Pipeline assembly, ice maker and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a pipeline assembly, an ice maker and a refrigerator. The pipeline assembly comprises a first water injection pipe, a second water injection pipe, a protection pipe and a control valve. At least part of the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe penetrate through the protection pipe. One end of the first water injection pipe and one end of the second water injection pipe are connected to the control valve. The first water injection pipe is different from the second water injection pipe. Through the arrangement, the requirement for multiple pipelines is met, and the water supply function of the pipeline assembly is enriched. And the distinguishing degree of the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe is improved, wrong installation is avoided, the installation time is saved, and the working efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electrical appliances, and in particular to a pipeline assembly, an ice maker and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial technology, more and more electrical appliances have entered people's lives, bringing great convenience to people's lives while constantly improving people's quality of life. In order to improve market competitiveness and attract consumers, electrical appliance manufacturers are developing more and more electrical appliance functions while meeting product quality requirements. In particular, some refrigerators, while ensuring that they can store food for a long time and with high quality, add ice-making functions to the refrigerators, thereby attracting consumers and improving market competitiveness.

[0003] In the related art refrigerator, in order to ensure smooth ice making, a water pipe group is required to provide water. However, the water pipe group in the current equipment is only a single pipe, which cannot meet the needs of multiple ice makers for multiple pipes. At the same time, most cold storage equipment will add a VIP plate on the back to improve the thermal insulation performance. If multiple pipes are added blindly, the VIP plate will not be used, affecting the thermal insulation performance of the refrigerator.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an improved pipeline assembly to solve some or all of the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides an improved pipeline assembly, an ice maker and a refrigerator.

[0006] The present application provides a pipeline assembly, including a first water injection pipe, a second water injection pipe, a protective pipe, and a control valve; at least part of the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe are passed through the protective pipe; one end of the first water injection pipe and one end of the second water injection pipe are respectively connected to the control valve; the first water injection pipe is different from the second water injection pipe.

[0007] Further, the diameter of the first water injection pipe is different from the diameter of the second water injection pipe; or the color of the first water injection pipe is different from the color of the second water injection pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, the diameter of the first water injection pipe is smaller than the diameter of the second water injection pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the protective pipe includes a first protective pipe and a second protective pipe; the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe are arranged side by side to pass through the first protective pipe; the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe are independently arranged to pass through the second protective pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the second protective pipe includes a main pipe and a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe connected to the main pipe; the first water injection pipe is installed in the first branch pipe; and the second water injection pipe is installed in the second branch pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes an adapter; the adapter is located between the first protective tube and the second protective tube; the first water injection pipe includes a first water injection branch pipe and a second water injection branch pipe; the first water injection branch pipe and the second water injection branch pipe are respectively connected to the adapter.

[0012] Furthermore, the second water injection pipe includes a third water injection branch pipe and a fourth water injection branch pipe; the third water injection branch pipe and the fourth water injection branch pipe are respectively connected to the adapter.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a plurality of water spraying parts; the water spraying parts correspond to the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe one by one, and the other end of the first water injection pipe and the other end of the second water injection pipe are respectively connected to the water spraying parts.

[0014] Furthermore, the water spray component includes an inlet channel, an outlet channel and a buffer chamber which are interconnected; in the guiding direction of the inlet channel, the buffer chamber is located in front of the connection between the inlet channel and the outlet channel.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a heating element; the heating element is respectively arranged on the water spraying element, part of the first water injection pipe and part of the second water injection pipe.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a water box and a water pump; the water pump is connected to the water box and the control valve respectively.

[0017] The present application also provides an ice maker, comprising a first ice tray, a second ice tray and the pipeline assembly as described above; the first water injection pipe is connected to the first ice tray; the second water injection pipe is connected to the second ice tray.

[0018] The present application also provides a refrigerator, comprising a freezing part, a refrigerating part and the ice maker as described above; the ice maker is respectively arranged in the freezing part and the refrigerating part.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the pipeline assembly of the present application meets the needs of multiple pipelines by setting the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe, enriching the water supply function of the pipeline assembly. At the same time, the water circuit on-off and flow rate can be more flexibly controlled by the control valve. In addition, the first water injection pipe is different from the second water injection pipe, which can improve the recognition of the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe, avoid wrong installation, thereby saving installation time and improving work efficiency.

