Ice cube making assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The application provides an ice cube making assembly and a refrigerator. The ice cube making assembly comprises a crushed ice maker, a channel, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are arranged side by side and relatively rotate to form a rotating shaft group, the rotating shaft group is arranged in the channel, the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are both provided with a cutter on the outer circumferential surface, at least one of the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft is a crankshaft or a camshaft, and the cutters on the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft perform shearing treatment on the ice cubes entering the channel when the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft relatively rotate. The rotating shaft group relatively rotates, the cutters are arranged on each rotating shaft, the ice cubes are sheared when rotating, the shearing type crushed ice requires a small acting force, and energy consumption can be saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, specifically relating to an ice-making component and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators may include ice makers to provide ice. Current ice-making equipment includes at least an ice-making tray, an ice bucket for storing ice, a conveying mechanism for transferring the ice from the ice bucket, an ice-crushing device for crushing the ice into blocks or shards, and a corresponding drive mechanism. The drive mechanism needs to drive the conveying mechanism and the ice-crushing device, which is structurally complex and results in high energy consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide an ice-making component and a refrigerator that can simplify the ice-crushing process, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides an ice-making assembly, comprising:

[0005] An ice crusher includes a channel, a first rotating shaft, and a second rotating shaft. The first and second rotating shafts are arranged side by side and rotate relative to each other, forming a rotating shaft group. The rotating shaft group is located in the channel. Both the first and second rotating shafts are provided with cutters on their outer circumferential surfaces. At least one of the first and second rotating shafts is a crankshaft or a camshaft. When the first and second rotating shafts rotate relative to each other, the cutters on both shafts shear the ice blocks entering the channel.

[0006] Optionally, the ice-making assembly further includes an ice maker, which is located above the ice crusher, and the outlet of the ice maker is connected to the channel inlet.

[0007] Optionally, the channel includes an inclined section, with the entrance side of the channel connected to the high end of the inclined section.

[0008] Optionally, the bottom of the inclined section includes a vibrating screen, the aperture of which is smaller than a preset value.

[0009] Optionally, the axial direction of the rotating shaft assembly is inclined and it is mounted in the inclined section; the axial direction is the same as the extension direction of the inclined section.

[0010] Optionally, the bottom of the outlet end of the channel is provided with at least a first outlet and a second outlet, the distance between the first outlet and the inlet of the channel is less than the distance between the second outlet and the inlet of the channel; the aperture of the first outlet is smaller than the aperture of the second outlet.

[0011] Optionally, the vibrating screen is located between the first outlet and the channel inlet; the aperture of the first outlet is larger than the preset value.

[0012] Optionally, the edge of the cutter has a serrated structure.

[0013] Optionally, the rotating shaft assembly further includes a drive mechanism for driving the rotating shaft assembly to rotate relative to each other.

[0014] According to another aspect of this application, a refrigerator is provided, including the ice-making assembly as described above.

[0015] This application provides an ice-making assembly, including an ice crusher, comprising a channel, a first rotating shaft, and a second rotating shaft. The first and second rotating shafts are arranged side-by-side and rotate relative to each other, forming a rotating shaft assembly. The rotating shaft assembly is disposed within the channel. Each of the first and second rotating shafts has a cutter on its outer circumferential surface, and at least one of the first and second rotating shafts is a crankshaft or camshaft. When the first and second rotating shafts rotate relative to each other, the cutters on both shafts shear the ice blocks entering the channel. By employing a rotating shaft assembly with cutters on each shaft, the ice blocks are sheared during rotation. This shearing-type ice crushing requires less force and saves energy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft assembly in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0019] 1. Shaft assembly; 11. Motor; 12. First shaft; 13. Second shaft; 2. Channel; 21. Inlet; 22. First outlet; 221. Second outlet; 3. Ice maker; 4. Vibrating screen; 5. Cam. Detailed Implementation

[0020] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, an ice-making assembly includes:

[0021] An ice crusher includes a channel 2, a first rotating shaft 12, and a second rotating shaft 13. The first rotating shaft 12 and the second rotating shaft 13 are arranged side by side and rotate relative to each other, forming a rotating shaft group 1. The rotating shaft group 1 is located in the channel 2. Both the first rotating shaft 12 and the second rotating shaft 13 are provided with cutters on their outer peripheral surfaces. At least one of the first rotating shaft 12 and the second rotating shaft 13 is a crankshaft or a camshaft. When the first rotating shaft 12 and the second rotating shaft 13 rotate relative to each other, the cutters on both cutters shear the ice blocks entering the channel 2.

[0022] Each of the rotating shafts in the relatively rotating shaft assembly 1 is equipped with a cutter on its outer circumference, and at least one of the shafts is a crankshaft or cam 5 shaft. Thus, when the rotating shaft assembly 1 rotates relative to each other, it first shears and breaks the ice. Then, the distance between the first rotating shaft 12 and the second rotating shaft 13 changes, and the ice is squeezed, resulting in a secondary ice-breaking effect. The ice-breaking process is highly efficient and has low energy consumption.

[0023] In some embodiments, the ice-making assembly further includes an ice maker 3, which is located above the ice crusher, and the outlet of the ice maker 3 is connected to the inlet 21 of the channel 2.

[0024] An ice maker 3 is installed above the ice crusher to directly crush the ice blocks. No additional transmission structure is needed, and the ice blocks fall into the ice crusher's channel 2 on their own.

[0025] In some embodiments, the channel 2 includes an inclined section, with the entrance 21 side of the channel 2 connected to the high end of the inclined section.

[0026] To facilitate the movement of the ice blocks obtained after shearing, an inclined channel 2 is used, which allows the ice blocks to move downwards by gravity, further reducing energy consumption.

[0027] In some embodiments, the bottom of the inclined section includes a vibrating screen 4, the aperture of which is smaller than a preset value.

[0028] A vibrating screen 4 is installed at the bottom of the inclined section, which can not only accelerate the movement of ice blocks, but also discharge the ice slag generated during the ice crushing process.

[0029] In some embodiments, the axial direction of the rotating shaft assembly 1 is inclined and it is mounted in the inclined section; the axial direction is the same as the extension direction of the inclined section.

[0030] The inclined shaft assembly 1 is used to form an oblique shearing, which is highly efficient and facilitates the movement of ice blocks.

[0031] In some embodiments, the bottom of the outlet end of the channel 2 is provided with at least a first outlet 22 and a second outlet 221. The distance between the first outlet 22 and the inlet 21 of the channel 2 is less than the distance between the second outlet 221 and the inlet 21 of the channel 2. The aperture of the first outlet 22 is less than the aperture of the second outlet 221.

[0032] Multiple outlets with different apertures are set at the bottom of the outlet end of channel 2, which can selectively obtain ice blocks of different sizes.

[0033] In some embodiments, the vibrating screen 4 is disposed between the first outlet 22 and the inlet 21 of the channel 2; the aperture of the first outlet 22 is larger than the preset value.

[0034] Because smaller ice fragments are produced when ice is shredded, to prevent these fragments from being discharged through the outlet of channel 2, the ice fragments are discharged first through the vibrating screen 4, and the remaining ice blocks are discharged sequentially through the first outlet 22 and the second outlet 221.

[0035] In some embodiments, the cutter has a serrated edge.

[0036] To facilitate the cutting of ice, the outer edge of the blade is designed with a serrated structure, which makes cutting easier and more efficient.

[0037] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft assembly 1 further includes a driving mechanism for driving the rotating shaft assembly 1 to rotate relative to each other.

[0038] Employing a drive mechanism such as Figure 1 The motor 11 shown is used to drive the spiral blade, and it has good controllability.

