Ice making apparatus

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for ice making technical field discloses a kind of ice making equipment, including body, ice making component and heating component, and ice making component and heating component are connected in body. Water-collecting groove and water-collecting groove intercommunication water guide line are equipped in body, water-collecting groove is at least used to collect condensate from ice making component, and water guide line is used to deliver condensate in water-collecting groove to set position, and make condensate flow through heating component in the process of delivering condensate. The ice making equipment provided by the utility model can not only avoid condensate flowing onto bearing platform, but also make full use of condensate, so that it can dissipate heat for heating component.

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, an ice-making component, and a heating component, wherein the ice-making component and the heating component are connected to the body;

[0006] The machine body is provided with a water collection groove and a water guide pipe connecting the water collection groove. The water collection groove is used at least to collect condensate from the ice-making component.

[0007] The water guide pipe is used to transport the condensate in the water collection groove to a set position, and to make the condensate flow through the heating component during the transportation of the condensate.

[0008] In one embodiment, the heating component includes a condenser, and the water conduit passes through the condenser.

[0009] In one embodiment, the water conduit passes through the outside of the condenser; and / or,

[0010] The water pipe passes through the condenser.

[0011] In one embodiment, the water guide pipe forms a precooling plate at the air inlet of the condenser; or,

[0012] The water guide pipe is wound around the heat sink of the condenser.

[0013] In one embodiment, the ice-making equipment further includes a power pump connected to the water conduit for providing power for the flow of water in the water conduit.

[0014] In one embodiment, the ice-making equipment further includes a water level detection device disposed in the water collection groove for detecting the water level of condensate in the water collection groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, the body includes a base and a shell, the shell being connected to the base and enclosing the base to form an accommodating space;

[0016] The ice-making component and the heating component are disposed within the accommodating space, and the water collection groove is disposed on the base.

[0017] In one embodiment, the heating component is disposed corresponding to the water collection groove in the height direction of the ice-making device.

[0018] In one embodiment, the ice-making assembly includes an ice storage container and a cold insulation pipeline, wherein 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.

[0019] The water collection groove is used at least to collect condensate from the ice storage container and the cold insulation pipeline.

[0020] In one embodiment, the ice-making assembly further includes an ice water recovery container, which is connected to the ice storage container and is used to collect liquid water in the ice storage container. The water collection groove is also used to collect condensate from the ice water recovery container.

[0021] According to the preparation equipment of the above embodiment, by setting a water collection groove to collect condensate, condensate can be prevented 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 a water guide pipe connecting to the water collection groove, the water guide pipe can transport the condensate in the water collection groove to a set position, preventing overflow from the water collection groove due to excessive condensate accumulation and preventing condensate from flowing to the supporting platform. The water guide pipe is configured to allow the condensate to flow through the heating component during the transportation of condensate from the water collection groove. The condensate can absorb the heat generated by the heating component, thus playing a role in heat dissipation for the heating component. 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 structure of the ice-making equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2This is a structural schematic diagram of the ice-making device provided in this embodiment of the present invention after part of the outer shell has been removed;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making device provided in this embodiment of the present invention after removing part of the outer shell;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the water guide pipe and the condenser provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0028] 100. Ice-making equipment; 10. Body; 11. Base; 111. Water collection groove; 12. Outer shell; 13. Storage space; 20. Ice-making component; 21. Ice-making main body; 22. Ice storage container; 23. Cold insulation pipeline; 24. Ice water recovery container; 30. Heating component; 31. Condenser; 311. Air inlet; 32. Compressor; 40. Water guide pipeline; 41. Pre-cooling tray; 50. Power pump; 60. Water level detection device.

[0029] 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

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the ice-making device 100 provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a body 10, and a water collection groove 111 is provided inside the body 10 for collecting condensate.

[0037] When the ice maker 100 is working, condensation is easily formed. By setting up a water collection groove 111 to collect the condensation, the condensation can be prevented from flowing to the outside of the ice maker 100. Therefore, the platform supporting the ice maker 100 will not have condensation accumulation, which improves the user experience.

[0038] The ice-making device 100 also includes an ice-making component 20, which is connected to the body 10. The ice-making component 20 can be used to make ice cubes, and the water collection groove 111 is used to collect at least the condensate from the ice-making component 20. In specific applications, the ice-making component 20 can be installed inside the body 10, and condensate is formed during the ice-making process. The water collection groove 111 can be installed below the ice-making component 20 to collect the condensate from the ice-making component 20.

[0039] The ice-making device 100 also includes a heating component 30 and a water conduit 40. The heating component 30 is connected to the body 10, and the water conduit 40 is connected to a water collection groove 111. The water conduit 40 is used to transport condensate in the water collection groove 111 to a set position, and during the transportation of condensate, the condensate flows through the heating component 30. In specific applications, the set position can be outside the body 10 or a certain position inside the body 10.

