Ice cleaning machine with optimized layout

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making water dispensers, in particular to an ice purifier with optimized layout, a machine body of the ice purifier comprises a pure water making system and an ice making system, a first pure water flow channel is arranged between the pure water making system and the ice making system, the ice making system comprises an ice making box, an ice making module, an ice feeding module and an ice discharging module, an inner cavity is arranged in the ice making box, and the ice discharging module is arranged in the inner cavity. The ice making module and the ice feeding module are respectively arranged in the inner cavity, an ice feeding channel is arranged in the ice feeding module, an ice discharging channel is arranged in the ice discharging module, the ice feeding channel is communicated between the inner cavity and the ice discharging channel, and the ice feeding channel is longitudinally arranged in the inner cavity; according to the ice purifier, the ice conveying channel for longitudinally conveying ice is arranged in the ice making box, the occupied space of the ice conveying channel can be reduced, the layout of the ice conveying module in the ice making box is optimized in the limited equipment internal space, the ice storage space in the ice making box is increased, and then the ice storage capacity and the ice block supply amount of the ice purifier are increased; a user can receive the ice blocks for use at any time, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making water dispensers, in particular to an ice purification machine water treatment system and an ice purification machine. Background Art

[0002] An ice purification machine is an intelligent small household appliance with functions such as ice-making, water purification, and drinking water. It first filters raw water to produce pure water, and then uses the pure water to make ice, realizing the integration of water purification, drinking water, and ice-making, which is more convenient than a simple water dispenser and ice maker in daily use.

[0003] In order to integrate multiple functions such as filtered water purification, drinking water, and ice-making, the internal structure of existing ice purification machines is relatively complex. For example, a water dispenser capable of making ice provided by a patent application with the application number 2024106894478 discloses that a refrigeration system is installed on a base. Among them, a compressor, a condenser, and a radiator are installed on the base, a cold water tank is installed above the compressor, the condenser, and the radiator, and an ice-making box and an ice storage bin are installed above the cold water tank, thus forming at least a three-layer installation structure inside the water dispenser. When repairing, multiple components need to be disassembled, which is not conducive to later maintenance; and due to the limited internal space of the water dispenser, the ice storage bin is arranged near the top of the water dispenser, and the installable space given by the water dispenser itself to the ice storage bin is small, which limits the volume of the ice storage bin, thereby limiting the ice storage capacity of the ice storage bin. In addition, an ice guiding slideway inclined upward is installed in the ice storage bin, and this ice guiding slideway occupies a large space, further reducing the ice storage space of the ice storage bin. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize the internal layout of the ice purification machine.

[0004] The present utility model is studied and proposed in view of the deficiencies of the prior art. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] Aiming at the problems that the internal structure of the existing ice-making water dispenser mentioned above is relatively complex, has a multi-layer installation structure, requires disassembling multiple components during maintenance, is not conducive to later maintenance, and the internal space of the water dispenser is limited, which limits the volume of the ice storage bin and its ice storage capacity, and there is also an ice guiding slideway with a large occupied space installed inside the ice storage bin, further reducing the ice storage space of the ice storage bin, the present utility model proposes an ice purification machine with an optimized layout to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0007] An ice purification machine with optimized layout, including a machine body, the machine body includes a pure water production system and an ice production system, a first pure water flow channel is provided between the pure water production system and the ice production system, the ice production system includes an ice production box, an ice production module, an ice delivery module and an ice outlet module, an inner cavity is provided in the ice production box, the ice production module and the ice delivery module are respectively arranged in the inner cavity, an ice delivery channel is provided in the ice delivery module, an ice outlet channel is provided in the ice outlet module, the ice delivery channel is communicated between the inner cavity and the ice outlet channel, and the ice delivery channel is longitudinally arranged in the inner cavity.

[0008] For an ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, an installation cylinder connected to the ice production box is provided in the inner cavity, the installation cylinder is hollow to form an installation cavity, the ice delivery module includes an ice delivery device arranged in the installation cavity and a driver connected to the ice delivery device, an ice delivery channel is formed between the ice delivery device and the installation cylinder, and the driver drives the ice delivery device to move the ice cubes along the ice delivery channel.

[0009] For an ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, the ice delivery device includes a connecting shaft and ice delivery blades connected to the connecting shaft, the ice delivery blades are spirally arranged along the outer wall of the connecting shaft, and a spiral ice delivery channel is formed among the ice delivery blades, the connecting shaft and the installation cylinder; an opening corresponding to the installation cavity is provided in the ice production box, the connecting shaft extends out of the opening and is connected to the driver, and the driver drives the connecting shaft to rotate in the installation cavity and drives the ice delivery blades to rotate to move the ice cubes along the ice delivery channel.

[0010] For an ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, the ice delivery channel is provided with an ice inlet and an ice outlet, the ice inlet is close to the bottom of the ice production box, the ice outlet is located above the ice inlet and is communicated with the ice outlet channel, and the ice inlet and the ice outlet are respectively arranged in the installation cylinder.

