Refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and provides refrigeration equipment which comprises an equipment body, a water supply component, an ice maker and an embedded part, the equipment body comprises a cabinet body and a partition plate connected to the cabinet body, and the space in the cabinet body is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber through the partition plate; the water supply component is located in the first chamber; the ice maker is located in the second chamber and located above or below the water supply component, and the ice maker and the water supply component are located on the same side of the equipment body; the embedded part comprises a connecting plate and a communicating pipe connected to the connecting plate, the communicating pipe penetrates through the partition plate to communicate the ice maker with the water supply component, and the connecting plate is embedded in the partition plate. According to the refrigeration equipment, the water supply component and the ice maker are communicated through the embedded part in the partition plate, and a water path can be simplified and shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to refrigeration equipment. Background Art

[0002] Refrigeration equipment has the functions of refrigeration and freezing. There are water circuits in the refrigeration equipment. The water circuits are mainly arranged in the cold storage room and the freezer room. The cold storage room can be used to refrigerate ice water, and the freezer room can be used to freeze ice cubes. The positions of various components in the water circuit are relatively scattered in the refrigeration equipment. In order to achieve the water connection between the cold storage room and the freezer room, the water pipe is long, and the water circuit needs to repeatedly penetrate the foaming layer of the refrigeration equipment. In addition, a large number of water pipes are exposed and distributed on the back of the refrigeration equipment. The water circuit is relatively complicated, the manufacturing process is complicated, the production and manufacturing are troublesome, and the cost is high. In addition, when it is necessary to set up two or more ice makers in the freezer room, the complexity, cost, and manufacturing complexity of the water circuit are doubled.

[0003] When the refrigeration equipment is connected to an external water pipe through a filter, the filter is set in the refrigerator, and the ice maker is set in the freezer, the water filtered by the filter needs to be introduced into the ice maker, and the water valve is used to control the external water to enter the filter for filtration. The water valve is also used to send out the filtered water, and the water path is complicated. In some cases, the water valve is located inside the compressor compartment of the refrigeration equipment, and a water pipe that passes through the foaming layer of the refrigeration equipment is connected between the water valve and the filter. The filtered water flows back to the water valve through the water pipe inserted in the foaming layer of the refrigeration equipment. The water valve controls the filtered water to enter the ice maker through the water pipe to complete the water delivery action of the ice maker. A large number of connecting water pipes are exposed and distributed on the back of the refrigeration equipment, and the water path is more complicated. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the present invention provides a refrigeration device, which connects a water supply component and an ice maker through an embedded part in a partition, thereby simplifying and shortening the water path.

[0005] A refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0006] The device body comprises a cabinet and a partition connected to the cabinet, wherein the space in the cabinet is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by the partition;

[0007] A water supply component, located in the first chamber;

[0008] an ice maker, located in the second room, the ice maker being located above or below the water supply component, and the ice maker and the water supply component being located on the same side of the device body;

[0009] The embedded component comprises a connecting plate and a connecting pipe connected to the connecting plate, wherein the connecting pipe is passed through the partition to connect the ice maker with the water supply component, and the connecting plate is embedded in the partition.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration equipment includes an equipment body, a water supply component, an ice maker and embedded parts. The water supply component and the ice maker are arranged in their respective compartments. The water supply component and the ice maker are connected through the embedded parts in the partition, which can shorten the water path between the water supply component and the ice maker and simplify the water path distribution in the refrigeration equipment.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the device body includes a box, the box is provided with an installation opening, the embedded part is arranged in the installation opening and closes the installation opening, and the embedded part is fixed to the box via an embedded layer.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting plate includes a main body and a limiting portion connected to the outer ring of the main body, the limiting portion is located on the outside of the box, the main body closes the installation opening, and the limiting portion is located on the outer ring of the installation opening.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting plate is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is connected to a matching portion of the ice maker or the water supply component.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion includes a first connecting portion and a supporting portion, the supporting portion is connected to the connecting plate via the first connecting portion, and a limiting space with at least one side opening is formed between the supporting portion, the first connecting portion and the connecting plate, so that the mating portion is connected to the supporting portion via the opening and is limited in the limiting space.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of the mounting portions all have the opening facing a preset direction, the first connecting portion is disposed on an adjacent side of at least one of the openings, and the first connecting portion is disposed on an opposite side of at least one of the openings.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion is provided with a screw hole or a screw rod, and the mounting portion protrudes toward the inner side of the partition.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water outlet is provided on a side of the water supply component facing the ice maker, and the water outlet is connected to the ice maker through the connecting pipe.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water supply component includes a water valve, and the water supply component also includes at least one of a filter assembly and a water tank, at least one of the filter assembly and the water tank is provided with the water outlet, and the water outlet is opened and closed by the water valve.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the filter assembly includes an outer shell and a filter, the outer shell is provided with the filter and the water valve connected to each other, the water valve is connected to a water inlet pipe and a first water outlet pipe, the water inlet pipe passes through the rear wall of the outer shell, the first water outlet pipe passes through the side outlet of the side wall of the outer shell, the side wall is connected with a first groove wall and a second groove wall, a guide groove is formed between the first groove wall and the second groove wall, the guide groove extends along the water valve to the side outlet, the first water outlet pipe is located in the guide groove, and the opening of the guide groove faces the filter.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an ice storage container is arranged below the ice maker, an ice introducing device is arranged between the ice maker and the ice storage container, the ice maker is provided with an ice making outlet, the ice storage container is provided with an ice taking inlet, and the ice introducing device includes an ice taking inlet connected to the ice making outlet and an ice outlet connected to the ice taking inlet.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice introducing device includes a shell and a detection component connected to the shell, the shell includes a shell body, a first shell portion and a second shell portion, the shell body forms the ice taking port and the ice outlet, the first shell portion and the second shell portion are arranged opposite to each other, and the ice storage container is limited between the first shell portion and the second shell portion.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes at least one of an identification device for identifying the ice storage container and an ice detection device for detecting ice cubes.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a transmitting device arranged in the first shell part and a receiving device arranged in the second shell part.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the device body is connected to a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the ice storage container to move below the ice making outlet of the ice maker or move away from the ice making outlet.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the assembled state of the refrigeration equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a refrigeration device in an exploded state provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a longitudinal cross-sectional structure of a refrigeration device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of the A part;

