Waterway structure, waterway assembly and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterway structure, waterway subassembly and ice maker, wherein the waterway structure includes the plate body, in the plate body is provided with: a first sub-runner, which extends along the lateral direction, one end of the first sub-runner is provided with a water inlet interface, and the other end of the first sub-runner is provided with a water outlet interface; the second sub-runner is connected to the end, close to the water inlet connector, of the first sub-runner, the second sub-runner extends in the longitudinal direction, and a first connector is arranged at the end, away from the first sub-runner, of the second sub-runner; the water outlet flow channel is connected to the other end of the first branch flow channel, and the water outlet flow channel is provided with a hydrogen connector and a water outlet connector in a spaced mode in the direction away from the first branch flow channel; according to the utility model, a waterway structure for adding hydrogen into water is directly integrated in the plate body, so that the pipeline connection arrangement is reduced, the overall structure is simplified, and the waterway connection and installation convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an ice-making device, and more particularly to a water circuit structure, water circuit components, and ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] As ice makers become more versatile, the layout and routing of their internal piping become increasingly complex. To reduce the risk of leaks, current water systems are trending towards integration, leading to the development of various integrated water circuit boards. For example, when adding a hydrogen production function to an ice maker, more piping is needed. To simplify the internal structure and reduce the risk of leaks, a water circuit structure that can easily connect to the hydrogen production function is urgently required. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water circuit structure, water circuit components and ice maker to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0004] The solution to the technical problem of this utility model is:

[0005] A water channel structure includes a plate body, within which are disposed: a first diversion channel extending laterally, one end of which is provided with a water inlet; a second diversion channel connected to the end of the first diversion channel near the water inlet, extending longitudinally, the end of the second diversion channel away from the first diversion channel being provided with a first interface; a water outlet channel connected to the other end of the first diversion channel, the water outlet channel being provided with a hydrogen interface and a water outlet interface spaced apart along a direction away from the first diversion channel; and a water inlet channel spaced apart along its length with a water inlet interface and a second interface.

[0006] This technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: In use, the plate is connected to the casing of an external electrical device such as an ice maker. The control valve of the external device can be connected to the plate and interconnected with the first and second interfaces. An external valve for restricting unidirectional water flow can be connected to the water inlet interface, and an external water source can be connected to the water inlet interface. The water flows from the first branch channel into the water outlet channel. An external hydrogenation structure for providing hydrogen can be connected to the hydrogen interface to add hydrogen to the water flow. The water source containing hydrogen is output at the water outlet interface and then flows into the drinking water outlet or the ice-making part. In this way, the water circuit structure for adding hydrogen to the water is directly integrated into the plate, reducing the pipeline connection layout, simplifying the overall structure, and thus improving the convenience of water circuit connection and installation.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the plate is provided with multiple connecting sleeves, which are arranged in a rectangular pattern around the hydrogen interface. When the external hydrogen refueling structure is connected to the plate, screws or other connectors can be driven into the hydrogen refueling structure and connected to the connecting sleeves. The connecting sleeves are used to raise the installation height of the hydrogen refueling structure on the plate and provide connection support points, thereby achieving a stable installation of the hydrogen refueling structure on the plate.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the plate body is provided with multiple positioning ribs. These positioning ribs are arranged in a rectangular pattern around the hydrogen interface, with the center of this arrangement as the center point. The positioning ribs are arc-shaped, with their openings facing the center point. The multiple arc-shaped positioning ribs, arranged in a rectangle, form a frame for positioning the external hydrogen refueling structure. When the external hydrogen refueling structure is installed into the plate body, it is easy to position the structure, thereby improving the convenience and stability of the connection.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, limiting ribs are provided at intervals on the outer side of the hydrogen interface on the plate. The limiting ribs extend around the hydrogen interface, and a clearance opening is provided on the top side of the limiting ribs. The limiting ribs can form a limiting space, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the external hydrogen refueling structure within the limiting ribs. Furthermore, the clearance opening on the limiting ribs can avoid joints, pipes, and other structures of the hydrogen refueling structure, further improving the convenience and stability of connecting the hydrogen refueling structure.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a connecting seat is provided on the plate. When the external control valve is connected to the plate, it is installed on the connecting seat. The connecting seat raises the installation height of the plate, and screws or other connecting parts can be driven into the control valve to the connecting seat, thereby fixing the plate to the connecting seat.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a notch is provided on one side of the plate, and the water inlet is disposed within the notch. When the external connector is connected to the water inlet, the notch reduces the space occupied by the connector, allowing the connector to be retracted into the plate, thereby making the overall structure more compact.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the plate is provided with mounting holes. When it is necessary to connect the plate to the structural surface of an external device, screws or other connectors can be passed through the mounting holes and connected to the structural surface to fix the plate in place.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a reinforcing rib is provided on the bottom side of the plate, and the reinforcing rib extends along the outer edge of the plate. The reinforcing rib can enhance the plate's resistance to deformation and bending, improve the overall structural stability, and increase the thickness of the plate's side, thereby protecting the flow channels inside the plate.

