Ice bar with water dispenser function

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of ice bar with the function of water dispenser, including the box with refrigeration area, box door is equipped on the box, refrigeration system is equipped in the box;It is characterized by: water dispenser module is further equipped on the box, water dispenser module includes the top cover shell being equipped in the upper portion of the box, the front end of top cover shell forms the water outlet of concave, the top of water outlet is equipped with water supply nozzle, water tank, first water pump are equipped in top cover shell, water tank is equipped with the water taking cavity for bottle water to be inserted in it to take water, the mouth end of water taking cavity is upwards and exposes the top surface of top cover shell, the bottom of water tank is equipped with water outlet, the water inlet end of first water pump is connected with water outlet by water pipe, the water outlet end of first water pump is communicated with the water supply nozzle by water pipe.As water dispenser is used, bottle water is inserted in water taking cavity, water cup is placed in water outlet, then first water pump is controlled to work, and the ice bar has the function of water dispenser, without additional configuration water dispenser, to play the function of one thing multiple uses.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an ice bar for refrigerating and displaying food and beverages, specifically an ice bar that also functions as a water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] An ice bar is a refrigeration device used for storing and displaying food and beverages. Ice bars are smaller than refrigerators, taking up less space, making them suitable for placement in the living room or on a bar counter for convenient use. Water dispensers are also a commonly needed appliance; however, adding an extra water dispenser, along with the other two devices, would require a significant amount of space.

[0003] For example, a Chinese utility model patent titled "Ice Bar" (patent number ZL201120397561.1, publication number CN202304190U) discloses an ice bar structure including a freezing area, a wine storage area, and a refrigeration area. The freezing area is located at the top of the ice bar, the wine storage area is located in the middle, and the refrigeration area is located at the bottom. A fixed partition separates the wine storage area and the refrigeration area. It is essentially a small refrigerator, lacking both a water dispenser function and a dedicated ice-making function. Existing ice bars have very limited functionality.

[0004] Therefore, how to develop an ice bar with both water dispenser and ice-making functions is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an ice bar with a reasonable spatial layout and water dispenser function, in view of the above-mentioned existing technology.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: an ice bar that also functions as a water dispenser includes a cabinet with a refrigeration area, a door on the cabinet that can be opened or covered to cover the refrigeration area, and a refrigeration system inside the cabinet; characterized in that: the cabinet is also provided with a water dispenser module, the water dispenser module includes a top cover located above the cabinet, the front end of the top cover forms a concave water inlet, the top of the water inlet is provided with a water supply nozzle, the top cover contains a water tank and a first water pump, the water tank has a water intake cavity for bottled water to be inverted and taken out, the opening end of the water intake cavity faces upward and is exposed on the top surface of the top cover, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a water outlet, the inlet end of the first water pump is connected to the water outlet through a water pipe, and the outlet end of the first water pump is connected to the water supply nozzle through a water pipe.

[0007] To further improve the water dispenser module, which is designed to provide hot water, the module also includes an accelerator located in the pipeline between the first water pump and the water outlet.

[0008] To facilitate assembly and create a compact layout, the aforementioned accelerator and the first water pump are both fixed to the outer wall of the water tank. The space inside the outer casing is already small, and directly installing them in other locations would obviously take up more space. However, the outer wall of the water tank allows for the accelerator and water pump to be arranged three-dimensionally at intervals, which is beneficial for the layout. At the same time, the accelerator and water pump can be pre-installed on the water tank, facilitating pre-connection of pipelines, and then the assembled water tank can be installed into the outer casing.

[0009] To further enhance the ice bar's ice-making functionality, an ice maker is installed within the aforementioned top cover. The ice evaporator in this ice maker is connected to the refrigeration system. An opening on the top surface of the top cover connects to the ice maker's dispensing port, and a hinged flap is attached to this opening. Flipping the flap upwards allows the ice produced in the ice maker to be removed. This ice bar not only has conventional refrigeration functions but also a dedicated ice-making function. Importantly, the top cover houses the ice maker, making it completely independent of the refrigeration compartment and not occupying space in that area. Because the ice bar itself is relatively small, placing the ice maker at the top and using a flap on the top cover for ice retrieval makes it convenient to access the ice.

