Ice maker with waste ice collecting function

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice maker with a waste ice collecting function, which comprises a machine body, an ice making structure for making ice and an ice storage structure for storing ice are arranged in the machine body, and the ice maker is characterized in that the ice storage structure is connected with a first ice outlet structure for discharging ice, and the ice maker further comprises a second ice outlet structure arranged on the outer side of the first ice outlet structure, the two ends of the first ice outlet structure communicate with the interior of the ice storage structure and the interior of the second ice outlet structure. The second ice discharging structure comprises a waste ice part used for collecting condensate water, ice particles and ice residues and an ice discharging part used for discharging ice. The ice tray is reasonable in structural design, the ice tray used for dripping condensate water, ice particles and ice residues is arranged at the rear end of the second ice outlet channel in an extending mode, the ice residues in the ice tray are melted into ice water and then discharged through the waste water pipe, and the problem that the condensate water, the ice particles and the ice residues are left on the inner wall of the ice outlet channel and cannot be discharged is solved. And condensed water, ice particles and ice residues are screened from normal ice blocks, so that the ice outlet quality is improved, and the product performance is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ice maker, especially ice maker with collection waste ice function. BACKGROUND

[0002] Ice maker is widely used in catering, hotel, nightclub, hospital, school, laboratory, research institute and supermarket food preservation, fishing cold storage, medical application, chemical industry, food processing and other industries, the application range is wide, and the ice maker is a refrigeration mechanical equipment for generating ice by water cooled by refrigeration system refrigerant, adopts the refrigeration system, and ice is manufactured under the electrified state through a device with water carrier, and the shape of the generated ice block is different according to the principle and production mode of the evaporator.

[0003] The existing ice maker, when ice is discharged from the ice outlet, condensate water, ice particles and ice slag are easily generated, which are often retained on the inner wall of the ice discharge channel and cannot be discharged, and after accumulation for days and months, the caliber of the ice discharge channel is reduced, the ice is stuck in the ice discharge channel and cannot be discharged, thereby affecting the product performance and reducing the user's use experience. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem in the prior art, and provides an ice maker with waste ice collection function.

[0005] The utility model adopts the technical scheme that an ice maker with waste ice collection function comprises a machine body, an ice making structure for ice making and an ice storage structure for ice storage are arranged in the machine body, a first ice outlet structure for ice discharge is connected to the ice storage structure, a second ice outlet structure is arranged outside the first ice outlet structure, and the two ends of the first ice outlet structure are communicated with the inside of the ice storage structure and the inside of the second ice outlet structure respectively; the second ice outlet structure comprises a waste ice part for collecting condensate water, ice particles and ice slag and an ice outlet part for ice discharge.

[0006] Preferably, the second ice outlet structure comprises a second ice outlet part, the second ice outlet part is fixedly arranged in the machine body, the ice outlet part and the waste ice part are integrally formed, the ice outlet part comprises a baffle surrounding three sides and an arc-shaped ice outlet surface arranged in the baffle, a second ice outlet channel for ice discharge is formed between the baffle and the arc-shaped ice outlet surface, and the waste ice part comprises an ice tray extending horizontally from the end of the arc-shaped ice outlet surface to the ice storage structure.

[0007] Preferably, a partition plate is arranged between the bottom surface of the ice tray and the arc-shaped ice outlet surface, and the waste ice part and the ice outlet part are arranged on the two sides of the partition plate respectively; the bottom surface of the ice tray is provided with a waste water outlet for flowing out waste water, the waste water outlet extends outwardly and is provided with a waste water pipe, and the ice tray is communicated with the outside through the waste water pipe.

[0008] Preferably, the first ice outlet structure comprises a first ice outlet part, the first ice outlet part is integrally formed with the ice storage structure, the first ice outlet part is protruded outside the ice storage structure, first and second ice outlet openings are respectively arranged at two ends of the first ice outlet part, and a first ice outlet channel for ice outlet is arranged inside the first ice outlet part.

