US20150377538A1 - Water distribution system for ice-making machine - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to water distribution devices for ice-making machines. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a water distribution device that has a two-piece construction and does not require the use of any additional fasteners.
- Assembly 100 has an evaporator top 110 , and a two part distribution tube, a first part 120 and a second part 130 .
- First part 120 is connected to second part 130 with one or more fasteners 122 .
- Water is introduced to an inlet spout 132 in second part 130 .
- the water disperses in second part 130 , and drips out through the bottom holes created by the mating surfaces of 120 and 130 . This water passes over evaporator top 110 and down to evaporator cells (not shown), where it freezes.
- this configuration, of assembly 100 has several disadvantages.
- the multi-component assembly is complicated and time-consuming for users to put together, and difficult to service.
- Fasteners 122 may dislodge and enter an ice bin, or the other areas of machine where assembly 100 is used.
- the path of the water that goes through spout 132 , through second part 130 , and out over top 110 is not optimized. This creates a condition whereby the water does not fill the evaporator cells evenly.
- the water-distribution device of the present disclosure presents several advantages not found in currently available systems.
- the device of the present disclosure has a two-component construction, which provides significant cost savings in manufacture, and is easier to service and clean.
- the two components are connected to one another without the use of any other fasteners.
- the water distribution device of the present disclosure provides an improved water flow path over what is currently available.
- the improved path of the present disclosure helps to ensure that water is more evenly distributed over the evaporator that freezes to make ice.
- the present disclosure provides a water distribution tube for an ice-making machine.
- the tube comprises an inlet, a channel defined by a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding raised outer walls, and a plurality of drainage holes within all channel. Water is introduced to all tube through all inlet, enters all channel, and drains through all plurality of holes.
- the tube is a one-piece, integrally formed and molded tube
- the present disclosure provides an assembly for an ice-making machine, comprising a one-piece, integrally formed and molded water distribution tube.
- the tube comprises an inlet, wherein water is introduced to the tube through the inlet, a channel defined by a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding raised outer walls, and a plurality of drainage holes within all channel.
- the assembly further comprises an evaporator. Water is introduced to all tube through all inlet, enters all channel, and drains through all plurality of holes on to all evaporator.
- the water distribution tube connects directly to all evaporator without the use of any fasteners.
- the present disclosure provides a method of distributing and freezing water, comprising the steps of introducing water to a distribution tube, and passing water over an evaporator.
- the tube is a one-piece, integrally formed and molded water distribution tube, and comprises an inlet, wherein water is introduced to the tube through all inlet, a channel defined by a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding raised outer walls, and a plurality of drainage holes within all channel. During the passing step, all water falls through all drainage holes on to all evaporator.
- FIG. 1 a shows an exploded view of a water distribution assembly according to the prior art.
- FIG. 1 b shows a top, perspective view of a water distribution assembly according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 c shows an exploded view of the water distribution assembly of FIG. 1 b.
- FIG. 2 a shows a cross-sectional view of the water distribution assembly of FIG. 1 a.
- FIG. 2 b shows a cross-sectional view of the water distribution assembly of FIG. 1 b.
- FIG. 2 c shows a side view of an evaporator using the water distribution assembly of FIG. 1 a.
- FIG. 3 a shows a bottom view of the water distribution assembly of FIG. 1 a.
- FIG. 3 b shows a bottom view of the water distribution assembly of FIG. 1 b.
- FIG. 4 a shows a top perspective view of one of the components of the water distribution system of FIG. 1 a.
- FIG. 4 b shows a top perspective view of one of the components of the water distribution system of FIG. 1 b.
- Assembly 200 has a two-piece construction, so that a single distribution tube 220 can connect directly to an evaporator top 210 without the use of any additional fasteners. This provides for a more simple construction that is easier to assemble and clean, minimizes the number of components needed, and is less costly than currently available assemblies. Assembly 200 can have two parts or components, as compared to the seven of assembly 100 . Tube 220 can be molded or formed as one, integral part. This may be challenging due to the complex geometry of tube 220 , but again, it provides for significant simplicity in assembly and maintenance.
