Ice making system

Abstract

The utility model relates to ice making technical field discloses an ice making system. Ice making system includes: a plurality of liquid storage devices are used for storing a plurality of different tastes ice making raw liquid respectively, liquid transfer pipeline, including liquid transfer main pipeline and with a plurality of liquid transfer branch pipes that communicate with liquid transfer main pipeline, a plurality of liquid transfer branch pipes are communicated with a plurality of liquid storage devices one to one, every liquid transfer branch pipe is equipped with first regulating valve, ice mould, is located in the end of liquid transfer main pipeline, ice making subassembly, can be arranged in ice mould with heat transfer. Ice making raw liquid can enter corresponding liquid transfer branch pipe and ice mould through the on-off of corresponding first regulating valve in the utility model, and the ice block with taste is prepared, and the different ice making raw liquid in different liquid storage devices can be made to flow into liquid transfer main pipeline according to certain proportion and enter ice mould by adjusting the on-off of different first regulating valve, and the ice block with mixed taste is prepared, and the preparation demand of user to a plurality of different taste ice block is satisfied.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, specifically to an ice-making system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some ice-making equipment systems can only inject water into ice molds to make ice cubes. Even if some ice-making equipment can make flavored ice cubes, the flavors are too monotonous and cannot meet users' needs for making ice cubes with a variety of flavors, thus affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an ice-making system to solve the problem that current ice-making systems cannot meet users' needs for preparing ice cubes with various flavors.

[0004] This utility model provides an ice-making system, including: Multiple liquid storage devices are used to store ice-making concentrates of various different flavors; The infusion pipeline includes a main infusion pipeline and multiple infusion branches connected to the main infusion pipeline, and the multiple infusion branches are connected to multiple liquid storage devices in a one-to-one correspondence; each infusion branch is provided with a first regulating valve, which is used to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material in the corresponding infusion branch. An ice mold, located at the end of the infusion main pipeline, is used to receive the ice-making raw material flowing out of the infusion main pipeline; An ice-making component is heat-exchangeably disposed in the ice mold, the ice-making component being used to prepare flavored ice cubes from the ice-making concentrate in the ice mold.

[0005] Beneficial effects: This utility model provides an ice-making system in which various ice-making raw materials with different flavors stored in multiple liquid storage devices can enter the corresponding infusion branch through the opening and closing of the corresponding first regulating valve, and then enter the ice mold through the main infusion pipeline. Under the heat exchange effect of the ice-making component, flavored ice cubes are prepared. Furthermore, by adjusting the opening and closing of different first regulating valves, different ice-making raw materials in different liquid storage devices can flow into the main infusion pipeline in a certain ratio for mixing, and then enter the ice mold through the main infusion pipeline. Under the heat exchange effect of the ice-making component, ice cubes with mixed flavors are prepared, thereby meeting the user's needs for preparing ice cubes with multiple different flavors.

[0006] In one optional embodiment, the ice mold includes a plurality of ice-making molds, each of which is provided with an ice-making liquid inlet. The ice-making system also includes: The liquid separation device is connected to the end of the main infusion pipeline and has multiple liquid separation branches, each of which is connected to a corresponding ice-making inlet. Each liquid separation branch is equipped with a second regulating valve, which is used to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material in the corresponding liquid separation branch.

[0007] Beneficial effects: The ice-making concentrate can be distributed into multiple distribution branches in the dispensing device, and then flow into the corresponding ice-making molds under the regulation of the second regulating valve. Users can adjust the corresponding second regulating valve as needed, thereby using the corresponding ice-making mold to prepare the required number of flavored ice cubes, avoiding waste caused by producing excess ice. Simultaneously, the coordinated action of the first and second regulating valves allows for the preparation of ice cubes of different flavors in each ice-making mold. Furthermore, the multiple ice-making molds are set up independently to prevent ice cubes of different flavors from coming into contact and mixing flavors.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, any of the ice-making molds has a plurality of interconnected sub-molds, each sub-mold having a cavity inside for receiving ice-making liquid, the cavity being used to form ice blocks.

