Novel ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel ice making machine which comprises a machine shell, a first water storage tank, a second water storage tank, an ice making mechanism and a refrigerating water mechanism are arranged on the inner side of the machine shell, and a first water conveying channel capable of enabling water flow to sequentially pass through the first water storage tank, the second water storage tank and the ice making mechanism is arranged between the first water storage tank and the ice making mechanism. A second water conveying channel capable of enabling water flow to flow from the first water storage tank to the water refrigerating mechanism is arranged between the first water storage tank and the water refrigerating mechanism; a third water conveying channel capable of enabling water flow to flow from the ice making mechanism to the second water storage tank is arranged between the ice making mechanism and the second water storage tank, the equipment can achieve the functions of refrigerating water and making ice at the same time, and the functions of the product are richer; the residual cold water generated in the ice making process of the ice making mechanism can enter the second water storage tank, and the temperature of water entering the ice making mechanism can be relatively reduced during continuous ice making, so that the ice making efficiency of the ice making mechanism is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, and specifically to a novel ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that produces ice by cooling water through an evaporator with a refrigerant in a refrigeration system.

[0003] Existing ice makers typically have relatively simple functions, only capable of making ice. They cannot directly produce ice water. Furthermore, during continuous ice-making, the water temperature entering the ice-making device remains relatively high, resulting in relatively high energy consumption.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a new type of ice maker that can simultaneously make ice and cool water, and relatively reduce the energy consumption of continuous ice making.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0007] A novel ice maker includes a casing. Inside the casing are a first water tank, a second water tank, an ice-making mechanism, and a cooling water mechanism. A first water supply channel is provided between the first water tank and the ice-making mechanism, allowing water to flow sequentially through the first water tank, the second water tank, and the ice-making mechanism. A second water supply channel is provided between the first water tank and the cooling water mechanism, allowing water to flow from the first water tank to the cooling water mechanism. A third water supply channel is provided between the ice-making mechanism and the second water tank, allowing water to flow from the ice-making mechanism to the second water tank.

[0008] As a specific embodiment, the inner side of the housing is also provided with a diversion mechanism, which includes a water diversion valve body. The water diversion valve body is provided with a water inlet, a water path switching part, a chilled water outlet and an ice-making water outlet. The water path switching part can alternately connect the water inlet with the chilled water outlet and the ice-making water outlet to form a first water supply path and a second water supply path, respectively.

[0009] The diversion mechanism also includes a water flow solenoid valve and a water flow meter. The water circuit switching part includes a first solenoid valve interface, a second solenoid valve interface and a third solenoid valve interface. The water flow solenoid valve has a first outlet, a second outlet and a solenoid valve inlet.

[0010] The inlet, first outlet, and second outlet of the solenoid valve are respectively connected to the first solenoid valve interface, the second solenoid valve interface, and the third solenoid valve interface.

[0011] The water inlets of the cooling water mechanism and the ice-making mechanism are respectively connected to the cooling water outlet and the ice-making water outlet.

[0012] The inlet of the solenoid valve can be alternately connected to the outlet of the cooling water and the outlet of the ice-making water, and the first water supply passage or the second water supply passage can be alternately opened.

[0013] The water inlet is installed and connected to the water flow meter.

[0014] As a specific embodiment, the diversion mechanism is connected to a support body and a water pump device. The water diversion valve body is provided with a first water pump interface and a second water pump interface, which are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the water pump device. The support body is provided with a water pump mounting part, a solenoid valve mounting part, and an evaporator mounting part, which are respectively corresponding to the water pump device, the water flow solenoid valve, and the cooling water mechanism. The water pump mounting part, the solenoid valve mounting part, and the evaporator mounting part are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0015] The main body of the support frame, the water pump mounting section, the solenoid valve mounting section, and the evaporator mounting section are integrally formed.

[0016] The evaporator mounting section is arranged vertically, the water pump mounting section and the solenoid valve mounting section are arranged vertically adjacent to each other, and the water pump mounting section and the solenoid valve mounting section are arranged horizontally adjacent to the evaporator mounting section.

[0017] As a specific embodiment, the first water storage tank is provided with a fixed frame body, a water tank outlet valve and a flow path solenoid valve assembly below it. The upper side of the fixed frame body is adjacent to the lower side of the first water storage tank. The fixed frame body is provided with a solenoid valve mounting cavity and a water path mounting cavity that are spaced apart from each other. The water tank outlet valve is located at the bottom of the first water storage tank and extends downward into the water path mounting cavity. The solenoid valve assembly is located in the solenoid valve mounting cavity.

