Ice making device and water treatment device

Abstract

The application is suitable for the technical field of ice making, and discloses an ice making device and a water treatment device. The ice making device comprises a machine body, a compressor, a condenser and a first air guide pipeline. The compressor and the condenser are connected to the machine body. The first air guide pipeline is arranged downstream of the compressor and is connected to the compressor and the condenser. A water collecting groove for collecting condensed water is arranged in the machine body. The first air guide pipeline comprises a soaking section, and the soaking section is at least partially arranged in the water collecting groove. The ice making device of the application avoids the condensed water from flowing to the outside of the ice making device, improves the user experience, and sets the soaking section of the first air guide pipeline in the water collecting groove. The condensed water in the water collecting groove can cool the high-temperature and high-pressure gas flowing through the soaking section, thereby reducing the load of the condenser. Since the high-temperature and high-pressure gas flowing through the soaking section can conduct heat to the condensed water in the water collecting groove, the condensed water is heated and evaporated quickly, thereby playing a role in discharging the condensed water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to an ice-making device and a water treatment 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] Ice makers produce condensate during operation. Due to design limitations, the condensate tends to flow from the bottom of the ice maker 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 and a water treatment device, aiming to solve the technical problem of condensate easily flowing out of existing ice-making devices.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, one embodiment provides an ice-making apparatus, including a body, a compressor, a condenser, and a first gas guide pipe, wherein the compressor and the condenser are connected to the body;

[0006] The first air guide pipe is located downstream of the compressor and connects the compressor and the condenser; the machine body is provided with a water collection groove for collecting condensate; the first air guide pipe includes a soaking section, which is at least partially located in the water collection groove.

[0007] In one embodiment, the soaking section is arranged in a straight line or in a bent manner; and / or,

[0008] The soaking section is positioned against the bottom of the water collection groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the compressor and / or the condenser are disposed within the housing and are arranged corresponding to the water collection groove.

[0010] In one embodiment, the water collection groove is located below the compressor and / or the condenser, and the soaking section is arranged corresponding to the compressor and / or the condenser in the height direction of the ice-making device.

[0011] 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;

[0012] Both the compressor and the condenser are disposed within the accommodating space, and the water collection groove is formed on the base.

[0013] In one embodiment, the ice-making device further includes an ice-making component disposed within the body of the device, and the water collection groove is used at least to collect condensate from the ice-making component.

[0014] In one embodiment, the ice-making device further includes a second gas conduit and a control valve;

[0015] The second air guide line is located downstream of the compressor and connects the compressor and the ice-making assembly; the control valve is used to selectively control the compressor to connect to the first air guide line or the compressor to connect to the second air guide line.

[0016] 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.

[0017] The water collection groove is used to collect condensate from the ice storage container and the cold insulation pipeline.

[0018] In one embodiment, the ice-making device further includes an ice water recovery container;

[0019] The ice water recovery container is located inside the machine body and is connected to the ice storage container. The ice water recovery container is used to collect liquid water in the ice storage container.

[0020] The water collection groove is also used to collect condensate from the ice water recovery container.

[0021] According to a second aspect of this application, one embodiment provides a water treatment apparatus, including a heating device and the ice-making device described in the first aspect;

[0022] The heating device is connected to the machine body and is used to heat the flowing water.

[0023] According to the ice-making apparatus and water treatment apparatus of the above embodiments, by setting a water collection groove to collect condensate, the condensate formed during the operation of the ice-making apparatus can be prevented from flowing to the outside. Therefore, the platform supporting the ice-making apparatus will not have condensate accumulation, improving the user experience. Furthermore, by placing the immersion section of the first gas guide pipe inside the water collection groove, the condensate collected in the groove can cool the high-temperature, high-pressure gas flowing through the immersion section, pre-cooling the gas before it flows into the condenser, thereby reducing the load on the condenser. Since the high-temperature, high-pressure gas flowing through the immersion section can conduct heat to the condensate in the water collection groove, the condensate is heated and evaporates more quickly, effectively draining the condensate and preventing it from accumulating excessively. This effectively prevents condensate from overflowing the water collection groove. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water treatment device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water treatment device provided in this embodiment of the present invention after removing part of the outer shell;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water treatment device provided in this embodiment of the present invention after removing part of the outer shell;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of first air guide pipe provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of first air guide pipe provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the third type of first air guide pipe provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the compressor and the base provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0034] 100. Ice-making device; 10. Body; 11. Base; 111. Water collection groove; 12. Outer shell; 13. Accommodation space; 20. Ice-making assembly; 21. Ice-making component; 211. Evaporator; 22. Ice storage container; 23. Cold insulation pipeline; 30. Compressor; 31. Base; 32. Compressor body; 40. Condenser; 51. First air guide pipeline; 511. Immersion section; 52. Second air guide pipeline; 60. Capillary tube; 70. Control valve; 80. Ice water recovery container; 90. Return air pipeline; 200. Heating device.