[0009] Beneficial effects: The ice mold has multiple sub-molds with concave cavities, so that each ice mold can use the sub-molds to form multiple flavored ice cubes.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the ice-making mold is arranged vertically, and the plurality of sub-molds are distributed sequentially along the vertical direction.

[0011] Beneficial effects: The ice-making mold is set vertically to facilitate the flow of ice-making liquid within the mold using gravity, reducing the energy consumption of the system for diverting ice-making liquid.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the sub-mold is provided with a mold liquid inlet communicating with the cavity, and the mold liquid inlet is located at the upper part of the cavity, so that the ice-making raw liquid flowing into the ice-making mold flows into the sub-mold sequentially from top to bottom.

[0013] Beneficial effects: By placing the liquid inlet of the sub-mold at the upper part of the cavity, the ice-making liquid flowing into the ice-making mold flows into the sub-mold sequentially from top to bottom. When only a small amount of flavored ice cubes need to be prepared, the ice-making liquid does not need to flow through all the sub-molds of the ice-making mold, thereby reducing the flow range of the ice-making liquid into the sub-mold and preventing the ice-making liquid from forming ice walls in the remaining sub-molds.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, the liquid distribution branch is provided with multiple liquid distribution outlets, and the liquid distribution outlets are connected to the corresponding ice-making inlet.

[0015] Beneficial effects: The liquid distribution branch has multiple liquid distribution outlets connected to the corresponding ice-making liquid inlet, which can reduce the pressure of the ice-making liquid while delivering the ice-making liquid to the corresponding ice-making mold, so that the ice-making liquid is evenly distributed and avoids splashing due to excessive pressure. This ensures the uniformity of liquid entering the ice mold and reduces the retention of air bubbles in the prepared flavored ice cubes.

[0016] In one alternative embodiment, the ice-making system further includes a pump body disposed on the main infusion pipeline, the pump body being used to guide the ice-making concentrate in the ice-making system.

[0017] Beneficial effects: By installing a pump in the main infusion line to guide the ice-making liquid in the ice-making system, the smooth flow of the ice-making liquid in the ice-making system is ensured.

[0018] In one optional implementation, the ice-making system further includes: An ice storage basket is located below the ice mold and is used to receive the prepared ice blocks. Beneficial effect: When the ice-making component is de-icing, the ice storage basket located below the ice mold is used to receive and temporarily store the prepared flavored ice.

[0019] In one optional embodiment, a proximity switch and an ice-catching strip corresponding to the proximity switch are provided above the ice storage basket, and the proximity switch is communicatively connected to the ice-making component. When the prepared ice blocks fall into the ice storage basket, the ice-blocking bar is pressed and triggers the proximity switch. The proximity switch sends an electrical signal to the ice-making assembly, causing the ice-making assembly to start the next round of ice making.

[0020] Beneficial effect: A proximity switch and ice-touching strip are installed above the ice storage basket to facilitate control of the ice-making assembly to make ice for the next round.

[0021] In one optional embodiment, a position sensor is provided along the height direction of the ice storage basket, and the position sensor is communicatively connected to the ice-making assembly. When the ice in the ice storage basket reaches a preset height, the position sensor sends an electrical signal to the ice-making assembly, causing the ice-making assembly to stop making ice.

[0022] Beneficial effects: When a user needs a sufficient amount of ice, a position sensor installed in the ice storage basket determines the height of flavored ice cubes in the basket, thus determining the amount of ice to be prepared. The position sensor communicates with the ice-making component to send an electrical signal to the ice-making component in a timely manner, stopping ice making when the required amount of ice is reached. The control is simple and automated. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an ice-making system provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the liquid storage device and liquid delivery pipeline in an ice-making system provided by this utility model; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a liquid separation device in an ice-making system provided by this utility model; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the ice mold in an ice-making system provided by this utility model; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of ice making in an ice making system provided by this utility model; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of ice removal in an ice-making system provided by this utility model; Figure 7 A first flowchart of a control method for an ice-making system provided by this utility model; Figure 8 The second flowchart of a control method for an ice-making system provided by this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Liquid storage device; 2. Infusion line; 201. Main infusion line; 202. Branch infusion line; 203. First regulating valve; 3. Ice mold; 301. Ice-making mold; 3011. Ice-making liquid inlet; 3012. Sub-mold; 4. Ice-making assembly; 401. Compressor; 402. Condenser; 403. Condenser fan; 404. Dryer filter; 405. Capillary tube; 406. Evaporator; 407. De-icing solenoid valve; 5. Liquid separator; 501. Liquid separator branch; 5011. Liquid separator outlet; 502. Second regulating valve; 6. Pump body; 7. Ice storage basket; 8. Proximity switch; 9. Ice-crushing strips; 10. Position sensor; 11. Lighting lamp; 12. Sink. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0030] The following is combined with Figures 1-8 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] According to embodiments of the present invention, an ice-making system is provided, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, it includes: multiple liquid storage devices 1, liquid delivery pipelines 2, ice molds 3, and ice-making components 4.

