Water treatment apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of water treatment equipment, and relates to a water treatment equipment which comprises an ice making device and an instant heating device; the ice making device comprises an ice making mold, an ice making assembly and a cold water tank; the ice making assembly comprises a spraying piece and an ice storage bin; the ice making assembly is movably connected to the ice making mold; the ice making assembly is used for spraying cold water in the ice making mold to form ice blocks; and the ice storage bin is used for collecting the ice blocks; the instant heating device is connected to the cold water tank; and the instant heating device is used for outputting hot water. In the water treatment equipment, the ice making assembly is movably connected to the ice making mold, and the cold water in the cold water tank is sprayed into the ice making mold through the spraying piece to form ice blocks; compared with a structure for relying on ice turnover in a traditional equipment, the complicated turnover mechanism and related driving components are omitted, the overall structure is simplified, and the equipment volume and manufacturing cost are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water treatment equipment technology, and in particular to a water treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing ice-making drinking water equipment typically uses a flipping method to demold and collect ice blocks. Its structure generally includes a fixed ice-making mold, a cooling system, and a flipping mechanism. During the ice-making process, water is injected into the mold and cooled to form ice blocks. Then, the entire mold or related components are flipped to detach the ice blocks and allow them to fall into the ice storage bin.

[0003] However, ice-making equipment using a flipping ice-dispensing method suffers from complex structures and numerous moving parts, increasing both the overall size and manufacturing cost of the equipment, and also leading to a higher failure rate due to frequent mechanical movements. Furthermore, the flipping process may cause ice to break or remain, affecting the integrity and efficiency of the ice dispensing, while also placing higher demands on the mold sealing and the reliability of the drive mechanism. On the other hand, traditional equipment often lacks efficient collaborative design between the ice-making system and functional modules such as filtration and instant heating, resulting in redundant layouts, complex piping, and low integration. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a water treatment device to solve the problems of complex structure and poor ice-making effect of traditional ice-making drinking water equipment.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a water treatment device, comprising: An ice-making device includes an ice-making mold, an ice-making assembly, and a cold water tank. The ice-making assembly includes a spray nozzle and an ice storage compartment. The cold water tank stores and discharges cold water. The ice-making assembly is movably connected to the ice-making mold and connected to the cold water tank. The ice-making assembly drives the cold water to spray into the ice-making mold to form ice blocks. The ice storage compartment collects the ice blocks. An instant heating device is connected to the cold water tank and is used to output hot water.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the water treatment equipment further includes a filtration device connected to the cold water tank, the filtration device being used to output filtered water.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the filtration device includes a filter element mounting bracket and a liquid path assembly, the filter element mounting bracket being used to mount a filter element; The liquid circuit assembly includes at least one of a water circuit board, a water pump, and a control valve. The water circuit board is connected to the filter element mounting bracket and is used to connect the filter element. The water pump is connected to the filter element mounting bracket and is used to deliver water. The control valve is located on the pipeline of the filtration device and is used to control the on / off state of the pipeline.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the instant heating device includes a thick film heater.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the spray component includes a mounting bracket and a spray pipe, the spray pipe including a pipe body and a plurality of nozzles, the pipe body being connected to the mounting bracket and connected to the cold water tank via a pipe, the mounting bracket being movably connected to the ice-making mold, and the mounting bracket being used to move the spray pipe toward or away from the ice-making mold.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the nozzle has a guide surface at its end, which extends toward the tube body and diffuses outward.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the ice-making apparatus further includes a conveying assembly comprising a conveying chamber and a conveying frame, the conveying chamber for conveying the ice blocks and the conveying frame being movably connected to the conveying chamber and for driving the ice blocks to move along the conveying chamber.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the water treatment device further includes an output water path, and the ice-making device further includes a refrigeration element having a cold end and a hot end, the cold end of the refrigeration element being thermally coupled to the ice-making module, and the hot end of the refrigeration element being thermally coupled to the output water path.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the instant heating device is connected to the output water path.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the ice-making device further includes a cold water path connected to the cold water tank and used to output cold water, and the output water path is connected to the cold water path.

[0015] Implementing the embodiments of this application has the following beneficial effects: In the water treatment equipment of this embodiment, the ice-making component is movably connected to the ice-making mold. Cold water from the cold water tank is sprayed into the ice-making mold through a spray system to form ice blocks. Compared to traditional equipment that relies on flipping to dispense ice, this eliminates the complex flipping mechanism and related driving components, simplifying the overall structure and reducing equipment size and manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the spraying method ensures that cold water evenly covers the surface of the ice-making mold, which helps improve the uniformity and integrity of the ice block formation, preventing ice blocks from breaking or remaining during demolding due to uneven stress, thereby improving ice-making efficiency and ice dispensing reliability.

[0016] In the water treatment equipment of this embodiment, the instant heating device is connected to the cold water tank, which can directly heat the water in the cold water tank to output hot water without the need for an additional independent water source or pipeline. By sharing the same cold water tank as the water source with the ice-making device, the overall water circuit layout is effectively simplified, the synergy and integration between various functional modules are improved, and the structural redundancy and pipeline complexity problems caused by the independent operation of each system in traditional equipment are avoided. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water treatment equipment in an embodiment of this utility model is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water treatment equipment in an embodiment of this utility model is shown; Figure 3 A partial structural schematic diagram of the ice-making device in an embodiment of this utility model is shown.

