Ice maker and water treatment device

Abstract

This invention discloses an ice maker and a water treatment device. The ice maker includes a water circuit board, a heating module, an ice-making module, and a water tank. The heating module and the water circuit board are fluidly connected. The refrigeration module includes an ice-making module and an ice-storage module. The ice-making module and the water circuit board are fluidly connected. The ice-making module, heating module, and water circuit board are located on one side of the ice-storage module, and the water tank is fluidly connected to the water circuit board and located on the other side of the ice-storage module. By placing the water circuit board, heating module, and ice-making module on the same side of the ice-storage module, the water circuit board is closer to the heating module and ice-making module, thus facilitating the layout of the pipelines, shortening the pipeline length, and simplifying the structure. Distributing the water tank and heating module on opposite sides of the refrigeration module results in a more even weight distribution of the ice maker, which is beneficial for the storage and transportation of the ice maker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to an ice maker and a water treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device used to make ice cubes. It includes multiple functional parts, such as an ice-making module, an ice-storage module, and a water tank. When an ice maker integrates other functions, there will be even more functional parts. The arrangement of these functional parts will affect the piping connections and weight distribution of the ice maker. If the arrangement of these functional parts is not reasonable, it will increase the difficulty of piping layout, hinder production and assembly, and also cause the ice maker to be unstable, making it difficult to store and transport. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes an ice maker.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention discloses an ice maker, the ice maker comprising:

[0005] Waterway board;

[0006] The heating module is in fluid communication with the water circuit board;

[0007] A refrigeration module, comprising an ice-making module and an ice-storage module, wherein the ice-making module and the water circuit board are in fluid communication, and the ice-making module, the heating module, and the water circuit board are disposed on one side of the ice-storage module; and

[0008] The water tank, which is in fluid communication with the water circuit board, is located on the other side of the ice storage module.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating module is located on one side of the refrigeration module, and the water tank is located on the other side of the refrigeration module.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration module includes an inner tank structure, the ice-making module and the ice-storing module are disposed in the inner tank structure, and the water tank and the inner tank structure are stacked and connected in the transverse direction.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration module includes an inner liner structure, the ice-making module and the ice-storing module are disposed in the inner liner structure, and an installation space is formed between the heating module and the inner liner structure;

[0012] The refrigeration module includes a compressor, which is located in the installation space.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the installation space is located below the ice-making module.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the inner liner structure extends from below the ice-making module toward below the ice-storing module to form the mounting space below the inner liner structure.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration module includes an ice outlet protruding from the front of the ice storage module, and the water circuit board is located in front of the ice making module and on one side of the ice outlet.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration module includes an inner tank structure, the ice-making module and the ice-storing module are disposed in the inner tank structure, the inner tank structure has an ice outlet, the ice outlet nozzle is disposed in the ice outlet and protrudes from the front side of the inner tank structure, and the water circuit board is connected to the inner tank structure.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water channel plate and the front side of the inner tank structure are connected.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water circuit board has a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion and a third connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion is connected to the inner liner structure along a first direction, and the second connecting portion and / or the third connecting portion are connected to the inner liner structure along a second direction.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker includes a pipe and a connector, the pipe connecting the water tank and the water circuit board, the connector being disposed above the ice outlet, the connector having a slot, and the pipe being secured in the slot.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker includes an ice dispensing module, the ice dispensing module includes a driver, and the driver is disposed on the connector.

[0021] The present invention also discloses a water treatment device, which includes the ice maker described above.

[0022] The technical solution of this invention places the water circuit board, heating module, and ice-making module on the same side of the ice storage module. This allows the water circuit board to be closer to the heating and ice-making modules, facilitating pipe layout, shortening pipe length, and simplifying the structure. Distributing the water tank and heating module on opposite sides of the refrigeration module results in a more even weight distribution of the ice maker, which is beneficial for storage and transportation.

[0023] Other advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other designs can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an ice maker in some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 2 Exploded views of the ice maker in some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the ice maker in some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the dashed line portion marked A in the center;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the ice maker in some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 6 These are schematic diagrams of partial structures of the cooling module in some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 7 These are schematic diagrams of partial structures of the cooling module in some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 8 Cross-sectional views of the cooling module in some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 9 Cross-sectional views of the cooling module in some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 10 These are schematic diagrams of the water circuit board in some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the water circuit board in some embodiments.