[0009] Preferably, the ice storage structure comprises an ice storage barrel, when ice is discharged, the ice in the ice storage barrel falls into the second ice outlet channel through the first ice outlet opening and the first ice outlet channel, and part of the ice residues falls into the ice tray through the second ice outlet opening.

[0010] Preferably, the second ice outlet channel is provided with a third ice outlet opening at an end away from the ice storage structure.

[0011] Preferably, the machine body is detachably provided with a mounting part, the mounting part is arranged outside the second ice outlet part, a plurality of buckles are arranged on the outer edge of the second ice outlet part and are matched with the mounting part for clamping, and the second ice outlet part is detachably arranged in the mounting part through the buckles.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that an ice tray for dripping condensed water, ice particles and ice residues is arranged at the rear end of the second ice outlet channel, the ice particles and ice residues in the ice tray are melted into ice water and then discharged through the waste water pipe, the problem that the condensed water, ice particles and ice residues cannot be discharged from the inner wall of the ice outlet channel is solved, the condensed water, ice particles and ice residues are separated from normal ice blocks, the quality of the discharged ice is improved, and the performance of the product is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is a sectional structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 is an attached structure schematic diagram of the utility model; Figure 2 is a local enlarged structure schematic diagram of A in the attached structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 is an exploded structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0017] Mark: 1, waste ice part; 2, ice outlet part; 3, second ice outlet part; 4, baffle; 5, arc-shaped ice outlet surface; 6, second ice outlet channel; 7, ice tray; 8, partition; 9, waste water opening; 10, waste water pipe; 11, first ice outlet part; 12, first ice outlet opening; 13, second ice outlet opening; 14, first ice outlet channel; 15, ice storage barrel; 16, third ice outlet opening; 17, mounting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The embodiments of the present application will be described herein below with reference to drawings. Numerous specific details will be set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the application. However, it will be appreciated that the application is not limited to these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods have not been described in detail in order not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the application. For the purpose of clarity, technical terminology can be used throughout this detailed description and which can be interpreted by one skilled in the technical field to which the application pertains. It will be appreciated that the terminology is used by way of illustration and is not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0019] It should be noted that all directional directions, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional directions will also change accordingly.

[0020] In addition, in addition to being used to represent the orientation or positional relationship, the above-mentioned part of the term can also be used to represent other meanings, for example, the term "upper" can also be used to represent a certain dependent relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of these terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] In addition, the terms "mounting", "setting", "provided with", "connecting", "connected", "sleeved" should be understood broadly. For example, it can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally configured; it can be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two devices, elements or components. The connection mode involved in this paper is prior art and has not been improved. It is common knowledge to those skilled in the art. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In addition, the description of "first", "second" and the like in the present application is only for the purpose of description, and is not intended to specifically indicate the order or sequence, nor to limit the present application. It is merely for the purpose of distinguishing components or operations described by the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the technical features indicated or implying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor within the scope of protection required by the present application. Example 1

[0023] As Figures 1 to 4The utility model provides a kind of ice maker with waste ice collection function, including body, ice making structure for ice making and ice storage structure for storing ice are equipped in body;Specifically, the first ice outlet structure for ice outlet is connected on the ice storage structure, further including the second ice outlet structure that is located at the outside of the first ice outlet structure, the first ice outlet structure two ends are communicated respectively inside ice storage structure and second ice outlet structure inside;Second ice outlet structure includes waste ice part 1 for collecting condensate, ice particle and ice residue and ice outlet part 2 for ice outlet.

[0024] The second ice outlet structure includes a second ice outlet part 3, which is fixedly arranged in the body, and the ice outlet part 2 and the waste ice part 1 are integrally formed. The ice outlet part 2 includes a three-sided surrounding baffle 4 and an arc-shaped ice outlet surface 5 arranged in the baffle 4. Specifically, a second ice outlet channel 6 for ice outlet is formed between the baffle 4 and the arc-shaped ice outlet surface 5, and the waste ice part 1 includes an ice tray 7 horizontally extending from the end of the arc-shaped ice outlet surface 5 to the ice storage structure.

