Refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The present application discloses a refrigeration device, which includes: a box body, which is formed with a first refrigeration compartment and a second refrigeration compartment with an opening on one side, wherein the second refrigeration compartment is located above the first refrigeration compartment; a first door body, which is used to open and close the first refrigeration compartment; a second door body, which is used to open and close the second refrigeration space; an ice-making assembly, which is arranged in the first refrigeration compartment; an ice-taking assembly, which is arranged on the second door body; an ice-moving channel, which extends from the first refrigeration compartment to the second refrigeration compartment; an ice-moving assembly, which is arranged in the first refrigeration compartment and is used to drive the ice cubes made by the ice-making assembly to move out of the ice-moving channel; and a rotating seal, which is arranged in the first refrigeration compartment and is used to close or open the ice-moving channel. By providing a rotating seal, the loss of cold energy in the first refrigeration compartment can be avoided, and the problem of the second refrigeration compartment being affected by the cold energy and causing the temperature to be too low, which affects the quality of the stored items, can also be avoided.

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 retrieval technology usually involves manual ice retrieval or automatic ice retrieval from the bottom of the ice storage box using gravity. To improve convenience and enable ice retrieval at a suitable height, some refrigerators and other refrigeration equipment are designed to facilitate ice retrieval on the refrigerator door at the top of the refrigerator. Retrieving ice from the refrigerator door requires two ice makers, especially one set of ice makers in the refrigerator compartment. Ice making and storage in the refrigerator compartment have high energy consumption and require a large amount of space for insulation. Therefore, some refrigerators consider making ice in the freezer compartment and transporting ice cubes from the freezer compartment to the refrigerator compartment through the ice transfer channel, so that ice can be retrieved in the refrigerator compartment. However, the coldness of the freezer compartment will be lost through the ice transfer channel. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a refrigeration device to solve the technical problem that the cold energy of the existing freezing chamber is lost through the ice moving channel.

[0004] 14. The refrigeration device of claim 13, wherein the ice maker is configured to move ice cubes from the first refrigeration compartment to the ice taking compartment ... Inside, the rotating seat includes a movable channel and an insulation block staggered with the movable channel, the rotating seat can be rotated in a first rotation direction to an open position where the movable channel and the ice moving channel are docked, and can also be rotated in a second rotation direction to a closed position where the insulation block blocks the ice moving channel, the second rotation direction being opposite to the first rotation direction; an elastic driving member, a fixed end of the elastic driving member is fixed to the shell, and a movable end of the elastic driving member is fixed to the rotating seat, and the rotating seat also has a critical position between the open position and the closed position. When the rotating seat is between the open position and the critical position, the force of the elastic driving member on the rotating seat has a component force that causes the rotating seat to rotate in the first rotation direction; a rotating driving member is used to drive the rotating seat to rotate at least in the first rotation direction to cross the critical position, or to drive the rotating seat to rotate in the second rotation direction to the closed position.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present application, when the rotating seat is located between the closed position and the critical position, the force exerted by the elastic driving member on the rotating seat has a component causing the rotating seat to rotate in the second rotation direction.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present application, the shell has a first arc-shaped groove, which is bent toward the direction of the rotation axis of the rotating seat. The rotating seat is provided with a fixed block, which slides along the first arc-shaped groove. The movable end is fixed to the fixed block. When the fixed block moves to the first end of the first arc-shaped groove, the rotating seat rotates to the closed position; when the fixed block moves to the second end of the first arc-shaped groove, the rotating seat rotates to the open position. When the rotation axis of the rotating seat passes through the straight line where the fixed end and the movable end are located, the rotating seat rotates to the critical position.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present application, the elastic driving member has a force acting from the movable end to the fixed end. When the rotating seat rotates to a critical position, the fixed end and the movable end are located on both sides of the rotation axis of the rotating seat.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present application, the rotating drive member includes: a sector-shaped tooth plate, which is rotatably arranged on the shell, and the sector-shaped tooth plate is coaxially rotatably arranged with the rotating seat, the outer periphery of the sector-shaped tooth plate is tooth-shaped, and a protrusion is provided on the sector-shaped tooth plate, and the rotating seat is provided with a first blocking part and a second blocking part arranged at intervals, the protrusion is used to push the first blocking part to rotate in the first rotation direction, or the protrusion is used to push the second blocking part to rotate in the second rotation direction; a gear, meshing with the sector-shaped tooth plate; a gear motor, which is provided in the shell, and the gear motor is connected to the gear.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, the rotating seat is formed with a second arc-shaped groove, the protrusion slides along the second arc-shaped groove, the inner wall of one end of the second arc-shaped groove is the first blocking part, and the inner wall of the other end of the second arc-shaped groove is the second blocking part.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present application, the interior of the insulation block is filled with insulation material, and the outer surface of the insulation block for sealing the ice removal channel is provided with a soft rubber layer.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present application, the insulation block is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the shell is provided with a limit block. During the process of the rotating seat rotating along the second rotation direction to the closed position, the limit block abuts against the insulation block to drive the insulation block to rotate in the direction away from the rotating seat.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present application, the rotary seal further includes a torsion spring, and the torsion spring acts on the rotating seat and the heat-insulating block to make the heat-insulating block fit against the rotating seat.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present application, the ice removal channel includes a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel, the first sub-channel is arranged in the first door body or the first refrigeration room, the first sub-channel is connected to the ice removal assembly, the second sub-channel is arranged in the second door body, the second sub-channel is connected to the ice removal assembly and the first sub-channel, and the rotating seal is used to close or open the first sub-channel.

[0014] The beneficial effect of this application is that the refrigeration device of this application is provided with a rotating seal. When the ice removal channel is needed for ice removal, the rotating seal is movable to open the ice removal channel; when the ice removal channel is not used for ice removal, the rotating seal is movable to close the ice removal channel. The temperature of the first refrigeration compartment is relatively low, and the provision of a rotating seal can prevent the loss of cooling energy in the first refrigeration compartment. It can also prevent the second refrigeration compartment from being affected by the cooling energy and causing the temperature to drop too low, affecting the quality of stored items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] 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:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is another overall structural diagram of an embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application, wherein the rotary seat is in a closed position;

[0020] Figure 5 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application, wherein the rotary seat is in a closed position;

[0021] Figure 6 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application, wherein the rotary seat is located at a critical position;

[0022] Figure 7 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a rotary seal of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the rotary seat is in an open position;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of a sector-shaped tooth plate of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application;

[0025] Figure 10This is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application;

[0027] Figure 12 This is a partial structural diagram of an ice moving assembly of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ice moving device of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of a first solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application;

[0030] Figure 15 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application;

[0031] Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of a second solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application;

[0032] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of the second solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application;

[0033] Figure 18 This is a structural diagram of a third solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application;

[0034] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A;

[0035] Figure 20 This is a structural diagram of a fourth solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application;

[0036] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of the fourth solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] 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.

