An easy-to-clean ice maker

Abstract

This invention discloses an ice maker that is easy to clean, comprising an evaporator, a placement mechanism, a dividing mechanism, and a fixing mechanism. The placement mechanism is located on top of the evaporator, the dividing mechanism is located inside the placement mechanism, and the fixing mechanism is located outside the placement mechanism. The placement mechanism includes an ice-making tray with a limiting groove at its bottom, which corresponds to the evaporator. By setting up the fixing mechanism, the ice-making tray can be fixed to the evaporator, and the dividing plate can be fixed inside the ice-making tray. Then, by pressing the abutment and pulling the abutment ring, the ice-making tray can be disassembled from the evaporator, and the dividing plate can be disassembled from the ice-making tray simultaneously, thus facilitating the cleaning of the ice-making tray and the dividing plate. After the ice-making tray and the dividing plate are cleaned and reinstalled, pressing the abutment can re-fix them, making the disassembly and installation of the device simpler.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ice makers, and more specifically to an ice maker that is easy to clean. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that produces ice by cooling water through an evaporator with a refrigerant in a refrigeration system. When using an ice maker, an ice tray is needed to shape the ice into a fixed shape.

[0003] Chinese invention patent with publication number CN210718245U discloses an ice maker that facilitates cleaning of the ice tray, including an evaporator and a first spring. An ice tray is installed on the top of the evaporator, and a heat-conducting layer is fixed to the bottom of the ice tray. Mounting blocks are fixed on the four sides of the ice tray near the evaporator. The mounting blocks have fixing rod grooves on the two shorter sides near the evaporator, and pull rod grooves on the open side of the mounting blocks away from the fixing rod grooves.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned patents have the following shortcomings:

[0005] 1. The above-mentioned patent uses two fixing structures to fix the ice tray and the ice making rack respectively. At the same time, the ice making rack is fixed by four baffles, which makes it inconvenient to disassemble and install the ice tray and the ice making rack.

[0006] 2. In the above patent, the space inside the ice tray is divided by the ice-making rack, so that the water in the ice tray can be divided into multiple ice blocks after freezing. However, when it is necessary to clean the broken ice on the surface of the ice-making rack after the ice blocks are removed, it is not convenient to clean the broken ice on the surface of the ice-making rack because there are multiple slots inside the ice-making rack. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice maker that is easy to clean. By setting a fixing mechanism, the ice-making tray can be fixed to the evaporator, and the dividing plate can be fixed inside the ice-making tray. Then, by pressing the abutment plate and pulling the abutment ring, the ice-making tray can be disassembled from the evaporator and the dividing plate from the ice-making tray at the same time, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the ice-making tray and the dividing plate. After the ice-making tray and the dividing plate are cleaned and reinstalled, pressing the abutment plate can fix the ice-making tray and the dividing plate again, thereby making the disassembly and installation of the device simpler and solving the above-mentioned shortcomings in the technology.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an ice maker that is easy to clean, comprising an evaporator, a placement mechanism, a dividing mechanism, and a fixing mechanism;

[0009] The placement mechanism is located on the top of the evaporator, the dividing mechanism is located inside the placement mechanism, and the fixing mechanism is located outside the placement mechanism;

[0010] The placement mechanism includes an ice-making tray, and the bottom of the ice-making tray is provided with a limiting groove, which corresponds to the evaporator.

[0011] The fixing mechanism includes a limiting component, a first fixing component, and a second fixing component.

[0012] Preferably, the dividing mechanism includes positioning grooves and dividing plates. The positioning grooves are disposed inside the ice-making tray, and there are multiple positioning grooves evenly distributed. There are two sets of dividing plates, which are staggered. There are multiple dividing plates in each set. The surface of the dividing plate is provided with engaging grooves, and there are multiple engaging grooves. Both sides of the dividing plate match the positioning grooves, and the engaging grooves match the adjacent dividing plates.

[0013] Adjacent dividing plates can be locked together and positioned by locking slots. At the same time, the sides of the dividing plates can be positioned by positioning slots, so that the staggered dividing plates can be placed inside the ice-making tray. The cavities created by the staggered division plates can separate the water in the ice-making tray. After the water is frozen, multiple ice blocks can be produced. After the ice blocks are removed, the multiple dividing plates can be disassembled and removed, making it easier to clean the ice fragments adhering to the surface of the dividing plates.

