Ice making system and conveying method

Abstract

The invention discloses an ice-making system and a conveying method, and belongs to the technical field of ice-making devices.The ice-making system comprises a plurality of ice-making assemblies, and each ice-making assembly is provided with a plurality of first output ends; at least one switching assembly, each switching assembly is connected with at least two ice making assemblies, the switching assembly comprises a plurality of input ends and a plurality of second output ends, and the input ends are communicated with the second output ends; each input end is connected with one first output end. By means of the structure and the arrangement mode, the ice making process and the ice slurry conveying process of the multiple ice making assemblies can be alternately carried out, in the ice slurry conveying process, part of the ice making assemblies convey ice slurry into the switching assembly all the time, the other part of the ice making assemblies make ice slurry, the switching assembly can continuously convey ice slurry to a freezing point, and the ice slurry conveying efficiency is improved. And the condition of interruption is avoided, and the use requirement of ice slurry is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of ice-making devices, and particularly relates to an ice-making system and a conveying method. Background Art

[0002] An ice slurry system is a professional equipment system for producing ice slurry. Ice slurry is a mixture composed of crushed ice and water, and is commonly used in fields such as food processing and medical cryotherapy. The external demand for ice slurry at the point of use is generally continuous. However, the current ice slurry system requires a certain amount of time to make ice after the ice slurry is used up, and no ice slurry can be output during this process, which will cause the ice slurry system to be unable to continuously provide ice slurry to the point of use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Object of the Invention: The embodiments of this application provide an ice-making system, aiming to overcome the technical problem that the ice slurry system cannot continuously provide ice slurry to the point of use; another object of the embodiments of this application is to provide a conveying method.

[0004] Technical Solution: The ice-making system described in the embodiments of this application includes:

[0005] A plurality of ice-making components, each of which has a plurality of first output ends;

[0006] At least one transfer component, each of which is connected to at least two of the ice-making components. The transfer component includes a plurality of input ends and a plurality of second output ends, and the input ends are communicated with the second output ends; each of the input ends is respectively connected to one of the first output ends.

[0007] In some embodiments, the ice-making system includes a feeding component, and the feeding component is connected to at least one of the transfer components.

[0008] In some embodiments, the feeding component includes: a plurality of feeding units, and the plurality of feeding units are connected in parallel.

[0009] In some embodiments, the feeding unit includes:

[0010] A plurality of feeding sub-units, and the plurality of feeding sub-units are connected in parallel;

[0011] A first valve, which is connected to the plurality of feeding sub-units.

[0012] In some embodiments, the feeding sub-unit includes a plurality of feeding pipelines, the plurality of feeding pipelines are connected in parallel, and a second valve is provided on the feeding pipeline.

[0013] In some embodiments, the ice-making system further includes:

[0014] A plurality of first pumps, which are arranged between the first output end and the input end;

[0015] A plurality of return pipelines, one end of each return pipeline is arranged between the first pump body and the input end, and the other end of the return pipeline is connected to the ice-making assembly.

[0016] In some embodiments, the ice-making assembly includes a first shell and a second shell, the second shell is connected to one side of the first shell in the height direction, and is enclosed with the first shell to form a accommodating cavity, the first output end is arranged on the side of the second shell away from the first shell, and the second shell has a radial dimension L1, and the radial dimension L1 gradually decreases from the first shell to the second shell.

[0017] In some embodiments, the ice making assembly comprises:

[0018] A stirring member is located in the accommodating cavity and is connected to the first shell and the second shell respectively.

[0019] In some embodiments, the stirring member includes a plurality of rotating parts arranged at intervals along the height direction, and the rotating parts disposed in the second shell have a length dimension L2, and the length dimension L2 gradually decreases from the first shell to the second shell.

[0020] In some embodiments, the ice making assembly comprises:

[0021] The filter element is at least partially disposed in the accommodating cavity and connected to the second shell.

[0022] In some embodiments, the filter element includes a first filter portion and a second filter portion, the first filter portion is connected to the second shell and is arranged around the second filter portion, the first filter portion has a plurality of first filter holes, the second filter portion has a liquid outlet channel and a plurality of second filter holes, the second filter hole is connected to the liquid outlet channel, the second filter hole is connected to the first filter hole, and the aperture of the first filter hole is smaller than the aperture of the second filter hole.

[0023] In some embodiments, the ice making system comprises:

[0024] A backwash pipeline is connected to the second filter part, and the interior of the backwash pipeline is communicated with the liquid outlet channel.

[0025] The present application also provides a delivery method, the delivery method comprising:

[0026] At least one adapter assembly is connected to a plurality of ice-making assemblies so that the plurality of ice-making assemblies can deliver ice slurry to one adapter assembly;

[0027] Multiple second output ends of the transfer assembly respectively deliver ice slurry to different ice use points.