[0038] References to "embodiments" herein 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.

[0039] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the described features. In the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically specified.

[0040] 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.

[0041] Please continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application; Figure 2 This is another overall structural diagram of an embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application.

[0042] One embodiment of the present application provides a refrigeration device 10. The refrigeration device 10 includes a housing 11, a first refrigeration compartment 12, a second refrigeration compartment 13, a first door 14, a second door 15, an ice-making assembly 200, an ice-removing assembly 300, and an ice-moving device 100. The first refrigeration compartment 12 and the second refrigeration compartment 13 are formed in the housing 11 and have an opening on one side. The first door 14 is used to open and close the first refrigeration compartment 12, and the second door 15 is used to open and close the second refrigeration compartment 13. The second refrigeration compartment 13 is located above the first refrigeration compartment 12. 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 and an ice-moving assembly 101. The ice-moving assembly 101 is disposed in the first refrigeration compartment 12. The ice-moving channel 120 provides a path for ice cubes to move from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the second door 15. The ice moving channel 120 is connected to the ice taking assembly 300. The ice moving assembly 101 is connected to the ice making assembly 200 and is used to drive the ice cubes made by the ice making assembly 200 to be moved out of the ice moving channel 120. Among them, the first refrigeration compartment 12 is a freezer compartment, and the second refrigeration compartment 13 is a refrigerator 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 door body 15, 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 set up an evaporator required for ice making because the ice making assembly 200 is arranged in the second refrigeration compartment 13, 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 ice taking efficiency, but also solves the problems of inconvenience in ice taking by users and space occupation in the second refrigeration compartment 13.

[0043] Please continue reading Figure 3 , Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotating seal of an embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application. In some embodiments, in order to maintain the temperature of the first refrigeration chamber 12 and prevent the cold from being lost through the ice-moving channel 120, the refrigeration equipment 10 also includes a rotating seal 550. The rotating seal 550 is used to close or open the ice-moving channel 120. When the ice-moving channel 120 needs to be used for ice removal, the rotating seal 550 is movable to open the ice-moving channel 120; when the ice-moving channel 120 is not used for ice removal, the rotating seal 550 is movable to close the ice-moving channel 120. The temperature of the first refrigeration chamber 12 is relatively low. By setting the rotating seal 550, the loss of cold in the first refrigeration chamber 12 can be avoided, and the problem of the second refrigeration chamber 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.

[0044] Please continue reading Figure 4 , Figure 4The figure is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a rotary seal according to an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application, wherein the rotary seat is in a closed position. The rotary seal 550 includes a housing 551 and a rotary seat 552. The housing 551 is disposed within the first refrigeration compartment 12. The housing 551 is hollow, with a portion of the ice-moving channel 120 formed within the housing 551. Specifically, the ice-moving channel 120 extends through the housing 551, and the portion of the ice-moving channel 120 located within the housing 551 is formed by the internal cavity of the housing 551. The rotary seat 552 is rotatably disposed within the housing 551 and includes a movable channel 540 and an insulation block 553 offset from the movable channel 540. The rotary seat 552 can rotate in a first rotational direction E to an open position where the movable channel 540 mates with the ice-moving channel 120, and can also rotate in a second rotational direction F to a closed position where the insulation block 553 blocks the ice-moving channel 120. The second rotational direction F is opposite to the first rotational direction E. When the ice moving device 100 needs to deliver ice cubes to the ice retrieval assembly 300, the rotating seat 552 rotates to the movable channel 540 to connect with the middle ice moving channel 120, leaving the interior of the ice moving channel 120 unobstructed and allowing ice cubes to pass smoothly. When the ice moving device 100 stops delivering ice cubes to the ice retrieval assembly 300, the rotating seat 552 rotates to the insulation block 553 to block the ice moving channel 120, thereby preventing the loss of cold energy in the first refrigeration compartment 12 and preventing the portion of the ice moving channel 120 located in the second refrigeration compartment 13 from being overcooled and causing condensation. Furthermore, the problem of the second refrigeration compartment 13 being affected by the cold energy and causing the temperature to drop too low, which could affect the quality of stored items, is avoided.

[0045] It should be noted that the heat-insulating block 553 is used to at least block the end of the ice-moving channel 120 in the housing 551 close to the second refrigeration compartment 13 , thereby preventing the cold air in the first refrigeration compartment 12 from leaking.

[0046] Please continue reading Figures 5 to 7 , Figure 5 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application, wherein the rotary seat is in a closed position; Figure 6 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application, wherein the rotary seat is located at a critical position; Figure 7: is a structural schematic diagram of a rotating seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application, wherein the rotating seat is in an open position. The rotating seal 550 also includes an elastic drive member 560 and a rotating drive member 570. The fixed end 561 of the elastic drive member 560 is fixed to the shell 551. The movable end 562 of the elastic drive member 560 is fixed to the rotating seat 552. The rotating seat 552 also has a critical position between the open position and the closed position. When the rotating seat 552 is between the open position and the critical position, the force exerted by the elastic drive member 560 on the rotating seat 552 has a component force that causes the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the first rotation direction E. The rotating drive member 570 is used to drive the rotating seat 552 to rotate at least in the first rotation direction E to exceed the critical position, or to drive the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the second rotation direction F to the closed position. When a user needs to remove ice, the rotary drive member 570 drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate from the closed position in the first rotational direction E. When the rotating seat 552 rotates past the critical position and is between the critical position and the open position, the force exerted by the elastic drive member 560 on the rotating seat 552 has a component that causes the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the first rotational direction E, thereby accelerating the rotation of the rotating seat 552 toward the open position, improving the opening efficiency of the rotating seat 552, and achieving rapid opening of the rotary seal 550, thereby shortening the waiting time for the user to remove ice. When the user stops removing ice, the rotary drive member 570 drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the second rotational direction F to the closed position, and the heat-insulating block 553 blocks the ice removal channel 120 to achieve a seal.

