Ice maker cleaning device and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice maker cleaning device and an ice maker. The ice maker cleaning device comprises an ice maker shell, a lower water tank, an evaporator and an electric appliance control assembly, the lower water tank and the evaporator are both installed in the ice maker shell, the lower water tank is communicated with the evaporator through a rubber pipe, a second water pump and a second one-way valve are arranged on the rubber pipe, when the second water pump works, water flow in the lower water tank flows to the evaporator through the second water pump, and the electric appliance control assembly is electrically connected with the second water pump. The second water pump and the second one-way valve are arranged on the rubber pipe of the lower water tank and the evaporator, when the second one-way valve works, large pressure is generated, water in the lower water tank passes through the evaporator under the strong water pressure, impurities in the evaporator can be flushed out, and the effect of cleaning the evaporator is achieved; when being applied to the ice maker, the ice maker can effectively solve the technical problems that in the prior art, the ice maker cannot generate enough air pressure during cleaning, so that cleaning is not thorough, and the quality and purity of ice blocks are affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning devices, in particular to an ice maker cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] As an efficient and automated ice-making equipment, the core principle of ice making machine lies in refrigeration and ice formation. In this process, the refrigerant circulation system plays a vital role. The system absorbs heat from water through evaporation, compression, condensation and expansion and other cyclic steps, so that the water temperature gradually decreases, and finally reaches below the freezing point, causing the water to condense into ice. The refrigeration system of ice making machine is usually composed of key components such as compressor, condenser, evaporator and expansion valve. The compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant into high-pressure gas, increasing its temperature and pressure; then, the high-pressure gas enters the condenser, and through heat exchange with the external environment, it dissipates heat and cools into high-pressure liquid; then, the high-pressure liquid refrigerant passes through the expansion valve, the pressure drops suddenly, and part of the refrigerant vaporizes to form a low-temperature and low-pressure gas-liquid mixture; finally, the gas-liquid mixture enters the evaporator, exchanges heat with water, absorbs heat in the water, and reduces the water temperature to below the freezing point, so as to achieve the freezing of water.

[0003] However, during the long-term use of the circulation process, as water flows through the water pump, silicone tube, evaporator and other components, the impurities and minerals contained in the water will gradually settle inside these components, forming scale. Although ice machines are usually equipped with a cleaning function, due to the special structure of the inner wall of the silicone tube and the pressure limit, it is impossible to generate enough air pressure during cleaning to completely flush out the accumulated scale. These residual scales will not only affect the refrigeration efficiency of the ice maker, but may also cause impurities in the subsequent ice-making process, affecting the quality and purity of the ice cubes.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this problem, the present application proposes a novel ice maker cleaning device, which aims to solve the above problem and ensure the normal operation of the ice maker and the quality of ice cubes. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an ice maker cleaning device, aiming to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the ice maker cannot generate sufficient air pressure during cleaning, resulting in incomplete cleaning, thereby affecting the quality and purity of the ice cubes.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model proposes an ice maker cleaning device, including an ice maker housing, a lower water tank, an evaporator and an electrical control component; the lower water tank and the evaporator are both installed in the ice maker housing, the lower water tank is connected to the evaporator through a hose, and a second water pump and a second one-way valve are provided on the hose. When the second water pump is working, the water in the lower water tank flows to the evaporator through the second water pump, and the electrical control component is electrically connected to the second water pump.

[0007] Furthermore, the ice maker housing also includes an upper water tank, a first water pump and a first one-way valve, the upper water tank is arranged above the evaporator, the lower water tank is connected to the upper water tank by a hose, the upper water tank is connected to the evaporator by a hose, the first one-way valve is arranged on the hose between the upper water tank and the evaporator, the first water pump is arranged on the hose between the lower water tank and the upper water tank, and when the first water pump is working, the water in the lower water tank flows into the upper water tank through the first water pump.

[0008] Furthermore, a detector is also arranged in the upper water tank.

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model also proposes an ice maker, which uses the above-mentioned ice maker cleaning device, including a compressor and a condenser; the compressor and the condenser are both electrically connected to the electrical control component; the compressor is respectively connected to the condenser and the evaporator through pipelines, and the condenser and the evaporator are connected through pipelines.

[0010] Furthermore, the ice maker also includes a filter, which is electrically connected to the electrical control component and is arranged on a pipeline between the condenser and the evaporator.