[0011] For an ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, the machine body further includes a cold water tank arranged on the lower side of the ice production box, the cold water tank is connected to the first pure water flow channel, the first pure water flow channel includes a first pure water branch channel communicated between the pure water production system and the cold water tank and a second pure water branch channel communicated between the cold water tank and the ice production module, a first water pump is provided in the second pure water branch channel, a first return flow channel is provided between the cold water tank and the ice production box, and a second return flow channel is provided between the cold water tank and the ice outlet module.

[0012] For an ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, the cold water tank is connected with an ice water output flow channel, and a second water pump is provided in the ice water output flow channel.

[0013] For an ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, a first water level detector and a disinfector are provided in the cold water tank.

[0014] An ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, wherein the ice-making module includes an ice-making component, a compressor, a condenser, and a radiator. The compressor, the condenser, and the radiator are arranged adjacent to each other in sequence and are located on the same horizontal plane. The compressor, the condenser, and the radiator are arranged under the ice-making box. The ice-making component includes an ice-making box arranged in the ice-making box and an evaporator arranged on one side of the ice-making box. The compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator are connected to each other. The ice-making box is provided with an ice-making cavity for accommodating pure water. The lower part of the evaporator is provided with a plurality of ice-making heads, and each ice-making head can extend into the ice-making cavity. The ice-making cavity is communicated with the second pure water branch channel.

[0015] An ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, wherein the pure water making system includes a raw water tank and a filtration module. The raw water tank and the filtration module are arranged close to the top of the machine body. An independent raw water flow channel and a concentrated water flow channel are provided between the raw water tank and the filtration module. A third water pump is arranged in the raw water flow channel, and a concentrated water valve is arranged in the concentrated water flow channel. The cold water tank and the filtration module are communicated through the first pure water branch channel, and a first water inlet valve is arranged in the first pure water branch channel.

[0016] An ice purification machine with optimized layout as described above, wherein the pure water making system is further connected with a second pure water flow channel. A second water inlet valve and an external pure water container are arranged in the second pure water flow channel. An instant heating module and a water vapor separator are connected to the outside of the external pure water container. A fourth water pump is arranged between the instant heating module and the external pure water container. A second water level detector is further connected to the outside of the external pure water container.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0018] 1. The pure water production system and the ice making system are connected through a first pure water flow channel. The ice making module and the ice delivery module are respectively arranged in the inner cavity of the ice making box. A longitudinally arranged ice delivery channel is provided in the ice delivery module, and an ice outlet channel is provided in the ice outlet module. The ice delivery channel and the ice outlet channel are communicated through the inner cavity. When using the ice purification machine to make ice, the pure water is made into ice cubes by the ice making module and the ice cubes are downwardly discharged into the inner cavity. At least part of the inner cavity is set as a storage ice cavity communicating with the ice making module and the ice delivery module. The ice cubes move downward through the ice making module to the storage ice cavity and fall to the bottom of the ice making box. As the ice cubes accumulate at the bottom of the ice making box, the ice cubes enter the ice delivery channel and move along the ice delivery channel, and finally enter the ice outlet channel. Compared with the horizontal ice delivery channel or the inclined ice delivery channel in the traditional ice making drinking machine, the ice purification machine of the present utility model is provided with a longitudinally arranged ice delivery channel inside the ice making box, which can reduce the occupied space of the ice delivery channel, optimize the layout of the ice delivery module in the ice making box in the limited internal space of the equipment, increase the ice storage space inside the ice making box, and further increase the ice storage capacity and ice cube supply of the ice purification machine, so that users can pick up ice cubes at any time for use, improving the user experience.

[0019] 2. By setting a spiral ice delivery channel, the ice cubes can enter the ice delivery channel orderly and move by the rotation of the ice delivery device, which is beneficial to the smooth delivery of the ice cubes, avoiding the ice delivery device from jamming due to the blockage of the ice cubes in the ice delivery channel, thus ensuring the smooth ice outlet of the ice purification machine.

[0020] 3. Inside the ice purification machine, the compressor, the condenser and the radiator are arranged adjacent to each other in sequence and on the same horizontal plane, that is, the compressor, the condenser and the radiator are sequentially installed at the bottom of the ice purification machine. The cold water tank is installed on one side of the compressor, the condenser and the radiator and at the bottom of the ice purification machine. The original water tank and the filtration module are arranged near the top of the machine body. The original water tank is installed above the compressor, the condenser and the radiator. The filtration module and the ice making box are installed above the cold water tank and on one side of the original water tank. Thus, a double-layer installation structure is integrally formed inside the ice purification machine, providing sufficient installation space for the ice making box in the height direction of the machine body, which is beneficial to expanding the ice storage space in the ice making box. Moreover, a double-layer installation structure is integrally formed inside the ice purification machine, which is convenient for installation during the production process and the corresponding mechanisms can be repaired from different directions of the ice purification machine during the later maintenance, which is beneficial to the later maintenance of the ice purification machine.

