KR20180100752A - Heating module and ice maker, bidet, water purifier, refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a heating module. The heating module comprises heating wires capable of generating heat through power supply; an insulating layer attached to the heating wires so that the heating wires are not directly exposed to the outside; and a body positioned on both sides or one side of the heating wires so that heat generated from the heating wires is transferred and including a metal material capable of heat conduction. The body includes a heat receiving unit receiving the heat transferred by the heating wires and a heat dissipating unit dissipating the heat received from the heat receiving unit. The heat receiving unit and the heat dissipating unit are positioned so as to face different directions. The heat received from the heating wires arranged apart from each other is dissipated to a surface by the heat dissipating unit.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a heating module and an icemaker, a bidet, a water purifier, and a refrigerator including the same,

The present invention relates to a heating module and an icemaker, a bidet, a water purifier, and a refrigerator including the same.

The present invention relates generally to a heating module, and more particularly, to an ice maker that improves the heat transfer efficiency of a heat generating member that generates heat during an ice making operation and a part of the heat resistant member increases the durability of the ice maker. The ice maker is a device installed in a refrigerator or a freezer of a refrigerator to automatically defrost and supply ice. In general structure, a purified water is supplied to a predetermined tray by a water supply means to solidify the refrigerated freezer in cold air, A method of dropping ice to a predetermined ice storage case side by ice cooling means to store the ice cubes is commonly used. Accordingly, an ice maker that automatically performs ice making while using the freezing room of a freezer or a freezer of a refrigerator as it is, has been spotlighted in the modern age for achieving a desired life with a simple structure as described above However, this structure has become a fundamental, and attempts have been made frequently to improve the performance thereof by making minor changes.

Korean Patent Publication No. 2004-0085605 (October 08, 2004)

An embodiment of the present invention aims at quickly separating ice from a freezer, which is generated from a freezer, from a tray.

One embodiment of the present invention is to extend the service life of an ice maker by applying a heat resistant material.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention aims at supporting a heat generating member with a heat insulating material to prevent deformation due to heat to a peripheral device.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention aims at reducing manufacturing cost and manufacturing time by forming a tray by injecting resin.

Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to promoting energy efficiency by inducing rapid heat transfer to a first tray formed of a metal material

Heat wire capable of generating heat through power supply; An insulating layer attached to the hot wire so that the hot wire is not directly exposed to the outside; And a body disposed on both sides or one side of the heat line to transmit heat generated from the heat line and including a metal material capable of thermal conduction, the body including: a water receiving portion for receiving heat transmitted by the heat line; Wherein the heat receiver and the heat receiver are oriented in different directions, and the heat receiver and the heat receiver are oriented in different directions, and the heat received by the heat receiver from the heat is transmitted to the heat receiver by heat conduction And the heat is transferred to the surface by the heat dissipation unit.

The heat insulating layer may further include a heat insulating layer disposed on one side of the heat ray so that heat generated from the heat ray is prevented from being transmitted to one side.

In addition, the hot wire can be printed on the body.

Further, it may further include an overheat preventing means for stopping the heat generation of the heat ray when the heat ray exceeds the predetermined temperature.

Further, the body may include a bent portion whose surface is curved or a folded portion whose surface is bent.

Control box; An eye strap positioned on one side of the control box and provided with a plurality of accommodating portions on the inside thereof; And at least one heating module attached to the outside of the eye stray, wherein the heating module comprises: a heating wire capable of generating heat through a power supply; An insulating layer attached to the hot wire so that the hot wire is not directly exposed to the outside; And a body that is disposed on both sides or one side of the heat line to transmit heat generated from the heat line and includes a metal material capable of conducting heat.

Further, the heating module may further include a guide for guiding a point where the heating module is attached to the outside of the idler, and the heating module may be positioned according to the guide of the guide.

In addition, a bush or an elastic body may be positioned on the guide side so that the heating module attached according to the guide is brought into close contact with the eye stray side.

Further, the heating module can be attached to the eye strainer through the heat resistant adhesive member.

Further, the outer side of the eye stray may include a bent portion whose surface is curved or a folded portion whose surface is bent.

Further, the heating module may be formed to correspond to the curved portion or the bent portion, and may be attached to the bent portion or the curved portion.

Further, the outside of the eye strainer includes a flat portion, and a heating module can be attached to the flat portion.