[0028] Advantageous effects: The ice making system and the conveying method according to the embodiments of the present application. The ice making system includes: multiple ice making components, each ice making component having multiple first output ends; at least one transfer assembly, each transfer assembly being connected to at least two ice making components, the transfer assembly including multiple input ends and multiple second output ends, the input ends being in communication with the second output ends; each input end being respectively connected to one first output end. Through this structure and arrangement, the ice making processes of multiple ice making components and the process of conveying ice slurry can be carried out alternately. During the process of conveying ice slurry, there are always some ice making components delivering ice slurry to the transfer assembly, and some other ice making components making ice slurry. The transfer assembly can continuously deliver ice slurry to the ice use points without interruption, meeting the usage requirements of the ice slurry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for description in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection of two ice making components and two transfer assemblies according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 For the embodiments of the present application Figure 1 An enlarged view of area A;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection of two ice making components, two transfer assemblies and a feeding assembly according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the feeding assembly according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the feeding sub-unit according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0035] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of another form of the feeding sub-unit according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0036] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection of the ice making component and the first pump body according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the ice making component according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0038] Figure 9 Schematic structural diagram of the ice-making component and the backwashing pipeline connection in the embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 10 Schematic structural diagram of the ice-making component and the backwashing pipeline connection from another perspective in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 11 Top-down sectional view inside the second housing in the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 12 Sectional structural diagram of the filter element in the embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 13 Flowchart of the conveying method in the embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals: 10 - ice-making component; 11 - first output end; 12 - first housing; 13 - second housing; 14 - accommodation cavity; 15 - stirring member; 151 - rotating portion; 16 - filter element; 161 - first filtering portion; 162 - second filtering portion; 163 - first filtering hole; 164 - liquid outlet channel; 165 - second filtering hole; 20 - adapter assembly; 21 - input end; 22 - second output end; 30 - feeding assembly; 31 - feeding unit; 311 - feeding sub-unit; 312 - first valve; 313 - feeding pipeline; 314 - second valve; 315 - third valve; 40 - first pump body; 50 - reflux pipeline; 60 - backwashing pipeline; 70 - liquid level detection member; 80 - second pump body; X - height direction. Detailed implementation manners

[0044] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0045] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, and at least one means it can be one, two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0046] Ice slurry has been increasingly widely used due to its obvious preservation advantages (such as: it will not damage the surface of fish, and can cool aquatic products more quickly, etc.). Ice slurry is generally produced by an ice-making system, which is a professional equipment system for producing ice slurry. Ice slurry is a mixture composed of crushed ice and water, and is commonly used in fields such as food processing and medical cryotherapy. The external demand for ice slurry at the ice point is generally continuous. However, the current ice slurry system requires a certain amount of time to make ice after the ice slurry is used up, and no ice slurry can be output during this process, which will cause the ice slurry system to be unable to continuously provide ice slurry to the ice point.

[0047] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides an ice-making system to overcome at least one of the above technical problems.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present application, the ice-making system includes a plurality of ice-making components 10 and at least one transfer component 20.

[0049] Each ice-making component 10 has a plurality of first output ends 11. Each transfer component 20 is connected to at least two ice-making components 10. The transfer component 20 includes a plurality of input ends 21 and a plurality of second output ends 22, and the input ends 21 are in communication with the second output ends 22; each input end 21 is respectively connected to a first output end 11.

[0050] It can be understood that a plurality of ice-making components 10 can be set in the ice slurry system. The plurality of ice-making components 10 can perform ice-making work simultaneously, or can perform ice-making at certain time intervals. The transfer component 20 in the ice slurry system is connected to at least two ice-making components 10, that is, at least two ice-making components 10 can provide ice slurry to one transfer component 20. Among them, one or more first output ends 11 can be provided on each ice-making component 10. If the number of ice-making components 10 is two, as Figure 1 shown, one first output end 11 on the two ice-making components 10 can be connected to the first input end 21 on the same transfer component 20, and both ice-making components 10 can transport ice slurry to the transfer component 20. Moreover, each transfer component 20 has a plurality of second output ends 22, and the plurality of second output ends 22 can transport ice slurry to different ice points (the ice point refers to the position where ice slurry is needed), and the number of second output ends 22 can be set according to the number of ice points.