[0021] The following will further illustrate the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is the internal structure of the ice purification machine of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 The internal structure of the ice purifier of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 The internal structure of the ice purifier of the present utility model Figure 3 ;

[0025] Figure 4 Exploded view of the ice making module of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 Top view of the ice making module of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 is Figure 5 Section A - A in Figure 1 (hiding the cold water tank);

[0028] Figure 7 is Figure 5 Section A - A in Figure 2 (hiding the cold water tank);

[0029] Figure 8 Stereogram of the cold water tank of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 9 is Figure 8 Section B - B in

[0031] Figure 10 Water circuit schematic of the ice purifier of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 11 Water circuit schematic of the ice purifier of the present utility model Figure 2 . Specific embodiments

[0033] The following will describe the embodiments of the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] As Figure 1 -11 shows, the present utility model provides an ice purifier with optimized layout, including a body 100, the body 100 includes a pure water making system 1 and an ice making system 2, a first pure water flow channel 3 is arranged between the pure water making system 1 and the ice making system 2, pure water is prepared by the pure water making system 1, and the potable pure water is diverted to the ice making system 2 through the first pure water flow channel 3 for ice making. Making ice with pure water can improve the quality of ice cubes and ensure user health.

[0035] Specifically, as Figure 1 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 10As shown, the ice making system 2 includes an ice making box 21, an ice making module 22, an ice delivery module 23 and an ice discharging module 24. An inner cavity 211 is provided in the ice making box 21. The ice making module 22 and the ice delivery module 23 are respectively arranged in the inner cavity 211. The ice making module 22 and the ice delivery module 23 are installed in the ice making box 21. The inner cavity 211 is used to provide an installation space. The first pure water flow channel 3 can communicate with the inside of the ice making module 22 to deliver pure water to the ice making module 22 for ice making. An ice delivery channel 231 is provided in the ice delivery module 23, and an ice discharging channel 241 is provided in the ice discharging module 24. The ice delivery channel 231 communicates between the inner cavity 211 and the ice discharging channel 241, and the ice delivery channel 231 is longitudinally arranged in the inner cavity 211. More specifically, an installation cylinder 212 connected to the ice making box 21 is provided in the inner cavity 211. The installation cylinder 212 and the ice making module 22 are oppositely arranged inside the ice making box 21. The installation cylinder 212 is hollow to form an installation cavity 213. The ice delivery module 23 includes an ice delivery device 232 arranged in the installation cavity 213 and a driver 233 connected to the ice delivery device 232. To facilitate the installation of the ice delivery device 232, both the upper and lower ends of the installation cylinder 212 are open ends, so that the ice delivery device 232 can be installed into the installation cavity 213 from the top or bottom of the installation cylinder 212. An ice delivery channel 231 is formed between the ice delivery device 232 and the inner wall of the installation cylinder 212. The driver 233 drives the ice delivery device 232 to move the ice cubes along the ice delivery channel 231.

[0036] More specifically, as Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, Figure 7The dashed line in [Figure] represents the conveying path of ice cubes. The ice dispenser 232 includes a connecting shaft 2321 and an ice delivery blade 2322 connected to the connecting shaft 2321. The ice delivery blade 2322 is spirally arranged along the outer wall of the connecting shaft 2321. A spiral ice delivery channel 231 is formed between the ice delivery blade 2322, the connecting shaft 2321 and the mounting cylinder 212. In this embodiment, the ice delivery blade 2322 preferably adopts a one-piece structure. The ice delivery blade 2322 is spirally arranged along the outer wall of the connecting shaft 2321 and forms a spiral ice delivery channel 231 within the mounting cylinder 212. Since during the ice cube conveying process, the side surface of the ice delivery blade 2322 facing the top of the mounting cylinder 212 is the main supporting surface for the ice cubes, the one-piece ice delivery blade 2322 can enhance the structural strength of the ice delivery blade 2322 and prevent ice cubes from leaking downward during conveyance, thus ensuring the smooth conveyance of ice cubes. An opening 214 corresponding to the mounting cavity 213 is provided in the ice maker 21. The opening 214 faces the mounting cavity 213. The connecting shaft 2321 is coaxially arranged with the mounting cavity 213. The connecting shaft 2321 extends out of the opening 214 and is connected to the driver 233. The driver 233 is arranged outside the ice maker 21. The opening 214 is provided to make way for the connection between the connecting shaft 2321 and the driver 233. By driving the connecting shaft 2321 to rotate within the mounting cavity 213 through the driver 233, the ice delivery blade 2322 is driven to rotate, causing the ice cubes to move along the ice delivery channel 231. Optionally, the ice delivery channel 231 can convey ice cubes along a spiral upward or spiral downward path.

