Ice storage box, door body and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and provides an ice storage box, a door body and refrigeration equipment. The ice storage box comprises a first shell plate, a second shell plate and an ice selection door, the second shell plate and the first shell plate form an ice storage cavity and an ice outlet, the ice outlet is communicated with the ice storage cavity, the first shell plate comprises a first plate part and a second plate part which is detachably connected to the first plate part, the second plate part comprises a first mounting part, the first mounting part is arranged in a third mounting hole of the first plate part, and the first mounting part is provided with a first rotary mounting part, and a rotating part of the ice selection door is rotatably connected to the first rotary mounting part, so as to adjust the opening degree of the ice outlet and the rotating part of the ice selection door. The ice storage box is simple and convenient to install through the rotating part of the ice selection door, can limit the first plate part and the second plate part, and guarantees the structural stability of the first shell plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to ice storage boxes, doors, and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] When refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers have ice-making functions, an ice maker needs to be installed, and this ice maker needs to be fixed to the door or inside the cabinet. Ice storage boxes have many parts, and the installation of these parts is complex, with some parts exhibiting poor stability. Therefore, the structure of ice storage boxes needs optimization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes an ice storage box, in which the first shell plate of the box body is limited by the rotating part of the ice selection door, so as to ensure the connection stability of the first plate part and the second plate part of the first shell plate, thereby improving the structural stability of the ice storage box.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a door body.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a refrigeration device.

[0006] An ice storage box according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0007] A first shell plate and a second shell plate are connected together to form an ice storage cavity and an ice outlet, and the ice outlet is connected to the ice storage cavity.

[0008] The first shell plate includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion detachably connected to the first plate portion. The second plate portion includes a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion passes through a third mounting hole in the first plate portion. The first mounting portion is provided with a first rotating mounting portion.

[0009] An ice selection gate, the rotating part of which is rotatably connected to the first rotating mounting part, is used to adjust the opening of the ice outlet.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an ice storage box includes a first shell plate, a second shell plate, and an ice selection door. The first shell plate and the second shell plate cooperate to form an ice storage cavity and an ice outlet. The ice selection door is used to adjust the opening of the ice outlet. The first shell plate includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion detachably connected to the first plate portion. The second plate portion is provided with a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion passes through a first mounting hole in the first plate portion. The first rotating mounting portion of the first mounting portion is rotatably connected to the rotating portion of the ice selection door, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the ice selection door. The rotating portion cooperates with the first rotating mounting portion to limit the first plate portion and the second plate portion, and also ensures the structural stability of the first shell plate, thereby improving the structural stability of the ice storage box. The installation of the ice selection door is simple and the shell plate has an ingenious structure.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first plate portion is provided with a second support surface, the second support surface is located on one side of the drive shaft, and a second rotating mounting portion is provided on the lower edge of the second support surface, the rotating portion being rotatably connected to the second rotating mounting portion.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first rotating mounting part has a hole structure, the first plate part has a positioning hole, and the rotating part passes through the positioning hole and is inserted into the first rotating mounting part.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the rotating part is axially limited to the first mounting part or the first plate part.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice selection door includes an ice selection body and a torsion spring, the rotating part passes through the ice selection body and the torsion spring, the first torsion arm of the torsion spring abuts against the ice selection body, and the second torsion arm of the torsion spring abuts against the outer surface of at least one of the first shell plate and the second shell plate.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice selection body is provided with a first stop surface, the first stop surface being located outside the rotating part, and the first stop surface being adapted to abut against the outer surface of at least one of the first shell plate and the second shell plate, so that the ice selection door is stopped in an open position suitable for dispensing whole ice.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fourth shell plate is connected to the side of the second shell plate opposite to the first shell plate, and a third rotating mounting part is provided in one of the second shell plate and the fourth shell plate. The rotating part is rotatably connected to the third rotating mounting part, and the other end of the rotating part is axially limited in the third rotating mounting part.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second plate portion is provided with a light-transmitting body, and the second plate portion is snapped and fixed to the first plate portion.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first shell plate and the second shell plate are configured with a first supporting surface and a first limiting surface, the first limiting surface extending downward along the lower edge of the first supporting surface, and a fixed blade connected below the first limiting surface; the first shell plate and the second shell plate are rotatably connected by a drive shaft.

[0019] The axis of the drive shaft is higher than the lower edge of the first support surface, and the first support surface is located on one side of the axis of the drive shaft. Along the direction close to the drive shaft, the first support surface is inclined downward.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first shell plate and the second shell plate are rotatably connected to a drive shaft, the drive shaft is connected to a moving blade, and the drive shaft is used to drive the moving blade to rotate so as to drive the ice block to move out of the ice outlet;

[0021] An ice-stirring component is connected to one of the first shell plate and the second shell plate. The ice-stirring component is driven by the drive shaft. The ice-stirring rod of the ice-stirring component is adapted to move in the ice storage cavity as the drive shaft rotates. The extension direction of the ice-stirring rod forms an angle with the axis of the drive shaft.

[0022] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the door body includes a door body and an ice storage box as described in any of the above claims, wherein the door body is detachably connected to the ice storage box.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door body includes a door body and an ice storage box. The ice storage box has stable ice dispensing performance, a simple structure, and helps to extend the service life of the ice storage box.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door body is connected to an ice storage support, the ice storage support includes a first plate and a second plate forming an angle with the first plate, the second plate is connected to the lower part of the first plate and has an insertion interface, the first plate is connected to a first stop part, and the second plate is connected to a second stop part.

[0025] The ice storage box is provided with a first mating part and a second mating part;

[0026] The ice storage box is adapted to be inserted into the ice storage support from top to bottom. The second plate supports the ice storage box from below. The first stop portion limits the first mating portion along a first direction, and the first direction forms an angle with the up and down direction. The second stop portion limits the second mating portion along a second direction, and the second direction forms an angle with the first direction.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door body is connected to a support member and an ice maker, and the support member is provided with a first positioning part and a first connecting part;

[0028] The ice maker is located above the ice storage box. The ice maker includes an ice-making body and a cover. The ice-making body is provided with a second positioning part and a first limiting part. The cover is provided with a second connecting part. The ice-making body is fixed between the supporting component and the cover.

[0029] The second positioning part is inserted into the first positioning part to allow the ice-making body to switch between a positioning position and a yielding position. In the positioning position, the second positioning part and the first positioning part are positioned relative to each other, the second connecting part is limited to the first connecting part, and the first limiting part stops the second connecting part to prevent the second connecting part from being released from the limiting position. In the yielding position, the second positioning part is released from the limiting position, the first limiting part releases the stop on the second connecting part, and the cover is adapted to be installed with the support member so that the second connecting part is limited to the first connecting part. From the yielding position to the positioning position, the second positioning part moves to be fixed relative to the first positioning part so that the ice-making body is limited to the cover on at least one side of the cover.

[0030] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a refrigeration device includes a cabinet and a door as described in any of the above claims, wherein the door is closable and connected to the cabinet.

[0031] The refrigeration equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet and a door. The ice storage box has stable ice dispensing performance and a simple structure, which helps to extend the service life of the ice storage box.

[0032] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the door of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention; in the figure, some parts of the door are in a disassembled state.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the door of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention, in which the ice-making body is installed. The ice-making body is in a positioning position.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the ice maker of the refrigeration equipment provided in the embodiment of the present invention, in which the ice maker body is fixed to the cover;

[0037] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of a portion of the structure at point A.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of the door of the refrigeration equipment provided in the embodiment of the present invention, in which an ice-making body is installed; Figure 5 The diagram illustrates the positional relationship between the second connecting part of the cover, the first connecting part of the inner liner, and the first limiting part of the ice-making body.

[0039] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of a portion of the structure at point B.

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making support and ice tray of the refrigeration body provided in the embodiment of the present invention in a decomposed state;

[0041] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at part C in the middle;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cover provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the door body and the ice-making body provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the door body and ice-making body in the installation state provided in an embodiment of the present invention, in which the cover is in a disassembled state;

[0045] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of part D in the middle;

[0046] Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A magnified schematic diagram of a portion of the structure at point E;

[0047] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a door with an ice maker installed according to an embodiment of the present invention; the ice storage box in the figure is in a disassembled state.

[0048] Figure 15 The figure shows the positional relationship between the embedded support, the embedded junction box and the junction box cover provided in the embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the embedded junction box is fixed to the embedded support, and the junction box cover is not installed on the embedded junction box.

[0049] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the door provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 17 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ice storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 18 This is a top view of the ice storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of the AA structure, with the ice gate in a closed position.

[0053] Figure 20 yes Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of the BB structure, with the ice gate in the closed position.

[0054] Figure 21 This is a front view structural diagram of the ice storage box facing the inner liner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 22 yes Figure 21 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the C-C section;

[0056] Figure 23 yes Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of the AA structure, with the ice gate in the open position.

[0057] Figure 24 yes Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of the middle BB structure, with the ice gate in the figure opened to its maximum angle;

[0058] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the ice storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the ice selection gate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of the moving blade provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 28 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another ice storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 29 This is a longitudinal sectional view of another ice storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention, which illustrates the installation method of the ice churning component;

[0063] Figure 30 This is a schematic diagram of another ice storage box in a decomposition state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 31 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a mating structure between an ice storage box and an ice storage support provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 32 yes Figure 31A magnified schematic diagram of the middle F section;

[0066] Figure 33 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ice storage box and ice storage support provided in an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below.

[0067] Figure 34 This is a top view structural diagram of the ice storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0068] Figure 35 yes Figure 34 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of FF;

[0069] Figure 36 yes Figure 35 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of part H in the middle;

[0070] Figure 37 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another matching structure between the ice storage box and the ice storage support provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0071] Figure 38 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the ice storage box and ice storage support provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 39 yes Figure 38 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of part G in the middle;

[0073] Figure 40 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0074] Figure 41 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0075] Figure 42 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air duct plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0076] Figure 43 This is a front view structural diagram of the air duct plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0077] Figure 44 yes Figure 43 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of section II;

[0078] Figure 45 yes Figure 43 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle JJ;

[0079] Figure 46 yes Figure 45 A cross-sectional view of the structure of KK.

[0080] Figure 47This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the control method of the refrigeration system provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0081] Figure 48 This is a second schematic flowchart of the control method for the refrigeration system provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0082] Figure label:

[0083] 1. Door; 11. Ice outlet; 2. Cabinet; 21. Refrigeration compartment; 22. Top panel;

[0084] 100. Door body; 102. Support component; 104. Embedded support component; 106. Inner liner; 1064. Second mounting port; 108. First positioning part; 1082. First locking block; 10822. Rod part; 10824. Locking block; 1084. Second locking block; 10842. Plate part; 10844. Folding part; 110. First connecting part; 1102. Second guide surface; 112. Embedded junction box; 1122. First locking part; 114. Junction box cover; 1142. Second locking part; 116. Embedded water pipe;

[0085] 200. Ice-making body; 202. Ice-making support; 204. Ice tray; 206. Second positioning part; 2062. First hole; 2064. Second hole; 208. First limiting part; 210. First mounting hole; 212. Ice probe rod;

[0086] 300, Cover body; 302, Second connecting part; 3022, Plate body; 3024, Insertion hole; 3026, Flanged edge; 3028, First guide surface; 304, Ventilation opening;

[0087] 400, Ice storage support; 402, First plate; 4022, Second mounting hole; 4024, First stop; 4026, Positioning groove; 4028, Main body; 4030, Bending part; 4032, First stop wall; 4034, Second stop wall; 404, Second plate; 4042, Insertion interface; 4044, Second stop; 4046, Third stop; 4048, Fourth stop; 406, Drive motor; 408, Motor cover;

[0088] 500. Ice storage box; 502. Box body; 503. Ice storage cavity; 504. First mating part; 5042. Positioning block; 506. Second mating part; 5062. Socket hole; 508. Recessed part; 5082. Grip groove; 510. Third mating part; 512. Ice outlet; 514. Ice shell outlet part; 516. Fourth mating part; 518. Drive shaft; 520. Moving blade; 5202. Base; 5204. Blade body; 5206. Blade teeth; 5208. Third guide surface; 522. Fixed blade; 524. Ice selection gate; 5242. Rotating part; 5244. Ice selection body; 5245. Protrusion; 5246. First stop surface; 5248. Torsion spring; 526. Ice stirring component; 5262. Ice stirring rod part; 5264. Connecting rod part; 528. Second gear; 5282, meshing part; 5284, sleeve part; 530, first gear; 532, first shell plate; 5322, first plate part; 53222, third mounting hole; 53224, second rotating mounting part; 53226, third snap-fit ​​part; 5324, second plate part; 53242, first mounting part; 53244, first rotating mounting part; 53246, fourth snap-fit ​​part; 534, second shell plate; 5342, mounting sleeve; 5344, ice delivery port; 536, third shell plate; 538, fourth shell plate; 5382, third rotating mounting part; 540, first support surface; 541, second support surface; 542, first limiting surface; 544, ice guide groove; 546, ice stirring impeller; 548, support block; 550, ice delivery channel;

[0089] 600, Air duct plate; 602, Plate body; 604, First air guide section; 606, Second air guide section; 608, Air outlet; 610, First air supply zone; 612, Second air supply zone;

[0090] 700. Centrifugal fan. Detailed Implementation

[0091] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0092] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise stated, "multiple," "multiple roots," and "multiple groups" mean two or more.

[0093] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0094] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0095] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0096] This invention provides a refrigeration device with ice-making function. The refrigeration device may also have an ice storage function. The refrigeration device may be an ice maker, refrigerator, freezer, etc. There are various types of refrigeration devices, which can be selected according to needs.

[0097] The refrigeration equipment includes a cabinet 2 and an openable door 1 connected to the cabinet 2. The ice-making equipment contains an ice maker, which includes an ice-making body 200 for making ice cubes. The ice-making body 200 can be installed in either the cabinet 2 or the door 1; the installation position of the ice-making body 200 is flexible and can be selected according to needs. (See attached document) Figures 1 to 48 As shown, the refrigeration equipment is explained using the example of the ice maker 200 installed in the door 1. A pre-embedded water pipe 116 needs to be installed inside the door 1 to supply water to the ice tray 204 of the ice maker, providing the water source required for ice making. When the refrigeration equipment also has an ice storage function, an ice storage box 500 can be installed below the ice maker. The ice produced by the ice maker can be stored in the ice storage cavity 503 of the ice storage box 500, and the ice is delivered through the ice storage box 500. Users can directly take ice from below the ice storage box 500, or they can take ice from the door 1. If an ice retrieval port 11 is provided on the outside of the door 1, users can take ice without opening the door, making ice retrieval convenient. It should be noted that the method of ice retrieval for the refrigeration equipment is not limited and can be selected according to needs. Unless otherwise specified, the following descriptions of front-back, left-right, and up-down directional relationships use the directional relationship of a refrigerator (refrigeration equipment is a refrigerator) as an example.

[0098] Below, in conjunction with Figures 1 to 16 The installation method of the ice maker is explained as shown below (ice maker installation components described below).

[0099] The ice maker installation assembly includes a support component 102 and an ice maker. The ice maker includes an ice-making body 200 and a cover 300. The ice-making body 200 is fixed between the support component 102 and the cover 300. During the installation of the ice maker and the support component 102, the ice-making body 200 is initially positioned with the support component 102. After the ice-making body 200 is initially positioned, the cover 300 is placed over the outside of the ice-making body 200. The cover 300 limits the ice-making body 200 from the outside. After the cover 300 is installed, the ice-making body 200 is repositioned, and the ice-making body 200 also limits the cover 300. Without releasing the limit of the ice-making body 200 on the cover 300, even if the user accidentally touches the cover 300, the cover 300 will not lose its connection with the support component 102, which can prevent the cover 300 from falling off due to accidental contact. This allows the cover 300 to be stably fixed on the outside of the ice-making body 200, improving the user's safety.

[0100] The supporting component 102 is provided with a first positioning part 108 and a first connecting part 110, the ice-making body 200 is provided with a second positioning part 206 and a first limiting part 208, and the cover 300 is provided with a second connecting part 302. Based on the insertion of the second positioning part 206 and the first positioning part 108, the second positioning part 206 is adapted to move relative to the first positioning part 108 so that the ice-making body 200 can switch between a positioning position and a yielding position.