[0036] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0037] Refrigeration module 1000, ice-making module 1100, evaporator 1110, columnar body 1111, ice-making tray 1120, ice-scraping plate 1122, central turntable 1130, drive device 1140, ice storage module 1200, ice receiving tray 1210, ice dispensing module 1300, conveying screw 1310, driver 1320, inner liner structure 1400, ice outlet 1410, compressor 1510, condenser 1520, fan 1530, connector 1600, slot 1610, installation space 1700, ice outlet 1800, water tank 2000, heating module 3000, water circuit board 4000, first connecting part 4100, second connecting part 4200, third connecting part 4300, chassis 5000, pipeline 6000, ice block 7000.

[0038] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0041] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0043] This invention proposes an ice maker, combining Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the ice maker includes a water circuit board 4000, a heating module 3000, a refrigeration module 1000, and a water tank 2000. The heating module 3000 is fluidly connected to the water circuit board 4000. The refrigeration module 1000 includes an ice storage module 1200 and an ice-making module 1100, which are also fluidly connected to the water circuit board 4000. The water circuit board 4000, heating module 3000, and ice-making module 1100 are located on one side of the ice storage module 1200, while the water tank 2000 is located on the other side. The water tank 2000 needs to be fluidly connected to the water circuit board 4000. By placing the water circuit board 4000, heating module 3000, and ice-making module 1100 on the same side of the ice storage module 1200, the water circuit board 4000 is closer to the heating module 3000 and ice-making module 1100, thus facilitating pipe layout, shortening pipe length, and simplifying the structure. By distributing the water tank 2000 and the heating module 3000 on opposite sides of the refrigeration module 1000, the weight distribution of the ice maker will be more even, which is beneficial for the storage and transportation of the ice maker.

[0044] Specifically, the water circuit board 4000 needs to be fluidly connected to the heating module 3000, the ice-making module 1100, and the water tank 2000. This fluid connection, taking the water circuit board 4000 and the heating module 3000 as an example, can mean water flowing from the water circuit board 4000 to the heating module 3000, or from the heating module 3000 to the water circuit board 4000, or both. The same applies to the fluid connection between the water circuit board 4000 and the ice-making module 1100, and the fluid connection between the water circuit board 4000 and the water tank 2000; these details will not be repeated here. By placing the water circuit board 4000, heating module 3000, and ice-making module 1100 on the same side of the ice storage module 1200, the water circuit board 4000 will be closer to the heating module 3000 and ice-making module 1100, thus facilitating the layout of the pipelines, shortening the pipeline length, and simplifying the structure. It can be understood that the so-called pipelines are the structures that realize the transmission of water flow.

[0045] The water circuit board 4000 is fluidly connected to the heating module 3000, thus enabling the function of dispensing hot water. When hot water is needed, water flows to the heating module 3000, and the water temperature rises under the heating action of the heating module 3000. By controlling the power of the heating module 3000, water at a certain temperature can be dispensed.

[0046] The refrigeration module 1000 includes an ice storage module 1200 and an ice-making module 1100. The ice-making module 1100 turns water into ice blocks 7000, which are then stored in the ice storage module 1200. When ice is needed, the ice blocks 7000 are transported out of the ice storage module 1200. The water used by the ice-making module 1100 to make ice blocks 7000 is supplied by a water tank 2000. The water tank 2000 stores a certain amount of water, and when ice blocks 7000 need to be made, water is drawn from the water tank 2000 and fed into the ice-making module 1100 for production.

