Water making and ice storage all-in-one machine
By designing a honeycomb stainless steel plate group and intelligent control system for water-making and ice-storage integrated machine, the problem of lack of simultaneous ice storage and ice-making equipment in the prior art is solved, and energy saving, cost saving and occupation are achieved. The effect of the ground.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323357820.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-11
AI Technical Summary
The lack of an equipment on the existing market that can store ice and produce ice water at the same time leads to the need for two independent sets of equipment when using ice maker and chiller at the same time, which increases the cost and footprint.
A water-making and ice storage integrated machine was designed, and the evaporation plate group and ice storage plate group made of honeycomb stainless steel plate group were combined with PLC programming control of electrical cabinets to realize the immersed ice storage module and the curtain-down ice water module. Automatic control can store ice at night to store cold energy, release cold amount during the day and produce ice water.
It realizes the function of not only producing ice water but also storing ice, reducing costs and footprint, and maximizes energy saving through intelligent control, and has a wide range of applications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field related to refrigeration, and in particular to a water-making and ice-storage integrated machine. Background Art
[0002] Many companies currently manufacture ice makers and chillers, but there's no single device that can simultaneously store ice and produce chilled water. Simultaneously operating an ice maker and chiller requires two separate machines and two separate piping systems, which is costly and requires significant floor space. Commercially available evaporators for ice makers and chillers include shell-and-tube, coil-and-tube, and cylindrical evaporators, resulting in low cooling efficiency and high energy consumption. This proposal addresses these issues by developing a combined ice maker and chiller. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to overcome the defects of the existing technology, the utility model proposes an integrated water-making and ice-storage machine, which adopts an evaporation plate group and an ice storage plate group made of a honeycomb stainless steel plate group. It can not only give full play to the refrigeration capacity of the compressor, but also take advantage of the difference in peak and valley electricity prices to save costs to the maximum extent for users. It stores cold energy by storing ice at night and releases the cold energy during the day. At the same time, it can produce ice water for use. The amount of ice storage can be customized according to the capacity of the ice storage plate group according to demand, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: a water-making and ice-storage integrated machine includes an electrical cabinet, a refrigeration host module, an immersion ice storage module, a curtain-type ice water module and a stainless base assembly. The high-pressure end of the compressor in the refrigeration host module is connected to the oil-gas separator and the shock absorber pipe through a second copper tube. At the same time, a hole is opened on the pipeline to install a high-pressure sensor return oil ball valve. The oil-gas separator outlet is connected to the air-cooled condenser, and the air-cooled condenser outlet is connected to the liquid reservoir angle valve and the liquid reservoir inlet. One end of the liquid reservoir outlet is connected to a drying filter, a sight glass, a liquid supply ball valve, an immersion ice storage module and a curtain-type ice water module through a first copper tube. The outlets of the two modules are combined and connected to the gas-liquid separator. The gas-liquid separator outlet is connected to the return air filter and the low-pressure inlet of the compressor. At the same time, a hole is opened on the pipeline to install a low-pressure sensor. The refrigeration host module is equipped with high and low pressure gauges and high and low pressure controls through a high-pressure hose.
[0005] Preferably, the refrigerant inlet end of the immersed ice storage module is connected to the ice storage solenoid valve through a copper tube, and the other side of the copper tube is also connected to the ice storage expansion valve and the ice storage plate group. The outlet of the ice storage plate group is welded with a return air solenoid valve, and then connected to the return air port of the gas-liquid separator in the refrigeration host module through a copper tube. The immersed ice storage module also includes an insulated water tank, a blower and a temperature sensor, and all are installed on the insulated water tank.
[0006] Preferably, the refrigerant inlet end of the falling curtain type ice water module is connected to a water-making solenoid valve through a copper tube, and the other side of the copper tube is connected to a water-making expansion valve and an evaporation plate group. The outlet of the evaporation plate group is welded with a return air solenoid valve, and then connected to the return air port of the gas-liquid separator in the refrigeration host module through a copper tube. The falling curtain type ice water module also includes a lower water tank, an upper water tank, a submersible pump, a temperature sensor and a water sprayer.
[0007] Preferably, the stainless base assembly is welded from stainless steel square tubes, and is equipped with load-bearing wheels around the bottom. The ice water outlets of the submerged ice storage module and the curtain-type ice water module are both equipped with stainless steel butterfly valves, and the stainless steel pipes are connected to an external water supply pump after being aggregated.
