Interval double-ventilated ice maker and water dispenser heat dissipation structure

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making and water-drinking integrated machines, and discloses an intermittent double-ventilated heat dissipation structure for such machines. The structure includes a housing with an internal partition dividing the housing into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. Both the upper and lower chambers have heat dissipation vents on their side walls. A compressor and a condenser are housed inside the upper chamber. The partition has a downward-facing mounting groove at the corresponding position for the condenser, and the condenser is installed inside the mounting groove. Ventilation vents are provided on the side wall of the mounting groove. This utility model solves the problems of low heat dissipation efficiency, overheating, and increased energy consumption in existing ice-making and water-drinking integrated machines due to the mixing of hot and cold air currents.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making and water-drinking integrated machines, specifically a heat dissipation structure for an intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-drinking integrated machine. Background Technology

[0002] Ice-making and water-dispensing combos are widely used in homes, offices, and commercial spaces by integrating ice-making and water-dispensing functions into a single device. This design saves space, avoids the additional installation required by separate units, simplifies water supply piping, and improves ease of use. Ice-making and water-dispensing combos can simultaneously meet users' needs for ice and hot or cold water, enhancing the practicality and functionality of the equipment.

[0003] However, the existing cooling structures of ice-making and water-dispensing combos have significant flaws. Because the ice-making and water-dispensing modules share the same enclosure, the hot and cold airflows interfere with each other, resulting in low cooling efficiency. Prolonged operation can easily lead to overheating and affect performance stability. Furthermore, traditional cooling designs rely solely on a single fan or simple openings, failing to effectively isolate hot and cold areas. Insufficient condenser cooling increases the compressor load, shortening the equipment's lifespan and potentially increasing energy consumption. While some models attempt to separate hot and cold areas with simple partitions, insufficient bottom cooling results in unsatisfactory overall cooling performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (I) Technical problem to be solved: In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a heat dissipation structure for an intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-drinking machine, which has the advantages of efficient zoned heat dissipation and stable temperature control, and solves the problems of low heat dissipation efficiency, easy overheating and increased energy consumption caused by the mixing of hot and cold air in the existing ice-making and water-drinking machine.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution: To achieve the above-mentioned goals of efficient zoned heat dissipation and stable temperature control, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A heat dissipation structure for an intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-drinking machine, comprising a housing, an ice-making mechanism at the upper end of the housing, a partition inside the housing dividing the housing into an upper chamber and a lower chamber, and heat dissipation vents on the side walls of both the upper and lower chambers; a compressor and a condenser are provided inside the upper chamber; a mounting groove is provided downward at the corresponding position of the condenser on the partition, the condenser is installed inside the mounting groove, and a vent is provided on the side wall of the mounting groove.

[0006] Preferably, a fan is provided at one end of the condenser near the inner wall of the housing, the fan is fixedly connected to the flange face of the condenser by at least three screws, and a filter screen is installed at the end of the fan facing the outside of the housing.

[0007] Preferably, the housing has an installation port at the corresponding position of the fan, and the fan communicates with the outside air through the installation port.

[0008] Preferably, the upper surface of the partition plate is provided with four positioning posts, which protrude upwards; a positioning plate is provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the compressor, and positioning holes are opened on the positioning plates. The compressor and the partition plate are connected to the positioning posts through the positioning holes.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the positioning column is provided with a support rib structure, the bottom surface of the compressor is in contact with the upper surface of the support rib structure, and there is a gap between the lower surface of the compressor and the upper surface of the partition.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting groove, the supporting rib structure, and the positioning column are all integral with the partition plate.

[0011] Preferably, a room temperature water tank is installed below the partition.

[0012] Preferably, the heat dissipation vent is connected to a louver, the louver is designed at the position corresponding to the heat dissipation vent, and the opening formed by the louver blades and the housing is upward; the louver is integrally processed onto the side wall panel of the housing using sheet metal mold.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a heat dissipation structure for an intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-drinking integrated machine, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This intermittently designed, dual-ventilation ice maker and water dispenser features a unique heat dissipation structure. Through an innovative dual-chamber isolation design, the cabinet is strictly divided into an independent upper and lower chamber, with dedicated heat dissipation vents on the side walls of each chamber. Combined with the condenser mounting slot and its side wall vents, this achieves physical isolation and heat dissipation between the compressor, condenser, and ambient temperature water tank. This structure effectively prevents the interference between hot and cold airflows in traditional all-in-one machines, significantly improving overall heat dissipation efficiency. The upward-sloping louvers further optimize the hot airflow exhaust path, forming a directional heat dissipation channel, resulting in a systematic improvement in heat dissipation performance.