[0101] It should be noted that, based on the mutual insertion of the first positioning part 108 and the second positioning part 206, the first positioning part 108 and the second positioning part 206 can also move relative to each other. That is, after the first positioning part 108 and the second positioning part 206 are mutually inserted, the ice-making body 200 can switch between a positioning position and a yielding position by moving relative to the supporting member 102. When the ice-making body 200 is in the positioning position and the yielding position, the first positioning part 108 and the second positioning part 206 are in an inserted state, and the ice-making body 200 is not completely disengaged from the supporting member 102.

[0102] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in the positioning position, the second positioning part 206 is fixed to the first positioning part 108, that is, the ice-making body 200 is fixedly connected to the support member 102, and the second connecting part 302 is limited to the first connecting part 110, that is, the cover 300 is fixed to the support member 102. The first limiting part 208 stops the second connecting part 302 to prevent the second connecting part 302 from being released from the first connecting part 110. The ice-making body 200 limits the cover 300, preventing the second connecting part 302 from detaching from the first connecting part 110 and preventing the cover 300 from slipping off the support member 102. At this time, both the cover 300 and the ice-making body 200 are fixedly connected to the support member 102.

[0103] In the yielding position (not shown in the figure), the second positioning part 206 and the first positioning part 108 are released from their limiting positions, and the ice-making body 200 is not fixed to the support member 102. At this time, the ice-making body 200 can make way for the cover 300, and the first limiting part 208 releases its stop on the first connecting part 110, making the cover 300 suitable for installation with the support member 102, so that the second connecting part 302 is limited to the first connecting part 110. When the ice-making body 200 is in the yielding position, the ice-making body 200 can provide installation space for the cover 300, so that the cover 300 can be fixedly installed with the support member 102, that is, the second connecting part 302 and the first connecting part 110 are mutually limited.

[0104] As the ice-making body 200 moves from the yielding position to the positioning position, the second positioning part 206 moves to be fixed to the first positioning part 108, so that the ice-making body 200 moves to limit the cover 300 on at least one side. In the positioning position, the first limiting part 208 is limited to at least one side of the second connecting part 302, preventing the cover 300 from detaching from the supporting member 102 and thus avoiding safety hazards.

[0105] In this embodiment of the ice maker installation assembly, a cover 300 is provided on the outside of the ice maker body 200. During the installation of the ice maker, the ice maker body 200 and the support component 102 are initially positioned. Then, the position of the ice maker body 200 is adjusted so that it makes way for the cover 300, allowing the cover 300 to be fixedly connected to the support component 102. After the cover 300 is fixed to the support component 102, the ice maker body 200 is then fixed to the support component 102. The ice maker body 200, which is fixed to the support component 102, can also limit the cover 300. The cover 300 cannot be disassembled unless the ice maker body 200 is adjusted to the make-up position. The cover 300 can effectively protect the user and ensure the safety of using the ice maker, preventing the user from coming into contact with the moving parts inside the ice maker body 200 and causing personal injury, thus improving the safety of using the ice maker.

[0106] The ice-making body 200 is fixedly connected to the support component 102, and the cover 300 can also be fixed to the support component 102 by snap-fit ​​or plug-in, which can reduce the need for screw fixing and improve production efficiency.

[0107] Of course, the cover 300 and the support component 102 can also be connected by fasteners, which can be selected according to the specific needs.

[0108] Understandably, reference Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the ice-making body 200 is positioned above the positioning position. After the second positioning part 206 of the ice-making body 200 and the first positioning part 108 of the support component 102 are initially positioned, the external force is released, and the ice-making body 200 automatically falls under the action of gravity. At this time, the ice-making body 200 is in the positioning position, and the second positioning part 206 and the first positioning part 108 are engaged. The engagement between the first positioning part 108 and the second positioning part 206 is stable and easy and labor-saving to install. When the ice-making body 200 needs to make way for the disassembly and assembly of the cover 300, the weight of the ice-making body 200 is overcome, and the ice-making body 200 is pushed upward to the making-up position. The operation is simple and the installation stability of the cover 300 is good.

[0109] In some cases, in the yielding position, the cover 300 is adapted to be inserted laterally into the support member 102 so that the second connecting part 302 is snapped and fixed with the first connecting part 110. The installation method of the cover 300 is simple and the installation stability of the cover 300 is good.

[0110] The cover 300 is inserted laterally into the support member 102. This can be understood as the cover 300 moving from the rear to the front of the support member 102, so that the second connecting part 302 of the cover 300 connects with the first connecting part 110 of the support member 102, thus achieving the connection between the cover 300 and the support member 102. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 11 As shown, the direction in which the cover 300 is inserted into the support member 102 is from back to front. However, depending on the installation position of the ice maker, the cover 300 can also be inserted into the support member 102 from other directions. For example, if the ice maker is installed inside the cabinet, the cover can be inserted into the support member in the left and right direction (not shown in the figure).

[0111] It is understandable that the second connecting part 302 is located on both sides of the housing 300 in the insertion direction, for reference. Figures 5 to 7 as well as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the cover 300 is inserted into the support member 102 from the rear side. The cover 300 is provided with a second connecting part 302 on both the left and right sides. During the process of inserting the cover 300 into the support member 102, the second connecting part 302 and the first connecting part 110 are locked together to achieve a fixed connection between the cover 300 and the support member 102.

[0112] Understandably, reference Figures 3 to 7 As shown, one of the first connecting part 110 and the second connecting part 302 is a protrusion, and the other is configured as a plug hole 3024 adapted to the protrusion. When the cover 300 is plugged into the support member 102, the protrusion is inserted into the plug hole 3024 to realize the plugging and fixing of the cover 300 and the support member 102.

[0113] When the second connecting part 302 is located on the left and right sides of the cover 300, the second connecting part 302 is provided with a plug hole 3024. When the cover 300 is plugged into the support member 102, the protrusion contacts the second connecting part 302, and the second connecting part 302 undergoes elastic deformation to overcome the resistance of the protrusion, so that the protrusion corresponds to the plug hole 3024 and is inserted into the plug hole 3024, thereby realizing the limiting of the cover 300 and the support member 102. The structure of the cover 300 and the support member 102 is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble. After the protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole 3024, the cover 300 is installed in place. Then, the ice-making body 200 is lowered from the clearance position to the positioning position. The first limiting part 208 limits the second connecting part 302. The first limiting part 208 stops the second connecting part 302 on the inside (the first limiting part 208 plays a limiting role on the left and right sides of the cover 300. The inside here is based on the cover 300, and the ice-making body 200 is covered on the inside of the cover 300), to prevent the second connecting part 302 from separating from the first connecting part 110 and to ensure the fixed stability of the cover 300.

[0114] Understandably, reference Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the second connecting part 302 includes a plate 3022 and a flange 3026 connected to the plate 3022. The plate 3022 has an insertion hole 3024. In the positioning position, the distance between the flange 3026 on at least one side of the cover 300 and the corresponding first limiting part 208 is a first length, and the length of the protrusion inserted into the insertion hole 3024 is a second length. The first length is less than the second length, which ensures that the first limiting part 208 stops and limits the second connecting part 302, preventing the cover 300 from being released from the limiting position with the support member 102, and improving the connection stability of the cover 300.

[0115] When the flange 3026 contacts the first limiting part 208, the first length is 0. At this time, the first length must be less than the second length, and the ice-making body 200 can stably limit the cover 300. However, the flange 3026 and the first limiting part 208 are not limited to contact limiting, that is, the first length is greater than 0. At this time, it is necessary to ensure that the first length is less than the second length so that the first limiting part 208 can limit the second connecting part 302 and prevent the second connecting part 302 from contacting and limiting the first connecting part 110. The length of the protrusion inserted into the insertion hole 3024 is the second length, that is, the deformation distance required for the second connecting part 302 when the cover 300 and the support member 102 are released from limiting.

[0116] Understandably, reference Figures 3 to 6As shown, the flange 3026 has a first guide surface 3028, and the protrusion has a second guide surface 1102. The first guide surface 3028 is adapted to guide and engage with the surface of the inner liner 106, and the second guide surface 1102 is adapted to guide and engage with the plate 3022 until the protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole 3024. During the insertion and disengagement of the first connecting part 110 and the second connecting part 302, the guiding engagement reduces the resistance to disassembly and assembly of the cover 300, making disassembly and assembly easier when the cover 300 needs to be disassembled.

[0117] The first guide surface 3028 and the second guide surface 1102 can be planar or curved, depending on the specific requirements. In some cases, the guiding area of ​​the first guide surface 3028 and the second guide surface 1102 should be minimized to reduce the frictional resistance caused by contact.

[0118] In some cases, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 11 As shown, the support component 102 includes a pre-embedded support 104 and an inner liner 106. The pre-embedded support 104 is fixedly connected to the inner liner 106. The load-bearing capacity of the pre-embedded support 104 meets the requirements of the ice-making body 200. The ice-making body 200 is fixedly installed through the pre-embedded support 104.

[0119] refer to Figure 10 As shown, the pre-embedded support member 104 is provided with a first positioning part 108, which passes through the second mounting port 1064 of the inner liner 106 so that the ice-making body 200 is snapped and fixed to the pre-embedded support member 104; the inner liner 106 is provided with a first connecting part 110 so that the cover 300 is fixedly connected to the inner liner 106, which is convenient and simplifies the structure.

[0120] The embedded support 104 can be embedded in the embedded layer of the door 1 or cabinet 2, ensuring good load-bearing capacity and meeting load requirements. The inner liner 106 is fixed to the embedded layer, and the inner liner 106 covers the embedded support 104. The inner liner 106 is fitted with a lightweight cover 300 for easy installation. The inner liner 106 may be provided with the first connecting part 110 as described in the above embodiment, and the cover 300 may be provided with the second connecting part 302 as described in the above embodiment. For details, please refer to the above description.

[0121] Understandably, reference Figures 11 to 13As shown, one of the first positioning part 108 and the second positioning part 206 is a snap-fit ​​block, and the other is a snap-fit ​​hole. The snap-fit ​​hole includes a first hole 2062 and a second hole 2064 communicating with the first hole 2062. The snap-fit ​​block is adapted to move within the first hole 2062 and is adapted to snap-fit ​​and position itself within the second hole 2064. The snap-fit ​​block is adapted to move within the snap-fit ​​hole so that the ice-making body 200 can be initially positioned with the pre-embedded support member 104 of the support member 102, and can also achieve accurate positioning. Specifically, when the snap-fit ​​block moves within the first hole 2062, the ice-making body 200 is in a yielding position, the snap-fit ​​block is snap-fitted and fixed with the second hole 2064, the ice-making body 200 is in a positioning position, and the snap-fit ​​block and the snap-fit ​​hole cooperate to achieve position adjustment of the ice-making body 200.

[0122] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the second positioning part 206 of the ice-making body 200 is a snap-fit ​​hole, and the first positioning part 108 of the pre-embedded support 104 is a snap-fit ​​block. When the snap-fit ​​block is inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole, the initial positioning of the ice-making body 200 and the pre-embedded support 104 is achieved. The operation is simple and the structure is simple.

[0123] Of course, the ice-making body 200 can also be equipped with snap-fit ​​blocks, and correspondingly, the pre-embedded support member 104 is equipped with snap-fit ​​holes. The structures of the first positioning part 108 and the second positioning part 206 can be selected as needed. The ice-making body 200 can be equipped with one or more second positioning parts 206, and correspondingly, the pre-embedded support member 104 is equipped with the same number of first positioning parts 108.

[0124] It is understood that the snap-fit ​​block includes at least one of the first snap-fit ​​block 1082 and the second snap-fit ​​block 1084. The snap-fit ​​block has various structures. Multiple snap-fit ​​blocks of one type can be provided, or several snap-fit ​​blocks of different structures can be provided. The specific choice can be made according to the needs.

[0125] Among them, reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the first locking block 1082 includes a rod portion 10822 and a locking block 10824 protruding upward from the rod portion 10822. The rod portion 10822 passes through the locking hole, and the locking block 10824 stops inside the locking hole at the positioning position. The rod portion 10822 and the locking block 10824 can be inserted into the locking hole and engage with it. When the locking hole includes a first hole portion 2062 and a second hole portion 2064, and the longitudinal cross-sectional area of ​​the first hole portion 2062 is larger than that of the second hole portion 2064, the locking block 10824 can pass through the first hole portion 2062 to move and engage with the second hole portion 2064. The structure is simple and the connection stability is good. When the clearance position is above the positioning position, the first hole portion 2062 is below the second hole portion 2064. Here, the longitudinal cross-sectional area can be understood as the cross-sectional area viewed from the top and bottom.

[0126] refer to Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the second snap-fit ​​block 1084 includes a plate portion 10842 and a folded portion 10844 that folds upward along the plate portion 10842. The plate portion 10842 passes through the snap-fit ​​hole, and the folded portion 10844 stops inside the snap-fit ​​hole at the positioning position. The plate portion 10842 has good support stability, and the structure of the folded portion 10844 is simple. The overall structure of the second positioning portion 206 is simple, which helps to simplify the structure of the ice-making body 200.

[0127] Understandably, at the positioning position, the first mounting hole 210 of the ice-making body 200 is fixed to the support component 102 by the first fastener. With the ice-making body 200 already fixed by snap-fit, the first fastener further strengthens the fixation, resulting in better stability of the ice-making body 200.

[0128] At least one location of the ice-making body 200 is fixed to the door body by a first fastener. (Reference) Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the second positioning part 206 is located at the upper end of the ice-making body 200, and the first mounting hole 210 is located at the lower end of the ice-making body 200. Both the upper and lower ends of the ice-making body 200 are fixedly connected to the support member 102. The upper end of the ice-making body 200 is fixed to the pre-embedded support member 104, and the lower end of the ice-making body 200 can be fixedly connected to the inner liner 106. Of course, the lower end of the ice-making body 200 can also be fixedly connected to the pre-embedded support member 104 or a pre-embedded layer, etc.

[0129] When it is necessary to disassemble the cover 300, the first fastener must be removed first to release the restriction between the ice-making body 200 and the support component 102. Then, push the ice-making body 200 upward to allow it to move aside, release the restriction of the ice-making body 200 on the cover 300, and then release the restriction of the first connecting part 110 on the second connecting part 302. The cover 300 can then be removed from the support component 102. This makes it difficult for users to remove the cover 300, preventing users from accidentally touching the ice-making body 200 that is covered by the cover 300 and thus avoiding injury from accidental contact with the ice-making body 200, thereby improving safety.

[0130] refer to Figure 14 and Figure 16As shown, when an ice storage box 500 is installed below the ice-making body 200, an ice storage support 400 is connected to the inner liner 106. The ice storage support 400 has a second mounting hole 4022. When the support component 102 includes a pre-embedded support 104 and an inner liner 106, the ice storage support 400 is located below the pre-embedded support 104 and connected to the inner liner 106. A first fastener passes through the first mounting hole 210 and the second mounting hole 4022 and is threaded to the inner liner 106. The first fastener can simultaneously fix the ice storage support 400 and the ice-making body 200 to the support component 102. The ice-making body 200 can also limit the position of the ice storage support 400, improving the installation stability of the ice storage support 400, and simplifying the installation of the ice storage support 400 and the support component 102, reducing the number of parts.

[0131] The upper part of the ice-making body 200 is fixed by a buckle, and the lower part is fixed by screws. Compared with the structure in which both the upper and lower ends of the ice-making body 200 are fixed by screws, the number of screws can be reduced and the assembly efficiency can be improved.

[0132] Understandably, reference Figure 1 and Figure 15 As shown, a pre-embedded junction box 112 is installed through the first mounting port (not shown in the figure) of the inner liner 106. The pre-embedded junction box 112 has an opening, which is sealed by a junction box cover 114 at the positioning position. The load pre-embedded wiring harness of the ice maker is located in the pre-embedded layer, and the junction box cover 114 protects the wiring harness. The junction box cover 114 can only be closed after the ice maker body 200 has been positioned. When it is necessary to inspect the wiring inside the pre-embedded junction box 112, the junction box cover 114 can be directly removed without disassembling or moving the ice maker body 200, which facilitates the inspection of the wiring.

[0133] Understandably, the pre-embedded junction box 112 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part 1122, and the junction box cover 114 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part 1142. In the positioning position, the first snap-fit ​​part 1122 and the second snap-fit ​​part 1142 are snapped together and fixed, and the pre-embedded junction box 112 and the junction box cover 114 are snapped together and fixed. The junction box cover 114 is fastened without screws. The connection method between the pre-embedded junction box 112 and the junction box cover 114 is simple and convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0134] The structure and number of the first snap-fit ​​part 1122 are not limited, and the number and position of the second snap-fit ​​part 1142 match the first snap-fit ​​part 1122. Generally, the junction box cover 114 undergoes elastic deformation, allowing it to snap-fit ​​and fix to the pre-embedded junction box 112. The junction box cover 114 and the pre-embedded junction box 112 are fastened by snap-fit, requiring no screws and meeting installation requirements. The junction box cover 114 is located inside the cover 300. When removing the junction box cover 114, the cover 300 must be disassembled. Disassembling the cover 300 requires first removing the first fastener at the bottom of the ice-making body 200. Although the junction box cover 114 and the cover 300 are not directly fixed by fasteners, disassembly requires first removing the fasteners of the ice-making body 200, thus meeting safety requirements.

