Ice cooler and water dispenser

Abstract

This utility model discloses an ice tank and a water dispenser, comprising: a first water pump, which includes a first water inlet and a first water outlet; an ice tank body, which has an ice tank cavity, a guide block fixed inside the ice tank cavity, a connecting cavity inside the guide block, an ice tank inlet and a room temperature water outlet communicating with the connecting cavity on the side wall of the ice tank cavity, a connecting groove communicating with the ice tank cavity on the side wall of the connecting cavity, a first water outlet communicating with the ice tank inlet, and a cold water outlet on the side wall of the ice tank cavity; and a dual-headed water discharge solenoid valve, which includes a first water discharge inlet, a second water discharge inlet, and a water discharge outlet, wherein the first water discharge inlet communicates with the room temperature water outlet, and the second water discharge inlet communicates with the ice tank cavity. The system achieves single-channel water inlet and independent outlet control for both room temperature and chilled water by using a first water pump, a dual-headed water discharge solenoid valve, and the ice tank body, resulting in a simple structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice tank technology, specifically relating to an ice tank and a water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] The existing ice chamber technology is a non-pressurized ice chamber. The ice chamber consists of two layers: the upper layer contains room temperature water, and the lower layer contains chilled water. A perforated partition separates the two layers, allowing for connection and reducing heat exchange. The operation is as follows: a booster pump pumps filtered room temperature water into the ice chamber through the inlet until a high water level signal is triggered, at which point the booster pump stops pumping water and begins refrigeration to produce chilled water. Refrigeration stops once the chilled water reaches the required temperature. The water output process is as follows: a room temperature water self-priming pump operates, discharging room temperature water; a chilled water self-priming pump operates, discharging chilled water.

[0003] However, it requires one booster pump, two self-priming pumps, and high and low water level detection devices to control the ice tank to have one-way water intake and two-way independent water output (normal temperature / ice water), resulting in higher production costs and more complex control. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ice tank and a water dispenser, which achieves one-way water inlet and two independent water outlets (room temperature / ice water) through a first water pump, a double-headed water discharge solenoid valve and the ice tank body, making the structure simpler.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ice chamber, comprising:

[0006] The first water pump includes a first water inlet and a first water outlet.

[0007] The ice chamber body has an ice chamber cavity inside, a guide block is fixed inside the ice chamber cavity, a connecting cavity is provided inside the guide block, an ice chamber water inlet and a room temperature water outlet communicating with the connecting cavity are respectively provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity, a connecting groove communicating with the ice chamber cavity is provided on the side wall of the connecting cavity, a first water outlet is communicating with the ice chamber water inlet, a cold water outlet is provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity, and a refrigeration device is provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity;

[0008] A dual-head drain solenoid valve includes a first drain inlet, a second drain inlet, and a drain outlet. The first drain inlet is connected to the ambient temperature water outlet, and the second drain inlet is connected to the cold water outlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner wall of the ice chamber is fixed with an isolation device, which isolates the connecting cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity and the second cavity are connected by a communication gap. The first cavity is connected to the ice chamber through the connecting groove. The ice chamber water inlet is connected to the first cavity, and the room temperature water outlet is connected to the second cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, the isolation device includes a horizontal isolation plate, which is perpendicular to the water flow direction from the ice tank inlet to the ambient temperature water outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, grooves are provided on both sides of the connecting cavity, and the two ends of the isolation plate are respectively inserted into the two grooves.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes an ice water pipe, which includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is located at the lower end near the ice chamber, and the outlet extends out to the cold water outlet. The second drain inlet is connected to the outlet.

[0013] Furthermore, a connector shaft is fixed at the bottom of the ice chamber, the connector shaft has a connector hole, the side wall of the connector hole has a side groove, the outlet end of the ice water pipe is connected to the connector hole, and there is a gap between the outlet of the pipe and the bottom of the ice chamber.

[0014] Furthermore, the guide block is fixed to the top of the ice chamber, and a partition plate is fixed inside the ice chamber. The partition plate is located below the guide block and has a partition hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the isolation device also includes a vertical isolation plate, the horizontal isolation plate is fixedly connected to the vertical isolation plate, the vertical isolation plate and the horizontal isolation plate are perpendicular to each other, and the vertical isolation plate is inserted into the first cavity.

[0016] A water dispenser is also disclosed, characterized in that it includes the ice tank mentioned above, and also includes a raw water tank, wherein the raw water tank is provided with a raw water trough, the bottom of the raw water trough is provided with a raw water outlet, and the raw water outlet is connected to the first water inlet.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a filter element, which includes a filter inlet and a filter outlet, wherein the first water outlet is connected to the filter inlet, and the filter outlet is connected to the water inlet of the ice chamber.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] (1) By using a first water pump, a double-headed solenoid valve and the ice tank body, the control of one water inlet and two independent water outlets of normal temperature / ice water is achieved. The number of controllable components is reduced, the structure is simpler, and the cost is lower.