[0014] Preferably, the limiting component includes a fixed cylinder, a stop rod, a stop ring, and a return spring. Two fixed cylinders are respectively disposed on both sides of the ice-making tray. The sidewalls of the fixed cylinders are fixedly connected to the ice-making tray. Each fixed cylinder has a through groove on both sides, and a positioning shaft is fixedly connected to the inner side of each through groove. The stop rod passes through the fixed cylinder, with a stop plate fixedly connected to one end and a connecting block fixedly connected to the other end. When both ends of the connecting block are hinged, a limiting rod is provided. A through groove is formed in the middle of the limiting rod, and the limiting rod passes through the through groove. The positioning shaft passes through the through groove. The stop ring is sleeved on the outside of the fixed cylinder and is slidably connected to the fixed cylinder. The return spring is sleeved on the outside of the fixed cylinder, with one end abutting against the stop ring and the other end abutting against the stop plate.

[0015] By pressing the abutment plate, the connecting block can be slid within the fixed cylinder via the abutment rod. This causes the connecting block to slide along its two side limit rods, which in turn slide and deflect around the positioning shaft, retracting the limit rods into the fixed cylinder. Simultaneously, the abutment ring can be pulled, allowing it to slide a certain distance outside the fixed cylinder. Then, the abutment plate is released, and the return spring compresses it, causing the abutment plate to move in the opposite direction via the abutment rod, along with the connecting block and its two side limit rods. The limit rods then deflect and slide in the opposite direction around the positioning shaft, extending to the outside of the fixed cylinder. This extension limits one side of the abutment ring, while the other side is compressed by the return spring, thus securing the abutment ring. When the abutment plate is pressed again, as the two limit rods retract into the fixed cylinder, the abutment ring is moved by the return spring and slides between the fixed cylinder and the ice-making tray.

[0016] Preferably, the first fixing component includes a first fixing groove and a first connecting rod. The number of first fixing grooves is set to two, and the two first fixing grooves are respectively disposed on both sides of the ice making tray. The first fixing grooves are connected to the adjacent positioning grooves. The number of first connecting rods is set to two, and the bottom of the two first connecting rods is respectively fixedly connected to two abutment rings. A limiting plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first connecting rod. One side of the limiting plate extends into the interior of the first fixing groove. The limiting plate corresponds to the dividing plate.

[0017] By inserting the limiting plate into the first fixing groove, the segmented plate inserted into the positioning groove can be limited. At the same time, the fixed segmented plate can also limit the adjacent staggered segmented plates. Thus, all the segmented plates in the ice-making tray can be fixed by the two limiting plates.

[0018] Preferably, the second fixing component includes a second fixing groove and a second connecting rod. The number of the second fixing grooves is set to two, and the two second fixing grooves are respectively disposed on both sides of the evaporator. The number of the second connecting rods is set to two, and the tops of the two second connecting rods are respectively fixedly connected to two abutment rings. A limiting block is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second connecting rod. The limiting block is disposed through the limiting groove and the limiting block corresponds to the second fixing groove.

[0019] By inserting the limiting block into the second fixing slot, the ice-making tray can be fixed on top of the evaporator.

[0020] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to both sides of the abutment ring, and an anti-slip groove is provided on the outer side of the handle, and the number of the anti-slip groove is set to multiple;

[0021] The handle allows for easy pulling of the retaining ring, while the anti-slip grooves on the outside of the handle increase friction and prevent the user from slipping when pulling.

[0022] Preferably, the outer side of the fixed cylinder is provided with a stabilizing groove, and the number of stabilizing grooves is set to two. The inner side of the abutment ring is fixed with a positioning protrusion, and the positioning protrusion is slidably connected to the stabilizing groove.

[0023] By limiting the positioning protrusion with a stabilizing groove, the abutment ring can be limited, thereby preventing the abutment ring from deflecting during movement.

[0024] Preferably, the limiting plate has a chamfer on the side away from the first connecting rod, and the limiting block has a chamfer on the side away from the second connecting rod;

[0025] By setting a chamfer on one side of the limiting plate, the limiting plate can be easily inserted into the first fixing groove. By setting a chamfer on one side of the limiting block, the limiting block can be easily inserted into the second fixing groove.