Further, the heating modules may be positioned on both sides of the center of the eye strainer, respectively.

Further, the heating module can be positioned on both sides with respect to the center of the eye strainer.

Further, it may further include an overheat preventing means for stopping the heat generation of the heat ray when the heat ray exceeds the predetermined temperature.

Further, the end of the heating module is drawn into the control box, and the inlet of the control box into which the terminal is drawn can be packed so that the watertightness is maintained.

In addition, the heating module and the eye strainer may have a fastening hole formed at a corresponding position thereof, and the fastening member may be fastened to the fastening hole.

Further, the edge of the heating module may include a portion at least a part of which is coated with silicon.

Further, it may further include an overheat preventing means connected to the heat generating member.

In addition, the hot wire may include at least one of copper, aluminum, and stainless steel.

Further, the hot wire may include a plurality of carbon yarns.

Further, the heating module may extend across the plurality of receiving portions and extend to the side surface of the eye strainer.

Further, the heating module may further include a heat insulating material positioned on the side of the outwardly exposed surface.

Further, it may include a winding member for closely winding the body so that the heat ray is fixed from the body.

A water purifier is provided, including the heating module described above.

There is provided a refrigerator including the heating module described above.

A bidet is provided, including the heating module described above.

Embodiments of the present invention can quickly separate ice produced in a freezer from a tray.

In addition, the embodiment of the present invention can provide an extension of the life of the ice maker by applying a heat resistant material.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention can support a heating member with a heat insulating material to prevent thermal deformation of the peripheral device.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention can reduce the manufacturing cost and the manufacturing time by forming the tray by injecting the resin.

In addition, another embodiment of the present invention can enhance energy efficiency by inducing rapid heat transfer to a first tray formed of a metal material.

1 is an exploded perspective view of an ice maker including a heating module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 (a) shows a heating module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 (b) shows a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (c) FIG. 2 (d) is a view illustrating a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 3 (a) is a view showing a stacking of a heating module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 (b) FIG. 3 (d) is a view illustrating stacking of a heating module according to still another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 4 (a) is a view showing the attachment of a heating module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 (b) is a view showing the attachment of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 (d) is a view showing the attachment of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 (e) is a cross-sectional view of the heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention 4 (f) is a view showing the attachment of the heating module according to still another embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a view illustrating the attachment of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a view showing a coupling structure of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a view showing a coupling structure of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a view showing a coupling structure of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention;
6 (b) is a view showing an arrangement of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 (c) is a view showing the arrangement of the heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view illustrating the arrangement of a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a cross-sectional view of a hot wire according to an embodiment of the present invention
8 is a view showing an example of mounting a heating module according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, this is merely an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the following description, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intention or custom of the user, the operator, and the like. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical idea of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are merely a means for effectively explaining the technical idea of the present invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, if the various embodiments 100a, 100b, 100c, and 100d of the heating module are all applicable, they will be referred to as " heating module 100 ".

1 is an exploded perspective view of an ice maker 10 including a heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention may include a heating module 100, an eye strainer 200, and a control box 300. Here, the control box 300 may include a power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power to the heating module 100, and may supply power through a terminal (not shown) formed in the heating module 100.

The heating module 100 may be attached to the outer side of the lower side of the eye strainer 200, that is, excluding the side facing the receiving portion 250 where the fluid is received. Here, the ice tray 200 may be formed of a heat transfer member, which is a metal material, to transmit the heat radiated from the heating module 100 to the receiving portion 250 side. Further, when the heating module 100 is attached to the eye strainer 200, it can be attached by a heat resistant adhesive.

Meanwhile, the heating module 100 may include a conductive body 130 that couples to a heating wire 110 and a heating wire 110 that generate heat. The heating module 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

2 (a) is a view illustrating a heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (b) is a sectional view of a heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. 2 (c) shows a heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (d) shows a heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention And the heating module 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

2 (a), a heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a heat ray 110a and a body 130a. For example, the heat ray 110a is not crossed on the body 130a And may be arranged in a zigzag manner at predetermined intervals. The body 130a is brought into contact with the heat exchange object without directly contacting the heat line 110a so that the heat exchange can be performed over a wider area than the direct contact of the heat line 110a. For example, the heat exchange object and the body are attached to each other through the heat resistant adhesive, so that heat exchange can be performed with respect to the heat exchange object.

