Ice maker

Abstract

The present application proposes an ice maker comprising: a filter; the filter seat is used for supporting the filter and is provided with a first condensate water discharge flow channel and a water collection tank, the water collection tank is communicated with the first end of the first condensate water discharge flow channel, and the water collection tank is used for receiving condensate water flowing down from the outer side wall of the filter and guiding the condensate water to the first condensate water discharge flow channel; an ice storage box; the mounting base body is provided with a containing cavity, an inlet and outlet and a second condensate water discharging flow channel, the ice storage box is movably arranged in the containing cavity, the inlet and outlet are communicated with the containing cavity and used for allowing the ice storage box to transversely enter and exit from the containing cavity, and the second condensate water discharging flow channel is located below the containing cavity; the second condensed water discharge flow channel is communicated with the accommodating cavity and the second end of the first condensed water discharge flow channel, and the second condensed water discharge flow channel is used for discharging the condensed water out of the ice maker. According to the ice maker, the cost can be reduced, meanwhile, the structure can be simplified, the overall structure of the ice maker is more compact, the occupied space is smaller, and miniaturization and compactness arrangement of the ice maker is better facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ice making, and in particular to an ice making machine. Background Art

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that cools water through an evaporator using the refrigerant in the refrigeration system to generate ice cubes. It is widely used in restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, hospitals, schools, laboratories, research institutes and other occasions.

[0003] In the ice maker, the condensed water produced on the outer walls of the filter and the ice storage box is discharged out of the ice maker through a condensed water drainage pipeline. Since the condensed water drainage pipeline is external to the filter and the ice storage box, it occupies a large space, resulting in a larger overall size of the ice maker. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides an ice maker to solve the problem of large overall volume in the related art. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] The present application embodiment provides an ice making machine, comprising:

[0006] Filters;

[0007] A filter seat, the filter seat supports the filter, the filter seat has a first condensed water discharge channel and a water collecting tank, the water collecting tank is connected to the first end of the first condensed water discharge channel, the water collecting tank is used to receive the condensed water flowing down from the outer wall of the filter and guide the condensed water to the first condensed water discharge channel;

[0008] Ice storage box;

[0009] An installation base is provided, wherein the installation base has a first accommodating cavity, an inlet and an outlet, and a second condensed water discharge channel. The ice storage box is movably arranged in the first accommodating cavity. The inlet and outlet are connected to the first accommodating cavity. The inlet and outlet are used for allowing the ice storage box to enter and exit the first accommodating cavity laterally. The second condensed water discharge channel is located below the first accommodating cavity. The second condensed water discharge channel is connected to the first accommodating cavity and the second end of the first condensed water discharge channel. The second condensed water discharge channel is used to discharge condensed water out of the ice maker.

[0010] In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0011] A water receiving box is arranged outside the ice maker, and the water receiving box is connected to the second condensed water discharge flow channel to collect condensed water discharged from the second condensed water discharge flow channel.

[0012] In one embodiment, the filter seat is located at a height higher than the installation base, and the installation base is located at a height higher than the water receiving box.

[0013] In one embodiment, the filter is provided with a filter body and a connector, and the filter body and the connector are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the filter;

[0014] The filter seat has a connecting groove, the connecting groove passes through the top wall of the filter seat, and the connecting groove is adapted to the connector to connect the filter and the filter seat together;

[0015] The water collecting trough is arranged around the top opening of the connecting trough;

[0016] The first condensed water discharge flow channel comprises:

[0017] an upper flow channel section, the upper flow channel section being surrounded by the connecting groove and the connecting head; and

[0018] A lower flow channel section, wherein the lower flow channel section is located below the connecting groove, and the lower flow channel section is connected to the upper flow channel section and the second condensate discharge channel.

[0019] In one embodiment, the mounting base is provided with a wiper member, and the wiper member is located on a side of the first accommodating cavity close to the inlet and outlet, and the wiper member at least abuts against the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box. When the ice storage box is pulled out of the first accommodating cavity, the wiper member is used to scrape the condensed water on the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box to the second condensed water discharge channel.

[0020] In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0021] A machine body, wherein the filter seat, the mounting base and the water receiving box are all arranged on the machine body;

[0022] The water storage device is detachably connected to the machine body, and the water storage device comprises a water storage cavity and a water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage cavity;

[0023] A water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is arranged on the machine body, and the water outlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the filter;

[0024] Wherein, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are detachably connected, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water outlet pipe;

[0025] Alternatively, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is used for detachable connection with an external water supply device, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device.

[0026] In one embodiment, the machine body is provided with a first waste water pipe, and the water inlet end of the first waste water pipe is connected to the waste water outlet of the filter;

[0027] The water storage device comprises:

[0028] A support base, the support base is detachably connected to the body, the support base is provided with a first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe, the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe is detachably connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe; and

[0029] A water tank, the water tank being detachably mounted on the support seat, the water tank comprising the water storage chamber, the water outlet pipe, a wastewater chamber, and a second wastewater pipe, the water outlet pipe being detachably connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe, and the water outlet pipe being connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe, the water inlet end of the second wastewater pipe being detachably connected to the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe, and the water inlet end of the second wastewater pipe being connected to the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe, and the water outlet end of the second wastewater pipe being connected to the wastewater chamber;

[0030] Wherein, the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe and the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe are detachably connected, and the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe;

[0031] Alternatively, the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe is used for detachable connection with an external drainage device, and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe is connected to the external drainage device.

[0032] In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0033] A pure water kettle, the pure water kettle being connected to a water outlet of the filter;

[0034] A cold water tank, the cold water tank being connected to the pure water kettle;

[0035] An ice-making box, the ice-making box having an ice-making groove and an overflow port, the ice-making groove being connected to the water outlet of the cold water tank, the overflow port being connected to the ice-making groove, and the overflow port being used to output ice and cold water in the ice-making groove;

[0036] an ice maker, the ice maker being disposed in the ice making groove and used for making ice from the water in the ice making groove; and

[0037] An ice discharging chute, the ice discharging chute having an ice discharging chute and a water collecting port, the ice discharging chute connecting the overflow port and the ice inlet of the ice storage box, the ice discharging chute being used to transport the ice output from the overflow port to the ice storage box, the water collecting port being located on the bottom wall of the ice discharging chute, the water collecting port connecting the ice discharging chute and the cold water tank, the water collecting port being used to collect the cold water output from the overflow port and output the cold water to the cold water tank.

[0038] In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0039] A water supply tank, wherein the water inlet of the water supply tank is connected to the cold water tank, and the water outlet of the water supply tank is connected to the ice making tank;

[0040] A water pump, the water pump is arranged on the connecting pipeline between the water supply tank and the cold water tank, and the water pump is used to pump water in the cold water tank to the water supply tank;

[0041] Wherein, the ice storage cavity of the ice storage box is connected to the outside atmosphere.

[0042] In one embodiment, when both the water supply tank and the ice making tank are loaded with water, the liquid level in the water supply tank and the liquid level in the ice making tank are at the same level, and the water supply tank is provided with a water level detector, and the water level detector is used to detect the water level of the water supply tank;

[0043] When the water level detector detects that the water replenishment tank is at a low water level, the water pump is controlled to turn on.

[0044] In one embodiment, the ice discharge chute further comprises a water collecting chamber, a water drain hole and a baffle, wherein the water collecting chamber is located below the ice discharge chute and is connected to the cold water tank;

[0045] The drain hole is located on the bottom wall of the ice outlet chute, the drain hole connects the ice outlet chute and the water collecting chamber, and the drain hole is used to guide the water in the ice outlet chute to the water collecting chamber and prevent ice cubes from falling into the water collecting chamber;

[0046] The bottom wall of the ice outlet chute is provided with a drain portion and a non-porous portion, the drain portion and the non-porous portion are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the ice outlet chute, and the drain hole and the water collection port are both provided on the drain portion;

[0047] The baffle is located on a side close to the inlet of the ice outlet chute, the baffle and the non-porous portion are sequentially arranged along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute, the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute is perpendicular to or inclined to the width direction of the ice outlet chute, a first side of the baffle is connected to a first side wall in the width direction of the ice outlet chute, a second side of the baffle forms an outlet with a second side wall in the width direction of the ice outlet chute, the outlet and the drain portion are sequentially arranged along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute, and the outlet is for ice and water output from the inlet of the ice outlet chute to flow to the drain portion.