[0051] When the ice slurry system is in use, since multiple ice-making components 10 can convey ice slurry to the same transfer component 20, one or some of the ice-making components 10 can convey ice slurry to a transfer component 20, and the transfer component 20 conveys ice slurry to different ice-using points through multiple second output ends 22. When the ice slurry in one or some of the ice-making components 10 is used up, another or some other ice-making components 10 convey ice slurry to the transfer component 20, so that the transfer component 20 can continuously convey ice slurry to the corresponding ice-using points without interruption of ice slurry conveyance. At the same time, the ice-making components 10 without ice slurry inside start the ice-making work to produce ice slurry meeting the usage requirements. After the ice slurry in another or some other ice-making components 10 is used up, they start to convey ice slurry to the transfer component 20 again. On the flow path between the ice-making components 10 and the transfer component 20, valves can be set to control the on-off of the flow path, so as to convey ice slurry to the transfer component 20 through different ice-making components 10 as needed. The valves can be automatic valves or manual valves. Through this structure and setting method, the ice-making processes and ice-slurry conveyance processes of multiple ice-making components 10 can be staggered from each other. During the ice-slurry conveyance process, there is always an ice-making component 10 conveying ice slurry to the transfer component 20, and the transfer component 20 can continuously convey ice slurry to the ice-using points without interruption, meeting the usage requirements of ice slurry.

[0052] For example, as Figure 1 shown, if there are two ice-making components 10 in the ice-making system, the time for an ice-making component 10 to complete one automatic production of ice slurry is t1, and the time to convey all the ice slurry according to the external ice-using point requirements is t2. When one of the ice-making components 10 conveys ice slurry to the external ice-using point, the other ice-making component 10 can produce ice slurry. Among them, t1 ≤ t2. Before or when one of the ice-making components 10 conveys all the internal ice slurry, the other ice-making component 10 can complete the production of ice slurry, so as to replace the original ice-making component 10 that conveys ice slurry to convey ice slurry to the outside (the original ice-making component 10 that conveys ice slurry starts the ice-making work), realizing continuous output to the external ice-using point.

[0053] When multiple transfer components 20 are set in the ice-making system, as Figure 1 shown, the input ends 21 on each transfer component 20 can be respectively connected to the first output ends 11 on an ice-making component 10 (multiple first output ends 11 can be set on each ice-making component 10). By setting multiple transfer components 20, the number of second output ends 22 can be increased, so that ice slurry can be conveyed to more ice-using points, meeting the usage requirements of more ice-using points.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 3, in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the ice making system includes a feeding assembly 30, and the feeding assembly 30 is connected to at least one transfer assembly 20.

[0055] It can be understood that a feeding assembly 30 can be provided in the ice making system. The feeding assembly 30 is connected to the transfer assembly 20, and the ice slurry discharged from the transfer assembly 20 can enter the feeding assembly 30, and the ice slurry is transported to the corresponding ice using point through the feeding assembly 30. The feeding assembly 30 can control the amount and speed of the transported ice slurry, and can timely close or open the transportation of the ice slurry, better meeting the use requirements of the ice using point for the ice slurry.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the feeding assembly 30 includes a plurality of feeding units 31, and the plurality of feeding units 31 are connected in parallel.

[0057] It can be understood that if the ice using points are located in different areas, in order to facilitate the feeding assembly 30 to feed the ice using points in different areas, a plurality of feeding units 31 can be provided on the feeding assembly 30, and each feeding unit 31 can transport ice slurry to the ice using points in different areas. The plurality of feeding units 31 are connected in parallel, and each feeding unit can be used independently. When one feeding unit 31 fails and cannot be used, the other feeding units 31 can still be used normally and will not affect each other.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 4 , in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the feeding unit 31 includes a plurality of feeding subunits 311 and a first valve 312.

[0059] The plurality of feeding subunits 311 are connected in parallel. The first valve 312 is connected to the plurality of feeding subunits 311.

[0060] It can be understood that on each feeding unit 31, a plurality of feeding subunits 311 can be provided to transport ice slurry to the ice using points in the same area respectively. The plurality of feeding subunits 311 are connected in parallel. When one feeding subunit 311 fails, it will not affect the normal operation of the other feeding subunits 311, and the other feeding subunits 311 can still transport ice slurry to the ice using point. A first valve 312 is also provided on each feeding unit 31. The first valve 312 is connected to the plurality of feeding subunits 311 on the feeding unit 31. By opening and closing the first valve 312, the on-off of the ice slurry flowing through the flow path where the first valve 312 is located can be controlled, and it can be determined according to needs whether the ice slurry on this flow path can enter the plurality of feeding subunits 311.