Here, the body 130a may be formed of a metal material. The body 130a may be made of a metal material and contacted with the object to be heat-exchanged, thereby being brought into intimate contact with a tray of a heat exchanger, for example, an ice maker. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from permeating between the object to be heat-exchanged and the body 130a, and to prevent anomalous phenomena such as thermal stress concentration and sparking due to foreign matter penetration.

2B, a heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a heat ray 110b and a body 130b, and the heat ray 110b may be arranged on the body 130b without being crossed have. The body 130a is brought into contact with the heat exchange object without directly contacting the heat line 110b, so that heat exchange can be performed over a wider area as compared with the direct contact of the heat line 110b. Also, in the case of this embodiment, at least one fastening hole 131b is formed in the body 130b so that the body 130b can be coupled with the heat exchange object. Therefore, heat exchange can be performed through conduction by the body 130b.

2 (c), a heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a heat ray 110c and a body 130c, and the heat ray 110c can be arranged on the body 130c without being crossed have. The body 130c is brought into contact with the heat exchange object without direct contact with the heat ray 110c so that heat exchange can be performed over a wider area as compared with the direct contact of the heat ray 110c. For example, it can be coupled with the heat exchange object by the fastening means through the fastening hole 131c formed in the body 130c, and the heat exchange can be performed to the heat exchange object through conduction. Particularly, in the case of this embodiment, the heat exchange position can be determined by disposing the body 130c so as to correspond to the position where heat exchange is to be performed.

2D, a heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a heat ray 110d and a body 130d. For example, the heat ray 110d is not crossed on the body 130d And may be arranged in a zigzag manner at predetermined intervals. The contact with the heat exchange object can be performed through a wider area than the direct contact of the heat ray 110d by the contact of the body 130d without directly contacting the heat ray 110d. For example, the heat exchange object and the body are attached to each other through the heat resistant adhesive, so that heat exchange can be performed with respect to the heat exchange object. In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, it may include a winding member 131d for winding the body to prevent the heat ray 110d and the body 130d from being separated.

Of course, in the above-mentioned exception, the body 130 and the hot wire 110 may be coupled through a method of printing the hot wire 110 on the body 130, but in the above case, the hot wire may be at least one of copper, It may be a hot line that includes more than one.

FIG. 3 is a view showing embodiments of the heating module 100 of the present invention. FIG. 3 (a) is a view showing the lamination of the heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 3 (c) is a view showing the lamination of the heating module 100 according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 (d) is a view showing the lamination of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention, Is a view illustrating stacking of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3 (a), an example in which the insulating layer 120 is disposed between the heat ray 110 and the body 130 is illustrated as an example in which the heat ray 110 is arranged on the body 130 at a predetermined distance to be. Of course, the insulating layer 120 may be positioned on both sides of the heat ray 110 to prevent the heat ray 110 from being exposed to the outside on the opposite side of the body 130 from the heat ray 110, It is possible to prevent the heat ray 110 from being directly exposed to the outside.

Here, the body 130 may be formed of a metal material. The body 130 may be made of a metal material and brought into contact with the object to be heat-exchanged so as to be brought into close contact with a tray of a heat exchanger, for example, an ice maker. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from permeating between the object to be heat-exchanged and the body 130, and to prevent anomalous phenomena such as thermal stress concentration and sparks due to foreign matter penetration.

3B is an example further including a heat insulating material 140 in the embodiment of FIG. 3A. The heat insulating material is disposed at a position symmetrical with the body 130 around the heat ray 110 . Such an example may correspond to a case where heat is transmitted in one direction due to the heating module 100b. For example, it may be combined with an ice maker included in a refrigerator to transmit heat to the inner space of the refrigerator And may be a heating module 100b for transferring heat only toward the eye stray.

3 (c), the heat insulating material 140 is attached to the body 130 side, while the heat insulating material 140 is attached to the body 140 ) Can be radiated from an area exposed to the outside. For example, heat can be radiated to the side in the four directions.

The case shown in FIG. 3 (d) is an embodiment including one body 130 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 (a), in which the insulating layer 120 is attached to both sides of the heat line 110 And the body 130 is attached and positioned on both sides of the insulating layer 120. In this embodiment, the heat generated from the heat ray 110 may be transmitted to both sides. For example, the heating module 100d may be included in a water purifier provided with water supply units on both sides.

