Ice-making structure for controlling volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy

Abstract

The invention discloses an ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy. The ice making rack is controlled by a driving mechanism to be erected at the top of the water tank in a front-back overturning manner; the ice-making evaporator is arranged at the bottom of the front side of the ice-making rack and is used for preparing crystals; the buoyancy monitoring unit is configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal under the specific volume; and the control unit responds to a signal sent by the buoyancy monitoring unit and controls the ice-making evaporator to leave the water tank through the driving mechanism. According to the ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of the crystals by using the buoyancy, the buoyancy generated by the crystals is ensured to be consistent during each ice-making based on the positive correlation of the buoyancy of the crystals in water and the volume of the crystals, so that the volumes of the crystals obtained during each ice-making can be ensured to be consistent, and compared with the prior art, the ice-making structure has the advantages that the structure is simple and convenient; the scheme can perfectly solve the problem that the size of crystals is difficult to control during ice making, and is suitable for popularization and use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of ice making machines, and in particular to an ice making structure which utilizes buoyancy to control the volume consistency of crystals. Background Art

[0002] As living conditions continue to improve, ice machines have also entered the daily lives of ordinary people. Existing ice machines mostly ensure the consistency of ice crystal volume by controlling the working time of the ice evaporator. However, the ice volume is also affected by the water temperature in the water tank. When the water temperature in the water tank is high, the crystal volume generated by the ice evaporator in the same time is smaller. When the water temperature in the water tank is low, the crystal volume generated by the ice evaporator in the same time is larger. Crystals of different sizes will affect the user experience and reduce product competitiveness.

[0003] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings of the prior art, it is necessary to design an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the volume consistency of crystals to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the volume consistency of crystals.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose and other related purposes, the technical solution provided by the present invention is: an ice-making structure that uses buoyancy to control the volume consistency of crystals, comprising: Water tank; An ice-making rack, which is controlled by a driving mechanism and can be flipped forward and backward and mounted on the top of the water tank; An ice-making evaporator, which is disposed at the front bottom of the ice-making rack and is used to prepare crystals; a buoyancy monitoring unit, the buoyancy monitoring unit being configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal at a specific volume; A control unit is provided, wherein the control unit responds to the signal sent by the buoyancy monitoring unit and controls the ice-making evaporator to leave the water tank through the driving mechanism.

[0006] The preferred technical solution is: the buoyancy monitoring unit is composed of a trigger and a pressure sensor, the trigger is fixed at the bottom of the ice making rack, and the pressure sensor is arranged below the ice making rack and corresponding to the trigger. A preferred technical solution is that the control unit is connected to the driving mechanism, the ice-making evaporator and the pressure sensor at the same time.

[0007] A preferred technical solution is: a limiting member corresponding to the ice-making rack is provided at the lower front side of the ice-making rack or at the upper rear side of the ice-making rack.

[0008] The preferred technical solution is: a liquid level sensor is provided in the water tank, and the liquid level sensor is connected to the control unit.

[0009] The preferred technical solution is: the water tank is equipped with a water replenishment system, and the water replenishment system is connected to the control unit.

[0010] The preferred technical solution is: two oppositely arranged ear shafts are provided on the left and right sides of the ice-making rack, and the two ear shafts are both rotated to the top of the water tank through a bearing seat.

[0011] The preferred technical solution is: the driving mechanism is composed of a motor and a transmission assembly, and the motor is transmission-connected to one of the two ear shafts through the transmission assembly.

