Ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ice maker, specifically relates to an ice maker, the ice maker includes: the body, the ice storage bin, the refrigeration subassembly, the cold conducting subassembly, the ice storage bin sets up in the body, the ice storage bin has the accommodation cavity, the refrigeration subassembly with the cold conducting subassembly is connected, the cold conducting subassembly is used for conducting the cold quantity to the accommodation cavity. The body is provided with the ice storage bin, and the ice storage bin has the accommodation cavity, and the accommodation cavity is used for storing ice block; The refrigeration subassembly is connected with the cold conducting subassembly, and the cold quantity made by the refrigeration subassembly can be conducted to the accommodation cavity through the cold conducting subassembly, and the cold quantity can be more efficiently conducted to the accommodation cavity of the ice storage bin through the cold conducting subassembly, so as to provide better heat preservation effect for the ice storage bin in the ice maker; And achieve the purpose of reducing the energy loss of the 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 energy consumption.

[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 conduction component;

[0006] The ice storage chamber is disposed within the main body and has a receiving cavity; the refrigeration component is connected to the cold conduction component, and the cold conduction component is used to conduct cold energy to the receiving cavity.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cooling component includes a cooling guide and an airflow drive that is disposed adjacent to the cooling guide and is used to allow airflow to pass through the cooling guide and enter the ice storage chamber.

[0008] In some embodiments, the ice storage chamber has an opening, the cooling guide is disposed in the opening, and the driving member is disposed on the side of the cooling guide away from the ice storage chamber. The driving member is used to drive airflow through the cooling guide and into the ice storage chamber.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cooling element includes: a plurality of heat dissipation fins, the plurality of heat dissipation fins being spaced apart, and a flow channel being provided between two adjacent heat dissipation fins.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cooling guide has a recess on the side away from the ice storage chamber, and the driving member is disposed in the recess. The driving member is used to drive the airflow through the guide channel and blow it into the ice storage chamber.

[0011] In some embodiments, the refrigeration assembly includes: a compressor, a condenser, and a throttle valve;

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

[0013] In some implementations, it also includes: a temperature sensor and a controller;

[0014] The temperature sensor is installed inside the ice storage compartment, and the controller is installed inside the main body. 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.

[0015] In some implementations, it also includes: an ice delivery assembly;

[0016] The ice delivery component is installed inside the ice storage chamber and is used to transport ice blocks inside the ice storage chamber to the outside of the ice storage chamber.

[0017] In some embodiments, the ice delivery assembly includes: a delivery rod and a drive mechanism;

[0018] The conveying rod is disposed in the ice storage bin, with its two ends respectively disposed at opposite ends of the ice storage bin. The driving mechanism is connected to the conveying rod and is used to drive the conveying rod to rotate.

[0019] In some embodiments, it further includes: a heat insulation layer; the heat insulation layer is disposed on the inner side wall of the ice storage compartment and / or the outer side wall of the ice storage compartment.

[0020] The machine body contains an ice storage compartment with a cavity for storing ice. A refrigeration unit is connected to a cooling and heat-conducting unit. The cooling energy generated by the refrigeration unit is transferred to the cavity via the cooling and heat-conducting unit. This efficient transfer of cooling energy provides better insulation for the ice storage compartment, preventing the ice from melting. This system, combining the refrigeration and cooling components, effectively cools the ice storage compartment, eliminating the need for the ice-making unit to generate and transfer cooling energy, thus reducing 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 one of the structural schematic diagrams 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 chamber and the cooling conduction assembly provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A second schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage chamber and the cooling conduction assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooling conductive assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage bin provided in this embodiment of the 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; 21-Containing cavity; 22-Opening; 30-Refrigeration component; 31-Compressor; 32-Condenser; 33-Throttle; 40-Cooling component; 41-Cooling element; 411-Heat dissipation fins; 412-Flow channel; 413-Recess; 42-Drive component; 50-Temperature sensor; 60-Controller; 70-Ice delivery component; 71-Conveying rod; 72-Drive mechanism; 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 energy consumption.

