An ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of ice maker, it is related to ice maker technical field, the utility model includes body, the side of body is equipped with machine cover, the side of body is equipped with water inlet pipe, the water inlet side away from body is equipped with sterilization device, the sterilization device is by ultraviolet lamp, to carry out water disinfection sterilization, the sterilization device includes placing block, ultraviolet lamp, cable, power, cleaning component, mounting component and bottom plate, the utility model can reach water at water inlet pipe by using sterilization device to carry out strong ultraviolet irradiation, then the DNA structure of microorganism in water is destroyed, the reproduction and activity of microorganism are prevented, to reach the effect of disinfection and sterilization, avoid when water reaches the inside of water tank by water inlet pipe, part of water exists more bacteria, then lead to the ice block of manufacture bacteria more, to cause the situation of influence ice block use safety to occur, to further improve the use effect of ice maker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice makers, and in particular to an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device used to produce ice cubes and is widely used in the catering industry, pharmaceutical industry, commercial refrigeration, and household use.

[0003] When using an ice maker, water is fed into the water tank inside the machine through the inlet pipe. The compressor inside the machine then converts the mechanical energy of the electric motor into high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant gas, which is then sent to the condenser for cooling. The evaporator absorbs heat and freezes the water. The machine lid is then opened to remove the ice. However, some of the water entering the water tank through the inlet pipe contains bacteria, which can result in ice with a higher bacterial content. This can compromise the safety of the ice and consequently affect the performance of the ice maker. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that when water reaches the water tank through the inlet pipe, some of the water contains a large number of bacteria, which leads to a high bacterial content in the ice cubes produced, thus affecting the safety of ice cube use and consequently impacting the performance of the ice maker.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an ice maker, including a body, a cover on one side of the body, a water inlet pipe on one side of the body, and a disinfection device on the side of the water inlet away from the body, wherein the disinfection device disinfects and sterilizes the water using an ultraviolet lamp.

[0006] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: When using the ice maker, water is fed into the water tank inside the machine through the water inlet pipe. At this time, the disinfection device disinfects and sterilizes the water that reaches the water inlet pipe. Then, the compressor inside the machine converts the mechanical energy of the electric motor into high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant gas, and then delivers this gas to the condenser. The condenser cools the water, and then the evaporator absorbs heat to freeze the water. Finally, the machine cover is opened to remove the ice from the machine.

[0007] Preferably, the disinfection device includes a placement block, an ultraviolet lamp, a cable, a power supply, a cleaning component, a mounting component, and a base plate. The placement block is located on the side of the water inlet pipe away from the machine body. The ultraviolet lamp is located inside the placement block. The two ends of the cable are connected to the ultraviolet lamp and the power supply to power the ultraviolet lamp. The cleaning component cleans the debris adhering to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp. The mounting component detachably fixes the base plate to the bottom of the placement block.

[0008] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: When using the disinfection device, the placement block is fixed to the side of the water inlet pipe away from the machine body. Then, the mounting assembly is used to install and fix the base plate to the bottom of the placement block. After the placement block is connected to the external water source pipe, it is electrically connected to the power supply and ultraviolet lamp through the cable, so that the power supply can supply power to the ultraviolet lamp. The ultraviolet lamp then emits strong ultraviolet rays to irradiate the water reaching the placement block for disinfection and sterilization. The disinfected water then reaches the water tank inside the machine body through the water inlet pipe for ice making. After the ultraviolet lamp surface is covered with debris, the cleaning assembly is used to clean the surface of the ultraviolet lamp. By using the disinfection device, the water reaching the water inlet pipe can be irradiated with strong ultraviolet rays, thereby destroying the DNA structure of microorganisms in the water, preventing the reproduction and activity of microorganisms, thus achieving the effect of sterilization and disinfection. This avoids the situation where some water contains a lot of bacteria when it reaches the water tank through the water inlet pipe, which would result in ice cubes with a lot of bacteria, thus affecting the safety of ice cube use and improving the performance of the ice maker.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a drive motor, a threaded rod, and a scraper. The drive motor is located on the side of the placement block closer to the power source. The drive motor drives the threaded rod through its output end. The threaded rod rotates on one side of the placement block. The scraper is located on one side of the threaded rod, and its other side is in contact with the surface of the ultraviolet lamp.

[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: When using the cleaning component, the drive motor fixed on the side of the placement block near the power source is started, so that the output end of the drive motor controls the threaded rod fixed through the coupling to rotate. Then the threaded rod rotates on one side of the placement block and moves the scraper connected to the surface thread. Then the other side of the scraper moves on the surface of the ultraviolet lamp to complete the cleaning of the debris adhering to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the placement block is provided with a slide rail near the threaded rod, and a stabilizing plate is provided inside the slide rail. One side of the stabilizing plate is connected to the scraper.

