Ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ice making, concretely relates to an ice maker, the ice maker includes: the body, the ice storage bin, the refrigeration subassembly, the cold -conducting piece, the ice storage bin sets up in the body, the outside wall of ice storage bin and / or the inside wall of ice storage bin is provided with the cold -conducting piece, the cold -conducting piece is connected with the refrigeration subassembly, the cold -conducting piece is used to keep warm for the ice storage bin. This can realize the refrigeration of ice storage bin, provide better heat preservation effect for the ice storage bin, avoid the ice block in the ice storage bin melting, so as to realize the conduction of cold quantity through the refrigeration subassembly, the cold -conducting piece, and the cold quantity is conducted to the ice storage bin in the ice storage bin, and the temperature in the ice storage bin is reduced, so as to reduce the energy loss of ice maker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice making, specifically to an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, ice makers are gradually entering individual households, and adding ice to various wines and beverages to make chilled drinks has become a consumer trend. Currently, the heat preservation function of ice makers in related technologies is achieved by using the cold energy generated by the evaporator in the ice-making component to lower the air temperature inside the ice storage compartment, thereby achieving a heat preservation effect. However, the distance between the ice-making component and the ice storage compartment is relatively far, resulting in significant loss of cold energy during the heat preservation process. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides an ice maker. The ice maker can reduce cold energy loss.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An ice maker includes: a main body, an ice storage chamber, a refrigeration component, and a cooling conductive component;

[0006] The ice storage compartment is disposed within the main body, and a cooling guide is provided on the outer side wall and / or the inner side wall of the ice storage compartment. The cooling guide is connected to the refrigeration assembly and is used to insulate the ice storage compartment.

[0007] Furthermore, the cooling guide is bent along the length direction of the ice storage compartment and / or along the width direction of the ice storage compartment.

[0008] Furthermore, the ice maker also includes: multiple fixing components;

[0009] The fastener is disposed on the outer side wall of the ice storage compartment and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage compartment, and the fastener is used to fix the cooling conductor.

[0010] Furthermore, the fastener includes an extension and a fixing part, the extension being connected to the fastener in one step; wherein, the extension is used to connect to the inner side wall and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage compartment, and the fastener is used to fix the cooling conductor.

[0011] Furthermore, the refrigeration assembly includes: a compressor, a condenser, a throttle valve, and a drive component;

[0012] The compressor is connected to the condenser, the condenser is connected to the throttle, the throttle is connected to the cooling guide, and the cooling guide is connected to the compressor. The compressor contains a cooling medium, and the compressor drives the cooling medium to circulate between the cooling guide and the condenser.

[0013] Furthermore, the condenser has a recess on one side, the recess being disposed on the side of the condenser near the compressor, and the drive member is disposed within the recess, the drive member being used to blow airflow toward the side away from the compressor.

[0014] Furthermore, the ice maker also includes: a conveyor rod and a drive mechanism;

[0015] The conveying rod is installed inside the ice storage compartment, with its two ends respectively located at opposite ends of the ice storage compartment. The driving mechanism is connected to the conveying rod and is used to drive the conveying rod to rotate.

[0016] Furthermore, the conveying rod has a cavity inside, and a cooling pipe is installed inside the cavity.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes: temperature sensors and controllers;

[0018] The temperature sensor is installed inside the ice storage compartment, and the controller is installed inside the ice maker. The controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor and the compressor, respectively. The controller is used to obtain the temperature of the temperature sensor and control the compressor to start and stop.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes: a heat insulation layer; the heat insulation layer is disposed on the inner wall of the ice storage compartment and / or the outer wall of the ice storage compartment.

