Ice maker with disinfection and sterilization functions
By incorporating a germicidal lamp and a quartz glass light-transmitting opening into the ice maker, the problem of bacterial growth in the ice maker's water is solved, achieving efficient sterilization without increasing volume or cost, and improving user convenience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520113999.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing ice makers are prone to bacterial growth during long-term water storage. Conventional disinfection structures increase the size and cost of ice makers, affecting user convenience.
A sterilization lamp is installed at the bottom of the control panel of the ice maker, and the water and ice in the ice-making chamber are disinfected through the light-transmitting port. The sterilization is carried out by transmitting ultraviolet light through quartz glass, and the sterilization area and effect are improved by combining the light-expanding plate, without increasing the size and cost of the machine.
It achieves the sterilization function of ice makers, improving user convenience and sterilization effect, while maintaining the size and cost advantages of ice makers.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to ice maker technical field, concretely relates to an ice maker with disinfecting and sterilizing function. BACKGROUND
[0002] Ice maker is a kind of ice making refrigeration mechanical equipment that water is cooled by evaporator by refrigeration system refrigerant, adopts refrigeration system, with water carrier, under the condition of power on, ice is manufactured after passing through certain equipment. According to the principle and production mode of evaporator, the shape of the ice block generated is also different;People generally divide ice maker into granular ice machine, flake ice machine, plate ice machine, pipe ice machine, shell ice machine and so on according to ice shape.
[0003] The water of the existing general ice maker is stored in the ice making cavity for a long time, bacteria are easy to breed, therefore, manufacturers can set disinfection module in the ice maker, but installing conventional disinfection structure will greatly increase the volume of the ice maker, not only increases the manufacturing cost, and is inconvenient for user daily use. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] To solve the technical problems in the background art, the utility model provides an ice maker with disinfecting and sterilizing function.
[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problems is as follows:
[0006] An ice maker with disinfecting and sterilizing function, comprising a main body, an ice making assembly is arranged in the main body, an ice making cavity is formed in the main body, a cover is arranged on the ice making cavity, and a panel assembly is arranged on the cover.
[0007] The panel assembly comprises a control panel and a control board, the control panel is arranged on the cover, an installation cavity is formed between the cover and the control panel, the control board is arranged in the installation cavity, a sterilization lamp is arranged at the bottom of the control board, and a light-transmitting port is formed in the bottom of the installation cavity and communicated with the ice making cavity.
[0008] Preferably, quartz glass is arranged in the installation cavity, and the quartz glass cover is arranged on the light-transmitting port. Through the above improvement, the quartz glass can transmit ultraviolet rays with a wavelength of 265-285nm, and sterilize the water and ice in the ice making tank, so that the sterilization effect of the ice maker is realized.
[0009] Preferably, the installation cavity forms an installation groove for embedding the quartz glass, and the light-transmitting port is formed on the installation groove. Through the above improvement, the quartz glass is arranged in the installation groove, the stability of the quartz glass installation is greatly improved, and glue can be coated in the installation groove to ensure the reliability of the quartz glass fixation.
[0010] Preferably, a first connecting column is formed in the mounting cavity, and a first connecting hole connected with the first connecting column is formed on the control panel.
[0011] Preferably, a second connecting column is formed at the bottom of the control panel, and a second connecting hole connected with the second connecting column is formed on the control panel.
[0012] Preferably, the control panel is provided with an indicating lamp and a control button at the top, an indicating hole for the indicating lamp is formed on the control panel, and an elastic pressing part is formed on the control panel and abuts against the control button.
[0013] Preferably, a mounting protrusion is formed on the cover, the control panel is arranged on the mounting protrusion, and the mounting protrusion abuts against the inner wall of the control panel to fix the control panel on the cover.
[0014] Preferably, a plurality of sterilization lamps are arranged on the bottom of the control panel and are spaced along the length direction of the control panel, and a light-expanding plate is arranged on the bottom of the control panel and is provided with a light-expanding protrusion.
[0015] Preferably, the quartz glass is arranged in the mounting groove, and the light-expanding protrusion abuts against the quartz glass to prevent the quartz glass from separating from the mounting groove.
