[0001] The invention is able to cool or heat the water in a short time under temperature control by converting the electrical energy taken from the vehicle battery or the electrical network directly into cold or heat by means of a flexible (thermoelement) or inflexible thermoelectric module consisting of n and p-type semiconductors without using any intermediates. It is the new 'Smart Thermoelectric Ice Machine and Water Cooler Device' that makes ice in large quantities, equipped with smart software, easily portable, flexible heat pipe or liquid circulation system. The first area that the invention is technically related to is the field of ice machine engineering. The other field to which the invention is technically related is water cooler and/or heater machine such as water dispenser engineering field.

Technical Field

[0002] Water cooler and/or heater machines such as ice and water dispensers are electrically operated machines. These machines are divided into two groups as machines that can use intermediate or direct cooling. Ice machines operating using an intermediate medium are coolers operating with ammonia, freon and other gases. In this type of water dispensers, when heating is required, the resistance can be activated and the water can be heated up to the desired temperatures. Separate thermostats are used for heating and cooling. When water is used, there is a continuous flow of water from the float system to the reservoir. Machines that can directly cool or heat without using an intermediate are thermoelectric devices.

These devices include direct (DC) electrical voltage and/or alternating (AC) voltage (220/380ACV) from thermoelectric cooler (block), hot (heating) and cold (cooling) collectors, heat transfer systems and thermoelectric module or modules sandwiched between them .It consists of 4 main parts: electrical-electronic circuits (DC-DC converter, AC-DC mains connected and/or unconnected power supply or battery, charging and control units that enable it to be used by converting to DC voltage).

[0003] The major disadvantage of gas powered machines is that they are uneconomical in terms of electrical energy consumption for low volumes of ice or cold water production. Because all coolers operating with gas have a lower limit of cooling power. Even when the most advanced technologies and gases are used, the cooling power of these devices cannot be reduced below a certain value. Therefore, the electricity consumption of 1 g of ice or cold water produced is very high, since the electrical energy used for converting 12.5 g of water to ice, for example, or for cooling small amounts of beverages, cannot go below the minimum value with a gas-powered device. Therefore, existing gas-powered ice machines or dispensers have to produce much more ice or cold water than is needed, leading to a huge waste of clean water. In addition, since the gases used in these devices are harmful to human health and destroy the ozone layer, it is known that many of these gases are already banned in the world and others will be banned after a certain period of time. The aim of the invention is to solve the problems related to water waste and environmental pollution of existing gas-powered ice machines and dispensers, and these can be solved by using thermoelectric technology. Devices protected by patents TR2014- 14588 and TR2017- 11700, which solve these two basic technical problems by using thermoelectric and heat pipe technologies, are inventions named desktop thermoelectric ice machine and thermoelectric vehicle liquid cooler.

[0004] On the other hand, water cooler and/or heater machines such as ice and water dispensers, which work with gas or thermoelectricity, are divided into two groups as machines that cool the water or liquid from the outside and cool the water or liquid from the inside, according to the way of cooling. Machines that make ice or produce cold water by cooling water or liquid from the outside have great disadvantages because the cooling rates are not high enough, the device prices are very high due to the complex structure of the devices, and the water losses are high as a result of evaporation, since the top of the cooled water is open. The invention is a smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device that eliminates these disadvantages and solves these fundamental problems.

[0005] It has been determined that the cooling rates of these machines are not high enough because the desktop thermoelectric ice machine and thermoelectric vehicle liquid cooler devices, which are the closest and most up-to-date to the invention, use thermoelectric and heat pipe technologies as methods according to scientific measurements, to make ice by cooling the water or liquid from the outside, and to produce cold water. In addition, since these devices have a complex structure (for example, the mechanisms for releasing ice after ice is made are expensive and complex), device prices are very high. In addition, since the top of the water converted to ice or cooled in these devices is open, water losses as a result of evaporation are high. Therefore, despite being environmentally friendly, these devices have disadvantages. The invention, which eliminates these disadvantages by freezing the water or liquid through it or cooling the water through it, is the new smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

