Ice-making mechanism and water treatment apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice making mechanism and water treatment equipment. The ice making mechanism has ice making state for freezing and making ice block and ice outlet state for discharging ice block. The ice making mechanism includes first carrier plate, mould, spraying spare and refrigeration device. The first carrier plate is provided with first assembly part for assembling mould, the mould has ice making tank, and the ice making tank has predetermined shape, and the mould is detachably assembled in the first assembly part, the spraying spare has water spraying opening for spraying water to the ice making tank, the refrigeration device has refrigeration end, and the refrigeration end is arranged in the first assembly part, and when the ice making mechanism is in ice making state, the water spraying opening is arranged relative to the ice making tank. The mould is detachably assembled in the first assembly part, and the user can assemble the mould with the ice making tank of required shape to the first assembly part through replacing the mould, thereby satisfying various demands of the user to the ice block shape.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making equipment technology, and in particular to an ice-making mechanism and water treatment equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As users' needs increase, they require ice cubes of different shapes. Traditional ice-making equipment typically has a fixed shape for the ice-making trough inside the mold, which can only produce one type of ice cube and cannot meet users' diverse needs for ice cube shapes with a single ice-making device. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problem that existing ice-making equipment cannot meet users' diverse needs for ice shapes, this utility model provides an ice-making mechanism and a water treatment device.

[0004] This application provides an ice-making mechanism having an ice-making state for freezing and making ice blocks and an ice-discharging state for discharging the made ice blocks.

[0005] The ice-making mechanism includes a first carrier plate, a mold, a spraying component, and a refrigeration device. The first carrier plate is provided with a first assembly part for assembling the mold; the mold has an ice-making tank with a predetermined shape, and the mold is detachably assembled to the first assembly part; the spraying component has a spray nozzle for spraying water into the ice-making tank; the refrigeration device has a refrigeration end, which is disposed in the first assembly part; when the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the spray nozzle is positioned relative to the ice-making tank.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first assembly portion is provided with a connection structure for detachably mounting the mold to the first assembly portion. The connection structure includes a first magnetic component, which is disposed on the first assembly part, and the mold has a magnetic material on at least one side opposite to the first assembly part.

[0007] In some embodiments, the connection structure further includes a second magnetic element for magnetically engaging with the first magnetic element, the second magnetic element being disposed on the side of the mold near the first assembly portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connection structure further includes a slider, the first assembly part is provided with a sliding groove, the slider is disposed in the sliding groove, the first magnetic element is disposed in the slider and follows the slider along the sliding groove from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position; When the first magnetic component is in the first predetermined position, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are arranged opposite each other and magnetically attracted. When the first magnetic component is in the second predetermined position, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are separated.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first carrier plate and the mold respectively have a first side and a second side that fit together, the first side is provided with the sliding groove, and the second magnetic element is disposed on the second side; The slider includes a sliding part, an operating part for driving the sliding part to slide, and a connecting part for connecting the sliding part and the operating part. The sliding part is disposed in the sliding groove, and the operating part is located on the outside of the first carrier plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the slider further includes an elastic element disposed in the sliding groove and abutting against the sliding portion to maintain the first magnetic element in the first predetermined position.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ice-making mechanism further includes a second carrier plate movably disposed relative to the first carrier plate, and the spray element is disposed on the second carrier plate; When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the second carrier plate at least partially covers the mold, and the water spray nozzle is positioned relative to the ice-making tank. When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-discharging state, the second carrier plate separates from the mold, and the water spray nozzle moves away from the ice-making tank.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second carrier plate is provided with a second assembly part, and the mold includes a first half mold and a second half mold that match each other. Both the first half mold and the second half mold are provided with an ice-making groove of a predetermined shape. The first half mold is detachably connected to the first assembly part, and the second half mold is detachably connected to the second assembly part. When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the first carrier plate and the second carrier plate are arranged opposite to each other, and the first half mold and the second half mold are joined together on the side where the ice-making groove is provided to form an ice-making cavity with a predetermined shape.

