An ice maker device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology and provides an ice maker device, including a device body, an ice-making module, and a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a filter element fixedly installed in the device body and a cleaning unit for cleaning impurities on the filter element. The cleaning unit includes a mounting base, a movable part, a drive module, a horizontal tube, and a negative pressure pump. The mounting base is movably mounted above the filter element through the drive module. A silicone brush is provided on the bottom surface of the mounting base. The movable part is also provided on the mounting base, and a horizontal tube is fixedly installed on the movable part. Multiple negative pressure suction nozzles are installed at equal intervals on the horizontal tube. The horizontal tube is connected to the negative pressure pump installed in the device body through a corrugated hose. The silicone brush can perform preliminary cleaning of impurities on the surface of the filter element. The negative pressure pump generates suction through the negative pressure suction nozzles, which can deeply suck out stubborn impurities embedded in the filter pores of the filter element, solving the problem of incomplete cleaning by traditional cleaning mechanisms, ensuring filtration efficiency, and improving ice-making quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, specifically an ice maker device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and application of ice makers, water quality directly affects the quality and safety of ice. Although the ice maker with a water filtration device disclosed in CN 222335670 U achieves preliminary filtration of water and removal of surface impurities through filtration components and cleaning mechanisms, thus ensuring ice quality and filtration efficiency to a certain extent, it still has significant shortcomings in practical applications.

[0003] On the one hand, the aforementioned cleaning mechanism relies solely on brushes to push impurities off the surface of the filter element, making it difficult to thoroughly clean stubborn impurities embedded within the filter pores. As usage time increases, residual impurities accumulate within the pores, which not only reduces filtration efficiency but may also lead to secondary water pollution, thereby affecting ice-making quality. On the other hand, after cleaning, the remaining impurities in the device still require manual periodic removal of the filter element from the ice maker for processing. This process is not only cumbersome and labor-intensive but also prone to damaging the internal structure of the ice maker or causing leaks when disassembling the filter element, increasing equipment maintenance costs and downtime.

[0004] Therefore, developing an ice maker device that can deeply clean impurities from the filter and automatically discharge them, thereby improving the overall performance and convenience of the ice maker, has become an urgent need to ensure ice quality and improve production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice-making device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An ice-making device includes a main body and an ice-making module and a filter assembly installed within the main body. The filter assembly includes a filter element fixedly installed within the main body and a cleaning unit for cleaning impurities from the filter element. The cleaning unit includes a mounting base, a movable component, a drive module, a horizontal tube, and a negative pressure pump. The mounting base is movably mounted above the filter element via the drive module. A silicone brush is provided on the bottom surface of the mounting base. The movable component and the mounting base are both U-shaped. A horizontal tube is fixedly mounted on the movable component. Multiple negative pressure suction nozzles are installed at equal intervals on the horizontal tube. The horizontal tube is connected to the negative pressure pump installed within the main body via a corrugated flexible hose.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a sewage pipe connected to a negative pressure pump is also installed on the side of the main body of the device, a collection box is provided at the pipe opening of the sewage pipe, a support base is fixedly provided on the side of the main body of the device, and the collection box is slidably disposed in the support base.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the drive module includes a reciprocating screw rotatably disposed within the main body of the device and a guide rod disposed parallel to the reciprocating screw. The reciprocating screw is driven by a motor disposed on the main body of the device. A reciprocating moving part adapted to it is installed on the reciprocating screw. A sliding sleeve is installed on the guide rod. A mounting seat is fixedly installed between the reciprocating moving part and the sliding sleeve.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the movable component is movably mounted on the mounting base via a slide rail, and springs are symmetrically mounted at both ends of the movable component. The mounting base is also provided with a power module, which is used to provide power for the reciprocating motion of the movable component.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the power module includes a rotating shaft, an eccentric wheel, a gear, and a rack. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on a mounting base, and a gear is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft. A rack is meshed on one side of the gear, and the rack is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the device body. An eccentric wheel is also fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft, and the rotation trajectory of the eccentric wheel interferes with the movement trajectory of the moving parts.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. The silicone brush of this utility model can perform preliminary cleaning of impurities on the surface of the filter element. The negative pressure pump generates suction through the negative pressure nozzle, which can deeply suck out stubborn impurities embedded in the filter pores of the filter element, solving the problem of incomplete cleaning by traditional cleaning mechanisms, ensuring filtration efficiency and improving ice-making quality.