[0026] The technical effects and advantages provided by the present invention in the above technical solution are as follows:

[0027] 1. By setting up a fixing mechanism, the ice-making tray can be fixed on the evaporator, and the dividing plate can be fixed inside the ice-making tray. Then, by pressing the abutment plate and pulling the abutment ring, the ice-making tray can be disassembled from the evaporator and the dividing plate from the ice-making tray at the same time, so that the ice-making tray and the dividing plate can be cleaned. After the ice-making tray and the dividing plate are cleaned and reinstalled, pressing the abutment plate can fix the ice-making tray and the dividing plate again, thus making the disassembly and installation of the device simpler.

[0028] 2. By setting multiple partitions, the space inside the ice-making tray can be divided, so that after the water in the ice-making tray freezes, it can be divided into multiple ice blocks. Afterwards, by disassembling the multiple partitions, it is easier to clean the ice fragments adhering to the surface of the partitions compared to an integrated ice-making tank. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice-making tray of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between two adjacent partition plates of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing mechanism of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-ring structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure of part A.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 1. Evaporator;

[0038] 2. Placement mechanism; 21. Ice making tray; 22. Limiting groove;

[0039] 3. Segmentation mechanism;

[0040] 31. Positioning groove; 32. Dividing plate; 33. Engaging groove;

[0041] 4. Fixed mechanism;

[0042] 41. Limiting component; 411. Fixing cylinder; 412. Abutting rod; 413. Abutting ring; 414. Return spring; 415. Through groove; 416. Positioning shaft; 417. Abutting plate; 418. Connecting block; 419. Limiting rod; 4110. Through groove;

[0043] 42. First fixing component; 421. First fixing groove; 422. First connecting rod; 423. Limiting plate;

[0044] 43. Second fixing component; 431. Second fixing groove; 432. Second connecting rod; 433. Limiting block;

[0045] 5. Handle; 6. Anti-slip groove; 7. Stabilizing groove; 8. Positioning protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] This invention provides, for example Figure 1-6 An ice maker that is easy to clean is shown, including an evaporator 1, a placement mechanism 2, a dividing mechanism 3, and a fixing mechanism 4;

[0048] The placement mechanism 2 is located on the top of the evaporator 1, the dividing mechanism 3 is located inside the placement mechanism 2, and the fixing mechanism 4 is located outside the placement mechanism 2.

[0049] The placement mechanism 2 includes an ice-making tray 21, and the bottom of the ice-making tray 21 is provided with a limiting groove 22, which corresponds to the evaporator 1;

[0050] The fixing mechanism 4 includes a limiting component 41, a first fixing component 42, and a second fixing component 43.

[0051] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the dividing mechanism 3 includes a positioning groove 31 and a dividing plate 32. The positioning groove 31 is disposed inside the ice-making tray 21, and the number of positioning grooves 31 is set to a plurality, which are evenly distributed. The dividing plate 32 is set to two sets, which are staggered, and the number of dividing plates 32 in each set is set to a plurality. The surface of the dividing plate 32 is provided with a locking groove 33, and the number of locking grooves 33 is set to a plurality. Both sides of the dividing plate 32 are matched with the positioning groove 31, and the locking groove 33 is matched with the adjacent dividing plate 32.

[0052] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the limiting component 41 includes a fixed cylinder 411, a stop rod 412, a stop ring 413, and a return spring 414. Two fixed cylinders 411 are provided, respectively disposed on both sides of the ice-making tray 21. The sidewalls of the fixed cylinders 411 are fixedly connected to the ice-making tray 21. Each fixed cylinder 411 has a through groove 415 on both sides, and a positioning shaft 416 is fixedly connected to the inner side of each through groove 415. The stop rod 412 passes through the fixed cylinder 411, and a stop plate 417 is fixedly connected to one end of the stop rod 412. The other end of the stop rod 412... A connecting block 418 is fixedly connected to one end. When both ends of the connecting block 418 are hinged, a limiting rod 419 is provided. A through groove 4110 is opened in the middle of the limiting rod 419. The limiting rod 419 is provided through a through groove 415. The positioning shaft 416 is provided through the through groove 4110. The abutment ring 413 is sleeved on the outside of the fixed cylinder 411. The abutment ring 413 is slidably connected to the fixed cylinder 411. The return spring 414 is sleeved on the outside of the fixed cylinder 411. One end of the return spring 414 abuts against the abutment ring 413, and the other end of the return spring 414 abuts against the abutment plate 417.

