Ice making system, ice making device and water purifier

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice making system, an ice making device and a water purifier, and relates to the technical field of ice making. The heating unit is used for heating water; the ice making module comprises an ice making box; the heat exchange device is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel which can enable flowing liquid to conduct heat exchange, an inlet of the first flow channel can be communicated with an outlet of the water supply waterway, an outlet of the first flow channel can be communicated with an inlet of the first water storage unit, and an inlet of the second flow channel can be communicated with an outlet of the first water storage unit. An outlet of the second flow channel can be communicated with an inlet of the ice making box; the ice-making system has an ice-making mode, in the ice-making mode, cold water output by the water supply waterway flows into the first water storage unit through the first flow channel, and hot water in the first water storage unit flows out, is cooled through the second flow channel and then enters the ice-making box. The problem that ice blocks with high transparency cannot be prepared on the premise that energy consumption is not remarkably increased can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to an ice-making system, an ice-making device, and a water purifier. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing ice-making systems use filtered room-temperature water, which effectively increases the speed of ice production. However, room-temperature water is prone to dissolving gases such as nitrogen and oxygen from the air during storage and transportation, forming tiny bubbles. During ice making, these bubbles freeze inside the ice, creating a white, flocculent or cloud-like structure that affects the visual appearance. The whitish color of the ice can be misinterpreted by consumers as indicating unclean water, especially in commercial settings (such as beverage shops and bars), potentially reducing consumer trust in the product quality.

[0003] Currently, some ice-making systems heat the incoming room-temperature water to reduce its gas content before feeding the heated water into the ice-making container. While this method can improve the transparency of the resulting ice, it significantly increases the energy consumption of the refrigeration system and reduces the ice-making speed.

[0004] Therefore, to address the transparency deficiencies of existing ice-making systems, there is an urgent need for a solution that can upgrade ice quality without significantly increasing energy consumption, especially suitable for consumer scenarios or groups that are sensitive to appearance and quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an ice-making system, an ice-making device and a water purifier, which can solve the problem of not being able to produce ice with high transparency without significantly increasing energy consumption.

[0006] The specific technical solution of this utility model embodiment is as follows:

[0007] An ice-making system, the ice-making system comprising:

[0008] Water supply system;

[0009] A first water storage unit and a heating unit for heating the water in the first water storage unit;

[0010] An ice-making module, the ice-making module including an ice-making box;

[0011] A heat exchange device having a first flow channel and a second flow channel that enable heat exchange of a flowing liquid, wherein the inlet of the first flow channel is connected to the outlet of the water supply circuit, the outlet of the first flow channel is connected to the inlet of the first water storage unit, the inlet of the second flow channel is connected to the outlet of the first water storage unit, and the outlet of the second flow channel is connected to the inlet of the ice maker.

[0012] The ice-making system has an ice-making mode. In the ice-making mode, the cold water output from the water supply circuit flows into the first water storage unit through the first flow channel, and the hot water in the first water storage unit flows out and enters the ice-making box after being cooled through the second flow channel.

[0013] Preferably, the ice-making module further includes an ice storage tank and a first refrigeration unit, wherein the first refrigeration unit cools the water in the ice-making box to make ice, and the ice storage tank is used to receive the ice blocks made from the ice-making box.

[0014] Preferably, the ice-making box is positioned above the ice storage bucket.

[0015] Preferably, the ice-making module further includes a driving device, the output end of which is connected to the ice-making box; the ice-making box is rotatably disposed above the ice storage bucket, and under the action of the driving device, the ice-making box can be rotated to cause ice cubes to fall into the ice storage bucket.

[0016] Preferably, the driving device is a drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to one end of the ice maker.

[0017] Preferably, the ice storage bucket is provided with a detachable ice storage box, which is used to receive at least a portion of the ice blocks that fall from the ice-making box when it is turned over.

[0018] Preferably, the ice storage bucket has an opening on its side, through which the ice storage box can be moved out of the ice storage bucket.

[0019] Preferably, the first refrigeration unit includes a first evaporator disposed inside the ice-making box, the first evaporator cooling the water inside the ice-making box to make ice.

[0020] Preferably, the first evaporator includes an evaporation tube and a plurality of columns disposed on the evaporation tube and spaced apart along the axial direction of the evaporation tube, the columns being used to immerse in water in the ice-making box to cool the water.

