Ice-coated device and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, and provides an ice-coating device and refrigeration equipment. The ice-coating device comprises a storage box, a drain hole is formed in the bottom of the storage box; a spraying assembly is installed on the storage box; and a water collecting tray is pullably installed on the storage box and located below the drain hole. The ice-coating device is characterized in that the drain hole is arranged in the bottom of the storage box, and the water collecting tray is pullably arranged below the drain hole, so that residual water sprayed on food materials during ice-coating can be collected, and the residual water after spraying is prevented from flowing to other positions. Meanwhile, the pullable design facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the water collecting tray by a user, and the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the water collecting tray by the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, and provides an ice coating device and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Ice coating devices can isolate food from air to a certain extent, preventing direct contact between food and air, reducing freezing and drying, and effectively inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in food. In related technologies, spraying is often used to form a water film on the surface of the food; however, after spraying, some residual water remains in the ice coating chamber, which is inconvenient for users to clean in a timely manner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, the present invention proposes an ice-coating device capable of collecting residual water after spraying.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a refrigeration device.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention provides an ice-coating apparatus, comprising:

[0006] A storage box, wherein a drainage hole is provided at the bottom;

[0007] A spray system is installed in the storage box;

[0008] A drip tray is removably installed in the storage box and located below the drain hole.

[0009] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the ice-coating device provides a drain hole at the bottom of the storage box and a pull-out water tray below the drain hole, which allows for the collection of residual water sprayed onto the food after the ice coating is completed, preventing the residual water from flowing to other locations. Simultaneously, the pull-out design facilitates the user's disassembly and assembly of the water tray, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the storage box is provided with a slide, and the water receiving tray is slidably installed in the slide.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the storage box is formed with a insertion groove, and the slide is formed on two opposite sidewalls of the insertion groove.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the storage box is provided with a support platform, and the slide is formed on opposite sides of the support platform.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the spray assembly includes a pipe, and a nozzle extending into the storage box is provided at one end of the pipe facing the storage box. The nozzle is adapted to disperse the water in the pipe to form a water mist.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle includes:

[0015] A flow divider is installed on the pipeline, and an outer flow channel is provided on the flow divider that is in fluid communication with the pipeline and extends through the flow divider.

[0016] The blocking part is in fluid communication with the diversion part and is spaced apart from it;

[0017] The flow divider and the blocking section are formed with fluid channels that are in fluid communication with the pipeline and penetrate the flow divider and the blocking section;

[0018] The outer ring flow channel has a first nozzle formed at one end facing the blocking part.

[0019] A second nozzle is formed at the end of the fluid channel on the blocking part away from the pipeline, and the blocking part at least partially blocks the first nozzle.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the blocking portion and the diverting portion gradually increases along the direction away from the fluid channel.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second nozzle is gradually expanding along the water outlet direction of the fluid channel.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the storage box has a handle formed on its edge.

[0023] A second aspect of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, including the above-described ice coating device.

[0024] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the refrigeration equipment can collect the residual water after spraying by setting the above-mentioned ice coating device, thereby avoiding the pollution of the operating environment of the refrigeration equipment by the residual water.

[0025] The above-described one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0026] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the ice-coating device provides a drain hole at the bottom of the storage box and a pull-out water tray below the drain hole, which allows for the collection of residual water sprayed onto the food after the ice coating is completed, preventing the residual water from flowing to other locations. Simultaneously, the pull-out design facilitates the user's disassembly and assembly of the water tray, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly.

[0027] Furthermore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the refrigeration equipment can collect the residual water after spraying by setting the above-mentioned ice coating device, thereby avoiding the pollution of the operating environment of the refrigeration equipment by the residual water.

[0028] Additional aspects and 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

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies 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 drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the ice coating device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water tray inserted into a storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the water tray being pulled out of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the nozzle provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 100. Storage box; 102. Drain hole; 104. Water tray; 106. Pipeline; 108. Nozzle; 110. Diverter; 112. Outer flow channel; 114. Blocking part; 116. Fluid channel; 118. First nozzle; 120. Second nozzle; 122. Water pump; 124. Handle; 126. Guide surface. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a first aspect of the present invention provides an ice coating device, including a storage box 100, a spray assembly, and a water receiving tray 104; wherein, a drain hole 102 is provided at the bottom of the storage box 100; the spray assembly is installed in the storage box 100; and the water receiving tray 104 is removably installed in the storage box 100 and located below the drain hole 102.

[0043] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the ice coating device provides a drain hole 102 at the bottom of the storage box 100, and a water receiving tray 104 is removably provided below the drain hole 102. This allows the residual water from the food spraying to be collected after the ice coating is completed, preventing the residual water from flowing to other locations. Simultaneously, the removable design facilitates the user's assembly and disassembly of the water receiving tray 104, improving the efficiency of assembly and disassembly.