[0032] Multiple liquid storage devices 1 are used to store ice-making raw materials with different flavors; the infusion pipeline 2 includes an infusion main pipeline 201 and multiple infusion branches 202 connected to the infusion main pipeline 201, and the multiple infusion branches 202 are connected to the multiple liquid storage devices 1 in a one-to-one correspondence; each infusion branch 202 is provided with a first regulating valve 203, which is used to regulate the flow of ice-making raw materials in the corresponding infusion branch 202; the ice mold 3 is located at the end of the infusion main pipeline 201 and is used to receive the ice-making raw materials flowing out of the infusion main pipeline 201; the ice-making component 4 is heat-exchangeably disposed on the ice mold 3 and is used to prepare the ice-making raw materials in the ice mold 3 into flavored ice cubes.

[0033] In the above embodiments, various ice-making raw materials with different flavors stored in multiple liquid storage devices 1 can enter the corresponding infusion branch 202 through the opening and closing of the corresponding first regulating valve 203, and enter the ice mold 3 through the main infusion branch 201. Under the heat exchange of the ice-making component 4, they are made into flavored ice cubes. Furthermore, by adjusting the opening and closing of different first regulating valves 203, different ice-making raw materials in different liquid storage devices 1 can flow into the main infusion branch 201 in a certain ratio for mixing, and then enter the ice mold 3 through the main infusion branch 201. Under the heat exchange of the ice-making component 4, they are made into ice cubes with mixed flavors, thereby meeting the user's needs for making ice cubes with various flavors.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the ice-making concentrate stored in the storage device 1 is made by mixing beverage concentrates and purified water. Beverage concentrates include, but are not limited to, lemon juice, orange juice, milk tea, and cola. These beverage concentrates and purified water are mixed in a specific ratio and then injected into the storage device 1 for storage as the ice-making concentrate. The infusion pipeline 2, connected to the storage device 1, uses a pump or gravitational potential energy to guide the ice-making concentrate from the storage device 1 to the ice mold 3. The first regulating valve 203 is connected to the infusion branch 202 and is controlled by the user. The main infusion pipeline 201 guides the ice-making concentrate to the ice mold 3, allowing the ice mold 3 to produce ice blocks using the heat exchange effect of the ice-making component 4.

[0035] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific structural form of the first regulating valve 203 installed in the infusion branch 202. In one implementation, the first regulating valve 203 is a first manual control valve, which the user manually controls as needed to open and close, thereby controlling the first manual control valve to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material in the corresponding infusion branch 202. In another implementation, the first regulating valve 203 is a first solenoid valve, and the ice-making system is equipped with a controller communicatively connected to the first solenoid valve. The controller can send a feedback electrical signal to the corresponding first solenoid valve according to the user's selection, thereby controlling the first solenoid valve to regulate the flow of water in the corresponding infusion branch 202. This embodiment adopts the second implementation method, as follows... Figure 2 As shown.

