Ice making module capable of ensuring clean water quality and multifunctional thermos bottle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice-making module capable of guaranteeing clean water quality and a multifunctional thermos bottle, the ice-making module comprises an ice-making box, a sealing cover, a cold water tank, a cold water outlet pipe and a water pumping pipe, the ice-making box is of a box body structure with an open top, and an ice-making cavity is formed in the ice-making box; the sealing cover covers the ice-making box and seals the ice-making cavity; the cold water tank is of a sealed box structure and is internally provided with a water storage cavity; the water inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe is communicated with the ice-making cavity, and the water outlet end is communicated with the water storage cavity; the water inlet end of the water pumping pipe is communicated with the water storage cavity, and the water outlet end is communicated with the ice making cavity. Wherein the ice-making box, the cold water outlet pipe, the cold water tank and the water pumping pipe are sequentially connected in a closed loop mode and form a closed waterway circulation system. Therefore, by forming the closed water path circulation system, external dust, bacteria, other pollutants and the like can be prevented from entering the water path circulation system and polluting the water quality, so that the water quality is ensured to be clean and sanitary, and meanwhile, ice cubes made from the water are more sanitary and safer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making modules, in particular to an ice-making module and a multifunctional water-boiling bottle capable of ensuring clean water quality. Background Art

[0002] This section only provides background information related to the present application to help those skilled in the art understand the present application more thoroughly and accurately, and it is not necessarily prior art.

[0003] At present, ice-making modules on the market usually include an ice storage bucket, an ice-making box arranged in the ice storage bucket, and a cold water tank arranged outside the ice storage bucket. During the ice-making process, excess cold water generated in the ice-making box can directly overflow into the cold water tank or flow into the cold water tank through a pipeline and be stored; among them, some ice-making modules are also provided with a reflux pipe to return the cold water in the cold water tank to the ice-making box for recycling.

[0004] Among them, most ice boxes and cold water tanks are open-top structures. During the ice-making process, external dust and bacteria can easily enter the ice box and cold water tank and pollute the water, resulting in unhygienic and unclean water quality. Therefore, ice cubes made from this water also have certain health and safety risks. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art described above, the utility model provides an ice-making module and a multifunctional water boiler that can ensure clean water quality, and can solve the problems of unclean water quality mentioned in the above background technology.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the problem is:

[0007] An ice-making module capable of ensuring clean water quality, comprising:

[0008] The ice-making box is a box structure with an open top and an ice-making cavity provided inside;

[0009] A sealing cover, which is arranged on the ice making box and seals the ice making cavity;

[0010] The cold water tank is a sealed box structure with a water storage cavity provided inside;

[0011] A cold water outlet pipe and a water pumping pipe, wherein the water inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe is connected to the ice making chamber, and the water outlet end thereof is connected to the water storage chamber; the water inlet end of the water pumping pipe is connected to the water storage chamber, and the water outlet end thereof is connected to the ice making chamber;

[0012] The ice box, the cold water outlet pipe, the cold water tank and the water pumping pipe are sequentially connected in a closed loop to form a closed water circulation system.

[0013] Furthermore, the water inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe and the water outlet end of the water pumping pipe both pass through the sealing cover and extend into the ice-making chamber; the cold water tank is also provided with a water inlet joint and a water outlet joint respectively connected to the water storage chamber, the water outlet end of the cold water outlet pipe is connected to the water inlet joint, and the water inlet end of the water pumping pipe is connected to the water outlet joint.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a hot water inlet pipe, the water inlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the water outlet end of the hot water supply device, wherein:

[0015] When the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the ice-making chamber, the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe passes through the sealing cover and extends into the ice-making chamber;

[0016] When the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber, the cold water tank is also provided with a hot water connector connected to the water storage chamber, and the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the hot water connector.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes an ice storage bucket, the ice storage bucket is provided with an ice storage cavity with an open top, and the ice making box is arranged at the open top of the ice storage cavity;

[0018] The sealing cover is arranged on the top of the ice storage bucket and seals the ice storage cavity and the ice making cavity.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes a driving device, wherein the output end of the driving device is connected to the ice making box;

[0020] The ice making box is flippably arranged on the ice storage bucket. Under the action of the driving device, the ice making box can be driven to flip so that ice cubes fall into the ice storage bucket.

