Condenser for two-inlet and one-outlet type square ice machine
By using a two-inlet, one-outlet condenser structure, with staggered copper tubes and a combination of fins and a fan design, the problem of low heat exchange efficiency in the condenser of the ice machine is solved, achieving more efficient heat transfer.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
There is room for improvement in the heat exchange efficiency and performance of the condenser in existing ice machines, especially in the heat exchange process between the refrigerant and the air.
The condenser adopts a two-inlet-one-outlet structure, including staggered first and second copper tubes, which are connected to a third copper tube through a three-way copper tube joint. Combined with fin and fan design, the heat exchange area and flow rate are improved.
This improves the heat exchange efficiency and effectiveness of the condenser, ensures flow rate, and increases the cross-sectional heat exchange area, thereby achieving efficient heat transfer.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, specifically a condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet ice cube machine. Background Technology
[0002] A condenser, a component of a refrigeration system, is a type of heat exchanger that converts gas or vapor into liquid, rapidly transferring heat from the pipes to the surrounding air. The condenser's operation is exothermic, hence its relatively high temperature. An ice cube machine is a type of ice maker that uses a condenser to cool water with a refrigerant in the refrigeration system, producing ice. Currently, most ice cube machines use a single-pipe condenser, and the heat exchange efficiency and effectiveness between the refrigerant and air still have room for improvement. Therefore, an improved technology is urgently needed to address this issue in existing technologies. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet ice cube machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet type ice cube machine, comprising a shell, an inlet pipe, a first copper pipe, a second copper pipe, a third copper pipe, and a three-way copper pipe connector. An inlet pipe is provided on one side of the upper part of the shell. There are multiple first and second copper pipes, each located in the upper part of the shell. The first and second copper pipes are each situated on a vertical plane. One end of the top first and second copper pipes is connected to the inlet pipe. There are multiple third copper pipes, all located in the lower part of the shell. The first and second copper pipes are arranged alternately in the vertical direction. All first copper pipes are connected sequentially via first elbows, all second copper pipes are connected sequentially via second elbows, and all third copper pipes are connected sequentially via third elbows. The bottom first and second copper pipes are connected to the three-way copper pipe connector. The remaining port of the three-way copper pipe connector is connected to one end of the top third copper pipe. One end of the bottom third copper pipe extends out from the side of the shell to the outside of the shell.
[0005] Preferably, the present invention provides a condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet type ice cube machine, wherein the shell is densely covered with fins, the fins are installed inside the shell by a bracket, and the first copper tube, the second copper tube and the third copper tube are all inserted through the fins.
[0006] Preferably, the condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet ice machine provided by this utility model has a fan mounting hole on the front side of the housing.
[0007] Preferably, the condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet ice cube machine provided by this utility model has an open rear side of the shell.
[0008] Preferably, the present invention provides a condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet ice machine, wherein one side of the liquid inlet pipe is connected to the side wall of the shell via a connecting rod.
[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0010] The passage mainly consists of a first copper pipe, a second copper pipe, and a third copper pipe. The first and second copper pipes run in parallel, and the ends of the first and second copper pipes are connected to the third copper pipe through a three-way copper pipe joint. This structure, which combines two paths into one, allows the refrigerant to flow from high pressure and high temperature gaseous state to room temperature liquid state through forced air delivery by the fan. The flow velocity in the speed limiting pipe forms a liquid storage function, thereby ensuring the flow velocity of the subsequent circulation and improving the heat exchange efficiency. On the other hand, the first and second copper pipes are arranged in an alternating manner to increase the heat exchange area of the cross-section, thereby improving the heat exchange effect. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the first copper tube, the second copper tube, and the third copper tube of this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 2. Liquid inlet pipe; 3. First copper pipe; 4. Second copper pipe; 5. Third copper pipe; 6. T-joint; 7. First elbow; 8. Second elbow; 9. Third elbow; 10. Fin; 11. Fan mounting hole. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0017] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "inner", "outer", "upper", "lower", "both sides", "one end", "the other end", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0018] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a condenser for a two-inlet, one-outlet type ice cube machine, including a shell 1, an inlet pipe 2, a first copper pipe 3, a second copper pipe 4, a third copper pipe 5, and a three-way copper pipe connector 6. The inlet pipe 2 is provided on one side of the upper part of the shell 1, and one side of the inlet pipe 2 is connected to the side wall of the shell 1 via a connecting rod 12 to achieve the installation of the inlet pipe 2. There are multiple first copper pipes 3 and second copper pipes 4, all located in the upper part of the shell 1, each on a vertical plane. One end of the first copper pipe 3 and the second copper pipe 4 at the top is connected to the inlet pipe 2. There are multiple third copper pipes 5, all located in the lower part of the shell 1. The first copper pipes 3 and second copper pipes 4 are arranged alternately in the vertical direction. All the first copper pipes 3 are connected sequentially via a first elbow 7, and all the second copper pipes 4 are connected via a second elbow. 8 are connected in sequence. All the third copper tubes 5 are connected in sequence through the third elbow 9. The first copper tube 3 and the second copper tube 4 at the bottom are connected to the three-way copper tube joint 6 respectively. The remaining interface of the three-way copper tube joint 6 is connected to one end of the third copper tube 5 at the top. One end of the third copper tube 5 at the bottom extends out from the side of the shell 1 to the outside of the shell 1. The shell 1 is densely covered with fins 10. The fins 10 are installed inside the shell 1 by the bracket. The first copper tube 3, the second copper tube 4 and the third copper tube 5 are all inserted through the fins 10. The fins 10 are set to ensure the heat exchange area of the condenser. The front side of the shell 1 is provided with a fan mounting hole 11 for the installation of the fan assembly, thereby improving the heat exchange effect. The rear side of the shell 1 is an open structure to ensure that the air can pass through the shell 1 smoothly, thereby realizing heat exchange with the heat exchange medium of the first copper tube 3, the second copper tube 4 and the third copper tube 5.
