Ice storage device and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice storage device and an ice maker. The ice storage device comprises an ice storage box; the mounting base body is provided with a containing cavity, an inlet and outlet and a condensate water discharging flow channel, the ice storage box is arranged in the containing cavity, the inlet and outlet are communicated with the containing cavity and used for allowing the ice storage box to transversely enter and exit from the containing cavity, and the condensate water discharging flow channel is communicated with the containing cavity and used for collecting and discharging condensate water flowing down from the outer wall face of the ice storage box. According to the ice storage device, due to the fact that the installation base body is provided with the condensate water discharging flow channel, and the condensate water discharging flow channel is communicated with the containing cavity, the condensate water discharging flow channel can collect condensate water flowing down from the outer wall face of the ice storage box, and meanwhile the condensate water can be discharged out of the installation base body in time through the condensate water discharging flow channel. Water accumulation in the containing cavity is avoided, bacteria breeding in the containing cavity can be effectively avoided, the storage environment sanitation of the ice blocks is improved, and the ice blocks can be effectively prevented from being polluted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to an ice storage device and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that cools water through an evaporator using a refrigerant in a refrigeration system to produce ice. It is widely used in various settings such as restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, hospitals, schools, laboratories, and research institutes.

[0003] In ice makers, ice is typically stored using an ice storage device, which includes a mounting base and a drawer-type ice storage box that is movably mounted on the mounting base. However, in practical applications, condensation from the outer wall of the drawer-type ice storage box accumulates inside the mounting base, causing water to pool inside. Over time, this pooled water can easily breed bacteria, thus affecting the hygiene of the ice. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an ice storage device and an ice maker to solve the water accumulation problem in related technologies. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an ice storage device, comprising:

[0006] Ice storage boxes; and

[0007] The mounting base has a receiving cavity, an inlet / outlet, and a condensate drain channel. The ice storage box is disposed in the receiving cavity. The inlet / outlet is connected to the receiving cavity and is used for the ice storage box to move laterally into and out of the receiving cavity. The condensate drain channel is located below the receiving cavity and is connected to the receiving cavity. The condensate drain channel is used to collect and drain the condensate flowing down the outer wall of the ice storage box.

[0008] In one embodiment, the mounting base is provided with a squeegee, which is located on the side of the receiving cavity near the inlet and outlet. The squeegee abuts against the outer side and bottom of the ice storage box. When the ice storage box is pulled out of the receiving cavity, the squeegee is used to scrape the condensate on the outer side and bottom of the ice storage box into the condensate discharge channel.

[0009] In one embodiment, the wiper component has a wiping part and a first connecting part. The wiping part is located on the top of the first connecting part and abuts against the outer side and bottom surface of the ice storage box. The first connecting part is connected to the mounting base, and the projected area of ​​the first connecting part is larger than the projected area of ​​the wiping part.

[0010] In one embodiment, the mounting base further has a plurality of connection holes, which are arranged at intervals around the wiper element;

[0011] The wiper component has multiple second connecting parts, each of which has a corresponding connecting hole. Each second connecting part has a limiting part, which has a reduced diameter state and an expanded diameter state. In the reduced diameter state, the outer diameter of the limiting part is smaller than the diameter of the connecting hole, and in the expanded diameter state, the outer diameter of the limiting part is larger than the diameter of the connecting hole. The limiting part maintains the expanded diameter state under the action of its own material. Each limiting part abuts against the outer wall surface of the mounting base to prevent the second connecting parts from disengaging from the connecting hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, the condensate drain channel includes:

[0013] First flow channel section; and

[0014] A second flow channel section, which connects to the first flow channel section, is sequentially arranged along the direction in which the ice storage box enters and exits the receiving cavity. The second flow channel section is located on the side closer to the inlet and outlet, and its height is lower than that of the first flow channel section.

[0015] The third flow channel section is located on the bottom wall of the second flow channel section and is connected to the second flow channel section. The third flow channel section is used to discharge the condensate in the second flow channel section out of the mounting base.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first flow channel section is disposed obliquely downward toward the direction of the second flow channel section.

