Ice transfer device and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

This application discloses an ice-moving device and a refrigeration equipment. The ice-moving device includes: an ice-moving section, which has an ice-moving inlet, an ice-moving cavity, and an ice-moving outlet that are interconnected; an ice-moving channel, which connects to the ice-moving cavity through the ice-moving outlet and is used to connect to the ice-retrieving component; and a main rotating component, which is rotatably disposed within the ice-moving cavity. The ice-moving inlet is disposed corresponding to the main rotating surface of the main rotating component, and the ice-moving outlet is located on the outer periphery of the main rotating component. The main rotating component can rotate and carry ice blocks entering the ice-moving cavity from the ice-moving inlet out of the ice-moving outlet and into the ice-moving channel. Because the main rotating component can rotate continuously at a certain speed, ice blocks from the ice-making component can be continuously and rapidly ejected to the ice-retrieving component. The ice blocks move quickly, the ice-retrieving efficiency is high, and rapid and continuous ice retrieval is achieved. The user's ice-retrieval waiting time is short, and the ice blocks are not easily melted, resulting in high-quality ice blocks that are less prone to melting and sticking together.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, specifically relating to ice transfer devices and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Current ice-removal technologies typically involve manual ice removal or automatic ice removal using gravity from below the ice storage tray. To improve convenience and allow for ice removal at a suitable height, some refrigerators have a design on the upper refrigerator door for easy ice retrieval. However, refrigerator door ice removal requires two ice makers, especially one in the refrigerator compartment, which presents challenges due to high energy consumption and large space requirements for insulation. To address this issue, some refrigeration systems consider ice production in the freezer compartment and moving the ice blocks to the refrigerator compartment. However, how to efficiently move the ice blocks remains a crucial problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an ice-moving device and a refrigeration equipment to solve the technical problem of the difficulty in efficiently moving ice blocks.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present application adopts the following technical solution: an ice-moving device, comprising: an ice-moving section, wherein an ice-moving inlet, an ice-moving cavity, and an ice-moving outlet are formed therein; an ice-moving channel, which connects to the ice-moving cavity through the ice-moving outlet and is used to connect to an ice-retrieving component; and a main rotating member, which is rotatably disposed in the ice-moving cavity, wherein the ice-moving inlet is disposed corresponding to the main rotating surface of the main rotating member, and the ice-moving outlet is located on the outer periphery of the main rotating member, and the main rotating member is rotatable and carries ice blocks that enter the ice-moving cavity through the ice-moving inlet and throws them out through the ice-moving outlet to the ice-moving channel.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts another technical solution: a refrigeration device, including the above-mentioned ice-moving device.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The ice-moving device of this application carries ice blocks along a first direction by rotating the main rotating component and throwing the ice blocks towards the ice-moving outlet. The ice blocks have a certain initial velocity and move from the ice-moving outlet to the ice-moving channel, and finally move along the ice-moving channel to the ice-retrieving component. Because the main rotating component can rotate continuously at a certain speed, the ice blocks coming out of the ice-making component can be continuously and quickly thrown to the ice-retrieving component. The ice blocks move quickly, the ice-retrieving efficiency is high, and rapid and continuous ice retrieval is achieved. The user's ice-retrieving waiting time is short, and the ice blocks are not easy to melt, the ice block quality is high, and the ice blocks are not prone to melting and sticking together. Attached Figure Description

[0007] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-moving section of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0010] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main rotating component of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-moving section from another perspective of one embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0012] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the ice-moving section of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0013] Figure 6 This is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application;

[0014] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating yet another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application;

[0015] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating yet another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application;

[0016] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating yet another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application;

[0017] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating yet another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application;

[0018] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the framework of an embodiment of the storage medium of this application;

[0019] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0020] Figure 13 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0021] Figure 14This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0022] Figure 15 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first scheme of yet another embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0023] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0024] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the door cross-section structure of a second embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0025] Figure 18 This is a structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0026] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 20 This is yet another structural schematic diagram of a third embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0028] Figure 21 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application;

[0029] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the door cross-section structure of the fourth embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not the entire structure. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0032] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this specification, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of a second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] One embodiment of this application provides an ice-moving device 100. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-moving section of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application. The ice-moving device 100 includes an ice-moving section 110, an ice-moving channel 120, and a main rotating member 130. The ice-moving section 110 has an ice-moving inlet 111, an ice-moving cavity 112, and an ice-moving outlet 113 that are interconnected. The ice-moving channel 120 connects to the ice-moving cavity 112 through the ice-moving outlet 113. The ice-moving channel 120 is also used to connect to the ice-receiving assembly 300 (see...). Figure 6The main rotating component 130 is rotatably disposed within the ice-moving cavity 112. The ice-moving inlet 111 is disposed corresponding to the main rotating surface of the main rotating component 130. The ice-moving outlet 113 is located on the outer periphery of the main rotating component 130. The main rotating component 130 can rotate along the first direction X and carry ice blocks entering the ice-moving cavity 112 through the ice-moving inlet 111 and ejecting them from the ice-moving outlet 113 into the ice-moving channel 120.

[0036] It should be noted that the trajectory formed by the rotation of the main rotating component 130 may include two main rotating surfaces and a circumferential surface connecting the two main rotating surfaces, and the rotation axis of the main rotating component 130 passes through the main rotating surfaces. The ice inlet 111 can be set corresponding to either main rotating surface, and the ice outlet 113 is located on the outer periphery of the main rotating component 130, that is, it is set corresponding to the circumferential surface.

[0037] In this application, the ice-moving part 110 of the ice-moving device 100 can be installed in the first refrigeration chamber 12 (see [reference]). Figure 6 The ice-collecting component 300 is located in the second refrigeration chamber 13 above the first refrigeration chamber 12 (see...). Figure 6 The ice transfer channel 120 extends from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the second refrigeration compartment 13. The first refrigeration compartment 12 is a refrigerator compartment, and the second refrigeration compartment 13 is a freezer compartment. The ice inlet 111 can connect to the ice-making assembly 200 (see...). Figure 6 The ice block enters the ice-moving chamber 112 from the ice-moving inlet 111. The main rotating component 130 carries the ice block and rotates along the first direction X, throwing the ice block towards the ice-moving outlet 113. The ice block has a certain initial velocity and moves from the ice-moving outlet 113 towards the ice-moving channel 120, and finally moves along the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-retrieving component 300 (see...). Figure 6 Because the main rotating component 130 can rotate continuously at a certain speed, the ice blocks coming out of the ice-making component 200 can be continuously and quickly thrown to the ice-retrieving component 300. The ice blocks move quickly, the ice-retrieving efficiency is high, and the ice retrieval is fast and continuous. The user's ice-retrieval waiting time is short, and the ice blocks are not easy to melt, the ice block quality is high, and the ice blocks are not easy to melt and stick together.

[0038] In addition, since the linear velocity of the circumference of the main rotating component 130 is greater than the linear velocity of its main rotating surface, the collision between the ice cube and the main rotating component 130 when the ice cube enters the main rotating component 130 from its main rotating surface is small, resulting in less noise and improving the ice-retrieving experience.

[0039] The refrigeration equipment 10 using the ice-moving device 100 of this application can have the ice-making component 200 placed in the first refrigeration chamber 12 and the ice-retrieving component 300 placed in the second refrigeration chamber 13. The ice-moving device 100 can quickly and individually transport ice blocks from the first refrigeration chamber 12 to the ice-retrieving component 300 in the second refrigeration chamber 13. Transporting ice blocks to the ice-retrieving component 300 in the upper second refrigeration chamber 13 facilitates ice retrieval for users, improving user experience. Furthermore, since the ice-making component 200 is located in the first refrigeration chamber 12, it can share the cold source with the first refrigeration chamber 12, eliminating the need for a separate evaporator for ice making due to the ice-making component 200 being located in the second refrigeration chamber 13. This saves on component and energy costs, reduces the space occupied in the second refrigeration chamber 13, and increases the volumetric efficiency of the second refrigeration chamber 13. The main rotating component 130 drives the ice block to rotate, allowing it to gain initial velocity and move quickly to the ice-collecting component 300. The ice block moves directly from the first refrigeration chamber 12 to the ice-collecting component 300 in the second refrigeration chamber 13. The ice block moves quickly, resulting in high ice-collecting efficiency. Furthermore, there is no need to install an evaporator in the second refrigeration chamber 13 to keep the ice block cold, which further improves the volume ratio of the second refrigeration chamber 13.

