Double-layer water tank structure used in ice making machine and ice making machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a double-layer water tank structure and an ice maker for use in an ice maker. The double-layer water tank structure for use in an ice maker includes an outer water tank and an inner water tank. A first cavity is provided in the outer water tank, the first cavity is connected to an ice box, the first cavity is used to hold normal temperature water provided to the ice box, the inner water tank is detachably mounted on the outer water tank and is located in the first cavity, a second cavity is provided in the inner water tank, the ice box and / or an ice storage chamber are connected to the second cavity, the second cavity is used to hold cold water discharged from the ice box and / or the ice storage chamber. With such a design, since the inner water tank is embedded in the outer water tank, condensed water generated by the outer wall of the inner water tank flows into the second cavity of the outer water tank and is mixed with the normal temperature water in the second cavity. On the one hand, the problems of odor and malfunction of the condensed water in the ice maker can be solved. On the other hand, there is no need to add insulation materials for wrapping, the structure is relatively simple, and the space utilization rate of the ice maker is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making, in particular to a double-layer water tank structure applied to an ice making machine and the ice making machine. Background Art

[0002] Existing ice makers are usually equipped with a cold water tank. The excess water in the ice box after ice making is completed and the cold water after the ice in the ice storage chamber melts usually need to be discharged into the cold water tank. However, since the water temperature of the cold water discharged to the cold water tank is relatively low, the temperature of the cold water tank is relatively low, and condensation water is easily generated on the outer wall of the cold water tank. On the one hand, the condensation water is likely to cause odor or malfunction inside the ice maker. On the other hand, the generation of condensation water can be reduced by wrapping the cold water tank with additional insulation material, but this can easily lead to an increase in the size of the ice maker and an increase in production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome at least one defect of the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a double-layer water tank structure and an ice maker applied to an ice maker, so as to solve the problem that the cold water tank of the existing ice maker is prone to produce condensed water, which in turn causes the ice maker to produce odor, malfunction, or cause the ice maker to increase in size and increase in production costs.

[0004] The utility model is a technical solution adopted to solve the problem. In a first aspect, an embodiment of the utility model discloses a double-layer water tank structure applied to an ice maker, including an outer water tank and an inner water tank. The outer water tank is provided with a first cavity, the first cavity is used to hold room temperature water provided to the ice box, the inner water tank is detachably mounted on the outer water tank and is located in the first cavity, the inner water tank is provided with a second cavity, the second cavity is used to hold cold water discharged from the ice box and / or ice storage chamber.

[0005] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, a gap is formed between the outer side wall of the inner water tank and the inner side wall of the outer water tank.

[0006] As an optional implementation manner, in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, the preset liquid level in the first chamber is not higher than the outer bottom wall of the inner water tank.

[0007] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, the outer water tank is provided with a first opening connected to the first cavity, and the inner water tank is loaded into the first cavity from the first opening and covers the first opening.

[0008] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, the first opening is located at the top of the outer water tank, the top of the inner water tank extends outward to form a first boss, and the first boss abuts against the top of the outer water tank.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, in the embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, the inner water tank includes an inner box body and an inner box cover, the inner box body is detachably mounted on the outer water tank and is located in the first cavity, the second cavity is arranged on the inner box body, the inner box body is also provided with a second opening connected to the second cavity, and the inner box cover is detachably sealed to cover the second opening.

[0010] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, a mounting groove is provided on the inner box body, and the inner box cover extends outward to form a second boss, and the mounting groove of the second boss is located in the mounting groove to overlap the inner box body.

[0011] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, the outer water tank is provided with a first water outlet connected to the first cavity, and the first water outlet is used to take out the room temperature water in the first cavity.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, a water inlet and a second water outlet are provided on the inner water tank, the water inlet is used to be connected to the ice making box and / or the ice storage room, and is used for cold water discharged from the ice making box and / or the ice storage room to flow into the ice making box and / or the ice storage room, and the second water outlet is used to draw out cold water.

