Ice making apparatus
By installing a water collection tank and water delivery pipeline in the ice-making equipment, the condensate is collected and delivered to the compressor heat dissipation section, solving the problem of condensate flowing to the platform, improving the user experience and achieving compressor cooling.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG LIZI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The condensate produced by existing ice-making equipment during operation tends to flow from the bottom onto the support platform, requiring frequent cleaning by users and affecting the user experience.
Design an ice-making device comprising a water collection tank and a water delivery pipeline for collecting and delivering condensate to a set location, combined with a compressor heat dissipation unit to absorb heat, preventing condensate from flowing onto the platform, and using the condensate to cool the compressor.
This effectively prevents condensate from flowing onto the support platform, improving the user experience, while also using the condensate to cool the compressor, thus making full use of resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to an ice-making device. Background Technology
[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that converts water into ice based on a refrigeration cycle system. It is increasingly being used in various settings such as restaurants, hotels, and hospitals.
[0003] The condensate produced by the ice maker during operation can easily flow from its bottom onto the platform that supports it, requiring frequent cleaning of the platform and resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides an ice-making device aimed at solving the technical problem that existing ice-making devices easily leak condensate onto the support platform.
[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, one embodiment provides an ice-making device, including a body and a compressor, the compressor being connected to the body and having a heat dissipation section;
[0006] The machine body is provided with a water collection tank and a water supply pipe connected to the water collection tank. The water collection tank is used to collect condensate, and the water supply pipe is used to transport the condensate in the water collection tank to a set position. The water supply pipe is connected to the heat dissipation unit.
[0007] In one embodiment, the compressor includes a housing and a compression body, the compression body being disposed within the housing;
[0008] The housing is the heat dissipation part, and the water supply pipe is connected to the housing.
[0009] In one embodiment, the housing has a flow guiding channel, an inlet, and an outlet, both of which are connected to the flow guiding channel. The water supply pipeline includes a first water supply section and a second water supply section. The first water supply section connects the water collection tank and the inlet, and the second water supply section connects the outlet and the designated position. Alternatively,
[0010] The water supply pipeline is arranged circumferentially around the shell.
[0011] In one embodiment, the ice-making device further includes a pump body connected to the water supply pipeline for providing power for the flow of water in the water supply pipeline.
[0012] In one embodiment, the ice-making equipment further includes a liquid level sensor disposed in the water collection tank for detecting the liquid level of condensate in the water collection tank.
[0013] In one embodiment, the body includes a base and a shell, the shell being connected to the base and forming an accommodating cavity with the base;
[0014] The compressor is disposed within the accommodating cavity, and the water collection tank is disposed on the base.
[0015] In one embodiment, the compressor is positioned in the height direction of the ice-making equipment corresponding to the water collection tank.
[0016] In one embodiment, the ice-making device further includes an ice-making component, which includes an ice storage container and a cold insulation pipeline. At least a portion of the outer side of the ice storage container is provided with the cold insulation pipeline, and the cold insulation pipeline contains a cold medium.
[0017] The water collection tank is used at least to collect condensate from the ice storage container and the cold insulation pipeline.
[0018] In one embodiment, the cold insulation piping is attached to the bottom and / or side wall of the ice storage container; or,
[0019] The cold insulation pipeline is connected to the bottom and / or side wall of the ice storage container via a heat-conducting material.
[0020] In one embodiment, the ice-making assembly further includes a recycling container connected to the ice storage container for collecting liquid water in the ice storage container, and the water collection tank is also used to collect condensate from the recycling container.
[0021] The ice-making equipment according to the above embodiments, by setting up a water collection tank to collect condensate, can prevent the condensate generated during the operation of the ice-making equipment from flowing to the outside of the ice-making equipment. Therefore, no condensate will accumulate on the platform supporting the ice-making equipment, improving the user experience. By setting up a water supply pipeline connected to the water collection tank, the water supply pipeline can transport the condensate in the water collection tank to a set position, preventing overflow from the water collection tank due to excessive condensate accumulation and preventing condensate from flowing onto the supporting platform. The compressor generates heat during operation. By setting the water supply pipeline to be connected to the heat dissipation part of the compressor, the condensate can absorb the heat generated by the compressor when flowing through the heat dissipation part of the compressor, thus cooling the compressor. Therefore, the ice-making equipment provided by this application can both prevent condensate from flowing onto the supporting platform and make full use of the condensate to cool the compressor. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making equipment provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model after removing part of the outer shell;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the water supply pipeline and the compressor provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the compressor provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along line AA;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the water supply pipeline and the compressor provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0029] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0030] 100. Ice-making equipment; 10. Body; 11. Base; 111. Water collection tank; 12. Outer shell; 13. Containing cavity; 20. Ice-making assembly; 21. Ice-making component; 22. Ice storage container; 23. Cold insulation pipeline; 24. Recovery container; 30. Compressor; 31. Shell; 311. Flow guide channel; 312. Water inlet; 313. Water outlet; 32. Compressor body; 40. Water supply pipeline; 41. First water supply section; 42. Second water supply section; 50. Pump body; 60. Liquid level sensor.
