A touch LED digital screen for ice makers

By adopting a multi-layered protective structure on the touch LED digital screen of the ice maker, the problem of fragile glass cover is solved, the impact resistance is improved and the user safety is guaranteed, ensuring the stable operation and long life of the display screen.

CN224287733UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26GUANG ZHOU RGB ELECTRONICS-OPTIC TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANG ZHOU RGB ELECTRONICS-OPTIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The glass cover of the existing ice maker's touch LED digital screen is prone to shattering when it is hit or dropped, resulting in the loss of protective function and potentially causing injury to the user.

Method used

It adopts a multi-layer protective structure, including a transparent panel, a structural support layer, a buffer energy-absorbing layer, a foam adhesive layer, a tempered glass layer, and a hardened coating. Through a combination of rigidity and flexibility, it enhances impact resistance and reduces the risk of breakage, thereby improving user safety.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the glass cover from shattering, reduces splash damage, improves the stability and lifespan of the display screen, and maintains clear display and wear resistance.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of display screen technology and discloses a touch LED digital screen for an ice maker; it includes a transparent plate and a display screen, the display screen being disposed on one side of the transparent plate; a structural support layer is fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plate, and a buffer energy-absorbing layer is disposed on one side of the structural support layer. This utility model provides a stable frame by setting a structural support layer to prevent screen deformation, the buffer energy-absorbing layer absorbs external impact through elastic material to isolate equipment vibration, the foam adhesive layer ensures firm bonding of various components and also assists in buffering stress, the tempered glass layer resists external impact with high strength and high light transmittance to ensure clear display, and the hardened coating further enhances the surface hardness of the glass and has wear resistance and anti-fingerprint functions. The synergistic effect of each layer ensures stable operation of the screen in complex usage environments, extends its service life, and improves the user experience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of display screen technology, specifically to a touch LED digital screen for an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device that uses a refrigeration system to turn water into ice. Its core components include a compressor, condenser, and evaporator, which can quickly cool liquid water and freeze it into solid ice.

[0003] Touchscreen operation replaces traditional buttons, supports mode selection and parameter adjustment, and the icon-based interface design lowers the operating threshold. Therefore, touchscreen LED digital screens are needed. The cover plate on the surface of the touchscreen LED digital screen is a key structure to protect its internal electronic components. However, most mainstream cover plates are made of glass. However, the hardness of glass cover plates has limitations. When the touchscreen LED digital screen is impacted or accidentally dropped, the glass cover plate is easy to break. Not only will it lose its protective function for the internal electronic components, but the flying glass fragments after breaking may also cause injury to the user. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a touch-sensitive LED digital screen for an ice maker to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker, comprising a transparent panel, and further comprising:

[0006] A display screen is disposed on one side of the transparent panel;

[0007] A structural support layer is fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plate, and a buffer energy-absorbing layer is provided on one side of the structural support layer;

[0008] A foam adhesive layer is located on one side of the buffer energy-absorbing layer. A tempered glass layer for improving the strength of the transparent plate is provided on one side of the foam adhesive layer. A hardened coating is provided on one side of the tempered glass layer.

[0009] Preferably, a control processor for analyzing touch signals is provided on one side of the display screen.

[0010] Preferably, a touch screen controller for acquiring and processing touch signals is provided on one side of the display screen.

[0011] Preferably, a display driver controller is provided on one side of the display screen, and a power management controller is provided on one side of the display screen.

[0012] Preferably, a display module for displaying basic operating parameters is provided on one side of the display screen.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the display screen is provided with multiple sets of LED lights, and the multiple sets of LED lights are arranged in an array.

[0014] Preferably, a control panel for use in conjunction with a touch screen controller is provided on one side of the display screen.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention provides a stable frame by setting up a structural support layer to prevent screen deformation, a buffer energy-absorbing layer absorbs external impacts through elastic materials and isolates equipment vibration, a foam adhesive layer ensures firm bonding of all components and also helps buffer stress, a tempered glass layer resists external impacts with its high strength and high light transmittance to ensure clear display, and a hardened coating further enhances the hardness of the glass surface and has wear-resistant and fingerprint-resistant functions. The synergistic effect of all layers ensures stable operation of the screen in complex usage environments, extends its service life, and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the touch LED digital screen for an ice maker provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent plate and display screen structure provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the display screen and display module structure provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the transparent plate and display screen provided by this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Transparent panel; 2. Display screen; 3. Structural support layer; 4. Buffer energy absorption layer; 5. Foam adhesive layer; 6. Tempered glass layer; 7. Hardened coating; 8. Control processor; 9. Touch screen controller; 10. Display driver controller; 11. Power management controller; 12. Display module; 13. LED light; 14. Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4As shown, an ice maker touch LED digital screen includes a transparent plate 1, a display screen 2 disposed on one side of the transparent plate 1; a structural support layer 3 fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plate 1, and a buffer energy-absorbing layer 4 disposed on one side of the structural support layer 3; a foam adhesive layer 5 located on one side of the buffer energy-absorbing layer 4, and a tempered glass layer 6 disposed on one side of the foam adhesive layer 5 to improve the strength of the transparent plate 1, and a hardening coating 7 disposed on one side of the tempered glass layer 6; the transparent plate 1, as the outermost protective structure, isolates the external environment from the internal electronic components, while providing light transmittance for the screen content, and is connected to the internal tempered glass layer 6. The hardened coating 7 together form a multi-layer protective system, improving the overall impact resistance and wear resistance. The display screen 2 displays the ice maker's operating parameters through an array of LED lights 13, and presents the information intuitively through the display module 12. Simultaneously, it works with the touch screen controller 9 and the display driver controller 10 to collect, process, and update the display content of touch operation signals. The structural support layer 3 is fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plate 1, serving as a mechanical skeleton to provide rigid support for the entire module, preventing deformation of the transparent plate 1 or display screen 2 due to external pressure or vibration, ensuring the stability of each component, and providing an installation reference for the buffer energy-absorbing layer 4. To ensure the alignment accuracy of the multi-layer structure and prevent touch misalignment, the buffer energy-absorbing layer 4 uses an elastic material to absorb external impact energy. Through deformation, it reduces the direct impact of the impact on the display screen 2, while also isolating it from vibrations during ice maker operation. This prevents electronic components from becoming loose or experiencing poor contact due to vibration. Furthermore, it is environmentally adaptable, fills structural gaps, and helps improve module sealing, reducing the risk of moisture and dust intrusion. The foam adhesive layer 5 uses double-sided adhesive or foam tape to firmly bond the transparent plate 1, buffer energy-absorbing layer 4, and display screen 2 substrate, ensuring a tight fit of the multi-layer structure and preventing displacement that could lead to touch malfunction or display abnormalities. The tempered glass layer 6 serves as a transparent... The reinforced inner layer of the exposed glass 1 has an impact resistance 3 to 5 times that of ordinary glass, significantly reducing the risk of breakage. When broken, it forms blunt-angled fragments, meeting safety standards and reducing splash damage. In terms of optical function: high light transmittance ensures that the content of the display screen 2 is clearly visible, while meeting the signal penetration requirements of capacitive touch control for glass thickness. The hardened coating 7 increases the surface hardness of the glass to 6-9H through chemical plating, resisting scratches from hard objects such as keys and cleaning tools, extending its service life. In addition, the hardened coating 7 has additional functions: some coatings contain oleophobic and hydrophobic components, reducing oil residue, facilitating cleaning and maintenance, and enhancing the surface's impact resistance.

