Ice making device with heat preservation function and cold drink machine
By installing an insulation shell over the ice storage container of the evaporator, the problem of the refrigerant carrying away heat from the surrounding air is solved, achieving efficient heat preservation and efficient ice making of the ice-making device, and it is also easy to install.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423089639.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-13
AI Technical Summary
In existing ice-making devices, the refrigerant not only carries away heat from the ice storage container but also from the surrounding air during the refrigeration process, resulting in reduced ice-making efficiency.
An insulation shell is installed over the ice storage container of the evaporator, and the ice-making tube is placed inside the insulation shell. The first and second insulation shells are spliced together by a fastening assembly of buckles and blocks to form a complete insulation shell, which reduces heat exchange between the ice-making tube and the outside environment. A seal is installed at the splice to prevent outside air from entering.
It improves the heat preservation effect and ice-making efficiency of the ice-making device, while having a simple structure and being easy to install.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making devices, and in particular to an ice-making device and a cold drink machine with heat preservation function. Background Technology
[0002] Existing ice-making devices include an evaporator, which includes an ice storage container, a stirring paddle installed inside the ice storage container, and a drive motor that drives the stirring paddle to rotate. An ice-making tube is wound around the outer surface of the ice storage container, and ice-making liquid is filled into the ice-making tube, so that heat exchange occurs between the ice-making tube and the ice storage container to remove the heat inside the ice storage container, and the ice-making raw materials are quickly turned into ice slush under the stirring of the stirring paddle.
[0003] In existing evaporators, only the refrigerant pipes are located outside the ice storage container, directly contacting the outside air. This causes the refrigerant to transfer heat not only to the ice storage container but also to the outside air. The refrigerant not only carries away heat from the ice storage container but also from the surrounding air, reducing ice-making efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an ice-making device with heat preservation function, which has good heat preservation effect, high ice-making efficiency, and is easy to install.
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cold drink machine that includes the ice-making device with heat preservation function.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an ice-making device with heat preservation function, including an evaporator and an insulation shell. The evaporator includes an ice storage container and an ice-making tube wrapped around the outer surface of the ice storage container. The insulation shell is fitted outside the ice storage container, and the ice-making tube is placed inside the insulation shell.
[0007] The insulation shell includes a first insulation shell and a second insulation shell, which are spliced together by a fixing component. The fixing component includes a buckle on the first insulation shell and a locking block on the second insulation shell. The locking block is locked onto the buckle to fix the positions of the first insulation shell and the second insulation shell relatively.
[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, the buckles are respectively located at the top and bottom of the first insulation shell, and the locking blocks are respectively located at the top and bottom of the second insulation shell;
[0009] The buckles and blocks are set in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0010] As an improvement to the above solution, a positioning strip is provided at the bottom of the first insulation shell, and the positioning strip extends toward the second insulation shell;
[0011] The bottom of the second insulation shell is provided with a positioning groove, and the positioning strip is inserted into the positioning groove.
[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, both the first and second insulation shells are integrally formed.
[0013] As an improvement to the above solution, the ice storage container is provided with a feed pipe that communicates with the inside of the ice storage container;
[0014] The first insulation shell is provided with a first feeding shell, and the second insulation shell is provided with a second feeding shell. The first feeding shell and the second feeding shell form a feeding channel. The feeding pipe is provided inside the feeding channel and extends out of the feeding channel.
[0015] As an improvement to the above solution, a limiting spring is provided on the outer wall of the second insulation shell.
[0016] As an improvement to the above solution, a sealing element is provided at the joint between the first insulation shell and the second insulation shell;
[0017] Both the first and second insulation shells have insulation layers on their inner sidewalls.