[0021] Preferably, the ice-making system includes a second water storage unit and a second refrigeration unit for cooling the water in the second water storage unit, and the outlet of the ice-making box is connected to the second water storage unit.

[0022] Preferably, the second refrigeration unit includes a second evaporator disposed on the second water storage unit to cool the water stored in the second water storage unit; or, the second refrigeration unit includes a second evaporator disposed within the second water storage unit.

[0023] Preferably, the ice-making system has a sterilization mode, in which the water supply circuit is connected to the first water storage unit, so that the hot water in the first water storage unit flows through the ice-making box to sterilize the ice-making box.

[0024] Preferably, the water supply circuit can be connected to the first water storage unit through a pipeline switching unit. In the sterilization mode, the pipeline switching unit enables the water supply circuit to be connected to the first water storage unit and disconnected from the first flow channel.

[0025] Preferably, the ice-making system may include a cooled boiled water output channel, which may be connected to the outlet of the second flow channel.

[0026] Preferably, the outlet of the water supply path is connected to the inlet of the first flow channel and the first water storage unit respectively through an adjustment unit; the adjustment unit is used to adjust the ratio of the water output from the water supply path to the inlet of the first flow channel and the first water storage unit.

[0027] Preferably, the ice-making system includes a water pump, the inlet of which is connected to the outlet of the first water storage unit, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the second flow channel. The ice-making system has a sterilization mode in which the water pump is turned on so that the hot water in the first water storage unit flows through the ice-making box to sterilize the ice-making box.

[0028] Preferably, the ice-making system includes a hot water output path, which is connected to the first water storage unit via the water pump.

[0029] An ice-making apparatus, the ice-making apparatus comprising an ice-making system as described in any of the above descriptions.

[0030] A water purifier, comprising:

[0031] chassis;

[0032] Ice-making systems as described above;

[0033] A water purification supply unit, wherein the inlet of the water supply circuit is connected to the outlet of the water purification supply unit.

[0034] Preferably, the water purification supply unit includes a fine filter cartridge.

[0035] The technical solution of this utility model has the following significant beneficial effects:

[0036] The ice-making system in this application heats the water supplied to the first water storage unit via a heating unit, such as heating it to boiling, thereby expelling the gas in the water. In ice-making mode, cold water from the water supply flows into the first water storage unit through a first flow channel. Simultaneously, hot water from the first water storage unit flows out, cools down through a second flow channel, and enters the ice-making container. The cold water in the first flow channel and the hot water in the second flow channel exchange heat, causing the water in the first flow channel to heat up before flowing into the first water storage unit, while the hot water cools down through the second flow channel before entering the ice-making container. Since the water input into the ice-making container is cooled and boiled water, it can freeze into ice cubes relatively quickly in the ice-making container, and the ice cubes have high transparency, meeting the user's requirements for appearance and quality. Throughout the above process, the water input into the ice-making box is already boiled water that has been cooled by the heat exchange device, which can greatly reduce the cooling energy consumption of the ice-making system; and the water added to the first water storage unit is water that has been heated by heat exchange, which can also greatly reduce the energy consumption of the heating unit in heating the water in the first water storage unit.

[0037] Specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in detail with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings, indicating how the principles of the present invention can be adopted. It should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited in scope. Features described and / or shown for one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention in any way. Furthermore, the shapes and proportions of the components in the drawings are merely illustrative to aid in understanding the invention and do not specifically limit the shapes and proportions of the components. Those skilled in the art, under the guidance of this invention, can select various possible shapes and proportions to implement this invention according to specific circumstances.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water purification supply unit in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making module after the ice box is flipped in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making box in an embodiment of the present invention when it is not flipped over;

[0047] Figure 9 This is an external view of the ice-making module in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0048] The reference numerals in the above figures are as follows:

[0049] 1. Water supply circuit; 2. First water storage unit; 3. Ice making module; 31. Ice storage tank; 311. Opening; 32. First refrigeration unit; 321. Evaporator tube; 322. Column; 33. Drive device; 34. Ice storage box; 35. Ice making control valve; 36. Ice making box; 4. Heat exchange device; 41. First flow channel; 42. Second flow channel; 5. Second water storage unit; 6. Second refrigeration unit; 7. Pipeline switching unit; 8. Cool boiled water output circuit; 81. Cool boiled water outlet valve; 9. Water pump; 10. Hot water output circuit; 101. Hot water outlet valve; 12. Purified water supply unit ; 121. Fine filter element; 122. Booster pump; 123. Return water circuit; 124. Check valve; 125. Wastewater circuit; 126. Functional valve; 127. Inlet valve; 13. Clean water output circuit; 131. Clean water outlet valve; 14. Regulating unit; 15. Gas supply unit; 16. Booster unit; 17. First on / off valve; 18. Second on / off valve; 19. Third on / off valve; 20. Pressure reducing valve; 21. Functional water output circuit; 22. Fourth on / off valve; 23. Cold water output circuit; 24. Fifth on / off valve; 25. Sixth on / off valve; 26. Seventh on / off valve. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The details of this utility model can be more clearly understood by referring to the accompanying drawings and the description of specific embodiments. However, the specific embodiments of this utility model described herein are only for explaining the purpose of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting this utility model in any way. Under the teachings of this utility model, those skilled in the art can conceive of any possible modifications based on this utility model, and these should all be considered to fall within the scope of this utility model. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, for example, it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection, or it can be a connection within two elements, which can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiments.

[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] To address the problem of producing highly transparent ice without significantly increasing energy consumption, this application proposes an ice-making system. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the ice-making system may include: a water supply line 1; a first water storage unit 2 and a heating unit for heating the water in the first water storage unit 2; an ice-making module 3, which includes an ice-making box 36; and a heat exchange device 4, which has a first flow channel 41 and a second flow channel 42 that enable heat exchange between the flowing liquid and the outlet of the first flow channel 41, the outlet of the first flow channel 41, the inlet of the second flow channel 42, and the outlet of the second flow channel 42. The ice-making system has an ice-making mode in which cold water output from the water supply line 1 flows into the first water storage unit 2 through the first flow channel 41, and hot water from the first water storage unit 2 flows out and is cooled by the second flow channel 42 before entering the ice-making box 36.

[0053] The ice-making system in this application heats the water supplied from the water supply line 1 to the first water storage unit 2 via a heating unit, heating it to boiling point to expel any fumes. In ice-making mode, cold water from the water supply line 1 flows into the first water storage unit 2 through the first flow channel 41. Simultaneously, hot water from the first water storage unit 2 flows out, cools down through the second flow channel 42, and enters the ice-making container 36. The cold water in the first flow channel 41 and the hot water in the second flow channel 42 exchange heat, causing the water in the first flow channel 41 to heat up before flowing into the first water storage unit 2, while the hot water cools down through the second flow channel 42 before entering the ice-making container 36. Since the water input into the ice-making container 36 is cooled and boiled water, it can freeze into ice cubes relatively quickly in the ice-making container 36, and these ice cubes have high transparency, meeting the user's requirements for appearance and quality. Throughout the above process, the water input into the ice box 36 is already boiled water that has been cooled by the heat exchange device 4, which can greatly reduce the cooling energy consumption of the ice making system; and the water added to the first water storage unit 2 is water that has been heated by heat exchange, which can also greatly reduce the energy consumption of the heating unit in heating the water in the first water storage unit 2.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, water supply circuit 1 is used to output cold water. First water storage unit 2 is used to store water input from water supply circuit 1. Heating unit is used to heat the water in first water storage unit 2. Heating units can have various methods, but electric heating is most commonly used. Ice-making module 3 is used to cool the input water and make ice. Ice-making module 3 may include an ice-making box 36. When the input water enters the ice-making box 36, ice cubes can be made through the ice-making box 36.

[0055] Furthermore, Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making module after the ice box is flipped in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 7 As shown, the ice-making module 3 may further include an ice storage tank 31 and a first refrigeration unit 32. The first refrigeration unit 32 cools the water in the ice-making box 36 to achieve ice making. In a specific embodiment, the first refrigeration unit 32 may conduct heat with the ice-making box 36 to cool the ice-making box 36 itself, thereby causing the water in the ice-making box 36 to freeze. For example, the first refrigeration unit 32 may include a first evaporator disposed in the ice-making box 36, which cools the water in the ice-making box 36 to achieve ice making. The ice-making system may include the aforementioned first evaporator, condenser, compressor, and throttling device, which together form a refrigeration system to provide cooling capacity.

