An ice maker evaporator and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ice hockey ice maker evaporator and ice maker, including upper ice ball mould device and lower ice ball mould device, the upper ice ball mould device and lower ice ball mould device are connected by movable structure between, the lower ice ball mould device includes lower fixed frame and the lower ice ball mould body of being set in the lower fixed frame inside, lower ice ball mould body lower surface is provided with ice remover, water box and movable structure are provided on the lower fixed frame, the water box is connected with the lower ice ball mould body and communicates. Including ice hockey ice maker body, the ice hockey ice maker body is provided with the ice maker evaporator as above inside. The utility model can be automatically easy to ice after ice making, improve the working efficiency of ice making, more conducive to meeting user use demand, and structure is also more simple, also convenient for production and manufacture, reduce the difficulty of production and manufacture and cost input.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and in particular to an ice maker evaporator and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, an ice maker is a refrigeration machine that produces ice by cooling water through an evaporator with refrigerant in a refrigeration system. The evaporator, as an important component of the ice maker, works by using high-pressure liquid refrigerant to evaporate in the evaporator tube through a throttling device, absorbing heat to achieve a cooling effect. The evaporator tube then transfers the cold energy to the ice mold in the ice maker, causing the water poured into the ice mold to freeze into ice blocks, which can then be used. However, the existing ice molds are not very good at removing ice, and if manual operation is used, production efficiency is greatly reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to make improvements. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems that need to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an ice maker evaporator and an ice maker that can automatically and easily remove ice after it is made, thereby improving the efficiency of ice making and better meeting user needs. In addition, the structure is simpler and easier to manufacture, reducing the difficulty and cost of production.

[0005] (ii) Technical solutions to be adopted

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An evaporator for an ice maker includes an upper ice ball mold device and a lower ice ball mold device. The upper and lower ice ball mold devices are connected by a movable structure, and the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the movable structure enables the lower ice ball mold device and the upper ice ball mold device to be opened and closed. The lower ice ball mold device includes a lower fixed frame and a lower ice ball mold body disposed inside the lower fixed frame. An ice remover is disposed on the lower surface of the lower ice ball mold body. A water box and a movable structure are disposed on the lower fixed frame, and the water box is connected to the lower ice ball mold body.

[0008] Preferably, the lower ice hockey puck mold body is provided with a lower hemisphere hole, the lower hemisphere hole is provided with a bottom hole, the lower fixing frame is provided with a protrusion for protruding from the bottom hole, the protrusion is provided with a water inlet hole for supplying water to the lower hemisphere hole, the lower surface of the lower fixing frame is provided with a water flow channel, the water inlet hole is connected to the water flow channel, the water flow channel is provided with a water channel sealing strip, and one end of the water flow channel is connected to the water box.

[0009] Preferably, a plug is provided at the other end of the water flow channel.

[0010] Preferably, the plug is made of silicone material.

[0011] Preferably, the lower hemisphere hole is one, two, or three.

[0012] Preferably, there are three lower hemispherical holes, each of which has a bottom hole. The lower fixing bracket is provided with a protrusion for protruding from the corresponding bottom hole, and the water channel passes through the lower surface of the three protrusions.

[0013] Preferably, the movable structure includes rotating brackets disposed on both sides of the lower fixed frame, a rotating shaft is disposed between the two rotating brackets, and a fixed bracket for fixing to the side of the upper hockey mold device is disposed on the rotating shaft, the fixed brackets being distributed correspondingly to each other.

[0014] Preferably, the upper ice puck mold device includes an upper fixing frame that is fixed by a corresponding fixing bracket, an upper ice puck mold body is provided on the upper fixing frame, a cooling pipe is provided on the upper surface of the upper ice puck mold body, and the upper ice puck mold body and the lower ice puck mold body cooperate with each other to form an ice puck chamber.

[0015] Preferably, the device further includes a micro switch disposed on the upper fixing frame, and correspondingly, a trigger for triggering the micro switch is disposed on the lower fixing frame.

[0016] Preferably, the water box includes a water storage box disposed on the lower fixed frame, a water pump is disposed on the outer wall of the water storage box, and the water storage box is connected to one end of the water flow channel through the water pump.

[0017] In addition, this utility model also provides an ice maker, including an ice polo ice maker body, wherein the ice polo ice maker body is provided with an ice maker evaporator as described above.

[0018] (III) The technical effects to be achieved

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] Firstly, the upper and lower ice puck mold devices of this utility model are connected by a movable structure, and the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the movable structure realizes the opening and closing of the lower and upper ice puck mold devices. Its structure is simpler and easier to manufacture, reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacturing, and is conducive to mass production.