[0016] Preferably, an abutting groove is formed on the quartz glass for the light-expanding protrusion.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the ice maker has the following advantages and beneficial effects:
[0018] By setting the sterilization lamp at the bottom of the control panel and setting the light transmission port communicating the installation cavity and the ice making cavity in the installation cavity, the sterilization lamp can sterilize the water and ice in the ice making cavity through the light transmission port, the sterilization function of the ice maker is realized, compared with the sterilization module of the conventional ice maker, the volume of the ice maker will not be increased, the cost is lower, and the convenience of the user in daily use is ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the embodiment one of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 It is an explosion view of the panel assembly of the embodiment two of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 It is a sectional view of the overall structure of the embodiment one of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic view of the embodiment two of the utility model; Figure 3 It is the local enlarged view of A in the embodiment one of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic view of the embodiment two of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 It is an explosion view of the panel assembly of the embodiment two of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 It is the structure schematic view of the control panel and the light expansion plate cooperation of the embodiment two of the utility model;
[0026] In the drawing: 1, main body;2, ice making assembly;3, ice making cavity;4, cover;5, panel assembly;1.1, control panel;1.2, control panel;1.3, installation cavity;1.4, sterilization lamp;1.5, light transmission port;1.6, quartz glass;1.7, installation groove;2.1, first connecting column;2.2, first connecting hole;2.3, second connecting column;2.4, second connecting hole;3.1, indicator lamp;3.2, control button;3.3, indicating hole;3.4, elastic pressing part;3.5, installation convex part;4.1, light expansion plate;4.2, light expansion convex part;4.3, abutment groove; DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] With reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described, obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the present application.
[0028] It should be understood that although the terms upper, middle, lower, top end, one end, etc. appear in the text to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the elements from each other to facilitate understanding, and are not used to define any directional or sequential limitation.
[0029] Embodiment one
[0030] As shown in Figures 1-4 A ice maker with disinfection and sterilization function, comprising a main body 1, the main body 1 is provided with ice making assembly 2, the main body 1 is formed with ice making cavity 3, the ice making cavity 3 is provided with cover 4, the cover 4 is provided with panel assembly 5.
[0031] Specifically, the panel assembly 5 includes a control panel 1.1 and a control panel 1.2, the control panel 1.1 is arranged on the cover 4, and the cover 4 and the control panel 1.1 form an installation cavity 1.3, the control panel 1.2 is arranged in the installation cavity 1.3, the control panel 1.2 is provided with a sterilization lamp 1.4 at the bottom, and the bottom of the installation cavity 1.3 forms a light transmission port 1.5 communicating with the ice making cavity 3, by arranging the sterilization lamp 1.4 at the bottom of the control panel 1.2 and arranging the light transmission port 1.5 communicating the installation cavity 1.3 and the ice making cavity 3 in the installation cavity 1.3, the sterilization lamp 1.4 can disinfect the water and ice in the ice making cavity 3 through the light transmission port 1.5, realizing the sterilization function of the ice maker, and compared with the disinfection module of the conventional ice maker, it not only does not increase the volume of the ice maker, but also has low cost, and ensures the convenience of the user in daily use.
[0032] Further explanation of the implementation of the sterilization lamp 1.4 in this embodiment, the installation cavity 1.3 is provided with a quartz glass 1.6, and the quartz glass 1.6 covers the light transmission port 1.5, in the use process of the ice maker, the sterilization lamp 1.4 irradiates the quartz glass 1.6, the quartz glass 1.6 can transmit ultraviolet light with wavelength of 265-285nm, and sterilize the water and ice in the ice making tank, so as to realize the sterilization effect of the ice maker.
[0033] Further, the installation cavity 1.3 forms an installation groove 1.7 for embedding the quartz glass 1.6, and the light transmission port 1.5 is formed on the installation groove 1.7, by embedding the quartz glass 1.6 in the installation groove 1.7, the stability of the quartz glass 1.6 installation is greatly improved.
[0034] Preferably, adhesive can be applied to the mounting groove 1.7 to ensure reliable fixation of the quartz glass 1.6.
[0035] As a further explanation of the embodiment of panel assembly 5, a first connecting post 2.1 is formed in the mounting cavity 1.3, and a first connecting hole 2.2 connected to the first connecting post 2.1 is formed on the control panel 1.1. A screw is passed through the first connecting hole 2.2 and connected to the first connecting post 2.1, thereby fixing the control panel 1.1 on the cover 4 and ensuring the reliability of the installation of the control panel 1.1.
[0036] Furthermore, a second connecting post 2.3 is formed at the bottom of the control panel 1.1, and a second connecting hole 2.4 is formed on the control plate 1.2 to connect with the second connecting post 2.3. Screws are passed through the second connecting hole 2.4 and connected to the control panel 1.1 to fix the control plate 1.2 on the control panel 1.1, thus ensuring the reliability of the installation of the control plate 1.2.
[0037] Specifically, the top of the control panel 1.2 is provided with an indicator light 3.1 and a control button 3.2. The control panel 1.1 has an indicator hole 3.3 for the indicator light 3.1 to be exposed, and the control panel 1.1 has a resilient pressing part 3.4, which abuts against the control button 3.2.
[0038] During daily use, the ice maker can be controlled by pressing the elastic pressing part 3.4 on the control panel 1.1. The indicator light 3.1 is exposed on the control panel 1.1, allowing users to directly observe the current working status of the ice maker and improving the convenience of use.