[0036] Furthermore, the ice-making assembly 4 includes a compressor 401, a condenser 402, a condensing fan 403, a dryer filter 404, a capillary tube 405, an evaporator 406, and a de-icing solenoid valve 407. During ice-making, the compressor 401 compresses the gaseous refrigerant in the low-pressure pipeline, transforming it into a high-temperature, high-pressure state. After passing through the condenser 402, dryer filter 404, capillary tube 404, and evaporator 406, it becomes a low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous refrigerant. The evaporator 406 is located behind or below the ice mold 3. After exchanging heat with the ice-making water in the ice mold 3, the refrigerant returns to the compressor 401 for refrigeration. This cycle continues to produce ice. During this process, the condensing fan 403 continuously acts on the condenser 402. The flow direction of the refrigerant in the ice-making assembly 4 during ice-making is as follows: Figure 5 As indicated by the arrow in ice-making assembly 4. During the de-icing process, the de-icing solenoid valve 407, also known as the on / off valve, opens. The high-temperature, high-pressure gas from compressor 401 heats evaporator 406. The refrigerant exchanges heat with the ice blocks prepared in ice mold 3, causing the ice blocks to melt and detach from ice mold 3, thus achieving ice demolding. The flow direction of the refrigerant in ice-making assembly 4 during de-icing is as follows: Figure 6 As indicated by the arrow in ice-making component 4.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the ice mold 3 includes multiple ice-making molds 301, each ice-making mold 301 having an ice-making liquid inlet 3011. The ice-making system also includes a liquid distribution device 5.

[0038] The liquid separation device 5 is connected to the end of the main infusion pipeline 201 and has multiple liquid separation branches 501. The multiple liquid separation branches 501 are connected to multiple ice-making inlets 3011 in a one-to-one correspondence. Each liquid separation branch 501 is equipped with a second regulating valve 502, which is used to regulate the flow of ice-making raw liquid in the corresponding liquid separation branch 501.

[0039] In the above embodiment, the ice-making concentrate can be diverted into multiple diversion branches 501 in the dispensing device 5, and flow into the corresponding ice-making mold 301 under the regulation of the second regulating valve 502. The user can adjust the corresponding second regulating valve 502 as needed, thereby using the corresponding ice-making mold 301 to prepare the required number of flavored ice cubes, avoiding waste caused by preparing excess ice cubes. At the same time, under the synergistic action of the first regulating valve 203 and the second regulating valve 502, it is possible to prepare ice cubes of different flavors in each ice-making mold 301. Furthermore, the multiple ice-making molds 301 are set independently to avoid cross-contamination of flavors between ice cubes of different flavors.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a liquid distribution device 5 is installed at the end of the infusion main pipeline 201, and multiple liquid distribution branches 501 are set in the liquid distribution device 5. The flow of ice-making raw liquid in the corresponding liquid distribution branch 501 is adjusted by the second regulating valve 502. An ice mold 3 with multiple ice-making molds 301 is set so that the ice mold 301 is connected to the multiple liquid distribution branches 501 one by one through the ice-making liquid inlet 3011. At the same time, the multiple ice molds 301 are arranged side by side to form a whole ice mold 3. The ice-making liquid inlets 3011 on each ice mold 301 are located on the same side so that the ice-making liquid inlets 3011 can be connected to the liquid distribution branches 501.

[0041] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific structural form of the second regulating valve 502 disposed in the liquid distribution branch 501. In one implementation, the second regulating valve 502 is a second manual control valve, which the user manually controls as needed to open and close, thereby controlling the second manual control valve to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material in the corresponding liquid distribution branch 501. In another implementation, the second regulating valve 502 is a second solenoid valve, and the ice-making system is equipped with a controller communicatively connected to the second solenoid valve. The controller can send a feedback electrical signal to the corresponding second solenoid valve according to the user's selection, thereby controlling the second solenoid valve to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material in the corresponding liquid distribution branch 501. This embodiment adopts the second implementation method, as follows... Figure 3 As shown.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, any ice-making mold 301 has multiple interconnected sub-molds 3012. The sub-mold 3012 has a cavity inside that receives the ice-making liquid and is used to form ice blocks.