[0017] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the first flow channel section is provided with a plurality of isolation protrusions, the isolation protrusions extending along the water flow direction of the condensate discharge channel, the plurality of isolation protrusions being arranged at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the ice storage box enters and exits the receiving cavity, and the plurality of isolation protrusions abutting against the bottom surface of the ice storage box.

[0018] In one embodiment, the mounting base further includes a connecting channel, the inlet of which is connected to the condensate drain outlet of the ice maker's filter, and the outlet of which is connected to the condensate drain channel.

[0019] In one embodiment, the height of the connecting channel is higher than the height of the condensate discharge channel.

[0020] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an ice maker, including the ice storage device described above.

[0021] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solutions include at least the following:

[0022] The ice storage device of this invention features a condensate drain channel in the mounting base, located below the receiving cavity and connected to it. This allows the condensate drain channel to collect the condensate flowing down the outer wall of the ice storage box and to promptly drain the condensate from the mounting base, preventing water accumulation in the receiving cavity. This effectively prevents bacterial growth in the receiving cavity, improves the hygiene of the ice storage environment, and effectively avoids ice contamination.

[0023] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of this application will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0024] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ice storage device of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the ice storage device of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice storage device of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting base in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiper component in this utility model.

[0030] Figure Labels

[0031] 1. Ice storage box; 2. Mounting base; 21. Receiving cavity; 22. Inlet and outlet; 23. Condensate discharge channel; 231. First flow channel section; 232. Second flow channel section; 233. Third flow channel section; 24. Connecting hole; 25. Isolation protrusion; 26. Connecting channel; 27. Connecting pipe; 3. Squeegee; 31. Squeegee part; 32. First connecting part; 33. Second connecting part; 34. Limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0033] See Figures 1-5 This invention illustrates a preferred embodiment of an ice storage device, comprising:

[0034] Ice storage box 1; and

[0035] Mounting base 2 has a receiving cavity 21, an inlet / outlet 22 and a condensate drain channel 23. Ice storage box 1 is located in the receiving cavity 21. The inlet / outlet 22 is connected to the receiving cavity 21 and is used for the ice storage box 1 to enter and exit the receiving cavity 21 laterally. The condensate drain channel 23 is located below the receiving cavity 21 and is connected to the receiving cavity 21. The condensate drain channel 23 is used to collect and drain the condensate flowing down the outer wall of the ice storage box 1.

[0036] The ice storage device of this utility model has a condensate drain channel 23 set in the mounting base 2. The condensate drain channel 23 is located below the receiving cavity 21 and is connected to the receiving cavity 21. This allows the condensate drain channel 23 to collect the condensate flowing down the outer wall of the ice storage box 1. At the same time, the condensate drain channel 23 can also be used to discharge the condensate out of the mounting base 2 in a timely manner, avoiding water accumulation in the receiving cavity 21. This can effectively prevent the growth of bacteria in the receiving cavity 21, improve the hygiene of the ice storage environment, and effectively prevent the ice from being contaminated.

[0037] See Figures 2-3 In one embodiment, the mounting base 2 is provided with a scraper 3, which is located on the side of the receiving cavity 21 near the inlet and outlet 22. The scraper 3 abuts against the outer side and bottom surface of the ice storage box 1. When the ice storage box 1 is pulled out from the receiving cavity 21, the scraper 3 is used to scrape the condensate on the outer side and bottom surface of the ice storage box 1 into the condensate discharge channel 23 to collect the condensate on the outer side and bottom surface of the ice storage box 1. Secondly, it can prevent the condensate on the outer side and bottom surface of the ice storage box 1 from falling into the external environment of the mounting base 2, that is, it can prevent the ice storage box 1 from dripping water, which is beneficial to improving the user experience. Thirdly, since the scraper 3 abuts against the outer side and bottom surface of the ice storage box 1, and does not abut against the top surface of the ice storage box 1, the scraper 3 is formed into a non-closed ring structure around the ice storage box 1, which can reduce the difficulty of installing the ice storage box 1 in the receiving cavity 21. At the same time, it saves the manufacturing material of the scraper 3, which helps to reduce the cost of the ice storage device.

