Refrigeration device

Abstract

The present invention provides a refrigeration device, comprising a main structure formed with an ice storage compartment and an ice storage box rotatably arranged in the ice storage compartment, the ice storage compartment having an opening open outward, the ice storage box having a box front wall facing the opening, a box rear wall away from the opening, two box side walls connecting the box front wall and the box rear wall, and a box bottom wall, the main structure having a compartment rear wall formed at the rear side of the ice storage compartment, a rotating space for the ice storage box to rotate backward formed between the box rear wall of the ice storage box and the compartment rear wall, and an actuating structure for rotating the ice storage box backward when the ice storage box is empty; by forming the rotating space for rotating the ice storage box backward between the box rear wall and the compartment rear wall, when the items in the ice storage box are taken out, the actuating structure on the ice storage box drives the ice storage box to rotate backward, and the ice storage box automatically returns to the initial storage state, completing the automatic reset, and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of refrigeration appliances, and in particular to a refrigeration device. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, refrigeration devices are used to store not only food but also ice. Common refrigeration devices store ice in ice storage boxes. However, in the prior art, the ice storage box is rotatably mounted inside the ice storage compartment and requires the user to manually flip it over to access the contents. After the user has taken out all the contents, the ice storage box must be manually pushed back into the ice storage compartment, and the box cannot be automatically reset, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration device with an automatically reset ice storage box.

[0004] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objects of the invention, one embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, comprising a main structure having an ice storage compartment and an ice storage box rotatably arranged in the ice storage compartment, the ice storage compartment having an opening open to the outside, the ice storage box having a box front wall facing the opening, a box rear wall away from the opening, two box side walls connecting the box front wall and the box rear wall, and a box bottom wall, the main structure having a compartment rear wall formed on the rear side of the ice storage compartment, a rotating space for the ice storage box to rotate backward is formed between the box rear wall and the aforementioned compartment rear wall, and the ice storage box is also provided with an actuating structure for causing the ice storage box to rotate backward when empty.

[0005] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device also includes a rotating assembly disposed in the ice storage compartment and transmission-connected to the ice storage box. The ice storage box also has an access opening formed between the front wall, the rear wall, and the ends of the two side walls of the box. When the ice storage box is empty, the actuating structure drives the ice storage box to rotate around the rotation axis of the rotating assembly, thereby maintaining the plane where the access opening is located in a horizontal arrangement.

[0006] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the actuating structure is a counterweight block provided on the ice storage box. When the plane where the access port is located is horizontal, the ice storage box has a front portion located in front of the rotating assembly and a rear portion located behind the rotating assembly, and the counterweight block is provided on the rear portion.

[0007] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower widths of the rear wall of the box are greater than the upper and lower widths of the front wall of the box, and the rotating assembly is arranged on the rear side of the vertical midline connecting the front and rear ends of the bottom wall of the box.

[0008] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the counterweight block is arranged on the rear wall of the box.

[0009] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the main structure further has compartment side walls formed on the left and right sides of the ice storage compartment, and the rotating assembly is a rotating shaft provided between the compartment side walls and the box side walls.

[0010] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the rotation axis is located at the connection between the bottom wall and the rear wall of the box.

[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device further includes a limiting boss provided in the main structure. When the ice storage box is not empty, the ice storage box rotates forward around the rotation axis of the rotating assembly and abuts against the limiting boss.

[0012] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the limiting boss is located at the front side of the rotating assembly and is supported below the ice storage box when the ice storage box is not empty.

[0013] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device also includes a door body for opening and closing the opening, and the door body is provided with an ice box abutment block protruding toward the interior of the ice storage compartment. When the ice storage box is not empty, the door body is closed, and the ice box abutment block drives the ice storage box to disengage from the limiting boss and is supported under the ice storage box after the door body is closed.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, in an embodiment of the present invention, a rotating space for the ice storage box to rotate backward is formed between the rear wall of the ice storage box and the rear wall of the compartment. When the items in the ice storage box are taken out, the actuating structure on the ice storage box drives the ice storage box to rotate backward, and the ice storage box automatically returns to its initial storage state, completing the automatic reset and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 In the cross-sectional view at AA in the middle, the ice storage box is empty;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the central ice storage box;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the central ice storage box;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 In the cross-sectional view at AA in the middle, the ice storage box is not empty;

[0020] Figure 6It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view at BB in the middle, where the door is in a closed state;

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partial schematic diagram of the middle ice box abutment block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be understood that the terms used herein, such as "upper," "lower," "outer," and "inner," etc., indicating spatial relative positions, are used for ease of explanation to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation shown in the drawings.