[0019] Figure label: 10. Water treatment equipment; 100. Ice-making device; 110. Ice mold; 111. Ice tank; 112. Refrigeration component; 120. Ice-making assembly; 121. Spraying component; 1211. Mounting bracket; 1212. Nozzle; 122. Ice storage bin; 123. Shovel plate; 124. Guide wheel; 130. Cold water tank; 131. Box body; 1311. Ice outlet; 132. Ice outlet cover plate; 133. Ice outlet motor; 140. Conveying assembly; 141. Conveying bin; 142. Conveying frame; 200. Filter device; 210. Filter element mounting bracket; 221. Water circuit board; 222. Water pump; 223. Control valve; 230. Filter element; 300. Instantaneous heating device; 310. Heater; 320. Protective component; 400. Shell. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Existing ice-making drinking water equipment typically uses a flipping method to demold and collect ice blocks. Its structure generally includes a fixed ice-making mold, a cooling system, and a flipping mechanism. During the ice-making process, water is injected into the mold and cooled to form ice blocks. Then, the entire mold or related components are flipped to detach the ice blocks and allow them to fall into the ice storage bin.

[0022] However, ice-making equipment using a flipping ice-dispensing method suffers from complex structures and numerous moving parts, increasing both the overall size and manufacturing cost of the equipment, and also leading to a higher failure rate due to frequent mechanical movements. Furthermore, the flipping process may cause ice to break or remain, affecting the integrity and efficiency of the ice dispensing, while also placing higher demands on the mold sealing and the reliability of the drive mechanism. On the other hand, traditional equipment often lacks efficient collaborative design between the ice-making system and functional modules such as filtration and instant heating, resulting in redundant layouts, complex piping, and low integration.

[0023] Based on this, see Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a water treatment device 10, which includes an ice-making device 100 and a filtration device 200. The ice-making device 100 includes an ice-making mold 110, an ice-making assembly 120, and a cold water tank 130. The ice-making assembly 120 includes a spray component 121 and an ice storage chamber 122. The cold water tank 130 is used to store and output cold water. The ice-making assembly 120 is movably connected to the ice-making mold 110 and is also connected to the cold water tank 130. The ice-making assembly 120 is used to drive cold water to spray into the ice-making mold 110 to form ice blocks. The ice storage chamber 122 is used to collect ice blocks. The filtration device 200 is connected to the cold water tank 130 and is used to output filtered water.

[0024] This utility model provides a water treatment device 10, which includes an ice-making device 100 and an instant heating device 300. The ice-making device 100 includes an ice-making mold 110, an ice-making component 120, and a cold water tank 130. The ice-making component 120 includes a spray element 121 and an ice storage chamber 122. The cold water tank 130 is used to store and output cold water. The ice-making component 120 is movably connected to the ice-making mold 110 and is also connected to the cold water tank 130. The ice-making component 120 is used to drive cold water to spray into the ice-making mold 110 to form ice blocks. The ice storage chamber 122 is used to collect ice blocks. The instant heating device 300 is connected to the cold water tank 130 and is used to output hot water.

[0025] This utility model provides a water treatment device 10, which includes an ice-making device 100, a filtration device 200, and an instant heating device 300. The ice-making device 100 includes an ice-making mold 110, an ice-making assembly 120, and a cold water tank 130. The ice-making assembly 120 includes a spray component 121 and an ice storage chamber 122. The cold water tank 130 is used to store and output cold water. The ice-making assembly 120 is movably connected to the ice-making mold 110 and is also connected to the cold water tank 130. The ice-making assembly 120 is used to drive cold water to spray into the ice-making mold 110 to form ice blocks. The ice storage chamber 122 is used to collect ice blocks. The filtration device 200 is connected to the cold water tank 130 and is used to output filtered water. The instant heating device 300 is connected to the cold water tank 130 and is used to output hot water.

[0026] In the water treatment device 10 of the above embodiment, the ice-making component 120 is movably connected to the ice-making mold 110, and sprays cold water from the cold water tank 130 into the ice-making mold 110 through the spray component 121 to form ice blocks. Compared with the structure of traditional equipment that relies on flipping to release ice, this method eliminates the complex flipping mechanism and related driving components, simplifies the overall structure, and reduces the size and manufacturing cost of the equipment. In addition, the spraying method ensures that the cold water evenly covers the surface of the ice-making mold 110, which helps to improve the uniformity and integrity of the ice block formation, and avoids the ice blocks from breaking or remaining due to uneven force during demolding, thereby improving ice-making efficiency and ice release reliability.

[0027] In the water treatment equipment 10 of the above embodiment, the filter device 200 is connected to the cold water tank 130, so that the cold water output from the cold water tank 130 can be filtered before being used for ice making or directly output as filtered water, thus integrating ice making and water purification functions. The instant heating device 300 is connected to the cold water tank 130 and can directly heat the water in the cold water tank 130 to output hot water without the need for an additional independent water source or pipeline. By sharing the same cold water tank 130 as the water source for the ice making device 100, the filter device 200 and the instant heating device 300, the overall water circuit layout is effectively simplified, the synergy and integration between the functional modules are improved, and the structural redundancy and pipeline complexity problems caused by the independent operation of each system in traditional equipment are avoided.