[0025] A partition plate 8 is arranged between the bottom surface of the ice tray 7 and the arc-shaped ice outlet surface 5, and the waste ice part 1 and the ice outlet part 2 are arranged on both sides of the partition plate 8. Specifically, the bottom surface of the ice tray 7 is provided with a waste water outlet 9 for flowing out waste water, and the waste water outlet 9 extends outwardly to be provided with a waste water pipe 10, so that the ice tray 7 is communicated with the outside through the waste water pipe 10.

[0026] The first ice outlet structure includes a first ice outlet part 11, which is integrally formed with the ice storage structure and protrudingly arranged outside the ice storage structure. Specifically, the first ice outlet part 11 is provided with a first ice outlet 12 and a second ice outlet 13 at two ends respectively, and the inside of the first ice outlet part 11 is a first ice outlet channel 14 for ice outlet. The second ice outlet 13 is arranged near the second ice outlet channel 6.

[0027] The ice storage structure includes an ice storage barrel 15. When ice is discharged, the ice in the ice storage barrel 15 passes through the first ice outlet 12 and the first ice outlet channel 14, and then falls into the second ice outlet channel 6 from the second ice outlet 13, and part of the ice residue falls into the ice tray 7 through the second ice outlet 13.

[0028] The end of the second ice outlet channel 6 away from the ice storage structure is a third ice outlet 16 for ice outlet.

[0029] In the utility model, the working principle of the ice making structure inside the body, the specific internal component structure of the ice making structure, the cooperation and connection relationship and working principle between the ice making structure and the ice storage structure, the component structure inside the ice storage structure and the working principle of the ice storage structure, are common and easily thought of by those skilled in the art, and are not the key protection technical features of the utility model, so they are not described in detail.

[0030] The working principle of the utility model is that: the ice block in the ice storage barrel 15 enters the first ice outlet channel 14 through the first ice outlet 12 on the inner wall of the ice storage barrel 15, and falls into the second ice outlet part 3 from the second ice outlet 13 on the other end of the first ice outlet channel 14; since the second ice outlet 13 is arranged near the second ice outlet channel 6, specifically, the second ice outlet 13 near the bottom is aligned with the ice tray 7, and the second ice outlet 13 near the top is aligned with the second ice outlet channel 6, therefore, the condensed water, ice particles and ice residues falling from the second ice outlet 13 have small weight and small inertia, that is, the forward impact force when falling is small relative to normal ice blocks, so the condensed water, ice particles and ice residues slide along the second ice outlet 13 near the bottom into the ice tray 7; after the waste ice in the ice tray 7, that is, the condensed water, ice particles and ice residues, melt into ice water, the ice water enters the waste water pipe 10 through the waste water outlet 9 and drips out to the outside from the waste water pipe 10; on the contrary, the normal ice blocks have large weight and large inertia, and the forward impact force when falling is large relative to the waste ice, so the normal ice blocks slide along the second ice outlet 13 near the top into the second ice outlet channel 6, and finally the normal ice blocks are discharged through the third ice outlet 16 at the end of the second ice outlet channel 6 for the user to use.

[0031] The utility model has the advantages that: an ice tray 7 for dripping condensed water, ice particles and ice residues is arranged at the rear end of the second ice outlet channel 6, so that the ice particles and ice residues in the ice tray 7 melt into ice water and are discharged through the waste water pipe 10, the problem that the condensed water, ice particles and ice residues cannot be discharged from the inner wall of the ice outlet channel is solved, the condensed water, ice particles and ice residues are separated from the normal ice blocks, the quality of the discharged ice is improved, and the performance of the product is improved. Embodiment 2

[0032] As shown in Figure 4 different from embodiment 1, in the embodiment, a mounting part 17 is detachably arranged in the machine body, and the mounting part 17 covers the outside of the second ice outlet part 3; specifically, a plurality of buckles that are matched with the mounting part 17 are arranged on the outer edge of the second ice outlet part 3, and the second ice outlet part 3 is detachably arranged in the mounting part 17 through the buckles. The other structures are the same as those in embodiment 1.

