Heat preservation structure of ice machine box body and ice machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a heat preservation structure of an ice machine box body and an ice machine, the heat preservation structure comprises an ice storage container, a box body inner container and a refrigeration device, the ice storage container is placed in the box body inner container, and the refrigeration device comprises an evaporation plate, a condenser and a compressor; the evaporation plate is arranged on the periphery of the box body inner container, and the compressor, the condenser and the evaporation plate are sequentially and circularly connected. According to the heat preservation structure of the ice machine box body and the ice machine, a better heat preservation effect is achieved through active cooling, the ice melting rate is low, and ice blocks with taste can be stored.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and more specifically to an insulation structure for an ice maker housing and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, ice preservation in ice makers on the market is usually achieved by wrapping the inner liner or ice basket with foam. For example, an external mobile ice basket disclosed in Chinese patent number CN220454010U, due to passive insulation, cannot reach a temperature below 0℃, resulting in a high melting rate. Moreover, if users need to make flavored ice cubes, since the raw materials contain sugar, fruit pulp, milk, etc., their crystallization points are all below 0℃, or even below -10℃. The current insulation structure of ice makers simply cannot achieve the purpose of ice preservation. Therefore, flavored ice cubes cannot be preserved, which limits the scope of use of ice makers. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an insulation structure for the ice maker housing and an ice maker, which achieves better insulation effect through active cooling, has a low melting rate, and can preserve flavored ice cubes.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a heat preservation structure for an ice maker housing, including an ice storage container, an inner liner of the housing and a refrigeration device. The ice storage container is placed inside the inner liner of the housing, and the refrigeration device includes an evaporator plate, a condenser and a compressor. The evaporator plate is located on the periphery of the inner liner of the housing, and the compressor, condenser and evaporator plate are connected in a cyclical manner.

[0005] This technical solution provides an insulation structure for an ice maker housing. By setting an evaporation plate around the inner liner of the housing, active cooling can be achieved, which can lower the temperature of the ice storage container to below 0°C, thereby effectively reducing the melting rate and preserving flavored ice cubes.

[0006] In a preferred technical solution, the evaporator plate is located at least one of the following locations on the outer perimeter of the inner liner of the box: left, right, rear, or bottom. It can be set according to requirements, offering high flexibility and good heat preservation performance.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the evaporator plate includes a base plate and a refrigerant coil disposed on the base plate. One end of the refrigerant coil is connected to the condenser, and the other end is connected to the compressor. In this technology, the two ends of the refrigerant coil are connected to the condenser and the compressor respectively, forming a refrigerant circulation loop for the refrigeration unit. Furthermore, the refrigerant coil is disposed on the base plate, which is installed at least once on the left, right, rear, or bottom perimeter of the inner liner of the cabinet, facilitating installation and disassembly and simplifying future maintenance.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the substrate includes left and right side plates located on both sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner and a connecting plate located on the rear side of the outer periphery of the inner liner, wherein the left and right side plates and the connecting plate are integrally formed. The evaporation plates in this technology are installed on the left, right, and rear sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner, enabling simultaneous cooling of the inner liner from three sides, thereby effectively enhancing the insulation effect.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the refrigeration unit further includes a fan, which is located on the side of the condenser away from the compressor. When the fan operates, it accelerates the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser, thereby improving the refrigeration efficiency of the unit and ensuring the cooling effect of the evaporator.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the ice storage container is a drawer-type ice storage box, which makes it easy to take out ice cubes and simply pull them out for use.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the number of ice storage containers is one or more, which can ensure a large ice storage capacity. If there are multiple ice storage containers, they can also be used to package ice of different flavors.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, there are two ice storage containers, which are stacked one on top of the other inside the inner liner of the box. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a door is hinged to the front opening of the inner liner of the box. The door is used to seal the inner liner, creating a sealed space inside to prevent external heat from entering and causing the ice to melt.

[0014] An ice maker includes an insulation structure for the ice maker housing as described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0015] The ice maker in this technology adopts the above-mentioned insulation structure of the ice maker box, which can keep the insulation environment of the ice storage container below 0°C, resulting in better insulation effect. This allows for the production of flavored ice cubes, expanding the range of applications and providing a better user experience.