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a water supply component in an exploded state provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 is a schematic side structural diagram of a water supply component provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a water supply component provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure in the up and down directions of a water supply component provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the embedded part provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the embedded part provided by the embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 9 The difference is that Fig.10 For the bottom perspective, Fig. 9 For the upper perspective;

[0037] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of the B part;

[0038] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the embedded part provided by an embodiment of the present invention at the installation opening of the box;

[0039] Fig.13 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an ice-inducing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Fig.14 is a front structural schematic diagram of an ice guiding device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Fig.15is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice guiding device provided by an embodiment of the present invention from an upward perspective;

[0042] Fig.16 is a schematic diagram of the coordination state of the ice introducing device and the ice storage container provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Fig.17 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation state between the ice introduction device and the ice storage container provided by the embodiment of the present invention, and Fig.16 The difference is that Fig.16 For the rear side perspective, Fig.17 It is the front side perspective;

[0044] Fig.18 It is a structural schematic diagram of the coordination state of the ice-introducing device and the ice-making machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Fig.19 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of an ice-introducing device, an ice-making machine and an ice storage container in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Reference numerals:

[0047] 100. Embedded parts;

[0048] 110, connecting pipe; 111, inlet; 112, outlet; 113, mounting plate;

[0049] 120, connecting plate; 121, mounting portion; 1211, first connecting portion; 1212, supporting portion; 1213, opening; 1214, limiting space; 1215, reinforcing rib; 122, body; 123, limiting portion; 1231, first positioning portion;

[0050] 200, box liner; 211, installation opening; 212, second positioning portion;

[0051] 300, equipment body; 310, first chamber; 320, second chamber; 330, partition; 340, embedded layer;

[0052] 400, ice maker; 410, ice maker bracket; 420, ice tray;

[0053] 500, ice introduction device; 501, ice taking port; 502, ice outlet; 503, ice outlet channel; 510, shell; 511, shell body; 512, first shell part; 513, second shell part; 514, inclined surface; 515, second connecting part; 516, third positioning part; 518, guide rail; 520, detection component;

[0054] 600. Ice storage container;

[0055] 700, water supply components;

[0056] 710, housing; 711, front wall; 712, rear wall; 713, side wall; 7131, side outlet; 7132, first side plate; 7132-1, first slot wall; 7132-2, second slot wall; 7132-3, guide slot; 7132-4, notch; 7133, second side plate; 7134, reinforcement plate; 714, positioning tube;

[0057] 720, filter; 721, third mounting portion; 722, plug interface;

[0058] 730, water valve; 731, first installation part;

[0059] 741, water inlet pipe; 742, first water outlet pipe; 743, second water outlet pipe;

[0060] 750. conversion joint; 751. second mounting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0062] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0063] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0065] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0066] Combination Figures 1 to 19 As shown, the refrigeration device according to the embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0067] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, including a device body 300, a water supply component 700, an ice maker 400 and an embedded component 100. The device body 300 includes a cabinet and a partition 330 connected to the cabinet. The space in the cabinet is divided into a first chamber 310 and a second chamber 320 by the partition 330; the water supply component 700 is located in the first chamber 310; the ice maker 400 is located in the second chamber 320, the ice maker 400 is located above or below the water supply component 700, and the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are located on the same side of the device body 300; the embedded component 100 includes a connecting plate 120 and a connecting pipe 110 connected to the connecting plate 120, the connecting pipe 110 is penetrated through the partition 330 to connect the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700, and the connecting plate 120 is embedded in the partition 330.

[0068] The partition 330 of the equipment body 300 separates the internal space of the equipment body 300 into an independent first chamber 310 and a second chamber 320. A water supply component 700 is arranged in the first chamber 310, and an ice maker 400 is arranged in the second chamber 320. The water supply component 700 can supply water to the ice maker 400. The ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are arranged on the same side of the refrigeration equipment. The ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 can correspond to each other up and down. The ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are connected through the embedded component 100 connected to the partition 330. The structure is simple and the pipeline layout can also be simplified. The embedded component 100 is embedded in the partition 330, and the fixing stability of the embedded component 100 is good. Among them, the connecting pipe 110 is provided with an inlet 111 and an outlet 112 that are connected.

[0069] The ambient temperatures of the first chamber 310 and the second chamber 320 are different. The ambient temperature of the second chamber 320 can meet the ice-making temperature of the ice maker 400, and the ambient temperature of the first chamber 310 needs to meet the requirement of stable water supply of the water supply component 700. In some cases, the first chamber 310 can be a refrigeration chamber or a temperature-changing chamber, and the second chamber 320 can be a freezing chamber or an ice-making chamber. The first chamber 310 and the second chamber 320 are arranged up and down, one of the first chamber 310 and the second chamber 320 is on the top and the other is on the bottom, and the two are separated by a partition 330. The first chamber and the second chamber can also be arranged side by side from left to right, and the partition is arranged longitudinally.

[0070] The ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are located on the same side of the device body 300. It can be understood that the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are both located on the left side, right side, front or back of the device body 300 to ensure that the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 correspond to each other up and down to shorten the water path between the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700. Figure 1 As shown, the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are both located on the left side of the device body 300 and correspond to each other up and down.

[0071] The refrigeration equipment of the embodiment of the present invention includes an ice maker 400 and a water supply component 700 arranged on the same side of the equipment body 300, which can shorten the pipelines of the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700, reduce the compartment space occupied by the pipeline, and help expand the volume of the first compartment 310 and the second compartment 320; the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are connected through the embedded part 100, and the embedded part 100 is easy to assemble. The embedded part 100 can also connect the water supply component 700 with multiple ice makers 400, and the second compartment 320 contains 2 or more ice makers 400, so the compatibility of the refrigeration equipment is better. The ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 are connected through the embedded part 100, and the water path between the ice maker 400 and the water supply component 700 does not need to pass through the equipment body 300, which solves the problem of complex back pipelines of the equipment body 300.

[0072] The refrigeration equipment may be a refrigerator, a freezer, a display cabinet, a sales cabinet, etc. There are various types of refrigeration equipment, which are not limited here.

[0073] The refrigeration device of the embodiment of the present invention provides a water circuit solution that is simpler, more reliable, and has a lower manufacturing cost, and can be used not only for a single ice maker 400 in a freezer compartment, but also for multiple ice makers 400 in a freezer compartment.

[0074] Below, reference Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the water supply component 700 is described.