[0018] As an improvement to the above solution, a support frame for fixing the insulation shell is also included, the support frame being provided with a fixing seat;
[0019] The upper part of the insulation shell has a semi-circular or rectangular cross-section, and the lower part of the insulation shell has a rectangular cross-section; the upper and middle parts of the insulation shell are connected, and the insulation shell is provided with a cylindrical receiving cavity for accommodating the ice-making tube;
[0020] The lower part of the insulation shell is provided with a mounting base that is connected to the support frame, and the mounting base and the fixing base are fixedly connected.
[0021] As an improvement to the above solution, the evaporator further includes a drive motor and a stirring paddle, the drive motor and the stirring paddle being connected; the stirring paddle is disposed inside the ice storage container, and the drive motor is disposed outside the ice storage container and the insulation shell;
[0022] The first and second insulation shells are respectively sealed to the ice storage container through sealing components.
[0023] Accordingly, this utility model also provides a cold drink machine, including a housing and the aforementioned ice-making device with heat preservation function disposed inside the housing.
[0024] Implementing this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0025] This utility model relates to an ice-making device with heat preservation function. An insulating shell is fitted over the ice storage container of the evaporator, and the ice-making tube is placed inside the insulating shell. This reduces heat exchange between the ice-making tube and the outside environment, thereby accelerating heat exchange between the ice-making tube and the container and its contents, resulting in good heat preservation and high ice-making efficiency. Specifically, the insulating shell includes a first insulating shell and a second insulating shell, which are joined together by a fixing component. That is, by using a locking block to fasten the first and second insulating shells together, forming a complete insulating shell that surrounds the container and the ice-making tube. Besides reducing heat exchange between the ice-making tube and the outside environment, this design is also easy to install and has a simple structure. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making device with heat preservation function according to this utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;
[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the insulation shell and evaporator;
[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A structural diagram from another angle;
[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A sectional view;
[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B;
[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the insulation shell;
[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first thermal insulation shell;
[0034] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second insulation shell;
[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cold drink machine of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will describe this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "inner," and "outer," etc., appearing or about to appear in this document, are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.
[0037] See Figure 1-9 This utility model discloses an ice-making device with heat preservation function, including an evaporator and an insulation shell 1. The evaporator includes an ice storage container 2 and an ice-making tube 3 wrapped around the outer surface of the ice storage container 2. The insulation shell 1 is fitted outside the ice storage container 2, and the ice-making tube 3 is placed inside the insulation shell 1.
[0038] The insulation shell 1 includes a first insulation shell 11 and a second insulation shell 12, which are spliced together by a fixing component. The fixing component includes a buckle 111 on the first insulation shell 11 and a locking block 121 on the second insulation shell 12. The locking block 121 is locked onto the buckle 111 to fix the positions of the first insulation shell 11 and the second insulation shell 12 relative to each other.
[0039] This utility model relates to an ice-making device with heat preservation function. An insulating shell is fitted over the ice storage container of the evaporator, and the ice-making tube is placed inside the insulating shell. This reduces heat exchange between the ice-making tube and the outside environment, thereby accelerating heat exchange between the ice-making tube and the container and its contents, resulting in good heat preservation and high ice-making efficiency. Specifically, the insulating shell includes a first insulating shell and a second insulating shell, which are joined together by a fixing component. That is, by using a locking block to fasten the first and second insulating shells together, forming a complete insulating shell that surrounds the container and the ice-making tube. Besides reducing heat exchange between the ice-making tube and the outside environment, this design is also easy to install and has a simple structure.
[0040] It should be noted that, as Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figures 4-5 and 10, the evaporator further includes a drive motor 5 and a stirring paddle 4, which are connected together. The stirring paddle 4 is located inside the ice storage container 2, and the drive motor 5 is located outside the ice storage container 2 and the insulation shell 1. The drive motor drives the stirring paddle to rotate continuously inside the ice storage container, breaking up the formed ice into ice slush.