[0047] The refrigeration device 10 of the present application not only prevents the loss of cold energy in the second refrigeration compartment 13 by sealing the ice transfer passage 120 , but also enables rapid opening of the ice transfer passage 120 , thereby shortening the waiting time for users to take ice.

[0048] It should be noted that the critical position is located between the open position and the closed position, and the angular difference between the critical position and the open position and the closed position can be adjusted according to actual conditions. When the angle required for the rotating seat 552 to rotate from the open position to the closed position is determined, the larger the angular difference between the critical position and the open position, the greater the angular difference between the critical position and the open position. This indicates that after the rotating drive member 570 drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate a small angle from the closed position to the open position, the elastic drive member 560 can drive the rotating seat 552 to rotate toward the open position. The longer the elastic drive member 560 drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the first rotation direction E, the shorter the opening time of the ice removal channel 120. This angular difference can be adjusted according to actual needs. Specifically, the angular difference between the critical position and the open position is greater than the angular difference between the critical position and the closed position.

[0049] In order to shorten the time required for the rotating seal 550 to seal the ice moving channel 120, when the rotating seat 552 is located between the closed position and the critical position, the force exerted by the elastic driving member 560 on the rotating seat 552 has a component of force that causes the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the second rotation direction F. Therefore, when the rotating driving member 570 drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the second rotation direction F past the critical position, the elastic driving member 560 can drive the rotating seat 552 to accelerate toward the closed position, and the insulation block 553 blocks the ice moving channel 120 to achieve rapid sealing.

[0050] In some embodiments, the housing 551 has a first arcuate groove 5514. The first arcuate groove 5514 is bent toward the rotation axis of the rotating seat 552. The rotating seat 552 is provided with a fixed block 5521, which slides along the first arcuate groove 5514, and the movable end 562 of the elastic driving member 560 is fixed to the fixed block 5521. When the fixed block 5521 moves to the first end 5515 of the first arcuate groove 5514, the rotating seat 552 rotates to the closed position; when the fixed block 5521 moves to the second end 5516 of the first arcuate groove 5514, the rotating seat 552 rotates to the open position. When the rotation axis of the rotating seat 552 passes through the straight line where the fixed end 561 and the movable end 562 are located, the rotating seat 552 rotates to the critical position. By sliding the fixing block 5521 to different positions in the first arc-shaped groove 5514 , the direction of the force applied by the elastic driving member 560 to the rotating base 552 can be changed, thereby driving the rotating base 552 to rotate in different directions.

[0051] Specifically, the first arcuate groove 5514 is in the shape of an arc centered on the rotation axis of the rotating base 552. Of course, the extension direction of the first arcuate groove 5514 can also be adjusted according to actual conditions. Changing the extension direction of the first arcuate groove 5514 can change the magnitude of the component force exerted by the elastic driving member 560 on the rotating base 552 in the rotation direction.

[0052] The elastic driving member 560 has a force acting in the direction from the movable end 562 to the fixed end 561. When the rotating seat 552 rotates to the critical position, the fixed end 561 and the movable end 562 are located on either side of the rotation axis of the rotating seat 552. Specifically, the elastic driving member 560 is an elastic element with a tensile force, such as a tension spring. Of course, in other embodiments, the elastic driving member 560 has a force acting in the direction from the fixed end 561 to the movable end 562. When the rotating seat 552 rotates to the critical position, the fixed end 561 and the movable end 562 are located on the same side of the rotation axis of the rotating seat 552. In this case, the elastic driving member 560 is an elastic element with a thrust, such as a compression spring.

[0053] Please continue reading Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a rotary seal of an embodiment of a refrigeration device of the present application; Figure 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sector tooth plate of an embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application. In some embodiments, the rotating drive member 570 includes a sector tooth plate 571. The sector tooth plate 571 is rotatably arranged on the shell 551, and the sector tooth plate 571 is coaxially rotatably arranged with the rotating seat 552. The outer periphery of the sector tooth plate 571 is tooth-shaped. The gear 533 is engaged with the sector tooth plate 571. The gear motor 534 is arranged in the shell 551 and connected to the gear 533, and is used to drive the gear 533 to rotate. There is a protrusion 572 on the sector tooth plate 571. The rotating seat 552 is provided with a first blocking portion 5522 and a second blocking portion 5523 arranged at intervals, and the protrusion 572 is used to push the first blocking portion 5522 to rotate in the first rotation direction E, or the protrusion 572 is used to push the second blocking portion 5523 to rotate in the second rotation direction F.

[0054] Therefore, when the rotating seat 552 is in the closed position, the fixed block 5521 is located at the first end 5515 of the first arcuate slot 5514, and the protrusion 572 is in contact with the first blocking portion 5522. When the rotating seat 552 needs to rotate from the closed position to the open position, the gear motor 534 drives the gear 533 to rotate and drives the sector tooth plate 571 to rotate synchronously. The protrusion 572 on the sector tooth plate 571 pushes the first blocking portion 5522, thereby pushing the rotating seat 552 to move in the first rotation direction E, and the fixed block 5521 moves toward the second end 5516 of the first arcuate slot 5514. When the rotating seat 552 rotates in the first rotation direction E beyond the critical position, the force of the elastic driving member 560 rapidly drives the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the first rotation direction E until the fixed block 5521 moves to the second end 5516 of the first arcuate slot 5514, at which point the rotating seat 552 rotates to the open position. During the process of the elastic driving member 560 rapidly driving the rotating seat 552 in the first rotation direction E, since the rotation speed of the rotating seat 552 is faster than the sector tooth plate 571, the second blocking portion 5523 is rotated to approach the protrusion 572. At this time, the rotation of the sector tooth plate 571 has no driving effect on the rotation of the rotating seat 552 in the first rotation direction E, but the sector tooth plate 571 can eventually rotate to a position where the second blocking portion 5523 is close to or fits the protrusion 572. At this time, when the ice is taken, the gear motor 534 drives the gear 533 to drive the sector tooth plate 571 to rotate in the opposite direction. The protrusion 572 pushes the second blocking portion 5523 to rotate in the second rotation direction F, thereby driving the rotating seat 552 to rotate in the second rotation direction F until it passes the critical position or reaches the closed position.

