Ice liner sterilization waterway system

By installing a water supply pump and a reversing valve in the electronic ice tank water circuit system, combined with a UV sterilization module and float control, the sterilization and venting problems of the electronic ice tank are solved, ensuring system reliability, extending service life and improving water quality.

CN223921164UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17ZHEJIANG ZHONGGUANG ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520431922.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-12

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Technical Problem

Existing electronic ice tanks cannot effectively sterilize, leading to deterioration of water quality and bacterial growth after prolonged use. In addition, inadequate venting causes pressure buildup and leakage during initial power-on, resulting in no water output and affecting the user experience.

Method used

The water system is equipped with a first water supply pump and a reversing valve. When powered on for the first time, internal circulation is performed to exhaust air, and the water system is sterilized by a UV sterilization module. Combined with mechanical float ball to control the water level, the system reliability is ensured.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of water leakage due to pressure buildup when the electronic ice tank is first powered on, achieves sterilization and air venting of the water system, extends service life, and improves water quality and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an ice liner sterilization waterway system, which comprises an electronic ice liner, a water tank, a reversing valve, a water inlet electromagnetic valve and a first water supply pump, a liquid level meter is arranged on the water tank; a water outlet of the electronic ice liner is communicated with a first connector of the reversing valve through a pipeline, a second connector of the reversing valve is communicated with a first circulating connector of the water tank through a pipeline, and a third connector of the reversing valve is communicated with a system water outlet through a pipeline; the system water inlet is communicated with a water inlet of the water tank through a water inlet pipeline, and the water inlet electromagnetic valve is arranged on the water inlet pipeline; a second circulating interface of the water tank is communicated with a water inlet of the first water supply pump through a pipeline; a water outlet of the first water supply pump is communicated with a water inlet of the electronic ice liner through a pipeline; and a UV sterilization module is mounted at the bottom of the water tank. According to the scheme, the problems that an electronic ice liner waterway system is not ideal in exhaust and cannot effectively sterilize are solved, and meanwhile the reliability of the waterway system is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to drinking water equipment technical field especially relates to a kind of ice tank sterilization waterway system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Current electronic ice tank in industry cannot sterilize, so that the water in electronic ice tank is always stale water, and bacteria can breed in pipeline for a long time. Moreover, the exhaust of the waterway system in the electronic ice tank is not ideal, which causes the pressure to be blocked during the first power-on operation, resulting in water leakage and water failure, which greatly affects the user experience. SUMMARY

[0003] To solve the above problems, the utility model aims to provide an ice tank sterilization waterway system, which solves the problem of poor exhaust and ineffective sterilization of the electronic ice tank waterway system, and improves the reliability of the waterway system.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] An ice tank sterilization waterway system includes an electronic ice tank and a water tank. The water tank is provided with an exhaust port and a first drain port. The electronic ice tank is provided with a second drain port. The characteristics are as follows:

[0006] The waterway system further includes a reversing valve, a water inlet solenoid valve, and a first water supply pump. The water tank is provided with a liquid level gauge. The water outlet of the electronic ice tank is connected to the first connection port of the reversing valve through a pipeline. The second connection port of the reversing valve is connected to the first circulation interface of the water tank through a pipeline. The third connection port of the reversing valve is connected to the system water outlet through a pipeline. In the non-powered state of the reversing valve, the first connection port and the second connection port of the reversing valve are connected. In the powered state of the reversing valve, the first connection port and the third connection port of the reversing valve are connected. The system water inlet is connected to the water inlet of the water tank through a water inlet pipeline. The water inlet solenoid valve is arranged on the water inlet pipeline. The second circulation interface of the water tank is connected to the water inlet of the first water supply pump through a pipeline. The water outlet of the first water supply pump is connected to the water inlet of the electronic ice tank through a pipeline. The bottom of the water tank is provided with a UV sterilization module.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, a mechanical floating ball is arranged on the inner side of the upper part of the water tank.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the waterway system further includes a heating pipe and a second water supply pump. The second water supply pump is installed on the water inlet of the heating pipe. The pipeline between the second circulation interface and the first water supply pump is connected to the water inlet of the heating pipe through a first connecting pipe. The pipeline between the third connection port of the reversing valve and the system water outlet is connected to the water outlet of the heating pipe through a second connecting pipe.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a water inlet temperature probe is installed between the first connecting pipe and the water inlet of the heating pipe.

[0010] As preferred, a water outlet temperature probe is installed between the second connecting pipe and the water outlet of the heating pipe.