[0048] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solution include at least:

[0049] The ice making machine of the present invention provides a first condensed water discharge flow channel and a water collecting groove on the filter seat, and provides a second condensed water discharge flow channel on the mounting base. The water collecting groove can be used to receive the condensed water flowing down from the outer wall of the filter, that is, it plays the role of collecting the condensed water, and then the water collecting groove is used to guide the collected condensed water to the first condensed water discharge flow channel, so that the condensed water is discharged to the outside of the filter through the first condensed water discharge flow channel, and the second condensed water discharge flow channel is connected with the first accommodating chamber and the first condensed water discharge flow channel, so that the second condensed water discharge flow channel can collect the condensed water flowing down from the outer wall of the ice storage box, and at the same time, the second condensed water discharge flow channel can be used to collect the condensed water outputted from the first condensed water discharge flow channel and Condensed water flowing down the outer wall of the ice storage box is promptly discharged to the outside of the ice maker to avoid water accumulation in the first accommodating chamber, which can effectively prevent bacteria from breeding in the first accommodating chamber, improves the storage environment hygiene of ice cubes, and can effectively prevent ice cubes from being contaminated. Among them, since the first condensed water discharge channel and the water collecting tank are both structures integrated with the filter seat, and the second condensed water discharge channel is a structure integrated with the mounting base, it not only improves the utilization rate of the filter seat and the mounting base, but also can reduce the number of pipeline structures outside the filter and outside the mounting base, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, it can also simplify the structure, making the overall structure of the ice maker more compact, occupying less space, and more conducive to the miniaturization and compactness of the ice maker.

[0050] The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present application will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0051] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the ice maker of the present invention at a first viewing angle; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the ice maker of the present invention at a second viewing angle; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the ice making machine of the present invention; Figure 4A schematic diagram of the water circuit of the ice maker of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the filtering device (including the filter and the filter seat) in the present invention; Figure 6 is an exploded view of the filtering device of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the filter device of the present invention at a first viewing angle; Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the filter device of the present invention at a second viewing angle; Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the filter in the present invention; Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view of the filter seat in the present invention; Fig.11 is an exploded view of the filter seat in the present invention; Fig.12 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the ice storage device (including an ice storage box and a mounting base) in the present invention; Fig.13 is an exploded view of the ice storage device of the present invention; Fig.14 is a cross-sectional view of the ice storage device of the present invention; Fig.15 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mounting base in the present invention; Fig.16 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the wiper element in the present invention; Fig.17 It is a cross-sectional view of the machine body and the water storage device of the present invention assembled together; Fig.18 for Fig.17 A local enlarged view of point A in FIG. Fig.19 It is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure in which the body and the cover plate of the present invention are assembled together; Fig. 20 It is a cross-sectional view of the body and the cover plate of the present invention assembled together; Fig.21 for Fig. 20 A local enlarged view of point B in FIG. Fig. 22 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the machine body in the present invention; Fig.23 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the support base in the present invention; Fig.24 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the water tank in the present invention; Fig.25 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover plate in the present invention; Fig.26 is a cross-sectional view of the ice outlet channel in the present invention; Fig. 27 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the ice outlet channel in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the drawings and descriptions are considered to be exemplary and non-restrictive in nature.

[0054] See also Figure 1-Figure 27 , shows an ice making machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, comprising:

[0055] Filter 1;

[0056] The filter seat 2 supports the filter 1, and the filter seat 2 has a first condensed water discharge channel 21 and a water collecting tank 22. The water collecting tank 22 is connected to the first end of the first condensed water discharge channel 21. The water collecting tank 22 is used to receive the condensed water flowing down from the outer wall of the filter 1 and guide the condensed water to the first condensed water discharge channel 21;

[0057] Ice storage box 3;

[0058] The mounting base 4 has a first accommodating cavity 41, an inlet and outlet 42 and a second condensed water discharge channel 43. The ice storage box 3 is movably arranged in the first accommodating cavity 41. The inlet and outlet 42 is connected to the first accommodating cavity 41. The inlet and outlet 42 are used for allowing the ice storage box 3 to enter and exit the first accommodating cavity 41 horizontally. The second condensed water discharge channel 43 is located below the first accommodating cavity 41. The second condensed water discharge channel 43 is connected to the first accommodating cavity 41 and the second end of the first condensed water discharge channel 21. The second condensed water discharge channel 43 is used to discharge condensed water out of the ice maker.

[0059] The ice maker of the present invention is provided with a first condensed water discharge flow channel 21 and a water collecting groove 22 on the filter seat 2, and a second condensed water discharge flow channel 43 on the mounting base 4. The water collecting groove 22 can be used to receive the condensed water flowing down from the outer wall of the filter 1, that is, to collect the condensed water, and then the collected condensed water is guided to the first condensed water discharge flow channel 21 by the water collecting groove 22, so that the condensed water passes through the first condensed water discharge flow channel 21 and is discharged to the outside of the filter 1, and the second condensed water discharge flow channel 43 is connected with the first accommodating chamber 41 and the first condensed water discharge flow channel 21, so that the second condensed water discharge flow channel 43 can collect the condensed water flowing down from the outer wall of the ice storage box 3, and at the same time, the second condensed water discharge flow channel 43 can be used to discharge the condensed water from the first condensed water discharge flow channel 21. The condensed water discharged out and the condensed water flowing down the outer wall of the ice storage box 3 are promptly discharged to the outside of the ice maker to avoid water accumulation in the first accommodating chamber 41, which can effectively prevent the first accommodating chamber 41 from breeding bacteria, improve the storage environment hygiene of ice cubes, and effectively prevent the ice cubes from being contaminated. Among them, since the first condensed water discharge channel 21 and the water collecting tank 22 are both structures integrated with the filter seat 2, and the second condensed water discharge channel 43 is a structure integrated with the mounting base 4, not only the utilization rate of the filter seat 2 and the mounting base 4 is improved, but also the number of pipeline structures outside the filter 1 and outside the mounting base 4 can be reduced, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, the structure can also be simplified, making the overall structure of the ice maker more compact, occupying less space, and more conducive to the miniaturization and compactness of the ice maker.

[0060] In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0061] The water receiving box 200 is arranged outside the ice maker. The water receiving box 200 is connected to the second condensed water discharge channel 43 to collect the condensed water discharged from the second condensed water discharge channel 43, so as to facilitate the unified treatment of the condensed water.

[0062] See also Figure 3 In one embodiment, the height of the filter seat 2 is higher than the height of the mounting base 4 , and the height of the mounting base 4 is higher than the height of the water receiving box 200 . Since the height of the filter seat 2 is higher than the height of the mounting base 4, the condensed water discharged from the first condensed water discharge channel 21 can naturally flow to the second condensed water discharge channel 43 under the action of its own gravity, ensuring smoother drainage while allowing the first drain pipe between the first condensed water discharge channel 21 and the second condensed water discharge channel 43 to be free of a power device, which can simplify the structure while reducing costs and is more conducive to the promotion and application of ice-making machines; similarly, since the height of the mounting base 4 is higher than the height of the water receiving box 200, the condensed water discharged from the second condensed water discharge channel 43 can naturally flow to the water receiving box 200 under the action of its own gravity, ensuring smoother drainage while allowing the second drain pipe 300 between the second condensed water discharge channel 43 and the water receiving box 200 to be free of a power device, which can simplify the structure while reducing costs and is more conducive to the promotion and application of ice-making machines.