[0011] Furthermore, the ice-making machine capillary tube has one end connected to the filter and the other end connected to the evaporator.

[0012] Furthermore, the ice maker also includes a motor, the motor is electrically connected to the electrical control component, the motor is connected to an output shaft through a transmission mechanism, and the output shaft is connected to a transmission mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, an ice outlet is provided at the upper end of the evaporator, and the conveying mechanism is provided at one end of the ice outlet.

[0014] Furthermore, the ice maker also includes an ice basket, which is arranged at the upper end of the lower water tank, and the mouth of the ice basket is connected to the ice outlet through an inclined slide so that ice cubes can slide from the ice outlet into the ice basket.

[0015] Furthermore, a fan is provided at the front bottom of the ice maker housing.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the ice maker cleaning device provided by the utility model includes an ice maker housing, a lower water tank, an evaporator and an electrical control component; the lower water tank and the evaporator are both installed in the ice maker housing, the lower water tank is connected to the evaporator through a hose, a second water pump and a second one-way valve are provided on the hose, when the second water pump is working, the water in the lower water tank flows to the evaporator through the second water pump, and the electrical control component is electrically connected to the second water pump. The utility model arranges a second water pump and a second one-way valve on the rubber hose of the lower water tank and the evaporator. When the second one-way valve is working, a large pressure is generated. The water in the lower water tank passes through the evaporator under the strong water pressure and can flush out the impurities in the evaporator, so as to achieve the effect of cleaning the evaporator. At the same time, under the action of the second one-way valve, when the second water pump is working, the water in the lower water tank flows toward the evaporator through the second water pump, and the water in the evaporator cannot flow back into the lower water tank, which can prevent stains and impurities in evaporation from flowing into the lower water tank and prevent the water quality from deteriorating. When applied to an ice maker, it can effectively solve the technical problem in the prior art that the ice maker cannot generate enough air pressure during cleaning, resulting in unclean cleaning, thereby affecting the quality and purity of the ice cubes.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the ice making machine provided by the utility model includes the above-mentioned cleaning device. It can be understood that the ice making machine has all the technical features and beneficial effects of the above-mentioned cleaning device, which will not be described in detail here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an ice machine cleaning device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an ice making machine according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 The figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an ice maker housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] in:

[0023] 1. Compressor; 2. Condenser; 3. Filter; 4. Capillary tube; 5. Motor; 6. Evaporator; 7. Ice outlet; 8. Output shaft; 9. Ice basket; 10. Upper water tank; 11. Detector; 12. First water pump; 13. Lower water tank; 14. Second water pump; 15. First one-way valve; 16. Second one-way valve; 17. Ice maker housing; 170. Fan.

[0024] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0026] 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 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.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, 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, 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.

[0028] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0029] An ice maker is a refrigeration device whose main function is to generate ice by cooling water or other liquids through an evaporator using the refrigerant in the refrigeration system.

[0030] The applicant has found that, in the long-term use of the ice-making machine in the prior art, scale will form and adhere to the evaporator, resulting in impurities in the subsequent ice-making process, affecting the quality of ice cubes. However, the existing ice-making machine usually has only one water pump, which is used to pump water from the lower water tank into the upper water tank. Ice making and cleaning are both done by the water in the upper water tank flowing into the evaporator under the action of gravity. When cleaning, the water flows into and out of the evaporator completely by the gravity of the water flow, which cannot effectively clean the scale and impurities adhering to the evaporator. In order to solve the above problems, the utility model application provides an ice-making machine cleaning device, which, when applied to the ice-making machine, can effectively solve the technical problem in the prior art that the ice-making machine cannot generate sufficient air pressure during cleaning, resulting in incomplete cleaning, thereby affecting the quality and purity of the ice cubes.

[0031] The embodiment of the utility model application provides an ice maker cleaning device to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the ice maker cannot generate sufficient air pressure during cleaning, resulting in incomplete cleaning, thereby affecting the quality and purity of the ice cubes. The following will be explained in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 3 In this embodiment, the ice maker cleaning device provided by the present application includes an ice maker housing 17, a lower water tank 13, an evaporator 6 and an electrical control component; the lower water tank 13 and the evaporator 6 are both installed in the ice maker housing 17, the lower water tank 13 is connected to the evaporator 6 through a hose, and a second water pump 14 and a second one-way valve 16 are provided on the hose. When the second water pump 14 is working, the water in the lower water tank 13 flows to the evaporator 6 through the second water pump 14, and the electrical control component is electrically connected to the second water pump 14.