[0020] The machine body contains an ice storage compartment with a cavity for storing and insulating ice. A refrigeration component is connected to a cooling conductor. The refrigeration component is located outside the ice storage compartment and generates cooling. The cooling conductor is located inside or outside the ice storage compartment. A cooling medium is contained in the refrigeration component. After compression, the cooling medium flows into the cooling conductor, which then conducts the cooling energy to the inside or outside of the ice storage compartment via heat conduction, thus lowering the internal temperature. This achieves cooling of the ice storage compartment, providing better insulation and preventing the ice from melting. The refrigeration component and cooling conductor enable the transfer of cooling energy to the ice storage compartment, reducing the need for a separate ice-making component to generate and transfer cooling energy, thereby minimizing energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments 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.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an ice maker provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the ice storage bin provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fastener provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an ice maker provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the condenser and drive component provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 A second schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage bin provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the conveyor rod provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the ice maker provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 100-Ice maker; 10-Body; 20-Ice storage compartment; 30-Refrigeration component; 31-Compressor; 32-Condenser; 321-Recess; 33-Throttle; 34-Drive component; 40-Cooling component; 50-Fixing component; 51-Extension; 52-Fixing component; 61-Conveying rod; 611-Cavity; 612-Cooling pipe; 62-Drive mechanism; 71-Temperature sensor; 72-Controller; 80-Insulation layer. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0034] In this document, references to "embodiment" or "implementation" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0035] As people's living standards continue to improve, ice makers are gradually entering individual households, and adding ice to various wines and beverages to make chilled drinks has become a consumer trend. Currently, the heat preservation function of ice makers in related technologies is achieved by using the cold energy generated by the evaporator in the ice-making component to lower the air temperature inside the ice storage compartment, thereby achieving a heat preservation effect. However, the distance between the ice-making component and the ice storage compartment is relatively far, resulting in significant loss of cold energy during the heat preservation process.

[0036] Therefore, this embodiment provides an ice maker. The ice maker can reduce cold energy loss.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 An ice maker 100 includes: a main body 10, an ice storage chamber 20, a refrigeration component 30, and a cooling guide component 40;

[0038] The ice storage compartment 20 is disposed inside the main body 10. The outer side wall and / or the inner side wall of the ice storage compartment 20 are provided with a cooling guide 40. The cooling guide 40 is connected to the refrigeration assembly 30 and is used to keep the ice storage compartment 20 warm.

[0039] The main body 10 contains an ice storage chamber 20, which has a receiving cavity for storing ice and keeping it warm. A refrigeration component 30 is connected to a cooling conductor 40. The refrigeration component 30 is located outside the ice storage chamber 20 and is used to generate cooling. The cooling conductor 40 is located inside or outside the ice storage chamber 20. A cooling medium is provided in the refrigeration component 30. After the refrigeration component 30 compresses the cooling medium, it flows into the cooling conductor 40, and then the cooling capacity is transferred from the cooling conductor 40 to the ice storage chamber 20 or to the ice storage chamber 20. The external heat conduction lowers the internal temperature of the ice storage compartment 20, thus achieving cooling and providing better insulation to prevent the ice in the ice storage compartment 20 from melting. The cooling component 30 and the heat conduction component 40 can transfer the cold energy to the ice storage compartment 20 to cool it down. This eliminates the need to generate cold energy through the ice-making component and transfer it to the ice storage compartment 20 to lower its temperature, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the ice maker 100.

[0040] Understandably, the cold-conducting component 40 can be installed inside or outside the ice storage compartment 20, or simultaneously on both sides. Specifically, when the cold-conducting component 40 is installed inside the ice storage compartment 20, the cold energy can be transferred more directly to the ice storage compartment 20, reducing the loss of cold energy during conduction and thus enabling the ice storage compartment 20 to have a better insulation effect. When the cold-conducting component 40 is installed outside the ice storage compartment 20, it reduces the space occupied inside the ice storage compartment 20 and avoids direct contact between the ice and the cold-conducting component 40, thereby increasing the internal space of the ice storage compartment 20 and protecting the cold-conducting component 40. When the cold-conducting component 40 is installed both outside and inside the ice storage compartment 20, the insulation effect of the ice storage compartment 20 can be improved.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the cooling guide 40 is bent along the length direction of the ice storage chamber 20 and / or along the width direction of the ice storage chamber 20.