[0063] See also Figure 3 In one embodiment, a connector 400 is provided at the water outlet of the second drain pipe 300, and a water inlet of the connector 400 is connected to the second drain pipe 300;

[0064] The water receiving box 200 is detachably mounted on the body 6 of the ice maker. The water receiving box 200 is provided with a connecting pipe, the water outlet end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water receiving cavity in the water receiving box 200, the water inlet end of the connecting pipe is detachably connected to the water outlet end of the connector 400, and the water inlet end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water outlet end of the connector 400. In this way, by releasing the connection between the water receiving box 200 and the body 6, and releasing the connection between the connecting pipe and the connector 400, the water receiving box 200 can be removed, and the water in the water receiving box 200 can be poured out conveniently; by connecting the water receiving box 200 and the body 6, and connecting the connecting pipe and the connector 400, the water receiving box 200 can be installed on the ice maker.

[0065] In one embodiment, one of the water receiving box 200 and the body 6 is provided with a snap-in groove, and the other is provided with a snap-in protrusion. The snap-in protrusion and the snap-in groove are adapted to realize the detachable connection between the water receiving box 200 and the body 6, so that the water receiving box 200 can be disassembled and assembled without tools, and the disassembly and assembly operation is simpler and more convenient.

[0066] See also Figure 5-Figure 8In one embodiment, the filter 1 is provided with a filter body 11 and a connector 12, and the filter body 11 and the connector 12 are sequentially arranged along the height direction of the filter 1;

[0067] The filter seat 2 has a connecting groove 23, which penetrates the top wall of the filter seat 2. The connecting groove 23 and the connector 12 are adapted to connect the filter 1 and the filter seat 2 together. Thus, by inserting the connector 12 into the connecting groove 23, the filter 1 and the filter seat 2 can be connected together, which is simple and convenient to assemble with high assembly efficiency.

[0068] The water collecting tank 22 is arranged around the top opening of the connecting tank 23;

[0069] The first condensed water discharge channel 21 includes:

[0070] An upper flow channel section 211, which is surrounded by a connecting groove 23 and a connecting head 12; and

[0071] The lower flow channel section 212 is located below the connecting groove 23, and the lower flow channel section 212 is connected to the upper flow channel section 211 and the second condensate discharge channel 43. Since the upper flow channel section 211 of the first condensate discharge channel 21 is surrounded by the connecting groove 23 and the connector 12, and the water collecting groove 22 is arranged around the top opening of the connecting groove 23, the water collecting groove 22 can centrally guide the collected condensate to the upper flow channel section 211. After the condensate passes through the upper flow channel section 211 and is guided to the lower flow channel section 212, it is discharged to the second condensate discharge channel 43. Since the upper flow channel section 211 is surrounded by the connecting groove 23 and the connector 12, there is no need to open an additional flow channel structure at other parts of the filter seat 2, and only the lower flow channel section 212 needs to be opened at the part of the filter seat 2 below the connecting groove 23. That is, the manufacturing process of the first condensate discharge channel 21 is simplified, and the manufacturing difficulty of the first condensate discharge channel 21 can be reduced, thereby further reducing the cost of the ice-making machine; secondly, since the first condensate discharge channel 21 is composed of an upper channel section 211 and a lower channel section 212 arranged in sequence along the water flow direction, during the drainage process, the condensate can be smoothly drained by utilizing its own gravity without the need for additional power components, thereby ensuring smooth drainage and preventing water from accumulating in the first condensate discharge channel 21. At the same time, it can also simplify the structure, which is beneficial to further reduce the cost of the ice-making machine.

[0072] Among them, it can be understood that the above-mentioned filter 1 can specifically include one or more of RO filter element, carbon rod filter element, PP cotton filter element, etc., as long as it can filter and purify the raw water.

[0073] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the water collecting trough 22 is arranged obliquely downward toward the vertical center line of the connecting groove 23 so as to smoothly guide the condensed water to the upper flow channel section 211, making the drainage of the water collecting trough 22 smoother and more efficient, and at the same time, effectively preventing water accumulation in the water collecting trough 22.

[0074] See also Figure 7 , Fig.10 as well as Fig.11 In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the connection groove 23 has a plurality of first isolation protrusions 24, which are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and the plurality of first isolation protrusions 24 are all against the connector 12. The first isolation protrusions 24 and the bottom wall of the connection groove 23 form a connecting flow channel 213, and the connecting flow channel 213 connects the upper flow channel section 211 with the lower flow channel section 212. In this way, when the connector 12 is inserted into the connection groove 23, the bottom wall of the connection groove 23 and the connector 12 are isolated by the plurality of first isolation protrusions 24 and the end of the connector 12 facing away from the filter 1, so that the connecting flow channel 213 formed by the first isolation protrusions 24 and the bottom wall of the connection groove 23 can connect the upper flow channel section 211 with the lower flow channel section 212, thereby ensuring that the condensed water can be discharged smoothly.

[0075] See also Figure 7-Figure 9 In one embodiment, the filter body 11 has a filter chamber 111, the connector 12 has a first water flow channel 121 and a water flow valve 13, the water flow valve 13 is arranged in the first water flow channel 121, and the water flow valve 13 has an open state and a closed state. The open state means that the first water flow channel 121 is connected to the filter chamber 111, and the closed state means that the first water flow channel 121 is disconnected from the filter chamber 111;

[0076] The filter seat 2 is provided with a top rod 25 and a second water flow channel 26. The top rod 25 is located on the bottom wall of the connecting groove 23. The first end of the second water flow channel 26 extends to the top wall or side wall passing through the top rod 25. The second end of the second water flow channel 26 passes through the bottom wall or side wall of the filter seat 2.

[0077] When the connector 12 and the connection groove 23 cooperate, the top rod 25 is inserted into the first water flow channel 121, and the top rod 25 and the water flow valve 13 are against each other, so that the water flow valve 13 is switched from a closed state to an open state, so that the second water flow channel 26 is connected to the first water flow channel 121. It can be understood that in actual application, the first water flow channel 121 and the second water flow channel 26 form a water flow channel structure, and the number of the water flow channel structures is at least two groups, one of which is an inlet flow channel structure, and the other is an outlet flow channel structure. When the water inlet end of the inlet flow channel structure is connected to an external water supply device, the filter chamber 111 can be supplied with water, and when the water outlet end of the outlet flow channel structure is connected to an external water-using device (such as a pure water kettle), the purified water made by the filter 1 can be supplied to the water-using device.

[0078] See also Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In one embodiment, the filter seat 2 comprises:

[0079] A first seat body 27, the first seat body 27 has a water collecting tank 22, a lower flow channel section 212 and a first receiving tank; and

[0080] The second seat body 28 is disposed in the first receiving groove, and the second seat body 28 and the first receiving groove form a connecting groove 23. The second seat body 28 is provided with a top rod 25, and the second seat body 28 and the first seat body 27 are separately disposed. Since the filter seat 2 is composed of the first seat body 27 and the second seat body 28 which are separately disposed, when processing the filter seat 2, the first seat body 27 and the second seat body 28 can be processed separately, and then the first seat body 27 and the second seat body 28 can be assembled together, which can reduce the processing difficulty of the filter seat 2, thereby further reducing the cost of the ice maker.

[0081] See also Figure 6 In one embodiment, the side wall of the connecting groove 23 has a limiting groove 29, and the limiting groove 29 is arranged around the vertical center line of the connecting groove 23;

[0082] The outer peripheral wall of the connector 12 is provided with a limiting protrusion 14, and the limiting protrusion 14 has a first state and a second state. The first state is that the limiting protrusion 14 cooperates with the limiting groove 29 to limit the connector 12 from being separated from the connecting groove 23, and the second state is that the limiting protrusion 14 and the limiting groove 29 are disengaged, so that the connector 12 can be separated from the connecting groove 23. The limiting protrusion 14 can switch between the first state and the second state as the filter 1 rotates around its vertical center line. In this way, when installing the filter 1, by inserting the connector 12 into the connecting groove 23, at the same time, rotating the filter 1, the limiting protrusion 14 and the limiting groove 29 cooperate to limit the connector 12 from being separated from the connecting groove 23, ensuring that the filter 1 and the filter seat 2 are reliably connected together; when disassembling the filter 1, by rotating the filter 1 in the opposite direction, the limiting protrusion 14 and the limiting groove 29 are disengaged, so that the connector 12 and the connecting groove 23 can be separated, and the disassembly and assembly operation is simple and convenient.

