Refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The present application discloses a refrigeration device, wherein the ice moving device includes a box body, a first refrigeration compartment, a second refrigeration compartment, an ice-making assembly, an ice-taking assembly, and an ice-moving assembly. The ice-making assembly is arranged in the first refrigeration compartment; the ice-taking assembly is arranged on the second door body; the ice-moving device includes an ice-moving channel, an ice-moving part, and an ice-moving assembly. The ice-moving part is arranged in the first refrigeration compartment, and the ice-moving channel includes a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel connected in sequence. The second sub-channel is arranged in the second door body and connected to the ice-taking assembly. The first sub-channel is connected to the ice-moving part, and the ice-moving assembly drives the ice cubes from the ice-moving part to the ice-moving channel. The refrigeration device of the present application avoids occupying the space of the second refrigeration compartment by making and storing ice in the second refrigeration compartment. By arranging the second sub-channel in the second door body, the internal space of the second refrigeration compartment is not occupied, thereby further improving the volume ratio of the refrigeration device. The refrigeration device also includes a sealing assembly that can isolate the first refrigeration compartment and the second refrigeration compartment when ice is not being moved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of refrigeration devices, and specifically relates to refrigeration equipment. Background Art

[0002] Existing ice removal technologies typically involve manual ice removal or automatic ice removal from the bottom of the ice storage bin using gravity. To improve convenience and ensure ice removal at the appropriate height, some refrigerators feature a door-mounted design for easy access. However, this door-mounted ice removal requires two ice makers, particularly one in the refrigerator compartment. This leads to high energy consumption and space consuming for ice making and storage in the refrigerator compartment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a refrigeration device to solve the technical problem that the existing refrigeration device occupies a large space for ice making and storage.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts a technical solution: an ice moving device, the refrigeration equipment comprising: a box; a first refrigeration compartment, arranged in the box, the first refrigeration compartment including a first door; a second refrigeration compartment, arranged in the box and located above the first refrigeration compartment, the second refrigeration compartment including a second door rotatably arranged in the box; an ice making assembly, arranged in the first refrigeration compartment; an ice taking assembly, arranged on the second door; an ice moving device, the ice moving device comprising an ice moving channel, an ice moving portion, and an ice moving assembly, the ice moving portion being arranged in the first refrigeration compartment, the ice moving channel comprising a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel connected in sequence, the second sub-channel being arranged in the second door, the second sub-channel being connected to the ice taking assembly, the first sub-channel being connected to an ice moving outlet of the ice moving portion, the ice making outlet of the ice making assembly being connected to the ice moving inlet of the ice moving portion, the ice moving assembly being arranged in the ice moving portion to drive ice cubes from the ice moving portion to move out of the ice moving channel; and a sealing assembly for closing or opening the intermediate channel.

[0005] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: the refrigeration device of the present application achieves a freezing, refrigeration, and ice retrieval solution by arranging the refrigeration device in the first refrigeration compartment, arranging the ice removal assembly in the second door body, and driving the ice cubes from the ice removal portion to the ice removal channel. The ice cubes pass through the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel in sequence before entering the ice removal assembly. This avoids occupying space in the second refrigeration compartment by making and storing ice in the second refrigeration compartment. By arranging the second sub-channel in the second door body, the space within the second refrigeration compartment is not occupied, further improving the volumetric efficiency of the refrigeration device. The refrigeration device also includes a sealing assembly that isolates the first refrigeration compartment from the second refrigeration compartment when ice is not being removed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can also derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive work, among which:

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0008] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of an ice moving device of the present application;

[0009] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0010] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0011] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0012] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0013] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0014] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0015] Figure 9 1 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of an ice moving portion of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0016] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0017] Figure 11 This is another overall structural diagram of an embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0018] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of a first solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0019] Figure 13 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0020] Figure 14This is a structural diagram of a second solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0021] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of the second solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0022] Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of a third solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0023] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A;

[0024] Figure 18 This is another structural schematic diagram of a third solution of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0025] Figure 19 This is a structural diagram of a fourth solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0026] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of a fourth solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0027] Figure 21 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sealing assembly of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application, wherein the sealing assembly is in a state of being connected to the ice removal channel;

[0028] Figure 22 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sealing assembly of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application, wherein the sealing assembly is in a state of closing the ice removal channel;

[0029] Figure 23 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0030] Figure 24 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application, wherein the rotary seal is in a state of being connected to the first sub-channel;

[0031] Figure 25 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application, wherein the rotary seal is in a state of blocking the first sub-channel;

[0032] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0033] Figure 27 This is a schematic exploded structural diagram of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application from another perspective;

[0034] Figure 28 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0035] Figure 29 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an ice-making assembly of another embodiment of the ice-moving device of the present application;

[0036] Figure 30 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application;

[0037] Figure 31 This is a structural diagram of an ice crushing assembly of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0038] Figure 32 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an ice crushing assembly of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application;

[0039] Figure 33 This is a structural diagram of a fixed blade group and a rotating blade group of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It will be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, rather than to limit the present application. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only some, rather than all, structures related to the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections, electrical connections, or mutual communication; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0043] An embodiment of the present application provides an ice removal device 100. Figure 1 , Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application. The ice moving device 100 includes an ice moving portion 110, an ice moving channel 120 and a main rotating member 130. The ice moving portion 110 is formed with an ice moving inlet 111, an ice moving cavity 112 and an ice moving outlet 113 that are interconnected. The ice moving channel 120 is connected 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 taking assembly 300 (see Figure 10 The main rotating member 130 is rotatably disposed within the ice removal chamber 112. The ice removal inlet 111 and the ice removal outlet 113 are located on the periphery of the main rotating member 130. The main rotating member 130 is rotatable in a first direction X and carries ice cubes that enter the ice removal chamber 112 through the ice removal inlet 111 and ejects them through the ice removal outlet 113 toward the ice removal channel 120.

[0044] The ice moving portion 110 of the ice moving device 100 of the present application can be disposed in the first refrigeration compartment 12 (see Figure 10 ), the ice taking assembly 300 is located in the second refrigeration compartment 13 above the first refrigeration compartment 12 (see Figure 10 ), 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 refrigeration compartment, and the second refrigeration compartment 13 is a freezer compartment. The ice transfer inlet 111 can be connected to the ice making assembly 200 (see Figure 10 ) is connected, and ice cubes enter the ice moving chamber 112 from the ice moving inlet 111. The main rotating member 130 carries the ice cubes and rotates along the first direction X, and throws the ice cubes toward the ice moving outlet 113. The ice cubes have a certain initial velocity and move from the ice moving outlet 113 to the ice moving channel 120, and finally move along the ice moving channel 120 to the ice taking assembly 300 (see Figure 10 Since the main rotating member 130 can rotate continuously at a certain speed, the ice cubes from the ice making assembly 200 can be continuously and quickly ejected to the ice taking assembly 300. The ice cubes move quickly, the ice taking efficiency is high, and the ice taking is fast and continuous. The user has a short waiting time for taking ice. The ice cubes are not easy to melt, the ice cubes are of high quality, and the ice cubes are not easy to melt and stick together.

[0045] In a refrigeration device 10 employing the ice-moving device 100 of the present application, the ice-making assembly 200 can be disposed in the first refrigeration compartment 12, and the ice-removing assembly 300 can be disposed in the second refrigeration compartment 13. The ice-moving device 100 can quickly transport ice cubes from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the ice-removing assembly 300 in the second refrigeration compartment 13 one by one. The ice-moving device 100 transports ice cubes to the ice-removing assembly 300 located above the second refrigeration compartment 13, making it easier for users to retrieve ice and improving the user experience. Furthermore, the ice-making assembly 200 disposed in the first refrigeration compartment 12 can share a cold source with the first refrigeration compartment 12, eliminating the need for a separate evaporator required for ice making due to the ice-making assembly 200 being disposed in the second refrigeration compartment 13. This saves component costs and energy consumption, reduces the space occupied in the second refrigeration compartment 13, and improves the volume ratio of the second refrigeration compartment 13. The main rotating member 130 drives the ice cubes to rotate, so that the ice cubes acquire an initial velocity and then quickly move to the ice taking assembly 300. The ice cubes are directly moved from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the ice taking assembly 300 of the second refrigeration compartment 13. The fast ice moving speed not only improves the ice taking efficiency, but also eliminates the need to install an evaporator in the second refrigeration compartment 13 to keep the ice cubes cold, thereby further improving the volume ratio of the second refrigeration compartment 13.

[0046] The ice moving device 100 of the present application not only improves the efficiency of ice retrieval, but also solves the problems of inconvenience in ice retrieval for users and space occupation of the second refrigeration compartment 13 .

[0047] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, the ice removal device 100 further includes a conveying channel 150. The conveying channel 150 connects to the ice removal chamber 112 via the ice removal inlet 111. The conveying channel 150 is also used to connect to the ice outlet end of the ice-making assembly 200 to convey ice cubes to the ice removal chamber 112. The ice inlet end of the conveying channel 150 is positioned higher than the ice removal inlet 111, and ice cubes enter the ice removal unit 110 along the conveying channel 150 under the action of gravity. Alternatively, the ice inlet end of the conveying channel 150 can be positioned parallel to or lower than the ice removal inlet 111, and ice cubes are driven by some power mechanism to move along the conveying channel 150 into the ice removal chamber 112. Therefore, the ice removal inlet 111 can be located in the upper half, lower half, or other position of the ice removal chamber 112. Ice cubes can enter the ice removal chamber 112 and be engaged by the main rotating member 130 under the action of gravity or other power mechanisms.

[0048] In some embodiments, 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 is connected to the ice-moving chamber 112 through the ice-moving outlet 113. The guide section 122 is connected to the ice-moving section 121 and is bent toward one side for guiding to the ice-taking assembly 300. The ice-moving section 121 is used to connect to the ice-moving chamber 112. When the ice cube moves in the ice-moving section 121, the ice cube rises a sufficient distance along the ice-moving section 121; the guide section 122 is used to turn and connect to the ice-taking assembly 300. When the ice cube moves to the guide section 122, the ice cube has risen a sufficient distance. The guide section 122 is used to change the direction of movement of the ice cube so that it moves toward the ice-taking assembly 300. There is a smooth transition between the ice-moving section 121 and the guide section 122.

[0049] Specifically, the ice moving section 121 can be arranged in a vertical direction to shorten the distance that ice cubes need to rise along the ice moving section 121. Of course, the ice moving section 121 can also be extended in a direction with a smaller angle to the vertical direction; alternatively, the ice moving channel 120 can be an entire arc-shaped ice moving channel 120, which is used to extend from the ice moving outlet 113 to the ice retrieval assembly 300, ensuring that ice cubes can rise stably and communicate with the ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0050] Specifically, the angle between the extension direction of the guide section 122 and the ice-moving section 121 at the connection point is greater than 90° and less than 180°, so as to prevent the ice cubes from falling back into the ice-moving section 121 due to excessive turning angle when entering the guide section 122 from the ice-moving section 121, thereby ensuring that the ice cubes can smoothly pass through the ice-moving channel and move to the ice-taking assembly 300.