[0037] Please see Figures 1 to 4 An ice maker 100 includes: a main body 10, an ice storage chamber 20, a refrigeration component 30, and a cooling component 40;

[0038] The ice storage chamber 20 is disposed within the main body 10, and the ice storage chamber 20 has a receiving cavity 21; the refrigeration component 30 is connected to the cold conduction component 40, and the cold conduction component 40 is used to conduct cold energy to the receiving cavity 21.

[0039] The main body 10 is equipped with an ice storage chamber 20, which has a receiving cavity 21 for storing ice. The refrigeration component 30 is connected to the cooling component 40. The cooling energy generated by the refrigeration component 30 can be conducted to the receiving cavity 21 through the cooling component 40. The cooling component 40 can more efficiently conduct the cooling energy to the receiving cavity 21 of the ice storage chamber 20, so as to provide a better heat preservation effect for the ice storage chamber 20 in the ice maker 100 and prevent the ice in the ice storage chamber 20 from melting. In this way, the cooling energy can be conducted through the refrigeration component 30 and the cooling component 40, and the cooling energy can be conducted to cool the ice storage chamber 20. It is no longer necessary to generate cooling energy through the ice making component and conduct it to the ice storage chamber 20 to lower the temperature, so as to reduce the energy consumption of the ice maker 100.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cooling component 40 includes a cooling element 41 and an airflow drive element 42 disposed adjacent to the cooling element 41 and used to allow airflow to enter the ice storage chamber 20 after passing through the cooling element 41.

[0041] Understandably, the cooling component 40 includes a cooling conductor 41 and a driving component 42. The cooling conductor 41 is connected to the refrigeration component 30 via a copper pipe, allowing the cooling energy generated by the refrigeration component 30 to be transferred to the cooling conductor 41 through the copper pipe. The driving component 42 is installed on the cooling conductor 41, which drives airflow through the cooling conductor 41 to cool it before entering the ice storage chamber 20, thereby lowering the temperature inside the ice storage chamber 20. This allows the cold air entering the ice storage chamber 20 to insulate the ice within it.

[0042] Please see Figure 7 In some embodiments, the ice storage chamber 20 has an opening 22, the cooling guide 41 is disposed in the opening 22, and the driving member 42 is disposed on the side of the cooling guide 41 away from the ice storage chamber 20. The driving member 42 is used to drive airflow through the cooling guide 41 and into the ice storage chamber 20.

[0043] Understandably, an opening 22 is provided on one side of the ice storage chamber 20. The opening 22 can be located at the top of the ice storage chamber 20 or on the side wall of the ice storage chamber 20. Preferably, the opening 22 is located at the top of the ice storage chamber 20, the cooling guide 41 is located at the opening 22, and the driving member 42 is located on the side of the cooling guide 41 away from the opening 22. In this way, the driving member 42 can drive the airflow to enter the ice storage chamber 20 after flowing through the cooling guide 41 to cool the ice storage chamber 20. The driving member 42 can also directly blow the airflow to the bottom of the ice storage chamber 20, which can reduce the loss of cold energy and achieve the purpose of improving the cooling efficiency of the ice storage chamber 20.

[0044] Understandably, the speed of the drive unit 42 (which is the fan) can be adjusted according to the current temperature inside the ice storage compartment 20. By adjusting the speed of the drive unit 42, the airflow velocity entering the ice storage compartment 20 can be changed, thereby changing the cooling capacity inside the ice storage compartment 20 to achieve the purpose of temperature regulation. At the same time, the airflow entering the ice storage compartment 20 can also pass through the ice blocks, so that the ice blocks are less stuck together, making the ice blocks looser and easier to remove.

[0045] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the cooling component 41 includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins 411, which are spaced apart, and a flow channel 412 is provided between two adjacent heat dissipation fins 411.