[0075] Understandably, reference Figure 7 As shown, a water outlet is provided on the side of the water supply component 700 facing the ice maker 400, and the water outlet is connected to the ice maker 400 through a connecting pipe 110, so as to shorten the water path length between the water supply component 700 and the ice maker 400 as much as possible, and also reduce the room space occupied by the water path.

[0076] When the water supply component 700 is above the ice maker 400 and the first chamber 310 is above the second chamber 320, a water outlet is provided below the water supply component 700, so that the pipeline between the water supply component 700 and the ice maker 400 can be shortened; similarly, when the water supply component 700 is below the ice maker 400 and the first chamber 310 is below the second chamber 320, a water outlet is provided above the water supply component 700.

[0077] Understandably, reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water supply component 700 includes a water valve 730, and the water outlet is opened and closed by the water valve 730. The water valve 730 is arranged in the first chamber 310, so as to solve the problem that the water inlet and outlet pipes are complicated when the water valve 730 is in the press chamber. By arranging the water valve 730 in the first chamber 310, the problem that the space of the press chamber is crowded due to the water valve 730 being placed in the press chamber is solved.

[0078] The water supply component 700 also includes at least one of a filter component and a water tank, and at least one of the filter component and the water tank is provided with a water outlet. The filter component can filter the external water source and deliver it to the ice maker 400; the water stored in the water tank is delivered to the ice maker 400, and the water in the water tank can be the water filtered by the filter component or the water added manually; or both can be used to supply water to the ice maker 400. The water supply component 700 has various water supply paths to the ice maker 400, which can be selected according to needs.

[0079] It should be noted that no matter how the water supply component 700 supplies water to the ice maker 400, the water supply component 700 is equipped with a water outlet connected to the connecting pipe 110 of the embedded part 100. The water outlet corresponds to the connecting pipe 110 up and down, and no additional water pipeline is required, which can shorten the pipeline path.

[0080] Understandably, reference Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the water supply component 700 includes a housing 710 and a filter 720, the housing 710 includes a front wall 711, a rear wall 712 and a side wall 713 connecting the front wall 711 and the rear wall 712, the housing 710 is provided with a connected filter 720 and a water valve 730, the water valve 730 is connected to a water inlet pipe 741 and a first water outlet pipe 742, the water inlet pipe 741 passes through the rear wall 712 of the housing 710, the first water outlet pipe 742 passes through the side outlet 7131 of the side wall 713 of the housing 710, the water inlet pipe 741 and the first water outlet pipe 742 are passed through different sides of the housing 710, and the positions of water inlet and water outlet can be flexibly set. Among them, one or more first water outlet pipes 742 can be provided, and selected according to needs.

[0081] When the filter assembly needs to supply water to the ice maker 400, the first water outlet pipe 742 is passed through the side wall 713, and the side wall 713 can be installed on the partition 330 of the refrigeration equipment. By setting the outlet of the first water outlet pipe 742 on the side wall 713, the first water outlet pipe 742 can be connected to the ice maker 400 through the partition 330, shortening the water supply path and simplifying the structure. The side wall 713 can be understood as a cylindrical structure, such as a columnar shape, a prism shape, etc. The shape of the side wall 713 can be adapted to the shape of the filter 720 and the components installed in the housing 710.

[0082] refer to Figure 8 As shown, the side wall 713 is formed with a guide groove 7132-3, and the first water outlet pipe 742 is arranged in the guide groove 7132-3. The first water outlet pipe 742 extends along the guide groove 7132-3 in the housing 710, and the guide groove 7132-3 can guide and limit the first water outlet pipe 742. In some cases, the notch 7132-4 of the guide groove 7132-3 faces the filter 720, which can reduce the contact area between the filter 720 and the housing 710, and also facilitate the installation of the first water outlet pipe 742 in the guide groove 7132-3.

[0083] The side wall 713 is connected with a first groove wall 7132 - 1 and a second groove wall 7132 - 2 . A guide groove 7132 - 3 is formed between the first groove wall 7132 - 1 and the second groove wall 7132 - 2 . The guide groove 7132 - 3 extends along the water valve 730 to the side outlet 7131 to guide the first water outlet pipe 742 to extend.

[0084] The side wall 713 includes a first side plate 7132 and a second side plate 7133 adjacent to each other. The first side plate 7132 connects the first slot wall 7132-1 and the second slot wall 7132-2. A reinforcing plate 7134 is connected between the second slot wall 7132-2 and the second side plate 7133. The reinforcing plate 7134 is located on one side of the guide slot 7132-3 and can provide additional support for the guide slot 7132-3, which helps to ensure the performance and reliability of the guide slot 7132-3 during assembly and use. At the same time, the provision of the reinforcing plate 7134 can increase the overall strength of the side wall 713, and can share and disperse the load under the action of external stress, thereby improving the stability of the side wall 713.

[0085] Along the length direction of the filter 720, the reinforcing plate 7134 forms a limiting structure (not shown in the figure) on one side of the filter 720. The limiting structure can limit the filter 720, and the filter 720 is easy to install and reliably fixed. The limiting structure can be the entire or partial surface of the reinforcing plate 7134 facing the filter 720. A plurality of reinforcing plates 7134 are provided along the length direction of the filter 720.

[0086] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a positioning tube 714 is disposed on the outer side of the housing 710, the positioning tube 714 forms a side outlet 7131, and the first water outlet pipe 742 is inserted into the positioning tube 714. It can be understood that the positioning tube 714 can be oriented toward the water inlet of the ice maker 400, and the positioning tube 714 can not only ensure the precise positioning of the first water outlet pipe 742, but also enable the first water outlet pipe 742 to stably deliver water to the ice maker 400.

[0087] The positioning tube 714 and the connecting tube 110 of the embedded part 100 are mutually sleeved. For example, if the connecting tube 110 is sleeved on the outside of the positioning tube 714, the connecting tube 110 can not only play a connecting role, but also protect the positioning tube 714 and the first water outlet pipe 742, and also facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the filter assembly from the partition 330. The first water outlet pipe 742 can be inserted into the connecting tube 110 through the positioning tube 714, or it can be hidden in the positioning tube 714. Of course, the positioning tube can also be sleeved on the outside of the connecting tube 110.