[0061] Such as Figure 4As shown, when the number of transfer components 20 is two and the number of feeding units 31 is also two, the two transfer components 20 are simultaneously connected to the two feeding units 31. The ice slurry can be conveyed to the two feeding units 31 through the transfer component 20 at the top, or can be conveyed to the two feeding units 31 through the transfer component 20 at the bottom. If the two transfer components 20 convey the ice slurry simultaneously, the first valve 312 on the left and the first valve 312 on the right in Figure 4 can be closed, so that one transfer component 20 can only convey the ice slurry to multiple feeding sub-units 311 in one feeding unit 31. If only the transfer component 20 at the top is opened for operation, the first valve 312 on the left in Figure 4 can be opened and the first valve 312 on the right can be closed, so that the ice slurry conveyed by the transfer component 20 can enter multiple feeding sub-units 311 of the upper feeding unit 31, and at the same time, part of the ice slurry can enter multiple feeding sub-units 311 in the lower feeding unit 31 through the first valve 312 on the left. Similarly, Figure 4 in, if only the transfer component 20 at the bottom is opened for operation, the first valve 312 on the right can also be opened and the first valve 312 on the left can be closed, so that the ice slurry in the transfer component 20 at the bottom can enter multiple feeding sub-units 311 of the lower feeding unit 31, and at the same time, part of the ice slurry can enter multiple feeding sub-units 311 in the upper feeding unit 31 through the first valve 312 on the right. Therefore, the ice slurry can be conveyed to multiple feeding units 31 through one transfer component 20. When some transfer components 20 or some ice-making components 10 fail to convey the ice slurry, the flow path can be changed and another flow path can be used to convey the ice slurry, so that the normal working transfer components 20 and ice-making components 10 can convey the ice slurry to all feeding units 31, improving the redundancy of ice slurry conveyance.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 5 , in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the feeding sub-unit 311 includes a plurality of feeding pipelines 313, the plurality of feeding pipelines 313 are connected in parallel, and the feeding pipeline 313 is provided with a second valve 314.

[0063] It can be understood that each feeding subunit 311 conveys ice slurry to a freezing point. Multiple feeding pipelines 313 can be arranged on each feeding subunit 311, and the multiple feeding pipelines 313 can all convey ice slurry to the same freezing point. The multiple feeding pipelines 313 can convey ice slurry to the same freezing point simultaneously, or one or some of the feeding pipelines 313 can be opened to convey ice slurry to the same freezing point, while the other part is in a closed state. If a feeding pipeline 313 in the open state fails and cannot convey ice slurry normally, the feeding pipeline 313 can be closed, and the other part of the feeding pipelines 313 can be opened, so as to convey ice slurry to the freezing point normally and ensure the continuity of ice slurry conveyance.

[0064] Among them, a second valve 314 can be arranged on each feeding pipeline 313, and the on-off of each feeding pipeline 313 is controlled by the second valve 314. As Figure 6 shown, a second valve 314 and a third valve 315 can be arranged on each feeding pipeline 313 simultaneously. The second valve 314 can be an automatic valve (such as a solenoid valve, a pneumatic valve, etc.), and the third valve 315 can be a manual valve (such as a globe valve, a gate valve, etc.). Both the second valve 314 and the third valve 315 can control the on-off of the same feeding pipeline 313. Under normal circumstances, the third valve 315 is in an open state, and the on-off of the feeding pipeline 313 can be controlled by the second valve 314 to convey ice slurry to the freezing point or stop conveying ice slurry. When the second valve 314 on the feeding pipeline 313 fails, the corresponding third valve 315 (the third valve 315 is arranged upstream of the second valve 314) can be closed. By closing the third valve 315, the ice slurry conveyed by the feeding pipeline 313 can be interrupted, so that the faulty second valve 314 can be repaired and replaced. Of course, the on-off of the corresponding feeding pipeline 313 can also be controlled by the third valve 315.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 7 , in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the ice making system further includes a plurality of first pump bodies 40 and a plurality of return pipelines 50.

[0066] The first pump body 40 is arranged between the first output end 11 and the input end 21; one end of each return pipeline 50 is arranged between the first pump body 40 and the input end 21, and the other end of the return pipeline 50 is connected to the ice making assembly 10.

[0067] It can be understood that multiple first pumps 40 and multiple return pipelines 50 can be connected to an ice-making component 10. The first output end 11 on the ice-making component 10 can be connected to the inlet end of the corresponding first pump 40, and the outlet end of the first pump 40 can be connected to the input end 21 on the transfer component 20. The first pump 40 can provide power for the transportation of the ice slurry. One end of the return pipeline 50 is arranged between the first pump 40 and the input end 21 of the transfer component 20, and the other end of the return pipeline 50 is connected to the ice-making component 10. A corresponding valve can be arranged on the return pipeline 50, and the on / off of the return pipeline 50 can be controlled through this valve. During the use of the system, after the injection volume of the ice slurry at the freezing point reaches the requirement, the valve between the first pump 40 and the transfer component 20 can be closed, and there is no need to transport the ice slurry to the corresponding transfer component 20 through the first pump 40. Open the valve on the return pipeline 50 so that the ice slurry in the first pump 40 can re-enter the interior of the ice-making component 10 through the return pipeline 50, and recycle the ice slurry in the first pump 40 and the corresponding pipeline to avoid waste. Among them, a drain valve can also be arranged on the first pump 40, and the ice slurry in the first pump 40 and the ice-making component 10 can be drained through the drain valve.