[0025] The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial descriptors used herein shall be interpreted accordingly. For example, in the present invention, for ease of description, when the refrigerator is in normal use, the direction toward the ground is downward, and the direction away from the ground is upward; the direction parallel to the ground is horizontal, and the direction perpendicular to the ground is vertical; the side closer to the user is the front side, and the side away from the user is the rear side.

[0026] refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device comprising a main structure 20 having an ice storage compartment 10 and an ice storage box 30 rotatably disposed within the ice storage compartment 10. The refrigeration device of this embodiment is capable of providing cooling to the ice storage compartment 10. Therefore, the ice storage compartment 10 is used to provide cooling for items requiring refrigeration or freezing, not limited to storing ice cubes. The ice storage box 30 is used to store items requiring refrigeration or freezing and is rotatably disposed within the ice storage compartment 10. Compared to drawer-type ice storage boxes, accessing items is more convenient and labor-saving.

[0027] Coordinate Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the ice storage compartment 10 has an outwardly opening 11, and the ice bank 30 has a front wall 31 facing the opening 11, a rear wall 33 facing away from the opening 11, two side walls 35 connecting the front wall 31 and the rear wall 33, and a bottom wall 37. In this embodiment, the opening 11 of the ice storage compartment 10 is vertically positioned toward the user's side, allowing users to directly face the ice storage compartment 10 to access items. Furthermore, the ice bank 30 is dish-shaped, making it convenient for storing items. If the refrigeration unit has an ice-making function, an ice maker can be installed within the ice storage compartment 10, immediately above the ice bank 30. After making ice, the ice maker pours the ice directly into the ice bank 30, which the user can then rotate to access as needed.

[0028] Furthermore, the main structure 20 includes a compartment rear wall 21 formed behind the ice storage compartment 10. A rotational space 40 is formed between the rear wall 33 of the ice bank 30 and the compartment rear wall 21, allowing the ice bank 30 to rotate backward. In this embodiment, the provision of the rotational space 40 increases the backward rotation angle of the ice bank 30, facilitating its automatic return to its original position without interfering with the compartment rear wall 21. Furthermore, the forward rotation angle of the ice bank 30 is increased, making it easier for users to access and place items.

[0029] Furthermore, the ice bank 30 is provided with an actuating structure 50 for rotating the ice bank 30 backward when empty. In this embodiment, the actuating structure 50 provides a force for rotating the ice bank 30 backward, thereby driving the ice bank 30 to automatically return to its original position after the items are taken out.

[0030] In the embodiment of the present invention, a rotating space 40 for the ice bank 30 to rotate backward is formed between the rear wall 33 of the ice bank 30 and the rear wall 21 of the compartment. When the items in the ice bank 30 are taken out, the actuating structure 50 on the ice bank 30 drives the ice bank 30 to rotate backward, and the ice bank 30 automatically returns to the initial storage state, completing the automatic reset and improving the user experience.

[0031] Furthermore, the refrigeration device also includes a rotating assembly 60 disposed in the ice storage compartment 10 and transmission-connected to the ice storage box 30. The ice storage box 30 also has an access opening 39 formed between the front wall 31, the rear wall 33, and the ends of the two side walls 35. When the ice storage box 30 is empty, the actuating structure 50 drives the ice storage box 30 to rotate around the rotation axis of the rotating assembly 60, and keeps the plane where the access opening 39 is located horizontally arranged.

[0032] In this embodiment, the rotating assembly 60 enables the ice bank 30 to rotate within the ice storage compartment 10. An access opening 39 is formed at the top of the ice bank 30. When the ice bank 30 is in the storage state, in order to ensure that the ice bank 30 can store more items, the access opening 39 must be arranged horizontally, that is, the access opening 39 must be arranged upward.