[0021] Furthermore, it also includes an ice storage bin disposed in the ice storage cavity and below the ice making box, the ice storage bin being used to receive ice cubes that fall from the ice making box after it is turned over;

[0022] The side of the ice storage bucket is provided with a first opening which is connected to the ice storage cavity and can be used for taking out or putting in the ice storage bin.

[0023] Furthermore, it also includes a first insulation sleeve which is sleeved on the outside of the ice storage bucket to achieve heat insulation and heat preservation, and the first insulation sleeve is provided with a second opening which is connected to the first opening.

[0024] Furthermore, it also includes a second insulation sleeve which is sleeved on the outside of the cold water tank to achieve heat insulation and heat preservation, and the second insulation sleeve is provided with an avoidance hole for the water inlet joint and the water outlet joint to extend out.

[0025] Furthermore, it also includes a first water pump arranged on the cold water outlet pipe and a second water pump arranged on the water pumping pipe, wherein:

[0026] Under the action of the first water pump, the water in the ice-making chamber can be pumped into the water storage chamber; under the action of the second water pump, the water in the water storage chamber can be pumped back into the ice-making chamber.

[0027] In addition, the utility model also provides a multifunctional water boiling bottle, comprising the above-mentioned ice making module.

[0028] In summary, the utility model provides an ice-making module and a multifunctional water bottle that can ensure clean water quality. A sealing cover is arranged on the ice-making box to seal the ice-making chamber, and the cold water tank is a sealed box structure. The ice-making box, the cold water outlet pipe, the cold water tank and the water pumping pipe are connected in a closed loop in sequence to form a closed water circulation system, thereby preventing external dust, bacteria and other pollutants from entering the water circulation system and polluting the water quality, thereby ensuring clean and hygienic water quality. Therefore, ice cubes made from this water are also safer and more hygienic. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 This is an explosion diagram of the ice-making module of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the ice-making module of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making module of the utility model after the sealing cover is hidden;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the evaporator in the ice-making module of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ice-making module of the utility model after the first heat-insulating sleeve and the second heat-insulating sleeve are hidden;

[0034] Figure 6 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the ice-making module of the utility model.

[0035] The meanings of the reference numerals are as follows:

[0036] 1. Ice-making module; 11. Ice-making box; 111. Driving device; 12. Sealing cover; 13. Evaporator; 131. First evaporation tube; 132. Column; 133. First refrigerant inflow tube; 134. Second refrigerant inflow tube; 135. Refrigerant outflow tube; 136. Mounting bracket; 14. Ice storage bucket; 141. First opening; 151. Cold water outlet pipe; 1511. First water pump; 152. Pumping pipe; 1521. Second water pump; 153. Hot water inlet pipe; 161. First insulation sleeve; 1611. Second opening; 162. Second insulation sleeve; 17. Cold water tank; 18. Second evaporation tube; 19. Ice storage bin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] For better understanding and implementation, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc. indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the modules or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0040] See also Figure 1-6 The utility model provides an ice-making module 1 that can ensure clean water quality, including an ice-making box 11, a sealing cover 12, a cold water tank 17, a cold water outlet pipe 151 and a water pumping pipe 152. The ice-making box 11 is a box structure with an open top and an ice-making chamber is provided inside. The sealing cover 12 is provided on the ice-making box 11 and seals the ice-making chamber. The cold water tank 17 is a sealed box structure and a water storage chamber is provided inside. The water inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe 151 is connected to the ice-making chamber, and the water outlet end thereof is connected to the water storage chamber. The water inlet end of the water pumping pipe 152 is connected to the water storage chamber, and the water outlet end thereof is connected to the ice-making chamber. Among them, the ice-making box 11, the cold water outlet pipe 151, the cold water tank 17 and the water pumping pipe 152 are connected in a closed loop in sequence to form a closed water circulation system.