[0033] In this embodiment, the ice maker housing 17 is the external structure of the ice maker, which is used to protect the internal components. The lower water tank 13 is a container for storing cleaning and cooling water. The electrical control component is used to control the operation of the ice maker and its components, including a circuit board, a temperature sensor, a compressor 1 controller, a display screen, a relay, a timer, a pressure controller, a solenoid valve, a fuse, a power interface, etc. The second water pump 14 is used to transport the water in the lower water tank 13 to the evaporator 6 through a hose and output water pressure at the same time. The second one-way valve 16 is used to prevent the water in the evaporator 6 from flowing back to the lower water tank 13.

[0034] In the above embodiment, by arranging the second water pump 14 and the second one-way valve 16 on the rubber hose between the lower water tank 13 and the evaporator 6, when the second one-way valve 16 is working, a large pressure is generated, and the water in the lower water tank 13 passes through the evaporator 6 under the strong water pressure to flush out the impurities in the evaporator 6, so as to achieve the effect of cleaning the evaporator 6. At the same time, under the action of the second one-way valve 16, when the second water pump 14 is working, the water flow in the lower water tank 13 flows to the evaporator 6 through the second water pump 14, and the water flow in the evaporator 6 cannot flow back into the lower water tank 13, which can prevent the stains and impurities in the evaporation from flowing into the lower water tank 13 and prevent the water quality from deteriorating. When applied to the ice maker, it can effectively solve the technical problem in the prior art that the ice maker cannot generate sufficient air pressure during cleaning, resulting in unclean cleaning, thereby affecting the quality and purity of the ice cubes.

[0035] See also Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the ice maker housing 17 further includes an upper water tank 10, a first water pump 12 and a first one-way valve 15. The upper water tank 10 is arranged above the evaporator 6, the lower water tank 13 is connected to the upper water tank 10 through a hose, the upper water tank 10 is connected to the evaporator 6 through a hose, the first one-way valve 15 is arranged on the hose between the upper water tank 10 and the evaporator 6, the first water pump 12 is arranged on the hose between the lower water tank 13 and the upper water tank 10, when the first water pump 12 is working, the water flow in the lower water tank 13 flows into the upper water tank 10 through the first water pump 12.

[0036] In this embodiment, the upper water tank 10 is located above the evaporator 6 and is used to store water so as to provide cooling water to the evaporator 6 through the pipeline when needed. The capacity of the upper water tank 10 is determined according to the actual situation to ensure continuous water supply during the continuous ice making process. The first water pump 12 is installed on the rubber hose between the lower water tank 13 and the upper water tank 10, and is used to pump water from the lower water tank 13 to the upper water tank 10. When the first water pump 12 is started, it will suck water from the lower water tank 13 and transport it to the upper water tank 10 through the pipeline, thereby maintaining the water level of the upper water tank 10. The first check valve 15 is installed on the rubber hose between the upper water tank 10 and the evaporator 6 to ensure that water can only flow in one direction, that is, after flowing from the lower water tank 13 to the upper water tank 10, the water in the upper water tank 10 flows to the evaporator 6. The function of the check valve is to prevent the water in the evaporator 6 from flowing back to the upper water tank 13 when the water pump stops, so as to ensure the unidirectionality and stability of the water flow.

[0037] In the above embodiment, when the ice maker cleaning device provided by the utility model is applied to the ice maker, the ice maker can automatically replenish the water in the upper water tank 10 when needed, ensuring the continuity and stability of the ice making process. At the same time, by controlling the start and stop of the first water pump 12, the water level of the upper water tank 10 can be accurately controlled to meet different ice making needs. During the ice making process, the second water pump 14 does not work. When the evaporator 6 of the ice maker needs to be cleaned, the first water pump 12 does not work, and the water in the lower water tank 13 enters the evaporator 6 from the lower water tank 13 through the hose under the action of the pressure applied by the second water pump 14, and flushes the evaporator 6, flushing out water stains, scale and impurities, and can effectively clean the ice maker.