[0055] Specifically, the rotating seat 552 is formed with a second arcuate groove 5524, along which the protrusion 572 slides. The inner wall of one end of the second arcuate groove 5524 serves as a first blocking portion 5522, and the inner wall of the other end of the second arcuate groove 5524 serves as a second blocking portion 5523. The second arcuate groove 5524 cooperates stably with the protrusion 572, and the provision of the second arcuate groove 5524 can reduce the distance between the sector tooth plate 571 and the rotating seat 552. Of course, in other embodiments, the first blocking portion 5522 and the second blocking portion 5523 can also be formed in other forms, which are not limited here.

[0056] 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 ice-moving channel 120 is provided with a soft rubber layer 5531. Specifically, when the rotating seat 552 drives the insulation block 553 to move to seal the ice-moving channel 120, the soft rubber layer 5531 and the end of the ice-moving channel 120 in the shell 551 are close to one end of the ice-moving channel 120 to maintain a compressed interference state, thereby improving the sealing effect of the insulation block 553 on the ice-moving channel 120 and improving the thermal insulation effect between the first refrigeration chamber 12 and the second refrigeration chamber 13.

[0057] To achieve a better sealing effect, a certain compressive force must be maintained between the outer periphery of the insulation block 553 and the pipe opening of the ice transfer channel 120. When the outer periphery of the insulation block 553 includes a soft rubber layer 5531, the soft rubber layer 5531 can be squeezed and deformed to effectively seal the ice transfer channel 120. To enhance the sealing effect of the insulation block 553 on the ice transfer channel 120, in some embodiments, the insulation block 553 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 552. When the rotating seat 552 rotates in the second rotational direction F to the closed position, the stopper 5511 abuts against the insulation block 553 to drive the insulation block 553 to rotate away from the rotating seat 552. As the insulation block 553 gradually rotates to a position facing the pipe opening of the ice transfer channel 120, the insulation block 553 gradually approaches the pipe opening of the ice transfer channel 120 and is ultimately pressed against the pipe opening by the stopper 5511, ensuring that the insulation block 553 effectively seals the ice transfer channel 120.

[0058] However, in order to facilitate the rotation of the rotating seat 552, a certain gap needs to be maintained between the outer periphery of the insulation block 553 and the inner wall of the shell 551. In some embodiments, the rotating seal 550 also includes a torsion spring (not shown in the figure). The torsion spring acts on the rotating seat 552 and the insulation block 553 so that the insulation block 553 fits the rotating seat 552. In the process of the rotating seat 552 rotating along the first rotation direction E to the movable channel 540 gradually docking with the ice moving channel 120, the end of the insulation block 553 away from the rotation axis gradually disengages from the limit block 5511, and the rebound force of the torsion spring drives the insulation block 553 to rotate and fit 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.

[0059] To ensure that the heat preservation block 553 maintains its seal against the ice removal channel 120 for a long period of time, the gear motor 534 may 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 rotating spontaneously and causing the heat preservation block 553 or the movable channel 540 to shift position.

[0060] 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.

[0061] The ice removal channel 120 includes a first subchannel 123 and a second subchannel 124. The first subchannel 123 is located within the first door 14 or the first refrigeration compartment 12. The first subchannel 123 connects to the ice removal assembly 101. The second subchannel 124 is located within the second door 15 and connects the ice removal assembly 300 to the first subchannel 123. Because the temperature of the first refrigeration compartment 12 is relatively low, a rotating seal 550 can be located within the first refrigeration compartment 12 to connect or seal the first subchannel 123.

[0062] The structure of the ice removal assembly 101 of the refrigeration device 10 of the present application is described in detail below:

[0063] The ice moving assembly 101 can accelerate ice cubes by projecting, catapulting, etc., thereby providing a function for ice cubes to smoothly pass through the ice moving channel 120. The specific structure of the ice moving assembly 101 can be implemented in many ways, and several ways are listed below:

[0064] <Projectile method>

[0065] See also Figure 10 , Figure 10 It is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application. The ice-moving assembly 101 includes an ice-moving portion 110 and a main rotating member 130. Among them, 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. Among them, the ice-moving channel 120 is connected to the ice-moving cavity 112 through the ice-moving outlet 113. The main rotating member 130 is rotatably arranged in the ice-moving cavity 112. The ice-moving inlet 111 and the ice-moving outlet 113 are located on the periphery of the main rotating member 130. The main rotating member 130 can rotate along the first direction X and carry the ice cubes entering the ice-moving cavity 112 from the ice-moving inlet 111 and throw them out from the ice-moving outlet 113 to the ice-moving channel 120.

[0066] In the present application, the ice transfer portion 110 of the ice transfer assembly 101 can be disposed within the first refrigeration compartment 12. The ice removal assembly 300 is located within the second door 15 above the first refrigeration compartment 12. The ice transfer passage 120 provides a path for ice cubes to be transported from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the ice removal assembly 300. The ice transfer inlet 111 can be connected to the ice making assembly 200, and ice cubes enter the ice transfer chamber 112 from the ice transfer inlet 111. The main rotating member 130 rotates along a first direction X, carrying the ice cubes and ejecting them toward the ice transfer outlet 113. The ice cubes have a certain initial velocity and move from the ice transfer outlet 113 toward the ice transfer passage 120, ultimately moving along the ice transfer passage 120 to the ice removal assembly 300. Since the main rotating member 130 can rotate continuously at a certain speed, the ice cubes coming out of the ice making assembly 200 can be continuously and quickly ejected to the ice taking assembly 300. The ice cubes move quickly and the ice taking efficiency is high, thereby realizing fast and continuous ice taking. The user has a short waiting time for taking ice, and the ice cubes are not easy to melt. The ice cubes are of high quality and are not easy to melt and stick together.