[0013] In some embodiments, the ice-making mechanism further includes a drive device; One side of the first carrier plate is rotatably connected to one side of the second carrier plate, and the driving device drives the second carrier plate to flip relative to the first carrier plate so that the ice-making mechanism switches between the ice-making state and the ice-dispensing state. The first carrier plate and the second carrier plate are disposed opposite to each other, and the driving device drives the second carrier plate to move relative to the first carrier plate in the opposite direction between the two, so that the ice-making mechanism switches between the ice-making state and the ice-dispensing state.

[0014] This application also provides a water treatment device, including the ice-making mechanism described above.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the ice-making mechanism provided by this utility model has the following advantages: since the mold is detachably assembled with the first assembly part, the user can assemble the mold with the desired shape of the ice-making tank into the first assembly part by changing the mold, thereby meeting the user's various needs for ice shape. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the ice maker provided in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the ice-making mechanism provided in this application; Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of one embodiment of the ice-making mechanism provided in this application; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure; Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the ice-making mechanism provided in the illustrated embodiment from another perspective; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the planar structure after being cut along the MM section line; Figure 7 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure when the second magnetic element is in the second predetermined position. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the ice-making mechanism provided in this application.

[0017] 1000 Ice-making mechanism; 100 First carrier plate; 101 First assembly part; 102 First side part; 01 Sliding groove; 200 Second carrier plate; 201 Second assembly part; 300 Mold; 301 Ice-making tank; 302 Second side part; 400 Refrigeration device; 401 Refrigeration end; 500 Connecting structure; 51 First magnetic component; 52 Second magnetic component; 53 Sliding component; 531 Sliding part; 532 Operating part; 533 Connecting part; 534 Elastic component; 600 Spraying component; 601 Water spray nozzle; 700 Drive device. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model in any way.

[0019] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figure 2 The diagram shows an ice-making mechanism 1000, which has an ice-making state for freezing ice blocks and an ice-discharging state for discharging the made ice blocks. It should be noted that the ice-making mechanism 1000 can switch between the ice-making state and the ice-discharging state, and the specific switching process can be driven by common moving mechanisms, such as lead screw mechanisms or motor-driven reversing mechanisms.

[0025] like Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the ice-making mechanism 1000 provided in this application includes a first carrier plate 100, a mold, a spraying component, and a refrigeration device. The first carrier plate 100 is provided with a first assembly part 101 for assembling a mold 300. The mold 300 has an ice-making groove 301. The mold 300 is detachably assembled to the first assembly part 101. The mold 300 is used to form ice blocks. The ice-making groove 301 provided on it has a predetermined shape, such as a square groove, a cylindrical groove, a hemispherical groove, etc. Multiple molds 300 can be provided, and the predetermined shape of the ice-making groove 301 on each mold 300 is different, thereby forming ice blocks of different shapes such as square, cylindrical, and hemispherical. The aforementioned refrigeration device 400 has a refrigeration end 401, which is provided in the first assembly part 101. The refrigeration device 400 can be a semiconductor refrigeration mechanism or a compressor refrigeration mechanism. When the refrigeration device 400 is working, it will lower the temperature of the mold 300, thereby causing the water in the ice-making groove 301 to condense and form ice blocks of the predetermined shape. When the ice-making mechanism 1000 is in the ice-making state, the spray nozzle is positioned relative to the ice-making tank. In some embodiments, the spray member 600 is movably positioned relative to the mold 300. When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the spray member 600 is close to the mold 300 and can spray water into the ice-making tank 301 through the spray nozzle 601. When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-discharging state, the spray member 600 is moved away from the mold 300 to avoid obstructing the ice blocks from falling out of the ice-making tank 301. The ice blocks can fall out of the ice-making tank 301 by gravity, vibration, or localized melting.

[0026] With the above design, since the mold 300 is detachably assembled into the first assembly part 101, the user can assemble the mold 300 with the desired shape of the ice-making tank 301 into the first assembly part 101 by replacing the mold 300, thereby meeting the user's various needs for ice shape.