[0006] Examples of devices such as the Kiwi KIM-4790 Ice Maker and Siemens DW15700 Water Dispenser, which are the closest and most recent to the invention, which are gas- operated and sold in the market, can make ice by cooling water or liquid from inside, or cool the water, depending on the cooling method. These devices have all the disadvantages of gas- powered devices, which are environmentally unfriendly, and have high prices (5,000 TL- 40,000 TL). These devices, which can make ice or cold water by cooling water or liquid from inside, cause great electricity wastage as they are plugged in 24 hours a day, such as refrigerators. After making ice to this type of ice machines, they have to have a resistance on the stick to separate the ice from the immersed cooler bar. Similarly, when heating is required in existing water dispensers, the resistance can be activated and the water can be heated up to the desired temperatures. Separate thermostats are used for heating and cooling. Therefore, as in all gas-operated devices, cooling and heating functions in existing ice machines and water dispensers are performed with two different methods and devices such as gas and resistance. This means very high cost and waste of electrical energy and this is the disadvantages of the devices. The invention that solves these technical problems and can perform heating and cooling in a single device is the new smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

[0007] Inventions involving thermoelectric modules in Turkey are as follows;

1. 19 93/26708 Thermoelectric device for influencing the organism with temperature

2. 1995/01333 An ecological thermoelectric cooling system.

3. 1999/00284 Peltier microprocessor cooler

4. 2006/02583 Liquid cooler

5. 2006/05431 Countertop commercial refrigerator.

6. 2007/03485 Thermoelectric cooling/heating device.

7. 2008/01140 Temperature control system with Peltier.

8. 2008/09884 Quick ice making units.

9. 2012/15422 Portable still with Peltier cooler.

10. 2013/15041 Device for regulating the temperature of a physiological fluid.

11. 2014/14588 Desktop thermoelectric ice machine

12. 2016/08411 Thermoelectric cooled supermarket type display section.

13. 2016/06918 Portable temperature regulator for medicines.

14. 2017/00051 Systems and methods for a thermoelectric heat exchange system.

15. 2017/11700 Thermoelectric vehicle liquid cooler 16. 2019/16734 Hyperthermia and Hypothermia Thermoelectric Incubator System

17. 2014/03283 Computer controlled cold and hot therapy device with thermoelectric module

18. 2009/08472 Portable compact air conditioning system

19. 2012/08032 Cooling method working with thermoelectric principle for cooling battery and system cabinets.

20. 2012/15422 Portable still with Peltier cooler.

21. 2013/15041 Device for regulating the temperature of a physiological fluid.

[0008] Other inventions are:

