Ice maker with separable water tank

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice maker with a separable water tank, which comprises a shell, a water tank seat is arranged on the shell, and the water tank is detachably mounted on the water tank seat; a first valve seat is arranged at the bottom of the water tank, a first valve element is arranged in the first valve seat, a first sealing piece is fixed to the first end of the first valve element, and a first elastic piece is arranged between the first valve element and the first valve seat; a second valve seat connected with the first valve seat in an inserted mode is arranged on the water tank seat, a second valve element is arranged in the second valve seat, the first end of the second valve element abuts against the second end of the first valve element, a second sealing piece is fixed to the second end of the second valve element, and a second elastic piece is arranged between the second valve element and the second valve seat. The water tank is detachably connected with the water tank seat, when the water tank is detached from the water tank seat, the first valve element blocks the water outlet channel of the first valve seat, so that the water tank is convenient to clean and add water, and the second valve element blocks the water inlet channel of the second valve seat, so that water entering the second valve seat is prevented from overflowing, and dust in air is prevented from entering the ice making assembly from the second valve seat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and specifically to an ice maker with a detachable water tank. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and changes in lifestyle, ice is frequently used in people's daily diet. To produce ice, ice makers have emerged on the market. An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that uses an evaporator to cool water through a refrigeration system to produce ice.

[0003] Existing ice makers generally include a water tank and an ice-making component, with water stored in the water tank to supply water to the ice-making component. For ease of cleaning, the water tank is typically detachably connected to the ice maker. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN218781478U provides an ice maker comprising: a housing assembly with a first connecting portion; a water tank assembly having a liquid storage chamber and a water outlet, and a second connecting portion adapted to the first connecting portion, the first and second connecting portions engaging; a connecting component disposed on the housing assembly, one end of which is adjacent to the water outlet, and the other end communicating with a conveying component; and a valve assembly disposed on the water tank assembly, located at the water outlet, and adapted to the connecting component. The ice maker described above only has a valve assembly on the water tank assembly. When the water tank assembly is disconnected from the connecting assembly, the water entering the connecting assembly can easily overflow, and dust in the air can also easily enter the ice maker assembly from the connecting assembly.

[0004] Therefore, there is considerable room for improvement in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and propose an ice maker with a detachable water tank.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model provides an ice maker with a detachable water tank, including a housing, an ice-making component and a water pump inside the housing, a water tank seat on the housing, and a water tank detachably installed on the water tank seat;

[0008] The bottom of the water tank is provided with a first valve seat communicating with the water tank. The first valve seat is provided with a first valve core that can move up and down. The first end of the first valve core is fixed with a first sealing element for blocking the water outlet channel of the first valve seat. A first elastic element is provided between the first valve core and the first valve seat.

[0009] The water tank seat is provided with a second valve seat that is inserted into the first valve seat. The second valve seat is provided with a second valve core that can move up and down. The first end of the second valve core abuts against the second end of the first valve core. The second end of the second valve core is fixed with a second sealing element for blocking the water inlet channel of the second valve seat. A second elastic element is provided between the second valve core and the second valve seat.

[0010] The water pump is connected to the water inlet channel of the second valve seat and the ice-making assembly, respectively.

[0011] By providing a first valve core and a second valve core on the water tank and the water tank seat respectively, the first valve core and the second valve core are linked and cooperate, and the water tank and the water tank seat are detachably connected. When the water tank is removed from the water tank seat, the first valve core blocks the water outlet channel of the first valve seat under the action of the first elastic element, thereby facilitating the cleaning and water filling of the water tank. The second valve core blocks the water inlet channel of the second valve seat under the action of the second elastic element, thereby preventing water from overflowing into the second valve seat and dust in the air from entering the ice-making component from the second valve seat.

[0012] According to the above scheme, an ice basket is detachably installed inside the water tank, and the ice outlet of the ice-making component is connected to the ice basket.

[0013] Once the water tank is removed from its base, the water tank and ice basket can be removed together for easy ice removal and water refilling.

[0014] According to the above scheme, an ice outlet channel is formed inside the casing, and the two ends of the ice outlet channel are respectively connected to the ice basket and the ice outlet of the ice-making component. The ice blocks discharged from the ice-making component are guided into the ice basket through the ice outlet channel.

[0015] According to the above scheme, the ice-making assembly includes an ice-making mechanism and a refrigeration mechanism, with the refrigeration mechanism connected to the ice-making mechanism. The refrigeration mechanism is used to cool the ice-making mechanism.

