DE19548166A1 - Collector for water condensed from vehicle air conditioner - Google Patents

Collector for water condensed from vehicle air conditioner

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DE19548166A1
DE19548166A1 DE19548166A DE19548166A DE19548166A1 DE 19548166 A1 DE19548166 A1 DE 19548166A1 DE 19548166 A DE19548166 A DE 19548166A DE 19548166 A DE19548166 A DE 19548166A DE 19548166 A1 DE19548166 A1 DE 19548166A1
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Thomas Heck
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Delphi Automotive Systems Deutschland GmbH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/46—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using liquid; Windscreen washers
    • B60S1/48—Liquid supply therefor
    • B60S1/50—Arrangement of reservoir
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/32—Cooling devices
    • B60H1/3233—Cooling devices characterised by condensed liquid drainage means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/32—Cooling devices
    • B60H1/3233—Cooling devices characterised by condensed liquid drainage means
    • B60H1/32331—Cooling devices characterised by condensed liquid drainage means comprising means for the use of condensed liquid, e.g. for humidification or for improving condenser performance

Abstract

The water collector forms part of an air-conditioner system in a vehicle. It has a water trap device (1) to collect the water (2), a line (3) to take the water away, and a storage container (4) for the water. The storage container may be a screen wash container to supply washing water to the windscreens. There may be a valve (6) to stop the flow of water when the storage container is full. There is an overflow device (7) to take away the water continuing to fall after the valve is closed. The valve may be combined with a liquid level indicator.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Sammlung von Wasser, das bei einer Klimaanlage eines Kraftfahrzeuges als Kondensat anfällt.The invention relates to a device for collecting water, that in an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle as condensate arises.

Bei Klimaanlagen kondensiert der in der Luft enthaltene Wasserdampf am kalten Wärmetauscher zu Wasser. Dieses wird dann üblicherweise zum Boden hin abgeführt.In air conditioning systems, the air contained condenses Water vapor on the cold heat exchanger to water. Then this will usually discharged to the floor.

Während der Fahrt ist dies nicht von Bedeutung, da das kondensierte Wasser sauber ist und lediglich eine Benetzung des Bodens aber keinerlei Verschmutzung der Umwelt bewirkt. Nach dem Abstellen des Fahrzeuges, z. B. in der Garage, kann es aber zur Bildung einer unerwünschten Wasserlache auf dem Boden kommen.This is not important when driving, as it is condensed water is clean and only a wetting of the Soil causes no pollution of the environment. After this Parking the vehicle, e.g. B. in the garage, but it can be used Formation of an unwanted pool of water will occur on the floor.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, das anfallende Kondenswasser zu nutzen.The invention is based, the problem that arises To use condensed water.

Daher sieht die Erfindung vor, daß eine Auffangvorrichtung das kondensierte Wasser auffängt, eine Leitung es fortführt und ein Vorratsbehälter es aufnimmt.Therefore, the invention provides that a collecting device condensed water catches, a pipe carries it on and on Storage container it picks up.

Damit ist sichergestellt, daß über einen vorbestimmten Zeitraum kein kondensiertes Wasser mehr auf den Boden gelangt, da es gesammelt wird.This ensures that over a predetermined period no condensed water gets to the floor because it is collected.

In vorteilhafter Weise dient als Vorratsbehälter der ohnehin erforderliche Scheibenwaschbehälter, aus dem die Scheiben des Kraftfahrzeuges mit Waschwasser versorgt werden. Üblicherweise wird hierzu eine kleine elektrische Pumpe verwendet, so daß der Vorratsbehälter irgendwo im Kraftfahrzeug untergebracht sein kann, was die Designfreiheit erhöht. Infolge dieser Anordnung wird der Waschwasservorrat während der Fahrt laufend ergänzt, so daß sich das übliche Nachfüllen erübrigt. Das nachgefüllte Wasser ist sauber und neutral, so daß weder Filter noch Düsen der Scheibenwaschanlage zu verstopfen drohen. Wasserlachen auf dem Boden sind vermieden und damit die irrtümliche Annahme, daß ein Defekt (Undichtigkeit) am Kraftfahrzeug vorliegen könnte.In an advantageous manner, the anyway serves as a storage container required windscreen washer tank from which the windows of the Motor vehicle be supplied with wash water. Usually a small electric pump is used for this, so that the Storage container to be accommodated somewhere in the motor vehicle can what increases design freedom. As a result of this arrangement if the wash water supply is continuously added while driving, so that the usual refilling is not necessary. The refilled Water is clean and neutral, so neither filters nor nozzles  the windscreen washer system may become clogged. Pool of water the ground are avoided and thus the erroneous assumption that there could be a defect (leak) in the motor vehicle.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann ein Ventil vorgesehen werden, das die Zufuhr von Wasser stoppt, wenn der Vorratsbehälter gefüllt ist, sowie eine Überlaufvorrichtung, die bei geschlossenem Ventil das weiter anfallende Wasser ableitet. Falls dann Waschwasserzusätze, wie Reinigungs- oder Frostschutzmittel, zugesetzt sind, führt diese Anordnung dazu, daß solche Zusatzmittel nicht mit überlaufendem Wasser entweichen können.In a further development of the invention, a valve can be provided that stops the supply of water when the Reservoir is filled, and an overflow device that if the valve is closed, the water that accumulates is drained off. If then wash water additives, such as cleaning or Antifreeze, this arrangement leads to that such additives are not overflowing with water can escape.

