KR102285133B1 - Cooling apparatus and ice maker having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a cooling device and an ice maker including the same.
A cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a thermoelectric module configured to transfer heat from one side to the other when electricity is applied; a water cooling block connected to be in contact with the heating side of the thermoelectric module; and an air cooling unit connected to the water cooling block. may include.

Description

COOLING APPARATUS AND ICE MAKER HAVING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a cooling device and an ice maker including the same, and more particularly, to a cooling device that is cooled by a thermoelectric module and the heating side of the thermoelectric module is cooled by water cooling and air cooling to increase cooling efficiency, and an ice maker including the same it's about

A cooling device is a device that cools. Such a cooling device may allow the refrigerant to flow so that cooling can be achieved. That is, cooling may be achieved through heat exchange with the refrigerant.

In addition, the cooling device may be cooled by using a thermoelectric module. When electricity is applied to the thermoelectric module, heat may be transferred from one side to the other side. Accordingly, one side of the thermoelectric module may be a cooling side and the other side may be a heating side. In addition, cooling may be performed on the cooling side of the thermoelectric module.

On the other hand, when the heat transfer continues to the heating side of the thermoelectric module and the temperature of the heating side reaches a predetermined temperature, the amount of heat transfer from the heating side to the cooling side of the thermoelectric module may be significantly reduced.

Therefore, in order to continue cooling using the thermoelectric module, it is necessary to cool the heating side of the thermoelectric module.

Conventionally, for this purpose, a heat dissipation member having an air flow path through which air flows is connected to the heating side of the thermoelectric module so as to be in contact. In addition, a cooling fan was provided on the heat dissipation member.

Then, the cooling fan was driven to allow air to flow in the air flow path of the heat dissipation member. Accordingly, the heat transferred from the heating side of the thermoelectric module to the heat dissipation member is transferred to the air, so that the heating side of the thermoelectric module is cooled.

However, cooling the heating side of the thermoelectric module in this air cooling method is effective when the heat transfer amount is small, but is not effective when the heat transfer amount is large.

The present invention has been made in recognition of at least one of the needs or problems occurring in the prior art as described above.

One aspect of the present invention is to increase the cooling efficiency of a cooling device using a thermoelectric module.

Another aspect of the present invention is to cool the heating side of the thermoelectric module by water cooling as well as air cooling.

A cooling device according to an embodiment for realizing at least one of the above problems and an ice maker including the same may include the following features.

A cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a thermoelectric module configured to transfer heat from one side to the other when electricity is applied; a water cooling block connected to be in contact with the heating side of the thermoelectric module; and an air cooling unit connected to the water cooling block. may include.

In this case, the air cooling unit may include a heat dissipation member connected to the water cooling block; and a cooling fan provided in the heat dissipation member; may include.

In addition, the water cooling block may have an inlet through which water is introduced, an outlet through which water is discharged, and a water cooling passage connected to the inlet and the outlet.

And, a control unit for driving the cooling fan to supply water to the water cooling block; may further include.

In addition, according to the temperature of the heat dissipation member or the temperature of the outside air, the controller drives a cooling fan to cool the heating side of the thermoelectric module only by the air cooling unit, or supplies water to the water cooling block and heats the thermoelectric module only by the water cooling block. The side may be cooled, or the heating side of the thermoelectric module may be cooled by both the air cooling unit and the water cooling block.

And, a cooling member connected to the cooling side of the thermoelectric module; may further include.

In addition, the cooling member may include a connection part connected to be in contact with the cooling side of the thermoelectric module; and a cooling unit extending from the connection unit; may include.

In addition, the water-cooling block and the connection portion is connected in contact with the heating side and the cooling side of the thermoelectric module, respectively, a heat insulating member to insulate the thermoelectric module from the surroundings; may further include.

In addition, the heat insulating member may be formed with an insertion portion provided with a thermoelectric module and a connection portion inserted therein.

An ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an ice maker body; the aforementioned cooling device; and a tray member containing water to submerge the cooling unit included in the cooling member of the cooling device; may include.

In this case, the tray member may be formed with a water supply part to which one end of the water supply pipe connected to the water supply source is connected.

Also, the tray member may rotate between an ice-making position in which water is placed in the tray member and cooled to generate ice in the cooling unit, and an ice-removing position in which the ice generated in the cooling unit is separated from the cooling unit.

In addition, a cold water storage unit may be formed in the main body of the ice maker under the cooling device.