The body 130 of the heating module 100 may include a heat collecting portion 101 that is closer to the heat ray 110 and a heat dissipating portion 102 that is located farther from the heat collecting portion 101.

 FIG. 4 illustrates various structures in which a heating module 100 is attached to an ice maker in embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4 (a) is a view illustrating the attachment of the heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention And FIG. 4B is a view showing the attachment of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4C is a view showing the attachment of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. And FIG. 4 (d) is a view showing the attachment of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 (e) is a sectional view of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. And FIG. 4 (f) is a view showing the attachment of the heating module 100 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

4 (a), the heating module 100 may be attached to the outer side surface of the icestray 200 except for the inner side facing the receiving portion 250. Here, the eyestrain 200 may include an attachment portion 220 on the outer surface of the heating module 100 for the request of the heating module 100. In the case of the mounting portion 220 of the present embodiment, the heating module 100 may be attached through the heat resistant adhesive as the mounting portion 220 formed at the center of the outer surface of the eye strainer 200. In this embodiment, the ice accommodated in the accommodating portion 250 can be ice-cooled by melting the central portion by the heating module 100.

Here, the heating module 100 may be formed of a metal material to be attached to the mounting portion 220. As a result, it can be brought into close contact with a heat exchange object, for example, a tray of an ice maker. Therefore, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from permeating into the heat exchange object, and to prevent anomalous phenomena such as thermal stress concentration and sparking due to foreign matter penetration.

Referring to FIG. 4 (b), the heating module 100 may be attached to the outer side surface of the icestray 200 except the inner side facing the receiving portion 250. The heating module 100 may be attached to the mounting part 220a to which the heating module 100 can be attached to the outer side and the mounting part 220a may be positioned inside the plurality of guides 211 have. Accordingly, the guide 211 can determine the heat exchange position generated by the heating module 100, while allowing the heating module 100 attached to the inside to be attached in the guide.

Referring to FIG. 4C, the heating module 100 may be attached to the outer side surface of the icestray 200 except the inner side facing the receiving portion 250. The outer surface includes a bent surface bent at a predetermined angle and may be bent at an outer surface so as to correspond to a direction in which the curved surface formed on the inner surface is formed. The attachment portion 220b of this embodiment may include such a bent surface. Accordingly, the heating member 100 attached to the attachment portion 220b may include the bent portion 150 corresponding to the bent surface. Therefore, it may be a heating member 100 bent toward the receiving portion 250 like the present embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4 (d), the heating module 100 may be attached to the outer side surface of the icestray 200 except the inner side facing the receiving portion 250. Here, a plurality of the attachment portions 220c to which the heating member 100 is attached may be provided and may be positioned to be symmetrical to each other about the center of the outer side surface. Of course, it can be positioned without being symmetrical, but it can be determined in consideration of the position where the heat transfer area can be made wider by the heat radiation of the heating member 100. [

Here, the heating module 100 may be formed of a metallic material to be attached to the mounting portion 220c. As a result, it can be brought into close contact with a heat exchange object, for example, a tray of an ice maker. Therefore, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from permeating into the heat exchange object, and to prevent anomalous phenomena such as thermal stress concentration and sparking due to foreign matter penetration.

Referring to FIG. 4 (e), the heating module 100 may be attached to the outer side surface of the icestray 200 except the inner surface facing the receiving portion 250. A heating member 100 having a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the outer surface may be attached to the outer surface. In this embodiment, the heating member is not formed separately from the curved outer surface, Lt; / RTI >

Referring to FIG. 4 (f), the heating module 100 may be attached to the outer side surface of the icestray 200 except the inner surface facing the receiving portion 250. 4 (b), the supporting part 270 includes a fixing part 271 to be engaged with the guide 211, And one or more rib portions 272 fixed to the stray 200 and extending toward the heating module 100. The rib portion 272 may be a structure for keeping the heating module 100 in close contact with and close to the eyestra 200 side. Further, the supporting part 270 may be formed of an elastic material and may continuously apply a predetermined pressing force to the heating module 100 to maintain the adhesion state between the icemaker 200 and the heating module 100.

The example described with reference to FIG. 4 may be achieved through the bonding with the heat-resistant adhesive and the bonding through the fastening member, and at least a part of the heating module 100 may be a silicone coating. For example, the edge of the heating module 100 may be a silicone coating.

