An ice maker with ice on both sides

Abstract

This utility model provides a double-sided ice maker, specifically relating to the technical field of ice maker equipment. The ice maker includes a casing and a refrigeration system. The casing is divided into an upper ice-making chamber and a lower equipment chamber. The refrigeration system includes a controller, an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. The evaporator is located within the ice-making chamber, while the compressor and condenser are located within the equipment chamber. A water storage tank is positioned directly below the evaporator. Ice-making grids are detachably mounted on both the front and rear surfaces of the evaporator. Water spraying devices are installed on the top of the front and rear side walls of the evaporator, corresponding to positions above the ice-making grids. These water spraying devices are connected to the water storage tank via a water pump. Compared to traditional ice makers, this utility model increases the ice-making unit area, effectively improving ice dispensing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making equipment, specifically to an ice-making machine that dispenses ice from both sides. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional ice makers consist of a housing, an ice-making unit, an ice-removing system, an ice-making tray, and a water-pumping mechanism. The ice-making unit relies on a refrigeration cycle created by a compressor, condenser, capillary tube, and evaporator to achieve ice formation at the evaporator. The ice-removing system raises the temperature by introducing high-temperature exhaust gas into the evaporator, causing the ice to separate. However, traditional ice makers have small ice-making units and slow ice production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an ice maker with ice outlets from both sides, the specific technical solution of which is as follows:

[0004] An ice maker with ice output from both sides includes a casing and a refrigeration system. The casing is divided into an upper ice-making chamber and a lower equipment chamber. The refrigeration system includes a controller, an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. The evaporator is located inside the ice-making chamber, while the compressor and condenser are located inside the equipment chamber. A water storage tank is located directly below the evaporator. Ice grids are detachably mounted on both the front and rear surfaces of the evaporator. Water spraying devices are installed on the top of the front and rear side walls of the evaporator, corresponding to the positions above the ice grids. These water spraying devices are connected to the water storage tank via water pumps.

[0005] Preferably, the water spraying device includes a water spraying pipe and a water inlet pipe arranged along the length of the front and rear side walls of the evaporator; the water spraying pipe is connected to the outlet of the water pump through the water inlet pipe.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of water outlet holes are provided at equal intervals along the length of the water spray pipe.

[0007] Preferably, an ice-receiving plate is provided between the ice-making chamber and the equipment chamber, and the water storage tank is located on top of the ice-receiving plate; a liquid level sensor is provided in the water storage tank.

[0008] Preferably, the ice tray is equipped with a water full sensor.

[0009] Preferably, the inlet of the evaporator is connected to the outlet of the condenser; the inlet of the condenser is connected to the outlet of the compressor; and the inlet of the compressor is connected to the outlet of the evaporator.

[0010] Preferably, the compressor, liquid level sensor, water pump, and water full sensor are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0011] More preferably, the evaporator is fixed to the left and right inner walls of the ice-making chamber by a support frame.

[0012] Furthermore, preferably, the water storage tank is connected to a pure water pipeline.

[0013] More preferably, the outer casing of the machine body is provided with an ice-collecting port.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention improves ice production efficiency and output by setting double-sided ice grids on the surface of the evaporator, increasing the area of ​​the ice-making unit while ensuring that ice removal does not affect each other. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings constituting this utility model are provided to further understand this application and do not constitute an undue limitation on this application.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] In the diagram, 1-outer casing; 2-evaporator; 3-support frame; 4-water inlet pipe; 5-spray pipe; 6-water pump; 7-water storage tank; 8-ice grid; 9-compressor; 10-condenser. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific implementation of the ice maker with ice outlet from both sides provided by this utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an ice maker with ice outlets on both sides includes a housing 1 and a refrigeration system. The housing 1 has an inner cavity divided into an upper ice-making cavity and a lower equipment cavity. The refrigeration system includes a controller, an evaporator 2, a compressor 9, and a condenser 10. The evaporator 2 is located inside the ice-making cavity, while the compressor 9 and condenser 10 are both located inside the equipment cavity.

[0022] Preferably, a water storage tank 7 is located directly below the evaporator 2. The water storage tank 7 is connected to a purified water pipeline and is equipped with a liquid level sensor to control the amount of purified water filling the tank. When the liquid level reaches a set position, no more water is added to the tank to prevent overflow. It is worth noting that the width of the water storage tank 7 is the same as or slightly wider than the total width of the ice-making grid 8 on the evaporator 2, so as not to affect the falling of ice cubes into the tank.