[0040] The ice-moving device 100 of this application not only improves ice-removal efficiency, but also solves the problems of inconvenience for users in removing ice and the space occupation of the second refrigeration room 13.

[0041] To further reduce noise caused by collisions between ice cubes and the rotating main component 130, in some embodiments, the center of the ice inlet 111 is located on the rotation axis of the main component 130. The linear velocity of the rotation axis of the main component 130 is minimal, even almost zero. When the ice cubes enter the main component 130 through the ice inlet 111, their linear velocity gradually increases as the main component 130 rotates, and they are then ejected from the outer ice outlet 113. This avoids collisions, reduces noise during ice removal, and improves the ice-removal experience.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ice-moving device 100 also includes a conveying channel 150. The conveying channel 150 is connected to the ice-moving cavity 112 through the ice-moving inlet 111, and the conveying channel 150 is used to connect to the ice-discharge end of the ice-making assembly 200 to convey ice blocks to the ice-moving cavity 112. The ice-inlet end of the conveying channel 150 is higher than the ice-moving inlet 111, and the ice blocks enter the ice-moving section 110 along the conveying channel 150 under the action of gravity; or, the ice-inlet end of the conveying channel 150 may be level with or lower than the ice-moving inlet 111, and the ice blocks are driven by some power mechanism to move along the conveying channel 150 into the ice-moving cavity 112.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the ice-moving channel 120 includes an ice-moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ice-moving section 121 connects to the ice-moving cavity 112 via the ice-moving outlet 113. The guide section 122 connects to the ice-moving section 121 and is curved to one side for guiding the ice to the ice-retrieving assembly 300. The ice-moving section 121 connects to the ice-moving cavity 112, allowing the ice to rise a sufficient distance along the ice-moving section 121 as it moves within it. The guide section 122 redirects the ice to connect to the ice-retrieving assembly 300. When the ice reaches the guide section 122, it has already risen a sufficient distance, and the guide section 122 changes the direction of the ice's movement, guiding it towards the ice-retrieving assembly 300. The ice-moving section 121 and the guide section 122 form a smooth transition.

[0044] Specifically, the ice-moving section 121 can be set vertically to shorten the distance the ice block needs to rise along the ice-moving section 121. Of course, the ice-moving section 121 can also be set in a direction that forms a small angle with the vertical direction; or, the ice-moving channel 120 can be arc-shaped as a whole, and the ice-moving channel 120 is used to extend from the ice-moving outlet 113 to the ice-receiving component 300 to ensure that the ice block can rise stably and connect with the ice-receiving component 300.

[0045] Specifically, the angle between the extension directions of the guide section 122 and the ice-moving section 121 is greater than 90° and less than 180°, so as to prevent the ice block from turning too much when entering the guide section 122 from the ice-moving section 121 and falling back into the ice-moving section 121, and to ensure that the ice block can smoothly pass through the ice-moving channel and move to the ice-retrieving component 300.

[0046] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main rotating component of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application. The main rotating component 130 includes a first main plate 133 and at least one fan blade 134. The first main plate 133 is rotatably disposed within the ice-moving cavity 112. At least one fan blade 134 is located on the side of the first main plate 133 facing the ice-moving cavity 112, and the fan blade 134 extends from the middle of the first main plate 133 to its outer periphery. After the ice block enters the ice-moving cavity 112 through the ice-moving inlet 111, the ice block moves along the fan blade 134 to its outer periphery and gradually increases its speed. When the fan blade 134 drives the ice block to rotate to face the ice-moving outlet 113, the fan blade 134 throws the ice block through the ice-moving outlet 113 into the ice-moving channel 120. The projection of the fan blade 134 on the first motherboard 133 is outside the projection of the ice inlet 111 on the first motherboard 133, so as to avoid the ice block colliding with the fan blade 134 when passing through the ice inlet 111, and the ice block can smoothly pass through the ice inlet 111 and enter the ice transfer chamber 112.

[0047] The ice block is rotated more efficiently by having at least two blades 134. The distance between two adjacent blades 134 is greater than the size of the ice block to allow it to be inserted. Specifically, any two blades 134 are rotationally symmetrical about a first axis passing through the center of the ice inlet 111. When the ice block enters the ice transfer chamber 112 from the ice inlet 111, it can fall between any two blades 134 and adhere to one blade 134 under the action of centrifugal force. The ice block rotates with the blade 134 and moves towards the outer periphery of the blade 134, eventually moving from between the two blades 134 to the ice outlet 113.

[0048] Each fan blade 134 includes an ice-inlet section 1341 and an ice-outlet section 1342. The ice-inlet section 1341 is arranged around the ice-moving inlet 111, which facilitates contact between the ice block passing through the ice-moving inlet 111 and the fan blade 134, improving the efficiency of the fan blade 134 in driving the ice block to rotate. When the fan blade 134 rotates to the point where the ice-outlet section 1342 is directly opposite the ice-moving outlet 113, the extension direction of the ice-outlet section 1342 is located within the ice-moving channel 120. Thus, when the ice block moves outward along the ice-outlet section 1342, it can smoothly move to the ice-moving channel 120 and smoothly pass through the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-receiving assembly 300, resulting in a high success rate for the ice-moving device 100 to throw ice blocks. Specifically, when the fan blade 134 rotates to the point where the ice outlet section 1342 is directly opposite the ice transfer outlet 113, the extension direction of the ice outlet section 1342 coincides with the extension direction of the ice transfer section 121 of the ice transfer channel 120. The ice block experiences less resistance to movement within the ice transfer section 121, and the main rotating component 130 requires less power to drive the ice block through the ice transfer channel 120.

[0049] To further reduce the noise generated by the collision between the ice and the fan blade 134, the fan blade 134 is covered with a flexible layer. The contact between the ice and the flexible layer on the outside of the fan blade 134 results in less noise and effectively reduces the noise level.

[0050] The main rotating component 130 also includes a second main board 135. The second main board 135 is rotatably disposed within the ice-transfer chamber 112. The second main board 135 is disposed opposite to the first main board 133, and the fan blade 134 connected to the second main board 135 is located on the side opposite to the first main board 133. The second main board 135 is provided with a main board ice inlet communicating with the ice-transfer inlet 111, so that ice blocks can enter between the first main board 133 and the second main board 135. By setting the first main board 133 and the second main board 135, the main rotating component 130 can be stably rotated within the ice-transfer section 110.

[0051] Please continue reading. Figure 4 , Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the ice-moving section from another perspective of one embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application. The main rotating member 130 also includes a driving member 136. The driving member 136 is disposed outside the ice-moving section 110, and the output shaft of the driving member 136 passes through the ice-moving section 110 and is connected to the first main board 133 to drive the first main board 133 to rotate. Specifically, the driving member 136 can control the start and stop of the rotation of the main rotating member 130, the rotation direction of the main rotating member 130, and the rotation speed of the main rotating member 130.

[0052] In some embodiments, the ice-moving device 100 further includes a first sensor 171 and a second sensor 172. The first sensor 171 is disposed at the ice-moving inlet 111 or the conveying channel 150. The first sensor 171 is used to sense the passage of ice blocks, indicating that ice blocks are entering the ice-moving chamber 112. The second sensor 172 is disposed at the ice-exit end of the ice-moving channel 120. The second sensor 172 is used to sense the passage of ice blocks, indicating that ice blocks are successfully moving through the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-receiving assembly 300.