[0010] As an improvement, the aforementioned ice maker includes a housing with a water-holding cavity at the front and a mounting cavity at the rear. An ice-receiving basket that can be removed and placed in the water-holding cavity is placed inside the water-holding cavity. The inner bottom surface of the mounting cavity is higher than the inner bottom surface of the water-holding cavity. The front of the mounting cavity is connected to the water-holding cavity through a drainage channel. An ice-making box that can be flipped is installed inside the mounting cavity. The ice-making evaporator is located above the ice-making box. Flipping the ice-making box can pour the ice inside into the ice-receiving basket. A water pump is installed on the housing, and the pumping end of the water pump extends into the water-holding cavity to pump the water inside into the ice-making box.

[0011] This ice maker is specifically designed for use with an ice bar. Before making ice, open the flip-top, pour an appropriate amount of water into the water chamber, place the ice collection basket inside, and close the valve cover. During ice making, the water pump draws water from the water chamber into the ice-making box, and the ice evaporator operates to make ice. After ice making is complete, control the ice-making box to flip over and pour the ice into the ice collection basket. Open the flip-top to remove the ice with a shovel, or directly remove the ice collection basket containing the ice.

[0012] To facilitate the transfer of ice from the ice maker to the ice collection basket, an improvement is made by hinged a shovel plate that can swing up and down to the front wall of the ice maker. A limiting block is provided on the ice maker to restrict the downward swing of the shovel plate. Initially, the shovel plate is held in place by the limiting block, and its front end remains tilted downwards. When the ice maker flips forward, the shovel plate presses against the bottom wall of the mounting cavity, pouring ice into the mounting cavity via the shovel plate. Reversing the ice maker flips the ice maker in the opposite direction, causing the ice scraper to move the ice from the mounting cavity into the ice collection basket in the water-holding cavity.

[0013] To drain residual water from the water-holding chamber and facilitate cleaning, the front end of the top cover has a forward-protruding section. With the door closed, the door is located below this protrusion. A drain valve is located on the bottom wall of the protrusion, and this valve connects to the bottom of the water-holding chamber via a drain pipe. Drainage is discharged from below the protrusion, resulting in better concealment and a more aesthetically pleasing overall appearance of the ice bar.

[0014] To facilitate control of the water dispenser module, refrigeration system, and ice maker, a control panel for controlling these components is provided on the top surface of the aforementioned top cover. The control panel is conveniently located on the top surface of the top cover for easy observation and operation.

[0015] To catch the water leaking from the water supply nozzle, a removable and insertable water collection box is provided at the bottom of the water inlet.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this ice bar are as follows: This ice bar not only has a conventional refrigeration function, but also a dedicated water dispenser module. The front of the outer casing forms a concave water inlet, ensuring the water inlet is at a suitable height at the top of the unit, and its placement is very reasonable for convenient water dispensing. The top casing houses a water tank with a dispensing cavity for bottled water to be inverted and dispensed. The opening of the dispensing cavity faces upwards and is exposed on the top surface of the top casing. When used as a water dispenser, simply invert the bottled water into the dispensing cavity, place the water cup at the dispensing port, and then activate the first water pump. Similar to a conventional water dispenser, this ice bar has a water dispenser function, eliminating the need for an additional water dispenser and achieving multiple uses in one device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view along the direction of the ice maker in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view along the direction of the ice maker in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention along the reverse side of the water dispenser module. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1-5 The image shows a preferred embodiment of an ice bar with a water dispenser function.

[0024] An ice bar with a water dispenser function includes a cabinet 1 having a refrigeration area 1a, a door 11 that can be opened to cover the refrigeration area 1a, and a refrigeration system 2 inside the cabinet 1; the evaporator 21 of the refrigeration system 2 is located on the back of the refrigeration area 1a. The refrigeration system 2 can refer to the prior art.