[0038] Of course, in other embodiments, the wiper 3 abuts against the outer side, bottom and top of the ice storage box 1, that is, the wiper 3 is a closed ring structure surrounding the ice storage box 1.

[0039] See Figure 3 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the wiper 3 is provided with a wiper part 31 and a first connecting part 32. The wiper part 31 is located on top of the first connecting part 32 and abuts against the outer side and bottom surface of the ice storage box 1. The first connecting part 32 is connected to the mounting base 2. The projected area of ​​the first connecting part 32 is larger than the projected area of ​​the wiper part 31, so that the first connecting part 32 has a sufficiently large surface to contact the mounting base 2, thereby improving the connection stability between the wiper 3 and the mounting base 2. At the same time, the thickness of the wiper part 31 can be reduced, saving materials and further reducing the cost of the ice storage device.

[0040] In one embodiment, the wiper 3 is made of rubber to give it a certain waterproof performance and to effectively remove condensation from the outer wall of the ice storage box 1.

[0041] See Figures 3-5 In one embodiment, the mounting base 2 also has a plurality of connection holes 24, which are arranged at intervals around the wiper 3;

[0042] The wiper component 3 is provided with multiple second connecting parts 33, each of which is provided with a corresponding connecting hole 24. Each second connecting part 33 is provided with a limiting part 34, which has a reduced diameter state and an expanded diameter state. In the reduced diameter state, the outer diameter of the limiting part 34 is smaller than the diameter of the connecting hole 24, and in the expanded diameter state, the outer diameter of the limiting part 34 is larger than the diameter of the connecting hole 24. The limiting part 34 maintains the expanded diameter state under the action of its own material. Each limiting part 34 abuts against the outer wall surface of the mounting base 2 to prevent the second connecting part 33 from disengaging from the connecting hole 24. Thus, when installing the wiper 3, the limiting part 34 is squeezed to switch from an expanded diameter state to a reduced diameter state, allowing the limiting part 34 to pass through the connecting hole 24. When the limiting part 34 is not subjected to external force, it returns to the expanded diameter state under the action of its own material, allowing the limiting part 34 to abut against the outer wall surface of the mounting base 2, thereby preventing the second connecting part 33 from disengaging from the connecting hole 24. This enables the wiper 3 to be installed on the mounting base 2 without tools, making the installation of the wiper 3 more convenient.

[0043] See Figures 3-4 In one embodiment, the condensate drain channel 23 includes:

[0044] First flow channel section 231; and

[0045] The second flow channel section 232 connects to the first flow channel section 231. The second flow channel section 232 and the first flow channel section 231 are arranged sequentially along the direction of the ice storage box 1 entering and exiting the receiving cavity 21. The second flow channel section 232 is located on the side near the inlet / outlet 22, and the height of the second flow channel section 232 is lower than the height of the first flow channel section 231.

[0046] The third flow channel section 233 is located on the bottom wall of the second flow channel section 232 and connects to it. The third flow channel section 233 is used to drain the condensate from the second flow channel section 232 outside the mounting base 2. Because the height of the second flow channel section 232 is lower than that of the first flow channel section 231, the condensate in the first flow channel section 231 can automatically flow to the second flow channel section 232. Since the third flow channel section 233 is located on the bottom wall of the second flow channel section 232, the condensate in the second flow channel section 232 can automatically flow to the third flow channel section 233 and be discharged outside the mounting base 2 through it. This condensate drainage channel 23 can achieve automatic water collection and drainage, and the drainage is smoother, effectively preventing water accumulation.

[0047] See Figure 3 In one embodiment, the first flow channel section 231 is arranged obliquely downward toward the direction of the second flow channel section 232 to guide the flow, so that the condensate in the first flow channel section 231 can flow more smoothly to the second flow channel section 232. At the same time, it can effectively prevent water accumulation in the first flow channel section 231 and make the drainage cleaner.

