JP2010197027A - Ventilation-integrated air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ventilation-integrated air conditioner preventing corrosion of a heat exchanger by a simple configuration, achieving performance improvement and improvement of a drain water treatment capacity of a condenser, eliminating the need for drain piping, saving energy, and capable of corresponding to facilitation of a degree of freedom in installation. <P>SOLUTION: The ventilation-integrated air conditioner is provided with a refrigerating cycle connecting a compressor, the condenser, and an evaporator, or the like, a blower carrying out air supply and exhaust and a humidification member composed of a porous water absorption material are installed in an upwind side being the condenser during cooling operation, and drain water condensed by the evaporator during the cooling operation is introduced to a top part of the humidification member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a ventilation-integrated air conditioner, and in particular, achieves high performance of the condenser and improved drain water treatment capacity while preventing corrosion of the heat exchanger with a simple configuration, eliminating the need for drain piping, The present invention relates to a ventilation-integrated air conditioner that can save energy and facilitate installation flexibility.

Conventionally, in order to eliminate the need for the drain piping of the ventilation-integrated air conditioner, there is a method of dripping the condenser water as a drain water treatment method, and a configuration shown in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a dropping tray 102 is provided on the top of the condenser 101, the drain water condensed by the evaporator 103 is sent to the dropping tray 102 by the pump 104, and the drain water from the dropping tray 102 is fed to the condenser 101. A water absorbing member 105 is provided so as to supply water appropriately.

However, in the ventilation-integrated air conditioner having the configuration of Patent Document 1, corrosion of the condenser due to drain water is promoted, and the improvement in the capacity of the condenser is small only at the drain water adhering portion, and the drain water treatment capacity is also improved. There was a problem that water splashing occurred at the time of dropping.

In addition, there is a method in which a water absorbing body composed of a porous water absorbing member is provided on the drain pan on the lee side of the condenser and discharged to the outside by blowing air from a condenser blower. The structure shown in Patent Document 2 is proposed. Has been. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, a water absorbing body 202 is provided on the leeward side of the condenser 201, and the water absorbing body 202 is dropped from a dropping hole 205 provided in the second drain pan 204 that receives drain water condensed by the evaporator 203. The water is absorbed, evaporated by the warm air heated by the condenser 201, and discharged to the outside.

However, the ventilation-integrated air conditioner having the configuration of Patent Document 2 has a problem that the capacity of the condenser cannot be improved because it is installed on the leeward side of the condenser, and energy is not saved.

JP-A-7-225033 JP 2007-327666 A

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, realizes an improvement in condenser capacity and drain processing capacity with a simple configuration, saves energy, eliminates the need for drain piping, and facilitates installation flexibility. The object is to provide an air conditioner.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises the following problem solving means.
(1) Invention of Claim 1 The problem-solving means of the present invention provides a refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and the like are connected, and includes a blower for supplying and exhausting air and a moisture release member composed of a porous water-absorbing material. A ventilation-integrated air conditioner that is installed on the windward side that becomes a condenser during cooling operation, and that drain water condensed by the evaporator during cooling operation is introduced into the upper portion of the moisture release member.
According to the above means, there is a moisture release member on the windward side where the exhaust air from the room passes through the condenser, and when the exhaust air passes through the moisture release member, the temperature of the exhaust air decreases and the humidity increases. However, the heat dissipation capability of the condenser when passing through the condenser is improved.

(2) Invention of Claim 2 The problem-solving means of the present invention is a first moisture release unit comprising a blower for supplying and exhausting air and a porous water-absorbing material provided with a refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator are connected. And a second moisture release member, the first moisture release member is installed on the windward side of the condenser during the cooling operation, and the second moisture release member is installed on the leeward side of the condenser during the cooling operation. The drain water condensed by the evaporator is introduced into the first moisture release member, and when the drain water level becomes a predetermined value or more, the drain water is introduced into the upper portion of the second moisture release member. It is a ventilation integrated air conditioner.
According to the above means, there is a first moisture release member on the windward side where the exhaust air from the room passes through the condenser and a second moisture release member on the leeward side, and the exhaust air passes through the first moisture release member. As a result, the temperature of the exhaust air decreases, the humidity increases, and the heat dissipation capability of the condenser when passing through the condenser is improved. Even if the drain water is very large and cannot be treated by the first moisture release member, the exhaust air that has passed through the condenser has a temperature rise and a humidity decline. As a result, the drain water treatment capacity can be greatly improved.

