A multi-outlet device for ice cube tray

Abstract

The utility model relates to ice making device technical field, and disclose a kind of ice making mould top multi-way water outlet device, including ice maker, the evaporimeter for condensing ice block is equipped in the ice maker, the evaporimeter is composed of condensing pipe, ice grid cover and ice grid, the ice grid is equipped with two, and is side by side arrangement, the ice grid front is separated by longitudinal long groove, and protrusion for separating ice making area is arranged longitudinally in long groove, and the ice grid between the protrusion of longitudinal upper and lower constitutes single ice making area, and ice grid ice making area back is contacted with condensing pipe, water supply pipeline is equipped in the ice maker, water supply pipeline is added in the ice maker and needs to condense water and is sprayed on the ice grid front, the two ice grid back is set up, the condensing pipe is arranged between the two ice grid, and when ice is removed, water flow is passed to the ice grid back.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making devices, specifically a multi-channel water outlet device at the top of an ice-making mold. Background Technology

[0002] A crescent-shaped ice maker is an ice-making device specifically designed to produce crescent-shaped ice cubes. As the name suggests, crescent ice is shaped like a crescent moon, possessing a unique appearance and superior performance. Its distinctive shape and excellent properties, such as high hardness, high transparency, and slow melting speed, contribute to a better taste and visual appeal in beverage preparation. The shape and size of crescent ice make it easy to store and use, providing a convenient ice solution for both restaurants and homes. Thanks to its advanced water inlet and flow guiding system and optimized evaporator design, crescent ice makers typically boast high ice-making efficiency, meaning they can produce large quantities of ice in a short time, meeting the needs of high-demand applications.

[0003] Most ice makers on the market use only a single ice tray for ice making, resulting in low ice-making efficiency. Furthermore, the condenser coil only contacts the ice tray on one side, with the rest exposed to air, leading to limited heat exchange and utilization. Additionally, in the de-icing process, ordinary ice makers use high-temperature refrigerant through the condenser coil for heating. Since the contact area between the condenser coil and the ice tray is relatively small compared to the overall ice tray area, uneven heating can easily occur, causing equipment damage and issues such as solder joint detachment. Utility Model Content

[0004] (I) Technical problem to be solved: In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a multi-channel water outlet device at the top of the ice mold, which has the advantages of parallel ice making and uniform heating during ice removal, and solves the problems of low ice making efficiency and uneven ice removal.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution: To achieve the above-mentioned parallel ice making and uniform heating during de-icing, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A multi-channel water outlet device at the top of an ice mold, including an ice maker. The ice maker is equipped with an evaporator for condensing ice blocks. The evaporator consists of a condenser tube, an ice grid cover, and an ice grid. There are two ice grids arranged side by side. The front of the ice grid is separated by a longitudinal groove. The groove has longitudinally arranged protrusions that separate the ice making areas. The ice grid between the two longitudinally arranged protrusions forms a single ice making area. The back of the ice making area of ​​the ice grid is in contact with the condenser tube. The ice maker is equipped with a water supply pipe. The water supply pipe sprays the water added to the ice maker onto the front of the ice grid. The two ice grids are arranged back to back. The condenser tube is located between the two ice grids. The three pipes that supply water to the front and back of the ice grid for de-icing and ice making are controlled by three different water pumps.

[0006] Preferably, the ice tray cover is provided with two diversion pipes, which are connected to the water supply pipe. Water from the water supply pipe first flows into the diversion pipes, and then flows from the ice tray cover above the ice tray into the ice-making areas of the two ice trays respectively. An ice-removing pipe is provided in the middle of the lower side of the ice tray cover, which extends between the two ice trays. When the ice maker is in the ice-removing state, the ice-removing pipe sprays water onto the back of the ice tray and the condenser to raise the temperature. At the same time, the water flow in the ice-removing pipe and the water flow on the front of the ice tray are recovered and recycled.

[0007] Preferably, a water inlet is provided between the ice tray and the ice tray cover. The water inlet is funnel-shaped and guides the water flowing into the ice tray cover so that the water flows directly onto the ice-making area on the front of the ice tray.

[0008] Preferably, the water inlet and the ice tray are connected to the ice tray cover by a clamping device.

[0009] Preferably, the ice tray is provided with a baffle for filtering water below, the baffle is inclined downward and has a small waist-shaped hole at the top.

