Installation and arrangement structure of refrigerating assembly of ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, and provides a mounting and arranging structure of a refrigerating assembly of an ice maker, which comprises a machine body for mounting a compressor and a heat exchanger, the compressor and the heat exchanger are arranged at an interval front and back, and the compressor and the heat exchanger are mounted and arranged in the machine body along the length direction of the machine body. A fixed supporting structure is arranged between the heat exchanger and the machine body, and the heat exchanger is fixedly installed on the machine body through the fixed supporting structure. The compressor and the heat exchanger are longitudinally arranged front and back, the size limitation of traditional transverse side-by-side layout is broken through, the overall width of the product is remarkably reduced, the side edge size of the ice machine product can be within 180 mm through the compressor and the heat exchanger which are longitudinally arranged front and back, the package of the ice machine product can be within 200 mm, and the number of loaded cabinets is reduced; and the express transportation cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, specifically to an installation and arrangement structure of refrigeration components in an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] Current ice makers generally adopt a horizontal, side-by-side layout of the compressor and condenser, with the condenser located to the side of the compressor. This horizontal arrangement means the ice maker's width must accommodate the combined dimensions of the compressor and its condenser, resulting in a large overall size and low space utilization. Especially in applications requiring compact design, this traditional layout severely restricts the miniaturization of the equipment. Furthermore, the side-by-side structure easily leads to overlapping heat accumulation areas, affecting the condenser's heat dissipation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model proposes an installation and layout structure for the refrigeration components of an ice maker. By arranging the compressor and heat exchanger longitudinally, it breaks through the size limitations of the traditional horizontal side-by-side layout, significantly reducing the overall width of the product. Through the longitudinal arrangement of the compressor and heat exchanger, the side dimensions of the ice maker can be kept within 180mm, and the packaging of the ice maker can be kept within 200mm, reducing the number of containers to be packed and reducing express delivery costs.

[0004] An installation and layout structure for an ice maker refrigeration component designed for this purpose includes a body for mounting a compressor and a heat exchanger. The compressor and heat exchanger are arranged in a front-to-back interval and are installed in the body along the length of the body to reduce the width dimension of the body in the lateral direction. A fixed support structure is provided between the heat exchanger and the body, and the heat exchanger is fixedly mounted on the body through the fixed support structure.

[0005] The heat exchanger is suspended on the inner bottom wall of the machine body, and an installation clearance is formed between the lower part of the heat exchanger and the inner bottom wall of the machine body to accommodate the installation of corresponding accessories; or, the heat exchanger is fixed on the inner bottom wall of the machine body.

[0006] The heat exchanger is located at the rear of the compressor, and the mounting clearance is also located at the rear of the compressor along with the heat exchanger.

[0007] The machine body is equipped with a support frame that extends upwards and is mounted on the machine body. The heat exchanger is fixed at the upper part of the support frame, and the lower part of the heat exchanger is suspended on the bottom wall of the machine body.

[0008] The heat exchanger is provided with a connecting block for fixed connection with the bracket, and the connecting block and the bracket form a fixed support structure for fixing the heat exchanger.

[0009] The heat exchanger is equipped with a cooling fan, which is positioned between the heat exchanger and the compressor. The air outlet of the cooling fan faces the heat exchanger or the compressor. The outer side of the machine body is equipped with a casing, and ventilation ducts connecting the machine body and the casing are formed on the left and right sides of the compressor, respectively, to the outside air.

[0010] The body includes a fixed plate forming the bottom wall of the body, a bracket set on the fixed plate, the bracket and the fixed plate being separate parts, and the bracket being fixedly installed on the fixed plate; or, the bracket and the fixed plate being integrally formed and configured as an inseparable whole.

[0011] The heat exchanger is provided with a connecting block that connects to the support. The connecting block and the heat exchanger are separate and the connecting block is fixedly installed on the heat exchanger; or, the connecting block and the heat exchanger are integrally formed and configured as an inseparable whole.

[0012] The compressor is vertically mounted and fixed on a fixed plate. The compressor is equipped with fixed feet fixed to the fixed plate, and shock-absorbing pads for buffering are provided between the fixed feet and the fixed plate.

[0013] An electrical compartment for installing electrical components is formed between the upper part of the heat exchanger and the inner side of the machine body. The electrical components are installed between the upper part of the heat exchanger and the inner side of the machine body.

[0014] The compressor and heat exchanger each have an installation gap between their sides and the inside of the machine body to accommodate the installation of corresponding piping structures.

[0015] The machine body is equipped with an ice-making chamber, and the compressor is installed between the ice-making chamber and the bottom wall of the machine body. The compressor is located close to the rear side of the machine body and in front of the heat exchanger.

[0016] The length of the corresponding body between the compressor and the heat exchanger is L1, and the width of the body is L2, where L2 is not greater than L1.