[0053] Because the ice blocks move at high speed during ejection, friction and collisions may occur, potentially generating ice fragments within the cavity. These fragments are difficult to eject, and as they accumulate, they can affect the rotation of the main rotating component 130. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the ice-moving section of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application. The bottom of the ice-moving section 110 is provided with a through hole 118 communicating with the ice-moving chamber 112. The ice-moving device 100 includes a collecting member 175. The collecting member 175 is disposed below the ice-moving section 110. The through hole 118 allows broken ice to pass through but not whole ice, and the collecting member 175 collects broken ice falling from the through hole 118. The collecting member 175 and the ice-moving section 110 are placed together in the first refrigeration chamber 12, and the user can remove and clean the collecting member 175 by opening the first refrigeration chamber 12.

[0054] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6This is a flowchart illustrating one embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application. Another embodiment of this application provides a control method for a refrigeration equipment. The refrigeration equipment includes an ice-making component, an ice-transferring device, an ice-retrieving component, and a control device. The ice-transferring device employs the ice-transferring device described in any of the above embodiments. The control device can control the implementation of the control method in any corresponding embodiment of this application. Specifically, the ice-transferring device includes an ice-transferring section, an ice-transferring channel, and a main rotating member. The ice-transferring section has an ice-transferring inlet, an ice-transferring cavity, and an ice-transferring outlet that are interconnected. The ice-transferring inlet is connected to the ice-making component. The ice-transferring channel is connected to the ice-transferring cavity through the ice-transferring outlet. The ice-transferring channel is also connected to the ice-retrieving component. The main rotating member is rotatably disposed within the ice-transferring cavity. The main rotating member can rotate in a first direction and carry ice blocks entering the ice-transferring cavity from the ice-transferring inlet out through the ice-transferring outlet and into the ice-transferring channel.

[0055] In some embodiments, the control method for the refrigeration equipment includes:

[0056] S11: Obtain the ice-retrieving command.

[0057] The system acquires ice-retrieving instructions, which can be generated by user actions. These instructions include initiating ice retrieval and specifying the target ice quantity. Specifically, the refrigeration equipment's control device can generate ice-retrieval instructions by acquiring user actions on the refrigeration equipment's interface, or by user actions via a mobile application. The refrigeration equipment's control device can then acquire these ice-retrieval instructions.

[0058] S12: Control the main rotating component to rotate at a first speed along a first direction.

[0059] The main rotating component is controlled to rotate at a first speed along a first direction. The first speed is the rotational speed of the main rotating component. The first speed is adapted to the size of the ice block prepared by the ice-making component and the height of the ice-retrieving component. Under normal circumstances, after the ice block prepared by the ice-making component enters the ice-transfer section, the main rotating component can carry the ice block at the first speed and rotate along the first direction, and throw the ice block towards the ice-transfer outlet. The ice block has a certain initial velocity and moves from the ice-transfer outlet to the ice-transfer channel, and finally moves along the ice-transfer channel to the ice-retrieving component.

[0060] S13: Control the ice-making component to deliver ice blocks to the ice-moving section, so that the ice blocks pass through the ice-moving inlet and ice-moving outlet in sequence and enter the ice-moving channel.

[0061] Because the main rotating component maintains a first speed and rotates in a first direction, it can stably throw ice blocks towards the ice-collecting component. The ice-making component continuously supplies ice blocks to the ice-moving section, and the main rotating component rotates continuously at the first speed. Ice blocks from the ice-making component can be continuously and rapidly thrown to the ice-collecting component. The ice blocks move quickly, resulting in high ice-collecting efficiency and enabling rapid and continuous ice collection.

[0062] In some embodiments, the ice-moving device further includes a conveying channel and a first sensor. The conveying channel connects the ice-moving inlet and the ice-making assembly. The first sensor is disposed at the ice-moving inlet or the conveying channel. When the first sensor is disposed in the conveying channel, it can be located at the inlet end, outlet end, or any position between the inlet end and outlet end of the conveying channel. The first sensor is used to sense the passage of ice blocks, indicating that ice blocks are entering the ice-moving chamber.

[0063] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application.

[0064] The control method for the refrigeration equipment in this application also includes:

[0065] S141: Obtain ice entry information of ice blocks through the first sensor. The ice entry information includes the ice entry interval between two adjacent ice blocks.

[0066] The first sensor detects the passage of ice blocks, indicating that an ice block has entered the ice-moving chamber. The first sensor acquires information about the entry of ice blocks, generated by the ice block passing through it. This information also includes the entry interval between two adjacent ice blocks. Specifically, the first sensor detects the passage of each ice block and records its passage time; the entry interval between two adjacent ice blocks can be obtained from their passage times.

[0067] S142: Determine whether the ice entry interval is less than the first interval.

[0068] The first interval duration is a preset parameter. Typically, when the ice-infeed interval duration is greater than or equal to the first interval duration, it indicates that the speed at which the ice block enters the ice-moving chamber is within the normal range. The main rotating component, rotating at the first speed in the first direction, can normally propel the ice block through the ice-moving channel to the ice-retrieving component. It is then determined whether the ice-infeed interval duration is less than the first interval duration.

[0069] S143: If the ice entry interval is less than the first interval time, control the main rotating component to rotate in the first direction at a third speed, and the third speed is greater than the first speed.

[0070] If the ice entry interval is shorter than the first interval, it indicates that the ice blocks are entering the ice-moving chamber at a faster speed, and the main rotating component may be carrying more ice blocks while rotating simultaneously. Therefore, in order to ensure that each ice block has sufficient speed to pass smoothly through the ice-moving channel, the main rotating component can be controlled to rotate in the first direction at a third speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0071] S144: If the ice entry interval is greater than or equal to the first interval duration, control the main rotating component to rotate at the first speed along the first direction.

[0072] If the ice entry interval is greater than or equal to the first interval, it means that the speed at which the ice enters the ice transfer chamber is within the preset normal range. The main rotating component can rotate at the first speed along the first direction to normally throw the ice through the ice transfer channel to the ice taking component, and can continue to return to execute the step of monitoring whether the ice entry interval is less than the first interval.

[0073] In some embodiments, the ice-moving device further includes a second sensor. The second sensor is disposed at the ice outlet end of the ice-moving channel. The second sensor is used to sense the passage of ice blocks, indicating that ice blocks have successfully moved through the ice-moving channel to the ice-retrieving assembly.

[0074] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application.

[0075] The control method for the refrigeration equipment in this application also includes:

[0076] S151: Within a preset time after obtaining the ice entry information, determine whether the second sensor has obtained the ice exit information.

[0077] In order to determine whether the main rotating component can properly throw the ice block through the ice moving channel to the ice taking component, within a preset time after obtaining the ice entering information, it is determined whether the second sensor has obtained the ice exit information. The ice exit information is generated by the second sensor sensing the passing of the ice block.

[0078] S152: If the second sensor does not obtain information about the ice block being released, control the main rotating component to rotate in the first direction at a fourth speed, where the fourth speed is greater than the first speed.

[0079] Under normal circumstances, within the preset time that the first sensor acquires information about the ice block entering the ice chamber, the main rotating component has already propelled the ice block through the ice-moving channel to the ice-collecting component, and the second sensor can acquire information about the ice block exiting the ice chamber. However, if the second sensor fails to acquire information about the ice block exiting the ice chamber within the preset time that the ice-entry information is acquired, there may be ice blockage. Therefore, the main rotating component is controlled to rotate at a fourth speed along the first direction. The fourth speed is greater than the first speed. By increasing the rotation speed of the main rotating component, more power is provided to the ice block, allowing it to smoothly pass through the ice-moving channel to reach the ice-collecting component.