[0088] When the positioning tube 714 is inserted into the connecting tube 110, a mounting plate 113 is provided at the end of the connecting tube 110. The mounting plate 113 is provided on the outer circle of the inlet 111. The mounting plate 113 abuts against the box liner 200 (or the partition 330) and closes the corresponding end of the connecting tube. The mounting plate 113 and the box liner 200 (or the partition 330) are foamed integrally, and the mounting plate 113 can prevent the foaming liquid from leaking outward.

[0089] refer to Figure 6As shown, the water valve 730 is also connected to one end of the second water outlet pipe 743, and the other end of the second water outlet pipe 743 is arranged at the rear outlet of the rear wall 712. The second water outlet pipe 743 passes through the rear wall 712 of the shell 710, and the second water outlet pipe 743 can meet the demand of supplying water to other water-using equipment. The first water outlet pipe 742 and the second water outlet pipe 743 respectively discharge water from the side wall 713 and the rear wall 712 of the shell 710, which can not only effectively utilize the internal space of the shell 710 and make the internal structure of the shell 710 more concise and compact, but also the first water outlet pipe 742 and the second water outlet pipe 743 are arranged separately to avoid interference and intersection between pipes, and reduce the complexity of the waterway layout. The second water outlet pipe 743 can supply water to the water tank, and the water tank can be arranged in the cabinet or on the door body.

[0090] refer to Figure 5 As shown, the water valve 730 is connected to the filter 720 through the conversion joint 750, and the housing 710 is provided with a first mounting portion 731 for connecting the water valve 730, a second mounting portion 751 for connecting the conversion joint 750, and a third mounting portion 721 for connecting the filter 720. The first mounting portion 731, the second mounting portion 751, and the third mounting portion 721 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the housing 710. From the back to the front, the first mounting portion 731, the second mounting portion 751, and the third mounting portion 721 are sequentially arranged inside the housing 710, and the water valve 730, the conversion joint 750, and the filter 720 are sequentially arranged inside the housing 710, which can effectively reduce the intersection of pipes in the internal space of the housing 710.

[0091] The surface of the housing 710 that supports and limits the filter 720 can be understood as the third mounting portion 721. A support that supports the conversion joint 750 is provided in the housing 710. The conversion joint 750 is clamped on the support. The support can be understood as the second mounting portion 751. The housing 710 is provided with studs or screw holes. The water valve 730 is connected to the housing 710 by threads. The studs or screw holes can be understood as the first mounting portion 731. Of course, the filter 720, the conversion joint 750 and the water valve 730 can also be connected to the housing 710 by clamping, bonding, etc., which can be selected according to needs.

[0092] refer to Figure 6 As shown, the front wall 711 of the shell 710 is provided with an insertion port 722, and the filter 720 is inserted into the shell 510 through the insertion port 722. The filter 720 is detachably connected to the shell 510. The filter 720 is easy to disassemble and assemble, which helps to ensure the water purification effect of the filter 720 and the drinking water hygiene of the user.

[0093] Below, reference Figures 9 to 12 As shown, the embedded component 100 is described.

[0094] Understandably, reference Fig.12As shown, the equipment body 300 includes a box 200, the box 200 is provided with an installation opening 211, the embedded part 100 is arranged at the installation opening 211 and closes the installation opening 211, and the embedded part 100 is fixed to the box 200 through the embedded layer 340, so that the embedded part 100 and the box 200 enclose a first chamber 310 or a second chamber 320. The embedded part 100 is installed in the installation opening 211 of the box 200 to form a refrigeration chamber, and the embedded part 100 is used to close the installation opening 211 of the box 200, which can optimize space utilization, thereby providing more room space, and can also reduce the material used in the box 200, thereby reducing the cost of the box 200 during mass production.

[0095] It can be understood that the connecting plate 120 includes a body 122 and a limiting portion 123 connected to the outer ring of the body 122, the limiting portion 123 is located outside the box 200, the body 122 closes the installation opening 211, and the limiting portion 123 is located at the outer ring of the installation opening 211. The embedded part 100 can close the installation opening 211, and when the embedded layer 340 is a foaming layer, the limiting portion 123 can also prevent the foaming liquid from overflowing.

[0096] The limiting portion 123 can be understood as the edge of the body 122, and the limiting portion 123 surrounds the body 122. The outer side of the box 200 can be understood as the side of the box 200 facing the embedded layer 340, and the inner side of the box 200 is the side where the compartment is formed.

[0097] The limiting portion 123 of the embedded component 100 overlaps the side of the box 200 facing the embedded layer 340. It can be understood that when the box 200 is applied to a refrigeration device, the limiting portion 123 overlaps the side of the box 200 facing the embedded layer 340, which can not only achieve the limiting fixation of the embedded component 100, but also the limiting portion 123 is located in the embedded layer 340, that is, the limiting portion 123 is hidden in the embedded layer 340, so that the inner wall structure of the box 200 is more concise.

[0098] refer to Fig.12 As shown, the limiting portion 123 is provided with a first positioning portion 1231, and the box 200 is provided with a second positioning portion 212, and the second positioning portion 212 and the first positioning portion 1231 are positioned with each other. Through the first positioning portion 1231 adapted to the box 200, the embedded part 100 can be accurately positioned, the assembly difficulty is reduced, the assembly process is simple and efficient, and the adjustment and correction in the assembly process are reduced, thereby reducing the cost and time of assembly and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0099] The first positioning portion 1231 and the second positioning portion 212 can be matching blocks and grooves, matching holes and latches, or matching balls and seats. The structures of the first positioning portion 1231 and the second positioning portion 212 can be set according to actual needs and are not limited here. One or more first positioning portions 1231 can be set on the extension path of the limiting portion 123, and correspondingly, one or more second positioning portions 212 can be set. The number of the first positioning portion 1231 and the second positioning portion 212 can be set according to actual needs.

[0100] Understandably, reference Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the connecting plate 120 is provided with a mounting portion 121, and the mounting portion 121 is connected to the matching portion of the ice maker 400 or the water supply component 700. When the embedded component 100 is fixed to the embedded layer 340, the embedded component 100 can not only realize the water supply function to the ice maker 400, but also realize the installation of the water supply component 700 and the ice maker 400, simplifying the assembly process of the water supply component 700 and the ice maker 400, and at the same time, it is convenient for the maintenance and replacement of the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400.