[0017] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] By arranging the compressor and heat exchanger longitudinally, the size limitations of the traditional horizontal side-by-side layout are broken, significantly reducing the overall width of the product. Through the longitudinal arrangement of the compressor and heat exchanger, the side dimensions of the ice maker can be kept within 180mm, and the packaging of the ice maker can be kept within 200mm, reducing the number of containers to be packed and reducing express delivery costs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the refrigeration component of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the refrigeration component of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice maker's body from another angle, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the heat exchanger and body assembly of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] See Figures 1-5 An installation and arrangement structure for the refrigeration components of an ice maker includes a body 3 for installing a compressor 1 and a heat exchanger 2. The compressor 1 and the heat exchanger 2 are arranged in a front-to-back interval, and the compressor 1 and the heat exchanger 2 are installed and arranged inside the body 3 along the length direction of the body 3 to reduce the width dimension of the body 3 in the lateral direction. A fixed support structure 11 is provided between the heat exchanger 2 and the body 3, and the heat exchanger 2 is fixedly installed on the body 3 through the fixed support structure 11.

[0026] By arranging the compressor 1 and heat exchanger 2 longitudinally, the size limitations of the traditional horizontal side-by-side layout are broken, significantly reducing the overall width of the product. The ice maker product can be made with a side dimension of less than 180mm, and the ice maker product packaging can be made with a width of less than 200mm, reducing the number of containers to be packed and reducing express delivery costs. While reducing the overall width of the product, horizontal installation space is reserved for the integration of other functional modules.

[0027] The heat exchanger 2 is suspended on the inner bottom wall of the body 3, and an installation clearance is formed between the lower part of the heat exchanger 2 and the inner bottom wall of the body 3 to accommodate the installation of corresponding accessories; or, the heat exchanger 2 is fixed on the inner bottom wall of the body 3.

[0028] In this embodiment, a solenoid valve 6 is installed on the clearance position, and the input and output ends of the solenoid valve 6 are respectively connected to the corresponding pipes.

[0029] The heat exchanger 2 is located at the rear of the compressor 1, and the mounting clearance is also located at the rear of the compressor 1 along with the heat exchanger 2.

[0030] Heat exchanger 2 is not located on the side of compressor 1 to ensure sufficient space for compressor heat dissipation.

[0031] The body 3 is provided with a support 4, which extends upwards and is installed on the body 3. The heat exchanger 2 is fixed at the upper part of the support 4, and the lower part of the heat exchanger 2 is suspended on the inner bottom wall of the body 3.

[0032] The heat exchanger 2 is provided with a connecting block 5 for fixed connection with the bracket 4. The connecting block 5 and the bracket 4 form a fixed support structure 11 for fixing the heat exchanger 2.

[0033] The heat exchanger 2 is equipped with a cooling fan 13, which is located between the heat exchanger 2 and the compressor 1. The air outlet of the cooling fan 13 faces the heat exchanger 2 or the compressor 1. The outer side of the body 3 is equipped with a shell, and ventilation channels connecting the body 3 and the shell are formed between the body 3 and the left and right sides of the compressor 1 to the outside air.

[0034] In this embodiment, the air outlet of the cooling fan 13 faces the compressor 1, the back of the housing is provided with an air inlet, and the left and right sides of the housing are provided with air outlets. Since the heat exchanger 2 is located at the rear of the compressor 1, the cold air passes through the heat exchanger 2, the cooling fan 13 and the compressor 1 from the air inlet at the back of the housing, and then is discharged from the air outlets on both sides of the housing. The body 3 and the left and right sides of the housing can all be used as heat dissipation channels, resulting in good heat dissipation effect.

[0035] The body 3 includes a fixed plate 8 forming the inner bottom wall of the body 3, and a bracket 4 is disposed on the fixed plate 8. The bracket 4 and the fixed plate 8 are separately disposed, and the bracket 4 is fixedly installed on the fixed plate 8; or, the bracket 4 and the fixed plate 8 are integrally formed and configured as an inseparable whole.

[0036] The bracket 4 and the fixing plate 8 are set separately, which facilitates modular assembly and targeted maintenance, and reduces production and maintenance costs; the integrated structure of the bracket 4 and the fixing plate 8 effectively improves the overall structural rigidity of the fixing plate 8 and enhances the deformation resistance of the fixing plate 8.

[0037] The heat exchanger 2 is provided with a connecting block 5 that is connected to the bracket 4. The connecting block 5 and the heat exchanger 2 are separately arranged, and the connecting block 5 is fixedly installed on the heat exchanger 2; or, the connecting block 5 and the heat exchanger 2 are integrally formed and set as an inseparable whole.

[0038] In this embodiment, the bracket 4 is provided with a positioning block, and the connecting block 5 is provided with a positioning notch. The connecting block 5 and the bracket 4 are fixedly connected by screws. When the bracket 4 and the connecting block 5 are installed, the positioning block is positioned relative to the positioning notch.