[0083] See also Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In one embodiment, the first seat body 27 includes:

[0084] A third seat body 271, the third seat body 271 has a lower flow channel section 212 and a second receiving groove 2711;

[0085] A fourth seat body 272, at least part of which is inserted into the second receiving groove 2711, the fourth seat body 272 has a water collecting groove 22, a limiting groove 29 and a through hole 2721, the through hole 2721 penetrates the fourth seat body 272 from top to bottom, the through hole 2721 and the second receiving groove 2711 form a first receiving groove, and the fourth seat body 272 and the third seat body 271 are separately arranged; and

[0086] The seal 273 is located in the second receiving groove 2711, and the seal 273 is sandwiched between the bottom wall of the fourth seat body 272 and the third seat body 271. The seal 273 is arranged around the connecting groove 23. That is, the first seat body 27 is composed of the third seat body 271, the fourth seat body 272 and the seal 273, which are arranged separately. When processing the first seat body 27, the third seat body 271 and the fourth seat body 272 can be processed separately, and then the third seat body 271, the fourth seat body 272 and the seal 273 are assembled together, which can reduce the processing difficulty of the first seat body 27, thereby further reducing the cost of the filtering device; secondly, the setting of the seal 273 can play a role in preventing water leakage, so as to limit the condensed water of the first condensed water discharge channel 21 from leaking out through the gap between the third seat body 271 and the fourth seat body 272.

[0087] See also Figure 13-Figure 14In one embodiment, the mounting base 4 is provided with a wiper 5, which is located on one side of the first accommodating chamber 41 close to the inlet and outlet 42, and the wiper 5 at least abuts against the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box 3. When the ice storage box 3 is pulled out of the first accommodating chamber 41, the wiper 5 is used to scrape the condensed water on the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box 3 to the second condensed water discharge flow channel 43, so as to collect the condensed water on the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box 3; secondly, the condensed water on the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box 3 can be prevented from falling into the external environment of the mounting base 4, that is, the ice storage box 3 can be prevented from dripping, which is conducive to improving the user experience; thirdly, because the wiper 5 abuts against the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box 3, but does not abut against the top surface of the ice storage box 3, the wiper 5 is formed into a non-closed annular structure arranged around the ice storage box 3, which can reduce the difficulty of installing the ice storage box 3 in the first accommodating chamber 41, and at the same time, save the preparation materials of the wiper 5, which is conducive to reducing the cost of the ice making machine.

[0088] Of course, in other embodiments, the wiper member 5 abuts against the outer side surface, the bottom surface and the top surface of the ice storage box 3 , that is, the wiper member 5 is a closed ring structure arranged around the ice storage box 3 .

[0089] See also Fig.14 and Fig.16 In one embodiment, the wiper member 5 is provided with a wiper portion 51 and a first connection portion 52. The wiper portion 51 is provided at the top of the first connection portion 52. The wiper portion 51 abuts against the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box 3. The first connection portion 52 is connected to the mounting base 4. The projection area of ​​the first connection portion 52 is larger than the projection area of ​​the wiper portion 51, so that the first connection portion 52 has a sufficiently large surface to contact the mounting base 4, thereby improving the connection stability between the wiper member 5 and the mounting base 4. At the same time, the thickness of the wiper portion 51 can be reduced to save materials, thereby further reducing the cost of the ice maker.

[0090] In one embodiment, the wiper member 5 is made of rubber material, so that the wiper member 5 has a certain waterproof performance, and at the same time, the wiper member 5 can effectively scrape off the condensed water on the outer wall surface of the ice storage box 3.

[0091] See also Figure 14-16 In one embodiment, the mounting base 4 further has a plurality of connection holes 44, and the plurality of connection holes 44 are arranged in intervals around the wiper element 5;

[0092] The wiper element 5 is provided with a plurality of second connection parts 53, each of which is penetrated by a corresponding connection hole 44, and each of which is provided with a limiting part 54, and the limiting part 54 has a reduced diameter state and an expanded diameter state. In the reduced diameter state, the outer diameter of the limiting part 54 is smaller than the aperture of the connection hole 44, and in the expanded diameter state, the outer diameter of the limiting part 54 is larger than the aperture of the connection hole 44. The limiting part 54 maintains the expanded diameter state under the action of its own material, and each limiting part 54 is abutted against the outer wall surface of the mounting base 4 to limit the second connection part 53 from detaching from the connection hole 44. In this way, when installing the wiper component 5, the limiting portion 54 is squeezed until the limiting portion 54 switches from the expanded diameter state to the reduced diameter state, so that the limiting portion 54 can pass through the connecting hole 44. When the limiting portion 54 is not affected by external force, the limiting portion 54 is reset to the expanded diameter state under the action of its own material, so that the limiting portion 54 can abut against the outer wall surface of the mounting base 4, thereby limiting the second connecting portion 53 from being separated from the connecting hole 44. The wiper component 5 can be installed on the mounting base 4 without tools, making the installation of the wiper component 5 more convenient.

[0093] See also Figure 14-15 In one embodiment, the second condensate discharge channel 43 includes:

[0094] A first flow channel section 431 , the first flow channel section 431 is connected to the first condensed water discharge flow channel 21 ; and

[0095] a second flow channel section 432, the second flow channel section 432 is connected to the first flow channel section 431, the second flow channel section 432 and the first flow channel section 431 are sequentially arranged along the direction in which the ice storage box 3 enters and exits the first accommodating chamber 41, the second flow channel section 432 is located on a side close to the inlet and outlet 42, and the height of the second flow channel section 432 is lower than the height of the first flow channel section 431; and

[0096] The third flow channel section 433 is located on the bottom wall of the second flow channel section 432. The third flow channel section 433 is connected to the second flow channel section 432 and the water receiving box 200. The third flow channel section 433 is used to discharge the condensed water in the second flow channel section 432 out of the mounting base 4. Since the height of the second flow channel section 432 is lower than the height of the first flow channel section 431, the condensed water in the first flow channel section 431 can automatically flow to the second flow channel section 432. Since the third flow channel section 433 is located on the bottom wall of the second flow channel section 432, the condensed water in the second flow channel section 432 can automatically flow to the third flow channel section 433 and be discharged out of the mounting base 4 through the third flow channel section 433. The second condensed water discharge flow channel 43 can realize automatic water collection and drainage, and the drainage is smoother, which can effectively avoid water accumulation.

[0097] See also Fig.14In one embodiment, the first flow channel section 431 is arranged obliquely downward toward the direction close to the second flow channel section 432 to play a guiding role, so that the condensed water of the first flow channel section 431 can flow more smoothly to the second flow channel section 432. At the same time, it can effectively avoid water accumulation in the first flow channel section 431 and make the drainage cleaner.

[0098] See also Fig.15 In one embodiment, a plurality of second isolation protrusions 45 are provided on the bottom wall of the first flow channel section 431, and the second isolation protrusions 45 extend along the water flow direction of the second condensed water discharge flow channel 43. The plurality of second isolation protrusions 45 are arranged in an interval manner perpendicular to the direction in which the ice storage box 3 enters and exits the first accommodating chamber 41. The plurality of second isolation protrusions 45 are all against the bottom surface of the ice storage box 3 to support the ice storage box 3 to prevent the ice storage box 3 from covering the first flow channel section 431, so that the condensed water in the first flow channel section 431 can flow smoothly to the second flow channel section 432.

