Ice maker capable of simultaneously making smoothie and ice cubes

Abstract

An ice maker capable of being used for making smoothie and ice blocks simultaneously comprises a compressor, a condenser, a first evaporator used for making the ice blocks, a second evaporator used for making the smoothie, a plurality of drying filters and a plurality of three-position three-way electromagnetic valves, wherein the compressor, the condenser, the first evaporator and the second evaporator are connected through refrigerant pipes, and the drying filters and the three-position three-way electromagnetic valves are arranged on the refrigerant pipes. The first evaporator is communicated with the output end of the compressor through a hot air conveying pipe, a cut-off control hot air valve is arranged on the hot air conveying pipe, and the second evaporator comprises a rotatable scraper arranged on the surface of the second evaporator; by controlling the two three-position three-way electromagnetic valves, the ice maker can enable the first evaporator and the second evaporator to work independently and also can enable the first evaporator and the second evaporator to work simultaneously, that is, the ice maker has three modes of independently making ice blocks, independently making smoothie and simultaneously making the ice blocks and the smoothie, and the use requirements of actual scenes are met.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of ice maker that can be used for simultaneously making ice slush, ice block. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the ice maker on market generally has the problem of single function. Most ice makers can only produce a single type of ice, whether it is common cube ice or columnar ice, is limited to one form. However, different users have different preferences in use scenarios and purposes. For example, coffee shops need crushed ice to make iced coffee to improve taste; hot pot restaurants hope to have large block ice for food preservation; and households may prefer small granular ice for easy direct consumption. The single ice-making type of existing ice makers cannot meet these diverse and personalized needs, and technical improvement and breakthrough are needed. SUMMARY

[0003] To overcome the above problems, the utility model provides an ice maker that can be used for simultaneously making ice slush and ice block.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides an ice maker that can be used for simultaneously making ice slush and ice block, comprising a compressor, a condenser, a first evaporator for making ice block, a second evaporator for making ice slush, a plurality of dry filters and a plurality of three-position three-way electromagnetic valves arranged on the refrigerant pipe, the first evaporator is connected to the output end of the compressor through a hot gas delivery pipe, a hot gas valve for flow control is arranged on the hot gas delivery pipe, the second evaporator comprises a rotatable scraper arranged on its surface.

[0005] Further, the hot gas delivery pipe is connected to the refrigerant pipe between the compressor and the condenser through a three-way joint.

[0006] Further, the scraper is driven to rotate by a motor to scrape off the ice crystals formed on the surface of the second evaporator to obtain ice slush.

[0007] Further, the number of dry filters and three-position three-way electromagnetic valves is two.

[0008] Further, the three-position three-way electromagnetic valve comprises a valve body and a valve core arranged in the valve body, a communication hole is formed in the middle of the valve core, an iron core and a spring are arranged on both sides of the valve core, three joints are formed on the valve body, and coils are formed on both sides of the valve body.

[0009] The utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0010] By controlling two three-position three-way solenoid valves, the ice maker can make the first evaporator and the second evaporator work independently or simultaneously. That is, the ice maker has three modes: making ice cubes alone, making ice smoothies alone, and making ice cubes and ice smoothies simultaneously, to meet the needs of actual use scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a system schematic diagram of an ice maker that can be used to make both smoothies and ice cubes.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-position three-way solenoid valve involved (the coil is not energized);

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-position three-way solenoid valve involved (the coil on the right is energized).

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-position three-way solenoid valve involved (the coil on the left is energized).

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Refrigerant pipe; 2. Compressor; 3. Three-position three-way solenoid valve; 31. Valve body; 311. Connector; 312. Coil; 32. Valve core; 321. Connecting hole; 322. Iron core; 323. Spring; 4. Condenser; 5. Three-way connector; 6. Hot gas valve; 7. Hot gas delivery pipe; 8. First evaporator; 9. Second evaporator; 10. Dryer filter. Detailed Implementation