[0021] Secondly, the ice hockey mold device of this utility model includes a lower fixed frame and an ice hockey mold body disposed inside the lower fixed frame. An ice remover is provided on the lower surface of the ice hockey mold body. A water box and a movable structure are provided on the lower fixed frame. The water box is connected to the ice hockey mold body. After ice making, it can automatically and easily remove ice, which improves the efficiency of ice making and is more conducive to meeting the user's needs.

[0022] Thirdly, the lower ice hockey puck mold of this utility model is provided with a lower hemisphere hole, and a bottom hole is provided in the lower hemisphere hole. A boss for protruding from the bottom hole is provided on the lower fixing frame. A water inlet hole for supplying water to the lower hemisphere hole is provided on the boss. A water flow channel is provided on the lower surface of the lower fixing frame. The water inlet hole is connected to the water flow channel. A water channel sealing strip is provided on the water flow channel. One end of the water flow channel is connected to the water box. This structure is relatively simple, easy to manufacture and install, and also facilitates water filling and subsequent ice hockey puck making, thus meeting the user's needs.

[0023] Fourth, this utility model includes an ice hockey ice maker body, and the ice hockey ice maker body is equipped with an ice maker evaporator as described above. This application in ice makers is more conducive to meeting users' needs for making ice hockeys and is easy to promote and apply on a large scale. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the evaporator of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an evaporator for an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an explosion of an evaporator in an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the evaporator of an ice maker according to the present invention, viewed from the right.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0029] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the upper ice ball mold body and the lower ice ball mold device in the evaporator of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the lower ice ball mold device and movable structure in the evaporator of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of a water storage box, water pump, water flow channel, and water flow channel sealing strip in the evaporator of an ice maker according to this utility model.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the lower fixed frame, the water channel sealing strip, and the plug in the evaporator of an ice maker according to this utility model.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure of the water channel on the lower fixed frame of the evaporator of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the upper protrusion on the lower fixed frame of the evaporator of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0035] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the lower ice ball mold and ice remover in the evaporator of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0036] In the diagram: 1, Upper hockey puck device; 2, Lower hockey puck device; 3, Movable structure; 11, Upper fixed frame; 12, Upper hockey puck body; 13, Refrigeration pipe; 14, Micro switch; 15, Trigger; 21, Lower fixed frame; 22, Lower hockey puck body; 23, De-icing device; 24, Water box; 31, Rotating bracket; 32, Rotating shaft; 33, Fixed bracket; 121, Upper hemisphere hole; 211, convex seat; 212, Water flow channel; 213, Water flow channel sealing strip; 214, Plug; 221, Lower hemisphere hole; 222, Bottom hole; 241, Water storage box; 242, Water pump; 243, Water inlet elbow. Detailed Implementation

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. "Several" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit its scope. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of the present utility model.

[0041] Example 1: See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6An evaporator for an ice maker includes an upper ice ball mold device 1 and a lower ice ball mold device 2, which are connected by a movable structure 3. The clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the movable structure 3 opens and closes the lower ice ball mold device 2 and the upper ice ball mold device 1. The lower ice ball mold device 2 includes a lower fixed frame 21 and a lower ice ball mold body 22 disposed inside the lower fixed frame 21. An ice remover 23 is provided on the lower surface of the lower ice ball mold body 22. A water box 24 and the movable structure 3 are provided on the lower fixed frame 21. The water box 24 is connected to the lower ice ball mold body 22, which facilitates the injection of water. After ice making, the ice remover 23 can automatically and easily remove ice, improving the efficiency of ice making and better meeting the needs of users. The upper ice ball mold device 1 and the lower ice ball mold device 2 are connected by the movable structure 3, which is simpler in structure and easier to manufacture, reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacturing.

[0042] Example 2: This can be explained based on Example 1, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the lower hockey puck mold 22 has a lower hemispherical hole 221, and a bottom hole 222 is provided in the lower hemispherical hole 221. The lower fixing frame 21 has a boss 211 for protruding from the bottom hole 222. The boss 211 has a water inlet for supplying water to the lower hemispherical hole 221. The lower surface of the lower fixing frame 21 has a water flow channel 212. The water inlet is connected to the water flow channel 212. A water channel sealing strip 213 is provided on the water flow channel 212. One end of the water flow channel 212 is connected to the water box 24, which facilitates water filling. Further, a plug 214 is provided at the other end of the water flow channel 212, which also facilitates later cleaning and maintenance. In this embodiment, the plug 214 is made of silicone material, which is easy to implement and widely available. To further explain, the lower hemisphere hole 221 can be one, two, or three. In this embodiment, there are three lower hemisphere holes 221. Each lower hemisphere hole 221 has a bottom hole 222. The lower fixing bracket 21 is provided with a protrusion 211 for protruding from the corresponding bottom hole 222. The water flow channel 212 passes through the lower surface of the three protrusions 211. This arrangement is conducive to water injection into the lower hemisphere hole 221.