[0028] Specifically, the ice mold 110 has an ice-making tank 111. The shape of the ice-making tank 111 can be designed according to the required shape of the ice cubes, such as a cube, cylinder, or polygonal structure, to meet the needs of different usage scenarios for ice cube shape. The inner wall of the ice-making tank 111 can be polished or coated with a release coating to reduce the adhesion between the ice cubes and the tank wall, facilitating subsequent demolding operations.

[0029] The spray element 121 is used to spray cold water from the cold water tank 130 into the ice-making tank 111 to form ice blocks. During the spraying process, the cold water gradually freezes at a low temperature, forming dense ice blocks. The spraying pressure and flow rate of the spray element 121 can be adjusted according to the ice-making speed and ice quality requirements, for example, by adjusting the opening of the control valve or changing the nozzle with a different orifice diameter.

[0030] After ice making is complete, the ice-making assembly 120 moves to the open position, allowing the ice blocks in the ice-making tank 111 to enter the ice storage chamber 122 for storage. The movement of the ice-making assembly 120 can be achieved through a drive mechanism, such as a motor working with a lead screw, cylinder, or linkage mechanism, to rotate, translate, or tilt the ice-making mold 110, thereby releasing the ice blocks from the ice-making tank 111. In one embodiment, the ice-making assembly 120 can rotate around a pivot at a certain angle, so that the opening of the ice-making tank 111 faces the ice storage chamber 122, allowing the ice blocks to slide down naturally using gravity. In another embodiment, the ice-making assembly 120 can move horizontally, aligning the ice-making tank 111 with the inlet of the ice storage chamber 122, and then using an auxiliary demolding mechanism (such as a push rod or vibration device) to force the ice blocks to detach. The ice storage chamber 122 can be equipped with an insulation layer to slow down the melting rate of the ice blocks and can also be equipped with a temperature sensor to monitor the internal ambient temperature, ensuring the quality of ice storage.

[0031] Furthermore, the ice-making mold 110 also includes a cooling component 112, which is used to cool the ice-making tank 111 so that the cold water sprayed by the spray component 121 can form ice blocks.

[0032] The refrigeration component 112 can be disposed at the bottom, side wall, or around the outer periphery of the ice-making tank 111, and can be adapted to the design based on refrigeration efficiency and structural space. For example, the refrigeration component 112 can take the form of a semiconductor cooling chip, an evaporator coil, or an integrated cold plate. When an evaporator coil is used, refrigerant can circulate inside it, and heat is carried away from the ice-making tank 111 through heat exchange, thereby achieving cooling and solidification of the water in the tank; when a semiconductor cooling chip is used, its cold end can be in close contact with the outer wall of the ice-making tank 111, and its hot end is connected to a heat dissipation structure to maintain continuous cooling capacity. A thermally conductive layer can be provided between the refrigeration component 112 and the ice-making tank 111, or a high thermal conductivity material can be used for connection to improve heat conduction efficiency and shorten the ice-making cycle.

[0033] In one embodiment, the water treatment device 10 further includes an output water path, and the refrigeration component 112 includes a cold end and a hot end. The cold end of the refrigeration component 112 is thermally coupled to the ice-making module, and the hot end of the refrigeration component 112 is thermally coupled to the output water path.

[0034] In this embodiment, the output water path can be used to output hot water. The heat generated by the hot end of the cooling component 112 during operation is transferred to the output water path via heat conduction, thereby heating the water flowing through the output water path and achieving the hot water output function. This structure makes full use of the waste heat generated by the cooling component 112 during the cooling process, avoiding the structural complexity and increased energy consumption caused by setting up an additional independent heating device, and improving the overall energy utilization efficiency of the machine.

[0035] Specifically, the cooling component 112 can be a thermoelectric cooler, a refrigeration compressor, or the like. When the cooling component 112 is a thermoelectric cooler, it has a compact structure, no moving parts, and high reliability, making it suitable for water treatment equipment 10 with high space and noise requirements. When the cooling component 112 is a refrigeration compressor, it has a stronger cooling capacity, making it suitable for scenarios with large-capacity or high-frequency ice-making needs. Simultaneously, the heat released from its hot end is also correspondingly greater, helping to improve the heating efficiency of the water in the output water path. The specific type of cooling component 112 can be flexibly selected according to the actual application scenario and performance requirements.

[0036] The thermal coupling between the hot end of the cooling element 112 and the output water channel can be achieved through direct contact heat conduction or indirect heat transfer via a heat-conducting medium. For example, the output water channel can be made of a metal pipe with good thermal conductivity (such as a copper or stainless steel pipe), with its outer wall in contact with the hot end of the cooling element 112, or the heat conduction efficiency can be enhanced by using thermally conductive silicone grease, thermally conductive pads, etc. In some embodiments, the output water channel can be wrapped or wrapped around the hot end of the cooling element 112 to increase the heat exchange area and improve the heat exchange efficiency. In addition, a turbulence-inducing structure (such as spiral grooves, fins, etc.) can be provided inside the output water channel to prolong the residence time of the water flow in the heating area and enhance the turbulence effect, further improving heating uniformity and efficiency.

