Ice-making structure for controlling volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of crystals by utilizing buoyancy. The ice making rack is controlled by a driving mechanism to be erected at the top of the water tank in a front-back overturning manner; the ice-making evaporator is arranged at the bottom of the front side of the ice-making rack and is used for preparing crystals; the buoyancy monitoring unit is configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal under the specific volume; and the control unit responds to a signal sent by the buoyancy monitoring unit and controls the ice-making evaporator to leave the water tank through the driving mechanism. According to the ice-making structure for controlling the volume consistency of the crystals by utilizing the buoyancy, the buoyancy generated by the crystals is ensured to be consistent during each ice-making based on the positive correlation of the buoyancy of the crystals in water and the volume of the crystals, so that the volumes of the crystals obtained during each ice-making can be ensured to be consistent, and compared with the prior art, the ice-making structure has the advantages that the structure is simple, and the cost is low. The scheme can perfectly solve the problem that the size of crystals is difficult to control during ice making, and is suitable for popularization and use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and in particular to an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the uniformity of crystal volume. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, ice makers have become a part of people's daily lives. Most existing ice makers ensure consistent ice crystal volume by controlling the operating time of the ice evaporator. However, the ice volume is also affected by the water temperature in the tank. When the water temperature is higher, the ice crystals produced by the ice evaporator in the same amount of time will be smaller; conversely, when the water temperature is lower, the ice crystals produced will be larger. Inconsistent crystal size affects the user experience and reduces the product's competitiveness.

[0003] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, it is necessary to design an ice-making structure that uses buoyancy to control the uniformity of crystal volume in order to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention aims to provide an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the uniformity of crystal volume.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is: an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the uniformity of crystal volume, comprising:

[0006] Water tank;

[0007] An ice-making rack, which is controlled by a drive mechanism and can be tilted back and forth on top of the water tank;

[0008] An ice-making evaporator, located at the bottom front side of the ice-making rack, is used to prepare crystals;

[0009] A buoyancy monitoring unit, configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal at a specific volume;

[0010] The control unit responds to the signal emitted by the buoyancy monitoring unit and controls the ice-making evaporator to leave the water tank via the drive mechanism.

[0011] A preferred technical solution is as follows: the buoyancy monitoring unit consists of a trigger and a pressure sensor. The trigger is fixed to the bottom of the ice-making rack, and the pressure sensor is located below the ice-making rack and is correspondingly positioned to the trigger.

[0012] A preferred technical solution is that the control unit is simultaneously connected to the drive mechanism, the ice-making evaporator, and the pressure sensor.

[0013] A preferred technical solution is that a limiting member corresponding to the ice maker is provided on the lower front side or the upper rear side of the ice maker.

[0014] The preferred technical solution is that the water tank is equipped with a liquid level sensor, and the liquid level sensor is connected to the control unit.

[0015] The preferred technical solution is that the water tank is equipped with a water replenishment system, and the water replenishment system is connected to the control unit.

[0016] A preferred technical solution is that the ice-making rack has two trunnions arranged opposite to each other on its left and right sides, and both trunnions are rotatably mounted on the top of the water tank through bearing seats.

[0017] The preferred technical solution is that the drive mechanism consists of a motor and a transmission assembly, and the motor is connected to one of the two trunnions through the transmission assembly.

[0018] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] This invention proposes an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the consistency of crystal volume. Based on the positive correlation between the buoyancy of crystals in water and their volume, ensuring that the buoyancy generated by the crystals is consistent each time ice is made guarantees that the volume of crystals obtained each time is consistent. Compared with existing technologies, this solution can perfectly solve the problem of difficulty in controlling the volume of crystals during ice making and is suitable for widespread use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making structure involved in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0022] Please see Figure 1It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "horizontal," "vertical," and "suspended," etc., do not indicate that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Example:

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, according to an overall technical concept of this utility model, an ice-making structure is provided that utilizes buoyancy to control the uniformity of crystal volume, comprising:

[0026] Water tank 1;

[0027] Ice maker 2, which is controlled by a drive mechanism (not shown) and can be tilted back and forth on top of water tank 1;

[0028] Ice-making evaporator 3 is located at the bottom front side of ice-making rack 2 and is used to prepare crystals;

[0029] Buoyancy monitoring unit 4 is configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal at a specific volume.

[0030] The control unit (not shown) responds to the signal sent by the buoyancy monitoring unit 4 and controls the ice evaporator 3 to leave the water tank 1 through the drive mechanism.

[0031] like Figure 1As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the buoyancy monitoring unit 4 consists of a trigger 41 and a pressure sensor 42. The trigger 41 is fixed to the bottom of the ice-making rack 2, and the pressure sensor 42 is located below the ice-making rack 2 and is correspondingly arranged with respect to the trigger 41.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the control unit is simultaneously connected to the drive mechanism, the ice-making evaporator 3, and the pressure sensor 42.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a limiting member corresponding to the ice maker 2 is provided on the lower front side or the upper rear side of the ice maker 2.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a liquid level sensor (not shown) is provided in the water tank 1, and the liquid level sensor is connected to the control unit.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the water tank 1 is equipped with a water replenishment system (not shown), which is connected to the control unit.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, two trunnions are provided on the left and right sides of the ice rack 2, and both trunnions are rotatably mounted on the top of the water tank 1 through bearing seats.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the drive mechanism consists of a motor and a transmission assembly, and the motor is connected to one of the two trunnions via the transmission assembly.

[0038] Therefore, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0039] This invention proposes an ice-making structure that utilizes buoyancy to control the consistency of crystal volume. Based on the positive correlation between the buoyancy of crystals in water and their volume, ensuring that the buoyancy generated by the crystals is consistent each time ice is made guarantees that the volume of crystals obtained each time is consistent. Compared with existing technologies, this solution can perfectly solve the problem of difficulty in controlling the volume of crystals during ice making and is suitable for widespread use.

[0040] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of crystals using buoyancy, characterized by, The utility model relates to an ice making device, comprising: a water tank; an ice making frame, which is arranged on the top of the water tank and can be flipped forward and backward by a driving mechanism; an ice making evaporator, which is arranged at the bottom of the front side of the ice making frame and is used for preparing crystal bodies; a buoyancy monitoring unit, which is configured to monitor the buoyancy generated by the crystal bodies under a certain volume; a control unit, which is connected with the driving mechanism, the ice making evaporator and the pressure sensor and is used for controlling the ice making evaporator to move away from the water tank in response to the signal sent by the buoyancy monitoring unit.

2. An ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of crystals using buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buoyancy monitoring unit is composed of a trigger and a pressure sensor, the trigger is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the ice making frame, and the pressure sensor is arranged below the ice making frame and corresponds to the trigger.

3. An ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of crystals using buoyancy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit is connected with the driving mechanism, the ice making evaporator and the pressure sensor.

4. The ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of crystal bodies using buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized by: A limiting piece corresponding to the ice making frame is arranged below the front side of the ice making frame or above the rear side of the ice making frame.

5. The ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of the crystal body using the buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level sensor is arranged in the water tank, and the liquid level sensor is connected with the control unit.

6. An ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of crystals using buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank is provided with a water supplement system, and the water supplement system is connected with the control unit.

7. An ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of crystals using buoyancy according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two opposite arranged trunnions are arranged on the left and right sides of the ice making frame, and the two trunnions are rotatably arranged on the top of the water tank through bearing seats.

8. An ice making structure for controlling the consistency of the volume of crystals using buoyancy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving mechanism is composed of a motor and a transmission assembly, and the motor is drivingly connected with one of the two trunnions through the transmission assembly.

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