[0035] 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

[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] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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 users to clean the platform frequently, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0041] In view of this, the present invention provides an ice-making device and a water treatment device, which can prevent condensate from flowing out of the ice-making device and improve the user experience.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the ice-making device 100 provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a body 10, and a water collection groove 111 for collecting condensate is provided inside the body 10. During operation, the ice-making device 100 easily generates condensate. By providing the water collection groove 111 to collect the condensate, it is prevented from flowing to the outside of the ice-making device 100. Therefore, no condensate will accumulate on the platform supporting the ice-making device 100, improving the user experience.

[0043] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The ice-making device 100 also includes an ice-making assembly 20, which is disposed within the body 10. The water collection groove 111 is used to collect at least the condensate from the ice-making assembly 20. In specific applications, the ice-making assembly 20 includes an ice-making component 21, which includes an evaporator 211 connected to the body 10. The evaporator 211 is used to lower the temperature of the ice-making water to make ice cubes. The ice-making component 21 easily forms condensate during the ice-making process.

[0044] Please see Figures 2 to 4 The ice-making device 100 also includes a compressor 30, a condenser 40, and a first gas guide pipe 51. The compressor 30 and the condenser 40 are connected to the body 10. The first gas guide pipe 51 is located downstream of the compressor 30 and connects the compressor 30 and the condenser 40. In specific applications, the condenser 40 is connected to the evaporator 211 in the ice-making assembly 20 via a capillary tube 60. The compressor 30, condenser 40, evaporator 211, and capillary tube 60 constitute the refrigeration cycle system of the ice-making device 100. The refrigerant flows within the refrigeration cycle system. The first gas guide pipe 51 connects the compressor 30 and the condenser 40 and is used to transport the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas from the compressor 30 to the condenser 40, so that the condenser 40 condenses the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant liquid. It should be noted that "downstream" in this application refers to the flow path of the refrigerant within the refrigeration cycle system.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 4 to 5 The first gas guide pipe 51 includes an immersion section 511, which is at least partially located within the water collection groove 111. By placing the immersion section 511 at least partially within the water collection groove 111, the condensate collected in the water collection groove 111 can cool the high-temperature, high-pressure gas flowing through the immersion section 511, pre-cooling the gas before it flows into the condenser 40, thereby reducing the load on the condenser 40. Since the high-temperature, high-pressure gas flowing through the immersion section 511 can conduct heat to the condensate in the water collection groove 111, the condensate is heated and evaporates more quickly, effectively draining the condensate and preventing it from accumulating excessively in the water collection groove 111, thus preventing condensate from overflowing.

[0046] In one embodiment, the soaking section 511 is bent. This allows a longer soaking section 511 to be accommodated within a certain length or width of the water collection groove 111. For specific applications, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 5 The soaking section 511 can be configured as a meandering, bent shape; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The soaking section 511 can be set to a wavy shape; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 The soaking section 511 can be configured as a spiral coil. Of course, in other embodiments, the soaking section 511 can also be arranged in a straight line.

[0047] In one embodiment, the soaking section 511 is disposed abutting against the bottom and / or sidewall of the water collecting groove 111. In this embodiment, the soaking section 511 is abutting against the bottom of the water collecting groove 111 so that the condensate can submerge the soaking section 511 as much as possible. In specific applications, the soaking section 511 can be abutting against the bottom wall of the water collecting groove 111, or it can have a gap with the bottom wall of the water collecting groove 111.

[0048] In one embodiment, the compressor 30 and / or condenser 40 are disposed inside the housing 10 and correspondingly arranged with respect to the water collection groove 111. Both the compressor 30 and condenser 40 generate heat during operation. Their alignment with the water collection groove 111 allows the generated heat to evaporate the condensate within the groove, facilitating its drainage. Furthermore, the condensate absorbs the heat generated by the compressor 30 and condenser 40, thus cooling them. Of course, in specific applications, as an alternative implementation, the compressor 30 can also be disposed outside the housing 10. In this embodiment, the compressor 30 is disposed inside the housing 10 as an example.