[0099] For easy connection, see Fig.14 In one embodiment, the mounting base 4 further has a connecting channel 46 , the water inlet end of the connecting channel 46 is used to communicate with the water outlet end of the first drain pipe, and the water outlet end of the connecting channel 46 is connected to the second condensate discharge channel 43 .

[0100] See also Fig.14 In one embodiment, a connecting pipe 47 is provided on the outer wall of the mounting base 4. The connecting pipe 47 has the above-mentioned connecting flow channel 46. The water outlet end of the first drain pipe can be connected through the connecting pipe 47, making the pipeline connection between the ice storage device and the filtering device more convenient.

[0101] See also Figure 3-Figure 4 In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0102] The body 6, the filter seat 2, the mounting base 4 and the water receiving box 200 are all arranged on the body 6;

[0103] The water storage device and the body 6 are detachably connected, and the water storage device has a water storage chamber 811 and a water outlet pipe 812, and the water outlet pipe 812 is connected to the water storage chamber 811;

[0104] A water inlet pipe 61, which is disposed on the machine body 6, and a water outlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 is connected to the filter 1;

[0105] The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 and the water outlet pipe 812 are detachably connected, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 is connected to the water outlet pipe 812;

[0106] Alternatively, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 is used to be detachably connected to an external water supply device, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 is connected to the water supply device. Since the water storage device and the body 6 are detachably connected, the water storage device can be disassembled from the body 6. The water storage device is provided with a water storage chamber 811 and a water outlet pipe 812 connected to the water storage chamber 811. The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 and the water outlet pipe 812 are detachably connected, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 is connected to the water outlet pipe 812, so that the water output from the water storage chamber 811 can be transported to the filter 1 through the water outlet pipe 812 and the water inlet pipe 61 in sequence, that is, the water storage device can be used to supply water to the filter 1; when it is not necessary to use the water storage device to supply water to the filter 1, the water storage device can be removed from the body 6, so that the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 is detachably connected to the external water supply device, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 is connected to the water supply device. In this way, the water storage device can be used to supply water to the filter 1, and the external water supply device can also be used to supply water to the filter 1. The water supply method is more diversified and can meet the different usage requirements of users.

[0107] It can be understood that the water supply device can be a tap water supply device or a purified water supply device.

[0108] See also Figure 17-Figure 23 In one embodiment, the body 6 is provided with a first waste water pipe 63, and the water inlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 is connected to the waste water outlet of the filter 1;

[0109] The water storage device includes:

[0110] A support base 7, the support base 7 is detachably connected to the body 6, the support base 7 is provided with a first connecting pipe 71 and a second connecting pipe 72, the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 are detachably connected, and the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61; and

[0111] The water tank 8 is detachably arranged on the support seat 7. The water tank 8 has a water storage chamber 811, a water outlet pipe 812, a wastewater chamber 813, and a second wastewater pipe 814. The water outlet pipe 812 is detachably connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 71, and the water outlet pipe 812 is connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 71. The water inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 814 is detachably connected to the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72, and the water inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 814 is connected to the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72. The water outlet end of the second wastewater pipe 814 is connected to the wastewater chamber 813.

[0112] The outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 and the inlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 are detachably connected, and the outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 is connected to the inlet end of the second connecting pipe 72;

[0113] Alternatively, the outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 is used for detachable connection with an external drainage device, and the outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 is connected to the external drainage device. That is, the water storage device is composed of a support seat 7 and a water tank 8 which are separately arranged. In this way, when the water storage device is needed to supply water to the filter 1, the support seat 7 can be installed on the machine body 6 first, and at the same time, it is ensured that the outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61, and then the water tank 8 is installed on the support seat 7, and at the same time, it is ensured that the outlet pipe 812 is connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 71, so as to realize the installation of the water storage device on the machine body 6. Compared with the integral water storage device, the installation difficulty of the split water storage device is lower, which is conducive to improving the water storage device. In addition, when the filter 1 is supplied with water through the water storage device, the waste water output by the filter 1 can be transported to the waste water chamber 813, so that the water tank 8 has a waste water collection function, thereby improving the utilization rate of the water tank 8. There is no need to set up a waste water collection device separately, which can simplify the structure of the ice maker and make the overall structure of the ice maker more compact. At the same time, it can also reduce the cost of the ice maker, which is more conducive to the promotion and application of the ice maker. In addition, when the filter 1 is supplied with water through the external water supply device, the waste water of the filter 1 can be discharged to the external drainage device.

[0114] See also Fig. 22 In one embodiment, the body 6 has an inner cavity and a mounting port 62, the filter 1 is located in the inner cavity, the mounting port 62 is connected to the inner cavity, and the mounting port 62 is provided for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 to pass through;

[0115] When the support seat 7 is connected to the body 6, the support seat 7 covers the installation port 62 to hide the installation port 62, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63, making the appearance of the ice maker more concise and at the same time, making the ice maker more integrated.

[0116] See also Figure 19-21 In one embodiment, the ice maker further comprises a cover plate 9, which is detachably connected to the body 6, and covers the mounting port 62. The cover plate 9 has two avoidance ports 91, which are connected to the mounting port 62, one of which is for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 to pass through, and the other is for the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 to pass through. In this way, when the ice maker is supplied with water through an external water supply device, the cover plate 9 can be installed on the body 6, so that the mounting port 62 is covered by the cover plate 9, so as to hide the mounting port 62, the rest of the water inlet pipe 61 except its water inlet end, and the rest of the first waste water pipe 63 except its water outlet end, so as to make the appearance of the ice maker more concise and at the same time, make the integrity of the ice maker better.

[0117] See also Figure 17-Figure 22 , in one embodiment, the body 6 is provided with a first buckle structure 65;

[0118] The support seat 7 is provided with a second buckle structure 73;

[0119] The cover plate 9 is provided with a third buckle structure 92;

[0120] Among them, the first buckle structure 65 and the second buckle structure 73 are detachably connected to connect the support seat 7 and the body 6 together, or the first buckle structure 65 and the third buckle structure 92 are detachably connected to connect the cover plate 9 and the body 6 together. In this way, when the ice maker is supplied with water through the water storage device, the second buckle structure 73 cooperates with the first buckle structure 65 to connect the support seat 7 and the body 6 together, and the connection stability is high. At the same time, the tool-free disassembly and assembly between the support seat 7 and the body 6 can be realized, making the disassembly and assembly of the support seat 7 more convenient and efficient; when the ice maker is supplied with water through the external water supply device, the third buckle structure 92 cooperates with the first buckle structure 65 to connect the cover plate 9 and the body 6 together, and the connection stability is high. At the same time, the tool-free disassembly and assembly between the cover plate 9 and the body 6 can be realized, making the disassembly and assembly of the cover plate 9 more convenient and efficient.

[0121] See also Fig. 22 In one embodiment, the first buckle structure 65 includes a third connection portion 651 and a fourth connection portion 652, the third connection portion 651 is located on a first side close to the mounting opening 62, the fourth connection portion 652 is located on a second side close to the mounting opening 62, and the second side of the mounting opening 62 is arranged opposite to the first side of the mounting opening 62;

[0122] See also Fig.18 The second buckle structure 73 includes a first buckle portion 731 and a second buckle portion 732. When the filter 1 of the ice maker is supplied with water through the water storage device, the first buckle portion 731 and the third connection portion 651 can be detachably matched, and the second buckle portion 732 and the fourth connection portion 652 can be detachably matched, so as to realize reliable connection between the support seat 7 and the body 6;

[0123] See also Fig.21 and Fig.25 The third snap-fit ​​structure 92 includes a third snap-fit ​​portion 921 and a fourth snap-fit ​​portion 922. When the filter 1 of the ice maker is supplied with water through an external water supply device, the third snap-fit ​​portion 921 and the third connecting portion 651 can be detachably matched, and the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 922 and the fourth connecting portion 652 can be detachably matched, so as to realize a reliable connection between the cover plate 9 and the body 6.