(3) Invention of Claim 3 The problem-solving means of the present invention is a first moisture release structure comprising a blower for supplying and exhausting air, and a porous water-absorbing material provided with a refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and the like are connected. And a second moisture release member, the first moisture release member is installed on the windward side which becomes a condenser during cooling operation, and the second moisture release member is installed on the leeward side which becomes a condenser during heating operation, The drain water condensed in the evaporator during operation is introduced into the upper part of the first moisture release member, and the drain water condensed in the evaporator during heating operation is introduced into the upper part of the second moisture release member. It is an air conditioner with integrated ventilation.
According to the above means, there is a moisture release member on the windward side where the exhaust air from the room passes through the condenser during the cooling operation, and the temperature of the exhaust air is lowered by the exhaust air passing through the first moisture release member. In addition, the humidity rises and the heat dissipation capability of the condenser when passing through the condenser is improved. In addition, during heating operation, drain water condensed by the evaporator is released by the second moisture release member installed on the lee side of the condenser, so that the drain water can be treated and the humidity of the supply air to the indoor unit is improved. It can be done.

(4) Invention of Claim 4 The problem-solving means of the present invention is a first moisture release unit comprising a blower for supplying and exhausting air, and a porous water-absorbing material provided with a refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and the like are connected. A member, a second moisture release member, and a third moisture release member, wherein the first moisture release member and the second moisture release member are installed on the windward side and the leeward side that serve as a condenser during cooling operation, and the condenser and When the third moisture releasing member is installed on the leeward side, drain water condensed by an evaporator during cooling operation is introduced into the upper portion of the first moisture releasing member, and if the drain water level reaches or exceeds a predetermined value, Ventilation-integrated air conditioning characterized in that water is introduced into the upper part of the second moisture release member and drain water condensed by an evaporator during heating operation is introduced into the upper part of the third moisture release member. Machine.
According to the above means, there is a first moisture release member on the windward side where the exhaust air from the room passes through the condenser and a second moisture release member on the leeward side, and the exhaust air passes through the first moisture release member. As a result, the temperature of the exhaust air decreases, the humidity increases, and the heat dissipation capability of the condenser when passing through the condenser is improved. Even if the drain water is very large and cannot be treated by the first moisture release member, the exhaust air that has passed through the condenser has a temperature rise and a humidity decline. As a result, the drain water treatment capacity can be greatly improved.
During heating operation, drain water condensed by the evaporator is released by the third moisture release member installed on the leeward side of the condenser, so that the drain water can be treated and the humidity of the supply air to the indoor unit is improved. It can be done.

(5) Invention of claim 5 The problem-solving means of the present invention is that the lower part of the moisture release member is positioned on the drain pan of the condenser and the evaporator, and the upper part of the moisture release member is the outlet of the condenser and the evaporator. The ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein drain water condensed in an evaporator is introduced into an upper portion of the moisture releasing member.
According to the above means, drain water is also absorbed from the lower part of each moisture releasing member, and further moisture releasing ability is improved.

(6) Invention of Claim 6 The problem-solving means of the present invention is the ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein a flocking wire is used for the moisture releasing member.
According to the above means, it is easy to process, and it is possible to improve the moisture release capacity with less air resistance.

(7) Invention of Claim 7 The problem solving means of the present invention is the ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein the moisture releasing member has antibacterial properties.
According to the above means, it is possible to prevent bacteria from growing on the moisture release member.

As a result of the above, according to the present invention, heat exchanger corrosion is prevented with a simple configuration, the performance of the condenser is improved, the drain water treatment capacity is improved, the drain pipe is unnecessary, and the degree of freedom of installation is facilitated. A ventilation-integrated air conditioner that can be made.
In particular, according to the first invention, the condenser can be prevented from corroding during the cooling operation with a simple configuration, and the condensing capacity can be improved and drain water can be treated.
Moreover, in 2nd invention, it is effective in preventing the corrosion of the condenser at the time of air_conditionaing | cooling operation with a simple structure, improving a condensation capacity | capacitance, and increasing the processing capacity of drain water.
Further, in the third invention, the corrosion of the condenser during the cooling operation can be prevented with a simple configuration, the condensation capacity can be improved, the drain water can be treated, and the humidification and the drain water treatment during the heating operation can be performed. There is.
In the fourth aspect of the invention, the simple structure prevents corrosion of the condenser during the cooling operation, improves the condensing capacity, increases the drain water treatment capacity, and enables humidification and drain water treatment during the heating operation. There is an effect that can be done.
Further, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, corrosion of the condenser during the cooling operation can be prevented with a simple configuration, the condensing capacity can be improved, the drain water can be treated much larger and faster, and the humidification and the drain water treatment during the heating operation can be performed. There is an effect that can be larger and faster.
In the sixth invention, since the moisture releasing member is subjected to the flocking process, the water absorption capacity is large and the water absorption speed can be increased.
Further, in the seventh invention, since the moisture release member is subjected to antibacterial treatment, there is an effect that adhesion and propagation of bacteria can be reduced.

