An ice maker which can temporarily store ice blocks externally
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522479604.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-23
AI Technical Summary
[0004]用户在户外饮用、桌面调酒、临时待客等场景中，取出的冰块脱离低温环境后易快速融化，且每次取出冰块多于实际需求，而取出的冰块遇到空气就黏附灰尘等杂物，无法再放入制冰机内，此时就只能将多余冰块扔掉无法就近保冷存储，导致现有制冰机冰块的拿取存在浪费，鉴于此，现提出一种外部可临时存放冰块的制冰机来解决以上问题
本实用新型通过固定盒、移动盒、闭合板、扣槽块及握把等结构配合，通过连接管与扩张盘将冷凝器的部分冷量导出至外部固定盒，避免了冷量的浪费，使制冷系统的冷量得到二次利用，提升了能源利用效率，同时存冷槽的设置可实现冷量的储存，确保移动盒内低温环境的稳定性，移动盒与固定盒采用滑动配合结构，用户可根据需要轻松抽拉移动盒进行冰块的存取操作，操作简单便捷，避免冰块浪费。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice maker technology, specifically an ice maker that can temporarily store ice cubes externally. Background Technology
[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that produces ice by cooling water through an evaporator with a refrigerant in a refrigeration system.
[0003] Water automatically enters the water storage tank through the water replenishment valve, and then is pumped to the distributor head by the flow control valve, and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the ice maker. The water is cooled to the freezing point, and the unfrozen water flows into the water storage tank for circulation. When the ice reaches the required thickness, the hot air discharged by the compressor is drawn back to the ice maker jacket wall, forming a water film between the ice and the evaporator tube wall, so that the ice falls into the ice storage tank by gravity.
[0004] In scenarios such as outdoor drinking, tabletop bartending, and impromptu entertaining, ice cubes taken out tend to melt quickly after being removed from the low-temperature environment. Moreover, more ice cubes are taken out each time than actually needed. When the taken-out ice cubes come into contact with air, they attract dust and other debris, making them impossible to put back into the ice maker. In such cases, the excess ice cubes can only be thrown away, as there is no way to keep them cold nearby. This results in waste of ice cubes when using existing ice makers. In view of this, we propose an ice maker with an external temporary ice cube storage to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides an ice maker with an externally accessible temporary storage space for ice.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ice maker with an externally temporary ice storage compartment, comprising an ice maker body, a compressor and a condenser fixedly disposed inside the ice maker body, the compressor being located below the condenser, the condenser being correspondingly disposed with a cooling plate inside the ice maker body, a connecting pipe being connected to the outside of the condenser, an expansion plate being fixedly connected to the output end of the connecting pipe, the expansion plate being fixedly disposed inside a fixed box, the fixed box being fixedly disposed outside the ice maker body, a cold storage groove being opened inside the fixed box, a through hole being opened inside the fixed box, and a movable box being slidably disposed inside the fixed box.
[0007] Preferably, a closing plate is slidably provided on the inner side of the movable box, a snap-fit block is fixedly provided on the outer side of the closing plate, a magnetic block is fixedly provided on the outer side of the snap-fit block, the magnetic block is slidably provided on the inner side of the plug-in block, the plug-in block is fixedly provided on the outer side of the movable box, and the magnetic block and the plug-in block are magnetically attracted to each other.
[0008] Preferably, an L-shaped plate is fixedly provided on the outside of the movable box, the L-shaped plate overlaps the outside of the fixed box, and a handle is fixedly provided on the outside of the L-shaped plate.
[0009] Preferably, a drain outlet is provided through the outer side of the movable box, and a rubber plug is slidably provided on the inner side of the drain outlet.
[0010] Preferably, the through hole on the inner side of the fixed box and the outer side of the movable box are both L-shaped, and the cold storage groove is L-shaped and corresponds to the L-shape on the inner side of the fixed box.
[0011] Preferably, rubber strips are symmetrically fixed inside the movable box, and a closing plate is slidably provided inside the rubber strips.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model utilizes a combination of a fixed box, a movable box, a closing plate, a locking block, and a handle. Through a connecting pipe and an expansion plate, a portion of the condenser's cooling capacity is directed to the external fixed box, preventing waste of cooling capacity and allowing for secondary utilization of the refrigeration system's cooling capacity, thus improving energy efficiency. Simultaneously, the cold storage compartment enables the storage of cooling capacity, ensuring the stability of the low-temperature environment within the movable box. The movable box and fixed box employ a sliding fit structure, allowing users to easily pull out the movable box to store and retrieve ice cubes as needed. The operation is simple and convenient, preventing ice waste. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the orthographic section of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the fixing box of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic block of this utility model.