[0039] The compressor 1 is vertically mounted and fixed on the fixed plate 8. The compressor 1 is provided with fixed support legs fixed to the fixed plate 8, and shock-absorbing pads for buffering are provided between the fixed support legs and the fixed plate 8.

[0040] The shock-absorbing pads can absorb the vibration and noise generated by the compressor 1 during operation.

[0041] An electrical compartment for installing electrical components 7 is formed between the upper part of the heat exchanger 2 and the inner side of the body 3. The electrical components 7 are installed between the upper part of the heat exchanger 2 and the inner side of the body 3.

[0042] The sides of the compressor 1 and the heat exchanger 2, respectively, and the inner side of the body 3 form an installation gap for accommodating the installation of the corresponding piping structure 9. Since the heat exchanger 2 is located at the rear of the compressor 1, the gap between the sides of the compressor 1 and the heat exchanger 2 and the inner side of the body 3 can be used to accommodate the corresponding piping structure, such as the connecting pipe between the compressor 1 and the heat exchanger 2.

[0043] The body 3 is provided with an ice-making chamber 10. The compressor 1 is installed between the ice-making chamber 10 and the inner bottom wall of the body 3, and the compressor 1 is located close to the rear side of the body 3, and the compressor 1 is located in front of the heat exchanger 2.

[0044] The length of the body 3 corresponding to the compressor 1 and the heat exchanger 2 is L1, and the width of the body 3 is L2, where L2 is not greater than L1.

[0045] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An installation arrangement structure for refrigeration components of an ice maker, comprising a body (3) for mounting a compressor (1) and a heat exchanger (2), characterized in that: The compressor (1) and the heat exchanger (2) are arranged in a front-to-back interval, and the compressor (1) and the heat exchanger (2) are installed and arranged in the body (3) along the length direction of the body (3) to reduce the width dimension of the body (3) in the lateral direction; a fixed support structure (11) is provided between the heat exchanger (2) and the body (3), and the heat exchanger (2) is fixedly installed on the body (3) through the fixed support structure (11).

2. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein: The heat exchanger (2) is suspended on the inner bottom wall of the body (3), and an installation clearance is formed between the lower part of the heat exchanger (2) and the inner bottom wall of the body (3) to accommodate the installation of corresponding accessories; or, the heat exchanger (2) is fixed on the inner bottom wall of the body (3).

3. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 2, wherein: The heat exchanger (2) is located at the rear of the compressor (1), and the mounting clearance is located at the rear of the compressor (1) along with the heat exchanger (2).

4. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein: The body (3) is provided with a bracket (4), which extends upward toward the body (3) and is installed on the body (3). The heat exchanger (2) is fixed at the upper part of the bracket (4), and the lower part of the heat exchanger (2) is suspended on the inner bottom wall of the body (3). The heat exchanger (2) is equipped with a cooling fan (13), which is located between the heat exchanger (2) and the compressor (1). The air outlet of the cooling fan (13) faces the heat exchanger (2) or the compressor (1). The outer side of the body (3) is equipped with a shell, and a ventilation channel connecting the outside air is formed between the body (3) and the shell corresponding to the left and right sides of the compressor (1).

5. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein: The body (3) includes a fixed plate (8) forming the inner bottom wall of the body (3), and a bracket (4) is set on the fixed plate (8). The bracket (4) and the fixed plate (8) are set separately, and the bracket (4) is fixedly installed on the fixed plate (8); or, the bracket (4) and the fixed plate (8) are integrally formed and set as an inseparable whole.

6. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 5, wherein: The heat exchanger (2) is provided with a connecting block (5) connected to the bracket (4). The connecting block (5) and the heat exchanger (2) are separately arranged. The connecting block (5) is fixedly installed on the heat exchanger (2); or, the connecting block (5) and the heat exchanger (2) are integrally formed and set as an inseparable whole. The connecting block (5) and the bracket (4) form a fixed support structure (11) for fixing the heat exchanger (2).

7. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 5, wherein: The compressor (1) is vertically mounted on the fixed plate (8). The compressor (1) is provided with fixed feet fixed on the fixed plate (8). A shock-absorbing pad is provided between the fixed feet and the fixed plate (8) for buffering.

8. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein: An electrical compartment for installing electrical components (7) is formed between the upper part of the heat exchanger (2) and the inner side of the body (3), and the electrical components (7) are installed between the upper part of the heat exchanger (2) and the inner side of the body (3).

9. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein: The compressor (1) and heat exchanger (2) form an installation gap between their sides and the inner side of the body (3) to accommodate the installation of the corresponding pipe structure (9).

10. The ice maker assembly mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein: The body (3) is provided with an ice-making chamber (10), and the compressor (1) is installed between the ice-making chamber (10) and the bottom wall of the body (3). The compressor (1) is located close to the rear side of the body (3) and is located in front of the heat exchanger (2). The length of the corresponding body (3) between the compressor (1) and the heat exchanger (2) is L1, and the width of the body (3) is L2, where L2 is not greater than L1.

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