[0037] Specifically, the instant heating device 300 is connected to the output water path, so that the water source flowing through the output water path can directly pass through the instant heating device 300.

[0038] The instant heating device 300 can also heat the water source in the output water path, further increasing the hot water temperature. The instant heating device 300 can adopt structural forms such as electric heating elements, electromagnetic induction heating modules, or infrared heating components, which can be selected according to the overall layout, heating efficiency requirements, and energy consumption control requirements. For example, when using an electric heating element as the instant heating device 300, it can be arranged as a heating jacket structure surrounding the output water path pipe, or embedded in the inner wall of the output water path pipe, to increase the heat exchange area and improve the heating response speed. When the water source flows through the instant heating device 300, the electric heating element is energized and heats up, directly transferring heat to the water flow, achieving an instant increase in the water temperature in the output water path. This structure avoids the heating delay and heat loss problems existing in traditional storage-type heating methods, helping to provide a more stable temperature and faster response hot water output during user water use. In addition, the instant heating device 300 can be used with a temperature sensor and control module to dynamically adjust the heating power according to the set temperature, further optimizing energy efficiency and user experience.

[0039] In one embodiment, the ice-making device 100 further includes a cold water path, which is connected to the cold water tank 130 and used to output cold water, and the output water path is connected to the cold water path.

[0040] In this embodiment, the cold water tank 130 is used to hold ice water, and the ice water can be output through the cold water circuit. Since the output water circuit is connected to the cold water circuit, when hot water needs to be output, the ice water output from the cold water circuit can also be heated and output through the hot end of the refrigeration unit 112 and / or the instant heating device 300.

[0041] Specifically, the output water path is connected to the cold water path, allowing cold water to be directly output for user use. Alternatively, when hot water is needed, the cold water can be introduced to the hot end of the refrigeration unit 112 for preliminary heating, or further heated quickly via the instant heating device 300. In one embodiment, the ice-making device 100 also includes a cold water path connected to the cold water tank 130 for outputting cold water. The cold water tank 130 is used to hold ice water, which can be output through the cold water path. Since the output water path is connected to the cold water path, when hot water is needed, the ice water output from the cold water path can also be heated and output through the hot end of the refrigeration unit 112 and / or the instant heating device 300.

[0042] When the user selects the hot water output mode, the chilled water output from the cold water circuit first enters the hot end of the refrigeration unit 112 for preliminary heating, or flows directly into the instant heating device 300 for rapid heating. During the ice-making process, the cold end of the refrigeration unit 112 is used to cool the ice-making mold, while the hot end releases heat. This heat can be effectively recovered for preheating the chilled water, thereby improving the overall thermal energy utilization efficiency of the machine. The instant heating device 300 can adopt an electric heating tube, a thick-film heating element, or an electromagnetic induction heating structure. Its heating power can be dynamically adjusted according to the required outlet water temperature to ensure that the outlet water temperature is stable within the set range. For example, the heating temperature range of the instant heating device 300 can be set from 40℃ to 95℃, depending on user needs and safety regulations, and is not a single limitation. When the heating temperature is below 40℃, it may not meet the user's basic hot water needs, while above 95℃, it may pose a risk of scalding or accelerate the aging of pipe materials.

[0043] In addition, the output water circuit can be equipped with a three-way valve or a switching valve to switch the flow path between cold water mode and hot water mode. In cold water mode, the switching valve connects the cold water circuit to the outlet; in hot water mode, the switching valve guides the cold water circuit to the hot end of the instant heating device 300 or the cooling element 112, and the heated water is then discharged through the output water circuit. This structural design allows the entire unit to achieve on-demand output of cold and hot water with only one output water circuit, simplifying the piping layout and reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance complexity.

[0044] Specifically, the spray component 121 includes a mounting bracket 1211 and a spray pipe. The spray pipe includes a pipe body and a plurality of nozzles 1212. The pipe body is connected to the mounting bracket 1211 and is connected to the cold water tank 130 through a pipe. The mounting bracket 1211 is movably connected to the ice-making mold 110 and is used to drive the spray pipe to move toward or away from the ice-making mold 110.

[0045] In this embodiment, the number of nozzles 1212 can be one, two, or more, and is not limited to a single number. Providing multiple nozzles 1212 helps improve the uniformity of the spray coverage, allowing cold water to be distributed more evenly on the inner surface of the ice-making tank 111, thereby improving the uniformity of ice formation and ice-making efficiency. The nozzles 1212 can be arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the pipe body, or in a ring, matrix, or other layout. The specific arrangement can be optimized according to the shape and size of the ice-making tank 111.

