A water flow ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of water flow ice maker, including the inner container installed in ice maker, the upper portion of inner container is installed with water flow ice module, detachable ice basket and ice water box are installed in inner container, by detachable ice water box replace original ice water cavity used for storing ice water, ice water box can be taken out separately clean or use;Inner container is divided into two layers for installing ice basket and ice water box by baffle, the lower water outlet is equipped on baffle, the water outlet passage is equipped between ice basket and inner container upper layer wall surface, water guide structure is further equipped in inner container upper layer, water that flows through water flow ice module is guided into water outlet passage and reaches lower water outlet, falls into ice water box in inner container lower layer from lower water outlet, so that water that flows through water flow ice module can avoid ice basket and not enter ice basket and pour on ice block, so that ice block can have longer storage time;In addition, according to detachable ice water box, water connection is equipped in inner container lower layer, ice water box is equipped with water outlet nozzle I that is docked with water connection, water connection is three-way connector, one way is connected with water outlet nozzle I, one way is connected with the water inlet portion of water flow ice module through water pump, and the other way is connected with water supplement source through water supplement valve, the waterway connection function of ice water box is integrated on water connection, waterway arrangement and connection are simpler.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice makers, specifically a flowing water ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] Ice makers are a common household appliance for making ice, and they come in various types depending on the principle of the evaporator, the production method, and the shape of the ice cubes produced. Currently, there is an ice maker that makes grid-shaped ice using a water-flow ice-making module. This module has an ice-making tray with multiple grids. Water is continuously poured into the grids of the ice-making tray and flows into a water tank below the ice basket. The water is then drawn out and recycled. The ice-making tray cools the flowing water, causing ice to form in the grids. The continuously flowing water then passes through these ice layers, forming new ice layers, and this process is repeated until ice cubes of the appropriate size are formed in the grids. However, because water must constantly pass through the ice basket to flow into the water tank, the ice cubes exposed to water melt faster, resulting in a shorter storage time. Furthermore, the water tank is fixed inside the ice maker, making maintenance and cleaning difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a flowing water ice maker.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A flowing water ice maker includes an inner tank installed inside the ice maker. A flowing water ice-making module is installed above the inner tank. An ice basket is detachably installed inside the inner tank and positioned below the flowing water ice-making module. An ice water box is also detachably installed inside the inner tank. The inner tank is divided into upper and lower layers for installing the ice basket and ice water box by a partition. A drain outlet is provided on the partition. A drain channel is provided between the ice basket and the upper wall of the inner tank. A water guiding structure is also provided in the upper layer of the inner tank to guide the water flowing through the flowing water ice-making module to the drain channel and to the drain outlet, from which it falls into the ice water box in the lower layer of the inner tank. A water inlet is provided in the lower layer of the inner tank. The ice water box is provided with a water outlet I that connects to the water inlet. The water inlet is a three-way connector, one path connecting to the water outlet I, one path connecting to a water pump and then to the water inlet of the flowing water ice-making module, and another path connecting to a water supply source via a water replenishment valve.

[0006] The water guiding structure is a water guiding baffle with a water guiding slope. The water flow ice making module includes an ice making part and a water inlet part. The water inlet part is located above the ice making part. The water flowing out of the water inlet part flows through the ice making part. The ice making part cools down the water flowing over the surface and freezes it into an ice layer. The water guiding slope of the water guiding baffle faces the bottom of the ice making part.

[0007] The ice-making unit includes an ice-making tray with multiple ice-condensing grids, and a condensing pipe is arranged on the back of the ice-making tray. The condensing pipe is connected to a condenser and an ice-removing solenoid valve.

[0008] The inner liner has a settling groove on the side wall of the upper layer, which extends from the top of the side wall to the bottom of the side wall to form the drainage channel.

[0009] A water-blocking valve is arranged inside the water outlet nozzle I, which opens to allow water to pass through when the water outlet nozzle I is connected to the water inlet connector.

[0010] The water inlet is also equipped with a temperature probe.

[0011] The ice water box is equipped with a filter screen, which covers the inlet end of the water outlet I.

[0012] The ice water box is also equipped with a water outlet II, and the lower layer of the inner tank is also equipped with a water monitoring connector, which is connected to a water level monitor.

[0013] The water level monitor is a float-type water level communication device.