In addition, water cooled by being put in the tray member at the ice-making position of the tray member may be supplied and stored in the cold water storage unit by rotating the tray member to the ice-removing position.

In addition, the cooled water stored in the cold water storage unit may be supplied to the tray member at an ice-making position of the tray member to generate ice in the cooling unit.

In addition, a pump may be connected to the cold water storage unit, one side of the cold water supply pipe may be connected to the pump, and the other side of the cold water supply pipe may be located on the tray member.

And, the tray member may be provided with a pivoting member so as to generate a wave in the water contained in the tray member.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the heating side of the thermoelectric module may be cooled by water cooling as well as air cooling.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to increase the cooling efficiency of the cooling device using the thermoelectric module.

1 is a perspective view of a cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view of a cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 1;
4 is a perspective view of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG.
7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C' of FIG. 5;
8 to 13 are cross-sectional views illustrating the operation of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to help the understanding of the features of the present invention as described above, a cooling device related to an embodiment of the present invention and an ice maker including the same will be described in more detail below.

The embodiments described below will be described on the basis of the most suitable embodiments for understanding the technical features of the present invention, and the technical features of the present invention are not limited by the described embodiments. It is to illustrate that the present invention can be implemented as in the following embodiments. Accordingly, the present invention is capable of various modifications within the technical scope of the present invention through the embodiments described below, and these modified embodiments will fall within the technical scope of the present invention. And, in the reference numerals shown in the accompanying drawings to help the understanding of the embodiments to be described below, related components among the components that perform the same operation in each embodiment are indicated by the same or extended numbers.

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Hereinafter, a cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 .

1 is a perspective view of a cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in FIG. .

The cooling device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a thermoelectric module 200 , a water cooling block 300 , and an air cooling unit 400 .

When electricity is applied to the thermoelectric module 200 , heat may be transferred from one side to the other side. Accordingly, when electricity is applied, one side of the thermoelectric module 200 may be cooled to become a cooling side, and the other side of the thermoelectric module 200 may be heated to become a heating side. In addition, when electricity in a reverse direction is applied to the thermoelectric module 200 , the aforementioned cooling side may be heated and the heating side may be cooled.

The configuration of the thermoelectric module 200 is not particularly limited, and any known configuration is possible as long as heat is transferred from one side to the other when electricity is applied.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the thermoelectric module 200 may have a rectangular plate shape. However, the shape of the thermoelectric module 200 is not particularly limited and may be any shape.

In addition, two thermoelectric modules 200 may be included in the cooling device 100 as shown in FIG. 2 . However, the number of thermoelectric modules 200 included in the cooling device 100 is not particularly limited, and any number is possible.

The water cooling block 300 may be connected to be in contact with the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 . An inlet 310 , an outlet 320 , and a water cooling passage 330 may be formed in the water cooling block 300 .

The inlet 310 of the water cooling block 300 may be connected to a water supply source (not shown) by a connection pipe TC. Accordingly, water from the water supply source may be introduced into the inlet 310 of the water cooling block 300 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 , the water cooling passage 330 may be formed in the water cooling block 300 to be connected to the above-described inlet 310 . Accordingly, the water introduced into the inlet 310 of the water cooling block 300 may flow through the water cooling passage 330 . And, by heat exchange between the water flowing through the water cooling passage 330 and the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200, that is, by heat transfer from the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 to the water flowing in the water cooling passage 330, the thermoelectric module ( 200) may be cooled on the heating side.

The water cooling passage 330 of the water cooling block 300 may be connected to the outlet 320 in addition to the inlet 310 . Accordingly, the water flowing through the water cooling passage 330 may flow out through the outlet 320 .

The water cooling passage 330 may have a 'C' shape, for example. However, the shape of the water cooling flow path 330 is not particularly limited, and as long as it has a shape capable of cooling the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 by receiving heat from the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 while water flows, a zigzag shape, etc. Any shape is possible.

The air cooling unit 400 may be connected to the water cooling block 300 . The air cooling unit 400 may include a heat dissipation member 410 and a cooling fan 420 .

As shown in FIG. 3 , the heat dissipation member 410 may be connected to contact the water cooling block 300 . Accordingly, heat may be transferred from the water cooling block 300 to the heat dissipation member 410 .

A plurality of air flow paths 411 through which air flows may be formed in the heat dissipation member 410 . In addition, heat may be transferred from the heat dissipating member 410 to the air flowing through the air flow path 411 while the air flows through the air flow path 411 of the heat dissipation member 410 . Therefore, the heat dissipation member 410 may be cooled by air.

