Ice making system and ice making equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice-making system and ice-making equipment, the ice-making system comprises an ice-making device, an ice storage container, a first water tank and a second water tank, the ice storage container is used for storing ice cubes made by the ice-making device, the ice-making device, the first water tank and the second water tank are sequentially connected through a water delivery pipeline, the first water tank supplies water to the ice-making device, and the second water tank supplies water to the ice-making device. The second water tank supplies water to the first water tank, the capacity of the first water tank is smaller than that of the second water tank, and the first water tank communicates with the ice storage container and is used for collecting melted water in the ice storage container. Therefore, as the capacity of the first water tank is smaller than that of the second water tank, that is, water contained in the first water tank is less, and the first water tank can collect melted water of the ice storage container, so that the water in the first water tank is pre-cooled, the temperature of the water supplied to the ice making device by the first water tank can be reduced in a short time, and the ice making efficiency is improved. Therefore, the ice making device can make ice quickly, and the ice making efficiency of the ice making system can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ice making, and in particular to an ice making system and ice making equipment. Background Art

[0002] The ice-making system generally directly pumps water from the water tank into the ice-making device to make ice. The evaporator of the ice-making device needs to transfer the cold energy to the water inside the ice-making device first, lowering the temperature of the water inside the ice-making device to nearly 0 degrees, and then the evaporator of the ice-making device continues to provide cold energy to make the water in the ice-making device freeze. However, the temperature of the water in the water tank of the ice-making system in the related art is generally room temperature (about 20-25 degrees), and the ice-making device needs to spend a long time to lower the temperature of the water supplied from the water tank to the ice-making device, resulting in a longer ice-making time and lower efficiency of the ice-making system. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiment of the utility model provides an ice-making system and an ice-making device to improve at least one of the above problems.

[0004] The implementation method of the utility model achieves the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical solutions.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides an ice-making system, which includes an ice-making device, an ice storage container, a first water tank and a second water tank. The ice storage container is used to store ice cubes made by the ice-making device. The ice-making device, the first water tank and the second water tank are connected in sequence through a water supply pipeline. The first water tank supplies water to the ice-making device, and the second water tank supplies water to the first water tank. The capacity of the first water tank is smaller than that of the second water tank. The first water tank is connected to the ice storage container and is used to collect melted water of the ice storage container.

[0006] In some embodiments, the ice storage container is provided with an ice storage chamber and a through hole, the through hole is located at the bottom of the ice storage container and connected to the ice storage chamber, the first water tank is located below the ice storage container, and the top of the first water tank is provided with a first opening, which is arranged opposite to the through hole.

[0007] In some embodiments, an outer surface of the first water tank is provided with a thermal insulation layer.

[0008] In some embodiments, the ice-making system includes a first water level sensor, a second water level sensor and a first water pump, the first water pump is electrically connected to the first water level sensor and the second water level sensor, the first water level sensor and the second water level sensor are located inside the first water tank, the second water level sensor is located above the first water level sensor, and the first water pump is arranged in the water supply pipeline between the first water tank and the second water tank.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second water tank is located below the first water tank and is used to collect water overflowing from the first water tank.

[0010] In some embodiments, a first opening is provided on the top of the first water tank, and a second opening is provided on the top of the second water tank. The second opening is arranged opposite to the first water tank, and water overflowing from the first opening of the first water tank flows into the interior of the second water tank from the second opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ice-making device, the ice storage container, the first water tank and the second water tank are arranged along the height direction of the ice-making system; or, the ice-making system further includes a second water pump, which is disposed in the water supply pipeline between the first water tank and the ice-making device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the ice-making device includes an ice-making container, a first evaporator, a second evaporator, a compressor and a condenser. The first evaporator, the second evaporator, the compressor and the condenser are connected in sequence through a refrigerant pipeline. The first evaporator supplies cold to the ice-making container, and the second evaporator supplies cold to the ice storage container.

[0013] In some embodiments, the ice-making device further includes a fan, which is disposed opposite to the second evaporator, and is used to drive air to pass through the second evaporator and then flow into the interior of the ice storage container.

[0014] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the utility model further provides an ice-making device, which includes a housing and an ice-making system according to any of the above embodiments, wherein the ice-making system is installed in the housing.