[0056] In another specific implementation, Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making container when it is not flipped over in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first evaporator may include an evaporation tube 321 and a plurality of columns 322 disposed on the evaporation tube 321 and spaced apart along the axial direction of the evaporation tube 321. The columns 322 are used to immerse water in the ice-making box 36 to cool the water and form ice. The ice can form around the columns 322. When all the water in the ice-making box 36 is not completely frozen, that is, when there is still liquid water between the ice and the ice-making box 36, the ice on the columns 322 can be detached to prevent the ice from sticking together with the ice-making box 36 and being difficult to detach.

[0057] like Figure 7 As shown, the ice storage tank 31 is used to receive ice cubes produced from the ice maker 36. Alternatively, the ice maker 36 can be positioned above the ice storage tank 31. The ice cubes produced by the ice maker 36 can be poured directly into the ice storage tank 31 so that the ice maker 36 can make ice again.

[0058] In order for the ice storage bucket 31 to hold the ice cubes made from the ice maker 36, such as Figure 7 As shown, the ice-making module 3 may include a drive device 33. The output end of the drive device 33 is connected to the ice-making container 36. The ice-making container 36 is rotatably mounted above the ice storage tank 31. Under the action of the drive device 33, the ice-making container 36 can be rotated to allow ice cubes to fall into the ice storage tank 31. The drive device 33 is a drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to one end of the ice-making container 36.

[0059] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in ice-making mode, the ice-making box 36 faces upward to receive water cooled by the second flow channel 42. When ice making is complete and the ice produced by the ice-making box 36 needs to be poured into the ice storage tank 31, the drive device 33 drives the ice-making box 36 to flip downward or substantially downward so that the ice in the ice-making box 36 falls into the ice storage tank 31.

[0060] To ensure efficient ice detachment from the ice container 36 into the ice storage tank 31, the ice-making system can include a heating component to heat the ice container 36 when the first refrigeration unit 32 can conduct heat to it, thereby cooling the ice container 36 and causing the water inside to freeze. This heating component melts the contact area between the ice container 36 and the ice, allowing the ice to immediately detach and fall into the ice storage tank 31. When the first evaporator includes an evaporation tube 321 and several columns 322 spaced along the axial direction of the evaporation tube 321, and these columns 322 are immersed in the water in the ice container 36 to cool the water and form ice, the ice-making system can include a heating component to heat the columns 322. In other feasible embodiments, the refrigeration system can have a switching valve to convert the original first evaporator into a condenser and vice versa.

[0061] Figure 9 This is an external view of the ice-making module in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the ice storage bucket 31 is equipped with a detachable ice storage box 34, which is used to receive at least a portion of the ice cubes that fall from the overturned ice maker 36. When the user needs ice cubes, the ice storage box 34 can be removed from the ice storage bucket 31, thus allowing for convenient and quick access to the ice cubes inside. For example, the side of the ice storage bucket 31 has an opening 311 communicating with the ice storage box 34, allowing the ice storage box 34 to be moved out of the interior of the ice storage bucket 31 through the opening 311. When the ice storage box 34 contains ice cubes, at least a portion of the ice storage box 34 can be moved out of the interior of the ice storage bucket 31 through the opening 311. The ice storage box 34 can be open, which not only allows it to receive at least a portion of the ice cubes that fall from the overturned ice maker 36, but also makes it easy for the user to access the ice cubes inside the ice storage box 34 from the open opening after the ice storage box 34 has been moved out of the interior of the ice storage bucket 311.

[0062] As a feasible option, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the fifth embodiment of this utility model, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, the ice-making system may include a second water storage unit 5 and a second refrigeration unit 6 for cooling the water in the second water storage unit 5. The outlet of the ice-making box 36 can be connected to the second water storage unit 5. For example, a seventh on / off valve 26 is provided between the outlet of the ice-making box 36 and the second water storage unit 5. When the ice in the ice-making box 36 can efficiently fall into the ice storage tank 31, the ice-making box 36 and / or the column 322 need to be heated to detach the ice from the ice-making box 36 and / or the column 322. At this time, part of the ice will melt to produce liquid water, and the liquid water in the ice-making box 36 can flow into the second water storage unit 5 for recycling.