[0020] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present specification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the specification.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the pipeline assembly of the present application.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the pipeline assembly of the present application after removing the pump receiving member.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the second guardrail.

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic cross-sectional view of the water spray part.

[0026] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. First water injection pipe; 11. First water injection branch pipe; 12. Second water injection branch pipe; 2. Second water injection pipe; 21. Third water injection branch pipe; 22. Fourth water injection branch pipe; 3. Protective pipe; 31. First protective pipe; 32. Second protective pipe; 321. Insert into main pipe; 322. First branch pipe; 323. Second branch pipe; 4. Control valve; 5. Adapter; 6. Water spraying part; 61. Water inlet channel; 62. Water outlet channel; 63. Buffer chamber; 7. Pump container; 8. Water box; 9. Water pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with this specification. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0028] The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this specification. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0029] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this specification to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this specification, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0030] Next, the embodiments of this specification are described in detail.

[0031] The present application provides a refrigerator, comprising a freezing part (not shown), a refrigerating part (not shown) and an ice maker (not shown). The ice makers are respectively arranged in the freezing part and the refrigerating part. The refrigerator of the present application can increase the ice making capacity of the refrigerator, enrich the use functions of the refrigerator, and improve people's use experience and market competitiveness by arranging the ice maker.

[0032] The present application also provides an ice maker as described above. The ice maker comprises a first ice tray (not shown), a second ice tray (not shown) and a pipeline assembly. Through the pipeline assembly, water for ice making can flow smoothly into the first ice tray and the second ice tray.

[0033] The present application also provides a pipeline assembly as described above. Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, the pipeline assembly includes a first water injection pipe 1 and a second water injection pipe 2. The first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 guide the liquid to different positions respectively. Specifically, the first water injection pipe 1 is connected to the first ice tray; the second water injection pipe 2 is connected to the second ice tray. The first water injection pipe 1 is distinguished from the second water injection pipe 2 to improve the recognition of the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2, avoid misinstallation, thereby saving installation time and improving work efficiency.

[0034] In one embodiment, the diameter of the first water injection pipe 1 is different from the diameter of the second water injection pipe 2, so as to achieve the purpose of distinguishing the first water injection pipe 1 from the second water injection pipe 2 and meet different flow requirements. Further, the diameter of the first water injection pipe 1 is smaller than the diameter of the second water injection pipe 2. In this way, when the flow requirements are met, if the same flow of liquid flows into the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2, the larger diameter of the second water injection pipe 2 can reduce the liquid flow rate, thereby reducing the liquid impact force to prevent liquid splashing.

[0035] In another embodiment, the color of the first water injection pipe 1 is different from the color of the second water injection pipe 2, so as to achieve the purpose of distinguishing the first water injection pipe 1 from the second water injection pipe 2. The colors of the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 are not limited.

[0036] Indeed, in order to further distinguish the first water injection pipe 1 from the second water injection pipe 2 , the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 may be set to different colors when the apertures are different.

[0037] In order to facilitate the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 to be threaded and pulled without being easily damaged, the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 are flexible pipes. Preferably, the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 can be corrugated pipes, rubber pipes, etc.

[0038] In one embodiment, the pipeline assembly includes an adapter 5. The first water injection pipe 1 includes a first water injection branch pipe 11 and a second water injection branch pipe 12, and the first water injection branch pipe 11 and the second water injection branch pipe 12 are respectively connected to the adapter 5. By setting the first water injection pipe 1 as a two-section structure, the first water injection branch pipe 11 and the second water injection branch pipe 12 are shorter than the entire first water injection pipe 1, which is more convenient to thread and replace.

[0039] Through the adapter 5, the first water injection branch pipe 11 and the second water injection branch pipe 12 can be connected even if the apertures are different, so as to meet different connection requirements and save costs.

[0040] In one embodiment, the second water injection pipe 2 includes a third water injection branch pipe 21 and a fourth water injection branch pipe 22, and the third water injection branch pipe 21 and the fourth water injection branch pipe 22 are respectively connected to the adapter 5. By setting the second water injection pipe 2 as a two-section structure, the third water injection branch pipe 21 and the fourth water injection branch pipe 22 are shorter than the entire second water injection pipe 2, which is more convenient to thread and replace.

