Ice-pure water dispenser water discharge system
By introducing a water collection box and a room temperature water valve into the ice maker and water purifier, the problems of water pollution and leakage caused by melting ice cubes have been solved, achieving clean water recycling and system safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO HIDROTEK CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
In traditional ice-making and water purifiers, the water from melting ice can breed bacteria in the open structure, leading to water pollution and affecting the internal water quality. Furthermore, the way the melted ice water is discharged may cause secondary pollution of the water source or improper discharge may cause the machine to leak.
Design a water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier. By setting up a water collection box and a normal temperature water valve (such as a solenoid valve), the water after the ice cubes melt is automatically collected into the water collection box, and discharged through the control system when ice is not being made, thus avoiding water source pollution and leakage.
It achieves clean recycling of water sources, avoids secondary pollution of water sources and machine leakage problems, maintains water quality, and improves the hygiene and safety of the ice-making system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water purifier technology, specifically to a water discharge system for an ice-making water purifier. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional ice makers work by slowly melting the ice, then draining the melted water back into the cold storage tank for reuse. The balance tank and evaporator remain constantly filled with water ready for ice making. Since these are open structures, prolonged contact with the surrounding environment can lead to bacterial growth and contamination of the water. Alternatively, some ice makers on the market discharge the melted ice water through pipes, similar to water purifier wastewater, into the sewer system to prevent backflow into the ice storage tank.
[0003] The advantage of draining the water from melting ice into the ice tank is that the ice water can be recycled. However, the disadvantage is that the open structure of the ice tank allows bacteria to grow and contaminate the water source when it comes into contact with the air. The contaminated water flows into the ice tank, causing contamination of the internal water source. If the contaminated water is then pumped into the balance tank, the water source used for ice making will also be contaminated.
[0004] The balance tank and evaporator are connected. Inside the balance tank is a level float. During the ice-making process, the evaporator converts water into ice blocks at low temperatures and squeezes them out, causing the water level to gradually drop. When the water level drops to a certain position, the machine will automatically replenish the balance tank to keep it at the water level required for normal ice making. When ice making is complete or when ice making is not needed, the water source in this path becomes stagnant. If it does not circulate for a long time, bacteria will grow and contaminate the water source, causing pollution to both the water tank and the evaporator.
[0005] To avoid secondary pollution, the water system inside the ice-making system must be kept circulating and fresh water must be constantly added. This prevents the water from being repeatedly recycled. Similarly, improper discharge can also pollute the water system. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in the existing technology of ice makers and water purifiers where the water from the melting ice is discharged into the ice tank for recycling, and the open structure of the ice tank allows bacteria to grow and cause water pollution after contact with the air, and the polluted water flows into the ice tank, causing internal water pollution. Therefore, this invention provides a water discharge system for ice makers and water purifiers.
[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above problems is: a water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier, including a balance water tank, an evaporator, an ice storage bucket, and a water receiving box; the balance water tank and the evaporator are connected, and the balance water tank, the evaporator, and the ice storage bucket are all connected to the water receiving box; a normal temperature water valve is provided on the pipeline connecting the balance water tank and the evaporator to the water receiving box.
[0008] Furthermore, an ice outlet water storage box is provided outside the ice outlet at the bottom of the ice storage bucket, and the drain outlet of the ice outlet water storage box and the inlet of the water receiving box are connected.
[0009] Furthermore, the ice bucket drain outlet of the ice storage bucket and the water inlet of the water receiving box are connected.
[0010] Furthermore, the outlet of the balance water tank and the inlet of the evaporator are connected and then connected to the inlet of the water receiving box via a pipeline.
[0011] Furthermore, a float ball is installed inside the balance tank.
[0012] Furthermore, the water in the balance tank enters the evaporator to make ice, and the ice produced in the evaporator is discharged into the ice storage tank.
[0013] Furthermore, the drain outlet of the water receiving box is connected to the machine drain outlet of the water purifier.
[0014] Furthermore, the ambient temperature water valve is a solenoid valve.
[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial technical effects: The ice storage bucket of this utility model has an ice outlet water storage box outside the ice outlet. The drain of the ice outlet water storage box is connected to the inlet of the water receiving box. The drain of the ice storage bucket is connected to the inlet of the water receiving box. The outlet of the balance water tank is connected to the inlet of the evaporator and then connected to the inlet of the water receiving box through a pipeline. The water receiving box is used to collect water that is not circulated in the balance water tank and evaporator for a long time, as well as water from the melting of ice in the ice storage bucket. At the same time, a normal temperature water valve is also installed on the pipeline connecting the balance water tank and evaporator to the water receiving box.
[0016] This invention connects a solenoid valve to the ice-making balance water tank and needle valve water circuit. When ice making is complete or when ice making has not been performed for an extended period, the solenoid valve opens to drain water into the machine's water collection box. Water from the melting ice in the ice bucket is connected to the water collection box via a pipe, allowing it to automatically drain into the box. Simultaneously, water from the melting ice stored in the ice outlet storage box is also connected to the water collection box via a pipe, allowing it to automatically drain into the box as well, thus maintaining the cleanliness of the water source and preventing secondary contamination. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an ice storage tank; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the ice-making and water purification machine of this utility model. In the diagram: 1. Balance tank; 2. Evaporator; 3. Ice storage bucket; 4. Ice outlet water storage box; 5. Water receiving box; 6. Normal temperature water valve. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, provides a more detailed explanation of this utility model. The specific embodiments described are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit it.