[0067] 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 removal assembly 300. The ice cubes move directly from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the ice removal assembly 300. The fast ice movement speed not only improves the ice removal 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.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 10As shown, the refrigeration device 10 further includes a conveying channel 150. The conveying channel 150 communicates with the ice transfer chamber 112 via the ice transfer inlet 111, and the conveying channel 150 is used to communicate with the ice outlet end of the ice-making assembly 200 to convey ice cubes to the ice transfer chamber 112. The ice inlet end of the conveying channel 150 is positioned higher than the ice transfer inlet 111, and ice cubes enter the ice transfer 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 transfer inlet 111, and ice cubes are driven by some power mechanism to move along the conveying channel 150 into the ice transfer chamber 112. Therefore, the ice transfer inlet 111 can be located in the upper half, lower half, or other position of the ice transfer chamber 112, and ice cubes can enter the ice transfer chamber 112 and be stuck in the main rotating member 130 under the action of gravity or other power mechanisms.

[0069] 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 11 As shown, Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application. The ice transfer chamber 112 also includes an ice transfer and return port 119, and the ice transfer device 100 also includes an ice return channel 160. The ice return channel 160 is connected to the ice transfer and return port 119. The ice outlet end of the ice return channel 160 is lower than the ice outlet end of the ice transfer channel 120. The main rotating member 130 can also rotate along the second direction Y and carry the ice cubes located in the ice transfer chamber 112 to be thrown from the ice transfer and return port 119 to the ice return 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.

[0070] 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-moving unit 110. Ice cubes from the ice-making assembly 200 are moved to the ice-moving unit 110 through the conveying channel 150. The ice outlet end of the ice-returning 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-moving unit 110 back to the conveying channel 150, allowing them to fall back into the ice-moving unit 110. Alternatively, the ice outlet end of the ice-returning 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-moving unit 110 back to the ice-making assembly 200. Specifically, the ice-returning channel 160 is connected to the ice storage bin of the ice-making assembly 200.

[0071] In some embodiments, as Figure 11 As 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 .

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] In some embodiments, as Figure 12 As shown, Figure 12 It is a partial structural diagram of the ice moving assembly of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application. The ice moving part 110 also includes a connecting area 115 and a third sensor 173. The inner wall of the connecting area 115 is arranged around the outer periphery of the main rotating part 130. The connecting area 115 is connected to the side of the ice moving inlet 111 and the ice moving outlet 113 away from the power storage area 114. The third sensor 173 is arranged in the connecting 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 part 130 has not thrown the ice cubes to the ice moving outlet 113, and the ice cubes are forced to pass through the connecting area 115. At this time, an ice blockage failure may occur. When the third sensor 173 senses the passage of ice cubes, it can control the ice-making assembly 200 to stop adding ice, and at the same time control the main rotating member 130 to rotate along the second direction Y, so as to throw the ice cubes blocked in the ice moving chamber 112 to the ice return channel 160 to avoid ice blockage.

[0077] Since the ice cubes move at high speed during the ejection process, there may be friction and collision, so crushed ice may 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 part 130. In some embodiments, the bottom of the ice moving part 110 is provided with a through hole (not shown in the figure) that communicates with the ice moving cavity 112. The ice moving device 100 includes a collecting part 175. The collecting part 175 is arranged below the ice moving part 110. The through hole allows crushed ice to pass through but does not allow whole ice to pass through. The collecting part 175 receives the crushed ice that falls from the through hole. The collecting part 175 and the ice moving part 110 are placed together in the first refrigeration compartment 12. The user can remove and clean the collecting part 175 by opening the first refrigeration compartment 12.

[0078] <Ejection method>

[0079] See also Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ice moving device of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application.

[0080] The ice removal assembly 101 includes a conveying channel 150, a sorting assembly 180, and an ejection assembly 190. The ice removal channel 120 includes an ice outlet 1222, an ice inlet 1221, and an ejection area 1223. The ice outlet 1222 is located above the ice inlet 1221. The ejection area 1223 is located below the ice inlet 1221. The conveying channel 150 is connected to the ice removal channel 120 through the ice inlet 1221. The sorting assembly 180 is arranged in the conveying channel 150 to transport ice cubes one by one to the ice removal channel 120. Since the ejection area 1223 is located below the ice inlet 1221, the sorting assembly 180 transports the ice cubes one by one through the ice inlet 1221, and the ice cubes move from the ice inlet 1221 to the ejection area 1223 under the action of gravity. The ejection assembly 190 is disposed at one end of the ice transfer passage 120 away from the ice outlet 1222. The ejection assembly 190 is used to eject a predetermined number of ice cubes located in the ejection area 1223 toward the ice outlet 1222. The sorting assembly 180 cooperates with the ejection assembly 190, which transports the ice cubes one by one to the ice transfer passage 120. The ejection assembly 190 then ejects a predetermined number of ice cubes located in the ejection area 1223 toward the ice outlet 1222.

[0081] In this embodiment of the present application, the sorting assembly 180, conveying channel 150, and ejection assembly 190 may be located in the first refrigerating compartment 12. The ice removal assembly 300 is located in the second door 15 above the first refrigerating compartment 12. The ice transfer channel 120 provides a path for ice cubes to move from the first refrigerating compartment 12 to the second door 15. The sorting assembly 180 may be connected to the ice making assembly 200. The ejection assembly 190 ejects ice cubes toward the ice outlet 1222. Ice cubes have a certain initial velocity, moving from the ejection area 1223 toward the ice outlet 1222 and ultimately along the ice transfer channel 120 to the ice removal assembly 300. Because the ejection assembly 190 can continuously eject ice cubes at a constant speed, ice cubes from the ice making assembly 200 can be continuously and rapidly ejected to the ice removal assembly 300. This allows for rapid ice movement and efficient ice removal, enabling rapid and continuous ice removal. This reduces waiting time for users, and the ice cubes are less likely to melt, resulting in high-quality ice cubes and less likely to stick together.

[0082] The ejection assembly 190 can drive the ice cubes to be ejected, so that the ice cubes gain an initial velocity and then quickly move to the ice removal assembly 300. The ice cubes move directly from the first refrigeration compartment 12 to the ice removal assembly 300. The fast ice movement speed not only improves the ice removal 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.

[0083] It should be noted that the predetermined number can be one, two, or more. The predetermined number matches the driving force of ejection assembly 190. To ensure the success rate of ice ejection, the driving force of ejection assembly 190 can eject more than the predetermined number of ice cubes toward the ice outlet. Ejection assembly 190 can eject one, two, or another number of ice cubes located in ejection area 1223 toward ice outlet 1222 in a single ejection.