[0037] Preferably, as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the ice delivery channel 231 is provided with an ice inlet 2311 and an ice outlet 2312. The ice inlet 2311 is close to the bottom of the ice maker 21, and the ice outlet 2312 is located above the ice inlet 2311 and communicates with the ice outlet channel 241. The ice inlet 2311 and the ice outlet 2312 are respectively arranged in the installation cylinder 212. By arranging the ice inlet 2311 close to the bottom of the ice maker 21 and the ice outlet 2312 above the ice inlet 2311, the ice delivery channel 231 forms a spiral upward ice delivery path. During the transportation of ice cubes, the ice cubes fall to the bottom of the ice maker 21 by the downward ice removal of the ice making module 22, and the ice cubes start to accumulate from the bottom of the ice maker 21 and are stored in the inner cavity 211. As the ice cubes continue to accumulate, the ice cubes can enter the ice delivery channel 231 through the ice inlet 2311, and the driver 233 drives the ice delivery device 232 to rotate to drive the ice delivery blades 2322 to rotate, so that the ice cubes spiral upward along the ice delivery channel 231 and finally enter the ice outlet channel 241 from the ice outlet 2312; in this embodiment, the ice delivery channel 231 adopts a spiral upward ice delivery path, the opening 214 is arranged at the bottom of the ice maker 21 and is opposite to the installation cavity 213, and the driver 233 is installed at the lower part of the ice maker 21.

[0038] Optionally, the ice inlet 2311 and the ice outlet 2312 are respectively arranged in the installation cylinder 212, and the ice inlet 2311 and the ice outlet 2312 penetrate through the wall of the installation cylinder 212; optionally, the bottom of the installation cylinder 212 is spaced from the bottom of the ice maker 21, so that the ice inlet 2311 is formed between the bottom of the installation cylinder 212 and the bottom of the ice maker 21, which simplifies the production and manufacture of the installation cylinder 212 and the ice maker 21, and there is no need to additionally process the ice inlet 2311 in the installation cylinder 212. The ice outlet 2312 is arranged above the ice inlet 2311 and close to the top of the installation cylinder 212; it should be noted that the ice inlet 2311 is opposite to the ice making module 22, that is, the ice inlet 2311 faces the inner wall of the ice maker 21, and the ice outlet 2312 faces the outside of the ice maker 21.

[0039] Optionally, at least part of the bottom wall 210 of the ice maker 21 is provided with an inclined downward bottom wall 210, which is connected to the upper side of the bottom of the ice maker 21 and is opposite to the ice inlet 2311. As the ice cubes continuously accumulate at the bottom of the ice maker 21, the bottom wall 210 generates a lateral force on the accumulated ice cubes to guide the ice cubes to slide towards the ice inlet 2311, and the rotating ice delivery device 232 drives the ice cubes to enter the ice delivery channel 231 from the ice inlet 2311.

[0040] Optionally, the ice outlet channel 241 can be set as an ice outlet chute that slopes downward and is connected to the ice outlet 2312, so that the ice cubes slide out naturally along the ice outlet channel 241 under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the ice purifier.

[0041] Preferably, the mounting cylinder 212 and the ice maker 21 are integrally formed structures, which is convenient for the production and manufacturing of the ice maker 21 and the installation of the ice delivery module 23.

[0042] As Figure 7 shown, when making ice with the ice purifier, the pure water is made into ice cubes by the ice making module 22 and the ice cubes are discharged downward into the inner cavity 211. At least part of the inner cavity 211 is set to be connected to the ice storage cavity of the ice making module 22 and the ice delivery module 23. The ice cubes move downward through the ice making module 22 into the ice storage cavity and fall to the bottom of the ice maker 21. As the ice cubes accumulate at the bottom of the ice maker 21, the ice cubes enter the ice delivery channel 231, and the driver 233 drives the ice delivery device 232 to rotate to drive the ice delivery blades 2322 to rotate, so that the ice cubes spiral upward along the ice delivery channel 231 and finally enter the ice outlet channel 241 from the ice outlet 2312; compared with the horizontal ice delivery channel 231 or the inclined ice delivery channel 231 in the traditional ice making drinking machine, the ice purifier of the present invention has a vertically arranged ice delivery channel 231 inside the ice maker 21, which can reduce the occupied space of the ice delivery channel 231, optimize the layout of the ice delivery module 23 in the ice maker 21 in the limited internal space of the device, increase the ice storage space inside the ice maker 21, and further increase the ice storage capacity and ice supply of the ice purifier, so that users can pick up ice cubes at any time for use, improving the user experience; in addition, by setting a spiral ice delivery channel 231, the ice cubes can enter the ice delivery channel 231 orderly and move through the rotation of the ice delivery device 232, which is beneficial to the smooth delivery of the ice cubes and avoids the ice delivery device 232 from jamming due to the blockage of the ice cubes in the ice delivery channel 231, thus ensuring the smooth ice delivery of the ice purifier.

[0043] On the other hand, the ice purifier of the present invention integrates functions such as pure water purification, drinking water, and ice making. While improving the functionality of the ice purifier, the present invention also optimizes the internal structure of the ice purifier.