[0046] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 1211 is used to move the spray nozzle so that the spray element 121 of the ice-making device 100 can spray cold water into the ice-making tank 111 during ice making, and drive the spray element 121 away from the ice-making mold 110 after ice making is completed. This movement can prevent the spray element 121 from interfering with the ice block or mold structure during de-icing or subsequent operations, and at the same time reduce the time that the nozzle 1212 is exposed to high temperature or frosting environment during non-spraying stages, which helps to extend the service life of the nozzle 1212 and maintain spray accuracy. The movement of the mounting bracket 1211 can be achieved by manual operation or by automatic control by a drive mechanism (such as a cylinder, motor or electromagnetic push rod) to improve the automation level of the equipment.

[0047] Specifically, the mounting bracket 1211 can be rotatably connected to the ice-making mold 110 to achieve a position switching function. For example, the mounting bracket 1211 can be pivotally connected to the side wall or support portion of the ice-making mold 110 via a rotating shaft, allowing the spray nozzle to swing around the rotating shaft between a spraying position and a clearance position. When in the spraying position, the nozzle 1212 is directly facing the opening of the ice-making tank 111, ensuring accurate spraying of cold water; when in the clearance position, the entire spray nozzle rotates to the outside of the ice-making mold 110, providing ample space for the ice removal mechanism or ice retrieval operation. The rotating shaft can be equipped with a damping structure or a limiting structure to ensure that the mounting bracket 1211 remains stably at the two extreme positions, preventing positional displacement due to vibration or water flow impact. In addition, the material of the mounting bracket 1211 can be selected from low-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant engineering plastics or stainless steel to adapt to the frequent temperature changes and humid conditions in the ice-making environment.

[0048] Furthermore, the end of the nozzle 1212 is provided with a guide surface, the end of the guide surface nozzle 1212 extends toward the pipe body and diffuses outward.

[0049] In this embodiment, the guide surface effectively guides the cold water dripping from the ice-making tank 111 to flow outward along its surface, thereby reducing the residence time of the cold water at the end of the nozzle 1212 and lowering the risk of local icing. In this embodiment, the end of the nozzle 1212 has a conical structure. The outer contour of the conical structure gradually expands from the outlet end of the nozzle 1212 away from the outlet, forming an outwardly inclined slope, which constitutes the aforementioned guide surface. Due to the continuous and smooth transition characteristics of the conical structure, the cold water dripping to the end of the nozzle 1212 can quickly slide away along the conical surface under the action of gravity and surface tension, avoiding accumulation and freezing near the outlet of the nozzle 1212, thereby ensuring the normal water output function of the nozzle 1212 in low-temperature environments.

[0050] Specifically, the cone angle of the conical structure at the end of the nozzle 1212 can be adjusted according to the actual usage environment and water flow characteristics. For example, the cone angle can be 30°, 45°, 60° or 75°, depending on factors such as the installation position of the nozzle 1212, the dripping rate of the ice tank 111 and the ambient temperature, and is not limited to a single value here.

[0051] Furthermore, the guide surface of nozzle 1212 can be treated with a smoothing process, such as polishing or plating, to further reduce surface roughness, decrease water droplet adhesion resistance, and improve guide efficiency. The material of the guide surface can be the same as that of the nozzle 1212 body, such as stainless steel, engineering plastics, or aluminum alloy, which have good low-temperature resistance and a certain strength, ensuring structural stability and resistance to deformation or corrosion during long-term operation of the ice maker. Through the above structural design, nozzle 1212 can not only achieve normal spraying function, but also effectively prevent problems such as blockage or spray direction deviation caused by condensation or dripping water freezing at the end, thereby improving the operational reliability and maintenance cycle of the ice-making equipment.

[0052] In one embodiment, the ice-making device 100 further includes a conveying assembly 140, which includes a conveying chamber 141 and a conveying frame 142. The conveying chamber 141 is used to convey ice blocks, and the conveying frame 142 is movably connected to the conveying chamber 141 and is used to drive the ice blocks to move along the conveying chamber 141.

[0053] By configuring the conveyor frame 142 to cooperate with the conveyor bin 141, the conveyor bin 141 can hold ice blocks and move them driven by the conveyor frame 142. Specifically, the conveyor frame 142 can be a spiral conveyor frame, specifically a spiral structure, and is driven to rotate by a motor to move the ice blocks along the conveyor bin 141 and output them.

[0054] The conveying chamber 141 can adopt a hollow cylindrical structure, with its inner cavity forming a channel for accommodating and guiding the movement of ice blocks. The cross-sectional shape of the channel can be circular, elliptical, or polygonal to accommodate ice blocks of different shapes or sizes, preventing ice blocks from getting stuck during conveying, or it can be an open structure. The inner wall of the conveying chamber 141 can be made of a smooth material with a certain degree of hardness, such as stainless steel or engineering plastic, to reduce the frictional resistance between the ice blocks and the chamber wall and to prevent the material from becoming brittle or frosting in low-temperature environments, thus affecting the conveying efficiency. One end of the conveying chamber 141 can be connected to the ice outlet of the ice-making mold 110, and the other end can be connected to the ice outlet 1311 of the cold water tank 130, thereby realizing the continuous output of ice blocks.