[0015] In the ice-making system and ice-making equipment provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the ice-making system includes an ice-making device, an ice storage container, a first water tank and a second water tank, the ice storage container is used to store ice cubes made by the ice-making device, the ice-making device, the first water tank and the second water tank are connected in sequence through a water supply pipeline, the first water tank supplies water to the ice-making device, the second water tank supplies water to the first water tank, the capacity of the first water tank is smaller than the capacity of the second water tank, the first water tank is connected to the ice storage container and is used to collect melted water of the ice storage container. In this way, since the capacity of the first water tank is smaller than the capacity of the second water tank, that is, the first water tank contains less water, and the first water tank can collect the melted water of the ice storage container, so that the water in the first water tank is pre-cooled, which helps the ice-making device to reduce the temperature of the water supplied to the ice-making device by the first water tank in a shorter time, thereby helping the ice-making device to make ice quickly, and further helping to improve the ice-making efficiency of the ice-making system. In addition, since the first water tank collects the melted water of the ice storage container to pre-cool the water in the first water tank, the ice-making system does not need to set up an additional refrigerator to pre-cool the water in the first water tank, thereby helping to reduce the energy consumption of the ice-making system. Moreover, the ice-making system recycles the melted water of the ice storage container through the first water tank, which helps to reduce the risk of wasting water resources in the ice-making system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the drawings required for use in the implementation manner will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation manners of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the ice making device provided by the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the structure of the ice making system provided by the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0019] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0020] Ice-making equipment 10, shell 20, ice-making system 30, ice-making device 100, ice-making container 110, ice storage container 200, first water tank 300, second water tank 400, water pipeline 500, first water level sensor 610, second water level sensor 620, first water pump 630, second water pump 640, first evaporator 710, second evaporator 720, compressor 730, condenser 740, refrigerant pipeline 750, fan 760, throttling component 770. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the implementation of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation of the utility model. Obviously, the described implementation is only a part of the implementation of the utility model, not all of the implementations. Based on the implementation of the utility model, all other implementations obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0022] The technical solutions in the implementation scheme of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the implementation scheme of the utility model.

[0023] See also Figure 1 The embodiment of the utility model provides an ice-making device 10, which includes a housing 20 and an ice-making system 30. The ice-making system 30 can be installed in the housing 20, which helps the housing 20 to protect the ice-making system 30. The ice-making system 30 can make ice from water.

[0024] The specific structure of the ice-making system 30 can refer to the following embodiments. Since the ice-making device 10 adopts all the technical solutions of all the following embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the following embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0025] See also Figure 2 The embodiment of the utility model further provides an ice making system 30, which may include an ice making device 100, an ice storage container 200, a first water tank 300 and a second water tank 400. The ice storage container 200 may be used to store ice cubes made by the ice making device 100. The ice making device 100, the first water tank 300 and the second water tank 400 may be connected in sequence through a water supply pipeline 500. The first water tank 300 may supply water to the ice making device 100, and the second water tank 400 may supply water to the first water tank 300. The capacity of the first water tank 300 may be smaller than that of the second water tank 400. The first water tank 300 may be connected to the ice storage container 200 and used to collect melted water of the ice storage container 200. In this way, since the capacity of the first water tank 300 is smaller than that of the second water tank 400, that is, the first water tank 400 contains less water, and the first water tank 300 can collect melted water from the ice storage container 200, so that the water in the first water tank 300 is pre-cooled (the temperature of the melted water is lower than the temperature of the water supplied to the first water tank 300 by the second water tank 400), the ice-making device 100 can reduce the temperature of the water supplied to the ice-making device 100 by the first water tank 300 (that is, the water inside the ice-making device 100) in a shorter time, thereby helping the ice-making device 100 to make ice quickly, and further helping to improve the ice-making efficiency of the ice-making system 30.

[0026] In addition, since the first water tank 300 collects the melted water of the ice storage container 200 to pre-cool the water in the first water tank 300, the ice making system 30 does not need to set up an additional refrigerator to pre-cool the water in the first water tank 300, which helps to reduce the energy consumption of the ice making system 30. Moreover, the ice making system 30 recycles the melted water of the ice storage container 200 through the first water tank 300, which helps to reduce the risk of wasting water resources in the ice making system 30.

