Sliding strip structure of ice maker
By introducing a hot water output pump and melting ice pipe into the slider structure of the ice maker, the problem of difficulty in opening the cover plate due to adhesion of small ice particles is solved, and convenient opening of the cover plate and recycling of cold water is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420508722.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-15
AI Technical Summary
When the cover plate does not open for a long time, the water vapor inside the ice maker slider will condense into small ice particles, and the small ice particles stick to the cover plate, making it difficult to open the cover plate.
An ice maker slide structure is designed, which includes a hot water tank and a cold water tank. The hot water is transported to the melting ice pipe through a hot water output pump, melting small ice particles to prevent them from sticking to the cover plate, and collecting cold water through a cold water switch valve for reuse.
It effectively avoids the adhesion of small ice particles to the cover plate, simplifies the opening process of the cover plate, and realizes the recycling of cold water.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ice making machines, in particular to a sliding bar structure of an ice making machine. Background Art
[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration mechanical device that generates ice by cooling water through an evaporator through a refrigeration system. The ice maker consists of an outer shell, a cover and a slide bar. The cover plate can move along the slide bar to open the ice maker. When the ice maker is in refrigeration operation, some water vapor inside the ice maker will rise to the inside of the slide bar. Under the action of the refrigeration system, when the cover plate is not opened for a long time, the water vapor inside the slide bar will condense into small ice particles, and the small ice particles will adhere to the cover plate, making it difficult to open the cover plate. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a slide bar structure of an ice maker, aiming to solve the technical problem that when the cover is not opened for a long time, the water vapor inside the slide bar will condense into small ice particles, and the small ice particles will adhere to the cover, making it difficult to open the cover.
[0004] The technical solution of the utility model to solve the above technical problems is:
[0005] A slide bar structure of an ice maker comprises an ice maker body, an ice maker opening is provided on one side of the ice maker body, a mounting frame is provided on one side of the ice maker opening, a mounting cavity is provided on one side of the mounting frame, the mounting cavity is connected to the ice maker opening, first slide bars are provided on both sides of the mounting cavity, a first movable groove is provided in the first slide bar, a cover plate is provided in the mounting cavity, both sides of the cover plate are movably matched with the first movable grooves of two first slide bars, a first ice melting pipe is provided on the inner edge of the first movable groove, a water inlet pipe is provided on one side of the first ice melting pipe, a water outlet pipe is provided on the other side of the first ice melting pipe, a hot water tank and a cold water tank are provided outside the ice maker body, a hot water output pump is connected to the bottom of the hot water tank, a water outlet end of the hot water output pump is connected to the water inlet pipe, a cold water switch valve is connected to the bottom of the cold water tank, and the cold water switch valve is connected to the water outlet pipe.
[0006] The hot water tank is loaded with hot water. When small ice particles are generated in the first movable groove of the first slide bar and adhere to the cover plate, the hot water output pump is started to transport the hot water in the hot water tank to the water inlet pipe. The hot water enters the first ice-melting pipe along the water inlet pipe. Since the first ice-melting pipe is arranged at the inner edge of the first movable groove, the high temperature of the hot water is transmitted to the small ice particles in the first movable groove, so that the small ice particles are melted under the influence of the high temperature, thereby avoiding the small ice particles from adhering to the cover plate, and facilitating the opening of the cover plate. After the hot water melts the small ice particles, it will become cold water. When the cold water switch valve is opened, the cold water will flow to the cold water tank through the water outlet pipe, thereby facilitating the collection of the cold water for reuse.
[0007] Furthermore, in the present application, a second slide bar extends from one side of the first slide bar, the second slide bar extends toward the interior of the ice maker opening, a second movable groove is provided inside the second slide bar, the second movable groove is connected to the first movable groove, and both sides of the cover plate are movably cooperated with the second movable grooves of the two second slide bars.
[0008] When the cover needs to be opened, both sides of the cover slide along the first movable grooves of the two first slide bars to the second movable grooves of the two second slide bars. Since the second slide bars extend toward the inside of the ice maker opening, when the cover moves to the opening of the ice maker, it is convenient to open the opening of the ice maker.
[0009] Furthermore, in the present application, a second ice-melting pipe is provided on the inner edge of the second movable groove, and the second ice-melting pipe is connected to the first ice-melting pipe.