[0018] The water circuit installation cavity is arranged vertically, and the solenoid valve installation cavity is arranged adjacent to the water circuit installation cavity in the horizontal direction.

[0019] As a specific embodiment, the ice-making mechanism includes a refrigerator body, a drive motor, and a support frame body. The front side of the refrigerator body is installed and connected to the support frame body to form an ice-making cavity. A motor mounting part is provided on the side of the support frame body facing away from the ice-making cavity. An ice outlet is provided on the refrigerator body at a position corresponding to the lower part of the motor mounting part. The drive motor is installed and connected to the motor mounting part. The shaft of the drive motor extends into the ice-making cavity. A baffle plate is provided on the side of the motor mounting part facing the ice-making cavity. The baffle plate extends in the direction of the ice-making cavity, and a radial gap is formed between the baffle plate and the shaft of the drive motor.

[0020] The ice-making chamber is equipped with an ice-pushing component that can convey ice to the ice outlet. The ice outlet is equipped with a movable baffle, which is connected to a drive device. The drive device is electrically connected to an electronic control device, which can control the drive device to move the movable baffle to open or close the ice outlet.

[0021] The movable baffle and the driving device have a rotating shaft arranged in the horizontal direction. The rotating shaft is located in the middle of the ice outlet. The driving device can drive the movable baffle to swing around the rotating shaft in a direction away from or towards the ice pusher, so that the movable baffle opens or closes the ice outlet.

[0022] The ice outlet is provided with a positioning rib. When the movable baffle swings around the rotating axis to close the ice outlet, the movable baffle abuts against the lower side of the positioning rib.

[0023] The ice-pushing component is a spiral ice-pushing rod, which is inclined downwards in the direction away from the ice outlet. A spiral ice-pushing channel is formed at the bottom of the ice-making chamber corresponding to the position of the spiral ice-pushing rod, and the spiral ice-pushing channel is inclined downwards in the direction away from the ice outlet.

[0024] The ice-making mechanism also includes an ice-making box and an ice-making evaporator disposed inside the ice-making box. The water inlet of the ice-making mechanism is connected to the ice-making box, which is located above the spiral ice-pushing channel.

[0025] A rotating shaft is provided between the ice maker and the refrigerator body. An inclined surface is provided inside the refrigerator body corresponding to the position below the ice maker. The upper side of the ice maker has an opening structure that allows ice to be poured outwards onto the inclined surface when the ice maker rotates around the rotating shaft. The inclined surface is inclined downwards along the direction from the ice maker to the ice pusher and is adjacent to the inclined surface when the ice maker rotates.

[0026] The bottom of the spiral ice-pushing channel, away from the ice outlet, is equipped with a drain outlet, which is connected to the second water storage tank.

[0027] As a specific embodiment, the upper sides of both the refrigerator body and the casing are open and covered by a top cover assembly, which is installed and fixed to the refrigerator body and casing by a locking mechanism.

[0028] The top cover assembly includes an upper top cover shell, a lower top cover shell, and an insulation interlayer. The upper and lower top cover shells are installed and fixed by a fixing mechanism to form an interlayer cavity corresponding to the insulation interlayer. The insulation interlayer is disposed in the interlayer cavity, and the upper and lower sides of the insulation interlayer are tightly fitted with the upper and lower top cover shells, respectively.

[0029] As a specific solution, the first water storage tank is detachable from the casing. The first water storage tank is provided with an outlet connector, and the casing is provided with an inlet connector. The connection or separation of the first water storage tank from the casing allows the outlet connector and the inlet connector to be connected or separated from each other.

[0030] The housing is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the first water storage tank is provided with a positioning recess corresponding to the shape of the positioning protrusion. The positioning protrusion and the positioning recess are interlocked and matched.

[0031] The positioning protrusions and positioning recesses are respectively arranged vertically, and their horizontal widths increase from top to bottom.

[0032] As a specific embodiment, the front side of the housing is connected to a panel assembly and has an ice outlet and a cold water outlet that are respectively connected to the ice-making mechanism and the cold water mechanism. The panel assembly is adjacent to and cooperates with the ice outlet and the cold water outlet respectively.