[0033] When the user accesses items from the ice bank 30, they manually flip the ice bank 30 and rotate it forward, tilting the access opening 39 forward. When the user has finished accessing the items from the ice bank 30, they simply remove the force exerted on the ice bank 30. The ice bank 30, under the action of the actuating structure 50, automatically rotates backward about the rotation axis of the rotating assembly 60, maintaining the plane of the access opening 39 horizontally, and the ice bank automatically returns to its original position.

[0034] Moreover, when an ice maker is provided immediately above the ice storage box 30 , the plane where the access opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 is located remains horizontal, which can better receive ice cubes dropped from the ice maker.

[0035] Coordinate Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 Specifically, the actuating structure 50 is a counterweight 51 mounted on the ice bank 30. In this embodiment, the actuating structure 50 employs a counterweight 51 mounted on the ice bank 30, which satisfies the invention's purpose of driving the ice bank 30 to rotate backward when empty. Furthermore, the counterweight 51 offers a simple structure and reduces production costs. Furthermore, the counterweight 51 can be integrally formed with the ice bank 30. Of course, the counterweight 51 can also be detachably secured to the ice bank 30 to accommodate various usage requirements.

[0036] When the plane where the access opening 39 is located is horizontal, the ice storage box 30 has a front portion 30a located in front of the rotating assembly 60 and a rear portion 30b located behind the rotating assembly 60, and the counterweight 51 is provided on the rear portion 30b.

[0037] In this embodiment, the front portion 30a and the rear portion 30b are respectively located at the front and rear sides of the rotating assembly 60. When the ice storage box 30 is empty or contains a small amount of items, the front portion 30a of the ice storage box 30 is subjected to a downward gravity, and the counterweight 51 is provided on the rear portion 30b, thereby providing a downward force to the rear portion 30b, thereby offsetting the gravity exerted on the front portion 30a, achieving a balance between the front portion 30a and the rear portion 30b relative to the rotating assembly 60, and maintaining the plane where the access opening 39 is located in a horizontal arrangement.

[0038] Furthermore, the upper and lower widths of the box rear wall 33 are greater than the upper and lower widths of the box front wall 31 , and the rotating assembly 60 is arranged on the rear side of the vertical midline connecting the front and rear ends of the box bottom wall 37 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the vertical width of the rear wall 33 is greater than that of the front wall 31. On the one hand, the front portion 30a is lighter than the rear portion 30b, so the rotating assembly 60 can be moved rearward to maintain balance. This increases the range of motion of the front portion 30a, making it easier for users to access items within the ice storage bin 30. On the other hand, reducing the vertical width of the front wall 31 reduces interference with access.

[0040] In addition, the box front wall 31 and the box bottom wall 37 form an angle greater than 90°. After the ice storage box 30 rotates forward, the interference at the box front wall 31 is small, which makes it convenient for users to take and put items from the box front wall 31.

[0041] Furthermore, the counterweight 51 is disposed on the rear wall 33. In this embodiment, the counterweight 51 is disposed on the rear wall 33 to prevent interference with the rotation of the ice bank 30. Of course, the counterweight 51 can also be disposed elsewhere within the rear portion 30b. Alternatively, the rear wall 33 can be formed solely of a higher-density material to minimize interference with the overall appearance and internal storage space of the ice bank 30.

[0042] Specifically, the main structure 20 further includes compartment sidewalls 23 formed on the left and right sides of the ice storage compartment 10. The rotating assembly 60 is a rotating shaft 61 disposed between the compartment sidewalls 23 and the box sidewalls 35. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 61 is fixed to the box sidewalls 35 of the ice storage compartment 30 and then connected to the compartment sidewalls 23 using bearings or other rotating components, thereby enabling the ice storage compartment 30 to be rotatably disposed within the ice storage compartment 10.

[0043] The rotating assembly 60 adopts a rotating shaft 61 with a simple structure, which can save the installation space between the compartment side wall 23 and the box side wall 35, thereby saving the use space of the ice storage compartment 10.