[0027] In some embodiments, the ice storage container 200 may be provided with an ice storage chamber (not shown) and a through hole (not shown), the through hole may be located at the bottom of the ice storage container 200 and connected to the ice storage chamber, the first water tank 300 may be located below the ice storage container 200, the top of the first water tank 300 may be provided with a first opening (not shown), and the first opening may be arranged opposite to the through hole. In this way, the melted water of the ice storage container 200 may flow from the through hole to the first opening under the action of its own gravity, so that the first water tank 300 may automatically collect the melted water without the need for an additional pump or other driving device to provide power.

[0028] In addition, the first water tank 300 can be compactly arranged below the ice storage container 200 , so that the ice-making system 30 can fully utilize the vertical space, which helps to reduce the footprint of the ice-making system 30 .

[0029] In some embodiments, the first water tank 300 can be disposed below the ice storage container 200, and the first water tank 300 can be connected to the ice storage container 200 through a water pipe, for example, one end of the water pipe is connected to the bottom of the ice storage container 200, and the other end of the water pipe is connected to the top of the first water tank 300, so that the melted water of the ice storage container 200 can flow to the first water tank 300 through the water pipe.

[0030] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the first water tank 300 may be provided with an insulation layer (not shown). The insulation layer may be polyurethane foam, foam rubber, glass wool or other materials with insulation properties. In this way, the insulation layer can effectively reduce the influence of the external environment temperature on the temperature of the water in the first water tank 300, so that the coldness of the water in the first water tank 300 is lost more slowly, which helps the temperature of the water in the first water tank 300 to be stably maintained at a low level, thereby further helping the first water tank 300 to provide the ice making device 100 with water at a lower temperature.

[0031] In some embodiments, the ice making system 30 may include a first water level sensor 610, a second water level sensor 620 and a first water pump 630. The first water pump 630 may be electrically connected to the first water level sensor 610 and the second water level sensor 620. The first water level sensor 610 and the second water level sensor 620 are located inside the first water tank 300. The second water level sensor 620 may be located above the first water level sensor 610. The first water pump 630 is disposed in the water supply pipeline 500 between the first water tank 300 and the second water tank 400.

[0032] Among them, the first water level sensor 610 and the second water level sensor 620 can be pressure sensors. Since the static pressure of the liquid is proportional to its depth, the pressure sensor can indirectly calculate the water level by measuring the pressure of the water; or, the first water level sensor 610 and the second water level sensor 620 can be resistive water level sensors or electrode water level sensors. When the sensor probe (electrode) is immersed in water, since water has a certain conductivity, it will form a conductive loop and the resistance between the probes will change. The higher the water level, the more the probe is submerged, and the corresponding resistance value will change according to the preset relationship. This change in resistance value will be converted into an electrical signal, and after being processed by the circuit, the height of the water level can be intuitively displayed.

[0033] When the first water level sensor 610 detects that the water level is low, the first water level sensor 610 can transmit a signal to the first water pump 630, and the first water pump 630 works so that the water in the second water tank 400 can be pumped into the first water tank 300. When the second water level sensor 620 detects that the water level is high, the second water level sensor 620 can transmit a signal to the first water pump 630 so that the first water pump 630 stops working.

[0034] In this way, the ice-making system 30 can automatically detect the water level of the first water tank 300 through the coordinated use of the first water level sensor 610 and the second water level sensor 620, and promptly start or stop the operation of the first water pump 630, thereby realizing automatic water replenishment of the first water tank 300 and reducing the risk of overflow of the first water tank 300.

[0035] In addition, the ice-making system 30 accurately controls the start and stop of the first water pump 630 according to the water level of the first water tank 300, which helps to reduce the risk of excessive or insufficient water supply in the first water tank 300.

[0036] In some embodiments, the second water tank 400 is located below the first water tank 300 and is used to collect water overflowing from the first water tank 300. In this way, the ice making system 30 collects water overflowing from the first water tank 300 by arranging the second water tank 400 below the first water tank 300, thereby helping to reduce the risk of the first water tank 300 overflowing onto the ground, thereby helping to reduce safety hazards such as pedestrians slipping.

[0037] For example, a first opening is provided on the top of the first water tank 300, and a second opening is provided on the top of the second water tank 400. The second opening is arranged opposite to the first water tank 300. The second water tank 400 can be located directly below the first water tank 300. Water overflowing from the first opening of the first water tank 300 flows into the interior of the second water tank 400 from the second opening, that is, the projection of the first water tank 300 from the first water tank 300 to the second water tank 400 falls in the second opening. The size of the second opening is larger than that of the first water tank 300, so that the water in the first water tank 300 can flow from the first opening to the second opening, thereby helping the second water tank 400 to collect the water overflowing from the first water tank 300.