[0013] In the second aspect, an embodiment of the utility model discloses an ice maker, including an ice box, an ice storage chamber and the double-layer water tank structure applied to the ice maker as described above, wherein the first cavity is connected to the ice box, and the ice box and / or the ice storage chamber are connected to the second cavity.

[0014] Implementing the embodiments of the present utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The utility model is provided with a double-layer water tank structure for ice making machine, which includes an outer water tank and an inner water tank. A first cavity is provided in the outer water tank, the first cavity is connected to the ice making box, the first cavity is used to hold the normal temperature water provided to the ice making box, the inner water tank is detachably mounted on the outer water tank and is located in the first cavity, a second cavity is provided in the inner water tank, the ice making box and / or the ice storage chamber are connected to the second cavity, and the second cavity is used to hold the cold water discharged from the ice making box and / or the ice storage chamber. With such a design, since the inner water tank is embedded in the outer water tank, the condensed water generated by the outer wall of the inner water tank flows into the second cavity of the outer water tank and is mixed with the normal temperature water in the second cavity. On the one hand, the problems of odor and malfunction of the condensed water inside the ice making machine can be solved. On the other hand, there is no need to add insulation materials for wrapping, the structure is relatively simple, and the space utilization rate of the ice making machine is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a double-layer water tank structure applied to an ice maker in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structural decomposition of a double-layer water tank structure applied to an ice maker in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a double-layer water tank structure applied to an ice maker in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] The meanings of the reference numerals are as follows:

[0021] 1-outer water tank; 11-first cavity; 12-first opening; 13-first water outlet; 2-inner water tank; 21-inner box body; 211-second cavity; 212-second opening; 213-first boss; 214-installation groove; 22-inner box cover; 221-water inlet; 222-second water outlet; 223-second boss; 10-normal temperature water; 20-cold water. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] In the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present invention and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0024] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship. For example, the term "on" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] In addition, the terms "installed", "set", "provided with", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are mainly used to distinguish different devices, elements or components (the specific types and structures may be the same or different), and are not used to indicate or imply the relative importance and quantity of the indicated devices, elements or components. Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0027] The technical solution of the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings.

[0028] Please also read Figures 1 to 3The utility model discloses an ice maker, which includes an ice box, an ice storage chamber and a double-layer water tank structure applied to the ice maker. The double-layer water tank structure applied to the ice maker of the present solution includes an outer water tank 1 and an inner water tank 2. The outer water tank 1 is provided with a first cavity 11, which is connected to the ice box. The first cavity 11 is used to hold normal temperature water 10 provided to the ice box. The inner water tank 2 is detachably mounted on the outer water tank 1 and is located in the first cavity 11. The inner water tank 2 is provided with a second cavity 211, and the ice box and / or the ice storage chamber are connected to the second cavity 211. The second cavity 211 is used to hold cold water 20 discharged from the ice box and / or the ice storage chamber. With such a design, since the inner water tank 2 is embedded in the outer water tank 1, the condensed water generated by the outer wall of the inner water tank 2 flows into the second cavity 211 of the outer water tank 1 and mixes with the normal temperature water 10 in the second cavity 211. On the one hand, the problems of odor and malfunction of the condensed water inside the ice maker can be solved. On the other hand, there is no need to add insulation materials for wrapping, the structure is relatively simple, and the space utilization rate of the ice maker is high.

[0029] In this embodiment, the outer water tank 1 and the inner water tank 2 are both rectangular parallelepiped water tanks. It is understandable that in other embodiments, a cube water tank or a cylindrical water tank may also be used, which is not limited here.

[0030] In some embodiments, if the outer wall of the inner water tank 2 or the condensed water on the outer wall directly contacts the inner wall of the outer water tank 1, the outer water tank 1 will be cooled quickly, and even the outer wall of the outer water tank 1 will generate condensed water. In order to avoid this problem, preferably, a gap is formed between the outer wall of the inner water tank 2 and the inner wall of the outer water tank 1. With such a design, the gap formed between the inner water tank 2 and the outer water tank 1 can serve as a heat insulation layer, thereby preventing the outer wall of the inner water tank 2 or the cold water 20 on the outer wall from directly contacting the inner wall of the outer water tank 1, thereby ensuring that the temperature of the outer water tank 1 will not be affected by the inner water tank 2.