[0039] Preferably, the cover 4 has a mounting protrusion 3.5, and the control panel 1.1 is placed on the mounting protrusion 3.5. The mounting protrusion 3.5 abuts against the inner wall of the control panel 1.1, which further improves the reliability of the installation of the control panel 1.1.
[0040] Example 2
[0041] like Figures 5-7 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that a plurality of germicidal lamps 1.4 are provided at the bottom of the control board 1.2, and the germicidal lamps 1.4 are arranged at intervals along the length of the control board 1.2. A light-expanding plate 4.1 is provided at the bottom of the control board 1.2, and a light-expanding protrusion 4.2 is formed on the light-expanding plate 4.1, which covers the germicidal lamps 1.4.
[0042] The germicidal lamp 1.4 is arranged at the bottom of the control panel 1.2, and the germicidal lamp 1.4 is spaced along the length, so that the germicidal area is increased, the germicidal effect is improved, and the light expansion convex portion 4.2 on the light expansion plate 4.1 is used to expand the light of the germicidal lamp 1.4, so that the germicidal area is further increased, and the germicidal effect is ensured.
[0043] Further, the quartz glass 1.6 is arranged in the mounting groove 1.7, the light expansion convex portion 4.2 abuts against the top of the quartz glass 1.6, so that the quartz glass 1.6 is prevented from being separated from the mounting groove 1.7, and the mounting reliability of the light expansion convex portion 4.2 is further improved.
[0044] As preferred, the quartz glass 1.6 is formed with an abutting groove 4.3 for arranging the light expansion convex portion 4.2, the light expansion convex portion 4.2 is arranged in the abutting groove 4.3 and presses the quartz glass 1.6, and the mounting reliability of the quartz glass 1.6 is further improved.
[0045] The specific embodiment is only an explanation of the utility model, and is not a limitation of the utility model, and the person skilled in the art can make a modification without creative contribution according to the need after reading the specification, but as long as the modification is within the scope of the claims of the utility model, the modification is protected by the patent law.
Claims
1. An ice maker with sterilization and disinfection functions, comprising a main body (1), wherein an ice making assembly (2) is arranged in the main body (1), characterized in that, The main body (1) is internally provided with an ice making cavity (3), the ice making cavity (3) is provided with a cover (4), and the cover (4) is provided with a panel assembly (5); The panel assembly (5) comprises a control panel (1.1) and a control plate (1.2), the control panel (1.1) is arranged on the cover (4), and an installation cavity (1.3) is formed between the cover (4) and the control panel (1.1); the control plate (1.2) is arranged in the installation cavity (1.3), the bottom of the control plate (1.2) is provided with a sterilization lamp (1.4), and the bottom of the installation cavity (1.3) is formed with a light transmission opening (1.5) communicating with the ice making cavity (3).
2. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation cavity (1.3) is provided with a quartz glass (1.6), and the quartz glass (1.6) covers the light transmission opening (1.5).
3. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The installation cavity (1.3) is formed with an installation groove (1.7) for embedding the quartz glass (1.6), and the light transmission opening (1.5) is formed on the installation groove (1.7).
4. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation cavity (1.3) is formed with a first connecting column (2.1), and the control panel (1.1) is formed with a first connecting hole (2.2) connected with the first connecting column (2.1).
5. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the control panel (1.1) is formed with a second connecting column (2.3), and the control plate (1.2) is formed with a second connecting hole (2.4) connected with the second connecting column (2.3).
6. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the control plate (1.2) is provided with an indicating lamp (3.1) and a control button (3.2), the control panel (1.1) is formed with an indicating hole (3.3) for exposing the indicating lamp (3.1), and the control panel (1.1) is formed with an elastic pressing portion (3.4) abutting against the control button (3.2).
7. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (4) is formed with a mounting protrusion (3.5), the control panel (1.1) covers the mounting protrusion (3.5), and the mounting protrusion (3.5) abuts against the inside of the control panel (1.1) to fix the control panel (1.1) on the cover (4).
8. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the control plate (1.2) is provided with a plurality of sterilization lamps (1.4), and the sterilization lamps (1.4) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the control plate (1.2); the bottom of the control plate (1.2) is provided with a light expansion plate (4.1), the light expansion plate (4.1) is formed with a light expansion protrusion (4.2), and the light expansion protrusion (4.2) covers the sterilization lamps (1.4).
9. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The quartz glass (1.6) is arranged in the installation groove (1.7), and the light expansion protrusion (4.2) abuts against the quartz glass (1.6) to limit the quartz glass (1.6) from separating from the installation groove (1.7).
10. The ice maker with sterilization function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The quartz glass (1.6) is formed with an abutting groove (4.3) for arranging the light expansion protrusion (4.2).