Waterway system of ice maker and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a waterway system of ice maker and ice maker, including filtration system, ice making system and ice storage system, filtration system output end is communicated with ice making system, ice storage system includes ice storage box and ice water box, ice storage box is provided at the upper end of ice water box, the bottom of ice storage box is provided with the draining hole that is communicated with ice water box; the ice making system comprises a refrigeration output assembly and a composite waterway module, when the ice making machine is used, pure water, ice water and hot water can be made, the functions are rich, meanwhile, good circulation can be formed through application of the composite waterway module, the temperature of the pure water used during ice making and ice water making is low, the ice making speed can be increased, and the ice making efficiency is improved. And meanwhile, primary cooling is achieved through the refrigeration output assembly, water flows through ice blocks to be further cooled in cooperation with water flow, ice water formed by ice block melting is accelerated, a large amount of ice water can be rapidly obtained, and excellent circulation is formed.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An ice maker is a product that converts liquid water into ice cubes through a refrigeration system that exchanges heat and cold. Currently, most ice makers have relatively simple functions and cannot produce pure water, hot water, and ice water at the same time. Although some ice makers can also make ice water at the same time, the speed of making ice water is slow and cannot meet the needs of users for large-scale use of ice water.

[0003] In view of this, the applicant filed this application after studying the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a water system of an ice maker and an ice maker, aiming to improve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a water system of an ice maker, comprising a filtering system, an ice making system and an ice storage system, wherein the output end of the filtering system is connected to the ice making system, the ice storage system comprises an ice storage box and an ice water box, the ice storage box is arranged at the upper end of the ice water box, and the bottom of the ice storage box is provided with a drain hole connected to the ice water box; a first temperature sensor and a first liquid level switch are provided in the ice water box; the ice making system comprises a refrigeration output component and a composite water circuit module, the output end of the refrigeration output component is arranged at the upper part of the ice storage box; the composite water circuit module comprises a first water circuit, a second water circuit and an auxiliary water tank, the first water circuit is used to connect the ice water box and the water inlet end of the refrigeration output component; the second water circuit is used to connect the first water circuit and the auxiliary water tank; a first solenoid valve and a first water pump are provided on the first water circuit; a second solenoid valve is provided on the second water circuit; an ice water outlet is also provided on the ice water box, and a second water pump is provided between the ice water outlet and the ice water box.

[0006] As a further optimization, the refrigeration output component includes an evaporator, an ice-making motor and a screw transport component, the screw transport component is arranged between the evaporators, and the input end of the screw transport component is connected to the output end of the ice-making motor; a second liquid level switch is provided in the auxiliary water tank.

[0007] As a further optimization, the output end of the filtration system is connected to a dual water tank system.

[0008] As a further optimization, the output end of the dual water tank system is connected to the ice water box to set up a water supply channel.

[0009] As a further optimization, it also includes a heating system, the input end of the heating system is connected to the output end of the dual water tank system; the heating system includes a heating water circuit and a hot water outlet; and also includes a second temperature sensor, a heating body and a third temperature sensor arranged on the heating water circuit.

[0010] As a further optimization, a reversing valve is provided between the heating water circuit and the water supply water circuit.

[0011] As a further optimization, a third water pump is provided between the dual water tank system and the reversing valve.

[0012] As a further optimization, the dual water tank system includes an inner pure water tank and an outer pure water tank, and the inner pure water tank and the outer pure water tank are connected; the output end of the filtration system is connected to the inner pure water tank; a third liquid level switch is provided in the inner pure water tank; and a fourth liquid level switch is provided in the outer pure water tank.

[0013] The utility model also provides an ice maker, comprising the water system of any one of the above ice makers.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the utility model can achieve the following technical effects:

[0015] The present application provides a water system for an ice maker and an ice maker, comprising a filtering system, an ice making system and an ice storage system. The output end of the filtering system is connected to the ice making system, and the ice storage system comprises an ice storage box and an ice water box. The ice storage box is arranged at the upper end of the ice water box, and a drain hole connected to the ice water box is arranged at the bottom of the ice storage box; the ice making system comprises a refrigeration output component and a composite water circuit module. When in use, the present application can make pure water, ice water and hot water, and has rich functions. At the same time, the present application can form a good circulation through the use of the composite water circuit module, so that the temperature of the pure water used in making ice and ice water is relatively low, thereby speeding up the ice making speed. At the same time, the evaporator in the refrigeration output component is initially cooled, and the water flowing through the ice cubes further cools down and accelerates the melting of the ice cubes to form ice water, so that a large amount of ice water can be obtained quickly, forming an excellent circulation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a water system of an ice maker of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the ice making system of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the ice storage system of the utility model;