[0135] The aforementioned ice-making body 200 includes an ice-making support 202 and an ice tray 204 connected within the ice-making support 202. The ice tray 204 is connected to the output shaft of a rotating motor. A pre-embedded water pipe 116 is fitted above the ice tray 204, supplying water to the ice tray 204. The rotating motor drives the ice tray 204 to rotate. After the ice tray 204 completes ice making, the rotating motor drives the ice tray 204 to rotate, causing the ice blocks inside the ice tray 204 to fall into the ice storage box 500 below. The ice-making body 200 also includes an ice-detecting rod 212 connected to the ice-making support 202 to detect the height of the ice blocks in the ice storage box 500, used to determine whether to start the ice-making body 200 to make ice.

[0136] The aforementioned enclosure 300 is provided with a ventilation opening 304, which is connected to the corresponding refrigeration chamber 21 or to the corresponding air duct, so that the cooling capacity of the refrigeration equipment is sent into the ice-making body 200 through the ventilation opening 304, and the water in the ice grid 204 freezes to form ice blocks under the action of the cooling capacity.

[0137] The above content describes the installation method of ice makers in refrigeration equipment. For example... Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, the refrigeration equipment also includes an ice storage assembly, which comprises an ice storage support 400 and an ice storage box 500 connected to the ice storage support 400. The ice storage support 400 can be fixed to the support component 102 by the installation method described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0138] Below, for reference Figure 14 , Figures 16 to 39 The ice storage box 500 and its installation method are described below. It should be noted that the ice storage box 500 described below can be used in conjunction with the ice maker mounting components mentioned above. For example, the ice storage box 500 can be applied to ice makers with other structural forms or other installation methods.

[0139] refer to Figures 17 to 19As shown, the ice storage box 500 includes a box body 502, which forms an ice storage cavity 503 and an ice outlet 512 communicating with the ice storage cavity 503. Ice blocks produced by the ice maker fall into the ice storage cavity 503 and are stored there. When ice blocks need to be dispensed, they are dispensed from the ice storage cavity 503 through the ice outlet 512. The box body 502 is equipped with an ice dispensing mechanism, which includes a drive shaft 518 and a moving blade 520 connected to it. The drive shaft 518 is rotatably connected to the box body 502, and the drive shaft 518 is connected to the moving blade 520 of the ice crushing component. The drive shaft 518 is driven to rotate by a drive motor 406, which in turn drives the moving blade 520 to rotate. During the rotation of the moving blade 520, the ice blocks in the ice storage cavity 503 can be dispensed from the ice outlet 512. The ice-crushing assembly includes a fixed blade 522 fixedly connected to the housing 502. A drive shaft 518 rotates in a first rotation direction, causing a moving blade 520 to rotate towards the fixed blade 522. Ice blocks are crushed and broken between the moving blade 520 and the fixed blade 522, and the crushed ice is discharged through the ice outlet 512. The housing 502 is connected to an openable ice-selecting door 524. The drive shaft 518 rotates in a second rotation direction, causing the moving blade 520 to rotate towards the ice-selecting door 524. The moving blade 520 cooperates with the ice-selecting door 524, causing the ice blocks to press against the ice-selecting door 524, thus opening the door and allowing whole ice to be discharged through the whole ice outlet 512. It should be noted that the ice outlet 512 is divided into two areas: a crushed ice outlet and a whole ice outlet, to allow for the discharge of either crushed or whole ice as needed. That is, when crushed ice or whole ice is discharged from the ice outlet 512, the rotation directions of the drive shaft 518 are opposite.

[0140] In some cases, refer to Figures 17 to 20 As shown, the box body 502 is provided with a first support surface 540 and a first limiting surface 542. The first limiting surface 542 extends downward along the lower edge of the first support surface 540, and the fixed blade 522 is connected below the first limiting surface 542. The axis of the drive shaft 518 is higher than the lower edge of the first support surface 540. The first support surface 540 is located on one side of the axis of the drive shaft 518. Along the direction close to the drive shaft 518, the first support surface 540 is inclined downward. The ice blocks in the ice storage cavity 503 can fall to the ice outlet area of ​​the ice storage cavity 503 through the guiding action of the first support surface 540. That is, the first support surface 540 guides the ice blocks to the lower part of the drive shaft 518, so that the ice blocks can be discharged under the drive of the moving blade 520.

[0141] The first support surface 540 is located on one side of the axis of the drive shaft 518. This can be understood as follows: one side of the drive shaft 518 forms a crushed ice outlet, and the other side of the drive shaft 518 forms a whole ice outlet. Figure 18 As shown, a crushed ice outlet is formed on the left side of the drive shaft 518 axis, and a whole ice outlet is formed on the right side of the drive shaft 518.

[0142] refer to Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the first support surface 540 and the first limiting surface 542 are located on the same side of the drive shaft 518. The first limiting surface 542 and other parts of the box 502 enclose the ice crushing outlet. The upper edge of the first limiting surface 542 connects to the lower edge of the first support surface 540. The plane containing the axis of the drive shaft 518 is marked L4. L4 is higher than the lower edge of the first support surface 540. That is, the connection position between the first support surface 540 and the first limiting surface 542 is lower than the axis of the drive shaft 518, which facilitates the rapid falling of ice blocks below the drive shaft 518 and increases the ice storage capacity of the ice storage box 500. When the drive shaft 518 drives the moving blade 520 to rotate, the moving blade 520 drives the ice blocks to move towards the ice crushing outlet or the whole ice outlet. The lower edge of the first support surface 540 is lower than the axis of the drive shaft 518, so the first support surface 540 has a better guiding effect on the ice blocks and can also reduce the squeezing force of the ice blocks on the first support surface 540, resulting in better stability of the first support surface 540. Meanwhile, when whole ice is discharged from the ice outlet 512 of the ice storage box 500, the moving blade 520 drives the ice block to move downward. The height of the first support surface 540 is lower than the axis of the drive shaft 518, which can reduce the force exerted on the first support surface 540 by the rotating blade 520 through the ice block, and avoid the first support surface 540 from undergoing large deformation or cracking.

[0143] In this embodiment, the ice storage box 500 reduces the compressive force on the first support surface 540 during ice dispensing by setting the connection position between the first support surface 540 and the first limiting surface 542 below the axis of the drive shaft 518. This makes the stress on the first support surface 540 more reasonable, preventing large deformation or cracking of the first support surface 540. It also facilitates the first support surface 540 in guiding the ice block into the rotation range of the moving blade 520, allowing the moving blade 520 to smoothly deliver the ice block out of the ice outlet 512. The starting point of the first limiting surface 542 is located below the rotation axis of the moving blade 520, which reduces the force exerted by the ice block on the first support surface 540 of the ice storage box 500, preventing the first support surface 540 from cracking due to excessive force. At the same time, it facilitates the rapid fall of ice blocks when dispensing crushed ice, which helps to increase the ice storage capacity of the ice storage box 500.

[0144] Understandably, reference Figure 19 and Figure 23 As shown, the distance between the outer circle of the rotating blade 520 and the first limiting surface 542 is the first distance L3. The first distance is less than half of the minimum length of the whole ice. This way, when the blade 520 rotates, it can better push the ice block to fall into the ice outlet 512.

[0145] The outer circle of the moving cutter 520 can be understood as the maximum rotation circle of the moving cutter 520. In the figure, Y1 indicates the outer circle of the moving cutter 520, and L3 indicates the first distance.

[0146] In some cases, the inner wall of the first limiting surface 542 is an arc surface, the first limiting surface 542 is parallel to the outer circle of the rotating blade 520, and the distance between each position of the first limiting surface 542 and the outer circle of the rotating blade 520 is the same.

[0147] Understandably, reference Figure 19 As shown, the first support surface 540 slopes downwards from the edge of the ice storage box 500 inwards, so that the ice blocks can slide down along the first support surface 540, ensuring stable ice falling and preventing ice blocks from hitting the first support surface 540. The slope of the first support surface 540 is as large as possible to reduce the resistance of the falling ice blocks.

[0148] In some cases, the angle between the first support surface 540 and the horizontal plane is greater than or equal to 40° and less than or equal to 60° to ensure that the ice block falls smoothly.

[0149] Understandably, reference Figure 19 and Figure 23 As shown, the housing 502 is rotatably connected to the rotating part 5242 of the ice selection gate 524, and a second distance is provided between the edge of the rotating part 5242 and the rotating outer circle of the moving blade 520. The axis of the rotating part 5242 is located on one side of the vertically downward tangent L2 of the rotating outer circle of the moving blade 520 (e.g., Figure 19 and Figure 23 As shown, the axis of the rotating part 5242 is located on the right side of the rotating outer circle of the moving blade 520. The second distance needs to be greater than 0 to avoid the ice block applying a pressing force to the lower edge of the second support surface 541 when dispensing whole ice, and also to avoid the ice block pressing the rotating part 5242, so that the ice block can press on the ice selection body 5244 of the ice selection gate 524. The moving blade 520 cooperates with the ice block to drive the ice selection body 5244 of the ice selection gate 524 to rotate around the axis of the rotating part 5242, thereby releasing the force and dispensing ice.

[0150] Understandably, reference Figure 19 , Figure 20 , Figure 23 and Figure 24 As shown, the housing 502 is constructed with a second support surface 541. The second support surface 541 and the first support surface 540 are located on opposite sides of the drive shaft 518, that is, the second support surface 541 is located on the other side of the drive shaft 518. Figure 19 and Figure 23 As shown, the second support surface 541 is located to the right of the axis of the drive shaft 518, and the first support surface 540 is located to the left of the axis of the drive shaft 518. The second support surface 541 is inclined downward to guide the ice block downward.

[0151] The lower edge of the second support surface 541 is rotatably connected to the rotating part 5242, making the connection of the rotating part 5242 of the ice gate 524 simple and convenient for ice removal. Based on the fact that the second distance is greater than 0, when the moving knife 520 presses the ice, it avoids the ice from exerting a large pressure on the second support surface 541, and also avoids the second support surface 541 from undergoing large deformation or cracking.

[0152] The distance from the outer circle Y2 of the fixed blade 522 to the ice selection gate 524 is L1. In the figure, the auxiliary circle Y3 is marked to indicate the distance L1 from the ice selection gate 524 to the fixed blade 522 when the ice selection gate 524 is open and closed.

[0153] refer to Figure 21 and Figure 22 As shown, the ice selection gate 524 includes an ice selection body 5244 and a torsion spring 5248. The torsion spring 5248 is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating part 5242. The first torsion arm of the torsion spring 5248 abuts against the ice selection body 5244 of the ice selection gate 524, and the second torsion arm of the torsion spring 5248 abuts against the housing 502 (the outer surface of at least one of the first shell plate and the second shell plate). The position of the ice selection gate 524 can be adjusted by the torsion spring 5248 to switch between the open and closed positions. Under the action of the torsion spring 5248, the moving blade 520 and the ice block can provide a squeezing force to the ice selection body 5244 of the ice selection gate 524, driving the ice selection gate 524 to switch from the closed position to the open position. When the ice selection gate 524 is in the open position, the torsion spring 5248 provides a restoring force to the ice selection gate 524 to return to the closed position. After the whole ice is delivered, the ice selection gate 524 can automatically reset under the action of the torsion spring 5248.

[0154] The ice-selecting body 5244 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating part 5242, and the ice-selecting body 5244 has an installation port for installing the torsion spring 5248, which facilitates the installation of the torsion spring 5248.

[0155] It should be noted that the reset force of the ice gate 524 is not limited to the torsion spring 5248; it can also be provided by a telescopic spring. The specific installation method of the telescopic spring can be selected according to the needs.

[0156] In some cases, the ice body 5244 is provided with convex hulls 5245, and multiple convex hulls 5245 are provided. A moving cutter 520 is placed between adjacent convex hulls 5245 to prevent interference between the moving cutter 520 and the convex hull 5245 during rotation. For example... Figure 26 As shown, select the ice body 5244 and set two convex hulls 5245.

[0157] Understandably, reference Figure 20 , Figure 24 and Figure 26As shown, the ice-selecting body 5244 is provided with a first stop surface 5246, which is adapted to abut against the outer surface of the housing 502, so that the ice-selecting door 524 is stopped in the open position. The open position here can be understood as the ice-selecting door 524 being opened to its maximum angle. At this point, the ice-selecting door 524 abuts against the outer surface of the housing 502 through the first stop surface 5246, preventing the ice-selecting door 524 from opening further. By limiting the contact between the ice-selecting door 524 and the outer surface of the housing 502, the structure of the ice-selecting door 524 is simple, and the contact between the ice-selecting door 524 and the housing 502 surface provides better limiting stability. When the ice-selecting door 524 is open, the limiting position of its first stop surface 5246 is located above the rotating part 5242, facilitating the installation of the ice-selecting door 524.

[0158] Among them, the portion of the ice-selecting body 5244 fitted on the outside of the rotating part is provided with a first stop surface 5246, and the first stop surface 5246 will not interfere with the ice ejection.

[0159] When the moving blade 520 rotates counterclockwise, it causes the ice block to press against the ice selection body 5244 of the ice selection gate 524. The ice selection gate 524 opens by overcoming the resistance of the torsion spring 5248. In order to limit the ice dispensing speed, the opening angle of the ice selection gate 524 is limited by the first stop surface 5246. That is, when the ice selection gate 524 rotates so that the first stop surface 5246 is parallel and in contact with the outer surface of the box 502, the ice selection gate 524 cannot continue to rotate in the opening direction. In this way, the maximum distance between the ice selection gate 524 and the fixed blade 522 is limited to meet the design requirements. By limiting the maximum distance between the ice selection gate 524 and the fixed blade 522, the ice dispensing speed is guaranteed. The structure is simple.

[0160] One or more first stop surfaces 5246 can be provided along the axial direction of the rotating part 5242, which can be selected as needed.

[0161] It should be noted that, as Figure 19 and Figure 23 As shown, it is also necessary to limit the minimum distance between the ice selection gate 524 and the fixed blade 522 when the ice selection gate 524 is closed. The minimum distance is less than the minimum size of the ice block shape to ensure that the ice blocks in the ice storage box 500 will not fall out from the whole ice outlet when the ice selection gate 524 is closed. When the ice selection gate 524 is open, the opening position of the ice selection gate 524 is limited by the first stop surface 5246, and the maximum distance between the ice selection gate 524 and the fixed blade 522 is limited. When the ice selection gate 524 is open, the ice blocks in the ice storage box 500 are smoothly discharged under the action of the moving blade 520, and the amount of ice discharged is limited by the maximum distance.

[0162] The moving blade 520 works in conjunction with the ice selection gate 524 and the fixed blade 522 to better constrain the ice block and ensure its integrity. It also increases the ice storage capacity in the ice storage box 500, avoids the ice storage box 500 from having to bear force, and improves reliability.

[0163] Below, for reference Figure 25 and Figure 27 The structure of the moving blade 520 inside the ice storage box 500 is described as shown.

[0164] It is understood that the moving blade 520 includes a base 5202 connected to the drive shaft 518 and a blade body 5204 connected to the outer ring of the base 5202. A third guide surface 5208 for guiding the ice is provided on one side of the blade body 5204. The third guide surface 5208 is connected to the outer surface of the base 5202, and the angle between the extension line of the third guide surface 5208 and the outer surface of the base 5202 is greater than or equal to 20° and less than or equal to 45°. The third guide surface 5208 is located on the ice-scooping side of the moving blade 520. The third guide surface 5208 is inclined, which better constrains the ice block and prevents it from sliding out along the ice-scooping side of the moving blade 520, ensuring the ice-scooping speed.

[0165] The third guide surface 5208 forms a preset acute angle with the base surface (outer surface of the base 5202) of the substrate 5202, instead of setting a sharp protrusion at the end of the moving blade 520, so that the ice block does not slide out along the guide surface, ensuring that the moving blade 520 can better restrict the ice block when producing whole ice, and also avoiding damage to the integrity of the ice block.

[0166] The moving blade 520 is equipped with blade teeth 5206. When the moving blade 520 rotates in the direction of the fixed blade 522, the blade teeth 5206 engage with the teeth on the fixed blade 522 to break ice. The structure is simple.

