Ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ice making, specifically relates to an ice maker, the ice maker includes: the body, refrigeration subassembly, ice storage bin, blow -up evaporator, the ice storage bin sets up in the body, the ice storage bin has the accommodation cavity, the accommodation cavity is provided with blow -up evaporator, the refrigeration subassembly with blow -up evaporator connects, and blow -up evaporator is used for refrigeration for the ice storage bin. This can realize the conduction of cold quantity through refrigeration subassembly, blow -up evaporator, and the cold quantity is conducted to the cooling of the ice storage bin in the ice storage bin, and blow -up evaporator can be set to the shape that is compatible with the ice storage bin, so that the ice storage bin can have good heat preservation effect, not only can reduce the energy loss of ice maker, but also can improve the heat preservation effect in the ice storage bin.

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, ice makers in related technologies use coil-type evaporators for cooling to maintain the temperature inside the ice storage compartment. However, in some irregularly shaped ice storage compartments, the coverage area of ​​the coil-type evaporator is relatively small, which affects the cooling effect of the ice storage machine. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides an ice maker. The ice maker can improve the cooling effect in the ice storage compartment.

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

[0005] An ice maker includes: a main body, a refrigeration component, an ice storage compartment, and a blown evaporator;

[0006] The ice storage compartment is disposed in the main body. The ice storage compartment has a receiving cavity, and a blown evaporator is disposed in the receiving cavity. The refrigeration component is connected to the blown evaporator, and the blown evaporator is used to refrigerate the ice storage compartment.

[0007] In some embodiments, the ice storage compartment has a semi-cylindrical cross-section, and the two ends of the ice storage compartment have a height difference along its length.

[0008] In some implementations, it also includes: a protective element;

[0009] The ice storage chamber has a first side wall, the protective component is detachably mounted on the first side wall, the protective component and the first side wall have a mounting part, and the blown evaporator is mounted on the mounting part.

[0010] In some embodiments, the protective element includes: a plurality of first protective bars and a plurality of second protective bars;

[0011] Multiple first protective rods are spaced apart along a first direction, and multiple second protective rods are spaced apart along a second direction; the first protective rods and the second protective rods form multiple hollow sections.

[0012] In some embodiments, the refrigeration assembly includes: a compressor, a condenser, and a drive unit;

[0013] The compressor contains a cooling medium. The condenser is connected to the compressor and the blown evaporator is connected to the compressor. The blown evaporator is connected to the compressor. The compressor is used to drive the cooling medium to circulate between the blown evaporator and the condenser.

[0014] In some implementations, it also includes: a temperature sensor and a controller;

[0015] 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.

[0016] In some embodiments, the condenser includes: a plurality of heat dissipation fins;

[0017] The heat dissipation fins are spaced apart, and there is a flow channel between two adjacent heat dissipation fins. The driving member is used to drive airflow through the flow channel.

[0018] In some embodiments, 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 away from the compressor.

[0019] In some implementations, it also includes: an ice delivery assembly;

[0020] The ice delivery assembly includes: a spiral rod and a drive mechanism;

[0021] The screw rod is connected to the drive mechanism, which drives the screw rod to rotate so as to deliver ice blocks from the ice storage compartment.

[0022] In some embodiments, the screw has a cavity portion in which a condenser tube is disposed, and the condenser tube is connected to the blown evaporator.

[0023] The main body contains an ice storage compartment with a cavity for storing ice. A refrigeration unit and a blown evaporator are connected via a cooling conductor. The refrigeration unit contains a cooling medium, which is compressed and then conducted to the blown evaporator. The blown evaporator then generates cooling within the ice storage compartment, thus achieving cooling and providing better insulation to prevent the ice from melting. This cooling system, through the refrigeration unit and the blown evaporator, effectively transfers cooling energy to the ice storage compartment, lowering its temperature. The blown evaporator can be shaped to fit the ice storage compartment, further enhancing its insulation performance and reducing energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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.

[0025] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an ice maker provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage bin provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the ice storage compartment provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of the ice storage bin provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ice maker provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the condenser and drive component provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage bin provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the screw rod provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 100-Ice maker; 10-Body; 20-Refrigeration component; 21-Compressor; 22-Condenser; 221-Heat dissipation fins; 222-Flow guide channel; 223-Recessed part; 23-Drive component; 24-Throttle device; 30-Ice storage compartment; 31-First side wall; 32-Mounting part; 40-Blow-type evaporator; 50-Protective component; 51-First protective rod; 52-Second protective rod; 53-Hollowed part; 60-Temperature sensor; 70-Controller; 80-Ice delivery component; 81-Screw rod; 811-Cavity part; 82-Drive mechanism; 83-Condenser tube. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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, ice makers in related technologies use coil-type evaporators for cooling to maintain the temperature inside the ice storage compartment. However, in some irregularly shaped ice storage compartments, the coverage area of ​​the coil-type evaporator is relatively small, which affects the cooling effect of the ice storage machine.