[0049] In one embodiment, the water collection groove 111 is located below the compressor 30 and / or the condenser 40, and the soaking section 511 is correspondingly arranged to the compressor 30 and / or the condenser 40 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100. This improves the integration of the first air guide line 51. It should be noted that "correspondingly arranged" here means that the soaking section 511 is directly opposite the compressor 30 and / or the condenser 40 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, that is, the soaking section 511 is located directly below the compressor 30 and / or the condenser 40.

[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 4The main 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 an accommodating space 13. The ice-making component 20, compressor 30, and condenser 40 are all disposed within the accommodating space 13. A water collection groove 111 is formed on the base 11. The base 11 is located at the lowest point of the main body 10. The water collection groove 111 is disposed on the base 11, and is located at or near the lowest point of the accommodating space 13, which facilitates the collection of condensate by the water collection groove 111. At the same time, it also facilitates the placement of the soaking section 511 of the first air guide pipe 51 within the water collection groove 111. Of course, in other embodiments, the water collection groove 111 may not be disposed on the base 11.

[0051] 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.

[0052] In this embodiment, the water collection groove 111 is located below the compressor 30, and the soaking section 511 is arranged corresponding to the compressor 30 in the height direction of the ice making device 100, that is, the soaking section 511 is located directly below the compressor 30.

[0053] Please see Figure 8 The compressor 30 includes a base 31 and a compressor body 32 connected to the base 31. The base 31 is mounted on the base 11 and supports the compressor body 32. The compressor body 32 is spaced apart from the base 11. The compressor body 32 is positioned in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, corresponding to the water collection groove 111, that is, the compressor body 32 is located directly above the water collection groove 111. Thus, condensate is located below the compressor body 32, and the heat generated by the compressor body 32 can effectively evaporate the condensate. Simultaneously, the condensate also cools the compressor body 32. The soaking section 511 is located on the side of the compressor body 32 facing the base 11, that is, directly below the compressor body 32. This improves the integration of the compressor 30 and the first air guide pipe 51, preventing the accommodating space 13 from appearing cluttered due to an unreasonable arrangement of the first air guide pipe 51.

[0054] Please see Figure 4 The ice-making device 100 also includes a second air guide line 52 and a control valve 70. The second air guide line 52 is located downstream of the compressor 30 and connects the compressor 30 and the ice-making assembly 20. The control valve 70 is used to selectively control the compressor 30 to connect with the first air guide line 51 or the compressor 30 to connect with the second air guide line 52.

[0055] After the ice-making component 20 produces ice cubes, it needs to be heated to detach them. This is achieved by using a second gas conduit 52 to deliver high-temperature, high-pressure gas, allowing the ice cubes to be heated and detached. In specific applications, when making ice cubes, the control valve 70 connects the compressor 30 to the first gas conduit 51, allowing the refrigerant to flow to the condenser 40, and then through the capillary tube 60 to the evaporator 211. At this point, the refrigerant flowing to the evaporator 211 is a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant. When the ice cubes are ready and need to be removed, the control valve 70 connects the compressor 30 to the second gas conduit 52, allowing the refrigerant to flow directly to the evaporator 211. At this point, the refrigerant flowing to the evaporator 211 is a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, allowing the ice cubes to be heated and detached.

[0056] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The ice-making assembly 20 also includes an ice storage container 22 and a cold insulation pipe 23. The ice-making component 21 transfers the made ice blocks into the ice storage container 22, which is used to store the made ice blocks. At least a portion of the outer side of the ice storage container 22 is provided with the cold insulation pipe 23, which contains a cold medium. The water collection groove 111 is also used to collect condensate from the ice-making component 21, the ice storage container 22, and the cold insulation pipe 23.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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 wall of the ice storage container 22.

[0059] In one embodiment, the cooling medium may be propane or isobutane, etc.

[0060] 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.

[0061] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The ice-making device 100 also includes an ice water recovery container 80, which is located inside the body 10 and communicates with the ice storage container 22. The ice water recovery container 80 is used to collect liquid water in the ice storage container 22, and the water collection groove 111 is also used to collect condensate from the ice water recovery container 80. Specifically, the ice water recovery container 80 is installed on the base 11 and located below the ice storage container 22.