[0043] In the above embodiment, the ice-making mold 301 is provided with a plurality of sub-molds 3012 with concave cavities, so that each ice-making mold 301 can use the sub-molds 3012 to form a plurality of flavored ice cubes.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, in each ice-making mold 301, the cavities of multiple sub-molds 3012 are interconnected and connected to the ice-making liquid inlet 3011 of the ice-making mold 301. The ice-making raw liquid entering the ice-making mold 301 flows into the cavity of each sub-mold 3012 through the ice-making liquid inlet 3011, so that the ice-making raw liquid in the cavity is processed into multiple flavored ice cubes under the heat exchange action of the ice-making component 4.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4As shown, the ice-making mold 301 is arranged vertically, and multiple sub-molds 3012 are distributed sequentially along the vertical direction.

[0046] In the above embodiment, the ice-making mold 301 is arranged in a vertical direction so that the ice-making liquid can flow in the ice-making mold 301 by gravity, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the system in draining the ice-making liquid.

[0047] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the ice mold 3 has a matrix-like structure, with multiple ice-making molds 301 arranged horizontally. Each ice-making mold 301 has a sub-mold 3012 arranged vertically, and the ice-making liquid inlet 3011 is located at the top of the uppermost sub-mold 3012 of each ice-making mold 301. In this embodiment, four ice-making molds 301 are arranged horizontally, and five sub-molds 3012 are arranged vertically in each ice-making mold 301.

[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the sub-mold 3012 is provided with a mold liquid inlet communicating with the cavity, and the mold liquid inlet is located at the upper part of the cavity, so that the ice-making raw liquid flowing into the ice-making mold 301 flows into the sub-mold 3012 from top to bottom.

[0049] In the above embodiment, the mold inlet of the sub-mold 3012 is located at the upper part of the cavity, so that the ice-making liquid flowing into the ice-making mold 301 flows into the sub-mold sequentially from top to bottom. When only a small amount of flavored ice cubes need to be prepared, the ice-making liquid does not need to flow through all the sub-molds 3012 of the ice-making mold 301, thereby reducing the flow range of the ice-making liquid entering the sub-mold 3012 and preventing the ice-making liquid from forming ice walls in the remaining sub-molds 3012.

[0050] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the ice-making liquid inlet 3011 is located at the top of the uppermost sub-mold 3012 of each ice-making mold 301. The ice-making liquid enters the uppermost sub-mold 3012 of the ice-making mold 301 through the ice-making liquid inlet 3011. Since the liquid inlet of each mold of the sub-mold 3012 is located at the top of the cavity, the ice-making liquid will overflow from the top mold inlet and flow into the next uppermost sub-mold 3012 only after the uppermost sub-mold 3012 is full of ice-making liquid. In this way, when only some layers of the sub-mold 3012 are needed to make flavored ice cubes, the ice-making liquid will only flow into the sub-mold 3012 from top to bottom and will not flow through the lower sub-mold 3012. This reduces the flow range of the ice-making liquid into the sub-mold 3012, so that the ice-making liquid will not flow into the sub-mold 3012 that does not need to make ice cubes, and will not cause residual ice-making liquid to stick to the wall, thus avoiding the formation of ice walls in the sub-mold 3012 that does not need to make ice cubes.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the liquid distribution branch 501 is provided with multiple liquid distribution outlets 5011, and the liquid distribution outlets 5011 are connected to the corresponding ice-making inlet 3011.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the liquid distribution branch 501 is provided with multiple liquid distribution outlets 5011 that are connected to the corresponding ice-making liquid inlet 3011. This enables the delivery of ice-making raw liquid to the corresponding ice-making mold 301 while reducing the pressure of the ice-making raw liquid, so that the ice-making raw liquid is evenly distributed and avoids splashing due to excessive pressure. This ensures the uniformity of liquid entry into the ice mold 3 and reduces the retention of air bubbles in the prepared flavored ice cubes.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the liquid distribution branch 501, which has multiple liquid outlets 5011, disperses the liquid into the ice mold 3 in a porous structure. The porous structure increases the surface area of ​​the ice-making liquid, promoting the release of bubbles. The larger surface area makes it easier for bubbles to escape from the ice-making liquid; furthermore, the porous design disperses the ice-making liquid into multiple small streams, slowing down the flow rate and allowing bubbles more time to rise to the surface and be discharged, preventing them from freezing in flavored ice.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, each liquid distribution branch 501 has a water outlet at its end, and each water outlet has multiple liquid distribution ports 5011. In this embodiment, four liquid distribution branches 501 are provided, and each liquid distribution branch 501 has three liquid distribution ports 5011 at its end.