[0011] The above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] ①. The scheme reconfigures the first water supply pump as the water supply for the electronic ice tank, and when the system is powered on for the first time, the waterway direction is switched to the water tank through the reversing valve for internal circulation to discharge the excess air in the ice tank, thereby solving the problems of pipe leakage and water outlet failure caused by pressure build-up in the electronic ice tank waterway system during the first power-on operation. Meanwhile, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a UV sterilization module, and the water in the ice tank and the pipeline can be effectively sterilized through internal circulation of the waterway between the electronic ice tank and the water tank.

[0013] ②. After the system is powered on, the waterway between the electronic ice tank and the water tank is internally circulated, the electronic ice tank is not under pressure, and the service life can be prolonged.

[0014] ③. The water tank and the electronic ice tank are separated by the first water supply pump, and water cannot be mixed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Fig. 1 It is a flowchart of the ice tank sterilization waterway system power-on self-checking.

[0016] Fig. 2 It is a flowchart of the ice tank sterilization waterway system when ice water is discharged.

[0017] Fig. 3 It is a flowchart of the ice tank sterilization waterway system when non-ice water is discharged. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0019] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like is the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the devices or elements indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0020] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly limited.

[0021] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the communication between two elements. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the "upper" or "lower" of the first feature to the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the "upper", "upper" and "upper" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0023] As Figs. 1-3 An ice tank sterilization water system, comprising an electronic ice tank 1 and a water tank 2, the water tank 2 is provided with an exhaust port 3 and a first drain port 4, the electronic ice tank 1 is provided with a second drain port 5;

[0024] The water system further comprises a reversing valve 6, a water inlet electromagnetic valve 7 and a first water supply pump 8; the water tank 2 is provided with a liquid level gauge 9; the water outlet of the electronic ice tank 1 is connected with the first connecting port 10 of the reversing valve through a pipeline, the second connecting port 11 of the reversing valve is connected with the first circulating interface 12 of the water tank through a pipeline, and the third connecting port 13 of the reversing valve is connected with the system water outlet 14 through a pipeline; when the reversing valve 6 is not powered, the first connecting port 10 and the second connecting port 11 of the reversing valve are in conduction; when the reversing valve 6 is powered, the first connecting port 10 and the third connecting port 13 of the reversing valve are in conduction; the system water inlet 15 is connected with the water inlet of the water tank 2 through a water inlet pipeline 16, and the water inlet electromagnetic valve 7 is arranged on the water inlet pipeline 16; the second circulating interface 17 of the water tank is connected with the water inlet of the first water supply pump 8 through a pipeline, and the water outlet of the first water supply pump 8 is connected with the water inlet of the electronic ice tank 1 through a pipeline; and the bottom of the water tank 2 is provided with a UV sterilization module 18.

[0025] In the above technical solution, the first water supply pump and the reversing valve are arranged in the water system; when the system is powered for the first time, the first water supply pump is powered to supply water to the electronic ice tank, and the reversing valve switches the water direction to the water tank, so that the electronic ice tank and the water tank are internally circulated to discharge the excess air in the ice tank, thereby solving the problems of pipe leakage and water discharge failure caused by pressure build-up in the electronic ice tank water system during the first power-on operation. Meanwhile, in the process of internal circulation between the electronic ice tank and the water tank, the UV sterilization module is powered to effectively sterilize the circulating water.

[0026] Further, the inner upper portion of the water tank 2 is provided with a mechanical float ball 19. In the technical solution, the mechanical float ball is used to control the water level in the water tank.

[0027] Further, the water system further comprises a heating pipe 20 and a second water supply pump 1, the second water supply pump 1 is arranged on the water inlet of the heating pipe 20, the pipeline between the second circulating interface 17 and the first water supply pump 8 is connected with the water inlet of the heating pipe 20 through a first connecting pipe 22, and the pipeline between the third connecting port 13 of the reversing valve and the system water outlet 14 is connected with the water outlet of the heating pipe 20 through a second connecting pipe 23. In the technical solution, when non-ice water is discharged, the second water supply pump is powered, the first water supply pump is not powered, the water tank and the electronic ice tank are cut off, water leakage is prevented, and the water in the water tank is discharged through the heating pipe to the system water outlet.

[0028] Further, the first connecting pipe 22 and the water inlet of the heating pipe 20 are provided with a water inlet temperature probe 24. In the technical solution, the water inlet temperature probe is used to monitor the water inlet temperature.

[0029] Further, the second connecting pipe 23 and the water outlet of the heating pipe 20 are provided with a water outlet temperature probe 25. In the technical solution, the water outlet temperature probe is used to monitor the water outlet temperature.

