Efficient condensation and evaporation circulating ice-making pipeline system

Through the efficient condensation evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system, the refrigerant is circulated between the evaporator and the cold water tank, solving the problem of low refrigeration efficiency of the ice-water integrated machine, realizing efficient ice making and multi-functional drinking water services, and improving the overall performance of the system and the cleanliness of the ice cubes.

CN223307190UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05NINGBO HUIKANG INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422645133.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The existing integrated ice and water machine has low refrigeration efficiency, and the flow-type ice-making structure reduces the ice condensation efficiency. In addition, the water storage tank capacity is limited and cannot meet diverse drinking water needs.

Method used

It adopts a high-efficiency condensation and evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system, connecting the ice-making module and the cooling module through a condenser pipe. The refrigerant first contacts the evaporator and then exchanges heat with the water in the cold water tank, realizing the secondary utilization of the refrigerant and improving the ice-making efficiency. The ice cubes are separated by the ice filter and ice storage bin to ensure the cleanliness of the ice cubes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the ice making efficiency, enhances the versatility of the system, meets the user's demand for cold and hot drinks, improves energy utilization, ensures clean and hygienic ice cubes, and has a compact structure that is easy to install and maintain.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice-water all-in-one machines, and discloses an efficient condensation evaporation circulation ice-making pipeline system which comprises a water dispenser body which is of a frame structure, a back plate is arranged on the back face of the water dispenser body, and a door plate and a water outlet are arranged on the front face of the water dispenser body. A water pumping module used for pumping water in a top water bucket is arranged in the water dispenser body, an ice making module and a cooling module are sequentially arranged below the water pumping module, a pump body is arranged in the water pumping module and conveys water to the ice making module, a cold water tank is arranged at the lowermost portion of the ice making module, the ice making module is connected with the cooling module through a condensation pipe, and the condensation pipe is connected with the cooling module. A refrigerant flows in the condensation pipe, the cooling module enables the refrigerant to be in contact with an evaporator of the ice making module through the condensation pipe and then to be in contact with uncondensed water in the cold water tank, the uncondensed water flows into the cold water tank in the ice making process of the ice making module, a cold water pump is arranged beside the cold water tank, and the cold water pump conveys the water in the cold water tank to the water outlet.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice-water integrated machines, in particular to a high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system. Background Art

[0002] An all-in-one ice and water machine usually refers to a drinking water device that integrates cooling, heating and purification functions. This device can provide users with clean and delicious ice water or hot water to meet people's drinking water needs in different occasions. The all-in-one ice and water machine can provide ice water or hot water as needed. The cooling function is usually achieved through a built-in refrigeration system, which can cool the water to a suitable drinking temperature; and the heating function heats the water to a boiling or drinking temperature through a heating element. The all-in-one ice and water machine usually uses a touch screen or a button-type operation interface. Users can choose cooling, heating or purification functions according to their needs. The operation is simple and easy to understand. The all-in-one ice and water machine can provide families with clean and delicious drinking water to meet the drinking water needs of family members in different occasions.

[0003] This type of ice and water integrated machine has an ice-making structure inside, and most of them use a flow-type ice-making structure. This structure allows flowing water to flow through the evaporator, continuously cooling the water so that it condenses into ice cubes on the surface of the evaporator and then falls off. Because when using this water dispenser, users may pour out ice water. After taking out the ice water, the low-temperature water inside will be reduced, and room temperature water will need to be used for ice making, which greatly reduces the condensation efficiency of ice cubes. At the same time, in order to ensure that the volume of the water dispenser does not occupy too much space, generally only one water storage tank is provided for refrigeration and ice making. Utility Model Content

[0004] (1) Technical problems solved: In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a high-efficiency condensation and evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system, which has the advantages of high-efficiency condensation and ice formation, and solves the problem of slow refrigeration efficiency of the ice-water integrated machine.

[0005] (2) Technical solution: In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of efficient condensation and freezing, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a high-efficiency condensation evaporation circulation ice-making pipeline system, including a water dispenser body, the water dispenser body is a frame structure, a back panel is provided on the back, and a door panel and a water outlet are provided on the front of the water dispenser body. A pumping module for extracting water from the top water bucket is provided inside the water dispenser body, and an ice-making module and a cooling module are provided in sequence below the pumping module. A pump body is provided inside the pumping module, and the pump body transports water to the ice-making module. A cold water tank is provided at the bottom of the ice-making module. The ice-making module and the cooling module are connected through a condenser pipe, and refrigerant flows in the condenser pipe. The cooling module contacts the refrigerant with the evaporator of the ice-making module through the condenser pipe, and then contacts the uncondensed water in the cold water tank. The uncondensed water during the ice-making process of the ice-making module flows into the cold water tank. A cold water pump is provided next to the cold water tank, and the cold water pump transports the water in the cold water tank to the water outlet.

[0006] Preferably, the pumping module is provided with a hot tank for heating, and the pump body in the pumping module transports water to the hot tank for heating, and then flows out from the water outlet.