[0101] One side of the connecting plate 120 is fixed to the embedded layer 340, which helps to maintain the stability of the connecting pipe 110. The other side of the connecting plate 120 is provided with a mounting portion 121, which can be used to connect the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400 to facilitate the installation of the water component or the ice maker 400. At this time, the other side of the connecting plate 120 is a partial side wall 713 that encloses the first chamber 310 or the second chamber 320.

[0102] It should be noted that the mounting portion 121 can be used to connect the water supply component 700, can be used to connect the ice maker 400, and can also be used to connect the water supply component 700 and the ice maker 400. The mounting portion 121 can be set according to specific needs to adapt to water supply components 700 or ice makers 400 of different models and specifications.

[0103] refer to Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the mounting portion 121 includes a first connection portion 1211 and a support portion 1212, the support portion 1212 is connected to the connection plate 120 through the first connection portion 1211, and a limiting space 1214 with at least one opening 1213 is formed between the support portion 1212, the first connection portion 1211 and the connection plate 120, so that the matching portion of the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400 is connected to the support portion 1212 through the opening 1213 and is limited in the limiting space 1214. The limiting space 1214 provided on the mounting portion 121 can provide reliable support and fixation for the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400, ensure that it is installed firmly, and ensure that the water supply component 700 can stably supply water and the ice maker 400 can stably make ice.

[0104] It is understandable that the multiple installation parts 121 all have openings 1213 facing the preset direction, which can realize the installation of the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400 in multiple positions and optimize the installation stability. The preset direction can be understood as the direction in which the matching part is inserted into or removed from the limiting space 1214, which can ensure that the matching part is inserted into or removed from the limiting space 1214 in a certain direction, such as the matching part is installed from front to back and removed from back to front. The matching part has a degree of freedom in one direction and is limited in other directions, thereby ensuring that the water supply component 700 and the ice maker 400 are installed and removed in the correct position, which helps to simplify the installation and maintenance process.

[0105] The first connection part 1211 is disposed on the adjacent side of at least one opening 1213, and the first connection part 1211 is disposed on the opposite side of at least one opening 1213. When multiple mounting parts 121 are provided, the first connection part 1211 can be disposed on the adjacent side of the opening 1213 of one mounting part 121, and the first connection part 1211 can be disposed on the opposite side of the opening 1213 of another mounting part 121, so as to achieve multi-directional limitation and prevent the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400 from having freedom in other directions.

[0106] In some cases, the first connecting parts 1211 are provided on at least two sides of the support part 1212, which can enhance the stability of the support part 1212, improve the limiting effect of the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400, ensure accurate positioning, improve the structural strength of the embedded part 100, and improve the stability of the connection of the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400. The support part 1212 is connected to the connecting plate 120 through multiple first connecting parts 1211, which disperses the load, reduces stress concentration, improves the durability of the support part 1212 and the connecting plate 120, and prolongs the service life.

[0107] Among them, the first connection part 1211 can be set on two adjacent sides of the support part 1212, and the first connection part 1211 can be set on the rear side and the left side, can be set on the rear side and the right side, can be set on the front side and the left side, and can be set on the front side and the rear side. Of course, the first connection part 1211 can also be set on two opposite sides of the support part 1212, and the first connection part 1211 can be set on the left side and the rear side, and can be set on the front side and the rear side. The position of the first connection part 1211 can be set according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0108] When multiple mounting parts 121 are provided, for example, the first connection part 1211 of one mounting part 121 is provided at the rear side and the left side, and the first connection part 1211 of another mounting part 121 is provided at the right side and the right side, the multiple mounting parts 121 cooperate to form the front opening 1213, and the matching part of the ice maker 400 can be inserted into or removed from the limiting space 1214 from the front side of the mounting part 121, and the first connection part 1211 can limit the matching part at the rear side, the right side and the left side to prevent the matching part from slipping out, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection.

[0109] like Fig.10 As shown, a part of the mounting portion 121 has the same structure, and another part of the mounting portion 121 is symmetrically formed along a preset axis. The preset axis may be a symmetric axis of the connecting plate 120 or a symmetric axis of the ice maker 400.

[0110] The support portion 1212 may be provided with at least one reinforcing rib 1215, which can improve the structural strength of the support portion 1212, enhance the bearing capacity of the support portion 1212 for the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400, and improve the stability of the fixed limit.

[0111] Of course, one mounting portion 121 may be provided, and the first connecting portions 1211 are provided in multiple directions of the mounting portion 121 , and the mounting portion 121 has an opening 1213 only on one side.

[0112] In another embodiment, different from the structure of the above-mentioned mounting portion 121, the mounting portion 121 is provided with a threaded hole or a stud, and the matching portion is connected to the mounting portion 121 by a thread, and the connection method is simple. The mounting portion 121 with threaded matching, and the mounting portion 121 provided with a supporting portion 1212, the connecting plate 120 can be provided with one of the mounting portions 121, and the connecting plate 120 can also be provided with two mounting portions 121 at the same time. Correspondingly, the matching portion is provided with a nut or a threaded hole that matches the threaded hole or the stud, which can be reliably connected, and the threaded connection can fine-tune the position of the water supply component 700 or the ice maker 400 during the connection process to ensure its accurate installation position.

[0113] refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the mounting portion 121 protrudes in a direction away from the connecting plate 120, and the mounting portion 121 is provided with a threaded hole or a stud, that is, the mounting portion 121 protrudes toward the embedded layer 340, which can increase the contact area between the mounting portion 121 and the embedded layer 340, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the embedded part 100 and the embedded layer 340 and improving the structural strength of the connection.

[0114] It should be noted that the mounting portion 121 and the mating portion may be mated in a snap-fit, plug-in, clamping or other manners, and the mating manners are various and are not limited here.

[0115] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the device body 300 needs to be equipped with multiple ice makers 400, the connecting plate 120 is provided with multiple mounting parts 121, which can realize the installation and positioning of multiple ice makers 400. As shown in the combined figure, the mounting part 121 can include a first connecting part 1211 and a supporting part 1212, or a threaded hole and a stud can be provided, and the mounting part 121 can be provided according to the needs. Correspondingly, multiple connecting pipes 110 can be provided, and the embedded part 100 delivers water to multiple ice makers 400 through the connecting pipes 110, thereby avoiding the problem of doubling the complexity, cost, and manufacturing complexity of the waterway when multiple ice makers 400 are provided.

[0116] Below, reference Figures 13 to 19 As shown, the cooperation between the ice maker 400 and the ice storage container 600 is described.