[0048] See Figure 4 In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the first flow channel section 231 is provided with a plurality of isolation protrusions 25. The isolation protrusions 25 extend along the water flow direction of the condensate discharge channel 23. The plurality of isolation protrusions 25 are arranged at intervals along the direction perpendicular to the direction of the ice storage box 1 entering and exiting the receiving cavity 21. The plurality of isolation protrusions 25 abut against the bottom surface of the ice storage box 1 to support the ice storage box 1 and prevent the ice storage box 1 from covering the first flow channel section 231, so that the condensate of the first flow channel section 231 can flow smoothly to the second flow channel section 232.

[0049] See Figure 3 In one embodiment, the mounting base 2 also has a connecting channel 26. The inlet end of the connecting channel 26 is connected to the condensate outlet of the filter device of the ice maker, and the outlet end of the connecting channel 26 is connected to the condensate discharge channel 23, so that the condensate discharged from the filter device can also be discharged through the condensate discharge channel 23. This not only improves the utilization rate of the condensate discharge channel 23, but also reduces the number of pipes used, thereby further reducing the cost of the ice storage device.

[0050] See Figure 3In one embodiment, the height of the connecting channel 26 is higher than the height of the condensate discharge channel 23, so that the condensate discharged from the filter device can automatically flow to the condensate discharge channel 23. This eliminates the need for additional power components to drive the condensate flow, thereby simplifying the structure and further reducing the cost of the ice storage device.

[0051] See Figure 3 In one embodiment, the outer wall of the mounting base 2 is provided with a connecting pipe 27, which has the aforementioned connecting flow channel 26. The connecting pipe 27 can be connected to the condensate drain outlet of the filter device, making the pipeline connection between the ice storage device and the filter device more convenient.

[0052] A preferred embodiment of this utility model provides an ice maker, including the ice storage device described above.

[0053] The ice maker of this utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned ice storage device, can also collect the condensate flowing down the outer wall of the ice storage box 1 using the condensate discharge channel 23. At the same time, it can also use the condensate discharge channel 23 to discharge the condensate out of the mounting base 2 in a timely manner, avoiding water accumulation in the receiving cavity 21, effectively preventing the growth of bacteria in the receiving cavity 21, improving the hygiene of the ice storage environment, and effectively preventing the ice from being contaminated.

[0054] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0056] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. Ice storage device, characterized in that The ice storage box and the installation base are connected through the connecting holes and the second connecting parts. The installation base is provided with a water scraping part, which is located on one side of the accommodating cavity close to the inlet and outlet, and which at least abuts against the outer side and the bottom of the ice storage box. The water scraping part is provided with a water scraping portion and a first connecting portion. The installation base is further provided with a plurality of connecting holes arranged around the water scraping part.

2. The ice storage device of claim 1, wherein The water scraping part is provided with a plurality of second connecting portions.

3. The ice storage device of claim 2, wherein The condensate water discharge flow channel comprises:

4. The ice storage device of claim 2, wherein The first flow channel section and the second flow channel section are sequentially arranged along the direction in which the ice storage box enters or exits the accommodating cavity. The first flow channel section is obliquely downwardly arranged towards the direction close to the second flow channel section.

5. The ice storage device of claim 1, wherein, The bottom wall of the first flow channel section is provided with a plurality of isolation protrusions. The installation base is further provided with a connecting flow channel. The water inlet end of the connecting flow channel is used for being communicated with the condensate water discharge outlet of the filtering device of the ice maker. The water outlet end of the connecting flow channel is communicated with the condensate water discharge flow channel.

6. The ice storage device of claim 5, wherein The height of the connecting flow channel is higher than the height of the condensate water discharge flow channel.

7. The ice storage device of claim 5, wherein ​ 8. The ice storage device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 9. The ice storage device of claim 8, wherein, ​ 10. An ice maker characterized by, The ice storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The ice storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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