[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is to restrict the movement trajectory of the scraper by sliding the stabilizing plate, which is fixed to the scraper on one side and to the inner wall of the placement block on the other side, so that the scraper can move more stably.

[0013] Preferably, the scraper has an auxiliary block on the side near the ultraviolet lamp, and the auxiliary block on the side away from the scraper is smaller than the one on the other side.

[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by fixing the auxiliary plate to the side of the scraper near the ultraviolet lamp, the size of the scraper on the side near the ultraviolet lamp is reduced, so that the scraper can better scrape off the debris adhering to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp.

[0015] Preferably, the placement block is equipped with a filter screen on the side near the water inlet pipe, and the filter screen intercepts and filters the debris cleaned off by the ultraviolet lamp.

[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by fixing the filter screen to the side of the placement block near the water inlet pipe, the debris cleaned off the surface of the ultraviolet lamp is intercepted and filtered, preventing the debris from entering the water inlet pipe and affecting subsequent ice making.

[0017] Preferably, the mounting assembly includes bolts and a mounting plate, the bolts being inserted into one side of the mounting plate and connected to the placement block, and one side of the mounting plate being connected to the base plate.

[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: after the base plate is inserted into the bottom of the placement block to seal the bottom of the placement block, the mounting plate fixed on one side of the base plate fits into the placement block. Then, the bolts are rotated so that the bolts pass through the mounting plate and are threadedly fixed to the placement block. Then, the installation and fixing of the base plate and the placement block are completed. When processing the debris cleaned from the ultraviolet lamp inside the placement block, the bolts are not fixed to the base plate. Then, the base plate is detached from the placement block to process the debris.

[0019] Preferably, a washer is provided on the side of the bolt near the mounting plate to increase the contact area between the mounting plate and the bolt.

[0020] The effect achieved by the above components is to improve the fixing effect of the bolts on the mounting plate and the base plate by abutting and fixing the gasket with the bolts and the mounting plate.

[0021] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By using a disinfection device, strong ultraviolet light can be applied to the water reaching the inlet pipe, thereby destroying the DNA structure of microorganisms in the water, preventing their reproduction and activity, and achieving the effect of sterilization and disinfection. This avoids the situation where some water contains a lot of bacteria when it reaches the water tank through the inlet pipe, which would result in ice cubes with a lot of bacteria, thus affecting the safety of ice cubes and improving the performance of the ice maker. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the disinfection device of this utility model; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional cross-section structure; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure viewed from below; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the scraper part of this utility model.

[0024] Legend: 1. Body; 2. Cover; 3. Water inlet pipe; 4. Disinfection device; 41. Placement block; 42. Ultraviolet lamp; 43. Cable; 44. Power supply; 45. Cleaning assembly; 451. Drive motor; 452. Threaded rod; 453. Scraper; 454. Slide rail; 455. Stabilizing plate; 456. Auxiliary block; 46. Filter screen; 47. Mounting assembly; 471. Bolt; 472. Mounting plate; 473. Gasket; 48. Base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" or "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] Figures 1 to 6 An ice maker is shown, comprising a body 1, a cover 2 on one side of the body 1, a water inlet pipe 3 on one side of the body 1, and a disinfection device 4 on the side of the water inlet away from the body 1. The disinfection device 4 uses an ultraviolet lamp 42 to disinfect and sterilize the water. When using the ice maker, water is fed into the water tank inside the body 1 through the water inlet pipe 3. At this time, the disinfection device 4 disinfects and sterilizes the water reaching the water inlet pipe 3. Then, the compressor inside the body 1 converts the mechanical energy of the electric motor into high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant gas, which is then delivered to the condenser for cooling. The evaporator absorbs heat and freezes the water. Finally, the cover 2 is opened to remove the ice from the machine.