1. US 20130180280 Al Relating to cooling

2. US2004251539 Thermoelectric cooler array

3. US2004069339 Thermoelectric cooler having first and second TEC elements with differing physical parameters

4. US 2004031272 Thermoelectric cooler controller

5. US20130116719 Al Lancing Device With Integrated Thermoelectric Cooler

6. US 20120139076 Al Thermoelectric Cooler System, Method And Device

7. US20120139075 Thermoelectric Cooler System, Method And Device

8. US20020104318 Al Miniature thermoelectric cooler

9. US20020090012 Al Thermoelectric cooler driver utilizing unipolar pulse width modulated synchronous rectifiers

10. US 20020083716 Al Thermoelectric cooler

11. US20020073716 Al Thermoelectric cooler temperature control

12. US20040251539 Al Thermoelectric cooler array

13. US20040069339 Al Thermoelectric cooler having first and second TEC elements with differing physical parameters

Brief Description of the Invention

[0009] Devices such as environmentally friendly thermoelectric boxes, cabinets, desktop thermoelectric ice machine and thermoelectric vehicle liquid cooler are produced and sold in the world and in Turkey. They use at least one thermoelectric module or several flexible thermoelements. These thermoelectric modules are generally produced as standard elements, 4x4 cm in size, operating at 12 DCV and 5-6 A, with a cooling power of 40-70W and capable of creating a maximum temperature difference of 60-70°C between surfaces. In Turkish patented desktop thermoelectric ice machine and thermoelectric vehicle liquid cooler devices, in addition to thermoelectric modulars, a flexible thermoelectric block made of flexible thermoelements is also used. The DC power drawn by the flexible thermoelectric block used here is 5V x 56A = 280W, and the cooling capacity is MOW. The flexible thermoelectric block, specially made in the form of a 0.5-liter pet bottle, consists of a total of 42 flexible thermoelements, 42 n and 42 p-type thermoelectric semiconductors with a diameter of 8 mm and a height of 5 mm. The existing thermoelectric ice machine working with modules with these parameters cannot make ice at 10°C/min. Likewise, the existing thermoelectric water cooler working with modules with these parameters cannot cool a 0.5-liter pet bottle of water or a beverage such as water at 5°C/min. Because in these devices, thermoelectric modules are not produced as modules with cooling power that can make ice in a few minutes and a special heat transfer system that will maximize the temperature difference created by the module is not used, and the water in the thermoelectric cooler block is cooled with a cooling rate of at least 5-10°C/min. It is not designed to cool. The prominent parameter of a smart thermoelectric ice maker and water cooler device is the cooling rate. Since the cooling rates of existing thermoelectric ice machines and water coolers such as dispensers are low, they cause waste of electrical energy and water, and when they are used in vehicles, they slow down or prevent the operation of all electrical parts of the vehicle and reduce the life of the vehicle battery. Since the desktop thermoelectric ice machine and thermoelectric vehicle liquid cooler devices are complex (for example, the mechanisms for expelling ice after ice is made are expensive and complex), device prices are very high. In addition, since the top of the water converted to ice or cooled in these devices is open, water losses as a result of evaporation are high. Therefore, although they are environmentally friendly, these devices have disadvantages. The invention, which eliminates these disadvantages by freezing the water or liquid through it or cooling the water through it, is the new smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

The benefits of the invention are as follows;

1. [0010] The importance of the use of the inventionin the society will increase withthe demonstration of the waste of clean drinking water and electrical energy caused by the current usein the production of ice used and the cooling of beverages such as water or water, and the determination that the only solution is a smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

2. [0011] In commercial cooling in the world, beverage cooling consumes 21.2 TWh per year and the annual energy cost is 4.2 billion Euros. The invention is designed to allow beverages to be stored at ambient temperature and then quickly deliver chilled water or manufactured ice to the consumer within 1 minute. This method of thermoelectric cooling or heating on demand, not round the clock, saves up to 90% energy compared to existing methods.

3. [0012] The invention will greatly reduce or completely eliminate the amount of waste ice water used in ice buckets worldwide as standard for cooling beverages in hospitals, restaurants, bars and hotels.

4. [0013] 750 tons of ice is produced daily in Turkey. The increasing demand of hospitals, hotels, nightclubs and restaurants in the summer months created the "ice sector" with a turnover of 12 trillion liras. Only a small amount of this ice is consumed. The rest is discarded. Similarly, there is a waste of cold water. With the use of a smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device that can instantly make ice or cold water as much as it wants, whenever it wants, water and electricity will be saved and a great contribution will be made to the country's economy.

5. [0014] Intelligent thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device, being original not only in Turkey but also in the world, will contribute greatly to the export potential of the country.

6. [0015] The invention, "Smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device" will make a significant contribution to public health and environmental protection since gas is not used.

7. [0016] Since the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device can also work with batteries, the invention can easily be used in all kinds of civil and military transport vehicles.

8. [0017] Since the invention is portable, it can easily be used to transport ice and cold water.

9. [0018] Since the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device is temperature controlled, it can easily be used to store ice and cold water.

10. [0019] When the sale price of the invention is at least 5 times cheaper than the price of the cheapest of the existing ice machines and dispensers, it will provide great convenience to the consumer.

11. [0020] Since the freezer or cooler/heater heat conductive rod in the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device can be easily replaced and the rods made of metals such as silver or gold are also used, the invention provides silver or gold ions to ice or water by natural diffusion without using electricity and without electrolysis. It provides the production of silver or gold water, which is very beneficial for human health, or healthy ice containing silver or gold ions.