[0080] S153: If the second sensor obtains information about ice block discharging, control the main rotating component to maintain the current working state.

[0081] If the second sensor obtains ice dispensing information, it means that the main rotating component can normally throw the ice block through the ice moving channel to the ice taking component. The main rotating component can be controlled to maintain its current working state and can continue to return to the execution of the step of determining whether the second sensor has obtained ice dispensing information within the preset time after obtaining ice inlet information.

[0082] In some embodiments, the ice entry information also includes the amount of ice entering, which includes the amount of ice that the first sensor senses has passed through after the ice retrieval command is received.

[0083] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application.

[0084] The control method for the refrigeration equipment in this application also includes:

[0085] S161: Determine whether the amount of ice fed in has reached the target amount of ice to be taken.

[0086] Determine whether the amount of ice entering the system detected by the first sensor has reached the target amount of ice to be extracted in the ice extraction command.

[0087] S162: If the ice feed reaches the target ice take-out amount, control the ice-making component to stop feeding ice blocks to the ice transfer section, and control the main rotating component to stop rotating after a preset time.

[0088] If the ice feed reaches the target ice extraction volume, the ice-making assembly no longer needs to supply ice to the ice-transfer section. The ice-making assembly stops supplying ice to the ice-transfer section, and after a preset time, the main rotating component stops rotating. The main rotating component continues to rotate within the preset time, ejecting all remaining ice from the ice-transfer section into the ice-extraction assembly, preventing ice from remaining in the ice-transfer chamber.

[0089] It should be noted that during the process of the ice-making component conveying ice blocks to the ice-moving section, some ice blocks may not have been detected by the first sensor yet, but have already entered the conveying channel and will eventually enter the ice-moving section. Therefore, the final ice amount may slightly exceed the target ice amount, but is still within the reasonable ice amount range. Therefore, in order to obtain an accurate ice amount, the first sensor can be set at the ice inlet end of the conveying channel.

[0090] S163: If the ice feed amount does not reach the target ice extraction amount, control the ice-making component and the main rotating component to maintain the current working state, and return to the step of determining whether the ice feed amount has reached the target ice extraction amount.

[0091] In the above embodiments, once the ice feed reaches the target ice extraction amount, the ice-making assembly can be controlled to stop feeding ice blocks to the ice-transferring section, and the main rotating component can be controlled to stop rotating after a preset time. In other embodiments, ice extraction can also be stopped in other ways. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application. The control method for the refrigeration equipment of this application further includes:

[0092] S171: Obtain the command to pause ice collection.

[0093] The pause ice-dispensing command can be generated by user operation. Specifically, the control device of the refrigeration equipment can generate a pause ice-dispensing command by acquiring the user's operation on the refrigeration equipment's operating interface. Alternatively, the pause ice-dispensing command can also be generated by the user's operation on a mobile terminal application, and the control device of the refrigeration equipment can acquire the pause ice-dispensing command.

[0094] S172: Control the ice-making component to stop conveying ice blocks to the ice-moving section, and control the main rotating component to stop rotating after a preset time.

[0095] The ice-making assembly stops supplying ice to the ice-transferring section, and after a preset time, the main rotating component stops rotating. The main rotating component continues to rotate within the preset time to eject all remaining ice in the ice-transferring section into the ice-retrieving assembly, preventing ice from remaining in the ice-transferring chamber.

[0096] Please continue reading. Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a framework of an embodiment of the storage medium of this application.

[0097] Another embodiment of this application provides a storage medium 20 that stores program data, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the refrigeration device of any of the above embodiments.

[0098] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and apparatus can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus implementations described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0099] 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 network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0100] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0101] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium 20. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or 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 20 and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium 20 includes various media capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0102] Please continue reading. Figure 12 and Figure 13 , Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application; Figure 13 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application.

[0103] Another embodiment of this application provides a refrigeration device 10. The refrigeration device 10 includes a housing 11, a first refrigeration chamber 12, a second refrigeration chamber 13, an ice-making assembly 200, an ice-retrieving assembly 300, and an ice-transferring device 100. The first refrigeration chamber 12 is disposed on the housing 11 and includes a first door 14. The second refrigeration chamber 13 is disposed on the housing 11 and is located above the first refrigeration chamber 12. The second refrigeration chamber 13 includes a second door 15 rotatably disposed on the housing 11. The ice-making assembly 200 is disposed in the first refrigeration chamber 12. The ice-retrieving assembly 300 is disposed on the second door 15. The ice-transferring device 100 includes an ice-transferring channel 120, an ice-transferring section 110, and an ice-transferring assembly 101. The ice-transferring section 110 is disposed in the first refrigeration chamber 12. The ice-transferring channel 120 extends from the first refrigeration chamber 12 to the second refrigeration chamber 13. The ice-moving section 110 is connected to the ice-making component 200. The ice-moving component 101 is disposed in the ice-moving section 110 to drive ice blocks from the ice-moving section 110 to the ice-moving channel 120. The first refrigeration compartment 12 is a refrigerator compartment, and the second refrigeration compartment 13 is a freezer compartment. The ice-moving device 100 can transport ice blocks from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the ice-retrieving component 300 located in the upper second refrigeration compartment 13, thus facilitating ice retrieval for users and improving user experience. Furthermore, since the ice-making component 200 is disposed in the first refrigeration compartment 12, it can share the cold source with the first refrigeration compartment 12, eliminating the need for a separate evaporator for ice making due to the ice-making component 200 being located in the second refrigeration compartment 13. This saves costs and space in the second refrigeration compartment 13, increasing its volumetric efficiency. The refrigeration equipment 10 of this application not only improves ice retrieval efficiency but also solves the problems of inconvenient ice retrieval for users and space occupation in the second refrigeration compartment 13.

[0104] The ice-moving device 100 may be any of the ice-moving devices 100 described above, and the ice-moving assembly 101 may include the main rotating component 130 or other driving components capable of throwing ice as described above.

[0105] The different mechanisms of the ice-moving device 100 can all be connected in a funnel-shaped manner, and the inner diameter of the ice-moving channel 120 must be larger than the size of the ice block to avoid jamming during the transportation of the ice block.

[0106] The ice-moving channel 120 in the refrigeration equipment 10 of this application can be installed in various locations, such as inside the first refrigeration chamber 12 and / or the second refrigeration chamber 13, on the side wall of the first refrigeration chamber 12 and / or the second refrigeration chamber 13, on the door of the first refrigeration chamber 12 and / or the second refrigeration chamber 13, or at the pivot point of the first refrigeration chamber 12 and / or the second refrigeration chamber 13. Several schemes for installing the ice-moving channel 120 in different locations within the refrigeration equipment 10 will be described in detail below:

[0107] <Option 1>:

[0108] Please see Figure 14 and Figure 15 , Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application; Figure 15 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first scheme of another embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application.

[0109] The ice transfer channel 120 includes a first part 125, a second part 126, and a third part 127 connected in sequence. The second part 126 is rotatably connected to the first part 125 and / or the third part 127. The first part 125 is located in the first refrigeration chamber 12 or the first door 14. The first part 125 is connected to the ice outlet 113 of the ice transfer section 110. The second part 126 is located between the first door 14 and the second door 15. The third part 127 is disposed in the second door 15. The third part 127 is connected to the ice-retrieving assembly 300. The rotation axis of the second door 15 is located within the second part 126. The ice transfer assembly 101 can drive ice blocks to move from the ice transfer section 110 to the ice transfer channel 120. The ice blocks pass through the first part 125, the second part 126, and the third part 127 in sequence before entering the ice-retrieving assembly 300.

[0110] Since the second part 126 is located between the first door body 14 and the second door body 15, and the rotation axis of the second door body 15 is located inside the second part 126, the third part 127 and the second part 126 can always remain connected during the rotation opening and closing of the second door body 15. The pipe sealing performance of the third part 127 and the second part 126 is good, avoiding condensation problems caused by poor joint sealing.

