UV lamp structure of ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice maker UV lamp structure which comprises an inner container installed in an ice maker, the top face of the inner container and one face, close to the front side of the ice maker, of the inner container are open, an ice making module is installed above the inner container, and a partition plate is arranged in the middle of the inner container. The inner container is divided into a first installation cavity located on the upper portion and a second installation cavity located below the first installation cavity, an ice box is installed in the first installation cavity, a water box connected with an external water source is installed in the second installation cavity, the water box is provided with a water pump for conveying water to the ice making module, and a first UV lamp is installed on the bottom face of the partition plate. And the ice-making water source in the water box is sterilized, so that the sanitation of ice cubes is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an ice maker, in particular to a UV lamp structure of an ice maker. Background Art

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that generates ice by cooling water through an evaporator with the refrigerant of the refrigeration system. It uses a refrigeration system with water as the carrier and passes it through a device under power to produce ice. Depending on the principle and production method of the evaporator, the shape of the ice cubes generated is also different. People generally classify ice makers according to the shape of the ice into granular ice machines, flake ice machines, plate ice machines, tube ice machines, shell ice machines, etc.

[0003] The common ice making machines on the market generally use external water sources directly. Even if purified water, distilled water, etc. are used as raw materials for making ice, there will be problems with bacterial growth. Therefore, sterilization and disinfection are very necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a UV lamp structure for an ice maker.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] A UV lamp structure for an ice maker includes an inner tank installed in the ice maker, the top surface of the inner tank and a side near the front side of the ice maker being open, an ice-making module being installed above the inner tank, a partition being provided in the middle of the inner tank, dividing the inner tank into a first installation cavity located above and a second installation cavity located below the first installation cavity, an ice box being installed in the first installation cavity, a water box connected to an external water source being installed in the second installation cavity, a water pump being installed in the water box for transporting water to the ice-making module, and a first UV lamp being installed on the bottom surface of the partition.

[0007] The top surface of the partition is provided with a mounting groove with an upper opening, and a sealing pressure plate is installed on the mounting groove for closing the mounting groove to form a waterproof cavity. The first UV lamp is installed in the waterproof cavity, and a first through hole for UV light to pass through is provided at the bottom of the waterproof cavity.

[0008] An upwardly protruding mounting post is provided at the bottom of the mounting groove, and the first UV lamp is mounted on the mounting post.

[0009] The bottom of the mounting groove is located at the edge of the first through hole and is provided with an upwardly protruding annular wall, and the lamp bead of the first UV lamp is inserted into the annular wall.

[0010] A wiring channel is provided in the partition, one end of the wiring channel is communicated with the outside of the inner tank, and the other end is communicated with the waterproof cavity.

[0011] The partition is provided with a first drainage hole for connecting the first installation cavity with the second installation cavity, and the bottom of the ice box is provided with a second drainage hole.

[0012] The bottom of the ice box is inclined and slopes downward toward the second drainage hole.

[0013] A second UV lamp for sterilizing and disinfecting the ice box is installed in the first installation cavity.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: an ice-making module is installed above the inner tank, a partition is provided in the middle of the inner tank, the inner tank is divided into a first installation cavity located above and a second installation cavity located below the first installation cavity, an ice box is installed in the first installation cavity, a water box connected to an external water source is installed in the second installation cavity, the water box is installed with a water pump for transporting water to the ice-making module, and a first UV lamp is installed on the bottom surface of the partition to sterilize the ice-making water source in the water box to ensure the hygiene of the ice cubes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the ice maker;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the inner tank;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the ice box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-5, a UV lamp structure for an ice maker, comprising an inner tank 2 installed in an ice maker 1, the top surface of the inner tank 2 and a side near the front side of the ice maker 1 being open, an ice-making module 9 being installed above the inner tank 2, a partition 3 being provided in the middle of the inner tank 2, dividing the inner tank 2 into a first installation cavity 4 located above and a second installation cavity 5 located below the first installation cavity 4, an ice box 6 being installed in the first installation cavity 4, a water box 7 connected to an external water source being installed in the second installation cavity 5, a water pump 10 being installed in the water box 7 for transporting water to the ice-making module 9, a first UV lamp 8 being installed on the bottom surface of the partition 3, for sterilizing the ice-making water source in the water box to ensure the hygiene of the ice cubes.

[0023] The top surface of the partition 3 is provided with a mounting groove 11 with an upper opening, and a sealing pressure plate is installed on the mounting groove 11 for closing the mounting groove 11 to form a waterproof cavity. The first UV lamp 8 is installed in the waterproof cavity, and a first through hole 12 for UV light to pass through is provided at the bottom of the waterproof cavity.