[0025] The main improvement lies in the following: a water dispenser module 3 is also provided on the housing 1. The water dispenser module 3 includes a top cover 31 located above the housing 1. The front end of the top cover 31 forms a concave water inlet 311. A water supply nozzle 35 is provided on the top of the water inlet 311, and a removable and insertable water collection box 8 is provided at the bottom of the water inlet 311. The water dispenser module 3 is similar in principle to existing bottled water dispensers. A water tank 32 and a first water pump 33 are provided inside the top cover 31. The water tank 32 has a water intake cavity 321 for bottled water to be inverted and taken out. The opening end of the water intake cavity 321 faces upward and is exposed on the top surface of the top cover 31. A water outlet 322 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 32. The water inlet end of the first water pump 33 is connected to the water outlet 322 through a water pipe, and the water outlet end of the first water pump 33 is connected to the water supply nozzle 35 through a water pipe. The water dispenser module 3 also includes a rapid heater 34, which is located in the pipeline between the first water pump 33 and the water supply nozzle 35. Both the rapid heater 34 and the first water pump 33 are fixed to the outer wall of the water tank 32.

[0026] The main improvement lies in the following: an ice maker 5 is installed inside the top cover 31, and the ice evaporator 51 in the ice maker 5 is connected to the refrigeration system 2. The connection of the ice evaporator 51 to the refrigeration system 2 can refer to existing technology. The top surface of the top cover 31 has an opening 313 that communicates with the ice outlet 5c of the ice maker 5. A flip cover 4 is hinged at the opening 313. Flipping the flip cover upwards and opening it allows the ice made in the ice maker 5 to be taken out.

[0027] The ice maker 5 includes a housing 52, which has a water-holding cavity 5a at the front and a mounting cavity 5b at the rear. An ice-receiving basket 54 that can be removed and placed in the water-holding cavity 5a is placed in the water-holding cavity 5a. The inner bottom surface of the mounting cavity 5b is higher than the inner bottom surface of the water-holding cavity 5a. The front of the mounting cavity 5b is connected to the water-holding cavity 5a through a drainage channel 5b1. An ice-making box 53 that can be flipped is installed in the mounting cavity 5b. An ice-making evaporator 51 is located above the ice-making box 53. The flipping of the ice-making box 53 can pour the ice inside into the ice-receiving basket 54. A second water pump 55 is installed on the housing 52. The water pumping end of the second water pump 55 extends into the water-holding cavity 5a to pump the water inside into the ice-making box 53.

[0028] The front wall of the ice maker 53 is hinged with a shovel 56 that can swing up and down. The ice maker 53 is provided with a limiting block 531 to limit the downward swinging tendency of the shovel 56. In the initial state, the shovel 56 is held in place by the limiting block 531. When the ice maker 53 flips forward, the shovel 56 presses against the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 5b and pours ice into the mounting cavity 5b through the shovel 56. When the ice maker 53 flips in the opposite direction, the ice shovel 56 moves the ice shovel in the mounting cavity 5b to the ice receiving basket 54 in the water holding cavity 5a.

[0029] The front end of the top cover 31 has a forward-protruding protrusion 314. When the door 11 is closed, the door 11 is located below the protrusion 314. The bottom wall of the protrusion 314 is provided with a drain valve 6, which is connected to the bottom of the water chamber 5a through a drain pipe 61. The top surface of the top cover 31 is provided with a control panel 7 for controlling the water dispenser module 3, the refrigeration system 2, and the ice maker 5.

[0030] This ice bar not only has a regular refrigeration function, but also features a dedicated water dispenser module 3. The front end of the outer casing 31 forms a concave water inlet 311, ensuring that the water inlet 311 is positioned at a suitable height on the upper part of the casing 1, making it convenient for users to access water. Inside the top casing 31 is a water tank 32, which has a water dispensing cavity 321 for bottled water to be inverted and dispensed. The opening of the water dispensing cavity 321 faces upwards and is exposed on the top surface of the top casing 31. When used as a water dispenser, simply invert the bottled water into the water dispensing cavity 321, place the water cup in the water inlet 311, and then activate the first water pump 33. Similar to a conventional water dispenser, this ice bar functions as a water dispenser, eliminating the need for a separate water dispenser and achieving multiple uses in one device. A top cover 3 is installed on the top of the cabinet 1. The ice maker 5 is placed inside the top cover 3 of the cabinet 1, completely independent of the refrigerator compartment 1a, and does not occupy the space of the refrigerator compartment 1a. Since the ice bar itself is relatively small in height, the ice maker 5 is placed on the top of the cabinet 1, and the ice is taken out by opening the flip cover 4 located on the top cover 3b, which makes it convenient to take out the ice cubes.