[0040] For ease of subsequent explanation, Figure 4 The viewpoint shown defines a first direction and a second direction, where the first direction is as follows: Figure 4 The X direction shown is as follows: Figure 4 The left and right directions are shown, and the second direction is as follows. Figure 4 The Y direction shown is as follows: Figure 4 The up and down directions are shown in the diagram. Please refer to this section for a further description of the coordinate system.

[0041] Therefore, this embodiment provides an ice maker. The ice maker can improve the cooling effect in the ice storage compartment.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 An ice maker 100 includes: a main body 10, a refrigeration component 20, an ice storage compartment 30, and a blown evaporator 40;

[0043] The ice storage chamber 30 is disposed in the main body 10. The ice storage chamber 30 has a receiving cavity, and a blown evaporator 40 is disposed in the receiving cavity. The refrigeration assembly 20 is connected to the blown evaporator 40, and the blown evaporator 40 is used to refrigerate the ice storage chamber 30.

[0044] The main body 10 contains an ice storage chamber 30, which has a receiving cavity for storing ice. A refrigeration assembly 20 is connected to a blown evaporator 40 via a cooling conductor. The refrigeration assembly 20 contains a cooling medium. After compressing the cooling medium, the refrigeration assembly 20 can conduct the cooling medium to the blown evaporator 40 through the cooling conductor. The blown evaporator 40 then generates cooling in the ice storage chamber 30, thus achieving refrigeration within the ice storage chamber 30. The ice storage compartment 30 provides good insulation, preventing the ice in the ice storage compartment 30 from melting. This allows the cold energy to be transferred through the refrigeration component 20 and the blown evaporator 40, thus cooling the ice storage compartment 30. At the same time, the blown evaporator 40 can be set to a shape that is compatible with the ice storage compartment 30, which enables the ice storage compartment 30 to have a good insulation effect. This not only reduces the energy loss of the ice maker 100, but also improves the insulation effect inside the ice storage compartment 30.

[0045] It should be noted that the cooling component can be any part that can conduct the cooling capacity of the refrigeration component 20 to the blown evaporator 40, such as copper pipes, heat pipes, etc.

[0046] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the cross-section of the ice storage chamber 30 is set to a semi-cylindrical shape, and the two ends of the ice storage chamber 30 in the length direction have a height difference.

[0047] It is understandable that the cross-section of the ice storage compartment 30 is set to be semi-cylindrical. This is to facilitate the installation of the ice delivery component 80, and to facilitate the ice delivery component 80 to deliver ice blocks from the ice storage compartment 30, one end of the ice storage compartment 30 is set to be higher than the second end. This makes it easier to output the ice blocks from the ice storage compartment 30.

[0048] Understandably, due to the shape of the ice delivery component 80, the ice storage compartment 30 is set as a semi-cylinder. In order to improve the space utilization in the ice storage compartment 30, the component that can provide heat preservation for the ice storage compartment 30 is set as a blow-type evaporator 40. Since the blow-type evaporator 40 can be set to any shape, it can be applied to the semi-cylinder ice storage compartment 30. The blow-type evaporator 40, which is adapted to its shape, is set at the bottom of the semi-cylinder ice storage compartment 30, thus improving the space utilization in the ice storage compartment 30.

[0049] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, it also includes: a protective element 50;

[0050] The ice storage chamber 30 has a first side wall 31, the protective member 50 is detachably mounted on the first side wall 31, the protective member 50 and the first side wall 31 have a mounting part 32, and the blown evaporator 40 is mounted on the mounting part 32.

[0051] Understandably, the ice storage compartment 30 has a first side wall 31, and the protective component 50 is installed on the ice storage compartment 30 at a distance from the first side wall 31. This creates a mounting portion 32 between the anti-slip component and the first side wall 31, with a gap between the mounting portion 32 and the anti-slip component. The installation portion 32 allows the anti-slip component 50 to protect the blown evaporator 40 when the blown evaporator 40 is mounted on the mounting portion 32. Specifically, when ice is placed in the ice storage compartment 30, it may fall onto the blown evaporator 40, potentially damaging it and causing it to malfunction, thus affecting the normal operation of the ice maker 100. The protective component 50 is detachably installed inside the ice storage compartment 30. When the protective component 50 is damaged, it can be removed from the ice storage compartment 30 for replacement, improving the convenience of maintaining the ice maker 100.

[0052] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the protective element 50 includes: a plurality of first protective rods 51 and a plurality of second protective rods 52;

[0053] Multiple first protective rods 51 are spaced apart along a first direction, and multiple second protective rods 52 are spaced apart along a second direction; wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect; the first protective rods 51 and the second protective rods 52 form multiple hollow portions 53.