[0047] The water circuit board 4000 is fluidly connected to the ice-making module 1100, thus enabling the ice-making function. Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the ice-making module 1100 includes an evaporator 1110, an ice-making tray 1120, and a central turntable 1130. The evaporator 1110 has multiple alternating columnar bodies 1111 extending downwards. The evaporator 1110 needs to form a refrigeration cycle with the compressor 1510 and the condenser 1520. During ice making, water is drawn from the water tank 2000 and flows into the ice-making tray 1120 through the water circuit board 4000. The evaporator 1110 absorbs heat, thereby forming ice blocks 7000 on the columnar bodies 1111 of the evaporator 1110. Alternatively, water can be sprayed directly onto the columnar bodies 1111 of the evaporator 1110 by setting a sprayer to form ice blocks 7000. The ice blocks 7000 can detach from the columnar bodies 1111 of the evaporator 1110 under the action of heating. For example, by setting a heater to heat the columnar body 1111 of the evaporator 1110, the ice 7000 on the columnar body 1111 of the evaporator 1110 can be detached. Alternatively, the refrigeration cycle consisting of the evaporator 1110, condenser 1520 and compressor 1510 can be switched by changing the direction of the refrigerant flow, so that the evaporator 1110 becomes the condenser and the condenser 1520 becomes the evaporator. In this case, the ice 7000 adsorbed on the evaporator 1110 can be detached from the columnar body 1111 of the evaporator 1110 under the action of heat release from the refrigerant. An ice-making tray 1120 is positioned above a central turntable 1130. The ice-making tray 1120 needs to be connected to a drive device 1140. The drive device 1140 drives the ice-making tray 1120 to rotate. For example, during ice making, the ice-making tray 1120 is located directly below the evaporator 1110. After the ice cubes 7000 are made, the ice-making tray 1120 rotates at a certain angle, and then the ice cubes 7000 detach from the evaporator 1110 and fall onto the central turntable 1130. An ice-pushing plate 1122 is provided on one side of the ice-making tray 1120. When the ice-making tray 1120 resets, it drives the ice-pushing plate 1122 to push the ice cubes 7000 in the central turntable 1130, pushing the ice cubes 7000 away from the side of the central turntable 1130. Under the action of gravity, the ice cubes 7000 fall from the central turntable 1130 into the ice storage module 1200.

[0048] The ice storage module 1200 and the ice-making module 1100 are arranged along a left-right direction. For example, the ice storage module 1200 is located to the left of the ice-making module 1100. The ice storage module 1200 includes an ice receiving tray 1210. Since the ice storage module 1200 needs to store the ice blocks 7000 made by the ice-making module 1100, the ice receiving tray 1210 needs to be set lower than the ice-making module 1100 to facilitate receiving the ice blocks 7000. For example, the ice receiving tray 1210 is located below the transfer plate 1130. When the ice pusher 1122 pushes the ice blocks 7000 away from the transfer plate 1130, the ice blocks 7000 fall into the ice receiving tray 1210 under the action of gravity, so that the ice blocks 7000 can be temporarily stored in the ice receiving tray 1210.

[0049] Therefore, in this embodiment, the ice maker not only has an ice-making function but also a water-dispensing function, forming an integrated ice maker. To facilitate fluid communication between the water circuit board 4000, the heating module 3000, and the ice-making module 1100, and to facilitate the arrangement of the pipes 6000, combined with... Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the water circuit board 4000, heating module 3000 and ice-making module 1100 are arranged on one side of the ice storage module 1200. That is, relative to the ice storage module 1200, the water circuit board 4000, heating module 3000 and ice-making module 1100 are located on the same side (right side), while the water tank 2000 is arranged on the other side (left side) of the ice storage module 1200. Compared to the pipe connection between the water circuit board 4000 and the water tank 2000, the water circuit board 4000 needs to be connected to both the ice-making module 1100 and the heating module 3000. By designing the water circuit board 4000, the heating module 3000, and the ice-making module 1100 to be located on the same side and close to each other, the pipe connection between the water circuit board 4000 and the heating module 3000, as well as between the water circuit board 4000 and the ice-making module 1100, can be facilitated (fluid communication is achieved through pipes). This can shorten the length of the pipes or even eliminate the pipes (direct connection, such as plug-in), thereby reducing the complexity of the pipe connection.

[0050] Continue to combine Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the heating module 3000 and the water tank 2000 are respectively located on both sides of the refrigeration module 1000, which helps to make the weight distribution of the ice maker more uniform, thereby facilitating the storage and transportation of the ice maker.

[0051] As mentioned above, the refrigeration module 1000 includes an ice storage module 1200, an ice-making module 1100, a compressor 1510, a condenser 1520, etc. Therefore, the refrigeration module 1000 has a certain weight. Along the left-right direction of the ice maker, the refrigeration module 1000 is placed in the middle position. This helps to make the center of the ice maker closer to the center of the left-right direction. The heating module 3000 is placed on the right side of the refrigeration module 1000, and the water tank 2000 is placed on the left side of the refrigeration module 1000. This not only realizes the installation of the water tank 2000 and the heating module 3000, but also makes the weight distribution of the entire ice maker more even with the refrigeration module 1000 as the center. The ice maker is not easy to tip over and is convenient for storage and transportation.