[0044] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 5 The storage box 100 is used to store food ingredients. To drain the residual water after spraying, a drain hole 102 is provided at the bottom of the storage box 100. Multiple drain holes 102 can be provided to drain all the residual water in the storage box 100. In this embodiment of the invention, the storage box 100 can be a drawer. Accordingly, to facilitate the user to pull the drawer, a handle 124 can be provided on the edge of the storage box 100.

[0045] In addition, to achieve the effect of ice coating, the storage box 100 can be installed in refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators and freezers. Taking a refrigerator as an example, in order to facilitate the user to pull out the storage box 100, a sliding groove can be set on the edge of the storage box 100, and a sliding track can be set in the refrigerator body, so that the sliding groove can move in a straight line along the sliding track.

[0046] The spray assembly is used to spray water onto food. In this embodiment of the invention, the spray assembly includes a water pump 122, a pipe 106, and a nozzle 108. The water pump 122 is used to pump water into the pipe 106. The pipe 106 is in fluid communication with the nozzle 108 so that the water pumped by the water pump 122 is passed into the nozzle 108. The nozzle 108 is adapted to disperse the water in the pipe 106 to form a water mist. Thus, the nozzle 108 is connected to the end of the pipe 106 facing the storage box 100 and extends into the interior of the storage box 100.

[0047] See Figure 4 and Figure 5In this embodiment of the invention, the nozzle 108 includes a flow-diverting portion 110 and a blocking portion 114. The flow-diverting portion 110 is installed on the pipeline 106, and an outer flow channel 112 is formed on the flow-diverting portion 110, which is in fluid communication with the pipeline 106 and extends through the flow-diverting portion 110. The blocking portion 114 is in fluid communication with the flow-diverting portion 110 and is spaced apart from it. A fluid channel 116 is formed in the flow-diverting portion 110 and the blocking portion 114, which is in fluid communication with the pipeline 106 and extends through the flow-diverting portion 110 and the blocking portion 114. A first nozzle 118 is formed at one end of the outer flow channel 112 facing the blocking portion 114. A second nozzle 120 is formed at one end of the fluid channel 116 on the blocking portion 114 away from the pipeline 106. The blocking portion 114 at least partially blocks the first nozzle 118.

[0048] In this embodiment of the invention, the diverting part 110 and the blocking part 114 can be integrally formed or configured as separate structures. The diverting part 110 is used to divert water in the pipeline 106, and the blocking part 114 is used to block the diverted water to achieve the purpose of diffusing the diverted water into a diffused water mist.

[0049] In this embodiment of the invention, an outer flow channel 112 and a partial fluid channel 116 are formed on the diversion section 110. The outer flow channel 112 extends through the diversion section 110 along its axial direction, and the fluid channel 116 extends through the diversion section 110 along its axial direction. It is understood that when water in the pipe 106 passes through the outer flow channel 112, it can flow through the diversion section 110 and be blocked by the blocking part 114, forming a diffused water mist. When water in the pipe 106 passes through the fluid channel 116, it can enter the blocking part 114.

[0050] The blocking part 114 is in fluid communication with the diverting part 110, and another part of the fluid channel 116 is formed on the blocking part 114. The part of the fluid channel 116 on the diverting part 110 and the part of the fluid channel 116 on the blocking part 114 together constitute the fluid channel 116 that penetrates the diverting part 110 and the blocking part 114.

[0051] A first nozzle 118 is formed at one end of the outer flow channel 112 facing the blocking part 114. With this arrangement, water flowing through the outer flow channel 112 can be ejected through the first nozzle 118 and blocked by the blocking part 114, thus forming a diffused water mist. It should be noted that, in order to ensure that the blocking part 114 can effectively block the water ejected from the first nozzle 118, the blocking part 114 can be configured to at least partially block the water outlet path of the first nozzle 118.

[0052] A second nozzle 120 is formed at the end of the fluid channel 116 on the blocking part 114 away from the spray arm. With this arrangement, water that flows through the diversion part 110 and the blocking part 114 in sequence can be sprayed out through the second nozzle 120 to spray the food and form a uniform water film on the surface of the food.

[0053] In this configuration, by providing a first nozzle 118 and a second nozzle 120 on the diverting section 110 and the blocking section 114 respectively, not only can the first nozzle 118 on the diverting section 110 spray out a diffused water mist to expand the spraying area of ​​the water mist, but the second nozzle 120 on the blocking section 114 can also spray water with a relatively high flow rate to achieve the spraying of food.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the blocking portion 114 and the diverting portion 110 gradually increases from the fluid channel 116 toward the radial direction away from the fluid channel 116.

[0055] See Figure 5 In order to diffuse the water flowing out of the fluid channel 116 into a diffused water mist, while ensuring that the diffused water mist has a certain flow velocity, in this embodiment of the invention, the flow is directed from the central axis of the fluid channel 116 away from the central axis of the fluid channel 116, i.e., as shown in the figure. Figure 5 As shown by the arrow, the distance between the blocking part 114 and the diverting part 110 gradually increases. With this arrangement, it is equivalent to forming an inclined guide surface 126 on the side of the blocking part 114 facing the diverting part 110. When the water flowing through the outer ring channel 112 and out of the first nozzle 118 passes through the inclined guide surface 126, it can be sprayed out at a certain angle, while also ensuring a certain flow velocity.