[0063] like Figure 5 As shown, the ice-making system may include a functional water generation system, which includes a second water storage unit 5 and a functional water generation unit. The functional water generation unit is used to generate functional water. This functional water can be sparkling water, oxygen-rich water, hydrogen-rich water, etc. The second water storage unit 5 can be used to supply water, such as low-temperature water, to the functional water generation unit, thereby increasing the concentration and speed of the functional water generated by the functional water generation unit. Alternatively, the second water storage unit 5 can be connected to the water supply circuit 1 via a sixth on / off valve 25. The functional water generation unit can be at least partially housed in the second water storage unit 5, thereby utilizing the second water storage unit 5 to achieve cooling and insulation of the functional water generation unit. The second water storage unit 5 can be connected to the functional water generation unit via a pressurization unit 16 and a first on / off valve 17. The outlet of the booster unit 16 can be connected to the second water storage unit 5 via the second on / off valve 18. Thus, the second water storage unit 5, the booster unit 16, and the second on / off valve 18 can form a circulating flow channel to drive the flow of cold water within the second water storage unit 5. This prevents the water closest to the second refrigeration unit 6 from freezing when the second refrigeration unit 6 refrigerates the water in the second water storage unit 5, thus avoiding a decrease in cooling speed. The functional water generation system may also include a gas supply unit 15, which is connected to the functional water generation unit via a pressure reducing valve 20 and a third on / off valve 19. The gas supply unit 15 supplies gas to the functional water generation unit, and the specific type of gas supplied depends on the type of functional water. The functional water generation system may include a functional water output path 21, which is connected to the functional water generation unit. A fourth on / off valve 22 may be installed on the functional water output path 21. The functional water generation system may also include a cold water output path 23, which is connected to the outlet of the booster unit 16. A fifth on / off valve 24 can be installed on the cold water output water circuit 23.

[0064] The second refrigeration unit 6 includes a second evaporator. The refrigeration system may include a second evaporator. The second evaporator is disposed on the second water storage unit 5 to cool the water stored in the second water storage unit 5; or, the second refrigeration unit 6 includes a second evaporator disposed within the second water storage unit 5.

[0065] As a feasible option, the ice-making system has a sterilization mode. In the sterilization mode, the water supply circuit 1 is connected to the first water storage unit 2 so that the hot water in the first water storage unit 2 flows through the ice-making box 36 to sterilize the ice-making box 36.

[0066] In this embodiment, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in a second embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 2As shown, water supply line 1 can directly supply water to the first water storage unit 2, replacing the hot water therein. During this process, the cold water output from water supply line 1 does not need to be input into the first flow channel 41. For example, water supply line 1 can be connected to the first water storage unit 2 through pipeline switching unit 7. In sterilization mode, pipeline switching unit 7 keeps water supply line 1 connected to the first water storage unit 2 and disconnected from the first flow channel 41. Pipeline switching unit 7 can be a switching valve, such as a one-in-two-out switching valve, or two on / off valves.

[0067] As a feasible option, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in a third embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the ice-making system may include a water pump 9. The inlet of the water pump 9 is connected to the outlet of the first water storage unit 2, and the outlet of the water pump 9 is connected to the inlet of the second flow channel 42. The water purifier has a sterilization mode. In the sterilization mode, the water pump 9 is turned on, so that the hot water in the first water storage unit 2 flows through the ice maker 36 to sterilize the ice maker 36. During this process, the cold water output from the water supply circuit 1 may not be input into the first flow channel 41.

[0068] As a feasible option, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making system in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the ice-making system may include a hot water output path 10, which can be connected to the first water storage unit 2. For example, the hot water output path 10 can be connected to the first water storage unit 2 via a water pump 9, thus the water pump 9 can control whether the hot water output path 10 outputs hot water. A hot water outlet valve 101 may be installed on the hot water output path 10.

[0069] As a feasible option, such as Figure 4 As shown, the ice-making system may include a cooled boiled water output channel 8, which can be connected to the outlet of the second flow channel 42. Alternatively, a cooled boiled water outlet valve 81 can be installed on the cooled boiled water output channel 8. Alternatively, an ice-making control valve 35 can be installed between the ice-making module 3 and the outlet of the second flow channel 42. When it is necessary to allow the cooled water output from the second flow channel 42 to enter the ice-making box 36, the ice-making control valve 35 is opened.