[0167] The following describes the body 502 of the ice storage box 500.

[0168] Understandably, reference Figures 17 to 20 As shown, the box body 502 includes a first shell plate 532 and a second shell plate 534, forming an ice storage cavity 503 between the first shell plate 532 and the second shell plate 534. The first shell plate 532 and the second shell plate 534 are spliced ​​together to form a first support surface 540. The structure of the box body 502 is simple, and the modular structure is convenient for processing. Both the first shell plate 532 and the second shell plate 534 are rotatably connected to a drive shaft 518. The drive shaft 518 rotates relative to the first shell plate 532 and the second shell plate 534, which means that the moving blade 520 rotates, enabling ice delivery.

[0169] It is understandable that the first shell plate 532 is positioned facing the refrigeration chamber 21, and the second shell plate 534 is positioned facing the inner liner 106 of the door body 1. The second shell plate 534 is covered by the first shell plate 532. When the door body 1 is open, the first shell plate 532 can be directly observed by the user.

[0170] Among them, reference Figure 25As shown, the first shell plate 532 includes a first plate portion 5322 and a second plate portion 5324 detachably connected to the first plate portion 5322, with the second plate portion 5324 located above the first plate portion 5322.

[0171] When the second plate 5324 is provided with a light-transmitting body, the amount of ice in the ice storage cavity 503 can be observed through the light-transmitting body, providing convenience for users.

[0172] The first plate 5322 and the second plate 5324 can be detachably connected by means of snap-fit, plug-in, fastener connection, etc. There are various connection methods between the first plate 5322 and the second plate 5324, and the specific method can be selected according to the needs.

[0173] Understandably, the first plate portion 5322 and the second plate portion 5324 are interlocked to facilitate their assembly and disassembly. The first plate portion 5322 and the second plate portion 5324 are provided with multiple matching interlocking portions, as shown in the figure. The first plate portion 5322 is provided with a third interlocking portion 53226, and the second plate portion 5324 is provided with a fourth interlocking portion 53246. The third interlocking portion 53226 and the fourth interlocking portion 53246 are interlocked to fix the first plate portion 5322 and the second plate portion 5324.

[0174] Combination Figures 17 to 20 as well as Figure 25 As shown, the first plate portion 5322 has at least a partial structure of the aforementioned first support surface 540, first limiting surface 542, and second support surface 541. The first plate portion 5322 is rotatably connected to the drive shaft 518. The first plate portion 5322 is fixedly connected to the second shell plate 534, and the first plate portion 5322 can cooperate with the second shell plate 534 to form the aforementioned first support surface 540 and second support surface 541. The first plate portion 5322 is provided with the first limiting surface 542.

[0175] The first plate 5322 is provided with a gripping part, which can be a gripping groove 5082 formed by inward concavity, or a gripping block formed by outward convexity. The structure of the gripping part is diverse and can be selected according to needs.

[0176] In some cases, refer to Figure 25 As shown, the second plate portion 5324 is provided with a first mounting portion 53242, which passes through the third mounting hole 53222 of the first plate portion 5322. The first mounting portion 53242 is provided with a first rotating mounting portion 53244, which is rotatably connected to the rotating portion 5242 of the ice selection gate 524. The ice selection gate 524 can be rotated to adjust the opening of the ice outlet. Opening the ice outlet can deliver whole ice, and closing the ice outlet can prevent whole ice from being delivered.

[0177] The first rotating mounting part 53244 cooperates with the rotating part 5242 of the ice selection gate 524. The rotating part 5242 can limit the first mounting part 53242, that is, limit the second plate part 5324, to prevent the second plate part 5324 from slipping off the first plate part 5322. This allows the ice selection gate 524 to be installed while also limiting the mutual positioning of the second plate part 5324 and the first plate part 5322.

[0178] It should be noted that the third mounting hole 53222 can be a blind hole or a through hole, see reference. Figure 22 As shown, the third mounting hole 53222 is a blind hole. The first rotating mounting portion 53244 is located where the first mounting portion 53242 is inserted into the third mounting hole 53222, and can also be a portion that passes through the third mounting hole 53222 and is located outside the first mounting portion 53242. The first rotating mounting portion 53244 can be a shaft structure or a hole structure, such as... Figure 22 and Figure 25 As shown, the first rotating mounting part 53244 has a hole structure.

[0179] It is understandable that one end of the rotating part 5242 is axially limited to the first mounting part 53242 or the first plate part 5322 to prevent the rotating part 5242 from moving axially, so that the movement of the rotating part 5242 is rotation about the axis.

[0180] When the first rotating mounting portion 53244 of the first mounting portion 53242 is a through hole and the rotating portion 5242 is a shaft structure, the rotating portion 5242 can penetrate the first rotating mounting portion 53244 and achieve axial limitation by abutting against the first plate portion 5322. Of course, the rotating portion 5242 can also be set as a stepped shaft, and axial limitation can be achieved by the step of the rotating portion 5242 abutting against the first plate portion 5322 or the first mounting portion 53242. When the first rotating mounting portion 53244 of the first mounting portion 53242 is a shaft structure (not shown in the figure), the rotating portion 5242 can be axially limited by the shaft structure.

[0181] In some cases, the first plate portion 5322 is provided with a positioning hole, and one of the first rotating mounting portion 53244 and the rotating portion 5242 passes through the positioning hole so that the first rotating mounting portion 53244 and the rotating portion 5242 are rotatably connected, and the hole wall of the positioning hole limits and supports the rotating portion 5242.

[0182] Taking the rotating part 5242 passing through the positioning hole as an example, the rotating part passes through the positioning hole and is inserted into the first rotating mounting part. The rotating part 5242 simultaneously limits the first plate part 5322 and the second plate part 5324, thereby improving the connection stability of the first plate part 5322 and the second plate part 5324.

[0183] It should be noted that when the third mounting hole 53222 of the first plate portion 5322 is a through hole, the first rotating mounting portion 53244 can extend out of the lower end of the third mounting hole 53222, the rotating portion 5242 passes through the first rotating mounting portion 53244, and the second plate portion 5324 is limited by the cooperation between the first rotating mounting portion 53244 and the rotating portion 5242.

[0184] The first plate portion 5322 is provided with a second rotating mounting portion 53224. The first rotating mounting portion 53224 and the second rotating mounting portion 53224 are rotatably connected to the rotating portion 5242 of the ice selection gate 524. The second plate portion 5324 is positioned with the first plate portion 5322 through the first mounting portion 53242. The first mounting portion 53242 is rotatably connected to the rotating portion 5242, and the rotating portion 5242 limits the first mounting portion 53242. In other words, the ice selection gate 524 achieves the limitation of the second plate portion 5324 and the first plate portion 5322, ensuring the connection stability of the second plate portion 5324 and the first plate portion 5322, and the structure is simple.

[0185] When the second plate portion 5324 is provided with a light-transmitting main body, the first mounting portion 53242 is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting main body. For example, the second plate portion 5324 is made of a light-transmitting material, or a portion of the second plate portion 5324 is a light-transmitting main body. Of course, the second plate portion 5324 can also be a light-shielding structure.

[0186] The first rotating mounting portion 53244 and the second rotating mounting portion 53224 can be shafts or shaft holes, and the corresponding rotating portion 5242 can be a shaft hole or shaft. The rotating connection method is diverse and can be selected as needed. When the box body 502 is provided with a second support surface 541, the second rotating mounting portion 53224 of the first plate portion 5322 is located at the lower edge of the second support surface 541.

[0187] like Figure 25 As shown, both the first rotating mounting part 53244 and the second rotating mounting part 53224 are shaft holes, and the rotating part 5242 is a shaft rod that passes through the shaft hole. The first rotating mounting part 53244 is a blind hole, and the first mounting part 53242 can also limit one end of the shaft rod. The structure is simple and the installation structure of the ice selector door 524 is convenient. The other end of the shaft rod is limited by other parts of the housing 502. The ice selector door 524 can be installed and positioned through the structural cooperation of the housing 502 without the need for snap-fit ​​or fastener connection. The installation method of the ice selector door 524 is simple, which can simplify the installation and disassembly of the ice selector door 524. The aforementioned torsion spring 5248 can be sleeved on the outside of the shaft rod.

[0188] In some cases, refer to Figure 20 and Figure 24As shown, the first plate portion 5322 is recessed downward to form an ice guide groove 544. The ice guide groove 544 is lower than the axis of the drive shaft 518 and is located on both sides of the drive shaft 518, sloping downward towards the ice outlet 512. The bottom surface of the ice guide groove 544 is inclined downward. The ice guide groove 544 serves to guide the ice blocks out and also helps to increase the volume of the ice storage cavity 503.

[0189] refer to Figures 17 to 25 As shown, a support block 548 is provided on the inner side of the first plate portion 5322. The support block 548 is fixedly connected to the first shell plate 532, and the drive shaft 518 passes through the support block 548, which can improve the structural stability of the first shell plate 532. The rotational resistance of the drive shaft 518 can be reduced by adjusting the performance of the support block 548.

[0190] refer to Figures 28 to 30 When the drive shaft 518 is connected to the ice-stirring impeller 546, the ice-stirring impeller 546 can rotate relative to the support block 548. The support block 548 can prevent the ice-stirring impeller 546 from contacting and rubbing against the first shell plate 532. The support block 548 has an insertion hole 3024, and a protrusion is formed at the end of the ice-stirring impeller 546. The protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole 3024, which facilitates the positioning of the ice-stirring impeller 546 and the support block 548. The protrusion and the insertion hole 3024 are both coaxial with the drive shaft 518, which also facilitates the installation of the drive shaft 518.

[0191] The ice-stirring impeller 546 is coaxial with the moving blade 520, and the ice-stirring impeller 546 is located inside the ice storage chamber 503. Ice blocks in the ice storage chamber 503 are stirred by the ice-stirring impeller 546 and conveyed towards the moving blade 520, and then discharged by the moving blade 520. The ice-stirring impeller 546 and the moving blade 520 are coaxially arranged, and when ice needs to be discharged, the ice-stirring impeller 546 and the moving blade 520 can rotate synchronously, cooperating to drive the movement of the ice blocks in the ice storage chamber 503 until the ice blocks are discharged from the ice outlet 512.

[0192] Understandably, reference Figures 28 to 30As shown, the ice storage box 500's body 502 also includes a third shell plate 536. A drive shaft 518 passes through the second shell plate 534 and is rotatably connected to the third shell plate 536. A movable blade 520 is disposed between the second shell plate 534 and the third shell plate 536. The second shell plate 534 has an ice delivery port 5344 that connects the ice storage cavity 503 and the ice outlet 512. It can be understood that the first shell plate 532, the second shell plate 534, and the third shell plate 536 are arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the drive shaft 518. An ice storage cavity 503 is formed between the first shell plate 532 and the second shell plate 534. A movable blade 520 is disposed between the second shell plate 534 and the third shell plate 536, with the movable blade 520 located on the side of the third shell plate 536 facing the second shell plate 534. The first shell plate 532, the second shell plate 534, and the third shell plate 536 can be detachably connected. The connection method can be at least one of the following: snap-fit, plug-in, fastener connection, etc. There are various connection methods, which are not limited here.

[0193] An ice-feeding channel 550 is formed between the third shell plate 536 and the second shell plate 534. The moving blade 520 drives the ice block to move within this ice-feeding channel 550. The moving blade 520 cooperates with the fixed blade 522 to deliver crushed ice from the crushed ice outlet on one side of the drive shaft 518. The fixed blade 522 can be fixedly connected to the third shell plate 536. The third shell plate 536 covers the outside of the fixed blade 522 and plays the role of protecting the fixed blade 522.

[0194] The box body 502 also includes a fourth shell plate 538, which is fixedly connected to the second shell plate 534. The fourth shell plate 538 can limit the rotation part 5242 of the ice selection door 524. The two ends of the rotation part 5242 are limited between the first mounting part 53242 and the fourth shell plate 538. The rotation part 5242 passes through the second rotating mounting part 53224 at the lower edge of the second support surface 541. The installation method of the ice selection door 524 is simple and convenient for disassembly and assembly. The fourth shell plate 538 is provided with a third rotating mounting part 5382, to which the rotation part 5242 is rotatably connected and axially limited.

[0195] It is understood that one end of the rotating part 5242 is axially limited to the first shell plate, and the other end of the rotating part 5242 is axially limited to the second shell plate or a fourth shell plate fixed to the second shell plate. Both ends of the rotating part 5242 are axially limited by the box body, making the installation of the ice door simple and convenient for disassembly and assembly. If the box body does not have a fourth shell plate, a third rotating mounting part 5382 can be provided on the second shell plate, and the other end of the rotating part 5242 is axially limited to the second shell plate.

[0196] refer to Figures 28 to 30As shown, it can be understood that when the box body 502 includes a first shell plate 532, a second shell plate 534, and a third shell plate 536, the second shell plate 534 has an ice feeding port 5344. An ice-stirring impeller 546 is provided on one side of the ice feeding port 5344, and a moving blade 520 is provided on the other side of the ice feeding port 5344. The ice-stirring component 526 is higher than the ice feeding port 5344. The ice blocks in the ice storage cavity 503 are driven by the ice-stirring impeller 546 through the ice feeding port 5344, and then driven out by the moving blade 520, such as feeding out crushed ice or whole ice.

[0197] In some cases, the third shell plate can be integrated with the second shell plate as a single unit. In this case, the installation method for the ice door and the moving blade can follow the aforementioned method. The fourth shell plate can also be integrated with the second shell plate, and the fitting method between the ice door, the moving blade, and the fourth shell plate can be applied to the second shell plate. In this case, it can be understood that both the third and fourth shell plates are integrated with the second shell plate as a single unit.

[0198] In some cases, refer to Figures 28 to 30 As shown, the ice storage box 502 is connected to an ice-stirring component 526, which is connected to a drive shaft 518. The ice-stirring rod 5262 of the ice-stirring component 526 is adapted to move within the ice storage cavity 503 as the drive shaft 518 rotates, and the ice-stirring rod 5262 forms an angle with the axis of the drive shaft 518. When the ice storage box 500 is not equipped with the ice-stirring component 526, when the ice in the ice storage cavity 503 is frozen above the moving blade 520, the moving blade 520 cannot move the ice as it rotates with the drive shaft 518, making it difficult to remove the ice. In the ice storage box 500 of this embodiment, the ice stirring component 526 can move under the drive of the drive shaft 518. The ice stirring component 526 moves synchronously with the drive shaft 518, that is, the ice stirring component 526 moves synchronously with the moving blade 520. The ice cubes in the ice storage cavity 503 can be stirred by the ice stirring component 526, so that the ice cubes fall into the rotation range of the moving blade 520. The ice cubes can be discharged under the drive of the moving blade 520, so that the ice storage box 500 can discharge ice stably, which solves the problem that the ice cubes are frozen in the ice storage cavity 503 and cannot be discharged.

[0199] The ice-scraping component 526 is connected to the drive shaft 518 via a transmission mechanism. This means the drive shaft 518 drives the ice-scraping component 526 to move. The movement of the ice-scraping component 526 can be rotation, oscillation, or movement; the specific movement mode can be selected according to needs. The rotational power of the drive shaft 518 can come from the drive motor 406. The drive motor 406 can be connected to the container 502, or it can be installed in fixed components such as the refrigerator cabinet 2 or door 1, which can reduce the weight of the ice storage container 500 and facilitate its assembly and disassembly. Figures 28 to 30The ice storage box 500 shown can be understood as follows: the drive motor 406 is fixed to the door 1 through the ice storage support 400. The drive shaft 518 of the ice storage box 500 is detachably connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 406. After the drive shaft 518 is connected to the output shaft, the driving power of the output shaft can be transmitted to the drive shaft 518, so that the drive shaft 518 drives the moving blade 520 on it to rotate, and also drives the ice stirring component 526 to move in the ice storage cavity 503 so as to smoothly dispense ice.

[0200] In this embodiment, the ice storage box 500 has an ice-stirring component 526 linked to the drive shaft 518. This allows the ice-stirring component 526 to stir the ice blocks in the ice storage cavity 503, solving the problem that ice blocks that have been unused for a long time or have been frequently opened and closed may sublimate or melt and freeze together, preventing them from being distributed from the ice storage box 500. This also prevents ice blocks from freezing above the moving blade 520 and being unable to be dispensed. The stirring of the ice-stirring component 526 allows the ice blocks to fall towards the area where the moving blade 520 is located under the action of gravity, and the ice is dispensed under the action of the moving blade 520.