[0033] As a specific embodiment, the openings of the ice outlet and the cold water outlet are arranged downwards, and the front side of the housing is provided with a panel mounting hole. The panel assembly includes a panel housing and a control circuit board. The control circuit board is fixedly installed on the inner side of the panel housing. The panel housing is connected and fixed to the panel mounting hole, and the panel housing is adjacent to and cooperates with the ice outlet and the cold water outlet respectively.

[0034] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0035] The equipment can simultaneously perform the functions of cooling water and making ice, making the product more versatile. In addition, by setting up a second water storage tank, the residual cold water generated during the ice-making process can enter the second water storage tank. During continuous ice making, the water temperature entering the ice-making mechanism can be relatively reduced, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency of the ice-making mechanism and enhancing the energy efficiency of the ice maker. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 .

[0037] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 .

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water distribution valve body in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 .

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water distribution valve body in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 .

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support body in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water flow solenoid valve in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0042] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water flow solenoid valve in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0043] Figure 8 Assembly diagram of this utility model embodiment Figure 1 .

[0044] Figure 9 Assembly diagram of this utility model embodiment Figure 2 .

[0045] Figure 10 Assembly diagram of this utility model embodiment Figure 3 .

[0046] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the refrigerator body according to an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0047] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the refrigerator body according to an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0048] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the refrigerator body according to an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 3 .

[0049] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 .

[0050] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 .

[0051] Figure 16 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 .

[0052] Figure 17 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 .

[0053] Figure 18 This is an enlarged view of embodiment A of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0055] See Figures 1-18The novel ice maker includes a housing 1. Inside the housing 1 are a first water tank 11, a second water tank 12, an ice-making mechanism, and a cooling water mechanism 22. A first water supply channel is provided between the first water tank 11 and the ice-making mechanism, allowing water to flow sequentially through the first water tank 11, the second water tank 12, and the ice-making mechanism. A second water supply channel is provided between the first water tank 11 and the cooling water mechanism 22, allowing water to flow from the first water tank 11 to the cooling water mechanism 22. A third water supply channel is provided between the ice-making mechanism and the second water tank 12, allowing water to flow from the ice-making mechanism to the second water tank 12.

[0056] The equipment can simultaneously perform the functions of cooling water and making ice, making the product more versatile. In addition, by setting up a second water storage tank 12, the residual cold water generated during the ice-making process can enter the second water storage tank 12. During continuous ice making, the water temperature entering the ice-making mechanism can be relatively reduced, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency of the ice-making mechanism and improving the energy efficiency of the ice maker.

[0057] Preferably, the housing 2 is also provided with an electronic control module, which is electrically connected to the ice-making mechanism and the cooling water mechanism respectively. The electronic control module can control the specific working status of the ice-making mechanism and the cooling water mechanism according to the usage needs.

[0058] Furthermore, the inner side of the casing 1 is also provided with a diversion mechanism, which includes a water diversion valve body 2. The water diversion valve body 2 is provided with a water inlet 25, a water path switching part, a chilled water outlet 28, and an ice-making water outlet 29. The water path switching part can alternately connect the water inlet 25 with the chilled water outlet 28 and the ice-making water outlet 29 to form a first water supply path and a second water supply path, respectively. The diversion mechanism can control the water flow, so that the water in the first water storage tank 11 can flow to the ice-making mechanism or the chilled water mechanism as needed through the diversion mechanism.

[0059] Furthermore, the diversion mechanism also includes a water flow solenoid valve 21 and a water flow meter 24. The water circuit switching unit includes a first solenoid valve interface 271, a second solenoid valve interface 272 and a third solenoid valve interface 273. The water flow solenoid valve 21 has a first outlet 211, a second outlet 212 and a solenoid valve inlet 213.

[0060] The solenoid valve inlet 213, the first outlet 211, and the second outlet 212 are respectively connected to the first solenoid valve interface 271, the second solenoid valve interface 272, and the third solenoid valve interface 273.

[0061] The water inlets of the chilled water mechanism 22 and the ice-making mechanism are respectively connected to the chilled water outlet 28 and the ice-making water outlet 29.

[0062] The solenoid valve inlet 213 can be alternately connected to the chilled water outlet 28 and the ice-making water outlet 29, and can alternately conduct the first water supply passage or the second water supply passage.

[0063] The inlet 25 is installed and connected to the water flow meter 24.

[0064] The water flow solenoid valve 21 is used to control whether the water flow to the cooling water outlet 28 is open.