[0041] Among them, such as Figure 7-9As shown, the buckles 111 are respectively located at the top and bottom of the first insulation shell 11, and the locking blocks 121 are respectively located at the top and bottom of the second insulation shell 12; the buckles 111 and locking blocks 121 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, the buckles at the top of the first insulation shell are spaced apart, and the buckles at the bottom are also spaced apart; the locking blocks at the top of the second insulation shell are also spaced apart, and the locking blocks at the bottom are also spaced apart. Fixing components are provided at the top and bottom of the insulation shells to ensure the reliability and stability of the connection between the first and second insulation shells, balance the forces, and prevent loosening or separation.
[0042] Preferably, such as Figure 8 As shown, the bottom of the first insulation shell 11 is provided with a positioning strip 112, which extends towards the second insulation shell 12; the bottom of the second insulation shell 12 is provided with a positioning groove 122, and the positioning strip 112 is inserted into the positioning groove 122. The positioning strip is inserted into the positioning groove to fix the relative positions of the first and second insulation shells, preventing displacement between them vertically and horizontally, further ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the first and second insulation shells, thus resulting in good insulation effect and high ice-making efficiency.
[0043] Preferably, the first insulation shell 11 and the second insulation shell 12 are both integrally formed to reduce the amount of outside air entering the insulation shell due to gaps and enhance the insulation effect.
[0044] It should be noted that, as Figure 3-4 As shown in Figure 6, the ice storage container 2 is equipped with a feed pipe 21 that communicates with the inside of the ice storage container 2. Workers pour ice-making raw materials into the ice storage container through the feed pipe to make ice. The ice storage container 2 and the feed pipe 21 are integrally formed.
[0045] Preferably, such as Figure 7-8 As shown, the first insulation shell 11 has a first feeding shell 113, and the second insulation shell 12 has a second feeding shell 123. The first feeding shell 113 and the second feeding shell 123 form a feeding channel, and the feeding pipe 21 is located within the feeding channel and extends outwards. That is, the first and second feeding shells surround the feeding pipe, reducing the contact between the feeding pipe and the outside air, thereby reducing heat exchange and ensuring that the feeding pipe and the ice storage container are always at a certain temperature, ensuring the ice-making effect and efficiency. Therefore, the arrangement of the first and second feeding shells further enhances the insulation effect.
[0046] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , 10As shown, this utility model also includes a support frame 6 for fixing the insulation shell 1, the support frame 6 being provided with a fixing seat 61; the upper cross-section of the insulation shell 1 is semi-circular or rectangular, and the lower cross-section of the insulation shell 1 is rectangular; the upper and middle parts of the insulation shell 1 are connected, and the insulation shell 1 is provided with a cylindrical receiving cavity for accommodating the ice-making tube; the lower part of the insulation shell 1 is provided with a mounting seat connected to the support frame 6, and the mounting seat and the fixing seat 61 are fixedly connected.
[0047] Specifically, the bottom of the first insulation shell 11 is provided with a first mounting base 114, and the bottom of the second insulation shell 12 is provided with a second mounting base 124. The first mounting base 114 and the second mounting base 124 are respectively fixedly connected to the fixed base 61. In practice, the ice-making device is installed inside the casing of the beverage cooler, supported and fixed on the fixed base. The refrigeration pipe extends out from the bottom of the insulation shell and connects to the ice liquid storage container below the ice-making device. The mounting base and the fixed base can be connected and fixed with screws. The cooperation of the mounting base and the fixed base allows the insulation shell to be fixedly installed on the support frame, thereby fixing the entire ice-making device on the support frame.
[0048] To prevent the insulation shell from colliding with the inner wall of the machine casing due to vibration of the drive motor during ice making, and to protect the insulation shell, preferably, as follows: Figure 4 , 7 As shown, the outer side wall of the second insulation shell 12 is provided with a limiting spring 125, which plays a buffering role on the insulation shell through the elasticity of the limiting spring.
[0049] Preferably, a sealing element (not shown in the figure) is provided at the joint between the first insulation shell 11 and the second insulation shell 12. That is, the first insulation shell and the second insulation shell clamp the sealing element. The sealing element is preferably made of silicone. The sealing element prevents outside air from entering the insulation shell, thereby reducing heat transfer.