[0084] The ejection assembly 190 includes a push plate 191 and an electromagnetic ejector 192. The push plate 191 is movably arranged in the ice transfer channel 120 along the extension direction of the ice transfer channel 120. The electromagnetic ejector 192 is arranged on the side of the push plate 191 away from the ice outlet 1222. The output end of the electromagnetic ejector 192 is connected to the push plate 191. The electromagnetic ejector 192 can drive the push plate 191 to eject a predetermined distance from the ejection area 1223 toward the ice outlet 1222. The ice cubes acquire a certain initial velocity under the push of the push plate 191 and then move toward the ice outlet 1222. The electromagnetic ejector 192 can also drive the push plate 191 back to the ejection area 1223. Specifically, the electromagnetic ejector 192 can control the ejection or retraction of the push plate 191 by turning the current on and off. By controlling the magnitude of the current, the ejection speed of the push plate 191 can be controlled, thereby adjusting the ejection speed of the ice cubes.

[0085] In some embodiments, the conveying channel 150 includes a conveying portion 152, a guide portion 153, and a funnel portion 154. A sorting assembly 180 is disposed on the conveying portion 152. The conveying portion 152 includes an inlet end 1521 and an outlet end 1522, with the outlet end 1522 being higher than the ice inlet 1221. The guide portion 153 connects the outlet end 1522 and the ice inlet 1221. The funnel portion 154 is disposed above the inlet end 1521 and is configured to receive ice cubes entering the conveying portion 152. Because the outlet end 1522 is higher than the ice inlet 1221 and the guide portion 153 connects the outlet end 1522 and the ice inlet 1221, ice cubes can move from the outlet end 1522 to the ice inlet 1221 under the action of gravity. The diameter of the funnel portion 154 gradually increases from one end of the funnel portion 154 connected to the conveying portion 152 to the end away from the conveying portion 152, so that the funnel portion 154 facilitates the ice cubes removed from the ice making assembly 200 to enter the conveying channel 150, thereby improving the success rate of the ice cubes entering the conveying channel 150.

[0086] Furthermore, the outlet end 1522 of the conveying portion 152 is higher than the inlet end 1521 of the conveying portion 152, so that the sorting component 180 disposed in the conveying portion 152 needs to transport the ice cubes at a lower position to a higher position. The sorting component 180 can raise the height of the ice cubes to a certain extent, so that the ice cubes can be closer to the second refrigeration compartment 13, shortening the height that the ice cubes need to rise along the ice moving channel 120, reducing the driving force required by the ejection component 190 to drive the ice cubes to rise, and improving the success rate of ice ejection.

[0087] The sorting component 180 for delivering ice cubes one by one to the ice removal channel 120 can have various implementation structures, for example:

[0088] In some embodiments, the conveying portion 152 is linear. The sorting assembly 180 includes a transmission wheel group 181, a transmission belt 182, a partition 183 and a first power member (not shown in the figure). The transmission wheel group 181 is arranged on the conveying portion 152, and the transmission wheel group 181 includes at least two transmission wheels 1811 arranged at intervals, and the transmission wheels 1811 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the conveying portion 152. The transmission wheel 1811 is rotatably supported on the conveying portion 152. The transmission belt 182 is wound around the transmission wheel group 181. The first power member drives the transmission wheel 1811 to rotate, so that the transmission belt 182 is transmitted as the transmission wheel 1811 rotates. A plurality of partitions 183 are provided, and a plurality of partitions 183 are spaced apart on the transmission belt 182. Each adjacent two partitions 183 are used to receive an ice cube. The provision of partition 183 facilitates the movement of ice cubes along the conveyor belt 182 toward the guide portion 153, thereby enhancing the stability of the ice cubes on the conveyor belt 182. Partition 183 also separates the ice cubes, preventing them from sticking together. As the ice cubes move along the ice conveyor belt 182 to the end of the sorting assembly 180 near the guide portion 153, partition 183 gradually rotates from above the conveyor belt 182 to below it. The ice cubes, freed from the barrier provided by partition 183, fall under gravity into the guide portion 153 and move along it to the ice transfer channel 120. The speed at which the first power member drives the transmission wheel 1811 can be adaptively adjusted based on the speed at which the ejection assembly 190 ejects the ice cubes from the ice transfer channel 120.

[0089] In some embodiments, the ice moving channel 120 includes an ice moving section 121 and a guide section 122. The ejection area 1223 and the ice inlet 1221 are provided in the ice moving section 121. The ice moving section 121 is connected to the conveying channel 150 through the ice inlet 1221. The guide section 122 is connected to the ice moving section 121 and is bent toward one side for guiding to the ice retrieval assembly 300. 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 retrieval assembly 300. When the ice cube moves to the guide section 122, the ice cube has risen a sufficient distance, and the guide section 122 is used to change the moving direction of the ice cube so that it moves toward the ice retrieval assembly 300. There is a smooth transition between the ice moving section 121 and the guide section 122.

[0090] 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 1222 to the ice retrieval assembly 300, ensuring that ice cubes can rise stably and communicate with the ice retrieval assembly 300.

[0091] 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.

[0092] To ensure that sorting assembly 180 can smoothly transport ice cubes into ice transfer channel 120, ice transfer device 100 also includes a first sensor 1224. First sensor 1224 is located at ice inlet 1221. First sensor 1224 senses the passage of ice cubes, indicating that ice cubes have entered the ice transfer chamber. When first sensor 1224 senses the passage of ice cubes, the ice cubes fall through ice inlet 1221 into ejection zone 1223. Ejection assembly 190 then prepares to perform an ejection operation, driving the ice cubes in ejection zone 1223 to eject toward ice outlet 1222.

[0093] To ensure that the ejection assembly 190 successfully ejects ice cubes out of the ice outlet 1222 of the ice removal channel 120, in some embodiments, the ice removal device 100 further includes a second sensor 1225. The second sensor 1225 is disposed at the ice outlet 1222. The second sensor 1225 senses 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. When the second sensing element 1225 senses the passage of ice cubes, the sorting component 180 can continue to transport ice cubes to the ice moving channel 120, and the ejection component 190 can prepare for the next ice ejection operation; when the ejection component 190 performs an ejection operation, the second sensing element 1225 still does not sense the passage of ice cubes, which means that the ice cubes did not pass through the ice outlet 1222 after being ejected, but still fell back to the ejection area 1223 along the ice moving channel 120. At this time, an ice jam may occur. The sorting component 180 can be controlled to stop feeding ice, and the ejection component 190 can be controlled to perform another ice ejection operation to eject the ice cubes that were not successfully ejected.