[0014] 2. The spring in this utility model provides the moving parts with a certain buffering and restoring ability during movement, avoiding damage to the parts from rigid collisions; in conjunction with the power module, it can realize the reciprocating motion of the moving parts, enhancing the cleaning effect of the negative pressure suction nozzle on impurities at different positions of the filter. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ice-making device.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an ice-making device.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of the filter components and cleaning unit;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the device; 2. Ice-making module; 3. Filter; 4. Mounting base; 5. Moving parts; 6. Horizontal tube; 7. Negative pressure pump; 8. Corrugated hose; 9. Negative pressure nozzle; 10. Drain pipe; 11. Collection box; 12. Support base; 13. Reciprocating screw; 14. Guide rod; 15. Motor; 16. Reciprocating moving parts; 17. Sliding sleeve; 18. Spring; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Gear; 21. Eccentric wheel; 22. Straight rack. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of this patent will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 An ice-making device includes a main body 1, an ice-making module 2, and a filter assembly installed within the main body 1. The filter assembly includes a filter element 3 fixedly installed within the main body 1 and a cleaning unit for cleaning impurities on the filter element 3. The cleaning unit includes a mounting base 4, a movable part 5, a drive module, a horizontal tube 6, and a negative pressure pump 7. The mounting base 4 is movably positioned above the filter element 3 via the drive module. A silicone brush is provided on the bottom surface of the mounting base 4. The movable part 5 is also provided on the mounting base 4. Both the movable part 5 and the mounting base 4 have a U-shaped structure. A horizontal tube 6 is fixedly installed on the movable part 5. Multiple negative pressure suction nozzles 9 are installed at equal intervals on the horizontal tube 6. The horizontal tube 6 is connected to the negative pressure pump 7 installed within the main body 1 via a corrugated hose 8. The silicone brush can perform preliminary cleaning of impurities on the surface of the filter element 3. The negative pressure pump 7 generates suction through the negative pressure suction nozzles 9, which can deeply remove stubborn impurities embedded in the filter pores of the filter element 3, solving the problem of incomplete cleaning by traditional cleaning mechanisms, ensuring filtration efficiency, and improving ice-making quality.

[0023] In addition, a drain pipe 10 connected to a negative pressure pump 7 is installed on the side of the main body 1 of the device. A collection box 11 is provided at the pipe opening of the drain pipe 10. A support base 12 is also fixedly installed on the side of the main body 1 of the device. The collection box 11 is slidably installed in the support base 12. During the cleaning process, the negative pressure pump 7 sucks in the impurities and discharges them into the collection box 11 through the drain pipe 10, realizing the automatic discharge of impurities. There is no need to manually disassemble the filter element 3 to handle impurities, which reduces labor costs, avoids equipment damage and water leakage risks caused by disassembly, and improves the convenience of ice maker maintenance.

[0024] Specifically, the drive module includes a reciprocating screw 13 rotatably disposed within the main body 1 of the device and a guide rod 14 arranged parallel to the reciprocating screw 13. The reciprocating screw 13 is driven by a motor 15 disposed on the main body 1 of the device. A reciprocating moving part 16 adapted to it is installed on the reciprocating screw 13. A sliding sleeve 17 is installed on the guide rod 14. The mounting seat 4 is fixedly installed between the reciprocating moving part 16 and the sliding sleeve 17. The motor 15 drives the reciprocating screw 13 to rotate, so that the mounting seat 4 reciprocates along the top of the filter element 3 under the guidance of the reciprocating moving part 16 and the sliding sleeve 17, ensuring that the silicone brush and the negative pressure suction nozzle 9 can fully cover the filter element 3, thereby achieving uniform cleaning of the filter element 3 and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0025] Example 2

[0026] This embodiment is an improvement on embodiment 1, specifically as follows:

[0027] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The movable part 5 is movably mounted on the mounting base 4 via a slide rail. Springs 18 are symmetrically mounted at both ends of the movable part 5. A power module is also provided on the mounting base 4. The power module is used to provide power for the reciprocating motion of the movable part 5. The springs 18 enable the movable part 5 to have a certain buffering and reset capability during the movement, avoiding rigid collision damage to the parts. With the power module, the reciprocating motion of the movable part 5 can be realized, enhancing the cleaning effect of the negative pressure suction nozzle 9 on impurities at different positions of the filter element 3.

[0028] Specifically, the power module includes a rotating shaft 19, an eccentric wheel 21, a gear 20, and a rack 22. The rotating shaft 19 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 4, and the gear 20 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 19. A rack 22 is meshed on one side of the gear 20 and is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the device body 1. The eccentric wheel 21 is also fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 19. The rotation trajectory of the eccentric wheel 21 interferes with the movement trajectory of the movable part 5. When the mounting base 4 moves, the gear 20 meshes with the rack 22, driving the rotating shaft 19 to rotate, causing the eccentric wheel 21 to rotate accordingly. Through the interference with the movable part 5, the eccentric wheel 21 drives the movable part 5 to reciprocate along the slide rail. No additional drive components are needed, simplifying the structure and realizing the linkage between the movement of the movable part 5 and the mounting base 4, further improving the cleaning effect.