12. [0021] All of the production of the invention will be domestic. The production of these devices in Turkey for the first time in the world will not only contribute to the solution of the unemployment problem of the country by creating a new thermoelectric and heat pipe industry branch in the country, but also will eliminate Turkey's technology dependence on high semiconductor and thermoelectric and heat pipe technologies.

Description of Drawings

[0022] The 'Smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device' produced to achieve the purpose of the invention is shown in the figure;

Figure 1: Block diagram of the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

Definitions of Inventive Elements/Parts

[0023] The parts in the figure are as follows with their numbers.

1) Flexible Thermoelement

2) Circulation Connection Hoses

3) Electrical Connection Cables

4) Water Recirculating Temperature and Power Control Unit (SGKU)

5) Freezer Or Cooler Heat Conductor Rod

6) Produced Ice Mold

7) Water Container With Ice Or Cold Water In It

8) Solid-Based Thermoelectric Module

9) Copper Cooled Or Heated By Thermoelectric Method

10) Water Or Heat Pipe Radiator (Heat Transfer System)

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0024] The invention is a water container (7) made of a material such as plastic with high thermal insulation and conforming to food standards, in which ice or cold water is made, which can be immersed in the water contained in it, and is made of materials with high thermal conductivity such as silver, gold or copper, suitable for food standards, with a diameter of 8-10 mm. and one or more freezer or cooler heat conductive rods (5) specially designed as a solid bar, tube or heat pipe with a length of 4-6 cm, made of copper (which is cooled by the flexible (1) or inflexible module (8) to which this rod or rods are screwed. 9) and a new intelligent thermoelectric ice machine consisting of a heat pipe cooler or liquid recirculation system (heat transfer system) located in the water recirculating temperature and power control unit (TPCU) (4) to remove the heat released from the heated surface of the module or modules, and water cooler device. In the invention, this thermoelectric cooling device is considered as a whole. On the conductive rod (5), which is automatically or manually placed in the water container (7) and immersed in the drinking water and cooled down to -20°C by thermoelectric method, 12.5gr ice cube (6) of usable size and quality is formed in a maximum of 1 minute. The cooling power required to cool the water in the water container from ambient temperature to 5°C or to heat it up to 30°C in 1-3 minutes is calculated and a special flexible consisting of n and p-type thermoelectric semiconductors with special dimensions and numbers (1) or the inflexible thermoelectric module (8) to provide this power has been produced, and the (TPCU) (4) system, which enables them to work efficiently, has been achieved. In addition, a special SMPS power supply or battery system and a PID temperature measurement and control system equipped with special software were used in the construction of (TPCU) (4) to make the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device more efficient, economical and intelligent.

[0025] The invention consists of a water container, a special flexible or non-flexible thermoelectric module, cooling rods of different structures that are easily attached and detached from the copper cooled by them, modular electrical connection cables (3), and module radiators (10), circulating connection hoses (2), It is a smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device, which is made of a power control unit that is easily connected and specially designed for the purpose, and equipped with special software that makes the device smart. All these special parts that make up the invention have been calculated, designed and produced based on the knowledge and findings obtained as a result of basic scientific, theoretical and experimental research. The main technical problem solved by the invention is to turn 12.5 g of water into ice in 1 minute, or to cool 0.5 liters of water at ambient temperature (35°C) or a liquid beverage such as water by at least 5-10°C/min in 1-3 minutes at a time. It is designed to provide cooling up to 5°C with a heating rate or to heat a cold liquid up to 30°C. For this purpose, the basic technical problems that each special part of the invention must solve have been determined and solved in a way that will enable the device to function as a whole. In this regard, the things realized in the invention are as follows;

1. [0026] The water container (7), which is designed with a straight wing, semi- cylindrical or any other open top, is made of a material such as plastic with high thermal insulation, conforms to health standards, can be easily cleaned, has antibacterial surfaces, and can hold up to 0.5 liters of water, and one or more rods (5) specially designed as a bar piece, pipe or heat pipe with high thermal conductivity such as silver, gold or copper in accordance with food standards, which are immersed in the water by covering the top of the container (5), copper cooled or heated by thermoelectric method (9). It is mounted in a way that can cool or heat the water in the container in 1-3 minutes or make ice in a maximum of 1 minute. In this regard, the invention is a new intelligent thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