[0027] The technical details of each component will be introduced below.

[0028] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the first assembly part 101 is provided with a connection structure 500 for detachably mounting the mold 300 on the first assembly part 101.

[0029] Furthermore, the aforementioned connection structure 500 includes a first magnetic element 51, which is disposed on the first assembly portion 101. The mold 300 has a magnetic material on at least one side opposite the first assembly portion 101. Specifically, the first magnetic element 51 can be a neodymium magnet, possessing strong magnetism; the mold 300 can be made of stainless steel, capable of magnetically attracting the neodymium magnet, and also possesses strong thermal conductivity to allow the water inside the ice-making tank 301 to quickly condense into ice. Through the above design, the mold 300 can be quickly disassembled and installed via magnetic attraction.

[0030] To facilitate gripping of the mold 300, the outer surface of the mold 300 may be provided with grooves or protrusions for easy gripping or structures to enhance friction.

[0031] In some implementations, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the connection structure 500 further includes a second magnetic element 52 for magnetically engaging with the first magnetic element 51. The second magnetic element 52 is disposed on the side of the mold 300 near the first assembly part 101. Specifically, both the first magnetic element 51 and the second magnetic element 52 can be neodymium magnets, and they can magnetically engage with each other. Through the above design, the mold 300 can be quickly disassembled and installed by magnetic attraction.

[0032] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 (or Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the above-mentioned connection structure 500 also includes a sliding member 53. The first assembly part 101 is provided with a sliding groove 01, the sliding member 53 is disposed in the sliding groove 01, and the first magnetic member 51 is disposed in the sliding member 53 and slides along the sliding groove 01 from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position along with the sliding member 53. When the first magnetic member 51 is in the first predetermined position, the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are opposite to each other and magnetically attracted. When the first magnetic member 51 is in the second predetermined position, the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are separated. Please refer to the figure for understanding. When the sliding member 53 slides, it will lead the first magnetic member 51 to move together. When the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are attracted to each other, the mold 300 can be fixed in the first assembly part 101. When the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are separated, the mold 300 loses its magnetic attraction and can be easily removed from the first assembly part 101. Through the above design, the mold 300 can be quickly replaced.

[0033] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7The aforementioned sliding member 53 leads the first magnetic member 51 to slide in a direction perpendicular to the direction of their attraction. It is understood that after the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are magnetically attracted, the attraction along the direction of their attraction is much greater than the attraction perpendicular to that direction. Therefore, it is difficult to separate them by applying force along the direction of their attraction. However, with the above design, applying force in a direction perpendicular to the direction of their attraction makes it easier to slide them apart. Therefore, the above design ensures that the mold 300 is firmly magnetically attracted while also allowing for easy disassembly of the mold 300.

[0034] In some implementations, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the first carrier plate 100 and the mold 300 respectively have a first side portion 102 and a second side portion 302 that fit together. The first side portion 102 has a sliding groove 01, and the second magnetic element 52 is disposed on the second side portion 302. The sliding element 53 includes a sliding part 531, an operating part 532 for driving the sliding part 531 to slide, and a connecting part 533 for connecting the sliding part 531 and the operating part 532. The sliding part 531 is disposed in the sliding groove 01, and the operating part 532 is located on the outside of the first carrier plate 100. With the above design, by pushing the operating part 532, the first magnetic element 51 fixed on the sliding part 531 can slide along the sliding groove 01 with the sliding part 531. When the first magnetic element 51 slides to a second predetermined position, the first magnetic element 51 and the second magnetic element 52 separate, the first side portion 102 and the second side portion 302 lose their magnetic attraction, and the mold 300 separates from the first carrier plate 100, which is convenient for disassembly.

