Water path system of ice maker and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to an ice maker waterway system and an ice maker in the field of beverage dispensers, the ice maker waterway system comprises a barreled water module, a normal temperature water tank module, an ice storage module, a compressor module and a condenser module, the normal temperature water tank module and the ice storage module are respectively connected with the barreled water module, and the ice storage module is respectively connected with the compressor module and the condenser module; the ice storage module comprises an ice storage bucket, an ice maker and a waste water tray, the compressor module comprises a compressor and compressor absorbent cotton covering the surface of the compressor, and the condenser module comprises a condenser and condenser absorbent cotton covering the surface of the condenser. According to the ice machine waterway system and the ice machine, ice water of the ice storage module is introduced into the surfaces of the compressor module and the condenser module, ice melting ice water is recycled and used for efficient heat dissipation of a refrigerating system so as to achieve the purposes of energy conservation and efficiency improvement, meanwhile, the working condition environment of the refrigerating system is improved, and the working stability of the machine is effectively improved; the water source of the waterway can conform to food safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage machine technology, and in particular to an ice maker water circuit system and an ice maker having the water circuit system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, commercial countertop ice makers on the market generally suffer from the following problems: 1. Due to the limited size of countertop ice makers, the ice storage tank is small and the tank body only has a physical insulation layer. Therefore, ice melting constantly occurs inside the ice storage tank. The melted ice water is not only wasted, but also requires a dedicated pipeline to eventually drain into a wastewater tank. 2. Also limited by the size of the ice maker, the power of the refrigeration unit is generally small. Therefore, the actual production capacity of the ice maker is very sensitive to the ambient temperature, especially in the summer when demand is highest. The actual production capacity of the ice maker is often lower than the equipment's rated capacity. 3. The water source and food safety management design of ice makers is generally lacking, or the responsibility is directly shifted to the user. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a water circuit system for an ice maker and an ice maker having the water circuit system, which effectively reduces machine energy consumption and improves machine operation stability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a water circuit system for an ice maker, including a bottled water module, a room temperature water tank module, an ice storage module, a compressor module, and a condenser module. The room temperature water tank module and the ice storage module are respectively connected to the bottled water module, and the ice storage module is respectively connected to the compressor module and the condenser module.

[0005] The ice storage module includes an ice storage bucket, an ice maker, and a wastewater tray. The ice maker is connected to the ambient temperature water tank module, the ice storage bucket is connected to the ice maker, and the wastewater tray is correspondingly located at the outlet of the ice storage bucket.

[0006] The compressor module includes a compressor and a compressor absorbent cotton covering the surface of the compressor. The compressor absorbent cotton is connected to the outlet of the wastewater pan.

[0007] The condenser module includes a condenser and condenser absorbent cotton covering the surface of the condenser. The condenser absorbent cotton is connected to the outlet of the wastewater pan.

[0008] To facilitate water intake, the bottled water module includes bottled water and a bottled water pump. The bottled water is connected to the ambient temperature water tank module and the ice storage module via the bottled water pump.

[0009] To ensure the safety of the water quality in the ambient temperature water tank, the ambient temperature water tank module includes an ambient temperature water tank, a flow-through UV sterilizer, an inlet valve, and a filter. The filter is connected to the bottled water pump, the inlet valve is connected to the filter, and the flow-through UV sterilizer is connected to both the filter and the ambient temperature water tank.

[0010] To facilitate timely water replenishment or cessation, and to disinfect the water in the ambient temperature water tank, the ambient temperature water tank is equipped with an overflow prevention float valve, a water stop float, and a UV disinfection lamp.

[0011] To facilitate precise control of the water output of the ice storage tank, a three-way valve is installed at the water outlet of the ice storage tank. One path of the three-way valve is connected to a two-position three-way drain solenoid valve, and the other path is connected to a wastewater pan through a needle valve. One path of the two-position three-way drain solenoid valve is connected to the wastewater pan, and the other path is connected to a bottled water pump.

[0012] This utility model also provides an ice maker, which is equipped with the above-mentioned ice maker water system.

[0013] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the ice maker water circuit system and the ice maker introduce ice water from the ice storage module to the surface of the compressor module and condenser module, and recycle and utilize the ice water from the ice melting process for efficient heat dissipation of the refrigeration system to achieve the purpose of energy saving and efficiency improvement. At the same time, it improves the working environment of the refrigeration system and effectively enhances the stability of the machine. The water source of the water circuit meets food safety standards. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water circuit system of the ice maker of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the working principle of the water circuit system of the ice maker of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby providing a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] Example 1:

[0018] like Figure 1 The water circuit system of an ice maker shown includes a bottled water module, a room temperature water tank module, an ice storage module, a compressor module, and a condenser module. The room temperature water tank module and the ice storage module are respectively connected to the bottled water module, and the ice storage module is respectively connected to the compressor module and the condenser module.

[0019] Specifically, the bottled water module includes bottled water 1 and bottled water pump 2. The bottled water 1 is connected to the ambient temperature water tank module and the ice storage module through the bottled water pump 2. The outlet of the bottled water pump 2 is equipped with a two-part through-plate connector 3 and a T-type three-way valve 22.

[0020] Specifically, the ambient temperature water tank module includes an ambient temperature water tank 8, a flow-through UV sterilizer 12, an inlet valve 6, and a filter 5. The filter 5 is connected to the bottled water pump 2 via a through-plate pipe connector 3. The inlet valve 6 is connected to the filter 5. The flow-through UV sterilizer 12 is connected to the filter 5 and the ambient temperature water tank 8 respectively. The ambient temperature water tank is equipped with an overflow prevention float valve 11, a water stop float 10, and a UV sterilizer lamp 9.