[0201] The relationship between the drive shaft 518 and the ice-stirring component 526 will be explained below.

[0202] Understandably, reference Figure 29 and Figure 30 As shown, a first gear 530 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 518, and a second gear 528 is fixedly connected to the ice-stirring component 526. The first gear 530 and the second gear 528 mesh and transmit power. The transmission connection between the drive shaft 518 and the ice-stirring component 526 is achieved through the meshing of the first gear 530 and the second gear 528. The structure is simple and the connection method is straightforward. Since the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 rotate in opposite directions, the ice-stirring component 526 rotates in opposite directions to the drive shaft 518. Therefore, the moving blade 520 and the ice-stirring component 526 can stir the ice blocks in the ice storage chamber 503 from two different directions.

[0203] Of course, if it is necessary to set the ice-scraping component 526 and the drive shaft 518 to rotate in the same direction, an adjusting gear can be added between the first gear 530 and the second gear 528. The adjusting gear adjusts the rotation direction of the second gear 528 so that the ice-scraping component 526 and the moving blade 520 rotate in the same direction. At this time, it can be understood that the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 are indirectly meshed and driven.

[0204] The first gear 530 and the drive shaft 518 can be fixed together via a flat groove or spline engagement, as can the second gear 528 and the ice-stirring component 526. The installation of the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 is simple. Of course, the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 can also be connected by snap-fit, fastener connection, welding, etc. There are various installation methods for the first gear 530 and the second gear 528, which are not limited here. Both the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 are rotatably connected to the housing 502, which also prevents interference between the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 and the housing 502.

[0205] Of course, the drive shaft 518 and the ice-stirring component 526 can also be connected by belt drive, chain drive and other transmission methods. The connection method between the drive shaft 518 and the ice-stirring component 526 can be selected as needed.

[0206] Understandably, reference Figure 29 and Figure 30 As shown, the ice-stirring component 526 includes an ice-stirring rod portion 5262 and a connecting rod portion 5264 connected to the ice-stirring rod portion 5262. The ice-stirring rod portion 5262 and the connecting rod portion 5264 form an angle. The connecting rod portion 5264 is inserted and fixed to the second gear 528. The ice-stirring rod portion 5262 bends towards one side of the connecting rod portion 5264. During the rotation of the second gear 528, the ice-stirring rod portion 5262 stirs over a larger range, which helps to thoroughly stir the ice block, allowing the ice block to be easily unfrozen so that it can be delivered from the ice outlet 512 as needed. The ice-stirring rod portion 5262 has a small volume and occupies little space in the ice storage cavity 503, which helps to ensure the ice storage space in the ice storage cavity 503.

[0207] The ice-stirring rod portion 5262 is connected to the second gear 528 via a connecting rod portion 5264. The connecting rod portion 5264 can be inserted into the second gear 528, such as into the central hole or eccentric hole of the second gear 528, or its end can be inserted into the central rod or eccentric rod of the second gear 528. Here, the center of the central hole or central rod can be understood as being located on the rotation axis of the second gear 528, and the center of the eccentric hole or eccentric rod can be understood as not being collinear with the rotation axis of the second gear 528. That is, the connecting rod portion 5264 can be coaxial with the second gear 528, or it can be non-coaxial. (Reference) Figure 29 As shown, the connecting rod 5264 is connected to the center hole of the second gear 528, which has a simple structure and is easy to install.

[0208] When the second gear 528 is provided with a connecting hole for inserting the connecting rod portion 5264, the connecting rod portion 5264 is inserted and fixed into the connecting hole of the second gear 528, and the connecting hole is the center hole of the second gear 528 (reference). Figure 29(As shown in the figure), or, the connecting hole is an eccentric hole of the second gear 528 (not shown in the figure). In some cases, the second gear 528 can be connected to multiple connecting rod portions 5264 and ice-stirring rod portions 5262. In this case, multiple positions of the second gear 528 can be connected to the connecting rod portions 5264. For example, the second gear 528 can be provided with a central hole and an eccentric hole, each of which is connected to a connecting rod portion 5264. The number of eccentric holes can be set as needed.

[0209] In some cases, the connecting rod 5264 is parallel to the axis of the drive shaft 518, and the ice-stirring rod 5262 forms an angle with the connecting rod 5264. In this case, the ice-stirring rod 5262 forms an angle with the axis of the drive shaft 518, and the structure of the ice-stirring component 526 is simple.

[0210] Understandably, reference Figure 29 and Figure 30 As shown, the second gear 528 includes a meshing part 5282 and a sleeve part 5284 fixedly connected to the meshing part 5282. The meshing part 5282 meshes with the first gear 530, and the sleeve part 5284 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod part 5264. The teeth of the meshing part 5282 mesh with the first gear 530 to realize transmission. The sleeve part 5284 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod part 5264 and can be rotatably connected to the housing 502, which serves to protect the connecting rod part 5264. It can also rotatably connect the second gear 528 to the housing 502. The structure is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0211] It is understandable that when the drive shaft 518 is connected to the ice-stirring impeller 546, the ice-stirring component 526 is located above the ice-stirring impeller 546, and the ice-stirring component 526 stirs the ice above the ice-stirring impeller 546. Alternatively, it can be understood that the ice-stirring component 526 is higher than the ice-stirring impeller 546, and the cooperation between the ice-stirring component 526 and the ice-stirring impeller 546 ensures that all the ice blocks in the ice storage chamber 503 can be discharged, solving the problem of ice blocks freezing and not being able to be discharged.

[0212] The ice-stirring component 526 is located above the ice-stirring impeller 546, but it is not limited to being directly above the ice-stirring impeller 546. The ice-stirring component 526 can be connected to the wall plate of the housing 502 on the side where the ice-stirring impeller 546 is located, or it can be connected to the wall plate of the housing 502 on the side where the moving blade 520 is located. The position of the ice-stirring component 526 is flexible and can be selected as needed. Figure 28 and Figure 29As shown, the ice-stirring component 526 is located on the side where the moving blade 520 is located. The second gear 528 and the first gear 530 are both located on the side where the moving blade 520 is located. It can be understood that the drive shaft 518 is close to the drive motor 406 on the side where the drive shaft 518 is connected to the drive motor 406, and the first gear 530 is sleeved on the side where the drive shaft 518 is connected to the drive motor 406. The first gear 530 and the second gear 528 are located on the side facing the inner liner 106, so as to avoid the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 being exposed on the outside of the box 502.

[0213] When the housing 502 includes a first shell plate 532 and a second shell plate 534, the second shell plate 534 is rotatably connected to a first gear 530 and a second gear 528. The installation positions of the first gear 530 and the second gear 528 are reasonable and easy to install. When the housing 502 includes the aforementioned third shell plate 536, a fourth shell plate 538 is provided on the side of the third shell plate 536 facing away from the ice delivery channel 550. The first gear 530 is located between the third shell plate 536 and the fourth shell plate 538, and the second gear 528 is located between the second shell plate 534 and the fourth shell plate 538. The fourth shell plate 538 serves to protect the first gear 530 and the second gear 528. The first gear 530 is located on the side of the third shell plate 536 facing away from the second shell plate 534. The first gear 530 and the moving blade 520 are separated by the third shell plate 536, which can prevent the first gear 530 from interfering with the moving blade 520.

[0214] When the ice storage box 500 is installed on the ice storage support 400 of the door body 1, the fourth shell plate 538 can be attached to the ice storage support 400, and the drive shaft 518 passes through the fourth shell plate 538 and is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 406.

[0215] refer to Figure 29 As shown, the housing 502 is provided with a mounting sleeve 5342, and the sleeve part 5284 of the second gear 528 is rotatably connected inside the mounting sleeve 5342. By cooperating with the sleeve part 5284, the frictional resistance can be reduced.

[0216] When the housing 502 includes a second shell plate 534, a first shell plate 532, a third shell plate 536, and a fourth shell plate 538, the second shell plate 534 forms a mounting sleeve 5342, and the sleeve part 5284 is inserted into the mounting sleeve 5342. The mounting sleeve 5342 is fixedly connected to the fourth shell plate 538. Through the cooperation between the fourth shell plate 538 and the second shell plate 534, it plays the role of protecting the second gear 528.

[0217] Below, for reference Figures 31 to 39 As shown, the installation structure of the ice storage box 500 and the ice storage support 400 is described.

[0218] refer to Figure 31As shown, the ice storage support 400 includes a first plate 402 and a second plate 404 forming an angle with the first plate 402. The second plate 404 is connected to the lower part of the first plate 402 and has an insertion interface 4042. The second plate 404 is below the first plate 402 and supports the ice storage box 500. The ice outlet shell 514 of the ice storage box 500 is inserted into the insertion interface 4042. The ice outlet shell 514 forms the ice outlet 512 mentioned above, so that the ice in the ice storage box 500 passes through the second plate 404 and is sent out.

[0219] The first plate 402 extends along the height direction of the door body 1, that is, the first plate 402 extends from top to bottom, but the first plate 402 is not limited to being vertically set, and can also be slightly inclined. The angle formed by the first plate 402 and the second plate 404 can be a right angle or a near right angle, for example, the angle range is between 70° and 110°, and the first plate 402 and the second plate 404 can form an L-shaped or approximately L-shaped structure.

[0220] An ice storage box 500 is adapted to be inserted into an ice storage support 400 from top to bottom. A second plate 404 supports the ice storage box 500 from below and limits its downward movement, thus limiting and stopping the ice storage box 500. A first plate 402 is connected to a first stop 4024. The ice storage box 500 is provided with a first mating part 504. The first stop 4024 limits the first mating part 504 along a first direction, which forms an angle with the vertical direction. The first stop 4024 and the first mating part 504 cooperate to prevent the ice storage box 500 from detaching from the first plate 402. The second plate 404 is connected to a second stop 4044, and the ice storage box 500 is provided with a second mating part 506. The second stop 4044 limits the second mating part 506 along a second direction, which forms an angle with the first direction and also with the vertical direction. The second stop 4044 and the second mating part 506 cooperate to prevent the ice storage box 500 from detaching from the second plate 404. The ice storage support 400 limits the ice storage box 500 in three-dimensional space to ensure stable installation of the ice storage box 500.

[0221] The ice storage support 400 stops and limits the ice storage box 500. The stopping method can be contact stopping. The ice storage box 500 is easy to disassemble and assemble, and has good installation stability.

[0222] refer to Figure 31As shown, the first direction is the rear side of the front-to-back direction, and the front side is limited and stopped by the first plate 402. The second direction is the left-to-right direction, but the first and second directions are not limited to these. Depending on the installation position of the ice storage box 500, the first and second directions can be adjusted accordingly, such as the first direction being the left-to-right direction and the second direction being the front-to-back direction. When the refrigerator door 1 is closed, the outer side of the door 1 is the front, and the side of the door 1 facing the refrigeration compartment 21 is the rear.

[0223] The ice storage box 500 installation assembly of this invention uses the cooperation of the first plate 402 and the second plate 404 of the ice storage support 400 to limit the ice storage box 500 in three-dimensional space, ensuring that the ice storage box 500 is stably installed on the ice storage support 400. The ice storage box 500 and the ice storage support 400 are not locked together. In the absence of a lock, the ice storage box 500 can be reliably installed. When dispensing ice, the ice storage box 500 can shake slightly, which helps the ice blocks at the higher part of the ice storage box 500 to fall to the ice dispensing structure, making the ice blocks delivered from the ice storage box 500 more stable. The structure is simple and highly reliable.

[0224] It should be noted that when an ice maker is installed above the ice storage box 500, a preset distance needs to be maintained between the ice storage box 500 and the ice maker so that the ice storage box 500 can be inserted into the ice storage support 400 from top to bottom. The insertion height of the ice storage box 500 into the ice storage support 400 should be less than or equal to the preset distance. Sufficient space should be left between the ice storage box 500 and the ice maker to ensure that the ice storage box 500 can be stably inserted into the ice storage support 400. However, the preset height should be as small as possible to avoid leaving a large gap between the ice maker and the ice storage box 500, which would affect the appearance of the refrigeration equipment.

[0225] The following describes the mating structure between the second plate 404 and the ice storage box 500.

[0226] It is understood that the second stop 4044 is a block protruding upwards from the second plate 404. The ice storage box 500 is constructed with a socket 5062, and the second stop 4044 passes through the socket 5062 so that the second mating part 506 is fitted onto the outside of the second stop 4044, that is, the second mating part 506 and the second stop 4044 are fitted together and limited. The way in which the second stop 4044 is fitted onto the ice storage box 500 provides better connection stability, and the fitting method can limit the ice storage box 500 in multiple directions, and the limiting direction is not limited to the second direction (e.g., Figure 31 The left and right directions shown can also be used in the first direction (such as...). Figure 31 Limit the movement in the forward and backward directions shown.

[0227] The second mating part 506 can be configured to form a socket hole 5062. The second mating part 506 can also be configured to form a socket hole 5062 with other components of the ice storage box 500. The second mating part 506 includes at least part of the sidewall of the socket hole 5062. Of course, the second mating part 506 can also be configured to form all the sidewalls of the socket hole 5062 so that the second mating part 506 contacts and limits the second stop part 4044. The position and configuration of the socket hole 5062 can be selected as needed.

[0228] When the ice storage box 500 is inserted into the ice storage support 400 from top to bottom, the second stop 4044 is accurately inserted into the socket 5062. The positioning of the second stop 4044 and the socket 5062 is simple and convenient for the installation of the ice storage box 500.

[0229] Understandably, the ice storage box 500 has recessed portions 508 on both sides. One side of the recessed portion 508 forms a gripping groove 5082, and a second mating portion 506 connects to the other side of the recessed portion 508. A socket hole 5062 is formed between the second mating portion 506 and the recessed portion 508. The recessed portion 508 and the second mating portion 506 mate to form the socket hole 5062. The ice storage box 500 has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture.

[0230] The two sides of the ice storage box 500 can be understood as the left and right sides of the ice storage box 500. The gripping grooves 5082 are located on the left and right sides of the ice storage box 500 to facilitate the user's application of force. The gripping grooves 5082 are formed on the outer side of the concave portion 508, and the inner side of the concave portion 508 is connected to the second mating portion 506. Here, the inner and outer are based on the ice storage box 500, with the outer surface of the ice storage box 500 as the outer side. The local structure of the ice storage box 500 is concave to form the concave portion 508. The outer surface of the concave portion 508 forms the gripping groove 5082. The inner surface of the concave portion 508 and the second mating portion 506 form a socket hole 5062 so that the second mating portion 506, the concave portion 508 and the second stop portion 4044 can cooperate to realize the stopping and limiting of the ice storage box 500.

[0231] It should be noted that the ice storage box 500 may be provided with one or more socket holes 5062, and the number of socket holes 5062 is not limited. For example... Figure 31 and Figure 33 As shown, the second plate 404 is provided with two second stop portions 4044, and the ice storage box 500 is provided with two socket holes 5062. Both socket holes 5062 are formed by the concave portion 508 and the second mating portion 506. The socket holes 5062 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ice storage box 500. If the second plate 404 is provided with one second stop portion 4044, then the ice storage box 500 is provided with one socket hole 5062.

[0232] The second plate 404 described above can be integrally formed with a second stop 4044, or the second stop 4044 can be an independent structure mounted on the second plate 404. The structure of the second stop 4044 is diverse and can be selected according to needs. For example... Figure 31 As shown, the second plate 404 is integrally formed with a second stop portion 4044, and two second stop portions 4044 are symmetrically arranged on the second plate 404. The second stop portion 4044 includes at least three supporting edges, one of which contacts and limits the wall surface of the second mating part 506, and the other two supporting edges play a supporting and reinforcing role on both sides of the first supporting edge.

[0233] Understandably, reference Figure 31 and Figure 37 As shown, the second plate 404 has a third stop 4046, and the ice storage box 500 has a third mating part 510. The third stop 4046 limits the third mating part 510 along the first direction. The third stop 4046 and the third mating part 510 cooperate to reinforce the limiting of the ice storage box 500 in at least one of the first and second directions, preventing the ice storage box 500 from sliding out of the ice storage support 400 and ensuring the connection stability between the ice storage box 500 and the ice storage support 400.

[0234] refer to Figure 31 and Figure 37 As shown, both the first plate 402 and the second plate 404 of the ice storage support 400 can limit the ice storage box 500 in the first direction. This double limitation in the first direction improves the stability of the ice storage box 500 and prevents it from slipping off the ice storage support 400. The third stop can also limit the ice storage box in the second direction (not shown in the figure), but its structure and position can be adjusted as needed to achieve limitation in the second direction.

