Ice discharging structure, ice making device and refrigerator having the same

Abstract

The present application provides an ice discharging structure, an ice making device and a refrigerator having the same, which includes an ice discharging channel and a screening part; the ice discharging channel is used for discharging ice cubes; the number of the ice discharging channels is set to be at least two; the particle sizes of the ice cubes discharged by each ice discharging channel are different; the screening part is used for screening out ice cubes with different particle sizes; and guiding the ice cubes with different particle sizes into the corresponding ice discharging channels. According to the ice discharging structure, the ice making device and the refrigerator having the same of the present application, it can prevent the ice cubes or crushed ice from being discharged in a mixed form when the ice cubes or crushed ice are discharged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of refrigerators, and particularly relates to an ice discharging structure, an ice making device, and a refrigerator having the same. Background Art

[0002] Currently, in the prior art, a refrigerator is a device including a main body and a cold air supply system. A storage room and a freezer for storing food in a refrigerated and frozen manner are provided in the refrigerator main body. The refrigerator may include an ice maker to provide ice for convenient use. The refrigerator may include an automatic ice maker to automatically produce ice, store the produced ice, and discharge the stored ice. The automatic ice maker includes: an ice making tray for making ice, an ice bucket for storing the ice generated in the ice making tray, a conveying member disposed in the ice bucket to convey the ice in the ice bucket, a crushing device for discharging the ice conveyed before discharge into ice cubes or crushed ice according to a discharge mode, and a motor for driving the conveying member and the crushing device.

[0003] However, when the ice cubes or crushed ice in the refrigerator are discharged, the ice cubes or crushed ice are discharged in a mixed form; or there are crushed ice mixed in the ice cubes and ice cubes mixed in the crushed ice.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide an ice discharging structure, an ice making device, and a refrigerator having the same that can prevent the ice cubes or crushed ice from being discharged in a mixed form when the ice cubes or crushed ice are discharged has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide an ice discharging structure, an ice making device, and a refrigerator having the same that can prevent the ice cubes or crushed ice from being discharged in a mixed form when the ice cubes or crushed ice are discharged.

[0006] To solve the above problems, this application provides an ice discharging structure, including:

[0007] An ice discharging channel; the ice discharging channel is used for discharging ice cubes; the number of the ice discharging channels is set to be at least two; the particle sizes of the ice cubes discharged by each ice discharging channel are different;

[0008] A screening part; the screening part is used for screening out ice cubes with different particle sizes; and guiding the ice cubes with different particle sizes into the corresponding ice discharging channels.

[0009] Preferably, the ice discharging channel includes a first ice discharging channel; the first ice discharging channel is used for discharging first ice cubes; the particle size of the first ice cubes is d1;

[0010] And / or, the ice discharging channel includes a second ice discharging channel; the second ice discharging channel is used for discharging second ice cubes; the particle size of the second ice cubes is d2; wherein, d1 < d2.

[0011] Preferably, the first row of ice channels is in communication with the second row of ice channels, and there is an included angle between the central axis of the first row of ice channels and the central axis of the second row of ice channels.

[0012] Preferably, the screening part includes a sieve mesh; the sieve mesh has sieve holes; the sieve holes are used for passing the first ice cubes; the aperture of the sieve holes is d3; d1 < d3 < d2.

[0013] Preferably, the screening part further includes a stop part; the stop part is connected to the sieve mesh; the stop part is used to prevent the first ice cubes from entering the second row of ice channels.

[0014] Preferably, when the sieve mesh covers the inlet of the first row of ice channels and the stop part blocks the inlet of the second row of ice channels, it is the first position; when the sieve mesh covers the inlet of the second row of ice channels and the stop part opens the inlet of the second row of ice channels, it is the second position; the screening part is movable between the first position and the second position.

[0015] Preferably, the ice discharging structure further includes a vibrating part; the vibrating part is used to vibrate the sieve mesh so that the first ice cubes pass through the sieve holes and enter the first row of ice channels;

[0016] And / or, the ice discharging structure further includes an ice inlet channel; both the first row of ice channels and the second row of ice channels are in communication with the ice inlet channel.

[0017] Preferably, the first ice cubes are crushed ice.

[0018] Preferably, the ice discharging structure further includes a crushing part; the crushing part is arranged in the first row of ice channels; or, the crushing part is arranged on the screening part;

[0019] And / or, a detachable end cover is arranged at the outlet end of the first row of ice channels.