[0016] According to the above scheme, the ice-making mechanism includes an ice-making cylinder, an ice-extruding screw, and an ice-extruding motor. The ice-extruding screw is rotatably disposed inside the ice-making cylinder, and the ice-extruding motor is used to drive the ice-extruding screw to rotate. The ice-making cylinder is connected to the water pump through a pipe.

[0017] The ice extrusion screw is driven by the ice extrusion motor to rotate inside the ice-making cylinder, so that the ice blocks inside the ice-making cylinder are sent out of the ice-making cylinder along the ice extrusion screw.

[0018] According to the above scheme, the refrigeration mechanism includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator connected in sequence, with the evaporator sleeved and fixed on the outer wall of the ice-making cylinder. The evaporator cools the ice-making cylinder, causing the water entering the cylinder to freeze into ice.

[0019] According to the above scheme, a water tank cover is provided at the top opening of the water tank. Water can be added to the water tank by opening the water tank cover.

[0020] According to the above scheme, it also includes a micro switch assembly and a trigger rod. The first end of the trigger rod is fixed to the bottom of the water tank, and the second end of the trigger rod abuts against the micro switch assembly. The micro switch assembly is electrically connected to the control device, and the control device is electrically connected to the water pump and the ice-making assembly respectively.

[0021] With the above structural design, when the water tank is installed on the water tank seat, the trigger rod abuts against the micro switch assembly, thereby sending a start signal to the control device, which then controls the water pump and ice-making assembly to start working; when the water tank is removed from the water tank seat, the trigger rod is disconnected from the micro switch assembly, thereby controlling the water pump and ice-making assembly to stop working.

[0022] According to the above scheme, a sealing ring is provided at the insertion point of the first valve seat and the second valve seat. By setting the sealing ring, the sealing performance of the connection between the first valve seat and the second valve seat is improved.

[0023] According to the above scheme, the second valve seat is detachably fixed to the bottom of the water tank seat, and the second valve seat forms a connecting cylinder. The water inlet channel is formed inside the connecting cylinder, and the water pump is connected to the connecting cylinder through a pipe. This structural design improves the ease of connecting the second valve seat to the water tank seat and the water pump.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0025] This invention features a first valve core and a second valve core on the water tank and water tank seat, respectively. The first and second valve cores work together in a coordinated manner, and the water tank and water tank seat are detachably connected. When the water tank is removed from the water tank seat, the first valve core, under the action of the first elastic element, blocks the water outlet channel of the first valve seat, thus facilitating the cleaning and water filling of the water tank. The second valve core, under the action of the second elastic element, blocks the water inlet channel of the second valve seat, thereby preventing water from overflowing into the second valve seat and preventing dust in the air from entering the ice-making assembly from the second valve seat. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A;

[0029] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the assembly of the water tank and the first valve core in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the assembly of the water tank seat and the second valve core in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second valve seat in this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Ice outlet channel; 2. Water tank seat; 21. Second valve seat; 211. Water inlet channel; 212. Sealing ring; 213. Connecting cylinder; 22. Second valve core; 23. Second seal; 24. Second elastic element; 3. Water tank; 31. First valve seat; 311. Water outlet channel; 32. First valve core; 33. First seal; 34. First elastic element; 35. Water tank cover; 36. Trigger rod; 4. Water pump; 5. Ice making mechanism; 51. Ice making cylinder; 52. Ice extrusion screw; 53. Ice extrusion motor; 6. Refrigeration mechanism; 61. Compressor; 62. Condenser; 63. Evaporator; 7. Microswitch assembly; 8. Ice basket. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides an ice maker with a detachable water tank, including a housing 1, an ice-making component and a water pump 4 inside the housing 1, a water tank seat 2 on the housing 1, and a water tank 3 detachably installed on the water tank seat 2.

[0035] The bottom of the water tank 3 is provided with a first valve seat 31 communicating with the water tank 3. The first valve seat 31 is provided with a first valve core 32 that can move up and down. The first end of the first valve core 32 is fixed with a first sealing member 33 for blocking the water outlet channel 311 of the first valve seat 31. A first elastic member 34 is provided between the first valve core 32 and the first valve seat 31.

[0036] The water tank seat 2 is provided with a second valve seat 21 that is inserted into the first valve seat 31. The second valve seat 21 is provided with a second valve core 22 that can move up and down. The first end of the second valve core 22 abuts against the second end of the first valve core 32. The second end of the second valve core 22 is fixed with a second sealing member 23 for blocking the water inlet channel 211 of the second valve seat 21. A second elastic member 24 is provided between the second valve core 22 and the second valve seat 21.

[0037] The water pump 4 is connected to the water inlet channel 211 of the second valve seat 21 and the ice-making assembly, respectively.