[0024] An upwardly protruding mounting post 13 is provided at the bottom of the mounting groove 11, and the first UV lamp 8 is installed on the mounting post 13. The installation position of the first UV lamp 8 is lifted away from the bottom of the mounting groove 11. Even if a small amount of water seeps into the waterproof cavity, it will not affect the first UV lamp 8.

[0025] The bottom of the mounting groove 11 is located at the edge of the first through hole 12 and is provided with an upwardly protruding annular wall 14. The lamp beads of the first UV lamp 8 are inserted into the annular wall 14, and the bottom surface of the mounting base of the first UV lamp 8 is in contact with the top surface of the annular wall 14, so that a concave cavity with a downward opening is formed in the annular wall 14. The lamp beads of the first UV lamp 8 are located in the concave cavity, which prevents UV light from irradiating upward, reduces the UV light entering the water box 7, and thus reduces the sterilization effect.

[0026] A wiring channel 15 is provided in the partition 3, one end of the wiring channel 15 is communicated with the outside of the inner tank 2, and the other end is communicated with the waterproof cavity, that is, the first UV lamp 8 is separated from the first installation cavity 4 and the second installation cavity 5, to prevent water from entering the wiring channel 15 and causing the first UV lamp 8 to short-circuit or other malfunctions.

[0027] The partition plate 3 is provided with a first drainage hole 16 that connects the first installation cavity 4 with the second installation cavity 5. The bottom of the ice box 6 is provided with a second drainage hole 17. The bottom of the ice box 6 is inclined and tilted downward toward the second drainage hole 17. When the ice melts, it flows back into the water box 7 through the second drainage hole 17 and the first drainage hole 16, realizing the circulation of ice-making water. At the same time, the temperature of the water in the water box 7 is reduced, thereby increasing the efficiency of ice making.

[0028] In addition, the ice maker 1 is further provided with a drinking water portion 19 , which extracts water from the water box 7 through a water pump, so that the user can drink ice water.

[0029] The first installation cavity 4 is provided with a second UV lamp 18 for sterilizing the ice box 6. Figure 3 、 5 As shown, the side wall of the ice box 6 is provided with a second through hole 20 for UV light to pass through, and the second UV lamp 18 is installed at a position corresponding to the second through hole 20 .

Claims

1. An ice-making machine UV lamp structure, comprising an inner container (2) installed in an ice-making machine (1), the top surface of the inner container (2) and a surface close to the front side of the ice-making machine (1) being open, an ice-making module (9) being installed above the inner container (2), characterized in that A partition (3) is provided in the middle of the inner container (2), dividing the inner container (2) into a first installation cavity (4) located above and a second installation cavity (5) located below the first installation cavity (4); an ice box (6) is installed in the first installation cavity (4); a water box (7) connected to an external water source is installed in the second installation cavity (5); a water pump (10) for transporting water to the ice making module (9) is installed in the water box (7); and a first UV lamp (8) is installed on the bottom surface of the partition (3).

2. The ice making machine UV lamp structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The top surface of the partition (3) is provided with a mounting groove (11) with an upper opening, and a sealing pressure plate is installed on the mounting groove (11) for sealing the mounting groove (11) to form a waterproof cavity, the first UV lamp (8) is installed in the waterproof cavity, and the bottom of the waterproof cavity is provided with a first through hole (12) for UV light to pass through.

3. The ice making machine UV lamp structure according to claim 2, characterized in that An upwardly protruding mounting post (13) is provided at the bottom of the mounting groove (11), and the first UV lamp (8) is mounted on the mounting post (13).

4. The ice making machine UV lamp structure according to claim 2, characterized in that The bottom of the installation groove (11) is located at the edge of the first through hole (12) and is provided with an upwardly protruding annular wall (14), and the lamp bead of the first UV lamp (8) is inserted into the annular wall (14).

5. The ice making machine UV lamp structure according to claim 2, characterized in that A wiring channel (15) is provided in the partition (3), one end of the wiring channel (15) is communicated with the outside of the inner liner (2), and the other end is communicated with the waterproof cavity.

6. The ice making machine UV lamp structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The partition (3) is provided with a first drainage hole (16) for connecting the first installation cavity (4) with the second installation cavity (5), and the bottom of the ice box (6) is provided with a second drainage hole (17).

7. The ice making machine UV lamp structure according to claim 6, characterized in that The bottom of the ice box (6) is inclined and slopes downward toward the second drainage hole (17).

8. The ice making machine UV lamp structure according to claim 1, characterized in that A second UV lamp (18) for sterilizing and disinfecting the ice box (6) is installed in the first installation cavity (4).

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