[0014] A water circuit assembly includes a solenoid valve, an electrolytic cell, and a water circuit structure as described above. The solenoid valve and the electrolytic cell are respectively connected to the plate body. The first interface and the second interface are both connected to the solenoid valve. The hydrogen interface is connected to the electrolytic cell. The water inlet interface is connected to a water inlet head. The water outlet interface is connected to a water outlet head. The water inlet interface is connected to a one-way valve.

[0015] This technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: cold water can be input into the second flow channel at the inlet head, the one-way valve can be connected to an external water source, the solenoid valve can be used to switch the inlet flow channel and the first flow channel on and off, and the electrolytic cell is connected to the hydrogen interface, through which hydrogen can be added to the water in the outlet flow channel, and the water with hydrogen flows out from the outlet head. In this way, the water channel structure for adding hydrogen to the water can be directly integrated into the plate, reducing the pipeline connection layout, simplifying the overall structure, and thus improving the convenience of water channel connection and installation.

[0016] An ice maker includes the aforementioned water circuit components.

[0017] The technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: Since the above-mentioned water circuit components simplify the overall structure, the internal space can be better utilized when the plate is directly installed into the ice maker, making the internal structure of the ice maker more compact and reducing the risk of pipe leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly explained below. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Those skilled in the art can obtain other design schemes and drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the waterway structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the water channel component of this utility model.

[0021] In the attached diagram: 1-plate, 11-connecting sleeve, 12-positioning rib, 13-limiting rib, 14-connecting seat, 15-notch, 16-mounting hole, 21-first diversion channel, 22-water inlet interface, 31-second diversion channel, 32-first interface, 41-water outlet channel, 42-hydrogen interface, 43-water outlet interface, 51-water inlet channel, 52-water inlet interface, 53-second interface, 61-solenoid valve, 62-electrolytic cell, 63-water inlet head, 64-water outlet head, 65-check valve. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connection relationships mentioned herein do not simply refer to direct connection of components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this invention can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 A water channel structure includes a plate 1, within which are disposed: a first diversion channel 21 extending laterally, with a water inlet 22 at one end; a second diversion channel 31 connected to the end of the first diversion channel 21 near the water inlet 22, extending longitudinally, with a first interface 32 at the end of the second diversion channel 31 away from the first diversion channel 21; an outlet channel 41 connected to the other end of the first diversion channel 21, with a hydrogen interface 42 and a water outlet 43 spaced apart along a direction away from the first diversion channel 21; and an inlet channel 51 with an inlet 52 and a second interface 53 spaced apart along its length.

[0024] In this water circuit structure, during use, the plate 1 is connected to the casing of external electrical equipment such as an ice maker. The control valve of the external equipment can be connected to the plate 1 and interconnected with the first interface 32 and the second interface 53. An external valve for restricting the unidirectional flow of water can be connected to the water inlet interface 52, and an external water source can be connected to the water inlet interface 22. The water flows from the first branch channel 21 into the water outlet channel 41. An external hydrogenation structure for providing hydrogen can be connected to the hydrogen interface 42 to add hydrogen to the water flow. The water source containing hydrogen is output at the water outlet interface 43 and then flows into the drinking water outlet 64 or the ice making part. In this way, the water circuit structure for adding hydrogen to the water is directly integrated into the plate 1, reducing the pipeline connection layout, simplifying the overall structure, and thus improving the convenience of water circuit connection and installation.

[0025] To facilitate the installation of the external hydrogen refueling structure on the plate 1, in this embodiment, the plate 1 is provided with multiple connecting sleeves 11, which are arranged in a rectangular pattern around the hydrogen inlet 42. When the external hydrogen refueling structure is connected to the plate 1, screws or other connectors can be driven into the hydrogen refueling structure and connected to the connecting sleeves 11. The connecting sleeves 11 are used to raise the installation height of the hydrogen refueling structure on the plate 1 and provide connection support points, thereby achieving a stable installation of the hydrogen refueling structure on the plate 1.

[0026] To facilitate the positioning of the external hydrogen refueling structure on the plate 1, in this embodiment, the plate 1 is provided with multiple positioning ribs 12. These positioning ribs 12 are arranged in a rectangular pattern around the hydrogen inlet 42, with the center of this arrangement as the center point. The shapes of the positioning ribs 12 are arc-shaped, with their openings facing the center point. The multiple arc-shaped positioning ribs 12, arranged in a rectangular pattern, form a frame for positioning the external hydrogen refueling structure. When the external hydrogen refueling structure is installed into the plate 1, it is easy to position the structure, thereby improving the convenience and stability of the connection.

[0027] After the external hydrogen refueling structure is connected to the hydrogen interface 42, in order to better limit the connection of the hydrogen refueling structure, in this embodiment, limiting ribs 13 are provided on the outer side of the hydrogen interface 42 on the plate 1. The limiting ribs 13 extend around the hydrogen interface 42, and a clearance opening is provided on the top side of the limiting ribs 13. The limiting ribs 13 can form a limiting space, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the external hydrogen refueling structure within the limiting ribs 13. Furthermore, the clearance opening on the limiting ribs 13 can avoid joints, pipes, and other structures of the hydrogen refueling structure, further improving the convenience and stability of the connection of the hydrogen refueling structure.