[0019] Assembly method and operating principle: First, connect the first copper tube 3, the second copper tube 4, and the third copper tube 5 to the fins 10 respectively. Then, install the fins 10, which are connected to the first copper tube 3, the second copper tube 4, and the third copper tube 5, into the housing 1 using a bracket. The bracket is then fastened to the housing 1 with screws. Next, connect the topmost first copper tube 3 to the liquid inlet pipe 2, and extend one end of the bottommost third copper tube 5 to the outside of the housing 1. Connect the first copper tubes 3 sequentially by welding the first elbow 7 to form the first passage. Connect the second copper tubes 4 sequentially by welding the second elbow 8 to form the second passage. Connect the third copper tubes 5 sequentially by welding the third elbow 9 to form the third passage. Then, weld the ends of the first copper tube 3, the second copper tube 4, and the inlet end of the third copper tube 5 to the tee copper pipe connector 6 respectively, so that the first, second, and third passages are interconnected, completing the assembly. Before use, install the fan in the fan mounting hole 11 of the housing 1. In operation, the refrigerant enters the first copper pipe 3 and the second copper pipe 4 from the liquid inlet pipe 2, then exchanges heat with the water in the ice tray of the ice machine. It then converges into the third copper pipe 5 through the three-way copper pipe connector 6 and flows out of the condenser from the end of the third copper pipe 5. This invention has a reasonable structure, with the main pathway consisting of the first copper pipe 3, the second copper pipe 4, and the third copper pipe 5. The first copper pipe 3 and the second copper pipe 4 run parallel, and their ends are connected to the third copper pipe 5 through the three-way copper pipe connector 6. This two-way combined structure allows the refrigerant, initially in a high-pressure, high-temperature gaseous state, to flow downwards and be forced into a normal-temperature liquid state by a fan. The flow rate in the speed-limiting pipe forms a liquid storage function, ensuring the flow rate of the subsequent circulation and improving heat exchange efficiency. Furthermore, the staggered arrangement of the first copper pipe 3 and the second copper pipe 4 increases the heat exchange area of the cross-section, thereby improving the heat exchange effect.
[0020] Any aspects of this utility model not described in detail are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art.
[0021] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications and equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A condenser for a two-in-one-out direct expansion ice machine characterized by: The utility model relates to a copper pipe heat exchanger, including shell (1), liquid inlet pipe (2), first copper pipe (3), second copper pipe (4), third copper pipe (5) and three -way copper pipe joint (6), one side of the upper portion of shell (1) is provided with liquid inlet pipe (2), first copper pipe (3) and second copper pipe (4) are all several, first copper pipe (3) and second copper pipe (4) are all arranged in the upper portion in shell (1), first copper pipe (3) and second copper pipe (4) are respectively each located on a vertical plane, the first copper pipe (3) and second copper pipe (4) one end in top are connected with liquid inlet pipe (2), third copper pipe (5) are several and all set up in the lower portion in shell (1), first copper pipe (3) and second copper pipe (4) are staggered arrangement in height direction, all first copper pipe (3) are connected in proper order through first elbow (7) between, all second copper pipe (4) are connected in proper order through second elbow (8) between, all third copper pipe (5) are connected in proper order through third elbow (9) between, first copper pipe (3) and second copper pipe (4) in bottom are connected with three -way copper pipe joint (6) respectively, the remaining one interface of three -way copper pipe joint (6) is connected with one end of third copper pipe (5) in top, one end of third copper pipe (5) in bottom end extends from the side of shell (1) and extends to the outside of shell (1).
2. A condenser for a two-in-one-out direct expansion ice machine as defined in claim 1, wherein: The inside of shell (1) is densely covered with fin (10), fin (10) is installed in the inside of shell (1) through support, first copper pipe (3), second copper pipe (4) and third copper pipe (5) are all arranged in fin (10).
3. A condenser for a two-in-one-out direct expansion ice machine as defined in claim 1 wherein: The positive side of shell (1) is provided with fan mounting hole (11).
4. A condenser for a two-in-one-out direct expansion ice machine as defined in claim 1, wherein: The rear side of shell (1) is open structure.
5. A condenser for two-in-one-out type ice cube machine according to claim 1, wherein: One side of liquid inlet pipe (2) is connected with the side wall of shell (1) through connecting rod (12).