[0044] Furthermore, the rotation axis 61 is located at the junction of the bottom wall 37 and the rear wall 33. In this embodiment, the rotation axis 61 is located at the junction of the bottom wall 37 and the rear wall 33, which can ensure that the ice storage box 30 has a larger rotation range, thereby increasing the inclination angle of the access opening 39, making it easier for users to take items in and out.

[0045] In addition, since the upper and lower widths of the rear wall 33 of the box are greater than the upper and lower widths of the front wall 31 of the box, when the plane where the taking-in and putting-out opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 is located is in a horizontal state, the items in the ice storage box 30 are easily accumulated at the connection between the bottom wall 37 and the rear wall 33 of the box. The rotation shaft 61 is arranged at this connection to better support the ice storage box 30, thereby avoiding a large deflection of the ice storage box 30 when taking and putting items.

[0046] Coordinate Reference Figure 5 As shown, the refrigeration device further includes a limiting boss 70 provided in the main structure 20. When the ice storage box 30 is not empty, the ice storage box 30 rotates forward around the rotation axis of the rotating assembly 60 and abuts against the limiting boss 70.

[0047] In this embodiment, as items or ice cubes are continuously placed in the ice bank 30, the ice bank 30 initially rotates backward, eventually allowing the ice bank 30 to rest against the compartment rear wall 21 using its rear wall 33. As more items or ice cubes are placed in the ice bank 30, or as items in the rear portion 30b of the ice bank 30 roll down to the front portion 30a, the ice bank 30 rotates forward, eventually resting against the limiting boss 70, preventing further forward rotation. This prevents the ice bank 30 from excessively rotating due to user error.

[0048] Specifically, the limiting boss 70 is located on the front side of the rotating assembly 60 and is supported below the ice bank 30 when the ice bank 30 is not empty. In this embodiment, after the ice bank 30 rotates forward, it can eventually abut against the limiting boss 70 with its bottom wall 37. The vertical height of the limiting boss 70 is lower than that of the rotating assembly 60. Therefore, when the ice bank 30 abuts the limiting boss 70, the bottom wall 37 is lower in front and higher in the back, preventing the ice bank 30 from rotating backward. Of course, the limiting boss 70 can also be located on the rear side of the rotating assembly 60, so that the limiting boss 70 eventually abuts against the upper end of the side wall 35.

[0049] Coordinate Reference Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the present invention also provides another preferred embodiment. In this embodiment, the refrigeration device is provided with an ice box abutment block 90 on the door body 80, which protrudes toward the ice storage compartment 10 and abuts against the lower side of the ice storage box 30. When the ice storage box 30 is not empty, as the door body 80 is closed, the ice box abutment block 90 drives the ice storage box 30 to return to the storage state without the user having to operate the ice storage box 30, thereby improving the user experience.

[0050] Specifically, the refrigeration device also includes a door body 80 for opening and closing the opening 11. The door body 80 is provided with an ice box abutment block 90 protruding toward the ice storage compartment 10. When the ice storage box 30 is not empty, the door body 80 is closed, and the ice box abutment block 90 drives the ice storage box 30 to disengage from the limiting boss 70 and is supported under the ice storage box 30 after the door body 80 is closed.

[0051] In this embodiment, the door body 80 is pivotally connected to the main structure 20 of the refrigeration device. The ice box abutment block 90 can extend out of the ice storage compartment 10 as the door body 80 is opened, and extend into the ice storage compartment 10 as the door body 80 is closed.

[0052] Furthermore, after the door 80 is opened, the ice bank 30 is in a non-empty state. The ice bank 30 disengages from the ice bank abutment block 90 and rotates toward the outside of the ice storage compartment 10, so that the access opening 39 of the ice bank 30 is at least partially exposed toward the outside of the ice storage compartment 10. In this embodiment, the rotation of the ice bank 30 toward the outside of the ice storage compartment 10 means that the access opening 39 of the ice bank 30 is initially facing upward, and after the rotation, the access opening 39 gradually tilts forward and is gradually exposed toward the outside of the ice storage compartment 10.

