Ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice machines, in particular to an ice machine which comprises a machine body, an inner cavity is formed in the machine body, and an evaporator and a cold supply assembly which are connected through a pipeline are arranged in the inner cavity. The ice-making box is detachably installed in the inner cavity, the ice-making box and the evaporator are correspondingly arranged, and a first opening facilitating assembly and disassembly of the ice-making box is formed in the machine body; the water tank device is detachably installed in the inner cavity, and a second opening facilitating assembly and disassembly of the water tank device is formed in the machine body. According to the arrangement, the ice making box and the water tank device are detachably mounted in the inner cavity, so that the ice making box and the water tank device can be detached and cleaned after ice blocks with taste such as cola ice, juice ice and milk ice are made, and the ice making box is convenient to use; by arranging the first opening facilitating assembly and disassembly of the ice making box and the second opening facilitating assembly and disassembly of the water tank device, the ice making box and the water tank device do not interfere with each other during assembly and disassembly, assembly and disassembly are more convenient, and the installation space is reasonably utilized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, specifically to an ice maker that can make ice cubes of various flavors and is easy to clean. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most ice makers on the market use either spray-type or water-flow-type ice makers. These machines consume a significant amount of water to operate, which is fine for making regular ice. However, if users need to make flavored ice, such as cola ice, juice ice, or milk ice, the liquid ingredients like cola, juice, and milk are expensive. Spray-type or water-flow-type ice makers cannot achieve high utilization rates of these liquid ingredients, resulting in significant waste. Therefore, they are unsuitable for making flavored ice and are only suitable for making pure water ice, limiting their functionality.

[0003] Utility model patent CN2913981Y discloses an ice maker. This prior art uses an immersion ice-making method, suitable for making flavored ice cubes such as cola ice, juice ice, and milk ice. However, because liquid ingredients such as cola, juice, and milk contain sugar and coloring, residual beverages will stick to the ice maker and water tank components during the ice-making process. Since the ice maker and water tank components of this prior art cannot be disassembled, cleaning them is extremely inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, there is still room for improvement and development in existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem that existing technologies make cleaning the ice maker and water tank components extremely inconvenient because they cannot be disassembled, this invention provides an ice maker.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution applied in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An ice maker includes a body with an inner cavity formed within it, housing an evaporator and a cooling assembly connected by pipes; an ice maker, detachably installed in the inner cavity, with the ice maker corresponding to the evaporator; and a first opening on the body for easy installation and removal of the ice maker; and a water tank, detachably installed in the inner cavity, with a second opening on the body for easy installation and removal of the water tank. This design allows for the detachable installation of the ice maker and water tank within the inner cavity, enabling easy disassembly and cleaning after making flavored ice cubes such as cola ice, juice ice, and milk ice. Furthermore, the first opening for easy installation and removal of the ice maker and the second opening for easy installation and removal of the water tank ensure that the ice maker and water tank do not interfere with each other during installation and removal, making assembly and disassembly more convenient and making efficient use of installation space.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the water tank device includes an ice basket, a water tank, and a liquid supply pipe assembly. The water tank is detachably installed in the inner cavity, and the ice basket and liquid supply pipe assembly are detachably installed in the water tank, with the ice basket and liquid supply pipe assembly respectively corresponding to the ice-making box. A second motor for driving the liquid supply pipe assembly to draw liquid is provided in the inner cavity. This arrangement, combining the ice basket, water tank, and liquid supply pipe assembly to form a water tank device, is convenient to assemble, disassemble, and clean. Specifically, during disassembly and cleaning, the water tank is first pulled out from the inner cavity through the second opening, and then the ice basket and liquid supply pipe assembly are respectively pulled out from the water tank.

[0009] According to the above scheme, the liquid supply pipe assembly includes a liquid supply pipe and an impeller assembly. The impeller assembly is detachably installed in the water tank. The inlet of the liquid supply pipe is fixedly connected to the impeller assembly, and the outlet of the liquid supply pipe passes through the ice basket and is correspondingly positioned in the ice-making box. The impeller assembly is driven to rotate by a second motor, and a transmission component is provided between the impeller assembly and the second motor. With this configuration, during ice making, the second motor drives the impeller assembly to rotate, thereby drawing the liquid raw materials in the water tank into the ice-making box through the liquid supply pipe.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the transmission assembly includes a magnet disposed on the impeller assembly and a magnetic ring disposed at the output end of the second motor, with the magnetic ring and the magnet magnetically connected. This configuration achieves transmission between the second motor and the impeller assembly through the magnetic connection between the magnetic ring and the magnet.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a groove for accommodating the liquid inlet of the liquid supply pipe and the impeller assembly, and the water tank is provided with a handle. This design, by providing a groove at the bottom of the water tank, allows for more thorough and complete liquid extraction; the handle facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the water tank.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the ice basket is suspended in the water tank, and the ice basket is equipped with a liquid passage hole. With this configuration, after ice is collected in the ice basket, excess liquid can flow back into the water tank through the liquid passage hole for recycling.

