Waterway system and chewing ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a waterway system and a chewing ice maker. The waterway system comprises a raw water tank, a filter element module, a pure water tank, an ice making module, a water supplementing tank, a cold water tank, an instant heating module and a water outlet structure, a water inlet of the filter element module is communicated with a water outlet of the raw water tank, and a water outlet of the filter element module is communicated with a water inlet of the pure water tank; a water inlet of the water replenishing tank is communicated with a first water outlet of the cold water tank, and a water outlet of the water replenishing tank is communicated with a water inlet of the ice making module; a first water inlet of the cold water tank is communicated with a water outlet of the pure water tank, and a second water inlet of the cold water tank is communicated with a cold water outlet of the ice-making module; a water inlet of the instant heating module is communicated with a water outlet of the pure water tank; a water outlet of the water outlet structure is communicated with a water outlet of the pure water tank, a second water outlet of the cold water tank and a water outlet of the instant heating module. The ice maker has an ice making function, a normal-temperature purified water discharging function, a cold water discharging function and a hot water discharging function, meanwhile, the structure can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ice making machines, and in particular to a water system and a chewing ice machine. Background Art

[0002] The chewing ice machine is a type of ice making machine. Because the ice it produces is in granular shape, it is called granular ice. The granular ice is the smallest in size among the existing ice types on the market. It has the best melting resistance and is suitable for beverage preparation, decoration, food freezing and preservation, etc., so most of them are edible ice.

[0003] At present, chewing ice machines on the market generally only have the function of making ice, and some chewing ice machines also have the function of making water, but the water-making function is relatively single and cannot meet the user's needs for multiple water use methods. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a water system and a chewing ice machine to solve the problems existing in the related technology. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a water system, including a raw water tank, a filter element module, a pure water tank, an ice making module, a water replenishment tank, a cold water tank, an instant heating module and a water outlet structure;

[0006] The water inlet of the filter element module is connected to the water outlet of the raw water tank, and the water outlet of the filter element module is connected to the water inlet of the pure water tank;

[0007] The ice making module is used for making ice and preparing cold water;

[0008] The water inlet of the water supply tank is connected to the first water outlet of the cold water tank, and the water outlet of the water supply tank is connected to the water inlet of the ice making module;

[0009] The first water inlet of the cold water tank is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank, and the second water inlet of the cold water tank is connected to the cold water outlet of the ice making module;

[0010] The water inlet of the instant heating module is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank;

[0011] A water outlet structure, wherein the water outlet of the water outlet structure is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank, the second water outlet of the cold water tank and the water outlet of the instant heating module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the highest water level of the ice-making module is lower than the highest water level of the water replenishing tank.

[0013] In one embodiment, the instant heating module is located on a connecting pipeline between the pure water tank and the water outlet structure, and the instant heating module connects the water outlet of the pure water tank and the water outlet of the water outlet structure.

[0014] In one embodiment, a first water pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the instant heating module and the pure water tank, and the first water pump connects the water inlet of the instant heating module and the water outlet of the pure water tank.

[0015] In one embodiment, the filter element module comprises:

[0016] An RO composite filter element, wherein the water inlet of the RO composite filter element is connected to the water outlet of the raw water tank; and

[0017] A mineralized filter element, wherein the water inlet of the mineralized filter element is connected to the water outlet of the RO composite filter element, and the water outlet of the mineralized filter element is connected to the water inlet of the pure water tank.

[0018] In one embodiment, the wastewater outlet of the RO composite filter element is connected to the water storage chamber of the raw water tank.

[0019] In one embodiment, a booster pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the RO composite filter element and the raw water tank, and the booster pump connects the water inlet of the RO composite filter element and the water outlet of the raw water tank.

[0020] In one embodiment, a drain valve is provided on the connecting pipe between the cold water tank and the pure water tank, and the drain valve is used to control the opening and closing of the first water inlet of the cold water tank;

[0021] A second water pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the cold water tank and the water supply tank, and the second water pump is connected with the first water outlet of the cold water tank and the water inlet of the water supply tank;

[0022] A third water pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the cold water tank and the water outlet structure, and the third water pump is connected with the second water outlet of the cold water tank and the water outlet of the water outlet structure.

[0023] In one embodiment, the water system further includes an ice storage module having an ice storage cavity and an ice water outlet connected to the ice storage cavity, an ice inlet of the ice storage module is connected to the ice storage cavity, and the ice water outlet is connected to the cold water tank.

[0024] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a chewing ice machine, comprising the above-mentioned water system.

