Ice cube storage bucket

Abstract

The present invention discloses an ice storage bucket, comprising a bucket body, an upper opening, an ice outlet at the lower part of the bucket body, a discharge door outside the ice outlet, the discharge door connected to a second driving member, the second driving member used to drive the discharge door switch; a bucket cover, matching the upper opening of the bucket body and arranged above the bucket body; an ice pusher assembly, arranged at the bottom of the bucket body, one end of the ice pusher assembly facing the ice outlet; a first driving member connected to the ice pusher assembly, the first driving member can drive the ice pusher assembly to rotate forward or reverse, the ice pusher assembly rotates forward to push the ice cubes out of the ice outlet; the ice pusher assembly reverses to bring the ice cubes back into the bucket body. According to the ice storage bucket provided by the present invention, the ice pusher assembly is driven by the driving member to realize forward and reverse rotation, the ice pusher assembly conveys ice cubes when it rotates forward, and brings the ice cubes back into the storage bucket body when it reverses, so as to prevent ice cubes from accumulating at the ice outlet and causing the discharge door to be not closed tightly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of ice making equipment, in particular to an ice cube storage bucket. Background Art

[0002] At present, most of the traditional ice maker storage barrels include an ice cube conveying device: a rotating shaft with a pull rod is provided at the bottom of the storage barrel, and the rotating shaft is connected to the ice making screw of the ice maker. When the rotating shaft rotates, the ice cubes in the barrel move together. When the discharge door is opened, the ice cubes that move to the discharge door area will fall out of the storage barrel from the ice outlet. Although this structure is relatively simple, when the discharge door is closed, too much ice cubes at the ice outlet are easy to get stuck, resulting in the discharge door not being closed tightly. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an ice storage bucket, wherein an ice pusher assembly is driven by a driving member to realize forward and reverse rotation, wherein the ice pusher assembly delivers ice cubes when it rotates forward, and brings the ice cubes back to the interior of the storage bucket when it rotates reversely, thereby preventing ice cubes from accumulating at the ice outlet and causing the discharge door to be loosely closed.

[0004] An ice storage bucket according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention includes a bucket body, an upper opening, an ice outlet at the lower inner wall of the bucket body, a discharge door outside the ice outlet, the discharge door is connected to a second driving member, and the second driving member is used to drive the discharge door switch; a bucket cover, which matches the upper opening of the bucket body and is arranged above the bucket body; an ice pushing assembly, which is arranged at the bottom of the bucket body, and one end of the ice pushing assembly is arranged toward the ice outlet; a first driving member, which is connected to the ice pushing assembly, and the first driving member can drive the ice pushing assembly to rotate forward or reversely, the ice pushing assembly rotates forward to push the ice cubes out of the ice outlet; the ice pushing assembly reverses to bring the ice cubes back into the bucket body.

[0005] An ice storage bucket according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following technical effects: when the discharge door is in a closed state, the front end of the ice pushing assembly is close to the inner side surface of the discharge door, and when ice cubes need to be transported, the discharge door is opened, the ice pushing assembly rotates forward, and the ice cubes are pushed out from the ice outlet; when ice delivery stops, the discharge door is closed, and the ice pushing assembly reverses at the same time to transport the ice cubes from the ice outlet in the opposite direction, and the material stuck between the discharge door and the ice outlet will also be swept down or brought back into the bucket body, so that the discharge door can continue to be closed, thereby preventing the phenomenon of material clamping and leakage.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a accommodating chamber is provided at the inner bottom of the barrel body, and the accommodating chamber is formed by the bottom wall of the barrel body being recessed downward to collect ice cubes in the accommodating chamber. The ice pushing assembly is provided in the accommodating chamber, and the ice outlet is provided at one end of the accommodating chamber.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity is arranged to be inclined downward and facing away from the ice outlet.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a water inlet joint is provided on the barrel cover, and one end of the water inlet joint extending into the barrel body is connected to a nozzle to transport high-temperature hot water for cleaning and sterilization into the barrel body.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a detection sheet is provided at the lower portion of the barrel cover for detecting the capacity of ice cubes in the barrel. When the ice cubes are offset against the detection sheet, the capacity of ice cubes in the barrel no longer increases.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice pushing assembly includes a core shaft and a conveying spring, and the conveying spring is fixedly wound around the core shaft.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a stopper is provided on the core shaft, and the stopper is provided between the conveying spring and the first driving member, and is used to push the ice cubes brought back by the ice pushing assembly to the side.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the discharge door is connected to a self-locking structure. When the discharge door is closed, the self-locking structure prevents ice cubes at the ice outlet from pushing the discharge door open.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the self-locking structure includes a first connecting rod, a first hinge shaft and a second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the door seat, and the other end is hinged to the first hinge shaft; one end of the second connecting rod is connected to the discharge door, and the other end is hinged to the first hinge shaft; when the discharge door is closed, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are on the same straight line.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a third connecting rod is also included, and the second driving member is a telescopic driving member. The telescopic end of the second driving member is hinged to one end of the third connecting rod, and the other end of the third connecting rod is hinged to the first hinge shaft. The second driving member can drive the third connecting rod to move downward and rotate, and the third connecting rod drives the first hinge shaft to move to change the angle between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of another direction of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the push component;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view when the discharge door is closed;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view when the discharge door is open.