[0014] In the diagram: 1. Ice maker body; 11. Compressor; 12. Condenser; 13. Connecting pipe; 14. Expansion plate; 15. Fixing box; 16. Cold storage tank; 17. Through hole; 18. Moving box; 2. Closing plate; 21. Snap-on block; 22. Magnetic block; 23. Insertion block; 3. L-shaped plate; 31. Handle; 4. Drain outlet; 41. Rubber plug; 5. Rubber strip. Detailed Implementation
[0015] 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.
[0016] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this utility model provides an ice maker that can temporarily store ice cubes externally, including an ice maker body 1. A compressor 11 and a condenser 12 are fixedly installed inside the ice maker body 1. The compressor 11 is located below the condenser 12. The condenser 12 is correspondingly arranged with the cooling plate inside the ice maker body 1. A connecting pipe 13 is connected to the outside of the condenser 12. An expansion plate 14 is fixedly connected to the output end of the connecting pipe 13. The expansion plate 14 is fixedly installed inside the fixed box 15. The fixed box 15 is fixedly installed outside the ice maker body 1. A cold storage groove 16 is opened inside the fixed box 15. A through hole 17 is opened inside the fixed box 15. A movable box 18 is slidably installed inside the fixed box 15.
[0017] When the ice maker body 1 starts the ice-making program, the compressor 11 located below the condenser 12 runs first. The compressor 11 compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, and then delivers it to the condenser 12 above. During the operation of the condenser 12, some of the cold energy is discharged through the connecting pipe 13 connected to its outside. The output end of the connecting pipe 13 is fixedly connected to an expansion plate 14, which is fixed inside the fixed box 15 on the outside of the ice maker body 1. After the cold energy is diffused through the expansion plate 14, it pre-cools and keeps the cold storage tank 16 inside the fixed box 15. At the same time, the through hole 17 opened inside the fixed box 15 allows the cold energy to flow between the cold storage tank 16 and the movable box 18. When the movable box 18 slides into the fixed box 15, the cold energy adheres to the fixed box through the through hole 17. The outer side of the movable box 18 creates a low-temperature environment for temporary ice storage. Ice blocks made inside the ice maker body 1 can be directly removed and placed into the movable box 18, which is slidably set inside the fixed box 15. The movable box 18 maintains a low temperature by relying on the cold energy transferred from the fixed box 15, thus achieving temporary ice storage. Part of the cold energy of the condenser 12 is exported to the external fixed box 15 through the connecting pipe 13 and the expansion plate 14, avoiding the waste of cold energy and enabling the cold energy of the refrigeration system to be reused, thereby improving energy efficiency. At the same time, the cold storage tank 16 can store cold energy and ensure the stability of the low-temperature environment inside the movable box 18. The movable box 18 and the fixed box 15 adopt a sliding fit structure, and users can easily pull out the movable box 18 to store and retrieve ice blocks as needed, making the operation simple and convenient.
[0018] like Figure 4 As shown, a closing plate 2 is slidably provided on the inner side of the movable box 18, a snap-fit block 21 is fixedly provided on the outer side of the closing plate 2, a magnetic block 22 is fixedly provided on the outer side of the snap-fit block 21, the magnetic block 22 is slidably provided on the inner side of the plug-in block 23, the plug-in block 23 is fixedly provided on the outer side of the movable box 18, and the magnetic block 22 and the plug-in block 23 are magnetically attracted to each other. Rubber strips 5 are symmetrically fixed on the inner side of the movable box 18, and the closing plate 2 is slidably provided on the inner side of the rubber strips 5.
[0019] After the ice cubes are placed into the movable box 18, the closing plate 2 is pushed to slide along the inner side of the movable box 18 until the closing plate 2 completely covers the opening of the movable box 18. At this time, the latching block 21 fixed on the outer side of the closing plate 2 moves with the closing plate 2, and the magnetic block 22 on the outer side of the latching block 21 slides into the inner side of the plug-in block 23 fixed on the outer side of the movable box 18. Since the magnetic block 22 and the plug-in block 23 are magnetically attracted to each other, they are attracted and fixed to each other, thereby positioning the closing plate 2 in a sealed position to prevent the cold air inside the movable box 18 from leaking out. At the same time, the rubber strips 5 symmetrically fixed on the inner side of the movable box 18 form the sliding track of the closing plate 2, closing... When the closed plate 2 slides along the inner side of the rubber strip 5, the elasticity of the rubber strip 5 allows the closed plate 2 to fit tightly against the inner side of the moving box 18, while reducing the friction during the sliding process of the closed plate 2, thus achieving smooth sliding and efficient sealing of the closed plate 2. When it is necessary to remove the ice, external force is applied through the groove structure of the latch block 21 to overcome the attraction between the magnetic block 22 and the plug block 23, thereby pulling the closed plate 2 to open the moving box 18. The magnetic attraction has good repeatability. After the closed plate 2 is opened and closed multiple times, the adsorption performance of the magnetic block 22 and the plug block 23 can still remain stable, ensuring the long-term effectiveness of the sealing effect.