[0016] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention, which can be used to make both shaved ice and ice cubes, includes a compressor 2, a condenser 4, a first evaporator 8 for making ice cubes, a second evaporator 9 for making shaved ice, multiple dryer filters 10 and multiple three-position three-way solenoid valves 3 connected by a refrigerant pipe 1. The first evaporator 8 is connected to the output end of the compressor 2 through a hot gas delivery pipe 7, and a hot gas valve 6 for flow control is provided on the hot gas delivery pipe 7. The second evaporator 9 includes a rotatable scraper on its surface; the hot gas delivery pipe 7 is connected to... A three-way connector 5 is connected to the refrigerant pipe 1 located between the compressor 2 and the condenser 4; a scraper is driven by a motor to rotate and scrape off the ice crystals formed on the surface of the second evaporator 9 in time to obtain ice sand; there are two dryer filters 10 and two three-position three-way solenoid valves 3; the three-position three-way solenoid valve 3 includes a valve body 31 and a valve core 32 placed in the valve body 31. A connecting hole 321 is formed in the middle of the valve core 32. Iron cores 322 and springs 323 are provided on both sides of the valve core 32. Three connectors 311 are formed on the valve body 31. Coils 312 are formed on both sides of the valve body 31.

[0017] By controlling two three-position three-way solenoid valves, the ice maker can make the first evaporator and the second evaporator work independently or simultaneously. That is, the ice maker has three modes: making ice cubes alone, making ice smoothies alone, and making ice cubes and ice smoothies simultaneously, to meet the needs of actual use scenarios.

[0018] In practical use, for ease of understanding of this utility model, it will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings;

[0019] like Figure 2 As shown, at this time, neither of the two coils 312 is energized, the valve core 32 of the three-position three-way solenoid valve 3 is in the middle position, and the three connectors 311 are connected to each other, corresponding to the ice maker mode of simultaneously making ice cubes and shaved ice; at the second evaporator 9, the ice crystals formed on the surface of the second evaporator 9 are scraped off in time by the scraper driven by the motor to obtain shaved ice; at the first evaporator 8, when ice cubes such as bullet ice or block ice are formed, the hot gas valve 6 automatically opens, so that the high temperature gas of the compressor 2 flows into the first evaporator 8 to achieve rapid de-icing. After de-icing is completed, the hot gas valve 6 automatically closes.

[0020] like Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the coil 312 on the right is energized, the valve core 32 moves to the right, and two of the three connectors 311 are connected. Corresponding to the ice maker, at the three-position three-way solenoid valve 3, along the flow direction of the refrigerant, one pipe is in a flowing state, and the other pipe is in a closed state. In this way, only one of the first evaporator 8 and the second evaporator 9 works normally, that is, the ice maker is in the single ice cube making mode or the single ice slush making mode.

[0021] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ice maker that can be used to make both smoothies and ice cubes, characterized in that: The application relates to a refrigeration system comprising a compressor (2), a condenser (4), a first evaporator (8) for making ice cubes, a second evaporator (9) for making ice slush, a plurality of dry filters (10) and a plurality of three-position three-way electromagnetic valves (3) connected by a refrigerant pipe (1), the first evaporator (8) being connected with the output end of the compressor (2) through a hot gas delivery pipe (7), the hot gas delivery pipe (7) being provided with a hot gas valve (6) for cutting off control, and the second evaporator (9) comprising rotatable scrapers arranged on the surface of the second evaporator (9).

2. The ice maker capable of simultaneously making smoothies and ice cubes according to claim 1, wherein: The hot gas delivery pipe (7) is connected with the refrigerant pipe (1) arranged between the compressor (2) and the condenser (4) through a three-way joint (5).

3. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein: The scrapers are driven to rotate by a motor, and ice crystals formed on the surface of the second evaporator (9) are scraped off to obtain ice slush.

4. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein: The number of the dry filters (10) and the three-position three-way electromagnetic valves (3) is two.

5. The ice maker of claim 4, wherein: The three-position three-way electromagnetic valve (3) comprises a valve body (31) and a valve core (32) arranged in the valve body (31), the middle part of the valve core (32) is provided with a communication hole (321), the two sides of the valve core (32) are provided with an iron core (322) and a spring (323), the valve body (31) is provided with three joints (311), and the two sides of the valve body (31) are provided with coils (312).

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