[0038] By providing a first valve core 32 and a second valve core 22 on the water tank 3 and the water tank seat 2 respectively, the first valve core 32 and the second valve core 22 are linked and cooperated, and the water tank 3 and the water tank seat 2 are detachably connected. When the water tank 3 is removed from the water tank seat 2, the first valve core 32 blocks the water outlet channel 311 of the first valve seat 31 under the action of the first elastic element 34, thereby facilitating the cleaning and water filling of the water tank 3. The second valve core 22 blocks the water inlet channel 211 of the second valve seat 21 under the action of the second elastic element 24, thereby preventing water entering the second valve seat 21 from overflowing and dust in the air from entering the ice-making component from the second valve seat 21.

[0039] Furthermore, an ice basket 8 is detachably installed inside the water tank 3, and the ice outlet of the ice-making component is connected to the ice basket 8.

[0040] When the water tank 3 is removed from the water tank base 2, the water tank 3 and the ice basket 8 can be removed together for easy ice removal and water refilling.

[0041] Furthermore, an ice outlet channel 11 is formed inside the housing 1, and the two ends of the ice outlet channel 11 are respectively connected to the ice basket 8 and the ice outlet of the ice-making component. The ice blocks discharged from the ice-making component are guided into the ice basket 8 through the ice outlet channel 11.

[0042] Furthermore, the ice-making assembly includes an ice-making mechanism 5 and a cooling mechanism 6, with the cooling mechanism 6 connected to the ice-making mechanism 5. The cooling mechanism 6 is used to cool and lower the temperature of the ice-making mechanism 5.

[0043] Furthermore, the ice-making mechanism 5 includes an ice-making cylinder 51, an ice-extruding screw 52, ​​and an ice-extruding motor 53. The ice-extruding screw 52 is rotatably disposed inside the ice-making cylinder 51, and the ice-extruding motor 53 is used to drive the ice-extruding screw 52 to rotate. The ice-making cylinder 51 is connected to the water pump 4 through a pipe.

[0044] The ice extrusion screw 52 is driven by the ice extrusion motor 53 to rotate inside the ice making cylinder 51, so that the ice blocks inside the ice making cylinder 51 are sent out of the ice making cylinder 51 along the ice extrusion screw 52.

[0045] Furthermore, the refrigeration mechanism 6 includes a compressor 61, a condenser 62, and an evaporator 63 connected in sequence, with the evaporator 63 sleeved and fixed on the outer wall of the ice-making cylinder 51. The evaporator 63 cools the ice-making cylinder 51, causing the water entering the ice-making cylinder 51 to freeze into ice.

[0046] Furthermore, the upper opening of the water tank 3 is covered with a water tank cover 35. Water can be added to the water tank 3 by opening the water tank cover 35.

[0047] Furthermore, it also includes a micro switch assembly 7 and a trigger rod 36. The first end of the trigger rod 36 is fixed to the bottom of the water tank 3, and the second end of the trigger rod 36 abuts against the micro switch assembly 7. The micro switch assembly 7 is electrically connected to a control device (not shown in the figure), and the control device is electrically connected to the water pump 4 and the ice-making assembly, respectively.

[0048] With the above structural arrangement, when the water tank 3 is installed on the water tank seat 2, the trigger rod 36 abuts against the micro switch assembly 7, thereby sending a start signal to the control device, and the control device controls the water pump 4 and the ice-making assembly to start working; when the water tank 3 is removed from the water tank seat 2, the trigger rod 36 is disconnected from the micro switch assembly 7, thereby controlling the water pump 4 and the ice-making assembly to stop working.

[0049] Furthermore, the insertion point between the first valve seat 31 and the second valve seat 21 is provided with a sealing ring 212. By providing the sealing ring 212, the sealing performance of the connection between the first valve seat 31 and the second valve seat 21 is improved.

[0050] Furthermore, the second valve seat 21 is detachably fixed to the bottom of the water tank seat 2, and the second valve seat 21 forms a connecting cylinder 213. The water inlet channel 211 is formed inside the connecting cylinder 213, and the water pump 4 is connected to the connecting cylinder 213 through a pipe. This structural design improves the ease of connecting the second valve seat 21 to the water tank seat 2 and the water pump 4.