[0020] (2) The ice chamber is always full of water, so there is no need for a water level detection device, which reduces the cost. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of a water dispenser;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice bladder;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the ice gallstone;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view at point AA;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point I;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flow guide block.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top of the ice gallbladder cavity.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. First water pump; 2. First water inlet; 3. First water outlet; 4. Ice tank body; 5. Ice tank cavity; 6. Guide block; 7. Connecting cavity; 8. Ice tank inlet; 9. Room temperature water outlet; 10. Connecting groove; 11. Cold water outlet; 12. Refrigeration unit; 13. Double-ended drain solenoid valve; 14. First drain inlet; 15. Second drain inlet; 16. Drain outlet; 17. First cavity 18. Second cavity; 19. Connecting gap; 20. Horizontal partition plate; 21. Groove; 22. Ice water pipe; 23. Pipe inlet; 24. Pipe outlet; 25. Insert shaft; 26. Insert hole; 27. Side groove; 28. Partition plate; 29. ​​Partition hole; 30. Vertical partition plate; 31. Raw water tank; 32. Raw water trough; 33. Raw water outlet; 34. Filter element; 35. Filter inlet; 36. Filter outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution for an ice tank and a water dispenser.

[0031] A type of ice gall, comprising:

[0032] The first water pump 1 includes a first water inlet 2 and a first water outlet 3.

[0033] The ice chamber body 4 has an ice chamber cavity 5 inside. A guide block 6 is fixed inside the ice chamber cavity 5. A connecting cavity 7 is provided inside the guide block 6. An ice chamber water inlet 8 and a room temperature water outlet 9 communicating with the connecting cavity 7 are respectively provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity 5. A connecting groove 10 communicating with the ice chamber cavity 5 is provided on the side wall of the connecting cavity 7. A first water outlet 3 is connected to the ice chamber water inlet 8. A cold water outlet 11 is provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity 5. A refrigeration device 12 is provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity 5.

[0034] The double-headed drain solenoid valve 13 includes a first drain inlet 14, a second drain inlet 15, and a drain outlet 16. The first drain inlet 14 is connected to the ambient temperature water outlet 9, and the second drain inlet 15 is connected to the cold water outlet 11.

[0035] Cooling process: The first water pump 1 draws water from the outside through the ambient temperature water outlet 9 and the connecting groove 10 into the ice chamber 5. During this process, the first drain inlet 14 of the double-headed drain solenoid valve 13 is opened and the second drain inlet 15 is closed. The air in the ice chamber is discharged through the first drain inlet 14 and then through the drain outlet 16 until water flows out of the drain outlet 16. Then the first water pump 1 is turned off, and the first drain inlet 14 and the second drain inlet 15 of the double-headed drain solenoid valve 13 are also closed. The cooling device 12 starts cooling. The temperature sensor detects the temperature of the ice water. Cooling stops when the ice water temperature reaches the required level.

[0036] The process of discharging room temperature water: The double-ended solenoid valve 13 opens the first water inlet 14 and closes the second water inlet 15. The first water pump 1 continues to pump water into the ice chamber 5, which is filled with water. Under the action of water pressure, the room temperature water passes through the connecting chamber 7, the room temperature water outlet 9 and the first water inlet 14 and is discharged from the water outlet 16.

[0037] Ice water discharge process: The double-headed drain solenoid valve 13 opens the second drain inlet 15 and closes the first drain inlet 14. The first water pump 1 continues to pump water into the ice chamber 5, which is already filled with water. Under the action of water pressure, the ice water in the ice chamber 5 flows through the cold water outlet 11 and the second drain inlet 15 in sequence, and is finally discharged from the cold water outlet 11.

[0038] The system utilizes a primary water pump 1, a dual-headed solenoid valve 13, and an ice tank body 4 to achieve one-way water inlet and two independent outlets for ambient temperature and chilled water. The pressurized ice tank body 4 is always full of water, eliminating the need for a water level detection device.

[0039] An isolation device is fixed to the inner wall of the ice chamber 5, which separates the connecting chamber 7 into a first chamber 17 and a second chamber 18. The first chamber 17 and the second chamber 18 are connected by a connecting gap 19. The first chamber 17 is connected to the ice chamber 5 through a connecting groove 10. The ice chamber inlet 8 is connected to the first chamber 17, and the room temperature water outlet 9 is connected to the second chamber 18. After water enters the first chamber 17 through the ice chamber inlet 8, it will preferentially enter the ice chamber 5 through the connecting groove 10 due to the isolation device. When the ice chamber 5 is full of water, the water enters the second chamber 18 through the connecting gap 19 and then exits from the room temperature water outlet 9.

[0040] The following is one embodiment of the isolation device, which includes a horizontal isolation plate 20. The isolation plate is perpendicular to the water flow direction from the ice tank inlet 8 to the room temperature water outlet 9, and the isolation plate serves as an isolation device. Grooves 21 are also provided on both sides of the connecting cavity 7, and the two ends of the isolation plate are respectively inserted into the two grooves 21.

