Ice making mechanism of water purifier

Abstract

An ice-making mechanism of a water purifier comprises a support, an ice-making module, a compressor and a condenser, a plurality of mounting columns are distributed on the periphery of the support, a positioning cavity is formed between every two mounting columns, the ice-making module is positioned and mounted at the top of the positioning cavity, the compressor and the condenser are mounted in the positioning cavity and located below the ice-making module, and the compressor and the condenser are connected with the support. And the compressor, the condenser and the ice making module are connected in sequence. According to the ice making mechanism of the water purifier, the mounting columns are distributed on the periphery of the support, the positioning cavity is formed between the mounting columns, the ice making module is positioned and mounted at the top of the positioning cavity, the compressor and the condenser are transversely arranged in the positioning cavity, and the compressor and the condenser are located below the ice making module. The transverse space and the longitudinal space of the bracket can be fully utilized, so that the layout of the ice-making mechanism is more compact, the volume of the ice-making mechanism is reduced, and the occupied space of the ice-making mechanism is smaller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water purifier technology, and in particular to an ice-making mechanism for a water purifier. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN206257843U, published on June 16, 2017, discloses an ice maker, including a housing and a refrigeration assembly installed within the housing. The refrigeration assembly includes a compressor and a condenser, which are fixedly mounted on a base plate via mounting holes pre-drilled in the base plate. A partition plate is provided above the compressor and condenser, dividing the ice maker's cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. A plastic inner tank is installed in the upper cavity, and a water tank is installed inside the plastic inner tank. A water pump and a mechanical float are installed on one side of the water tank. An evaporator is located above the water pump and the mechanical float, and a probe for detecting ice thickness is installed on one side of the evaporator. The compressor, condenser, and evaporator of this ice maker are installed within a single housing, resulting in a large housing volume and consequently, a large space requirement for the ice maker.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ice-making mechanism for a water purifier that is simple in structure, small in size, occupies little space, has good ice-making effect, and is highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] An ice-making mechanism for a water purifier designed for this purpose is characterized by comprising a support, an ice-making module, a compressor, and a condenser. Several mounting columns are distributed around the periphery of the support, forming a positioning cavity between each mounting column. The ice-making module is positioned and installed at the top of the positioning cavity. The compressor and condenser are installed inside the positioning cavity, and the compressor and condenser are located below the ice-making module. The compressor, condenser, and ice-making module are connected in sequence.

[0006] The ice-making module includes an ice-making chamber, an evaporator, and a water box. The water box is rotatably located inside the ice-making chamber, and the evaporator is located inside the ice-making chamber. Several ice-making columns are set at the bottom of the evaporator. When the water box is in a standby state, the ice-making columns extend into the water box.

[0007] The evaporator includes a U-shaped evaporator tube, the condenser includes a spirally arranged condenser tube connected to the evaporator tube, and an ice-making column is located at the bottom of the evaporator tube and is connected to the ice-making column.

[0008] The side of the water box is equipped with a push plate for rotation. The ice-making module also includes an ice-crushing chamber, which is connected to the ice-making chamber. When the water box rotates to the first position, the ice blocks on the ice-making column fall into the ice-making chamber. When the water box returns to the idle state, the push plate pushes the ice blocks in the ice-making chamber into the ice-crushing chamber.

[0009] The ice crushing chamber is equipped with a rotating screw, and one end of the ice crushing chamber is equipped with an ice outlet. When the screw rotates, it pushes the ice blocks in the ice crushing chamber toward the ice outlet.

[0010] A first motor is installed on the outside of one end of the ice-making chamber, and the first motor drives the water box. A second motor is installed on the outside of one end of the ice-crushing chamber, and the second motor drives the screw.

[0011] The condenser tube consists of an outer tube and an inner tube. The inner tube has a refrigeration channel for refrigerant to pass through. The compressor, the refrigeration channel and the evaporator tube are connected in sequence. A heat dissipation channel for cooling water to pass through is provided between the outer tube and the inner tube.

[0012] The mounting column is equipped with a positioning groove, and several positioning blocks are distributed around the ice-making module. The positioning blocks are inserted into the corresponding positioning grooves.

[0013] The mounting post has a first fixing hole, and the positioning block has a second fixing hole. The fastener passes through the first fixing hole and is then fastened to the second fixing hole to fix the ice-making module on the bracket.

[0014] The compressor and condenser are arranged horizontally inside the positioning cavity. The condenser is fixed on the mounting column. The bracket also includes a base plate. The lower end of the mounting column is connected to the base plate, and the compressor is fixed on the base plate.