[0014] 2. The heat dissipation structure of this intermittent, double-ventilated ice maker and water dispenser integrates the mounting groove, support ribs, and positioning columns into a single functional unit through a one-piece molded partition structure. Combined with the precise fit between the four sets of positioning columns and the compressor positioning plate, this achieves accurate compressor positioning while creating a structural gap that allows for air convection. This innovative design not only effectively suppresses vibration transmission during compressor operation and reduces operating noise through mechanical impedance matching, but also constructs a continuous, three-dimensional heat dissipation channel, improving the compressor's heat dissipation efficiency. The overall structure achieves breakthrough improvements in both space utilization and operational reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box body of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a side and rear view of the housing of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation port structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter part of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a top view of the partition of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a side view of the partition of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Vent; 12. Louver; 13. Mounting port; 2. Partition; 21. Mounting groove; 211. Vent; 22. Positioning post; 221. Supporting rib structure; 3. Compressor; 31. Positioning plate; 311. Positioning hole; 4. Condenser; 5. Ice making mechanism; 6. Fan; 7. Filter screen; 8. Room temperature water tank. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] Please see Figures 1-6A heat dissipation structure for an intermittently ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine includes a housing 1. An ice-making mechanism 5 is installed at the upper end of the housing 1 to generate ice blocks. A partition 2 is installed inside the housing 1, dividing the interior into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. Heat dissipation vents 11 are provided on the side walls of both the upper and lower chambers of the housing 1. A room-temperature water tank 8 is installed below the partition 2. A compressor 3 and a condenser 4 are installed inside the upper chamber. Both the compressor 3 and the condenser 4 generate heat during operation. The partition 2 separates the hot and cold air, preventing gas turbulence inside the housing 1 from preventing it from escaping through the heat dissipation vents 11. The partition 2 is located where the condenser 4 is installed. At the corresponding position, a mounting groove 21 is provided downwards, and the condenser 4 is installed inside the mounting groove 21. The side wall of the mounting groove 21 has a vent 211, so that heat will not accumulate on the side surface of the condenser 4 when it is working. The coordinated layout of the mounting groove 21 and the vent 211 on the side wall of the condenser 4 in this utility model realizes the physical isolation and heat dissipation of the compressor 3, the condenser 4 and the room temperature water tank 8. This structure effectively blocks the problem of mutual interference between hot and cold airflows in traditional integrated machines, and significantly improves the overall heat dissipation efficiency. The upwardly inclined louver 12 further optimizes the hot airflow exhaust path and forms a directional heat dissipation channel, so that the heat dissipation performance is systematically improved.

[0019] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 A fan 6 is installed at one end of the condenser 4 near the inner wall of the housing 1. To ensure stability, the fan 6 is fixedly connected to the flange of the condenser 4 with at least three screws. A filter screen 7 is installed at the end of the fan 6 facing the outside of the housing 1, which reduces the installation space of the overall heat dissipation structure and makes the structure more compact. At the same time, the fan 6 can better dissipate heat from the outer surface of the condenser 4. The housing 1 has an installation port 13 at the corresponding position of the fan 6. The filter screen 7 is connected to the housing 1 through the installation port 13, thereby realizing heat exchange between the inside of the housing 1 and the outside, and achieving heat dissipation.

[0020] Please see Figures 5-6The upper surface of the partition 2 is provided with four positioning posts 22, which protrude upwards. The bottom surface of the compressor 3 is arc-shaped, and a positioning plate 31 is provided on both sides. The positioning plates 31 are horizontal and parallel to ensure that the compressor 3 does not wobble. The positioning plates 31 are provided with positioning holes 311, the size of which is adapted to the positioning posts 22. The compressor 3 and the partition 2 are connected through the positioning holes 311 and the positioning posts 22 to achieve quick docking. The bottom of the positioning posts 22 is provided with a support rib structure 221. The bottom surface of the compressor 3 is attached to the upper surface of the support rib structure 221 to lift the entire compressor 3. There is a gap between the lower surface of the compressor 3 and the upper surface of the partition 2 to avoid gaps. The upper surface of plate 2 is in direct contact with compressor 3; the structure of partition 2 integrates mounting groove 21, support ribs and positioning columns 22 into an integral functional unit. With the precise fit between the four sets of positioning columns 22 and the positioning plate 31 of compressor 3, the compressor 3 is accurately positioned and installed, while forming a structural gap with air convection function. This not only effectively suppresses the vibration transmission of the compressor during operation and reduces operating noise through mechanical impedance matching, but also constructs a through-type three-dimensional heat dissipation channel, which improves the heat dissipation efficiency of compressor 3. The overall structure has achieved breakthrough improvements in space utilization and operational reliability. Moreover, mounting groove 21, support rib structure 221, and positioning columns 22 are all integral structures with partition 2.