[0020] Preferably, the end cover is provided with ice discharging holes; the ice discharging holes are used for discharging the first ice cubes.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present application, an ice making device is provided, including an ice discharging structure, and the ice discharging structure is the above-mentioned ice discharging structure.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present application, a refrigerator is provided, including an ice making device, and the ice making device is the above-mentioned ice making device.

[0023] The ice discharging structure, the ice making device and the refrigerator with the same provided by the present application can screen out ice cubes of different particle sizes through the screening part, guide the ice cubes of different particle sizes into the corresponding ice discharging channels and then discharge them, which can effectively prevent the mixing of different particle sizes and effectively prevent the ice cubes or crushed ice from being discharged in a mixed form when the ice cubes or crushed ice are discharged. Description of the Drawings

[0024] Figure 1Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] The reference signs are shown as:

[0027] 1. First ice discharging channel; 2. Second ice discharging channel; 3. Ice inlet channel; 31. Ice inlet; 41. Sieve; 42. Vibration part; 43. Stopping part; 441. First position; 442. Second position; 5. Ice crushing part; 6. End cover; 61. Ice discharging hole. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] Referring to Figure 1 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present application, an ice discharging structure includes an ice discharging channel and a screening part; the ice discharging channel is used for discharging ice cubes; the number of ice discharging channels is set to be at least two; the particle sizes of the ice cubes discharged by each ice discharging channel are different; the screening part is used for screening out ice cubes with different particle sizes; and guiding the ice cubes with different particle sizes into the corresponding ice discharging channels. By screening out ice cubes with different particle sizes and guiding the ice cubes with different particle sizes into the corresponding ice discharging channels and then discharging them, it can effectively prevent the mixing of different particle sizes, that is, it can effectively prevent the ice cubes or crushed ice from being discharged in a mixed form when the ice cubes or crushed ice are discharged..

[0029] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The ice discharging channel includes a first ice discharging channel 1; the first ice discharging channel 1 is used for discharging first ice cubes; the particle size of the first ice cubes is d1;

[0030] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The ice discharging channel includes a second ice discharging channel 2; the second ice discharging channel 2 is used for discharging second ice cubes; the particle size of the second ice cubes is d2; wherein, d1 < d2.

[0031] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The first ice discharging channel 1 is communicated with the second ice discharging channel 2, and there is an included angle between the central axis of the first ice discharging channel 1 and the central axis of the second ice discharging channel 2.

[0032] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The screening part includes a sieve 41; the sieve 41 has sieve holes; the sieve holes are used for passing the first ice cubes; the aperture of the sieve holes is d3; d1 < d3 < d2. The sieve 41 can pass the first ice cubes and intercept the second ice cubes.

[0033] The cross-sections of the first ice discharging channel 1 and the second ice discharging channel 2 are both rectangular, and the cross-sections of the first ice discharging channel 1 and the second ice discharging channel 2 are congruent rectangles; the sieve 41 is also rectangular, and the rectangular sieve 41 and the cross-sections of the two ice discharging channels are also congruent figures.

[0034] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The screening part further includes a stop part 43; the stop part 43 is connected to the screen 41; the stop part 43 is used to prevent the first ice cubes from entering the second ice discharging channel 2. The stop part 43 is a baffle; the cross-sections of the baffle and the two ice discharging channels are also congruent figures. The first edge of the screen 41 is connected to the first edge of the baffle.

[0035] Referring to Figure 2 As shown, the present application also discloses some embodiments. When the screen 41 covers the inlet of the first ice discharging channel 1 and the stop part 43 blocks the inlet of the second ice discharging channel 2, it is the first position 441; when the screen 41 covers the inlet of the second ice discharging channel 2 and the stop part 43 opens the inlet of the second ice discharging channel 2, it is the second position 442; the screening part is movable between the first position 441 and the second position 442. A rotating shaft is arranged at the connection position between the screen 41 and the baffle, and the rotating shaft is parallel to the first edge of the screen 41 and the first edge of the baffle. A motor can be used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, and then drive the screening part to rotate.

[0036] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The ice discharging structure further includes a vibrating part 42; the vibrating part 42 is used to vibrate the screen 41 so that the first ice cubes enter the first ice discharging channel 1 through the screen holes; the vibrating direction of the vibrating part 42 is consistent with the extending direction of the first ice discharging channel 1. The first ice discharging channel 1 extends in the vertical direction. Then the vibrating direction of the vibrating part 42 is up and down vibration. The extending direction of the second ice discharging channel 2 is obliquely downward. The screening part is arranged between the first ice discharging channel 1 and the ice inlet channel 3 to form a screening area; the bottom of the screen 41 is communicated with the first ice discharging channel 1, and the ice cubes first enter the screening area for vibration. After vibrating for a period of time, the broken ice mixed in the ice cubes enters the broken ice outlet channel through the screen 41.