[0043] Example 3: This can be explained based on Example 2, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the movable structure 3 includes rotating brackets 31 arranged on both sides of the lower fixed frame 21. A rotating shaft 32 is arranged between the two rotating brackets 31. Fixed brackets 33 for fixing to the side of the upper ice hockey mold device 1 are arranged on the rotating shaft 32. The fixed brackets 33 are distributed correspondingly to each other. The clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the rotating shaft 32 allows the lower fixed frame 21 to open the upper ice hockey mold device 1 clockwise. When the rotating shaft 32 rotates counterclockwise, it causes the lower fixed frame 21 to rotate counterclockwise to close the upper ice hockey mold device 1. This facilitates subsequent ice removal. Further, the rotating shaft 32 is a hexagonal rotating shaft for ease of implementation.

[0044] Among them, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the upper ice puck mold device 1 includes an upper fixing frame 11 fixed by a corresponding fixing bracket 33. An upper ice puck mold 12 is mounted on the upper fixing frame 11, and a cooling pipe 13 is mounted on the upper surface of the upper ice puck mold 12. The cooling pipe 13 facilitates ice making. The upper ice puck mold 12 and the lower ice puck mold 22 cooperate to form an ice puck chamber with a diameter of 40mm to 60mm, which better meets the user's needs. Furthermore, the upper ice puck mold 12 has an upper hemispherical hole 121 that cooperates with the lower hemispherical hole 221. The cooperation of the upper hemispherical hole 121 and the lower hemispherical hole 221 forms an ice puck chamber, which is beneficial for ice puck production.

[0045] Among them, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, it also includes a micro switch 14 disposed on the upper fixed frame 11. Correspondingly, a trigger 15 for triggering the micro switch 14 is disposed on the lower fixed frame 21. The micro switch 14 is convenient to be connected to the controller in the ice maker, and the refrigeration pipe 13 is also connected to the controller, which is conducive to realizing automated ice making. In this embodiment, the trigger 15 is set as a protrusion integrally formed with the lower fixed frame 21. When the lower fixed frame 21 rotates to the upper fixed frame 11, the trigger 15 triggers the micro switch 14 to start, which is conducive to the refrigeration pipe 13 to start working and making ice balls. When the ice making is finished, after the lower fixed frame 21 rotates downward (clockwise), the protrusion will disengage from the trigger 15, and the trigger 15 will notify the controller, which will cause the refrigeration pipe 13 to stop working.

[0046] Example 4: Based on Example 2 or Example 3, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the water box 24 includes a water storage box 241 mounted on the lower fixed frame 21. A water pump 242 is mounted on the outer wall of the water storage box 241. One end of the water storage box 241 is connected to the water flow channel 212 via the water pump 242. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the water pump 242 and does not occupy the volume of water stored inside the water storage box 241, thus better meeting user needs. Furthermore, the upper hockey puck device 1 is equipped with a water inlet elbow 243 for filling the water storage box 241 with water. This arrangement facilitates the filling of the water storage box 242 with water.

[0047] Example 5: This can be described based on Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, or Example 4, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 12 As shown, the de-icing device 23 uses a 12V heating element, which is not only easy to implement, but also more conducive to de-icing after ice making.

[0048] Example 6: Based on Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, or Example 5, this utility model also provides an ice maker, including an ice hockey ice maker body. The ice hockey ice maker body is provided with an ice maker evaporator as described above. For example, there is an ice maker in Chinese invention patent application with publication number CN117469872A, which will not be described in detail again.

