Easily-detachable water tank structure of ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a detachable water tank structure of an ice maker, which comprises an ice storage bucket, an evaporator, a water tank component and a water supply connecting component, two ports of the water supply connecting component are respectively communicated with the evaporator and the water tank component, and the water tank component comprises a water tank piece and a fixing frame. The fixing frame can be detachably arranged in an inner cavity of the ice storage barrel and is tightly connected with the inner surface of the lower end of the evaporator, the left end and the right end of the fixing frame are provided with a buckling position and a limiting groove respectively, and the limiting groove is provided with at least two notches. The water tank piece moves from bottom to top along the fixing frame so that the installation hook can penetrate through the corresponding notch and slide into the limiting groove, the water tank piece is pushed inwards so that the installation hook can be fixedly connected to the lower plane of the limiting groove, and meanwhile the clamping points are buckled to the corresponding buckling positions. The structure is simple, practical and reliable, disassembly and assembly are easy, cleaning and maintenance are convenient, and use safety of products is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making machines, in particular to an easily detachable water tank structure of an ice making machine. Background Art

[0002] The existing water-flowing ice cube making machine first pumps the external water source into the water tank inside the machine. There are two ways. One is to send the tap water into the water tank through the water inlet solenoid valve. The second is to pump the water in the bottled water into the water tank of the machine through a water pump generally installed on the bottom plate of the machine.

[0003] When the machine makes ice, the water in the water tank is supplied to the water sprinkling pipe on the evaporator through a submersible pump placed in the water tank or a water pump fixed next to the water tank. There is a row of water outlet holes at the lower end of the water sprinkling pipe, and the water flows from the water outlet holes of the water sprinkling pipe to the inner surface of the ice grid of the evaporator. The ice grid is made of aluminum or copper sheets with good thermal conductivity and electroplated on the surface. The outer surface behind the ice grid is welded with a copper pipe, and the compressor provides extremely low-temperature cold air to the copper pipe. The cold air is transmitted to the inner surface of the ice grid through the surface of the copper pipe. The water flowing down from the water sprinkling pipe on the evaporator flows to the inner surface of the ice grid, and part of the water slowly freezes. The water that has not frozen flows into the water tank again, and the cycle works in this way. Within the set time, the water flowing down will form ice cubes one by one.

[0004] Among them, the installation method of the water tank of the above-mentioned ice maker is generally to first fix the water tank in the machine ice storage bucket with screws, then fix the mechanical float or electronic float and other related components that control the water level on the water tank, and then press the lower end of the evaporator against the inner edge of the water tank to fix the evaporator on the ice storage bucket.

[0005] However, the water source for ice machines is usually bottled pure water or city tap water. The water quality in different places is different now. If the water is stagnant for a while, a lot of debris and scale will settle. In the ice-making cycle, the water tank is always filled with a certain amount of water. After a long time, a lot of scale or unsanitary substances will be produced at the bottom of the water tank. At this time, if you want to clean the water tank, you have to ask professional maintenance personnel to first remove the evaporator fixed to the ice storage bucket of the machine, then remove the relevant parts fixed in the water tank, and finally remove the water tank from the ice storage bucket of the machine. After cleaning the water tank, you have to follow the above reverse steps and reinstall the water tank and other parts one by one. Therefore, it is quite difficult to disassemble the water tank, the maintenance cost is high, and ordinary users cannot disassemble it at all. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide an easily detachable water tank structure for an ice maker, which has a simple structure, is practical and reliable, and is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is convenient for cleaning and maintenance, thereby ensuring the safety of the product.

[0007] The invention objective of the utility model is achieved as follows: an easily detachable water tank structure of an ice maker, comprising an ice storage bucket and an evaporator placed in an inner cavity of the ice storage bucket, a water tank component, and a water supply connection component, wherein two ports of the water supply connection component are respectively connected with the evaporator and the water tank component, wherein the water tank component comprises a water tank component and a fixing frame, wherein the fixing frame can be detachably mounted in the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket and is tightly connected with the inner surface of the lower end of the evaporator, wherein the left and right ends of the fixing frame are respectively provided with a buckle position and a limiting groove, wherein the limiting groove is provided with at least two notches, wherein the water tank component is provided with at least two mounting hooks and a card point, wherein the water tank component moves from bottom to top along the fixing frame so that the mounting hook passes through the corresponding notch and slides into the limiting groove, and the water tank component is pushed inward so that the mounting hook is fixedly connected to the lower plane of the limiting groove while the card point is buckled on the corresponding buckle position.

[0008] According to the above optimization, the limit groove is set as a U-shaped limit groove, the notch is set on the lower plane of the U-shaped limit groove, the buckle position is set as an elastic buckle position that is pushed upward to separate from the card point, and the elastic buckle position is located at the front end head of the upper plane of the U-shaped limit groove.

[0009] According to the above optimization, the buckle position is provided with a snap-in hole adapted to snap on or separate from the snap point.