[0013] According to the above scheme, a first U-shaped groove is provided on the first side of the first opening, and a second U-shaped groove is provided on the second side of the first opening. The ice maker is rotatably installed between the first U-shaped groove and the second U-shaped groove. A first motor is provided on the machine body to drive the ice maker to rotate. This configuration, through the first U-shaped groove and the second U-shaped groove, limits the installation of both ends of the ice maker. The ice maker is driven to rotate by the first motor. When the ice maker is located below the evaporator, it can be used to soak the ice mold on the evaporator to achieve immersion ice making. When removing ice, the first motor drives the ice maker to rotate and pour the ice into the ice basket.

[0014] According to the above scheme, a locking block for opening or closing the first U-shaped groove is movably installed on the opening of the first U-shaped groove; the first motor is fixed to the outer wall of the machine body, and the output end of the first motor passes through the machine body and is located in the second U-shaped groove, and is detachably connected to the drive shaft of the ice maker. This configuration facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the ice maker. When making ice, the locking block closes the first U-shaped groove, and the output end of the first motor is connected to the drive shaft of the ice maker. When the first motor is working, it drives the ice maker to rotate between the first U-shaped groove and the second U-shaped groove, realizing the switching between ice making and ice removal. When disassembling the ice maker, the locking block opens the first U-shaped groove, and when the first motor drives the ice maker to rotate to a position above the evaporator, the ice maker can be pulled out from the first U-shaped groove and the second U-shaped groove.

[0015] According to the above scheme, a cover for opening or closing the first opening is movably installed on the first opening. This design allows the first opening to be closed during ice making, preventing contamination of the ice-making process, while simultaneously allowing the first opening to be opened when assembling or disassembling the ice container, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the ice container.

[0016] According to the above scheme, the cooling assembly includes a condenser and a compressor. The compressor is connected to the condenser via a pipeline, and the condenser is connected to the evaporator via a pipeline. With this configuration, the compressor compresses the refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, which is then rapidly cooled by the condenser before reaching the evaporator. The evaporator then turns the liquid raw materials in the ice-making container into ice cubes.

[0017] According to the above design, a control panel assembly is located on the main body, and a power board assembly is located inside the main body. This configuration facilitates operation.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This invention features a design that allows the ice maker and water tank to be detachably installed within the cavity. This enables disassembly and cleaning after making flavored ice cubes such as cola ice, juice ice, and milk ice, making it convenient to use. Furthermore, by providing a first opening for easy assembly and disassembly of the ice maker and a second opening for easy assembly and disassembly of the water tank, the ice maker and water tank do not interfere with each other during assembly and disassembly, making assembly and disassembly more convenient and making efficient use of the installation space. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly and disassembly of the ice box and water tank device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the water tank device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making mode of the ice-making box of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making box of this utility model in the ice-removal state;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly and disassembly of the ice box of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of the present invention in the liquid extraction mode;

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. Top cover; 2. Evaporator; 3. Ice maker; 31. Drive shaft; 4. Power board assembly; 5. Condenser; 7. Compressor; 8. Body; 81. First opening; 82. Second opening; 9. First motor; 10. Control panel assembly; 11. Handle; 12. Ice basket; 121. Liquid passage hole; 13. Liquid supply pipe; 14. Water tank; 15. Impeller assembly; 151. Magnet; 16. Second motor; 161. Magnetic ring; 17. First U-shaped groove; 18. Locking block; 19. Second U-shaped groove; 20. Water tank assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the ice maker of this utility model includes a body 8, within which an inner cavity is formed. An evaporator 2 and a cooling assembly connected by pipes are located within the inner cavity. An ice-making box 3 is detachably installed in the inner cavity, corresponding to the evaporator 2. The body 8 has a first opening 81 for easy installation and removal of the ice-making box 3. A water tank device 20 is also detachably installed in the inner cavity, with a second opening 82 on the body 8 for easy installation and removal of the water tank device 20. This design allows for the detachable installation of the ice-making box 3 and the water tank device 20 within the inner cavity, enabling disassembly and cleaning after making flavored ice cubes such as cola ice, juice ice, and milk ice, making it convenient to use. Furthermore, the first opening 81 and the second opening 82 facilitate the installation and removal of the ice-making box 3 and the water tank device 20, ensuring that they do not interfere with each other during installation and removal, making assembly and disassembly more convenient and making efficient use of installation space.