[0020] like Figure 4 As shown, an L-shaped plate 3 is fixedly provided on the outside of the movable box 18. The L-shaped plate 3 overlaps the outside of the fixed box 15, and a handle 31 is fixedly provided on the outside of the L-shaped plate 3. When it is necessary to pull the movable box 18 out of the fixed box 15, the user can directly grasp the handle 31 fixed on the outside of the L-shaped plate 3. With the L-shaped setting of the through hole 17 on the inside of the fixed box 15 located on the outside of the movable box 18, the user can push the movable box 18 out along the inside of the fixed box 15 by pushing forward with the handle 31. When it is necessary to place the movable box 18 into the fixed box 15, the user can directly place the movable box 18. The movable box 18 will automatically slide down through the L-shaped setting until the L-shaped plate 3 overlaps the outside of the fixed box 15 again, thus completing the reset and positioning of the movable box 18.
[0021] like Figure 4 As shown, a drain outlet 4 is provided through the outer side of the movable box 18, and a rubber plug 41 is slidably provided inside the drain outlet 4. When the ice inside the movable box 18 partially melts and produces water, the user can pull the movable box 18 out of the fixed box 15, and then pull out the rubber plug 41 slidably provided inside the drain outlet 4 through the outer side of the movable box 18. The water can then be quickly drained through the drain outlet 4. After the drainage is completed, the rubber plug 41 can be reinserted into the drain outlet 4. The elastic structure of the rubber plug 41 can seal the drain outlet 4 and prevent cold air from leaking out of the drain outlet 4.
[0022] like Figure 3As shown, the through-hole 17 on the inner side of the fixed box 15 and the outer side of the movable box 18 are both L-shaped. The cold storage tank 16 is L-shaped and corresponds to the L-shape on the inner side of the fixed box 15. The L-shaped through-hole 17 allows the cold energy in the cold storage tank 16 to be more evenly distributed to various areas of the movable box 18. The L-shaped cold storage tank 16 corresponds to the structure on the inner side of the fixed box 15, which can maximize the use of the internal space of the fixed box 15 and increase the cold storage capacity of the cold storage tank 16.
[0023] Working principle and usage process of this utility model: When the ice maker body 1 starts the ice-making program, the compressor 11 located below the condenser 12 runs first. The compressor 11 compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, and then delivers it to the condenser 12 above. During the operation of the condenser 12, some of the cold energy is discharged through the connecting pipe 13 connected to its outside. The output end of the connecting pipe 13 is fixedly connected to an expansion plate 14, which is fixed inside the fixed box 15 on the outside of the ice maker body 1. After the cold energy is diffused through the expansion plate 14, it pre-cools and keeps the cold storage tank 16 inside the fixed box 15. At the same time, the through hole 17 opened inside the fixed box 15 allows the cold energy to flow between the cold storage tank 16 and the movable box 18. When the movable box 18 slides into the fixed box 15... Subsequently, the cold energy is applied to the outside of the movable box 18 through the through hole 17, creating a low-temperature environment for the movable box 18, which facilitates temporary storage of ice. The ice produced inside the ice maker body 1 can be directly removed and placed into the movable box 18, which is slidably positioned inside the fixed box 15. The movable box 18 maintains a low temperature by relying on the cold energy transferred from the fixed box 15, thus achieving temporary storage of ice. Part of the cold energy of the condenser 12 is exported to the external fixed box 15 through the connecting pipe 13 and the expansion plate 14, avoiding waste of cold energy and enabling the cold energy of the refrigeration system to be reused, thereby improving energy efficiency. At the same time, the cold storage tank 16 can store cold energy and ensure the stability of the low-temperature environment inside the movable box 18. The movable box 18 and the fixed box 15 adopt a sliding fit structure, which allows users to easily adjust the temperature according to their needs. The sliding movable box 18 is used for storing and retrieving ice cubes. The operation is simple and convenient. After the ice cubes are placed in the movable box 18, the closing plate 2 is pushed to slide along the inner side of the movable box 18 until the closing plate 2 completely covers the opening of the movable box 18. At this time, the latching block 21 fixed on the outer side of the closing plate 2 moves with the closing plate 2. The magnetic block 22 on the outer side of the latching block 21 slides into the inner side of the plug-in block 23 fixed on the outer side of the movable box 18. Since the magnetic block 22 and the plug-in block 23 are magnetically attracted to each other, they are attracted and fixed to each other, thereby positioning the closing plate 2 in a sealed position to prevent the cold air inside the movable box 18 from leaking out. At the same time, the rubber strips 5 symmetrically fixed on the inner side of the movable box 18 form a sliding