[0035] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the sliding member 53 also includes an elastic member 534. The elastic member 534 is disposed in the sliding groove 01 and abuts against the sliding part 531 to maintain the first magnetic member 51 in the first predetermined position. After the mold 300 is disassembled, the elastic member 534 can push the sliding member 53 to drive the first magnetic member 51 to return from the second predetermined position to the first predetermined position. When the user installs the mold 300, the mold 300 can be immediately attracted and fixed without manually resetting the first magnetic member 51, which is beneficial for the quick replacement of the mold 300.

[0036] In some implementations, such as Figure 2As shown, the ice-making mechanism provided in this application further includes a second carrier plate 200 movably disposed relative to the first carrier plate 100. A spray nozzle 600 is disposed on the second carrier plate 200 and can move with the second carrier plate 200. When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the second carrier plate 200 at least partially covers the mold 300, and the spray nozzle 601 is disposed relative to the ice-making tank 301. When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-discharging state, the second carrier plate 200 separates from the mold 300, and the spray nozzle 601 moves away from the ice-making tank 301. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, when the ice-making mechanism is in ice-making mode, the second carrier plate 200 covers the open end of the ice-making tank 301 of the mold 300. At this time, the spray nozzle of the spray member 600 is positioned relative to the ice-making tank 301, and water can be sprayed into the ice-making tank 301 to make ice. In practical applications, the water sprayed from the spray nozzle 601 cannot all be frozen into ice, and the excess water needs to be discharged from the ice-making tank 301. In some embodiments, the second carrier plate 200 has a water outlet channel communicating with the ice-making tank 301. When the second carrier plate 200 covers the open end of the mold 300, the excess water inside the ice-making tank 301 during the ice-making process is discharged from the ice-making tank 301 through this water outlet channel.

[0037] In some implementations, such as Figure 8 As shown, the second carrier plate 200 is provided with a second assembly part 201, and the mold 300 includes a first half mold 31 and a second half mold 32 that match each other. Both the first half mold 31 and the second half mold 32 are provided with ice-making grooves 301 of a predetermined shape. The first half mold 31 is detachably connected to the first assembly part 101, and the second half mold 32 is detachably connected to the second assembly part 201. When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the first carrier plate 100 and the second carrier plate 200 are arranged opposite each other, and the sides of the first half mold 31 and the second half mold 32 with the ice-making grooves 301 are joined together to form an ice-making cavity with a predetermined shape. Through the above design, if the ice-making grooves 301 of the first half mold 31 and the second half mold 32 are hemispherical, they can be joined together to form a spherical ice-making cavity, thereby producing spherical ice cubes. This further satisfies the user's various needs for ice cube shapes.

[0038] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the ice-making mechanism 1000 also includes a drive device. One side of the first carrier plate 100 is rotatably connected to one side of the second carrier plate 200. The drive device drives the second carrier plate 200 to flip relative to the first carrier plate 100, thereby switching the ice-making mechanism between an ice-making state and an ice-dispensing state. Through the above design, the first carrier plate 100 and the second carrier plate 200 open and close by flipping, thereby realizing the switching of the ice-making mechanism 1000 between an ice-making state and an ice-dispensing state.

[0039] In other implementations, such as Figure 8As shown, the first carrier plate 100 and the second carrier plate 200 are arranged opposite to each other. The driving device drives the second carrier plate 200 to move relative to the first carrier plate 100 in the relative direction between the two, so that the ice-making mechanism switches between the ice-making state and the ice-dispensing state. Specifically, the driving device can be a lead screw mechanism, which can drive the second carrier plate 200 to perform opening and closing movements relative to the first carrier plate 100 in the relative direction between the two, so as to realize the switching of the ice-making mechanism 1000 between the ice-making state and the ice-dispensing state.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, this application also provides a water treatment device, which can be an ice maker, employing the aforementioned ice-making mechanism 1000. According to the above, this ice maker can produce ice cubes of various shapes by changing the mold 300, satisfying users' diverse needs for ice cube shapes.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice-making mechanism, comprising an ice-making state for freezing and making ice blocks and an ice-discharging state for discharging the made ice blocks, characterized in that, include: A first carrier plate (100) is provided with a first assembly part (101) for assembling a mold (300). The mold (300) has an ice-making tank (301) having a predetermined shape, and the mold (300) is detachably mounted to the first assembly part (101). The spray unit (600) has a spray nozzle (601) for spraying water into the ice-making tank (301). A refrigeration device (400) has a refrigeration end (401) which is disposed on the first assembly part (101). When the ice-making mechanism (1000) is in the ice-making state, the water spray nozzle (601) is positioned relative to the ice-making tank (301).

