Ice maker with sterilization and disinfection functions

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice maker with sterilization and disinfection functions, which belongs to the technical field of ice makers and comprises a treatment box, a water inlet arranged at the top of the treatment box, a box door rotatably connected to one side of the treatment box, an ice maker body, a water outlet arranged at the bottom of the treatment box and connected between the ice maker body and the treatment box, and a filter component. The filtering assembly is arranged in the treatment box and comprises a first-stage filtering net and a second-stage filtering net, a protection assembly for protecting the first-stage filtering net is arranged on the outer side of the first-stage filtering net, and a buffering assembly for relieving the impact force of water flow on the second-stage filtering net is arranged on the outer side of the second-stage filtering net. When water flow enters the treatment box and flows through the primary filter screen and the secondary filter screen, the primary filter screen and the secondary filter screen can be effectively protected, and the impact force of the water flow on the primary filter screen and the secondary filter screen is reduced, so that the filter assembly is protected, and the service life of the filter assembly is greatly prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice maker technology, and in particular to an ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device that freezes water into ice cubes using a refrigeration system. It is widely used in catering, medical, food processing, laboratory, and fishery preservation industries. It can automatically complete the processes of ice making, ice removal, and ice storage, providing ice cubes of different shapes and sizes as needed.

[0003] During the operation of an ice maker, external water sources (such as tap water or groundwater) typically contain impurities such as bacteria, microorganisms, and suspended particles. If these contaminants enter the ice-making system, they may adhere to the evaporator, ice storage tank, or water pipes, resulting in substandard ice hygiene and even the growth of mold, algae, or pathogenic bacteria (such as E. coli and Legionella), affecting food safety and user health.

[0004] In existing technologies, a common solution is to install a filter (such as PP cotton or stainless steel filter) at the water inlet of the ice maker to remove particulate matter and some microorganisms from the water through physical interception. However, this method has the following drawbacks: Since the filter is usually installed in a fixed position, impurities in the water (such as silt and scale) will gradually clog the filter after long-term use, leading to increased water flow resistance and reduced ice-making efficiency. When the water flow impact is large (such as fluctuations in municipal water supply pressure), the filter may deform or break due to uneven stress, affecting the filtration effect, or even causing unfiltered water to directly enter the ice-making system.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice maker with sterilization and disinfection functions to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice maker with sterilization and disinfection functions to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function, comprising a processing box, an inlet at the top of the processing box, a door rotatably connected to one side of the processing box, an ice maker body disposed at the bottom of the processing box, an outlet connected between the ice maker body and the processing box, and a filter assembly disposed inside the processing box. The filter assembly comprises a primary filter and a secondary filter, a protective component for protecting the primary filter, and a buffer component for reducing the impact of water flow on the secondary filter.

[0008] Furthermore, the protection component includes a mounting box disposed inside the treatment tank, the water inlet penetrating the treatment tank and located inside the mounting box, and second connecting plates symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting box, with a groove formed in each of the second connecting plates.

[0009] Furthermore, a second spring is provided in the groove, one end of the second spring is connected to the inside of the processing box, and the other end is connected to a first connecting plate, the first connecting plate having a circular placement ring inside.

[0010] Furthermore, four sets of limiting buckles are evenly arranged at the bottom of the first connecting plate, and mounting grooves are also evenly arranged at the bottom of the first connecting plate. The mounting grooves and the limiting buckles are positioned correspondingly, and mounting blocks that are adapted to the shape of the mounting grooves are evenly arranged on the outer side of the primary filter screen.

[0011] Furthermore, the buffer assembly includes mounting plates symmetrically arranged inside the filter box, with sliding columns symmetrically arranged inside each mounting plate, and a first spring sleeved on the outer side of each sliding column.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the first spring is connected to the mounting plate, and the other end is connected to a fixing plate, with the secondary filter screen disposed between the two fixing plates.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention, by setting up buffer and protection components, can effectively protect the water flow as it enters the treatment tank and flows through the primary and secondary filters, reducing the impact of the water flow and thus protecting the filter components, greatly extending their service life, and making replacement very convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective component in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer assembly in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting plate in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1. Ice maker body; 2. Processing box; 3. Box door; 4. Water inlet; 5. Water outlet; 6. Mounting box; 7. First connecting plate; 8. Primary filter screen; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Secondary filter screen; 12. Sliding column; 13. First spring; 14. Limit buckle; 15. Second connecting plate; 16. Mounting groove; 17. Placement ring; 18. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the directions mentioned herein, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, and outside, are based on the directions shown in the figures of this utility model, and are explained here together.

[0026] The connection method can be any existing method, such as bonding, welding, or bolting, depending on the actual needs.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function includes a processing tank 2, a water inlet 4 on the top of the processing tank 2, a door 3 rotatably connected to one side of the processing tank 2, an ice maker body 1 located at the bottom of the processing tank 2, a water outlet 5 connected between the ice maker body 1 and the processing tank 2, and a UV sterilization module installed inside the ice maker body 1. The UV sterilization module (ultraviolet sterilization module) is a device in the ice maker used to kill bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms in water or ice storage environment. It destroys the DNA / RNA structure of microorganisms through ultraviolet rays (UVC) of a specific wavelength, causing them to lose their ability to reproduce, thereby achieving the purpose of hygiene and disinfection.