[0054] Understandably, the protective component 50 includes multiple first protective rods 51 spaced apart along a first direction and multiple second protective rods 52 spaced apart along a second direction. This allows the first and second protective rods 51 and 52 to be staggered, forming a perforated portion 53. This allows the cooling energy generated by the blown evaporator 40 to dissipate through the perforated portion 53. This not only facilitates the protection of the blown evaporator 40 by the protective component 50 but also facilitates the transfer of the cooling energy generated by the blown evaporator 40 to the ice storage chamber 30. The aforementioned first and second directions can be perpendicular or staggered, meaning there is an angle between the first and second directions. The staggered arrangement of the first and second protective rods 51 and 52 can form perforated portions 53 of other shapes, such as rectangles or rhombuses.

[0055] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the refrigeration assembly 20 includes: a compressor 21, a condenser 22, a drive unit 23, and a throttle 24;

[0056] The compressor 21 contains a cooling medium. The drive unit 23 is located on one side of the condenser 22. The condenser 22 is connected to the compressor 21. The condenser 22 is connected to the throttle 24. The throttle 24 is connected to the blown evaporator 40. The blown evaporator 40 is connected to the compressor 21. The compressor 21 is used to drive the cooling medium to circulate between the blown evaporator 40 and the condenser 22.

[0057] Understandably, the refrigeration assembly 20 is used for refrigeration. The refrigeration assembly 20 includes a compressor 21, a condenser 22, a drive unit 23, and a throttling device 24. The compressor 21, condenser 22, and throttling device 24 are all located outside the ice storage chamber 30. The compressor 21 and condenser 22 are connected via a heat-conducting component. The blow-type evaporator 40 is located inside the ice storage chamber 30 and is connected to the throttling device 24 via the heat-conducting component. Thus, when the compressor 21 generates high-temperature, high-pressure gas, after cooling through the condenser 22, it enters the throttling device 24 and becomes a low-temperature liquid. This liquid then enters the blow-type evaporator 40, where it generates cooling energy. Through heat exchange, the temperature inside the ice storage chamber 30 is lowered, thereby achieving the insulation effect of the ice storage chamber 30. This enables the blow-type evaporator 40 to perform refrigeration.

[0058] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, it also includes: a temperature sensor 60 and a controller 70;

[0059] The temperature sensor 60 is installed inside the ice storage compartment 30. The controller 70 is installed inside the ice maker 100. The controller 70 is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 60 and the compressor 21 respectively. The controller 70 is used to obtain the temperature of the temperature sensor 60 and control the compressor 21 to start and stop.

[0060] Understandably, a temperature sensor 60 is installed inside the ice storage compartment 30. The temperature sensor 60 can obtain the real-time temperature inside the ice storage compartment 30. A controller 70 is installed inside the main body 10, and the controller 70 is connected to the temperature sensor 60, so the controller 70 can obtain the temperature data from the temperature sensor 60. The controller 70 is also connected to the compressor 21, so the controller 70 can control the start and stop of the compressor 21. Through the controller 70 and the temperature sensor 60, the compressor 21 can be controlled. Specifically, when the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor 60 is higher than the preset value, the controller 70 can control the compressor 21 to start working, so as to cool down the ice storage compartment 30. When the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor 60 is lower than the preset value, the controller 70 can control the compressor 21 to stop working. This realizes the automatic start and stop of the compressor 21, so as to save the power consumption of the ice maker 100 when keeping the temperature warm.

[0061] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the condenser 22 includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins 221;

[0062] Multiple heat dissipation fins 221 are spaced apart, and there is a flow channel 222 between two adjacent heat dissipation fins 221. The driving member 23 is used to drive airflow through the flow channel 222.

[0063] Understandably, the condenser 22 includes multiple heat dissipation fins 221, which are spaced apart. A flow channel 222 is formed between two adjacent heat dissipation fins 221, allowing airflow to pass through. When the driving component 23 drives the airflow, it can make the airflow contact with the multiple heat dissipation fins 221, thus enabling the airflow to fully exchange heat with the heat dissipation fins 221. This allows the airflow to better cool the condenser 22 per unit time, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the condenser 22.

[0064] Please see Figure 7 In some embodiments, the condenser 22 has a recess 223 on one side, the recess 223 being disposed on the side of the condenser 22 near the compressor 21, and the drive member 23 being disposed within the recess 223, the drive member 23 being used to blow airflow away from the compressor 21.

[0065] Understandably, a recess 223 is provided on either side of the condenser 22. The recess 223 is used to install the drive component 23. Installing the drive component 23 in the recess 223 can reduce the volume occupied by the refrigeration component 20 in the ice maker 100. After the drive component 23 is installed in the recess 223, the recess 223 can also protect the drive component 23. When the drive component 23 drives the airflow, the airflow forms a restricted flow path in the recess 223, which can reduce the airflow dissipation, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency between the airflow and the heat dissipation fins 221, and thus making the thermal conductivity higher.