[0052] Combination Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration module 1000 includes an inner liner structure 1400, and the ice storage module 1200 and ice making module 1100 mentioned above are disposed in the inner liner structure 1400. Specifically, the ice making module 1100 needs to make water into ice blocks 7000, and the ice blocks 7000 need to be transferred to the ice storage module 1200 for temporary storage. Therefore, the ice making module 1100 and the ice storage module 1200 are in a relatively low-temperature environment. In order to avoid the leakage of cold energy, the inner liner structure 1400 is set to enclose the ice storage module 1200 and the ice making module 1100. The evaporator 1110, ice making tray 1120, transfer tray 1130 and ice receiving tray 1210 mentioned above are all disposed inside the inner liner structure 1400. The inner liner structure 1400 realizes the installation of the ice storage module 1200 and the ice making module 1100. Through the enclosing effect of the inner liner structure 1400, the loss of cold energy can be effectively prevented.

[0053] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the inner liner structure 1400 and the water tank 2000 are stacked horizontally and interconnected, thus improving the installation stability of the water tank 2000. The horizontal stacking of the inner liner structure 1400 and the water tank 2000 further enhances the stability of their combined structure. Taking the ice maker's normal placement as a reference, the side facing the user is the front, the side away from the user is the back, the side corresponding to the user's left hand is the left, the side corresponding to the user's right hand is the right, the side closest to the ground is the bottom, and the side away from the ground is the top. The so-called horizontal direction refers to... Figure 3 As shown in the left-right direction, the water tank 2000 is located on the left side of the inner tank structure 1400. The water tank 2000 needs to be equipped with a certain capacity for water supply, while the ice blocks 7000 produced by the ice-making module 1100 need to fall into the ice storage module 1200 under the action of gravity. Therefore, the water tank 2000 and the refrigeration module 1000 have a certain height in the vertical direction. This stacking arrangement of the water tank 2000 and the inner tank structure 1400 helps to make full use of space. When the water tank 2000 and the inner tank structure 1400 are stacked, a large surface contact can be formed between them, which makes the connection between the water tank 2000 and the inner tank structure 1400 more stable and reduces the pressure at the connection point between the water tank 2000 and the inner tank structure 1400.

[0054] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, an installation space 1700 is provided between the inner liner structure 1400 and the heating module 3000, and the compressor 1510 is disposed in the installation space 1700.

[0055] Specifically, the heating module 3000 is located on the right side of the inner tank structure 1400. When the heating module 3000 is working, it needs to generate heat to heat the water flowing through it. For example, the heating module 3000 heats the water based on the heat generated by electricity. Since the compressor 1510 generates a certain amount of heat when it is working, the heat can be transferred to the heating module 3000 and utilized by the heating module 3000. The heating module 3000 is located near the installation space 1700, which can realize the installation of the heating module 3000 without affecting the normal operation of the heating module 3000.

[0056] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, the installation space 1700 is located below the ice-making module 1100, which helps to make full use of the space, lower the center of gravity of the ice maker, and achieve a compact design of the ice maker.

[0057] As mentioned earlier, the ice storage module 1200 needs to be set lower than the ice making module 1100. This facilitates the transfer of ice produced by the ice making module 1100 to the ice storage module 1200 under the influence of gravity. For example, the ice storage module 1200 can be set to the left of the ice making module 1100 and lower than the ice making module 1100. This creates a certain space below the ice making module 1100, allowing the installation space 1700 to be set below the ice making module 1100. This approach does not affect the ice making and storage process and makes full use of the space, achieving a compact design for the ice maker.

[0058] Furthermore, since the ice produced by the ice maker needs to fall into the ice storage module 1200 under the influence of gravity, the ice-making module 1100 needs to be set at a certain height. Based on this, placing the compressor 1510 below the ice-making module 1100 helps to overcome the effect of the center of gravity being too high due to the ice-making module 1100 being set at a certain height. The compressor 1510 has a certain weight, and placing it below the ice-making module 1100 will help to lower the center of gravity, making the overall stability of the ice maker better.