[0031] Furthermore, considering that if the room-temperature water 10 in the first cavity 11 floods the inner water tank 2, the low temperature of the inner water tank 2 will be transferred to the outer water tank 1 through the room-temperature water 10, thereby causing the outer water tank 1 to cool rapidly, preferably, the preset liquid level in the first cavity 11 is not higher than the outer bottom wall of the inner water tank 2. Such a design is equivalent to isolating the room-temperature water 10 in the first cavity 11 from the inner water tank 2, preventing the room-temperature water 10 in the first cavity 11 from directly contacting the inner water tank 2, thereby ensuring that the temperature of the outer water tank 1 will not be affected by the inner water tank 2.

[0032] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the installation of the inner water tank 2 on the outer water tank 1, the outer water tank 1 is provided with a first opening 12 connected to the first cavity 11, and the inner water tank 2 is loaded into the first cavity 11 from the first opening 12 and covers the first opening 12. With such a design, the inner water tank 2 can be loaded into the first cavity 11 from the first opening 12 and finally covers the first opening 12. In addition, the inner water tank 2 can serve as a cover of the outer water tank 1, thereby simplifying the structure of the double-layer water tank structure applied to the ice maker.

[0033] Furthermore, in order to achieve the installation and positioning of the inner water tank 2 on the outer water tank 1, the first opening 12 is located at the top of the outer water tank 1, and the top of the inner water tank 2 extends outward to form a first boss 213, and the first boss 213 abuts against the top of the outer water tank 1 so that the inner water tank 2 is installed on the outer water tank 1.

[0034] Preferably, after the inner water tank 2 is installed in the outer water tank 1, there is a smooth transition between the outer wall of the first boss 213 and the outer wall of the outer water tank 1, so that after the inner water tank 2 is installed in the outer water tank 1, the appearance of the entire double-layer water tank structure is more compact and flat.

[0035] In some embodiments, the inner water tank 2 includes an inner box body 21 and an inner box cover 22. The inner box body 21 can be detachably mounted on the outer water tank 1 and is located in the first cavity 11. The second cavity 211 is disposed on the inner box body 21. The inner box body 21 is also provided with a second opening 212 connected to the second cavity 211. The inner box cover 22 can detachably cover the second opening 212.

[0036] Furthermore, in order to achieve the installation and positioning of the inner box cover 22 on the inner box body 21, a mounting groove 214 is provided on the inner box body 21, and the inner box cover 22 extends outward to form a second boss 223, and the second boss 223 mounting groove 214 is located in the mounting groove 214 to overlap the inner box body 21.

[0037] Preferably, the preset liquid level in the second chamber 211 is not higher than the inner bottom wall of the inner tank cover 22. This design is equivalent to isolating the cold water 20 in the second chamber 211 from the inner tank cover 22, preventing the cold water 20 from rapidly cooling the tank cover.

[0038] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate taking out the room temperature water 10 in the outer water tank 1 , the outer water tank 1 is provided with a first water outlet 13 connected to the first cavity 11 , and the first water outlet 13 is used to take out the room temperature water 10 in the first cavity 11 .

[0039] Specifically, the first water outlet 13 is located at the bottom of the outer water tank 1 to facilitate taking out the water in the first cavity 11 .

[0040] In some embodiments, the inner water tank 2 is provided with a water inlet 221 and a second water outlet 222, the water inlet 221 is used to communicate with the ice box and / or the ice storage chamber, and is used to flow into the cold water 20 discharged from the ice box and / or the ice storage chamber, and the second water outlet 222 is used to extract the cold water 20. As can be seen from the above, the inner water tank 2 includes a water tank body and a water tank cover, and the water inlet 221 and the second water outlet 222 are both provided on the water tank cover.