2. [0027] Thermoelectric flexible (1), or inflexible module (8), or copper (copper block) (9), flexible thermoelement (1), to which the rod or rods cooled or heated by modules are screwed, produced in different numbers of diameters and lengths in accordance with the purpose in the invention. Its flat surface is made of copper plate or copper cube with single, double or 5 thermoelectric modules (8), with different thicknesses. The fact that the freezer or cooler/heater heat conductive bar (5) is easily detachable (such a feature is not available in devices using gas-operated and stick technology sold in the market) eliminates the unhygienic problem of ice produced by existing devices as it completely solves the problem because the sticks can be easily disassembled and cleaned with antibacterial materials that comply with health standards. The fact that the diameters and numbers of the sticks are different completely solves the problem of the constant number and quality of the ice produced by the existing devices, because different sticks are easily attached and disassembled or can be molded optionally and with the electronic circuit and smart software in the temperature and power control unit (TPCU) (4). number and quality (such as ice thickness) can be provided. Rods, oval at one end and screwed at the other as a hollow rod or hollow tube, a conductor or heat conduction system is specially designed from a heat pipe and manufactured according to health standards. In this regard, the invention is a new intelligent thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

3. [0027] Special flexible thermoelement (1), and thermoelectric module (8), basic scientific theoretical and it was calculated, designed and produced based on the information and findings obtained as a result of experimental research. Flexible thermoelement (1), and thermoelectric module (8), in an environment with ambient temperature (35°C), the water container (7) contains 0.5 liters of water or a liquid drink such as water at least 1 minutes at a time in 1-3 minutes. It is designed to provide cooling up to 5°C with a cooling or heating rate of 10°C/min, or to heat a cold liquid up to 30°C, or to transform the water in the container into 12.5 g ice molds (6), (ices) in 1 minute in different numbers and qualities. . With the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device, the cooling power required to produce m = 12.5 g ice in t = 1 minute can be calculated according to the formula Qci = Cm AT / t (where t is the cooling time). The specific heat of water is C = 4180 J/kg°C and its temperature is from 35°C to -5°C, that is, AT = 40°C required to create a temperature difference Qci = 4180*12.5*10-3*40/60 = 34.84W. With the same device, 0.5 liters of water (mass m = 0.5 kg) is required to create a temperature difference of 35°C to 5°C, i.e. AT = 30°C, in 5 minutes Qcwater = 4180*0.5*30/5* 60 = 209W. Therefore, the thermoelectric module parameters, the number, the structure of the freezer and the number of sticks that should be present in such a device that is aimed to be built can be calculated in the most appropriate way. According to these scientific findings, a flexible or non-flexible special module used in the invention was designed. The invention is a new intelligent thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device with a flexible or inflexible thermoelectric module.

