Improved structure of ice maker spare water tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice machine spare water tank improves structure, including ice machine body, be equipped with circulating water tank and evaporimeter ice grid box in the ice machine body, and the condenser pipe of evaporimeter ice grid box back is connected with evaporimeter, and the top of evaporimeter ice grid box is equipped with the shower pipe, and the shower pipe is connected to circulating water tank through water supply pump and pipeline, and the pull -out type is equipped with the ice storage box between circulating water tank and evaporimeter ice grid box, and the spare water tank placing platform is equipped on the shell body of ice machine body, and the water inlet hole is opened on the spare water tank placing platform, and the water inlet hole is connected to circulating water tank through pipeline and solenoid valve, and the spare water tank is detachably placed on the spare water tank placing platform, and the bottom of spare water tank is installed the spring jacking type check valve of position and water inlet hole correspondence, and the water level detection switch that cooperates with solenoid valve is equipped in circulating water tank, effect: novel structure, convenient to take down the spare water tank, add water, improve the quality and quality of ice machine product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an ice maker, and more particularly to an improved structure for a backup water tank in an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that uses a refrigeration system to cool water through an evaporator to produce ice. It employs a refrigeration system with water as the carrier, and produces ice by passing the water through a device when powered on. Depending on the evaporator's principle and production method, the shape of the ice produced varies. Ice makers are generally classified by ice shape, such as granular ice machines, flake ice machines, plate ice machines, tube ice machines, and shell ice machines.

[0003] Existing ice makers typically have two water tanks: a circulating water tank and a backup water tank. The circulating water tank is connected to the ice-making grid box of the evaporator via a water pump and spray pipes. Water in the circulating water tank is sprayed onto the ice-making grid box, where it gradually freezes into ice cubes. The unfrozen water is collected back into the circulating water tank. As the water in the circulating water tank gradually decreases as it freezes, a backup water tank is needed to store water and replenish the circulating water tank, or to connect the circulating water tank to a water source such as a faucet. Currently, the backup water tank is fixed to the ice maker and connected to the circulating water tank via a solenoid valve; it cannot be removed. This fixed structure makes it inconvenient to add water to the backup water tank. Usually, an external container is needed to transfer water to the backup water tank, such as a ladle; or the entire ice maker needs to be moved to a faucet to fill the backup water tank. This inconvenient operation affects the overall quality and performance of the ice maker. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an improved structure for the backup water tank of an ice maker, addressing the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following measures: An improved structure for a backup water tank in an ice maker includes an ice maker body. The ice maker body contains a circulating water tank and an evaporator ice-making grid box. A condenser pipe on the back of the evaporator ice-making grid box is connected to the evaporator. A spray pipe is located above the evaporator ice-making grid box and is connected to the circulating water tank via a water pump and a pipeline. An ice storage box is removably mounted between the circulating water tank and the evaporator ice-making grid box. A backup water tank placement platform is provided on the outer shell of the ice maker body. A water inlet is provided on the backup water tank placement platform and is connected to the circulating water tank via a pipeline and a solenoid valve. A backup water tank is detachably mounted on the backup water tank placement platform. A spring-loaded one-way valve, positioned corresponding to the water inlet, is installed at the bottom of the backup water tank. A water level detection switch, used in conjunction with the solenoid valve, is provided inside the circulating water tank. The spare water tank is rotatably connected to a U-shaped handle; The backup water tank placement platform is an L-shaped platform set on the outer shell of the ice maker body. The side wall of the L-shaped platform is vertically provided with a dovetail groove guide rail, and the outer side wall of the backup water tank is provided with a dovetail groove that is slidably connected to the dovetail groove guide rail. The top of the backup water tank is equipped with a tank cover; The circulating water tank is equipped with a grid plate; The bottom of the ice storage box is provided with through holes or grids that run through both the inside and outside.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: practicality, novel structure, and through the improvement of the spare water tank structure, it is convenient to remove the spare water tank and add water, making the operation convenient and quick, and improving the quality of the ice maker. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model.

[0008] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the outer casing of this utility model.

[0009] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the spare water tank installation structure of this utility model.

