Ice making module

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice making module which comprises a water tank, an evaporator assembly and an ice storage box, a direct-current water pump is arranged on the water tank, a refrigerator cover is arranged at the upper end of the ice storage box, a same pushing assembly is arranged between the water tank and the ice storage box, and the pushing assembly penetrates through the evaporator assembly. An ice crushing assembly is arranged on the refrigerator cover and located in the ice storage box in a penetrating mode, an output base is arranged on the outer side of the ice storage box and used for rapid output of ice blocks and concentrated arrangement of ice storage and ice taking modules, and the output end of the direct-current water pump is connected with the evaporator assembly in a penetrating mode. The pushing assembly comprises a spiral pipe arranged in the evaporator assembly in a sleeved mode, a threaded strip is arranged on the inner wall of the spiral pipe, and a rotating motor connected with the water tank is arranged at the lower end of the spiral pipe and used for pushing out ice blocks. The ice making module is simultaneously provided with the ice storage module and the ice taking module, the structure is simple, and ice blocks can be rapidly output.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an ice-making structure, and more particularly to an ice-making module. Background Technology

[0002] Compressor-based ice making: A compressor draws in low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant and compresses it into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas. The gas is cooled into a high-pressure liquid in a condenser, then depressurized by an expansion valve before entering the evaporator. The liquid refrigerant rapidly evaporates in the evaporator, absorbing heat from the surrounding environment, thus cooling the water and causing it to freeze. Semiconductor-based ice making: Utilizes refrigeration chips made of special semiconductor materials. When an electric current passes through the semiconductor particles, heat is transferred from one side of the particle to the other, achieving a cooling effect and causing the water to freeze.

[0003] Currently available fully automatic ice makers and ice-making modules generally have two water tanks, using gravity to dispense ice. The ice storage box and ice dispensing module are usually separate components, resulting in a relatively large overall size. This makes them unsuitable for use with water dispensers of different sizes, and the ice cubes tend to get stuck at the dispensing port, making them difficult to remove. Furthermore, prolonged use can lead to bacterial growth inside. Therefore, it is necessary to design an ice-making module that integrates both ice storage and dispensing modules, with a simple structure and convenient ice dispensing. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an ice-making module that realizes the purpose of having both ice storage and ice extraction modules, with simple structure and convenient ice output.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An ice-making module includes a water tank, an evaporator assembly, and a storage refrigerator. A DC water pump is installed on the water tank, and a refrigerator lid is installed on the upper end of the storage refrigerator. A common pushing assembly is installed between the water tank and the storage refrigerator, and the pushing assembly passes through the evaporator assembly. An ice-crushing assembly is installed through the refrigerator lid inside the storage refrigerator. An output seat is installed on the outside of the storage refrigerator for rapid output of ice blocks. The ice storage and ice-retrieving modules are centrally located.

[0007] Preferably, the output end of the DC water pump is connected in a through connection to the evaporator assembly, and the evaporator assembly is connected in a through connection to the storage refrigerator.

[0008] Preferably, the pushing component includes a spiral tube sleeved in the evaporator assembly, the inner wall of the spiral tube is provided with a threaded strip, and the lower end of the spiral tube is provided with a rotary motor connected to the water tank for pushing out ice blocks.

[0009] Preferably, the ice crushing assembly includes a drive motor mounted on the refrigerator lid, a drive shaft located at the power output end of the drive motor and inside the refrigerator, and ice crushing blades at the lower end of the drive shaft for crushing ice.

[0010] Preferably, an energy transmission section is provided between the drive motor and the drive shaft. The energy transmission section includes a fixed power supply end fixed on the refrigerator lid and a bonding power supply end provided on the drive shaft. A bonding piece is provided on one side of the bonding power supply end, and the bonding piece is bonded to the fixed power supply end.

[0011] Preferably, the ice-crushing blade includes multiple transverse blades and inclined blades, and the ends of the transverse blades and inclined blades are provided with ultrasonic transducers for efficient cutting of ice blocks.

[0012] Preferably, a refrigerator plate is fitted outside the drive shaft in the refrigerator, and a distance sensor is provided at the lower end of the refrigerator lid for detecting the amount of ice.

[0013] Preferably, the refrigerator tray is made of transparent material, and both the water tank and the refrigerator are equipped with ultraviolet lamps for sterilization inside the module.

[0014] Preferably, the output base is equipped with a geared motor, and the power output end of the geared motor is equipped with a transmission spring extending into the refrigerator for ice block output.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the ice-making module provided by this utility model simultaneously features ice storage and ice retrieval modules, boasting a simple structure and facilitating ice output. Specifically, the connection between the DC water pump and the evaporator assembly facilitates water circulation, allowing the ice produced in the evaporator to be directly pushed into the ice storage refrigerator using a pushing component. The ice is then crushed and stored within the refrigerator by an ice-crushing component. Furthermore, the output seat on the outside of the refrigerator allows for direct output of the ice from the refrigerator via a geared motor-driven spring. Thus, the ice-making module simultaneously possesses ice storage and ice retrieval functions, featuring a simple structure, small space occupation, and wide applicability, making it highly beneficial for the application of ice makers of various specifications.