5 to 8 are views illustrating a coupling structure between the heating module 100 and the eyestrain 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The heating module 100 may be formed of a metal material. As a result, it can be brought into close contact with a heat exchange object, for example, a tray of an ice maker. Therefore, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from permeating into the heat exchange object, and to prevent anomalous phenomena such as thermal stress concentration and sparking due to foreign matter penetration.

Basically, the heating module 100 can be coupled such that the heat dissipating portion 102 of the body 130 is in contact with the eye strainer 200. 5, the heating module 100 may be positioned between the guides 211 and the heat dissipating portion 102 of the heating module 100 may be disposed toward the receiving portion 250 of the icestray 200 have. Even if the guide 211 is not provided, the heating module 100 can be coupled to the eye straighter 200 by a heat-resistant adhesive or the like, and the heating module 100 can be positioned at a plurality of positions. In this case, the heat receiver 101 and the heat receiver 102 may be arranged in different directions, and the heat radiator may be positioned in contact with the eye strainer 200. Referring to FIG. 6, the heating module 100 including the fastening holes 131b and 131c described above may be combined with the eyestra 200 by the fastening member 132. In the case of FIG. 6, when the fastening member 132 is, for example, a threaded structure, a female thread corresponding to the non-threaded thread may be formed from the outer surface of the eye strainer 200. The attachment portion 220 may be formed by a threaded connection and may be formed with a coupling portion 221 formed to penetrate through the fastening hole 131b of the body 130 and protrude to a predetermined distance. That is, the fastening hole 131b can be coupled to the outer diameter of the fastening portion 221, and the inner diameter of the fastening portion can be coupled with the fastening hole through a thread. Threading through the threads may be done together with the pressing member 223 and the bushing member 224 and the heating module 100 pressed by the pressing member 223 may be kept in close contact with the mounting portion 220.

7, both ends of the elastic body 230 are fixed to the guide 211, and the elastic body 230 is pressed to the side of the eye strainer 200 by elasticity, can do. Accordingly, the heating module 100 is positioned between the elastic body 230 and the eye strainer 200 and can be closely attached to the eye strainer 200 side by the elastic body 230. In addition, the hot wire 110 is fixed by the winding of the body 130 and the winding member 131d, so that the heat wire can be prevented from deviating. Of course, the heat can be printed on the body, making it impossible to escape.

8, the heating module 100 and the eyelashes 200 are coupled through the fastening holes 131b as shown in FIG. 6, but are pressed by the pressing member 240 rather than the elastic body 230, It can be pressed by the rib portion 242 formed in the pressing member 240. The rib portion 242 extends from the pressing member 240 toward the receiving portion 250 and can pressurize the heating module 100 and keep the heating module 100 in close contact with the eye strainer 200. [ That is, the heat dissipating unit 102 is brought into contact with the surface of the icestray 200 to perform heat exchange.

 9 (a) is a view showing the arrangement of a heating module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 (b) is a view showing the arrangement of a heating module according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9C is a view showing the arrangement of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9C is a view showing the arrangement of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 (a) to 9 (c), the heating module 100 may be attached to the lower side of the eye strainer 200 in a direction across a plurality of receiving portions 250, The both ends can be positioned adjacent to the control box 300 side and the end side storage portion 250, respectively. Further, the both ends of the heating module 100 may extend to the inside of the control box 300 and the side portions of the eyestrain 200. Specifically, the end portion extending to the inside of the control box 300 may extend inside the control box 300 through the packing member 310 formed to prevent moisture and foreign matter from flowing into the control box 300 side.

The other end portion may be bent and extended along the edge formed by the bottom surface and the side surface of the eyestra 200 being mutually engaged with each other. The bending portion may extend along the side surface and may prevent fluid from flowing into the water supply passage, which is the way in which the fluid is supplied to the receiving portion 250.

Further, in order to control the amount of heat generated, the distance between the heat lines 110 may be narrowed or the distance may be increased to control the amount of heat transmitted to each position.

Further, when the overheat preventing means is included in the control box 300, the control box 300 is connected to the hot line 110 extending to the inside of the control box 300 and detects the temperature or the heating time, Can be interrupted.