- the water travels from inlet 222 into an interior channel 230 of tube 220 .
- Channel 230 can have plurality of raised walls 231 that raise up from and surround a bottom surface 233 ( FIGS. 2 b , 3 b , 4 b ).
- Inlet 222 can be integrally formed within one of the walls 231 .
- a divider 232 within channel 230 disperses the flow of water coming in through inlet 222 , making sure that water pressure is even along the length of tube 220 .
- tube 220 has a first protrusion or end 224 and a second protrusion or end 226 , which can connect to mating slots within evaporator top 210 .
- the connection can be a snap-, friction-, location-, or pressure-fit.
- Ends 224 and 226 can be integrally formed or molded with tube 220 .
- Location tabs 221 FIG. 4 b ), which are integrally formed or molded as part of tube 220 , can further assist in the securing of tube 220 to evaporator top 210 .
- An ice thickness probe (not shown) can pass through guide holes 221 a of location tabs 221 . This thickness probe is used to set the thickness of the ice made with assembly 200 , which requires the precise location of 220 to remain constant.
- FIG. 2 a a close up of the prior art connection between top 110 , first part 120 , and second part 130 is shown.
- water drips out through holes 136 that are formed by ridged formations on each of first part 120 and second part 130 .
- water comes in through spout 132 , is dispersed along second part 130 , and drops vertically out through holes 136 onto evaporator top 110 .
- This is disadvantageous, because the water passes a short distance in a straight vertical drop. Due to effects from surface tension, the water may not flow evenly across evaporator top 110 , leading to gaps in the cascade that drops down over the ice cells of the evaporator. This effect is known as a “wet out”, and is shown in FIG. 2 c . There are dry gaps 114 on evaporator top 110 , which prevent water from flowing evenly into evaporator cells 116 .
- tube 220 has a plurality of drainage holes 234 on the same side of tube 220 as inlet 222 .
- water comes into tube 220 through inlet 222 , and enters channel 230 .
- the water builds up on a first side or sub-channel 236 of channel 230 , and is retained there by divider 232 until it gets to a certain height. Once it reaches the desired height, it passes over divider 232 into a second side or sub-channel 238 of channel 230 .
- second side 238 the water can flow out through drainage holes 234 , hit a back wall 212 of evaporator top 210 , and spill out on to an evaporator.
- Divider 232 can have one or more notches 233 that can control the height at which water can pass from first side 236 into second side 238 .
- First sub-channel 236 and second sub-channel 238 may also be referred to as a “front” and “back” sub-channel respectively, as the water comes in though inlet 222 on the “back” side of evaporator top 210 , passes into the first or “front” sub-channel, and passes back over divider 232 into the second or “back” sub-channel.
- Drainage holes 234 can be formed in bottom surface 233 , or within one of walls 231 . Drainage holes 234 can also be formed partially within each of bottom surface 233 and one of walls 231 , at an intersection thereof, as shown.
- the way the water is channeled in assembly 200 is a significant improvement over currently available devices.
- By hitting back wall 212 of evaporator top 210 the flow is split. This further assists with evening out any flow irregularity or surface tension effects, such as that of the “wet out” effect described above.
- Evaporator top 210 can also have a more rounded or “bull-nosed” front edge 214 than is found in current designs. This prevents the problem of water splashing off the edge of the evaporator top, and not traveling into evaporator cells. The additional surface tension provided by edge 214 keeps the water from splashing away from the evaporator cells.
- first part 120 and second part 130 must be connected to one another so that they are perfectly aligned. This is because the holes 128 through which water drips onto evaporator top 110 are formed when the two parts 120 and 130 are connected. If there is any misalignment, either through assembly error or because of the tolerances in parts 120 and 130 , some of holes 128 may be larger than others, and the flow of water may be uneven. As shown in FIG. 3 b and discussed above, holes 234 of tube 220 are formed within a wall of tube 220 , so there are no errors associated with misalignment or tolerances.