[0010] According to the above optimization, the mounting hook is formed by folding the left and right ends of the trough member outward.

[0011] According to the above optimization, the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket is provided with a step adapted to be positioned and connected with the fixing frame, and the fixing frame can be detached and assembled on the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket by screws.

[0012] According to the above optimization, the water supply connection component includes a submersible pump and a water inlet pipe. The fixed frame is provided with a bracket for positioning and installing the submersible pump. The submersible pump is connected to the evaporator through a water pipe. The water inlet pipe is installed on the fixed frame and its two ports are respectively connected to an external water supplier and a water tank.

[0013] According to the above optimization, the fixing bracket is provided with a baffle for preventing the submersible pump from falling off, and the baffle is located at the rear side of the bracket.

[0014] According to the above optimization, one side of the fixing frame is provided with a mounting circular hole for fixing the water inlet pipe.

[0015] According to the above optimization, a fixing hole is provided on one side of the fixing frame, an electronic float is installed in the fixing hole, and the electronic float is connected to a water inlet solenoid valve that controls whether water is flowing into the water inlet pipe.

[0016] The advantages of the utility model are: through the structural coordination of the fixing frame and the water tank part, a split design is adopted, the fixing frame is fixed on the ice storage bucket, the water tank part can be easily removed or installed from the fixing frame, the structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and it is easy to clean and maintain, which reduces the maintenance cost and improves the safety of product use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model (without the ice storage bucket).

[0019] Figure 3 It is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model (without the ice storage bucket).

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a preferred embodiment of the utility model in a disassembled state.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a preferred embodiment of the utility model in a completely disassembled state.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing frame of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing frame of a preferred embodiment of the utility model from another angle.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank member according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] According to the attached Figures 1 to 8As shown, the detachable water tank structure of the ice maker of the utility model comprises an ice storage bucket 1 and an evaporator 2 placed in the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket 1, a water tank component, and a water supply connection component, wherein the two ports of the water supply connection component are respectively connected with the evaporator 2 and the water tank component. The water tank component comprises a water tank component 3 and a fixing frame 4. The fixing frame 4 can be detached and assembled in the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket 1 and is tightly connected to the inner surface of the lower end of the evaporator 2. The left and right ends of the fixing frame 4 are respectively provided with a buckle position 5 and a limit groove 6. The limit groove 6 is provided with at least two notches 7, and the water tank component 3 is provided with at least two installation hooks 8 and a clamping point 9. The water tank component 3 moves from bottom to top along the fixing frame 4 so that the installation hook 8 passes through the corresponding notch 7 and slides into the limit groove 6, and pushes the water tank component 3 inward so that the installation hook 8 is fixedly connected to the lower plane of the limit groove 6, and the clamping point 9 is buckled on the corresponding buckle position 5.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the limiting groove 6 is further refined as a U-shaped limiting groove, and the notch 7 is arranged on the lower plane of the U-shaped limiting groove. The buckle 5 is arranged as an elastic buckle that is pushed upward to separate from the clamping point 9, and the elastic buckle is located at the front end of the upper plane of the U-shaped limiting groove.

[0028] The mounting hook 8 is formed by folding the left and right ends of the water tank member 3 outward.

[0029] Furthermore, the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket 1 is provided with a step adapted to be positioned and connected with the fixing frame 4, and the fixing frame 4 can be detached and assembled on the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket 1 by screws. Meanwhile, the buckle position 5 is provided with a snap-in hole 10 adapted to be snapped or separated with the snap point 9.

[0030] During assembly, first place the fixing frame 4 on the step, and then fix the fixing frame 4 to the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket 1 with screws. The fixing frame 4 can be disassembled and assembled as needed. When installing the water tank part 3, just place the water tank part 3 under the bottom of the fixing frame 4, and then move the water tank part 3 from bottom to top along the fixing frame 4 so that the installation hook 8 passes through the U-shaped limiting groove. Since the bottom surface in the U-shaped limiting groove is a lower plane, when the water tank part 3 is pushed inward, the installation hook 8 can be fixedly connected to the lower plane of the U-shaped limiting groove, and at this time, the clamping point 9 will be clamped in the clamping hole 10, and the water tank part 3 is firmly assembled with the fixing frame 4.

[0031] When disassembling, hold the bottom of the water tank 3 with one hand, and then use the other hand to lift the buckle 5 at the left end of the fixing frame 4 upwards, so that the upper surface of the clamping point 9 at the left end of the water tank 3 is lower than the lower plane of the corresponding buckle 5, and at the same time, use a little force to completely pull the clamping point 9 out of the buckle 5, and stop pulling when you can see the clamping point 9 completely exposed; use the same method to completely pull the clamping point 9 at the right end of the water tank 3 out of the buckle 5 of the water tank fixing frame 4, and stop pulling when you can see the sink clamping point 9 completely exposed. At this time, the installation hook 8 of the water tank 3 moves to the top of the U-shaped limit groove, and then pull the water tank 3 downward until it is separated from the fixing frame 4, and finally take the water tank 3 out of the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket 1.