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] Barrel body 1000, ice outlet 1010, accommodating chamber 1020;

[0026] Bucket cover 1100, water inlet connector 1110, nozzle 1120, water spray assembly 1130, detection sheet 1140, proximity switch 1150;

[0027] Ice pushing assembly 2000, core shaft 2100, conveying spring 2200, stopper 2300, push block 2310, first push surface 2320, second push surface 2330;

[0028] A first driving member 3000, a stepping motor 3100, and a reducer 3200;

[0029] Door seat 4000 , discharge door 4100 , second driving member 4110 , third connecting rod 4120 , second hinge shaft 4210 , third hinge shaft 4220 , fourth hinge shaft 4230 , self-locking structure 4300 , first connecting rod 4310 , first hinge shaft 4320 , second connecting rod 4330 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 2 An ice storage bucket according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a bucket body 1000 , a bucket cover 1100 , an ice pushing assembly 2000 , and a first driving member 3000 .

[0034] The upper part of the barrel body 1000 is open, and an ice outlet 1010 is provided at the lower part of the inner wall of the barrel body 1000. A discharge door 4100 is provided outside the ice outlet 1010. The discharge door 4100 is connected to a second driving member 4110, and the second driving member 4110 is used to drive the discharge door 4100 to open and close. The barrel cover 1100 matches the upper opening of the barrel body 1000 and is provided above the barrel body 1000.

[0035] The ice pusher assembly 2000 is disposed at the bottom of the barrel body 1000 , and one end of the ice pusher assembly 2000 is disposed toward the ice outlet 1010 , that is, the length direction of the ice pusher assembly 2000 is consistent with the center line direction of the ice outlet 1010 .

[0036] The output shaft of the first driving member 3000 is connected to the ice pushing assembly 2000. The first driving member 3000 can drive the ice pushing assembly 2000 to rotate forward or reversely. The first driving member 3000 rotates forward to push the ice cubes out of the ice outlet 1010; the first driving member 3000 rotates reversely to bring the ice cubes back to the inside of the barrel body 1000. Forward rotation and reverse rotation refer to two completely opposite rotation modes of the ice pushing assembly 2000. If the forward rotation is clockwise rotation, the corresponding reverse rotation is counterclockwise rotation. Specifically, the first driving member 3000 includes a stepping motor 3100 and a reducer 3200. The stepping motor 3100 is connected to the reducer 3200, and the reducer 3200 is connected to the ice pushing assembly 2000. The forward and reverse speeds of the first driving member 3000 are both adjustable.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 to Figure 4 In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a receiving chamber 1020 is provided at the bottom of the barrel body 1000. The receiving chamber 1020 is formed by the inner bottom wall of the barrel body 1000 being recessed downward. The ice pusher assembly 2000 is disposed in the receiving chamber 1020. The ice outlet 1010 is disposed at one end of the receiving chamber 1020. Specifically, referring to Figure 4 The side wall of the accommodating chamber 1020 is inclined, and the cross-section of the accommodating chamber 1020 is expanded upward. This arrangement can make the ice cubes gather in the accommodating chamber 1020, so that the ice cubes can be quickly and efficiently sent out of the barrel body 1000.

[0038] The speed of discharging the material when the discharging door 4100 is opened is closely related to the amount of ice cubes in the barrel 1000. When there are enough ice cubes, the discharging speed is faster; when there are fewer ice cubes, the discharging speed is slower. This discharging method is uneven and has no precision. Therefore, refer to Figure 3 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the bottom wall of the accommodating chamber 1020 is tilted downwardly with its back to the ice outlet 1010, so that the ice cubes falling into the accommodating chamber 1020 can automatically slide toward the ice pushing assembly 2000, ensuring that the ice cubes can be quickly delivered to the ice outlet 1010 even when there are only a small amount of ice cubes in the barrel body 1000.