[0015] The ice-making mechanism of this water purifier has several mounting columns distributed around the perimeter of the support frame, forming a positioning cavity between the mounting columns. The ice-making module is positioned and installed at the top of the positioning cavity, and the compressor and condenser are arranged horizontally inside the positioning cavity, with the compressor and condenser located below the ice-making module. This fully utilizes the horizontal and vertical space of the support frame, making the layout of the ice-making mechanism more compact, thereby reducing the volume of the ice-making mechanism and making the space occupied by the ice-making mechanism smaller. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ice-making mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the ice-making mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of an ice-making module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of an ice-making module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the evaporator in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the condenser in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the condenser in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the bracket and the ice-making module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the bracket in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] See Figures 1-10 The ice-making mechanism of this water purifier includes a support 1, an ice-making module 2, a compressor 3, and a condenser 4. Several mounting columns 5 are distributed around the support 1, and a positioning cavity 6 is formed between each mounting column 5. The ice-making module 2 is positioned and installed on the top of the positioning cavity 6. The compressor 3 and the condenser 4 are installed inside the positioning cavity 6, and the compressor 3 and the condenser 4 are located below the ice-making module 2. The compressor 3, the condenser 4, and the ice-making module 2 are connected in sequence.

[0028] Ice-making module 2 includes an ice-making chamber 7, an evaporator 8, and a water tank 9. The water tank 9 is rotatably mounted inside the ice-making chamber 7. The evaporator 8 is located inside the ice-making chamber 7, and several ice-making columns 10 are provided at the bottom of the evaporator 8. When the water tank 9 is in a standby state (e.g.) Figure 2 As shown), the ice column 10 extends into the water box 9.

[0029] The evaporator 8 includes a U-shaped evaporator tube 11, and the condenser 4 includes a spirally arranged condenser tube 12. The condenser tube 12 is connected to the evaporator tube 11. The ice-making column 10 is located at the bottom of the evaporator tube 11, and the evaporator tube 11 is connected to the ice-making column 10. After the refrigerant enters the evaporator tube 11 and the ice-making column 10, it absorbs the heat of the water in the water box 9 through vaporization, causing the water in the water box 9 to turn into ice, and then forming ice blocks on the outer periphery of the ice-making column 10.

[0030] The side of the water tank 9 is equipped with a push plate 13 for rotation. The ice-making module 2 also includes an ice-crushing chamber 14, which is connected to the ice-making chamber 7. When the water tank 9 rotates to the first position A (e.g. Figure 4As shown), the ice blocks on the ice-making column 10 fall into the ice-making chamber 7. When the water box 9 is reset and rotated to the waiting state, the push plate 13 pushes the ice blocks in the ice-making chamber 7 into the ice-crushing chamber 14. The push plate 13 is rotatably set on the side of the water box 9 through the cooperation structure of the rotating shaft and the rotating hole. When the water box 9 drives the push plate 13 to rotate, the push plate 13 will hit the inner wall of the ice-making chamber 7, thereby causing the push plate 13 to adaptively rotate on the water box 9. When the push plate 13 pushes the ice blocks in the ice-making chamber 7 into the ice-crushing chamber 14, the push plate 13 adaptively rotates on the water box 9.

[0031] A screw 15 is rotatably installed inside the ice crushing chamber 14. An ice outlet 16 is provided at one end of the ice crushing chamber 14. When the screw 15 rotates, it pushes the ice block in the ice crushing chamber 14 toward the ice outlet 16. At the same time, the screw 15 breaks the ice block and the ice block falls into the ice receiving tray of the water purifier through the ice outlet 16, thus realizing ice discharge.

[0032] A first motor 17 is installed on the outside of one end of the ice-making chamber 7. The first motor 17 drives the water box 9 to rotate. A second motor 18 is installed on the outside of one end of the ice-crushing chamber 14. The second motor 18 drives the screw 15 to rotate.

[0033] The condenser tube 12 includes an outer tube 19 and an inner tube 20. The inner tube 20 is provided with a refrigeration channel 21 for refrigerant to pass through. The compressor 3, the refrigeration channel 21 and the evaporator tube 11 are connected in sequence. A heat dissipation channel 22 for cooling water to pass through is provided between the outer tube 19 and the inner tube 20. The compressor 3 compresses the refrigerant into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas. The high-temperature and high-pressure gas is introduced into the refrigeration channel 21. At the same time, cooling water is introduced into the heat dissipation channel 22. The cooling water dissipates heat and cools the refrigerant in the refrigeration channel 21. After being cooled, the high-temperature and high-pressure gas in the refrigeration channel 21 becomes a high-pressure liquid. Then the high-pressure liquid is introduced into the evaporator tube 11.

[0034] The top of the condenser tube 12 is provided with a refrigeration connector 28 for connecting to the compressor 3. The refrigeration connector 28 is connected to the inner tube 20 and is connected to the refrigeration channel 21. The refrigeration connector 28 is connected to the compressor 3 through the first pipe 29. The bottom of the condenser tube 12 is provided with an ice-making connector 30 for connecting to the evaporator tube 11. The ice-making connector 30 is connected to the inner tube 20 and is connected to the refrigeration channel 21. The ice-making connector 30 is connected to the evaporator tube 11 through the second pipe 31.

[0035] A water inlet pipe 32 is provided at the top of the condenser pipe 12. The water inlet pipe 32 is connected to the outer pipe 19 and is connected to the heat dissipation channel 22. A water inlet connector 33 is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe 32. The water inlet connector 33 is connected to the pre-filter of the water purifier through a pipe. Cooling water is introduced into the heat dissipation channel 22 through the water inlet connector 33 and the water inlet pipe 32.

