Atomization type ice maker

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses an atomization type ice maker, and relates to the technical field of ice making. The atomization type ice maker comprises an atomizer, a condensed ice tank and a cold conveying device; the cold conveying device is attached to the condensed ice tank; the atomizer is arranged on one side of the condensed ice tank and is used for conveying water mist into the condensed ice tank; wherein the atomizer conveys water mist into the condensed ice tank, and the water mist is condensed into ice in the condensed ice tank. After the water is atomized into the water mist, the form of the water in the water mist is about 0.01-0.15 mm of water particles, so that compared with a mode of directly conveying liquid water flow, the heat exchange area between the tiny water particles and the condensed ice tank is larger, and the ice making efficiency can be greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to an atomizing ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demand for ice is increasing. Ice makers can produce ice to meet this demand.

[0003] As people's demand for ice increases, the ice-making efficiency of ice makers is receiving more and more attention.

[0004] In existing technologies, ice makers mainly freeze water into ice. However, due to the limited contact area between the ice and water, the ice-making efficiency is not high. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model embodiment is how to improve the ice-making efficiency of an ice maker.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an atomizing ice maker, comprising an atomizer, an ice-condensing tank, and a cooling device; the cooling device is fitted onto the ice-condensing tank; the atomizer is located on one side of the ice-condensing tank and is used to deliver water mist into the ice-condensing tank; wherein the water mist delivered by the atomizer condenses into ice upon cooling within the ice-condensing tank.

[0007] A further technical solution is that the cooling device is an evaporating copper tube, which is bent into multiple sections and attached to the back side of the condensation ice tank.

[0008] A further technical solution is that the atomizing ice maker also includes a compressor and a condenser, the evaporating copper tube is connected to the compressor, the compressor is connected to the condenser, and the condenser is connected to the evaporating copper tube.

[0009] A further technical solution is that the atomizing ice maker also includes an ice basket, which is located on the bottom side of the condensing ice tank, and the condensing ice tank is positioned downwards toward the ice basket.

[0010] A further technical solution is that the atomizing ice maker also includes a condenser fan, which is located on one side of the condenser and is used to dissipate heat from the condenser.

[0011] A further technical solution is that the atomizing ice maker also includes a water tank, which is connected to the atomizer and is used to supply water to the atomizer.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the atomizing ice maker also includes a throttle valve, which is located on the connecting pipe between the condenser and the evaporating copper tube.

[0013] A further technical solution is that the atomizing ice maker also includes a base and a middle unit, the middle unit being spaced apart on the upper side of the base; the condenser fan, the condenser and the compressor are mounted on the base and located in the installation space between the base and the middle unit; the water tank, the atomizer and the ice basket are located on the middle unit.

[0014] A further technical solution is that the atomizing ice maker also includes a housing, which is fitted onto the base; the housing includes a rear shell, a front shell, and an upper cover, both of which are disposed on the base, and the upper cover is fitted onto the rear shell and the front shell.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the upper cover has a water inlet corresponding to the water tank; the rear shell has an air outlet corresponding to the condenser fan; and the front shell has an outlet corresponding to the ice basket.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by the embodiments of this utility model include:

[0017] In the technical solution of this utility model embodiment, the atomizing ice maker includes an atomizer, an ice-condensing tank, and a cooling device. The cooling device is fitted onto the ice-condensing tank. The atomizer is located on one side of the ice-condensing tank and is used to deliver water mist into the ice-condensing tank. The water mist delivered by the atomizer condenses into ice upon cooling within the ice-condensing tank. By atomizing the water into water mist, the water particles in the mist are approximately 0.01-0.15 mm in size. Compared to directly delivering liquid water, the heat exchange area between the tiny water particles and the ice-condensing tank is larger, thus greatly improving ice-making efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0019] 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, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0021] Figure 1 An exploded view of an atomizing ice maker according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an atomizing ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of an atomizing ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of an atomizing ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of an atomizing ice maker after disassembly, as proposed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of an atomizing ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Reference Signs

[0028] Atomizer 10, ice condenser 20, evaporation copper tube 30, compressor 40, condenser 50, ice basket 60, condenser fan 70, water tank 80, throttle valve 90, base 100, middle base 110, rear shell 120, front shell 130, top cover 140, water inlet 141, air outlet 121, support feet 111, outlet 131, grip port 61. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Similar component reference numerals in the drawings represent similar components. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0031] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification of embodiments of the present invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. As used in this specification of embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0032] See Figures 1-6 This utility model embodiment proposes an atomizing ice maker. This atomizing ice maker delivers water mist, composed of tiny water droplets, into an ice-condensing tank 20, greatly increasing the heat exchange area and thus significantly improving ice-making efficiency. To achieve the above technical objectives, the atomizing ice maker includes an atomizer 10, an ice-condensing tank 20, and a cooling device, the specific structure of which is described below:

[0033] The atomizer 10 refers to a device that atomizes water. It can atomize water into water mist, which includes water particles of about 0.01-0.15mm, thereby greatly increasing the heat exchange area of ​​the water and improving ice-making efficiency.