[0051] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application. The main rotating member 130 includes a main shaft 131 and a flexible member 132 arranged on the outer periphery of the main shaft 131. The flexible member 132 facilitates the insertion of ice cubes and carries the ice cubes to rotate. The main shaft 131 is made of a hard material, and the flexible member 132 is fixed to the main shaft 131 and rotates synchronously with the main shaft 131. Specifically, the main rotating member 130 is a roller brush and the flexible member 132 is a flexible bristle; or, the main rotating member 130 is an impeller and the flexible member 132 is a flexible fan blade. The ice moving device 100 also includes a driving member (not shown in the figure), which is arranged on the outside of the ice moving chamber 112. The output end of the driving member passes through the side wall of the ice moving part 110 and is coaxially fixed to the main shaft 131. The rotation of the main rotating member 130 can be controlled by the driving member. Specifically, the driving member 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] Since ice cubes are lumpy, when the main rotating member 130 rotates at high speed, the ice cubes may not be brought in by the main rotating member 130, resulting in ice blockage at the ice inlet 111. The present application adopts several solutions to solve this problem:

[0053] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of gaps 1322 are formed at intervals on the outer periphery of the flexible member 132. The size of the gaps 1322 is 1-3 times the size of the ice cube, for example, 1 time, 1.5 times, 2 times, 2.5 times or 3 times. By forming the gaps 1322 at intervals on the outer periphery of the flexible member 132, as the main rotating member 130 rotates, the ice cubes are easily brought into the gaps 1322 when entering the ice moving chamber 112 through the ice moving inlet 111, thereby improving the ice moving efficiency of the ice moving device 100 and preventing ice cubes from being blocked at the ice moving inlet 111.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 It is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application. The flexible member 132 includes a first flexible member 1323 and a second flexible member 1324 spaced apart along the outer periphery of the main shaft 131. The hardness of the second flexible member 1324 is lower than that of the first flexible member 1323. Since the hardness of the second flexible member 1324 is lower than that of the first flexible member 1323, as the main rotating member 130 rotates, the ice cubes enter the ice moving chamber 112 through the ice moving inlet 111 and are easily squeezed by the first flexible member 1323 to deform it, thereby being brought into the main rotating member 130. The second flexible member 1324 with higher hardness carries the ice cubes to rotate, thereby improving the ice moving efficiency of the ice moving device 100 and preventing the ice cubes from being blocked at the ice moving inlet 111.

[0055] The above solution optimizes the structure of the flexible member 132 to facilitate ice cubes to be stuck in the main rotating member 130. In other solutions, an auxiliary structure that cooperates with the main rotating member 130 can be provided to facilitate ice cubes to be stuck in the main rotating member 130 and prevent ice cubes from being blocked in the ice transfer inlet 111.

[0056] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice-moving device of the present application. The ice-moving portion 110 also includes a pressure plate 116. The pressure plate 116 is disposed within the ice-moving portion 110, and the pressure plate 116 is located between the ice-moving inlet 111 and the ice-moving outlet 113. The shortest distance between the end of the pressure plate 116 facing the main rotating member 130 and the central axis of the main rotating member 130 is less than the radius of the main rotating member 130. During the rotation of the main rotating member 130, the flexible member 132 contacts the pressure plate 116 and deforms, forming a clearance opening 1321 at the ice-moving inlet 111. The pressure plate 116 presses part of the flexible member 132, and as the main rotating member 130 rotates, ice cubes are easily brought into the main rotating member 130 at the clearance opening 1321 when entering the ice-moving chamber 112 through the ice-moving inlet 111, thereby improving the ice-moving efficiency of the ice-moving device 100 and preventing ice cubes from being blocked at the ice-moving inlet 111.

[0057] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice-moving device of the present application. The ice-moving portion 110 also includes a guide cavity 117 and an auxiliary rotating member 140. The guide cavity 117 is in communication with the ice-moving cavity 112. The ice-moving inlet 111 is located between the guide cavity 117 and the ice-moving cavity 112. The auxiliary rotating member 140 is rotatably disposed within the guide cavity 117. The auxiliary rotating member 140 rotates along a second direction Y, which is opposite to the first direction X. The shortest distance between the auxiliary rotating member 140 and the main rotating member 130 is less than the size of the ice cubes. Since the rotation direction of the auxiliary rotating member 140 is opposite to that of the main rotating member 130, and the ice-moving inlet 111 is located between the main rotating member 130 and the auxiliary rotating member 140, the ice cubes can be easily brought into the main rotating member 130 under the opposite movement of the two rotating members, thereby improving the ice-moving efficiency of the ice-moving device 100 and preventing ice cubes from being blocked at the ice-moving inlet 111. The radius of the auxiliary rotating member 140 is smaller than that of the main rotating member 130, reducing the volume occupied by the ice moving device 100 and making it easier for ice cubes to be stuck into the main rotating member 130. The outer wall of the auxiliary rotating member 140 fits the guide cavity 117, and the hardness of the auxiliary rotating member 140 can be higher than that of the flexible member 132, driving the ice cubes into the main rotating member 130. The auxiliary rotating member 140 can also adopt a rotating structure such as a roller brush or an impeller.

[0058] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice-moving device of the present application. The ice-moving device 100 further includes a transmission rotating member 151, which is rotatably disposed within the conveying channel 150. The rotational speed of the transmission rotating member 151 is lower than that of the main rotating member 130. Because the rotational speed of the transmission rotating member 151 is lower than that of the main rotating member 130, ice cubes enter the ice-moving chamber 112 after gaining a certain speed through the transmission rotating member 151 within the conveying channel 150. Ice cubes that have gained a certain speed are more likely to become stuck in the high-speed rotating main rotating member 130, thus preventing ice cubes from becoming clogged at the ice-moving inlet 111.

[0059] It should be noted that in order to improve the ice moving efficiency of the ice moving device 100 and avoid ice cubes from being blocked at the ice moving inlet 111, only the above-mentioned solution of structural optimization of the flexible part 132 can be adopted, or only the above-mentioned solution of additionally providing an auxiliary structure to cooperate with the main rotating part 130 can be adopted. At least two solutions can also be combined to avoid ice cubes from being blocked at the ice moving inlet 111.

[0060] When the ice-moving device 100 of the present application is used, the size of the ice cubes is within a predetermined range, and the main rotating member 130 rotates at a predetermined speed along the first direction X, the ice cubes can usually be smoothly carried and thrown from the ice-moving outlet 113 to the ice-moving channel 120, and the ice cubes are finally smoothly moved along the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-taking assembly 300. However, in some special cases, such as when the size of the ice cubes changes greatly, or when the main rotating member 130 rotates while carrying the ice cubes, the ice cubes and the main rotating member 130 are relatively displaced, and when the main rotating member 130 throws the ice cubes to the ice-moving channel 120, the ice cubes fail to obtain the required initial velocity, etc., which will result in the ice cubes being unable to smoothly move along the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice-taking assembly 300. The ice cubes that do not reach the ice-taking assembly 300 will fall back into the ice-moving portion 110 along the ice-moving channel 120. In order to avoid ice blockage affecting the ice-moving efficiency of the ice-moving device 100, in some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application. The ice moving chamber 112 also includes an ice moving and returning opening 119, and the ice moving device 100 also includes an ice returning channel 160. The ice returning channel 160 is connected to the ice moving and returning opening 119. The ice outlet end of the ice returning channel 160 is lower than the ice outlet end of the ice moving channel 120. The main rotating member 130 can also rotate along the second direction Y to carry the ice cubes located in the ice moving chamber 112 and throw them out from the ice moving and returning opening 119 to the ice returning channel 160. The second direction Y is opposite to the first direction X. By setting up the ice return channel 160, when the ice cubes that have not reached the ice retrieval assembly 300 fall back along the ice moving channel 120 and block the ice moving part 110, the ice can be stopped from entering the ice moving part 110 through the ice moving inlet 111, and the main rotating part 130 can rotate along the second direction Y to throw the ice cubes into the ice return channel 160. Since the ice outlet end of the ice return channel 160 is lower than the ice outlet end of the ice moving channel 120, the ice cubes can be discharged through the ice return channel 160 at a relatively low speed, thereby avoiding the accumulation of ice cubes and blocking the ice moving part 110, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the ice moving device 100.

[0061] The ice inlet end of the conveying channel 150 is connected to the ice-making assembly 200, and the ice outlet end of the conveying channel 150 is connected to the ice transfer unit 110. Ice cubes from the ice-making assembly 200 are moved to the ice transfer unit 110 through the conveying channel 150. The ice outlet end of the ice return channel 160 is connected to the conveying channel 150. The main rotating member 130 rotates in the second direction Y to return ice cubes blocked in the ice transfer unit 110 back to the conveying channel 150, allowing them to fall back into the ice transfer unit 110. Alternatively, the ice outlet end of the ice return channel 160 is connected to the ice-making assembly 200. The main rotating member 130 rotates in the second direction Y to return ice cubes blocked in the ice transfer unit 110 back to the ice-making assembly 200. Specifically, the ice return channel 160 is connected to the ice storage bin of the ice-making assembly 200.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figure 7As shown, the ice-moving unit 110 includes a force storage area 114. The inner wall of the force storage area 114 surrounds the outer periphery of the main rotating member 130. The main rotating member 130 rotates in a first direction X to allow ice cubes to sequentially pass through the ice-moving inlet 111, the force storage area 114, and the ice-moving outlet 113 before entering the ice-moving channel 120. When the ice cube enters the ice-moving inlet 111, because the inner wall of the force storage area 114 surrounds the outer periphery of the main rotating member 130, the main rotating member 130 can grasp the ice cube and rotate it a sufficient angle in the first direction X, thereby achieving sufficient acceleration. When the ice cube continues to rotate until it is free from the force storage area 114 and corresponds to the ice-moving outlet 113, the ice cube loses its peripheral restraint and moves at a sufficient speed toward the ice-moving channel 120. The ice cube then moves along the ice-moving channel 120 to the ice removal assembly 300. By providing the force storage area 114, ice cubes can be fully accelerated to achieve a sufficient initial velocity, facilitating their passage through the ice transfer channel 120. It should be noted that the initial velocity of ice cubes passing through the force storage area 114 can be varied by adjusting the range of the force storage area 114 and the size and rotational speed of the main rotating member 130. By adjusting various parameters, ice cubes can be moved through the ice transfer channel 120 at an appropriate speed, ensuring that ice cubes can enter the ice retrieval assembly 300 at a certain speed through the ice transfer channel 120 without excessive speed causing collision noise. Similarly, when ice cubes that have not reached the ice retrieval assembly 300 fall back into the ice transfer unit 110 along the ice transfer channel 120, the main rotating member 130 rotates in the second direction Y to allow the ice cubes to pass from the force storage area 114 through the ice transfer return opening 119 and enter the ice return channel 160. By providing the force storage area 114 , when the main rotating member 130 rotates in the second direction Y, the ice cubes can have a certain initial velocity and then be thrown toward the ice return channel 160 through the ice return opening 119 .

[0063] Since the ice inlet 111, the ice return inlet 119 and the ice outlet 113 are all located on the periphery of the main rotating member 130, in order to enable the main rotating member 130 to rotate along the first direction X, the main rotating member 130 can carry the ice cubes and rotate and throw them toward the ice transfer outlet 113 instead of throwing them along the ice return inlet 119; and in order to enable the main rotating member 130 to rotate along the second direction Y, the main rotating member 130 can carry the ice cubes and rotate and throw them toward the ice transfer return inlet 119 instead of throwing them along the ice inlet 111, in some embodiments, the vertical plane where the rotation axis of the main rotating member 130 is located is the first plane Z, the ice outlet 113 is located on one side of the first plane Z, the ice return inlet 119 is located on the other side of the first plane Z, the ice inlet 111 is located between the first plane Z and the ice return inlet 119, or the ice inlet 111 is located between the first plane Z and the ice transfer outlet 113. Since the ice removal outlet 113 and the ice removal return outlet 119 are respectively located on both sides of the first plane Z, when the main rotating member 130 rotates along the first direction X, the main rotating member 130 can carry the ice cubes with it and rotate, and throw the ice cubes toward the ice removal outlet 113 after they gain a certain speed; when the main rotating member 130 rotates along the second direction Y, the main rotating member 130 can carry the ice cubes with it and rotate, and throw the ice cubes toward the ice removal return outlet 119 after they gain a certain speed.

[0064] It should be noted that, when the main rotating part 130 carries the ice cubes and rotates along the first direction X, the ice cubes entering the ice moving chamber 112 from the ice moving inlet 111 may first pass through the ice moving return outlet 119, but at this time the ice cubes rotate at a small angle with the main rotating part 130 and the speed obtained is low, and the ice cubes will not separate from the main rotating part 130 and be thrown out to the ice moving return outlet 119. When the ice cubes continue to rotate with the main rotating part 130 to the corresponding ice moving outlet 113, the ice cubes obtain sufficient speed to separate from the main rotating part 130 and be thrown out to the ice moving outlet 113. Similarly, when the main rotating part 130 carries the ice cubes and rotates along the second direction Y, the ice cubes may first pass through the ice-moving inlet 111, but at this time the ice cubes rotate at a small angle with the main rotating part 130 and obtain a low speed, so the ice cubes will not separate from the main rotating part 130 and be thrown out to the ice-moving inlet 111. When the ice cubes continue to rotate with the main rotating part 130 to the corresponding ice-moving return outlet 119, the ice cubes obtain sufficient speed to separate from the main rotating part 130 and be thrown out to the ice-moving return outlet 119.