[0068] Generally, multiple first pumps 40 are connected to each ice-making component 10. Through the first pumps 40, the ice slurry in the corresponding ice-making component 10 can be transported to the transfer component 20. The multiple first pumps 40 connected to the ice-making component 10 do not need to work simultaneously. Some can be in the working state and some can be in the non-working state. If one or a part of the first pumps 40 connected to an ice-making component 10 fails and cannot work, the valve connected to this first pump 40 can be closed, and another or another part of the first pumps 40 can be started to transport the ice slurry to the feeding component 30, which can avoid the interruption of the ice slurry transportation process and ensure the continuity of the ice slurry transportation.

[0069] If all the first pumps 40 connected to an ice-making component 10 fail, then another or another part of the ice-making components 10 can be used. Although it may lead to a reduction in the transportation efficiency of the ice slurry, the ice slurry can still be transported to the feeding component 30 to ensure the continuity of the ice slurry transportation. When repairing the faulty first pump 40, the first pump 40 in the non-working state connected to other ice-making components 10 can be disassembled and replaced with the faulty first pump 40, so that the corresponding ice-making component 10 can normally transport the ice slurry to the feeding component 30.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 8, in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the ice-making assembly 10 includes a first housing 12 and a second housing 13. The second housing 13 is connected to one side of the first housing 12 in the height direction X, and encloses a receiving cavity 14 with the first housing 12. The first output end 11 is disposed on the side of the second housing 13 away from the first housing 12. The second housing 13 has a radial dimension L1, and the radial dimension L1 gradually decreases in the direction from the first housing 12 to the second housing 13.

[0071] It can be understood that the ice-making assembly 10 includes a first housing 12 and a second housing 13 arranged in the height direction X. The first housing 12 is cylindrical, and the second housing 13 is conical (or frustum-shaped), and the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are connected to each other, so that the ice-making assembly 10 forms a vertical structure. The interiors of the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are both hollow, and an accommodating cavity 14 can be formed inside after they are connected. The accommodating cavity 14 is used to store ice slurry. Since the interior of the second housing 13 is an inverted cone (or inverted frustum), the radial dimension L1 inside the second housing 13 gradually decreases in the direction from the first housing 12 to the second housing 13. When the ice slurry in the second housing 13 gradually decreases, the ice slurry flows along the inclined inner wall of the second housing 13 and can gather at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 14. The bottom space of the accommodating cavity 14 is small, which is beneficial to the concentration of the ice slurry, facilitates the discharge of the ice slurry, and avoids more ice slurry residue in the accommodating cavity 14. Among them, a breathable manhole can be provided at the top of the first housing 12. The breathable manhole is communicated with the accommodating cavity 14 and is used for personnel to enter and exit the accommodating cavity 14 and for ventilation inside the accommodating cavity 14.

[0072] An insulating layer is also provided inside the ice-making assembly 10, that is, an insulating layer is provided inside the first housing 12 and the second housing 13, which can play a certain heat preservation role, reduce the heat exchange inside and outside the ice-making assembly 10, and thus reduce the melting of the ice slurry in the accommodating cavity 14. Among them, the insulating layer can be made of materials such as fiberglass and polyurethane.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 8 , in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the ice-making assembly 10 includes:

[0074] A stirring member 15, the stirring member 15 is located inside the accommodating cavity 14 and is respectively connected to the first housing 12 and the second housing 13.

[0075] It can be understood that in the accommodation cavity 14 of the ice-making component 10, a stirring member 15 can be provided to stir the internal ice slurry, so that the ice crystals and water are evenly mixed, thereby ensuring the uniformity of the ice slurry concentration. The rotating rods on the stirring member 15 are respectively connected to the first housing 12 and the second housing 13, such as rotatably connected. A stirring motor is provided at the top of the first housing 12, and the stirring motor is connected to the top end of the rotating rod. The rotating rod can be driven to rotate by the stirring motor to realize the stirring of the ice slurry in the accommodation cavity 14, which can weaken the layering phenomenon of the ice crystals and water, make the ice slurry uniform, and is beneficial to the transportation of the ice slurry.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 8 , in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the stirring member 15 includes a plurality of rotating parts 151 arranged at intervals in the height direction X. The rotating part 151 arranged in the second housing 13 has a length dimension L2, and the length dimension L2 gradually decreases in the direction from the first housing 12 to the second housing 13.