[0124] See also Fig.23In order to improve the internal space utilization rate of the support seat 7, in one embodiment, the support seat 7 has a second accommodating cavity 74 on the side facing the body 6. The second accommodating cavity 74 accommodates the connecting pipe between the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 and the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the connecting pipe between the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814. The opening of the second accommodating cavity 74 is covered by the body 6.

[0125] See also Fig.23 and Fig.24 In one embodiment, a positioning boss 75 is provided on the top of the support seat 7;

[0126] The bottom of the water tank 8 is provided with a positioning groove 815, and the positioning groove 815 and the positioning boss 75 are adapted to each other. In this way, during installation, by matching the positioning groove 815 and the positioning boss 75, a detachable connection between the water tank 8 and the support seat 7 can be achieved. The installation operation is convenient and simple, and the installation efficiency is high. At the same time, by matching the positioning groove 815 and the positioning boss 75, the water tank 8 can be installed and positioned, and the lateral movement of the water tank 8 relative to the support seat 7 can be limited, so that the water tank 8 can be more reliably installed on the support seat 7.

[0127] See also Figure 24-25 In one embodiment, the water tank 8 comprises:

[0128] A box body 81, wherein the box body 81 has a water storage chamber 811 and a waste water chamber 813, which are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the box body 81, the opening of the water storage chamber 811 passes through the top of the box body 81, and the opening of the waste water chamber 813 passes through the top of the box body 81; and

[0129] The box cover is arranged on the box body 81, and the box cover has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the opening of the water storage chamber 811 and the opening of the wastewater chamber 813 are opened to add water to the water storage chamber 811 or clean the water storage chamber 811 or discharge wastewater or clean the wastewater chamber 813. In the closed state, the opening of the water storage chamber 811 and the opening of the wastewater chamber 813 are closed to seal the water storage chamber 811 and the wastewater chamber 813.

[0130] See also Fig.24 In one embodiment, the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 812 and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814 both extend into the positioning groove 815;

[0131] See also Fig.23In one embodiment, the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 both extend to above the top of the positioning boss 75, the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 812 are plugged in and matched, and the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814 are plugged in and matched. In this way, by matching the positioning groove 815 and the positioning boss 75, the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 812 can be connected, and the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814 can be connected, so that the mechanical connection and water connection of the support seat 7 and the water tank 8 can be synchronized, and the installation operation is more convenient and simple, and the installation efficiency is higher.

[0132] In one embodiment, a first valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided in the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 812, and the first valve body is used to control the on-off of the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 812. When the water inlet of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 812 are plugged in and matched, the first valve body is pushed open, thereby connecting the water inlet of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 812. In this way, when the water inlet of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 812 are disconnected, the first valve body can be used to close the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 812, thereby preventing the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 812 from leaking.

[0133] In one embodiment, a second valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided in the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814, and the second valve body is used to control the on-off of the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814. When the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814 are plugged in and matched, the second valve body is pushed open, so that the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 is connected to the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814. In this way, when the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814 are disconnected, the second valve body can be used to close the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814, thereby preventing the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe 814 from leaking.

[0134] In one embodiment, the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 are plugged together, and a third valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided in the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61. The third valve body is used to control the on-off of the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61. When the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 are plugged together, the third valve body is pushed open to connect the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61. In this way, when the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 71 and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 are disconnected, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 can be closed by the third valve body, thereby preventing the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 61 from leaking.

[0135] In one embodiment, the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 are plugged together, and a fourth valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided in the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63. The fourth valve body is used to control the on-off of the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63. When the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 are connected, the fourth valve body is pushed open to connect the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63. In this way, when the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe 72 and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 are disconnected, the fourth valve body can be used to close the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63, thereby preventing the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe 63 from leaking.

[0136] See also Figure 3-Figure 4 In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0137] A pure water kettle 10, the pure water kettle 10 is connected to the water outlet of the filter 1;

[0138] A cold water tank 20, the cold water tank 20 is connected to the pure water kettle 10;

[0139] The ice making box 30 has an ice making groove 301 and an overflow port, the ice making groove 301 is connected to the water outlet of the cold water tank 20, and the overflow port is connected to the ice making groove 301, and the overflow port is used to output the ice and cold water in the ice making groove 301;

[0140] An ice maker 40, which is disposed in the ice making groove 301 and is used to make ice from the water in the ice making groove 301; and

[0141] The ice discharging chute 50 comprises an ice discharging chute 501 and a water collecting port 502. The ice discharging chute 501 connects the overflow port and the ice inlet of the ice storage box 3. The ice discharging chute 501 is used to transport the ice output from the overflow port to the ice storage box 3. The water collecting port 502 is located on the bottom wall of the ice discharging chute 501. The water collecting port 502 connects the ice discharging chute 501 and the cold water tank 20. The water collecting port 502 is used to collect the cold water output from the overflow port and output the cold water to the cold water tank 20. Since the ice box 30 has an overflow port, the overflow port can output the ice and cold water in the ice making groove 301. When the ice maker 40 starts to make ice and the cold water tank 20 continuously supplies water to the ice making groove 301, the cold water in the ice box 30 can be output in an overflow manner, which does not affect ice making and can ensure that the output water is cold water. The ice discharge chute 50 has an ice discharge chute 501 and a water collection port 502. The ice discharge chute 501 can transport the ice output from the overflow port to the ice storage box 3, so that the ice in the ice box 30 can be transported to the ice storage box 3 for storage, which is convenient for use. The water collection port 502 is located on the bottom wall of the ice discharge chute 501. The water collection port 502 is connected to the ice discharge chute 501 and the cold water tank 20. The water collection port 502 can The cold water output from the overflow port is collected and output to the cold water tank 20 to pre-cool the water in the cold water tank 20, thereby providing cold water to the ice making trough 301, which can improve the ice making efficiency. The ice maker can use the ice maker 40 to make ice, and can also use the ice maker 40 to pre-cool the water in the ice box 30 to obtain cold water. The cold water is transported to the cold water tank 20 through the overflow port, the ice outlet chute 501 and the water collection port 502 instead of the pipeline, which not only improves the utilization rate of the ice box 30 and the ice outlet chute 50, but also can pre-cool the water in the cold water tank 20. Fewer pipelines are required and the structure is simplified, so the cost of the ice maker can be reduced, which is more conducive to the promotion and application of the ice maker.

[0142] It can be understood that the ice in the ice making trough 301 can be output to the ice discharging chute 501 through the overflow port under the action of the buoyancy of water, or an ice discharging device (not shown in the figure) can be set in the ice making trough 301 to push the ice in the ice making trough 301 out of the overflow port.

[0143] In one embodiment, the ice storage box 3 has a cold water outlet, which is connected to the cold water tank 20. The cold water outlet is used to output the cold water in the ice storage box 3 to the cold water tank 20, so as to output the melted ice water in the ice storage box 3 to the cold water tank 20 in time, thereby reducing the melting speed of the ice in the ice storage box 3. At the same time, the water in the cold water tank 20 can be further cooled, thereby further improving the ice making efficiency.

[0144] See also Figure 3-Figure 4 In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0145] A water supply tank 60, the water inlet of the water supply tank 60 is connected to the cold water tank 20, and the water outlet of the water supply tank 60 is connected to the ice making tank 301. The setting of the water supply tank 60 can play a water storage role, and can provide water to the ice making box 30 in time, so as to improve the ice making efficiency;

[0146] A water pump 70, which is disposed on the connecting pipeline between the water supply tank 60 and the cold water tank 20, and is used to pump water in the cold water tank 20 to the water supply tank 60;

[0147] The ice storage chamber of the ice storage box 3 is connected to the outside atmosphere. Since the cold water tank 20 is connected to the replenishing water tank 60, the replenishing water tank 60 is connected to the ice making groove 301, the ice making groove 301 is connected to the cold water tank 20 and the ice storage chamber, and the ice storage chamber is connected to the outside atmosphere, when the water pump 70 is out of control, the gas in the cold water tank 20 flows to the replenishing water tank 60 under the impetus of water, and the gas in the replenishing water tank 60 flows to the ice making groove 301 under the impetus of water, and the gas in the ice making groove 301 is released to the outside through the ice storage chamber to achieve pressure relief, which plays a role in balancing the air pressure and ensures that the water can circulate among the cold water tank 20, the replenishing water tank 60 and the ice making groove 301, avoiding the excessive air pressure in the cold water tank 20, the replenishing water tank 60 and the ice making groove 301 to hinder the water from circulating among the cold water tank 20, the replenishing water tank 60 and the ice making groove 301, thereby avoiding leakage or rupture of the cold water tank 20, the replenishing water tank 60 and the ice making groove 301.