[0038] For another example, the first water tank 300 and the second water tank 400 can be connected by a water pipe, one end of the water pipe can be connected to the top of the first water tank 300, and the other end of the water pipe can be connected to the second water tank 400, thereby helping the second water tank 400 to collect water overflowing from the first water tank 300.

[0039] In some embodiments, the ice making device 100 , the ice storage container 200 , the first water tank 300 , and the second water tank 400 may be arranged along the height direction of the ice making system 30 , thereby helping to reduce the floor area occupied by the ice making system 30 .

[0040] In addition, the ice making device 100 and the ice storage container 200 are arranged along the height direction of the ice making system 30, so that the ice cubes made by the ice making device 100 can fall into the ice storage container 200 by their own gravity, and the ice making system 30 does not need to be equipped with a special device for transporting ice cubes.

[0041] In some embodiments, the ice making system 30 may further include a second water pump 640 , which is disposed in the water delivery pipeline 500 between the first water tank 300 and the ice making device 100 , so that the second water pump 640 pumps water from the first water tank 300 to the ice making device 100 .

[0042] In some embodiments, the ice-making device 100 may include an ice-making container 110, a first evaporator 710, a second evaporator 720, a compressor 730 and a condenser 740. The first evaporator 710, the second evaporator 720, the compressor 730 and the condenser 740 may be connected in sequence via a refrigerant pipeline 750. The first evaporator 710 may provide cooling for the ice-making container 110, and the second evaporator 720 may provide cooling for the ice storage container 200.

[0043] The first evaporator 710, the second evaporator 720, the compressor 730 and the condenser 740 form a closed refrigeration cycle system through the refrigerant pipeline 750. The first water tank 300 can supply water to the ice-making container 110, the ice-making container 110 can be a metal mold, and the specific shape of the ice-making container 110 can be designed according to the shape of the required ice cubes. The first evaporator 710 and the second evaporator 720 can absorb heat, and the condenser 740 can release heat.

[0044] The low-temperature and low-pressure liquid refrigerant in the first evaporator 710 can absorb the heat of the ice-making container 110 and freeze the water into ice, thereby effectively cooling the ice-making container 110. The gaseous refrigerant from the first evaporator 710 flows into the second evaporator 720 so that the second evaporator 720 absorbs the heat around the ice storage container 200, reduces the risk of melting the ice cubes in the ice storage container 200, and keeps the ice cubes in the ice storage container 200 warm. The gaseous refrigerant can be sucked in by the compressor 730 and pressurized to be converted into a high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant, which releases heat to the external environment in the condenser 740. In addition, a fan can be provided to accelerate the heat dissipation of the condenser 740.

[0045] In this way, the first evaporator 710 can quickly cool the ice-making container 110, which helps to speed up the ice-making speed of the ice-making device 100, thereby helping to increase the amount of ice made per unit time by the ice-making device 100. In addition, the second evaporator 720 can provide cold energy for the ice storage container 200, so that the internal temperature of the ice storage container 200 can be maintained at a constant low temperature, which helps to slow down the melting speed of ice cubes in the ice storage container 200.

[0046] In some embodiments, the ice-making device 100 may further include a throttling component 770, which may be disposed in the refrigerant pipeline 750 between the first evaporator 710 and the condenser 740. The throttling component 770 may include an electronic expansion valve or a capillary tube, etc. The throttling component 770 may adjust the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing from the condenser 740 to the first evaporator 710. The throttling component 770 controls the flow rate of the refrigerant so that the refrigerant is at a suitable pressure and state when entering the first evaporator 710, so as to effectively absorb heat for refrigeration.

[0047] In some embodiments, the ice-making device 110 further includes a fan 760, which is disposed opposite to the second evaporator 720, and is used to drive air to pass through the second evaporator 720 and then flow to the inside of the ice storage container 200. The fan 760 drives the air to pass through the second evaporator 720, so that the air passing through the second evaporator 720 can be cooled, and then the cold air is fully guided to the inside of the ice storage container 200, which helps the ice storage container 200 to quickly form a low-temperature airflow environment, thereby helping the inside of the ice storage container 200 to form a low-temperature and uniform environment, and further helps to slow down the melting speed of ice cubes in the ice storage container 200.