[0020] Markings in the figure: 1. Filtration system; 2. Ice making system; 3. Ice storage system; 4. Dual water tank system; 5. Heating system; 6. Ice storage box; 7. Ice water box; 8. First temperature sensor; 9. First liquid level switch; 10. First water circuit; 11. Second water circuit; 12. Auxiliary water tank; 13. First solenoid valve; 14. First water pump; 15. Second solenoid valve; 16. Ice water outlet; 17. Second water pump; 18. Evaporator; 19. Ice making motor; 20. Screw transport; 21. Second liquid level switch; 22. Inner pure water tank; 23. Outer pure water tank; 24. Third liquid level switch; 25. Fourth liquid level switch; 26. Water supply circuit; 27. Reversing valve; 28. Heating water circuit; 29. ​​Hot water outlet; 30. Second temperature sensor; 31. Third temperature sensor; 32. Third water pump; 33. Heating element DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is sought, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Depend on Figures 1 to 3As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a water system for an ice maker, comprising a filtration system 1, an ice making system 2, and an ice storage system 3. The output end of the filtration system 1 is connected to the ice making system 2. The ice storage system 3 includes an ice storage box 6 and an ice water box 7. The ice storage box 6 is disposed at the upper end of the ice water box 7, and a drain hole is provided at the bottom of the ice storage box 6, which is connected to the ice water box 7. The ice water box 7 is provided with a first temperature sensor 8 and a first liquid level switch 9. The ice water box 7 is also provided with an ice water outlet 16, and a second water pump 17 is provided between the ice water outlet 16 and the ice water box 7. Initially, pure water filtered by the filtration system 1 is input into the ice making system 2 to produce ice cubes, which are then output to the ice storage box 6. The ice cubes in the ice storage box 6 can be used directly, or when melted, ice water enters the ice water box 7 through the drain hole and is output from the ice water outlet 16 for direct drinking.

[0023] Among them, in this embodiment, the filtration system 1 includes a raw water tank, an RO pump, a PP+carbon rod filter element, a reverse osmosis filter element and a wastewater valve. The raw water tank is provided with a proximity switch, which will not be elaborated here.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment, the output end of the filtration system 1 is connected to a dual water tank system 4. The dual water tank system 4 includes an inner pure water tank 22 and an outer pure water tank 23, which are interconnected. The output end of the filtration system 1 is connected to the inner pure water tank 22. A third liquid level switch 24 is provided in the inner pure water tank 22, and a fourth liquid level switch 25 is provided in the outer pure water tank 23. The dual water tank system 4 allows filtered pure water to be introduced into and stored in the inner pure water tank 22 in advance, ensuring rapid supply when the system requires large quantities of pure water. The third liquid level switch 24 effectively controls the water level in the inner pure water tank 22. When the water level falls below a set level, the filtration system 1 filters pure water to replenish it. Simultaneously, the inner pure water tank 22 also replenishes the outer pure water tank 23 with pure water. This not only provides additional storage space, but also allows the water in the outer pure water tank 23 to be directly output as pure water for drinking.

[0025] Furthermore, the output end of the dual water tank system 4 is connected to the ice water box 7 to form a water supply channel 26. In this embodiment, pure water is output to the ice water box 7 through the internal pure water tank 22 as the initial source water. Therefore, after multiple cycles, the water melted from the ice in the ice storage box 6 enters the ice water box 7, which can lower the temperature of the water in the ice water box 7. Therefore, the use of low-temperature water in the subsequent ice making process can speed up ice making and produce ice quickly.

[0026] Preferably, the ice-making system 2 includes a refrigeration output component and a composite water circuit module, and the output end of the refrigeration output component is arranged at the upper part of the ice storage box 6; the composite water circuit module includes a first water circuit 10, a second water circuit 11 and an auxiliary water tank 12, the first water circuit 10 is used to connect the ice water box 7 and the water inlet end of the refrigeration output component; the second water circuit 11 is used to connect the first water circuit 10 and the auxiliary water tank 12; a first solenoid valve 13 and a first water pump 14 are provided on the first water circuit 10; and a second solenoid valve 15 is provided on the second water circuit 11. When ice water is needed, the first solenoid valve 13 opens, and the first water pump 14 starts. In this embodiment, the first water pump 14 is a centrifugal pump, thereby connecting the first water channel 10 and starting the water circulation. At this time, by controlling the refrigeration temperature of the refrigeration output component and increasing the water flow rate in the first water channel 10, the higher temperature pure water in the ice water box 7 can be initially cooled by the refrigeration output component and output to the ice storage box 6. The water then flows over the ice cubes stored in the ice storage box 6 and re-enters the ice water box 7. In this way, through the initial cooling and the cooling of the ice cubes, extremely low temperature ice water can be quickly obtained and finally output for use through the ice water outlet 16. Furthermore, since the water flows through the ice cubes in the ice storage box 6, it can quickly melt the ice cubes in the ice storage box 6 to a certain extent, thereby further generating ice water, which enters the ice water box 7 and quickly produces ice water. In this way, the ice water in the ice water box 7 can not only be directly output for drinking, but also be used as low-temperature water for ice making, quickly forming ice cubes, forming an excellent circulation.