[0041] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the isolation device also includes a vertical isolation plate 30, a horizontal isolation plate 20 fixedly connected to the vertical isolation plate 30, the vertical isolation plate 30 and the horizontal isolation plate 20 being perpendicular to each other, and the vertical isolation plate 30 being inserted into the first cavity 17.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, the ice chamber also includes an ice water pipe 22, which includes an inlet 23 and an outlet 24. The inlet 23 is located near the lower end of the ice chamber cavity 5, and the outlet 24 extends to a cold water outlet 11. A second water inlet 15 is connected to the outlet 24. During the cold water output process, ice water near the lower end of the ice chamber cavity 5 enters the ice water pipe 22 through the inlet 23 and is then discharged through the outlet 24.

[0043] like Figure 4As shown, a connector shaft 25 is fixed to the bottom of the ice chamber 5. The connector shaft 25 has a connector hole 26, the upper diameter of which is larger than the lower diameter. A side groove 27 is provided on the side wall of the connector hole 26. The outlet 24 of the ice water pipe 22 is inserted into the connector hole 26, and there is a gap between the outlet 24 and the bottom of the ice chamber 5. This method secures the ice water pipe 22, allowing ice water to enter the pipe inlet 23 through the side groove 27 during transport.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, the guide block 6 is fixed to the top of the ice chamber 5. A partition plate 28 is fixed inside the ice chamber 5. The partition plate 28 is located below the guide block 6. The partition plate 28 has a partition hole 29. The partition plate 28 can divide the ice chamber 5 into two parts. Water enters the lower half of the ice chamber 5 through the partition hole 29, making the temperature of the ice water below the partition plate 28 more stable.

[0045] The refrigeration unit and the dual-head drain solenoid valve are all existing components, so I won't go into too much detail.

[0046] A water dispenser was also disclosed, including the aforementioned ice tank and a raw water tank 31. The raw water tank 31 contains a raw water trough 32, and the bottom of the raw water trough 32 has a raw water outlet 33, which is connected to the first water inlet 2. The raw water tank 31 serves to supply water, and the first water pump 1 draws water from the raw water tank 31 into the ice tank.

[0047] The water dispenser also includes a filter element 34, which includes a filter inlet 35 and a filter outlet 36. The first water outlet 3 is connected to the filter inlet 35, and the filter outlet 36 is connected to the ice tank inlet 8. The first water pump 1 draws water to the filter element 34, and the filter element 34 delivers the filtered water to the ice tank.

[0048] 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. An ice chest, comprising: include: The first water pump includes a first water inlet and a first water outlet. The ice chamber body has an ice chamber cavity inside, a guide block is fixed inside the ice chamber cavity, a connecting cavity is provided inside the guide block, an ice chamber water inlet and a room temperature water outlet communicating with the connecting cavity are respectively provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity, a connecting groove communicating with the ice chamber cavity is provided on the side wall of the connecting cavity, a first water outlet is communicating with the ice chamber water inlet, a cold water outlet is provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity, and a refrigeration device is provided on the side wall of the ice chamber cavity; A dual-head drain solenoid valve includes a first drain inlet, a second drain inlet, and a drain outlet. The first drain inlet is connected to the ambient temperature water outlet, and the second drain inlet is connected to the cold water outlet.

2. The ice chest of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the ice chamber is fixed with an isolation device, which isolates the connecting cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity and the second cavity are connected by a communication gap. The first cavity is connected to the ice chamber through the connecting groove. The ice chamber water inlet is connected to the first cavity, and the room temperature water outlet is connected to the second cavity.

3. The ice chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that, The isolation device includes a horizontal isolation plate, which is perpendicular to the water flow direction from the ice tank inlet to the ambient temperature water outlet.

4. The ice chamber according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting cavity is also provided with grooves on both sides, and the two ends of the isolation plate are respectively inserted into the two grooves.

5. The ice chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an ice water pipe, which has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is located at the lower end near the ice chamber, and the outlet extends out to the cold water outlet. The second drain inlet is connected to the outlet.

6. The ice chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the ice chamber is fixed with a connector shaft, the connector shaft is provided with a connector hole, the side wall of the connector hole is provided with a side groove, the outlet end of the ice water pipe is connected to the connector hole, and there is a gap between the outlet of the pipe and the bottom of the ice chamber.

7. The ice chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide block is fixed to the top of the ice chamber, and a partition plate is fixed inside the ice chamber. The partition plate is located below the guide block and has a partition hole.

8. An ice chamber according to claim 3, characterized in that, The isolation device further includes a vertical isolation plate, the horizontal isolation plate is fixedly connected to the vertical isolation plate, the vertical isolation plate and the horizontal isolation plate are perpendicular to each other, and the vertical isolation plate is inserted into the first cavity.

9. A water dispenser, characterized in that, The ice tank includes any one of claims 1-8, and further includes a raw water tank, wherein the raw water tank is provided with a raw water trough, the bottom of the raw water trough is provided with a raw water outlet, and the raw water outlet is connected to the first pumping inlet.

10. A water dispenser according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a filter element, which has a filter inlet and a filter outlet. The first water outlet is connected to the filter inlet, and the filter outlet is connected to the water inlet of the ice chamber.

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