[0010] (III) Beneficial Effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-channel water outlet device at the top of an ice mold, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. The ice mold features a multi-channel water outlet at the top. By setting two ice trays side-by-side and back-to-back, connected to the same condenser pipe, this design reduces direct heat exchange between the condenser pipe and the air, thus improving condensation efficiency. Simultaneously, both ice trays can make ice, significantly accelerating the ice-making process and improving overall efficiency. Two branch pipes in the ice tray cover connect to the water supply pipe, ensuring even water distribution to the ice-making areas of both trays. This design guarantees sufficient water for each ice-making area, promoting the formation of uniform, high-quality ice. The de-icing pipe allows for spraying and heating the back of the ice trays and the condenser pipe during de-icing. This spraying method evenly raises the temperature at the contact point between the ice tray and the condenser pipe, preventing equipment damage caused by uneven heating and improving de-icing efficiency and effectiveness. Uneven heating during de-icing can lead to inconsistent melting rates of the ice at the contact point between the ice tray and the condenser pipe. Areas that melt too quickly may exert excessive thermal stress on the ice trays and condenser tubes, leading to physical damage or deformation. Uniform heating ensures that the ice melts at a relatively consistent rate in all directions, reducing damage to the ice trays and condenser tubes. Uniform heating also ensures that the ice melts at the same rate in all directions, preventing ice breakage or residue caused by excessively rapid local heating. This allows the ice to fall out of the ice trays more smoothly, improving de-icing efficiency. Uniform heating also ensures that the ice maintains a relatively intact shape during the melting process, preventing ice breakage or deformation caused by excessively rapid local heating. As a result, the produced ice is of higher quality and more suitable for various frozen drinks and food preparation. The entire device achieves a compact combination of multiple functional components through ingenious structural design. The two ice trays 112 are set back to back and share the same condenser tube, and the integrated design of the diversion pipe and de-icing pipe greatly saves equipment space, making the device more compact, easier to install and maintain.

[0012] 2. The ice mold features a multi-outlet water system at the top. The funnel-shaped inlet effectively guides water flowing from the ice tray cover, ensuring a direct and even flow to the ice-making area on the front of the ice tray. This design reduces water waste and improves ice-making efficiency. Precise water flow through the inlet prevents water from flowing directly into the water tank of the ice maker without contacting the ice tray, thus saving water resources. The inlet and the ice tray are connected by a locking mechanism (such as a snap-fit), eliminating the need for additional... The external parts simplify the assembly process, making maintenance and replacement easier and more convenient. The use of clamping parts reduces the number of parts used, thereby reducing manufacturing and maintenance costs. The water filter baffle under the ice tray can prevent unfrozen water or melted ice water from flowing out directly, ensuring the cleanliness of the ice-making area. The baffle is set downwards, which helps the water flow out naturally and avoids water accumulation. At the same time, the small waist-shaped holes at the top allow water to flow through, but can block larger impurities or ice blocks, thus playing a filtering role. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water supply pipeline structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ice tray cover of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Ice maker; 11. Evaporator; 12. Water supply pipe; 13. Condenser pipe; 111. Ice tray cover; 112. Ice tray; 113. Water inlet; 1111. Diversion pipe; 1112. De-icing pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figures 1-5A multi-channel water outlet device for the top of an ice mold includes an ice maker 1. The ice maker 1 has an evaporator 11 for condensing ice. The evaporator 11 consists of a condenser tube 13, an ice tray cover 111, and ice trays 112. Two ice trays 112 are provided and arranged side-by-side. The front of each ice tray 112 is separated by a longitudinal groove. Protrusions are longitudinally arranged within the groove to separate ice-making areas. The ice tray 112 between the two longitudinally arranged protrusions forms a single ice-making area. The back of the ice-making area of ​​the ice tray 112 contacts the condenser tube 13. The ice maker 1 has a water supply pipe 12, which transports the ice cubes added to the ice maker to the evaporator. Water is sprayed onto the front of the ice tray 112. The two ice trays 112 are arranged back to back, and the condenser pipe 13 is located between the two ice trays 112. When the ice maker is in ice-making mode, water is sprayed onto the ice trays 112 in the evaporator 11 through the water supply pipe 12. Because the two ice trays 112 are arranged back to back, they can be connected to the same condenser pipe 13, which reduces the heat exchange between the condenser pipe 13 and the air in traditional ice makers. Ice can be made on both ice trays 112 at the same time, which speeds up the ice-making efficiency. The three pipes that supply water to the front and back of the ice trays 112 for de-icing and ice making are controlled by three different water pumps.

[0021] See Figure 5 The ice tray cover 111 has two branch pipes 1111, which are connected to the water supply pipe 12. Water from the water supply pipe 12 first flows into the branch pipes 1111, and then flows from the ice tray cover 111 above the ice trays 112 into the ice-making areas of the two ice trays 112. An ice-removing pipe 1112 is located in the middle of the lower side of the ice tray cover 111, extending between the two ice trays 112. When the ice maker 1 is in the ice-removing state, the ice-removing pipe 1112 removes ice from the back of the ice trays 112 and the condenser pipe 1. 3. Spray heating is performed. By spraying water to heat the contact area between the condenser tube 13 and the ice tray 112, the ice tray 112 can be heated evenly during the de-icing process, avoiding damage to the equipment due to uneven heating. During de-icing, the sprayed water is used as a heat transfer medium, allowing the back of the ice tray 112 to be heated evenly for de-icing. The sprayed water then flows into the water tank of the ice maker 1 for the next de-icing or ice making. At the same time, the water in the de-icing pipe 1112 and the water on the front of the ice tray 112 are recovered and recycled.