[0019] Specific implementation method one: Combining Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment explains that in traditional ice makers, after ice is made, it slowly melts, and the water from the melted ice is then discharged back into the cold tank for recycling. The ice-making balance tank and evaporator are constantly filled with water awaiting ice making. Since the balance tank and evaporator are also open structures, prolonged contact with the air can lead to bacterial growth and contamination of the water. Alternatively, some ice makers on the market discharge the water from the melted ice through pipes, similar to wastewater from a water purifier, into the sewer system to prevent it from flowing back into the ice tank.
[0020] The advantage of draining the water from melting ice into the ice tank is that the ice water can be recycled. However, the disadvantage is that the open structure of the ice tank allows bacteria to grow and contaminate the water source when it comes into contact with the air. The contaminated water flows into the ice tank, causing contamination of the internal water source. If the contaminated water is then pumped into the balance tank, the water source used for ice making will also be contaminated.
[0021] This embodiment provides a water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier, including a balance water tank 1, an evaporator 2, an ice storage tank 3, and a water receiving box 5; the balance water tank 1 and the evaporator 2 are connected, and the balance water tank 1, the evaporator 2, and the ice storage tank 3 are all connected to the water receiving box 5; a normal temperature water valve 6 is provided on the pipeline connecting the balance water tank 1 and the evaporator 2 to the water receiving box 5.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment, an ice outlet water storage box 4 is provided outside the ice outlet at the bottom of the ice storage bucket 3, and the drain outlet of the ice outlet water storage box 4 and the inlet of the water receiving box 5 are connected.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the ice bucket drain outlet of the ice storage bucket 3 and the water inlet of the water receiving box 5 are connected.
[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the outlet of the balance water tank 1 and the inlet of the evaporator 2 are connected and then connected to the inlet of the water receiving box 5 via a pipeline.
[0025] In this embodiment, the housing of the water receiving box 5 may be provided with a transparent part and a graduated observation window, or the entire water receiving box 5 may be made of transparent material. Since the water receiving box 5 is on the outside, the drainage situation can be observed through the observation window.
[0026] Specific Implementation Method Two: Combining Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment describes a system where a float ball is installed inside the balance tank 1. Water in the balance tank 1 enters the evaporator 2 to make ice, and the ice produced in the evaporator 2 is discharged into the ice storage tank 3.
[0027] The other components and connections are the same as in Specific Implementation Method 1.
[0028] Specific implementation method three: Combining Figures 1 to 3 In this embodiment, the ambient temperature water valve 6 is a solenoid valve. A solenoid valve is connected between the ice-making balance water tank 1 and the needle valve water circuit. When ice making is complete or when ice making has not been completed for a long time, the solenoid valve is opened to drain water into the machine's water collection box 5.
[0029] The other components and connections are the same as in Specific Implementation Method 1.
[0030] Specific implementation method four: Combination Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment describes how water is collected through pipes and connectors, and the water from the melting ice is discharged to a designated area. When ice is not being made, the water in the balance tank 1 and evaporator 2 is automatically discharged by the control system. Because the inner diameter of the discharge pipe is relatively small, the water has poor flow at low temperatures. If it is discharged directly into the sewer, it will cause water pollution. Due to the small inner diameter of the pipe, the air venting is poor, which will cause drainage problems. Ultimately, the water cannot be discharged in time, causing water to flow out of the machine and cause leakage. Therefore, the water needs to be discharged to a buffer position first, and then discharged by gravity. Since the water receiving box 5 is on the outside, the drainage situation can be observed at any time.
[0031] The other components and connections are the same as in Specific Implementation Method 1.
[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: This invention relates to a water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier. Water is collected centrally via pipes and connectors, and the melted ice water is discharged to a designated area. When not making ice, the system automatically discharges water from the balance tank 1 and evaporator 2 based on the system's judgment. Because the discharge pipe has a small inner diameter, the water's flow is poor at low temperatures. Direct discharge into the sewer would cause water pollution. The small pipe diameter also results in poor venting, leading to drainage problems and ultimately, water leaking from inside the machine. Therefore, the water is first discharged to a buffer position and then discharged by gravity. Since the water collection box 5 is external, the drainage process can be observed. The water collection box 5 is located near the ice outlet at the bottom of the ice storage tank 3 and is connected to the ice storage tank 3. The melted ice water is discharged into the water collection box 5 and then drains through the water collection box 5's drain outlet, which is connected to the water purifier's machine drain outlet.
[0033] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier, characterized in that: It includes a balance tank (1), an evaporator (2), an ice storage tank (3), and a water receiving box (5); The balance water tank (1) and the evaporator (2) are connected. The balance water tank (1), the evaporator (2) and the ice storage bucket (3) are all connected to the water receiving box (5). A normal temperature water valve (6) is installed on the pipeline connecting the balance water tank (1) and the evaporator (2) to the water receiving box (5).
2. The water discharge system for the ice-making and water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice outlet water storage box (4) is provided outside the ice outlet at the bottom of the ice storage bucket (3). The drain outlet of the ice outlet water storage box (4) and the inlet of the water receiving box (5) are connected.
3. The water discharge system for the ice-making and water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice bucket drain outlet of the ice storage bucket (3) and the water inlet of the water receiving box (5) are connected.
4. The water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet of the balance water tank (1) and the inlet of the evaporator (2) are connected and then connected to the inlet of the water receiving box (5) through a pipeline.
5. The water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The balance tank (1) is equipped with a float ball inside.
6. The water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: Water in the balance tank (1) enters the evaporator (2) to make ice, and the ice blocks made in the evaporator (2) are discharged into the ice storage tank (3).
7. The water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drain outlet of the water receiving box (5) is connected to the machine drain outlet of the water purifier.
8. The water discharge system for an ice-making and water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ambient temperature water valve (6) is a solenoid valve.