[0014] The water supply comes from a water tank installed on the ice maker.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model uses a detachable ice water box to replace the original ice water chamber used for storing ice water. The detachable ice water box can be removed for cleaning or use separately, which is very convenient. In addition, the inner tank is equipped with a water guide connector, a drain channel and a drain outlet to guide the water flowing through the water-making module to the ice water box, so that the water flowing through the water-making module can avoid the ice basket and not enter the ice basket to drip onto the ice cubes, so that the ice cubes can have a longer storage time. In addition, according to the detachable ice water box, a water-connecting connector is set inside the inner tank to facilitate water flow. This water-connecting connector is a three-way connector. One path connects to the water outlet I of the ice water box, one path connects to the water pump and then to the water inlet of the water-making module, and the other path connects to the water supply source through the water supply valve. All water circuit connection functions for the ice water box are integrated into the water-connecting connector, making the water circuit layout and connection simpler. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a breakdown diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after the ice basket and ice water box have been removed;

[0020] Figure 4 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Reference Figures 1 to 5 A type of flowing water ice maker includes an inner tank 2 installed inside an ice maker 1, with a flowing water ice-making module 3 installed above the inner tank 2. The inner tank 2 is divided into upper and lower layers by a partition 23 for installing an ice basket 4 and an ice water box 5. The ice basket 4 is detachably installed on the upper layer 21 of the inner tank and located below the flowing water ice-making module 3. The ice water box 5 is detachably installed on the lower layer 22 of the inner tank. A drain outlet 24 is provided on the partition 23. A drain channel is provided between the ice basket 4 and the wall of the upper layer 21 of the inner tank. A water guiding structure is also provided inside the upper layer 21 of the inner tank to guide the water flowing through the flowing water ice-making module 3 to the drain channel and to the drain outlet 24, from which it falls into the ice water box 5 in the lower layer 22 of the inner tank. The lower layer 22 of the inner tank is equipped with a water inlet connector 26. The ice water box 5 is equipped with a water outlet nozzle I51 that connects to the water inlet connector 26. The water inlet connector 26 is a three-way connector. One way connects to the water outlet nozzle I51, another way connects to the water pump 36, and the water pump 36 connects to the water inlet 31 of the water-flow ice-making module 3. The third way connects to the water supply source through the water supply valve 7, so as to realize the connection between the detachable ice water box 5 and the water circuit of the ice maker 1.

[0022] The water-cooled ice-making module 3 includes an ice-making section 32 and a water inlet section 31. The water inlet section 31 is located above the ice-making section 32. The water pump 36 draws water from the ice-water box 5 and flows out of the water inlet section 31. After passing through the ice-making section 32, the water is guided to the drain channel by the water guide structure, and then flows back to the ice-water box 5 through the drain outlet 24 to form a circulating water flow. The ice-making section 32 includes an ice-making tray 321 with multiple ice-condensing grids 322. A condenser pipe 33 is arranged on the back of the ice-making tray 321. The condenser pipe 33 connects to the condenser 34 and the de-icing solenoid valve 35. The condenser 34 operates, lowering the surface of the ice-making plate to freezing temperature. This causes the water flowing through the ice-making tray 321 to freeze into an ice layer in the ice-freezing grid 322. The circulating water continuously flows through the ice-making tray 321, forming new ice layers on top of the existing ones. This process repeats until ice blocks of the appropriate size are formed in the grid. Then, the de-icing solenoid valve 35 operates, causing the condenser 34 to reverse its operation, heating the condenser tube 33 and raising the temperature of the ice-making tray 321. This melts the surface of the ice blocks, causing them to detach from the grid and fall into the ice basket 4 below, completing the ice block production. Meanwhile, the ice water in the ice water box 5 is continuously consumed during the ice-making process. After the water level drops to the minimum operating level, the water supply valve 7 is opened to replenish the ice water box 5 with water from the water supply source until the maximum operating level is reached.

[0023] In this embodiment, the water source for replenishment comes from the water storage tank 10 installed on the ice maker 1. The water level is monitored by connecting the water outlet II 54 on the ice water box 5 to the monitoring water connector 27 installed in the lower layer 22 of the inner tank. The monitoring water connector 27 is connected to the water level monitor 9, which monitors and controls the water replenishment in the ice water box 5. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the water level monitor 9 is a float-type water level connector. Water is introduced into the water level connector through the monitoring water connector 27, so that the water level in the water level connector rises and falls synchronously with the water level in the ice water box 5. The float in the water level connector moves up and down with the rise and fall of the water level, triggering the sensor switch on the water level connector that represents the high and low water levels, thereby realizing the monitoring of the working water level in the ice water box 5.

[0024] In this embodiment, the water outlet nozzle I 51 and water outlet nozzle II 54 have the same structure and are both equipped with a water blocking valve 52. The water blocking valve 52 is opened to conduct when water outlet nozzle I 51 is connected to the water inlet connector 26 and water outlet nozzle II 54 is connected to the monitoring water connector 27.

[0025] In this embodiment, the water guiding structure is a water guiding baffle 6 with a water guiding slope 61. The water guiding slope 61 of the water guiding baffle 6 faces the bottom of the ice-making section 32. Water falling from the ice-making section 32 is blocked by the water guiding baffle 6 to prevent it from flowing into the ice basket 4 and is directly guided to the inner liner 2 by contacting the water guiding slope 61. It is then guided through the drainage channel to the drain outlet 24 of the partition 23 and flows into the ice water box 5. The drainage channel is formed by a settling groove 25 provided on the side wall of the upper layer 21 of the inner liner. The settling groove 25 extends from the top of the side wall to the bottom of the side wall. Water falling from the ice-making section 32 gathers in the settling groove 25 and is then guided through the settling groove 25 to the partition 23.