[0051] When using the ice maker with a detachable water tank described in this utility model, open the water tank cover 35 and add a certain amount of water to the water tank 3. Then, install the ice basket 8 inside the water tank 3 and cover the upper opening of the water tank 3 with the water tank cover 35. Then, install the water tank 3 on the water tank seat 2. At this time, the second end of the first valve core 32 abuts against the first end of the second valve core 22. The first valve core 32 moves upward, thereby opening the water outlet channel 311 of the first valve seat 31 and compressing the first elastic element 34. The second valve core 22 moves downward, thereby opening the water outlet channel 311 of the second valve seat 21. The water inlet channel 211 opens and compresses the second elastic element 24. The second end of the trigger rod 36 abuts against the micro switch assembly 7, thereby controlling the water pump 4 and the ice-making assembly to start working. The water pump 4 pumps the water in the water tank 3 into the ice-making cylinder 51. The evaporator 63 cools the ice-making cylinder 51, causing the water entering the ice-making cylinder 51 to freeze into ice. The ice extrusion motor 53 drives the ice extrusion screw 52 to rotate inside the ice-making cylinder 51, causing the ice blocks inside the ice-making cylinder 51 to be sent out of the ice-making cylinder 51 along the ice extrusion screw 52, ​​and then fall into the ice basket 8 through the ice outlet channel 11. After ice making is complete, the water tank 3 is removed from the water tank seat 2, the trigger rod 36 is disconnected from the micro switch assembly 7, thereby controlling the water pump 4 and the ice making assembly to stop working. The first valve core 32 blocks the water outlet channel 311 of the first valve seat 31 under the action of the first elastic element 34, and the second valve core 22 blocks the water inlet channel 211 of the second valve seat 21 under the action of the second elastic element 24. The water tank cover 35 is opened to remove the ice basket 8 from the water tank 3 to obtain ice.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. An ice maker with a detachable water tank, comprising a housing (1), wherein an ice-making assembly and a water pump (4) are disposed within the housing (1), a water tank seat (2) is disposed on the housing (1), and a water tank (3) is detachably mounted on the water tank seat (2), characterized in that, The bottom of the water tank (3) is provided with a first valve seat (31) communicating with the water tank (3). The first valve seat (31) is provided with a first valve core (32) that can move up and down. The first end of the first valve core (32) is fixed with a first sealing element (33) for blocking the water outlet channel (311) of the first valve seat (31). A first elastic element (34) is provided between the first valve core (32) and the first valve seat (31). The water tank seat (2) is provided with a second valve seat (21) that is inserted into the first valve seat (31). The second valve seat (21) is provided with a second valve core (22) that can move up and down. The first end of the second valve core (22) abuts against the second end of the first valve core (32). The second end of the second valve core (22) is fixed with a second sealing element (23) for sealing the water inlet channel (211) of the second valve seat (21). A second elastic element (24) is provided between the second valve core (22) and the second valve seat (21). The water pump (4) is connected to the water inlet channel (211) of the second valve seat (21) and the ice-making assembly, respectively.

2. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, An ice basket (8) is detachably installed inside the water tank (3), and the ice outlet of the ice-making component is connected to the ice basket (8).

3. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, An ice outlet channel (11) is formed inside the housing (1), and the two ends of the ice outlet channel (11) are respectively connected to the ice basket (8) and the ice outlet of the ice making component.

4. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making assembly includes an ice-making mechanism (5) and a refrigeration mechanism (6), wherein the refrigeration mechanism (6) is connected to the ice-making mechanism (5).

5. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ice-making mechanism (5) includes an ice-making cylinder (51), an ice-extruding screw (52), and an ice-extruding motor (53). The ice-extruding screw (52) is rotatably disposed inside the ice-making cylinder (51), and the ice-extruding motor (53) is used to drive the ice-extruding screw (52) to rotate. The ice-making cylinder (51) is connected to the water pump (4) via a pipe.

6. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The refrigeration mechanism (6) includes a compressor (61), a condenser (62) and an evaporator (63) connected in sequence, and the evaporator (63) is sleeved and fixed on the outer wall of the ice-making cylinder (51).

7. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper opening of the water tank (3) is covered with a water tank cover (35).

8. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a micro switch assembly (7) and a trigger rod (36), the first end of which is fixed to the bottom of the water tank (3), and the second end of which abuts against the micro switch assembly (7); The micro-switch assembly (7) is electrically connected to the control device, which is electrically connected to the water pump (4) and the ice-making assembly respectively.

9. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion point between the first valve seat (31) and the second valve seat (21) is located at the sealing ring (212).

10. The ice maker with a detachable water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second valve seat (21) is detachably fixed to the bottom of the water tank seat (2). The second valve seat (21) forms a connecting cylinder (213). The water inlet channel (211) is formed inside the connecting cylinder (213). The water pump (4) is connected to the connecting cylinder (213) through a pipe.

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