[0034] The cooling device is fitted onto the condensation ice tank 20 and is used to supply cooling energy to the condensation ice tank 20, thereby lowering the temperature of the condensation ice tank 20. Specifically, the cooling device can be an evaporating copper tube 30.

[0035] The atomizer 10 is disposed on one side of the ice condensation tank 20. The atomizer 10 is used to deliver water mist into the ice condensation tank 20. Specifically, the mist outlet of the atomizer 10 delivers water mist into the ice condensation tank 20; wherein, the water mist delivered by the atomizer 10 into the ice condensation tank 20 condenses into ice upon contact with cold air. By atomizing water into water mist, the heat exchange area of ​​the water can be greatly increased, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency.

[0036] In the technical solution of this utility model embodiment, the atomizing ice maker includes an atomizer 10, an ice condensation tank 20, and a cooling device. The cooling device is fitted onto the ice condensation tank 20. The atomizer 10 is located on one side of the ice condensation tank 20 and is used to deliver water mist into the ice condensation tank 20. The water mist delivered by the atomizer 10 condenses into ice within the ice condensation tank 20 upon cooling. By atomizing water into water mist, the water in the mist is in the form of water particles approximately 0.01-0.15 mm. Compared to directly delivering liquid water, the heat exchange area between the tiny water particles and the ice condensation tank 20 is larger, thus greatly improving ice-making efficiency.

[0037] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the cooling device is an evaporating copper tube 30, which is bent into multiple sections and attached to the back side of the condensation ice tank 20.

[0038] Specifically, by bending the evaporating copper tube 30 into multiple segments, for example, four segments in this embodiment, the heat exchange area between the evaporating copper tube 30 and the condensation ice tank 20 can be greatly increased, thereby significantly improving the cooling efficiency. The evaporating copper tube 30 can be fixed to the back side of the condensation ice tank 20 by fasteners or fastening devices; however, this utility model does not specifically limit this.

[0039] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the atomizing ice maker further includes a compressor 40 and a condenser 50, the evaporating copper tube 30 is connected to the compressor 40, the compressor 40 is connected to the condenser 50, and the condenser 50 is connected to the evaporating copper tube 30.

[0040] Understandably, the compressor 40 is used to compress the refrigerant into a high-temperature gas, and the condenser 50 is used to cool the high-temperature gas. At the same time, the cooled refrigerant evaporates into a gaseous state in the evaporating copper tube 30 and is then transported to the compressor 40, thereby realizing a refrigeration cycle.

[0041] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the atomizing ice maker further includes an ice basket 60, which is disposed on the bottom side of the condensing ice tank 20, and the condensing ice tank 20 is disposed downward toward the ice basket 60.

[0042] The ice basket 60 is used to store the ice prepared by the condensation ice tank 20. Specifically, after water mist condenses into ice in the condensation ice tank 20, it will fall into the ice basket 60 due to gravity.

[0043] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the atomizing ice maker further includes a condenser fan 70, which is disposed on one side of the condenser 50 and is used to dissipate heat from the condenser 50.

[0044] Specifically, the condenser fan 70 can quickly dissipate the heat of the condenser 50, thereby greatly improving the condensing efficiency of the condenser 50.

[0045] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the atomizing ice maker further includes a water tank 80, which is connected to the atomizer 10 and is used to supply water to the atomizer 10.

[0046] Specifically, the water tank 80 is used to store water and supply water to the atomizer 10. Further, the atomizer 10 atomizes the water into water mist and delivers the water mist to the condensation ice tank 20 for ice making.

[0047] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the atomizing ice maker further includes a throttle valve 90, which is disposed on the connecting pipe between the condenser 50 and the evaporating copper tube 30.

[0048] Specifically, the throttle valve 90 is used to control the flow rate of the refrigerant, thereby controlling the cooling capacity, and users can select the appropriate cooling capacity according to their needs.

[0049] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the atomizing ice maker further includes a base 100 and a middle base 110, the middle base 110 being spaced apart on the upper side of the base 100; the condenser fan 70, the condenser 50, and the compressor 40 are mounted on the base 100 and located in the installation space between the base 100 and the middle base 110; the water tank 80, the atomizer 10, and the ice basket 60 are disposed on the middle base 110.