[0029] Working principle:

[0030] When the ice maker is working, water flows through the filter element 3 of the filter assembly for filtration. The ice-making module 2 turns the filtered water into ice cubes. When the filter element 3 needs to be cleaned, the motor 15 starts to drive the reciprocating screw 13 to rotate. Under the guidance of the guide rod 14 and the sliding sleeve 17, the mounting base 4 drives the silicone brush and the horizontal tube 6 to reciprocate along the top of the filter element 3. The silicone brush first cleans the impurities on the surface of the filter element 3.

[0031] Meanwhile, during the movement of the mounting base 4, the gear 20 meshes with the rack 22, causing the shaft 19 to rotate, and the eccentric wheel 21 rotates accordingly. Due to the interference between the rotation trajectory of the eccentric wheel 21 and the movement trajectory of the moving part 5, the moving part 5 is pushed to reciprocate along the slide rail. The negative pressure pump 7 is started, and negative pressure is generated on the negative pressure nozzle 9 on the horizontal tube 6 through the corrugated hose 8. With the cooperation of the reciprocating movement of the mounting base 4 and the reciprocating movement of the moving part 5, the negative pressure nozzle 9 can remove impurities from the surface of the filter element 3 and the filter holes in an all-round and deep manner.

[0032] The cleaned-up impurities are discharged by the negative pressure pump 7 through the horizontal pipe 6 and the corrugated hose 8, and then through the drain pipe 10 into the collection box 11. After cleaning is completed, the motor 15 and the negative pressure pump 7 are turned off, and the collection box 11 can be pulled out from the support base 12 for convenient centralized processing of impurities.

[0033] This ice maker device achieves deep cleaning of filter element 3 and automatic discharge of impurities through the coordinated work of its various components, thereby improving the overall performance and ease of use of the ice maker.

[0034] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An ice-making device, comprising a main body (1) and an ice-making module (2) and a filter assembly installed within the main body (1), characterized in that, The filter assembly includes a filter element (3) fixedly installed in the main body (1) of the device and a cleaning unit for cleaning impurities on the filter element (3). The cleaning unit includes a mounting base (4), a movable part (5), a drive module, a horizontal tube (6) and a negative pressure pump (7). The mounting base (4) is movably set above the filter element (3) through the drive module. A silicone brush is provided on the bottom surface of the mounting base (4). The movable part (5) is also provided on the mounting base (4). Both the movable part (5) and the mounting base (4) are U-shaped. A horizontal tube (6) is fixedly installed on the movable part (5). Multiple negative pressure suction nozzles (9) are installed at equal intervals on the horizontal tube (6). The horizontal tube (6) is connected to the negative pressure pump (7) provided in the main body (1) of the device through a corrugated hose (8).

2. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device body (1) is also equipped with a sewage pipe (10) connected to the negative pressure pump (7) on the side. A collection box (11) is provided at the pipe opening of the sewage pipe (10). A support base (12) is also fixedly provided on the side of the device body (1). The collection box (11) is slidably disposed in the support base (12).

3. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive module includes a reciprocating screw (13) rotatably disposed in the main body (1) of the device and a guide rod (14) arranged in parallel with the reciprocating screw (13). The reciprocating screw (13) is driven by a motor (15) disposed on the main body (1). A reciprocating moving part (16) adapted to it is installed on the reciprocating screw (13). A sliding sleeve (17) is installed on the guide rod (14). The mounting seat (4) is fixedly installed between the reciprocating moving part (16) and the sliding sleeve (17).

4. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part (5) is movably mounted on the mounting base (4) via a slide rail. Springs (18) are also symmetrically mounted at both ends of the movable part (5). A power module is also provided on the mounting base (4), which is used to provide power for the reciprocating motion of the movable part (5).

5. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The power module includes a rotating shaft (19), an eccentric wheel (21), a gear (20), and a rack (22). The rotating shaft (19) is rotatably mounted on the mounting base (4), and the gear (20) is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft (19). A rack (22) is meshed on one side of the gear (20). The rack (22) is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the main body (1) of the device. An eccentric wheel (21) is also fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft (19). The rotation trajectory of the eccentric wheel (21) interferes with the movement trajectory of the moving part (5).

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