[0235] The surface of the second plate 404 protrudes to form a third stop 4046. The ice outlet shell 514 of the ice storage box 500 has an ice outlet 512. One side wall of the ice outlet shell 514 is a third mating part 510. The third mating part 510 and the third stop 4046 are in surface contact and fit together to stop and limit in at least one of the first and second directions. The third stop 4046 fits with the wall of the ice outlet shell 514 for limiting. The ice storage box 500 does not need to be provided with a dedicated third mating part 510, which simplifies the structure of the ice storage box 500. Combined with the aforementioned limiting structure in the first and second directions, it can play a dual stopping and limiting role, improving the installation stability of the ice storage box 500.

[0236] When the third stop part 4046 cooperates with the third mating part 510, it can stop and limit in the first direction and the second direction. It can also flexibly stop and limit. One structure can limit in two directions, which helps to simplify the structure of the ice storage box 500 and the ice storage support 400.

[0237] refer to Figure 33 and Figure 37 As shown, the third stop 4046 stops and limits the ice storage box 500 in the first direction. The third stop 4046 achieves stopping and limiting by abutting against the outer wall of the ice outlet shell 514. When the ice storage box 500 is equipped with an ice-crushing assembly, which includes a moving blade 520 and a fixed blade 522, the fixed blade 522 is fixedly connected inside the ice outlet shell 514 to cooperate with the moving blade 520 to crush ice. The third stop 4046 can abut against the outer wall of the ice outlet shell 514 where the fixed blade 522 is installed. This part of the ice outlet shell 514 has good structural stability, ensuring structural strength.

[0238] The second plate 404 is integrally formed to form the third stop 4046. However, the third stop 4046 is not limited to being integrally formed; it can also be an independent structure installed on the second plate 404. The structure of the third stop 4046 is diverse and can be selected according to needs. The third stop 4046 includes at least three supporting edges, one of which contacts the surface of the ice shell portion 514, and the other supporting edges are connected to this supporting edge to strengthen the structural strength of this supporting edge.

[0239] When the second plate 404 is provided with a third stop 4046, the structure of the third stop 4046 may be the same as or the same as the structure of the second stop 4044, and the stopping direction of the third stop 4046 may be set as needed.

[0240] Understandably, reference Figures 31 to 36 As shown, the side wall of the insertion interface 4042 is provided with a fourth stop 4048, and the ice outlet shell 514 of the ice storage box 500 forms an ice outlet 512. The ice outlet shell 514 is provided with a fourth mating part 516. The fourth mating part 516 is inserted into the insertion interface 4042 and contacts and limits the fourth stop 4048. The contact between the fourth mating part 516 and the fourth stop 4048 can prevent the ice outlet shell 514 from shaking in the insertion interface 4042 and can also ensure the accurate positioning of the ice outlet shell 514 and the second plate 404.

[0241] refer to Figure 36As shown, from top to bottom, the fourth stop 4048 extends from the side wall of the insertion interface 4042 into the insertion interface 4042. When the fourth mating part 516 is inserted into the insertion interface 4042, the fourth stop 4048 guides and limits the fourth mating part, ensuring that the ice shell part 514 is stably inserted into the insertion interface 4042. When the ice shell part 514 is fixed in the insertion interface 4042, the fourth stop 4048 is in surface contact with the fourth mating part 516, ensuring support stability.

[0242] The term "inside" in "interface 4042" can be understood as the internal space of the interface 4042. Here, "inside" and "outside" do not refer to the internal or external orientation of the refrigeration equipment.

[0243] The above description illustrates the mating structure between the second plate 404 and the ice storage box 500. The various embodiments described above can be used independently or in combination, depending on the specific needs. Figure 31 The illustration shows how the various embodiments described above can be used in combination.

[0244] The following describes the way the first plate 402 and the ice storage box 500 are matched.

[0245] Understandably, reference Figure 38 and Figure 39 As shown, the first mating part 504 is provided with an elastic part. One of the elastic part and the first stop part 4024 is provided with a positioning block 5042, and the other is provided with a positioning groove 4026 adapted to the positioning block 5042. Through the elastic deformation of the elastic part, the positioning block 5042 is positioned in the positioning groove 4026 to stop the ice storage box 500. The elastic deformation of the elastic part on the ice storage box 500 causes the positioning block 5042 and the positioning groove 4026 to be mutually positioned, which realizes the positioning of the ice storage box 500 and the first plate 402, and also makes the positioning of the ice storage box 500 and the first plate 402 more stable, preventing the ice storage box 500 from slipping off the limit of the first plate 402 and detaching from the door 1.

[0246] refer to Figure 38 and Figure 39As shown, the first stop portion 4024 includes a first stop wall 4032 and a second stop wall 4034 connected to the first stop wall 4032. The second stop wall 4034 is located below the first stop wall 4032, and the second stop wall 4034 and the first stop wall 4032 are connected to form an L-shaped or approximately L-shaped structure. When the ice storage box 500 is inserted into the first plate 402 from top to bottom, the first mating portion 504 is inserted into the first stop portion 4024 from top to bottom. The limiting edge below the first mating portion 504 plays a limiting role, and the first stop wall 4032 on the side away from the door 1 plays a stopping and limiting role on the first mating portion 504. At least one of the second stop wall 4034 and the first stop wall 4032 engages with the elastic part of the first mating portion 504, and is positioned by interlocking with the positioning block 5042 through the positioning groove 4026. Figure 39 The diagram illustrates that the first stop wall 4032 is provided with a positioning groove 4026, and the first mating part 504 is provided with a positioning block 5042 on the side facing the first stop wall 4032. The positioning groove 4026 and the positioning block 5042 are engaged and fixed. The structure is simple. When the ice storage box 500 is inserted into the first plate 402 from top to bottom, the positioning block 5042 and the positioning groove 4026 are automatically engaged. When the ice storage box 500 needs to be removed from the door 1, push the ice storage box 500 towards the first plate 402, and the positioning block 5042 can be moved out of the positioning groove 4026 to release the limit. Then lift the ice storage box 500 upward to complete the removal of the ice storage box 500.

[0247] When the second plate 404 is provided with a second stop 4044, a third stop 4046 and a fourth stop 4048, the second stop 4044, the third stop 4046 and the fourth stop 4048 all limit the ice storage box 500 in the direction away from the first plate 402. When the ice storage box 500 is pushed in the direction closer to the first plate 402, it will not be affected by other stop structures, ensuring that the ice storage box 500 can be stably disassembled.

[0248] It is understandable that the outer wall of the ice storage box 500 protrudes to form an open-loop first mating part 504, and the open end of the first mating part 504 forms a positioning block 5042. By forming the first mating part 504 into an open-loop structure, the open-loop structure functions as an elastic part, and the positioning block 5042 is formed through the open end. The structure of the first mating part 504 is simple.

[0249] Of course, the elastic part is not limited to being formed by the open-loop first mating part 504. When the first mating part 504 is set as a closed-loop structure, an elastic block can be connected to the first mating part 504. For example, an elastic sleeve can be fitted on the first mating part 504, and a protrusion can be provided on the elastic sleeve as a positioning block 5042. Alternatively, a groove can be provided on the elastic sleeve as a positioning groove 4026, which is simple in structure.

[0250] The first mating part 504 can be an integrally formed structure with the ice storage box 500, or it can be an independent component connected to the ice storage box 500. The structure is simple and can be selected according to needs.

[0251] Understandably, reference Figure 31 and Figure 37 As shown, the first plate 402 includes a main body 4028 and bent portions 4030 located on both sides of the main body 4028. The bent portions 4030 form an angle with the main body 4028. The cross-section of the first plate 402 is U-shaped. The first plate 402 is connected to the inner liner 106 of the door 1. Both bent portions 4030 protrude inward to form a first stop portion 4024. The processing of the first plate 402 is simple. The bent portions 4030 are connected to the second plate 404. The first plate 402 and the second plate 404 can be plate structures formed by injection molding, extrusion, etc. The processing of the ice storage support 400 is simple.

[0252] When the first plate 402 includes the main body 4028, the first stop wall 4032 is far away from the main body 4028 relative to the second stop wall 4034. That is, the first stop wall 4032 and the second stop wall 4034 cooperate to form a structure that opens toward the main body 4028. The structure is simple and has good limiting stability for the ice storage box 500.

[0253] The first stop 4024 is connected to the bending part 4030, so the two sides of the ice storage support 400 limit and support the ice storage box 500. The first stop 4024 and the first mating part 504 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, so that the left and right sides of the ice storage box 500 are subjected to balanced forces.

[0254] Of course, the main body 4028 may also be provided with a first stop (not shown in the figure), which limits the ice storage box 500 by connecting to the first stop of the main body 4028.

[0255] refer to Figure 31 and Figure 37 As shown, the first plate 402 of the ice storage support 400 is also fixedly connected to a drive motor 406. The drive motor 406 is located between the first plate 402 and the motor cover 408. The motor cover 408 is detachably connected to the first plate 402, which facilitates the maintenance of the drive motor 406 and improves the maintenance convenience of the ice maker or the drive motor 406.

[0256] The drive motor 406 is located between the ice storage support 400 and the motor cover 408, and the motor cover 408 is located between the ice storage box 500 and the ice storage support 400. Repairing the ice maker or the drive motor 406 does not require complete disassembly, nor does it require removing the ice storage support 400. Only the ice storage box 500 needs to be removed for inspection and maintenance of the drive motor 406, making repairs convenient. The motor cover 408 is fixed to the ice storage support 400 via snap-fit ​​or fasteners, allowing replacement of the drive motor 406 without removing the ice storage support 400.

[0257] The drive motor 406 drives the drive shaft 518 inside the ice storage box 500 to rotate. The drive shaft 518 is connected to the moving blade 520 of the ice crushing assembly, so that the moving blade 520 inside the ice storage box 500 cooperates with the fixed blade 522 to crush the ice. The crushed ice can be discharged through the ice outlet 512, which includes a crushed ice outlet and a whole ice outlet. The ice storage box 500 is also connected to an ice selection door 524, which is arranged opposite to the fixed blade 522. The moving blade 520 cooperates with the ice selection door 524 to discharge whole ice from the whole ice outlet.

[0258] The ice maker and ice storage box 500 described above can be installed on either door 1 or cabinet 2, depending on the specific requirements. When the ice maker is installed on door 1, the support component 102 is connected to the door body 100. When the ice storage box 500 is installed on door 1, the ice storage support 400 is fixed to the door body 100. In other words, the support component 102 and the ice storage support 400 are part of the door body 100. Of course, the ice maker or ice storage box 500 can also be installed on cabinet 2 using the same installation method described above.

[0259] An embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention is described below. Figures 1 to 39 As shown, a door body 1 is also provided, including a door body 100 and an ice maker or ice storage box 500 as described above, wherein the door body 100 is detachably connected to the ice maker or ice storage box 500.

[0260] The door body 100 includes a pre-embedded support 104, an inner liner 106, and an ice storage support 400. An ice-making body 200 is detachably connected to the door body 100. The body 502 of the ice storage box 500 is detachably connected to the door body 100. An ice maker is installed above the ice storage box 500. The ice produced by the ice maker is stored in an ice storage cavity 503, and the ice is discharged from the ice storage cavity 503 through an ice dispensing mechanism within the ice storage box 500. The door body 100 may be provided with an ice-retrieving port 11. The ice dispensing port 512 of the ice storage box 500 communicates with the ice-retrieving port 11 through an ice dispensing channel, allowing the user to retrieve ice. The ice-retrieving port 11 can be located on the inside or outside of the door body 100. When the ice-retrieving port 11 is located on the outside of the door body 100, ice can be retrieved without opening the door. When the ice-retrieving port 11 is located on the inside of the door body 100, ice can be retrieved after opening the door. Here, "inside and outside" can be understood as the side of the door body 100 facing the refrigeration room 21 of the refrigeration equipment being the inside, and the side of the door body 100 facing the external environment being the outside.

[0261] In some cases, a pre-embedded layer is provided inside the door body 100, and the pre-embedded layer is fixed to the support component 102. The ice storage support 400 is fixed to the pre-embedded layer through the inner liner 106.

[0262] An ice maker is installed on door 1. A pre-embedded support 104 is embedded in the pre-embedded layer of door body 100. The inner liner 106 of door 1 is fixedly connected to the cover 300, and the inner liner 106 is also fixedly connected to an ice storage support 400. The upper end of the ice-making body 200 is engaged with the pre-embedded support 104, and the lower end of the ice-making body 200 is fixed to the inner liner 106 by a first fastener. The ice storage support 400 is also fixed to the inner liner 106 by the first fastener. The cover 300, which covers the outer side of the ice-making body 200, is engaged with the inner liner 106 and limited by the ice-making body 200. The left and right sides of the upper end of the ice storage box 500 are engaged with the ice storage support 400, and the lower end of the ice storage box 500 is supported and limited by the ice storage support 400. The ice-making body 200 has two slots on its upper part, which engage with the buckles on the pre-embedded support 104. At this point, the ice-making body 200 and the door body 100 are initially positioned, but the ice-making body 200 is not yet fixed to the door body 100. After the cover 300 is fixed to the door body 100, the ice storage support 400 is positioned on the inner liner 106. The ice-making body 200 and the ice storage support 400 are fixed to the door body 100 by the first fastener. Then, a junction box cover 114 is fitted onto the outside of the pre-embedded junction box 112. The junction box cover 114 engages with the corresponding buckles on the pre-embedded junction box 112 through the buckle slots on the left and right sides, thus achieving a secure connection between the junction box cover 114 and the pre-embedded junction box 112.

[0263] The ice-making body 200 is equipped with an ice grid 204, a rotating motor, and an ice-making temperature sensor. The rotating motor drives the ice grid 204 to rotate so as to feed ice blocks into the ice storage box 500. The ice-making temperature sensor is located at the bottom of the ice grid 204. The terminals of the rotating motor and the ice-making temperature sensor are connected to the pre-embedded terminals in the pre-embedded wiring box 112 so as to realize the power supply and control of the drive motor 406.

[0264] The ice-making body 200 has first limiting parts 208 on both its left and right sides. These first limiting parts 208 limit the second connecting part 302 of the cover 300. The second connecting part 302 is fixed to the inner liner 106. When the cover 300 is installed onto the inner liner 106, the second connecting part 302 of the cover 300 avoids the first connecting part 110 of the inner liner 106, and the second connecting part 302 deforms inward. After the first connecting part 110 and the second connecting part 302 are fixed, the first limiting parts... Part 208 restricts the inward deformation of the second connecting part 302 inside the cover 300. Therefore, before installing the cover 300, the ice-making body 200 needs to be lifted vertically upward to release the restriction of the cover 300 by the first limiting part 208, so that the left and right sides of the cover 300 can be snapped onto the inner liner 106. After the cover 300 is installed in place, the ice-making body 200 is lowered to restrict the cover 300 by the first limiting part 208, so that the cover 300 cannot deform inward and detach from the inner liner 106. After the cover 300 is installed in place, the ice-making body 200 is fixed by the first fastener. When disassembling the cover 300 or the junction box cover 114, the first fastener at the lower end of the ice-making body 200 must be removed first, and the cover 300 must be disassembled in reverse order of installation.

[0265] An embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention is described below. Figures 1 to 46 As shown, a refrigeration device is also provided, including a cabinet 2, a door 1, and at least one of an ice maker, an ice maker mounting assembly, and an ice storage box 500 as described in any of the above embodiments. The door 1 is closable and connected to the cabinet 2. The ice maker is fixed to the cabinet 2 or the door 1, or the ice storage box 500 is connected to the cabinet 2 or the door 1.

[0266] refer to Figures 1 to 39As shown, the ice maker is connected to door 1. Since the ice maker has the aforementioned beneficial effects, the refrigeration equipment also has the aforementioned beneficial effects. Please refer to the above description for details, which will not be repeated here. The ice storage box 500 is connected to door 1. Since the ice storage box 500 has the aforementioned beneficial effects, the refrigeration equipment also has the aforementioned beneficial effects. Please refer to the above description for details, which will not be repeated here. The ice maker or ice storage box 500 can also be connected to a cabinet (not shown in the figure). Here, the ice maker or ice storage box 500 is fixed inside the cabinet. Users can take ice by opening the door, or the door 1 has an ice-taking port 11 corresponding to the ice outlet 512 of the ice storage box 500, allowing users to take ice from the door 1. The ice-taking operation is simple. When taking ice from the door 1, the ice-taking port 11 of the door 1 can be located on the outside of the door 1, allowing ice to be taken without opening the door 1, eliminating the need to open and close the door, making the operation even simpler.