[0111] It should be noted that the rotation axis of the second door 15 can coincide with the central axis of the second part 126, ensuring that the third part 127 maintains a good connection with the second part 126 throughout the rotation of the second door 15. In actual use, due to the cross-sectional shape of the pipe and manufacturing and installation deviations, the rotation axis of the second door 15 may be offset from the central axis of the second part 126. However, as long as the rotation axis of the second door 15 is within the second part 126, the rotation of the second door 15 will not affect the connection between the second part 126 and the third part 127, nor will it affect the passage of ice.

[0112] In some embodiments, such as Figure 15As shown, the first refrigeration chamber 12 includes a top wall 19, a bottom wall, a back wall 18, and a first side wall 16 and a second side wall 17 connecting the top wall 19 and the bottom wall. The first side wall 16 is located near the second part 126. The ice-moving part 110 is located on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration chamber 12. Specifically, the top wall 19 and the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration chamber 12 enclose a receiving space, and the ice-moving part 110 is located within the receiving space and can be fixedly installed on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. Similarly, the ice-making assembly 200 can also be installed within the receiving space and fixed to the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. By placing the ice-making assembly 200 near the top wall 19, it can be closer to the second refrigeration chamber 13, shortening the height that the ice needs to rise along the ice-moving channel 120, reducing the power required for the ice-moving assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice removal.

[0113] Since the first part 125 needs to extend and communicate with the second part 126, and the second part 126 is located between the first door 14 and the second door 15, when the ice-moving part 110 is installed in the first refrigeration chamber 12, the first door 14 has a clearance groove that matches the first part 125, allowing the first part 125 to extend outward from inside the first refrigeration chamber 12 to communicate with the second part 126. At this time, the ice-moving part 110 is fixed to the first refrigeration chamber 12, the first part 125 connects the ice-moving part 110 and the second part 126, the position of the first part 125 remains fixed, the first part 125 is relatively independent from the first door 14, the first door 14 is rotatably installed in the cabinet 11, or the first refrigeration chamber 12 also includes a first drawer, the first door 14 is installed in the first drawer, and the first drawer is slidably installed in the cabinet 11.

[0114] Of course, such as Figure 14 As shown, the ice transfer section 110 can also be located within the first door 14. When the first door 14 is rotatably mounted on the housing 11, its rotation axis is located within the second part 126. Since the second part 126 is located between the first door 14 and the second door 15, and the rotation axis of the first door 14 is located within the second part 126, the first part 125 and the second part 126 can remain connected during the opening and closing of the first door 14. The pipes of the first part 125 and the second part 126 have good sealing performance, avoiding condensation problems caused by poor sealing at the connection. It should be noted that at this time, the ice transfer inlet 111 of the ice transfer section 110 disengages from the ice-making component 200 as the first door 14 opens. After the first door 14 is closed, the ice transfer inlet 111 and the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200 can be engaged and connected, without affecting the smooth delivery of ice blocks from the ice-making component 200 to the ice transfer section 110. The ice outlet of the ice-making component 200 includes the ice outlet of the ice storage box of the ice-making component 200 or the ice outlet of the conveying channel 150.

[0115] To achieve relative rotation between the second door 15 and the housing 11, and the docking of the various parts of the ice transfer channel 120, in some embodiments, the second refrigeration chamber 13 includes a first rotating shaft (not shown) and a second rotating shaft arranged coaxially. The side of the second door 15 away from the first door 14 is rotatably connected to the housing 11 via the first rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft is located on the side of the second door 15 closer to the first door 14. The second rotating shaft is a second part 126, with the first part 125 and the second part 126 fixedly connected or integrally formed, and the second part 126 and the third part 127 rotatably connected, so that the first part 125 and the second part 126 always remain docked, and the rotation of the second door 15 drives the third part 127 and the second part 126 to rotate synchronously. Alternatively, the first part 125 and the second part 126 are rotatably connected, and the second part 126 and the third part 127 are fixedly connected or integrally formed, so that the first part 125 and the second part 126 always remain docked, and the rotation of the second door 15 drives the third part 127 to rotate.

[0116] In some embodiments, the second refrigeration chamber 13 includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft arranged coaxially. The side of the second door 15 away from the first door 14 is rotatably connected to the housing 11 via the first rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft is located on the side of the second door 15 closer to the first door 14. The second rotating shaft is a second part 126, with its two ends respectively fitted over the third part 127 and the first part 125 or inserted into the third part 127 and the first part 125. Since the two ends of the second part 126 maintain relative rotation with the first part 125 and the third part 127, a stable connection between the second part 126 and the first part 125 and the third part 127 can be ensured. Furthermore, the fact that the two ends of the second part 126 are fitted over the third part 127 and the first part 125 or inserted into the third part 127 and the first part 125 ensures that ice can smoothly pass through the first part 125, the second part 126, and the third part 127 to reach the ice-retrieving assembly 300. Specifically, the second part 126 can be relatively fixed to the housing 11, or the second part 126 can be rotatably connected to the housing 11, which is not limited here.

[0117] Furthermore, the third part 127 includes an ice-moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ice-moving section 121 connects to the second part 126. The guide section 122 connects to the ice-moving section 121 and curves towards the ice-collecting component 300. The ice-moving section 121 and the guide section 122 have a smooth transition. Specifically, the ice-moving section 121 can be set vertically to shorten the distance the ice block rises along the ice-moving section 121. Of course, the ice-moving section 121 can also extend in a direction with a small angle to the vertical direction; or, the third part 127 as a whole can be arc-shaped to ensure that the ice block can rise stably and connect with the ice-collecting component 300.

[0118] Specifically, the angle between the guide section 122 and the ice-moving section 121 is greater than 90° and less than 180°, so as to prevent the ice block from turning too much when entering the guide section 122 from the ice-moving section 121 and falling back into the ice-moving section 121, and to ensure that the ice block can smoothly pass through the ice-moving channel 120 and move to the ice-retrieving component 300.

[0119] <Option 2>:

[0120] Please continue reading. Figure 16 and Figure 17 , Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the door cross-section structure of the second embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application.

[0121] The ice-moving channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123 and a second sub-channel 124 connected in sequence. The second sub-channel 124 is located in the second door body 15 and is partially located inside the handle 1501. The second sub-channel 124 is connected to the ice-retrieving assembly 300, and the first sub-channel 123 is connected to the ice-moving outlet 113 of the ice-moving section 110. The ice-moving assembly 101 can drive ice blocks to move from the ice-moving section 110 to the ice-moving channel 120. The ice blocks pass through the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 in sequence before entering the ice-retrieving assembly 300. By combining the handle 1501 with the second sub-channel 124, the handle 1501 is designed as a hollow channel. The second sub-channel 124 is set in the second door 15 and partially set inside the handle 1501. When opening and closing the second door 15, the handle 1501 can bear the opening load. When ice needs to be taken, the ice can be moved to the ice taking component 300 through the second sub-channel 124, which reduces the volume occupied by the second sub-channel 124 in the second refrigeration chamber 13 and increases the volume ratio of the second refrigeration chamber 13.

[0122] In some embodiments, the first refrigeration chamber 12 includes a top wall 19, a bottom wall, a back wall 18, and a first side wall 16 and a second side wall 17 connecting the top wall 19 and the bottom wall. The first side wall 16 is disposed near the second portion 126. The top wall 19 and the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration chamber 12 enclose a receiving space. An ice-making assembly 200 may be disposed within the receiving space, and the ice-making assembly 200 is fixedly disposed on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. By disposing of the ice-making assembly 200 near the top wall 19, it can be closer to the second refrigeration chamber 13, shortening the height that the ice needs to rise along the ice-moving channel 120, reducing the power required for the ice-moving assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice removal.