[0037] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The ice discharging structure further includes an ice inlet channel 3; both the first ice discharging channel 1 and the second ice discharging channel 2 are communicated with the ice inlet channel 3. The ice inlet channel 3 has an ice inlet 31; the ice inlet channel 3 also extends in the vertical direction, and the mixture of ice cubes and broken ice enters the ice inlet channel 3 from the ice inlet 31.

[0038] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The first ice cubes are broken ice.

[0039] The present application also discloses some embodiments. The ice discharging structure further includes an ice crushing part 5; the ice crushing part 5 is arranged in the first ice discharging channel 1; the ice crushing part 5 is used for crushing the broken ice entering the first ice discharging channel 1; the ice crushing part 5 is installed on the end cover 6. A driving motor is installed on the end cover 6 to provide driving force for the rotation of the ice crushing device. When discharging the broken ice, the broken ice first enters the first ice discharging channel 1, and then the ice crushing part 5 rotates in the first ice discharging channel 1 and crushes the broken ice with larger particle size falling in. The ice crushing part 5 can be an ice crushing knife; the ice crushing knife can rotate in the direction perpendicular to the central axis of the first ice discharging channel 1, and the ice crushing knife can be driven to rotate by a motor.

[0040] Alternatively, the ice crushing part 5 is arranged on the screening part, that is, the ice crushing part 5 can also be arranged on the screen 41, so that the ice crushing part 5 is combined with the screening part. At this time, no matter what the proportion of the ice and broken ice in the mixture entering the ice discharging channel is, if more broken ice is desired, the ice crushing part 5 can be turned on during the vibration screening to crush the ice into broken ice. The screen 41 and the vibration part 42 form a vibrating screen, and the vibrating motor is used to vibrate the screen 41 based on the principle of exciting vibration.

[0041] The present application also discloses some embodiments. A detachable end cover 6 is arranged at the outlet end of the first ice discharging channel 1.

[0042] The present application also discloses some embodiments. Ice discharging holes 61 are arranged on the end cover 6; the ice discharging holes 61 are used for discharging the first ice cubes; the broken ice can directly leak out through the ice discharging holes 61 on the end cover 6. If the broken ice accumulates in the end cover 6 during the operation of the device, the end cover 6 can be disassembled to clean up the accumulated broken ice.

[0043] The specific ice discharging steps of the ice discharging structure of the present application are as follows:

[0044] The device has an ice inlet channel 3 and an ice discharging channel. The ice discharging channel includes a first ice discharging channel 1 and a second ice discharging channel 2; the ice inlet channel 3 has an ice inlet 31; a mixture of ice cubes and broken ice enters the ice inlet channel 3 from the ice inlet 31; a screen 41 is arranged at the inlet end of the first ice discharging channel 1, and a end cover 6 is arranged at the outlet end of the first ice discharging channel 1; a vibration part 42 is arranged on the screen 41.

[0045] When the mixture of ice cubes and crushed ice enters the inlet of the first row of ice channels 1 from the ice inlet channel 3, at this time, the screening part is located at the first position 441, and the stop part 43, i.e., the baffle plate, blocks the inlet of the second row of ice channels 2, so that the mixture of ice cubes and crushed ice cannot enter the second row of ice channels 2; the vibrating part 42 vibrates the screen 41, and the crushed ice enters the first row of ice channels 1 through the screen holes; the ice cubes are on the screen 41; to prevent long and thin ice cubes from entering the first row of ice channels 1 through the screen holes, a crushed ice part 5 is arranged in the channel. The crushed ice part 5 is installed on the end cover 6, and a driving motor is installed on the end cover 6 to provide driving force for the rotation of the crushed ice part 5. When the crushed ice falls, the crushed ice part 5 is turned on to break the larger-sized crushed ice, and then it is discharged from the ice discharge hole 61 of the end cover 6. When finer ice sand is desired, the rotation speed of the crushed ice part 5 is adjusted so that the crushed ice falling into the first row of ice channels 1 is broken into smaller particle sizes.