[0065] To facilitate smooth passage of ice cubes through the ice-moving channel 120 and improve the success rate of ice-moving and throwing, in some embodiments, the outer periphery of the main rotating member 130 is configured to define a first motion trajectory of the ice cubes when the main rotating member 130 rotates in the first direction X. The tangent direction of the first motion trajectory corresponding to the junction of the power storage area 114 and the ice-moving outlet 113 lies within the ice-moving channel 120. Consequently, when the main rotating member 130, carrying the ice cubes, rotates to the junction of the power storage area 114 and the ice-moving outlet 113, the ice cubes are about to escape from the power storage area 114 and move toward the ice-moving outlet 113. At this point, the direction of motion of the ice cubes lies within the ice-moving channel 120, allowing the ice cubes to smoothly move into the ice-moving channel 120 and then to the ice removal assembly 300. This results in a high success rate for ice-moving and throwing ice cubes using the ice-moving device 100. Specifically, the tangent direction of the connection between the first motion trajectory corresponding to the power storage area 114 and the ice removal outlet 113 coincides with the extension direction of the ice removal section 121 of the ice removal channel 120. The ice cubes have less resistance to movement in the ice removal section 121, and the power required for the main rotating part 130 to drive the ice cubes through the ice removal channel 120 is smaller.

[0066] To facilitate smooth passage of ice cubes through the ice return channel 160 and improve the success rate of ice return and projection, in some embodiments, the outer periphery of the main rotating member 130 defines a second motion trajectory for the ice cubes when the main rotating member 130 rotates in the second direction Y. The second motion trajectory corresponds to a tangent line at the junction of the power storage area 114 and the ice transfer and return port 119 and lies within the ice return channel 160. Consequently, when the main rotating member 130, carrying the ice cubes, rotates to the junction of the power storage area 114 and the ice transfer and return port 119, the ice cubes are about to escape from the power storage area 114 and move toward the ice transfer and return port 119. At this point, the direction of motion of the ice cubes lies within the ice return channel 160, allowing the ice cubes to smoothly move into the ice return channel 160 and then to the ice-making assembly 200, thereby preventing blockage of the ice transfer unit 110. Specifically, the tangent direction of the connection between the second motion trajectory corresponding to the power storage area 114 and the ice transfer and return port 119 coincides with the extension direction of the ice return channel 160. The resistance of ice cubes to movement in the ice return channel 160 is smaller, and the power required for the main rotating part 130 to drive the ice cubes through the ice return channel 160 is smaller.

[0067] In some embodiments, the ice removal device 100 further includes a first sensor 171 and a second sensor 172. The first sensor 171 is disposed at the ice removal inlet 111 or the conveying channel 150. The first sensor 171 is used to sense the passage of ice cubes, indicating that ice cubes have entered the ice removal chamber 112. The second sensor 172 is disposed at the ice outlet end of the ice removal channel 120. The second sensor 172 is used to sense the passage of ice cubes, indicating that ice cubes have successfully passed through the ice removal channel 120 and moved to the ice removal assembly 300.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 8 As shown, Figure 8This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application. The ice removal portion 110 also includes a connection area 115 and a third sensor 173. The inner wall of the connection area 115 is arranged around the outer periphery of the main rotating member 130. The connection area 115 is connected to the ice removal inlet 111 and the ice removal outlet 113 on the side away from the power storage area 114. The third sensor 173 is arranged in the connection area 115. The third sensor 173 is used to sense the passage of ice cubes. When the third sensor 173 senses the passage of ice cubes, it indicates that the main rotating member 130 has not thrown the ice cubes toward the ice removal outlet 113. The ice cubes are forced to pass through the connection area 115, and ice blockage may occur. When the third sensor 173 senses the passage of ice cubes, it can control the ice making assembly 200 to stop ice feeding and simultaneously control the main rotating member 130 to rotate in the second direction Y to throw the ice cubes blocked in the ice removal chamber 112 toward the ice return channel 160, avoiding ice blockage.

[0069] Since the ice cubes are moving at high speed during the ejection process, there may be friction and collision, so it is possible that crushed ice will be generated in the cavity. The crushed ice is difficult to be ejected. As the crushed ice accumulates more and more, it will affect the rotation of the main rotating member 130. In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the ice moving portion of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application. A through hole 118 communicating with the ice moving chamber 112 is provided at the bottom of the ice moving portion 110. The ice moving device 100 includes a collecting member 175. The collecting member 175 is provided below the ice moving portion 110. The through hole 118 allows crushed ice to pass through but does not allow whole ice to pass through, and the collecting member 175 receives the crushed ice that falls from the through hole 118. The collecting member 175 and the ice moving portion 110 are placed together in the first refrigeration compartment 12, and the user can remove and clean the collecting member 175 by opening the first refrigeration compartment 12.

[0070] Please continue reading Figure 10 and Figure 11 , Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 11 This is another overall structural diagram of an embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application.

[0071] Another embodiment of the present application provides a refrigeration device 10. Refrigeration device 10 includes a housing 11, a first refrigeration compartment 12, a second refrigeration compartment 13, an ice-making assembly 200, an ice-removing assembly 300, and an ice-moving device 100. The first refrigeration compartment 12 is disposed in the housing 11 and includes a first door 14. The second refrigeration compartment 13 is disposed in the housing 11 and is located above the first refrigeration compartment 12. The second refrigeration compartment 13 includes a second door 15 rotatably mounted on the housing 11. The ice-making assembly 200 is disposed in the first refrigeration compartment 12. The ice-removing assembly 300 is disposed on the second door 15. The ice-moving device 100 includes an ice-moving channel 120, an ice-moving portion 110, and an ice-moving assembly 101. The ice-moving portion 110 is disposed in the first refrigeration compartment 12. The ice-moving channel 120 extends from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the second refrigeration compartment 13. The ice-moving portion 110 is connected to the ice-making assembly 200, and the ice-moving assembly 101 is arranged in the ice-moving portion 110 to drive the ice cubes to be moved from the ice-moving portion 110 to the ice-moving channel 120. Among them, the first refrigeration compartment 12 is a refrigeration compartment, and the second refrigeration compartment 13 is a freezer compartment. The ice-moving device 100 can transport the ice cubes in the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the ice-taking assembly 300 located above the second refrigeration compartment 13, thereby facilitating ice-taking by users and improving user experience. In addition, the ice-making assembly 200 is arranged in the first refrigeration compartment 12 and can share a cold source with the first refrigeration compartment 12. There is no need to separately arrange an evaporator required for ice-making because the ice-making assembly 200 is arranged in the second refrigeration compartment 13, thereby saving costs and space occupied in the second refrigeration compartment 13 and improving the volume ratio of the second refrigeration compartment 13. The refrigeration equipment 10 of the present application not only improves the efficiency of ice-taking, but also solves the problems of inconvenience in ice-taking for users and space occupation in the second refrigeration compartment 13.

[0072] The ice moving device 100 may be the ice moving device 100 in any of the above embodiments, and the ice moving assembly 101 includes the main rotating member 130 in any of the above embodiments or other driving members capable of realizing ice throwing.

[0073] The docking between the different mechanisms of the ice moving device 100 can all adopt a bell-mouth form, and the inner diameter of the ice moving channel 120 needs to be larger than the size of the ice to avoid ice blockage during transportation.

[0074] The ice removal channel 120 in the refrigeration device 10 of the present application can be set in various locations where the ice removal channel 120 can be set, such as the interior of the first refrigeration compartment 12 and / or the second refrigeration compartment 13, the side wall of the first refrigeration compartment 12 and / or the second refrigeration compartment 13, the door of the first refrigeration compartment 12 and / or the second refrigeration compartment 13, or the rotating shaft of the first refrigeration compartment 12 and / or the second refrigeration compartment 13. The following will specifically describe several solutions for setting the ice removal channel 120 in different locations of the refrigeration device 10:

[0075] <First option>:

[0076] Please continue reading Figure 12 and Figure 13 , Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of a first solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 13 This is another structural diagram of the first solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application.

[0077] The ice removal channel 120 includes a first portion 125, a second portion 126, and a third portion 127, which are connected in sequence. The second portion 126 is rotatably connected to the first portion 125 and / or the third portion 127. The first portion 125 is located in the first refrigeration compartment 12 or the first door 14. The first portion 125 is connected to the ice removal outlet 113 of the ice removal unit 110, the second portion 126 is located between the first door 14 and the second door 15, and the third portion 127 is disposed in the second door 15. The third portion 127 is connected to the ice removal assembly 300. The rotation axis of the second door 15 is located within the second portion 126. The ice removal assembly 101 can drive ice cubes from the ice removal unit 110 to the ice removal channel 120. The ice cubes pass through the first portion 125, the second portion 126, and the third portion 127 in sequence before entering the ice removal assembly 300.

[0078] 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 in the second part 126, during the process of the second door body 15 rotating to open and close, the third part 127 and the second part 126 can also always remain docked. The pipeline sealing of the third part 127 and the second part 126 is good, avoiding condensation problems caused by poor docking sealing.

[0079] It should be noted that the rotation axis of the second door body 15 can coincide with the central axis of the second portion 126, ensuring that the third portion 127 always maintains a good docking with the second portion 126 during the rotation of the second door body 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 body 15 may be offset from the central axis of the second portion 126. However, as long as the rotation axis of the second door body 15 is located within the second portion 126, the rotation of the second door body 15 does not affect the docking of the second portion 126 and the third portion 127 and the passage of ice cubes.

[0080] In some embodiments, as Figure 13As shown, the first refrigeration compartment 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 and bottom walls. The first side wall 16 is located near the second portion 126. The ice removal unit 110 is located on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration compartment 12. Specifically, the top wall 19 and the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration compartment 12 enclose a storage space. The ice removal unit 110 is located within the storage space and may be fixed to the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. Similarly, the ice-making assembly 200 may also be located within the storage space and fixed to the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. Placing the ice-making assembly 200 near the top wall 19 brings it closer to the second refrigeration compartment 13, shortening the height that ice cubes must rise along the ice removal channel 120, reducing the power required by the ice removal assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice removal.

[0081] Because first portion 125 needs to extend to communicate with second portion 126, and second portion 126 is located between first door 14 and second door 15, when ice-moving unit 110 is disposed in first refrigeration compartment 12, first door 14 has a clearance slot that matches first portion 125, allowing first portion 125 to extend outward from inside first refrigeration compartment 12 to communicate with second portion 126. In this case, ice-moving unit 110 is fixed to first refrigeration compartment 12, first portion 125 communicates with ice-moving unit 110 and second portion 126, and the position of first portion 125 remains fixed. First portion 125 is relatively independent from first door 14, and first door 14 can be rotatably disposed in cabinet 11. Alternatively, first refrigeration compartment 12 further includes a first drawer, first door 14 is disposed in the first drawer, and the first drawer is push-pull disposed in cabinet 11.

[0082] Of course, if Figure 12 As shown, the ice transfer unit 110 can also be disposed within the first door 14. When the first door 14 is rotated and disposed within the housing 11, the rotation axis of the first door 14 is located within the second portion 126. Since the second portion 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 portion 126, the first portion 125 and the second portion 126 can remain docked during the opening and closing of the first door 14. The pipes between the first portion 125 and the second portion 126 have good sealing properties, avoiding condensation problems caused by poor docking seals. It should be noted that at this time, the ice transfer inlet 111 of the ice transfer unit 110 is separated from the ice making assembly 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 assembly 200 can be engaged and docked, without affecting the ice making assembly 200's smooth delivery of ice cubes to the ice transfer unit 110. The ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200 includes the ice outlet of the ice storage box of the ice-making assembly 200 or the ice outlet of the conveying channel 150 .