[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0034] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.
[0035] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0036] Currently, ice makers are widely used in various fields. However, due to design limitations, the condensate produced during operation tends to flow from the bottom of the ice maker onto the platform supporting it, requiring frequent cleaning and resulting in a poor user experience.
[0037] Therefore, this utility model provides an ice-making device that can prevent condensate from flowing from the ice-making device onto the supporting platform, thereby improving the user experience.
[0038] Example 1:
[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the ice-making device 100 provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a body 10, and a water collection tank 111 is provided inside the body 10 for collecting condensate.
[0040] When the ice-making equipment 100 is working, condensation is easily formed. By setting up a water collection tank 111 to collect the condensation, the condensation can be prevented from flowing to the outside of the ice-making equipment 100. Therefore, the platform supporting the ice-making equipment 100 will not have condensation accumulation, which improves the user experience.
[0041] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The ice-making device 100 also includes an ice-making component 20, which is disposed within the body 10. The ice-making component 20 can be used to make ice cubes. A water collection tank 111 is used to collect condensate from the ice-making component 20. In specific applications, the water collection tank 111 can be disposed below the ice-making component 20 to facilitate the collection of condensate from the ice-making component 20.
[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The ice-making equipment 100 also includes a compressor 30 and a water supply pipe 40. The compressor 30 can be connected to the body 10 and has a heat dissipation unit. The water supply pipe 40 is used to transport condensate in the water collection tank 111 to a set position, and the water supply pipe 40 is connected to the heat dissipation unit. In specific applications, the set position can be outside the body 10 or a certain position inside the body 10.
[0043] By providing a water supply pipe 40 connecting the water collection tank 111, the water supply pipe 40 can transport the condensate in the water collection tank 111 to a set position, preventing overflow from the water collection tank 111 due to excessive condensate accumulation and preventing condensate from flowing onto the support platform. The compressor 30 generates heat during operation; by connecting the water supply pipe 40 to the heat dissipation section of the compressor 30, the condensate can absorb the heat generated by the compressor 30 as it flows through the heat dissipation section, thus cooling the compressor 30. Therefore, the ice-making equipment 100 provided in this embodiment can both prevent condensate from flowing onto the support platform and fully utilize the condensate to cool the compressor 30.
[0044] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 The compressor 30 includes a housing 31 and a compression body 32. The compression body 32 is disposed inside the housing 31, and the housing 31 serves as the heat dissipation part of the compressor 30. The water supply pipe 40 is connected to the housing 31. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the heat dissipation part may be a heat sink block or the like fixedly connected to the housing 31.
[0045] Please see Figures 3 to 5 The housing 31 has a flow channel 311, an inlet 312, and an outlet 313, both of which are connected to the flow channel 311. The water supply pipeline 40 includes a first water supply section 41 and a second water supply section 42. The first water supply section 41 connects the water collection tank 111 and the inlet 312, and the second water supply section 42 connects the outlet 313 and the set position.
[0046] In practical applications, the condensate in the water collection tank 111 flows sequentially through the first water conveying section 41, the inlet 312, the guide channel 311, the outlet 313, and the second water conveying section 42 to the set position. When the condensate flows to the guide channel 311, it can absorb the heat generated by the compressor 30, thereby cooling the compressor 30.
[0047] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The ice-making equipment 100 also includes a pump body 50, which is connected to the water supply pipeline 40 to provide power for the flow of water in the water supply pipeline 40. That is, the condensate in the water collection tank 111 flows sequentially along the first water supply section 41, the guide channel 311, and the second water supply section 42 under the action of the pump body 50. In specific applications, the pump body 50 can be connected to the first water supply section 41. Of course, in other embodiments, the pump body 50 can also be connected to the second water supply section 42. When using this technical solution, since the condensate absorbs heat and becomes high-temperature water in the second water supply section 42, the pump body 50 needs to be a high-temperature resistant power pump.