[0039] Depend on Figure 1 As can be seen from the structure, this ice-making assembly mainly includes two parts: an ice maker 3 and an ice crusher. The ice maker 3 includes at least components such as an ice-making tray and an ice bucket for storing ice. The ice maker 3 is located directly above the ice crusher, and the ice can slide into the ice crusher under its own gravity. The ice crusher mainly includes a drive motor 11 and a rotating shaft assembly 1.

[0040] The rotating shaft assembly 1 includes two relatively rotating first shafts 12 and second shafts 13. The first shaft 12 is a common cylindrical shaft, and the second shaft 13 is a cam 5 shaft, or a crankshaft. Both shafts have evenly distributed cutting blades on their surfaces. The number of cutting blades on both shafts is equal and they are staggered, so that a shearing action is formed when they rotate relative to each other. The left and right ends of the two shafts pass through both ends of the housing. The left ends of the two shafts are connected by a gear pair. First, the motor 11 drives the first shaft 12 to rotate. The relative rotation of the first shaft 12 and the second shaft 13 is achieved through the meshing gear pair. The ice will be broken initially under the action of the cutting blades, and then broken a second time under the pressure of the cam 5.

[0041] This application connects the outlet of the ice maker 3 to the ice crusher. Larger ice blocks can directly enter the ice crusher after leaving the outlet of the ice maker 3, reducing the need for the ice block conveying mechanism in the traditional ice maker 3. The channel 2 in the ice crusher is inclined, which facilitates the movement of ice blocks under gravity while crushing them, saving energy. Different outlets can be selected according to the needs of the ice crushing device, such as the size of the ice blocks that the ice crusher can crush.

[0042] According to another aspect of this application, a refrigerator is provided, including the ice-making assembly as described above.

[0043] Installing the aforementioned ice-making component in the refrigerator, such as placing it on the refrigerator door, makes it convenient to obtain ice and improves the comfort of modern family life.

[0044] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments can be freely combined and superimposed without conflict.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application. The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An ice-making assembly, characterized in that, include: An ice crusher includes a channel (2), a first rotating shaft (12), and a second rotating shaft (13). The first rotating shaft (12) and the second rotating shaft (13) are arranged side by side and rotate relative to each other, forming a rotating shaft group (1). The rotating shaft group (1) is located in the channel (2). Both the first rotating shaft (12) and the second rotating shaft (13) are provided with cutters on their outer circumferential surfaces. At least one of the first rotating shaft (12) and the second rotating shaft (13) is a crankshaft or a cam (5) shaft. When the first rotating shaft (12) and the second rotating shaft (13) rotate relative to each other, the cutters on both cutters shear the ice blocks entering the channel (2). The distance between the first rotating shaft (12) and the second rotating shaft (13) can be changed, so that the ice blocks are crushed a second time under the pressure of the first rotating shaft (12) and the second rotating shaft (13). The edge of the cutter is provided with a serrated structure; The channel (2) includes an inclined section, and the entrance (21) side of the channel (2) is connected to the high end of the inclined section; The bottom of the inclined section includes a vibrating screen (4), the aperture of which is smaller than a preset value; The bottom of the outlet end of the channel (2) is provided with at least a first outlet (22) and a second outlet (221). The distance between the first outlet (22) and the inlet (21) of the channel (2) is less than the distance between the second outlet (221) and the inlet (21) of the channel (2). The aperture of the first outlet (22) is less than the aperture of the second outlet (221).

2. The ice-making assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making assembly also includes an ice maker (3), which is located above the ice crusher, and the outlet of the ice maker (3) is connected to the inlet (21) of the channel (2).

3. The ice-making assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axial direction of the rotating shaft assembly (1) is inclined and is mounted in the inclined section; the axial direction is the same as the extension direction of the inclined section.

4. The ice-making assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibrating screen (4) is located between the first outlet (22) and the inlet (21) of the channel (2); the aperture of the first outlet (22) is larger than the preset value.

5. The ice-making assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft assembly (1) also includes a driving mechanism for driving the rotating shaft assembly (1) to rotate relative to each other.

6. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the ice-making assembly as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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