[0031] Furthermore, the water tank device 20 includes an ice basket 12, a water tank 14, and a liquid supply pipe assembly. The water tank 14 is detachably installed in the inner cavity, and the ice basket 12 and the liquid supply pipe assembly are detachably installed in the water tank 14. The ice basket 12 and the liquid supply pipe assembly are respectively arranged corresponding to the ice-making box 3. A second motor 16 for driving the liquid supply pipe assembly to draw liquid is provided in the inner cavity. With this arrangement, the ice basket 12, the water tank 14, and the liquid supply pipe assembly are combined to form the water tank device 20, which is convenient to assemble, disassemble, and clean. Specifically, when disassembling and cleaning, the water tank 14 is first pulled out from the inner cavity through the second opening 82, and then the ice basket 12 and the liquid supply pipe assembly are respectively pulled out from the water tank 14.

[0032] In practical applications, the ice basket 12 is used to hold the prepared ice blocks; the liquid supply pipe assembly is used to pump the liquid raw materials in the water tank 14 into the ice box 3.

[0033] Furthermore, the liquid supply pipe assembly includes a liquid supply pipe 13 and an impeller assembly 15. The impeller assembly 15 is detachably installed in the water tank 14. The inlet of the liquid supply pipe 13 is fixedly connected to the impeller assembly 15, and the outlet of the liquid supply pipe 13 passes through the ice basket 12 and is correspondingly positioned with respect to the ice-making box 3. The impeller assembly 15 is driven to rotate by a second motor 16, and a transmission component is provided between the impeller assembly 15 and the second motor 16. With this configuration, during ice making, the second motor 16 drives the impeller assembly 15 to rotate, thereby drawing the liquid raw material in the water tank 14 into the ice-making box 3 through the inlet of the liquid supply pipe 13 and then pumping it into the ice-making box 3 through the outlet of the liquid supply pipe 13.

[0034] In practical applications, the liquid supply pipe 13, impeller assembly 15 and second motor 16 work together to form a magnetic suction water pump.

[0035] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a magnet 151 disposed on the impeller assembly 15 and a magnetic ring 161 disposed at the output end of the second motor 16, with the magnetic ring 161 and the magnet 151 magnetically connected. This configuration enables transmission between the second motor 16 and the impeller assembly 15 through the magnetic connection between the magnetic ring 161 and the magnet 151.

[0036] In practical applications, the impeller assembly 15 and the second motor 16 are respectively located inside and outside the water tank 14, that is, the second motor 16 and the water tank 14 are separate structures that are not connected, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the water tank 14.

[0037] Furthermore, the bottom of the water tank 14 is provided with a groove for accommodating the inlet of the liquid supply pipe 13 and the impeller assembly 15, and the water tank 14 is provided with a handle 11. This arrangement, by providing a groove at the bottom of the water tank 14, allows for more thorough and complete liquid extraction; the handle 11 facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the water tank 14.

[0038] Furthermore, the ice basket 12 is suspended in the water tank 14, and the ice basket 12 is provided with a liquid passage hole 121. With this configuration, after ice is collected through the ice basket 12, excess liquid can flow back into the water tank 14 through the liquid passage hole 121 for recycling.

[0039] Furthermore, the first opening 81 has a first U-shaped groove 17 on its first side and a second U-shaped groove 19 on its second side. The ice maker 3 is rotatably installed between the first U-shaped groove 17 and the second U-shaped groove 19. The body 8 is equipped with a first motor 9 for driving the ice maker 3 to rotate. This arrangement limits the installation of both ends of the ice maker 3 through the first U-shaped groove 17 and the second U-shaped groove 19. The ice maker 3 is driven to rotate by the first motor 9. When the ice maker 3 is rotated and located below the evaporator 2, it can be used to soak the ice mold on the evaporator 2 to achieve immersion ice making. When removing the ice, the first motor 9 drives the ice maker 3 to rotate and pour the ice into the ice basket 12.

[0040] Furthermore, a locking block 18 for opening or closing the first U-shaped groove 17 is movably installed on the opening of the first U-shaped groove 17; the first motor 9 is fixed to the outer wall of the body 8, and the output end of the first motor 9 passes through the body 8 and is located in the second U-shaped groove 19, and is detachably connected to the drive shaft 31 of the ice maker 3. This arrangement facilitates the installation and removal of the ice maker 3. When making ice, the locking block 18 closes the first U-shaped groove 17, and the output end of the first motor 9 is connected to the drive shaft 31 of the ice maker 3. When the first motor 9 is working, it drives the ice maker 3 to rotate between the first U-shaped groove 17 and the second U-shaped groove 19, realizing the switching between ice making and ice removal. When removing the ice maker 3, the locking block 18 opens the first U-shaped groove 17, and the first motor 9 drives the ice maker 3 to rotate to a position above the evaporator 2, at which point the ice maker 3 can be pulled out from the first U-shaped groove 17 and the second U-shaped groove 19.