[0016] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the heat preservation structure of the ice maker box provided by this utility model can achieve active cooling by setting an evaporation plate on the periphery of the inner liner of the box, which can reduce the temperature of the ice storage container to below 0°C, thereby effectively reducing the melting rate, and can also preserve flavored ice cubes; an ice maker using the above-mentioned heat preservation structure of the ice maker box has better heat preservation effect, can also produce flavored ice cubes, and has a wider range of applications.

[0017] In addition, other advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the insulation structure of the ice maker housing of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the insulation structure of the ice maker housing of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the insulation structure of the ice maker housing of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is another exploded structural diagram of the insulation structure of the ice maker housing of this utility model;

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Ice storage container; 2. Inner liner of the cabinet; 3. Evaporator plate; 31. Base plate; 32. Refrigerant coil; 4. Condenser; 5. Compressor; 6. Fan; 7. Ice block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-4This invention describes an insulation structure for an ice maker housing and an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, an insulation structure for an ice maker housing includes an ice storage container 1, an inner liner 2, and a refrigeration device. The ice storage container 1 is placed inside the inner liner 2. The refrigeration device includes an evaporator plate 3, a condenser 4, and a compressor 5. The evaporator plate 3 is located on the periphery of the inner liner 2. The compressor 5, the condenser 4, and the evaporator plate 3 are connected in a cyclical manner.

[0028] The evaporator plate 3 is a plate with refrigerant pipes on it. The inlet and outlet of the refrigerant pipes are connected to the condenser 4 and the compressor 5, respectively, forming a refrigeration device. In specific implementation, the evaporator plate 3 can be installed on the left, right, rear or bottom of the outer side of the inner liner 2 of the box. The cooling of the inner liner 2 of the box is achieved by using the cooling of the evaporator plate 3 to achieve active cooling, so that the ice storage container 1 is in a low temperature storage environment below 0°C, thereby realizing the preservation of ice.

[0029] The working principle of the above insulation structure is as follows: After ice making, ice blocks 7 are placed in the ice storage container 1; when the compressor 6 is working, the temperature of the evaporator plate 3 decreases, which in turn lowers the temperature inside the inner liner 2 of the cabinet. Figure 3 The curved arrows in the diagram indicate the heat dissipation path of the ice maker's housing. Since the ice storage container 1 is placed inside the inner liner 2 of the housing, the ice storage container 1 is in a low-temperature environment, which prevents the ice cubes 7 stored in the ice storage container 1 from melting, thereby effectively reducing the melting rate and achieving the effect of preserving flavored ice.

[0030] The aforementioned insulation structure of the ice maker housing, when applied to the ice maker, enables the ice maker to produce flavored ice cubes, enriching the range of applications of the ice maker and providing users with a better user experience.

[0031] In this embodiment, the evaporator plate 3 is located at least one of the left, right, rear, and bottom sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner 2 of the box.

[0032] The evaporator plate 3 can be installed at one of the following locations on the outer perimeter of the inner liner 2: left, right, rear, or bottom. Alternatively, it can be installed at multiple locations. For example, if the evaporator plate 3 is a three-sided panel with an opening on one side, it can be installed on the left, right, and rear sides of the inner liner 2, or on the left, right, and bottom sides of the inner liner 2. If the evaporator plate 3 is a four-sided panel, it can be installed on the left, right, rear, and bottom sides of the inner liner 2.

[0033] To achieve better heat preservation, such as Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment of this invention, the evaporator plate 3 can be a three-sided enclosure structure, installed on the left, right and rear sides of the outer perimeter of the inner liner 2 of the box, to cool the inner liner 2 from three sides and enhance the heat preservation effect.

[0034] As another embodiment of this invention, the evaporator plate 3 may also include multiple separate plates, which may be installed on the left and right sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner 2 of the box, or in other user-preferred locations.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the evaporator plate 3 includes a base plate 31 and a refrigerant coil 32 disposed on the base plate 31. One end of the refrigerant coil 32 is connected to the condenser 4, and the other end of the refrigerant coil 32 is connected to the compressor 5.

[0036] In the above embodiment, the two ends of the refrigerant coil 32 are respectively connected to the condenser 4 and the compressor 5 to form a refrigerant circulation loop of the refrigeration device. At the same time, the refrigerant coil 32 is disposed on the base plate 31, which is installed at least at one of the left, right, rear and bottom sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner 2 of the box, which facilitates installation and disassembly and facilitates later maintenance.