Schematic cross-sectional view of a ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 Schematic cross-sectional view of a ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 Schematic sectional view of a ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to Embodiment 3 Model sectional drawing of the ventilation integrated air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. Schematic cross-sectional view of a ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to Embodiment 5 Schematic cross section of conventional drain water treatment Schematic cross section of conventional drain water treatment

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 of the Invention
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the ventilation-integrated air conditioner of Embodiment 1 includes a compressor 1, a first heat exchanger 2 that serves as a condenser during a cooling operation and serves as an evaporator during a heating operation, and a heater that serves as an evaporator during a cooling operation. The second heat exchanger 3 that becomes a condenser during operation and necessary parts (details are omitted) are connected to form a normal refrigeration cycle. In addition, exhaust air from the room passes through the total heat exchanger 4 and the first heat exchanger 2, and the first blower 5 blows the air outside the room, and the supply air from outside the total heat exchanger 4 and the first heat exchanger 4. The second blower 6 that blows air through the two heat exchangers 3 and the moisture release member 7 that passes when blowing air to the first heat exchanger 2 are substantially the same as the passage area of the first heat exchanger 2. It is provided on the windward side in terms of area.
A first drain pan 8 is installed below the first heat exchanger 2 and the moisture release member 7, and a second drain pan 9 is installed below the second heat exchanger 3, and the collected drain water is fed to the second drain pan 9. A pump 10 is installed. Further, a water falling part 11 having a plurality of holes for dropping drain water onto the moisture releasing member 7 is installed on the upper part of the moisture releasing member 7 and communicates with the pump 10.
With such a configuration, the drain water condensed in the second heat exchanger 3 during the cooling operation is accumulated in the second drain pan 9, and is sent to the water falling part 11 by the pump 10, and the water falls from the upper part of the moisture release member 7. By absorbing water and dehumidifying the passing air and cooling the passing air, heat exchange with the first heat exchanger 2 improves the condensing capacity and improves the efficiency of the refrigeration cycle, and discharges drain water with exhaust air. It will be possible.

(Embodiment 2)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to the second embodiment has a first moisture releasing member 7 and a leeward side on the windward side of the first heat exchanger 2 in the configuration of the invention of the first embodiment. A second moisture releasing member 12 is provided, and a water falling portion 13 having a plurality of holes for dropping drain water to the second moisture releasing member 12 is installed on the upper portion of the second moisture releasing member 12 and installed in the first drain pan 8. Communicated with the pump 14.
With this configuration, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the drain water condensed by the second heat exchanger 3 and the drain water that could not be dehumidified by the first moisture release member 7 is also pump 14. Then, the water is supplied to the second moisture releasing member 12, passes through the first heat exchanger 2, the temperature rises, and the moisture can be released with air having a great moisture releasing effect.
In addition, you may communicate with the water fall part 13 through the solenoid valve which operate | moves from the said pump 10 at the predetermined value water level of the 2nd drain pan 9. FIG.

(Embodiment 3 of the invention)
Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the ventilation-integrated air conditioner of Embodiment 3 is provided with a third moisture releasing member 15 on the leeward side of the second heat exchanger 3 in the configuration of the invention of Embodiment 1 described above. A water falling part 16 having a plurality of holes for dropping drain water to the third moisture releasing member 15 is installed on the upper part of the third moisture releasing member 15, and communicates with a pump 17 installed in the first drain pan 8.
If comprised in this way, in addition to the effect of the said Embodiment 1, the drain water condensed with the 1st heat exchanger 2 at the time of heating operation will be dehumidified with the 3rd moisture releasing member 15, and humidity will be at the time of heating operation. It can be used for humidifying indoors that decline.
Needless to say, water for humidification may be introduced into the water falling part 16.