- drainage holes 234 can be larger than those in currently available assemblies, such as holes 128 of assembly 100 . This is due to the controlled water flow/momentum of the design of the assembly of the present disclosure.
- the benefits of holes 234 include a more uniform water distribution, and lessening the likelihood of obstruction by growth or sediment/scaling.
- first part 120 often has a narrow channel 121 that can be difficult to clean.
- channel 230 of tube 220 is wider, and thus easier to clean.
- the first side 236 and second side 238 can each be wide enough so that a finger or other implement of a service technician can fit within them.
- the materials used in assembly 200 can be any that are NSF approved, and suitable for contact with potable water.
- the materials can be plastics such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or polypropylene. ABS has been found to be particularly suitable, as it is low-cost and strong enough to withstand the complex geometry of molding, and the stresses of the connection methods described above.
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- The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/019,092, filed on Jun. 30, 2014, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Disclosure
- The present disclosure relates to water distribution devices for ice-making machines. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a water distribution device that has a two-piece construction and does not require the use of any additional fasteners.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- In some current ice-making machine, there are devices to divert and spread a jet of water over a wide area. The water is distributed so that it can pass over an evaporator and make ice. Currently available systems have multi-component systems, which can be complicated to manufacture, and costly to manufacture. In addition, these current distribution systems have components that are connected to one another with metal fasteners or buttons. These fasteners may come loose during operation of the ice-making machine, and are reported as undesirable defects by the users of the machine.
- Referring to
FIG. 1 a, a prior artwater distribution assembly 100 is shown.Assembly 100 has anevaporator top 110, and a two part distribution tube, afirst part 120 and asecond part 130.First part 120 is connected tosecond part 130 with one ormore fasteners 122. There is usually a plurality offasteners 122, for example four as shown. Water is introduced to aninlet spout 132 insecond part 130. As discussed and shown in greater detail below, the water disperses insecond part 130, and drips out through the bottom holes created by the mating surfaces of 120 and 130. This water passes overevaporator top 110 and down to evaporator cells (not shown), where it freezes. - As described above, this configuration, of
assembly 100, has several disadvantages. The multi-component assembly is complicated and time-consuming for users to put together, and difficult to service.Fasteners 122 may dislodge and enter an ice bin, or the other areas of machine whereassembly 100 is used. In addition, the path of the water that goes throughspout 132, throughsecond part 130, and out overtop 110 is not optimized. This creates a condition whereby the water does not fill the evaporator cells evenly. - Accordingly, there is a need to address these deficiencies.
- The water-distribution device of the present disclosure presents several advantages not found in currently available systems. The device of the present disclosure has a two-component construction, which provides significant cost savings in manufacture, and is easier to service and clean. The two components are connected to one another without the use of any other fasteners. In addition, as discussed in greater detail below, the water distribution device of the present disclosure provides an improved water flow path over what is currently available. The improved path of the present disclosure helps to ensure that water is more evenly distributed over the evaporator that freezes to make ice.
- Thus, in one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a water distribution tube for an ice-making machine. The tube comprises an inlet, a channel defined by a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding raised outer walls, and a plurality of drainage holes within all channel. Water is introduced to all tube through all inlet, enters all channel, and drains through all plurality of holes. The tube is a one-piece, integrally formed and molded tube
- In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides an assembly for an ice-making machine, comprising a one-piece, integrally formed and molded water distribution tube. The tube comprises an inlet, wherein water is introduced to the tube through the inlet, a channel defined by a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding raised outer walls, and a plurality of drainage holes within all channel. The assembly further comprises an evaporator. Water is introduced to all tube through all inlet, enters all channel, and drains through all plurality of holes on to all evaporator. The water distribution tube connects directly to all evaporator without the use of any fasteners.