[0028] Similarly, for the installation of external control valves, in this embodiment, a connecting seat 14 is provided on the plate 1. When the external control valve is connected to the plate 1, it is installed on the connecting seat 14. The connecting seat 14 is used to raise the installation height of the plate 1, and screws or other connecting parts can be driven into the control valve to the connecting seat 14, thereby fixing the plate 1 to the connecting seat 14.

[0029] In some embodiments, a notch 15 is provided on one side of the plate 1, and the water inlet 22 is disposed within the notch 15. When the connector of the external device is connected to the water inlet 22, the notch 15 can reduce the space occupied by the connector, allowing the connector to be retracted into the plate 1, thereby making the overall structure more compact.

[0030] In some embodiments, the plate 1 is provided with mounting holes 16. When it is necessary to connect the plate 1 to the structural surface of an external device, screws or other connectors can be passed through the mounting holes 16 and connected to the structural surface, thereby fixing the plate 1 in place.

[0031] In some embodiments, a reinforcing rib is provided on the bottom side of the plate 1, and the reinforcing rib extends along the outer edge of the plate 1. The reinforcing rib can enhance the plate 1's resistance to deformation and bending, improve the overall structural stability, and increase the thickness of the plate 1 at the side, thereby protecting the flow channels provided inside the plate 1.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, a water circuit assembly includes a solenoid valve 61, an electrolytic cell 62, and the water circuit structure described above. The solenoid valve 61 and the electrolytic cell 62 are respectively connected to the plate 1. The first interface 32 and the second interface 53 are both connected to the solenoid valve 61. The hydrogen interface 42 is connected to the electrolytic cell 62. The water inlet interface 22 is connected to the water inlet head 63. The water outlet interface 43 is connected to the water outlet head 64. The water inlet interface 52 is connected to the one-way valve 65.

[0033] Cold water can be input into the second flow channel at the inlet head 63, and the one-way valve 65 can be connected to an external water source. The solenoid valve 61 is used to switch the inlet flow channel 51 and the first flow channel on and off. The electrolytic cell 62 is connected to the hydrogen interface 42, and hydrogen can be added to the water in the outlet flow channel 41 through the hydrogen interface 42. The water with hydrogen flows out from the outlet head 64. In this way, the water circuit structure for adding hydrogen to the water can be directly integrated into the plate body 1, reducing the pipeline connection layout, simplifying the overall structure, and thus improving the convenience of water circuit connection and installation.

[0034] An ice maker includes the aforementioned water circuit components.

[0035] Because the aforementioned water circuit components simplify the overall structure, the internal space can be better utilized when plate 1 is directly installed into the ice maker, making the internal structure of the ice maker more compact and reducing the risk of pipe leakage.

[0036] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A waterway structure, characterized in that: Includes a plate (1), wherein the plate (1) is provided with: The first diversion channel (21) extends laterally, and one end of the first diversion channel (21) is provided with a water inlet (22); The second diversion channel (31) is connected to the end of the first diversion channel (21) near the water inlet (22). The second diversion channel (31) extends longitudinally, and the end of the second diversion channel (31) away from the first diversion channel (21) is provided with a first interface (32). The water outlet channel (41) is connected to the other end of the first branch channel (21). The water outlet channel (41) is provided with a hydrogen port (42) and a water outlet port (43) at intervals along the direction away from the first branch channel (21). The water inlet channel (51) is provided with a water inlet interface (52) and a second interface (53) at intervals along its length.

2. The waterway structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plate (1) is provided with a plurality of connecting sleeves (11), which are arranged in a rectangular manner around the hydrogen interface (42).

3. The waterway structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plate (1) is provided with a plurality of positioning ribs (12), which are arranged in a rectangular manner around the hydrogen interface (42), with the center of the arrangement of the plurality of positioning ribs (12) as the arrangement center, and the shape of the plurality of positioning ribs (12) is an arc with the opening facing the arrangement center.

4. The waterway structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting ribs (13) are provided on the plate (1) at intervals on the outside of the hydrogen interface (42). The limiting ribs (13) extend around the hydrogen interface (42), and a clearance opening is provided on the top side of the limiting ribs (13).

5. A waterway structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting seat (14) is provided on the plate (1).

6. A waterway structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A notch (15) is provided on one side of the plate (1), and the water inlet (22) is provided in the notch (15).

7. A waterway structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plate (1) is provided with mounting holes (16).

8. A waterway structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom side of the plate (1) is provided with reinforcing ribs, which extend along the outer edge of the plate (1).

9. A waterway component, characterized in that: The system includes a solenoid valve (61), an electrolytic cell (62), and a water circuit structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8. The solenoid valve (61) and the electrolytic cell (62) are respectively connected to the plate body (1). The first interface (32) and the second interface (53) are both connected to the solenoid valve (61). The hydrogen interface (42) is connected to the electrolytic cell (62). The water inlet interface (22) is connected to a water inlet head (63). The water outlet interface (43) is connected to a water outlet head (64). The water inlet interface (52) is connected to a one-way valve (65).

10. An ice maker, characterized in that: Includes the waterway component as described in claim 9.

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