[0007] Preferably, the pipe extending from the hot tank and the pipe extending from the cold water tank in the water outlet do not overlap.

[0008] Preferably, an ice filter tray and an ice storage bin are provided below the evaporator in the ice making module. The ice filter tray is a flat plate with holes, and the ice storage bin is used to store condensed ice cubes.

[0009] Preferably, the ice storage bin is horizontally arranged below a door panel, and a sealing strip is provided on the door panel.

[0010] Preferably, the ice storage bin is provided with a hole above the cold water tank.

[0011] Preferably, a water level detection component is provided in the cold water tank.

[0012] Preferably, circular rubber foot pads are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the water dispenser body.

[0013] (III) Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a highly efficient condensation and evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This high-efficiency condensation evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system, the cooling module first contacts the refrigerant with the evaporator of the ice-making module through the condenser tube, effectively reducing the temperature of the evaporator and accelerating the ice-making process. Subsequently, the refrigerant exchanges heat with the uncondensed water in the cold water tank, further reducing the water temperature and increasing the condensation rate of the water, thereby improving the overall ice-making efficiency. After the refrigerant in the cooling module contacts the evaporator, it is not directly discharged, but continues to exchange heat with the water in the cold water tank, realizing the secondary use of the refrigerant and improving energy utilization. Since the temperature of the refrigerant rises after contacting the evaporator, when it contacts the cold water When the water in the tank is exchanging heat, the water temperature will not drop below the freezing point quickly, thus avoiding premature condensation of the water in the cold water tank, ensuring smooth water flow and stable ice-making process. The water dispenser body adopts a frame structure with a reasonable internal layout. The pumping module, ice-making module and cooling module are arranged in sequence, making the entire system compact and easy to install and maintain. At the same time, the modules are connected by condensing pipes to achieve efficient circulation of refrigerant and water, thereby improving the overall performance of the system. While making ice, the system can also transport the cold water in the cold water tank to the outlet through the cold water pump to provide cold drink services, meeting the diverse needs of users.

[0015] 2. This high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making piping system features an ice filter and a storage bin below the evaporator in the ice-making module. The ice filter is a flat plate with holes that traps ice cubes that fall off the evaporator and drops them into the storage bin. The storage bin is used to store frozen ice cubes. The storage bin is horizontally positioned below a door panel with a sealing strip. A hole is provided above the cold water tank to allow unfrozen water to flow into the cold water tank, preventing residual unfrozen water in the cold water tank from melting or sticking easily frozen ice cubes. The storage bin is sealed from the door panel by a sealing strip, effectively preventing outside air and dust from entering the bin, keeping the ice cubes clean and hygienic. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ice filter of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a cutaway schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Water dispenser body; 11. Water pumping module; 12. Ice making module; 13. Cooling module; 101. Back panel; 102. Door panel; 103. Water outlet; 121. Cold water pump; 122. Ice filter; 123. Ice storage bin; 124. Cold water tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 , a high-efficiency condensation evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system includes a water dispenser body 1, the water dispenser body 1 is a frame structure, a back panel 101 is provided on the back, a door panel 102 and a water outlet 103 are provided on the front of the water dispenser body 1, a water pumping module 11 for extracting water from the top water bucket is provided inside the water dispenser body 1, an ice-making module 12 and a cooling module 13 are provided below the water pumping module 11, a pump body is provided inside the water pumping module 11, and the pump body transports water to the ice-making module 12, and the ice-making module 12 A cold water tank 124 is provided at the bottom, and the ice-making module 12 is connected to the cooling module 13 through a condenser. Refrigerant flows in the condenser. The cooling module 13 brings the refrigerant into contact with the evaporator of the ice-making module 12 through the condenser, and then into contact with the uncondensed water in the cold water tank 124. The uncondensed water during the ice-making process of the ice-making module 12 flows into the cold water tank 124. A cold water pump 121 is provided next to the cold water tank 124, and the cold water pump 121 transports the water in the cold water tank 124 to the water outlet 103.

[0024] During the operation of the ice-making module 12, water that has not reached the condensation point at the evaporator will flow into the cold water tank 124. The refrigerant in the cooling module 13 will contact the evaporator first through the transportation of the condenser pipe, thereby reducing the temperature of the evaporator, and then exchange heat with the water in the cold water tank 124, so that the refrigerant is reused for a second time and the water in the cold water tank 124 is cooled again, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency. At the same time, because the refrigerant has exchanged heat before the evaporator, its own temperature has risen, so it will not cause condensation of the water in the cold water tank 124. While making ice, the system can also transport the cold water in the cold water tank 124 to the water outlet 103 through the cold water pump 121, providing cold drink service, and meeting the diverse needs of users.