[0041] Specifically, the water inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe 151 and the water outlet end of the water pumping pipe 152 both pass through the sealing cover 12 and extend into the ice making chamber; the cold water tank 17 is also provided with a water inlet joint and a water outlet joint respectively connected to the water storage chamber, the water outlet end of the cold water outlet pipe 151 is connected to the water inlet joint, and the water inlet end of the water pumping pipe 152 is connected to the water outlet joint.

[0042] Therefore, the ice-making module 1 of the utility model, by arranging a sealing cover 12 on the ice-making box 11 to seal the ice-making chamber, and the cold water tank 17 is a sealed box structure, the ice-making box 11, the cold water outlet pipe 151, the cold water tank 17 and the pumping pipe 152 are connected in a closed loop in sequence to form a closed water circulation system, thereby preventing external dust, bacteria and other pollutants from entering the water circulation system and polluting the water quality, thereby ensuring the clean and hygienic water quality, and the ice cubes made with the water are also safer and more hygienic, and safer for users to drink.

[0043] Furthermore, the ice-making module 1 further comprises a hot water inlet pipe 153, the water inlet end of the hot water inlet pipe 153 is connected with the water outlet end of the hot water supply device, and the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe 153 passes through the sealing cover 12 and extends into the ice-making chamber.

[0044] Therefore, when the hot water supply device injects hot water into the ice box 11 through the hot water inlet pipe 153, the ice box 11 can first cool the hot water, and then pump it into the cold water tank 17 through the cold water outlet pipe 151 for secondary cooling. After the cold water in the cold water tank 17 reaches the specified capacity, the cold water in the cold water tank 17 can flow back to the ice box 11 through the pumping pipe 152 and directly make ice.

[0045] Since a water circulation system is formed, the ice box 11 of the present application can be directly connected to hot water, and can ensure continuous ice making and ice making efficiency; in addition, since the temperature of the water in the system has been lowered to a lower temperature during ice making, the load requirement on the compressor of the system is lower, thereby avoiding damage to the compressor and extending the service life of the compressor.

[0046] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe 153 can also be connected to the water storage chamber; preferably, the cold water tank 17 is provided with a hot water connector connected to the water storage chamber, and the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected and conducted to the hot water connector; thus, when the hot water enters the cold water tank 17 through the hot water inlet pipe 153, it can also be circulated and cooled multiple times through the water circulation system and flow back to the ice box 11 to make ice, so it can also achieve the technical effect of continuous ice making and reducing the load of the system compressor, which is not limited here.

[0047] In this embodiment, the ice-making module 1 also includes a first water pump 1511 arranged on the cold water outlet pipe 151, a second water pump 1521 arranged on the pumping pipe 152, and a third water pump (not shown in the figure) arranged on the hot water inlet pipe 153; thus, under the action of the first water pump 1511, the water in the ice-making chamber can be pumped into the water storage chamber; under the action of the second water pump 1521, the water in the water storage chamber can be pumped back into the ice-making chamber; under the action of the third water pump, the hot water in the hot water supply device can be pumped into the refrigeration chamber.

[0048] See also Figure 1-2 The ice making module 1 also includes an ice storage bucket 14, which is provided with an ice storage cavity with an open top, and the ice making box 11 is rotatably arranged at the open top of the ice storage cavity; the sealing cover 12 is arranged on the top of the ice storage bucket 14 and seals the ice storage cavity and the ice making cavity.

[0049] In addition, the ice-making module 1 also includes a driving device 111 that is transmission-connected to the ice box 11. Preferably, the driving device 111 is a driving motor, and the output shaft of the driving motor is connected to one end of the ice box 11. Thus, under the action of the driving motor, the ice box 11 can be driven to flip so that the ice cubes fall into the ice storage bucket 14.