[0148] See also Figure 4 In one embodiment, when both the water supply tank 60 and the ice making tank 301 are loaded with water, the liquid level in the water supply tank 60 and the liquid level in the ice making tank 301 are at the same level, and the water supply tank 60 is provided with a water level detector 80, which is used to detect the water level of the water supply tank 60;

[0149] When the water level detector 80 detects that the water replenishment tank 60 is at a low water level, the water pump 70 is controlled to be turned on, so that the water in the cold water tank 20 is pumped to the water replenishment tank 60 by the water pump 70 to replenish water, that is, to replenish water to the ice making tank 301;

[0150] When the water in the cold water tank 20 reaches the set temperature, the water pump 70 is controlled to be turned off, wherein the water pump 70 can be turned off by controlling its running (i.e., opening) time, that is, when the water pump 70 reaches the set running time, the controller controls the water pump 70 to be turned off; the water pump 70 can also be turned off by providing a temperature sensor on the cold water tank 20, and when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature of the water in the cold water tank 20 reaches the set temperature, the controller controls the water pump 70 to be turned off;

[0151] Alternatively, when the ice maker completes ice making, the water pump 70 is controlled to be turned off. When both the water supply tank 60 and the ice making tank 301 are loaded with water, the liquid level in the water supply tank 60 and the liquid level in the ice making tank 301 are at the same level, so that the water supply tank 60 and the ice making tank 301 form a communicating vessel. In this way, the water level of the water supply tank 60 is detected by the water level detector 80, that is, the water level of the ice making tank 301 is detected. Therefore, only one water level detector 80 is required to simultaneously detect the water levels of both the water supply tank 60 and the ice making tank 301, which can simplify the structure and reduce the cost, thereby reducing the cost of the ice maker and being more conducive to the promotion and application of the ice maker.

[0152] It can be understood that the ice maker 40 can have two working modes. When the ice maker 40 is in the first working mode, the water pump 70 can pump water from the cold water tank 20 to the water supply tank 60, and then supply water to the ice making tank 301 through the water supply tank 60, and when the water level in the ice making tank 301 reaches a preset water level (for example, Figure 1 When the ice maker 40 is in the second working mode, the water pump 70 is used to continuously inject water into the water supply tank 60 during the ice making period of the ice maker 40, so as to make the cold water in the ice making groove 301 overflow through the overflow mode and then collect it into the cold water tank 20 through the water collecting port 502.

[0153] See also Figure 26-Figure 27 In one embodiment, the inlet 503 of the ice discharge chute passes through the ice discharge chute 50 both above and below, and the inlet of the ice discharge chute 50 is located above the overflow port and connected to the overflow port;

[0154] The ice discharging chute 50 is also provided with a guide portion 504, which is arranged around the inlet 503 of the ice discharging chute, and the guide portion 504 is arranged obliquely downward toward the ice discharging chute 501. The guide portion 504 is used to guide the ice and water output from the overflow port to the ice discharging chute 501, so as to guide the ice and water output from the overflow port to the ice discharging chute 501, thereby improving the ice discharging efficiency. At the same time, it can also effectively prevent ice and water accumulation near the inlet 503 of the ice discharging chute.

[0155] See also Figure 26-Figure 27 In one embodiment, the ice discharge chute 50 further comprises a water collecting chamber 505, a drain hole 506 and a baffle 507, the water collecting chamber 505 is located below the ice discharge chute 501, and the water collecting chamber 505 is connected to the cold water tank 20;

[0156] The drain hole 506 is located on the bottom wall of the ice discharging chute 501. The drain hole 506 connects the ice discharging chute 501 and the water collecting chamber 505. The drain hole 506 is used to guide the water in the ice discharging chute 501 to the water collecting chamber 505 and prevent ice cubes from falling into the water collecting chamber 505.

[0157] The bottom wall of the ice chute 501 is provided with a drain portion 5011 and a non-porous portion 5012, the drain portion 5011 and the non-porous portion 5012 are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the ice chute 501, and the drain hole 506 and the water collection port 502 are both provided on the drain portion 5011;

[0158] The baffle 507 is located on a side close to the inlet 503 of the ice outlet chute, and the baffle 507 and the non-porous portion 5012 are arranged in sequence along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute 501. The ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute 501 is perpendicular to or inclined to the width direction of the ice outlet chute 501. The first side of the baffle 507 is connected to the first side wall of the ice outlet chute 501 in the width direction, and the second side of the baffle 507 forms an outlet 508 with the second side wall of the ice outlet chute 501 in the width direction. The outlet 508 and the drain portion 5011 are arranged in sequence along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute 501, and the outlet 508 supplies ice and water output from the inlet 503 of the ice outlet chute to the drain portion 5011. In this way, during the ice-discharging process, the guide portion 504 can guide the water output from the ice outlet to the water collecting port 502, so that most of the water that follows the ice cubes to flow to the ice-discharging chute 501 is output to the water collecting chamber 505 through the water collecting port 502, which can greatly reduce the amount of water in the ice-discharging chute 501. At the same time, since the drain hole 506 can guide the water in the ice-discharging chute 501 to the water collecting chamber 505 and limit the ice cubes in the ice-discharging chute 501 from falling into the water collecting chamber 505, the drain hole 506 can be used to filter the ice cubes and a small amount of water in the ice-discharging chute 501, so that the water flows to the water collecting chamber 505, and the ice cubes are output to the ice storage box 3, so as to separate the ice cubes and water that pass through the ice-discharging chute 501, and can effectively limit the water from following the ice cubes into the ice storage box 3, thereby improving the ice The water separation effect makes the ice cubes in the ice storage box 3 less likely to melt; at the same time, when the ice cubes are output from the ice outlet, the ice cubes and water pass through the inlet 503 of the ice outlet chute. Under the blocking effect of the baffle 507, the ice cubes and water can only flow to the drain portion 5011 through the outlet 508, ensuring that the ice cubes and water are filtered through the drain holes 506 to achieve ice-water separation. While achieving ice-water separation, the ice cubes slide toward the non-porous portion 5012 under the mutual squeezing effect between the ice cubes. Since the non-porous portion 5012 has no drain holes 506, the ice cubes can slide smoothly. When the ice cubes slide along the non-porous portion 5012, they drive the ice cubes on the drain portion 5011 to slide, ensuring that the ice cubes can slide smoothly along the ice outlet chute 501 to the ice storage box 3 without clogging, thereby improving the ice output efficiency.

[0159] See also Figure 26-Figure 27 In one embodiment, a guide portion 5071 is provided at one end of the baffle 507 close to the inlet 503 of the ice outlet chute, and the guide portion 5071 is inclined toward the outlet 508. The guide portion 5071 is used to guide the ice and water output from the inlet 503 of the ice outlet chute to the drain portion 5011, so that the ice outlet is smoother.

[0160] See also Figure 26-Figure 27 In one embodiment, the number of the drain holes 506 is multiple groups, and the multiple groups of drain holes 506 are arranged in an interval along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute 501. The ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute 501 is parallel to the length direction of the ice outlet chute 501. Each group of drain holes 506 is provided with at least one drain hole 506, and the length extension direction of the drain holes 506 is parallel to the width direction of the ice outlet chute 501, ensuring that the ice cubes and water can be separated while effectively preventing the ice cubes from being stuck in the drain part 5011.