[0050] Specifically, the bottom side of the intermediate base 110 is provided with support feet 111, which are fixed to the base 100, thus providing an installation space between the intermediate base 110 and the base 100. The number of support feet 111 can be multiple (e.g., four), and they are evenly distributed on the lower side of the intermediate base 110. The condenser fan 70, the condenser 50, and the compressor 40 are mounted on the base 100 and located in the installation space between the intermediate base 110 and the base 100; the water tank 80, the atomizer 10, and the ice basket 60 are located on the intermediate base 110, and the evaporation copper tube 30 and the condensation ice tank 20 are located on the upper side of the intermediate base 110. As can be seen, the intermediate base 110 enables the layered installation of components. Heat-generating components such as the condenser 50 and compressor 40 are located on the lower side of the intermediate base 110; refrigeration components such as the evaporator copper tube 30 and the ice condensation tank 20 are located on the upper side of the intermediate base 110; the intermediate base 110 enables heat insulation, thereby improving refrigeration efficiency.

[0051] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the atomizing ice maker further includes a housing, which covers the base 100; the housing includes a rear shell 120, a front shell 130, and an upper cover 140, the rear shell 120 and the front shell 130 are both disposed on the base 100, and the upper cover 140 covers the rear shell 120 and the front shell 130.

[0052] Specifically, the rear shell 120 and the front shell 130 can be fixed to the base 100 by fasteners or snap-fit ​​structures, which is not specifically limited in this invention. The upper cover 140 can be fixed to the rear shell 120 and the front shell 130 by fasteners or snap-fit ​​structures, which is not specifically limited in this invention.

[0053] The housing and the base 100 together enclose an installation space for mounting the components of the atomizing ice maker.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the upper cover 140 has a water inlet 141 corresponding to the water tank 80; the rear shell 120 has an air outlet 121 corresponding to the condenser fan 70. The front shell 130 has an outlet 131 corresponding to the ice basket 60.

[0055] Specifically, water tank 80 can be replenished through water inlet 141 without removing the top cover 140, thus greatly improving the efficiency of water replenishment. Air outlet 121 allows condenser fan 70 to quickly expel hot air, greatly improving the efficiency of heat dissipation from condenser 50. Outlet 131 on the front cover 130 allows ice basket 60 to enter and exit, greatly improving the convenience of taking out and placing ice basket 60. A grip opening 61 is provided on the front side of ice basket 60 for easy handling.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0057] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", 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 are not intended to 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 of this utility model.

[0058] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0059] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0060] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0062] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0063] The above description describes specific embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the scope of protection of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An atomizing ice maker, characterized in that, It includes an atomizer, an ice condensation tank, and a cooling device; the cooling device is fitted onto the ice condensation tank; the atomizer is located on one side of the ice condensation tank and is used to deliver water mist into the ice condensation tank; wherein, the water mist delivered by the atomizer into the ice condensation tank condenses into ice upon cooling within the ice condensation tank.

2. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling device is an evaporating copper tube, which is bent into multiple sections and attached to the back side of the condensation ice tank.

3. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The atomizing ice maker also includes a compressor and a condenser. The evaporating copper tube is connected to the compressor, the compressor is connected to the condenser, and the condenser is connected to the evaporating copper tube.

4. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The atomizing ice maker also includes an ice basket, which is located at the bottom of the condensing ice tank, with the condensing ice tank facing downward toward the ice basket.

5. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The atomizing ice maker also includes a condenser fan, which is located on one side of the condenser and is used to dissipate heat from the condenser.

6. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The atomizing ice maker also includes a water tank, which is connected to the atomizer and is used to supply water to the atomizer.

7. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The atomizing ice maker also includes a throttling valve, which is located on the connecting pipe between the condenser and the evaporating copper tube.

8. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The atomizing ice maker also includes a base and a middle unit, with the middle unit spaced apart on the upper side of the base; the condenser fan, the condenser, and the compressor are mounted on the base and located in the installation space between the base and the middle unit; the water tank, the atomizer, and the ice basket are located on the middle unit.

9. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The atomizing ice maker also includes a housing, which covers the base; the housing includes a rear shell, a front shell, and a top cover, the rear shell and the front shell are both disposed on the base, and the top cover covers the rear shell and the front shell.

10. The atomizing ice maker according to claim 9, characterized in that, The upper cover has a water inlet corresponding to the water tank; the rear shell has an air outlet corresponding to the condenser fan; and the front shell has an outlet corresponding to the ice basket.

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