[0030] In the specific embodiment, the water in the electronic ice barrel in the existing electronic ice barrel water system is always stale water, bacteria can breed in the pipeline for a long time, and the electronic ice barrel water system is not ideal in exhaust, which causes problems of water leakage and failure to discharge water due to pressure build-up during the first power-on operation. The above scheme sets a first water supply pump and a reversing valve in the water system, supplies water to the electronic ice barrel through the first water supply pump, and switches the water path through the reversing valve. When powered on for the first time, it is switched to the water tank for internal circulation to discharge excess air in the ice barrel and simultaneously sterilize the entire pipeline. After the circulation is completed, it is switched to the water outlet end to normally discharge water.

[0031] The specific operation is as follows:

[0032] Power-on self-test, when the water level gauge of the water tank does not detect the water level at the low liquid level, the water inlet electromagnetic valve is opened, the water tank is filled with water, and the first water supply pump and the UV sterilization module are powered on. The reversing valve is not powered on, that is, it is switched to the water tank for internal circulation, until the water is replenished to the high liquid level and the water level remains at the high liquid level after circulating for a period of time. At this time, the electronic ice barrel and the water tank are full of water, and the water inlet electromagnetic valve, the first water supply pump and the UV sterilization module are closed.

[0033] When ice water is discharged, the first water supply pump and the reversing valve are powered on. At this time, the reversing valve is switched to the system water outlet to normally discharge water. When the water level in the water tank is lower than the high liquid level, and the water inlet electromagnetic valve is opened for water replenishment after 30s of cumulative water discharge. The water inlet electromagnetic valve is closed after the water is replenished to the high liquid level. After stopping the ice water discharge, the first water supply pump and the reversing valve are powered off.

[0034] When non-ice water is discharged, the second water supply pump is powered on, and the heating pipe is powered on according to the selection of different temperatures to normally discharge water. When the water level in the water tank is lower than the high liquid level, and the water inlet electromagnetic valve is opened for water replenishment after 30s of cumulative water discharge. The water inlet electromagnetic valve is closed after the water is replenished to the high liquid level. After stopping the water discharge, the second water supply pump is powered off.

[0035] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0036] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model, and the ordinary skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and transform the above-mentioned embodiments within the scope of the utility model without departing from the principles and purposes of the utility model.

Claims

1. An ice barrel sterilization water system, comprising an electronic ice barrel (1) and a water tank (2), the water tank (2) being provided with an exhaust port (3) and a first water outlet (4), and the electronic ice barrel (1) being provided with a second water outlet (5); characterized in that: the water system further comprises a reversing valve (6), a water inlet electromagnetic valve (7) and a first water supply pump (8); the water tank (2) is provided with a liquid level gauge (9); the water outlet of the electronic ice barrel (1) is communicated with a first connecting port (10) of the reversing valve through a pipeline, a second connecting port (11) of the reversing valve is communicated with a first circulating interface (12) of the water tank through a pipeline, and a third connecting port (13) of the reversing valve is communicated with a system water outlet (14) through a pipeline; in a non-powered state of the reversing valve (6), the first connecting port (10) and the second connecting port (11) of the reversing valve are conducted; in a powered state of the reversing valve (6), the first connecting port (10) and the third connecting port (13) of the reversing valve are conducted; a system water inlet (15) is communicated with a water inlet of the water tank (2) through a water inlet pipeline (16), and the water inlet electromagnetic valve (7) is arranged on the water inlet pipeline (16); a second circulating interface (17) of the water tank is communicated with a water inlet of the first water supply pump (8) through a pipeline, and a water outlet of the first water supply pump (8) is communicated with a water inlet of the electronic ice barrel (1) through a pipeline; and a UV sterilization module (18) is arranged at the bottom of the water tank (2). A mechanical floating ball (19) is arranged at the upper part of the inner side of the water tank (2).

2. The ice-chest pasteurizing water system of claim 1, wherein: The water system further comprises a heating pipe (20) and a second water supply pump (21), the second water supply pump (21) is arranged at the water inlet of the heating pipe (20), a pipeline between the second circulating interface (17) and the first water supply pump (8) is communicated with the water inlet of the heating pipe (20) through a first connecting pipe (22), and a pipeline between the third connecting port (13) of the reversing valve and the system water outlet (14) is communicated with the water outlet of the heating pipe (20) through a second connecting pipe (23).

3. The ice-chest water sanitizing system of claim 1, wherein: A water inlet temperature probe (24) is arranged between the first connecting pipe (22) and the water inlet of the heating pipe (20).

4. The ice-chest water sanitizing system of claim 3, wherein: A water outlet temperature probe (25) is arranged between the second connecting pipe (23) and the water outlet of the heating pipe (20).

5. The ice-chest water sanitizing system of claim 4, wherein: ​