[0010] When small ice particles are also generated in the second movable groove of the second slide bar, the hot water in the first ice melting pipe will flow through the second ice melting pipe, and the hot water in the second ice melting pipe will melt the small ice particles in the second movable groove, thereby increasing the melting range of the hot water and further reducing the small ice particles in the second movable groove.
[0011] Further, in the present application, a first mounting groove is provided on the inner edge of the first movable groove, the first mounting groove matches the shape of the first ice-melting pipe, and the first ice-melting pipe is installed in the first mounting groove, and a second mounting groove is provided on the inner edge of the second movable groove, the second mounting groove matches the shape of the second ice-melting pipe, and the second ice-melting pipe is installed in the second mounting groove.
[0012] Further, in the present application, guide rollers are rotatably connected to both sides of the cover plate, and the guide rollers on both sides of the cover plate are respectively rollingly matched with the first movable grooves of the two first slide bars and the second movable grooves of the two second slide bars.
[0013] Furthermore, in the present application, movable columns are provided on both sides of the cover plate, and a rotation groove is provided inside the guide roller, and the rotation groove is rotationally matched with the movable column.
[0014] Furthermore, in the present application, the bottom of the cold water tank is connected to a cold water reflux pump, the water outlet of the cold water reflux pump is connected to a reflux pipe, and one end of the reflux pipe is connected to the interior of the hot water tank.
[0015] Furthermore, in the present application, a controller is provided on one side of the hot water tank, and the controller is signal-connected to the cold water switch valve, the cold water return pump and the hot water output pump.
[0016] Furthermore, in the present application, a heating tube and a temperature sensor are provided inside the hot water tank, a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level sensor are provided inside the cold water tank, the first liquid level sensor is located above the second liquid level sensor, and the controller is connected to the heating tube, the temperature sensor, the first liquid level sensor and the second liquid level sensor signals.
[0017] Further, in the present application, a limit block is provided at the bottom of the installation cavity, and the limit block is located below the first slide bar, so that the bottom of the cover plate conflicts with the limit block.
[0018] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] The hot water tank is loaded with hot water. When small ice particles are generated in the first movable groove of the first slide bar and adhere to the cover plate, the hot water output pump is started to transport the hot water in the hot water tank to the water inlet pipe. The hot water enters the first ice-melting pipe along the water inlet pipe. Since the first ice-melting pipe is arranged at the inner edge of the first movable groove, the high temperature of the hot water is transmitted to the small ice particles in the first movable groove, so that the small ice particles are melted under the influence of the high temperature, thereby avoiding the small ice particles from adhering to the cover plate, and facilitating the opening of the cover plate. After the hot water melts the small ice particles, it will become cold water. When the cold water switch valve is opened, the cold water will flow to the cold water tank through the water outlet pipe, thereby facilitating the collection of the cold water for reuse. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first sliding bar and the second sliding bar of the utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cold water tank and a hot water tank of the utility model.
[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a heating tube and a liquid level sensor of the utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe of the utility model.
[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first ice-melting pipe and the second ice-melting pipe of the utility model.
[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the guide roller of the utility model.
[0027] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the installation cavity of the utility model.
[0028] Wherein, the reference numerals are:
[0029] 1. Ice maker body; 2. Ice maker opening; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Mounting cavity; 5. Second slide bar; 6. First movable groove; 7. Second movable groove; 8. Movable column; 9. Guide roller; 10. Rotating groove; 11. Limit block; 12. First ice melting pipe; 13. Second ice melting pipe; 14. First mounting groove; 15. Second mounting groove; 16. Water inlet pipe; 17. Water outlet pipe; 18. Cold water tank; 19. Hot water tank; 20. Cold water return pump; 21. Hot water output pump; 22. Return pipe; 23. Temperature sensor; 24. Controller; 25. Heating pipe; 26. First liquid level sensor; 27. First slide bar; 28. Cover plate; 29. Cold water switch valve; 30. Second liquid level sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.