[0042] Understandably, extending the cooling conductor 40 along the length or width of the ice storage chamber 20 can make the temperature distribution more uniform, avoid the concentration of cold energy, ensure uniform cooling effect in the ice storage chamber 20, and prevent ice blocks from sticking together or partially melting due to temperature differences, thereby improving the user's ice-taking experience.

[0043] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further includes: a plurality of fixing members 50;

[0044] The fastener 50 is disposed on the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber 20 and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber 20, and the fastener 50 is used to fix the cooling conductor 40.

[0045] Understandably, multiple fasteners 50 are provided on the outer side wall and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber 20 to fix the cooling conductor 40. Specifically, when the cooling conductor 40 is provided on the inner side wall of the ice storage chamber 20, multiple fasteners 50 are also provided on the inner side wall of the ice storage chamber 20, and the multiple fasteners 50 can be sequentially provided on the inner side wall of the ice storage chamber 20 along a preset direction to form a shape that matches the cooling conductor 40, so as to facilitate fixing the cooling conductor 40. When the cooling conductor 40 is provided on the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber, multiple fasteners 50 are also provided on the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber 20, and the multiple fasteners 50 can be sequentially provided on the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber 20 along a preset direction to form a shape that matches the cooling conductor 40, so as to facilitate fixing the cooling conductor 40. When the cooling conductor 40 is installed on both the outer and inner walls of the ice storage chamber 20, multiple fasteners 50 are also installed on both the outer and inner walls of the ice storage chamber 20 and are arranged in a preset direction to fix the cooling conductor 40.

[0046] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the fastener 50 includes an extension 51 and a fixing part 52, wherein the extension 51 is connected to the fastener 50 in one step; wherein the extension 51 is used to connect to the inner side wall of the ice storage chamber 20 and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber 20, and the fastener 50 is used to fix the cooling conductor 40.

[0047] Understandably, the fastener 50 includes a fixing part 52 and an extension part 51. The fixing part 52 is used to fix the cooling conductor 40, and the extension part is used to fix it to the side wall of the ice storage chamber 20. The fixing part 52 can be fixed to the side wall of the ice storage chamber 20 by means of plugging or other methods, or by means of integral molding or welding. The fixing part 52 is set as an arc-shaped and elastic component, so that the cooling conductor 40 can be fixed by the elasticity of the fixing part 52.

[0048] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the refrigeration assembly 30 includes: a compressor 31, a condenser 32, a throttle 33, and a drive component 34;

[0049] The compressor 31 is connected to the condenser 32, the condenser 32 is connected to the throttle 33, the throttle 33 is connected to the cooling guide 40, and the cooling guide 40 is connected to the compressor 31. The compressor 31 is provided with a cooling medium, and the compressor 31 is used to drive the cooling medium to circulate between the cooling guide 40 and the condenser 32.

[0050] Understandably, the refrigeration assembly 30 is used for refrigeration. The refrigeration assembly 30 includes a compressor 31, a condenser 32, a throttle valve 33, and a drive component 34. The compressor 31, condenser 32, throttle valve 33, and drive component 34 are all located outside the ice storage chamber 20. The compressor 31 and condenser 32 are connected by copper pipes. The drive component 34 is installed on the condenser 32 and is used to dissipate heat from the condenser 32. The condenser 32 and throttle valve 33 are connected by copper pipes. The throttle valve 33 is connected to a cooling conductor 40, which is located inside the ice storage chamber 20. In this way, when the compressor 31 generates high-temperature and high-pressure gas, it is cooled by the condenser 32 and then enters the throttle valve, thus generating cooling capacity. The generated cooling capacity is conducted to the ice storage chamber 20 through the cooling conductor 40, so that the ice storage chamber 20 can generate cooling capacity, thereby achieving the effect of heat preservation.

[0051] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the condenser 32 has a recess 321 on one side, the recess 321 being disposed on the side of the condenser 32 near the compressor 31, and the drive member 34 being disposed within the recess 321, the drive member 34 being used to blow airflow toward the side away from the compressor 31.