[0123] The second sub-channel 124 includes an ice-moving section 121, a connecting section 128, and a guide section 122. The ice-moving section 121 is located within the handle 1501. The connecting section 128 connects the first sub-channel 123 and the ice-moving section 121. The guide section 122 connects to the ice-moving section 121 and is curved towards the ice-collecting assembly 300. The guide section 122 may be higher than the ice-collecting assembly 300, facilitating the falling of ice blocks from the guide section 122 into the ice-collecting assembly 300 under gravity. The inner walls of the ice-moving section 121, the connecting section 128, and the guide section 122 transition smoothly.

[0124] To ensure that the ice cubes can smoothly pass through the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 into the ice-retrieving component 300, the ice cubes form a movement trajectory as they move within the ice-moving channel 120. The angle between the tangent direction of the movement trajectory and the direction of gravity at each position is greater than 90° and less than or equal to 180°, allowing the ice cubes to rise smoothly along the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 without falling due to excessive turning angles. Furthermore, the angle between the tangent direction of the movement trajectory and the direction of gravity at each position is greater than 135° and less than or equal to 180°, resulting in a smoother path for the ice cubes as they rise along the ice-moving channel 120, requiring less power, reducing collisions, and minimizing noise, thus improving the overall user experience.

[0125] It should be noted that the height of the guide section 122 may be higher than that of the ice-collecting component 300. The guide section 122 needs to bend downwards to connect to the ice-collecting component 300. When the ice block falls along the guide section 122, the angle between its direction of movement and the direction of gravity is less than 90°. Therefore, the above-mentioned movement trajectory refers to the upward movement trajectory of the ice block in the ice-moving channel 120, and does not include the movement trajectory of the ice block falling downwards towards the ice-collecting component 300 after entering the guide section 122.

[0126] Under the action of the ice-moving component 101, the ice cubes can quickly pass through the ice-moving channel 120. The time the ice cubes spend in the ice-moving section 121 inside the handle 1501 is short, and the ambient temperature outside the refrigeration device 10 has almost no effect on the ice cubes. However, in some embodiments, a heat insulation layer can also be wrapped around the outside of the handle 1501. The heat insulation layer reduces the heat exchange between the inside and outside environment of the handle 1501, which not only avoids the ambient temperature from being too high and affecting the quality of the ice cubes, but also avoids the temperature of the handle 1501 from being too low and forming condensation on the outer surface, further improving the user experience.

[0127] Since the ice-moving device 100 is typically installed in a refrigeration unit 10 with double doors, and the handle 1501 is usually located away from the rotation axis of the second door 15, to facilitate the docking of the ice-moving part 110 with the second sub-channel 124, the ice-moving part 110 can be installed on the first door 14, and the first sub-channel 123 can also be installed on the first door 14. The ice-moving part 110 moves synchronously with the opening and closing of the first door 14. When the first door 14 is closed on the cabinet 11, the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 dock. Furthermore, since the first sub-channel 123 is located in the first door body 14 and the second sub-channel 124 is located in the second door body 15, there is a certain gap between the first door body 14 and the second door body 15. Normally, this gap is small, allowing ice to pass directly through it. In some embodiments, the connecting segment 128 protrudes from the second door body 15 at one end near the first door body 14, and this end of the connecting segment 128 is positioned directly opposite the first sub-channel 123. The protrusion of the connecting segment 128 from the second door body 15 further reduces the gap between the connecting segment 128 and the first sub-channel 123, minimizing the loss of cold energy.

[0128] Of course, in some single-door refrigerators, the ice-moving section 110 can also be located inside the first cooling compartment 12, and the ice-moving section 110 can be located on the second side wall 17 of the first cooling compartment 12 near the handle 1501. The first sub-channel 123 is located inside the first compartment. A partition layer 102 is provided between the first cooling compartment 12 and the second cooling compartment 13. A middle channel 129 is provided in the partition layer 102 to connect the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124. In this case, the second door 15 will protrude into the second cooling compartment 13 to facilitate the direct communication between the second sub-channel 124 and the middle channel 129.

[0129] Furthermore, the ice-removing section 110 includes a reference surface. The reference surface of the ice-removing section 110 is parallel to the back wall 18 of the first refrigeration chamber 12. The extension thickness of the ice-removing section 110 perpendicular to the reference surface is less than the extension thickness of the ice-removing section 110 parallel to the reference surface, so that the ice-removing section 110 is integrally embedded in the first door body 14, reducing the volume occupied by the ice-removing section 110 in the first refrigeration chamber 12.

[0130] In some embodiments, the first door 14 is rotatably mounted on the housing 11. In other embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 12 includes a first drawer, which is slidably mounted on the housing 11, and the first door 14 is fixed to the first drawer. When the ice-moving part 110 is mounted on the first door 14, the ice-moving part 110 and the first sub-channel 123 move with the first door 14 as the door 14 is turned on or pushed off. At this time, the first sub-channel 123 is offset from the second sub-channel 124 as the first door 14 is opened. After the first door 14 is closed, the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 can be aligned directly, without affecting the passage of ice.

[0131] In addition, the ice inlet 111 of the ice transfer unit 110 disengages from the ice-making component 200 as the first door 14 opens. After the first door 14 closes, the ice inlet 111 and the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200 can be engaged and connected without affecting the normal operation of the ice transfer unit 110. To facilitate the connection between the ice inlet 111 and the ice-making component 200, the diameter of the ice inlet 111 is larger than the diameter of the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200. When the first door 14 is closed on the housing 11, the ice inlet 111 engages with the outside of the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200, allowing ice to enter the ice inlet 111 through the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200. The ice outlet of the ice-making component 200 includes the ice outlet of the ice storage box of the ice-making component 200 or the ice outlet of the conveying channel 150.

[0132] The third option:

[0133] Please continue reading. Figure 18 and Figure 19 , Figure 18 This is a structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application; Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0134] The ice-moving section 110 is located within the first refrigeration chamber 12. The ice-moving channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123 and a second sub-channel 124 connected in sequence. The second sub-channel 124 is located at the second door 15. The first sub-channel 123 is located within the first refrigeration chamber 12. The second sub-channel 124 connects to the ice-receiving assembly 300, and the first sub-channel 123 connects to the ice-moving outlet 113 of the ice-moving section 110. The ice-moving assembly 101 can drive ice blocks to move from the ice-moving section 110 to the ice-moving channel 120. The ice blocks pass through the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 in sequence before entering the ice-receiving assembly 300.

[0135] By setting the second sub-channel 124 in the second door 15, the internal space of the second refrigeration chamber 13 is not occupied, the volume ratio of the refrigeration equipment 10 is increased, and the appearance of the refrigeration equipment 10 is not increased by any additional protrusions.

[0136] In some embodiments, the first refrigeration chamber 12 includes a top wall 19, a bottom wall, a back wall 18, and a first side wall 16 and a second side wall 17 connecting the top wall 19 and the bottom wall. The top wall 19 and the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration chamber 12 enclose a receiving space. An ice-making assembly 200 may be disposed within the receiving space, and the ice-making assembly 200 is fixedly disposed on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. By placing the ice-making assembly 200 closer to the top wall 19, it can be closer to the second refrigeration chamber 13, shortening the height that the ice needs to rise along the ice-moving channel 120, reducing the power required for the ice-moving assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice removal.