[0059] It is understandable that, since the ice storage module 1200 and the ice-making module 1100 are installed in the inner liner structure 1400, and since the installation space 1700 is formed between the inner liner structure 1400 and the heating module 3000, the installation space 1700 is located below the ice-making module 1100, that is, the installation space 1700 is located below the corresponding part of the inner liner structure 1400 and the ice-making module 1100. Combined with... Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, a portion of the inner liner structure 1400 extends from below the ice-making module 1100 to below the ice-storage module 1200. This portion of the inner liner structure 1400 can be inclined or curved. Since the ice-storage module 1200 and the ice-making module 1100 are arranged along a left-right direction, this portion of the inner liner structure 1400 can extend from the upper right to the lower left, thus forming an inverted triangular structure. An installation space 1700 is formed below this portion of the inner liner structure 1400. The inner liner structure 1400 has a top-narrow structure; its cross-section decreases from top to bottom along the left-right direction, forming an inverted triangular structure. This creates an installation space 1700 below the ice-making module 1100 between the inner liner structure 1400 and the heating module 3000.

[0060] Furthermore, this structure allows the front and rear sides of the installation space 1700 to be open, facilitating airflow and thus enabling heat dissipation for the compressor 1510. For example, combined with Figure 5 As shown, the condenser 1520 is located on the front or rear side of the compressor 1510. The condenser 1520 is equipped with a fan 1530, which can drive the airflow in the installation space 1700 to achieve heat dissipation for the compressor 1510 and the condenser 1520.

[0061] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration module 1000 further includes an ice outlet 1800, wherein the ice outlet 1800 protrudes in front of the ice storage module 1200, and the water circuit board 4000 is disposed in front of the ice making module 1100, and the water circuit board 4000 is located on one side of the ice outlet 1800.

[0062] Specifically, the ice outlet 1800 needs to be connected to the ice storage module 1200. When ice needs to be dispensed, ice blocks 7000 are transferred from the ice storage module 1200 and discharged to the outside through the ice outlet 1800. The ice outlet 1800 is the contact point when the ice block 7000 is released, and it serves as a guide for the ice block 7000. Since the ice outlet 1800 needs to be exposed to discharge the ice block 7000, its design can also be modified to match the appearance of the ice maker, improving its aesthetics.

[0063] For example, the ice-making module 1100 includes an ice-discharging module 1300, which includes a driver 1320 and a conveying screw 1310. The conveying screw 1310 is disposed in the ice receiving tray 1210 of the ice storage module 1200. The driver 1320 is connected to the conveying screw 1310, and the driver 1320 can drive the conveying screw 1310 to rotate. The conveying screw 1310 is approximately spiral-shaped. When the conveying screw 1310 rotates, it can drive the ice blocks 7000 in the ice receiving tray 1210 to move towards the ice outlet 1800. The ice outlet 1800 has a funnel-shaped structure and opens downwards. When the drive screw moves the ice blocks 7000 above the ice outlet 1800, the ice blocks 7000 fall into the ice outlet 1800 under the action of gravity and are then discharged from the ice outlet 1800.

[0064] The ice outlet 1800 protrudes in front of the ice storage module 1200, leaving clearance below it so that users can collect ice directly below the ice outlet 1800. Furthermore, this protruding design of the ice outlet 1800 also creates space on both sides (left and right sides), allowing the water circuit board 4000 to be positioned on one side of the ice outlet 1800. Figure 3 As shown, the water circuit board 4000 is placed on the right side of the ice outlet 1800, thus realizing the installation of the water circuit board 4000 and making full use of the space.

[0065] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the inner liner structure 1400 is formed with an ice outlet 1410, wherein an ice nozzle 1800 is disposed in the ice outlet 1410, such that the ice nozzle 1800 protrudes in front of the ice storage module, and the water circuit plate 4000 is connected and fixed to the inner liner structure 1400, thereby realizing the protruding arrangement of the ice nozzle 1800 and the fixation of the water circuit plate 4000.