[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" 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, an electrical connection, or mutual communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0033] Reference Figure 1-Figure 6 In some specific embodiments, a slide bar structure of an ice maker includes an ice maker body 1, an ice maker opening 2 is provided on one side of the ice maker body 1, a mounting frame 3 is provided on one side of the ice maker opening 2, a mounting cavity 4 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 3, the mounting cavity 4 is connected to the ice maker opening 2, first slide bars 27 are provided on both sides of the mounting cavity 4, a first movable groove 6 is provided in the first slide bar 27, a cover plate 28 is provided in the mounting cavity 4, and both sides of the cover plate 28 are connected to the first slide bars 27. A movable groove 6 is movably matched, a first ice-melting pipe 12 is provided on the inner edge of the first movable groove 6, a water inlet pipe 16 is provided on one side of the first ice-melting pipe 12, and a water outlet pipe 17 is provided on the other side of the first ice-melting pipe 12. A hot water tank 19 and a cold water tank 18 are provided outside the ice-making machine body 1. A hot water output pump 21 is connected to the bottom of the hot water tank 19, and the water outlet end of the hot water output pump 21 is communicated with the water inlet pipe 16. A cold water switch valve 29 is connected to the bottom of the cold water tank 18, and the cold water switch valve 29 is communicated with the water outlet pipe 17.
[0034] Through the above technical solution, the hot water tank 19 is loaded with hot water. When small ice particles are generated in the first movable groove 6 of the first slide bar 27 and adhere to the cover plate 28, the hot water output pump 21 is started. The hot water output pump 21 transports the hot water in the hot water tank 19 to the water inlet pipe 16. The hot water enters the first ice-melting pipe 12 along the water inlet pipe 16. Since the first ice-melting pipe 12 is arranged at the inner edge of the first movable groove 6, when the high temperature of the hot water is transmitted to the small ice particles in the first movable groove 6, the small ice particles are melted under the influence of the high temperature, thereby avoiding the small ice particles from adhering to the cover plate 28, which facilitates the opening of the cover plate 28. After the hot water melts the small ice particles, it will become cold water. When the cold water switch valve 29 is opened, the cold water will flow to the cold water tank 18 through the water outlet pipe 17, thereby facilitating the collection of the cold water for reuse.
[0035] Reference Figure 1-Figure 6 In some specific embodiments, a second slide bar 5 extends from one side of the first slide bar 27, and the second slide bar 5 extends toward the inside of the ice maker opening 2. A second movable groove 7 is opened inside the second slide bar 5, and the second movable groove 7 is connected to the first movable groove 6. Both sides of the cover plate 28 are movably matched with the second movable grooves 7 of the two second slide bars 5.
[0036] Through the above technical solution, when it is necessary to open the cover 28, the two sides of the cover 28 slide along the first movable grooves 6 of the two first slide bars 27 to the second movable grooves 7 of the two second slide bars 5. Since the second slide bars 5 extend toward the inside of the ice maker opening 2, the cover 28 moves to the opening of the ice maker, thereby facilitating the opening of the ice maker to be opened.
[0037] In addition, when small ice particles are also generated in the second movable groove 7 of the second slide bar 5, the small ice particles will hinder the movement of the cover plate 28. Since the first movable groove 6 is connected to the second movable groove 7, when hot water flows through the first ice melting pipe 12, the high temperature of the first ice melting pipe 12 can be radiated into the second movable groove 7, thereby facilitating the melting of the small ice particles in the second movable groove 7, thereby facilitating the movement of the cover plate 28.
[0038] Reference Figure 6 In some specific embodiments, a second ice-melting pipe 13 is provided on the inner edge of the second movable groove 7 , and the second ice-melting pipe 13 is connected to the first ice-melting pipe 12 .
[0039] Through the above technical solution, when small ice particles are also generated in the second movable groove 7 of the second slide bar 5, the hot water in the first ice melting pipe 12 will flow through the second ice melting pipe 13, and the hot water in the second ice melting pipe 13 will melt the small ice particles in the second movable groove 7, thereby increasing the melting range of the hot water and further reducing the small ice particles in the second movable groove 7.
[0040] Reference Figure 6In some specific embodiments, a first mounting groove 14 is formed on the inner edge of the first movable groove 6, and the first mounting groove 14 matches the shape of the first ice-melting pipe 12, and the first ice-melting pipe 12 is installed in the first mounting groove 14; a second mounting groove 15 is formed on the inner edge of the second movable groove 7, and the second mounting groove 15 matches the shape of the second ice-melting pipe 13, and the second ice-melting pipe 13 is installed in the second mounting groove 15.