[0056] It should be noted that the interval setting mentioned above refers to, for example... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a certain gap is formed between the diverting part 110 and the blocking part 114. By setting it in this way, the guide surface 126 can be prevented from blocking the water sprayed from the first nozzle 118.

[0057] See Figure 5 According to one embodiment of this application, the second nozzle 120 is gradually expanding along the water outlet direction of the fluid channel 116.

[0058] By setting the second nozzle 120 in a gradually expanding form, the water sprayed from the second nozzle 120 can be sprayed onto the food over a larger area, thereby forming a uniform water film on the surface of the food.

[0059] In this embodiment of the invention, the drip tray 104 is retractably installed in the storage box 100 and located below the drain hole 102. With this arrangement, the drip tray 104 can collect residual water discharged from the storage box.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the storage box 100 is provided with a slide, and the water receiving tray 104 is slidably installed in the slide.

[0061] To facilitate the installation and removal of the water tray 104, a slide is provided at the bottom of the storage box 100. When the user needs to install the water tray 104, he / she simply pushes the water tray 104 in along the slide. When the user needs to remove the water tray 104, he / she simply removes the water tray 104 along the slide.

[0062] In this embodiment of the invention, the installation methods of the water tray 104 and the storage box 100 can be at least the following different situations.

[0063] Setup Method 1:

[0064] In this configuration, the bottom of the storage box 100 has an insertion groove, and slides are formed on the two opposite side walls of the insertion groove. That is, an insertion groove for inserting a water tray 104 can be formed on the bottom of the storage box 100, and the insertion groove can completely enclose the water tray 104. Slides are provided on the two opposite side walls of the insertion groove. It should be noted that the thickness of the water tray 104 can be set slightly smaller than the width of the insertion groove opening to prevent the water tray 104 from being unable to be inserted or removed.

[0065] Setting method two:

[0066] In this configuration, the storage box 100 has a support platform at its bottom, and slides are formed on opposite sides of the support platform. That is, two support platforms can be set on two opposite edges of the bottom of the storage box 100, and slides are formed on the opposite sides of the support platforms. It should be noted that the thickness of the drip tray 104 can be set to be slightly less than the thickness of the support platform to prevent the drip tray 104 from being unable to be inserted or removed.

[0067] Of course, the water tray 104 and the storage box 100 can also be installed in other ways, which will not be listed here.

[0068] In this embodiment of the invention, the pulling direction of the water tray 104 and the pulling direction of the storage box 100 can be set to be different. This can prevent the user from pulling out the water tray 104 at the same time when pulling out the storage box 100, thereby preventing the overflow of residual water in the water tray 104.

[0069] A second aspect of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, including the above-described ice coating device.

[0070] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the refrigeration equipment can collect the residual water after spraying by setting the above-mentioned ice coating device, thereby avoiding the pollution of the operating environment of the refrigeration equipment by the residual water.

[0071] The refrigeration equipment provided in the second aspect of the present invention can be a refrigerator, freezer, etc.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice-coating device, characterized in that, include: A storage box (100) has a drainage hole (102) at its bottom. A spray assembly is installed in the storage box (100). The spray assembly includes a pipe (106). One end of the pipe (106) facing the storage box (100) is provided with a nozzle (108) extending into the storage box (100). The nozzle (108) includes a diverter (110) and a blocking part (114). The diverter (110) is installed in the pipe (106). An outer flow channel (112) is formed on the diverter (110) that is in fluid communication with the pipe (106) and passes through the diverter (110). The blocking part (114) and the diverter (110) are connected to each other. 0) Fluid communication and spaced apart; fluid channels (116) are formed in the diversion section (110) and the blocking section (114) to be fluidly connected to the pipeline (106) and to pass through the diversion section (110) and the blocking section (114); a first nozzle (118) is formed at one end of the outer ring flow channel (112) facing the blocking section (114); a second nozzle (120) is formed at one end of the fluid channel (116) on the blocking section (114) away from the pipeline (106); the blocking section (114) at least partially blocks the water outlet path of the first nozzle (118); A drip tray (104) is removably installed in the storage box (100) and located below the drain hole (102).

2. The ice-coating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the storage box (100) is provided with a slide, and the water receiving tray (104) is slidably installed on the slide.

3. The ice-coating device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the storage box (100) has a insertion groove, and the slide is formed on the two opposite sidewalls of the insertion groove.

4. The ice-coating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage box (100) has a support platform at its bottom, and the slide is formed on both sides of the support platform.

5. The ice-coating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along a direction away from the radial direction of the fluid channel (116), the distance between the blocking part (114) and the diverting part (110) gradually increases.

6. The ice-coating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the water outlet direction of the fluid channel (116), the second nozzle (120) gradually expands.

7. The ice-coating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The storage box (100) has a handle (124) formed on its edge.

8. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, Includes the ice coating device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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