[0065] The cooling water unit 22 is used to lower the temperature of water to make ice water.

[0066] The water pump device 23 is used to generate power so that water can flow along a preset path.

[0067] The water flow meter 24 is used to measure water flow, which facilitates the control module in the equipment to control the water flow passing through the water distribution valve body structure.

[0068] Furthermore, the diversion mechanism is connected to the support body 3 and the water pump device 23. The water diversion valve body 2 is provided with a first water pump interface 261 and a second water pump interface 262, which are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the water pump device 23. The support body 3 is provided with a water pump mounting part 31, a solenoid valve mounting part 32, and an evaporator mounting part 33, which are respectively corresponding to the water pump device 23, the water flow solenoid valve 21, and the cooling water mechanism 22. The water pump mounting part 31, the solenoid valve mounting part 32, and the evaporator mounting part 33 are arranged adjacent to each other. By setting the support body 3, the modular installation of the water pump device 23, the water flow solenoid valve 21, and the cooling water mechanism 22 can be realized. The water pump device 23, the water flow solenoid valve 21, and the cooling water mechanism 22 do not need to be installed separately in the relatively narrow internal space of the ice maker, thereby improving the overall assembly efficiency of the ice maker.

[0069] When ice water needs to be made, the water pump device 23 is started, and the water in the first water storage tank 11 can pass through the water flow meter 24, the inlet 25, the first water pump interface 261, the water pump device 23, the second water pump interface 262, the first solenoid valve interface 271, the solenoid valve inlet 213, the first outlet 211, the second solenoid valve interface 272, the chilled water outlet 28, and the chilled water mechanism 22 in sequence.

[0070] When ice is needed, the water pump device 23 is activated, and the water in the first water storage tank 11 can pass through the water flow meter 24, the inlet 25, the first water pump interface 261, the water pump device 23, the second water pump interface 262, the first solenoid valve interface 271, the solenoid valve inlet 213, the second outlet 212, the third solenoid valve interface 273, the ice-making water outlet 29, and the ice-making mechanism in sequence.

[0071] By setting the water inlet 25, the first water pump interface 261, the second water pump interface 262, the first solenoid valve interface 271, the second solenoid valve interface 272, the chilled water outlet 28, and the ice-making water outlet 29 on the water distribution valve body 2, the water distribution valve body 2 has a high degree of integration and the overall structure is more compact, which not only reduces the assembly difficulty of the equipment, but also relatively reduces the overall size of the equipment.

[0072] Furthermore, the support body 3, the water pump mounting part 31, the solenoid valve mounting part 32, and the evaporator mounting part 33 are integrally formed, which improves the structural strength of the support body 3 and further simplifies the installation structure of the support body 3.

[0073] Furthermore, the evaporator mounting part 33 is arranged vertically, the water pump mounting part 31 and the solenoid valve mounting part 32 are respectively arranged vertically adjacent to each other, and the water pump mounting part 31 and the solenoid valve mounting part 32 are respectively arranged horizontally adjacent to the evaporator mounting part 33, so that the installation positions of the water pump device 23, the water flow solenoid valve 21 and the cooling water mechanism 22 are more compact, and the space on the support body 3 can be utilized more rationally.

[0074] Furthermore, a fixing frame body 4, a water tank outlet valve 41, and a flow path solenoid valve assembly 42 are provided below the first water storage tank 11. The upper side of the fixing frame body 4 is adjacent to the lower side of the first water storage tank 11, and the fixing frame body 4 can make better use of the space below the first water storage tank 11.

[0075] The main body 4 of the fixed frame is provided with a solenoid valve mounting cavity 43 and a water circuit mounting cavity 44 arranged at intervals. The water tank outlet valve 41 is located at the bottom of the first water storage tank 11 and extends downward into the water circuit mounting cavity 44. The solenoid valve assembly is located in the solenoid valve mounting cavity 43. The water tank outlet valve 41 and the flow path solenoid valve assembly 42 can be installed on the main body 4 of the fixed frame according to the preset position. The overall layout is reasonable, improves the space utilization efficiency, and at the same time reduces the chance of the flow path solenoid valve assembly 42 being affected by the water accumulation in the water supply pipeline, thereby improving the stability of equipment operation.

[0076] Furthermore, the water circuit installation cavity 44 is arranged vertically, and the solenoid valve installation cavity 43 is arranged adjacent to the water circuit installation cavity 44 in the horizontal direction, which makes more reasonable use of the horizontal space of the fixing frame body 4.