[0021] Please see Figure 3 The hot air discharged from the heat dissipation vent 11 is exhausted outward through the louvers 12. Specifically, the louvers 12 are designed at the position corresponding to the heat dissipation vent 11, and the blades of the louvers 12 face upward relative to the opening direction of the side wall of the housing 1. The upwardly inclined design of the louvers 12 further optimizes the hot air exhaust path, forming a directional heat dissipation channel, thereby systematically improving the heat dissipation performance. The louvers 12 are integrally machined onto the side wall panel of the housing 1 using sheet metal molds; this integral machining method has lower costs and reduces the number of parts, making the overall assembly of the equipment more convenient.

[0022] In summary, the heat dissipation structure of this intermittent dual-ventilation ice-making and water-dispensing machine, through its innovative dual-chamber isolation design and integrated molded partition 2 structure, strictly divides the cabinet 1 into independent upper and lower chambers. Dedicated heat dissipation vents 11 are provided on the side walls of each chamber. Combined with the coordinated layout of the condenser 4 mounting slot 21 and its side wall vents 211, physical isolation and heat dissipation of the compressor 3, condenser 4, and ambient temperature water tank 8 are achieved. This structure uses an integrated molded partition 2 to integrate the mounting slot 21, support ribs, and positioning columns 22. Through the precise cooperation of four sets of positioning columns 22 with the compressor 3 positioning plate 31, a structural gap with air convection function is formed while ensuring stable installation. This not only effectively blocks the mutual interference of hot and cold airflows and significantly improves overall heat dissipation efficiency, but also optimizes the hot airflow exhaust path of the upward-sloping louvers 12, forming a directional heat dissipation channel. Furthermore, mechanical impedance matching suppresses vibration transmission, reduces operating noise, and constructs a through-type three-dimensional heat dissipation channel, significantly improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the compressor 3. This represents a breakthrough improvement in space utilization, heat dissipation performance, and operational reliability.

[0023] 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0024] 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. A heat dissipation structure for an intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-drinking integrated machine, comprising a housing (1), wherein an ice-making mechanism (5) is provided at the upper end of the housing (1), characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a partition (2) inside, which divides the inside of the box (1) into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The side walls of the box (1) in the upper chamber and the lower chamber are provided with heat dissipation vents (11). The upper chamber is provided with a compressor (3) and a condenser (4). The partition (2) is provided with a mounting groove (21) at the corresponding position where the condenser (4) is installed. The condenser (4) is installed inside the mounting groove (21). The side wall of the mounting groove (21) is provided with a vent (211).

2. The heat dissipation structure of the intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fan (6) is provided at one end of the condenser (4) near the inner wall of the housing (1). The fan (6) is fixedly connected to the flange of the condenser (4) by at least three screws. A filter screen (7) is installed at the end of the fan (6) facing the outside of the housing.

3. The heat dissipation structure of the intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) has an installation port (13) at the corresponding position of the fan (6), and the fan (6) achieves communication between the gas inside the housing (1) and the outside through the installation port (13).

4. The heat dissipation structure of the intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the partition (2) is provided with four positioning posts (22), which protrude upwards; both sides of the bottom surface of the compressor (3) are provided with a positioning plate (31), and the positioning plate (31) is provided with a positioning hole (311). The compressor (3) and the partition (2) are connected through the positioning hole (311) and the positioning post (22).

5. The heat dissipation structure of the intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the positioning column (22) is provided with a support rib structure (221), the bottom surface of the compressor (3) is in contact with the upper surface of the support rib structure (221), and there is a gap between the lower surface of the compressor (3) and the upper surface of the partition (2).

6. The heat dissipation structure of the intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting groove (21), the supporting rib structure (221), and the positioning column (22) are all integral with the partition plate (2).

7. The heat dissipation structure of the intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: A room temperature water tank (8) is installed below the partition (2).

8. The heat dissipation structure of the intermittent double-ventilated ice-making and water-dispensing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation vent (11) is connected to a louver (12). The louver (12) is designed at the position corresponding to the heat dissipation vent (11). The blades of the louver (12) face upward relative to the opening direction of the side wall of the box (1). The louver (12) is integrally processed on the side wall of the box (1) using sheet metal mold.

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