[0038] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, a detector 11 is further provided in the upper water tank 10 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the detector 11 is used to monitor the water level or water quality in the upper water tank 10 to ensure the normal operation of the ice maker and the quality of ice production. Specifically, the detector 11 can be a water level sensor, which is used to monitor the water level in the upper water tank 10 in real time. When the water level is lower than the set minimum threshold, the detector 11 will send a signal to the electrical control component to trigger the first water pump 12 to start, draw water from the lower water tank 13 to replenish the upper water tank 10 until the water level reaches the set maximum threshold. This automatic water replenishment mechanism can ensure that the ice maker will not be interrupted due to lack of water during continuous operation.

[0040] Furthermore, in addition to the water level sensor, the detector 11 can also be a water quality detector 11, which is used to monitor the cleanliness and purity of the water in the upper water tank 10. During long-term use, the water in the upper water tank 10 may be polluted or affected by impurities, affecting the quality and taste of ice making. Through the water quality detector 11, water quality problems can be discovered in time, and corresponding measures can be taken, such as replacing new water or starting a cleaning program, to ensure that the ice maker always uses clean and pure water to make ice.

[0041] See also Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the utility model also provides an ice making machine, including the above-mentioned cleaning device, including a compressor 1 and a condenser 2; the compressor 1 and the condenser 2 are electrically connected to the electrical control component; the compressor 1 is connected to the condenser 2 and the evaporator 6 respectively through pipelines, and the condenser 2 and the evaporator 6 are connected through pipelines.

[0042] In this embodiment, the compressor 1 is used to suck in a low-temperature, low-pressure gas refrigerant, and increase its temperature and pressure by compression to form a high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant. By consuming electrical energy, the refrigerant is compressed from a low-pressure state to a high-pressure state, thereby driving the circulation of the refrigerant in the system. The condenser 2 is used to reduce the temperature of the high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant generated by the compressor 1 to make it liquid. This is achieved by heat exchange between the condenser 2 and the external environment, thereby ensuring that the refrigerant can absorb enough heat in the evaporator 6 to make ice. The evaporator 6 is used to make ice. When the liquid refrigerant passes through the evaporator 6, it absorbs heat from the environment, causing the temperature of the surface of the evaporator 6 to drop below the freezing point. At this time, if the surface of the evaporator 6 contacts water or other liquids, it will freeze quickly, thereby achieving the function of making ice.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the ice making machine provided by the utility model is equipped with an efficient cleaning device and a complete ice making system, which can improve the ice making efficiency and the reliability of the equipment while ensuring the quality of ice cubes.

[0044] See also Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the filter 3 is electrically connected to the electrical control assembly, and the filter 3 is disposed on a pipeline between the condenser 2 and the evaporator 6. One end of the capillary tube 4 is connected to the filter 3, and the other end is connected to the evaporator 6.

[0045] In this embodiment, the filter 3 is used to remove impurities, moisture, oil and other pollutants that may be generated by the refrigerant during the circulation process, so as to ensure the purity and cleanliness of the refrigerant in the system, and ensure the normal operation and ice-making effect of the entire refrigeration system. The filter 3 is arranged on the pipeline between the condenser 2 and the evaporator 6, so that the refrigerant becomes liquid after cooling in the condenser 2, and the impurities and pollutants therein can be effectively removed when passing through the filter 3. At the same time, this position also enables the filter 3 to monitor and filter the refrigerant flowing in the entire system to ensure the purity of the entire refrigeration cycle. The electrical connection between the filter 3 and the electrical control component enables the system to monitor the status of the filter 3 in real time. Exemplarily, when the filter 3 is blocked or needs to be replaced, the signal can be transmitted to the electrical control component through the sensor, thereby triggering corresponding alarms or automatic shutdown and other protective measures, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the ice maker and reducing the failure and downtime caused by problems with the filter 3.

[0046] The capillary tube 4 is used for throttling and reducing pressure, and controls the flow rate and pressure of the refrigerant flowing from the condenser 2 to the evaporator 6. For example, when the high-temperature and high-pressure liquid refrigerant enters the capillary tube 4 through the filter 3, the refrigerant will be throttled here due to the very small inner diameter of the capillary tube 4, and the flow rate will drop sharply, and the pressure will also decrease accordingly. This pressure reduction process reduces the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant to a range suitable for ice making before entering the evaporator 6. One end of the capillary tube 4 is connected to the filter 3, and the other end is connected to the evaporator 6, ensuring that the refrigerant can smoothly enter the evaporator 6 for evaporative cooling after filtration. This position design enables the capillary tube 4 to accurately control the flow rate and pressure of the refrigerant entering the evaporator 6, thereby ensuring the ice making effect and efficiency of the ice maker.