[0040] By setting up a water guide pipe 40 connecting the water collection groove 111, the water guide pipe 40 can transport the condensate in the water collection groove 111 to a set position, preventing overflow from the water collection groove 111 due to excessive condensate accumulation and preventing condensate from flowing onto the support platform. The heating component 30 generates heat during operation. By setting the water guide pipe 40 to allow the condensate to flow through the heating component 30 while transporting the condensate in the water collection groove 111, the condensate can absorb the heat generated by the heating component 30, thus dissipating heat for the heating component 30. Therefore, the ice-making device 100 provided in this embodiment can both prevent condensate from flowing onto the support platform and fully utilize the condensate to dissipate heat from the heating component 30.

[0041] In one embodiment, the heating assembly 30 includes a condenser 31, through which a water conduit 40 passes. The condenser 31 cools the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant liquid and transfers heat to the surrounding environment. By providing a water conduit 40 that passes through the condenser 31, the condensate in the water conduit 40 can absorb the heat generated by the condenser 31, or the condensate in the water conduit 40 can pre-cool the cooling medium entering the condenser 31, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 31. It is understood that in other embodiments, the heating assembly 30 may also include other heating devices, such as a compressor 32.

[0042] In one embodiment, the water conduit 40 passes through the outside of the condenser 31. When the condenser 31 is operating, it transfers the generated heat to the surrounding environment. By providing the water conduit 40 through the outside of the condenser 31, the heat released by the condenser 31 can be absorbed, or the cooling medium (such as air) to be introduced into the condenser 31 can be pre-cooled, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 31. Of course, in specific applications, as an alternative implementation, the water conduit 40 can also be installed inside the condenser 31. In this technical solution, part of the water conduit 40 is located inside the condenser 31, which can fully absorb the heat generated by the condenser 31 and improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0043] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The water guide pipe 40 passes through the outside of the condenser 31 and forms a pre-cooling plate 41 at the air inlet 311 of the condenser 31, that is, the pre-cooling plate 41 is set at the front end of the air inlet 311 of the condenser 31. The water guide pipe 40 can pre-cool the air flowing through it, and by forming a pre-cooling plate 41 at the front end of the air inlet 311 of the condenser 31, the air (cooling medium) entering the condenser 31 can be pre-cooled, optimizing the heat exchange conditions of the condenser 31, thereby making it easier for the condenser 31 to dissipate heat and improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 31. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the water guide pipe 40 passes through the condenser 31 and forms a pre-cooling plate 41 at the air inlet 311 of the condenser 31, that is, the pre-cooling plate 41 is set at the rear end of the air inlet 311 of the condenser 31. With this configuration, the water guide pipe 40 can also pre-cool the air entering the condenser 31.

[0044] In another embodiment, the water guide pipe 40 is wound around the heat sink fins of the condenser 31. The heat sink fins are the heat dissipation components of the condenser 31. By arranging the water guide pipe 40 around the heat sink fins, the heat of the heat sink fins can be absorbed, improving the heat dissipation efficiency. In specific applications, different winding methods can be set according to the situation. For example, each heat sink fin can be regarded as a whole, and the water guide pipe 40 can be wound around the outside of the entire heat sink fin, or the water guide pipe 40 can be passed between adjacent heat sink fins. It should be noted that the winding method of the water guide pipe 40 is not limited here.

[0045] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The ice-making equipment 100 also includes a power pump 50, which is connected to the water guide pipe 40 and provides power for the flow of water in the water guide pipe 40. That is, the condensate in the water collection groove 111 flows into the water guide pipe 40 under the action of the power pump 50. In specific applications, the power pump 50 can be connected to the end of the water guide pipe 40 near the water collection groove 111. Of course, in other embodiments, the power pump 50 can also be connected to the end of the water guide pipe 40 away from the water collection groove 111. When using this technical solution, since the condensate absorbs heat and becomes high-temperature water at the end of the water guide pipe 40 away from the water collection groove 111, the power pump 50 needs to be a high-temperature resistant power pump.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4The ice-making equipment 100 also includes a water level detection device 60, which is disposed in the water collection groove 111 and used to detect the water level of the condensate in the water collection groove 111. By detecting the water level of the condensate in the water collection groove 111 through the water level detection device 60, the power pump 50 can be controlled to start when the condensate reaches the preset water level, and the power pump 50 can be controlled to stop working when the condensate is lower than the preset water level. This setting can avoid the power pump 50 from working continuously when the amount of condensate in the water collection groove 111 is low. In specific applications, the water level detection device 60 can be a water level sensor, a capacitive liquid level sensor, or a photoelectric liquid level sensor, etc.

[0047] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The main body 10 includes a base 11 and a shell 12. The shell 12 is connected to the base 11 and together with the base 11 forms an accommodating space 13. A heating component 30 is disposed within the accommodating space 13, and a water collection groove 111 is disposed on the base 11. The base 11 is generally located at the lowest point of the main body 10. By placing the water collection groove 111 on the base 11, the water collection groove 111 is located at or near the lowest point of the accommodating space 13, thereby facilitating the collection of condensate from the ice-making component 20. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the water collection groove 111 may not be disposed on the base 11; for example, a partition may be provided inside the main body 10, and the water collection groove 111 may be formed on the partition. Or, in other embodiments, the heating component 30 may be disposed outside the accommodating space 13.