[0046] Understandably, the cooling component 41 includes multiple heat dissipation fins 411, which are spaced apart. A flow channel 412 is formed between two adjacent heat dissipation fins 411. The flow channel 412 allows airflow to pass through. When the driving component 42 drives the airflow, the airflow can come into contact with the multiple heat dissipation fins 411. This allows the cooling component 41 to generate more cooling capacity per unit time, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling component 41.

[0047] Understandably, multiple heat dissipation fins 411 are connected to copper pipes, so that the cooling component 30 can be conducted to the heat dissipation fins 411 through the copper pipes, so that the heat dissipation fins 411 can generate cooling.

[0048] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the cooling guide 41 has a recess 413 on the side away from the ice storage chamber 20, and the driving member 42 is disposed in the recess 413. The driving member 42 is used to drive the airflow to flow through the guide channel 412 and blow it into the ice storage chamber 20.

[0049] Understandably, the side of the cooling component 41 away from the ice storage chamber 20 is provided with a recess 413. The recess 413 is used to install the driving component 42. Installing the driving component 42 in the recess 413 can reduce the volume of the cooling component 40 after it is installed in the body 10. After the driving component 42 is installed in the recess 413, the recess 413 can also protect the driving component 42. When the driving component 42 drives the airflow, the airflow forms a restricted flow path in the recess 413, which can reduce the airflow dissipation, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency between the airflow and the heat dissipation fins 411, and thus making the heat conduction efficiency higher.

[0050] Please see Figure 8In some embodiments, the refrigeration assembly 30 includes: a compressor 31, a condenser 32, and a throttle valve 33;

[0051] The compressor 31 contains a cooling medium. The condenser 32 is connected to the compressor 31. The condenser 32 is connected to the throttle 33. The throttle 33 is connected to the cooling guide 41. The cooling guide 41 is connected to the compressor 31. The compressor 31 is used to drive the cooling medium to circulate between the condenser 32 and the cooling guide 41.

[0052] Understandably, the refrigeration assembly 30 is used for refrigeration. The refrigeration assembly 30 includes a compressor 31, a condenser 32, and a throttle valve 33. The compressor 31, condenser 32, and throttle valve 33 are all located outside the ice storage chamber 20. The compressor 31 and condenser 32 are connected by copper pipes, and the condenser 32 and throttle valve 33 are connected by copper pipes. The throttle valve 33 is connected to a cooling guide 41. Specifically, after the compressor 31 compresses the cooling medium, it turns the compressed medium into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas. Then, it is cooled by the condenser 32, turning the high-temperature and high-pressure gas into a medium-temperature and high-pressure gas. The gas then enters the throttle valve 33 and becomes a low-temperature liquid, thus achieving refrigeration. Afterward, it flows into the cooling guide 41. The driving component 42 on the cooling guide 41 can achieve heat exchange when driving the airflow, so that cold air can be generated in the ice storage chamber 20, thereby achieving the effect of heat preservation inside the ice storage chamber 20.

[0053] Please see Figure 8 In some embodiments, it also includes: a temperature sensor 50 and a controller 60;

[0054] The temperature sensor 50 is installed inside the ice storage compartment 20, and the controller 60 is installed inside the main body 10. The controller 60 is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 50 and the compressor 31 respectively. The controller 60 is used to obtain the temperature of the temperature sensor 50 and control the compressor 31 to start and stop.

[0055] Understandably, a temperature sensor 50 is also installed inside the ice storage compartment 20. The temperature sensor 50 can obtain the real-time temperature inside the ice storage compartment 20, and a controller 60 is installed inside the main body 10. By connecting the controller 60 to the temperature sensor 50, the controller 60 can obtain the temperature data from the temperature sensor 50. The controller 60 is also connected to the compressor 31, and the controller 60 can control the start and stop of the compressor 31. Specifically, when the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor 50 is higher than a preset value, the controller 60 can control the compressor 31 to start working to cool down the ice storage compartment 20; when the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor 50 is lower than the preset value, the controller 60 can control the compressor 31 to stop working to save energy.