[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ice-making system also includes a pump body 6 located on the main infusion pipeline 201, which is used to guide the ice-making raw liquid in the ice-making system.

[0056] In the above embodiment, by setting a pump body 6 in the infusion main pipeline 201 to guide the ice-making raw material in the ice-making system, the smooth flow of the ice-making raw material in the ice-making system is ensured.

[0057] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pump body 6 is configured as a gear pump, piston pump, etc.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ice-making system also includes: an ice storage basket 7.

[0059] The ice storage basket 7 is located below the ice mold 3 and is used to receive the prepared ice blocks. In the above embodiment, when the ice-making component 4 is de-icing, the ice storage basket 7 located below the ice mold 3 is used to receive and temporarily store the prepared flavored ice blocks.

[0060] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ice storage basket 7 is equipped with a light 11 for illumination when the user removes the ice storage basket 7 to retrieve ice. The ice storage basket 7 is also equipped with a sensor switch to indicate the real-time status of the ice storage basket 7 being removed or returned to the user.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ice-making system also includes a water tank 12.

[0062] The water tank 12 is connected to the infusion main pipeline 201 and is used to store cleaning water. The cleaning water can flow between the components of the ice-making system through the flow guiding effect to carry out cleaning operations.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, during the cleaning operation of the ice-making system, the cleaning water can flow into multiple liquid storage devices 1 through multiple infusion branches 202 via a guiding effect; at the same time, it can also flow sequentially into the main infusion branch 201, the liquid distribution device 5, and the ice mold 3, and finally collect in the ice storage basket 7. The user only needs to remove the ice storage basket 7 to empty the cleaning wastewater after cleaning is completed.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, multiple liquid storage devices 1, ice storage baskets 7 and water tanks 12 are integrated, thereby saving internal space occupied by the ice-making equipment.

[0065] In this embodiment, the ice storage basket 7 is located on the upper layer of the water tank 12, and the bottom of the ice storage basket 7 is sealed to prevent water from melting ice with a strong odor from flowing into the water tank 12; multiple liquid storage devices 1 are located in the water tank 12. The infusion pipeline 2 that leads out the ice-making raw material and the water guide pipeline of the water tank 12 are independent of each other and do not affect each other.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a proximity switch 8 and an ice-bumping bar 9 corresponding to the proximity switch 8 are provided above the ice storage basket 7. The proximity switch 8 is communicatively connected to the ice-making component 4. When the prepared ice blocks fall into the ice storage basket 7, the ice-bumping bar 9 is pressed and triggers the proximity switch 8. The proximity switch 8 sends an electrical signal to the ice-making component 4, causing the ice-making component 4 to perform the next round of ice making.

[0067] In the above embodiment, a proximity switch 8 and an ice-touching strip 9 are provided above the ice storage basket 7 to facilitate the control of the ice-making assembly 4 to make ice in the next round.

[0068] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, the ice-pressing strip 9 is a rectangular plastic sheet. When the de-icing process is started each time, the flavored ice cubes in the ice mold fall down and press against the ice-pressing strip 9. The ice-pressing strip 9 presses down and triggers the proximity switch 8, completing one round of ice making. When all the ice cubes prepared in this round have slid into the ice storage basket 7, the ice-pressing strip 9 rebounds, the pressure of the proximity switch 8 disappears, and the proximity switch 8 sends an electrical signal to the ice-making assembly 4, causing the ice-making assembly 4 to start the next round of ice making.

[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a position sensor 10 is provided along the height direction of the ice storage basket 7, and the position sensor 10 is communicatively connected to the ice making component 4; when the ice in the ice storage basket 7 reaches the preset height, the position sensor 10 sends an electrical signal to the ice making component 4, causing the ice making component 4 to stop making ice.