[0025] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solution include at least:

[0026] The water system of the utility model integrates a filter element module, a pure water tank, an ice-making module, a water supply tank, a cold water tank and an instant heating module, so that it has the functions of ice making, normal temperature purified water output, cold water output and hot water output, and the water output modes are more diversified, which can meet the user's multiple water use needs. In addition, since the ice-making module is used to prepare cold water, the water outlet of the water supply tank is connected to the water inlet of the ice-making module, the first water outlet of the cold water tank is connected to the water inlet of the water supply tank, and the second water inlet of the cold water tank is connected to the cold water outlet of the ice-making module, the ice-making module can be used when idle to cool the purified water flowing out of the cold water tank, and then prepare cold water, thereby realizing that ice making and refrigerated water share a set of refrigeration systems, thereby simplifying the structure of the water system and reducing the cost of the water system.

[0027] The chewing ice machine of the utility model adopts the above-mentioned water system, and also has the functions of ice making, normal temperature purified water output, cold water output and hot water output. The water output mode is more diversified, which can meet the user's multiple water use needs. At the same time, it can also simplify the structure and reduce costs.

[0028] 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

[0029] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings represent the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings only depict some embodiments disclosed in the present application and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of the present application.

[0030] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water system of the utility model.

[0031] Reference numerals

[0032] 1. Raw water tank; 2. Filter element module; 21. RO composite filter element; 22. Mineralized filter element; 3. Pure water tank; 4. Ice making module; 41. Ice discharge chute; 5. Water replenishment tank; 6. Cold water tank; 7. Instant heating module; 8. Water discharge structure; 9. First water pump; 10. Booster pump; 20. Drain valve; 30. Second water pump; 40. Third water pump; 50. Ice storage module; 60. Waste water valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] 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.

[0034] See also Figure 1 , showing a water system of a preferred embodiment of the utility model, including a raw water tank 1, a filter element module 2, a pure water tank 3, an ice making module 4, a water replenishment tank 5, a cold water tank 6, an instant heating module 7 and a water outlet structure 8;

[0035] The water inlet of the filter element module 2 is connected to the water outlet of the raw water tank 1, and the water outlet of the filter element module 2 is connected to the water inlet of the pure water tank 3;

[0036] The ice making module 4 is used for making ice and preparing cold water;

[0037] The water inlet of the water supply tank 5 is connected to the first water outlet of the cold water tank 6, and the water outlet of the water supply tank 5 is connected to the water inlet of the ice making module 4;

[0038] The first water inlet of the cold water tank 6 is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank 3, and the second water inlet of the cold water tank 6 is connected to the cold water outlet of the ice making module 4;

[0039] That is, the water inlet of the heating module 7 is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank 3;

[0040] The water outlet structure 8 has a water outlet connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank 3 , the second water outlet of the cold water tank 6 and the water outlet of the instant heating module 7 .

[0041] The water system of the present invention integrates the filter module 2, the pure water tank 3, the ice-making module 4, the water supply tank 5, the cold water tank 6 and the instant heating module 7, so that it has the functions of ice making, normal temperature purified water, cold water and hot water, and the water outlet mode is more diversified, which can meet the user's multiple water use needs. In addition, since the ice-making module 4 is used to prepare cold water, the water outlet of the water supply tank 5 is connected to the water inlet of the ice-making module 4, the first water outlet of the cold water tank 6 is connected to the water inlet of the water supply tank 5, and the second water inlet of the cold water tank 6 is connected to the cold water outlet of the ice-making module 4, the ice-making module 4 when idle can be used to cool the purified water flowing out of the cold water tank 6, and then prepare cold water, so that ice making and refrigerated water share a set of refrigeration system, thereby simplifying the structure of the water system and reducing the cost of the water system.

[0042] In one embodiment, the maximum water level of the ice making module 4 is lower than the maximum water level of the water supply tank 5, so as to shield the high water level signal of the water supply tank 5 when preparing cold water, thereby allowing the cold water in the cold water tank 6 to circulate to the ice making module 4 for cooling until the set temperature is reached.

[0043] Specifically, in one embodiment, an ice outlet chute 41 is provided on the ice making module 4, and the ice outlet chute 41 connects the ice outlet of the ice making module 4 and the ice storage cavity of the ice storage module 50, and the cold water outlet of the ice making module 4 is located on the ice outlet chute 41 and is connected to the ice outlet chute 41.

[0044] In one embodiment, the instant heating module 7 is located on the connecting pipeline between the pure water tank 3 and the water outlet structure 8, and the instant heating module 7 connects the water outlet of the pure water tank 3 and the water outlet of the water outlet structure 8, so that the pure water tank 3 and the instant heating module 7 share the same water outlet pipeline, thereby further simplifying the pipeline structure of the water system and reducing the cost of the water system.