[0055] The conveyor frame 142 can specifically be a spiral conveyor frame, whose spiral structure can be composed of metal wire, metal strip, or injection-molded plastic spiral. The spiral pitch can be adjusted according to the size of the ice blocks and the required conveying speed. The spiral conveyor frame can be connected to a drive motor via a rotating shaft. The drive motor can be installed on the outside of one end of the conveying chamber 141 and is connected to the conveyor frame 142 via a coupling or gear transmission mechanism, thereby driving the conveyor frame 142 to rotate around its axis. During rotation, the spiral structure of the conveyor frame 142 pushes the ice blocks to move axially along the conveying chamber 141, achieving directional conveying of the ice blocks.

[0056] Furthermore, the number of conveyor frames 142 can be one, two, or more, and there is no single limitation. When multiple conveyor frames 142 are set, they can be arranged coaxially side by side or staggered to enhance the pushing force on the ice blocks or to accommodate larger cross-section conveyor bins 141, thereby improving conveying stability and efficiency. For example, when the cross-section of the conveyor bin 141 is large or the ice block packing density is high, using a double-helix conveyor frame can effectively prevent the ice blocks from shifting or clogging during the conveying process. The rotation direction of the conveyor frame 142 can also be set to clockwise or counterclockwise according to the ice discharge direction requirements to adapt to different layouts of the ice-making device 100 structure.

[0057] The conveying component 140 has a compact overall structure, making it easy to integrate into the ice-making device 100. At the same time, it achieves automatic conveying of ice blocks through mechanical drive, avoiding manual intervention and improving the automation level and ease of use of the ice-making device 100.

[0058] Specifically, the cold water tank 130 includes a tank body 131, an ice outlet cover 132, and an ice outlet motor 133. The tank body 131 has an ice outlet 1311, and an ice-making assembly 120 is located inside the tank body 131 for preparing ice blocks inside the tank body 131. The ice outlet motor 133 is connected to the ice outlet cover 132 and the tank body 131, and is used to drive the ice outlet cover 132 to open or close the ice outlet 1311. The ice outlet motor 133 can be a stepper motor or servo motor, a drive device with precise position control capabilities, to ensure that the ice outlet cover 132 operates smoothly and accurately during opening and closing, avoiding cold air leakage or ice blockage due to malfunction. The ice outlet cover 132 can be made of low-temperature resistant, rigid engineering plastics or metal materials, and its shape is adapted to the ice outlet 1311 to achieve a good sealing effect and reduce cold loss.

[0059] The outlet of the conveying chamber 141 is correspondingly set with the ice outlet 1311 so that ice blocks can be output by being driven by the conveying frame 142. The conveying chamber 141 is used to temporarily store ice blocks made by the ice-making component 120, and pushes the ice blocks to the ice outlet 1311 by the conveying frame 142 when ice is needed. The conveying frame 142 can be composed of a motor-driven push rod mechanism, a spiral conveying mechanism, or a chain conveying mechanism, etc., and its structure can be adapted to the shape, size, and conveying frequency of the ice blocks. When the ice discharging motor 133 drives the ice discharging cover 132 to open the ice outlet 1311, the conveying frame 142 moves, pushing the ice blocks in the conveying chamber 141 through the ice outlet 1311 to the external ice collection area. This structural design makes the ice block output process controllable and orderly, avoiding the impact of ice block accumulation or jamming on ice discharging efficiency. At the same time, the corresponding setting of the ice outlet 1311 and the outlet of the conveying chamber 141 helps to shorten the ice block conveying path and reduce energy loss and structural complexity during the conveying process.

[0060] Furthermore, the ice-making assembly 120 also includes a shovel plate 123, which is connected to the mounting bracket 1211 and is used to drive the ice blocks in the ice storage bin 122 to the conveying bin 141.

[0061] When ice making or ice output is required, as the mounting frame 1211 moves relative to the ice-making mold 110, the shovel plate 123 can scoop up the ice blocks in the ice storage bin 122 and drop them into the conveying bin 141, so that the conveying frame 142 can output the ice blocks. During this process, the front end of the shovel plate 123 can be set as an inclined surface or an arc-shaped transition structure to reduce the contact resistance with the ice blocks, prevent the ice blocks from breaking during shoveling, and improve the smoothness of ice block transfer. At this time, the spray element 121 covers the opening of the ice-making tank 111 and sprays cold water to continuously replenish the cooling water in the ice-making tank 111 during the ice-making cycle, ensuring continuous ice block formation. The movement trajectory of the shovel plate 123 matches the bottom contour of the ice storage bin 122, so that the shovel plate 123 can effectively remove the residual ice blocks in the ice storage bin 122 during the reciprocating motion, preventing ice block accumulation from affecting subsequent ice-making efficiency. Furthermore, the gap between the shovel plate 123 and the bottom wall of the ice storage compartment 122 can be adjusted according to the size of the ice blocks, and is determined based on actual design requirements, without being limited to a single option. If the gap is too large, small ice blocks may not be effectively scooped up; if the gap is too small, the movement of the shovel plate 123 may be obstructed due to the ice blocks freezing and sticking together. In one embodiment, the ice-making assembly 120 also includes a guide wheel 124, which is rotatably connected to the shovel plate 123 and makes rolling contact with the ice storage compartment 122.

[0062] By setting the guide wheel 124 to cooperate with the ice storage bin 122, when the shovel plate 123 moves relative to the ice storage bin 122, the guide wheel 124 can roll into contact with the inner wall of the ice storage bin 122, so as to avoid or reduce the friction between the shovel plate 123 and the inner wall of the ice storage bin 122.