[0048] In practical applications, the condensate from the ice-making component 20 can drip directly into the water collection groove 111, or flow along the components set in the accommodating space 13 into the water collection groove 111, or flow into the water collection groove 111 through a pipe.

[0049] In one embodiment, the heating component 30 is disposed above the water collection groove 111 and corresponds to the water collection groove 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100. It should be noted that "correspondingly disposed" here means that the heating component 30 is directly opposite the water collection groove 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, that is, the heating component 30 is located directly above the water collection groove 111. In specific applications, the projection of the heating component 30 on the base 11 falls into the water collection groove 111. Thus, condensate is present below the heating component 30, which can absorb the heat generated by the heating component 30, improving the heat dissipation effect of the heating component 30. Therefore, the condensate can dissipate heat from the heating component 30 before flowing into the water guide pipe 40. Simultaneously, the heating component 30 can also evaporate some of the condensate in the water collection groove 111, improving the condensate drainage effect.

[0050] Please see Figure 3The ice-making assembly 20 includes an ice-making body 21, an ice storage container 22, and a cold-insulating pipe 23. The ice-making body 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 cold medium. The water collection groove 111 is used to collect condensate from the ice-making body 21, the ice storage container 22, and the cold-insulating pipe 23.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] In one embodiment, the cooling medium may be propane or isobutane, etc.

[0054] 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.

[0055] Please see Figure 3 The ice-making assembly 20 also includes an ice water 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 groove 111 is also used to collect condensate from the ice water recovery container 24. Specifically, the ice water recovery container 24 is installed on the base 11 and is located below the ice storage container 22.

[0056] During the process of transferring ice blocks from the ice-making unit 21 to the ice storage container 22, some ice-making water is usually transferred into the ice storage container 22. By setting up an ice water recovery container 24, the ice-making water in the ice storage container 22 can be recovered for reuse in ice making. Since the ice-making water recovered in the ice water recovery container 24 is at a relatively low temperature, it is easy to form condensate when external gas comes into contact with the ice water recovery container 24. The water collection groove 111 can collect the condensate from the ice water recovery container 24, which can prevent this part of the condensate from flowing out of the ice-making equipment 100 and onto the support platform.

[0057] In one embodiment, the ice water recovery container 24 is positioned above the water collection groove 111 and corresponds to the water collection groove 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100. It should be noted that "correspondingly positioned" here means that the ice water recovery container 24 is directly opposite the water collection groove 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, i.e., the ice water recovery container 24 is positioned directly above the water collection groove 111. In specific applications, the projection of the ice water recovery container 24 onto the base 11 falls into the water collection groove 111. This facilitates the dripping of condensate formed in the ice water recovery container 24 into the water collection groove 111, thereby enabling the water collection groove 111 to collect the condensate from the ice water recovery container 24.

[0058] In one embodiment, the ice-making device 100 further includes a return gas pipeline (not shown), one end of which is connected to the cold insulation pipeline 23 and the other end to the compressor 32. The water collection groove 111 is also used to collect condensate from the return gas pipeline. This prevents condensate formed in the return gas pipeline from flowing onto the support platform. Specifically, the return gas pipeline can be positioned above the water collection groove 111 and corresponding to the water collection groove 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, that is, the projection of the return gas pipeline on the base 11 falls into the water collection groove 111.

[0059] In this embodiment, the cold insulation pipe 23 connects the ice-making body 21 and the return gas pipe, and the cold medium in the cold insulation pipe 23 is the refrigerant in the ice-making body 21 and the compressor 32. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the return gas pipe may also connect the ice-making body 21 and the compressor 32, and the cold insulation pipe 23 may be an independent cold medium delivery pipe.

[0060] 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, an ice-making component, and a heating component, wherein the ice-making component and the heating component are connected to the body; The machine body is provided with a water collection groove and a water guide pipe connecting the water collection groove. The water collection groove is used at least to collect condensate from the ice-making component. The water guide pipe is used to transport the condensate in the water collection groove to a set position, and to make the condensate flow through the heating component during the transportation of the condensate.

2. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating component includes a condenser, and the water pipe passes through the condenser.

3. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water conduit passes through the outside of the condenser; and / or, The water pipe passes through the condenser.

4. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water guide pipe forms a pre-cooling plate at the air inlet of the condenser; or... The water guide pipe is wound around the heat sink of the condenser.

5. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment also includes a power pump connected to the water pipe, which provides power for the flow of water in the water pipe.

6. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment also includes a water level detection device, which is installed in the water collection groove and is used to detect the water level of the condensate in the water collection groove.

7. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The body includes a base and an outer shell, the outer shell being connected to the base and forming an accommodating space together with the base; The ice-making component and the heating component are disposed within the accommodating space, and the water collection groove is disposed on the base.

8. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The heating component is positioned in the height direction of the ice-making device, corresponding to the water collection groove.

9. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The ice-making assembly 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 groove is used at least to collect condensate from the ice storage container and the cold insulation pipeline.

10. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The ice-making assembly also includes an ice-water recovery container, which is connected to the ice storage container and is used to collect liquid water in the ice storage container. The water collection groove is also used to collect condensate from the ice-water recovery container.

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