the possibility 5 The drive group (9) includes a servo motor in one application. It moves the plate (7) continuously. The drive group (9) is a stepper in one application. The motor moves the plate (7) in stages. In this application of the invention drive group (9), especially on the water retention element (6) a certain amount of water When held, the plate (7) will go into the water retention element (6) tank (8) 10 It moves in this way. In this way, the water stored on the water retention element (6), It is recovered through the regeneration process carried out in tank (8). This situation also leads to water conservation by using the recovered water for other applications. It provides the advantage of contributing. 15 In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner (1) has a plate (7) that moves on it. a specific road arranged between canal (4) and tank (8) in such a way as to provide the opportunity It includes. In an application of the invention, the said road, rail, slide, groove and similar It is defined by the elements. The drive group (9) starts working when moving the plate (7) on the said road and the plate (7) and therefore 20 water retention elements (6) arranged on plate (7) between channel (4) and tank (8) It is ensured that it moves in a controlled manner. In one application of the invention, the road is almost in the shape of the number “0” and the plate (7) It has a conveyor belt form that extends uninterrupted along the road. In other words, 25 plate (7) is a conveyor belt which has the shape of the number “0”, similar to the shape of the road. It is formatted as follows. In this application, when the drive unit (9) is activated, the plate (7) moving on the said road and the plate (7) and therefore the plate (7) water retention elements (6) arranged on it are controlled between channel (4) and tank (8). It is made to move in a certain way. The plate (7) is driven by the drive group (9) 30 By rotating it on the road depending on the power supplied, the plate (7) is located on the plate and 9 the relevant water holding element (6) which stores a certain amount of water from the channel (4) into the tank (8) transported and regenerated here, the water is inside the tank (8) Storage is provided. In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner (1) has at least one water remaining in the tank (8) 5 At least one adapted to emit daylight wavelength light onto the holding element (6) It contains a second light source (not shown in the figures). The water retention element (6) especially in applications where it is made of hydrogel, the second water retention element (6) is placed on the water retention element. due to the photothermal effect produced by daylight applied by a light source By releasing the water held on the water retention element (6) into the tank (8) 10 Storage is provided. In one application of the invention, the tank (8) is made of at least partly translucent material. It is manufactured. Thanks to the fact that the tank (8) is made of light-transmitting material, the sun By ensuring that the rays fall on the water holding elements (6) inside the tank (8) 15 Water retention element without using any extra light source, such as a second light source. (6) releasing the water held on the tank (8) and storing it inside the tank is provided. In one application of the invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner (1) is held by the water retention element (6) 20 It includes at least one sensor configured to detect the amount of water. In practice, the sensor in question is used to detect the weight of the water retention element (6). is configured. In this application, the weight detected by the sensor is pre-configured. If a specified value has been reached, the relevant water retention depends on the applications of the invention. element (6) with a new water holding element (6) on which no water is yet stored 25 The water retaining element (6) can be changed as well as moved into the tank (8). water retention element (6) depending on the regeneration process carried out here. The water retained by the tank (8) is stored inside. The invention prevents condensation inside the shell (2) especially when the ambient air is cooled. The resulting water is sterilized by the first light source (5) and this 10 then thanks to the water retention element (6) it is retained in the condensate water By preventing the formation of unpleasant odors caused by microorganism growth, users are protected. An air conditioning indoor unit (1) that provides a good indoor air quality is implemented. In addition, a tank (8) of sterile condensate water retained by the water retention element (6) By storing it, the water in question can be used by users for other purposes. 5 By ensuring its usability, the advantage of water conservation is achieved.

Claims

11 REQUESTS 1. A shell (2), arranged inside the shell (2), containing a coolant fluid It has numerous pipes that allow the flow of refrigerant from the liquid phase to the liquid phase. at least one heat exchanger (3) and 5 adapted to convert to gas or liquid-gas phase. Condensation water generated during the operation of the heat exchanger (3) containing at least one channel (4) arranged in the body (2) to be directed, arranged inside the body (2) to face the channel (4), inside the channel (4) at least one adapted to emit light suitable for sterilizing condensate water condensate water sterilized in the first light source (5) and channel (4) 10 a characterized by having at least one water-holding element (6) adapted to hold air conditioner indoor unit (1).

2. A hydrogel that swells upon contact with water, adapting to retain water in its structure. Claim 1, 15, characterized by a water retention element (6) made of material. such as an air conditioning indoor unit (1).

3. Water retention element (6) made of polyacrylamide-based hydrogel material. an air conditioning indoor unit as described in Claim 1 or 2 (1). 20 4. The channel (4) is arranged within and has many water retention elements (6) on it. from the above requests characterized by having at least one plate (7) placed an air conditioning indoor unit like any other (1).

5. A tank (8) that allows the plate (7) to enter and exit, and the plate (7) 25 characterized by at least one drive group (9) adapted to move an air conditioning indoor unit (1) as in any of the above requirements.

6. The plate (7) can move between the channel (4) and the tank (8). 30 as in Claim 5, characterized by a specific way of delivering it. an air conditioner indoor unit (1). 12 7. A road that is almost shaped like the number "0" and runs continuously along this road. characterized by the plate (7) which has a conveyor belt form that extends as an air conditioning indoor unit as in Claim 6 (1).

8. Daylight wave 5 on at least one water holding element (6) remaining inside the tank (8). characterized by at least a second light source adapted to emit light in the neck. An air conditioning indoor unit as in any of the requests 5 to 7 (1).

9. Characterized by a tank made of at least partially translucent material (8). An air conditioning indoor unit as in any of the requests 5 to 8 (1). 10 10. To detect the amount of water held by the water retention element (6). from the above requests characterized by at least one configured sensor an air conditioning indoor unit like any other (1). 15

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