[0063] Specifically, the guide wheel 124 can be made of metal or engineering plastic, and its outer circumference can be provided with a wear-resistant layer or covered with elastic material to further reduce frictional resistance during rolling and improve operational stability. The guide wheel 124 is rotatably connected to the shovel plate 123 through a rotating shaft or bearing structure, allowing the guide wheel 124 to rotate freely during the movement of the shovel plate 123. This converts the sliding friction between the shovel plate 123 and the inner wall of the ice storage bin 122 into rolling friction, effectively reducing motion resistance, minimizing component wear, and extending the service life of the ice-making assembly 120. In addition, the rolling contact method can reduce the driving force required to drive the shovel plate 123, which is beneficial for overall energy consumption control.

[0064] It should be noted that the number of guide wheels 124 can be one, two, or more, and there is no single limitation. In practical applications, multiple guide wheels 124 can be reasonably arranged according to the structural dimensions and movement trajectory of the shovel plate 123. For example, guide wheels 124 can be set on both sides or at the front and rear ends of the shovel plate 123 to improve the guiding stability during movement and prevent the shovel plate 123 from deviating or jamming during movement. The arrangement of multiple guide wheels 124 can also share the contact load, further reducing the wear rate of a single guide wheel 124 and improving the reliability of system operation.

[0065] Specifically, the filtration device 200 includes a filter element mounting bracket 210 and a liquid circuit assembly. The filter element mounting bracket 210 is used to mount the filter element 230. The liquid circuit assembly includes at least one of a water circuit plate 221, a water pump 222, and a control valve 223. The water circuit plate 221 is connected to the filter element mounting bracket 210 and is used to connect the filter element 230. The water pump 222 is connected to the filter element mounting bracket 210 and is used to transport water. The control valve 223 is located on the pipeline of the filtration device 200 and is used to control the opening and closing of the pipeline.

[0066] In this embodiment, a sealed connection structure can be used between the filter element mounting bracket 210 and the water circuit plate 221, for example, by using a sealing ring or threaded fastening to prevent water leakage at the connection point and ensure the integrity and sealing of the water flow path.

[0067] The filter cartridge mounting bracket 210 has a built-in cavity for mounting the external filter cartridge 230. The inner contour of the cavity is adapted to the shape of the filter cartridge 230, allowing the filter cartridge 230 to be stably embedded in the filter cartridge mounting bracket 210 and maintain its position when water flows through, preventing the filter cartridge from shifting or loosening due to water flow impact. The filter cartridge mounting bracket 210 can be made of corrosion-resistant, high-strength engineering plastics or metal materials to meet the long-term use requirements of different water quality environments.

[0068] Filter cartridge 230 includes, but is not limited to, activated carbon and RO membranes, and can also be one or a combination of common filter media such as PP cotton, ultrafiltration membranes, and ceramic filter cartridges. Filter cartridge 230 can also be a multi-stage filter cartridge, integrating multiple filtration units within a single filter housing. For example, it can sequentially include a PP cotton pre-filtration layer, an activated carbon adsorption layer, and an RO membrane fine filtration layer to achieve the step-by-step removal of particulate matter, residual chlorine, heavy metal ions, and dissolved salts from the water, improving overall filtration efficiency and effluent water quality. The multi-stage filter cartridge design reduces replacement frequency and enhances user convenience.

[0069] When filter cartridge 230 uses RO membrane filtration, since the RO membrane requires a certain inlet water pressure to overcome the osmotic pressure and achieve the reverse osmosis process, pump 222 can be a self-priming pump. A self-priming pump can automatically draw water from the source and build up the required pressure without external priming, making it suitable for applications with insufficient inlet water pressure or where the water source is located below the equipment installation position. Pump 222 can also be selected as a diaphragm pump, centrifugal pump, etc., depending on the system's required flow rate, head, and energy efficiency requirements.

[0070] The water circuit can be controlled by control valve 223, allowing for switching of the water output of the water treatment equipment 10. Control valve 223 can be a solenoid valve, manual valve, or electric ball valve, and can be located in the inlet pipe, outlet pipe, or wastewater discharge pipe to switch between different operating modes, such as normal filtration mode, flushing mode, or shutdown pressure holding mode. When control valve 223 is a solenoid valve, it can be electrically connected to the control system and automatically open and close according to a preset program or sensor feedback signals, improving the automation level and operational reliability of the water treatment equipment 10.

[0071] In one embodiment, the instant heating device 300 includes a thick film heater.

[0072] Thick-film heaters utilize heating elements formed by screen printing resistance paste onto a ceramic substrate and then sintering at high temperatures. They offer advantages such as fast thermal response, high power density, and compact size. The substrate for thick-film heaters can be materials with good thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties, such as alumina ceramics or aluminum nitride ceramics. The resistance paste can be ruthenium-based, palladium-silver-based, or other conductive materials suitable for thick-film processes. In practical applications, thick-film heaters can be designed as planar, curved, or embedded structures based on the flow channel layout to adapt to the space constraints within the instant heating device 300 and improve heat transfer efficiency. For example, when the thick-film heater is positioned in direct contact with the water flow channel, the heating path can be significantly shortened, improving thermal energy utilization. Furthermore, the heating power of the thick-film heater can be precisely adjusted by controlling the input voltage or current to meet the requirements of different outlet water temperatures.