[0066] Specifically, the ice outlet 1410 on the inner liner structure 1400 connects the inside and outside of the inner liner structure 1400. The ice outlet 1410 corresponds to the ice receiving tray 1210 of the ice storage module 1200. When the conveying screw 1310 rotates, it can drive the ice block 7000 to move through the ice outlet 1410, and then allow the ice block 7000 to enter the ice outlet nozzle 1800 and be discharged. The ice outlet nozzle 1800 is a separate component from the inner liner structure 1400 and is connected to the inner liner structure 1400 by a connection means. For example, the ice outlet nozzle 1800 is snapped onto the ice outlet 1410, so that the ice outlet nozzle 1800 is connected to the ice outlet 1410. With this arrangement, the ice outlet nozzle 1800 is protruding from the front side of the inner liner structure 1400, that is, protruding from the front side of the ice storage module 1200.

[0067] Since the water channel plate 4000 is located on one side of the ice outlet 1800, it is installed onto the inner tank structure 1400 for easy fixation. Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the water circuit board 4000 is connected to the front side of the inner tank structure 1400 to avoid installation interference with other functional components and to make full use of the space on one side of the ice outlet 1800.

[0068] Combination Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the water channel plate 4000 is provided with a third connecting portion 4300, a second connecting portion 4200, and a first connecting portion 4100. The third connecting portion 4300, the second connecting portion 4200, and the first connecting portion 4100 are respectively connected to the inner liner structure 1400. The inner liner structure 1400 is provided with structures for connecting to the third connecting portion 4300, the second connecting portion 4200, and the first connecting portion 4100. The third connecting portion 4300, the second connecting portion 4200, and the first connecting portion 4100 form a triangular distribution, thereby improving the stability of the connection with the inner liner structure 1400. In addition, in order to further improve the installation stability of the water channel plate 4000, the connection direction of the first connecting portion 4100 and the inner liner structure 1400 is designed to be different, while the connection directions of the second connecting portion 4200 and / or the third connecting portion 4300 and the inner liner structure 1400 are different.

[0069] For example, the first connecting part 4100 is connected and fixed to the inner liner structure 1400 along a first direction, while the third connecting part 4300 and the second connecting part 4200 are connected and fixed to the inner liner structure 1400 along a second direction. This ensures that the direction of constraint on the first connecting part 4100 is different from the direction of constraint on the third connecting part 4300 and the second connecting part 4200, effectively improving the installation stability of the water circuit board 4000. The so-called first and second directions refer to the directions of the fastening force. For example, the first connecting part 4100 is connected to the inner liner structure 1400 by a first screw, which is tightened in the up-down direction, while the third connecting part 4300 and the second connecting part 4200 are connected to the inner liner structure 1400 by a second screw, which is tightened in the front-back direction.

[0070] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker includes a pipe 6000, which connects the water circuit board 4000 and the water tank 2000. The ice maker also includes a connector 1600, which is disposed above the ice outlet 1800 and is used to fix the pipe 6000.

[0071] Specifically, the ice outlet 1800 protrudes in front of the ice storage module 1200, leaving space above the ice outlet 1800 so that the connector 1600 can be placed above the ice outlet 1800 to make full use of the space. Since the water circuit board 4000 is located on one side (right side) of the ice storage module 1200, while the water tank 2000 is located on the other side (left side) of the ice storage module 1200, the water circuit board 4000 and the water tank 2000 are located on opposite sides of the ice outlet 1800. Therefore, the pipe 6000 between the water circuit board 4000 and the water tank 2000 is relatively long, and the pipe 6000 is prone to becoming messy. To avoid the messiness of the pipe 6000, the pipe 6000 is extended from above the ice outlet 1800. That is, the pipe 6000 extends from the water tank 2000 over the ice outlet 1800 and extends to the water circuit board 4000 to connect with it. The pipe 6000 is fixed by the connecting seat 1600 to prevent the pipe 6000 from becoming messy and to make the arrangement of the pipe 6000 more neat.

[0072] For example, a slot 1610 can be provided on the connector 1600. The number of slots 1610 can be determined according to the number of pipes 6000. The slots 1610 can be open to the front, and the pipes 6000 can be inserted into the slots 1610 from front to back and fixed in place.

[0073] Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, the ice dispensing module 1300 is a combination of the driver 1320 and the conveying screw 1310. The driver 1320 is mounted on the connector 1600 and fixed thereon. This allows the driver 1320 to make full use of the structure of the connector 1600, eliminating the need for additional structures to fix the driver 1320. In addition to fixing the pipe 6000, the connector 1600 can also fix the driver 1320, which is beneficial for the compact design of the ice maker.