[0016] Furthermore, the continuous production of ice in the evaporator causes the ice in the refrigerator to break down continuously, resulting in more ice being stored in the refrigerator and pushing the refrigerator tray upwards. The amount of ice stored in the refrigerator can be detected by a distance sensor. The ultraviolet lamps in the refrigerator and water tank can be used to sterilize and maintain the interior of the ice-making module, preventing bacterial growth and improving the safety and reliability of the ice-making module.

[0017] It should be understood that the general descriptions and details herein are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0018] This application provides an overview of various implementations or exemplary embodiments of the technology described in this disclosure, and is not a full disclosure of the entire scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ice-making module of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the ice-making module of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice storage refrigerator in the ice-making module of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the ice-crushing blade in the ice-making module of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical power transmission section in the ice-making module of this utility model.

[0024] Key reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Water tank; 2. DC water pump; 3. Drive assembly; 4. Evaporator assembly; 5. Spiral tube; 6. Storage refrigerator; 7. Refrigerator lid; 8. Refrigerator tray; 9. Ice crushing assembly; 10. Drive motor; 11. Power transmission unit; 12. Adhesive power supply end; 13. Fixed power supply end; 14. Drive shaft; 15. Ice crushing blade; 16. Horizontal blade; 17. Inclined blade; 18. Ultrasonic vibrator; 19. Adhesive plate; 20. Output base; 21. Gear motor; 22. Transmission spring; 23. Distance sensor; 24. Ultraviolet lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note: The described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0027] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5As shown, the ice-making module provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank 1 for storing water, an evaporator assembly 4 for making ice from water, an ice storage refrigerator 6, and a refrigerator lid 7 on the top of the ice storage refrigerator 6. The water tank 1 is connected to a pure water source. The supply of pure water is controlled by switching on and off a water inlet solenoid valve, allowing an appropriate amount of water to be input into the water tank 1. During ice making, a DC water pump 2 installed on the water tank 1 supplies water from the water tank 1 to the evaporator assembly 4. The evaporator assembly 4 includes an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, a cooling fan, and a dryer filter. The compressor compresses the refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas. The condenser and cooling fan dissipate the heat, cooling the refrigerant into a high-pressure liquid. The high-pressure liquid is then throttled and depressurized through a capillary tube before entering the evaporator. In the evaporator, the refrigerant rapidly evaporates and absorbs heat, lowering the temperature around the evaporator and causing the pure water in the evaporator's threaded tube to freeze into ice, thus completing the ice-making process. A single pushing component 3, located between the water tank 1 and the storage refrigerator 6, and penetrating the evaporator in the evaporator assembly 4, allows the ice-making module to directly push the prepared ice blocks into the storage refrigerator 6 for storage. Next, an ice-crushing component 9, located inside the storage refrigerator 6 and mounted on the refrigerator lid 7, breaks the ice blocks inside the storage refrigerator 6, allowing them to be stored there. Finally, an output seat 20 on the outside of the storage refrigerator 6 serves as the output end for the ice blocks from the ice-making module, enabling rapid output. This centralized approach of combining the ice storage and retrieval modules within the ice-making module simplifies its structure, reduces its size, and facilitates quick ice removal.

[0028] Structurally, the ice-making module connects the output end of the DC water pump 2 to the evaporator in the evaporator assembly 4 for water supply, and the evaporator assembly 4 is connected to the storage refrigerator 6 for pushing the formed ice blocks to the storage refrigerator 6.

[0029] To facilitate the pushing of the prepared ice cubes into the storage refrigerator 6, such as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the pushing component 3 can use a spiral tube 5 sleeved in the evaporator component 4, and the inner wall of the spiral tube 5 is provided with a threaded strip. A rotary motor is provided at the lower end of the spiral tube 5 as a driving structure. The lower end of the rotary motor can be connected to the water tank 1. Through the power transmission of the rotary motor, the spiral tube 5 can be driven to rotate. By utilizing the friction between the rotating spiral tube 5, the threaded strip and the ice, the ice can be pushed out of the spiral tube 5 and pushed into the storage refrigerator 6 for storage.

[0030] Next, to facilitate the storage of larger quantities of formed ice blocks in the ice storage refrigerator 6, the ice crushing component 9 can be used to crush the ice blocks and facilitate their output. For example... Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the ice crushing assembly 9 can use a drive motor 10 mounted on the refrigerator lid 7 as a drive device. The power output end of the drive motor 10 is provided with a drive shaft 14, which is located inside the refrigerator 6. An ice crushing blade 15 is provided at the lower end of the drive shaft 14. Driven by the power of the drive motor 10, the drive shaft 14 and the ice crushing blade 15 can be rotated to crush the ice, making it convenient to store small pieces of ice.