[0094] In some other embodiments, the ice moving device 100 further includes a weight sensor. The weight sensor is provided on the push plate 191. If ice cubes enter the ice moving channel 120 and fall onto the push plate 191, the weight sensor can sense the change in ice cubes, and the ejection assembly 190 can prepare to perform an ejection operation to drive the ice cubes located in the ejection area 1223 to be ejected toward the ice outlet 1222; if the ejection assembly 190 ejects the ice cubes toward the ice outlet 1222, but the ice cubes do not pass through the ice outlet 1222 but still fall back to the ejection area 1223 along the ice moving channel 120, the weight sensor can sense the weight change again, thereby controlling the sorting assembly 180 to pause ice entry, and controlling the ejection assembly 190 to perform an ice ejection operation again to eject the ice cubes that were not successfully ejected.

[0095] The first sensing element 1224 can be used in conjunction with the second sensing element 1225 or the weight sensor to accurately detect the status of ice cubes in the ice moving device 100 .

[0096] The above embodiments specifically describe several possible implementations of the ice removal assembly 101 structure. The ice removal channel 120 of the present application is described in detail below:

[0097] 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 examples specifically illustrate the solution of setting the ice removal channel 120 in the refrigeration device 10:

[0098] <First option>:

[0099] Please continue reading Figure 14 and Figure 15 , Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of a first solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application; Figure 15 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application.

[0100] 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 outlet of the ice removal assembly 101, the second portion 126 is located between the first door 14 and the second door 15, and the third portion 127 is provided 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 to move out of the ice removal channel 120, and the ice cubes pass through the first portion 125, the second portion 126, and the third portion 127 in sequence and then enter the ice removal assembly 300.

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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 assembly 101 is disposed in first refrigerating compartment 12, first door 14 has a clearance groove that matches first portion 125, allowing first portion 125 to extend outward from inside first refrigerating compartment 12 to communicate with second portion 126. In this case, ice-moving assembly 101 is fixed to first refrigerating compartment 12, first portion 125 communicates with ice-moving assembly 101 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 refrigerating compartment 12 further includes a first drawer, first door 14 is disposed in the first drawer, and the first drawer can be pushed and pulled in cabinet 11.

[0104] Of course, if Figure 14 As shown, the ice removal assembly 101 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. It should be noted that at this time, the ice transfer inlet 111 of the ice removal 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 removal 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 .

[0105] 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.

[0106] 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.

[0107] <Second option>:

[0108] Please continue reading Figure 16 and Figure 17 , Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of a second solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of the second solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application.

[0109] Ice removal channel 120 includes a first subchannel 123 and a second subchannel 124. Second subchannel 124 is located in second door 15 and partially within handle 16. Second subchannel 124 connects to ice removal assembly 300, while first subchannel 123 connects to ice removal outlet 113 of ice removal assembly 101. Ice removal assembly 101 drives ice cubes toward ice removal channel 120. Ice cubes then pass through first subchannel 123 and second subchannel 124 before entering ice removal assembly 300. By combining the handle 16 with the second sub-channel 124, the handle 16 is designed to be a hollow channel, and the second sub-channel 124 is set in the second door body 15, and partially set in the handle 16. When the second door body 15 is opened or closed, the handle 16 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.

[0110] 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 16. 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 may 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] 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 16 is short, and the ambient temperature outside refrigeration unit 10 has little effect on the ice cubes. However, in some embodiments, handle 16 may be wrapped with an insulating layer. This insulating layer reduces heat exchange between the interior and exterior of handle 16, 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 16, further enhancing the user experience.

[0114] Since the ice removal device 100 is typically installed in a refrigeration appliance 10 with double doors, and the handle 16 is typically located away from the rotation axis of the second door 15, to facilitate docking of the ice removal assembly 101 with the second sub-channel 124, the ice removal assembly 101 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 assembly 101 moves synchronously with the opening and closing of the first door 14. When the first door 14 is closed onto the cabinet 11, the first sub-channel 123 and the second sub-channel 124 dock. Furthermore, since the first sub-channel 123 is located in the first door 14 and the second sub-channel 124 is located in the second door 15, a certain gap exists between the first and second doors 14, 15. Typically, this gap is relatively small, allowing ice cubes to pass directly through the gap between the first and second doors 14, 15. In some embodiments, the end of the connecting section 128 closest to the first door 14 protrudes from the second door 15, and the end of the connecting section 128 closest to the first door 14 is positioned directly opposite the first sub-channel 123. The connecting section 128 protruding from the second door body 15 can further reduce the gap between the connecting section 128 and the first sub-channel 123, thereby reducing the loss of cooling energy.

[0115] Of course, in some single-door refrigerators, the ice moving assembly 101 may also be disposed in the first refrigerating compartment 12, with the ice moving assembly 101 disposed on the side wall of the first refrigerating compartment 12 near the handle 16, and the first sub-channel 123 disposed in the first refrigerating compartment 12. A partition layer 102 is disposed between the first refrigerating compartment 12 and the second refrigerating compartment 13.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] <Third option>:

[0119] Please continue reading Figure 18 and Figure 19 , Figure 18 This is a structural diagram of a third solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application; Figure 19 yes Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A.

[0120] Ice removal assembly 101 is located within first refrigeration compartment 12. Ice removal channel 120 includes a first subchannel 123 and a second subchannel 124, which are interconnected. Second subchannel 124 is disposed within second door 15. First subchannel 123 is disposed within first refrigeration compartment 12. Second subchannel 124 is connected to ice removal assembly 300, while first subchannel 123 is connected to the ice outlet of ice removal assembly 101. Ice removal assembly 101 drives ice cubes toward ice removal channel 120, where they pass through first subchannel 123 and second subchannel 124 before entering ice removal assembly 300.

[0121] 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.

[0122] Since ice removal assembly 101 is located within first refrigeration compartment 12, to facilitate the connection between first sub-channel 123 and second sub-channel 124, housing 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 housing 11, second sub-channel 124 and intermediate channel 129 connect. By arranging the first sub-channel 123 in the first refrigeration compartment 12 and docking 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 , which has a greater docking advantage.