Die Erfindung stellt sicher, daß gerade in der heißen und meist trockenen Jahreszeit, bzw. bei entsprechendem Klima, immer genug Scheibenwaschwasser zur Verfügung steht, das dann dringend zur Scheibenreinigung benötigt wird.The invention ensures that just in the hot and mostly dry season, or with the right climate, always enough Windshield washer water is available, which is then urgently needed Window cleaning is needed.

In der Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in schematischer Weise dargestellt. Die einzige Figur zeigt eine Auffangwanne 1 zur Sammlung von Kondenswasser 2, das von einem nicht dargestellten Wärmetauscher einer Klimaanlage eines Kraftfahrzeuges tropft. Eine Leitung 3 führt das Wasser 2 zu einem Vorratsbehälter 4, der als Scheibenwaschbehälter im Kraftfahrzeug dient. Das Wasser 2 tritt durch eine obere Öffnung 5 in den Behälter 4 ein. Wenn die Scheibenwaschflüssigkeit die Öffnung 5 nahezu erreicht hat, verschließt ein Schwimmerventil 6 die Öffnung 5. Dann kann das Wasser 2a über eine Überlaufleitung 7 abgeleitet werden.In the drawing, an embodiment of the invention is shown in a schematic manner. The single figure shows a sump 1 for collecting condensed water 2 dripping from a heat exchanger (not shown) of an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle. A line 3 leads the water 2 to a storage container 4 , which serves as a windscreen washer container in the motor vehicle. The water 2 enters the container 4 through an upper opening 5 . When the windshield washer fluid has almost reached the opening 5 , a float valve 6 closes the opening 5 . Then the water 2 a can be discharged via an overflow line 7 .

Wenn durch Verbrauch von Scheibenwaschflüssigkeit das Schwimmerventil 6 gesunken ist, ist die Öffnung 5 wieder freigegeben, und weiteres Wasser 2 kann in den Vorratsbehälter 4 einlaufen, bis das Ventil 6 wieder schließt.If the float valve has fallen 6 by consumption of washer fluid, the opening 5 is released again, and further water 2 can enter into the storage vessel 4 until the valve 6 closes again.

Nicht dargestellt sind die üblichen Ausstattungsmerkmale eines Scheibenwaschbehälters, wie Pumpe und Ablaufschlauch zu den Düsen. Das Ventil 6 kann z. B. auch mit einem bekannten Flüssig­ keitsstandanzeiger kombiniert werden; dies ist jedoch nicht dar­ gestellt. Bei entsprechender Fernanzeige kann der Fahrer dann vom Cockpit aus den Füllungsgrad des Vorratsbehälters über­ wachen.The usual features of a windscreen washer reservoir, such as a pump and drain hose to the nozzles, are not shown. The valve 6 can e.g. B. can also be combined with a known liquid level indicator; however, this is not shown. With the appropriate remote display, the driver can then monitor the filling level of the storage container from the cockpit.

Claims (4)

1. Vorrichtung zur Sammlung von Wasser, das bei einer Klimaanlage eines Kraftfahrzeuges als Kondensat anfällt, gekennzeichnet durch
  • a) eine Auffangvorrichtung (1), die das Wasser (2) sammelt,
  • b) eine Leitung (3) zur Fortleitung des Wassers (2) und
  • c) einen Vorratsbehälter (4), der das Wasser (2) aufnimmt.
1. A device for collecting water, which accumulates as condensate in an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle, characterized by
  • a) a collecting device ( 1 ) which collects the water ( 2 ),
  • b) a line ( 3 ) to carry the water ( 2 ) and
  • c) a storage container ( 4 ) which receives the water ( 2 ).
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Vorratsbehälter (4) ein Scheibenwaschbehälter ist, aus dem die Scheiben mit Waschwasser vorsorgt werden können.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage container ( 4 ) is a windshield washer, from which the washers can be provided with washing water. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, gekennzeichnet durch
  • d) ein Ventil (6), das die Zufuhr von Wasser (2) stoppt, wenn der Vorratsbehälter (4) gefüllt ist und
  • e) eine Überlaufvorrichtung (7), die bei geschlossenem Ventil (6) das weiter anfallende Wasser (2a) ableitet.
3. Device according to claim 2, characterized by
  • d) a valve ( 6 ) that stops the supply of water ( 2 ) when the reservoir ( 4 ) is filled and
  • e) an overflow device ( 7 ) which, when the valve ( 6 ) is closed, drains off the water ( 2 a).
4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Ventil (6) mit einem Flüssigstandsanzeiger kombiniert ist.4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the valve ( 6 ) is combined with a liquid level indicator.
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DE102005061415A1 (en) * 2005-12-22 2007-06-28 Fuss, Andreas, Dr. Device for collection and processing of water, comprises a collecting tank for collecting water and/or aqueous solutions, additive storage vessels, collecting containers, additive storage tank, pump, level sensor and control unit
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