[0031] Furthermore, to efficiently cut ice, an ultrasonic vibration structure can be added to the ice-crushing blade 15, an electrical connection terminal can be installed on the drive shaft 14, and an electrical output terminal can be installed on the refrigerator lid 7. For example... Figure 3 and 5 As shown, in some embodiments, an energy transmission section 11 can be provided between the drive motor 10 and the drive shaft 14. The energy transmission section 11 includes a fixed power supply end 13 fixed on the refrigerator cover 7 and a bonding power supply end 12 provided on the drive shaft 14. The fixed power supply end 13 has a plurality of conductive plates in the middle and is connected to a power source. A bonding piece 19 is provided on one side of the bonding power supply end 12, which can be bonded to the conductive plates of the fixed power supply end 13. By energizing the power source of the fixed power supply end 13, electrical energy can be transmitted to the bonding power supply end 12, thereby providing favorable conditions for the use of electrical energy on the drive shaft 14.

[0032] Secondly, such as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice-crushing blade 15 can use multiple transverse blades 16 and inclined blades 17, and the multiple transverse blades 16 and inclined blades 17 are interspersed to increase the uniformity of force when the blades at different angles cut the ice, and increase the convenience of ice cutting. Then, an ultrasonic transducer 18 is provided at the end of both the transverse blades 16 and the inclined blades 17. The ultrasonic transducer 18 is connected to the attached power supply end 12 to realize the connection of electrical energy. Through the high-frequency vibration of the ultrasonic transducer 18, the ice can be cut efficiently, improving the cutting efficiency and convenience of ice.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, a refrigerator tray 8 can be fitted outside the drive shaft 14 in the refrigerator 6, and a distance sensor 23 can be set at the lower end of the refrigerator cover 7. The distance sensor 23 can be an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared distance sensor, etc. The distance sensor 23 detects the distance between the refrigerator tray 8 and the refrigerator cover 7, obtains the height of the refrigerator 6 without ice, calculates the volume of the empty space, and obtains the ice storage capacity by subtracting the empty volume, the volume of the refrigerator tray 8 and the volume of the ice crusher from the volume of the refrigerator 6. This makes it easier for the ice-making module to control the amount of ice stored.

[0034] Secondly, the refrigerator tray 8 is made of transparent material, and ultraviolet lamps 24 can be installed in both the water tank 1 and the refrigerator 6. The internal sterilization of the ice-making module can be achieved by illuminating the ultraviolet lamps 24.

[0035] Finally, as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a geared motor 21 can be installed on the output seat 20, and a transmission spring 22 can be installed at the power output end of the geared motor 21. The transmission spring 22 extends through the output seat 20 to the refrigerator 6, so that the ice cubes in the refrigerator 6 can be output by rotating the transmission spring 22 driven by the geared motor 21.

[0036] Of course, the above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice-making module, comprising a water tank (1), an evaporator assembly (4), and a storage refrigerator (6), wherein a DC water pump (2) is provided on the water tank (1), and a refrigerator lid (7) is provided on the upper end of the storage refrigerator (6), characterized in that: The water tank (1) and the refrigerator (6) are provided with the same pushing component (3), and the pushing component (3) is connected to the evaporator component (4). The refrigerator cover (7) is provided with an ice crushing component (9) inside the refrigerator (6). The refrigerator (6) is provided with an output seat (20) on the outside for rapid output of ice blocks. The ice storage and ice retrieval modules are centrally located.

2. The ice-making module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the DC water pump (2) is connected to the evaporator assembly (4), and the evaporator assembly (4) is connected to the storage refrigerator (6).

3. The ice-making module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing component (3) includes a spiral tube (5) sleeved in the evaporator component (4). The inner wall of the spiral tube (5) is provided with a threaded strip. The lower end of the spiral tube (5) is provided with a rotary motor connected to the water tank (1) for pushing out ice blocks.

4. The ice-making module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice crushing assembly (9) includes a drive motor (10) mounted on the refrigerator lid (7). The drive motor (10) has a drive shaft (14) at its power output end, and the drive shaft (14) is located inside the refrigerator (6). The lower end of the drive shaft (14) is provided with ice crushing blades (15) for crushing ice.

5. The ice-making module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, An energy transmission section (11) is provided between the drive motor (10) and the drive shaft (14). The energy transmission section (11) includes a fixed power supply end (13) fixed on the refrigerator cover (7) and a bonding power supply end (12) provided on the drive shaft (14). A bonding piece (19) is provided on one side of the bonding power supply end (12), and the bonding piece (19) is bonded to the fixed power supply end (13).

6. The ice-making module as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The ice-crushing blade (15) includes multiple transverse blades (16) and inclined blades (17), and the ends of the transverse blades (16) and inclined blades (17) are provided with ultrasonic transducers (18) for efficient cutting of ice blocks.

7. The ice-making module as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The refrigerator (6) has a refrigerator plate (8) fitted outside the drive shaft (14), and a distance sensor (23) is provided at the lower end of the refrigerator cover (7) for detecting the amount of ice.

8. The ice-making module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The refrigerator tray (8) is made of transparent material, and both the water tank (1) and the refrigerator (6) are equipped with ultraviolet lamps (24) for sterilization inside the module.

9. The ice-making module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A geared motor (21) is provided on the output base (20), and a transmission spring (22) extending into the refrigerator (6) is provided at the power output end of the geared motor (21) for outputting ice blocks.

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