[0123] Specifically, the ice making assembly 200 is located close to the back wall relative to the ice moving assembly 101 .

[0124] 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 placement of ice transfer assembly 101, 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.

[0125] <Fourth option>:

[0126] Please continue reading Figure 20 and Figure 21 , Figure 20 This is a structural diagram of a fourth solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration device of the present application; Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the door body of the fourth solution of another embodiment of the refrigeration equipment of the present application.

[0127] 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, which 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. 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 out of the ice-moving 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-removing assembly 300.

[0128] 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.

[0129] Because the first subchannel 123 is located in the first door body 14 and the second subchannel 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. Generally, this 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 subchannel 124 near the first door body 14 protrudes from the second door body 15, and the end of the second subchannel 124 near the first door body 14 is arranged directly opposite the first subchannel 123. The protrusion of the second subchannel 124 from the second door body 15 can further narrow the gap between the second subchannel 124 and the first subchannel 123, reducing the loss of cold air. When the first door body 14 and / or the second door body 15 are opened, the second subchannel 124 and the first subchannel 123 are staggered. When the first door body 14 and the second door body 15 are closed on the box body 11, the second subchannel 124 and the first subchannel 123 are docked.

[0130] 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.

[0131] In some embodiments, the first door body 14 is rotatably disposed on the cabinet 11. In other embodiments, the first refrigeration compartment 12 includes a first drawer, the first drawer is push-pull disposed on the cabinet 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 in the first door body 14 will 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 disposed opposite each other without affecting the passage of ice cubes. Similarly, the second door body 15 is rotatably or push-pull disposed on the cabinet 11.

[0132] 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 body is limited. Furthermore, since the ice making assembly 200 is located near one side wall 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.

[0133] 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.

[0134] Of course, the ice moving channel 120 can also be set at other positions of the refrigeration equipment 10 in coordination 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.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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: The box body is formed with a first refrigeration compartment and a second refrigeration compartment with an opening on one side, wherein the second refrigeration compartment is located above the first refrigeration compartment; A first door body, used for opening and closing the first refrigeration compartment; A second door body, used for opening and closing 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 channel, used for providing a path for ice cubes to move from the first refrigeration compartment to the ice taking assembly; An ice moving assembly, disposed in the first refrigeration compartment, for driving the ice cubes made by the ice making assembly to move toward the ice moving channel; A rotating seal is provided in the first refrigeration compartment and is used to close or open the ice removal channel. The rotating seal includes: a shell, disposed in the first refrigeration compartment, the shell being hollow, and a portion of the ice removal channel being formed in the shell; a rotating seat rotatably disposed in the shell, the rotating seat comprising a movable channel and a heat-insulating block staggered with the movable channel, the rotating seat being capable of rotating in a first rotational direction to an open position in which the movable channel is docked with the ice-moving channel, and being capable of rotating in a second rotational direction to a closed position in which the heat-insulating block blocks the ice-moving channel, the second rotational direction being opposite to the first rotational direction; An elastic driving member, wherein the fixed end of the elastic driving member is fixed to the housing, and the movable end of the elastic driving member is fixed to the rotating seat, and the rotating seat further has a critical position between the open position and the closed position, and when the rotating seat is between the open position and the critical position, the force exerted by the elastic driving member on the rotating seat has a component force causing the rotating seat to rotate in the first rotation direction; the housing has a first arc-shaped groove, and the first arc-shaped groove is bent toward the rotation axis direction of the rotating seat; the rotating seat is provided with a fixed block, and the fixed block slides along the first arc-shaped groove, and the movable end is fixed to the fixed block; The rotary drive member is used to drive the rotary seat to rotate at least in the first rotation direction to cross the critical position, or to drive the rotary seat to rotate in the second rotation direction to the closed position.

2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that When the rotating seat is located between the closing position and the critical position, the force exerted by the elastic driving member on the rotating seat has a component of force causing the rotating seat to rotate in the second rotation direction.

3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that When the fixed block moves to the first end of the first arc-shaped slot, the rotating seat rotates to the closed position; when the fixed block moves to the second end of the first arc-shaped slot, the rotating seat rotates to the open position, and when the rotation axis of the rotating seat passes through the straight line where the fixed end and the movable end are located, the rotating seat rotates to the critical position.

4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that The elastic driving member has an acting force in a direction from the movable end to the fixed end. When the rotating seat rotates to a critical position, the fixed end and the movable end are located on both sides of the rotating axis of the rotating seat.

5. The refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The rotary drive member comprises: a sector-shaped tooth plate, rotatably disposed on the housing, and coaxially rotatably disposed with the rotating seat, the outer periphery of the sector-shaped tooth plate being tooth-shaped, the sector-shaped tooth plate being provided with a protrusion, and the rotating seat being provided with a first blocking portion and a second blocking portion arranged at intervals, the protrusion being used to push the first blocking portion to rotate in the first rotation direction, or the protrusion being used to push the second blocking portion to rotate in the second rotation direction; a gear meshing with the sector-shaped tooth plate; The gear motor is arranged in the housing and is connected to the gear.

6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that The rotating seat is formed with a second arc-shaped groove, the protrusion slides along the second arc-shaped groove, the inner wall of one end of the second arc-shaped groove is the first blocking portion, and the inner wall of the other end of the second arc-shaped groove is the second blocking portion.

7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The interior of the heat-insulating block is filled with heat-insulating material, and the outer surface of the heat-insulating block for blocking the ice-moving channel is provided with a soft rubber layer.

8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that The heat preservation block is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the shell is provided with a limit block. When the rotating seat rotates along the second rotation direction to the closed position, the limit block abuts against the heat preservation block to drive the heat preservation block to rotate in the direction away from the rotating seat.

9. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that The rotary seal further comprises a torsion spring, which acts on the rotating seat and the heat-insulating block so as to make the heat-insulating block fit against the rotating seat.

10. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The ice removal channel includes a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel. The first sub-channel is arranged in the first door body or the first refrigeration compartment, and the first sub-channel is connected to the ice removal assembly. The second sub-channel is arranged in the second door body, and the second sub-channel is connected to the ice removal assembly and the first sub-channel. The rotating seal is used to close or open the first sub-channel.

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