The configuration and shape of the heat dissipation member 410 is not particularly limited, and any known configuration and shape is connected to the water cooling block 300 to transfer heat from the water cooling block 300 to the heat dissipation member 410 . even is possible

The cooling fan 420 may be provided on the heat dissipation member 410 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 . By driving the cooling fan 420 , air can flow through the air flow path 411 of the heat dissipation member 410 , and the flow rate of the air flowing through the air flow path 411 can be adjusted. Accordingly, heat transfer from the heat dissipating member 410 to the air flowing through the air flow path 411 may be better achieved.

The configuration of the cooling fan 420 is not particularly limited, and it is provided in the heat dissipation member 410 so that air flows through the air flow path 411 of the heat dissipation member 410 and the air flowing through the air flow path 411 . Any well-known configuration is possible as long as it is a configuration capable of adjusting the flow rate.

The cooling apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a control unit (not shown).

The control unit may allow water to be supplied to the above-described water cooling block 300 . For example, the control unit may be electrically connected to a supply valve (not shown) provided in the inlet 310 of the water cooling block 300 and the connection pipe TC connected to the water supply source. In addition, the control unit may open the supply valve by an electric signal so that water is supplied to the water cooling block 300 .

In addition, the control unit may be electrically connected to the cooling fan 420 of the above-described air cooling unit 400 . And, the control unit may drive the cooling fan 420 by the electric signal. Accordingly, as described above, the air flows in the air flow path 411 of the heat dissipation member 410 and the flow rate of the air flowing through the air flow path 411 can be adjusted.

This control unit cools the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 only by the air-cooling unit 400, or heats the thermoelectric module 200 only by the water cooling block 300, depending on the temperature of the heat dissipation member 410 or the temperature of the outside air. The side may be cooled, or the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 may be cooled by both the air cooling unit 400 and the water cooling block 300 .

To this end, the control unit may be electrically connected to the heat dissipation member 410 or a temperature sensor (not shown) for sensing the temperature of the outside air. And, when the temperature of the heat dissipation member 410 or the outside air temperature sensed by the temperature sensor is relatively low, the control unit drives the cooling fan 420 to heat the thermoelectric module 200 only by the air cooling unit 400 . can cool the side.

That is, the heat transferred from the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 to the water cooling block 300 is transferred to the air flowing through the air flow path 411 of the heat dissipation member 410 by the driving of the cooling fan 420 . The heating side of the module 200 may be cooled.

In addition, when the temperature of the heat dissipation member 410 sensed by the temperature sensor or the temperature of the outside air is relatively medium, the control unit opens the supply valve to supply water to the water cooling block 300, thereby providing water to the water cooling block 300. Only the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 can be cooled.

That is, the heat transferred from the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 to the water cooling block 300 is transferred to the water flowing through the water cooling passage 330 of the water cooling block 300 so that the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 is cooled. can

And, when the temperature of the heat dissipation member 410 or the temperature of the outside air sensed by the temperature sensor is relatively high, the control unit drives the cooling fan 420 and supplies water to the water cooling block 300 to supply water to the air cooling unit ( 400 ) and the water cooling block 300 may cool the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 .

That is, the heat transferred from the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 to the water cooling block 300 is the water flowing through the water cooling passage 330 of the water cooling block 300 and the heat dissipation member 410 by driving the cooling fan 420 . ) may be transferred to the air flowing through the air flow path 411 to cool the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 .

Accordingly, the cooling efficiency of the cooling device 100 may be increased by appropriately cooling the heating side of the thermoelectric module 200 according to the heat dissipation member 410 or the temperature of the outside air.

The cooling device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a cooling member 500 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 .

The cooling member 500 may be connected to the cooling side of the cooling module 200 . Accordingly, the cooling member 500 may be cooled. As shown in FIG. 2 , the number of cooling members 500 may be two to correspond to the thermoelectric module 200 . However, the number of cooling members 500 is not particularly limited and any number is possible.

The cooling member 500 may include a connection part 510 and a cooling part 520 . The connection part 510 may be connected to be in contact with the cooling side of the thermoelectric module 200 . The connection part 510 may have a rectangular plate shape, for example. However, the shape of the connection part 510 is not particularly limited, and any shape may be used as long as it can be connected to be in contact with the cooling side of the thermoelectric module 200 .