[0024] A control processor 8 for analyzing touch signals is provided on one side of the display screen 2. The control processor 8 is used to analyze touch signals, coordinate components such as the touch screen controller 9 and the display driver controller 10, and realize human-computer interaction logic. It is noted here that the control processor 8 is existing technology.

[0025] A touch screen controller 9 for acquiring and processing touch signals is provided on one side of the display screen 2. The touch screen controller 9 is designed to acquire touch operation signals, convert them into electrical signals and transmit them to the control processor 8 to achieve accurate touch response. It should be noted that the touch screen controller 9 is existing technology.

[0026] A display driver controller 10 is provided on one side of the display screen 2, and a power management controller 11 is provided on the other side of the display screen 2. The display driver controller 10 is used to drive the LED lights 13 and display modules 12 of the display screen 2, and control the refresh, brightness and color output of the display content. It should be noted that the display driver controller 10 is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0027] A display module 12 is provided on one side of the display screen 2 to display basic operating parameters; the power management controller 11 is used to manage the power supply of the display screen 2 and various electronic components, optimize energy consumption, ensure stable operation of the module and extend battery life.

[0028] Multiple sets of LED lights 13 are arranged on one side of the display screen 2, and the multiple sets of LED lights 13 are arranged in an array. The LED lights 13 present digital, symbol or graphic information through array combination. They have the characteristics of high brightness, low energy consumption and long life. It should be noted that the LED lights 13 are existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] A control panel 14 is provided on one side of the display screen 2 for use in conjunction with the touch screen controller 9. The control panel 14 works with the touch screen controller 9 to provide a visual operation interface, allowing users to directly interact with the ice maker and control its functions via touch. It should be noted that the control panel 14 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] Working principle: When an external impact acts on the transparent panel 1, the hardened coating 7 and the tempered glass layer 6 first weaken most of the energy through their high hardness and impact resistance. The remaining impact force is further absorbed and dispersed by the flexible materials of the foam adhesive layer 5 and the buffer energy-absorbing layer 4. Finally, the structural support layer 3 transmits the residual stress to the overall structure of the ice maker through the rigid frame, preventing the impact force from acting directly on the display screen 2. This multi-layer protection design that combines rigidity and flexibility can effectively reduce the damage to the display screen 2 caused by physical impact, vibration, and wear. At the same time, the sealed structure reduces the intrusion of moisture and dust, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the display screen 2.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only 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, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0032] 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. A touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker, comprising a transparent panel (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A display screen (2) is disposed on one side of the transparent plate (1); A structural support layer (3) is fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plate (1), and a buffer energy-absorbing layer (4) is provided on one side of the structural support layer (3). A foam adhesive layer (5) is located on one side of the buffer energy-absorbing layer (4). A tempered glass layer (6) for improving the strength of the transparent plate (1) is provided on one side of the foam adhesive layer (5). A hardened coating (7) is provided on one side of the tempered glass layer (6).

2. The touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control processor (8) for analyzing touch signals is provided on one side of the display screen (2).

3. The touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A touch screen controller (9) for acquiring and processing touch signals is provided on one side of the display screen (2).

4. The touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display driver controller (10) is provided on one side of the display screen (2), and a power management controller (11) is provided on one side of the display screen (2).

5. The touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen (2) has a display module (12) on one side for displaying basic operating parameters.

6. The touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen (2) is provided with multiple sets of LED lights (13) on one side, and the multiple sets of LED lights (13) are arranged in an array.

7. The touch-screen LED digital display for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel (14) for use in conjunction with a touch screen controller (9) is provided on one side of the display screen (2).