[0074] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the ice maker also includes a chassis 5000, which is the bottommost component of the entire ice maker. After the ice maker is installed in the usage environment, the chassis 5000 contacts the countertop. The aforementioned heating module 3000, cooling module 1000, and water tank 2000 are mounted on the chassis 5000, transferring weight more directly to the chassis 5000 and effectively securing each functional module. For example, the water tank 2000 is connected not only to the inner liner structure 1400 of the cooling module 1000 but also to the chassis 5000. Various connection methods are available, such as using screws for mutual fastening. The refrigeration module 1000 is installed on the chassis 5000. Specifically, the inner liner structure 1400 is connected and fixed to the chassis 5000, and the compressor 1510 is also connected and fixed to the chassis 5000. The inner liner structure 1400 and the chassis 5000, as well as the compressor 1510 and the chassis 5000, can also be fixed together using screws. The same applies to the heating module 3000; the connection between the heating module 3000 and the chassis 5000 can also be achieved using screws.

[0075] The present invention also discloses a water treatment device, which includes an ice maker according to the above embodiments. The ice maker adopts the technical solution of the above embodiments, so the water treatment device has at least the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solution of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0076] There are various types of water treatment equipment. For example, a water dispenser may integrate an ice maker, giving it at least one of the following functions: ice dispensing, room temperature water dispensing, hot water dispensing, and cold water dispensing. Water dispensers can be countertop, standing, built-in, or pipeline-type. Another example is a water purifier that integrates an ice maker, giving it water purification capabilities, and in addition to these, it can also dispense ice, room temperature water, hot water, and cold water. Water purifiers can also be countertop, standing, built-in, or pipeline-type. Furthermore, there are also coffee machines, tea makers, and beverage makers that integrate ice makers, offering a wide range of functions. It's understandable that these ice makers can be integrated into any type of water-treating appliance to form a water treatment system, enriching its functionality and expanding its application scenarios.

[0077] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice maker characterized by, include: Waterway board; The heating module is in fluid communication with the water circuit board; A refrigeration module, comprising an ice-making module and an ice-storage module, wherein the ice-making module and the water circuit board are in fluid communication, and the ice-making module, the heating module, and the water circuit board are disposed on one side of the ice-storage module; and A water tank, which is in fluid communication with the water circuit board, is located on the other side of the ice storage module; The heating module is located on one side of the refrigeration module, and the water tank is located on the other side of the refrigeration module; The refrigeration module includes an inner tank structure, the ice-making module and the ice-storing module are disposed in the inner tank structure, and the water tank and the inner tank structure are stacked and connected in a horizontal direction; The refrigeration module includes an inner liner structure, the ice-making module and the ice-storing module are disposed in the inner liner structure, and an installation space is formed between the heating module and the inner liner structure. The refrigeration module includes a compressor, which is located in the installation space; The installation space is located below the ice-making module.

2. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, A portion of the inner liner structure extends from below the ice-making module toward below the ice-storing module to form the installation space below the inner liner structure.

3. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, The refrigeration module includes an ice outlet, which protrudes in front of the ice storage module, and the water circuit board is located in front of the ice making module and on one side of the ice outlet.

4. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein, The refrigeration module includes an inner tank structure, the ice-making module and the ice-storing module are disposed in the inner tank structure, the inner tank structure has an ice outlet, the ice outlet nozzle is disposed at the ice outlet and protrudes from the front side of the inner tank structure, and the water circuit board is connected to the inner tank structure.

5. The ice maker of claim 4, wherein, The water channel plate is connected to the front side of the inner liner structure.

6. The ice maker of claim 4, wherein, The water channel plate has a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a third connecting part, the first connecting part being connected to the inner liner structure along a first direction, and the second connecting part and / or the third connecting part being connected to the inner liner structure along a second direction.

7. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein, The ice maker includes pipes and a connector. The pipes connect the water tank and the water circuit board. The connector is located above the ice outlet and has a slot. The pipes are secured in the slot.

8. The ice maker of claim 7, wherein, The ice maker includes an ice dispensing module, and the ice dispensing module includes a driver, which is located on the connector.

9. A water treatment apparatus, characterized by, Includes the ice maker as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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