[0046] After screening, since the screen holes are small, the ice cubes cannot pass through. The baffle plate of the screening part is a flat plate, which is used to prevent the mixture from falling into the second row of ice channels 2 when it lands on the screening part. The area where the screening part is located becomes the screening area, and the vibrating part 42 is provided in the screening area; the bottom of the screening area, i.e., the screen 41, is connected to the first row of ice channels 1; the ice cubes first enter the screening area for vibration. After vibrating for a period of time, the crushed ice mixed in the ice cubes passes through the screen 41 and enters the first row of ice channels 1; after the vibration ends, only the ice cubes that cannot fall remain in the screening area. At this time, the driving shaft rotates, and the screening part moves to the second position 442, the baffle plate opens the inlet of the second row of ice channels 2, and the screen 41 is flipped to the inlet of the second row of ice channels 2 to discharge the ice cubes into the second row of ice channels 2 and then discharge them.

[0047] The stop part 43 is vertically connected to the screen 41; when the screen 41 is at the inlet of the first row of ice channels 1, the stop part 43 is perpendicular to the cross-section of the first row of ice channels 1; and the stop part 43 blocks the inlet of the second row of ice channels 2. When the screen 41 is flipped to the inlet of the second row of ice channels 2, the stop part 43 enters the second row of ice channels 2 and opens the inlet of the second row of ice channels 2.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present application, an ice making device is provided, including an ice discharging structure, and the ice discharging structure is the above-mentioned ice discharging structure.

[0049] According to an embodiment of the present application, a refrigerator is provided, including an ice making device, and the ice making device is the above-mentioned ice making device.

[0050] It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, on the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous ways can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0051] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application. The above is only the preferred implementation manner of the present application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, without departing from the technical principle of the present application, several improvements and variations can still be made, and these improvements and variations should also be regarded as within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice discharging structure, characterized in that, Comprising: Ice discharging channels; the ice discharging channels are used for discharging ice blocks; the number of the ice discharging channels is set to be at least two; the particle sizes of the ice blocks discharged by each of the ice discharging channels are different; A screening part; the screening part is used for screening out ice blocks with different particle sizes; and guiding the ice blocks with different particle sizes into the corresponding ice discharging channels; The ice discharging channels include a first ice discharging channel (1); the first ice discharging channel (1) is used for discharging first ice blocks; the particle size of the first ice blocks is d1; the ice discharging channels include a second ice discharging channel (2); the second ice discharging channel (2) is used for discharging second ice blocks; the particle size of the second ice blocks is d2; wherein, d1 < d2; The screening part includes a sieve mesh (41); the sieve mesh (41) has sieve holes; the sieve holes are used for passing the first ice blocks; the aperture of the sieve holes is d3; d1 < d3 < d2; The screening part further includes a stop part (43); the stop part (43) is connected to the sieve mesh (41); the stop part (43) is used for preventing the first ice blocks from entering the second ice discharging channel (2); with the sieve mesh (41) covering the inlet of the first ice discharging channel (1), and the stop part (43) blocking the inlet of the second ice discharging channel (2) being the first position (441); with the sieve mesh (41) covering the inlet of the second ice discharging channel (2), and the stop part (43) opening the inlet of the second ice discharging channel (2) being the second position (442); the screening part is movable between the first position (441) and the second position (442).

2. The ice discharging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first ice discharging channel (1) is communicated with the second ice discharging channel (2), and there is an included angle between the central axis of the first ice discharging channel (1) and the central axis of the second ice discharging channel (2).

3. The ice discharging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice discharging structure further includes a vibrating part (42); the vibrating part (42) is used for vibrating the sieve mesh (41) so that the first ice blocks pass through the sieve holes and enter the first ice discharging channel (1); And / or, the ice discharging structure further includes an ice inlet channel (3); both the first ice discharging channel (1) and the second ice discharging channel (2) are communicated with the ice inlet channel (3).

4. The ice discharging structure according to claim 1, wherein The first ice blocks are crushed ice.

5. The ice discharging structure according to claim 4, wherein, The ice discharging structure further includes a crushing part (5); the crushing part (5) is arranged in the first ice discharging channel (1); or, the crushing part (5) is arranged on the screening part; And / or, a detachable end cover (6) is arranged at the outlet end of the first ice discharging channel (1).

6. The ice discharging structure according to claim 5, characterized in that The end cover (6) is provided with ice discharging holes (61); the ice discharging holes (61) are used for discharging the first ice blocks.

7. An ice-making device, including an ice discharging structure, characterized in that, The ice discharging structure is the ice discharging structure described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A refrigerator, comprising an ice-making device, characterized in that, The ice making device is the ice making device described in claim 7.

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