[0070] In order to regulate the temperature of the water flowing out after cooling through the second flow channel 42, as a feasible approach, such as... Figure 4As shown, the outlet of water supply path 1 is connected to the inlet of the first flow channel 41 and the first water storage unit 2 via regulating unit 14. Regulating unit 14 can adjust the ratio of water output from water supply path 1 to the inlet of the first flow channel 41 and the first water storage unit 2. One outlet of regulating unit 14 can be connected to the waterway connecting the outlet of the first flow channel 41 and the inlet of the first water storage unit 2.

[0071] In ice-making mode, in order to ensure that the temperature of the hot water flowing out of the first water storage unit 2 and cooled through the second flow channel 42 is as low as possible, the regulating unit 14 can control all the water output from the water supply circuit 1 to flow to the inlet of the first flow channel 41.

[0072] When the ice-making system outputs cooled boiled water through the cooled boiled water output channel 8, if the required temperature of the cooled boiled water is higher, the regulating unit 14 can control the proportion of water output from the water supply channel 1 flowing towards the inlet of the first flow channel 41 to be less, and the proportion flowing towards the first water storage unit 2 to be more. If the required temperature of the cooled boiled water is lower, the regulating unit 14 can control the proportion of water output from the water supply channel 1 flowing towards the inlet of the first flow channel 41 to be more, and the proportion flowing towards the first water storage unit 2 to be less.

[0073] This application also proposes an ice-making apparatus, which includes any of the ice-making systems described above.

[0074] This application also proposes a water purifier, such as Figure 5 As shown, the water purifier may include: a casing; an ice-making system as described above; and a purified water supply unit 12, with the inlet of the water supply path 1 connected to the outlet of the purified water supply unit 12. The purified water supply unit 12 is disposed inside the casing. The purified water supply unit 12 is used to filter the raw water to form purified water and supply the incoming water to the water supply path 1, thereby ensuring that the water used by the ice-making module 3 is purified water, thus improving the quality of the ice. For example, the purified water supply unit 12 may include a fine filter element 121, which can be various types of fine filter elements 121 available on the market, such as nanofiltration membrane filter elements, reverse osmosis membrane filter elements, ultrafiltration membrane filter elements, microfiltration membrane filter elements, etc. Of course, the purified water supply unit 12 may also include pre-filter elements and / or post-filter elements, etc., and no limitation is made in this application. The different types of filter cartridges in the water purification supply unit 12 can be composite filter cartridges, or individual filter cartridges can be installed independently in sequence, or two filter cartridges can be combined together and a third filter cartridge can be installed independently. This application does not impose any limitations on these methods.

[0075] As a feasible option, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water purification supply unit in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 6As shown, the water purifier may include: a purified water output path 13, which can be connected to the outlet of the purified water supply unit 12. Alternatively, a purified water outlet valve 131 may be installed on the purified water output path 13. To improve the filtration rate of the fine filter element 121, the water purifier may include: a booster pump 122, which is used to pressurize the fine filter element 121. For example, the booster pump 122 may be located upstream of the fine filter element 121. The water purifier may include: a return path 123, one end of which is connected to the purified water outlet of the fine filter element 121, and the other end of which is connected to the inlet of the booster pump 122. A one-way valve 124 may be installed on the return path 123, allowing flow from the purified water outlet of the fine filter element 121 to the inlet of the booster pump 122. The water purifier may include: a wastewater passage 125 with a functional valve 126 having a wastewater ratio function, the wastewater passage 125 being connected to the wastewater outlet of the fine filter element 121. Furthermore, the functional valve 126 may also have an on / off function. The water purifier may include: an inlet valve 127, the upstream end of which is connected to a water source. The outlet of the inlet valve 127 may be connected to the inlet of a booster pump 122.

[0076] All articles and references disclosed herein, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for various purposes. The term “substantially constitutes…” used to describe a combination should include the identified element, component, part, or step, as well as other elements, components, parts, or steps that do not substantially affect the essential novelty of the combination. The use of the terms “comprising” or “including” to describe combinations of elements, components, parts, or steps herein also contemplates embodiments substantially constituted by such elements, components, parts, or steps. The use of the term “may” herein is intended to indicate that any described attribute “may” include is optional. Multiple elements, components, parts, or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, component, part, or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, component, part, or step can be divided into multiple separate elements, components, parts, or steps. The disclosure of “a” or “an” used to describe an element, component, part, or step does not imply exclusion of other elements, components, parts, or steps.