[0048] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The ice-making equipment 100 also includes a liquid level sensor 60, which is installed in the water collection tank 111 to detect the liquid level of condensate in the water collection tank 111. By detecting the liquid level of condensate in the water collection tank 111 by the liquid level sensor 60, the pump body 50 can be controlled to start when the condensate reaches the preset water level, and the pump body 50 can be controlled to stop working when the condensate is lower than the preset water level. This setting can avoid the pump body 50 from working continuously when the amount of condensate in the water collection tank 111 is low.
[0049] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The machine body 10 includes a base 11 and a housing 12. The housing 12 is connected to the base 11 and together with the base 11 forms a receiving cavity 13. The ice-making component 20 and the compressor 30 are both disposed within the receiving cavity 13, and a water collection tank 111 is disposed on the base 11. The base 11 is generally located at the lowest point of the machine body 10. By placing the water collection tank 111 on the base 11, the water collection tank 111 is located at or near the lowest point of the receiving cavity 13, thereby facilitating the collection of condensate from the ice-making component 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the water collection tank 111 may not be disposed on the base 11; for example, a partition may be provided inside the machine body 10, and the water collection tank 111 may be formed on the partition. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the compressor 30 may be disposed outside the receiving cavity 13.
[0050] In practical applications, the condensate from the ice-making component 20 can drip directly into the water collection tank 111, or flow along the components set in the accommodating cavity 13 into the water collection tank 111, or flow into the water collection tank 111 through a pipe.
[0051] In one embodiment, the compressor 30 is positioned above the water collection tank 111 and corresponds to the water collection tank 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100. It should be noted that "correspondingly positioned" here means that the compressor 30 is directly opposite the water collection tank 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, i.e., the compressor 30 is directly above the water collection tank 111. In specific applications, the projection of the compressor 30 on the base 11 falls into the water collection tank 111. Thus, condensate is located below the compressor 30, which can absorb the heat generated by the compressor 30 and cool it down. Therefore, the compressor 30 can be cooled before the condensate flows into the water supply pipe 40. Simultaneously, the compressor 30 can also evaporate some of the condensate inside the water collection tank 111 before it flows into the water supply pipe 40, improving the condensate drainage effect.
[0052] Please see Figure 2 The ice-making assembly 20 includes an ice-making component 21, an ice storage container 22, and a cold-insulating pipe 23. The ice-making component 21 is used to make ice cubes and transfer the made ice cubes into the ice storage container 22. The ice storage container 22 is used to store the made ice cubes. At least a portion of the outer side of the ice storage container 22 is provided with the cold-insulating pipe 23, which contains a refrigerant. A water collection tank 111 is used to collect condensate from the ice-making component 21, the ice storage container 22, and the cold-insulating pipe 23.
[0053] By incorporating a cooling pipe 23 with an internal cooling medium, the cooling medium absorbs heat and facilitates heat exchange, giving the cooling pipe 23 a cooling function and achieving a cooling effect. The cooling pipe 23 is installed in at least a portion of the outer surface of the ice storage container 22 so that it can effectively keep the ice in the container 22 cool, thereby reducing ice melting and improving the ice storage efficiency of the container 22.
[0054] It is understood that in other embodiments, the cold insulation pipe 23 may not be located on the outside of the ice storage container 22. For example, the cold insulation pipe 23 may be located in the interlayer or inside the cavity wall of the ice storage container 22.
[0055] In one embodiment, the cooling medium may be propane or isobutane, etc.
[0056] In one embodiment, the cold insulation pipe 23 is attached to the bottom and / or sidewall of the ice storage container 22. The cold insulation pipe 23 can also be connected to the bottom and / or sidewall of the ice storage container 22 via a thermally conductive material. Ice transferred into the ice storage container 22 typically accumulates first at the bottom of the inner cavity of the ice storage container 22. Attaching the cold insulation pipe 23 to the bottom of the ice storage container 22 can keep the ice at the bottom of the inner cavity of the ice storage container 22 cold. It is understood that in other embodiments, the cold insulation pipe 23 can also be attached to the entire outer surface of the ice storage container 22 or to the sidewall near the bottom of the ice storage container 22.
[0057] Please see Figure 2 The ice-making assembly 20 also includes a recovery container 24, which is connected to the ice storage container 22 and is used to collect liquid water in the ice storage container 22. The water collection tank 111 is also used to collect condensate from the recovery container 24. Specifically, the recovery container 24 is installed on the base 11 and is located below the ice storage container 22.