[0021] Specifically, the ice storage module includes an ice storage bucket 13, an ice maker 14, and a wastewater tray 17. The ice maker 14 is connected to the outlet of the ambient temperature water tank 8. The ice storage bucket 13 is connected to the ice maker 14. The bottom of the ice storage bucket 13 has an ice water outlet. The ice water outlet is equipped with a Y-type three-way valve 15. One path of the three-way valve 15 is connected to a two-position three-way drain solenoid valve 16, and the other path is connected to the wastewater tray 17 through a needle valve 7. One path of the two-position three-way drain solenoid valve 16 is connected to the wastewater tray 17, and the other path is connected to the bottled water pump 2 in sequence through a pagoda-type through-plate pipe joint 4 and a T-type three-way valve 22.

[0022] Specifically, the compressor module includes a compressor 20 and a compressor absorbent cotton 21 covering the surface of the compressor 20. The compressor absorbent cotton 21 is connected to the outlet of the wastewater pan 17.

[0023] Specifically, the condenser module includes a condenser 18 and a condenser absorbent cotton 19 covering the surface of the condenser 18, and the condenser absorbent cotton 19 is connected to the outlet of the wastewater pan 17.

[0024] When using, combine Figure 2As shown, the water in bottled water 1 is drawn by bottled water pump 2, filtered by filter 5, and then disinfected by flow-type UV disinfection device 12 before being sent to room temperature water tank 8. The UV disinfection lamp 9 in room temperature water tank 8 continues to control the disinfection of the water source. The overflow prevention float valve 11 and the water stop float 10 control the replenishment and cessation of water replenishment in room temperature water tank 8. The water in room temperature water tank 8 enters ice maker 14, is made into ice blocks, and then stored in ice storage tank 13. The ice-melting drain pipe of ice storage tank 13 discharges the ice water to three-way valve 15 through a two-position three-way drain solenoid valve 16. One path of three-way valve 15 discharges to the three-way valve 22 on the inlet pipe of bottled water pump 2, and then discharges into bottled water 1 through the inlet pipe of bottled water pump 2. The other path of the three-way valve 15 discharges chilled water to the needle valve 7. After the flow rate is regulated by the needle valve 7, the water enters the wastewater pan 17. From the wastewater pan 17, the water is split into two paths to the needle valves. After the water volume is adjusted by the needle valves, the water is directed to the compressor absorbent cotton 21 on top of the compressor 20 and the condenser absorbent cotton 19 on the side of the condenser 18, respectively. This is used for heat dissipation of the compressor 20 and the condenser 18 to improve refrigeration efficiency. The required water content of the cotton can be adjusted by regulating the water flow through the needle valves. The compressor 20 and the condenser 18 achieve efficient heat dissipation through the chilled water in the absorbent cotton. This efficient heat dissipation improves refrigeration efficiency and also reduces the workload of the refrigeration system, providing the necessary conditions for stable operation of the refrigeration system. Because the water after melting ice can be recycled or reused, the original wastewater tank can be optimized and eliminated.

[0025] Example 2:

[0026] This embodiment provides an ice maker, which is equipped with the aforementioned ice maker water system.

[0027] It should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," "set up," "equipped with," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape, principle and application direction of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An ice maker waterway system comprising a bucket water module, a normal temperature water tank module, an ice storage module, a compressor module, and a condenser module, characterized in that: The ambient temperature water tank module and the ice storage module are respectively connected to the bottled water module, and the ice storage module is respectively connected to the compressor module and the condenser module; The ice storage module includes an ice storage bucket, an ice maker, and a wastewater tray. The ice maker is connected to the ambient temperature water tank module, the ice storage bucket is connected to the ice maker, and the wastewater tray is correspondingly located at the outlet of the ice storage bucket. The compressor module includes a compressor and a compressor absorbent cotton covering the surface of the compressor. The compressor absorbent cotton is connected to the outlet of the wastewater pan. The condenser module includes a condenser and condenser absorbent cotton covering the surface of the condenser. The condenser absorbent cotton is connected to the outlet of the wastewater pan.

2. The ice maker waterway system of claim 1, wherein: The bottled water module includes bottled water and a bottled water pump. The bottled water is connected to a room temperature water tank module and an ice storage module via the bottled water pump.

3. The ice maker waterway system of claim 2, wherein: The ambient temperature water tank module includes an ambient temperature water tank, a flow-through UV sterilizer, an inlet valve, and a filter. The filter is connected to the bottled water pump, the inlet valve is connected to the filter, and the flow-through UV sterilizer is connected to both the filter and the ambient temperature water tank.

4. The ice maker waterway system of claim 3, wherein: The ambient temperature water tank is equipped with an overflow prevention float valve, a water shut-off float, and a UV disinfection lamp.

5. The ice maker waterway system of claim 2, wherein: The outlet of the ice storage tank is equipped with a three-way valve. One path of the three-way valve is connected to a two-position three-way drain solenoid valve, and the other path is connected to a wastewater pan through a needle valve. One path of the two-position three-way drain solenoid valve is connected to the wastewater pan, and the other path is connected to a bottled water pump.

6. An ice maker characterized by: The ice maker is equipped with an ice maker water system as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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