[0041] Through the adapter 5, the third water injection branch pipe 21 and the fourth water injection branch pipe 22 can be connected even if the apertures are different, so as to meet different connection requirements and save costs.

[0042] In one embodiment, the pipeline assembly includes a protective tube 3, and at least part of the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 are inserted into the protective tube 3. Specifically, in order to better protect the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2, the protective tube 3 completely wraps the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2.

[0043] Further integration Figure 3 As shown, the protective tube 3 includes a first protective tube 31 and a second protective tube 32 which are arranged at intervals. The adapter 5 is located between the first protective tube 31 and the second protective tube 32. The first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 are arranged side by side to pass through the first protective tube 31. Such an arrangement makes the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 more neat and avoids opening other through holes.

[0044] The first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 are independently passed through the second protective pipe 32. Specifically, the second protective pipe 32 includes a penetration main pipe 321 and a first branch pipe 322 and a second branch pipe 323 connected to the penetration main pipe 321. After the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 enter the penetration main pipe 321 together, the first water injection pipe 1 is passed through the first branch pipe 322, and the second water injection pipe 2 is passed through the second branch pipe 323.

[0045] The first protective tube 31 and the second protective tube 32 are flexible tubes. Preferably, the first protective tube 31 and the second protective tube 32 can be corrugated tubes, rubber tubes, etc.

[0046] The pipeline assembly includes a control valve 4. One end of the first water injection pipe 1 and one end of the second water injection pipe 2 are respectively connected to the control valve 4. The control valve 4 can be used to control the on-off and flow rate of the liquid in the first water injection pipe 1, and also control the on-off and flow rate of the liquid in the second water injection pipe 2. The control valve 4 is preferably a three-way valve. And the control valve 4 can also be a selection valve.

[0047] In one embodiment, the pipeline assembly includes a plurality of water spraying members 6. The water spraying members 6 correspond one to one with the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2, specifically, the other end of the first water injection pipe 1 is connected to one water spraying member 6, and the other end of the second water injection pipe 2 is connected to another water spraying member 6. The water spraying member 6 is used to guide the outflow direction of the liquid in the first water injection pipe 1 or the second water injection pipe 2.

[0048] Further integration Figure 4 As shown, the water spraying member 6 includes an inlet channel 61, an outlet channel 62 and a buffer chamber 63 which are interconnected. In the guiding direction of the inlet channel 61, the buffer chamber 63 is located in front of the connection between the inlet channel 61 and the outlet channel 62, that is, the buffer chamber 63 exceeds the outlet channel 62. Specifically, the buffer chamber 63 is circular, and when the liquid enters the water spraying member 6 through the inlet channel 61, part of the liquid enters the buffer chamber 63. The liquid entering the buffer chamber 63 flows along the cavity wall to form a vortex, and flows in the opposite direction, that is, flows in the direction of the inlet channel 61, and collides with the subsequent liquid at this time to reduce the impact force of the subsequent liquid, thereby preventing the liquid from flowing out of the outlet channel 62 at too fast a flow rate and causing splashing.

[0049] In one embodiment, the pipeline assembly includes a heating element (not shown), a pump receiving element 7, a water box 8 and a water pump 9. The heating element is respectively arranged on the water spraying element 6, a part of the first water injection pipe 1 and a part of the second water injection pipe 2. Specifically, the heating element is respectively located at a part of the first water injection pipe 1 adjacent to the water spraying element 6 and a part of the second water injection pipe 2 adjacent to the water spraying element 6. Such arrangement prevents a part of the first water injection pipe 1, a part of the second water injection pipe 2 and the water spraying element 6 from freezing due to too low a temperature. In order to improve the heating effect of the heating element, the heating element can be laid on the first water injection pipe 1, the second water injection pipe 2 and the water spraying element 6 to ensure that the heat generated by the heating element is transferred in time.