10 is a cross-sectional view of a hot wire 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, the hot wire 110 may include a plurality of carbon yarns 111. A cover for maintaining the bond between the carbon fibers 111 may be formed, and the cover may be a material containing a thermally conductive metal.

11 is a view showing an example of attachment of the heating module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, the heating module 100 may be attached to the heat exchanging unit 200, which performs heat exchange with the heating module 100. Here, the heat exchanging part 20 may be required to accommodate the fluid 1 and increase the temperature of the fluid 1. In this case, the heating module 100 described above may be attached to increase the temperature of the fluid 1. For example, it may be included in a water purifier and bidet, etc., where the temperature must be increased before the discharge of the fluid 1. Of course, it can be used not only for increasing the temperature of the fluid 1, but also for increasing the temperature for ice removal as described above. That is, it may be included in an ice maker, a refrigerator, and the like.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, . Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by equivalents to the appended claims, as well as the appended claims.

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Claims (30)

Heat wire capable of generating heat through power supply;
An insulating layer attached to the hot wire so that the hot wire is not directly exposed to the outside; And
And a body disposed on both sides or one side of the heat line to transmit heat generated from the heat line and including a heat conductive metal material,
The body,
And a heat radiating part for radiating heat received from the heat receiver, wherein the heat receiver and the heat radiator are oriented in different directions, and the heat transferred from the heat receiver is transmitted to the heat conduction part, And the heat dissipating unit dissipates heat in a plane.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a heat insulating layer disposed on one side of the heat ray so that heat generated from the heat ray is prevented from being transmitted to one side.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the heating wire is printed on the body.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising overheat preventing means for stopping the heating of the hot wire when the hot wire exceeds a predetermined temperature.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the body includes a bent portion whose surface is curved or a bent portion whose surface is bent.
Control box;
An eye strap positioned on one side of the control box and having a plurality of accommodating portions on the inside thereof; And
And one or more heating modules attached to the outside of the eye strainer,
The heating module includes:
Heat wire capable of generating heat through power supply;
An insulating layer attached to the hot wire so that the hot wire is not directly exposed to the outside; And
And a body disposed on both sides or at one side of the heat line so as to transmit heat generated from the heat line, the body including a metal material capable of thermal conduction.
The method of claim 6,
Further comprising a guide for guiding a point where the heating module is attached to the outside of the eye stray, and the heating module is positioned according to the guide of the guide.
The method of claim 6,
And a bush or an elastic body is positioned on the guide side so that the heating module attached according to the guide closely contacts the eye stray side.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the heating module is attached to the ice storer through a heat resistant adhesive member. The method of claim 6,
And the heating module is pressurized by the pressing member into the ice storey.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the heating module is pressed into the ice storey by a rib portion formed in the pressing member.
The method of claim 11,
And the rib portion extends from the pressing member to the istrey side so as to press the heating module.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the outer side of the eyestrain includes a bent portion whose surface is curved or a bent portion whose surface is bent.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the heating module is formed to correspond to the curved portion or the bent portion and attached to the bent portion or the curved portion.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the outer side of the icestray includes a flat surface portion and the heating module is attached to the flat surface portion,
16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the heating module is located on both sides of the center of the ice straw.
16. The method of claim 15,
The heating module is disposed on both sides with respect to the center of the ice storey,
The method of claim 6,
Further comprising overheat preventing means for stopping the heating of the hot wire when the hot wire exceeds a predetermined temperature.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the terminal of the heating module is drawn into the control box and the inlet of the control box into which the terminal is pulled is packed so as to maintain watertightness.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the heating module and the ice stray are formed with fastening holes at positions corresponding to each other, and fastening members are fastened to the fastening holes to be coupled.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein at least a portion of the edge of the heating module is coated with silicon.
The method of claim 6,
Further comprising an overheating preventing means connected to the heating member,
The method according to claim 1 or 6,
Wherein the hot wire comprises at least one of copper, aluminum, and stainless steel.
The method according to claim 1 or 6,
Wherein the hot wire includes a plurality of carbon yarns.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the heating module extends across the plurality of receiving portions and extends to a side of the icestray.
The method of claim 6,
Wherein the heating module further comprises a heat insulating material located on the side of the outwardly exposed surface. The method of claim 6,
And a winding member for closely winding the body so that the hot wire is fixed from the body.
A water purifier including the heating module according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
A refrigerator comprising the heating module according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
A bidet comprising the heating module according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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