[0077] Furthermore, the ice-making mechanism includes a refrigerator body 5, a drive motor 51, and a support frame body 52. ​​The front side of the refrigerator body 5 is installed and connected to the support frame body 52 to form an ice-making cavity. A motor mounting part 521 is provided on the side of the support frame body 52 facing away from the ice-making cavity. An ice outlet 53 is provided on the refrigerator body 5 at a position corresponding to the lower part of the motor mounting part 521. The drive motor 51 is installed and connected to the motor mounting part 521. The rotating shaft of the drive motor 51 extends into the ice-making cavity. A baffle plate 54 is provided on the side of the motor mounting part 521 facing the ice-making cavity. The baffle plate 54 extends in the direction of the ice-making cavity. The baffle plate 54 and the rotating shaft of the drive motor 51 form a radial gap.

[0078] The support frame body 52 and the drive motor 51 can form a modular structure that can be installed as a whole with the ice-making body 5, improving assembly efficiency. At the same time, the baffle plate 54 can prevent ice blocks from accumulating upwards near the ice outlet 53, thereby reducing the chance of ice blocks falling back into the ice-making cavity due to accumulation and improving overall ice dispensing efficiency.

[0079] Furthermore, the ice-making chamber is equipped with an ice-pushing component 6 that can convey ice to the ice outlet 53. The ice outlet 53 is equipped with a movable baffle 61, which is connected to a drive device (not shown in the figure). The drive device is electrically connected to an electronic control device, which can control the drive device to move the movable baffle 61 to open or close the ice outlet 53. The electronic control device controls the movement of the movable baffle 61 through the drive device, thereby controlling the opening or closing state of the ice outlet 53. Users do not need to manually control the use of the ice outlet 53, which simplifies the operation for users.

[0080] Furthermore, the movable baffle 61 and the driving device have a horizontally arranged rotating shaft, which is located in the middle of the ice outlet 53. The driving device can drive the movable baffle 61 to swing around the rotating shaft in a direction away from or towards the ice pusher 6, so that the movable baffle 61 opens or closes the ice outlet 53. The movable baffle 61 does not need to completely block the width of the entire ice outlet 53, which can relatively reduce the volume of the movable baffle 61, which is beneficial to reduce costs and simplify the space layout.

[0081] Furthermore, the ice outlet 53 is provided with a positioning rib 63. When the movable baffle 61 swings around the rotation axis to close the ice outlet 53, the movable baffle 61 abuts against the lower side of the positioning rib 63. The positioning rib 63 can not only improve the structural strength of the ice outlet 53, but also improve the sealing performance of the movable baffle 61 when closing the ice outlet 53. At the same time, it can also play a limiting role, reducing the chance of ice leakage due to the swing error of the movable baffle 61.

[0082] Furthermore, the ice pusher 6 is a spiral ice pusher rod, which is inclined downwards in the direction away from the ice outlet 53. The bottom of the ice-making cavity forms a spiral ice pusher channel 57 corresponding to the position of the spiral ice pusher rod. The spiral ice pusher channel 57 is inclined downwards in the direction away from the ice outlet 53. The spiral ice pusher channel 57 can relatively increase the ice storage capacity at the bottom of the inner liner, so that the spiral ice pusher rod can push more ice blocks at the same time.

[0083] Furthermore, the ice-making mechanism also includes an ice-making box 8 and an ice-making evaporator 81 disposed inside the ice-making box 8. The water inlet of the ice-making mechanism is connected to the ice-making box 8, and the ice-making box 8 is located above the spiral ice-pushing channel 57.

[0084] Furthermore, a rotating shaft is provided between the ice maker 8 and the refrigerator body 5. An inclined surface 55 is provided inside the refrigerator body 5 corresponding to the position below the ice maker 8. The upper side of the ice maker 8 has an opening structure that allows ice cubes to be tilted outwards onto the inclined surface 55 when the ice maker 8 rotates around the rotating shaft. The inclined surface 55 is inclined downwards along the direction from the ice maker 8 to the ice pusher 6. When the ice maker 8 rotates, it is adjacent to and cooperates with the inclined surface 55. The inclined surface 55 can make the installation structure between the internal space of the refrigerator body 5 and the ice maker 8 relatively compact without affecting the rotation of the ice maker 8, thereby reducing the volume of the refrigerator body 5. At the same time, it can also buffer and guide the ice cubes, reducing the impact of the ice cubes on the refrigerator body 5 and the ice pusher 6.