[0161] See also Figure 26-Figure 27 In two adjacent groups of drainage holes 506, one group is provided with one drainage hole 506, and the other group is provided with at least two drainage holes 506. The at least two drainage holes 506 are arranged in an interval along the width direction of the ice outlet chute 501. In this way, it is ensured that the ice cubes and water can be separated and the ice cubes can be effectively prevented from being stuck in the drainage part 5011.

[0162] It can be understood that the diameter of the water collection port 502 is larger than the outer diameter of the ice cubes to allow some of the ice cubes to fall into the cold water tank 20, thereby cooling the water in the cold water tank 20. In order to limit a large number of ice cubes from entering the water collection port 502, the water collection port 502 is located on one side of the second side wall close to the ice outlet chute 501.

[0163] See also Figure 4 In one embodiment, the ice making machine further comprises:

[0164] The water outlet 90 is arranged outside the body 6. The water outlet 90 is connected to the pure water kettle 10 and the cold water tank 20, so that the room temperature pure water output by the pure water kettle 10 can be delivered to the water outlet 90, and the cold pure water output by the cold water tank 20 can be delivered to the water outlet 90 for drinking.

[0165] See also Figure 4 An instant heater 100 is provided on the connecting pipeline between the pure water kettle 10 and the water outlet 90 , and the instant heater 100 is used to heat the water before the pure water kettle 10 is output to the water outlet 90 , so as to supply hot pure water to the water outlet 90 .

[0166] The above are only specific implementations of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of various changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An ice machine, characterized in that: include: Filters; A filter seat, the filter seat supports the filter, the filter seat has a first condensed water discharge channel and a water collecting tank, the water collecting tank is connected to the first end of the first condensed water discharge channel, the water collecting tank is used to receive the condensed water flowing down from the outer wall of the filter and guide the condensed water to the first condensed water discharge channel; Ice storage box; An installation base is provided, wherein the installation base has a first accommodating cavity, an inlet and an outlet, and a second condensed water discharge channel. The ice storage box is movably arranged in the first accommodating cavity. The inlet and outlet are connected to the first accommodating cavity. The inlet and outlet are used for allowing the ice storage box to enter and exit the first accommodating cavity laterally. The second condensed water discharge channel is located below the first accommodating cavity. The second condensed water discharge channel is connected to the first accommodating cavity and the second end of the first condensed water discharge channel. The second condensed water discharge channel is used to discharge condensed water out of the ice maker.

2. The ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice making machine also includes: A water receiving box is arranged outside the ice maker, and the water receiving box is connected to the second condensed water discharge flow channel to collect condensed water discharged from the second condensed water discharge flow channel.

3. The ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter is provided with a filter body and a connector, and the filter body and the connector are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the filter; The filter seat has a connecting groove, the connecting groove passes through the top wall of the filter seat, and the connecting groove is adapted to the connector to connect the filter and the filter seat together; The water collecting trough is arranged around the top opening of the connecting trough; The first condensed water discharge flow channel comprises: An upper flow channel section, the upper flow channel section is surrounded by the connecting groove and the connecting head; as well as A lower flow channel section, wherein the lower flow channel section is located below the connecting groove, and the lower flow channel section is connected to the upper flow channel section and the second condensate discharge channel.

4. The ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base is provided with a wiper member, which is located on a side of the first accommodating chamber close to the inlet and outlet, and the wiper member at least abuts against the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box. When the ice storage box is pulled out of the first accommodating chamber, the wiper member is used to scrape condensed water on the outer side surface and the bottom surface of the ice storage box to the second condensed water discharge channel.

5. The ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice making machine also includes: A machine body, the filter seat and the mounting base are both arranged on the machine body; The water storage device is detachably connected to the machine body, and the water storage device comprises a water storage cavity and a water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage cavity; A water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is arranged on the machine body, and the water outlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the filter; Wherein, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are detachably connected, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water outlet pipe; Alternatively, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is used for detachable connection with an external water supply device, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device.

6. The ice making machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The machine body is provided with a first waste water pipe, the water inlet end of the first waste water pipe is connected with the waste water outlet of the filter; The water storage device comprises: A support base, the support base is detachably connected to the body, the support base is provided with a first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe, the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe is detachably connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe; and A water tank, the water tank being detachably mounted on the support seat, the water tank comprising the water storage chamber, the water outlet pipe, a wastewater chamber, and a second wastewater pipe, the water outlet pipe being detachably connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe, and the water outlet pipe being connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe, the water inlet end of the second wastewater pipe being detachably connected to the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe, and the water inlet end of the second wastewater pipe being connected to the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe, and the water outlet end of the second wastewater pipe being connected to the wastewater chamber; Wherein, the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe and the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe are detachably connected, and the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe; Alternatively, the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe is used for detachable connection with an external drainage device, and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe is connected to the external drainage device.

7. The ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice making machine also includes: A pure water kettle, the pure water kettle being connected to a water outlet of the filter; A cold water tank, the cold water tank being connected to the pure water kettle; An ice-making box, the ice-making box having an ice-making groove and an overflow port, the ice-making groove being connected to the water outlet of the cold water tank, the overflow port being connected to the ice-making groove, and the overflow port being used to output ice and cold water in the ice-making groove; an ice maker, the ice maker being disposed in the ice making groove and being used for making ice from the water in the ice making groove; and An ice discharging chute, the ice discharging chute having an ice discharging chute and a water collecting port, the ice discharging chute connecting the overflow port and the ice inlet of the ice storage box, the ice discharging chute being used to transport the ice output from the overflow port to the ice storage box, the water collecting port being located on the bottom wall of the ice discharging chute, the water collecting port connecting the ice discharging chute and the cold water tank, the water collecting port being used to collect the cold water output from the overflow port and output the cold water to the cold water tank.

8. The ice making machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ice making machine also includes: A water supply tank, wherein the water inlet of the water supply tank is connected to the cold water tank, and the water outlet of the water supply tank is connected to the ice making tank; A water pump, the water pump is arranged on the connecting pipeline between the water supply tank and the cold water tank, and the water pump is used to pump water in the cold water tank to the water supply tank; Wherein, the ice storage cavity of the ice storage box is connected to the outside atmosphere.

9. The ice making machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: When both the water supply tank and the ice making tank are loaded with water, the liquid level in the water supply tank and the liquid level in the ice making tank are at the same level, and the water supply tank is provided with a water level detector, and the water level detector is used to detect the water level of the water supply tank; When the water level detector detects that the water replenishment tank is at a low water level, the water pump is controlled to turn on.

10. The ice making machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ice discharge chute also has a water collecting chamber, a water drain hole and a baffle, wherein the water collecting chamber is located below the ice discharge chute and is connected to the cold water tank; The drain hole is located on the bottom wall of the ice outlet chute, the drain hole connects the ice outlet chute and the water collecting chamber, and the drain hole is used to guide the water in the ice outlet chute to the water collecting chamber and prevent ice cubes from falling into the water collecting chamber; The bottom wall of the ice outlet chute is provided with a drain portion and a non-porous portion, the drain portion and the non-porous portion are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the ice outlet chute, and the drain hole and the water collection port are both provided on the drain portion; The baffle is located on a side close to the inlet of the ice outlet chute, the baffle and the non-porous portion are sequentially arranged along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute, the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute is perpendicular to or inclined to the width direction of the ice outlet chute, a first side of the baffle is connected to a first side wall in the width direction of the ice outlet chute, a second side of the baffle forms an outlet with a second side wall in the width direction of the ice outlet chute, the outlet and the drain portion are sequentially arranged along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet chute, and the outlet is for ice and water output from the inlet of the ice outlet chute to flow to the drain portion.

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