[0267] When the ice maker is located in door 1, cold air needs to be supplied to it through the air duct inside cabinet 2 to provide the necessary cooling capacity for ice making and ice preservation. Therefore, an air duct plate 600 with ice-making air supply function is installed inside cabinet 2. (See below for reference.) Figures 40 to 46 The diagram illustrates the method of supplying cold energy to the ice maker on the door.

[0268] Based on the above, if the enclosure 300 is equipped with a ventilation opening 304, then the cabinet 2 needs to supply cold air to the ventilation opening 304.

[0269] refer to Figures 41 to 46 As shown, the air duct plate 600 includes a plate body 602 and a first air guide 604. The plate body 602 has an air outlet 608. The first air guide 604 is located below the air outlet 608. The front side of the plate body 602 is a refrigeration chamber 21. The first air guide 604 is located on the side of the plate body 602 facing the refrigeration chamber 21 and is tilted upwards in a direction away from the plate body 602 to guide air to the top plate 22 of the box liner.

[0270] In this embodiment, the air duct plate 600 of the refrigeration equipment has a first air guide 604 at the air outlet 608 of the plate body 602. The first air guide 604 faces the refrigeration chamber 21 and is inclined upward to guide air to the top plate 22 of the box. The cold air from the air outlet 608 is blown to the top plate 22 of the box after being guided by the first air guide 604.

[0271] The cabinet liner and the air duct plate 600 work together to form a refrigeration chamber 21. The cold air is obstructed by the top plate 22, changing its flow direction so that the cold air flows to the ice maker on the door 1 of the refrigeration equipment, providing cooling capacity for ice making and ice preservation. Compared to setting a cold air transmission duct at the top of the cabinet liner, the first air guide 604 of the air duct plate 600 provided in this embodiment can replace the cold air transmission duct set at the top of the cabinet liner. The first air guide 604 has a simple structure and can guide the cold air to the top plate 22 of the cabinet liner. The cold air can be guided to the ice maker of the refrigeration equipment through the top plate 22, eliminating the need for a cold air transmission duct at the top of the cabinet liner, reducing the volume of the cabinet 2 of the refrigeration equipment, and expanding the space of the refrigeration chamber 21. At the same time, the cold air delivered from the air outlet 608, guided by the first air guide 604, can not only supply cold air to the ice maker to provide cooling capacity, but also provide cooling capacity to the refrigeration chamber 21, resulting in higher efficiency in the utilization of cooling capacity. The air duct plate 600 of the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment is an open air supply, which can simultaneously provide cooling capacity to the ice maker and the refrigeration chamber 21. The utilization rate of cooling capacity is high. The first air guide 604 is small in size, simple in structure, occupies little space in the refrigeration chamber 21, and has low processing cost.

[0272] It should be noted that the reference Figure 44 As shown, the angle between the first air guide 604 and the plate body 602 is the first included angle α. The first included angle is greater than or equal to 120° and less than or equal to 150°, ensuring that the first air guide 604 is tilted upwards. The first air guide 604 can guide the cold air from the air outlet 608 to the top plate 22 of the box liner, which can effectively realize the function of air guiding.

[0273] refer to Figure 44 As shown, the angle between the first air guide 604 and the plate body 602 is the first angle, which is 135°. This ensures that the first air guide 604 can face upward and tilt upward. When a centrifugal fan 700 is installed in the air supply duct formed on the rear side of the air duct plate 600, the centrifugal fan 700 runs, which can cause the cold air at the air outlet 608 to be blown upward after being guided by the first air guide 604, that is, blown towards the top plate 22 of the box. Then, the cold air is blocked by the top plate 22 and changes its flow direction. The top plate 22 guides the cold air to the ice maker on the door 1, providing cold energy for the ice maker to make ice and keep the ice cold.

[0274] Understandably, the first included angle can be set according to actual needs. That is, the included angle between the first air guide 604 and the plate body 602 can be set according to actual needs. The minimum angle of the first included angle can be 120° and the maximum angle can be 150°. The angle of the first included angle can be selected between 120° and 150° according to the actual air supply requirements. As long as the first air guide 604 can deliver air to the top plate 22 of the box liner, and the top plate 22 guides the cold air to the ice maker on the door 1 to provide cooling capacity to the ice maker, the angle of the first included angle is not limited here.

[0275] refer to Figures 41 to 46 As shown, the first air guide 604 is connected to the second air guide 606. The second air guide 606 is located on the side of the first air guide 604 facing the air outlet 608. When the front side of the plate body 602 is the refrigeration chamber 21, the second air guide 606 is arranged facing the rear side. The second air guide 606 divides the air outlet 608 into a first air supply area 610 and a second air supply area 612 that are connected. The air supply area of ​​the first air supply area 610 is smaller than the air supply area of ​​the second air supply area 612. The second air supply area 612 and the first air supply area 610 are arranged sequentially along the rotation direction of the centrifugal fan 700 used for air supply.

[0276] It should be noted that the air duct plate 600 of the refrigeration equipment is often used in conjunction with the centrifugal fan 700. As the centrifugal fan 700 rotates, the cold air blown out by the centrifugal fan 700 tends to flow in the same direction. The cold air will gather unidirectionally at the air outlet 608. That is, the amount of cold air increases on one side of the air outlet 608, while the amount of cold air decreases on the other side. It is difficult for the cold air to be blown out evenly along the entire ventilation area of ​​the air outlet 608.

[0277] refer to Figure 42 As shown, taking the counterclockwise rotation of the centrifugal fan 700 as an example, the second air supply zone 612 and the first air supply zone 610 are arranged sequentially from right to left along the rotation direction of the centrifugal fan 700. The cold air blown out by the centrifugal fan 700 tends to flow in the same direction, namely the first cold air direction, which is counterclockwise. When air comes from the air outlet 608, the cold air gathers on the left side of the air outlet 608, with more cold air on the left and less on the right. The second air guide 606 can guide and restrict part of the cold air from the air outlet 608, changing the flow direction of part of the first cold air direction. This part of the air flows in the second cold air direction, blocking part of the cold air in the second air supply zone 612, increasing the air volume in the second air supply zone 612, and ensuring that the cold air can be blown out evenly along the length of the air outlet 608, thus improving the problem of the air blown out by the centrifugal fan 700 gathering in the first air supply zone 610.

[0278] It should be noted that the direction of the first cold air is indicated by the hollow arrow X1 in the figure, and the direction of the second cold air is indicated by the hollow arrow X2 in the figure.

[0279] Understandably, with the cooperation of the first air guide 604 and the second air guide 606, the cold air can be evenly guided from the air outlet 608 to the top plate 22 of the cabinet, thereby achieving uniform air supply to the top plate 22 of the cabinet and ensuring the uniformity of air supply to the top plate 22. This allows the top plate 22 to guide the uniform cold air to the ice maker on the door 1 of the refrigeration equipment, ensuring the cooling capacity of the ice maker while also ensuring the uniformity of ice making inside the ice maker, and preventing hollow ice and ice block cracking.

[0280] refer to Figure 45 and Figure 46 As shown, along the direction away from the plate body 602, the second air guide 606 is inclined to the right side of the second air supply zone 612. When the air supply port 608 supplies air, the second air guide 606 can effectively improve the problem of cold air unidirectionally accumulating to the left side of the air supply port 608. The second air guide 606 has a simple structure and good air guiding effect.

[0281] It should be noted that the reference Figure 46 As shown, the angle between the second air guide 606 and the plate body 602 corresponding to the second air supply zone 612 is the second included angle b. The second included angle is greater than or equal to 45° and less than or equal to 70°, and the second air guide 606 has a good air guiding effect.

[0282] refer to Figure 46 As shown, the angle between the second air guide 606 and the plate body 602 corresponding to the second air supply zone 612 is 66°, that is, the second angle is 66°. When the centrifugal fan 700 is running, the cold air flows counterclockwise. At this time, the cold air flow direction is the first cold air direction. The cold air enters the air outlet 608, and the first air guide 604 is tilted upward to guide the air to the top plate 22 of the box. The second air guide 606 at the air outlet 608 can guide part of the cold air from the air outlet 608, changing the direction of some of the cold air. Through the guiding effect of the second air guide 606, the air volume of the second air supply zone 612 is increased, so that the first air supply zone 610 and the second air supply zone 612 are evenly aired. The second air guide 606 can effectively improve the problem of cold air unidirectionally gathering in the first air supply zone 610 on the left side of the air outlet 608, ensuring that the cold air can be blown out evenly along the length of the air outlet 608. The air volume at all parts of the air outlet 608 is uniform. The second air guide 606 has a simple structure and a significant air guiding effect.

[0283] In some embodiments, reference Figure 46As shown, the length of the first air supply zone 610 is greater than or equal to 0.3 times the length of the air supply outlet 608, and the length of the first air supply zone 610 is less than or equal to 0.5 times the length of the air supply outlet 608.

[0284] refer to Figure 46 As shown, let the length of the air outlet 608 be L, and the length of the first air supply zone 610 on the left side be 0.4 times the length of the air outlet 608, that is, the length of the first air supply zone 610 is 0.4L. Then the length of the second air supply zone 612 is 0.6L. It can be understood that the length of the first air supply zone 610 is the length from one side of the air outlet 608 to the second air guide 606. Setting the length of the first air supply zone 610 to 0.4L can further ensure that the second air guide 606 will guide part of the cold air gathered in the first air supply zone 610 to the second air supply zone 612, increase the air volume of the second air supply zone 612, and ensure that the cold air can be blown out evenly along the length direction of the air outlet 608, so that the air outlet 608 can deliver cold air evenly.

[0285] Understandably, when a large amount of cold air gathers at the air outlet 608 into the first air supply zone 610, the length of the first air supply zone 610 can be appropriately reduced.

[0286] In summary, the refrigeration equipment's duct plate 600 has an air outlet 608, and the centrifugal fan 700 rotates counterclockwise. Along the rotation direction of the centrifugal fan 700, from right to left, a second air supply zone 612 and a first air supply zone 610 are sequentially arranged. The angle between the second air guide 606 and the plate body 602 corresponding to the second air supply zone 612 is 66°, i.e., the second angle is 66°. Let the length of the air outlet 608 be L, and the length of the first air supply zone 610 on the left is 0.4 times the length of the air outlet 608, i.e., the length of the first air supply zone 610 is 0.4L.

[0287] After being guided by the first air guide 604, the cold air can be blown evenly towards the top plate 22 of the box. The cold air is blocked by the top plate 22 and changes its flow direction. The top plate 22 guides the cold air to the ice maker on the door 1 of the refrigeration equipment, providing cold energy for the ice maker to make ice and keep the ice cold.

[0288] refer to Figure 40 and Figure 41 As shown, the top of the ice maker is equipped with a cover 300, and the air duct plate 600 is set opposite to the ice maker. After being guided by the air duct plate 600, the cold air is blown to the top plate 22 of the inner box, and after being guided by the top plate 22, it is blown to the cover 300, and then distributed to the ice grid 204 in the ice maker, thereby ensuring that the ice grid 204 in the ice maker can make ice evenly.

[0289] The plate body 602, the first air guide 604, and the second air guide 606 are integrally formed, requiring fewer molding processes, making processing convenient, and reducing manufacturing costs. The plate body 602, the first air guide 604, and the second air guide 606 can also be connected by welding, fasteners, or other methods; the connection method is not limited here.

[0290] In some embodiments, the plate body 602 is connected to a guide plate (not shown in the figure) suitable for forming an air supply duct with the top plate 22. A simple air duct is formed between the guide plate and the top plate 22. This air duct is the air supply duct. One end of the guide plate is connected to the plate body 602, and the other end of the guide plate extends towards the top plate 22. An air supply duct is formed between the guide plate and the top plate 22. This air supply duct is suitable for the guide plate to guide the cold air from the air outlet 608 to the top plate 22, thereby achieving air guidance to the top plate 22. The cold air is blocked by the top plate 22 and changes its flow direction so that the cold air flows to the ice maker on the door 1 of the refrigeration equipment, providing cooling capacity to the ice maker and ensuring the ice maker's ice making and ice block cold preservation effects.

[0291] refer to Figure 40 and Figure 41 As shown, the cabinet 2 includes a cabinet liner and a refrigeration equipment duct plate 600. The refrigeration equipment duct plate 600 is fixed inside the cabinet liner, and the cabinet liner and the duct plate 600 cooperate to form a refrigeration chamber 21. The first air guide 604 forms an acute angle with the top plate 22 of the cabinet liner. When the centrifugal fan 700 starts to work and deliver air, the cold air at the air outlet 608 can be guided by the first air guide 604 and blown towards the top plate 22 of the cabinet liner. Under the guidance of the second air guide 606, the cold air can be evenly blown out of the air outlet 608. The top plate 22 of the cabinet liner then guides the cold air, and the cold air can flow from back to front along the top plate 22. The first air guide 604 not only has a good air guiding effect, but also eliminates the need for a cold air transmission duct set at the top of the cabinet liner. The structure is simple, occupies little space in the cabinet liner, can increase the storage space of the cabinet liner, reduce the volume of the cabinet 2, and allow the cabinet liner to hold more items, thus improving the utilization rate of the cabinet liner space. Furthermore, the first air guide 604 is an open-type air supply, which can simultaneously provide cooling to the ice maker and the refrigeration chamber 21, resulting in higher efficiency in the utilization of cooling capacity. After being guided by the top plate 22, the cold air flows from back to front along the top plate 22, blows to the cover 300, and then enters the ice-making body 200 through the air inlet on the cover 300, providing uniform cooling for ice making, ensuring that the ice grid 204 of the ice-making body 200 can make ice evenly, ensuring the consistency of ice making, and avoiding hollow ice and ice cracking.

[0292] In some embodiments, an air vent can be provided on the air duct plate 600. This air vent is suitable for the passage of cold air and is mainly used to provide cooling capacity to the refrigeration compartment 21 for storing items. Of course, this cooling capacity can also be conducted to the ice maker. The refrigeration compartment 21 can be a freezer compartment, that is, the door 1 with the ice maker installed corresponds to the freezer compartment, realizing ice making and ice storage on the inside of the door 1 and ice retrieval on the outside of the door 1.

[0293] Refrigeration equipment can include refrigerators, freezers, display cases, sales counters, etc. There are many types of refrigeration equipment, which are not limited here.

[0294] Below, for reference Figure 47 and Figure 48 The control method for the refrigeration system is explained as shown.

[0295] An embodiment of the fourth aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a refrigeration system, wherein the aforementioned refrigeration equipment can be used to execute the control method for the refrigeration system described below. Of course, refrigeration equipment with other structural forms can also be used to execute the control method for the refrigeration system described below. The control method for the refrigeration system is applicable to refrigeration equipment that connects an ice maker to a freezing compartment.

[0296] refer to Figure 42 As shown, the control methods for the refrigeration system include:

[0297] Step 810: Confirm ice-making mode is activated;

[0298] Control the compressor to operate at a first frequency, and / or control the fan to operate at a first speed;

[0299] Step 820: Confirm the start of freezer mode;

[0300] The compressor is controlled to operate at a second frequency, and the fan is controlled to operate at a second speed.

[0301] Among them, the first frequency is greater than the second frequency, and the first rotational speed is greater than the second rotational speed.

[0302] The ice-making mode can be activated based on user input, or automatically if the system detects that the ice storage level is below a set value. The conditions for activating the ice-making mode are not limited here; the specific conditions can be selected as needed.

[0303] In ice-making mode, at least one of the compressor and fan runs at high speed to provide sufficient cooling capacity for the ice maker. High speed can be understood as the cooling capacity provided by the compressor and fan together being higher than in other cooling modes. Other cooling modes can be at least one of freezing mode, refrigeration mode, and variable temperature mode.

[0304] The compressor operates at a first frequency, which can be understood as the compressor being a variable frequency compressor. The first frequency is higher than the operating frequency in other operating modes, such as the first frequency being the compressor's maximum operating frequency. The fan operates at a first speed, which can be understood as the first speed being higher than the fan speed in other operating modes, such as the first speed being the fan's maximum speed. The fan can be a centrifugal fan 700, a vortex fan, an axial fan, etc., and the type of fan is not limited.

[0305] The cooling capacity supply mode in the freezer compartment is freezing mode, which is the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment that requires a higher cooling capacity. When the ice maker is connected to the freezer compartment, the refrigeration system operates in both ice-making and freezing modes. These modes can be independently controlled, allowing the ice-making mode to better meet the ice-making needs, achieving rapid ice production while also saving energy and reducing consumption. The freezing mode also meets the freezing requirements of the freezer compartment.