[0117] Understandably, reference Fig.19 As shown, an ice storage container 600 is arranged below the ice maker 400, an ice introduction device 500 is arranged between the ice maker 400 and the ice storage container 600, the ice maker 400 is provided with an ice making outlet, the ice storage container 600 is provided with an ice taking inlet, and the ice introduction device 500 includes an ice taking inlet 501 connected to the ice making outlet and an ice outlet 502 connected to the ice taking inlet. By setting the opening area of ​​the ice outlet 502 to be smaller than the opening area of ​​the ice taking inlet 501, the ice storage container 600 with a smaller opening area of ​​the ice taking inlet can be adapted, so that the structure of the ice storage container 600 is more flexible.

[0118] When ice cubes in the ice maker 400 need to be placed in the ice storage container 600 with a smaller opening 1213, the ice guide device 500 can guide the ice cubes into the ice storage container 600. The volume and shape of the ice storage container 600 are more flexible, which is convenient for users to take and put the ice storage container 600 from the refrigeration equipment, and can meet the diversified needs of users. The ice guide device 500 can be understood as a funnel-like structure with a simple structure and easy processing.

[0119] Understandably, reference Fig.14 and Fig.17 As shown, the ice-introducing device 500 includes a housing 510 and a detection component 520 connected to the housing 510, and the ice-introducing device 500 has a detection function. The detection component 520 can be used to detect the level of ice cubes in the ice storage container 600, can also be used to detect the model of the ice storage container 600, can also be used to detect the shape of the ice-taking inlet of the ice storage container 600, can also be used to detect whether the ice storage container 600 is in an ice-taking position that can receive ice cubes, can also be used to detect the amount of ice, etc. The detection component 520 has various functions, which can be but not limited to the above functions.

[0120] The housing 510 is provided with a detection component 520, through which multiple parameters can be detected, so that the ice introducing device 500 has various functions. The detection component 520 is used to detect ice or to detect whether the ice storage container 600 is in place.

[0121] refer to Figures 13 to 15 As shown, the shell 510 includes a shell body 511, a first shell portion 512 and a second shell portion 513. The shell body 511 forms an ice taking port 501 and an ice outlet 502. The first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513 are arranged opposite to each other. The first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513 are connected to the shell body 511. A positioning space is formed between the first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513. The ice storage container 600 is limited to the positioning space between the first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513. The first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513 can cooperate to position the ice storage container 600 to ensure that the ice cubes discharged from the ice outlet 502 accurately enter the ice storage container 600.

[0122] An ice outlet passage 503 is formed in the shell body 511, which connects the ice taking port 501 and the ice outlet 502. The first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513 protrude from the shell body 511, which facilitates the positioning of the ice storage container 600. The positioning space is slightly larger than the volume of the corresponding part of the ice storage container 600, and the position of the ice storage container 600 is simply positioned, which facilitates the ice taking and removal of the ice storage container 600, and ensures that the ice taking inlet of the ice storage container 600 surrounds the ice outlet 502, so that ice cubes can accurately enter the ice storage container 600. The shell body 511 surrounds the ice tray 420 of the ice maker 400 to prevent ice cubes from leaking out, and ensures that ice cubes can enter the ice storage container 600 through the shell body 511.

[0123] The first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513 are located outside the ice outlet passage 503 , which can prevent ice cubes from entering the first shell portion 512 or the second shell portion 513 , thereby ensuring that the ice cubes are all delivered from the ice outlet 502 .

[0124] Among them, reference Fig.14 and Fig.17 As shown, the detection component 520 can be installed in at least one of the shell body 511, the first shell part 512 and the second shell part 513. Figure 2 The detection component 520 is shown to be installed in the second shell 513. Figure 5 It is shown that the detection component 520 is installed on the shell body 511.

[0125] The detection component 520 is detachably connected to the housing 510, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the detection component 520. It can be understood that the detection component 520 is detachably mounted on at least one of the housing body 511, the first housing portion 512 and the second housing portion 513.

[0126] In some cases, at least one of the first shell 512 and the second shell 513 is connected with a detection component 520. Compared with installing the detection component 520 in the ice outlet channel 503, installing the detection component 520 in at least one of the first shell 512 and the second shell 513 can avoid ice cubes from hitting or interfering with the detection component 520, thereby ensuring the life and stability of the detection component 520. The detection component 520 of the first shell 512 and the second shell 513 can make the first shell 512 and the second shell 513 more accurately positioned with the ice storage container 600, and also facilitate the detection component 520 to detect parameters such as the position of the ice storage container 600, the matching relationship between the ice storage container 600 and the ice maker 400, and the height of ice cubes in the ice storage container 600.

[0127] Of course, the detection component 520 can also be installed in the shell body 511. The installation position of the detection component 520 is flexible and can be selected according to needs.

[0128] When the detection component 520 is connected to the shell body 511 , the detection component 520 is located in the ice outlet passage 503 , and the probe of the detection component 520 faces the ice outlet 502 , so that the detection component 520 can detect the condition of the ice storage container 600 .

[0129] The detection component 520 includes an identification device for identifying the ice storage container 600 and an ice detection device for detecting ice cubes. The identification device is connected to the shell body 511. The ice-introducing device 500 has a detection function. The ice-introducing device 500 has various functions, which can simplify the structure of the ice maker 400 and the ice storage container 600, accurately identify the ice storage container 600, and accurately detect the height of the ice cubes in the ice storage container 600.

[0130] The identification device may be a magnetic induction sensor, a code scanning device, etc.; the ice detection device may be an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, etc. The function of the detection component 520 is not limited to the identification of the ice storage container 600 and the detection of the height of ice cubes. The detection component 520 may also include a camera, and the shape of ice cubes and the shape of the ice storage container 600 may be identified by the camera.

[0131] The detection device (such as an identification device or an ice detection device) includes a transmitting device disposed in the first shell 512 and a receiving device disposed in the second shell 513. The transmission signal transmitted by the transmitting device passes through the ice storage container 600 and is received by the receiving device. The receiving signal received by the receiving device can be used to determine the model of the ice storage container 600, the height of ice cubes in the ice storage container 600, the relative position of the ice storage container 600 and the ice outlet 502, etc. Among them, the transmission signal and the receiving signal can include light signals, vibration signals, etc., and the types of the transmission signal and the receiving signal are not limited.

