Simple ice making device

Abstract

According to the simple ice making device, an ice making assembly is composed of a TEC refrigeration module and an ice tray, the TEC refrigeration module and the ice tray are connected through a lifting assembly, a suction plate is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module, an electromagnet is arranged on the ice tray, and the suction plate and the electromagnet are oppositely arranged. The lifting assembly comprises a guide rod, a sliding block is slidably arranged on the guide rod and fixedly connected with the TEC refrigeration module, the guide rod is sleeved with a spring, one end of the spring abuts against the bottom of the sliding block, a limiting plate is arranged at the bottom of the other end of the spring, and the limiting plate is arranged on the lower portion of the guide rod. According to the ice removing device, the ice removing efficiency is improved, the ice block surface is slightly melted through TEC reverse heating, and the ice removing time is shortened to be within 5 seconds in combination with the reset force of the spring. The structure is extremely simplified, a motor, gear transmission and a quantitative water supply module are omitted, the overall size is reduced by 40%, and the device is suitable for families and small commercial scenes. Energy consumption is optimized, the power consumption of the hybrid heat dissipation system is only 30% of that of a traditional water cooling system, and continuous operation is not needed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a simple ice making device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing ice making device has the following defects due to complex structure:

[0003] 1. The traditional ice maker relies on a motor-driven ice removal mechanism, which occupies a large space and is complex to maintain.

[0004] 2. Insufficient energy efficiency, high energy consumption of compressor cooling equipment, and low ice removal efficiency of simple ice making devices relying on quantitative water supply and mold separation structure.

[0005] 3. Redundant heat dissipation, existing water cooling systems require a water pump circulation and complex piping, which is high in cost and prone to failure.

[0006] In addition, some existing simple ice making devices have the problems of low ice making efficiency, irregular ice block shape, and difficult demolding, which cannot meet the user's demand for ice quality and production efficiency. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0007] The utility model aims to provide a simple ice making device, which has small ice making volume and high ice making efficiency, and can complete the ice making process by simply manually pouring water and taking ice.

[0008] The technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0009] A simple ice making device, comprising an ice making assembly, the ice making assembly being composed of a TEC refrigeration module and an ice grid, wherein the TEC refrigeration module and the ice grid are connected through a lifting assembly, a suction plate is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module, and an electromagnet is arranged on the ice grid, the suction plate being arranged opposite to the electromagnet.

[0010] The lifting assembly comprises a guide rod, a sliding block is slidably arranged on the guide rod, the sliding block is fixedly connected with the TEC refrigeration module, a spring is sleeved on the guide rod, one end of the spring abuts against the bottom of the sliding block, and the other end of the spring is limited by a limiting plate arranged at the lower part of the guide rod.

[0011] The sliding block is fixedly connected with a TEC refrigeration module fixing frame, and the TEC refrigeration module is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame.

[0012] The suction plate is arranged at the side bottom of the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame.

[0013] A pressing button handle is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame.

[0014] The ice cube tray is located in an ice cube tray mounting groove, an electromagnet is arranged on the side wall of the ice cube tray mounting groove, the electromagnet comprises an electromagnet base fixed on the side wall of the ice cube tray mounting groove, and an electromagnet body is arranged on the electromagnet base and is arranged opposite to the suction plate.

[0015] The heat end of the TEC refrigeration module is connected with a heat dissipation assembly.

[0016] The heat dissipation assembly is a water-cooling heat dissipation assembly, comprising a liquid cooling plate arranged at the heat end of the TEC refrigeration module, the liquid cooling plate is communicated with a water-cooling row through a pipeline, and a cooling pump is arranged in the pipeline.

[0017] A fan is arranged at the side of the water-cooling row.

[0018] The inner surface of the ice cube tray is coated with an anti-sticking coating.

[0019] The ice cube tray has the advantages that: the ice cube tray has improved ice removing efficiency, the TEC reversely heats the ice block surface to be slightly melted, the ice removing time is shortened to 5 seconds (the traditional mechanical ice removing needs more than 10 seconds) in combination with the spring restoring force, the structure is extremely simplified, the motor, the gear transmission and the quantitative water supply module are cancelled, the overall volume is reduced by 40%, and the ice cube tray is suitable for household and small commercial scenes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is an appearance view of the ice cube tray;

[0021] Figure 2 is an overall structural view of the ice cube tray;

[0022] Figure 3 is a structural view of the suction plate in the ice cube tray;

[0023] Figure 4 is a structural view of the water-cooling row and the cooling pump;

[0024] Figure 5 is a structural view of the electromagnet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the ice cube tray will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the ice cube tray. Apparently, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the ice cube tray, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the ice cube tray, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the ice cube tray.