[0028] The filter assembly is located inside the treatment tank 2. The filter assembly includes a primary filter screen 8 and a secondary filter screen 11. The primary filter screen 8 and the secondary filter screen 11 are used to clean large particulate impurities in the water and to adsorb impurities in the water.

[0029] The outer side of the primary filter screen 8 is provided with a protective component for its protection. The protective component includes a mounting box 6 set inside the treatment tank 2. The water inlet 4 passes through the treatment tank 2 and is located inside the mounting box 6. Second connecting plates 15 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting box 6. Each second connecting plate 15 has a groove, and a second spring 18 is set in the groove. One end of the second spring 18 is connected to the inside of the treatment tank 2, and the other end is connected to a first connecting plate 7. A circular placement ring 17 is set in the first connecting plate 7. Four sets of limit buckles 14 are evenly arranged at the bottom of the first connecting plate 7. The limit buckles 14 are connected to the first connecting plate 7 by screws. In this way, the primary filter screen 8 can be limited and fixed after rotation. When no external force is applied to it for rotation, the limit buckles 14 will not rotate arbitrarily. The bottom of the first connecting plate 7 is also evenly arranged with mounting grooves 16. The mounting grooves 16 and the limit buckles 14 are positioned correspondingly. Mounting blocks that are adapted to the shape of the mounting grooves 16 are evenly arranged on the outer side of the primary filter screen 8.

[0030] After the water flows into the treatment tank 2 from the inlet 4, it impacts the primary filter screen 8, which in turn stretches the second spring 18 in the second connecting plate 15. This avoids the water flow from having a hard impact on the primary filter screen 8, thus effectively protecting the appearance of the primary filter screen 8 and not affecting its normal function.

[0031] The secondary filter screen 11 is provided with a buffer assembly on the outside to reduce the impact of water flow. The buffer assembly includes mounting plates 9 symmetrically arranged inside the filter box. Each mounting plate 9 has a sliding column 12 symmetrically arranged inside it. A first spring 13 is sleeved on the outside of each sliding column 12. One end of the first spring 13 is connected to the mounting plate 9, and the other end is connected to a fixed plate 10. The fixed plate 10 can slide on the outside of the sliding column 12. The secondary filter screen 11 is arranged between two fixed plates 10.

[0032] When the water flows through the primary filter screen 8, it falls onto the secondary filter screen 11, thus generating an impact force on it. Consequently, the secondary filter screen 11 causes the fixed plate 10 to slide outside the sliding column 12, thereby generating pressure on the first spring 13 and compressing it. The force generated by the compression of the first spring 13 buffers the impact force of the water flow on the secondary filter screen 11, thereby effectively protecting the secondary filter screen 11.

[0033] Working principle: When in use, external water enters the treatment tank 2 through the inlet 4 and first comes into contact with the primary filter screen 8 below the mounting box 6. After the water flows into the treatment tank 2 through the inlet 4, it generates an impact force on the primary filter screen 8, which in turn stretches the second spring 18 in the second connecting plate 15, thereby avoiding the hard impact force of the water flow on the primary filter screen 8.

[0034] When water flows through the primary filter screen 8 and falls onto the secondary filter screen 11, it generates an impact force. The secondary filter screen 11 then causes the fixing plate 10 to slide outside the sliding column 12, thereby putting pressure on the first spring 13 and compressing it. The force generated by the compression of the first spring 13 buffers the impact force of the water flow on the secondary filter screen 11, thus effectively protecting the secondary filter screen 11. When the filter assembly needs to be replaced, open the box door 3 and rotate the limit buckle 14 to remove the primary filter screen 8, and pull the secondary filter screen 11 outward to remove it.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "one" and "two" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function, characterized in that: include The treatment tank (2) has a water inlet (4) on its top and a door (3) rotatably connected to one side of the treatment tank (2). An ice maker body (1) is located at the bottom of the processing box (2), and a water outlet (5) is connected between the ice maker body (1) and the processing box (2); The filter assembly is located inside the treatment box (2). The filter assembly includes a primary filter screen (8) and a secondary filter screen (11). The primary filter screen (8) is provided with a protective component for protecting it, and the secondary filter screen (11) is provided with a buffer component for reducing the impact of water flow on it.

2. An ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection component includes an installation box (6) disposed inside the treatment box (2), the water inlet (4) penetrates the treatment box (2) and is located inside the installation box (6), and second connecting plates (15) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the installation box (6), and a groove is provided in each of the second connecting plates (15).

3. An ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second spring (18) is provided in the groove. One end of the second spring (18) is connected to the inside of the processing box (2), and the other end is connected to a first connecting plate (7). A circular placement ring (17) is provided in the first connecting plate (7).

4. An ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the first connecting plate (7) is evenly provided with four sets of limiting buckles (14), and the bottom of the first connecting plate (7) is also evenly provided with mounting grooves (16). The mounting grooves (16) and the limiting buckles (14) are positioned correspondingly. The outer side of the primary filter screen (8) is evenly provided with mounting blocks that are adapted to the shape of the mounting grooves (16).

5. An ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer assembly includes mounting plates (9) symmetrically arranged inside the filter box, with sliding columns (12) symmetrically arranged inside each mounting plate (9), and a first spring (13) sleeved on the outside of each sliding column (12).

6. An ice maker with sterilization and disinfection function according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the first spring (13) is connected to the mounting plate (9), and the other end is connected to the fixing plate (10). The secondary filter screen (11) is set between the two fixing plates (10).

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