[0056] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, it also includes: an ice delivery assembly 70;

[0057] The ice delivery component 70 is disposed inside the ice storage chamber 20, and the ice delivery component 70 is used to transport ice blocks inside the ice storage chamber 20 to the outside of the ice storage chamber 20.

[0058] Understandably, the ice delivery component 70 is installed inside the ice storage compartment 20. The ice delivery component 70 can deliver ice from the ice storage compartment 20 to the user for use. Specifically, when the ice storage machine is given an instruction, the ice delivery component 70 can output a preset amount of ice. The preset amount of ice can be set according to the usage scenario, for example, it can output a preset amount of ice according to the type of beverage.

[0059] Understandably, setting up the ice delivery component 70 can improve the efficiency of ice dispensing. Ice makers 100 in related technologies all use manual methods to extract ice. By setting up the ice delivery component 70 in the ice storage compartment 20, the ice extraction process can be made smoother and more efficient.

[0060] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the ice delivery assembly 70 includes: a delivery rod 71 and a drive mechanism 72;

[0061] The conveying rod 71 is disposed in the ice storage chamber 20, and the two ends of the conveying rod 71 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the ice storage chamber 20. The driving mechanism 72 is connected to the conveying rod 71 and is used to drive the conveying rod 71 to rotate.

[0062] Understandably, the ice delivery assembly 70 includes a conveying rod 71 and a driving mechanism 72. The conveying rod 71 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 71 can rotate inside the ice storage chamber 20. The driving mechanism 72 is disposed outside the ice storage chamber 20 and is connected to the conveying rod 71, thus driving the conveying rod 71 to rotate. A spiral blade is disposed on the outer periphery of the conveying rod 71. When the conveying rod 71 rotates, it drives the spiral blade to rotate, thereby conveying ice blocks inside the ice storage chamber 20 to the outside of the ice storage chamber 20 through the spiral blade, thus realizing the delivery of ice blocks.

[0063] Please see Figure 8 In some embodiments, it also includes: a heat insulation layer 80;

[0064] 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.

[0065] It is understandable that a heat insulation layer 80 is 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, and reduce energy waste.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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 chamber is disposed within the main body and has a receiving cavity; the refrigeration component is connected to the cold conduction component, and the cold conduction component is used to conduct cold energy to the receiving cavity.

2. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling component includes a cooling element and an airflow drive element disposed adjacent to the cooling element and used to allow airflow to enter the ice storage chamber after passing through the cooling element.

3. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice storage chamber has an opening, the cooling guide is disposed in the opening, and the driving member is disposed on the side of the cooling guide away from the ice storage chamber. The driving member is used to drive airflow through the cooling guide and into the ice storage chamber.

4. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cooling component includes: multiple heat dissipation fins, which are spaced apart, and a flow channel is provided between two adjacent heat dissipation fins.

5. The ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cooling guide has a recessed portion on the side away from the ice storage chamber, and the driving component is disposed in the recessed portion. The driving component is used to drive the airflow through the guide channel and blow it into the ice storage chamber.

6. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigeration components include: a compressor, a condenser, and a throttle valve; The compressor contains a cooling medium. The condenser is connected to the compressor, 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 is used to drive the cooling medium to circulate between the condenser and the cooling guide.

7. The ice maker according to claim 6, 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 main body. 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.

8. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Ice delivery components; The ice delivery component is installed inside the ice storage chamber and is used to transport ice blocks inside the ice storage chamber to the outside of the ice storage chamber.

9. The ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ice delivery assembly includes: a conveying rod and a drive mechanism; The conveying rod is disposed in the ice storage bin, with its two ends respectively disposed at opposite ends of the ice storage bin. The driving mechanism is connected to the conveying rod and is used to drive the conveying rod to rotate.

10. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Insulation layer; The 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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