[0039] In order to prevent bacteria from growing inside the barrel 1000 and endangering health, refer to Figure 3 to Figure 4In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a water inlet joint 1110 is provided on the barrel cover 1100, and a nozzle 1120 is connected to one end of the water inlet joint 1110 extending into the barrel body 1000 to deliver high-temperature hot water for cleaning and sterilization into the barrel body 1000. A water spray assembly 1130 is connected to the lower part of the barrel cover 1100 for high-temperature cleaning of the inner wall of the barrel body 1000. Four fan-shaped nozzles 1120 are installed on the water spray assembly 1130. When high-temperature hot water is introduced, the four nozzles 1120 spray in four directions to clean and sterilize the inner wall of the barrel body 1000, thereby avoiding the breeding of bacteria in the barrel body 1000 when it is not cleaned for a long time. Preferably, the present invention also includes an ice melting program. When an abnormal condition occurs and causes ice to form blocks in the barrel body 1000, the ice blocks can be quickly melted through the ice melting program, thereby avoiding the need to disassemble the machine or wait for a long time to affect the use.

[0040] Reference Figure 4 In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a detection sheet 1140 is provided at the lower part of the bucket cover 1100 for detecting the ice capacity in the bucket body 1000. When the ice cubes collide with the detection sheet 1140, the ice capacity in the bucket body 1000 no longer increases. A proximity switch 1150 is installed on the upper surface of the bucket cover 1100, and the proximity switch 1150 is connected to the detection sheet 1140 by screws; when the ice cubes in the bucket body 1000 increase, the proximity switch 1150 will sense when the ice cubes collide with the detection sheet 1140, and the proximity switch 1150 will send a command to control the ice making system to stop making ice; when the proximity switch 1150 detects no signal, the ice making system starts making ice again.

[0041] Reference Figures 3 to 5 In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the ice pusher assembly 2000 includes a core shaft 2100 and a conveying spring 2200, the conveying spring 2200 is fixedly wound around the core shaft 2100, and the shaft end of the core shaft 2100 is arranged toward the ice outlet 1010, that is, the length direction of the core shaft 2100 is consistent with the center line direction of the ice outlet 1010. The output shaft of the first driving member 3000 is connected to the core shaft 2100.

[0042] The barrel body 1000 is filled with ice cubes, and the front end of the conveying spring 2200 is close to the ice outlet 1010; when the first driving member 3000 rotates forward, the conveying spring 2200 rotates forward, driving the surrounding ice cubes to move toward the ice outlet 1010, thereby outputting the ice cubes; when the first driving member 3000 rotates reversely, the conveying spring 2200 reverses, and the ice cubes are conveyed in a direction away from the ice outlet 1010, and the ice cubes near the ice outlet 1010 will also be brought back into the barrel body 1000.

[0043] Preferably, the reverse rotation of the ice pusher assembly 2000 also has a stirring effect, so that the ice cubes in the barrel 1000 will not clump, and the reverse stirring function of the ice pusher assembly 2000 can be started at a fixed time. When the first driving member 3000 rotates forward, it is material output, and the speed is relatively fast. When it rotates reversely, it is material stirring, and the speed is relatively slow. The stirring action is very gentle, which can prevent material from caking and avoid excessive stirring.

[0044] Reference Figure 5 In a further embodiment of the present invention, a stopper 2300 is provided on the core shaft 2100. The stopper 2300 is circular and easy to rotate. The stopper 2300 is provided between the conveying spring 2200 and the first driving member 3000, and is used to push the ice cubes brought back by the ice pushing assembly 2000 to the side.

[0045] The surface of the stopper 2300 close to the conveying spring 2200 is provided with a protruding push block 2310, and the two sides of the top of the push block 2310 are respectively a first push surface 2320 and a second push surface 2330, and the first push surface 2320 and the second push surface 2330 are inclined in opposite directions. Specifically, the top of the push block 2310 extends along the radial direction of the stopper 2300 to the edge of the stopper 2300, and the first push surface 2320 and the second push surface 2330 are formed by the top of the push block 2310 being inclined downward, and are inclined to meet the surface of the stopper 2300.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the area of ​​the first push surface 2320 is greater than that of the second push surface 2330. The first push surface 2320 forms a spiral approximate surface when the core shaft 2100 rotates. The ice-pushing force generated by the contact between the first push surface 2320 and the ice cube can push the ice cube to the surroundings; the same is true for the second push surface 2330.