[0083] In order to achieve relative rotation between the second door body 15 and the cabinet 11 and docking of the various parts of the ice removal channel 120, in some embodiments, the second refrigeration compartment 13 includes a first rotating shaft (not shown in the figure) and a second rotating shaft arranged coaxially. The second door body 15 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 11 via the first rotating shaft on the side away from the first door body 14. The second rotating shaft is arranged on the side of the second door body 15 close to the first door body 14. The second rotating shaft is a second part 126. The first part 125 and the second part 126 are fixedly connected or integrally formed. The second part 126 and the third part 127 are rotationally connected, so that the first part 125 and the second part 126 are always docked, and the rotation of the second door body 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 are always docked, and the rotation of the second door body 15 drives the third part 127 to rotate.

[0084] In yet other embodiments, the second refrigeration compartment 13 includes a first and a second coaxially arranged rotating shaft. The second door 15 is rotatably connected to the housing 11 via the first rotating shaft on the side away from the first door 14. The second rotating shaft is located on the side of the second door 15 closer to the first door 14. The second rotating shaft comprises a second portion 126, with its ends respectively sleeved around the outside of the third portion 127 and the first portion 125, or inserted into the third portion 127 and the first portion 125. Because the ends of the second portion 126 rotate relative to the first portion 125 and the third portion 127, respectively, they ensure stable docking between the second portion 126, the first portion 125, and the third portion 127. Furthermore, the ends of the second portion 126 sleeved around the outside of the third portion 127 and the first portion 125, or inserted into the third portion 127 and the first portion 125, respectively, ensuring that ice cubes can smoothly pass through the first, second, and third portions 125, 126, and 127 before reaching the ice removal assembly 300. Specifically, the second portion 126 may remain relatively fixed to the box body 11 , or the second portion 126 may be rotatably connected to the box body 11 , which is not limited here.

[0085] Furthermore, the third part 127 includes an ice-moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ice-moving section 121 is connected to the second part 126. The guide section 122 is connected to the ice-moving section 121 and bends toward the ice-removing assembly 300. There is a smooth transition between the ice-moving section 121 and the guide section 122. Specifically, the ice-moving section 121 can be arranged in a vertical direction to shorten the distance that the ice cubes rise along the ice-moving section 121. Of course, the ice-moving section 121 can also be extended in a direction with a smaller angle to the vertical direction; or, the third part 127 as a whole can be arc-shaped to ensure that the ice cubes can rise stably and be connected to the ice-removing assembly 300.

[0086] 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 cubes 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, thereby ensuring that the ice cubes can smoothly pass through the ice moving channel 120 and move to the ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0087] <Second option>:

[0088] Please continue reading Figure 14 and Figure 15 , Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of a second solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of the second solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application.

[0089] Ice-moving channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123 and a second sub-channel 124, which are connected in sequence. Second sub-channel 124 is disposed in second door 15 and partially disposed within handle 1501. Second sub-channel 124 is connected to ice removal assembly 300, while first sub-channel 123 is connected to ice removal outlet 113 of ice removal unit 110. Ice removal assembly 101 drives ice cubes from ice removal unit 110 toward ice-moving channel 120. Ice cubes pass through first sub-channel 123 and second sub-channel 124 in sequence before entering ice removal assembly 300. By combining the handle 1501 with the second sub-channel 124, the handle 1501 is designed to be a hollow channel. The second sub-channel 124 is set in the second door body 15 and partially set in the handle 1501. When the second door body 15 is opened or closed, the handle 1501 can bear the door opening load. When ice cubes need to be taken, the ice cubes can be moved to the ice taking assembly 300 through the second sub-channel 124, thereby reducing the volume occupied by the second sub-channel 124 in the second refrigeration compartment 13 and increasing the volume ratio of the second refrigeration compartment 13.

[0090] In some embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 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 adjacent to the second portion 126. The top wall 19 and the first side wall 16 of the first refrigeration compartment 12 enclose a storage space. The ice-making assembly 200 can be disposed within the storage space, and the ice-making assembly 200 can be fixedly mounted on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. Placing the ice-making assembly 200 adjacent to the top wall 19 brings it closer to the second refrigeration compartment 13, shortening the height that ice cubes must rise along the ice-moving channel 120, reducing the power required by the ice-moving assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice-moving.

[0091] 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 disposed 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 the ice-moving section 121 and curves toward the ice-removing assembly 300. The guide section 122 can be higher than the ice-removing assembly 300, facilitating ice cubes to fall from the guide section 122 into the ice-removing assembly 300 under the action of gravity. The inner walls of the ice-moving section 121, the connecting section 128, and the guide section 122 have a smooth transition.

[0092] To ensure that ice cubes can smoothly pass through first and second sub-channels 123, 124 and enter ice removal assembly 300, ice cubes form a moving trajectory as they move within ice removal channel 120. The angle between the tangent direction at each position of the moving trajectory and the direction of gravity is greater than 90° and less than or equal to 180°. This allows the ice cubes to smoothly ascend along first and second sub-channels 123, 124, avoiding falling due to excessive turning angles. Furthermore, the angle between the tangent direction at each position of the moving trajectory and the direction of gravity is greater than 135° and less than or equal to 180°. This allows the ice cubes to ascend along ice removal channel 120 more smoothly, requiring less power, resulting in fewer collisions and quieter noise, all for an overall improved user experience.

[0093] It should be noted that the height of the guide section 122 may be higher than the ice retrieval assembly 300, and the guide section 122 needs to bend downward to connect to the ice retrieval assembly 300. When the ice cube falls along the guide section 122, the angle between its moving direction and the direction of gravity is less than 90°. Therefore, the above-mentioned moving trajectory refers to the upward moving trajectory of the ice cube in the ice moving channel 120, and does not include the moving trajectory of the ice cube when it enters the guide section 122 and falls downward toward the ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0094] Ice removal assembly 101 allows ice cubes to quickly pass through ice removal channel 120. The time it takes for ice cubes to pass through ice removal section 121 within handle 1501 is short, and the ambient temperature outside refrigeration device 10 has little effect on the ice cubes. However, in some embodiments, handle 1501 may be wrapped with an insulating layer. This insulating layer reduces heat exchange between the interior and exterior of handle 1501, preventing both excessively high ambient temperatures that could affect ice quality and excessively low temperatures that could cause condensation to form on the exterior of handle 1501, further enhancing the user experience.

[0095] Since the ice removal device 100 is typically installed in a refrigeration appliance 10 with double doors, the handle 1501 is typically located away from the rotation axis of the second door 15. To facilitate the connection between the ice removal unit 110 and the second sub-channel 124, the ice removal unit 110 can be installed in the first door 14, and the first sub-channel 123 can also be installed in the first door 14. The ice removal unit 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 connect. Furthermore, because 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. Typically, this gap is small, and ice cubes can directly pass through the gap between the first door body 14 and the second door body 15. In some embodiments, the end of the connecting section 128 close to the first door body 14 protrudes from the second door body 15, and the end of the connecting section 128 close to the first door body 14 is arranged directly opposite the first sub-channel 123. The protrusion of the connecting section 128 from the second door body 15 can further narrow the gap between the connecting section 128 and the first sub-channel 123, thereby reducing the loss of cold air.

[0096] Of course, in some single-door refrigerators, the ice transfer unit 110 can also be located within the first refrigerating compartment 12, with the ice transfer unit 110 located on the second sidewall 17 of the first refrigerating compartment 12 near the handle 1501, and the first subchannel 123 located within the first compartment. A partition 102 is provided between the first refrigerating compartment 12 and the second refrigerating compartment 13. A middle channel 129 is provided within the partition 102, connecting the first subchannel 123 with the second subchannel 124. In this case, the second door 15 will protrude into the second refrigerating compartment 13, facilitating direct connection between the second subchannel 124 and the middle channel 129.

[0097] Furthermore, the ice-moving portion 110 includes a reference surface. The reference surface of the ice-moving portion 110 is parallel to the back wall 18 of the first refrigerating compartment 12. The thickness of the ice-moving portion 110 perpendicular to the reference surface is smaller than the thickness of the ice-moving portion 110 parallel to the reference surface. As a result, the ice-moving portion 110 is entirely embedded within the first door 14, reducing the volume of the first refrigerating compartment 12 occupied by the ice-moving portion 110.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first door body 14 is rotatably disposed on the housing 11. In other embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 12 includes a first drawer, the first drawer is push-pull disposed on the housing 11, and the first door body 14 is fixed to the first drawer. When the ice-moving portion 110 is disposed on the first door body 14, as the first door body 14 rotates the switch or pushes and pulls the switch, the ice-moving portion 110 and the first sub-channel 123 move with the first door body 14. At this time, the first sub-channel 123 is staggered with the second sub-channel 124 as the first door body 14 opens. After the first door body 14 is closed, the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 can be arranged to face each other, without affecting the passage of ice cubes.

[0099] In addition, the ice transfer inlet 111 of the ice transfer unit 110 disengages from the ice-making assembly 200 when the first door 14 is opened. After the first door 14 is closed, the ice transfer inlet 111 engages with the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200, without affecting the normal operation of the ice transfer unit 110. To facilitate the docking of the ice transfer inlet 111 and the ice-making assembly 200, the diameter of the ice transfer inlet 111 is larger than the diameter of the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200. When the first door 14 is closed on the housing 11, the ice transfer inlet 111 engages with the outside of the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200, facilitating the entry of ice cubes into the ice transfer inlet 111 through the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200. The ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200 may include the ice outlet of the ice storage bin of the ice-making assembly 200 or the ice outlet of the conveying channel 150.

[0100] <Third option>:

[0101] Please continue reading Figure 16 and Figure 17 , Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of a third solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 17 yes Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A.

[0102] The ice removal unit 110 is located within the first refrigeration compartment 12. The ice removal channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123 and a second sub-channel 124, which are connected in sequence. The second sub-channel 124 is disposed in the second door 15. The first sub-channel 123 is disposed within the first refrigeration compartment 12. The second sub-channel 124 is connected to the ice removal assembly 300, and the first sub-channel 123 is connected to the ice removal outlet 113 of the ice removal unit 110. The ice removal assembly 101 can drive ice cubes from the ice removal unit 110 to the ice removal channel 120. The ice cubes pass through the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 in sequence and then enter the ice removal assembly 300.

[0103] By arranging the second sub-channel 124 in the second door body 15, the inner space of the second refrigeration compartment 13 is not occupied, the volume ratio of the refrigeration device 10 is improved, and no extra protrusion is added to the appearance of the refrigeration device 10, thereby optimizing the appearance.

[0104] In some embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 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 compartment 12 enclose a storage space. An ice-making assembly 200 can be disposed within the storage space and fixedly mounted on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. Placing the ice-making assembly 200 near the top wall 19 brings it closer to the second refrigeration compartment 13, shortening the height that ice cubes must rise along the ice-moving channel 120, reducing the power required by the ice-moving assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice-moving.

[0105] Since ice removal unit 110 is located within first refrigeration compartment 12, to facilitate the connection between first sub-channel 123 and second sub-channel 124, cabinet 11 further includes a spacer layer 102, disposed between first refrigeration compartment 12 and second refrigeration compartment 13. Spacer layer 102 includes an intermediate channel 129, which connects first sub-channel 123 and second sub-channel 124. At this point, second door 15 protrudes into second refrigeration compartment 13, with the inlet of second sub-channel 124 facing the outlet of intermediate channel 129, facilitating direct connection between second sub-channel 124 and intermediate channel 129. When second door 15 is opened, second sub-channel 124 and intermediate channel 129 are offset. When second door 15 is closed on cabinet 11, second sub-channel 124 and intermediate channel 129 connect. By arranging the first sub-channel 123 in the first refrigeration compartment 12 and connecting with the second sub-channel 124 through the middle channel 129, the ice removal channel 120 is entirely located in the first refrigeration compartment 12 and the second refrigeration compartment 13, and the connection is more advantageous.

[0106] Specifically, the ice moving portion 110 may be disposed on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16 of the first refrigerating compartment 12 .

[0107] Because the ice removal portion 110 is located within the first refrigeration compartment 12, to avoid interfering with a user's use of the first refrigeration compartment 12, the ice removal portion 110 includes a reference surface. The reference surface of the ice removal portion 110 is perpendicular to the back wall 18 of the first refrigeration compartment 12. The thickness of the ice removal portion 110 perpendicular to the reference surface is smaller than the thickness of the ice removal portion 110 parallel to the reference surface. As a result, the ice removal portion 110 is positioned so as to fit snugly against the first side wall 16, minimizing interference with the user's use of the first refrigeration compartment 12.