[0048] In some embodiments, the compressor 730 is located between the condenser 740 and the second water tank 400, so that the compressor 730, the condenser 740 and the second water tank 400 can be arranged along a certain direction, which helps to arrange the various components of the ice-making system 30 in an orderly manner, thereby making the structure of the ice-making system 30 more compact. In other embodiments, the compressor 730 can be arranged according to actual conditions.

[0049] In addition, the compressor 730 is located between the condenser 740 and the second water tank 400, so that the condenser 740 is spaced a certain distance from the second water tank 400, which helps to reduce the risk of the condenser 740 transferring heat to the second water tank 400 and causing the temperature of the water in the second water tank 400 to increase.

[0050] Based on the above embodiments, the refrigeration system 30 of the present application collects and precools the melted water in the ice storage container 200 through the first water tank 300, so that the ice-making device 100 accelerates the ice-making process, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency of the refrigeration system 30. In addition, since the first water tank 300 collects the melted water of the ice storage container 200 to precool the water in the first water tank 300, the ice-making system 30 does not need to set up an additional refrigerator to precool the water in the first water tank 300, which helps to reduce the energy consumption of the ice-making system 30. Moreover, the ice-making system 30 recycles the melted water of the ice storage container 200 through the first water tank 300, which helps to reduce the risk of wasting water resources in the ice-making system 30. At the same time, the refrigeration system 30 is also provided with a second evaporator 720 next to the ice storage container 110, which helps to slow down the melting speed of the ice cubes in the ice storage container 110.

[0051] In the utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and the like 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; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal communication of two elements, it can be only surface contact, or it can be connected through surface contact of an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as specific or special structures. The description of the term "some embodiments" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In the utility model, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in the utility model and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0053] The above implementation modes are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit them. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the aforementioned implementation modes, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned implementation modes, or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various implementation modes of the utility model, and should all be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An ice making system, characterized in that: include: An ice-making device and an ice storage container, wherein the ice storage container is used to store ice cubes made by the ice-making device; as well as A first water tank and a second water tank, the ice-making device, the first water tank and the second water tank are connected in sequence through a water supply pipeline, the first water tank supplies water to the ice-making device, the second water tank supplies water to the first water tank, the capacity of the first water tank is smaller than the capacity of the second water tank, the first water tank is connected to the ice storage container and is used to collect melted water of the ice storage container.

2. The ice making system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice storage container is provided with an ice storage chamber and a through hole, wherein the through hole is located at the bottom of the ice storage container and is connected to the ice storage chamber, the first water tank is located below the ice storage container, and a first opening is provided at the top of the first water tank, and the first opening is arranged opposite to the through hole.

3. The ice making system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the first water tank is provided with a heat-insulating layer.

4. The ice making system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The ice-making system includes a first water level sensor, a second water level sensor and a first water pump, the first water pump is electrically connected to the first water level sensor and the second water level sensor, the first water level sensor and the second water level sensor are located inside the first water tank, the second water level sensor is located above the first water level sensor, and the first water pump is arranged in the water supply pipeline between the first water tank and the second water tank.

5. The ice making system according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The second water tank is located below the first water tank and is used to collect water overflowing from the first water tank.

6. The ice making system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the first water tank is provided with a first opening, the top of the second water tank is provided with a second opening, the second opening is arranged opposite to the first water tank, and water overflowing from the first opening of the first water tank flows into the interior of the second water tank through the second opening.

7. The ice making system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The ice-making device, the ice storage container, the first water tank and the second water tank are arranged along the height direction of the ice-making system; Alternatively, the ice-making system further includes a second water pump, which is disposed in the water delivery pipeline between the first water tank and the ice-making device.

8. The ice making system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The ice-making device includes an ice-making container, a first evaporator, a second evaporator, a compressor and a condenser. The first evaporator, the second evaporator, the compressor and the condenser are connected in sequence through a refrigerant pipeline. The first evaporator supplies cold to the ice-making container, and the second evaporator supplies cold to the ice storage container.

9. The ice making system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ice-making device further comprises a fan, which is arranged opposite to the second evaporator and is used for driving air to pass through the second evaporator and then flow to the interior of the ice storage container.

10. An ice-making device, characterized in that: include: a housing; and The ice-making system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the ice-making system is installed in the housing.

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