[0023] To improve ice-making efficiency and increase the area of ​​the ice-making unit, ice-making grid plates 8 are detachably installed on both the front and rear surfaces of the evaporator 2. Water spraying devices are installed on the top of the front and rear side walls of the evaporator 2, corresponding to the positions above the ice-making grid plates 8. The water spraying devices are connected to the water storage tank 7 via a water pump 6.

[0024] Preferably, the water spraying device includes a water spraying pipe 5 and a water inlet pipe 4 arranged along the length of the front and rear side walls of the evaporator 2; the water spraying pipe 5 is connected to the outlet of the water pump 6 through the water inlet pipe 4, and the inlet of the water pump 6 is connected to the water storage tank 7. A plurality of small-diameter water outlet holes are arranged at equal intervals along the length of the water spraying pipe 5.

[0025] Preferably, an ice-receiving plate is provided between the ice-making chamber and the equipment chamber to receive ice blocks that fall off the ice-making grid plate 8, and the water storage tank 7 is detachably installed on top of the ice-receiving plate for easy cleaning.

[0026] Preferably, the ice grid plate 8 is equipped with a water level sensor to control the water volume and adjust the ice thickness.

[0027] Preferably, the inlet of the evaporator 2 is connected to the outlet of the condenser 10 via a capillary tube; the inlet of the condenser 10 is connected to the outlet of the compressor 9; and the outlet of the evaporator 2 is connected to the inlet of the compressor 9 via a return gas pipe.

[0028] It is worth emphasizing that the compressor 9, liquid level sensor, water pump 6 and water full sensor are all controlled by the controller.

[0029] More preferably, the evaporator 2 is fixed to the left and right inner walls of the ice-making chamber by a support frame 3.

[0030] More preferably, an ice-collecting port is provided on one side of the outer casing 1.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0032] Water pump 6 is turned on to replenish water into ice grid 8. The amount of water replenished into ice grid 8 is controlled by a water level sensor to achieve the desired ice thickness. Then, the refrigerant evaporates and absorbs heat at evaporator 2, carrying away the heat from the flowing water on ice grid 8, gradually forming ice. The refrigeration system sets the ice forming time. Once the refrigeration system detects that all ice has formed, evaporator 2 stops refrigeration, and the formed ice will automatically detach from ice grid 8 and fall onto the ice receiving plate below the ice-making cavity of the machine casing 1, thus completing one round of ice dispensing.

[0033] This invention has a simple structure and effectively solves the problems of small ice-making area and low ice-producing efficiency in traditional ice-making machines.

[0034] In this utility model, terms such as "upper," "lower," "bottom," and "top" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are merely used to facilitate the description of the structural relationships of the various components or elements of this utility model and do not specifically refer to any part or element of this utility model; they should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Terms such as "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, indicating a fixed connection, an integral connection, or a detachable connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be determined according to the specific circumstances, and they should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present utility model, and the present utility model is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ice maker that dispenses ice from both sides, characterized in that, It includes a housing and a refrigeration system, wherein the inner cavity of the housing is divided into an upper ice-making cavity and a lower equipment cavity; The refrigeration system includes a controller, an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser; The evaporator is located inside the ice-making chamber, and the compressor and condenser are located inside the equipment chamber. A water storage tank is provided directly below the evaporator; ice-making grids are detachably installed on both the front and rear surfaces of the evaporator; water spraying devices are provided on the top of the front and rear side walls of the evaporator at positions corresponding to the positions above the ice-making grids, and the water spraying devices are connected to the water storage tank via water pumps.

2. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water spraying device includes a water spraying pipe and a water inlet pipe arranged along the length of the front and rear side walls of the evaporator; the water spraying pipe is connected to the outlet of the water pump through the water inlet pipe.

3. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 2, characterized in that, Several water outlet holes are provided at equal intervals along the length of the water pipe.

4. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 3, characterized in that, An ice-receiving plate is provided between the ice-making chamber and the equipment chamber, and the water storage tank is located on top of the ice-receiving plate; A liquid level sensor is installed inside the water storage tank.

5. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ice tray is equipped with a water level sensor.

6. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet of the evaporator is connected to the outlet of the condenser; the inlet of the condenser is connected to the outlet of the compressor; and the inlet of the compressor is connected to the outlet of the evaporator.

7. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 5, characterized in that, The compressor, liquid level sensor, water pump, and water full sensor are all electrically connected to the controller.

8. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 1, characterized in that, The evaporator is fixed to the left and right inner walls of the ice-making chamber by a support frame.

9. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tank is connected to a pure water pipeline.

10. The ice maker with ice outlet from both sides according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell of the machine is equipped with an ice extraction port.

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