[0108] Specifically, the ice-making assembly 200 is located near the back wall 18 relative to the ice-moving portion 110. The ice-moving inlet 111 and the ice-moving outlet 113 are oriented parallel to the reference plane. The ice-moving inlet 111 is positioned toward the ice-making assembly 200, and the ice-moving outlet 113 is positioned toward the second refrigeration compartment 13. The first sub-channel 123 is vertically connected to the ice-moving outlet 113.

[0109] To facilitate the connection between ice transfer channel 120 and ice transfer unit 110, and to allow ice cubes ejected from ice transfer unit 110 into ice transfer channel 120 to more easily rise along ice transfer channel 120, second sub-channel 124 of ice transfer channel 120 is located on the side of ice retrieval assembly 300 near the rotation axis of second door 15. In this manner, in conjunction with the position of ice transfer unit 110, second sub-channel 124 is linearly connected to first sub-channel 123, further facilitating the movement of ice cubes through ice transfer channel 120 to ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0110] For further information, please refer to Figure 18 , Figure 18 It is another structural diagram of the third scheme of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application. The second sub-channel 124 includes an ice moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ice moving section 121 is connected to the first sub-channel 123. The guide section 122 is connected to the ice moving section 121 and bends toward the ice retrieval assembly 300. There is a smooth transition between the ice moving section 121 and the guide section 122. Specifically, the ice moving section 121 can be arranged in the vertical direction to shorten the distance that the ice cubes rise along the ice moving section 121. Of course, the ice moving section 121 can also be extended in a direction with a smaller angle to the vertical direction; or, the second sub-channel 124 as a whole can be arc-shaped to ensure that the ice cubes can rise stably and be connected to the ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0111] 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 cubes 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, thereby ensuring that the ice cubes can smoothly pass through the ice moving channel 120 and move to the ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0112] <Fourth option>:

[0113] Please continue reading Figure 19 and Figure 20 , Figure 19 This is a structural diagram of a fourth solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of the fourth solution of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application.

[0114] The ice-moving portion 110 is provided on the first door body 14. The ice-moving channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123 and a second sub-channel 124 that are connected in sequence. The first sub-channel 123 is provided on the first door body 14, and the second sub-channel 124 is provided on the second door body 15. The second sub-channel 124 is connected to the ice-removing assembly 300, and the first sub-channel 123 is also connected to the ice-moving outlet 113 of the ice-moving portion 110. The ice-moving assembly 101 can drive ice cubes to move from the ice-moving portion 110 to the ice-moving channel 120, and the ice cubes pass through the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 in sequence and then enter the ice-removing assembly 300.

[0115] By arranging the first sub-channel 123 in the first door body 14 and the second sub-channel 124 in the second door body 15, the internal space of the first refrigeration compartment 12 and the second refrigeration compartment 13 is not occupied, the volume ratio of the refrigeration device 10 is improved, and the appearance of the refrigeration device 10 is not increased by additional protrusions, thereby optimizing the appearance.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 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 compartment 12 enclose a storage space. An ice-making assembly 200 can be disposed within the storage space and fixedly mounted on the top wall 19 or the first side wall 16. Placing the ice-making assembly 200 near the top wall 19 brings it closer to the second refrigeration compartment 13, shortening the height that ice cubes must rise along the ice-moving channel 120, reducing the power required by the ice-moving assembly 101, and improving the success rate of ice-moving.

[0117] The ice-moving channel 120 also includes an intermediate channel 129, which is disposed in the first door body 14. The intermediate channel 129 is connected between the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124. Since the intermediate channel 129 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. Usually, the gap is small, and ice cubes can pass directly through the gap between the first door body 14 and the second door body 15. In some embodiments, the end of the second sub-channel 124 close to the first door body 14 protrudes from the second door body 15, and the end of the second sub-channel 124 close to the first door body 14 is disposed opposite the intermediate channel 129. The protrusion of the second sub-channel 124 from the second door body 15 can further narrow the gap between the second sub-channel 124 and the intermediate channel 129, thereby reducing the loss of cold air. During the opening of the first door 14 and / or the second door 15 , the second sub-channel 124 is staggered with the middle channel 129 . When the first door 14 and the second door 15 are closed on the box body 11 , the second sub-channel 124 is docked with the middle channel 129 .

[0118] In addition, the ice transfer inlet 111 of the ice transfer unit 110 disengages from the ice-making assembly 200 when the first door 14 is opened. After the first door 14 is closed, the ice transfer inlet 111 engages with the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200, without affecting the normal operation of the ice transfer unit 110. To facilitate the docking of the ice transfer inlet 111 and the ice-making assembly 200, the diameter of the ice transfer inlet 111 is larger than the diameter of the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200. When the first door 14 is closed on the housing 11, the ice transfer inlet 111 engages with the outside of the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200, facilitating the entry of ice cubes into the ice transfer inlet 111 through the ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200. The ice outlet of the ice-making assembly 200 may include the ice outlet of the ice storage bin of the ice-making assembly 200 or the ice outlet of the conveying channel 150.

[0119] In some embodiments, the first door body 14 is rotatably disposed on the cabinet body 11. In other embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 12 includes a first drawer, the first drawer is push-pull disposed on the cabinet body 11, and the first door body 14 is fixed to the first drawer. When the ice-moving portion 110 is disposed on the first door body 14, as the first door body 14 rotates the switch or pushes and pulls the switch, the ice-moving portion 110 and the ice-moving channel 120 located at the first door body 14 will move with the first door body 14. At this time, the first sub-channel 123 or the middle channel 129 is staggered with the second sub-channel 124 as the first door body 14 is opened. After the first door body 14 is closed, the first sub-channel 123 or the middle channel 129 can be arranged opposite to the second sub-channel 124, without affecting the passage of ice cubes.

[0120] Since the ice-moving unit 110 is located in the first door 14, to avoid interfering with the user's access to the first refrigerating compartment 12, the ice-moving unit 110 includes a reference surface parallel to the back wall 18 of the first refrigerating compartment 12. The extended thickness of the ice-moving unit 110 perpendicular to the reference surface is smaller than its extended thickness parallel to the reference surface. As a result, the ice-moving unit 110 is entirely embedded within the first door 14, reducing the volume occupied by the ice-moving unit 110 in the first refrigerating compartment 12. Specifically, the ice-making assembly 200 is located near the back wall 18 relative to the ice-moving unit 110. The ice-moving inlet 111 is oriented perpendicular to the reference surface, while the ice-moving outlet 113 is oriented parallel to the reference surface. The ice-moving inlet 111 is positioned toward the ice-making assembly 200, while the ice-moving outlet 113 is positioned toward the second refrigerating compartment 13. The first subchannel 123 is vertically connected to the ice-moving outlet 113.

[0121] When the refrigeration device 10 is a double-door refrigeration device 10, the second door body 15 includes two second sub-door bodies. The second sub-door bodies are relatively narrow, and the space available for the ice removal assembly 300 in the second sub-door bodies is limited. Furthermore, since the ice making assembly 200 is located near the first side wall 16 and the ice transfer unit 110 is located in the first door body 14, in order to facilitate the docking of the ice transfer channel 120 and to make it easier for ice cubes ejected from the ice transfer unit 110 into the ice transfer channel 120 to rise along the ice transfer channel 120, the second sub-channel 124 of the ice transfer channel 120 is located on the side of the ice removal assembly 300 near the rotation axis of the second door body 15. In this case, in conjunction with the location of the ice transfer unit 110, the second sub-channel 124 is linearly connected to the first sub-channel 123, further facilitating the movement of ice cubes through the ice transfer channel 120 to the ice removal assembly 300.

[0122] Of course, in some single-door refrigerators, the second door 15 is a single door, and the width of the second door 15 is relatively wide, which provides more space for the ice removal assembly 300. The second sub-channel 124 of the ice transfer channel 120 can be selectively arranged on the side of the ice removal assembly 300 that is away from or close to the rotation axis of the second door 15. In this case, in conjunction with the location of the ice transfer unit 110, the second sub-channel 124 is linearly connected to the first sub-channel 123, which is more conducive to ice cubes moving through the ice transfer channel 120 to the ice removal assembly 300.

[0123] Furthermore, the second sub-channel 124 includes an ice-moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ice-moving section 121 is connected to the first sub-channel 123. The guide section 122 is connected to the ice-moving section 121 and bends toward the ice-removing assembly 300. There is a smooth transition between the ice-moving section 121 and the guide section 122. Specifically, the ice-moving section 121 can be arranged in a vertical direction to shorten the distance that the ice cubes rise along the ice-moving section 121. Of course, the ice-moving section 121 can also be extended in a direction with a smaller angle to the vertical direction; or, the second sub-channel 124 as a whole can be arc-shaped to ensure that the ice cubes can rise stably and be connected to the ice-removing assembly 300.

[0124] 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 cubes 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, thereby ensuring that the ice cubes can smoothly pass through the ice moving channel 120 and move to the ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0125] The above embodiments provide four solutions for setting the ice moving channel 120 at different positions of the refrigeration equipment 10. Of course, the ice moving channel 120 can also be set at other positions of the refrigeration equipment 10 in conjunction with the structure of the box 11 or the position of other components such as the ice moving part 110, which is not limited here.

[0126] In some embodiments, as Figure 17As shown, in order to maintain the temperature of the first refrigeration compartment 12 and prevent the loss of cold, the refrigeration device 10 further includes a sealing assembly 500. The sealing assembly 500 is movably provided on the first door body 14, and is used to close or open the ice-moving channel 120 located in the first refrigeration compartment 12, that is, to close or open the first part 125, the middle channel 129 or the first sub-channel 123. When the ice-moving channel 120 needs to be used for ice removal, the sealing assembly 500 movably opens the ice-moving channel 120 located in the first refrigeration compartment 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 compartment 12. The temperature of the first refrigeration compartment 12 is relatively low. By providing the sealing assembly 500, the loss of cold in the first refrigeration compartment 12 can be avoided, and the problem of the second refrigeration compartment 13 being affected by the cold and causing the temperature to be too low to affect the quality of the stored items can also be avoided.

[0127] The following provides a solution for the sealing assembly 500 to movably close or open the intermediate channel 129:

[0128] Please continue reading Figure 21 and Figure 22 , Figure 21 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sealing assembly of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application, wherein the sealing assembly is in a state of being connected to the ice removal channel; Figure 22 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the sealing assembly of another embodiment of the ice-moving device of the present application, wherein the sealing assembly is in a state of closing the ice-moving channel. The ice-moving channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123, an intermediate channel 129, and a second sub-channel 124 that are connected in sequence. The second sub-channel 124 is provided in the second door body 15, and the second sub-channel 124 is connected to the ice-taking assembly 300. The first sub-channel 123 is connected to the ice-moving outlet 113 of the ice-moving part 110. The first sub-channel 123 can be provided in the first door body 14 or the first refrigeration compartment 12, and correspondingly, the intermediate channel 129 is provided in the first door body 14 or the box body 11. The sealing assembly 500 is used to close or open the intermediate channel 129. The sealing assembly 500 connects or seals the ice-moving channel 120 according to user requirements, ensuring the ice-moving function of the ice-moving channel 120 and preventing the loss of coldness in the first refrigeration compartment 12.

[0129] Specifically, the cabinet 11 further includes a spacer layer 102. The spacer layer 102 is disposed between the first refrigeration compartment 12 and the second refrigeration compartment 13. An intermediate passage 129 is disposed in the spacer layer 102, and the sealing assembly 500 is movably disposed in the spacer layer 102. Alternatively, the intermediate passage 129 is disposed within the first door 14, and the sealing assembly 500 is movably disposed within the first door 14.