[0077] It can be understood that a plurality of rotating parts 151 can be provided on the stirring member 15. The plurality of rotating parts 151 are stirring blades, and the plurality of stirring blades can be arranged at intervals in the height direction X. The stirring blades are connected to the rotating rod of the stirring member 15, and the rotation of the rotating rod drives the stirring member 15 to stir the ice slurry in the accommodation cavity 14. Part of the rotating parts 151 are located inside the first housing 12, and part of the rotating parts 151 are located inside the first housing 12. The lengths of the rotating parts 151 located inside the first housing 12 are equal. The rotating part 151 located inside the second housing 13 has a length dimension L2, and the length dimension L2 gradually decreases in the direction from the first housing 12 to the second housing 13, so that the rotating part 151 located in the second housing 13 matches the inclined inner wall of the second housing 13, and the gap between the rotating part 151 and the inclined inner wall of the second housing 13 is small, which can greatly reduce the space that the rotating part 151 cannot stir, and it is convenient to stir and mix the ice slurry inside the second housing 13 through part of the rotating parts 151.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , in combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the ice-making component 10 includes a filtering member 16, at least part of which is arranged in the accommodation cavity 14 and is connected to the second housing 13.

[0079] It can be understood that a filtering member 16 is provided on the ice-making component 10, and at least part of the filtering member 16 is arranged in the accommodation cavity 14, so that the water in the accommodation cavity 14 can be discharged through the filtering member 16, thereby improving the concentration of the ice slurry in the accommodation cavity 14. Through this structure, the low-concentration ice slurry in the accommodation cavity 14 can be converted into high-concentration ice slurry to meet the use requirements of the external ice point.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 12 Figure 12 , in conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the filter element 16 includes a first filter portion 161 and a second filter portion 162. The first filter portion 161 is connected to the second housing 13 and is disposed around the second filter portion 162. The first filter portion 161 has a plurality of first filter holes 163, and the second filter portion 162 has a liquid outlet channel 164 and a plurality of second filter holes 165. The second filter holes 165 are communicated with the liquid outlet channel 164, the second filter holes 165 are communicated with the first filter holes 163, and the aperture of the first filter holes 163 is smaller than the aperture of the second filter holes 165.

[0081] It can be understood that the filter element 16 is a tubular structure, and its main part can be arranged inside the second housing 13, and one end extends to the outside of the second housing 13. The filter element 16 is horizontally arranged and has a small volume, which is beneficial to its maintenance and replacement. The filter element 16 includes a first filter portion 161 and a second filter portion 162. The first filter portion 161 is disposed around the second filter portion 162. The first filter portion 161 is a filter net and can be fixed on the second filter portion 162 through structures such as a clamp, which is convenient for the maintenance and replacement of the filter net. The first filter portion 161 has a plurality of first filter holes 163, and the aperture of the first filter holes 163 is small, which can block most of the ice crystals, so that water can pass through smoothly. The second filter portion 162 is a steel pipe, which can play a supporting role for the first filter portion 161. The second filter portion 162 has a plurality of second filter holes 165, and the aperture of the second filter holes 165 is large (the aperture of the second filter holes 165 is larger than the aperture of the first filter holes 163), which is convenient for the water passing through the first filter holes 163 to quickly pass through the second filter holes 165 and enter the liquid outlet channel 164 in the second filter portion 162. The water can be discharged out of the accommodation cavity 14 through the liquid outlet channel 164, thereby increasing the concentration of the ice slurry in the accommodation cavity 14.

[0082] A second pump body 80 can be arranged outside the ice making assembly 10. The second pump body 80 is connected to the filter element 16 through a pipeline, so that the water in the liquid outlet channel 164 can be quickly discharged through the pipeline and the second pump body 80. A valve can be arranged on the pipeline between the second pump body 80 and the filter element 16, and the on-off of the pipeline can be controlled through the valve, which is convenient for adjusting the concentration of the ice slurry in the accommodation cavity 14 as needed.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 10 Figure 10 , in conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the ice making system includes a backwashing pipeline 60, which is connected to the second filter portion 162, and the inside of the backwashing pipeline 60 is communicated with the liquid outlet channel 164.

[0084] It can be understood that after the ice-making component 10 is used, there will be more or less ice slurry remaining inside the accommodation chamber 14 and in the corresponding pipelines. For the convenience of the next use, the first pump body 40 can be started to continue transporting the ice slurry in the accommodation chamber 14 to the ice-using point, where it can be collected through a collection device. After the ice slurry melts inside the collection device, it can enter the sewage system for discharge until the liquid level of the ice slurry in the accommodation chamber 14 drops to the alarm level. In this way, the amount of ice slurry remaining in the accommodation chamber 14 can be reduced.