[0044] Specifically, the pure water making module of the ice purifier is as Figure 1 and Figure 10As shown, the pure water production system 1 includes a raw water tank 11 and a filtration module 12. An independent raw water flow channel 13 and a concentrated water flow channel 14 are provided between the raw water tank 11 and the filtration module 12. A third water pump 131 is provided in the raw water flow channel 13, and a concentrated water valve 141 is provided in the concentrated water flow channel 14. The raw water tank 11 can be filled with tap water, river water, lake water and other water to be filtered through manual addition or through pipeline connection to an external water source. The raw water flow channel 13 can transport the raw water in the raw water tank 11 to the filtration module 12. The filtration module 12 can adopt multi-stage filter elements in the prior art, such as RO composite filter elements, etc. The raw water is filtered by the filtration module 12 to form pure water meeting the drinking standard. The machine body 100 further includes a cold water tank 4 provided under the ice maker 21. The cold water tank 4 is connected to the first pure water flow channel 3. The first pure water flow channel 3 includes a first pure water branch 31 communicating between the pure water production system 1 and the cold water tank 4, and a second pure water branch 32 communicating between the cold water tank 4 and the ice making module 22. The cold water tank 4 and the filtration module 12 are connected through the first pure water branch 31. A first water inlet valve 311 is provided in the first pure water branch 31. The first pure water branch 31 can transport the pure water made by the filtration module 12 to the cold water tank 4. The cold water tank 4 can store pure water. The second pure water branch 32 connects the cold water tank 4 to the refrigeration system. A first water pump 321 is provided in the second pure water branch 32. The first water pump 321 can pump the pure water in the cold water tank 4 into the ice making module 22 to make ice. Since the cold water tank 4 is installed below the ice maker 21 inside the ice purifier, a height difference is formed between the cold water tank 4 and the ice maker 21. By pumping the pure water from bottom to top into the refrigeration module through the first water pump 321, the smooth transportation of pure water can be ensured.

[0045] Since the ice maker 21 in the ice making system 2 can store ice cubes, the ice cubes will melt and form ice water as the storage time prolongs. In order to avoid wasting water resources, such as Figure 10As shown in the figure, a first return flow channel is provided between the cold water tank 4 and the ice maker 21, so that the melted water inside the ice maker 21 can be transported along the first return flow channel to the cold water tank 4 for secondary utilization. When the ice melts, an ice-water mixture is formed inside the ice maker 21. Through the setting of the first return channel, the melted water inside the ice maker 21 can be cleaned in time to avoid the growth of bacteria in the ice-water mixture, which may lead to a decline in the quality of the ice cubes, thus ensuring the health of users. Further, a second return flow channel 42 is provided between the cold water tank 4 and the ice discharging module 24. An ice discharging channel 241 is provided in the ice discharging module 24. When the ice cubes are exported to the outside along the ice discharging channel 241, friction is generated between the ice cubes and the ice discharging channel 241, resulting in the easy melting of the ice cubes and the formation of water stains in the ice discharging channel 241. By setting the second return flow channel 42, it is beneficial for the residual water stains in the ice discharging channel 241 to flow back to the cold water tank 4 along the second return flow channel 42 for secondary utilization, which is beneficial to improving the utilization rate of water resources, avoiding the water stains from sliding out with the ice cubes, and ensuring the cleanliness of the external environment of the ice maker and enhancing the user experience.

[0046] Further, as Figure 10 shown in the figure, the cold water tank 4 is connected with an ice-water output flow channel 43, and a second water pump 431 is provided in the ice-water output flow channel 43. Through the settings of the first pure water branch channel 31, the first return flow channel 41 and the second return flow channel 42, the cold water tank 4 can accommodate pure water and ice cube melted water with different temperatures at the same time. The pure water and the ice cube melted water are mixed to form ice water, and the ice water can be exported to the outside through the ice-water output flow channel 43 for users to use. Optionally, a cooler can be provided in the cold water tank 4 or the ice-water output flow channel 43 to further lower the temperature of the ice water to meet the drinking requirements of users and enhance the user experience.

[0047] Optionally, as Figure 9 shown in the figure, a first water level detector 44 and a disinfector 45 are provided inside the cold water tank 4. The first water level detector 44 can detect the water level situation inside the cold water tank 4, send corresponding signals to the control system of the ice maker according to the water level situation in the cold water tank 4, and control the operation of the first water pump 321 in the second pure water branch channel 32 to make ice or control the operation of the second water pump 431 in the ice-water output flow channel 43 to output ice water through the control system of the ice maker. For example, when the first water level detector 44 detects that the water level inside the cold water tank 4 is relatively high, the first water pump 321 or the second water pump 431 can be driven to operate through the control system of the ice maker; when the first water level detector 44 detects that the water level inside the cold water tank 4 is relatively low, the first water pump 321 or the second water pump 431 can be driven to stop operating through the control system of the ice maker. The disinfector 45 is used to disinfect the water inside the cold water tank 4. Optionally, the first water level detector 44 can adopt a water level switch such as a float type or an electrode type, and the disinfector 45 can adopt a disinfector 45 such as a UV disinfection lamp or an ozone generator.