[0012] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention proposes an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the consistency of crystal volume. This is based on the fact that the buoyancy of the crystals in water is positively correlated with their volume. That is, the buoyancy generated by the crystals is consistent each time ice is made. This can ensure that the volume of the crystals obtained each time ice is made is consistent. Compared with the prior art, this solution can perfectly solve the problem of difficulty in controlling the volume of crystals during ice making and is suitable for popularization and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic diagram of an ice making structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by means of specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0015] See also Figure 1. It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or positional relationships in which the invented product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing 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, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used to distinguish the descriptions, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", and "overhanging" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0016] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, it can be a mechanical connection, it can be an electrical connection, it can be a direct connection, it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0017] Example: like Figure 1 As shown, according to an overall technical concept of the present invention, there is provided an ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by using buoyancy, comprising: Water tank 1; An ice-making rack 2, which is controlled by a driving mechanism (not shown) and can be flipped forward and backward and mounted on the top of the water tank 1; An ice-making evaporator 3, which is arranged at the front bottom of the ice-making rack 2 and is used to prepare crystals; A buoyancy monitoring unit 4, wherein the buoyancy monitoring unit 4 is configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal at a specific volume; A control unit (not shown) is provided, which responds to the signal sent by the buoyancy monitoring unit 4 and controls the ice-making evaporator 3 to leave the water tank 1 through a driving mechanism.

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the buoyancy monitoring unit 4 is composed of a trigger 41 and a pressure sensor 42, the trigger 41 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the ice making rack 2, and the pressure sensor 42 is arranged below the ice making rack 2 and corresponding to the trigger 41. like Figure 1As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is connected to the driving mechanism, the ice-making evaporator 3 and the pressure sensor 42 at the same time.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a limiting member corresponding to the ice making shelf 2 is provided below the front side of the ice making shelf 2 or above the rear side of the ice making shelf 2 .

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a liquid level sensor (not shown) is provided in the water tank 1, and the liquid level sensor is connected to the control unit.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the water tank 1 is provided with a water replenishment system (not shown), and the water replenishment system is connected to the control unit.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two oppositely arranged ear shafts are provided on the left and right sides of the ice making rack 2, and the two ear shafts are both rotated on the top of the water tank 1 through the bearing seat.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism is composed of a motor and a transmission assembly, and the motor is transmission-connected to one of the two ear shafts through the transmission assembly.

[0024] Therefore, the present invention has the following advantages: The present invention proposes an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the consistency of crystal volume. This is based on the fact that the buoyancy of the crystals in water is positively correlated with their volume. That is, the buoyancy generated by the crystals is consistent each time ice is made. This can ensure that the volume of the crystals obtained each time ice is made is consistent. Compared with the prior art, this solution can perfectly solve the problem of difficulty in controlling the volume of crystals during ice making and is suitable for popularization and use.

[0025] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed by the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the volume consistency of crystals, characterized in that: include: Water tank; An ice-making rack, which is controlled by a driving mechanism and can be flipped forward and backward and mounted on the top of the water tank; An ice-making evaporator, which is disposed at the front bottom of the ice-making rack and is used to prepare crystals; a buoyancy monitoring unit, the buoyancy monitoring unit being configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal at a specific volume; A control unit is provided, wherein the control unit responds to the signal sent by the buoyancy monitoring unit and controls the ice-making evaporator to leave the water tank through the driving mechanism.

2. The ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buoyancy monitoring unit is composed of a trigger and a pressure sensor. The trigger is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the ice-making rack. The pressure sensor is arranged below the ice-making rack and corresponds to the trigger.

3. The ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit is connected to the driving mechanism, the ice-making evaporator and the pressure sensor at the same time.

4. The ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting member corresponding to the ice-making rack is provided below the front side of the ice-making rack or above the rear side of the ice-making rack.

5. The ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level sensor is arranged in the water tank, and the liquid level sensor is connected to the control unit.

6. The ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank is equipped with a water replenishment system, and the water replenishment system is connected to the control unit.

7. The ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two oppositely arranged ear shafts are provided on the left and right sides of the ice making rack, and the two ear shafts are both rotated on the top of the water tank through a bearing seat.

8. The ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving mechanism is composed of a motor and a transmission assembly, and the motor is drivingly connected to one of the two ear shafts through the transmission assembly.

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