[0050] The ice storage bucket 14 is further provided with a detachable ice storage bin 19, which is used to receive ice cubes that fall from the ice box 11 when it is turned over. Preferably, a first opening 141 is provided on the side of the ice storage bucket 14 to communicate with the ice storage bin 19, and a user can take out or put in the ice storage bin 19 through the first opening 141, which is convenient for operation.

[0051] In addition, the ice-making module 1 also includes a first insulation sleeve 161 and a second insulation sleeve 162, which are respectively sleeved on the outside of the ice storage bucket 14 and the cold water tank 17 to achieve heat insulation and heat preservation. Under the action of the first insulation sleeve 161 and the second insulation sleeve 162, the heat exchange between the ice storage bucket 14 and the cold water tank 17 and the outside can be reduced, thereby ensuring the refrigeration effect of the ice storage bucket 14 and the cold water tank 17. Among them, the first insulation sleeve 161 is provided with a second opening 1611 connected to the first opening 141, and the second insulation sleeve 162 is provided with an avoidance hole for the water inlet joint and the water outlet joint to extend.

[0052] See also Figure 4 The ice box 11 is provided with an evaporator 13 for refrigeration. The evaporator 13 includes a first evaporation tube 131 in a U shape and a plurality of columns 132 arranged on the first evaporation tube 131 and spaced apart along the axial direction of the first evaporation tube 131. The interior of the first evaporation tube 131 is connected with the interiors of the plurality of columns 132 to form a flow channel for the flow of refrigerant. The columns 132 are used to be immersed in water to cool the water.

[0053] Among them, a first refrigerant inlet pipe 133 is provided at one end of the first evaporator tube 131, and the first refrigerant inlet pipe 133 is respectively connected with the interior of the first evaporator tube 131 and the output end of the capillary tube, and the first refrigerant inlet pipe 133 passes low-temperature and low-pressure liquid refrigerant into the interior of the first evaporator tube 131 to achieve refrigeration or ice making; in addition, a second refrigerant inlet pipe 134 is also provided at one end of the first evaporator tube 131, which is arranged close to the first refrigerant inlet pipe 133, and the second refrigerant inlet pipe 134 is respectively connected with the interior of the first evaporator tube 131 and the output end of the compressor, and the second refrigerant inlet pipe 134 passes high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant into the first evaporator tube 131 to achieve de-icing.

[0054] In this embodiment, the evaporator 13 further includes a mounting bracket 136 connected to the first evaporation tube 131 , and the evaporator 13 is mounted on the ice box 11 through the mounting bracket 136 .

[0055] Furthermore, the evaporator 13 further includes a refrigerant outflow pipe 135 disposed at the other end of the first evaporation tube 131 and connected to the interior thereof, and the refrigerant outflow pipe 135 extends into the ice storage bucket 14. Thus, by extending the refrigerant outflow pipe 135 into the ice storage bucket 14, the cold air generated by the ice storage bucket 14 can cool down the refrigerant in the refrigerant outflow pipe 135, so that the temperature of the refrigerant is lower when it flows back into the compressor, thereby reducing the load requirement on the system compressor and extending the service life of the compressor.

[0056] Furthermore, it also includes a second evaporation tube 18 arranged in the cold water tank 17. The refrigerant outflow pipe 135 passes through the ice storage bucket 14 and is connected to one end of the second evaporation tube 18. The other end of the second evaporation tube 18 is connected to the input end of the compressor.

[0057] Therefore, when the refrigerant flows through the second evaporation tube 18 , it can absorb the heat of the cold water in the cold water tank 17 to keep the water temperature within a relatively low temperature range, thereby achieving a refrigeration function for the cold water tank 17 .

[0058] Preferably, the second evaporation tube 18 is arranged in a spiral disk shape. Such an arrangement can increase the flow path of the refrigerant in the second evaporation tube 18, and the refrigerant can more fully absorb the heat of the cold water in the cold water tank 17, thereby further improving the cooling effect.