[0022] A water inlet 113 is provided between the ice tray 112 and the ice tray cover plate 111. The water inlet 113 is funnel-shaped and guides the water flowing into the ice tray cover plate 111 so that the water flows directly onto the ice-making area on the front of the ice tray 112. Through the guiding effect of the water inlet 113, the water flow is prevented from flowing directly into the water tank in the ice maker without contacting the ice tray 112.

[0023] The water inlet 113 and the ice tray 112 are connected to the ice tray cover 111 by a fastening device, such as a buckle, which reduces the number of parts used and makes maintenance and assembly simpler and more convenient.

[0024] The ice tray 112 is provided with a baffle for filtering water. The baffle is inclined downward and has a small waist-shaped hole at the top.

[0025] Working principle: The ice maker 1 is equipped with an evaporator 11 for freezing ice. The evaporator 11 consists of a condenser tube 13, an ice tray cover 111, and ice trays 112. There are two ice trays 112 arranged side by side. The front of the ice trays 112 is separated by a longitudinal groove. The groove has longitudinally arranged protrusions that separate the ice-making areas. The ice trays 112 between the two longitudinally arranged protrusions form a single ice-making area. The back of the ice-making area of ​​the ice tray 112 is in contact with the condenser tube 13. The ice maker 1 is equipped with a water supply pipe 12. The water supply pipe 12 delivers... The water to be condensed added to the ice maker is sprayed onto the front of the ice tray 112. The two ice trays 112 are arranged back to back, and the condenser pipe 13 is arranged between the two ice trays 112. When the ice maker is in ice-making mode, water is sprayed onto the ice trays 112 in the evaporator 11 through the water supply pipe 12. Because the two ice trays 112 are arranged back to back, they can be connected to the same condenser pipe 13, which reduces the heat exchange between the condenser pipe 13 and the air in traditional ice makers, and ice can be made on both ice trays 112 at the same time, thus speeding up the ice-making efficiency. The ice tray cover 111 is provided with two diversion pipes 1111, which are connected to the water supply pipe 12. Water from the water supply pipe 12 first flows into the diversion pipes 1111, and then flows from the ice tray cover 111 above the ice tray 112 into the ice-making area of ​​the two ice trays 112 respectively. The ice tray cover 111 is provided with a de-icing pipe 1112 at the middle of the lower side. The de-icing pipe 1112 extends between the two ice trays 112. When the ice maker 1 is in the de-icing state, the de-icing pipe 1112 sprays and heats the back of the ice tray 112 and the condenser pipe 13. By spraying and heating the contact area between the condenser pipe 13 and the ice tray 112 to de-ic, the ice tray 112 can be heated evenly when it is in the de-icing state, avoiding damage to the equipment due to uneven heating.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-channel water outlet device at the top of an ice mold, comprising an ice maker (1), wherein the ice maker (1) is provided with an evaporator (11) for condensing ice blocks, characterized in that: The evaporator (11) consists of a condenser tube (13), an ice tray cover (111), and an ice tray (112). There are two ice trays (112) arranged side by side. The front of the ice tray (112) is separated by a longitudinal groove. The groove has longitudinally arranged protrusions that separate the ice-making areas. The ice tray (112) between the two longitudinally arranged protrusions forms a single ice-making area. The back of the ice-making area of ​​the ice tray (112) is in contact with the condenser tube (13). The ice maker (1) is provided with a water supply pipe (12). The water supply pipe (12) sprays the water added to the ice maker that needs to be condensed onto the front of the ice tray (112). The two ice trays (112) are arranged back to back. The condenser tube (13) is arranged between the two ice trays (112). The three pipes that allow water to flow into the front and back of the ice tray (112) for de-icing and ice making are controlled by three different water pumps.

2. The multi-channel water outlet device at the top of an ice mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice grid cover (111) is provided with two diversion pipes (1111), which are connected to the water supply pipe (12). The water in the water supply pipe (12) first flows into the diversion pipe (1111), and then flows into the ice-making area of ​​the two ice grids (112) from the ice grid cover (111) above the ice grid (112). The ice removal pipe (1112) is provided in the middle of the lower side of the ice grid cover (111). The ice removal pipe (1112) extends between the two ice grids (112). When the ice maker (1) is in the ice removal state, the ice removal pipe (1112) sprays the back of the ice grid (112) and the condenser pipe (13) to raise the temperature. At the same time, the water flow in the ice removal pipe (1112) and the water flow on the front of the ice grid (112) are recycled and reused.

3. The multi-channel water outlet device at the top of an ice mold according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water inlet (113) is provided between the ice tray (112) and the ice tray cover (111). The water inlet (113) is funnel-shaped and guides the water flowing into the ice tray cover (111) so that the water flows directly to the ice-making area on the front of the ice tray (112).

4. The multi-channel water outlet device at the top of an ice mold according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water inlet (113) and ice tray (112) are connected to the ice tray cover (111) by a clamping device.

5. A multi-channel water outlet device for the top of an ice mold according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The ice tray (112) is provided with a baffle for filtering water below. The baffle is inclined downward and has a small waist-shaped hole on the top.

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