[0010] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spare water tank structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0012] An improved structure for a backup water tank in an ice maker includes an ice maker body 1, a circulating water tank 2 and an evaporator ice grid box 3 inside the ice maker body 1, a condenser pipe on the back of the evaporator ice grid box 3 connected to an evaporator 11, a spray pipe 4 above the evaporator ice grid box 3, the spray pipe 4 being connected to the circulating water tank 2 via a water supply pump 5 and a pipeline, an ice storage box 8 being pull-out between the circulating water tank 2 and the evaporator ice grid box 3, a backup water tank placement platform 101 on the outer shell of the ice maker body 1, a water inlet 102 on the backup water tank placement platform 101, the water inlet 102 being connected to the circulating water tank 2 via a pipeline and a solenoid valve, a backup water tank 6 being detachably placed on the backup water tank placement platform 101, a spring-loaded one-way valve 7 corresponding to the position of the water inlet 102 being installed at the bottom of the backup water tank 6, and a water level detection switch 9 cooperating with the solenoid valve inside the circulating water tank 2.

[0013] like Figure 1-5As shown, the design feature of this utility model is that by adding a spare water tank 6 that can be detached at any time, when the spare water tank 6 is low on water, the tank cover 603 can be opened, and the entire spare water tank 6 can be lifted using the U-shaped handle 601. The spring-loaded one-way valve 7 at the bottom of the spare water tank 6 will be closed due to the loss of pressure and will not drain water. At this time, water can be added to the spare water tank 6. After the water is added, the dovetail groove 602 is aligned with the dovetail groove guide rail 103 and guided along the dovetail groove. When rail 103 is returned to the spare water tank 6, the lower part of the spring-loaded check valve 7 presses against the water inlet 102, compressing and opening the valve to drain water. Water from the spare water tank 6 can then connect to the circulating water tank 2 via pipes and a solenoid valve. When the water level detection switch 9 in the circulating water tank 2 detects a low water level, it activates the solenoid valve to replenish water to the tank. When the water level detection switch 9 detects that the water level has reached the set level, it closes the solenoid valve, stopping the replenishment of water to the circulating water tank 2. The spring-loaded check valve 7 is existing technology and has the same check valve structure as the water tank on a garment steamer.

[0014] The backup water tank 6 is rotatably connected to a U-shaped handle 601.

[0015] The backup water tank placement platform 101 is an L-shaped platform installed on the outer shell of the ice maker body 1. A dovetail guide rail 103 is vertically installed on the side wall of the L-shaped platform, and a dovetail groove 602 is installed on the outer side wall of the backup water tank 6, which is slidably connected to the dovetail guide rail 103. The backup water tank 6 has a cuboid structure, and its maximum extension does not protrude beyond the outer surfaces of any of the extended surfaces of the outer shell of the ice maker body 1.

[0016] The top of the backup water tank 6 is equipped with a tank cover 603.

[0017] The circulating water tank 2 is equipped with a grid plate 10.

[0018] The bottom of the ice storage box 8 is provided with through holes or grids that run through the inside and outside, which facilitates the circulation of water in the circulating water tank 2.

Claims

1. An improved structure for a backup water tank of an ice maker, comprising an ice maker body (1), wherein a circulating water tank (2) and an evaporator ice grid box (3) are provided inside the ice maker body (1), a condenser pipe on the back of the evaporator ice grid box (3) is connected to an evaporator (11), a spray pipe (4) is provided above the evaporator ice grid box (3), the spray pipe (4) is connected to the circulating water tank (2) through a water supply pump (5) and a pipeline, and an ice storage box (8) is provided in a pull-out manner between the circulating water tank (2) and the evaporator ice grid box (3), characterized in that: The outer shell of the ice maker body (1) is provided with a spare water tank placement platform (101), and a water inlet (102) is provided on the spare water tank placement platform (101). The water inlet (102) is connected to the circulating water tank (2) through a pipeline and a solenoid valve. A spare water tank (6) is detachably placed on the spare water tank placement platform (101). A spring-loaded one-way valve (7) with a position corresponding to the water inlet (102) is installed at the bottom of the spare water tank (6). A water level detection switch (9) is provided in the circulating water tank (2) to cooperate with the solenoid valve.

2. The improved structure of the backup water tank for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spare water tank (6) is rotatably connected to a U-shaped handle (601).

3. An improved structure for a backup water tank of an ice maker according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The standby water tank placement platform (101) is an L-shaped platform set on the outer shell of the ice maker body (1). The side wall of the L-shaped platform is vertically provided with a dovetail groove guide rail (103), and the outer side wall of the standby water tank (6) is provided with a dovetail groove (602) that is slidably connected to the dovetail groove guide rail (103).

4. The improved structure of the backup water tank for an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the backup water tank (6) is equipped with a tank cover (603).

5. An improved structure for a backup water tank in an ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The circulating water tank (2) is equipped with a grid plate (10).

6. An improved structure for a backup water tank of an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the ice storage box (8) is provided with through holes or grids that run through both the inside and outside.

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