Air conditioner condensate filtration device
OwnerSolomon Getachew Felekeinventor
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Abstract
A filtration device is configured to be connected to an existing condensate drain line of a heating, cooling, and ventilation system. The filtration device is configured to collect metal and other debris as the condensate moves through the device and prevents the condensate drain line from getting a clog. When a clog is present or other issues affect a level of condensate to rise in the device and stop from draining properly, the device is configured to shut off the heating, cooling, and ventilation system. Alternatively, the device is configured to provide an alternate pipe for drainage.
Claims21
A filtration device for connecting to a drainage pipe of a heating, cooling, and/or ventilation system, the filtration device comprising:
- a reservoir, having a hollow body with an interior volume, wherein the reservoir has a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is closed and the top end is open;
- a cover having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end is closed and the bottom end is open, wherein the cover is configured to sealingly connect to the reservoir;
- an inlet and an outlet configured on the cover;
- a vent configured at the top end of the cover;
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- a float switch integrated into the cover, wherein the float switch is electrically connected to shut off the heating, cooling, and/or ventilating system unit, wherein the float switch is actuated when a condensate level within the reservoir reaches and contacts the float switch.
A filtration device for connecting to a drainage pipe of a heating, cooling, and/or ventilating system, the filtration device comprising:
- a reservoir, having a hollow body with an interior volume, wherein the reservoir has a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is closed, and the top end is open;
- a cover having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end is closed, and the bottom end is open, wherein the cover is configured to sealingly connect to the reservoir;
- an inlet and an outlet configured on the cover, wherein the inlet and the outlet configured on the cover for condensate flow into and out of the reservoir, respectively;
- a vent configured at the top end of the reservoir;
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- a float switch integrated into the cover;
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- a solenoid valve integrated to a pipe, wherein the pipe is connected to the inlet, and wherein the float switch is electrically connected to the solenoid valve such that the float switch triggers the solenoid valve to open when a condensate level within the reservoir reaches and contacts the float switch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.