[0070] In the above embodiment, when the user needs a sufficient amount of ice, the position sensor 10 installed in the ice storage basket 7 determines the height of the flavored ice in the ice storage basket 7, thereby determining the amount of ice to be prepared in the ice storage basket 7; the position sensor 10 is connected to the ice-making component 4 to send an electrical signal to the ice-making component 4 in a timely manner, and ice making stops when the required amount of ice is reached, which is simple to control and achieves automation.

[0071] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, when a user needs a sufficient amount of ice, the position sensor 10 is placed at the opening of the ice storage basket 7. After four to five rounds of ice making, the ice storage basket 7 is filled with ice, reaching the position of the position sensor 10. The position sensor 10 sends an electrical signal to the ice making assembly 4, causing the ice making assembly 4 to stop making ice. When the user takes out the ice or the ice melts after being left for a long time, and the position sensor 10 does not detect a position signal, the ice making program restarts until the position sensor 10 detects a position signal, ensuring that the ice storage basket 7 is always full of flavorful ice for the user to use at any time.

[0072] According to an embodiment of the present invention, another aspect provides a control method for an ice-making system, used in the ice-making system described in the above embodiments, such as... Figure 7 As shown, it includes: S1: Obtain ice-making information triggered by the user; S2: Control the first regulating valve 203 according to the ice-making information to regulate the flow of ice-making raw liquid entering the ice mold 3 in the corresponding infusion branch 202; S3: Activate ice-making component 4 to prepare flavored ice cubes from the ice mold 3's ice-making stock solution.

[0073] In the above embodiment, by acquiring the ice-making information triggered by the user, the first regulating valve 203 is controlled according to the ice-making information so that the corresponding infusion branch 202 introduces ice-making raw liquid into the ice mold 3, thereby preparing the flavored ice cubes required by the user after the ice-making component 4 is started to make ice.

[0074] Specifically, the ice-making information includes the flavor of the ice cubes the user desires, such as lemon, orange, milk tea, or cola. This information can be entered through the control panel.

[0075] Furthermore, the ice-making information may also include the quantity of ice cubes required by the user. When the user needs to prepare a small amount of flavored ice cubes, the first regulating valve 203 and the second regulating valve 502 are controlled according to the ice-making information to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material into the ice mold 3 through the corresponding dispensing branch 501 in the corresponding infusion branch 202.

[0076] Furthermore, after activating the ice-making component 4 to prepare flavored ice from the ice mold 3 using the ice-making concentrate, the process further includes: recording the continuous working time of the ice-making component 4; when the continuous working time of the ice-making component 4 reaches the preset ice-making time, controlling the first regulating valve 203 and the second regulating valve 502 to block the ice-making concentrate from entering the ice mold 3, and initiating the de-icing process of the ice-making component 4. The preset ice-making time is 10 min - 15 min, preferably 12 min, at which point the ice-making concentrate in the ice mold 3 can solidify into flavored ice of a preset thickness.

[0077] In some embodiments, when a user needs to prepare flavored smoothies, they can select the ice-making time as needed. For example, if the normal ice-making time is 10 min - 15 min, they can select 6 min or 8 min to prepare flavored smoothies, and adjust the time according to the input requirements on the control panel.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the first regulating valve 203 is controlled according to the ice-making information to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material into the ice mold 3 in the corresponding infusion branch 202, specifically including: S21: Obtain the proportioning information of various flavored ice-making concentrates based on ice-making information; S22: Control the corresponding first regulating valve 203 according to the ratio information to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material entering the ice mold 3 in the corresponding infusion branch 202.

[0079] In the above embodiments, after obtaining the proportion information of various ice-making raw materials with different flavors, the opening and closing of different first regulating valves 203 are controlled according to the proportion information, so that different ice-making raw materials in different storage devices 1 can flow into the infusion main pipeline 201 in a certain proportion for mixing, and enter the ice mold 3 through the infusion main pipeline 201, and prepare ice blocks with mixed flavors under the heat exchange effect of the ice-making component 4.