Embodiment 4 of the Invention
Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the ventilation-integrated air conditioner of Embodiment 4 is provided with a third moisture releasing member 15 on the leeward side of the second heat exchanger 3 in the configuration of the invention of Embodiment 2, A water falling part 16 having a plurality of holes for dropping drain water to the third moisture releasing member 15 is installed on the upper part of the third moisture releasing member 15, and communicates with a pump 17 installed in the first drain pan 8.
If comprised in this way, in addition to the effect of the said Embodiment 2, the drain water condensed with the 1st heat exchanger 2 at the time of heating operation will be dehumidified with the 3rd moisture release member 15, and humidity will be at the time of heating operation. It can be used for humidifying indoors that decline.
Needless to say, water for humidification may be introduced into the water falling part 16. Further, the pump 14 and the pump 17 may be shared, and the electromagnetic valve may be switched so that water is supplied to the water drop unit 13 during the cooling operation and water is supplied to the water drop unit 16 during the heating operation.

(Embodiment 5)
Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the ventilation-integrated air conditioner of Embodiment 5 has the structure of Embodiments 1 to 4 described above, where the lower part of the moisture release member is substantially in contact with the upper part of the drain pan. Water absorption from the part is possible. If comprised in this way, in addition to the effect of the said Embodiment 1-4, the moisture release capability and moisture release rate can be improved.

Embodiment 6 of the Invention
Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described.
The ventilation-integrated air conditioner of Embodiment 6 is characterized in that the moisture release member is formed of a flocking member. According to the above means, in addition to the effects of the first to fifth embodiments, the moisture release capability and the moisture release rate can be improved.

Embodiment 7 of the Invention
Embodiment 7 of the present invention will be described.
The ventilation-integrated air conditioner of Embodiment 7 is characterized in that the moisture release member is subjected to antibacterial treatment. According to the above means, in addition to the effects of the first to sixth embodiments, the propagation of bacteria can be prevented and a hygienic operation can be performed.

As described above, the present invention prevents corrosion of the heat exchanger with a simple configuration, achieves higher performance of the condenser and improved drain water treatment capacity, eliminates the need for drain piping, saves energy, and is free to install. This is useful for a ventilation-integrated air conditioner that can cope with the simplification.

2 1st heat exchanger 3 2nd heat exchanger 7, 8 Drain pan 9, 12, 15, 18 Water absorption member 10, 14, 17 Pump 11, 13, 16 Water dropping part

Claims (7)

Provide a refrigeration cycle that connects a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, etc., and install a blower that supplies and exhausts air and a moisture release member composed of a porous water-absorbing material on the windward side that becomes a condenser during cooling operation. A ventilation-integrated air conditioner characterized in that drain water condensed by an evaporator is introduced into an upper portion of the moisture release member. A refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and the like are connected to each other is provided, and includes a blower for supplying and exhausting air, a first moisture release member and a second moisture release member made of a porous water absorbent, and a first moisture release member. Installed on the windward side of the condenser during cooling operation, and installed the second moisture release member on the leeward side of the condenser during cooling operation, and introduced drain water condensed by the evaporator during cooling operation into the first moisture release member And if a drain water level becomes more than predetermined value, drain water was introduced into the upper part of the said 2nd moisture releasing member, The ventilation integrated air conditioner characterized by the above-mentioned. A refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and the like are connected to each other is provided, and includes a blower for supplying and exhausting air, a first moisture release member and a second moisture release member made of a porous water absorbing material, and a condenser during cooling operation. The first moisture release member is installed on the windward side, the second moisture release member is installed on the leeward side that becomes a condenser during heating operation, and the drain water condensed by the evaporator during cooling operation is the first moisture release member A ventilation-integrated air conditioner characterized by introducing drain water condensed by an evaporator during heating operation into the upper portion of the second moisture releasing member. A refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and the like are connected is provided, and a blower for supplying and exhausting air, a first moisture release member, a second moisture release member, and a third moisture release member made of a porous water absorbing material are provided. A first moisture release member is installed on the windward side that becomes the condenser during the cooling operation and a second moisture release member is installed on the leeward side, and the third moisture release member is installed on the leeward side that becomes the condenser during the heating operation. Sometimes drain water condensed in the evaporator is introduced into the upper portion of the first moisture release member, and if the drain water level is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the drain water is introduced into the upper portion of the second moisture release member and heating is performed. A ventilation-integrated air conditioner characterized in that drain water condensed by an evaporator during operation is introduced into an upper portion of the third moisture releasing member. The lower part of the moisture release member is located on the drain pan of the condenser and the evaporator, and the upper part of the moisture release member is located in the vicinity of the upper part of the condenser and the evaporator, and drain water condensed by the evaporator is released to the moisture. The ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the ventilation-integrated air conditioner is introduced into an upper portion of the member. The ventilation integrated air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a flocking member is used as the moisture releasing member. The ventilation-integrated air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the moisture releasing member has antibacterial properties.

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