4. [0028] Special adjustable DC SMPS power supply, which constitutes the water recirculating temperature and power control unit (TPCU) (4), which ensures the efficient and controlled operation of the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device from the vehicle battery or electrical network, temperature measurement control with LED indicator and touch control panel system was calculated, designed and produced based on the information and findings obtained as a result of basic scientific, theoretical and experimental research. All parts that make up the device can be placed in an ergonomic case made of materials such as plastic that comply with health standards. According to scientific findings TPCU with a thermal power dissipation capacity of at least 800W, which is necessary to effectively remove heat from the heated surfaces of the thermoelectric module or modules (8), or flexible thermoelement (1) (the temperatures of the heated surfaces can rise to a maximum of 5°C above room temperature). A specially designed heat pipe or closed liquid recirculating heat transfer system, which is a part of n (4), is used in the construction of the device. The DC power supply to be used in the invention and connected to the thermoelectric cooler with electrical connection cables (3), is in compliance with the necessary EN norms for high efficiency and high reliability, 220V AC supply, output at least DC 15V x 50A and 4KV DC galvanically isolated or at least 12DCVx60A vehicle battery produced as a feeder. The unit is a special SPP that will provide the required output parameters regardless of the energy source (DC power supply or vehicle battery) and according to the type of solid-base or flexible thermoelement smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device to be operated (4). In the invention, the temperature control unit is the process of adapting the intelligent thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device to the power supply in line with the system concept of the flexible thermoelement (1) or thermoelectric module (8), the control parameters optimized according to the number and construction structure and suitable for the cooling and heating control system, also covered. The fact that the power supply is based on a microprocessor will also ensure that many relevant parameters can be programmed by the user in accordance with the purpose in question. Recording all faults related to the welding situation will enable the necessary system information to be evaluated by the control circuit during use, and in this case, the adaptation and optimization of the welding to the various models to be made will be facilitated. The same control system enables the temperature of the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler to be controlled proportionally (PID), thus keeping the electricity consumption of the device at a minimum. In addition, the control circuit has a structure that can operate the device in cooling or heating mode, or transition from one mode to the other, from low currents to high currents, and digitally control the current direction, including switching elements such as transistor, thyristor, triac and 4 relays, and an H bridge scheme. A transistor structure was used to drive the relays. This structure was controlled with arduino digital pins. When the relevant pin is made logically HIGH, the transistor is triggered and turned on and current flows between collector-emitter. In this case, the relay changed contact by being magnetized and normally open contact (no) and common (c) terminal were connected. 4 digital pins are used to control 4 relays. There are many different types of microcontrollers on the market. Arduino was preferred because it is easy to program, open-coded and economical. The Arduino Nano model was used by mounting it to the control circuit with its compact feature. The temperature control system has a structure that can measure and control the internal surface temperature of the thermoelectric cooler or the temperature of the cooled liquid. The measured temperature is shown by the LED display. LM35 semiconductor sensor was used for temperature measurement. The LM35 heat temperature sensor is simply a transistor. When we supply it with 5 volts from the collector (leg 1) and connect the Emitter (leg 3) to the ground, a current flow through the Base (leg 2) and the Emitter. The current flowing from the base is in the order of mA and changes analogously with temperature. Since the sensor parameters change to analog, we need to connect it to the analog pins of the Arduino. It measures between -55°C and 150°C. The system works in 2 modes. In Cooling and Heating mode. Two push buttons were used to select the modes. When one of the buttons is pressed, the polarity of the current applied to the load is changed. While operating in any mode, the temperature was measured every second and it was checked whether it reached the set value. If it reaches the set value, the current applied to the load is cut off by making the relevant relays passive. The invention is a new intelligent thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device with a special PID DC power and a special temperature measurement and control unit (4). [0029] Special computer software has been produced based on the information and findings obtained as a result of basic scientific, theoretical and experimental research. Since the power supply or battery circuit used in the invention is microprocessorbased and the invention has a special PID power and temperature measurement and control circuit, these two systems should be compatible with each other and the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water supply as a whole.A special computer software has been prepared that will enable the cooling device to operate with maximum efficiency. Arduino Nano programming language is used for this. In addition, there is an arduino nano development board on the unit. Thus, it can communicate with the computer using the USB port and the software can be updated very easily. The invention is a new smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device equipped with special software. 6. [0029] Since the block with flexible thermoelement or thermoelectric module is used directly in the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device, a cooler device can be converted into a heater machine by simply changing the direction of current applied to the device. The invention is a new easily portable, portable, inexpensive, smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device that combines cooling and heating functions in one device.

7. [0030] When the freezer or cooler/heater heat conductive bar (5) in the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device is made of silver or gold in accordance with medical standards, it is very beneficial for human health by natural diffusion into ice or water due to the temperature change while ice is being made and water is being cooled/heated. beneficial silver or gold ions will be transferred. Thus, unlike the devices that work with gas and use stick technology sold in the market, they are very beneficial for humans (Benefits and effects of silver and golden water: Protective against radiation, Effective in the prevention and regression of infections. They do not cause allergic reactions. It affects your mental health positively. It has anti-bacterial properties. Silver and gold ions are beneficial for bone development and health) produce silver or gold water or healthy ice containing silver or gold ions. The invention is a new easily portable, portable, inexpensive, smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device that combines the function of making ice and ionized ice or cold/hot and ionized cold/hot water in one device.