[0052] Understandably, a recess 321 is provided on either side of the condenser 32. The recess 321 is used to install the drive component 34. Installing the drive component 34 in the recess 321 can reduce the volume occupied by the refrigeration component 30 in the ice maker 100. After the drive component 34 is installed in the recess 321, the recess 321 can also protect the drive component 34. When the drive component 34 drives the airflow, the airflow forms a restricted flow path in the recess 321, which can reduce the airflow dissipation, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency between the airflow and the heat dissipation fins, and thus making the thermal conductivity higher.

[0053] In some embodiments, the condenser 32 includes: a plurality of heat dissipation fins;

[0054] The heat dissipation fins are spaced apart, and there is a flow channel between two adjacent heat dissipation fins. The driving member 34 is used to drive airflow through the flow channel.

[0055] Understandably, the condenser 32 includes multiple heat dissipation fins, which are spaced apart and form a flow channel between adjacent heat dissipation fins, allowing airflow to pass through. When the drive unit 34 drives the airflow, it can make the airflow contact with the multiple heat dissipation fins, thus enabling the airflow to fully exchange heat with the heat dissipation fins. This allows the airflow to better cool the condenser 32 per unit time, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the condenser 32.

[0056] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further includes: a conveying rod 61 and a drive mechanism 62;

[0057] The conveying rod 61 is disposed inside the ice storage chamber 20, and the two ends of the conveying rod 61 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the ice storage chamber 20. The driving mechanism 62 is connected to the conveying rod 61 and is used to drive the conveying rod 61 to rotate.

[0058] Understandably, the ice maker 100 also includes a conveying rod 61 and a drive mechanism 62. The conveying rod 61 is disposed inside the ice storage chamber 20, with its two ends respectively disposed at opposite ends of the ice storage chamber 20. The conveying rod 61 can rotate inside the ice storage chamber 20. The drive mechanism 62 is disposed outside the ice storage chamber 20 and is connected to the conveying rod 61, thus driving the conveying rod 61 to rotate. A spiral blade is disposed on the outer periphery of the conveying rod 61. When the conveying rod 61 rotates, it drives the spiral blade to rotate, thus conveying the ice blocks inside the ice storage chamber 20 to the outside of the ice storage chamber 20 through the spiral blade, thereby realizing the conveying of ice blocks.

[0059] Understandably, the ice blocks in the ice storage compartment 20 can be transported from the ice storage compartment 20 to the user end for user use through the conveying rod 61 and the drive mechanism 62. Specifically, when the ice maker 100 is given an instruction, the drive mechanism 62 can drive the conveying rod 61 to rotate for a preset time so that the conveying rod 61 can output a preset amount of ice blocks. The preset amount of ice blocks output can be set according to the usage scenario, for example, the preset amount of ice blocks can be output according to the type of beverage.

[0060] Please see Figure 7 In some embodiments, the conveying rod 61 has a cavity 611 inside, and a cooling pipe 612 is disposed inside the cavity 611.

[0061] Understandably, the screw rod has an internal cavity. To further improve the insulation effect inside the ice storage compartment 20, a cooling pipe 612 is installed inside the screw rod, that is, a condenser pipe is installed in the cavity 611. The condenser pipe can be connected to a throttle valve, which allows the condenser pipe to generate cooling capacity, thereby reducing the temperature of the ice delivery component. Since the screw rod is connected to the drive mechanism 62, and the drive mechanism 62 is located outside the ice storage compartment 20, the screw rod can also conduct heat from outside the ice storage compartment 20 to the inside of the ice storage compartment 20 to a certain extent, affecting the insulation effect of the ice storage compartment 20. In order to reduce the impact of the screw rod on the temperature inside the ice storage compartment 20, a cooling pipe 612 is installed inside the screw rod to reduce the temperature of the screw rod, thereby reducing the impact of the screw rod on the temperature inside the ice storage compartment 20.

[0062] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, it also includes: a temperature sensor 71 and a controller 72;

[0063] The temperature sensor 71 is installed inside the ice storage compartment 20, and the controller 72 is installed inside the ice maker 100. The controller 72 is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 71 and the compressor 31 respectively. The controller 72 is used to obtain the temperature of the temperature sensor 71 and control the compressor 31 to start and stop.