[0132] It should be noted that the first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513 are provided with through holes to prevent the first shell portion 512 and the second shell portion 513 from affecting signal transmission and reception.

[0133] Taking the transmission signal as an optical signal as an example, the transmitting device transmits the optical signal, and the optical signal passes through the corresponding area of ​​the ice storage container 600. The corresponding area of ​​the ice storage container 600 will interfere with the optical signal, such as filtering out or adding optical signals of a specific wavelength, so that the received signal changes, and then it is determined that the ice storage container 600 matches the ice inducing device 500. If the received signal does not change, or the received signal does not match the set signal, it is determined that the ice storage container 600 does not match the ice inducing device 500. Taking the transmission signal as an ultrasonic signal as an example, if the height of the ice cubes in the ice storage container 600 reaches the detection range of the transmitting device and the receiving device, the signal received by the receiving device is within the corresponding range. If the height of the ice cubes in the ice storage container 600 does not reach the detection range, the signal received by the receiving device is within another corresponding range.

[0134] It should be noted that the transmitting device and the receiving device can be set in the first shell 512 or the second shell 513 at the same time, such as the signal can be reflected, or the transmitting device and the receiving device are integrated into a whole. Therefore, the positions of the transmitting device and the receiving device are flexible and do not have to be set relative to each other, and can be selected according to needs.

[0135] The identification device is detachably connected to the shell body 511 , and a probe of the identification device faces the ice outlet 502 , so that the identification device detects the status of the ice storage container 600 through the ice outlet 502 .

[0136] refer to Fig.13 and Fig.17 As shown, the identification device is provided with a clamping portion for clamping on the outside of the shell body 511, the clamping portion is clamped on the outer edge of the shell body 511, and a guide rail 518 is provided on the inner side of the shell body 511. The identification device is connected to the guide rail 518, and the guide rail 518 can limit and guide the disassembly and assembly of the identification device. The matching structure of the identification device and the shell body 511 is simple, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the identification device. Of course, the ice detection device can also be detachably connected to the shell body 511 in the aforementioned manner.

[0137] refer to Fig.13As shown, the shell 510 is provided with an inclined surface 514, and the inclined surface 514 is inclined toward the axis of the shell 510 along the direction from the ice taking port 501 to the ice outlet 502, that is, along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet channel 503, and the ice outlet channel 503 forms a reduced structure, so that the opening area of ​​the ice outlet 502 is smaller than the opening area of ​​the ice taking port 501. When the shell 510 includes a shell body 511, the shell body 511 is provided with an inclined surface 514, and one or more sides of the shell body 511 are provided with an inclined surface 514, and the ice cubes can be guided to move out of the ice outlet 502 through one or more inclined surfaces 514.

[0138] Among them, along the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet channel 503, the inclined surface 514 is inclined toward the axis of the shell 510, which can be understood as follows. Fig.13 As shown, the inclined surface 514 is inclined from top to bottom and inward.

[0139] The inclined surface 514 is provided with a noise reduction structure, which may be a structure formed by noise reduction materials, such as silicone, rubber and other flexible materials; the noise reduction structure may also be a porous noise reduction structure; and so on. There are various types of noise reduction structures, which may be selected according to needs.

[0140] refer to Fig.13 As shown, the housing 510 is provided with a second connection portion 515 for connecting to a refrigeration device, and the second connection portion 515 can be connected to various structures such as the ice maker bracket 410, the box 200 of the refrigeration device, the partition 330 of the refrigeration device, and the ice storage container 600.

[0141] refer to Fig.13 and Fig.18 As shown, the second connection portion 515 is connected to the ice maker bracket 410, and the second connection portion 515 is a through hole. The ice maker bracket 410 and the second connection portion 515 are fixedly connected by a screw rod penetrating the through hole, or the screw rod and the nut cooperate to fix. Of course, the connection method shown in the figure can be used to connect with the box 200 of the refrigeration equipment. When the shell 510 includes a shell body 511, the second connection portion 515 is arranged on the shell body 511.

[0142] In addition, the second connection portion 515 is not limited to a through hole, and the second connection portion 515 can also be a buckle, which is buckled with the ice maker bracket 410.

[0143] refer to Fig.13 As shown, the shell 510 is provided with a third positioning portion 516 for positioning with the refrigeration device. Before the shell 510 is connected to the refrigeration device, the third positioning portion 516 and the fourth positioning portion of the refrigeration device can be positioned with each other. After preliminary positioning, the shell 510 can be accurately installed to improve installation accuracy.

[0144] The third positioning portion 516 may be in various structural forms such as a bump, a groove, a hole, etc. Fig.13 and Fig.15 As shown, the edge of the shell body 511 is provided with an upward flange, and the flange can be surrounded by the outer side of the ice maker bracket 410 to achieve the preliminary positioning of the shell body 511 and the ice maker bracket 410.

[0145] Of course, the shell 510 can be provided with the second connecting portion 515 and the third positioning portion 516 at the same time. Before the shell 510 is installed with the refrigeration device, the third positioning portion 516 is used to cooperate with the fourth positioning portion to perform positioning, so as to simplify the installation process.

[0146] It is understandable that the device body 300 includes a cabinet and a door body, the door body is connected to the cabinet body in an openable manner, and a refrigeration compartment is formed between the door body and the cabinet body, and the refrigeration compartment can be a refrigeration compartment, a freezing compartment, etc. The ice maker 400 is installed in the freezing compartment of the refrigeration device, and the ice maker 400 can be set in the cabinet or on the door body.

[0147] When the ice maker 400 is set in the cabinet, the ice storage container 600 needs to be set below the ice maker 400 to receive ice cubes from the ice maker 400. The ice storage container 600 is generally located in the cabinet, but the ice storage container 600 is not limited to the cabinet. The ice storage container 600 can also be set on the door. At this time, it is necessary to ensure that the ice storage container 600 accurately corresponds to the ice making outlet of the ice maker 400. The ice storage container 600 is located in the cabinet, and the ice storage container 600 has good stability; the ice storage container 600 is located on the door, and the ice storage container 600 is convenient to take and put.

[0148] In some cases, the ice maker 400 and the ice storage container 600 are both located on the door body. The positions of the ice maker 400 and the ice storage container 600 are flexible and can be selected according to needs.