[0053] It can be seen that by providing an ice box abutment block 90 on the door body 80 that protrudes toward the ice storage compartment 10 and abuts against the lower side of the ice storage box 30, when the ice storage box 30 is not empty, as the door body 80 is opened, the ice storage box 30 is disengaged from the ice box abutment block 90, and the taking and placing opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 is exposed toward the outside of the ice storage compartment 10 as it rotates, thereby making it easier for users to take ice and improving user experience.

[0054] When the ice storage box 30 is not empty, after the door 80 is opened, the ice storage box 30 is separated from the ice storage box abutting block 90 and abuts against the limiting boss 70 .

[0055] In this embodiment, when the ice bank 30 is not empty, as the door 80 opens, the ice bank 30, after disengaging from the ice bank abutment block 90, continues to rotate toward the outside of the ice storage compartment 10 and eventually abuts against the limiting boss 70. The limiting boss 70 prevents the ice bank 30 from rotating excessively, causing the access opening 39 to face downward, thereby ensuring that items or ice cubes in the ice bank 30 do not fall out.

[0056] Specifically, the vertical height of the top end of the limiting boss 70 is lower than the vertical height of the top end of the ice box abutting block 90 , and is located at the front side of the rotating assembly 60 .

[0057] In this embodiment, the vertical height of the top of the limiting boss 70 is lower than the vertical height of the top of the ice bin abutment block 90. This ensures that when the ice bank 30 rotates toward the outside of the ice storage compartment 10, it first contacts the ice bin abutment block 90 and only contacts the limiting boss 70 after further rotation. Furthermore, the limiting boss 70 is located in front of the rotating assembly 60 and is lower in vertical height than the rotating assembly 60. As a result, when the ice bank 30 abuts the limiting boss 70, the bottom wall 37 is lower in front and higher in the back, preventing the ice bank 30 from rotating backward.

[0058] Furthermore, when the ice bank 30 is not empty, the ice bank abutment block 90 drives the ice bank 30 to disengage from the limiting boss 70 and rotate toward the inside of the ice storage compartment 10 when the door 80 is closed. After the door 80 is closed, the ice bank 30 is supported below the ice bank 30. In this embodiment, when the ice bank 30 is not empty, the ice bank 30 can be restored to its initial storage state when the door 80 is closed, eliminating the need for manual rotation of the ice bank 30, further improving the user experience.

[0059] Specifically, the ice box abutment block 90 has a first abutment wall 91 located at the top thereof and a second abutment wall 93 adjacent to the first abutment wall 91. The second abutment wall 93 is arranged to be tilted backward and downward from the rear end of the first abutment wall 91. When the ice storage box 30 is not empty, the ice storage box 30 abuts against the second abutment wall 93 when the door body 80 is closed, and abuts against the first abutment wall 91 after the door body 80 is closed, so as to keep the access opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 arranged along the horizontal plane.

[0060] In this embodiment, when the ice bank 30 is not empty, during the closing process of the door 80, the ice bank 30 first abuts against the second abutting wall 93. The second abutting wall 93 then drives the ice bank 30 to slowly rise and rotate around the rotating assembly 60. Finally, when the door 80 is fully closed, the ice bank 30 abuts against the first abutting wall 91. At this time, the access opening 39 of the ice bank 30 is arranged along a horizontal plane.

[0061] Moreover, since the access opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 is formed at the top thereof, when the ice storage box 30 is in the storage state, in order to ensure that the ice storage box 30 can store more items, it is necessary to satisfy that the plane where the access opening 39 is located is horizontally arranged, that is, the access opening 39 is arranged upward.

[0062] In addition, when an ice maker is provided immediately above the ice storage box 30 , the plane where the access opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 is located remains horizontal, which can better receive ice cubes dropped from the ice maker.

[0063] During specific operation, the door body 80 is in a fully closed state, and there are no items or ice cubes in the ice storage box 30, that is, when the ice storage box 30 is in an empty state, due to the setting of the counterweight block 51, the plane where the taking and placing opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 is located is arranged along the horizontal plane, which is convenient for storing items or receiving ice. At this time, although the ice storage box 30 is in contact with the ice box abutment block 90, no mutual force is generated; as the ice storage box 30 increases with items or ice cubes, that is, when the ice storage box 30 is in a non-empty state, the ice storage box 30 generates an extrusion force on the ice box abutment block 90.