[0064] Understandably, a temperature sensor 71 is installed inside the ice storage compartment 20. The temperature sensor 71 can obtain the real-time temperature inside the ice storage compartment 20. A controller 72 is installed inside the main body 10. The controller 72 is connected to the temperature sensor 71, so the controller 72 can obtain the temperature data from the temperature sensor 71. The controller 72 is also connected to the compressor 31, so the controller 72 can control the start and stop of the compressor 31. Through the controller 72 and the temperature sensor 71, the compressor 31 can be controlled. Specifically, when the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor 71 is higher than the preset value, the controller 72 can control the compressor 31 to start working to cool the ice storage compartment 20. When the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor 71 is lower than the preset value, the controller 72 can control the compressor 31 to stop working. This realizes the automatic start and stop of the compressor 31, so as to save the power consumption of the ice maker 100 when keeping the temperature warm.

[0065] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, it further includes: a heat insulation layer 80; the heat insulation layer 80 is disposed on the inner side wall of the ice storage chamber 20 and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage chamber 20.

[0066] It is understandable that a heat insulation layer 80 can be provided on the outside or inside of the ice storage chamber 20, or the heat insulation layer 80 can be provided on both the inside and outside of the ice storage chamber 20. The heat insulation layer 80 can insulate the temperature inside the ice storage chamber 20. When the temperature of the ice storage chamber 20 is low, the heat insulation layer 80 can prevent the cold energy inside the ice storage chamber 20 from leaking out, delay the cooling time of the ice storage chamber 20, and reduce energy waste.

[0067] In this utility model, the terms "embodiment" and "implementation" mean that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this utility model. The appearance of these phrases in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand, explicitly and implicitly, that the embodiments described in this utility model can be combined with other embodiments. Furthermore, it should be understood that the features, structures, or characteristics described in the various embodiments of this utility model can be arbitrarily combined to form another embodiment that does not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, provided there is no contradiction between them.

[0068] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solution of this utility model should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice maker, characterized in that, include: Main body, ice storage compartment, refrigeration components, and heat conduction components; The ice storage compartment is disposed within the main body, and a cooling guide is provided on the outer side wall and / or the inner side wall of the ice storage compartment. The cooling guide is connected to the refrigeration assembly and is used to insulate the ice storage compartment.

2. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling guide is bent along the length of the ice storage compartment and / or along the width of the ice storage compartment.

3. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes: multiple fixing components; The fastener is disposed on the outer side wall of the ice storage compartment and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage compartment, and the fastener is used to fix the cooling conductor.

4. The ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fastener includes an extension and a fixing part, the extension being connected to the fastener in one step; wherein the extension is used to connect to the inner side wall and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage compartment, and the fastener is used to fix the cooling conductor.

5. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration components include: a compressor, a condenser, a throttle valve, and a drive unit; The compressor is connected to the condenser, the condenser is connected to the throttle, the throttle is connected to the cooling guide, and the cooling guide is connected to the compressor. The compressor contains a cooling medium, and the compressor drives the cooling medium to circulate between the cooling guide and the condenser.

6. The ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The condenser has a recess on one side, the recess being located on the side of the condenser close to the compressor, and the drive member is located within the recess, the drive member being used to blow airflow away from the compressor.

7. The ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes: a conveyor rod and a drive mechanism; The conveying rod is installed inside the ice storage compartment, with its two ends respectively located at opposite ends of the ice storage compartment. The driving mechanism is connected to the conveying rod and is used to drive the conveying rod to rotate.

8. The ice maker according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying rod has a cavity inside, and a cooling pipe is installed inside the cavity.

9. The ice maker according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: Temperature sensors and controllers; The temperature sensor is installed inside the ice storage compartment, and the controller is installed inside the ice maker. The controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor and the compressor, respectively. The controller is used to obtain the temperature of the temperature sensor and control the start and stop of the compressor.

10. The ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A heat insulation layer; the heat insulation layer is disposed on the inner wall of the ice storage compartment and / or the outer wall of the ice storage compartment.

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