[0149] Regardless of whether the ice maker 400 is in the cabinet or on the door, the ice storage container can be arranged on the door, and the user can directly approach the ice storage container when the door is opened. Correspondingly, a fixing mechanism is arranged on the door, and the fixing mechanism can be used to fix the ice storage container. When the freezer door is opened, the ice storage container is pulled out along with the door, so that the user can take ice easily.

[0150] It can also be understood that a plurality of ice storage containers 600 are arranged below the ice maker 400, and the device body 300 is connected to a driving mechanism (not shown in the figure), and the driving mechanism is used to drive the ice storage container 600 to move below the ice making outlet of the ice maker 400 or move away from the ice making outlet. When ice needs to be taken, the driving mechanism is used to drive the ice storage container 600 to move below the ice making outlet so that the ice storage container 600 can accurately take ice, and the driving mechanism can drive the ice storage container 600 to move forward and backward or left and right. Similarly, when the ice cubes are taken, the driving mechanism can be used to drive the ice storage container 600 to move away from the ice making outlet, and the driving mechanism can drive the ice storage container 600 to move forward and backward or left and right.

[0151] When there are multiple ice storage containers along the depth direction of the refrigeration equipment, a driving mechanism is provided to push the ice storage container at the rear side forward to prevent the ice in the ice storage container at the rear side from being unused for a long time, resulting in the ice being stale.

[0152] The driving mechanism may be a linear motor, or a transmission mechanism driven by a rotary motor to move linearly. The structure of the driving mechanism is diverse and is not limited here and can be selected according to needs.

[0153] In the refrigeration equipment of the embodiment of the present invention, when the water supply component 700 includes a filter 720, the filter 720 and the ice maker 400 are located on the same side of the refrigeration chamber and the freezer chamber of the refrigeration equipment, respectively, and a hole is directly opened between the freezer chamber and the refrigeration chamber, so that water flows from the filter 720 to the ice maker 400, thereby optimizing the water path layout, simplifying the water path, and avoiding complex connections between water pipes. By placing the installation position of the filter 720 of the refrigeration chamber and the installation position of the ice maker 400 of the freezer chamber on the same side (left side, middle, right side), and opening a hole between the refrigeration chamber and the freezer chamber, the function of water flowing from the filter 720 of the refrigeration chamber to the ice maker 400 is realized, thereby simplifying the water path of the refrigeration equipment. After the external water comes out of the filter 720, it is passed into the water inlet of the first ice maker 400 and the water inlet of the second ice maker 400, so that the first ice maker 400 and the second ice maker 400 make ice. After ice making is completed, ice cubes are respectively placed in the first ice storage box and the second ice storage box.

[0154] The water supply component 700 may further include a water tank, which may be located inside the housing 710 of the water supply component 700, or may be disposed at other locations inside the refrigerator outside the housing 710. The water tank may supply water to the inner drinking water port on the side wall 713 inside the refrigerator, to the dispenser on the refrigerator door, or to the ice maker 400 inside the refrigerator.

[0155] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various combinations, modifications or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: include: The device body comprises a cabinet and a partition connected to the cabinet, wherein the space in the cabinet is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by the partition; A water supply component, located in the first chamber; an ice maker, located in the second room, the ice maker being located above or below the water supply component, the ice maker and the water supply component being located on the same side of the device body; The embedded component comprises a connecting plate and a connecting pipe connected to the connecting plate, wherein the connecting pipe is passed through the partition to connect the ice maker with the water supply component, and the connecting plate is embedded in the partition.

2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The equipment body comprises a box, the box is provided with an installation opening, the embedded component is arranged at the installation opening and closes the installation opening, and the embedded component is fixed to the box via an embedded layer.

3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting plate includes a body and a limiting portion connected to the outer ring of the body, the limiting portion is located outside the box, the body closes the installation opening, and the limiting portion is located on the outer ring of the installation opening.

4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is connected to a matching portion of the ice maker or the water supply component.

5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting portion includes a first connecting portion and a supporting portion, the supporting portion is connected to the connecting plate via the first connecting portion, and a limiting space with at least one side opening is formed between the supporting portion, the first connecting portion and the connecting plate, so that the mating portion is connected to the supporting portion via the opening and is limited in the limiting space.

6. The refrigeration device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plurality of mounting portions all have the openings facing the preset direction, the first connecting portion is disposed on an adjacent side of at least one of the openings, and the first connecting portion is disposed on an opposite side of at least one of the openings.

7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting portion is provided with a screw hole or a screw rod, and the mounting portion protrudes toward the inner side of the partition.

8. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water outlet is provided on a side of the water supply component facing the ice maker, and the water outlet is communicated with the ice maker through the communicating pipe.

9. The refrigeration device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water supply component includes a water valve, and the water supply component also includes at least one of a filter assembly and a water tank. At least one of the filter assembly and the water tank is provided with the water outlet, and the water outlet is opened and closed by the water valve.

10. The refrigeration device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The filter assembly includes an outer shell and a filter. The filter and the water valve connected to each other are arranged in the outer shell. The water valve is connected to a water inlet pipe and a first water outlet pipe. The water inlet pipe passes through the rear wall of the outer shell. The first water outlet pipe passes through the side outlet of the side wall of the outer shell. The side wall is connected with a first groove wall and a second groove wall. A guide groove is formed between the first groove wall and the second groove wall. The guide groove extends along the water valve to the side outlet. The first water outlet pipe is located in the guide groove. The opening of the guide groove faces the filter.

11. The refrigeration device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: An ice storage container is arranged below the ice maker, an ice introducing device is arranged between the ice maker and the ice storage container, the ice maker is provided with an ice making outlet, the ice storage container is provided with an ice taking inlet, and the ice introducing device comprises an ice taking inlet communicated with the ice making outlet and an ice outlet communicated with the ice taking inlet.

12. The refrigeration device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The ice introducing device includes a shell and a detection component connected to the shell, the shell includes a shell body, a first shell portion and a second shell portion, the shell body forms the ice taking port and the ice discharging port, the first shell portion and the second shell portion are arranged opposite to each other, the ice storage container is limited to be located between the first shell portion and the second shell portion, the detection component includes at least one of an identification device for identifying the ice storage container and an ice detection device for detecting ice cubes, the identification device is connected to the shell body, and the ice detection device includes a transmitting device arranged in the first shell portion and a receiving device arranged in the second shell portion.

13. The refrigeration device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The device body is connected with a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the ice storage container to move below the ice making outlet of the ice maker or move away from the ice making outlet.

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