Also, the cooling unit 520 may extend from the connection unit 510 . The cooling unit 520 may have a cylindrical shape with a rounded end. However, the shape of the cooling unit 520 is not particularly limited, and any shape is possible as long as it can extend from the connection unit 510 .

Two cooling units 520 may be provided in each of the connection units 510 . However, the number of the connection units 510 provided in the cooling unit 520 is not particularly limited, and any number is possible.

The cooling unit 520 may be submerged in water, for example, as will be described later. In addition, when the thermoelectric module 200 is operated, the water may be cooled by receiving heat from the water.

The cooling device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a heat insulating member 600 .

The heat insulating member 600 is connected so that the connection part 510 of the water cooling block 300 and the cooling member 500 is in contact with the heating side and the cooling side of the thermoelectric module 200, respectively, so that the thermoelectric module 200 is insulated from the surroundings. can do.

Accordingly, the thermoelectric module 200 can exchange heat only with the water cooling block 300 and the cooling member 500 . For example, when electricity is applied to the thermoelectric module 200 , heat is transferred from the cooling member 500 to the water cooling block 300 , so that the cooling member 500 is cooled and the water cooling block 300 can be heated. In addition, when electricity is applied to the thermoelectric module 200 in the reverse direction, the cooling member 500 may be heated and the water cooling block 300 may be cooled.

The heat insulating member 600 may be made of a heat insulating material. The heat insulating material constituting the heat insulating member 600 is not particularly limited, and any known material may be used as long as the heat insulating material is formed.

An insertion part 610 may be formed in the heat insulating member 600 . The thermoelectric module 200 and the connection part 510 of the cooling member 500 may be inserted into the insertion part 610 . To this end, the insertion part 610 may have a rectangular plate shape corresponding to the shape of the thermoelectric module 200 and the connection part 510 .

However, the shape of the insertion part 610 is not particularly limited, and any shape is possible as long as it can be provided in which the thermoelectric module 200 and the connection part 510 of the cooling member 500 are inserted.

In addition, the number of the insertion parts 610 may be two corresponding to the connection parts 510 of the thermoelectric module 200 and the cooling member 500 . However, the number of the insertion units 610 may be any number.

ice machine

Hereinafter, an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 13 .

4 is a perspective view of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C' of FIG. 5 .

8 to 13 are cross-sectional views illustrating the operation of the ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The ice maker 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an ice maker main body 20 , the aforementioned cooling device 100 , and a tray member 30 .

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 , the ice making body 20 may have a space in which the cooling device 100 and the like described above are to be provided. In addition, a cold water storage unit 21 may be formed in the ice making main body 20 under the cooling device 100 . Accordingly, water cooled by the cooling device 100, that is, cold water, may be stored in the cold water storage unit 21 as shown in FIG. 10 .

In addition, the ice storage unit 22 may be formed in the ice making body 20 next to the cold water storage unit 21 . Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13 , the ice I made by the cooling device 100 may be stored in the ice storage unit 22 .

The configuration and shape of the ice-making main body 20 are not particularly limited, and any well-known configuration and shape may be used as long as the configuration and shape in which the space in which the cooling device 100 is provided can be provided.

Since the cooling device 100 has been described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted below.

The tray member 30 may contain water as shown in FIGS. 8 and 11 . In addition, the cooling unit 520 included in the cooling member 500 of the cooling device 100 may be submerged in the water contained in the tray member 30 .

Accordingly, when the thermoelectric module 200 of the cooling device 100 is driven, the cooling member 500 is cooled, so that the water in which the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 is submerged may be cooled. Accordingly, the water contained in the tray member 30 may become cold water as shown in FIG. 9 or ice I may be generated in the cooling unit 520 as shown in FIG. 12 .

A water supply part 31 may be formed in the tray member 30 as shown in FIG. 5 . One end of a water supply pipe (TWA) connected to a water supply source may be connected to the water supply part 31 of the tray member 30 . And, as shown in FIG. 8 , water from a water supply source may be supplied to the water supply unit 31 of the tray member 30 through the water supply pipe TWA and contained in the tray member 30 .

The water supply source connected to the water supply pipe TWA may be a different water supply source from the water supply source connected to the inlet 310 of the water cooling block 300 of the cooling device 100 described above. However, the water supply source connected to the water supply pipe TWA may be the same water supply source as the water supply source connected to the inlet 310 of the water cooling block 300 .