[0008] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0009] The utility model can control the immersed ice storage module and the curtain-type ice water module through two groups of solenoid valves through the PLC programming of the electrical cabinet, so as to realize both the production of ice water and the storage of ice, thereby achieving automatic control of the refrigeration equipment, saving costs for users to the maximum extent, storing cold energy by ice at night and releasing the cold energy during the day, and producing ice water for use at the same time. The amount of ice storage can be customized according to demand. The capacity of the ice storage plate group is highly practical and has a wide range of applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] In the attached figure:
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic system diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 It is a schematic three-dimensional diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.
[0013] Description of reference numerals:
[0014] 1. Electrical cabinet; 2. Refrigeration unit module; 3. Immersed ice storage module; 4. Curtain-type ice water module; 5. Stainless steel base assembly; 6. Air-cooled condenser; 8. Liquid reservoir; 9. First copper tube; 10. Dry filter; 11. Sight glass; 12. Oil return ball valve; 13. Liquid supply ball valve; 14. Oil-gas separator; 15. Second copper tube; 16. High-pressure sensor; 17. Shock absorber tube; 18. High and low pressure gauges; 19. High and low pressure control; 20. Compressor; 21. Return air filter; 22. Low-pressure sensor; 23. Gas-liquid separator; 24. Return air solenoid valve 1; 25. Ice storage expansion valve; 26. Ice storage plate group; 27. Insulated water tank; 28. Blower; 29. Temperature sensor 1; 30. Stainless steel butterfly valve; 31. External water supply pump; 33. Water spreader; 34. Evaporation plate group; 35. Upper water tank; 36. Lower water tank; 37. Temperature sensor 2; 38. Submersible pump; 39. Water production expansion valve; 40. Water production and liquid supply valve; 41. Ice storage solenoid valve; 42. Return air solenoid valve 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0016] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the utility model involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), such directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0017] In addition, "multiple" means more than two. In addition, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.
[0018] Embodiment: According to the embodiment of the utility model, the water-making and ice-storage integrated machine includes an electrical cabinet 1, a refrigeration host module 2, an immersion ice storage module 3, a curtain-type ice water module 4 and a stainless base assembly 5. It is characterized in that the high-pressure end of the compressor 20 in the refrigeration host module 2 is connected to the oil-gas separator 14 and the shock-absorbing pipe 17 through the second copper tube 15. The structure is simple and closed. At the same time, a high-pressure sensor 16 and an oil return ball valve 12 are installed on the pipeline. The outlet of the oil-gas separator 14 is connected to the air-cooled condenser 6, and the outlet of the air-cooled condenser 6 is connected to the liquid reservoir angle valve 7 and the liquid reservoir 8 inlet, so as to achieve storage. The liquid and air coolers are stably connected. One end of the liquid reservoir 8 outlet is connected to a drying filter 10, a sight glass 11, a liquid supply ball valve 13, an immersion ice storage module 3 and a curtain-type ice water module 4 through a first copper tube 9 to achieve an ice storage effect and achieve the purpose of refrigeration. The outlets of the two modules are combined and connected to the gas-liquid separator 23. The outlet of the gas-liquid separator 23 is connected to the return air filter 21 and the low-pressure inlet of the compressor 20. At the same time, a hole is opened on the pipeline to install a low-pressure sensor 22. The refrigeration host module 2 is equipped with a high and low pressure gauge 18 and a high and low pressure control 19 through a high-pressure hose, which can perform high and low pressure protection on the refrigeration system.