[0085] To flush the inside of the filter element 16 and the accommodation chamber 14, a backwashing pipeline 60 can be connected to one end of the filter element 16 so that the inside of the backwashing pipeline 60 communicates with the liquid outlet channel 164 on the filter element 16. A valve is provided on the backwashing pipeline 60. If the ice-making component 10 has been used up, to ensure the cleanliness of the filter element 16 and the inside of the accommodation chamber 14, the valve on the backwashing pipeline 60 can be opened so that external water can enter the liquid outlet channel 164 through the backwashing pipeline 60 to flush the inside of the second filtering part 162 and the second filtering holes 165, and also flush the first filtering holes 163 on the first filtering part 161, preventing the first filtering holes 163 and the second filtering holes 165 from being blocked for the convenience of the next use of the ice-making component 10. The water used for backwashing can enter the inside of the accommodation chamber 14 through the first filtering holes 163 and the second filtering holes 165. At the same time, the stirring member 15 in the accommodation chamber 14 is started to fully mix the remaining ice slurry and the flushing water in the accommodation chamber 14. The temperature of the remaining ice slurry is relatively low, and the temperature of the flushing water is relatively high. After the two are mixed, the ice crystals can gradually melt. Then, the valve between the first pump body 40 and the transfer assembly 20 is closed, the valve on the return pipeline 50 is opened, and the first pump body 40 is started so that the water in the accommodation chamber 14 re-enters the inside of the accommodation chamber 14 through the first pump body 40 and the return pipeline 50 to form a cycle, completely melting the ice crystals in the accommodation chamber 14 and also playing a role in flushing. After the ice crystals in the accommodation chamber 14 are completely melted, the valve between the first pump body 40 and the transfer assembly 20 can be opened, the valve on the return pipeline 50 is closed, and the first pump body 40 is started so that the water in the accommodation chamber 14 can pass through the first pump body 40, the transfer assembly 20, and the feeding assembly 30 in sequence to discharge the high-concentration ice slurry in these structures, playing a role in flushing the inside of these structures. When the water flows out at the end of the pipelines at each ice-using point, the flushing is completed. The first pump body 40 is closed, the backwashing pipeline 60 stops transporting the flushing water, the drain valve on the first pump body 40 is opened to drain the water in the first pump body 40 and the accommodation chamber 14, and the system returns to the initial state for the next use.

[0086] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8In combination with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the ice-making assembly 10 includes a liquid level detection member 70 , which is at least partially located in the accommodating cavity 14 and connected to the second shell 13 .

[0087] It is understandable that a liquid level detection member 70 may be provided on the ice making assembly 10, and the liquid level detection member 70 may be a liquid level sensor. When the liquid level of the ice slurry in the receiving chamber 14 reaches the position of the liquid level detection member 70, the liquid level detection member 70 will generate an alarm signal to remind the staff to add ice slurry. At the same time, a liquid level meter may be provided on the ice making assembly 10, and the position of the liquid level in the receiving chamber 14 may be checked by the liquid level meter. When the concentration of the ice slurry in the receiving chamber 14 is high, the liquid level meter may not correctly display the liquid level of the internal ice slurry, and the liquid level of the ice slurry in the receiving chamber 14 may be detected by the liquid level detection member 70.

[0088] Under certain conditions, ice slurry with a low concentration is injected into the accommodating chamber 14, and the second pump body 80 can be started at the same time. When the level of the injected ice slurry reaches the preset highest position, the injection of ice slurry is stopped, and the water filtered by the filter element 16 is extracted through the second pump body 80, thereby improving the filtering efficiency of the filter element 16 and improving the concentration of the ice slurry in the accommodating chamber 14. When the level of the ice slurry in the accommodating chamber 14 reaches the preset lowest position, it is necessary to re-inject ice slurry into the accommodating chamber 14. A plurality of liquid level sensors can be provided on the ice-making assembly 10, and the highest liquid level, the lowest liquid level or other liquid levels of the ice slurry can be detected by the liquid level sensors. When the ice slurry in the accommodating chamber 14 is at a certain liquid level, the higher the concentration of the ice slurry, the greater the resistance to the stirring member 15, and the greater the current when the stirring motor set at the top of the ice-making assembly 10 is running. Therefore, the concentration of the ice slurry in the accommodating chamber 14 can be determined by the current when the stirring motor is running, and combined with the level of the ice slurry detected by the corresponding liquid level sensor, according to previous test data or experience. When the concentration in the containing chamber 14 reaches the required value, the corresponding first pump body 40 can be started to deliver ice slurry to the corresponding ice point.