[0026] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown in the figure, a simple ice making device, comprising an ice making assembly 2, the ice making assembly 2 is composed of a TEC refrigeration module 13 and an ice tray 5, wherein the TEC refrigeration module 13 and the ice tray 5 are connected through a lifting assembly, and a suction plate 10 is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module 13, and an electromagnet 4 is arranged on the ice tray 5, and the suction plate 10 is arranged opposite to the electromagnet 4. It should be noted that all the above-mentioned parts can be assembled in the shell assembly 1 during assembly.

[0027] It should be noted that the cold end of the TEC refrigeration module 13 is provided with an ice making rod, when the TEC refrigeration module 13 is lowered, the ice making rod is inserted into the ice tray 5, at this time, the TEC refrigeration module 13 is powered to realize rapid cooling of the cold end, so that the water in the ice tray 5 is frozen into ice blocks.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 The lifting assembly comprises a guide rod 14, a sliding block 15 is arranged on the guide rod 14 in sliding mode, the sliding block 15 is fixedly connected with the TEC refrigeration module 13, the guide rod 14 is sleeved with a spring 3, one end of the spring 3 abuts against the bottom of the sliding block 15, and the other end of the spring 3 is limited by a limiting plate, and the limiting plate is arranged at the lower part of the guide rod 14. In this way, the sliding block 15 slides downward at the same time, and the spring 3 is compressed.

[0029] Better, the sliding block 15 is fixedly connected with a TEC refrigeration module fixing frame 16, and the TEC refrigeration module 13 is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame 16. During assembly, the suction plate 10 can be located at the side bottom of the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame 16.

[0030] Better, a pressing button handle 9 is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame 16, and when in use, an operator can push the pressing button handle 9 downward, so as to slide the TEC refrigeration module 13 downward.

[0031] In order to facilitate operation, the pressing button handle 9 is connected to the front of the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame 16 through a connecting rod, so that the pressing button handle 9 protrudes outside the shell assembly 1, facilitating personnel operation.

[0032] As shown in Figure 5 The ice tray 5 is located in an ice tray mounting groove, and the electromagnet 4 is arranged on the side wall of the ice tray mounting groove, the electromagnet 4 comprises an electromagnet base 11 fixed on the side wall of the ice tray mounting groove, and an electromagnet body 12 is arranged on the electromagnet base 11, and the electromagnet body 12 is arranged opposite to the suction plate 10. And the electromagnet body 12 is connected with a controller, and the controller is a controller of the ice making device.

[0033] Even better, the hot end of the TEC cooling module 13 is connected to a heat dissipation component. The heat dissipation component can be a water-cooled heat dissipation component, including a liquid cooling plate disposed at the hot end of the TEC cooling module 13. The liquid cooling plate is connected to the water radiator 6 through a pipeline. A cooling pump 7 is disposed in the pipeline. The cooling pump 7 drives water to circulate in the heat dissipation component, ensuring that heat is effectively transferred to the water radiator 6. The water radiator 6 increases the heat dissipation area and exchanges heat with the surrounding air, dissipating the heat in the cooling medium.

[0034] Even better, a fan 8 is installed on the side of the water cooling radiator 6 to assist in heat dissipation.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0036] A guide rail is provided on the inner wall of the housing assembly 1, and the TEC cooling module mounting bracket 16 on the outside of the TEC cooling module 13 is slidably mounted on the guide rail, which facilitates the up and down movement of the TEC cooling module mounting bracket 16.

[0037] The user manually pours water into the ice tray 5 and pushes down the button handle 9, thereby compressing the spring 3 to attract the suction plate 10 and the electromagnet 4. The controller receives this signal, which powers on the TEC refrigeration module 13 and starts the ice-making process.

[0038] After ice making is completed (which can be timed), the controller sends a signal to control the electromagnet 4 to disconnect the magnetic attraction, so that the spring 3 provides a restoring force, pushing the TEC refrigeration module 13 back to the initial position along the guide rail.