[0047] It can be imagined that as long as one of the first pushing surface 2320 or the second pushing surface 2330 on the pushing block 2310 is an inclined surface, the ice cubes can be pushed to the side to prevent the ice cubes from accumulating in the conveying spring 2200 and affecting the rotation of the conveying spring 2200.

[0048] Preferably, the stopper 2300 is provided with a plurality of push blocks 2310, and the plurality of push blocks 2310 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction around the axis of the core shaft 2100 to improve the ice removal efficiency. Specifically, in the circumferential direction of the stopper 2300, the first push surfaces 2320 and the second push surfaces 2330 on the plurality of push blocks 2310 are staggered, that is, the first push surfaces 2320 on each push block 2310 have the same inclination direction, and the second push surfaces 2330 on each push block 2310 have the same inclination direction.

[0049] Preferably, the first pushing surface 2320 and the second pushing surface 2330 are both arc surfaces, so as to increase the contact area between the first ice pushing surface and the second ice pushing surface and the ice cubes, thereby improving the ice removal efficiency.

[0050] Reference Figure 6 In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the discharge door 4100 is connected to a self-locking structure 4300. When the discharge door 4100 is closed, the self-locking structure 4300 prevents ice cubes at the ice outlet 1010 from pushing the discharge door 4100 out.

[0051] Specifically, a door seat 4000 is provided at the ice outlet 1010, and a second hinge shaft 4210 is provided on the door seat 4000, and a discharge door 4100 is hinged to the second hinge shaft 4210; the discharge door 4100 is connected to a second driving member 4110, and the second driving member 4110 can drive the discharge door 4100 to rotate and open, so that the ice pushing assembly 2000 can push the ice cubes out of the barrel body 1000.

[0052] Reference Figure 6 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the self-locking structure 4300 includes a first connecting rod 4310, a first hinge shaft 4320 and a second connecting rod 4330. A third hinge shaft 4220 is provided on the door seat 4000, and the third hinge shaft 4220 is located on the outer side of the second hinge shaft 4210. One end of the first connecting rod 4310 is hinged to the third hinge shaft 4220, and the other end is hinged to the first hinge shaft 4320. A connecting seat is provided on the discharge door 4100, and a fourth hinge shaft 4230 is passed through the connecting seat. One end of the second connecting rod 4330 is hinged to the fourth hinge shaft 4230, and the other end is hinged to the first hinge shaft 4320. Since the two connecting rods are colinear, the self-locking of the connecting rod structure can be achieved. Therefore, when the discharge door 4100 is closed and the first connecting rod 4310 and the second connecting rod 4330 are on the same straight line, the discharge door 4100 cannot be opened by pushing from the inside of the discharge door 4100 to the outside.

[0053] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the present invention further comprises a third connecting rod 4120, the second driving member 4110 is a telescopic driving member, the telescopic end of the second driving member 4110 is hinged to one end of the third connecting rod 4120, the other end of the third connecting rod 4120 is hinged to the first hinge shaft 4320, the second driving member 4110 can drive the third connecting rod 4120 to move downward and rotate, and the third connecting rod 4120 drives the first hinge shaft 4320 to move to change the angle between the first connecting rod 4310 and the second connecting rod 4330. Specifically, the second driving member 4110 is a cylinder, and the cylinder output shaft is connected to the third connecting rod 4120. When the output shaft is in the extended state, refer to Figure 6 , the first connecting rod 4310 and the second connecting rod 4330 are on the same straight line, and the discharge door 4100 is self-locking; when the output shaft is in the retracted state, refer to Figure 7 The third connecting rod 4120 moves up and rotates along with the output shaft, driving the first hinge shaft 4320 to move up, and an acute angle is formed between the first connecting rod 4310 and the second connecting rod 4330, and the self-locking state of the discharge door 4100 is released and opened.

[0054] Before making ice, high-temperature hot water is introduced into the barrel 1000 through the water inlet joint 1110, and the four nozzles 1120 spray in four directions to clean and sterilize the inner wall of the barrel 1000. When making ice, more and more ice cubes are in the barrel 1000. When the ice cubes collide with the detection sheet 1140, the proximity switch 1150 will sense it, and the proximity switch 1150 will send a command to stop ice making; when the proximity switch 1150 detects no signal, ice making will be started again.