[0062] During the process of transferring ice blocks to the ice storage container 22 by the ice-making component 21, some ice-making water is usually transferred into the ice storage container 22. By setting up the ice water recovery container 80, 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 80 is at a relatively low temperature, it is easy to form condensate when external gas comes into contact with the ice water recovery container 80. The water collection groove 111 can collect the condensate from the ice water recovery container 80, which can prevent this part of the condensate from flowing to the outside of the ice-making device 100.

[0063] In one embodiment, the ice water recovery container 80 is disposed above the water collection groove 111 and is correspondingly positioned to the water collection groove 111 in the height direction of the ice-making device 100, that is, the ice water recovery container 80 is located directly above the water collection groove 111. In specific applications, the projection of the ice water recovery container 80 onto the base 11 falls into the water collection groove 111. This facilitates the dripping of condensate formed in the ice water recovery container 80 into the water collection groove 111, thereby enabling the water collection groove 111 to collect the condensate from the ice water recovery container 80.

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The ice-making device 100 also includes a return air pipe 90, which is located downstream of the cold insulation pipe 23 and connects the cold insulation pipe 23 and the compressor 30. The water collection groove 111 is used to collect condensate from the return air pipe 90. This prevents condensate formed in the return air pipe 90 from flowing outside the ice-making device 100. Specifically, the return air pipe 90 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, i.e., the return air pipe 90 is positioned directly above the water collection groove 111. In practical applications, the projection of the return air pipe 90 onto the base 11 falls into the water collection groove 111.

[0065] In this embodiment, the cold insulation pipe 23 connects the evaporator 211 and the return gas pipe 90, and the cold medium in the cold insulation pipe 23 is the refrigerant in the refrigeration cycle system. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the return gas pipe 90 may also connect the evaporator 211 and the compressor 30, and the cold insulation pipe 23 may be an independent cold medium delivery pipe.

[0066] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This utility model embodiment also provides a water treatment device, including the aforementioned ice-making device 100. By using the aforementioned ice-making device 100, no condensate will flow out from the bottom of the water treatment device, resulting in a better user experience.

[0067] In one embodiment, the water treatment device further includes a heating device 200 connected to the body 10 for heating the flowing water. By heating the flowing water with the heating device 200, the water treatment device can provide hot water, and the hot water provided is not preheated and stored hot water; that is, the water output is "fresh" hot water. In specific applications, the heating device 200 is located inside the body 10.

[0068] The water treatment device provided by this utility model can provide both ice and hot water, greatly improving the user experience.

[0069] 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, a compressor, a condenser, and a first gas guide pipe, wherein the compressor and the condenser are connected to the body; The first air guide pipe is located downstream of the compressor and connects the compressor and the condenser; the machine body is provided with a water collection groove for collecting condensate; the first air guide pipe includes a soaking section, which is at least partially located in the water collection groove.

2. The ice-making apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The soaking section is arranged in a straight line or in a bent manner; and / or, The soaking section is positioned against the bottom of the water collection groove.

3. The ice-making apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The compressor and / or the condenser are located inside the machine body and are arranged corresponding to the water collection groove.

4. The ice-making apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The water collection groove is located below the compressor and / or the condenser, and the soaking section is arranged corresponding to the compressor and / or the condenser in the height direction of the ice-making device.

5. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 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; Both the compressor and the condenser are disposed within the accommodating space, and the water collection groove is formed on the base.

6. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The ice-making device further includes an ice-making component disposed within the machine body, and the water collection groove is used at least to collect condensate from the ice-making component.

7. The ice-making apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The ice-making device also includes a second gas pipeline and a control valve; The second air guide line is located downstream of the compressor and connects the compressor and the ice-making assembly; the control valve is used to selectively control the compressor to connect to the first air guide line or the compressor to connect to the second air guide line.

8. The ice-making apparatus as described in claim 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 to collect condensate from the ice storage container and the cold insulation pipeline.

9. The ice-making apparatus as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The ice-making device also includes an ice water recovery container; The ice water recovery container is located inside the machine body and is connected to the ice storage container. The ice water recovery container 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.

10. A water treatment device, characterized in that, Includes a heating device and an ice-making apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The heating device is connected to the machine body and is used to heat the flowing water.

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