[0058] During the process of transferring ice blocks from the ice-making component 21 to the ice storage container 22, some ice-making water is usually transferred into the ice storage container 22. By setting up a recovery container 24, the ice-making water in the ice storage container 22 can be recovered for reuse in ice making. Since the temperature of the ice-making water recovered in the recovery container 24 is relatively low, condensation easily forms when external gas comes into contact with the recovery container 24. The water collection tank 111 can collect the condensation from the recovery container 24, preventing this part of the condensation from flowing out of the ice-making equipment 100 and onto the support platform.
[0059] In one embodiment, the recycling container 24 is positioned above the water collection tank 111 and corresponds to the water collection tank 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100. It should be noted that "correspondingly positioned" here means that the recycling container 24 is directly opposite the water collection tank 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, i.e., the recycling container 24 is positioned directly above the water collection tank 111. In specific applications, the projection of the recycling container 24 onto the base 11 falls into the water collection tank 111. This facilitates the dripping of condensate formed in the recycling container 24 into the water collection tank 111, enabling the water collection tank 111 to collect the condensate from the recycling container 24.
[0060] In one embodiment, the ice-making device 100 further includes a return pipe (not shown), one end of which is connected to the cold insulation pipe 23 and the other end to the compressor 30. The water collection tank 111 is also used to collect condensate from the return pipe. This prevents condensate formed in the return pipe from flowing onto the support platform. Specifically, the return pipe can be positioned above the water collection tank 111 and corresponding to the water collection tank 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, that is, the projection of the return pipe on the base 11 falls into the water collection tank 111.
[0061] In this embodiment, the cold insulation pipe 23 connects the ice-making component 21 and the return pipe, and the refrigerant in the cold insulation pipe 23 is the refrigerant in the ice-making component 21 and the compressor 30. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the return pipe may also connect the ice-making component 21 and the compressor 30, and the cold insulation pipe 23 may be an independent refrigerant delivery pipe.
[0062] Example 2:
[0063] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The main difference between the ice-making device 100 provided in this embodiment and that in Embodiment 1 lies in the connection method between the water supply pipe 40 and the heat dissipation unit. Specifically, in Embodiment 1, the water supply pipe 40 includes a first water supply section 41 and a second water supply section 42. The first water supply section 41 connects the water collection tank 111 and the inlet 312 of the guide channel 311, and the second water supply section 42 connects the outlet 313 of the guide channel 311 and the set position. In this embodiment, the water supply pipe 40 is arranged circumferentially around the housing 31.
[0064] In practical applications, the water supply pipeline 40 can be single-layered or multi-layered.
[0065] Apart from the differences mentioned above, the ice-making device 100 and its auxiliary components provided in this embodiment can be designed with reference to Embodiment 1, and will not be described further here.
[0066] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An ice-making device, characterized in that, It includes a body and a compressor, the compressor being connected to the body, and the compressor having a heat dissipation section; The machine body is provided with a water collection tank and a water supply pipe connected to the water collection tank. The water collection tank is used to collect condensate, and the water supply pipe is used to transport the condensate in the water collection tank to a set position. The water supply pipe is connected to the heat dissipation unit.
2. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The compressor includes a housing and a compression body, wherein the compression body is disposed within the housing; The housing is the heat dissipation part, and the water supply pipe is connected to the housing.
3. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The housing has a flow guiding channel, an inlet, and an outlet. Both the inlet and outlet are connected to the flow guiding channel. The water supply pipeline includes a first water supply section and a second water supply section. The first water supply section connects the water collection tank and the inlet, and the second water supply section connects the outlet and the designated position. Alternatively... The water supply pipeline is arranged circumferentially around the shell.
4. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment also includes a pump body connected to the water supply pipeline, which provides power for the flow of water in the water supply pipeline.
5. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment also includes a liquid level sensor, which is installed in the water collection tank to detect the liquid level of the condensate in the water collection tank.
6. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The body includes a base and a shell, the shell being connected to the base and forming an accommodating cavity with the base; The compressor is disposed within the accommodating cavity, and the water collection tank is disposed on the base.
7. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The compressor is positioned in the height direction of the ice-making equipment, corresponding to the water collection tank.
8. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment also includes an ice-making component, which includes an ice storage container and a cold insulation pipeline. At least a portion of the outer side of the ice storage container is provided with the cold insulation pipeline, and the cold insulation pipeline contains a cold medium. The water collection tank is used at least to collect condensate from the ice storage container and the cold insulation pipeline.
9. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The cold insulation piping is attached to the bottom and / or side wall of the ice storage container; or, The cold insulation pipeline is connected to the bottom and / or side wall of the ice storage container via a heat-conducting material.
10. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The ice-making assembly also includes a recycling container connected to the ice storage container for collecting liquid water from the ice storage container. The water collection tank is also used to collect condensate from the recycling container.