[0055] When the discharge door 4100 is in a closed state, the front end of the conveying spring 2200 is close to the inner side of the discharge door 4100. When ice cubes need to be conveyed, the output shaft of the second driving member 4110 contracts, driving the discharge door 4100 to open, and the ice pushing assembly 2000 rotates forward to push the ice cubes out of the ice outlet 1010. When ice delivery stops, the output shaft of the second driving member 4110 extends, driving the discharge door 4100 to close, and at the same time, the ice pushing assembly 2000 quickly reverses to convey the ice cubes at the ice outlet 1010 in the opposite direction, and the materials stuck between the discharge door 4100 and the ice outlet 1010 will also be swept down or brought back into the barrel 1000, so that the discharge door 4100 can continue to be closed to prevent the phenomenon of material clamping and leakage. When the discharge door 4100 is closed, the second driving member 4110 drives the third connecting rod 4120 to move downward and rotate, and the third connecting rod 4120 drives the first hinge shaft 4320 to move, so that the first connecting rod 4310 and the second connecting rod 4330 are located on the same straight line, and the discharge door 4100 is self-locking.

[0056] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0057] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice storage bucket, characterized in that include: A barrel body (1000) is open at the top, an ice outlet (1010) is provided at the lower part of the inner wall of the barrel body (1000), a material discharge door (4100) is provided outside the ice outlet (1010), the material discharge door (4100) is connected to a second driving member (4110), and the second driving member (4110) is used to drive the material discharge door (4100) to open or close; A barrel cover (1100), matched with the opening on the barrel body (1000) and arranged above the barrel body (1000); An ice pushing assembly (2000) is arranged at the bottom of the barrel body (1000), and one end of the ice pushing assembly (2000) is arranged toward the ice outlet (1010); A first driving member (3000) is connected to the ice pushing assembly (2000), and the first driving member (3000) can drive the ice pushing assembly (2000) to rotate forward or reversely. The ice pushing assembly (2000) rotates forward to push the ice cubes out of the ice outlet (1010); the ice pushing assembly (2000) rotates reversely to bring the ice cubes back into the barrel (1000); The ice pushing assembly (2000) comprises a core shaft (2100) and a conveying spring (2200), wherein the conveying spring (2200) is fixedly wound around the core shaft (2100); A stopper (2300) is provided on the core shaft (2100), and the stopper (2300) is provided between the conveying spring (2200) and the first driving member (3000) and is used to push the ice cubes brought back by the ice pushing assembly (2000) to the side; The discharge door (4100) is connected to a self-locking structure (4300); when the discharge door (4100) is closed, the self-locking structure (4300) prevents ice cubes at the ice outlet (1010) from pushing open the discharge door (4100); The self-locking structure (4300) comprises a first connecting rod (4310), a first hinge shaft (4320) and a second connecting rod (4330); one end of the first connecting rod (4310) is hinged to the door seat (4000), and the other end is hinged to the first hinge shaft (4320); one end of the second connecting rod (4330) is connected to the discharge door (4100), and the other end is hinged to the first hinge shaft (4320); when the discharge door (4100) is closed, the first connecting rod (4310) and the second connecting rod (4330) are on the same straight line; It also includes a third connecting rod (4120), the second driving member (4110) is a telescopic driving member, the telescopic end of the second driving member (4110) is hinged to one end of the third connecting rod (4120), and the other end of the third connecting rod (4120) is hinged to the first hinge shaft (4320), the second driving member (4110) can drive the third connecting rod (4120) to move downward and rotate, and the third connecting rod (4120) drives the first hinge shaft (4320) to move to change the angle between the first connecting rod (4310) and the second connecting rod (4330).

2. The ice storage bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the barrel body (1000) is provided with a receiving cavity (1020), the receiving cavity (1020) being formed by a downward depression of the bottom wall of the barrel body (1000) so as to collect ice cubes in the receiving cavity (1020), the ice pushing assembly (2000) being arranged in the receiving cavity (1020), and the ice outlet (1010) being arranged at one end of the receiving cavity (1020).

3. The ice storage bucket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the accommodating cavity (1020) is arranged to be inclined downward, facing away from the ice outlet (1010).

4. The ice storage bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barrel cover (1100) is provided with a water inlet joint (1110), and one end of the water inlet joint (1110) extending into the barrel body (1000) is connected to a nozzle (1120) so as to transport high-temperature hot water for cleaning and sterilization into the barrel body (1000).

5. The ice storage bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detection sheet (1140) is provided at the lower portion of the barrel cover (1100) for detecting the capacity of ice cubes in the barrel body (1000); when the ice cubes collide with the detection sheet (1140), the capacity of ice cubes in the barrel body (1000) no longer increases.

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