- In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method of distributing and freezing water, comprising the steps of introducing water to a distribution tube, and passing water over an evaporator. The tube is a one-piece, integrally formed and molded water distribution tube, and comprises an inlet, wherein water is introduced to the tube through all inlet, a channel defined by a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding raised outer walls, and a plurality of drainage holes within all channel. During the passing step, all water falls through all drainage holes on to all evaporator.
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FIG. 1 a shows an exploded view of a water distribution assembly according to the prior art. -
FIG. 1 b shows a top, perspective view of a water distribution assembly according to the present disclosure. -
FIG. 1 c shows an exploded view of the water distribution assembly ofFIG. 1 b. -
FIG. 2 a shows a cross-sectional view of the water distribution assembly ofFIG. 1 a. -
FIG. 2 b shows a cross-sectional view of the water distribution assembly ofFIG. 1 b. -
FIG. 2 c shows a side view of an evaporator using the water distribution assembly ofFIG. 1 a. -
FIG. 3 a shows a bottom view of the water distribution assembly ofFIG. 1 a. -
FIG. 3 b shows a bottom view of the water distribution assembly ofFIG. 1 b. -
FIG. 4 a shows a top perspective view of one of the components of the water distribution system ofFIG. 1 a. -
FIG. 4 b shows a top perspective view of one of the components of the water distribution system ofFIG. 1 b. - Referring to the Figures, and in particular
FIG. 1 b,distribution assembly 200 of the present disclosure is shown.Assembly 200 has a two-piece construction, so that asingle distribution tube 220 can connect directly to anevaporator top 210 without the use of any additional fasteners. This provides for a more simple construction that is easier to assemble and clean, minimizes the number of components needed, and is less costly than currently available assemblies.Assembly 200 can have two parts or components, as compared to the seven ofassembly 100.Tube 220 can be molded or formed as one, integral part. This may be challenging due to the complex geometry oftube 220, but again, it provides for significant simplicity in assembly and maintenance. - As discussed in greater detail below, and referring to
FIG. 1 c, water entersassembly 200 through spout orinlet 222, which is integrally molded or formed withtube 220. The water travels frominlet 222 into aninterior channel 230 oftube 220.Channel 230 can have plurality of raisedwalls 231 that raise up from and surround a bottom surface 233 (FIGS. 2 b, 3 b, 4 b).Inlet 222 can be integrally formed within one of thewalls 231. As described in greater detail below, adivider 232 withinchannel 230 disperses the flow of water coming in throughinlet 222, making sure that water pressure is even along the length oftube 220. Once the amount of water withinchannel 230 and behindwall 232 builds to a certain point, it can pass overwall 232, out through exit or drainage holes intube 220, and ontoevaporator top 210. This greatly reduces the problem of uneven flow into evaporator cells, as is found in current devices. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 c,tube 220 has a first protrusion or end 224 and a second protrusion or end 226, which can connect to mating slots withinevaporator top 210. The connection can be a snap-, friction-, location-, or pressure-fit. Importantly, as discussed above, there are no additional fasteners needed to securetube 220 toevaporator top 210.Ends tube 220. Location tabs 221 (FIG. 4 b), which are integrally formed or molded as part oftube 220, can further assist in the securing oftube 220 toevaporator top 210. An ice thickness probe (not shown) can pass through guide holes 221 a oflocation tabs 221. This thickness probe is used to set the thickness of the ice made withassembly 200, which requires the precise location of 220 to remain constant. - Referring to
FIG. 2 a, a close up of the prior art connection betweentop 110,first part 120, andsecond part 130 is shown. As previously discussed, water drips out throughholes 136 that are formed by ridged formations on each offirst part 120 andsecond part 130. Again, water comes in throughspout 132, is dispersed alongsecond part 130, and drops vertically out throughholes 136 ontoevaporator top 110. This is disadvantageous, because the water passes a short distance in a straight vertical drop. Due to effects from surface tension, the water may not flow evenly across evaporator top 110, leading to gaps in the cascade that drops down over the ice cells of the evaporator. This effect is known as a “wet out”, and is shown inFIG. 2 c. There aredry gaps 114 on evaporator top 110, which prevent water from flowing evenly intoevaporator cells 116. - By contrast, as shown in