[0041] Through the above technical solution, the first installation groove 14 accommodates the first ice-melting pipe 12, and the second installation groove 15 accommodates the second ice-melting pipe 13, thereby preventing the first ice-melting pipe 12 from protruding into the first movable cavity or the second ice-melting pipe 13 from protruding into the second movable cavity, thereby facilitating the movement of the cover plate 28.
[0042] Reference Figure 7-Figure 8 In some specific embodiments, guide rollers 9 are rotatably connected to both sides of the cover plate 28, and the guide rollers 9 on both sides of the cover plate 28 respectively roll with the first movable grooves 6 of the two first slide bars 27 and the second movable grooves 7 of the two second slide bars 5.
[0043] Through the above technical solution, when the cover plate 28 moves, the guide rollers 9 on both sides of the cover plate 28 roll along the first movable grooves 6 of the two first slide bars 27 and the second movable grooves 7 of the two second slide bars 5, thereby facilitating the guidance of the movable position of the cover plate 28.
[0044] Reference Figure 7-Figure 8 In some specific implementations, movable columns 8 are provided on both sides of the cover plate 28 , and a rotation groove 10 is opened inside the guide roller 9 , and the rotation groove 10 is rotatably matched with the movable column 8 .
[0045] Through the above technical solution, when the guide roller 9 rotates, the rotation groove 10 of the guide roller 9 rotates along the movable column 8, thereby guiding the rotation position of the guide roller 9.
[0046] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 In some specific embodiments, the bottom of the cold water tank 18 is connected to a cold water return pump 20 , the water outlet of the cold water return pump 20 is connected to a return pipe 22 , and one end of the return pipe 22 is connected to the interior of the hot water tank 19 .
[0047] Through the above technical solution, when the cold water storage in the cold water tank 18 is full, the cold water switch valve 29 is closed and the cold water reflux pump 20 is started. The cold water reflux pump 20 transfers the cold water in the cold water tank 18 to the hot water tank 19 through the reflux pipe 22, thereby facilitating the reheating of the cold water for use.
[0048] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4In some specific implementations, a controller 24 is provided on one side of the hot water tank 19 , and the controller 24 is signal-connected to the cold water switch valve 29 , the cold water return pump 20 , and the hot water output pump 21 .
[0049] Through the above technical solution, when it is difficult for the user to open the cover 28, the user starts the controller 24, the controller 24 controls the hot water output pump 21 to start and the cold water switch valve 29 to open, the hot water output pump 21 draws hot water from the hot water tank 19 to the first ice melting pipe 12, and when the cold water tank 18 is full of cold water, the controller 24 controls the cold water switch valve 29 to close and the hot water output pump 21 to close, and controls the cold water return pump 20 to start, and the cold water return pump 20 transports cold water to the hot water tank 19, thereby facilitating the recycling of cold water.
[0050] In addition, a button may be provided on the outside of the controller 24 to facilitate the user to start the controller 24 .
[0051] Reference Figure 4 In some specific embodiments, a heating pipe 25 and a temperature sensor 23 are provided inside the hot water tank 19, and a first liquid level sensor 26 and a second liquid level sensor 30 are provided inside the cold water tank 18. The first liquid level sensor 26 is located above the second liquid level sensor 30, and the controller 24 is signal-connected with the heating pipe 25, the temperature sensor 23, the first liquid level sensor 26, and the second liquid level sensor 30.