The tray member 30 may rotate between an ice-making position and an ice-removing position. To this end, a motor connection part 32 connected to a motor MO for rotating the tray member 30 may be formed on one side of the tray member 30 as shown in FIG. 5 . In addition, a rotation shaft 33 rotatably provided to the ice-making main body 20 may be formed on the other side of the tray member 30 .

However, the configuration in which the tray member 30 rotates between the ice-making position and the ice-removing position is not particularly limited, and any known configuration is possible.

In the ice-making position, the tray member 30 may be filled with water as described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 by the above-described water supply pipe TWA, water from a water supply source may be supplied to the tray member 30 and contained therein. Accordingly, the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 of the cooling device 100 may be submerged in the water contained in the tray member 30 . In addition, the cooled water stored in the cold water storage unit 21 of the ice-making main body 20, that is, cold water, may be supplied to the tray member 30 as will be described later and shown in FIG. 11 .

And, when the thermoelectric module 200 of the cooling device 100 is driven at the ice-making position of the tray member 30, the tray member 30 as shown in FIG. 9 by the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500. ) can be cooled. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 , ice I may be generated in the cooling unit 520 .

When the generation of the ice I in the cooling unit 520 is completed, the tray member 30 may be rotated to the ice removing position by the motor MO as shown in FIG. 13 . Accordingly, the water contained in the tray member 30 may be supplied to the cold water storage unit 21 of the ice-making main body 20 . And, there is no tray member 30 under the ice I generated in the cooling unit 520 .

In this state, when electricity in a reverse direction is applied to the thermoelectric module 200 , the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 may be heated. Accordingly, the contact surface between the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 and the ice I may be melted. Also, the ice I generated in the cooling unit 520 may fall by its own weight and be separated from the cooling unit 520 as shown in FIG. 13 .

In this way, the ice I separated from the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 may be moved and stored in the ice storage unit 22 formed in the ice making body 20 by an ice guide (not shown). there is.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, the water cooled by the thermoelectric module 200 and the cooling member 500 after being put in the tray member 30 at the ice-making position of the tray member 30, as shown in FIG. Similarly, the tray member 30 rotates to the ice-removing position to be supplied to and stored in the cold water storage unit 21 under the cooling device 100 .

In this case, the ice I does not need to be generated in the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 .

In this way, the cooled water stored in the cold water storage unit 21, that is, cold water, is supplied to the tray member 30 at the ice-making position of the tray member 30, and the ice (I) is supplied to the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500. ) can be created.

To this end, a pump P may be connected to the cold water storage unit 21 . In addition, one side of the cold water supply pipe TCW may be connected to the pump P. And, the other side of the cold water supply pipe (TCW) may be located on the tray member (30).

In addition, the cold water supply pipe (TCW) may be connected to the pump (P) by being connected to the cold water supply path (23) formed in the ice making main body (20), and an on/off valve (V) between the pump (P) and the cold water supply path (23) ) may be provided.

In this configuration, when the pump (P) is driven and the on/off valve (V) is opened, the cooled water stored in the cold water storage unit (21), that is, cold water is the pump (P) and the on/off valve (V) and the cold water supply path ( 23) through the cold water supply pipe (TCW). In addition, the cold water may flow through the cold water supply pipe TCW and be supplied to the tray member 30 as shown in FIG. 11 .

In this way, after supplying the cold water stored in the cold water storage unit 21 to the tray member 30 , the thermoelectric module 200 is driven to generate ice I in the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 . By doing so, the ice I can be generated in the cooling unit 520 within a shorter time. And, thereby, energy consumption can be reduced.

On the other hand, the tray member 30 may be provided with a turning member 40 to be pivotable. A wave may occur in the water contained in the tray member 30 by the turning of the turning member 40 . In this way, when a wave occurs in the water, air bubbles contained in the water can be removed. In addition, transparent ice I may be generated in the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 .

To this end, a magnet MG may be provided in the turning member 40 as shown in FIG. 5 . In addition, an electromagnet (not shown) may be provided in the ice making body 20 corresponding to the magnet MG of the turning member 40 .

In addition, a magnetic force in the same direction as that of the magnet MG of the turning member 40 is periodically applied to the electromagnet, a magnetic force in a different direction is periodically applied, or a magnetic force in the same direction and a magnetic force in a different direction are alternately periodically applied. When applied to, the turning member 40 can pivot.

However, the configuration for turning the turning member 40 to turn is not particularly limited, and it is known such as turning by the above-described motor MO for rotating the tray member 30 and a gear (not shown) connected thereto. Any configuration is possible.