[0053] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the first fixing component 42 includes a first fixing groove 421 and a first connecting rod 422. The number of first fixing grooves 421 is set to two, and the two first fixing grooves 421 are respectively disposed on both sides of the ice making tray 21. The first fixing grooves 421 are connected to the adjacent positioning grooves 31. The number of first connecting rods 422 is set to two, and the bottom of the two first connecting rods 422 is respectively fixedly connected to two abutment rings 413. A limiting plate 423 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first connecting rod 422. One side of the limiting plate 423 extends into the interior of the first fixing groove 421. The limiting plate 423 corresponds to the dividing plate 32.

[0054] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the second fixing component 43 includes a second fixing groove 431 and a second connecting rod 432. The number of the second fixing grooves 431 is set to two, and the two second fixing grooves 431 are respectively disposed on both sides of the evaporator 1. The number of the second connecting rods 432 is set to two, and the tops of the two second connecting rods 432 are respectively fixedly connected to two abutment rings 413. The side wall of the second connecting rod 432 is fixedly connected to a limiting block 433. The limiting block 433 is disposed through the limiting groove 22, and the limiting block 433 corresponds to the second fixing groove 431.

[0055] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a handle 5 is fixedly connected to both sides of the abutment ring 413, and an anti-slip groove 6 is provided on the outer side of the handle 5, and the number of anti-slip grooves 6 is set to multiple.

[0056] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a stabilizing groove 7 is provided on the outer side of the fixed cylinder 411, and the number of stabilizing grooves 7 is set to two. A positioning protrusion 8 is fixed on the inner side of the abutment ring 413, and the positioning protrusion 8 is slidably connected to the stabilizing groove 7.

[0057] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the limiting plate 423 has a chamfer on the side away from the first connecting rod 422, and the limiting block 433 has a chamfer on the side away from the second connecting rod 432.

[0058] Working principle of this invention:

[0059] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-6In use, pressing the abutment plate 417 causes the connecting block 418 to slide within the fixed cylinder 411 via the abutment rod 412. This causes the connecting block 418 to slide along its two side limit rods 419, resulting in the limit rods 419 sliding and deflecting around the positioning shaft 416. This allows the limit rods 419 to retract into the fixed cylinder 411. At this point, the abutment ring 413 can be pulled, allowing it to slide outside the fixed cylinder 411. Then, the abutment plate 417 is first released. The return spring 414 then presses the abutment plate 417, causing it to move along the connecting block 418 via the abutment rod 412. The limiting rods 419 on both sides move in the opposite direction. At this time, the limiting rods 419 deflect and slide in the opposite direction around the positioning shaft 416, thereby extending the limiting rods 419 to the outside of the fixing cylinder 411. The limiting rods 419 extending to the outside of the fixing cylinder 411 can limit one side of the abutment ring 413, while the other side of the abutment ring 413 will be squeezed by the return spring 414, thereby completing the fixation of the abutment ring 413. At this time, the abutment ring 413 drives the limiting plate 423 to slide out of the first fixing groove 421 through the first connecting rod 422. At this time, the dividing plate 32 set in the ice making tray 21 is no longer limited, so the dividing plate 32 can be taken out and cleaned.

[0060] At the same time, the retaining ring 413 can drive the limiting block 433 to disengage from the second fixing groove 431 through the second connecting rod 432, so that the ice making tray 21 is no longer fixed on the evaporator 1; thus, the ice making tray 21 can be easily removed and cleaned.

[0061] After the dividing plate 32 and the ice-making tray 21 are cleaned, the dividing plate 32 can be re-fixed inside the ice-making tray 21, and the ice-making tray 21 can be placed on the evaporator 1. Then, by pressing the abutment plate 417, as the two limiting rods 419 retract into the fixing cylinder 411, the abutment ring 413 is driven by the return spring 414 and slides between the connecting surfaces of the fixing cylinder 411 and the ice-making tray 21. At the same time, the limiting plate 423 will be inserted into the first fixing groove 421 to fix the dividing plate 32, and the limiting block 433 will be inserted into the second fixing groove 431 to fix the ice-making tray 21 inside the evaporator 1.