[0048] More specifically, the ice-making module of the ice purifier, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 10As shown, the ice-making module 22 includes an ice-making component 220, a compressor 225, a condenser 226, and a radiator 227. The compressor 225, the condenser 226, and the radiator 227 are arranged adjacent to each other in sequence and are located on the same horizontal plane. The compressor 225, the condenser 226, and the radiator 227 are disposed below the ice-making box 21. The ice-making component 220 includes an ice-making box 221 disposed inside the ice-making box 21 and an evaporator 222 disposed on one side of the ice-making box 221. The compressor 225, the condenser 226, and the evaporator 222 are connected to each other. An ice-making cavity 223 for accommodating pure water is provided inside the ice-making box 221. A plurality of ice-making heads 224 are provided below the evaporator 222, and each ice-making head 224 can extend into the ice-making cavity 223. The ice-making cavity 223 is communicated with the second pure water branch channel 32, that is, the second pure water branch channel 32 is communicated between the ice-making cavity 223 and the cold water tank 4, so that the water in the cold water tank 4 can enter the ice-making cavity 223 along the second pure water branch channel 32 to make ice. In this embodiment, an ice-making module 22 is formed among the compressor 225, the condenser 226, and the evaporator 222. Its ice-making process is similar to the ice-making process in the prior art. The compressor 225, the condenser 226, and the evaporator 222 are connected by pipelines, and a refrigerant flows inside the pipelines. The compressor 225 compresses the refrigerant to form a high-temperature and high-pressure gas. This high-temperature and high-pressure gas flows through the pipeline into the condenser 226, and then the condenser 226 converts this high-temperature and high-pressure gas into a low-temperature and low-pressure liquid. This low-temperature and low-pressure liquid flows through the pipeline into the evaporator 222. The interiors of each ice-making head 224 are communicated with the interior of the evaporator 222. The low-temperature and low-pressure liquid can flow into the interiors of each ice-making head 224 and absorb heat from the water in the ice-making cavity 223 to make ice. The low-temperature and low-pressure liquid after ice-making flows through the pipeline into the compressor 225 to start the next ice-making process. The above ice-making process is cycled multiple times to completely form ice cubes from the water in the ice-making cavity 223; during ice removal, high-temperature refrigerant flows reversely into the evaporator 222 and each ice-making head 224 to heat the ice cubes in the ice-making cavity 223, so that the connection parts between the ice cubes and each ice-making head 224 and the ice-making box 221 are melted. Then, the ice-making box 221 rotates counterclockwise around the evaporator 222 so that the top opening 214 of the ice-making box 221 faces downward, causing the ice cubes to slide naturally into the inner cavity 211 of the ice-making box 21 to complete ice removal; it should be noted that the ice-making box 221 can be connected to a driving motor 2211. The driving motor 2211 drives the ice-making box 221 to rotate counterclockwise and drives the top opening 214 of the ice-making box 221 to face downward to ensure that the ice cubes can fall out to the bottom of the inner cavity 211; the ice-making box 221 can be rotated clockwise by the driving motor 2211 to reset. Optionally, during ice removal, the ice cubes can also be heated by other methods such as electric heating to make them melt and fall out.

[0049] In addition, as Figure 1As shown in Fig. 3, inside the ice purifier, the compressor 225, the condenser 226 and the radiator 227 are arranged adjacent to each other in sequence and are located on the same horizontal plane, that is, the compressor 225, the condenser 226 and the radiator 227 are sequentially installed at the bottom of the ice purifier. The cold water tank 4 is installed on one side of the compressor 225, the condenser 226 and the radiator 227 and is located at the bottom of the ice purifier. The raw water tank 11 and the filtration module 12 are arranged near the top of the body 100. The raw water tank 11 is installed above the compressor 225, the condenser 226 and the radiator 227. The filtration module 12 and the ice making box 21 are installed above the cold water tank 4 and are located on one side of the raw water tank 11. Thus, a double-layer installation structure is formed inside the ice purifier as a whole, so that the body 100 provides sufficient installation space for the ice making box 21 in the height direction, which is beneficial to expanding the ice storage space in the ice making box 21. Moreover, a double-layer installation structure is formed inside the ice purifier as a whole, which is convenient for installation during the production process, and the corresponding mechanisms can be repaired from different directions of the ice purifier respectively during the later maintenance, which is beneficial to the later maintenance of the ice purifier. In addition, the radiator 227 is installed on one side of the condenser 226, which is beneficial to dissipating heat from the condenser 226 and keeping the ice making system working normally. Optionally, the radiator 227 can adopt a cooling fan or the like.

[0050] Specifically, the drinking water module of the ice purifier is as Figure 10 shown. The pure water making system 1 is further connected with a second pure water flow channel 5. A second inlet valve 56 and an external pure water container 51 are arranged in the second pure water flow channel 5. The second inlet valve 56 and the external pure water container are arranged along the water flow direction of the second pure water flow channel 5. The second pure water flow channel 5 can transport the drinkable pure water produced by filtering through the filtration module 12 to the external pure water container 51. An instant heating module 52 and a water vapor separator 53 are connected to the outside of the external pure water container 51. A fourth water pump 54 is arranged between the instant heating module and the external pure water container 51. The fourth water pump 54 can pump the water in the second pure water branch channel 32 into the external pure water container 51. The instant heating module 52 can adopt heating devices such as electric heating rods. The water vapor separator 53 is used to separate pure water and water vapor to prevent water vapor from being mixed in the water outlet, thereby avoiding adverse phenomena such as boiling water splashing and steam spraying, and improving the drinking experience of users. Optionally, in one embodiment, as Figure 10As shown, the second pure water flow channel 5 can be connected to the external pure water container 51. The fourth water pump 54, the instant heating module 52, and the water vapor separator 53 can be sequentially installed on the front side of the external pure water container 51. The fourth water pump 54 extracts the pure water in the second pure water flow channel 5 to increase the flow rate of the pure water. The pure water flows through the instant heating module 52 and the water vapor separator 53 in sequence, and finally flows into the external pure water container 51 for output. When the instant heating module 52 is heating, the external pure water container 51 outputs hot water. When the instant heating module 52 is not heating, the external pure water container 51 outputs normal temperature water. Optionally, in another embodiment, as Figure 11 As shown, the second pure water flow channel 5 includes a third pure water branch channel 57 and a fourth pure water branch channel 58. The external pure water container 51 is arranged in the third pure water branch channel 57 for outputting normal temperature pure water. The fourth pure water branch channel 58 can be connected to a hot water output flow channel 6. The hot water output flow channel 6 is independent of the external pure water container 51. The fourth water pump 54, the instant heating module 52, and the water vapor separator 53 can be arranged along the water flow direction of the hot water output flow channel 6. Hot water is output through the hot water output flow channel 6. An independent hot water output port can be arranged in the ice purifier for users to pick up hot water.