[0019] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigerant inlet end of the immersed ice storage module 3 is connected to the ice storage solenoid valve 41 through a copper tube, and the other side of the copper tube is still connected to the ice storage expansion valve 25 and the ice storage plate group 26. The outlet of the ice storage plate group 26 is welded with a return air solenoid valve 24, and then connected to the return air port of the gas-liquid separator 23 in the refrigeration host module 2 through a copper tube, so that the refrigeration link can achieve internal circulation. The immersed ice storage module 3 also includes an insulated water tank 27, a blower 28 and a temperature sensor 29, and they are all installed on the insulated water tank 27 to control the internal water temperature in real time to achieve a constant temperature state. The refrigerant inlet end of the curtain-type ice water module 4 is connected to the water solenoid valve 40 through a copper tube, and the other side of the copper tube is connected to the water solenoid valve 41. The water expansion valve 39 and the evaporation plate group 34, the outlet of the evaporation plate group 34 is welded with a return air solenoid valve 2 42, and then connected to the return air port of the gas-liquid separator 23 in the refrigeration host module 2 through a copper tube to achieve the effect of gas-liquid separation. The structure is simple and stable. The curtain-type ice water module 4 also includes a lower water tank 36, an upper water tank 35, a submersible pump 38, a temperature sensor 2 37 and a water spreader 33. The stainless base assembly 5 is welded by stainless steel square tubes to achieve the water storage function. The bottom is equipped with load-bearing wheels around to facilitate movement, saving time and effort. The ice water outlets of the immersion ice storage module 3 and the curtain-type ice water module 4 are both equipped with stainless steel butterfly valves 30, and the stainless steel pipes are connected to the external water supply pump 31 after being aggregated.
[0020] When in use, the immersed ice storage module and the curtain-type ice water module can be controlled by two sets of solenoid valves through the PLC programming of the electrical cabinet, so as to realize both the production of ice water and the storage of ice, thereby achieving automatic control of the refrigeration equipment, saving costs to the maximum extent for users, storing cold energy by ice at night and releasing the cold energy during the day, and producing ice water for use at the same time. The amount of ice storage can be customized according to demand. The capacity of the ice storage plate group is highly practical and has a wide range of applications.
[0021] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0022] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.
[0023] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A water-making and ice-storage integrated machine, comprising an electrical cabinet (1), a refrigeration host module (2), an immersion-type ice storage module (3), a curtain-dropping ice water module (4) and a stainless base assembly (5), characterized in that: The high-pressure end of the compressor (20) in the refrigeration host module (2) is connected to the oil-gas separator (14) and the shock-absorbing pipe (17) through a second copper pipe (15), and a high-pressure sensor (16) and an oil return ball valve (12) are installed on the pipeline. The outlet of the oil-gas separator (14) is connected to the air-cooled condenser (6), and the outlet of the air-cooled condenser (6) is connected to the liquid reservoir angle valve (7) and the inlet of the liquid reservoir (8). One end of the outlet of the liquid reservoir (8) is connected to the oil-gas separator (14) through a first copper pipe (9). A drying filter (10), a sight glass (11), a liquid supply ball valve (13), an immersion type ice storage module (3) and a curtain type ice water module (4), the outlets of the two modules are connected to a gas-liquid separator (23) after being combined, the outlet of the gas-liquid separator (23) is connected to a return air filter (21) and a low-pressure inlet of a compressor (20), and a low-pressure sensor (22) is installed on the pipeline, wherein the refrigeration host module (2) is equipped with a high-low pressure gauge (18) and a high-low pressure control (19) through a high-pressure hose.
2. The integrated water making and ice storage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigerant inlet end of the submerged ice storage module (3) is connected to an ice storage solenoid valve (41) via a copper tube, and the other side of the copper tube is also connected to an ice storage expansion valve (25) and an ice storage plate group (26). An air return solenoid valve (24) is welded to the outlet of the ice storage plate group (26), and is then connected to the air return port of the gas-liquid separator (23) in the refrigeration host module (2) via a copper tube. The submerged ice storage module (3) further comprises an insulated water tank (27), a blower (28) and a temperature sensor (29), all of which are mounted on the insulated water tank (27).
3. The integrated water making and ice storage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigerant inlet end of the falling curtain type ice water module (4) is connected to a water making solenoid valve (40) via a copper tube, and the other side of the copper tube is connected to a water making expansion valve (39) and an evaporation plate group (34). The outlet of the evaporation plate group (34) is welded with a second return air solenoid valve (42), which is then connected to the return air port of the gas-liquid separator (23) in the refrigeration host module (2) via a copper tube. The falling curtain type ice water module (4) further comprises a lower water tank (36), an upper water tank (35), a submersible pump (38), a second temperature sensor (37) and a water sprayer (33).
4. The integrated water making and ice storage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stainless base assembly (5) is welded from stainless steel square tubes, and is provided with load-bearing wheels around the bottom. The ice water outlets of the submerged ice storage module (3) and the curtain-falling ice water module (4) are both equipped with stainless steel butterfly valves (30), and the stainless steel pipes are connected to an external water supply pump (31) after being aggregated.
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