[0050] Preferably, the first insulation shell 11 and the second insulation shell 12 are respectively sealed to the ice storage container 2 through sealing elements (not shown in the figure). Since the drive motor is located outside the ice storage container and the insulation shell, part of the ice storage container will extend outside the insulation shell. Therefore, gaps are formed between the first insulation shell and the second insulation shell and the ice storage container, and sealing elements are also provided in these gaps to prevent outside air from entering the insulation shell, thereby reducing heat transfer.
[0051] Preferably, both the inner walls of the first and second insulation shells are provided with insulation layers. More preferably, the insulation layers are made of PU or EPS material. The insulation shell is made of fire-retardant ABS. The combination of the insulation shell and the insulation layers further enhances the insulation effect.
[0052] Accordingly, see Figure 10This utility model also discloses a cold drink machine, including a housing 10 and the aforementioned ice-making device with heat preservation function disposed within the housing 10. The specific structure of the ice-making device is as described above and will not be repeated here. The housing 10 is provided with a feed inlet, which is correspondingly and connected to a feed pipe 21. Workers add ice-making ingredients to the feed pipe 21 through the feed inlet, which then enters the ice storage container for ice making.
[0053] In summary, this utility model provides an ice-making device and a cold drink machine with heat preservation function, which has good heat preservation effect, high ice-making efficiency, and is easy to install.
[0054] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An ice-making device with heat preservation function, characterized in that, The device includes an evaporator and an insulation shell. The evaporator includes an ice storage container and an ice-making tube wound around the outer surface of the ice storage container. The insulation shell is fitted over the ice storage container, and the ice-making tube is placed inside the insulation shell. The insulation shell includes a first insulation shell and a second insulation shell, which are spliced together by a fixing component. The fixing component includes a buckle on the first insulation shell and a locking block on the second insulation shell. The locking block is locked onto the buckle to fix the positions of the first insulation shell and the second insulation shell relatively.
2. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buckles are respectively located at the top and bottom of the first insulation shell, and the locking blocks are respectively located at the top and bottom of the second insulation shell; The buckles and blocks are set in a one-to-one correspondence.
3. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the first insulation shell is provided with a positioning strip, which extends toward the second insulation shell; The bottom of the second insulation shell is provided with a positioning groove, and the positioning strip is inserted into the positioning groove.
4. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first and second insulation shells are integrally formed.
5. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice storage container is equipped with a feed pipe that communicates with the inside of the ice storage container; The first insulation shell is provided with a first feeding shell, and the second insulation shell is provided with a second feeding shell. The first feeding shell and the second feeding shell form a feeding channel. The feeding pipe is located inside the feeding channel and extends out of the feeding channel.
6. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the second insulation shell is provided with a limiting spring.
7. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing element is provided at the joint between the first insulation shell and the second insulation shell; Both the first and second insulation shells have insulation layers on their inner sidewalls.
8. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support frame for fixing the insulation shell, the support frame being provided with a fixing seat; The upper part of the insulation shell has a semi-circular or rectangular cross-section, and the lower part of the insulation shell has a rectangular cross-section; the upper and middle parts of the insulation shell are connected, and the insulation shell is provided with a cylindrical receiving cavity for accommodating the ice-making tube. The lower part of the insulation shell is provided with a mounting base that is connected to the support frame, and the mounting base and the fixing base are fixedly connected.
9. The ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The evaporator also includes a drive motor and a stirring paddle, which are connected together; the stirring paddle is located inside the ice storage container, and the drive motor is located outside the ice storage container and the insulation shell; The first and second insulation shells are respectively sealed to the ice storage container through sealing components.
10. A cold drink machine, characterized in that, The cold drink machine includes a housing and an ice-making device with heat preservation function as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the cold drink machine is a smoothie machine or an ice cream machine.