[0137] Since the ice-moving section 110 is located within the first refrigeration chamber 12, to facilitate the connection between the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124, the housing 11 also includes a partition layer 102, which is positioned between the first refrigeration chamber 12 and the second refrigeration chamber 13. An intermediate channel 129 is provided within the partition layer 102, connecting the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124. At this time, the second door 15 protrudes into the second refrigeration chamber 13, with the entrance end of the second sub-channel 124 facing the exit end of the intermediate channel 129, facilitating direct communication between them. During the opening of the second door 15, the second sub-channel 124 and the intermediate channel 129 are offset; when the second door 15 is closed on the housing 11, the second sub-channel 124 connects with the intermediate channel 129. By setting the first sub-channel 123 inside the first refrigeration chamber 12 and connecting it to the second sub-channel 124 through the middle channel 129, the ice transfer channel 120 is located entirely within the first refrigeration chamber 12 and the second refrigeration chamber 13, which provides a more advantageous connection.

[0138] Specifically, the ice-moving unit 110 can be installed on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration chamber 12.

[0139] Since the ice-removing section 110 is located inside the first refrigeration chamber 12, in order not to affect the user's use of the first refrigeration chamber 12, the ice-removing section 110 includes a reference surface, which is perpendicular to the back wall 18 of the first refrigeration chamber 12. The extension thickness of the ice-removing section 110 perpendicular to the reference surface is less than the extension thickness of the ice-removing section 110 parallel to the reference surface, so that the ice-removing section 110 is generally fitted to the first side wall 16, reducing the interference of the ice-removing section 110 on the user's use of the first refrigeration chamber 12.

[0140] Specifically, the ice-making assembly 200 is located near the back wall 18 relative to the ice-transfer section 110, and the ice-transfer inlet 111 and ice-transfer outlet 113 are oriented parallel to the reference plane. The ice-transfer inlet 111 is oriented towards the ice-making assembly 200, and the ice-transfer outlet 113 is oriented towards the second refrigeration chamber 13. The first sub-channel 123 is vertically connected to the ice-transfer outlet 113.

[0141] To facilitate the connection between the ice-moving channel 120 and the ice-moving section 110, and to make it easier for ice blocks thrown from the ice-moving section 110 into the ice-moving channel 120 to rise along the ice-moving channel 120, the second sub-channel 124 of the ice-moving channel 120 is located on the side of the ice-retrieving assembly 300 near the rotation axis of the second door 15. In this configuration, in conjunction with the position of the ice-moving section 110, the second sub-channel 124 is linearly connected to the first sub-channel 123, further facilitating the movement of ice blocks through the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-retrieving assembly 300.

[0142] Further, please refer to Figure 20 , Figure 20 This is another structural schematic diagram of a third embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application. The second sub-channel 124 includes an ice-moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ice-moving section 121 connects to the first sub-channel 123. The guide section 122 connects to the ice-moving section 121 and curves towards the ice-receiving component 300. The ice-moving section 121 and the guide section 122 have a smooth transition. Specifically, the ice-moving section 121 can be arranged vertically to shorten the distance the ice block rises along the ice-moving section 121. Of course, the ice-moving section 121 can also be arranged in a direction with a small angle to the vertical direction; or, the second sub-channel 124 can be arc-shaped as a whole to ensure that the ice block can rise stably and connect with the ice-receiving component 300.

[0143] Specifically, the angle between the guide section 122 and the ice-moving section 121 is greater than 90° and less than 180°, so as to prevent the ice block from turning too much when entering the guide section 122 from the ice-moving section 121 and falling back into the ice-moving section 121, and to ensure that the ice block can smoothly pass through the ice-moving channel 120 and move to the ice-retrieving component 300.

[0144] <Option 4>:

[0145] Please continue reading. Figure 21 and Figure 22 , Figure 21 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application; Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the door cross-section structure of the fourth embodiment of the ice-moving device of this application.

[0146] An ice-moving section 110 is disposed in the first door 14. An ice-moving channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123 and a second sub-channel 124 connected sequentially. The first sub-channel 123 is disposed in the first door 14, and the second sub-channel 124 is disposed in the second door 15. The second sub-channel 124 connects to the ice-retrieving assembly 300, and the first sub-channel 123 also connects to the ice-moving outlet 113 of the ice-moving section 110. The ice-moving assembly 101 can drive ice blocks to move from the ice-moving section 110 into the ice-moving channel 120. The ice blocks pass sequentially through the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 before entering the ice-retrieving assembly 300.

[0147] By setting the first sub-channel 123 in the first door 14 and the second sub-channel 124 in the second door 15, the internal space of the first refrigeration chamber 12 and the second refrigeration chamber 13 is not occupied, the volume ratio of the refrigeration equipment 10 is increased, and no additional protrusions are added to the appearance of the refrigeration equipment 10, thus optimizing the appearance.

[0148] In some embodiments, the first refrigeration chamber 12 includes a top wall 19, a bottom wall, a back wall 18, and a first side wall 16 and a second side wall 17 connecting the top wall 19 and the bottom wall. The top wall 19 and the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration chamber 12 enclose a receiving space. An ice-making assembly 200 may be disposed within the receiving space, and the ice-making assembly 200 is fixedly disposed on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. By placing the ice-making assembly 200 closer to the top wall 19, it can be closer to the second refrigeration chamber 13, shortening the height that the ice needs to rise along the ice-moving channel 120, reducing the power required for the ice-moving assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice removal.

[0149] The ice transfer channel 120 also includes an intermediate channel 129, which is disposed in the first door 14. The intermediate channel 129 connects the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124. Since the intermediate channel 129 is located in the first door 14 and the second sub-channel 124 is located in the second door 15, there is a certain gap between the first door 14 and the second door 15. Normally, this gap is small, and ice can pass directly through the gap between the first door 14 and the second door 15. In some embodiments, the end of the second sub-channel 124 near the first door 14 protrudes from the second door 15, and the end of the second sub-channel 124 near the first door 14 is directly opposite the intermediate channel 129. The protrusion of the second sub-channel 124 from the second door 15 can further reduce the gap between the second sub-channel 124 and the intermediate channel 129, reducing the loss of cold energy. During the opening of the first door 14 and / or the second door 15, the second sub-channel 124 is offset from the middle channel 129. When the first door 14 and the second door 15 are closed on the box 11, the second sub-channel 124 is connected to the middle channel 129.

[0150] In addition, the ice inlet 111 of the ice transfer unit 110 disengages from the ice-making component 200 as the first door 14 opens. After the first door 14 closes, the ice inlet 111 and the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200 can be engaged and connected without affecting the normal operation of the ice transfer unit 110. To facilitate the connection between the ice inlet 111 and the ice-making component 200, the diameter of the ice inlet 111 is larger than the diameter of the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200. When the first door 14 is closed on the housing 11, the ice inlet 111 engages with the outside of the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200, allowing ice to enter the ice inlet 111 through the ice outlet of the ice-making component 200. The ice outlet of the ice-making component 200 includes the ice outlet of the ice storage box of the ice-making component 200 or the ice outlet of the conveying channel 150.

[0151] In some embodiments, the first door 14 is rotatably mounted on the housing 11. In other embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 12 includes a first drawer, which is slidably mounted on the housing 11, and the first door 14 is fixed to the first drawer. When the ice-moving part 110 is mounted on the first door 14, the ice-moving part 110 and the ice-moving channel 120 located on the first door 14 will move with the first door 14 as the first door 14 is turned on or pushed off. At this time, the first sub-channel 123 or the intermediate channel 129 will be offset from the second sub-channel 124 as the first door 14 is opened. After the first door 14 is closed, the first sub-channel 123 or the intermediate channel 129 and the second sub-channel 124 can be aligned directly, without affecting the passage of ice.

[0152] Since the ice-moving section 110 is located in the first door body 14, in order not to affect the user's use of the first refrigeration chamber 12, the ice-moving section 110 includes a reference plane, which is parallel to the back wall 18 of the first refrigeration chamber 12. The extension thickness of the ice-moving section 110 perpendicular to the reference plane is less than the extension thickness of the ice-moving section 110 parallel to the reference plane, so that the ice-moving section 110 is embedded in the first door body 14, reducing the volume occupied by the ice-moving section 110 in the first refrigeration chamber 12. Specifically, the ice-making component 200 is located near the back wall 18 relative to the ice-moving section 110, the ice-moving inlet 111 is oriented perpendicular to the reference plane, and the ice-moving outlet 113 is oriented parallel to the reference plane. Among them, the ice-moving inlet 111 is oriented towards the ice-making component 200, the ice-moving outlet 113 is oriented towards the second refrigeration chamber 13, and the first sub-channel 123 is vertically connected to the ice-moving outlet 113.