track for the closing plate 2. When the closing plate 2 slides along the inner side of the rubber strips 5, the elasticity of the rubber strips 5 allows the closing plate 2 to slide along the inner side of the movable box 18. The inner side of the box 18 fits tightly, reducing friction during the sliding of the closing plate 2, thus achieving smooth sliding and efficient sealing of the closing plate 2. When it is necessary to remove the ice, external force is applied through the groove structure of the latch block 21 to overcome the attraction between the magnetic block 22 and the plug block 23, thereby pulling the closing plate 2 to open the movable box 18. The magnetic attraction has good repeatability; after multiple opening and closing of the closing plate 2, the attraction performance of the magnetic block 22 and the plug block 23 remains stable, ensuring the long-term effectiveness of the seal. When it is necessary to pull the movable box 18 out of the fixed box 15, the user can directly grasp the handle 31 fixed on the outside of the L-shaped plate 3, and with the through hole 17 on the inside of the fixed box 15 located on the outside of the movable box 18 in an L-shape, the user can push forward with the handle 31.This allows the movable box 18 to be pulled out along the inside of the fixed box 15. When it is necessary to place the movable box 18 into the fixed box 15, simply place the movable box 18 in, and the movable box 18 will automatically slide down through the L-shaped setting until the L-shaped plate 3 overlaps the outside of the fixed box 15 again, completing the reset and positioning of the movable box 18. After the ice inside the movable box 18 partially melts and water accumulates, the user can pull the movable box 18 out of the fixed box 15, and then pull out the rubber strip that slides inside the drain hole 4 that runs through the outside of the movable box 18. The rubber stopper 41 allows accumulated water to drain quickly through the drain port 4. After drainage, the rubber stopper 41 is reinserted into the drain port 4. The elastic structure of the rubber stopper 41 seals the drain port 4, preventing cold air leakage. The L-shaped through-hole 17 allows the cold air in the cold storage tank 16 to be more evenly distributed to all areas of the moving box 18. The L-shaped cold storage tank 16 corresponds to the structure inside the fixed box 15, maximizing the use of the internal space of the fixed box 15 and increasing the cold storage capacity of the cold storage tank 16.
[0024] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0025] 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 maker with an externally temporary ice storage compartment, comprising an ice maker body (1), characterized in that: The ice maker body (1) is fixedly provided with a compressor (11) and a condenser (12) on the inside. The compressor (11) is located below the condenser (12). The condenser (12) is correspondingly provided with the cooling plate on the inside of the ice maker body (1). A connecting pipe (13) is provided on the outside of the condenser (12). An expansion plate (14) is fixedly connected to the output end of the connecting pipe (13). The expansion plate (14) is fixedly provided on the inside of the fixed box (15). The fixed box (15) is fixedly provided on the outside of the ice maker body (1). A cold storage groove (16) is opened on the inside of the fixed box (15). A through hole (17) is opened on the inside of the fixed box (15). A movable box (18) is slidably provided on the inside of the fixed box (15).
2. The ice maker with an externally temporary ice storage capacity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the movable box (18) is provided with a closing plate (2), and the outer side of the closing plate (2) is provided with a fastening slot block (21). The outer side of the fastening slot block (21) is provided with a magnetic block (22). The magnetic block (22) is slidably disposed inside the plug-in block (23). The plug-in block (23) is fixedly disposed outside the movable box (18). The magnetic block (22) and the plug-in block (23) are magnetically attracted to each other.
3. The ice maker with an externally temporary ice storage capacity according to claim 2, characterized in that: An L-shaped plate (3) is fixedly provided on the outside of the movable box (18). The L-shaped plate (3) overlaps the outside of the fixed box (15). A handle (31) is fixedly provided on the outside of the L-shaped plate (3).
4. The ice maker with an externally temporary ice storage capacity according to claim 3, characterized in that: The movable box (18) has a through-hole (4) on its outer side, and a rubber plug (41) is slidably provided on the inner side of the drain (4).
5. The ice maker with an externally temporary ice storage capacity according to claim 3, characterized in that: The through hole (17) on the inner side of the fixed box (15) and the outer side of the movable box (18) are both L-shaped. The cold storage tank (16) is L-shaped and corresponds to the L-shape on the inner side of the fixed box (15).
6. The ice maker with an externally temporary ice storage capability according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable box (18) is symmetrically fixed with rubber strips (5) on its inner side, and a closing plate (2) is slidably provided on the inner side of the rubber strips (5).