[0130] Among them, the sealing assembly 500 includes a fixing frame 510, a pipe seat 520 and a sealing drive 530. The fixing frame 510 is arranged in the partition layer 102 or the first door body 14. The fixing frame 510 is formed through the intermediate channel 129. The pipe seat 520 is movably arranged in the fixing frame 510. The pipe seat 520 is provided with a movable channel 540 and a sealing block 521 that match the intermediate channel 129. The sealing drive 530 is used to drive the pipe seat 520 to move until the movable channel 540 overlaps with the intermediate channel 129, or the sealing drive 530 is used to drive the pipe seat 520 to move until the sealing block 521 overlaps with the intermediate channel 129. When the ice moving device 100 needs to transport ice cubes to the ice retrieval assembly 300, the sealing drive 530 drives the pipe seat 520 to move until the movable channel 540 overlaps with the intermediate channel 129, and the interior of the ice moving channel 120 is unobstructed, allowing ice cubes to pass smoothly. When the ice moving device 100 stops delivering ice cubes to the ice removing assembly 300, the sealing drive 530 drives the pipe seat 520 to move until the sealing block 521 overlaps with the middle channel 129. The sealing block 521 isolates the first sub-channel 123 from the second sub-channel 124, thereby preventing the loss of cold energy in the first refrigeration compartment 12, preventing the second sub-channel 124 from being overcooled and causing condensation, and preventing the second refrigeration compartment 13 from being affected by the cold energy and causing the temperature to be too low, which may affect the quality of stored items.

[0131] In some embodiments, the seal driver 530 includes a screw 531 and a first motor 532. The screw 531 is threadedly connected to the pipe holder 520 and extends perpendicular to the central axis of the intermediate passage 129. The first motor 532 is connected to the screw 531 and drives the screw 531 to rotate. Since the screw 531 remains fixed along its length, it can only rotate on its own, while the pipe holder 520, which is threadedly connected to the screw 531, can move along the length of the screw 531. Therefore, the first motor 532 drives the screw rod 531 to rotate, which can drive the pipe seat 520 to move along a first target direction M perpendicular to the central axis of the middle channel 129, so that the movable pipe is translated until it coincides with the middle channel 129, and the ice-moving channel 120 is connected; or the first motor 532 drives the screw rod 531 to rotate in the opposite direction and drives the pipe seat 520 to move along a second target direction N, which is opposite to the first target direction M, so that the sealing block 521 is translated until it coincides with the middle channel 129, and the ice-moving channel 120 is closed. In other embodiments, the sealing drive 530 can also be a linear cylinder, with the output end of the sealing drive 530 connected to the pipe seat 520. The sealing drive 530 drives the pipe seat 520 to move along the first target direction M or the second target direction N to close or open the middle channel 129.

[0132] The sealing block 521 is filled with heat-insulating material to prevent heat transfer.

[0133] To enhance the sealing effect of the sealing block 521, a flexible layer 5211 is provided on the side of the sealing block 521 facing the ice removal and outlet 113. When the pipe seat 520 drives the sealing block 521 to overlap with the intermediate channel 129, the flexible layer 5211 and the fixing frame 510 maintain a tight interference fit, thereby sealing the pipe opening of the first sub-channel 123. This improves the sealing performance of the sealing block 521 and the intermediate channel 129, and enhances the sealing effect of the sealing block 521 on the first sub-channel 123, thereby improving the thermal insulation between the first refrigeration compartment 12 and the second refrigeration compartment 13.

[0134] To ensure a good seal, when the sealing block 521 overlaps the middle channel 129, the side of the sealing block 521 facing the ice removal and outlet 113 must maintain an interference fit with the fixing frame 510. However, as the sealing block 521 moves with the pipe holder 520, the friction between the two is high, which can easily cause wear on the sealing block 521. In some embodiments, the sealing assembly 500 further includes a rocker 522, an elastic member 523, and a stopper 524. The rocker 522 has one end pivotally connected to the pipe holder 520 and the other end pivotally connected to the sealing block 521. The elastic member 523 has one end connected to the pipe holder 520 and the other end connected to the sealing block 521. The rebound force of the elastic member 523 propels the sealing block 521 in the second target direction N, moving the bottom surface of the sealing block 521 away from the fixing frame 510. The stopper 524 is disposed on the fixing frame 510 and is located on the side of the middle channel 129 facing the second target direction N. When the pipe seat 520 moves in the second target direction N until the sealing block 521 abuts against the stopper 524 , the stopper 524 can push the sealing block 521 to compress the elastic member 523 , so that the bottom surface of the sealing block 521 is close to the fixing frame 510 .

[0135] Because the sealing block 521 is rotatably connected to the pipe seat 520 via the swing arm 522, the side of the sealing block 521 facing the ice removal and outlet 113 can move closer to or further from the fixed frame 510 as the swing arm 522 rotates. As the pipe seat 520 moves in the first target direction M from the state where the sealing block 521 overlaps the middle channel 129 to the state where the movable pipe overlaps the middle channel 129, the sealing block 521 disengages from the stopper 524, and the rebound force of the elastic member 523 propels the sealing block 521 in the second target direction N. Because the pipe seat 520 and the sealing block 521 move in opposite directions, the bottom of the sealing block 521 rises and disengages from the fixed frame 510, eliminating friction between the sealing block 521 and the fixed frame 510, allowing the pipe seat 520 to move smoothly. In the process of the pipe seat 520 moving from the state where the movable pipe and the intermediate channel 129 coincide with each other to the second target direction N to the state where the sealing block 521 coincides with the intermediate channel 129, the elastic member 523 initially pushes the bottom surface of the sealing block 521 to separate from the fixing frame 510. When the sealing block 521 moves to abut against the stop block 524, the stop block 524 can push the sealing block 521 to compress the elastic member 523, so that the bottom surface of the sealing block 521 is close to the fixing frame 510. When the sealing block 521 continues to move to coincide with the intermediate channel 129, the bottom surface of the sealing block 521 is pressed tightly against the fixing frame 510. When the flexible layer 5211 is set at the bottom of the sealing block 521, the flexible layer 5211 is deformed to block the pipe opening, thereby ensuring the sealing effect.

[0136] Furthermore, the pipe seat 520 is provided with a swinging groove 525. The swinging rod 522 swings within the swinging groove 525. When the elastic member 523 pushes the sealing block 521 to rotate until the swinging rod 522 abuts a side wall of the swinging groove 525, the orthographic projection of the sealing block 521 in the second target direction N at least partially falls on the stopper 524. Therefore, because the groove wall restricts the rotation angle of the swinging rod 522, even if the elastic member 523 pushes the sealing block 521 to its highest point, the sealing block 521 can still abut against the stopper 524 when moving in the second target direction N, ensuring that the stopper 524 can push the sealing block 521 downward to abut against the fixing frame 510.

[0137] To ensure that the movable channel 540 and the intermediate channel 129 are accurately aligned and prevent misalignment that could affect the passage of ice, the sealing assembly 500 further includes a position sensor 511. The position sensor 511 is disposed within the fixing frame 510. When the pipe holder 520 moves along the first target direction M until the movable channel 540 and the intermediate channel 129 overlap, the position sensor 511 senses the pipe holder 520 and controls the first motor 532 to stop driving the screw rod 531, ensuring seamless alignment of the movable channel 540 and the intermediate channel 129.

[0138] Specifically, the in-position sensing element 511 may be a micro switch, a distance sensor, or other sensing structure that can detect the position of the pipe seat 520 .

[0139] The above embodiment provides a solution for translating the pipe seat 520 so that the movable channel 540 or the sealing block 521 overlaps with the intermediate channel 129. In other embodiments, the seal driver 530 includes a connecting rod and a second motor. The connecting rod is connected to the pipe seat 520. The second motor is connected to the screw rod 531 and drives the pipe seat 520 to rotate, so that the movable channel 540 rotates to overlap with the intermediate channel 129 or the sealing block 521 rotates to overlap with the intermediate channel 129. The seal driver 530 can drive the pipe seat 520 to translate or rotate to close or open the intermediate channel 129.

[0140] Another embodiment of the present application provides a solution for closing or opening the ice removal channel 120 located in the first refrigeration compartment 12:

[0141] Please continue reading Figures 23 to 25 , Figure 23 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 24 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application, wherein the rotary seal is in a state of being connected to the first sub-channel; Figure 25 3 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application, wherein the rotary seal is in a state of blocking the first sub-channel.

[0142] In some embodiments, the ice removal channel 120 includes a first sub-channel 123 and a second sub-channel 124 that are connected in sequence. The second sub-channel 124 is provided in the second door body 15, and the second sub-channel 124 is connected to the ice removal assembly 300. The first sub-channel 123 is connected to the ice removal outlet 113 of the ice removal part 110. The first sub-channel 123 can be provided in the first door body 14 or the first refrigeration compartment 12. The refrigeration equipment 10 also includes a sealing assembly 500. The sealing assembly 500 is a rotating seal 550. The rotating seal 550 includes a movable channel 540 and a sealing drive 530. The sealing drive 530 drives the movable channel 540 to rotate and dock with or detach from the first sub-channel 123 to connect with the first sub-channel 123 or close the first sub-channel 123.

[0143] Among them, the rotating seal 550 also includes a shell 551 and a rotating seat 552. The shell 551 is fixed to the first sub-channel 123. The shell 551 is hollow, and part of the first sub-channel 123 is formed in the shell 551. Specifically, the first sub-channel 123 passes through the shell 551, and the part of the first sub-channel 123 located in the shell 551 is composed of the internal cavity of the shell 551. The rotating seat 552 is rotatably set in the shell 551, and the rotating seat 552 includes a movable channel 540 and an insulation block 553 staggered with the movable channel 540. The sealing drive 530 is used to drive the rotating seat 552 to rotate until the movable channel 540 is docked with the first sub-channel 123, or the sealing drive 530 is used to drive the rotating seat 552 to rotate until the insulation block 553 blocks the first sub-channel 123. When the ice moving device 100 needs to deliver ice cubes to the ice retrieval assembly 300, the sealing driver 530 drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate until the movable channel 540 mates with the first sub-channel 123. This opens the interior of the ice moving channel 120 and allows ice cubes to pass through smoothly. When the ice moving device 100 stops delivering ice cubes to the ice retrieval assembly 300, the sealing driver 530 drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate until the insulation block 553 blocks the first sub-channel 123. The insulation block 553 isolates the first sub-channel 123 from the second sub-channel 124, preventing the loss of cold energy in the first refrigeration compartment 12, preventing the second sub-channel 124 from overcooling and causing condensation, and preventing the second refrigeration compartment 13 from being affected by the cold energy and causing the temperature to drop too low, affecting the quality of stored items.

[0144] It should be noted that the insulation block 553 is used to at least block one end of the first sub-channel 123 in the housing 551 close to the second sub-channel 124 , thereby preventing the cold air in the first refrigeration compartment 12 from leaking into the second sub-channel 124 .

[0145] Please continue reading Figure 26 and Figure 27 , Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 27 This is a schematic exploded structural diagram of a rotary seal of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application from another perspective.

[0146] In order to effectively seal and isolate heat transfer, in some embodiments, the insulation block 553 is filled with insulation material to isolate heat transfer. The outer surface of the insulation block 553 used to seal the first sub-channel 123 is provided with a soft rubber layer 5531. Specifically, when the rotating seat 552 drives the insulation block 553 to move to seal the first sub-channel 123, the soft rubber layer 5531 and the end of the first sub-channel 123 in the shell 551 close to the end of the second sub-channel 124 maintain a compressed interference state, thereby improving the sealing effect of the insulation block 553 on the first sub-channel 123 and improving the thermal insulation effect between the first refrigeration chamber 12 and the second refrigeration chamber 13.

[0147] To ensure that the movable channel 540 and the first sub-channel 123 are effectively docked when the rotating seat 552 rotates, and to ensure that the thermal insulation block 553 effectively blocks the first sub-channel 123, in some embodiments, a limit block 5511 is provided on the housing 551, and a corresponding limit slot 5521 is provided on the rotating seat 552. When the rotating seat 552 rotates along the first rotation direction E until the limit block 5511 moves to one end of the limit slot 5521, the movable channel 540 and the first sub-channel 123 are accurately docked. When the rotating seat 552 rotates along the second rotation direction F until the limit block 5511 moves to the other end of the limit slot 5521, the thermal insulation block 553 completely blocks the first sub-channel 123. By respectively arranging matching limit blocks 5511 and limit grooves 5521 on the shell 551 and the rotating seat 552, physical limiting can be used to ensure that the rotating seat 552 rotates into place, ensure that the movable channel 540 is accurately docked with the first sub-channel 123, ensure that the insulation block 553 effectively blocks the first sub-channel 123, and avoid excessive blocking of the first sub-channel 123 by the insulation block 553.