[0089] The present application also provides a method for delivering the same. Figure 13 , delivery methods include:

[0090] S11: at least one adapter assembly 20 is connected to a plurality of ice-making assemblies 10, so that the plurality of ice-making assemblies 10 can deliver ice slurry to one adapter assembly 20;

[0091] S12: The plurality of second output ends 22 of the adapter assembly 20 deliver ice slurry to different ice usage points respectively.

[0092] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0093] The above has introduced in detail the ice-making system and conveying method provided by the embodiments of the present application, and specific examples have been used to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the technical solution and its core idea of the present application; those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice-making system, characterized in that, include: A plurality of ice-making assemblies (10), each of the ice-making assemblies (10) having a plurality of first output ends (11); At least one adapter assembly (20), each of the adapter assemblies (20) being connected to at least two of the ice-making assemblies (10), the adapter assembly (20) comprising a plurality of input ends (21) and a plurality of second output ends (22), the input ends (21) being in communication with the second output ends (22); and each of the input ends (21) being respectively connected to one of the first output ends (11).

2. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It comprises a feeding component (30), wherein the feeding component (30) is connected to at least one of the adapter components (20).

3. The ice making system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (30) comprises: a plurality of feeding units (31), and the plurality of feeding units (31) are connected in parallel.

4. The ice-making system according to claim 3, wherein, The feeding unit (31) comprises: A plurality of feeding subunits (311), wherein the plurality of feeding subunits (311) are connected in parallel; The first valve (312) is connected to the plurality of feeding sub-units (311).

5. The ice-making system according to claim 4, wherein The feeding subunit (311) comprises a plurality of feeding pipelines (313), the plurality of feeding pipelines (313) are connected in parallel, and the feeding pipelines (313) are provided with a second valve (314).

6. The ice-making system according to claim 1, wherein Also includes: A plurality of first pump bodies (40), wherein the first pump bodies (40) are arranged between the first output end (11) and the input end (21); A plurality of return pipelines (50), one end of each return pipeline (50) is arranged between the first pump body (40) and the input end (21), and the other end of the return pipeline (50) is connected to the ice-making assembly (10).

7. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that The ice-making assembly (10) comprises a first shell (12) and a second shell (13); the second shell (13) is connected to one side of the first shell (12) along a height direction (X), and is enclosed with the first shell (12) to form a receiving cavity (14); the first output end (11) is arranged on a side of the second shell (13) away from the first shell (12); the second shell (13) has a radial dimension L1, and the radial dimension L1 gradually decreases in a direction from the first shell (12) to the second shell (13).

8. The ice-making system according to claim 7, wherein The ice-making assembly (10) comprises: A stirring member (15), the stirring member (15) is located in the accommodating chamber (14) and is respectively connected to the first shell (12) and the second shell (13).

9. The ice-making system according to claim 8, wherein, The stirring member (15) comprises a plurality of rotating parts (151) arranged at intervals along the height direction (X); the rotating parts (151) arranged in the second shell (13) have a length dimension L2, and the length dimension L2 gradually decreases in a direction from the first shell (12) to the second shell (13).

10. The ice-making system according to claim 7, wherein, The ice-making assembly (10) comprises: The filter element (16) is at least partially disposed in the accommodating cavity (14) and is connected to the second shell (13).

11. The ice-making system according to claim 10, wherein The filter element (16) includes a first filter part (161) and a second filter part (162). The first filter part (161) is connected to the second housing (13) and is disposed around the second filter part (162). The first filter part (161) has a plurality of first filter holes (163). The second filter part (162) has a liquid outlet channel (164) and a plurality of second filter holes (165). The second filter holes (165) communicate with the liquid outlet channel (164), and the second filter holes (165) communicate with the first filter holes (163). The aperture of the first filter holes (163) is smaller than the aperture of the second filter holes (165).

12. The ice-making system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The ice making system includes: A backwashing pipeline (60) is connected to the second filter part (162), and the interior of the backwashing pipeline (60) communicates with the liquid outlet channel (164).

13. The ice-making system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ice making assembly (10) includes: A liquid level detection part (70) is at least partially located in the accommodation cavity (14) and is connected to the second housing (13).

14. A conveying method, characterized in that, Applied to the ice making system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the conveying method includes: At least one transfer assembly (20) is connected to a plurality of ice making assemblies (10) so that each of the plurality of ice making assemblies (10) can convey ice slurry to one transfer assembly (20); A plurality of second output ends (22) of the transfer assembly (20) respectively convey ice slurry to different ice using points.

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