[0077] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice-making system, characterized in that, The ice-making system includes: Water supply system; A first water storage unit and a heating unit for heating the water in the first water storage unit; An ice-making module, the ice-making module including an ice-making box; A heat exchange device having a first flow channel and a second flow channel that enable heat exchange of a flowing liquid, wherein the inlet of the first flow channel is connected to the outlet of the water supply circuit, the outlet of the first flow channel is connected to the inlet of the first water storage unit, the inlet of the second flow channel is connected to the outlet of the first water storage unit, and the outlet of the second flow channel is connected to the inlet of the ice maker. The ice-making system has an ice-making mode. In the ice-making mode, the cold water output from the water supply circuit flows into the first water storage unit through the first flow channel, and the hot water in the first water storage unit flows out and enters the ice-making box after being cooled through the second flow channel.

2. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making module also includes an ice storage tank and a first refrigeration unit. The first refrigeration unit cools the water in the ice-making box to make ice, and the ice storage tank is used to receive the ice blocks made from the ice-making box.

3. The ice-making system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice-making box is positioned above the ice storage tank.

4. The ice-making system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice-making module also includes a driving device, the output end of which is connected to the ice-making box. The ice-making box is rotatably disposed above the ice storage bucket. Under the action of the driving device, the ice-making box can be rotated to cause ice cubes to fall into the ice storage bucket.

5. The ice-making system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving device is a drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to one end of the ice maker.

6. The ice-making system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice storage bucket is equipped with a detachable ice storage box, which is used to receive at least a portion of the ice blocks that fall from the overturned ice-making box.

7. The ice-making system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ice storage bucket has an opening on its side, through which the ice storage box can be moved out of the ice storage bucket.

8. The ice-making system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first refrigeration unit includes a first evaporator disposed inside the ice-making box, which cools the water inside the ice-making box to make ice.

9. The ice-making system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first evaporator includes an evaporation tube and a plurality of columns disposed on the evaporation tube and spaced apart along the axial direction of the evaporation tube. The columns are used to immerse water in the ice-making box to cool the water.

10. The ice-making system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ice-making system includes a second water storage unit and a second refrigeration unit for cooling the water in the second water storage unit, and the outlet of the ice-making box is connected to the second water storage unit.

11. The ice-making system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second refrigeration unit includes a second evaporator disposed on the second water storage unit to cool the water stored in the second water storage unit; or, the second refrigeration unit includes a second evaporator disposed within the second water storage unit.

12. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making system has a sterilization mode. In the sterilization mode, the water supply circuit is connected to the first water storage unit so that the hot water in the first water storage unit flows through the ice-making box to sterilize the ice-making box.

13. The ice-making system according to claim 12, characterized in that, The water supply circuit can be connected to the first water storage unit through the pipeline switching unit. In the sterilization mode, the pipeline switching unit makes the water supply circuit connected to the first water storage unit and disconnected from the first flow channel.

14. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making system may include a cooled boiled water output channel, which may be connected to the outlet of the second flow channel.

15. The ice-making system according to claim 14, characterized in that, The outlet of the water supply circuit is connected to the inlet of the first flow channel and the first water storage unit through an adjustment unit; the adjustment unit is used to adjust the ratio of the water output from the water supply circuit to the inlet of the first flow channel and the first water storage unit.

16. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making system includes a water pump, the inlet of which is connected to the outlet of the first water storage unit, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the second flow channel. The ice-making system has a sterilization mode in which the water pump is turned on so that the hot water in the first water storage unit flows through the ice-making box to sterilize the ice-making box.

17. The ice-making system according to claim 16, characterized in that, The ice-making system includes a hot water output path, which is connected to the first water storage unit via the water pump.

18. An ice-making apparatus, characterized in that, The ice-making apparatus includes the ice-making system as described in any one of claims 1 to 17.

19. A water purifier, characterized in that, include: chassis; The ice-making system as described in any one of claims 1 to 17; A water purification supply unit, wherein the inlet of the water supply circuit is connected to the outlet of the water purification supply unit.

20. The water purifier according to claim 19, characterized in that, The water purification supply unit includes a fine filter cartridge.

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