[0085] Furthermore, a drain outlet 56 is provided at the bottom of the spiral ice-pushing channel 57 at the end away from the ice outlet 53. The drain outlet 56 is connected to the second water storage tank 12, so that residual water generated during the ice-pushing process can be discharged through the drain outlet 56, reducing the chance of residual water flowing to the ice outlet 53.

[0086] Furthermore, both the upper sides of the refrigerator body 5 and the housing 1 are open and covered with a top cover assembly. The top cover assembly is installed and fixed to the refrigerator body 5 and the housing 1 through a locking mechanism. The top cover assembly can simultaneously achieve installation and cooperation with the housing 2 and the refrigerator body 5, eliminating the need to set separate top covers for the housing 2 and the refrigerator body 5, simplifying the installation process and improving production efficiency.

[0087] Furthermore, the top cover assembly includes an upper top cover shell 71, a lower top cover shell 72, and an insulation interlayer 73. The upper top cover shell 71 and the lower top cover shell 72 are installed and fixed by a fixing mechanism to form an interlayer cavity corresponding to the insulation interlayer 73. The insulation interlayer 73 is disposed in the interlayer cavity. The upper and lower sides of the insulation interlayer 73 are tightly fitted with the upper top cover shell 71 and the lower top cover shell 72, respectively. The insulation interlayer 73 can provide heat insulation for the inner liner, which is beneficial to improving ice-making efficiency.

[0088] Furthermore, the first water storage tank 11 is detachable from the casing 1. The first water storage tank 11 is provided with a water outlet connector 111, and the casing 1 is provided with a water inlet connector 13. The connection or separation of the first water storage tank 11 from the casing 1 allows the water outlet connector 111 and the water inlet connector 13 to be connected or separated from each other. The first water storage tank 11 can be quickly disassembled and assembled from the casing 2, making it convenient for users to add water or clean the first water storage tank 11, simplifying the user's operation. At the same time, the cooperation between the water outlet connector 111 and the water inlet connector 13 improves the stability of the water flow from the first water storage tank 11 into the casing 2, making it less prone to leakage.

[0089] Furthermore, the housing 1 is provided with a positioning protrusion 14, and the first water storage tank 11 is provided with a positioning recess 112 corresponding to the shape of the positioning protrusion 14. The positioning protrusion 14 and the positioning recess 112 are interlocked and cooperate with each other, which can achieve the installation positioning effect of the first water storage tank 11 and the water outlet 111, and at the same time improve the connection accuracy of the water inlet connector 13 and the water outlet connector 111.

[0090] Furthermore, the positioning protrusion 14 and the positioning recess 112 are respectively arranged vertically, and their horizontal width increases from top to bottom, making it smoother for the user to pick up or place the first water tank 11.

[0091] Furthermore, the front side of the housing 1 is connected to a panel assembly and is provided with an ice outlet 91 and a cold water outlet 92 that are respectively connected to the ice-making mechanism and the cold water mechanism. The panel assembly is adjacent to and cooperates with the ice outlet 91 and the cold water outlet 92 respectively. After the user completes the operation of the panel assembly, he / she can directly obtain ice or cold water near the panel assembly, making the operation simpler and more convenient.

[0092] Furthermore, the openings of the ice outlet 91 and the cold water outlet 92 are arranged downwards, and the front side of the housing 1 is provided with a panel mounting hole 15. The panel assembly includes a panel housing 93 and a control circuit board 94. The control circuit board 94 is fixedly installed inside the panel housing 93. The panel housing 93 is connected and fixed to the panel mounting hole 15. The panel housing 93 is adjacent to and cooperates with the ice outlet 91 and the cold water outlet 92 respectively. The panel housing 93 can reduce the chance of the control circuit board 94 malfunctioning due to contact with water accumulation.

[0093] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, and other implementations are also possible. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model, and all such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope set forth in the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A novel ice maker characterized by, The machine shell (1) is internally provided with a first water storage tank (11), a second water storage tank (12), an ice making mechanism and a chilled water mechanism (22), a first water conveying channel is provided between the first water storage tank (11) and the ice making mechanism, and water flows through the first water storage tank (11), the second water storage tank (12) and the ice making mechanism in sequence; a second water conveying channel is provided between the first water storage tank (11) and the chilled water mechanism (22), and water flows from the first water storage tank (11) to the chilled water mechanism (22); a third water conveying channel is provided between the ice making mechanism and the second water storage tank (12), and water flows from the ice making mechanism to the second water storage tank (12).

2. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein: The inner side of the machine shell (1) is further provided with a flow distribution mechanism, which comprises a water distribution valve body (2) provided with a water inlet (25), a water path switching part, a chilled water outlet (28) and an ice water outlet (29), the water path switching part can alternately make the water inlet (25) conductive with the chilled water outlet (28) and the ice water outlet (29) and form a first water conveying path and a second water conveying path respectively.

3. The ice maker of claim 2, wherein: The flow distribution mechanism further comprises a water flow electromagnetic valve (21) and a water flow meter (24), the water path switching part comprises a first electromagnetic valve interface (271), a second electromagnetic valve interface (272) and a third electromagnetic valve interface (273), the water flow electromagnetic valve (21) has a first water outlet (211), a second water outlet (212) and an electromagnetic valve water inlet (213); The electromagnetic valve water inlet (213), the first water outlet (211) and the second water outlet (212) are respectively connected and matched with the first electromagnetic valve interface (271), the second electromagnetic valve interface (272) and the third electromagnetic valve interface (273) one by one; The water inlet ends of the chilled water mechanism (22) and the ice making mechanism are respectively connected and matched with the chilled water outlet (28) and the ice water outlet (29) one by one; The electromagnetic valve water inlet (213) can alternately communicate with the chilled water outlet (28) and the ice water outlet (29) and alternately make the first water conveying path or the second water conveying path conductive; The water inlet (25) is installed and connected with the water flow meter (24).

4. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein: The flow distribution mechanism is connected with a bracket body (3) and a water pump device (23), the water distribution valve body (2) is provided with a first water pump interface (261) and a second water pump interface (262) connected with the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the water pump device (23) respectively, the bracket body (3) is provided with a water pump mounting part (31), an electromagnetic valve mounting part (32) and an evaporator mounting part (33) corresponding to the water pump device (23), the electromagnetic valve (21) and the chilled water mechanism (22) respectively, the water pump mounting part (31), the electromagnetic valve mounting part (32) and the evaporator mounting part (33) are arranged adjacent to each other; The bracket body (3), the water pump mounting part (31), the electromagnetic valve mounting part (32) and the evaporator mounting part (33) are integrally formed. The evaporator mounting portion (33) is vertically arranged, the water pump mounting portion (31) and the electromagnetic valve mounting portion (32) are vertically arranged adjacent to each other respectively, and the water pump mounting portion (31) and the electromagnetic valve mounting portion (32) are horizontally arranged adjacent to the evaporator mounting portion (33) respectively.

5. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein: The lower side of the first water storage tank (11) is provided with a fixed frame body (4), a water tank water outlet valve (41) and a flow path electromagnetic valve assembly (42), the upper side of the fixed frame body (4) is arranged adjacent to the lower side of the first water storage tank (11), the fixed frame body (4) is provided with an electromagnetic valve mounting cavity (43) and a waterway mounting cavity (44) arranged at intervals, the water tank water outlet valve (41) is arranged at the bottom of the first water storage tank (11) and extends downward into the waterway mounting cavity (44), and the electromagnetic valve assembly is arranged in the electromagnetic valve mounting cavity (43). The waterway mounting cavity (44) is vertically arranged, and the electromagnetic valve mounting cavity (43) is horizontally arranged adjacent to the waterway mounting cavity (44).

6. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein: The ice making mechanism comprises an ice making box body (5), a driving motor (51) and a support frame body (52), the front side of the ice making box body (5) is connected with the support frame body (52) to form an ice making cavity, one side of the support frame body (52) away from the ice making cavity is provided with a motor mounting portion (521), the ice making box body (5) is provided with an ice outlet (53) at a position corresponding to the lower side of the motor mounting portion (521), the driving motor (51) is connected with the motor mounting portion (521), and the rotating shaft of the driving motor (51) extends into the ice making cavity, one side of the motor mounting portion (521) facing the ice making cavity is provided with a blocking plate (54), the blocking plate (54) extends towards the ice making cavity, and the blocking plate (54) and the rotating shaft of the driving motor (51) are radially spaced apart. The ice making cavity is provided with a ice pushing piece (6) capable of conveying ice to the ice outlet (53), the ice outlet (53) is provided with a movable baffle (61), the movable baffle (61) is connected with a driving device, the driving device is electrically connected with an electric control device, and the electric control device can control the driving device to drive the movable baffle (61) to move to open or close the ice outlet (53). The movable baffle (61) and the driving device have a rotating shaft arranged in the horizontal direction, the rotating shaft is located at the middle position of the ice outlet (53), and the driving device can drive the movable baffle (61) to swing around the rotating shaft in the direction away from or close to the ice pushing piece (6), so that the movable baffle (61) opens or closes the ice outlet (53). The ice outlet (53) is provided with a positioning protruding rib (63), and when the movable baffle (61) swings around the rotating shaft to close the ice outlet (53), the movable baffle (61) abuts against the lower side of the positioning protruding rib (63). The ice pushing part (6) is a spiral ice pushing rod, which is arranged downwardly and obliquely away from the ice outlet (53), and the bottom of the ice making cavity is formed with a spiral ice pushing channel (57) corresponding to the position of the spiral ice pushing rod, which is arranged downwardly and obliquely away from the ice outlet (53); The ice making mechanism further comprises an ice making box (8) and an ice making evaporator (81) arranged in the ice making box (8), and the water inlet end of the ice making mechanism is communicated with the ice making box (8), and the ice making box (8) is located above the spiral ice pushing channel (57); A rotating shaft is arranged between the ice making box (8) and the ice making box body (5), and an inclined surface (55) is arranged in the ice making box body (5) corresponding to the position below the ice making box (8), the upper side of the ice making box (8) has an opening structure capable of causing the ice blocks to be poured outward to the inclined surface (55) when the ice making box (8) rotates around the rotating shaft, and the inclined surface (55) is arranged downwardly and obliquely from the ice making box (8) to the ice pushing part (6), and the ice making box (8) is adjacent to the inclined surface (55) when rotating. A drain port (56) is arranged at the bottom of the end of the spiral ice pushing channel (57) away from the ice outlet (53), and the drain port (56) is communicated with the second water storage tank (12).

7. The ice maker of claim 6 wherein: The upper side of the ice making box body (5) and the upper side of the shell (1) are both open and covered with a top cover assembly, and the top cover assembly is fixedly installed with the ice making box body (5) and the shell (1) through a locking mechanism. The top cover assembly comprises an upper top cover shell (71), a lower top cover shell (72) and a thermal insulation interlayer (73), the upper top cover shell (71) and the lower top cover shell (72) are fixedly installed through a fixing mechanism and form an interlayer cavity corresponding to the thermal insulation interlayer (73), and the thermal insulation interlayer (73) is arranged in the interlayer cavity, and the upper and lower sides of the thermal insulation interlayer (73) are tightly matched with the upper top cover shell (71) and the lower top cover shell (72) respectively.

8. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein: The first water storage tank (11) and the shell (1) can be detachably separated, a water outlet joint part (111) is arranged on the first water storage tank (11), a water inlet joint part (13) is arranged on the shell (1), and the water outlet joint part (111) and the water inlet joint part (13) are connected or separated with each other when the first water storage tank (11) and the shell (1) are connected or separated. A positioning convex part (14) is arranged on the shell (1), and a positioning concave part (112) corresponding to the shape of the positioning convex part (14) is arranged on the first water storage tank (11), and the positioning convex part (14) and the positioning concave part (112) are embedded and matched with each other. The positioning convex part (14) and the positioning concave part (112) are arranged vertically respectively, and the horizontal widths thereof increase from top to bottom.

9. The novel ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The front side of the shell (1) is connected with a panel assembly and is provided with an ice outlet (91) and a cold water outlet (92) communicated with the ice making mechanism and the chilled water mechanism respectively, and the panel assembly is adjacent to the ice outlet (91) and the cold water outlet (92) respectively.

10. The ice maker of claim 9, wherein: The openings of the ice outlet part (91) and the cold water outlet part (92) are arranged downward, the front side of the casing (1) is provided with a panel mounting hole (15), the panel assembly comprises a panel shell (93) and a control circuit board (94), the control circuit board (94) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the panel shell (93), the panel shell (93) is fixedly connected with the panel mounting hole (15), and the panel shell (93) is matched with the ice outlet part (91) and the cold water outlet part (92) respectively.

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