FIG. 2 b,tube 220 has a plurality of drainage holes 234 on the same side oftube 220 asinlet 222. Thus, water comes intotube 220 throughinlet 222, and enterschannel 230. The water builds up on a first side orsub-channel 236 ofchannel 230, and is retained there bydivider 232 until it gets to a certain height. Once it reaches the desired height, it passes overdivider 232 into a second side orsub-channel 238 ofchannel 230. Here, insecond side 238, the water can flow out throughdrainage holes 234, hit aback wall 212 of evaporator top 210, and spill out on to an evaporator.Divider 232 can have one ormore notches 233 that can control the height at which water can pass fromfirst side 236 intosecond side 238.First sub-channel 236 andsecond sub-channel 238 may also be referred to as a “front” and “back” sub-channel respectively, as the water comes in thoughinlet 222 on the “back” side of evaporator top 210, passes into the first or “front” sub-channel, and passes back overdivider 232 into the second or “back” sub-channel. Drainage holes 234 can be formed inbottom surface 233, or within one ofwalls 231. Drainage holes 234 can also be formed partially within each ofbottom surface 233 and one ofwalls 231, at an intersection thereof, as shown. - Thus, the way the water is channeled in
assembly 200 is a significant improvement over currently available devices. By passing the water into afirst side 236 of thechannel 230 and retaining it there, many of the irregularities within the water flow can even out. When the water passes overdivider 232 and out throughdrainage holes 234 insecond side 238, it has a longer path to travel than in currently available devices. By hitting backwall 212 of evaporator top 210, the flow is split. This further assists with evening out any flow irregularity or surface tension effects, such as that of the “wet out” effect described above. - Evaporator top 210 can also have a more rounded or “bull-nosed”
front edge 214 than is found in current designs. This prevents the problem of water splashing off the edge of the evaporator top, and not traveling into evaporator cells. The additional surface tension provided byedge 214 keeps the water from splashing away from the evaporator cells. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 a and 3 b, another deficiency of prior art designs is shown and addressed. As shown inFIG. 3 a, inassembly 100 of the prior art,first part 120 andsecond part 130 must be connected to one another so that they are perfectly aligned. This is because theholes 128 through which water drips onto evaporator top 110 are formed when the twoparts parts holes 128 may be larger than others, and the flow of water may be uneven. As shown inFIG. 3 b and discussed above, holes 234 oftube 220 are formed within a wall oftube 220, so there are no errors associated with misalignment or tolerances. In addition, drainage holes 234 can be larger than those in currently available assemblies, such asholes 128 ofassembly 100. This is due to the controlled water flow/momentum of the design of the assembly of the present disclosure. The benefits ofholes 234 include a more uniform water distribution, and lessening the likelihood of obstruction by growth or sediment/scaling. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 a and 4 b, another advantage ofassembly 200 of the present disclosure is shown. As shown inFIG. 4 a, withassembly 100,first part 120 often has anarrow channel 121 that can be difficult to clean. By contrast,channel 230 oftube 220 is wider, and thus easier to clean. For example, thefirst side 236 andsecond side 238 can each be wide enough so that a finger or other implement of a service technician can fit within them. - The materials used in
assembly 200 can be any that are NSF approved, and suitable for contact with potable water. For example, the materials can be plastics such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or polypropylene. ABS has been found to be particularly suitable, as it is low-cost and strong enough to withstand the complex geometry of molding, and the stresses of the connection methods described above. - While the present disclosure has been described with reference to one or more particular embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope thereof. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure.
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