[0031] It should be noted that in the description of this embodiment, the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "upper," and "lower," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely for the convenience of describing the invention 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 the invention. The terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. An ice bar that also functions as a water dispenser, comprising a cabinet (1) having a refrigeration area (1a), a door (11) on the cabinet (1) for opening or covering the refrigeration area (1a), and a refrigeration system (2) inside the cabinet (1); characterized in that: The housing (1) is also provided with a water dispenser module (3). The water dispenser module (3) includes a top cover (31) located above the housing (1). The front end of the top cover (31) forms a concave water inlet (311). The top of the water inlet (311) is provided with a water supply nozzle (35). The top cover (31) is provided with a water tank (32) and a first water pump (33). The water tank (32) is provided with a water intake cavity (321) for bottled water to be inverted and taken out. The opening of the water intake cavity (321) faces upward and is exposed on the top surface of the top cover (31). The bottom of the water tank (32) is provided with a water outlet (322). The water inlet of the first water pump (33) is connected to the water outlet (322) through a water pipe. The water outlet of the first water pump (33) is connected to the water supply nozzle (35) through a water pipe.

2. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water dispenser module (3) also includes a quick-heater (34), which is located in the pipeline between the first water pump (33) and the water supply nozzle (35).

3. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The accelerator (34) and the first water pump (33) are both fixed on the outer wall of the water tank (32).

4. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice maker (5) is installed inside the top cover (31). The ice evaporator (51) in the ice maker (5) is connected to the refrigeration system (2). The top surface of the top cover (31) has an opening (313) that communicates with the ice outlet (5c) of the ice maker (5). A flip cover (4) is hinged at the opening (313). The ice made in the ice maker (5) can be taken out by flipping the flip cover (4) upward.

5. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice maker (5) includes a housing (52), which has a water-holding cavity (5a) at the front and a mounting cavity (5b) at the rear. An ice-receiving basket (54) that can be removed and inserted through the opening (313) is placed inside the water-holding cavity (5a). The inner bottom surface of the mounting cavity (5b) is higher than the inner bottom surface of the water-holding cavity (5a). The front of the mounting cavity (5b) is connected to the water-holding cavity (5a) via a drainage channel (5b1). The installation cavity (5b) is connected to the ice box (53) which can be rotated. The ice evaporator (51) is located above the ice box (53). The rotation of the ice box (53) can pour the ice inside into the ice receiving basket (54). The outer shell (52) is equipped with a second water pump (55). The water pumping end of the second water pump (55) extends into the water holding cavity (5a) to pump the water inside into the ice box (53).

6. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front wall of the ice maker (53) is hinged with a shovel (56) that can swing up and down. The ice maker (53) is provided with a limiting block (531) to limit the downward swing of the shovel (56). In the initial state, the shovel (56) is held in place by the limiting block (531), and the shovel (56) keeps its front end tilted downward.

7. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front end of the top cover (31) has a forward-protruding protrusion (314). When the box door (11) is closed, the box door (11) is located below the protrusion (314). The bottom wall of the protrusion (314) is provided with a drain valve (6). The drain valve (6) is connected to the bottom of the water chamber (5a) through a drain pipe (61).

8. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the top cover (31) is provided with a control panel (7) for controlling the water dispenser module (3), the refrigeration system (2) and the ice maker (5).

9. The ice bar with water dispenser function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water inlet (311) is provided with a water receiving box (8) that can be removed and inserted.

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