[0028] Figures 1 to 6The disinfection device 4 shown includes a placement block 41, an ultraviolet lamp 42, a cable 43, a power supply 44, a cleaning component 45, a mounting component 47, and a base plate 48. The placement block 41 is located on the side of the water inlet pipe 3 away from the body 1. The ultraviolet lamp 42 is located inside the placement block 41. The two ends of the cable 43 are connected to the ultraviolet lamp 42 and the power supply 44 to power the ultraviolet lamp 42. The cleaning component 45 cleans the debris adhering to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 42. The mounting component 47 detachably fixes the base plate 48 to the bottom of the placement block 41. Figures 1 to 6 When using the disinfection device 4, the placement block 41 is fixed to the side of the water inlet pipe 3 away from the body 1. Then, the base plate 48 is installed and fixed to the bottom of the placement block 41 using the mounting assembly 47. After the placement block 41 is connected to the external water source pipe, it is electrically connected to the power supply 44 and the ultraviolet lamp 42 through the cable 43, so that the power supply 44 supplies power to the ultraviolet lamp 42. The ultraviolet lamp 42 then emits strong ultraviolet rays to irradiate the water reaching the placement block 41 for disinfection and sterilization. The disinfected and sterilized water then reaches the water tank inside the body 1 through the water inlet pipe 3. To make ice, after the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 42 is covered with debris, the cleaning component 45 is used to clean the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 42. By using the disinfection device 4, strong ultraviolet light can be used to irradiate the water reaching the water inlet pipe 3, thereby destroying the DNA structure of microorganisms in the water, preventing the reproduction and activity of microorganisms, and thus achieving the effect of sterilization and disinfection. This avoids the situation where some water contains a lot of bacteria when it reaches the water tank through the water inlet pipe 3, which would result in ice cubes with a lot of bacteria, thus affecting the safety of ice cubes and improving the performance of the ice maker.

[0029] Figures 1 to 6 The cleaning assembly 45 shown includes a drive motor 451, a threaded rod 452, and a scraper 453. The drive motor 451 is located on the side of the placement block 41 near the power supply 44. The drive motor 451 drives the threaded rod 452 through its output end, causing the threaded rod 452 to rotate on one side of the placement block 41. The scraper 453 is located on one side of the threaded rod 452, with its other side in contact with the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 42. When using the cleaning assembly 45, the drive motor 451, fixed on the side of the placement block 41 near the power supply 44, is started, causing the output end of the drive motor 451 to control the rotation of the threaded rod 452, which is fixed through a coupling. Then, the threaded rod 452 rotates on one side of the placement block 41, moving the scraper 453, which is threadedly connected to the surface. The other side of the scraper 453 then moves on the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 42, thus cleaning the debris adhering to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 42.

[0030] Figures 1 to 6The inner wall of the placement block 41 shown is provided with a slide rail 454 near the threaded rod 452. A stabilizing plate 455 is provided inside the slide rail 454, and one side of the stabilizing plate 455 is connected to the scraper 453. By sliding the slide rail 454, which is fixed to the scraper 453 on one side and to the inner wall of the placement block 41 on the other side, the movement trajectory of the scraper 453 is restricted, making the scraper 453 move more stably.

[0031] Figures 1 to 6 An auxiliary block 456 is provided on the side of the scraper 453 near the UV lamp 42. The size of the auxiliary block 456 on the side away from the scraper 453 is smaller than the size on the other side. By fixing the auxiliary block to the side of the scraper 453 near the UV lamp 42, the size of the scraper 453 on that side is reduced, allowing the scraper 453 to better scrape off the debris adhering to the surface of the UV lamp 42. A filter screen 46 is provided on the side of the placement block 41 near the water inlet pipe 3. The filter screen 46 intercepts and filters the debris cleaned from the UV lamp 42. By fixing the filter screen 46 to the side of the placement block 41 near the water inlet pipe 3, the debris cleaned from the surface of the UV lamp 42 is intercepted and filtered, preventing debris from entering the water inlet pipe 3 and affecting subsequent ice making.

[0032] Figures 1 to 6 The mounting assembly 47 shown includes a bolt 471 and a mounting plate 472. The bolt 471 is inserted into one side of the mounting plate 472 and connected to the placement block 41. One side of the mounting plate 472 is connected to the base plate 48. After the base plate 48 is inserted into the bottom of the placement block 41 to seal the bottom of the placement block 41, the mounting plate 472, fixed to one side of the base plate 48, fits against the placement block 41. Then, the bolt 471 is rotated so that it passes through the mounting plate 472 and is threadedly fixed to the placement block 41, thus completing the installation and fixation of the base plate 48 and the placement block 41. When cleaning debris from the ultraviolet lamp 42 inside the placement block 41, the bolt 471 is not fixed to the base plate 48, and the base plate 48 is detached from the placement block 41 for debris removal. A washer 473 is provided on the side of the bolt 471 near the mounting plate 472 to increase the contact area between the mounting plate 472 and the bolt 471. The shim 473 is fixed by abutting against the bolt 471 and the mounting plate 472, thereby increasing the contact area between the two and thus improving the fixing effect of the bolt 471 on the mounting plate 472 and the base plate 48.