[0047] See also Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the ice maker further comprises a motor 5, wherein the motor 5 is electrically connected to the electrical control component, wherein the motor 5 is connected to an output shaft 8 via a transmission mechanism, and wherein the output shaft 8 is connected to a transmission mechanism.

[0048] In this embodiment, the motor 5 is used as a power source for the ice maker to make ice or convey ice cubes. Through the precise control of the electrical control component, the required rotational or linear power is provided to the conveying mechanism. The motor 5 enables the ice maker to automatically complete the processes of conveying, stacking and collecting ice cubes, which greatly improves the automation degree and ice making efficiency of the ice maker. Exemplarily, the motor 5 is connected to the output shaft 8 through a transmission mechanism, which can be a gear, a chain, a belt, etc., to convert the rotational motion of the motor 5 into the rotational or linear motion of the output shaft 8, which is conducive to removing the prepared ice cubes from the evaporator 6 and conveying them to a designated location for stacking or collection.

[0049] See also Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, an ice outlet 7 is disposed at the upper end of the evaporator 6, and the conveying mechanism is disposed at one end of the ice outlet 7. The ice maker further comprises an ice basket 9, which is disposed at the upper end of the lower water tank 13, and the mouth of the ice basket 9 is connected to the ice outlet 7 through an inclined slide, so that ice cubes can slide from the ice outlet 7 into the ice basket 9.

[0050] In this embodiment, the ice outlet 7 is located at the upper end of the evaporator 6, and is the passage for the ice cubes to detach from the evaporator 6 and enter the subsequent collection system. The conveying mechanism is arranged at one end of the ice outlet 7, and its main function is to transport the ice cubes sliding down from the ice outlet 7 to the designated collection position. The conveying mechanism can be a conveyor belt, a push rod or other mechanical device suitable for ice cube transmission. Driven by the motor 5 and the transmission mechanism, the conveying mechanism can work at the set speed and direction to ensure that the ice cubes can accurately and quickly reach the collection position. The ice basket 9 is used to store the ice cubes sliding down from the ice outlet 7. It is arranged at the upper end of the lower water tank 13 to facilitate users to take ice cubes. The mouth of the ice basket 9 is connected to the ice outlet 7 through an inclined slide. This design can utilize the gravity of the ice cubes themselves to slide them from the ice outlet 7 into the ice basket 9. The inclined slide not only ensures that the ice cubes can smoothly enter the ice basket 9, but also slows down the speed of the ice cubes falling to a certain extent, reducing the breakage and damage of the ice cubes during the collection process.

[0051] In the above embodiment, when the ice cubes on the evaporator 6 reach a certain thickness or quantity, they will detach from the evaporator 6 and enter the ice outlet 7. Under the action of gravity, the ice cubes slide into the ice basket 9 along the inclined slide. At the same time, the motor 5 drives the transmission mechanism to work at the set speed and direction to ensure that the ice cubes can accurately slide into the ice basket 9, so that the ice cubes can be taken out from the ice basket 9 for use. The ice outlet, the transmission mechanism, the ice basket 9 and the connection method therebetween can ensure that the ice cubes can smoothly detach from the evaporator 6 and enter the ice basket 9, while reducing the breakage and damage of the ice cubes during the collection and storage process, thereby improving the use efficiency and user experience of the ice maker.

[0052] See also Figures 1 to 3 A fan is also provided at the bottom of the front end of the ice maker housing 17. The fan 170 can generate wind flow, accelerate the flow of hot air inside the machine, and exchange heat with the external environment, thereby reducing the temperature inside the machine. By continuously dissipating heat, the fan can prevent the temperature inside the machine from being too high, thereby maintaining the temperature inside the machine stable, which is beneficial to improving the operating efficiency of the ice maker and extending the service life of the machine.