[0032] In this way, through the structural coordination of the fixing frame 4 and the water tank part 3 and the split design, the fixing frame 4 is fixed on the ice storage bucket 1, and the water tank part 3 can be easily removed from or installed on the fixing frame 4. The structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and it is easy to clean and maintain, which reduces the maintenance cost and improves the safety of the product.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the optimized solution, the water supply connection components include a submersible pump 12 and a water inlet pipe 13. The fixing frame 4 is provided with a bracket 14 for positioning and installing the submersible pump 12. The submersible pump 12 is connected to the evaporator 2 through a water guide pipe. The water inlet pipe 13 is installed on the fixing frame 4 and its two ends are respectively connected to an external water supplier and a water tank 3.

[0034] Moreover, the fixing frame 4 is provided with a baffle 15 for preventing the submersible pump 12 from falling off, and the baffle 15 is located at the rear side of the bracket 14 .

[0035] During assembly, the submersible pump 12 is installed on the bracket 14 using its suction cup foot, which is easy to assemble. Simultaneously, under the effect of the baffle 15, the submersible pump 12 can be prevented from falling inwards when fixed.

[0036] In addition, one side of the fixing frame 4 is provided with a mounting circular hole 16 for fixing the water inlet pipe 13. The water inlet pipe 13 is inserted into the mounting circular hole 16, which effectively prevents the water inlet pipe 13 from being separated and improves the stability of the structural connection.

[0037] In addition, a fixing hole 17 is provided on one side of the fixing frame 4, and an electronic float 11 is installed in the fixing hole 17. The electronic float 11 is connected to a water inlet solenoid valve that controls whether water enters the water inlet pipe 13. The electronic float 11 can be detached and assembled in the fixing hole 17, which is convenient for assembly and ensures the normal use of the product.

[0038] The above specific embodiments are only specific implementation methods with better effects of the utility model. Any structure that is the same or equivalent to the easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker of the utility model is within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An easily detachable water tank structure for an ice maker, comprising an ice storage bucket (1), an evaporator (2) placed in the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket (1), a water tank component, and a water supply connection component, wherein two ports of the water supply connection component are respectively connected to the evaporator (2) and the water tank component, and characterized in that: The water tank component comprises a water tank part (3) and a fixing frame (4); the fixing frame (4) can be detachably mounted in the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket (1) and is tightly connected to the inner surface of the lower end of the evaporator (2); the left and right ends of the fixing frame (4) are respectively provided with a buckle position (5) and a limit groove (6); the limit groove (6) is provided with at least two notches (7); the water tank part (3) is provided with at least two installation hooks (8) and a clamping point (9); the water tank part (3) moves from bottom to top along the fixing frame (4) so ​​that the installation hook (8) passes through the corresponding notch (7) and slides into the limit groove (6); and the water tank part (3) is pushed inward so that the installation hook (8) is fixedly connected to the lower plane of the limit groove (6) and the clamping point (9) is buckled on the corresponding buckle position (5).

2. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting groove (6) is configured as a U-shaped limiting groove, the notch (7) is configured on the lower plane of the U-shaped limiting groove, the buckle position (5) is configured as an elastic buckle position that is pushed upward to separate from the clamping point (9), and the elastic buckle position is located at the front end of the upper plane of the U-shaped limiting groove.

3. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle position (5) is provided with a buckle hole (10) adapted to be buckled or separated from the buckle point (9).

4. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation hook (8) is formed by folding the left and right ends of the water tank member (3) outward.

5. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the ice storage bucket (1) is provided with a step adapted to be positioned and connected with the fixing frame (4), and the fixing frame (4) can be detached and assembled on the inner cavity of the ice storage bucket (1) by means of screws.

6. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply connection component comprises a submersible pump (12) and a water inlet pipe (13); the fixing frame (4) is provided with a bracket (14) for positioning and installing the submersible pump (12); the submersible pump (12) is connected to the evaporator (2) via a water conduit; the water inlet pipe (13) is installed on the fixing frame (4) and its two ends are respectively connected to an external water supply device and a water tank (3).

7. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing frame (4) is provided with a baffle (15) for preventing the submersible pump (12) from falling off, and the baffle (15) is located at the rear side of the bracket (14).

8. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that: A circular mounting hole (16) for fixing the water inlet pipe (13) is provided on one side of the fixing frame (4).

9. The easily detachable water tank structure of the ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fixing hole (17) is provided on one side of the fixing frame (4), an electronic float (11) is installed in the fixing hole (17), and the electronic float (11) is connected to a water inlet solenoid valve for controlling whether water is inlet into the water inlet pipe (13).

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