[0041] In practical applications, the openings of the first U-shaped groove 17 and the second U-shaped groove 19 are set upwards, which makes it easy to install and remove the ice box 3 from the first opening 81.

[0042] Furthermore, a cover 1 for opening or closing the first opening 81 is movably mounted on the first opening 81. With this configuration, the first opening 81 can be closed during ice making, preventing contamination of the ice making process. At the same time, the first opening 81 can be opened when assembling or disassembling the ice container 3, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the ice container 3.

[0043] Furthermore, the cooling assembly includes a condenser 5 and a compressor 7. The compressor 7 is connected to the condenser 5 via a pipeline, and the condenser 5 is connected to the evaporator 2 via a pipeline. In this configuration, the compressor 7 compresses the refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, which is then rapidly cooled by the condenser 5 before reaching the evaporator 2. The evaporator 2 then turns the liquid raw materials in the ice-making box 3 into ice cubes.

[0044] Furthermore, the body 8 is equipped with a control panel assembly 10, and the body 8 contains a power board assembly 4. This configuration facilitates operation.

[0045] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ice maker characterized by, include: The body (8) has an inner cavity formed inside, and the inner cavity is provided with an evaporator (2) and a cooling assembly connected by pipes; Ice maker (3), the ice maker (3) is detachably installed in the inner cavity, the ice maker (3) is correspondingly arranged with the evaporator (2), and the body (8) is provided with a first opening (81) to facilitate the installation and removal of the ice maker (3); A water tank device (20) is detachably installed in the inner cavity, and the body (8) is provided with a second opening (82) to facilitate the installation and removal of the water tank device (20).

2. An ice maker as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The water tank device (20) includes an ice basket (12), a water tank (14), and a liquid supply pipe assembly. The water tank (14) is detachably installed in the inner cavity. The ice basket (12) and the liquid supply pipe assembly are detachably installed in the water tank (14), and the ice basket (12) and the liquid supply pipe assembly are respectively arranged corresponding to the ice box (3). A second motor (16) for driving the liquid supply pipe assembly to pump liquid is provided in the inner cavity.

3. An ice maker as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The liquid supply pipe assembly includes a liquid supply pipe (13) and an impeller assembly (15). The impeller assembly (15) is detachably installed in the water tank (14). The inlet of the liquid supply pipe (13) is fixedly connected to the impeller assembly (15). The outlet of the liquid supply pipe (13) passes through the ice basket (12) and is correspondingly set with the ice box (3). The impeller assembly (15) is driven to rotate by a second motor (16), and a transmission component is provided between the impeller assembly (15) and the second motor (16).

4. An ice maker as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The transmission assembly includes a magnet (151) disposed on the impeller assembly (15) and a magnetic ring (161) disposed at the output end of the second motor (16), wherein the magnetic ring (161) and the magnet (151) are magnetically connected.

5. An ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the water tank (14) is provided with an inlet for accommodating the liquid supply pipe (13) and a groove for the impeller assembly (15), and the water tank (14) is provided with a handle (11).

6. An ice maker as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The ice basket (12) is suspended in the water tank (14), and the ice basket (12) is provided with a liquid passage hole (121).

7. The ice maker of claim 2, wherein: The first opening (81) has a first U-shaped groove (17) on its first side and a second U-shaped groove (19) on its second side. The ice box (3) is rotatably installed between the first U-shaped groove (17) and the second U-shaped groove (19). The body (8) is provided with a first motor (9) for driving the ice box (3) to rotate.

8. An ice maker as claimed in claim 7, wherein: A locking block (18) for opening or closing the first U-shaped groove (17) is movably installed on the opening of the first U-shaped groove (17); the first motor (9) is fixed on the outer wall of the body (8), and the output end of the first motor (9) passes through the body (8) and is located in the second U-shaped groove (19), and is detachably connected to the drive shaft (31) of the ice box (3).

9. An ice maker as claimed in claim 7, wherein: A cover (1) for opening or closing the first opening (81) is movably mounted on the first opening (81).

10. The ice maker of claim 2, wherein: The cold supply assembly comprises a condenser (5) and a compressor (7), the compressor (7) is connected with the condenser (5) through a pipeline, and the condenser (5) is connected with an evaporator (2) through a pipeline; a control panel assembly (10) is arranged on the machine body (8), and a power board assembly (4) is arranged in the machine body (8).

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