[0050] The pump housing 7 is fixed on the water box 8, and the water pump 9 is located in the pump housing 7 to prevent the water pump 9 from being damaged. At the same time, if the water pump 9 leaks, the pump housing 7 can also prevent the liquid from flowing to other places. The water pump 9 is connected to the water box 8 and the control valve 4 respectively, and can pump the liquid in the water box 8 into the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 through the control valve 4, so that the liquid in the water box 8 can flow into the first ice tray through the first water injection pipe 1, and flow into the second ice tray through the second water injection pipe, thereby ensuring that the ice maker can make ice.

[0051] If the control valve 4 is a selection valve, the water pump 9 needs to back-pump after each pumping to empty the liquid in the first water injection pipe 1 or the second water injection pipe 2 .

[0052] In another embodiment, the water box 8 is located above the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2, and is connected to the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2. In this arrangement, when the control valve 4 is opened, the liquid in the water box 8 can only flow into the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 by gravity.

[0053] In one embodiment, the pump receiving member 7, the water box 8 and the water pump 9 are located in the refrigerating part, and the first ice tray and the second ice tray are located in the freezing part. Due to the first protective tube 31 and the penetration main pipe 321, when the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2 are arranged on the refrigerator, no additional holes need to be opened, and the VIP panel will not be damaged.

[0054] The pipeline assembly of the present application meets the needs of multiple pipelines and enriches the water supply function of the pipeline assembly by setting the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2. At the same time, the water circuit opening and flow rate can be more flexibly controlled by the control valve 4. In addition, the first water injection pipe 1 is different from the second water injection pipe 2, which can improve the recognition of the first water injection pipe 1 and the second water injection pipe 2, avoid misinstallation, thereby saving installation time and improving work efficiency.

[0055] It is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and does not constitute any form of limitation on the present application. Although the present application has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present application. Any technician familiar with this profession can use the technical content disclosed above to make some changes or modify it into an equivalent embodiment of equivalent changes without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present application. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above implementation method based on the technical essence of the present application without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present application still falls within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A pipeline assembly, characterized in that: It includes a first water injection pipe, a second water injection pipe, a protective pipe, and a control valve; at least part of the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe are passed through the protective pipe; one end of the first water injection pipe and one end of the second water injection pipe are respectively connected to the control valve; the first water injection pipe is different from the second water injection pipe.

2. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the first water injection pipe is different from the diameter of the second water injection pipe; or The color of the first water injection pipe is different from the color of the second water injection pipe.

3. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the first water injection pipe is smaller than the diameter of the second water injection pipe.

4. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective pipe includes a first protective pipe and a second protective pipe; the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe are arranged side by side to pass through the first protective pipe; the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe are independently arranged to pass through the second protective pipe.

5. The pipeline assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second protective pipe includes a main pipe and a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe connected to the main pipe; the first water injection pipe is installed in the first branch pipe; and the second water injection pipe is installed in the second branch pipe.

6. The pipeline assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes an adapter; the adapter is located between the first protective pipe and the second protective pipe; the first water injection pipe includes a first water injection branch pipe and a second water injection branch pipe; the first water injection branch pipe and the second water injection branch pipe are respectively connected to the adapter.

7. The pipeline assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second water injection pipe includes a third water injection branch pipe and a fourth water injection branch pipe; the third water injection branch pipe and the fourth water injection branch pipe are respectively connected to the adapter.

8. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of water spraying parts; the water spraying parts correspond to the first water injection pipe and the second water injection pipe one by one, and the other end of the first water injection pipe and the other end of the second water injection pipe are respectively connected to the water spraying parts.

9. The pipeline assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water spraying member comprises an inlet channel, an outlet channel and a buffer chamber which are interconnected; in the guiding direction of the inlet channel, the buffer chamber is located in front of the connection between the inlet channel and the outlet channel.

10. The pipeline assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a heating element; the heating element is respectively arranged on the water spraying element, part of the first water injection pipe and part of the second water injection pipe.

11. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a water box and a water pump; the water pump is connected to the water box and the control valve respectively.

12. An ice making machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first ice tray, a second ice tray and a pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11; the first water injection pipe is connected to the first ice tray; the second water injection pipe is connected to the second ice tray.

13. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It comprises a freezing part, a refrigerating part and an ice maker as claimed in claim 12; the ice maker is respectively arranged in the freezing part and the refrigerating part.

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