[0033] Working principle: When using the ice maker, water is fed into the water tank inside the machine body 1 through the water inlet pipe 3. At this time, the disinfection device 4 disinfects and sterilizes the water that reaches the water inlet pipe 3. Then, the compressor inside the machine body 1 converts the mechanical energy of the electric motor into high-pressure and high-temperature refrigerant gas, and then delivers this gas to the condenser to cool it down. Then, the evaporator absorbs heat and freezes the water. Finally, the machine cover 2 is opened to remove the ice from the machine. When using the disinfection device 4, the placement block 41 is fixed to the side of the water inlet pipe 3 away from the body 1. Then, the base plate 48 is installed and fixed to the bottom of the placement block 41 using the mounting assembly 47. After the placement block 41 is connected to the external water source pipe, it is electrically connected to the power supply 44 and the ultraviolet lamp 42 through the cable 43, so that the power supply 44 supplies power to the ultraviolet lamp 42. The ultraviolet lamp 42 then emits strong ultraviolet rays to irradiate the water reaching the placement block 41 for disinfection and sterilization. After disinfection and sterilization, the water reaches the water tank inside the body 1 through the water inlet pipe 3 for ice making. After the ultraviolet lamp 42 is covered with debris, the drive motor 451 fixed on the side of the placement block 41 near the power supply 44 is started, so that the output of the drive motor 451 controls the power supply. The threaded rod 452, fixed by the coupling, rotates, and then rotates on one side of the placement block 41, moving the scraper 453 connected to the surface threadedly. The scraper 453 then moves on the other side of the ultraviolet lamp 42 to clean the debris adhering to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 42. By using the disinfection device 4, the water reaching the inlet pipe 3 is subjected to strong ultraviolet irradiation, which destroys the DNA structure of microorganisms in the water, preventing their reproduction and activity, thus achieving sterilization and disinfection. This avoids the situation where some water contains a large number of bacteria when it reaches the water tank through the inlet pipe 3, resulting in ice cubes with a high bacterial content, which could affect the safety of ice use and improve the performance of the ice maker. After the base plate 48 is inserted into the bottom of the placement block 41 to seal the bottom of the placement block 41, the mounting plate 472 fixed on one side of the base plate 48 fits into the placement block 41. Then, the bolt 471 is rotated so that the bolt 471 passes through the mounting plate 472 and is threadedly fixed to the placement block 41. Then, the installation and fixing of the base plate 48 and the placement block 41 are completed. When processing the debris cleaned from the ultraviolet lamp 42 inside the placement block 41, the bolt 471 is not fixed to the base plate 48. Then, the base plate 48 is detached from the placement block 41 to process the debris.

[0034] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or equivalent variations to the disclosed technical content and apply them to other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, shall still fall within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.

Claims

1. An ice maker, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The machine body (1) has a cover (2) on one side and a water inlet pipe (3) on one side. The water inlet is provided with a disinfection device (4) on the side away from the machine body (1). The disinfection device (4) disinfects and sterilizes the water using an ultraviolet lamp (42).

2. An ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disinfection device (4) includes a placement block (41), an ultraviolet lamp (42), a cable (43), a power supply (44), a cleaning component (45), an installation component (47), and a base plate (48). The placement block (41) is located on the side of the water inlet pipe (3) away from the body (1). The ultraviolet lamp (42) is located inside the placement block (41). The two ends of the cable (43) are connected to the ultraviolet lamp (42) and the power supply (44) to power the ultraviolet lamp (42). The cleaning component (45) cleans the debris adhering to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp (42). The installation component (47) detachably fixes the base plate (48) to the bottom of the placement block (41).

3. An ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (45) includes a drive motor (451), a threaded rod (452), and a scraper (453). The drive motor (451) is located on the side of the placement block (41) near the power source (44). The drive motor (451) drives the threaded rod (452) through its output end. The threaded rod (452) rotates on one side of the placement block (41). The scraper (453) is located on one side of the threaded rod (452), and the other side is in contact with the surface of the ultraviolet lamp (42).

4. An ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the placement block (41) is provided with a slide rail (454) near the threaded rod (452), and a stabilizing plate (455) is provided inside the slide rail (454). One side of the stabilizing plate (455) is connected to the scraper (453).

5. An ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The scraper (453) has an auxiliary block (456) on the side near the ultraviolet lamp (42), and the auxiliary block (456) on the side away from the scraper (453) is smaller than the other side.

6. An ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The placement block (41) is equipped with a filter screen (46) on the side near the water inlet pipe (3), and the filter screen (46) intercepts and filters the debris cleaned off by the ultraviolet lamp (42).

7. An ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (47) includes a bolt (471) and a mounting plate (472), wherein the bolt (471) is inserted into one side of the mounting plate (472) and connected to the placement block (41), and one side of the mounting plate (472) is connected to the base plate (48).

8. An ice maker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bolt (471) has a washer (473) on the side near the mounting plate (472) to increase the contact area between the mounting plate (472) and the bolt (471).

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