[0064] When the door body 80 is opening and the ice storage box 30 is in a non-empty state, the ice storage box 30 is disengaged from the abutment with the ice storage box abutment block 90 and further rotates forward around the rotation axis of the rotating assembly 60. Finally, after the door body 80 is fully opened, the ice storage box 30 abuts against the limiting boss 70. If the ice storage box 30 is in an empty state, the ice storage box 30 will always keep the plane where the ice storage box 30 access opening 39 is located arranged along the horizontal plane due to the setting of the counterweight block 51.

[0065] When the door body 80 is closing, if the ice storage box 30 is in a non-empty state, the ice storage box abutment block 90 drives the ice storage box 30 to disengage from the limiting boss 70. Finally, after the door body 80 is completely closed, the ice storage box abuts against the ice storage box abutment block 90. If the ice storage box 30 is in an empty state, the ice storage box 30 will always keep the plane where the ice storage box access opening 39 is located along the horizontal plane due to the setting of the counterweight block 51, and the door body 80 will not contact the ice storage box abutment block 90 during the closing process.

[0066] When the door 80 is in the fully open state and the ice storage box 30 is in the empty state, due to the setting of the counterweight block 51, the plane where the access opening 39 of the ice storage box 30 is located is arranged along the horizontal plane; when the ice storage box 30 is in the non-empty state, the ice storage box 30 abuts against the limiting boss 70.

[0067] It should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation method can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0068] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device comprising a main structure having an ice storage compartment and an ice storage box rotatably disposed in the ice storage compartment, characterized in that: The ice storage compartment has an opening open to the outside, the ice storage box has a box front wall facing the opening, a box rear wall away from the opening, two box side walls connecting the box front wall and the box rear wall, and a box bottom wall, the main structure has a compartment rear wall formed on the rear side of the ice storage compartment, a rotating space for the ice storage box to rotate backward is formed between the box rear wall and the compartment rear wall, and the ice storage box is also provided with an actuating structure for rotating the ice storage box backward when empty; The refrigeration device further includes a limiting boss provided in the main structure, and a door body for opening and closing the opening. The door body is provided with an ice box abutment block protruding toward the interior of the ice storage compartment. When the ice storage box is not empty, the door body is closed, and the ice box abutment block drives the ice storage box to disengage from the limiting boss and is supported below the ice storage box after the door body is closed.

2. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, wherein The refrigeration device also includes a rotating assembly disposed in the ice storage compartment and drivingly connected to the ice storage box. The ice storage box also has an access opening formed between the front wall, the rear wall, and the ends of the two side walls of the box. When the ice storage box is empty, the actuating structure drives the ice storage box to rotate around the rotation axis of the rotating assembly, thereby maintaining the plane where the access opening is located in a horizontal arrangement.

3. The refrigeration device according to claim 2, wherein: The actuating structure is a counterweight block provided on the ice storage box. When the plane where the access port is located is horizontal, the ice storage box has a front portion located in front of the rotating assembly and a rear portion located behind the rotating assembly, and the counterweight block is provided on the rear portion.

4. The refrigeration device according to claim 3, wherein: The upper and lower widths of the rear wall of the box are greater than the upper and lower widths of the front wall of the box, and the rotating assembly is arranged on the rear side of the vertical midline connecting the front and rear ends of the bottom wall of the box.

5. The refrigeration device according to claim 4, wherein: The counterweight block is arranged on the rear wall of the box.

6. The refrigeration device according to claim 5, wherein: The main structure further comprises compartment side walls formed on the left and right sides of the ice storage compartment, and the rotating assembly is a rotating shaft arranged between the compartment side walls and the box side walls.

7. The refrigeration device according to claim 6, wherein: The rotating shaft is located at the connection between the bottom wall of the box and the rear wall of the box.

8. The refrigeration device according to claim 2, wherein: When the ice storage box is not empty, the ice storage box rotates forward around the rotation axis of the rotating assembly and abuts against the limiting boss.

9. The refrigeration device according to claim 8, wherein The limiting boss is located at the front side of the rotating assembly and is supported below the ice storage box when the ice storage box is not empty.

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