[0051] In addition, a second water level detector 55 is further connected to the outside of the external pure water container 51. The second water level detector 55 is used to detect the water level condition in the external pure water container 51 and send a corresponding signal to the control system of the ice purifier according to the water level condition in the external pure water container 51, so as to control the operation of the fourth water pump 54 through the control system of the ice purifier. For example, when the water level in the external pure water container 51 is relatively high, the fourth water pump 54 is driven to stop pumping water through the control system of the ice purifier; when the water level of the external pure water container 51 is relatively low, the fourth water pump 54 is driven to start pumping water through the control system of the ice purifier. Optionally, the second water level detector 55 can adopt a water level switch such as a float type or an electrode type.

[0052] As Figure 10 As shown, the ice purifier water treatment system in this embodiment at least includes a pure water production process and an ice production process. Specifically:

[0053] Process of making pure water: An independent raw water flow channel 13 and a concentrated water flow channel 14 are provided between the raw water tank 11 and the filtration module 12. A third water pump 131 is provided in the raw water flow channel 13, and a concentrated water valve 141 is provided in the concentrated water flow channel 14. The concentrated water valve 141 can control the on-off of the concentrated water flow channel 14. The pure water side of the filtration module 12 is respectively connected with a first pure water branch channel 31 communicating with the cold water tank 4 and a second pure water flow channel 5 communicating with an external pure water container 51. A first water inlet valve 311 is provided in the first pure water branch channel 31, and the first water inlet valve 311 can control the on-off of the first pure water branch channel 31. A second water inlet valve 56 is provided in the second pure water flow channel 5, and the second water inlet valve 56 can control the on-off of the second pure water flow channel 5. Raw water is pumped out from the raw water tank 11 by the third water pump 131, and the raw water flows from the raw water tank 11 into the filtration module 12 through the raw water flow channel 13 and is filtered into pure water by the filtration module 12. When the first water inlet valve 311 is opened and the second water inlet valve 56 is closed, the pure water flows into the cold water tank 4 through the first pure water branch channel 31. When the second water inlet valve 56 is opened and the first water inlet valve 311 is closed, the pure water flows into the external pure water container 51 through the second pure water flow channel 5 to form normal temperature water or hot water for users. The concentrated water formed by filtering through the filtration module 12 is output to the outside through the concentrated water flow channel 14;

[0054] Ice making process: The cold water tank 4 and the ice making cavity 223 are connected through a second pure water branch channel 32. A first water pump 321 is provided in the second pure water branch channel 32. A ice delivery module 23 and an ice discharging module 24 are installed in the ice maker 21. An ice delivery channel 231 is provided in the ice delivery module 23, and an ice discharging channel 241 is provided in the ice discharging module 24. The inner cavity 211 of the ice maker 21, the ice delivery channel 231 and the ice discharging channel 241 are connected. The pure water in the cold water tank 4 can be pumped into the ice making module 22 by the first water pump 321 to make ice. The made ice cubes are discharged from the ice making module 22 and stored in the ice maker 21. As the ice cubes accumulate at the bottom of the ice maker 21, they enter the ice delivery channel 231, and the ice is rotated by the ice delivery device 232 and driven to spiral upward along the ice delivery channel 231 and enter the ice discharging channel 241, and finally slide out to the outside along the ice discharging channel 241. In addition, the cold water tank 4 is also connected with an independent ice water output flow channel 43. A second water pump 431 is provided in the ice water output flow channel 43, and the ice water in the cold water tank 4 can be pumped out to the outside by the second water pump 431.

[0055] It should be noted that the above-mentioned water pumps can be water extraction pumps, booster pumps, etc. The above-mentioned concentrated water valves and each water inlet valve can be solenoid valves, and the above-mentioned each water flow channel can be connected by pipelines.

[0056] The above only further illustrates the technical content of the present utility model by way of examples for easier understanding by readers, but it does not mean that the implementation modes of the present utility model are limited thereto. Any technical extension or re-creation made in accordance with the present utility model is protected by the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model shall be subject to the claims.