[0052] Through the above technical solution, when the cold water storage is full of cold water tank 18, since the first liquid level sensor 26 is located above the second liquid level sensor 30, the first liquid level sensor 26 can identify the highest liquid level inside the cold water tank 18. When the first liquid level sensor 26 identifies that there is cold water at the highest liquid level of the cold water tank 18, the first liquid level sensor 26 sends a highest liquid level instruction to the controller 24, and the controller 24 controls the cold water switch valve 29 to close and the hot water output pump 21 to close, and controls the cold water return pump 20 to open. When the cold water in the cold water tank 18 gradually decreases, the second liquid level sensor 30 The minimum liquid level inside the cold water tank 18 is kept identified. When the second liquid level sensor 30 cannot identify the cold water at the minimum liquid level inside the cold water tank 18, the second liquid level sensor 30 sends a minimum liquid level instruction to the controller 24. The controller 24 controls the cold water return pump 20 to turn off and controls the heating pipe 25 to turn on. The temperature sensor 23 monitors the temperature of the hot water tank 19. When the temperature sensor 23 detects that the temperature of the hot water tank 19 is high, the temperature sensor 23 sends a high temperature instruction to the controller 24. The controller 24 controls the heating pipe 25 to turn off, thereby facilitating the circulation of cold water.
[0053] Reference Figure 7-Figure 8In some specific embodiments, a limit block 11 is provided at the bottom of the installation cavity 4 , and the limit block 11 is located below the first slide bar 27 , so that the bottom of the cover plate 28 is in conflict with the limit block 11 .
[0054] Through the above technical solution, when the cover 28 is closed, the bottom of the cover 28 abuts against the limit block 11, thereby limiting the position of the cover 28 and preventing the cover 28 from being separated from the first movable groove 6 where the first slide bar 27 is installed.
[0055] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.
Claims
1. A slide bar structure of an ice maker, comprising an ice maker body, an ice maker opening is provided on one side of the ice maker body, a mounting frame is provided on one side of the ice maker opening, a mounting cavity is provided on one side of the mounting frame, the mounting cavity is connected to the ice maker opening, first slide bars are provided on both sides of the mounting cavity, a first movable groove is provided in the first slide bar, a cover plate is provided in the mounting cavity, both sides of the cover plate are movably matched with the first movable grooves of the two first slide bars, and the characteristics are as follows: A first ice-melting pipe is provided at the inner edge of the first movable groove, a water inlet pipe is provided at one side of the first ice-melting pipe, and a water outlet pipe is provided at the other side of the first ice-melting pipe. A hot water tank and a cold water tank are provided outside the ice-making machine body. A hot water output pump is connected to the bottom of the hot water tank, and a water outlet end of the hot water output pump is communicated with the water inlet pipe. A cold water switch valve is connected to the bottom of the cold water tank, and the cold water switch valve is communicated with the water outlet pipe.
2. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second slide bar extends from one side of the first slide bar, and the second slide bar extends toward the inside of the ice maker opening. A second movable groove is opened inside the second slide bar, and the second movable groove is connected to the first movable groove. Both sides of the cover plate are movably matched with the second movable grooves of the two second slide bars.
3. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second ice-melting pipe is disposed on the inner edge of the second movable groove, and the second ice-melting pipe is connected to the first ice-melting pipe.
4. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first mounting groove is formed on the inner edge of the first movable groove, the first mounting groove matches the shape of the first ice-melting pipe, and the first ice-melting pipe is installed in the first mounting groove; a second mounting groove is formed on the inner edge of the second movable groove, the second mounting groove matches the shape of the second ice-melting pipe, and the second ice-melting pipe is installed in the second mounting groove.
5. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: Guide rollers are rotatably connected to both sides of the cover plate, and the guide rollers on both sides of the cover plate are respectively rollingly matched with the first movable grooves of the two first slide bars and the second movable grooves of the two second slide bars.
6. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: Movable columns are arranged on both sides of the cover plate, and a rotation groove is arranged inside the guide roller, and the rotation groove is rotationally matched with the movable column.
7. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cold water tank is connected to a cold water reflux pump, the water outlet of the cold water reflux pump is connected to a reflux pipe, and one end of the reflux pipe is connected to the interior of the hot water tank.
8. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 7, characterized in that: A controller is provided on one side of the hot water tank, and the controller is signal-connected with the cold water switch valve, the cold water return pump and the hot water output pump.
9. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that: A heating tube and a temperature sensor are provided inside the hot water tank, a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level sensor are provided inside the cold water tank, the first liquid level sensor is located above the second liquid level sensor, and the controller is connected to the heating tube, the temperature sensor, the first liquid level sensor and the second liquid level sensor signals.
10. The slide bar structure of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limit block is provided at the bottom of the installation cavity, and the limit block is located below the first slide bar, so that the bottom of the cover plate contacts the limit block.