[0073] In some embodiments, the instant heating device 300 includes a heater 310 and a protective element 320. The heater 310 is connected to the water path of the water treatment device 10 and is used to heat the water flow and output hot water. The protective element 320 covers the outside of the heater 310 to prevent scalding and provide heat insulation. The protective element 320 may be made of a high-temperature resistant, low thermal conductivity material, such as engineering plastics, ceramic composites, or a metal shell with a heat-insulating coating. Its structure may be an integral shell, a split enclosure, or a closed structure with ventilation and heat dissipation holes. A certain gap may be maintained between the protective element 320 and the heater 310 to form an air insulation layer, further reducing the outer surface temperature. In addition, the outer surface of the protective element 320 may be designed with a smooth transition or covered with a soft heat insulation layer to reduce the risk of heat conduction in case of accidental contact by the user. The protective element 320 may also be provided with a mounting flange or a snap-fit ​​structure to facilitate fixed connection with the shell or other support structure of the water treatment device 10, ensuring that it stably covers the heater 310 during use and preventing the protection from failing due to loosening or displacement. By setting up the protective component 320, the high-temperature area of ​​the heater 310 is not only effectively isolated, improving the safety of use, but also the heat loss to the surrounding environment is reduced, which helps to maintain heating efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

[0074] In one embodiment, the water treatment equipment 10 further includes a housing 400, which serves as a mounting carrier for installing the ice-making device 100, the filtration device 200, and the instant heating device 300. The housing 400 has multiple mounting areas or chambers internally for accommodating and fixing the ice-making device 100, the filtration device 200, and the instant heating device 300, respectively. This allows for spatial independence of each functional module while facilitating piping connection and maintenance. The housing 400 can be made of metal or high-strength engineering plastics to provide sufficient structural strength and good sealing performance, preventing external dust and moisture from entering and affecting the stability of equipment operation. Specifically, the housing 400 may include a front housing and a rear housing, connected by snaps, screws, or other fasteners for easy assembly and subsequent maintenance. The inner wall of the housing 400 may also be provided with reinforcing ribs or supporting bosses to enhance overall rigidity and provide a stable mounting reference surface for each device. By integrating the ice-making device 100, the filtration device 200, and the instant heating device 300 into the same housing 400, not only is the overall space occupied by the equipment saved, but it also facilitates unified operation and management by users. At the same time, it is conducive to the centralized layout of internal water and electrical circuits, improving the integration and reliability of the whole machine.

[0075] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application 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 embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0076] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0077] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0078] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0079] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A water treatment device, characterized in that, include: An ice-making device includes an ice-making mold, an ice-making assembly, and a cold water tank. The ice-making assembly includes a spray nozzle and an ice storage compartment. The cold water tank stores and discharges cold water. The ice-making assembly is movably connected to the ice-making mold and connected to the cold water tank. The ice-making assembly drives the cold water to spray into the ice-making mold to form ice blocks. The ice storage compartment collects the ice blocks. An instant heating device is connected to the cold water tank and is used to output hot water.

2. The water treatment equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water treatment equipment also includes a filtration device connected to the cold water tank, which is used to output filtered water.

3. The water treatment equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filtration device includes a filter element mounting bracket and a liquid circuit assembly, wherein the filter element mounting bracket is used to install the filter element. The liquid circuit assembly includes at least one of a water circuit board, a water pump, and a control valve. The water circuit board is connected to the filter element mounting bracket and is used to connect the filter element. The water pump is connected to the filter element mounting bracket and is used to deliver water. The control valve is located on the pipeline of the filtration device and is used to control the on / off state of the pipeline.

4. The water treatment equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instant heating device includes a thick film heater.

5. The water treatment equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The spraying component includes a mounting bracket and a spray pipe. The spray pipe includes a pipe body and multiple nozzles. The pipe body is connected to the mounting bracket and is connected to the cold water tank through a pipe. The mounting bracket is movably connected to the ice-making mold and is used to drive the spray pipe to move towards or away from the ice-making mold.

6. The water treatment equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The nozzle has a guide surface at its end, which extends toward the pipe body and diffuses outward.

7. The water treatment equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ice-making device further includes a conveying assembly, which includes a conveying chamber and a conveying frame. The conveying chamber is used to convey the ice blocks, and the conveying frame is movably connected to the conveying chamber and is used to drive the ice blocks to move along the conveying chamber.

8. The water treatment equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The water treatment equipment also includes an output water path, and the ice-making device also includes a refrigeration component with a cold end and a hot end. The cold end of the refrigeration component is thermally coupled to the ice-making mold, and the hot end of the refrigeration component is thermally coupled to the output water path.

9. The water treatment equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The instant heating device is connected to the output water circuit.

10. The water treatment equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ice-making device also includes a cold water path, which is connected to the cold water tank and used to output cold water, and the output water path is connected to the cold water path.

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