[0066] Please see Figure 8 In some embodiments, it also includes: an ice delivery assembly 80;

[0067] The ice delivery assembly 80 includes: a spiral rod 81 and a drive mechanism 82;

[0068] The screw rod 81 is connected to the drive mechanism 82, which drives the screw rod 81 to rotate so as to deliver ice blocks from the ice storage chamber 30.

[0069] Understandably, the ice delivery assembly 80 can transport ice blocks from the ice storage compartment 30 to the user end for use. The ice delivery assembly 80 includes a screw rod 81 and a drive component 23. The screw rod 81 is disposed inside the ice storage compartment 30, with its two ends respectively disposed at opposite ends of the ice storage compartment 30. The drive mechanism 82 is disposed outside the ice storage compartment 30 and is connected to the screw rod 81. Thus, the drive component 23 can drive or drive the screw rod 81 to rotate. Spiral blades are disposed on the outer periphery of the screw rod 81. When the screw rod 81 rotates, it can drive the spiral blades to rotate, thereby transporting the ice blocks inside the ice storage compartment 30 to the outside of the ice storage compartment 30 through the spiral blades, thus realizing the delivery of ice blocks.

[0070] Understandably, ice storage machines can automatically dispense ice. Specifically, ice storage machines are equipped with an instruction input module. When a user operates the instruction input module, the ice storage machine can process the user's input instructions and control the ice delivery component 80 to work, so that the ice delivery component 80 delivers ice from the ice storage compartment 30 for the user's use. The preset output can be set according to the usage scenario. For example, the preset amount of ice can be output according to the type of beverage.

[0071] Please see Figure 9 In some embodiments, the screw rod 81 has a cavity 811, in which a condenser tube 83 is disposed, and the condenser tube 83 is connected to the blown evaporator 40.

[0072] Understandably, the screw rod 81 has an internal cavity. To further improve the insulation effect inside the ice storage chamber 30, a condenser tube 83 is installed inside the screw rod 81, that is, a condenser tube 83 is installed in the cavity 811. The condenser tube 83 can be connected to the blow-type evaporator 40 or the expansion valve, so that the condenser tube 83 can generate cold energy to further reduce the temperature of the ice delivery assembly 80. Since the screw rod 81 is connected to the motor, and the motor is located outside the ice storage chamber 30, the screw rod 81 can also conduct heat from outside the ice storage chamber 30 to a certain extent to the inside of the ice storage chamber 30, thus affecting the insulation effect of the ice storage chamber 30. In order to reduce the impact of the screw rod 81 on the temperature inside the ice storage chamber 30, a condenser tube 83 is installed inside the screw rod 81 to reduce the temperature of the screw rod 81, thereby reducing the impact of the screw rod 81 on the temperature inside the ice storage chamber 30.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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: The main body, refrigeration components, ice storage compartment, and blow-type evaporator; The ice storage compartment is disposed in the main body. The ice storage compartment has a receiving cavity, and a blown evaporator is disposed in the receiving cavity. The refrigeration component is connected to the blown evaporator, and the blown evaporator is used to refrigerate the ice storage compartment.

2. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice storage compartment has a semi-cylindrical cross-section, and the two ends of the ice storage compartment have a height difference along its length.

3. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Protective components; The ice storage chamber has a first side wall, the protective component is detachably mounted on the first side wall, the protective component and the first side wall have a mounting part, and the blown evaporator is mounted on the mounting part.

4. The ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective component includes: a plurality of first protective bars and a plurality of second protective bars; Multiple first protective rods are spaced apart along a first direction, and multiple second protective rods are spaced apart along a second direction; the first protective rods and the second protective rods form multiple hollow sections.

5. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration components include: a compressor, a condenser, a drive unit, and a throttle. The compressor contains a cooling medium. The drive unit is located on one side of the condenser. The condenser is connected to the compressor. The condenser is connected to the throttle. The throttle is connected to the blown evaporator. The blown evaporator is connected to the compressor. The compressor is used to drive the cooling medium to circulate between the blown evaporator and the condenser.

6. The ice maker according to claim 5, 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.

7. The ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The condenser includes: multiple heat dissipation fins; The heat dissipation fins are spaced apart, and there is a flow channel between two adjacent heat dissipation fins. The driving member is used to drive airflow through the flow channel.

8. 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.

9. The ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Also includes: Ice delivery components; The ice delivery assembly includes: a spiral rod and a drive mechanism; The screw rod is connected to the drive mechanism, which drives the screw rod to rotate so as to deliver ice blocks from the ice storage compartment.

10. The ice maker according to claim 9, characterized in that, The screw has a cavity, and a condenser tube is installed inside the cavity. The condenser tube is connected to the blow-type evaporator.

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