[0053] When the ice maker cleaning device of the utility model patent application is applied to the above ice maker, the cleaning operation process is as follows:

[0054] During the ice-making process, the second water pump 14 does not work, and the first water pump 12 works normally. The first water pump 12 transports the water in the lower water tank 13 to the upper water tank 10, and the upper water tank 10 then transports the water to the evaporator 6 for cooling and making ice. When the evaporator 6 of the ice-making machine needs to be cleaned, the first water pump 12 does not work, and the second water pump 14 works normally. The water in the lower water tank 13 enters the evaporator 6 from the lower water tank 13 through the hose under the action of the pressure applied by the second water pump 14, and flushes the evaporator 6 to flush out water stains, scale and impurities, thereby effectively cleaning the ice-making machine.

[0055] In summary, the ice maker cleaning device provided by the utility model includes an ice maker housing 17, a lower water tank 13, an evaporator 6 and an electrical control component; the lower water tank 13 and the evaporator 6 are both installed in the ice maker housing 17, the lower water tank 13 is connected to the evaporator 6 through a hose, and a second water pump 14 and a second one-way valve 16 are provided on the hose. When the second water pump 14 is working, the water in the lower water tank 13 flows to the evaporator 6 through the second water pump 14, and the electrical control component is electrically connected to the second water pump 14. The utility model arranges a second water pump 14 and a second one-way valve 16 on the rubber hose between the lower water tank 13 and the evaporator 6. When the second one-way valve 16 is working, a large pressure is generated. The water in the lower water tank 13 passes through the evaporator 6 under the strong water pressure and can flush out the impurities in the evaporator 6, so as to achieve the effect of cleaning the evaporator 6. At the same time, under the action of the second one-way valve 16, when the second water pump 14 is working, the water flow in the lower water tank 13 flows toward the evaporator 6 through the second water pump 14, while the water flow in the evaporator 6 cannot flow back into the lower water tank 13, so that the stains and impurities in the evaporation can be prevented from flowing into the lower water tank 13, and the water quality can be prevented from being reduced. When applied to the ice maker, it can effectively solve the technical problem in the prior art that the ice maker cannot generate enough air pressure during cleaning, resulting in incomplete cleaning, thereby affecting the quality and purity of the ice cubes.

[0056] Compared with the prior art, the ice making machine provided by the utility model includes the above-mentioned cleaning device. It can be understood that the ice making machine has all the technical features and beneficial effects of the above-mentioned cleaning device, which will not be described in detail here.

[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice machine cleaning device, characterized in that: include: Ice maker housing, lower water tank, evaporator and electrical control assembly; the lower water tank and evaporator are both installed in the ice maker housing, the lower water tank is connected with the evaporator through a hose, a second water pump and a second one-way valve are arranged on the hose, when the second water pump is working, the water in the lower water tank flows to the evaporator through the second water pump, and the electrical control assembly is electrically connected to the second water pump.

2. The ice machine cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice maker housing also includes an upper water tank, a first water pump and a first one-way valve. The upper water tank is arranged above the evaporator, the lower water tank is connected to the upper water tank through a hose, and the upper water tank is connected to the evaporator through a hose. The first one-way valve is arranged on the hose between the upper water tank and the evaporator, and the first water pump is arranged on the hose between the lower water tank and the upper water tank. When the first water pump is working, the water in the lower water tank flows into the upper water tank through the first water pump.

3. The ice maker cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A detector is also arranged in the upper water tank.

4. An ice making machine, characterized in that: The ice machine cleaning device according to claim 3 includes a compressor and a condenser; the compressor and the condenser are both electrically connected to the electrical control component; the compressor is connected to the condenser and the evaporator respectively through pipelines, and the condenser and the evaporator are connected through pipelines.

5. The ice making machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises a filter, wherein the filter is electrically connected to the electrical control component and the filter is arranged on the pipeline between the condenser and the evaporator.

6. The ice making machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a capillary tube, one end of which is connected to the filter, and the other end of which is connected to the evaporator.

7. The ice making machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a motor, which is electrically connected to the electrical control component. The motor is connected to an output shaft through a transmission mechanism, and the output shaft is connected to a transmission mechanism.

8. The ice making machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: An ice outlet is arranged at the upper end of the evaporator, and the conveying mechanism is arranged at one end of the ice outlet.

9. The ice making machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes an ice basket, which is arranged at the upper end of the lower water tank. The mouth of the ice basket is connected to the ice outlet through an inclined slideway so that ice cubes can slide from the ice outlet into the ice basket.

10. The ice making machine according to any one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that: A fan is also arranged at the front bottom of the ice maker housing.

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