[0306] It should be noted that in freezing mode, the compressor's second operating frequency can be a single value or a range of values. Similarly, in ice-making mode, the compressor's first operating frequency can also be a single value or a range of values. The fact that the second frequency is lower than the first frequency can be understood as the maximum value of the second frequency being less than the minimum value of the first frequency. Likewise, the fact that the second rotational speed is lower than the first rotational speed can be understood as the maximum value of the second rotational speed being less than the minimum value of the first rotational speed.

[0307] The difference between ice-making mode and freezing mode can be due to different compressor operating frequencies and / or different fan speeds. Adjusting at least one of the operating parameters of the compressor and fan can achieve the desired ice-making and freezing modes. When the compressor is a fixed-frequency compressor, the fan speed can be adjusted.

[0308] The control method of the refrigeration system in this embodiment of the invention, in the ice-making mode of the ice maker, associates the refrigeration control logic of the whole machine. By associating the control logic of the freezer compartment with the control logic of the ice-making mode, it ensures that the temperature of the freezer compartment does not rise in the ice-making mode, thereby ensuring that the ice maker continues to cool down until the de-icing temperature is reached. This avoids the shutdown of at least one of the compressor and fan when there is no association, and solves the problem that the temperature of the ice maker rises due to the temperature of the freezer compartment, resulting in a longer ice-making time and low ice-making efficiency.

[0309] It is understandable that in step 810, that is, in the step of controlling the compressor to run at a first frequency and / or controlling the fan to run at a first speed,

[0310] If the temperature of the freezer compartment is less than or equal to the first shutdown temperature, and the current ice-making temperature in the ice maker is less than or equal to the set ice-making temperature, then the compressor will be shut down.

[0311] In step 820, which is the step of controlling the compressor to run at the second frequency and the fan to run at the second speed,

[0312] If the temperature of the freezer compartment is determined to be less than or equal to the second shutdown temperature, then the compressor will be shut down.

[0313] The first shutdown temperature is lower than the second shutdown temperature.

[0314] The first and second shutdown temperatures mentioned above can be understood as the compressor's shutdown temperatures, which are determined based on the temperature inside the freezer compartment.

[0315] The compressor shutdown conditions are related to the temperature of the freezer compartment, the compressor operating frequency, and the fan speed. Based on the compressor operating at a first frequency and / or the fan operating at a first speed, the refrigeration system is determined to operate in ice-making mode. Based on the compressor operating at a second frequency and the fan operating at a second speed, the refrigeration system is determined to operate in freezing mode. The first shutdown temperature of the ice-making mode is lower than the second shutdown temperature of the freezing mode, which is the temperature of the freezer compartment. The ice-making mode is lower than the freezing mode to improve ice-making efficiency.

[0316] In ice-making mode, the compressor stops when the ice maker has finished making ice. The reference conditions for finishing ice making are: the temperature inside the freezer is lower than the first stop temperature, and the current ice-making temperature inside the ice maker is less than or equal to the set ice-making temperature. In other words, the cooling capacity inside the freezer meets the ice-making requirements.

[0317] The current ice-making temperature inside the ice maker is detected by a temperature sensor at the bottom of the ice tray 204. The system determines whether ice-making is complete based on the current ice-making temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and can be used to guide the start and stop of the compressor.

[0318] When the ice maker is turned on but not full of ice, the compressor stops at the first stop temperature. The compressor stops when the ice-making temperature sensor simultaneously reaches the set ice-making temperature t; otherwise, it continues to operate in ice-making mode (high speed). If the ice maker is turned off or full of ice, the freezer compartment operates according to the normal start / stop points.

[0319] It is understandable that the temperature difference between the second shutdown temperature and the first shutdown temperature is greater than or equal to 1℃ and less than or equal to 5℃. That is, the first shutdown temperature is 1℃ to 5℃ lower than the second shutdown temperature, such as the first shutdown temperature being 2℃ or 4℃ lower than the second shutdown temperature.

[0320] Understandably, after the steps to stop the compressor,

[0321] Control the fan to rotate and deliver air to the freezer compartment.

[0322] The fan continues to rotate to continue supplying the cooling capacity of the evaporator to the freezer compartment, making full use of the cooling capacity provided by the evaporator and improving the cooling capacity utilization rate.

[0323] It is understandable that the control methods for refrigeration systems also include:

[0324] It is determined that the door 1 of the refrigeration equipment is in a high-frequency opening state during the first preset time period.

[0325] The ice-making mode will be turned off during the first preset time period.

[0326] When the door is opened, the cold air inside the freezer compartment will diffuse into the external environment. If ice making is carried out while the door is open, a significant amount of cold air will be lost, which is not conducive to the utilization of cold air. Turning off the ice making mode during the first preset time period can be understood as automatically stopping the ice making mode to reduce the loss of cold air caused by opening the door, and also to avoid the problem of low ice making efficiency caused by frequent door opening.

[0327] Of course, users can also force the ice-making mode to start if they input their ice-making needs while the door is frequently open.

[0328] The "high-frequency door opening state" can be understood as the user needing to grasp the door more times than a preset number of times within a preset time period. The preset time period can be 5 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, etc., and can be set according to needs. The preset number of times is any number of times greater than or equal to 2, which can also be selected according to needs. The "high-frequency door opening state" here does not limit the specific frequency of use.

[0329] Examples of high-frequency door opening states: a user opens the door more than twice within 5 minutes; or, opens the door more than three times within the next hour; or, after opening the door once, the user determines that they will open the door again within 10 minutes.

[0330] High-frequency door opening mode can be understood as a state where door 1 is opened and closed frequently. For example, when cooking or having a meal, users need to frequently open and close refrigerator door 1 to take out and put in food. Regular door opening mode can be understood as a non-high-frequency door opening mode. Time outside the first preset time period can be understood as regular door opening mode.

[0331] Statistical information on door opening is obtained within a preset time period, so as to determine the first preset time period corresponding to the high-frequency door opening status based on the statistical information.

[0332] During the initial use phase or throughout the user's usage, door opening information is collected to obtain statistical information. This statistical information includes, but is not limited to, data such as the time, frequency, and duration of door openings.

[0333] Statistical information can be data collected within a preset time period, such as data from the time a user starts using the refrigeration equipment to the seven days prior, using this data to guide the operation of the refrigeration equipment. Alternatively, the statistical information can be data continuously collected and updated from the time the user starts using the refrigeration equipment to the present moment, using this continuous information to guide the operation of the refrigeration equipment. Or, the statistical information can also be data on user door openings during the first seven days of each month, using data from multiple months to guide the operation of the refrigeration equipment.

[0334] In some cases, the ice maker is controlled to complete ice making before the first preset time period.

[0335] At a preset time before the first preset time period, the amount of ice stored in the ice storage box 500 is obtained. If the amount of ice stored is lower than the set value, the ice-making mode is controlled to run to replenish the ice storage box 500 with ice, so that users can take ice.

[0336] Within the time difference between the preset time and the start time of the first preset period, the ice produced by the ice-making machine can achieve the set ice storage capacity.

[0337] Understandably, during the step where the fan operates at the second speed,

[0338] The control fan delivers cold air to the ceiling 22 of the freezer compartment, and the cold air flows to the ice maker on the door 1 under the action of the ceiling 22.

[0339] The cold air is obstructed by the top plate 22, changing its flow direction so that it flows towards the ice maker on the door 1, providing cooling for ice making and ice preservation. This eliminates the need for a separate ice-making air duct within the refrigeration unit, reducing the volume of the cabinet 2 and expanding the space of the freezer compartment. It can supply cold air not only to the ice maker but also to the refrigeration compartment 21, resulting in higher efficiency in cold air utilization.

[0340] refer to Figure 48As shown, the ice-making mode is activated, and the activation conditions include: the ice-making function is turned on, and the ice storage box 500 is not full of ice. After the activation conditions are met, the fan and compressor are controlled to run at high speed, that is, the compressor runs at the first frequency and the fan runs at the first speed. During the operation of the fan and compressor, the temperature inside the freezer compartment is judged. If the temperature inside the freezer compartment meets the first condition (the first condition is that the temperature inside the freezer compartment is higher than the first stop temperature and lower than the start temperature of the freezer compartment), the compressor and fan continue to run at high speed. If the temperature inside the freezer compartment does not meet the first condition, it is judged whether the temperature inside the freezer compartment meets the second condition. The second condition is that the temperature inside the freezer compartment is lower than the first stop temperature and the current ice-making temperature of the ice maker is lower than the set ice-making temperature. If the second condition is met, ice making is determined to be completed, and the compressor can be controlled to stop. If the second condition is not met, ice making is determined to be incomplete, and the compressor and fan can be controlled to continue running at high speed to continue executing the ice-making mode. The ice-making process of the ice maker connected to the freezer compartment described above is linked to the ambient temperature control of the freezer compartment. It doesn't just control the temperature of the freezer compartment; when there is a need for ice making, it operates in ice-making mode to ensure the temperature inside the freezer compartment meets the requirements, enabling fast and efficient ice making. This solves the problem that temperature changes inside the freezer compartment affect the ice-making effect. If the ice-making function is turned off or the ice storage box 500 is full, the freezer compartment operates according to normal start / stop settings.

[0341] Under the condition of meeting the overall machine performance requirements, the compressor and fan operate at the lower limit of the start-up point of the freezer compartment until the ice maker finishes making ice. The ice-making control logic is combined with the overall machine control logic to improve ice-making efficiency.

[0342] The current ice-making temperature can be collected by an ice-making temperature sensor located below the ice grid 204. The first shutdown temperature can be 2°C lower than the second shutdown temperature. The start-up point of the freezer compartment can be understood as the compressor starting when the temperature inside the freezer compartment is higher than the compressor's start-up temperature; the lower limit of the start-up point can be understood as the temperature being lower than the start-up point.

[0343] In non-ice-making mode, determine whether the temperature inside the freezer compartment meets the third condition. The third condition includes that the temperature inside the freezer compartment is lower than the freezer compartment's start-up temperature and higher than the second stop temperature. If the third condition is met, the compressor and fan will operate normally. If the third condition is not met, determine whether the temperature inside the freezer compartment is lower than the second stop temperature. If the temperature inside the freezer compartment is lower than the second stop temperature, control the compressor and fan to stop. If the temperature inside the freezer compartment is higher than the second stop temperature, control the compressor and fan to continue running. The operating mode can be normal operation or high-speed operation, which can be selected as needed.

[0344] The above control process can be referred to Figure 48As shown in the figure, the second shutdown temperature of the freezer compartment is marked as Tw, the temperature difference between the first shutdown temperature and the second shutdown temperature is 2℃, the first shutdown temperature of the freezer compartment is marked as Tw-2, the start-up temperature of the freezer compartment is marked as Th, and the set ice-making temperature is t.

[0345] This invention also provides an electronic device, which may include a processor, a communication interface, a memory, and a communication bus, wherein the processor, the communication interface, and the memory communicate with each other via the communication bus. The processor can call logical instructions in the memory to execute the control method of the cooling system described above.

[0346] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory can be implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this invention, or the part that contributes to related technologies, or a part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the methods described in the various embodiments of this invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0347] Furthermore, this embodiment of the invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer is able to execute the control method of the refrigeration system provided in the above-described method embodiments.

[0348] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention also provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, is implemented to perform the control method of the refrigeration system provided in the above embodiments.

[0349] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0350] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the parts that contribute to the related technology, can be embodied in the form of software products. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

[0351] The control method, refrigeration equipment, electronic equipment, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and computer program of the refrigeration system according to embodiments of the present invention can be applied to cloud platforms in the Internet of Things (IoT) field, cloud platforms in other types of Internet fields, or third-party devices. These third-party devices may include various types such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, in-vehicle computers, and other smart home appliances. The control method of the refrigeration system can be used in refrigerators or freezers and other refrigeration equipment. The following embodiments illustrate the application of the refrigeration system control method to a refrigerator.

[0352] The above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the invention.

Claims

1. A door body, characterized by, It includes a door body and an ice storage box, wherein the door body is detachably connected to the ice storage box; The door body is connected to a support component and an ice maker, and the support component is provided with a first positioning part and a first connecting part; The ice maker is located above the ice storage box. The ice maker includes an ice-making body and a cover. The ice-making body is provided with a second positioning part and a first limiting part. The cover is provided with a second connecting part. The ice-making body is fixed between the supporting component and the cover. The second positioning part is inserted into the first positioning part to allow the ice-making body to switch between a positioning position and a yielding position. In the positioning position, the second positioning part and the first positioning part are positioned relative to each other, the second connecting part is limited to the first connecting part, and the first limiting part stops the second connecting part to prevent the second connecting part from being released from the limiting position. In the yielding position, the second positioning part is released from the limiting position, the first limiting part releases the stop on the second connecting part, and the cover is adapted to be installed with the support member so that the second connecting part is limited to the first connecting part. From the yielding position to the positioning position, the second positioning part moves to be fixed relative to the first positioning part so that the ice-making body is limited to the cover on at least one side of the cover.

2. The door body according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice storage box includes: A first shell plate and a second shell plate are connected together to form an ice storage cavity and an ice outlet, and the ice outlet is connected to the ice storage cavity. The first shell plate includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion detachably connected to the first plate portion. The second plate portion includes a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion passes through a third mounting hole in the first plate portion. The first mounting portion is provided with a first rotating mounting portion. An ice selection gate, the rotating part of which is rotatably connected to the first rotating mounting part, is used to adjust the opening of the ice outlet.

3. The door body according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first plate is provided with a second support surface, which is located on one side of the drive shaft. A second rotating mounting part is provided on the lower edge of the second support surface, and the rotating part is rotatably connected to the second rotating mounting part.

4. The door body according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rotating mounting part has a hole structure, and the first plate part has a positioning hole. The rotating part passes through the positioning hole and is inserted into the first rotating mounting part.

5. The door body according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the rotating part is axially limited to the first mounting part or the first plate part.

6. The door body according to claim 5, characterized in that, A fourth shell plate is connected to the side of the second shell plate facing away from the first shell plate. A third rotating mounting part is provided in one of the second shell plate and the fourth shell plate. The rotating part is rotatably connected to the third rotating mounting part, and the other end of the rotating part is axially limited to the third rotating mounting part.

7. The door body according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice selection door includes an ice selection body and a torsion spring. The rotating part passes through the ice selection body and the torsion spring. The first torsion arm of the torsion spring abuts against the ice selection body, and the second torsion arm of the torsion spring abuts against the outer surface of at least one of the first shell plate and the second shell plate.

8. The door body according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ice selection body is provided with a first stop surface, which is located on the outside of the rotating part. The first stop surface is adapted to abut against the outer surface of at least one of the first shell plate and the second shell plate, so that the ice selection door is stopped in an open position suitable for dispensing whole ice.

9. The door body according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second plate is provided with a light-transmitting main body, and the second plate is snapped and fixed to the first plate.

10. The door body according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that, The first shell plate and the second shell plate are configured with a first supporting surface and a first limiting surface. The first limiting surface extends downward along the lower edge of the first supporting surface, and a fixed blade is connected below the first limiting surface. The first shell plate and the second shell plate are rotatably connected by a drive shaft. The axis of the drive shaft is higher than the lower edge of the first support surface, and the first support surface is located on one side of the axis of the drive shaft. Along the direction close to the drive shaft, the first support surface is inclined downward.

11. The door body according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that, The first shell plate and the second shell plate are rotatably connected to a drive shaft, the drive shaft is connected to a moving blade, and the drive shaft is used to drive the moving blade to rotate so as to drive the ice block to move out of the ice outlet; An ice-stirring component is connected to one of the first shell plate and the second shell plate. The ice-stirring component is driven by the drive shaft. The ice-stirring rod of the ice-stirring component is adapted to move in the ice storage cavity as the drive shaft rotates. The extension direction of the ice-stirring rod forms an angle with the axis of the drive shaft.

12. The door body according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door body is connected to an ice storage support. The ice storage support includes a first plate and a second plate forming an angle with the first plate. The second plate is connected to the bottom of the first plate and has an insertion interface. The first plate is connected to a first stop and the second plate is connected to a second stop. The ice storage box is provided with a first mating part and a second mating part; The ice storage box is adapted to be inserted into the ice storage support from top to bottom. The second plate supports the ice storage box from below. The first stop portion limits the first mating portion along a first direction, and the first direction forms an angle with the up and down direction. The second stop portion limits the second mating portion along a second direction, and the second direction forms an angle with the first direction.

13. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, It includes a cabinet and a door as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the door is closable and connected to the cabinet.

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