[0045] In one embodiment, a first water pump 9 is provided on the connecting pipeline between the instant heating module 7 and the pure water tank 3, and the first water pump 9 connects the water inlet of the instant heating module 7 and the water outlet of the pure water tank 3, that is, the first water pump 9 is used to pump the clean water in the pure water tank 3 to the instant heating module 7 and the water outlet structure 8, so that the output of normal temperature clean water and hot water is smooth.

[0046] In one embodiment, the filter element module 2 includes:

[0047] An RO composite filter element 21, wherein the water inlet of the RO composite filter element 21 is connected to the water outlet of the raw water tank 1 to filter the raw water to obtain purified water; and

[0048] The mineralized filter element 22, the water inlet of the mineralized filter element 22 is connected to the water outlet of the RO composite filter element 21, and the water outlet of the mineralized filter element 22 is connected to the water inlet of the pure water tank 3, so as to add minerals to the purified water, thereby obtaining mineral water.

[0049] In one embodiment, the wastewater outlet of the RO composite filter element 21 is connected to the water storage chamber of the raw water tank 1 so that the wastewater generated by the RO composite filter element 21 can flow back into the raw water chamber, thereby realizing water recycling and saving water resources. At the same time, there is no need to perform additional treatment on the wastewater generated by the RO composite filter element 21, which is conducive to reducing costs.

[0050] In one embodiment, a wastewater valve 60 is provided on the connecting pipeline between the wastewater outlet of the RO composite filter element 21 and the water storage chamber of the raw water tank 1. The wastewater valve 60 is used to control the on-off of the connecting pipeline. That is, when it is necessary to discharge wastewater, the wastewater valve 60 connects the connecting pipeline to allow the wastewater generated by the RO composite filter element 21 to flow back to the raw water tank 1. When it is not necessary to discharge wastewater, the wastewater valve 60 interrupts the connecting pipeline to ensure that the RO composite filter element 21 can filter the raw water.

[0051] In one embodiment, a booster pump 10 is provided on the connecting pipeline between the RO composite filter element 21 and the raw water tank 1, and the booster pump 10 connects the water inlet of the RO composite filter element 21 and the water outlet of the raw water tank 1, so that the raw water in the raw water tank 1 can be pumped into the RO composite filter element 21 by the booster pump 10, so that the RO composite filter element 21 can smoothly inlet water.

[0052] In one embodiment, a drain valve 20 is provided on the connecting pipeline between the cold water tank 6 and the pure water tank 3. The drain valve 20 is used to control the on-off of the first water inlet of the cold water tank 6. That is, when the cold water tank 6 needs to take in clean water, the drain valve 20 is opened to allow the clean water in the pure water tank 3 to be injected into the cold water tank 6. When the cold water tank 6 does not need to take in clean water, the drain valve 20 is closed to interrupt the connection between the cold water tank 6 and the pure water tank 3.

[0053] In one embodiment, a second water pump 30 is provided on the connecting pipeline between the cold water tank 6 and the water replenishment tank 5, and the second water pump 30 connects the first water outlet of the cold water tank 6 and the water inlet of the water replenishment tank 5, so that the second water pump 30 can be used to pump clean water in the cold water tank 6 into the water replenishment tank 5, so that the water inflow into the water replenishment tank 5 is smooth.

[0054] In one embodiment, a third water pump 40 is provided on the connecting pipeline between the cold water tank 6 and the water outlet structure 8, and the third water pump 40 connects the second water outlet of the cold water tank 6 and the water outlet of the water outlet structure 8, so that the third water pump 40 can be used to pump cold water in the cold water tank 6 to the water outlet structure 8, so that the cold water can flow out smoothly.

[0055] In one embodiment, the water system also includes an ice storage module 50, which has an ice storage chamber and an ice water outlet connected to the ice storage chamber. The ice inlet of the ice storage module 50 is connected to the ice storage chamber, and the ice water outlet is connected to the cold water tank 6, so that the ice water in the ice storage chamber can flow back to the cold water tank 6, so as to separate the ice particles and the ice water, which is convenient for users to directly use the ice particles and improves the convenience of use. At the same time, the ice water flowing back to the cold water tank 6 can cool the clean water in the cold water tank 6, thereby helping to improve the cold water preparation efficiency and save energy.