2. The ice-making mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first assembly part (101) is provided with a connection structure (500) for detachably mounting the mold (300) to the first assembly part (101). The connection structure (500) includes a first magnetic element (51) disposed on the first assembly part (101), and the mold (300) has magnetic material on at least one side opposite to the first assembly part (101).

3. The ice-making mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connection structure (500) further includes a second magnetic element (52) for magnetically engaging with the first magnetic element (51), the second magnetic element (52) being disposed on the side of the mold (300) near the first assembly part (101).

4. The ice-making mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connection structure (500) further includes a slider (53), the first assembly part (101) is provided with a sliding groove (01), the slider (53) is provided in the sliding groove (01), the first magnetic element (51) is provided in the slider (53), and follows the slider (53) to slide along the sliding groove (01) from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position; When the first magnetic element (51) is in the first predetermined position, the first magnetic element (51) and the second magnetic element (52) are arranged opposite each other and magnetically attracted. When the first magnetic element (51) is in the second predetermined position, the first magnetic element (51) and the second magnetic element (52) are separated.

5. The ice-making mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first carrier plate (100) and the mold (300) respectively have a first side (102) and a second side (302) that fit together. The first side (102) is provided with the sliding groove (01), and the second magnetic element (52) is disposed on the second side (302). The slider (53) includes a sliding part (531), an operating part (532) for driving the sliding part (531) to slide, and a connecting part (533) for connecting the sliding part (531) and the operating part (532). The sliding part (531) is disposed in the sliding groove (01), and the operating part (532) is located on the outside of the first carrier plate (100).

6. The ice-making mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sliding member (53) further includes an elastic member (534), which is disposed in the sliding groove (01) and abuts against the sliding part (531) to maintain the first magnetic member (51) in the first predetermined position.

7. The ice-making mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The ice-making mechanism further includes a second carrier plate (200) that is movably disposed relative to the first carrier plate (100), and the spraying component (600) is disposed on the second carrier plate (200). When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the second carrier plate (200) at least partially covers the mold (300), and the water spray nozzle (601) is arranged relative to the ice-making tank (301). When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-discharging state, the second carrier plate (200) separates from the mold (300), and the water spray nozzle (601) moves away from the ice-making tank (301).

8. The ice-making mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second carrier plate (200) is provided with a second assembly part (201), and the mold (300) includes a first half mold (31) and a second half mold (32) that match each other. Both the first half mold (31) and the second half mold (32) are provided with an ice-making tank (301) of a predetermined shape. The first half mold (31) is detachably connected to the first assembly part (101), and the second half mold (32) is detachably connected to the second assembly part (201). When the ice-making mechanism is in the ice-making state, the first carrier plate (100) and the second carrier plate (200) are arranged opposite to each other, and the first half mold (31) and the second half mold (32) are provided with the ice-making groove (301) on one side to form an ice-making cavity with a predetermined shape.

9. The ice-making mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ice-making mechanism (1000) also includes a drive device; One side of the first carrier plate (100) is rotatably connected to one side of the second carrier plate (200), and the driving device drives the second carrier plate (200) to rotate relative to the first carrier plate (100) so that the ice-making mechanism switches between the ice-making state and the ice-dispensing state; or The first carrier plate (100) and the second carrier plate (200) are disposed opposite to each other. The driving device drives the second carrier plate (200) to move relative to the first carrier plate (100) in the opposite direction between the two, so that the ice-making mechanism switches between the ice-making state and the ice-dispensing state.

10. A water treatment device, characterized in that, Includes the ice-making mechanism (1000) described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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