[0036] A drain pipe 34 is provided at the bottom of the condenser tube 12. The drain pipe 34 is connected to the outer tube 19 and the drain pipe 34 is connected to the heat dissipation channel 22. A drain connector 35 is provided at one end of the drain pipe 34. The drain connector 35 is connected to the drain pipe. The cooling water in the heat dissipation channel 22 is discharged out of the water purifier through the drain pipe 34 and the drain connector 35 in sequence.

[0037] The mounting post 5 is provided with a positioning groove 23, and several positioning blocks 24 are distributed around the ice-making module 2. The positioning blocks 24 are inserted into the corresponding positioning grooves 23 so that the ice-making module 2 is positioned and installed on the top of the positioning cavity 6.

[0038] The mounting post 5 is provided with a first fixing hole 25, and the positioning block 24 is provided with a second fixing hole 26. The fastener (screw) passes through the first fixing hole 25 and is then fastened to the second fixing hole 26 so that the ice-making module 2 is fixed on the bracket 1.

[0039] The compressor 3 and the condenser 4 are arranged horizontally inside the positioning cavity 6. The condenser 4 is fixed on the mounting column 5. The bracket 1 also includes a base plate 27. The lower end of the mounting column 5 is connected to the base plate 27. The compressor 3 is fixed on the base plate 27 by screws.

[0040] A fixing plate 36 is welded to the side of the condenser tube 12. The fixing plate 36 is fixed to the mounting column 5 by screws, thereby fixing the condenser 4 to the mounting column 5.

[0041] The water purifier is equipped with a booster pump and a main filter. The pre-filter, booster pump, main filter and water box 9 are connected in sequence. The booster pump draws water into the water box 9.

[0042] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice-making mechanism for a water purifier, characterized in that: The device includes a bracket (1), an ice-making module (2), a compressor (3), and a condenser (4). Several mounting posts (5) are distributed around the bracket (1), and a positioning cavity (6) is formed between the mounting posts (5). The ice-making module (2) is positioned and installed on the top of the positioning cavity (6). The compressor (3) and the condenser (4) are installed inside the positioning cavity (6) and are located below the ice-making module (2). The compressor (3), the condenser (4), and the ice-making module (2) are connected in sequence.

2. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-making module (2) includes an ice-making chamber (7), an evaporator (8), and a water box (9). The water box (9) is rotatably installed inside the ice-making chamber (7). The evaporator (8) is located inside the ice-making chamber (7). Several ice-making columns (10) are provided at the bottom of the evaporator (8). When the water box (9) is in a standby state, the ice-making columns (10) extend into the water box (9).

3. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 2, characterized in that: The evaporator (8) includes a U-shaped evaporator tube (11), the condenser (4) includes a spirally arranged condenser tube (12), the condenser tube (12) is connected to the evaporator tube (11), and the ice column (10) is arranged at the bottom of the evaporator tube (11), and the evaporator tube (11) is connected to the ice column (10).

4. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side of the water box (9) is provided with a push plate (13). The ice making module (2) also includes an ice crushing chamber (14). The ice crushing chamber (14) is connected to the ice making chamber (7). When the water box (9) rotates to the first position (A), the ice blocks on the ice making column (10) fall into the ice making chamber (7). When the water box (9) is reset and rotated to the waiting state, the push plate (13) pushes the ice blocks in the ice making chamber (7) into the ice crushing chamber (14).

5. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 4, characterized in that: A screw (15) is rotatably installed inside the ice crushing chamber (14), and an ice outlet (16) is provided at one end of the ice crushing chamber (14). When the screw (15) rotates, it pushes the ice blocks inside the ice crushing chamber (14) toward the ice outlet (16).

6. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first motor (17) is installed on the outside of one end of the ice-making chamber (7), and the first motor (17) drives the water box (9). A second motor (18) is installed on the outside of one end of the ice-crushing chamber (14), and the second motor (18) drives the screw (15).

7. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 5, characterized in that: The condenser tube (12) includes an outer tube (19) and an inner tube (20). A refrigeration channel (21) for refrigerant to pass through is provided on the inner tube (20). The compressor (3), the refrigeration channel (21) and the evaporator tube (11) are connected in sequence. A heat dissipation channel (22) for cooling water to pass through is provided between the outer tube (19) and the inner tube (20).

8. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting column (5) is provided with a positioning groove (23), and several positioning blocks (24) are distributed around the ice-making module (2). The positioning blocks (24) are positioned and inserted into the corresponding positioning groove (23).

9. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting post (5) is provided with a first fixing hole (25), and the positioning block (24) is provided with a second fixing hole (26). After the fastener passes through the first fixing hole (25), it is fastened to the second fixing hole (26) so that the ice-making module (2) is fixed on the bracket (1).

10. The ice-making mechanism of the water purifier according to claim 9, characterized in that: The compressor (3) and condenser (4) are arranged horizontally inside the positioning cavity (6). The condenser (4) is fixed on the mounting column (5). The bracket (1) also includes a base plate (27). The lower end of the mounting column (5) is connected to the base plate (27). The compressor (3) is fixed on the base plate (27).

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