[0039] During the reset process, the TEC refrigeration module 13 is briefly heated by reverse energization, causing the ice cubes to quickly detach from the ice maker and fall into the ice tray 5, achieving efficient ice removal. The ice tray 5 features a lightweight design and a non-stick coating on its surface, further reducing ice removal resistance. Thus, using this invention, the user only needs to manually pour water into the ice tray 5 and press the button handle 9 to energize the electromagnet 4 to complete the entire ice-making and ice-removing process. No complex control system is required, making operation simple and cost-effective.

[0040] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0041] 1. The TEC cooling and de-icing system is integrated. In the cooling stage, after the TEC cooling element is energized, the cold end directly contacts the ice grid 5, rapidly cooling the ice to below freezing point. An insulation layer is used on the cold end to reduce heat loss. In the de-icing stage, after ice making is completed, the TEC is energized in reverse to heat (not mechanically actuated), causing the surface of the ice to melt slightly. Combined with the mechanical restoring force of the spring 3, "thermal-mechanical coordinated de-icing" is achieved.

[0042] 2. Light weight mixed heat dissipation system, abandon the traditional water pump circulating water cooling, adopt "static water cooling row 6+fan 8" combination: water cooling row 6 directly with TEC refrigeration module 13 hot end is pasted, through natural convection fan 8, only start auxiliary heat dissipation in high temperature, reduce energy consumption.

[0043] 3. Manual-magnet linkage operation, after user manually fills water, only need to press button handle 9 one key start ice making process, save traditional control circuit.Electromagnet 4 triggers, TEC refrigeration module 13 moves down, TEC energization refrigeration, after ten minutes to ice separation, electromagnet 4 is disconnected, spring resets and triggers TEC reverse heating, whole process is without motor drive.

[0044] The electrical control system mainly realizes the functions of driving operation, control logic, safety protection and fault diagnosis.

[0045] The preferred embodiments described above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application, and it should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the overall concept of the present application, a number of changes and improvements can be made, which should be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A simple ice making device, characterized by: The ice making assembly (2) is composed of a TEC refrigeration module (13) and an ice tray (5), wherein the TEC refrigeration module (13) and the ice tray (5) are connected through a lifting assembly, the TEC refrigeration module (13) is provided with a suction plate (10), the ice tray (5) is provided with an electromagnet (4), and the suction plate (10) is arranged opposite to the electromagnet (4).

2. The simple ice making device according to claim 1, characterized by: The lifting assembly comprises a guide rod (14), wherein a sliding block (15) is arranged on the guide rod (14) in a sliding mode, the sliding block (15) is fixedly connected with the TEC refrigeration module (13), the guide rod (14) is provided with a spring (3), one end of the spring (3) abuts against the bottom of the sliding block (15), and the other end of the spring (3) is limited by a limiting plate at the bottom.

3. The simple ice making device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding block (15) is fixedly connected with a TEC refrigeration module fixing frame (16), and the TEC refrigeration module (13) is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame (16).

4. The simple ice making device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The suction plate (10) is arranged at the bottom of the side of the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame (16).

5. The simple ice making device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pressing button handle (9) is arranged on the TEC refrigeration module fixing frame (16).

6. The simple ice making device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice tray (5) is arranged in an ice tray mounting groove, the electromagnet (4) is arranged on the side wall of the ice tray mounting groove, the electromagnet (4) comprises an electromagnet base (11) fixed on the side wall of the ice tray mounting groove, and an electromagnet body (12) is arranged on the electromagnet base (11), wherein the electromagnet body (12) is arranged opposite to the suction plate (10).

7. The simple ice making device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The TEC refrigeration module (13) is connected with a heat dissipation assembly.

8. The simple ice making device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heat dissipation assembly is a water-cooling heat dissipation assembly, which comprises a liquid cooling plate arranged on the hot end of the TEC refrigeration module (13), and the liquid cooling plate is connected with a water cooling row (6) through a pipeline, wherein a cooling pump (7) is arranged in the pipeline.

9. The simple ice making device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A fan (8) is arranged at the side of the water cooling row (6).

10. The simple ice making device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner surface of the ice tray (5) is coated with an anti-sticking coating.

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