[0059] In addition, the utility model also provides a multifunctional water boiling bottle, comprising the above-mentioned ice making module.

[0060] In summary, the utility model provides an ice-making module 1 and a multifunctional water bottle that can ensure clean water quality. A sealing cover 12 is provided on the ice-making box 11 to seal the ice-making chamber, and the cold water tank 17 is a sealed box structure. The ice-making box 11, the cold water outlet pipe 151, the cold water tank 17 and the pumping pipe 152 are connected in a closed loop in sequence to form a closed water circulation system, thereby preventing external dust, bacteria and other pollutants from entering the water circulation system and polluting the water quality, thereby ensuring clean and hygienic water quality. The ice cubes made using the water are also safer and more hygienic, and safer for users to drink.

[0061] It should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the modules or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0062] In addition, in the description of the present utility model, "multiple" and "several" mean two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0063] 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. An ice-making module capable of ensuring clean water quality, characterized in that: include: The ice-making box is a box structure with an open top and an ice-making cavity provided inside; A sealing cover, which is arranged on the ice making box and seals the ice making cavity; The cold water tank is a sealed box structure with a water storage cavity provided inside; A cold water outlet pipe and a water pumping pipe, wherein the water inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe is connected to the ice making chamber, and the water outlet end thereof is connected to the water storage chamber; the water inlet end of the water pumping pipe is connected to the water storage chamber, and the water outlet end thereof is connected to the ice making chamber; The ice box, the cold water outlet pipe, the cold water tank and the water pumping pipe are sequentially connected in a closed loop to form a closed water circulation system.

2. The ice making module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe and the water outlet end of the water pumping pipe both pass through the sealing cover and extend into the ice-making chamber; the cold water tank is also provided with a water inlet joint and a water outlet joint respectively connected to the water storage chamber, the water outlet end of the cold water outlet pipe is connected to the water inlet joint, and the water inlet end of the water pumping pipe is connected to the water outlet joint.

3. The ice making module according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a hot water inlet pipe, the water inlet end of which is connected to the water outlet end of the hot water supply device, wherein: When the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the ice-making chamber, the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe passes through the sealing cover and extends into the ice-making chamber; When the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber, the cold water tank is also provided with a hot water connector connected to the water storage chamber, and the water outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the hot water connector.

4. The ice making module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: It also includes an ice storage bucket, the ice storage bucket is provided with an ice storage cavity with an open top, and the ice making box is arranged at the open top of the ice storage cavity; The sealing cover is arranged on the top of the ice storage bucket and seals the ice storage cavity and the ice making cavity.

5. The ice making module according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a driving device, wherein the output end of the driving device is connected to the ice making box; The ice making box is flippably arranged on the ice storage bucket. Under the action of the driving device, the ice making box can be driven to flip so that ice cubes fall into the ice storage bucket.

6. The ice making module according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes an ice storage bin disposed in the ice storage cavity and below the ice making box, the ice storage bin being used to receive ice cubes that fall from the ice making box after it is turned over; The side of the ice storage bucket is provided with a first opening which is connected to the ice storage cavity and can be used for taking out or putting in the ice storage bin.

7. The ice making module according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a first heat-insulating sleeve which is sleeved on the outside of the ice storage bucket to achieve heat insulation and heat preservation, and the first heat-insulating sleeve is provided with a second opening which is connected to the first opening.

8. The ice making module according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a second heat-insulating sleeve which is sleeved on the outside of the cold water tank to achieve heat insulation and heat preservation. The second heat-insulating sleeve is provided with an avoidance hole through which the water inlet joint and the water outlet joint can extend.

9. The ice making module according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first water pump disposed on the cold water outlet pipe and a second water pump disposed on the water pumping pipe, wherein: Under the action of the first water pump, the water in the ice-making chamber can be pumped into the water storage chamber; under the action of the second water pump, the water in the water storage chamber can be pumped back into the ice-making chamber.

10. A multifunctional water bottle, characterized in that: The invention comprises an ice-making module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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