[0153] When the refrigeration device 10 is a double-door refrigeration device 10, the second door 15 includes two second sub-doors. The second sub-doors are relatively narrow, limiting the space available for the ice-retrieving component 300. Since the ice-making component 200 is located near the first side wall 16, and the ice-moving part 110 is located in the first door 14, to facilitate the connection of the ice-moving channel 120 and make it easier for ice blocks thrown from the ice-moving part 110 to rise along the ice-moving channel 120, the second sub-channel 124 of the ice-moving channel 120 is located on the side of the ice-retrieving component 300 near the rotation axis of the second door 15. In this case, in conjunction with the location of the ice-moving part 110, the second sub-channel 124 is linearly connected to the first sub-channel 123, further facilitating the movement of ice blocks through the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-retrieving component 300.

[0154] Of course, in some single-door refrigerators, the second door 15 is a single door, and its width is relatively wide, providing more space for the ice-retrieving component 300. The second sub-channel 124 of the ice-moving channel 120 can be selectively positioned on the side of the ice-retrieving component 300 that is away from or close to the rotation axis of the second door 15. In this case, in conjunction with the positioning of the ice-moving part 110, the second sub-channel 124 is linearly connected to the first sub-channel 123, which facilitates the movement of ice blocks through the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-retrieving component 300.

[0155] Furthermore, the second sub-channel 124 includes an ice-moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ice-moving section 121 connects to the first sub-channel 123. The guide section 122 connects to the ice-moving section 121 and curves towards the ice-collecting component 300. The ice-moving section 121 and the guide section 122 have a smooth transition. Specifically, the ice-moving section 121 can be set vertically to shorten the distance the ice block rises along the ice-moving section 121. Of course, the ice-moving section 121 can also extend in a direction with a small angle to the vertical direction; or, the second sub-channel 124 can be curved as a whole to ensure that the ice block can rise stably and connect with the ice-collecting component 300.

[0156] Specifically, the angle between the guide section 122 and the ice-moving section 121 is greater than 90° and less than 180°, so as to prevent the ice block from turning too much when entering the guide section 122 from the ice-moving section 121 and falling back into the ice-moving section 121, and to ensure that the ice block can smoothly pass through the ice-moving channel 120 and move to the ice-retrieving component 300.

[0157] The above embodiments provide four different schemes for setting the ice transfer channel 120 at different positions in the refrigeration equipment 10. Of course, the ice transfer channel 120 can also be set at other positions in the refrigeration equipment 10 in conjunction with the structure of the box 11 or the position of other components such as the ice transfer part 110, which is not limited here.

[0158] In some embodiments, such as Figure 19As shown, to maintain the temperature of the first refrigeration chamber 12 and prevent cold energy loss, the refrigeration equipment 10 also includes a sealing assembly 500. The sealing assembly 500 is movably disposed on the first door 14 and is used to close or open the ice-moving channel 120 located in the first refrigeration chamber 12, specifically to close or open the first section 125, the intermediate channel 129, or the first sub-channel 123. When the ice-moving channel 120 is needed for ice removal, the sealing assembly 500 movably opens the ice-moving channel 120 located in the first refrigeration chamber 12; when the ice-moving channel 120 is not used for ice removal, the sealing assembly 500 movably closes the ice-moving channel 120 located in the first refrigeration chamber 12. The temperature of the first refrigeration chamber 12 is relatively low; by setting the sealing assembly 500, temperature loss from the first refrigeration chamber 12 can be prevented, and the second refrigeration chamber 13 can also be prevented from being affected by cold energy, resulting in an excessively low temperature that could affect the quality of stored items.

[0159] In some embodiments, the ice-making assembly 200 further includes an ice storage box (not shown) and an ice-pushing mechanism (not shown) disposed within the ice storage box. The ice-pushing mechanism pushes ice blocks from the ice storage box through the ice-making outlet of the ice-making assembly 200 to the ice-transfer inlet 111, for conveying ice blocks to the ice-transfer section 110. The ice-making assembly 200 may further include an ice-making component disposed above the ice storage box, which, after producing ice blocks, conveys them into the ice storage box.

[0160] To meet the different ice-using needs of users, such as Figure 20 As shown, the ice-making equipment also includes an ice-crushing component 400. The ice-crushing component 400 is positioned above the ice-receiving component 300 and is used to crush ice blocks. The ice-moving channel 120 is connected to the ice-receiving component 300 via the ice-crushing component 400. The ice-crushing component 400 can switch between whole ice mode and crushed ice mode to meet the user's ice-using needs for whole or crushed ice.

[0161] It should be noted that the terms "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that the components must be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. Similarly, the terms "parallel" and "perpendicular" do not imply that the components are absolutely parallel or perpendicular, but rather that they can have a certain angular deviation. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. Furthermore, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0162] It is understood that the term "multiple" in this document means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specified. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices. The term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0163] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An ice-moving device, characterized in that, The ice-moving device includes: The ice-moving section has an ice-moving inlet, an ice-moving cavity, and an ice-moving outlet that are interconnected. An ice-moving channel connects to the ice-moving cavity through the ice-moving outlet and is also used to connect to the ice-receiving assembly; The main rotating component is rotatably disposed within the ice-moving cavity. The ice-moving inlet is disposed corresponding to the main rotating surface of the main rotating component. The ice-moving outlet is located on the outer periphery of the main rotating component. The main rotating component can rotate and carry ice blocks that enter the ice-moving cavity through the ice-moving inlet outwards through the ice-moving outlet to the ice-moving channel. The main rotating component includes: The first main board is rotatably mounted inside the ice-moving cavity; At least one fan blade is disposed on the first main board and located on the side of the first main board facing the ice transfer cavity. The fan blade extends from the middle of the first main board to the outer periphery of the first main board, and the orthographic projection of the fan blade on the first main board is outside the orthographic projection of the ice transfer inlet on the first main board. The fan blade includes a connected ice inlet section and an ice outlet section. The ice inlet section is arranged around the ice transfer inlet section. When the fan blade rotates to the point where the ice outlet section is directly opposite the ice transfer outlet section, the extension direction of the ice outlet section is located within the ice transfer channel.

2. The ice-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center of the ice inlet is located on the rotation axis of the main rotating component.

3. The ice-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main rotating component includes: The second main board is rotatably disposed inside the ice transfer cavity, opposite to the first main board. The second main board is connected to the side of the fan blade away from the first main board. The second main board is provided with a main board ice inlet that communicates with the ice transfer inlet, so that ice blocks can enter between the first main board and the second main board.

4. The ice-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main rotating component includes: A drive unit is disposed outside the ice-moving section. The output shaft of the drive unit passes through the ice-moving section and is connected to the first main board to drive the first main board to rotate.

5. The ice-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan blades are provided with at least two, the distance between two adjacent fan blades is greater than the size of the ice block, and any two fan blades are rotationally symmetrical about a first axis, which passes through the center of the ice transfer inlet.

6. The ice-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan blades are covered with a flexible layer.

7. The ice-moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-moving device includes: The conveying channel has an ice outlet end connected to the ice transfer inlet, and the ice inlet end of the conveying channel is used to connect to the ice outlet end of the ice making component. The position of the ice inlet end of the conveying channel is higher than the ice outlet end of the conveying channel. The ice block enters the ice transfer section along the conveying channel under the action of gravity.

8. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, The ice-moving device includes any one of claims 1-7.

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