[0037] In this embodiment, the substrate 31 includes left and right side plates disposed on both sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner 2 and a connecting plate located on the rear periphery of the inner liner 2. The left and right side plates and the connecting plate are integrally formed. The evaporation plate 3 is installed on the left, right and rear periphery of the inner liner 2, which can cool the inner liner 2 from three sides simultaneously, thereby effectively enhancing the heat preservation effect.

[0038] In this embodiment, the refrigeration device further includes a fan 6, which is located on the side of the condenser 4 away from the compressor 5. When the fan 6 operates in the above embodiment, it can accelerate the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 4, thereby improving the refrigeration efficiency of the refrigeration device and ensuring the refrigeration effect of the evaporator plate 3.

[0039] In this embodiment, the ice storage container 1 is a drawer-type ice storage box, which makes it convenient to take out ice cubes.

[0040] In this embodiment, the number of ice storage containers 1 is one or more, which can make full use of the internal space of the inner liner 2 of the box to ensure a large ice storage capacity. If there are multiple ice storage containers 1, they can also be used to package ice of different flavors. In specific implementation, all ice storage containers 1 are located inside the inner liner 2 of the box. Since the inner liner 2 of the box is cooled by the evaporation plate 3, a low temperature environment below 0°C can be achieved inside, thereby achieving heat preservation of each ice storage container 1.

[0041] Furthermore, there can be two ice storage containers 1, which are stacked one on top of the other inside the inner liner 2 of the box. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0042] In this embodiment, a door is hinged to the front opening of the inner liner 2 of the box. The door is used to close the inner liner 2 of the box, so that the inside of the inner liner 2 of the box forms a sealed space and ensures the heat preservation performance.

[0043] In another embodiment, the present invention provides an ice maker that includes a heat-insulating structure for the ice maker housing as described in any of the above embodiments. This structure enables the ice storage container to be kept in a heat-insulating environment below 0°C, resulting in better heat preservation. Consequently, flavored ice cubes can be produced, expanding the range of applications and providing a better user experience.

[0044] The insulation structure of the ice maker housing, other components of the ice maker, and its operation according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In the description of this specification, references to the terms "embodiment," "specific embodiment," "example," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example that is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention.

[0047] In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the terms used do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined with each other in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples without interference or contradiction.

Claims

1. A heat insulation structure for an ice maker housing, characterized in that: It includes an ice storage container (1), an inner liner (2) and a refrigeration device. The ice storage container (1) is placed inside the inner liner (2). The refrigeration device includes an evaporator (3), a condenser (4) and a compressor (5). The evaporator plate (3) is located on the periphery of the inner liner (2) of the box, and the compressor (5), the condenser (4) and the evaporator plate (3) are connected in a cycle in sequence; The evaporation plate (3) is located at least one of the left, right, rear and bottom sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner (2) of the box.

2. The insulation structure of an ice maker housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The evaporator plate (3) includes a base plate (31) and a refrigerant coil (32) disposed on the base plate (31). One end of the refrigerant coil (32) is connected to the condenser (4), and the other end of the refrigerant coil (32) is connected to the compressor (5).

3. The heat insulation structure of an ice maker housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base plate (31) includes left and right side plates on both sides of the outer periphery of the inner liner (2) of the box and a connecting plate on the rear side of the outer periphery of the inner liner (2). The left and right side plates and the connecting plate are integrally formed.

4. The insulation structure for an ice maker housing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The refrigeration device also includes a fan (6), which is located on the side of the condenser (4) away from the compressor (5).

5. The heat insulation structure of an ice maker housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice storage container (1) is a drawer-type ice storage box.

6. The heat insulation structure of an ice maker housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of ice storage containers (1) is one or more.

7. The heat insulation structure of an ice maker housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of ice storage containers (1) is two, and the two ice storage containers (1) are stacked one on top of the other inside the inner liner (2) of the box.

8. The heat insulation structure of an ice maker housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner liner (2) of the box is hinged to a door at the front opening.

9. An ice maker, characterized in that: Including the insulation structure of the ice maker housing as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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