[0025] The pumping module 11 is provided with a hot tank for heating. The pump body in the pumping module 11 transports water to the hot tank for heating, and then flows out from the water outlet 103. The pipe extending from the hot tank in the water outlet 103 and the pipe extending from the cold water tank 124 do not overlap, so that hot water and cold water have their own outlets at the water outlet 103. By adding a hot tank, the system not only has an ice-making function, but also can provide hot water service, meeting the user's needs for cold and hot drinks in different occasions, and enhancing the versatility of the system. The non-overlapping design of the hot water and cold water pipes ensures that the heated hot water will not exchange heat with the unheated cold water, thereby avoiding waste of heat energy and improving the energy utilization efficiency of the system.

[0026] An ice filter tray 122 and an ice storage bin 123 are provided below the evaporator in the ice-making module 12. The ice filter tray 122 is a flat plate with holes, which allows ice cubes that fall off the evaporator to be intercepted and fall into the ice storage bin 123. The ice storage bin 123 is used to store condensed ice cubes. The ice storage bin 123 is horizontally arranged below the door panel 102, and a sealing strip is provided on the door panel 102. The ice storage bin 123 has holes above the cold water tank 124 to allow uncondensed water to flow into the cold water tank 124, thereby preventing uncondensed water from remaining in the cold water tank 124 and causing the easily condensed ice cubes to melt or stick. The ice storage bin 123 is sealed from the door panel 102 by a sealing strip, effectively preventing outside air and dust from entering the ice storage bin, thereby keeping the ice cubes clean and hygienic.

[0027] The cold water tank 124 is provided with a water level detection component to detect the water level in the cold water tank 124 . When the water storage in the cold water tank is insufficient, water can be directly transported to the cold water tank 124 through the pumping module 11 .

[0028] Circular rubber foot pads are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the water dispenser body 1 .

[0029] Working principle: An ice-making module 12 and a cooling module 13 are sequentially arranged below the water pumping module 11. A pump body is provided in the water pumping module 11, and the pump body transports water to the ice-making module 12. A cold water tank 124 is provided at the bottom of the ice-making module 12. The ice-making module 12 and the cooling module 13 are connected through a condenser. Refrigerant flows in the condenser. The cooling module 13 contacts the refrigerant with the evaporator of the ice-making module 12 through the condenser, and then contacts the uncondensed water in the cold water tank 124. The uncondensed water in the ice-making process of the ice-making module 12 flows into the cold water tank 124. A cold water pump 121 is provided next to the cold water tank 124. The cold water pump 121 transports the water in the cold water tank 124 to the water outlet 103. During the operation of the ice-making module 12, water that has not reached the condensation point at the evaporator will flow into the cold water tank 124. The refrigerant in the cooling module 13 will contact the evaporator first through the transportation of the condenser pipe, thereby reducing the temperature of the evaporator, and then exchange heat with the water in the cold water tank 124, so that the refrigerant is reused for a second time and the water in the cold water tank 124 is cooled again, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency. At the same time, because the refrigerant has exchanged heat before the evaporator, its own temperature has risen, so it will not cause condensation of the water in the cold water tank 124. While making ice, the system can also transport the cold water in the cold water tank 124 to the water outlet 103 through the cold water pump 121, providing cold drink service, and meeting the diverse needs of users.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply the existence of any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

[0031] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency condensation evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system, comprising a water dispenser body (1), wherein the water dispenser body (1) is a frame structure, a back plate (101) is provided on the back, and a door panel (102) and a water outlet (103) are provided on the front of the water dispenser body (1), characterized in that: A pumping module (11) for extracting water from a top water bucket is provided inside the water dispenser body (1). An ice-making module (12) and a cooling module (13) are provided below the pumping module (11). A pump body is provided inside the pumping module (11), and the pump body transports water to the ice-making module (12). A cold water tank (124) is provided at the bottom of the ice-making module (12). The ice-making module (12) and the cooling module (13) are connected via a condenser pipe. A refrigerant flows in the condenser pipe. The cooling module (13) contacts the refrigerant with the evaporator of the ice-making module (12) through the condenser pipe, and then contacts the refrigerant with the uncondensed water in the cold water tank (124). The uncondensed water in the ice-making process of the ice-making module (12) flows into the cold water tank (124). A cold water pump (121) is provided next to the cold water tank (124). The cold water pump (121) transports the water in the cold water tank (124) to the water outlet (103).

2. The high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pumping module (11) is provided with a hot tank for heating. The pump body in the pumping module (11) transports water to the hot tank for heating, and then the water flows out from the water outlet (103).

3. The high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pipe extending from the hot tank and the pipe extending from the cold water tank (124) in the water outlet (103) do not overlap.

4. The high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice filter grid (122) and an ice storage bin (123) are provided below the evaporator in the ice making module (12). The ice filter grid (122) is a flat plate with pores, and the ice storage bin (123) is used to store condensed ice cubes.

5. The high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The ice storage bin (123) is horizontally arranged below the door panel (102), and a sealing strip is provided on the door panel (102).

6. The high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice storage bin (123) is provided with a hole above the cold water tank (124).

7. The high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water level detection component is provided in the cold water tank (124).

8. The high-efficiency condensation-evaporation cycle ice-making pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Circular rubber foot pads are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the water dispenser body (1).