[0062] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-6 When in use, two adjacent dividing plates 32 can be locked together and positioned by locking grooves 33. At the same time, the two sides of the dividing plates 32 can be positioned by positioning grooves 31, so that the staggered dividing plates 32 can be placed inside the ice making tray 21. The water in the ice making tray 21 can be separated by the cavity created by the staggered arrangement of multiple dividing plates 32. After the water is frozen, multiple ice blocks can be produced. After the ice blocks are removed, the multiple dividing plates 32 can be disassembled and removed, which makes it easier to clean the ice fragments adhering to the surface of the dividing plates 32.

[0063] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0064] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice maker that is easy to clean, characterized in that: It includes an evaporator (1), a placement mechanism (2), a dividing mechanism (3), and a fixing mechanism (4); The placement mechanism (2) is located on the top of the evaporator (1), the dividing mechanism (3) is located inside the placement mechanism (2), and the fixing mechanism (4) is located outside the placement mechanism (2). The placement mechanism (2) includes an ice-making tray (21), and the bottom of the ice-making tray (21) is provided with a limiting groove (22), which corresponds to the evaporator (1); The fixing mechanism (4) includes a limiting component (41), a first fixing component (42), and a second fixing component (43); The dividing mechanism (3) includes a positioning groove (31) and a dividing plate (32). The positioning groove (31) is located inside the ice-making tray (21). There are multiple positioning grooves (31) evenly distributed. There are two sets of dividing plates (32) arranged alternately. There are multiple dividing plates (32) in each set. The surface of the dividing plate (32) is provided with a locking groove (33). There are multiple locking grooves (33). Both sides of the dividing plate (32) match the positioning groove (31). The locking groove (33) matches the adjacent dividing plate (32). The limiting component (41) includes a fixed cylinder (411), a stop rod (412), a stop ring (413), and a return spring (414). Two fixed cylinders (411) are respectively disposed on both sides of the ice-making tray (21). The sidewalls of the fixed cylinders (411) are fixedly connected to the ice-making tray (21). Each fixed cylinder (411) has a through groove (415) on both sides. A positioning shaft (416) is fixedly connected to the inner side of each through groove (415). The stop rod (412) passes through the fixed cylinder (411). One end of the stop rod (412) is fixedly connected to a stop plate (417), and the other end of the stop rod (412) is fixedly connected to a... A connecting block (418) is provided with a limiting rod (419) when both ends of the connecting block (418) are hinged. A through groove (4110) is provided in the middle of the limiting rod (419). The limiting rod (419) is provided through the through groove (415). The positioning shaft (416) is provided through the through groove (4110). The abutment ring (413) is sleeved on the outside of the fixed cylinder (411). The abutment ring (413) is slidably connected to the fixed cylinder (411). The return spring (414) is sleeved on the outside of the fixed cylinder (411). One end of the return spring (414) abuts against the abutment ring (413). The other end of the return spring (414) abuts against the abutment plate (417). The first fixing component (42) includes a first fixing groove (421) and a first connecting rod (422). There are two first fixing grooves (421), which are respectively located on both sides of the ice making tray (21). The first fixing groove (421) is connected to the adjacent positioning groove (31). There are two first connecting rods (422), and the bottom of the two first connecting rods (422) is fixedly connected to two abutment rings (413). A limiting plate (423) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first connecting rod (422). One side of the limiting plate (423) extends into the first fixing groove (421). The limiting plate (423) corresponds to the dividing plate (32). The second fixing component (43) includes a second fixing groove (431) and a second connecting rod (432). There are two second fixing grooves (431), which are respectively located on both sides of the evaporator (1). There are two second connecting rods (432), and the tops of the two second connecting rods (432) are respectively fixedly connected to two abutment rings (413). A limiting block (433) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second connecting rod (432). The limiting block (433) passes through the limiting groove (22) and corresponds to the second fixing groove (431).

2. The ice maker that is easy to clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the abutment ring (413) are fixedly connected to handles (5), and the outer side of the handles (5) is provided with anti-slip grooves (6), and the number of anti-slip grooves (6) is set to multiple.

3. The ice maker that is easy to clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the fixed cylinder (411) is provided with a stabilizing groove (7), and the number of stabilizing grooves (7) is set to two. The inner side of the abutment ring (413) is fixed with a positioning protrusion (8), and the positioning protrusion (8) is slidably connected to the stabilizing groove (7).

4. An ice maker that is easy to clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting plate (423) has a chamfer on the side away from the first connecting rod (422), and the limiting block (433) has a chamfer on the side away from the second connecting rod (432).

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