The operation of the invention can be explained as follows;

Unlike gas-powered ice machines, the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler can be operated before water is put into the water container (7). In this case, the cooling rod or rods (5) can be instantly cooled down to -15°C - -25°C. This temperature can be adjusted with the control circuit. When the application is done in this way, the ice making time can be reduced to less than 1 and the water-cooling time to 5 minutes. In order to make ice, first select the ice program from the Ice / Dispenser program on the touch panel of the device, and select the (quality) thickness of the ice (here you can choose 1 -normal, 2-thick and 3-thicker) and the number of ice cubes to be made (here, the maximum number of ice cubes). There may be options such as at least 1 and maximum 40 ) are entered and the device is started. The device can be easily placed from the outside in the special slot on the top or side of the device, placed in the sterile water tank, and automatically takes the water from the at least 0.5-liter pet bottle into the water container (7), with a special water circulation pump produced in accordance with health standards or by the force of gravity, and the cooling rod or sticks (5) are automatically dipped into the container and ice making begins immediately. After a minute or less, when the ice is ready, the device automatically switches to the heating mode and the sticks are rapidly heated using the thermoelectric method(in a few seconds) and the ice blocks (6) are separated from the sticks. At the same time, the water remaining in the container is automatically taken to the water tank of the device for reuse, and only ready-to- use ice remains in the container. In this case, the control system of the device makes an LED light warning. Ready ices are removed from the container manually or automatically and consumed. Thus, only as much ice is produced as is consumed. This saves a lot of clean drinking water. When the device is operated as a cooler or a heater dispenser, first the dispenser program is selected from the Ice / Dispenser program on the touch panel of the device and the amount of water to be cooled or heated is selected (here, there may be people to choose such as l-one glass, 2-two glasses and 3-three glasses). When the dispenser program is selected, the blue (cooling) and red (heating) buttons on the panel become active, and by selecting one of them and the desired temperature, the necessary settings for cooling or heating the water are completed and the device is started. The device can be easily placed from the outside in the special slot placed in the sterile water tank or on the top or side of the device.with a special water circulation pump, the water of which is produced in accordance with health standards, orthe water container (7) by the force of gravity, and the cooler/heating rod or rods (5) are automatically immersed in the container and immediately start cooling or heating the water. When the water is ready after five minutes or less, the device's control system automatically warns with LED light. The water that is ready is automatically taken from another container (any water container such as a glass, bottle) that can be easily placed from the outside and consumed. This process is repeated according to the need and only cold or hot water is produced as much as it is consumed. This saves a lot of clean drinking water. The device cannot be operated without selecting the ice or dispenser program and the appropriate settings as a smart device. Unlike gas-operated dispensers, the device is a portable and inexpensive smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device.

[0032] The industrial applicability of the invention and its application can be explained as follows;

[0033] Smart thermoelectric ice maker and water cooler is a device that has the ability to make very fast ice and cool / heat water, as it is produced by using the superior advantages of high thermoelectric and high heat pipe technologies in a single device. On the other hand, since the use of these two high technologies ensures that the invention consists of simple parts and can be easily assembled, the production cost of the device is at least 7 times less than the cost of existing ice machines or water dispensers. Accordingly, the invention is a new smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device that is low in cost and easy to mass produce. The fact that the invention is light, silent, portable and can work in transportation vehicles will increase the use of the device significantly.

[0034] Since the invention combines the functions of making ice and boiling water in one device and performs these functions at a very high speed, the device is of great importance in terms of solving the world's energy, clean water and environmental problems.

[0035] With the development of technology, the smart thermoelectric ice machine and water cooler device will turn into a personal device belonging to each individual, with the shrinking of basic parts such as the thermoelement or thermoelectric module, heat pipe and power supply or battery that make up the invention. In this case, the number of production and sales of the invention will increase as much as the number of laptop computers or mobile phones, and since the export of the device will increase, huge amounts of foreign exchange will be provided to the country.