[0027] Preferably, the refrigeration output component includes an evaporator 18, an ice-making motor 19 and a screw transport member 20. The screw transport member 20 is arranged between the evaporator 18, and the input end of the screw transport member 20 is connected to the output end of the ice-making motor 19. In this embodiment, the ice-making motor 19 drives the screw transport member 20 to rotate to transport ice water and ice cubes formed by refrigeration of the evaporator 18 during transportation, and finally output them at the upper part of the ice storage box 6. Among them, the ice-making system 2 also includes a compressor, a condenser, a drying filter and a capillary tube. The ice-making principle is conventional technology and will not be elaborated here. Preferably, the second water path 11 is connected between the first water path 10 and the auxiliary water tank 12, serving as the water inlet and outlet pipes of the auxiliary water tank 12. A second liquid level switch 21 is provided in the auxiliary water tank 12. By opening the second solenoid valve 15, water can be replenished into the auxiliary water tank 12 through the first water path 10 and the second water path 11. When ice making is needed, the first solenoid valve 13 can be closed, and the second solenoid valve 15 is opened to output pure water to the refrigeration output assembly through the auxiliary water tank 12 for ice making. The liquid levels in the auxiliary water tank 12 and the refrigeration output assembly are kept consistent, so that the water for ice making can be replenished in time. At the same time, using the auxiliary water tank 12 as a fulcrum can better cooperate with the ice making speed. Moreover, after multiple cycles, the water in the auxiliary water tank 12 is also low-temperature pure water, which can also ensure rapid ice making.

[0028] Preferably, the system further includes a heating system 5, the input end of which is connected to the output end of the dual water tank system 4; the heating system 5 includes a heating water path 28 and a hot water outlet 29; and further includes a second temperature sensor 30, a heating element 33, and a third temperature sensor 31 provided on the heating water path 28. The second temperature sensor 30 and the third temperature sensor 31 detect temperatures on both sides of the heating element, so that the heating element 33 can be used to heat hot water to the user's desired temperature, and finally output the hot water from the hot water outlet for use.

[0029] Preferably, a reversing valve 27 is provided between the heating water line 28 and the water supply water line 26. The reversing valve 27 allows the filtered pure water to be selectively directed when using different functions. As a preferred embodiment, the heating water line 28 can be kept open to quickly produce hot water.

[0030] Preferably, a third water pump 32 is provided between the dual water tank system 4 and the reversing valve 27. By providing the third water pump 32, the water flow speed in the pipeline is accelerated, and power is provided to the water flow for transmission.

[0031] This embodiment also provides an ice maker, including the aforementioned water system. When in use, the ice maker can produce pure water, ice water, and hot water, providing a wide range of functions. Furthermore, this embodiment utilizes a composite water system module to achieve a good circulation, keeping the pure water used for ice and ice water making at a low temperature, accelerating ice making. Simultaneously, the refrigeration output assembly provides initial cooling, which in turn cools the ice cubes flowing through the ice cubes, accelerating the melting of the ice cubes to form ice water. This allows for rapid production of large quantities of ice water, creating an excellent circulation.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water system for an ice maker, comprising a filtration system, an ice making system and an ice storage system, wherein the output end of the filtration system is connected to the ice making system, characterized in that: The ice storage system includes an ice storage box and an ice water box. The ice storage box is arranged at the upper end of the ice water box. The bottom of the ice storage box is provided with a drain hole connected to the ice water box. The ice water box is provided with a first temperature sensor and a first liquid level switch. The ice-making system includes a refrigeration output component and a composite water channel module. The output end of the refrigeration output component is arranged on the upper part of the ice storage box. The composite water channel module includes a first water channel, a second water channel and an auxiliary water tank. The first water channel is used to connect the ice water box and the water inlet end of the refrigeration output component; the second water channel is used to connect the first water channel and the auxiliary water tank; the first water channel is provided with a first solenoid valve and a first water pump; the second water channel is provided with a second solenoid valve; The ice water box is also provided with an ice water outlet, and a second water pump is provided between the ice water outlet and the ice water box.

2. The water system of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that The refrigeration output component includes an evaporator, an ice-making motor and a screw transport member. The screw transport member is arranged between the evaporators, and the input end of the screw transport member is connected to the output end of the ice-making motor; a second liquid level switch is provided in the auxiliary water tank.

3. The water system of an ice maker according to claim 1 is characterized in that The output end of the filtration system is connected to a double water tank system.

4. The water system of an ice maker according to claim 3 is characterized in that The output end of the dual water tank system is connected to the ice water box to set up a water supply channel.

5. The water system of an ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that , also includes a heating system, the input end of the heating system is connected to the output end of the dual water tank system; the heating system includes a heating water path and a hot water outlet; and also includes a second temperature sensor, a heating body and a third temperature sensor arranged on the heating water path.

6. The water system of an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that A reversing valve is provided between the heating water circuit and the water supply water circuit.

7. The water system of an ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that A third water pump is provided between the dual water tank system and the reversing valve.

8. The water system of an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that The dual water tank system includes an inner pure water tank and an outer pure water tank, and the inner pure water tank and the outer pure water tank are connected; the output end of the filtration system is connected to the inner pure water tank; a third liquid level switch is provided in the inner pure water tank; and a fourth liquid level switch is provided in the outer pure water tank.

9. An ice making machine, characterized in that: The water system of the ice maker comprises the water system of any one of claims 1 to 8.

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