[0033] The working principle of the embodiment is the same as that of embodiment 1, but different from embodiment 1, in the embodiment, after the ice is discharged, the user can detach the mounting part 17 from the machine body, and then detach the second ice outlet part 3 from the mounting part 17, so that the second ice outlet channel 6, the ice tray 7 and the waste water pipe 10 in the second ice outlet part 3 can be cleaned, the accumulation of dirt and water stains is prevented, and the quality of the discharged ice blocks is ensured.

[0034] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example" or "some examples" and the like 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 specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the skilled person can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0035] The standard parts used in the present application can be purchased from the market, and the special-shaped parts can be ordered according to the description and drawings. The specific connection mode of each part adopts the conventional means of mature bolt, rivet, welding, sticking and the like in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application. For those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, various modifications and changes can be made in the specific implementation mode and application range. The content of the present specification should not be understood as a limitation of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice maker with the function of collecting waste ice, comprising a body, wherein the body is provided with an ice-making structure for making ice and an ice-storing structure for storing ice, characterized in that: The ice storage structure is connected to a first ice discharge structure for discharging ice, and also includes a second ice discharge structure located outside the first ice discharge structure. The two ends of the first ice discharge structure are respectively connected to the interior of the ice storage structure and the interior of the second ice discharge structure. The second ice discharge structure includes a waste ice section for collecting condensate, ice particles and ice slag and an ice discharge section for discharging ice.

2. An ice maker with waste ice collection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second ice-discharging structure includes a second ice-discharging component, which is fixedly installed inside the machine body. The ice-discharging part and the waste ice part are integrally formed. The ice-discharging part includes a baffle that surrounds three sides and an arc-shaped ice-discharging surface provided in the baffle. A second ice-discharging channel for discharging ice is formed between the baffle and the arc-shaped ice-discharging surface. The waste ice part includes an ice tray that extends horizontally from the end of the arc-shaped ice-discharging surface toward the direction of the ice storage structure.

3. An ice maker with waste ice collection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A partition is provided between the bottom surface of the ice tray and the arc-shaped ice outlet surface, with the waste ice section and the ice outlet section arranged on both sides of the partition. The bottom surface of the ice tray is provided with a wastewater outlet for the outflow of wastewater, and a wastewater pipe extends outward from the wastewater outlet, through which the ice tray is connected to the outside world.

4. An ice maker with waste ice collection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first ice-discharging structure includes a first ice-discharging component, which is integrally formed with an ice-storing structure. The first ice-discharging component protrudes from the outside of the ice-storing structure. The first ice-discharging component has a first ice-discharging port and a second ice-discharging port at its two ends, respectively. The interior of the first ice-discharging component is a first ice-discharging channel for discharging ice. The second ice-discharging port is located near the second ice-discharging channel.

5. An ice maker with waste ice collection function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice storage structure includes an ice storage bucket. When discharging ice, the ice in the ice storage bucket passes through the first ice outlet and the first ice outlet channel, and falls from the second ice outlet channel into the second ice outlet channel. Some ice shavings fall into the ice tray through the second ice outlet.

6. An ice maker with waste ice collection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the second ice outlet channel away from the ice storage structure is the third ice outlet for discharging ice.

7. An ice maker with waste ice collection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The machine body is detachably equipped with an installation component, which covers the outside of the second ice outlet. The outer edge of the second ice outlet is provided with several buckles that cooperate with and engage with the installation component. The second ice outlet is detachably installed inside the installation component through the buckles.

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