As shown in FIG. 5 , a drain part 34 may be formed in the tray member 30 . And, the water overflowing from the tray member 30 by the turning of the turning member 40 may be drained to the cold water storage part 21 of the ice making body 20 through the drain part 34 of the tray member 30 . . In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 , water cooled by the cooling unit 520 of the cooling member 500 after being put in the tray member 30 , that is, cold water, is transferred to the cold water storage unit 21 of the ice making body 20 . When supplying, cold water may be supplied to the cold water storage unit 21 through the drain unit 34 .

As described above, when the cooling device according to the present invention and an ice maker including the same are used, the heating side of the thermoelectric module can be cooled not only by air cooling but also by water cooling, and the cooling efficiency of the cooling device using the thermoelectric module can be increased. .

The cooling device described above and the ice maker including the same are not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiments, but all or part of each embodiment is selectively combined so that various modifications can be made. may be configured.

10: ice maker 20: ice maker main body
21: cold water storage unit 22: ice storage unit
23: cold water supply path 30: tray member
31: water supply part 32: motor connection part
33: rotation shaft 34: drain part
40: turning member 100: cooling device
200: thermoelectric module 300: water cooling block
310: inlet 320: outlet
330: water cooling flow path 400: air cooling unit
410: heat dissipation member 411: air flow path
420: cooling fan 500: cooling member
510: connection 520: cooling unit
600: insulation member 610: insertion part
TWA : Water supply pipe TCW : Cold water supply pipe
MO : Motor MG : Magnet
P : Pump TC : Connector
V : on/off valve

Claims (17)

a thermoelectric module in which heat is transferred from one side to the other when electricity is applied;
a water cooling block connected to be in contact with the heating side of the thermoelectric module;
an air cooling unit connected to the water cooling block;
a cooling member including a connection part connected to be in contact with a cooling side of the thermoelectric module and a cooling part extending from the connection part; and
a heat insulating member configured to insulate the thermoelectric module from surroundings while the water cooling block and the connection part are connected to be in contact with a heating side and a cooling side of the thermoelectric module, respectively; includes,
The heat insulating member is formed with an insertion section in which the thermoelectric module and the connecting section are inserted, the thermoelectric module is surrounded by the water cooling block, the heat insulating member and the connecting section, and the side of the connecting section is surrounded by the heat insulating member cooling system to be According to claim 1, wherein the air cooling unit
a heat dissipation member connected to the water cooling block; and
a cooling fan provided on the heat dissipation member;
A cooling system comprising a. The cooling device according to claim 2, wherein an inlet through which water is introduced, an outlet through which water is discharged, and a water cooling passage connected to the inlet and outlet are formed in the water cooling block. The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising: a control unit for supplying water to the water cooling block and driving the cooling fan; A cooling system further comprising a. According to claim 4, wherein the control unit according to the temperature of the heat dissipation member or the temperature of the outside air,
or by driving the cooling fan to cool the heating side of the thermoelectric module only by the air cooling unit,
Supplying water to the water cooling block to cool the heating side of the thermoelectric module only by the water cooling block,
A cooling device for cooling the heating side of the thermoelectric module by both the air cooling unit and the water cooling block. delete delete delete delete ice making body;
The cooling device according to claim 1; and
a tray member containing water to submerge the cooling unit included in the cooling member of the cooling device;
An ice maker comprising The ice maker according to claim 10, wherein the tray member has a water supply part connected to one end of a water supply pipe connected to a water supply source. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the tray member has an ice-making position in which water is placed in the tray member and cooled to generate ice in the cooling unit, and an ice-removing position in which the ice generated in the cooling unit is separated from the cooling unit. An ice machine that rotates between. The ice maker according to claim 12, wherein a cold water storage part is formed in the ice maker main body under the cooling device. The ice maker according to claim 13, wherein the water cooled by being immersed in the tray member at the ice making position of the tray member is supplied to and stored in the cold water storage unit by rotating the tray member to the ice removing position. The ice maker according to claim 14, wherein the cooled water stored in the cold water storage unit is supplied to the tray member at an ice-making position of the tray member to generate ice in the cooling unit. The ice maker according to claim 15, wherein a pump is connected to the cold water storage unit, one side of a cold water supply pipe is connected to the pump, and the other side of the cold water supply pipe is located on the tray member. The ice maker of claim 11, wherein the tray member is provided with a turning member pivotally to generate waves in the water contained in the tray member.

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