[0049] This invention first injects water into the water storage box 241 through the water inlet elbow 243. Then, during ice making, the water pump 242 is activated, transporting the water from the water storage box 241 to the ice ball chamber formed by the interaction of the upper hemisphere hole 121 and the lower hemisphere hole 221. Since the upper fixed frame 11 and the lower fixed frame 21 are matched together, the micro switch 14 on the upper fixed frame 11 is activated by the trigger 15 on the lower fixed frame 21. The trigger 15 then notifies the refrigeration pipe 13 to start the refrigeration work through the controller in the ice ball maker body, thereby forming an ice ball. After the ice ball is formed, the lower surface of the lower ice ball mold 22... The ice remover 23 will then work, and the controller in the ice hockey maker body will notify the motor to drive the rotating shaft 32. The rotating shaft 32 will drive the lower fixed frame 21 to rotate downward (clockwise), and the ice hockey on the upper ice hockey mold 12 will naturally fall off. When ice making continues, the rotating shaft 32 will be driven by the drive motor to rotate, causing the lower fixed frame 21 to rotate upward (counterclockwise), so that the upper ice hockey mold 42 and the lower ice hockey mold 22 are closed to form a sealed circular ball chamber, and water will be injected. Then the micro switch 14 will be activated by the trigger 15 of the lower fixed frame 21. This cycle repeats the ice hockey process, greatly improving work efficiency.

[0050] All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts and rivets that are mature in the existing technology. The micro switches, controllers and internal components of the ice maker all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and their internal structures are existing technical structures. Workers can complete normal operation by referring to existing technical manuals. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0051] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection for this utility model. Therefore, any changes and modifications made to the embodiments described herein based on the innovative concept of this utility model, or equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model's specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of protection of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. An evaporator for an ice maker, comprising an upper ice ball mold device (1) and a lower ice ball mold device (2), characterized in that: The upper ice hockey mold device (1) and the lower ice hockey mold device (2) are connected by a movable structure (3), and the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the movable structure (3) realizes the opening and closing of the lower ice hockey mold device (2) and the upper ice hockey mold device (1). The lower ice hockey mold device (2) includes a lower fixed frame (21) and a lower ice hockey mold body (22) disposed inside the lower fixed frame (21). An ice remover (23) is provided on the lower surface of the lower ice hockey mold body (22). A water box (24) and the movable structure (3) are provided on the lower fixed frame (21). The water box (24) is connected to the lower ice hockey mold body (22).

2. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lower ice hockey pie body (22) is provided with a lower hemisphere hole (221), and a bottom hole (222) is provided in the lower hemisphere hole (221). The lower fixing frame (21) is provided with a boss (211) for protruding from the bottom hole (222). The boss (211) is provided with a water supply hole for supplying water to the lower hemisphere hole (221). The lower surface of the lower fixing frame (21) is provided with a water flow channel (212). The water supply hole is connected to the water flow channel (212). The water flow channel (212) is provided with a water channel sealing strip (213). One end of the water flow channel (212) is connected to the water box (24).

3. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A plug (214) is provided at the other end of the water flow channel (212).

4. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The lower hemisphere hole (221) can be one, two, or three.

5. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 4, characterized in that: There are three lower hemispherical holes (221), and each lower hemispherical hole (221) is provided with a bottom hole (222). The lower fixing bracket (21) is provided with a boss (211) for protruding from the corresponding bottom hole (222), and the water flow channel (212) passes through the lower surface of the three bosses (211).

6. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 2, 3, or 5, characterized in that: The movable structure (3) includes rotating brackets (31) arranged on both sides of the lower fixed frame (21), a rotating shaft (32) is arranged between the two rotating brackets (31), and a fixed bracket (33) for fixing on the side of the upper ice hockey mold device (1) is arranged on the rotating shaft (32), and the fixed brackets (33) are distributed correspondingly to each other.

7. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The upper ice hockey mold device (1) includes an upper fixed frame (11) fixed by a corresponding fixed bracket (33), an upper ice hockey mold (12) is provided on the upper fixed frame (11), a cooling pipe (13) is provided on the upper surface of the upper ice hockey mold (12), and the upper ice hockey mold (12) and the lower ice hockey mold (22) cooperate with each other to form an ice hockey chamber.

8. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a micro switch (14) disposed on the upper fixed frame (11), and correspondingly, a trigger (15) for triggering the micro switch (14) is disposed on the lower fixed frame (21).

9. The ice maker evaporator as described in claim 2, 3, 5, 7, or 8, characterized in that: The water box (24) includes a water storage box (241) mounted on the lower fixed frame (21). A water pump (242) is mounted on the outer wall of the water storage box (241). The water storage box (241) is connected to one end of the water flow channel (212) through the water pump (242).

10. An ice maker, comprising an ice hockey ice maker body, characterized in that: The ice hockey ice maker body is equipped with an ice maker evaporator as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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