Claims

1. An ice purifier with optimized layout, comprising a machine body (100), characterized in that, The body (100) includes a pure water production system (1) and an ice production system (2). A first pure water flow channel (3) is provided between the pure water production system (1) and the ice production system (2). The ice production system (2) includes an ice making box (21), an ice making module (22), an ice delivery module (23), and an ice discharging module (24). An inner cavity (211) is provided in the ice making box (21). The ice making module (22) and the ice delivery module (23) are respectively arranged in the inner cavity (211). An ice delivery channel (231) is provided in the ice delivery module (23). An ice discharging channel (241) is provided in the ice discharging module (24). The ice delivery channel (231) communicates between the inner cavity (211) and the ice discharging channel (241), and the ice delivery channel (231) is longitudinally arranged in the inner cavity (211).

2. The ice purification machine with optimized layout according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation cylinder (212) connected to the ice making box (21) is provided in the inner cavity (211). The installation cylinder (212) is hollow to form an installation cavity (213). The ice delivery module (23) includes an ice delivery device (232) arranged in the installation cavity (213) and a driver (233) connected to the ice delivery device (232). An ice delivery channel (231) is formed between the ice delivery device (232) and the installation cylinder (212). The driver (233) drives the ice delivery device (232) to move the ice cubes along the ice delivery channel (231).

3. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 2, wherein, The ice delivery device (232) includes a connecting shaft (2321) and ice delivery blades (2322) connected to the connecting shaft (2321). The ice delivery blades (2322) are spirally arranged along the outer wall of the connecting shaft (2321). A spiral ice delivery channel (231) is formed among the ice delivery blades (2322), the connecting shaft (2321), and the installation cylinder (212). An opening (214) corresponding to the installation cavity (213) is provided in the ice making box (21). The connecting shaft (2321) extends out of the opening (214) and is connected to the driver (233). The driver (233) drives the connecting shaft (2321) to rotate in the installation cavity (213) and drives the ice delivery blades (2322) to rotate to move the ice cubes along the ice delivery channel (231).

4. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 3, wherein The ice delivery channel (231) is provided with an ice inlet (2311) and an ice outlet (2312). The ice inlet (2311) is close to the bottom of the ice making box (21). The ice outlet (2312) is located above the ice inlet (2311) and communicates with the ice discharging channel (241). The ice inlet (2311) and the ice outlet (2312) are respectively arranged in the installation cylinder (212).

5. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body (100) further includes a cold water tank (4) disposed below the ice making machine (21). The cold water tank (4) is connected to the first pure water flow path (3). The first pure water flow path (3) includes a first pure water branch path (31) communicating between the pure water making system (1) and the cold water tank (4), and a second pure water branch path (32) communicating between the cold water tank (4) and the ice making module (22). A first water pump (321) is provided in the second pure water branch path (32). A first return flow path (41) is provided between the cold water tank (4) and the ice making machine (21), and a second return flow path (42) is provided between the cold water tank (4) and the ice discharging module (24).

6. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 5, characterized in that The cold water tank (4) is connected with an ice water output flow path (43), and a second water pump (431) is provided in the ice water output flow path (43).

7. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first water level detector (44) and a disinfector (45) are provided in the cold water tank (4).

8. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 5, wherein The ice making module (22) includes an ice making component (220), a compressor (225), a condenser (226), and a radiator (227). The compressor (225), the condenser (226), and the radiator (227) are arranged adjacent to each other in sequence and are on the same horizontal plane. The compressor (225), the condenser (226), and the radiator (227) are disposed below the ice making machine (21). The ice making component (220) includes an ice making box (221) disposed in the ice making machine (21) and an evaporator (222) disposed on one side of the ice making box (221). The compressor (225), the condenser (226), and the evaporator (222) are connected to each other. An ice making cavity (223) for accommodating pure water is provided in the ice making box (221). A plurality of ice making heads (224) are provided below the evaporator (222), and each ice making head (224) can extend into the ice making cavity (223). The ice making cavity (223) communicates with the second pure water branch path (32).

9. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 5, wherein The pure water making system (1) includes a raw water tank (11) and a filtering module (12). The raw water tank (11) and the filtering module (12) are disposed near the top of the body (100). An independent raw water flow path (13) and a concentrated water flow path (14) are provided between the raw water tank (11) and the filtering module (12). A third water pump (131) is provided in the raw water flow path (13), and a concentrated water valve (141) is provided in the concentrated water flow path (14). The cold water tank (4) and the filtering module (12) are communicated through the first pure water branch path (31), and a first water inlet valve (311) is provided in the first pure water branch path (31).

10. The ice purifier with optimized layout according to claim 5 or 9, characterized in that, The pure water production system (1) is also connected to a second pure water flow channel (5). A second inlet valve (56) and an external pure water container (51) are provided in the second pure water flow channel (5). A heat - instant module (52) and a water - vapor separator (53) are connected to the outside of the external pure water container (51). A fourth water pump (54) is provided between the heat - instant module and the external pure water container (51). A second water level detector (55) is also connected to the outside of the external pure water container (51).

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