[0026] In this embodiment, to further enhance the integrated functionality of the water connector 26, a temperature probe 8 is also provided on the water connector 26. The water connector 26 has an installation port for the temperature probe 8 to be sealed and inserted. The probe 8's detection end enters the water path within the water connector 26 through the installation port to detect the water temperature in the ice water box 5. Furthermore, to prevent impurities or small ice cubes mixed in with the ice water box 5 from entering the water connector 26 through the water outlet I 51 and clogging the water path, a filter screen 53 is provided inside the ice water box 5 and covers the inlet end of the water outlet I 51.

[0027] This invention replaces the original ice water chamber for storing ice water with a detachable ice water box 5. The detachable ice water box 5 can be removed for cleaning or use separately, which is very convenient. Furthermore, the inner liner 2 is equipped with a water guide connector, a drain channel, and a drain outlet 24 to guide the water flowing through the water-flow ice-making module 3 to the ice water box 5. This ensures that the water flowing through the water-flow ice-making module 3 avoids the ice basket 4 and does not enter the ice basket 4, thus allowing the ice to have a longer storage time. In addition, based on the detachable ice water box 5, a water-flow connector 26 is provided inside the inner liner 2 for easy water flow. This water-flow connector 26 is a three-way connector. One path connects to the water outlet I 51 of the ice water box 5, another path connects to the water pump 36 and then to the water inlet 31 of the water-flow ice-making module 3, and the third path connects to the water supply source via the water supply valve 7. All water circuit connection functions of the ice water box 5 are integrated into the water-flow connector 26, making the water circuit layout and connection simpler.

Claims

1. A flowing water ice maker, comprising an inner container (2) installed in an ice maker (1), a flowing water ice making module (3) is installed above the inner container (2), and an ice basket (4) is detachably installed in the inner container (2) and arranged below the flowing water ice making module (3), characterized in that, The inner liner (2) can also be detachably installed with an ice water box (5). The inner liner (2) is divided into upper and lower layers by a partition (23) for installing the ice basket (4) and the ice water box (5). The partition (23) is provided with a drain outlet (24). A drain channel is provided between the ice basket (4) and the wall of the upper layer (21) of the inner liner. The upper layer (21) of the inner liner is also provided with a water guiding structure to guide the water flowing through the water-cooled ice-making module (3) to the drain channel and to the drain outlet (24). 24) The ice water falls into the ice water box (5) in the lower layer (22) of the inner liner; the lower layer (22) of the inner liner is provided with a water inlet connector (26), and the ice water box (5) is provided with a water outlet nozzle I (51) that is connected to the water inlet connector (26). The water inlet connector (26) is a three-way connector, one of which is connected to the water outlet nozzle I (51), one of which is connected to the water pump (36), and the water inlet (31) of the water-flow ice-making module (3) is connected through the water pump (36), and another one is connected to the water supply source through the water supply valve (7).

2. The once-through ice maker of claim 1, wherein: The water guiding structure is a water guiding baffle (6) with a water guiding slope (61). The water flow ice making module (3) includes an ice making part (32) and a water inlet part (31). The water inlet part (31) is located above the ice making part (32). The water flowing out of the water inlet part (31) flows through the ice making part (32). The ice making part (32) cools down the water flowing over the surface and freezes it into an ice layer. The water guiding slope (61) of the water guiding baffle (6) faces the bottom of the ice making part (32).

3. The once-through ice maker of claim 2 wherein: The ice-making unit (32) includes an ice-making tray (321) with multiple ice-condensing slots (322), and a condenser tube (33) is arranged on the back of the ice-making tray (321). The condenser tube (33) is connected to a condenser (34) and an ice-removing solenoid valve (35).

4. The once-through ice maker of claim 1 or 2, wherein: The inner liner upper layer (21) has a sink trough (25) on its side wall, which extends from the top of the side wall to the bottom of the side wall to form the drainage channel.

5. The flowing water ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water-blocking valve (52) is arranged inside the water outlet nozzle I (51), and the water-blocking valve (52) is opened to conduct when the water outlet nozzle I (51) is connected to the water inlet connector (26).

6. The once-through ice maker of claim 1 or 5, wherein: The water inlet connector (26) is also equipped with a temperature probe (8).

7. The flowing water ice maker according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The ice water box (5) is equipped with a filter screen (53), which covers the inlet end of the water outlet I (51).

8. The flowing water ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice water box (5) is also provided with a water outlet nozzle II (54), and the lower layer of the inner tank (22) is also provided with a water monitoring connector (27), which is connected to a water level monitor (9).

9. The flowing water ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water level monitor (9) is a float-type water level connector.

10. The continuous flow ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water source for replenishment comes from the water storage tank (10) installed on the ice maker (1).

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