[0080] Specifically, when a user needs to prepare ice cubes with mixed flavors, such as ice cubes with a lemon and orange flavor, they can input ice-making information through the control panel, such as needing 30% lemon-flavored ice-making concentrate and 70% orange-flavored ice-making concentrate. The corresponding two first regulating valves 203 will open and discharge the lemon-flavored ice-making concentrate and orange-flavored ice-making concentrate at the corresponding flow rates. The two ice-making concentrates flow into the infusion main pipe 201 for mixing, and then enter the ice mold 3 through the infusion main pipe 201. Under the heat exchange effect of the ice-making component 4, ice cubes with a lemon and orange flavor are prepared.

[0081] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in another aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, which stores computer instructions that, when executed, implement the control method of the ice-making system described above.

[0082] The computer-readable storage medium provided in this embodiment, by adopting the control method of the ice-making system of the above-described embodiments, has all the technical effects of the control method of the ice-making system described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0083] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. An ice-making system, characterized in that, include: Multiple liquid storage devices (1) are used to store ice-making liquids of various different flavors; The infusion pipeline (2) includes a main infusion pipeline (201) and multiple infusion branches (202) connected to the main infusion pipeline (201). The multiple infusion branches (202) are connected to multiple liquid storage devices (1) in a one-to-one correspondence. Each infusion branch (202) is provided with a first regulating valve (203), which is used to regulate the flow of ice-making raw material in the corresponding infusion branch (202). Ice mold (3), located at the end of the infusion main pipeline (201), is used to receive the ice-making raw liquid flowing out of the infusion main pipeline (201); An ice-making component (4) is heat-exchangeably disposed on the ice mold (3), and the ice-making component (4) is used to prepare the ice-making liquid in the ice mold (3) into flavored ice cubes.

2. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice mold (3) includes a plurality of ice-making molds (301), each of the ice-making molds (301) being provided with an ice-making liquid inlet (3011). The ice-making system also includes: The liquid separation device (5) is connected to the end of the main infusion pipeline (201) and has multiple liquid separation branches (501). The multiple liquid separation branches (501) are connected to the multiple ice-making inlets (3011) one by one. Each liquid separation branch (501) is provided with a second regulating valve (502). The second regulating valve (502) is used to regulate the flow of ice-making raw liquid in the corresponding liquid separation branch (501).

3. The ice-making system according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the ice-making molds (301) is provided with a plurality of interconnected sub-molds (3012), and the sub-molds (3012) are provided with a cavity for receiving ice-making liquid, and the cavity is used to form ice blocks.

4. The ice-making system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ice-making mold (301) is arranged in a vertical direction, and the multiple sub-molds (3012) are distributed sequentially in a vertical direction.

5. The ice-making system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sub-mold (3012) is provided with a mold liquid inlet communicating with the cavity, and the mold liquid inlet is located at the upper part of the cavity, so that the ice-making raw liquid flowing into the ice-making mold (301) flows into the sub-mold (3012) from top to bottom.

6. The ice-making system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid distribution branch (501) is provided with multiple liquid distribution outlets (5011), and the liquid distribution outlets (5011) are connected to the corresponding ice-making inlet (3011).

7. The ice-making system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making system also includes a pump body (6) located on the main infusion pipeline (201), the pump body (6) being used to guide the ice-making raw liquid in the ice-making system.

8. The ice-making system according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The ice-making system also includes: An ice storage basket (7) is located below the ice mold (3) and is used to receive the prepared ice blocks.

9. The ice-making system according to claim 8, characterized in that, Above the ice storage basket (7) is a proximity switch (8) and an ice-blocking strip (9) corresponding to the proximity switch (8). The proximity switch (8) is communicatively connected to the ice-making assembly (4). When the prepared ice blocks fall into the ice storage basket (7), the ice contact bar (9) is pressed and triggers the proximity switch (8). The proximity switch (8) sends an electrical signal to the ice making assembly (4) so ​​that the ice making assembly (4) can make ice in the next round.

10. The ice-making system according to claim 9, characterized in that, A position sensor (10) is provided along the height direction of the ice storage basket (7), and the position sensor (10) is communicatively connected to the ice making assembly (4); When the ice in the ice storage basket (7) reaches a preset height, the position sensor (10) sends an electrical signal to the ice-making assembly (4) to stop the ice-making assembly (4).

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