[0041] Furthermore, since the second water outlet 222 is disposed on the water tank cover, in order to facilitate taking out the water in the second cavity 211 , preferably, the second water outlet 222 is inserted into the bottom of the second cavity 211 to suck out the cold water 20 in the second cavity 211 .

[0042] The utility model provides an ice maker, which comprises an outer water tank 1 and an inner water tank 2, wherein the outer water tank 1 is provided with a first cavity 11, the first cavity 11 is connected to an ice box, the first cavity 11 is used to hold normal temperature water 10 provided to the ice box, the inner water tank 2 is detachably mounted on the outer water tank 1 and is located in the first cavity 11, the inner water tank 2 is provided with a second cavity 211, the ice box and / or ice storage chamber is connected to the second cavity 211, the second cavity 211 is used to hold cold water 20 discharged from the ice box and / or ice storage chamber. With such a design, since the inner water tank 2 is embedded in the outer water tank 1, the condensed water generated by the outer wall of the inner water tank 2 flows into the second chamber 211 of the outer water tank 1 and mixes with the normal temperature water 10 in the second chamber 211. On the one hand, it can solve the problems of odor and malfunction of the condensed water inside the ice maker. On the other hand, there is no need to add insulation materials for wrapping, the structure is relatively simple, and the space utilization rate of the ice maker is high.

[0043] The technical means disclosed in the solution of the utility model are not limited to the technical means disclosed in the above-mentioned implementation mode, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also regarded as the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A double-layer water tank structure used in an ice maker, characterized in that: The invention comprises an outer water tank (1) and an inner water tank (2), wherein the outer water tank (1) is provided with a first cavity (11), the first cavity (11) is used to hold water at room temperature provided to an ice-making box, the inner water tank (2) is detachably mounted on the outer water tank (1) and is located in the first cavity (11), and the inner water tank (2) is provided with a second cavity (211), the second cavity (211) is used to hold cold water discharged from the ice-making box and / or the ice storage chamber.

2. The double-layer water tank structure for ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gap is formed between the outer side wall of the inner water box (2) and the inner side wall of the outer water box (1).

3. The double-layer water tank structure for ice making machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The preset liquid level in the first chamber (11) is not higher than the outer bottom wall of the inner water tank (2).

4. The double-layer water tank structure for ice making machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The outer water box (1) is provided with a first opening (12) connected to the first cavity (11); the inner water box (2) is loaded into the first cavity (11) through the first opening (12) and covers the first opening (12).

5. The double-layer water tank structure for ice making machine according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The first opening (12) is located at the top of the outer water tank (1), and the top of the inner water tank (2) extends outward to form a first boss (213), and the first boss (213) abuts against the top of the outer water tank (1).

6. The double-layer water tank structure used in an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The inner water tank (2) comprises an inner box body (21) and an inner box cover (22); the inner box body (21) is detachably mounted on the outer water tank (1) and is located in the first volume cavity (11); the second volume cavity (211) is disposed on the inner box body (21); the inner box body (21) is further provided with a second opening (212) connected to the second volume cavity (211); and the inner box cover (22) is detachably sealed to cover the second opening (212).

7. The double-layer water tank structure for ice making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner box body (21) is provided with a mounting groove (214), and the inner box cover (22) extends outward to form a second boss (223), and the second boss (223) is located in the mounting groove (214) to overlap the inner box body (21).

8. The double-layer water tank structure used in an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The outer water box (1) is provided with a first water outlet (13) which is connected to the first cavity (11); the first water outlet (13) is used to take out the normal temperature water in the first cavity (11).

9. The double-layer water tank structure used in an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The inner water tank (2) is provided with a water inlet (221) and a second water outlet (222); the water inlet (221) is used to communicate with the ice making box and / or the ice storage chamber and is used for cold water discharged from the ice making box and / or the ice storage chamber to flow into the ice making box and / or the ice storage chamber; the second water outlet (222) is used for pumping out cold water.

10. An ice making machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises an ice-making box, an ice storage room and a double-layer water tank structure applied to an ice-making machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first cavity is connected to the ice-making box, and the ice-making box and / or the ice storage room are connected to the second cavity.

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