[0056] The working principle of the waterway system of the utility model is as follows:

[0057] Purified water production: The raw water in the raw water tank 1 is pumped by the booster pump 10 to the RO composite filter element 21 for filtration, and then minerals are added through the mineralization filter element 22. The mineral water enters the pure water tank 3, and the waste water from the RO composite filter element 21 returns to the raw water tank 1 through the waste water valve 60;

[0058] Refrigeration water: the drain valve 20 is opened, the clean water in the pure water tank 3 enters the cold water tank 6, the second water pump 30 is turned on, the water enters the water supply tank 5 from the cold water tank 6, and then enters the ice-making module 4. Since the maximum water level of the water supply tank 5 is set higher than the maximum water level of the ice-making module 4, the high water level signal of the float in the water supply tank 5 is shielded, and the water can overflow from the ice outlet on the upper side of the ice-making module 4. A cold water outlet is set on the ice outlet slide, and the water flows back to the cold water tank 6 from the lower pipeline. The refrigeration system provides coldness to the ice-making module 4, and the water that is continuously circulating in the ice-making module 4 is cooled to achieve the purpose of cooling. When the water temperature reaches the specified temperature, the third water pump 40 is turned on to discharge the cold water from the water outlet structure 8;

[0059] Hot water production: the first water pump 9 is turned on, the instant heating module 7 is turned on, and the water in the pure water tank 3 can be discharged from the water outlet structure 8 through the first water pump 9 and the instant heating module 7;

[0060] Ice making: the second water pump 30 is turned on to pump the water in the cold water tank 6 into the water supply tank 5, and the water in the water supply tank 5 enters the ice making module 4. When the water in the water supply tank 5 reaches the high water level, the water supply is stopped, and the refrigeration system provides cold energy to the ice making module 4 to cool the water immersed in the ice making module 4 to achieve the purpose of cooling and making ice. The ice particles slide from the ice outlet into the ice storage cavity of the ice storage module 50 to complete the ice making.

[0061] A preferred embodiment of the present utility model provides a chewing ice machine, comprising the above-mentioned water system.

[0062] The chewing ice machine of the utility model adopts the above-mentioned water system, and also has the functions of ice making, normal temperature purified water output, cold water output and hot water output. The water output mode is more diversified, which can meet the user's multiple water use needs. At the same time, it can also simplify the structure and reduce costs.

[0063] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0064] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0065] 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. Waterway system, characterized in that: Including raw water tank, filter module, pure water tank, ice making module, water supply tank, cold water tank, instant heating module and water outlet structure; The water inlet of the filter element module is connected to the water outlet of the raw water tank, and the water outlet of the filter element module is connected to the water inlet of the pure water tank; The ice making module is used for making ice and preparing cold water; The water inlet of the water supply tank is connected to the first water outlet of the cold water tank, and the water outlet of the water supply tank is connected to the water inlet of the ice making module; The first water inlet of the cold water tank is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank, and the second water inlet of the cold water tank is connected to the cold water outlet of the ice making module; The water inlet of the instant heating module is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank; A water outlet structure, wherein the water outlet of the water outlet structure is connected to the water outlet of the pure water tank, the second water outlet of the cold water tank and the water outlet of the instant heating module.

2. The waterway system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The highest water level of the ice-making module is lower than the highest water level of the water replenishing tank.

3. The waterway system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The instant heating module is located on the connecting pipeline between the pure water tank and the water outlet structure, and the instant heating module is connected with the water outlet of the pure water tank and the water outlet of the water outlet structure.

4. The waterway system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first water pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the instant heating module and the pure water tank, and the first water pump connects the water inlet of the instant heating module and the water outlet of the pure water tank.

5. The waterway system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter element module comprises: An RO composite filter element, wherein the water inlet of the RO composite filter element is connected to the water outlet of the raw water tank; and A mineralized filter element, wherein the water inlet of the mineralized filter element is connected to the water outlet of the RO composite filter element, and the water outlet of the mineralized filter element is connected to the water inlet of the pure water tank.

6. The waterway system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wastewater outlet of the RO composite filter element is communicated with the water storage chamber of the raw water tank.

7. The waterway system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A booster pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the RO composite filter element and the raw water tank, and the booster pump is connected with the water inlet of the RO composite filter element and the water outlet of the raw water tank.

8. The waterway system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain valve is provided on the connecting pipe between the cold water tank and the pure water tank, and the drain valve is used to open and close the first water inlet of the cold water tank; A second water pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the cold water tank and the water supply tank, and the second water pump is connected with the first water outlet of the cold water tank and the water inlet of the water supply tank; A third water pump is provided on the connecting pipeline between the cold water tank and the water outlet structure, and the third water pump is connected with the second water outlet of the cold water tank and the water outlet of the water outlet structure.

9. The waterway system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water system also includes an ice storage module, which has an ice storage cavity and an ice water outlet communicated with the ice storage cavity, an ice inlet of the ice storage module is communicated with the ice storage cavity, and the ice water outlet is communicated with the cold water tank.

10. A chewing ice machine, characterized in that: A waterway system comprising any one of claims 1-9.

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