[0148] Specifically, one or two limiting grooves 5521 may be provided. The limiting grooves 5521 are located on one side of the rotating seat 552 or are distributed on both sides of the rotating seat 552 . The limiting blocks 5511 are provided in coordination with the limiting grooves 5521 .

[0149] In order to achieve a better sealing effect, a certain extrusion pressure needs to be maintained between the outer periphery of the insulation block 553 and the pipe opening of the first sub-channel 123. When the outer periphery of the insulation block 553 has a soft rubber layer 5531, the soft rubber layer 5531 can be squeezed and deformed to effectively block the first sub-channel 123. In order to improve the sealing effect of the insulation block 553 on the first sub-channel 123, in some embodiments, when the rotating seat 552 rotates along the second rotation direction F until the limit block 5511 moves to the other end of the limit groove 5521, the limit block 5511 abuts against the insulation block 553 to drive the insulation block 553 to rotate away from the rotating seat 552, so that when the insulation block 553 gradually rotates to a position facing the pipe opening of the first sub-channel 123, the insulation block 553 gradually approaches the pipe opening of the first sub-channel 123, and finally remains tightly pressed against the pipe opening of the first sub-channel 123 under the action of the limit block 5511, ensuring that the insulation block 553 effectively blocks the first sub-channel 123.

[0150] However, to facilitate the rotation of the rotating seat 552, a certain gap must be maintained between the outer periphery of the thermal insulation block 553 and the inner wall of the housing 551. In some embodiments, the thermal insulation block 553 includes a first end 5532 and a second end 5533, with the first end 5532 being rotatably connected to the rotating seat 552. The rotating seal 550 also includes a torsion spring 554. The torsion spring 554 acts on the rotating seat 552 and the thermal insulation block 553 to ensure that the thermal insulation block 553 is in close contact with the rotating seat 552. During the process of the rotating seat 552 rotating along the first rotation direction E until the active channel 540 gradually docks with the first sub-channel 123, the second end 5533 of the insulation block 553 gradually disengages from the limit block 5511, and the rebound force of the torsion spring 554 drives the insulation block 553 to rotate and fit into the rotating seat 552, so as to gradually increase the gap between the insulation block 553 and the shell 551, reduce the rotation resistance between the insulation block 553 and the shell 551, and avoid wear of the insulation block 553 and affect the insulation effect.

[0151] In some embodiments, a rack 5522 is disposed on the outer periphery of the rotating base 552. The seal drive 530 includes the rack 5522 and a gear motor 534. A gear 533 is rotatably mounted on the housing 551 and meshes with the rack 5522. The gear motor 534 is disposed within the housing 551. The output end of the gear motor 534 is connected to the gear 533, driving the gear 533 to rotate forward and reverse, thereby driving the rotating base 552 in the first rotation direction E or the second rotation direction F.

[0152] To ensure that the thermal insulation block 553 maintains its seal against the first sub-channel 123 for a long period of time, the rotating base 552 cannot automatically rotate in the first rotation direction E when the thermal insulation block 553 is blocking the first sub-channel 123. The gear motor 534 can be a self-locking motor, a brake motor, or a motor with a positioning function. When the rotating base 552 is rotated into position, the gear motor 534 automatically locks the gear 533, preventing the gear 533 from spontaneously rotating and causing the thermal insulation block 553 or the movable channel 540 to shift position.

[0153] The housing 551 includes an outer shell 5512 and a cover plate 5513 disposed over the outer shell 5512. The outer shell 5512 and the cover plate 5513 together form a rotating chamber. The rotating base 552 is rotatably disposed within the rotating chamber between the outer shell 5512 and the cover plate 5513. By disassembling the outer shell 5512 and the cover plate 5513 from the housing 5511, the rotating base 552 can be installed between the outer shell 5512 and the cover plate 5513.

[0154] Please continue reading Figure 28 and Figure 29 , Figure 28 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 29 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the ice-making assembly of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application.

[0155] In some embodiments, the ice-making assembly 200 further includes an ice storage bin 210 and an ice-pushing mechanism 220 disposed within the ice storage bin 210. The ice-pushing mechanism 220 pushes ice cubes from the ice storage bin 210 through the ice-making outlet 261 of the ice-making assembly 200 to the ice-moving inlet 111, thereby delivering the ice cubes to the ice-moving unit 110. When a user needs to take ice, the ice-pushing mechanism 220 gradually transfers the ice cubes in the ice storage bin 210 to the ice-moving unit 110, where they are then transferred to the ice-removing assembly 300. When the user needs to stop taking ice, the ice-pushing mechanism 220 stops pushing the ice cubes in the ice storage bin 210, thereby stopping the delivery of ice cubes to the ice-moving unit 110.

[0156] Furthermore, the ice-making assembly 200 may further include an ice-making unit (not shown) positioned above the ice storage bin 210. The ice-making unit produces ice cubes and transfers them to the ice storage bin 210, automatically replenishing the ice storage bin 210. The ice-making unit may be a variety of ice-making structures capable of producing ice cubes, such as ice trays or screw-type ice-making, and is not limited here. Of course, in some embodiments, a user may also manually add ice cubes to the ice storage bin 210.

[0157] The ice pushing mechanism 220 includes a push rod 221 and a push rod driver 222. The push rod 221 is rotatably disposed within the ice storage bin 210. The push rod driver 222 is used to drive the push rod 221 to rotate. Rotation of the push rod 221 within the ice storage bin 210 not only pushes ice cubes toward the ice outlet 261 of the ice making assembly 200, but also stirs the ice cubes within the ice storage bin 210, ensuring even distribution of the ice cubes within the bin 210 and preventing them from sticking to each other. Therefore, the ice outlet 261 can be provided with a switch component for controlling its on and off. When the ice making assembly 200 needs to transport ice cubes into the ice storage box 210, the switch component can be controlled to open the ice outlet 261 to facilitate the transport of ice cubes into the ice storage box 210; when the ice making assembly 200 does not need to transport ice cubes into the ice storage box 210, the switch component can be controlled to close the ice outlet 261, and the push rod 221 can be rotated intermittently to stir the ice cubes in the ice storage box 210 to prevent the ice cubes from sticking to each other.

[0158] Furthermore, the push rod 221 includes a main rod 2211 and a plurality of guide members 2222. The main rod 2211 is rotatably disposed within the ice storage bin 210. The output end of the push rod driver 222 is connected to the main rod 2211. The plurality of guide members 2222 are spirally disposed around the periphery of the main rod 2211. The push rod 221 drives the guide members 2222 to rotate synchronously, and the guide members 2222 drive the ice cubes toward the ice making outlet 261.

[0159] Specifically, the guide member 2222 includes a guide surface 2223 that is tilted toward the ice making outlet 261. As the guide member 2222 rotates, the guide surface 2223 pushes ice toward the ice making outlet 261. The guide member 2222 can be strip-shaped and spirally attached to the outer periphery of the push rod 221. Alternatively, the guide member 2222 can be L-shaped, with the tip of the guide member 2222 facing toward the ice making outlet 261 and the guide surface 2223 tilted toward the ice making outlet 261.

[0160] In some embodiments, the ice storage box 210 has an ice storage and ice outlet 211. The ice making assembly 200 also includes an ice separating wheel 240 and an ice separating wheel driving member 250. The ice separating wheel 240 is rotatably disposed on a side of the ice storage box 210 having the ice storage and ice outlet 211. The ice separating wheel 240 includes a plurality of ice separating blades 241 spaced apart. An ice separating opening 2411 is formed between adjacent ice separating blades 241. The size of the ice separating opening 2411 is larger than the size of the ice cubes. When the ice separating wheel 240 rotates, the ice separating opening 2411 alternately rotates to a position directly opposite the ice storage and ice outlet 211. Since ice cubes can only pass between adjacent ice-splitting blades 241, and the ice-splitting wheel 240 drives the ice-splitting blades 241 to rotate and is arranged at the ice storage and ice outlet 211, ice cubes can only pass through one by one, and the stuck ice cubes will also be separated. As a result, the ice cubes are pushed out of the ice storage box 210 one by one and moved toward the ice moving device 100 one by one, avoiding too many ice cubes moving toward the ice moving device 100 at the same time and causing blockage.

[0161] In some embodiments, the ice pushing mechanism 220 further includes a cover plate 260. The cover plate 260 is buckled onto the outside of the ice sorting wheel 240. An ice-making outlet 261 is located on the cover plate 260. The ice-making outlet 261 is arranged corresponding to the ice storage outlet 211. Since the cover plate 260 is buckled onto the outside of the ice sorting wheel 240 and is arranged on the ice storage box 210, the position of the cover plate 260 remains fixed. The arrangement of the ice-making outlet 261 on the cover plate 260 facilitates stable docking with the ice moving device 100. The ice-making outlet 261 can be connected to the ice moving inlet 111 through an ice delivery channel. In order to facilitate the passage of ice cubes through the ice-making outlet 261, the size of the ice-making outlet 261 can be larger than the size of the ice cubes.

[0162] The ice-making assembly 200 is disposed in the accommodation space formed by the first side wall 16 and the top wall 19 , and the extension direction of the ice storage box 210 can be perpendicular to the back of the box body 11 , so that the ice storage box 210 is arranged in close contact with the first side wall 16 and the back wall 18 to avoid affecting the user's use of the first refrigeration compartment 12 .

[0163] In some embodiments, when the ice-moving unit 110 is disposed on the first door 14, the ice-moving unit 110 and the ice-making assembly 200 move relative to each other as the first door 14 opens and closes. To ensure stable docking between the ice-moving inlet 111 of the ice-moving unit 110 and the ice-making outlet 261 of the ice-making assembly 200 when the first door 14 is closed, the diameter of the ice-moving inlet 111 is larger than the diameter of the ice-making outlet 261. When the first door 14 is closed on the housing 11, the ice-moving inlet 111 engages outside the ice-making outlet 261. The larger diameter of the ice-moving inlet 111 increases the success rate of accurate docking with the ice-making outlet 261, allowing ice cubes to pass smoothly. Of course, if the ice-moving device 100 also includes a conveying channel 150, and the conveying channel 150 and the ice-making assembly 200 remain relatively fixed, the diameter of the ice-moving inlet 111 is larger than the diameter of the ice-discharging end of the conveying channel 150. If the ice moving device 100 further includes a conveying channel 150 , and the conveying channel 150 and the ice moving portion 110 remain relatively fixed, then the diameter of the ice inlet end of the conveying channel 150 is larger than the diameter of the ice making and ice outlet 261 .

[0164] In some embodiments, the ice moving unit 110 includes an ice moving and returning opening 119, and the ice storage bin 210 has an ice storage and returning opening 212. The ice moving device 100 also includes an ice return passage 160. Ice return passage 160 connects the ice moving and returning opening 119 with the ice storage and returning opening 212. The ice moving assembly 101 can eject ice cubes stuck in the ice moving unit 110 through the ice moving and returning opening 119 into the ice return passage 160, and the ice cubes are returned to the ice storage bin 210 through the ice storage and returning opening 212.

[0165] Please continue reading Figures 30 to 32 , Figure 30 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the ice removal device of the present application; Figure 31 This is a structural diagram of an ice crushing assembly of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application; Figure 32 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the ice crushing assembly of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application.

[0166] To meet the varying needs of users, the refrigeration unit 10 also includes an ice crushing assembly 400. The ice crushing assembly 400 is positioned above the ice dispensing assembly 300 and is used to crush ice cubes. The ice transfer channel 120 is connected to the ice dispensing assembly 300 via the ice crushing assembly 400. The ice crushing assembly 400 crushes ice cubes into ice and then delivers it to the ice dispensing assembly 300, meeting the user's needs for crushed ice.

[0167] The ice crushing assembly 400 includes an ice crushing box 410, a fixed blade assembly 420, a rotating blade assembly 430, and a blade assembly driver 440. The ice crushing box 410 is disposed on the second door 15. The ice crushing box 410 is formed with an ice crushing box inlet 411 and an ice crushing box outlet 412. The fixed blade assembly 420 is fixedly disposed within the ice crushing box 410. The rotating blade assembly 430 is rotatably disposed within the ice crushing box 410 relative to the fixed blade assembly 420 to crush ice cubes between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the rotating blade assembly 430. The blade assembly driver 440 is disposed within the ice crushing box 410 and is connected to the rotating blade assembly 430 to drive the rotating blade assembly 430 to rotate. The ice cubes entering the crushed ice box 410 can fall onto the fixed blade group 420. By rotating the rotating blade group 430 toward the fixed blade group 420, the ice cubes between the fixed blade group 420 and the rotating blade group 430 can be crushed. The crushed ice cubes can pass through the fixed blade group 420 and fall out from the ice outlet 412 of the crushed ice box, and finally fall into the ice taking assembly 300, thereby meeting the user's demand for crushed ice.

[0168] In some embodiments, the crushed ice box 410 includes a first cavity wall 413, a second cavity wall 414, and a third cavity wall 415, which are connected in sequence. The crushed ice box inlet 411 is located in the first cavity wall 413, and the fixed blade assembly 420 and the rotating blade assembly 430 are located between the first cavity wall 413 and the third cavity wall 415. The crushed ice box outlet 412 is located below the fixed blade assembly 420, and the third cavity wall 415 is inclined toward the fixed blade assembly 420. When ice cubes enter the crushed ice box 410 through the crushed ice box inlet 411, they may have a certain initial velocity upon entering the crushed ice box inlet 411. As the ice cubes move toward the third cavity wall 415, they may fall directly onto the fixed blade assembly 420, or they may come into contact with the third cavity wall 415 and slide along the third cavity wall 415 onto the fixed blade assembly 420. Furthermore, the distance between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the third cavity wall 415 is smaller than the size of the ice cubes, so the ice cubes will not fall out of the gap between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the third cavity wall 415 .

[0169] The crushed ice box 410 further includes a first shell 416 and a second shell 417. The first shell 416 is connected to one side of the first cavity wall 413, the second cavity wall 414, and the third cavity wall 415, and the second shell 417 is connected to the other side of the first cavity wall 413, the second cavity wall 414, and the third cavity wall 415. The first shell 416, the second shell 417, the first cavity wall 413, the second cavity wall 414, and the third cavity wall 415 together form the crushed ice box 410.

[0170] Because the ice cubes may be pressed against the third cavity wall 415 by the rotating blade assembly 430 as it rotates toward the third cavity wall 415, reinforcing ribs are provided on the outside of the ice crushing box 410 in the area corresponding to the third cavity wall 415. The reinforcing ribs enhance the strength of the third cavity wall 415 and prevent damage to the third cavity wall 415 during the ice crushing process.

[0171] The rotating blade assembly 430 rotates in a first rotational direction H to crush ice cubes that fall onto the stationary blade assembly 420. The first rotational direction H circulates from the first cavity wall 413 through the second cavity wall 414 to the third cavity wall 415. Rotating the rotating blade assembly 430 in the first rotational direction H causes ice cubes to move between the rotating blade assembly 430 and the stationary blade assembly 420. Continued rotation in the first rotational direction H squeezes and crushes the ice cubes between the rotating blade assembly 430 and the stationary blade assembly 420. The crushed ice cubes fall to the ice crushing bin outlet 412 below, and then pass through the ice crushing bin outlet 412 to the ice removal assembly 300.

[0172] In some embodiments, the distance between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the first cavity wall 413 is greater than the size of ice cubes, allowing ice cubes to fall intact from between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the first cavity wall 413 to the ice outlet 412 of the crushed ice bin, thereby satisfying the user's need for whole ice. The rotating blade assembly 430 can rotate in a second rotational direction G opposite to the first rotational direction H, thereby carrying ice cubes that enter the crushed ice bin 410 from the ice inlet 411 and fall onto the fixed blade assembly 420 and rotate between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the first cavity wall 413, thereby satisfying the user's need for whole ice.

[0173] By setting the distance between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the third cavity wall 415 smaller than the size of the ice, the rotating blade assembly 430 can crush the ice by rotating in the first rotational direction H, meeting the user's ice crushing needs. By setting the distance between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the first cavity wall 413 larger than the size of the ice, the fixed blade assembly 420 can move the ice completely through the gap between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the first cavity wall 413 by rotating in the second rotational direction G, meeting the user's ice crushing needs. The ice crushing assembly 400 can switch between whole ice mode and crushed ice mode to meet the user's ice crushing needs.

[0174] Please continue reading Figure 33 , Figure 33 This is a structural diagram of a fixed blade group and a rotating blade group of another embodiment of the ice moving device of the present application.

[0175] Among them, the fixed blade group 420 includes at least two fixed blades 421. The fixed blades 421 are arranged at intervals along the rotation axis direction of the rotating blade group 430. The interaction between multiple fixed blades 421 and the rotating blade group 430 can improve the ice crushing efficiency and break the ice cubes into smaller pieces. The distance between two adjacent fixed blades 421 is greater than one-third of the size of the ice cube and less than the size of the ice cube. The reasonable distance between the fixed blades 421 is conducive to the interaction with the rotating blade group 430 to break the ice cubes into appropriate sizes, avoid the distance between the fixed blades 421 being too large, causing the ice cubes to fall directly, and avoid the distance between the fixed blades 421 being too small, causing excessive resistance to ice crushing.

[0176] Specifically, each fixed blade set 420 may include two, three or more fixed blades 421. The number of fixed blades 421 may be determined according to actual conditions.

[0177] In order to improve the efficiency of ice crushing, the fixed blade 421 is tooth-shaped on the side facing the second cavity wall 414. The contact area between the tooth-shaped fixed blade 421 and the ice is small. When the rotating blade assembly 430 rotates along the first rotation direction H to press on the ice, under the same force, the ice is locally subjected to greater pressure and breaks, thereby improving the ice crushing efficiency.

[0178] The rotating blade assembly 430 includes at least one rotating blade 431. The rotating blades 431 are alternately spaced with the fixed blades 421, ensuring uniform force on the ice and facilitating its crushing. The distance between two adjacent rotating blades 431 is smaller than the size of the ice. This allows the rotating blade assembly 430 to move in the second rotational direction G, carrying the ice along with it and forcing it to pass between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the first cavity wall 413.

[0179] The rotating blade 431 comprises multiple mutually fixed sub-rotating blades 4311, with the distance between adjacent sub-rotating blades 4311 being greater than the size of the ice cube. When the ice cube rotates in the first rotational direction H, the multiple sub-rotating blades alternately rotate to the position of the fixed blade assembly 420, thereby alternately crushing the ice cube and improving ice crushing efficiency. When the ice cube rotates in the second rotational direction G, it becomes lodged between two adjacent sub-rotating blades and subsequently rotates in the second rotational direction G, allowing it to fall completely from between the fixed blade assembly 420 and the first cavity wall 413.

[0180] Specifically, each rotating blade group 430 includes two, three, four or more rotating blades 431. Each rotating blade 431 can include two, three or more sub-rotating pieces 4311. The number of rotating blades 431 and sub-rotating pieces 4311 can be determined according to actual conditions.

[0181] In order to improve the efficiency of ice crushing, the rotating blade 431 is tooth-shaped on the side of the bearing surface facing the fixed blade assembly 420. The contact area between the tooth-shaped rotating blade 431 and the ice is small. When the rotating blade assembly 430 rotates along the first rotation direction H and presses on the ice, under the same force, the ice is locally subjected to greater pressure and breaks, thereby improving the ice crushing efficiency.

[0182] Specifically, the rotating blade assembly 430 includes a rotating blade shaft 432 and a rotating blade 431 spaced apart from the rotating blade shaft 432. The rotating blade shaft 432 is rotatably mounted on the ice crushing box 410, and one end of the rotating blade shaft 432 extends outside the ice crushing box 410 for connection to the blade assembly driver 440. One end of the fixed blade assembly 420 is sleeved on the rotating blade shaft 432, and the other end is fixed to the third cavity wall 415. The fixed blade assembly 420 is rotatably connected to the rotating blade shaft 432.

[0183] It should be noted that terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but rather that they may be slightly tilted. Terms such as "parallel" and "perpendicular" do not imply that components are absolutely parallel or perpendicular to each other, but rather that a certain angle deviation may be formed. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical" and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it may be slightly tilted. Furthermore, terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or positional relationships typically used when the products of this application are used. These terms are used solely to facilitate the description of the embodiments of this application and to simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0184] It is understood that the meaning of "plurality" herein is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless there is a special limitation. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. 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 optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes other steps or units that are inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices. The term "and / or" is merely a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0185] The above description is only an implementation method of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the description and drawings of this application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: The refrigeration equipment comprises: Box; A first refrigeration compartment is provided in the box body, and the first refrigeration compartment includes a first door body; a second refrigeration compartment, disposed in the box body and located above the first refrigeration compartment, the second refrigeration compartment comprising a second door rotatably disposed on the box body; the box body further comprising a spacer layer, the spacer layer being disposed between the first refrigeration compartment and the second refrigeration compartment; an ice-making assembly, disposed in the first refrigeration compartment; An ice taking assembly is provided on the second door body; An ice moving device, the ice moving device includes an ice moving channel, an ice moving part and an ice moving assembly, the ice moving part is arranged in the first refrigeration compartment, the ice moving channel includes a first sub-channel, an intermediate channel and a second sub-channel connected in sequence, the second sub-channel is arranged in the second door body, the second sub-channel is connected to the ice taking assembly, the first sub-channel is connected to the ice moving outlet of the ice moving part, the intermediate channel is arranged in the box body or the first door body; the ice making assembly is connected to the ice moving inlet of the ice moving part, and the ice moving assembly is arranged in the ice moving part to drive ice cubes to move from the ice moving part to the ice moving channel; A sealing assembly, used to close or open the intermediate channel; wherein the sealing assembly comprises: A fixing frame is provided in the partition layer or the first door body, and the fixing frame penetrates to form the middle passage; a pipe seat movably arranged in the fixing frame, wherein the pipe seat is provided with a movable channel and a sealing block matching the middle channel; A sealing drive member is used to drive the pipe seat to move until the movable channel overlaps with the intermediate channel, or the sealing drive member is used to drive the pipe seat to move until the sealing block overlaps with the intermediate channel.

2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The intermediate channel is provided in the spacer layer, and the sealing assembly is movably provided in the spacer layer; or, the intermediate channel is provided in the first door body, and the sealing assembly is movably provided in the first door body.

3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The sealing drive member comprises: a screw rod extending in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the intermediate channel, the screw rod being threadedly connected to the pipe seat; A first motor is connected to the screw rod, and the first motor drives the screw rod to rotate and drives the pipe seat to move along a first target direction perpendicular to the central axis of the intermediate channel, so that the movable channel is translated to coincide with the intermediate channel; or, the first motor drives the screw rod to rotate in the opposite direction and drives the pipe seat to move along a second target direction opposite to the first target direction, so that the sealing block is translated to coincide with the intermediate channel.

4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that A flexible layer is provided on a side of the sealing block facing the ice removal and ice outlet.

5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing assembly further comprises: a swing rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the pipe seat, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the sealing block; an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the pipe seat and the other end of which is connected to the sealing block, wherein the resilience of the elastic member can push the sealing block to move toward the second target direction so that the bottom surface of the sealing block is away from the fixing frame; A stopper is provided on the fixing frame and is located on the side of the intermediate channel facing the second target direction. When the pipe seat moves toward the second target direction until the sealing block abuts against the stopper, the stopper can push the sealing block to compress the elastic member so that the bottom surface of the sealing block is close to the fixing frame.

6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that The pipe seat is provided with a swing groove, and the swing rod swings in the swing groove. When the elastic member pushes the sealing block to rotate until the swing rod abuts against a side groove wall of the swing groove, the positive projection of the sealing block in the second target direction at least partially falls on the stop block.

7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that The sealing assembly further comprises: The in-position sensing component is arranged in the fixing frame. When the pipe seat moves along the first target direction until the movable channel and the middle channel overlap, the in-position sensing component senses the pipe seat.

8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The sealing drive member comprises: A connecting rod connected to the pipe seat; The second motor is connected to the connecting rod and drives the pipe seat to rotate, so that the movable channel rotates to overlap with the middle channel or the sealing block rotates to overlap with the middle channel.

9. The refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The sealing block is filled with heat-insulating material.

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