Cup pushing structure of ice maker and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration, and provides a cup pusher structure of an ice maker and refrigeration equipment, the cup pusher structure of the ice maker comprises a shell and a cup pusher, and the shell is provided with a pressing opening and a connecting column; the cup pusher movably penetrates through the pressing opening, a mounting hole is formed in one end of the cup pusher, the cup pusher is arranged on the connecting column in a sleeving mode through the mounting hole, at least part of the connecting column extends out of the mounting hole, the connecting piece is connected to the connecting column, a mounting gap is formed between the connecting piece and the cup pusher, and the cup pusher is suitable for deforming under the action of external force so as to move in the pressing opening. After the connecting piece is connected to the connecting column, the connecting piece stops the cup pusher from being separated from the connecting column, installation and fixation of the cup pusher are achieved, when the connecting piece is installed, the connecting column stretches out of the installing hole, the connecting piece abuts against the connecting column, the cup pusher cannot be pressed, and therefore the connecting column and the connecting piece cannot make contact to generate friction, namely the cup pusher cannot be twisted along with twisting of the connecting piece; contact of the side wall and the shell caused by deviation of the installation position of the cup pusher is avoided, and normal pressing and rebounding of the cup pusher are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration, and in particular to a cup pusher structure of an ice maker and refrigeration equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the use of the ice maker, users do not need to take out the ice box and break the ice cubes by hand like in an ordinary refrigerator. By pressing the corresponding mechanism of the ice maker, the ice cubes will fall automatically. In the related art, the water and ice of the ice maker are generally discharged by pressing the cup pusher of the ice maker. However, when the cup pusher is fixed to the casing through a connecting piece, the connecting piece abuts against the cup pusher, and the contact between the two generates friction. The torque twists the cup pusher to one side, which easily causes the cup pusher to deviate from the preset position, thereby causing the side of the cup pusher to be tightly attached to the casing and the friction to increase, which easily causes the cup pusher to rebound and fail after being pressed. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a cup pusher structure of an ice maker, which aims to avoid contact friction between the cup pusher and the housing.

[0004] The invention also provides a refrigeration device.

[0005] The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to the first embodiment of the present invention comprises: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a pressing port and a connecting column; A cup pusher is movably inserted into the pressing port, a mounting hole is provided at one end of the cup pusher, the cup pusher is sleeved on the connecting column through the mounting hole, and at least a portion of the connecting column extends out of the mounting hole, a connecting piece is connected to the connecting column, and an installation gap is provided between the connecting piece and the cup pusher, and the cup pusher is suitable for being deformed under the action of an external force so as to be movable in the pressing port.

[0006] According to the cup push structure of the ice maker according to the embodiment of the present invention, the cup push is used as a push switch to control the ice discharging of the ice maker for user use. One end of the cup push is connected to the connecting column of the shell through the mounting hole. The cup push is elastically deformed when pressed by an external force to control the ice discharging. When the cup push is released, the cup push is elastically reset to the initial position to close the ice discharging. After the connecting member is connected to the connecting column, the connecting member stops the cup push from being separated from the connecting column, thereby achieving the installation and fixation of the cup push. When the connecting member is installed, since the connecting column extends out of the mounting hole, the connecting member abuts against the connecting column, so that the cup push cannot be pressed. In this way, the two will not contact and generate friction, that is, the cup push will not twist with the twisting of the connecting member, thereby avoiding the contact between the side wall and the shell caused by the offset of the installation position of the cup push, and ensuring the normal pressing and rebound of the cup push.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shell is provided with positioning ribs, the positioning ribs form a limited space, the connecting column is arranged in the limited space, and the positioning ribs stop and limit the opposite sides of the cup pusher.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a limiting hook is provided at one end of the cup pusher away from the mounting hole, and the limiting hook is suitable for abutting against the inner side of the shell when the cup pusher moves toward the outer side of the shell.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the shell is provided with an ice outlet, the cup push structure of the ice maker includes a micro switch, the micro switch is connected to the shell, and the cup push is provided with a trigger rib, which is suitable for pressing the micro switch to control the opening and closing of the ice outlet.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the length direction of the spring of the micro switch is consistent with the length direction of the cup pusher.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with an anti-foolproof block, one side of the micro switch is provided with an avoidance space, and the anti-foolproof block is accommodated in the avoidance space.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cup pusher comprises: A pushing section, the pushing section is movably arranged in the pressing opening, one side of the pushing section is exposed outside the housing, and the pushing section is suitable for pressing the micro switch; A cantilever section, one end of which is connected to the pushing section, and the other end of which is provided with the mounting hole.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the micro switch is located at one end of the pushing section adjacent to the cantilever section.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a positioning column is provided on the housing corresponding to the pressing opening, the positioning column extends from one side wall of the pressing opening toward the other side wall, and the micro switch is connected and fixed to the positioning column.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with at least two positioning columns.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fixing buckle is provided on the shell corresponding to the pressing opening, and the micro switch is buckled in the fixing buckle.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pressing port is arranged adjacent to the ice outlet, the shell is provided with a cup holder, the cup holder is arranged opposite to the ice outlet, the cup holder is used to place a container, and the distance between the pressing port and the top surface of the cup holder is greater than 90 mm.

[0018] A refrigeration device according to an embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention comprises a machine body and the above-mentioned cup pusher structure of an ice maker, wherein the cup pusher structure of the ice maker is arranged on the machine body.

[0019] The refrigeration device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the cup push structure of the ice maker described above, and thus has all the technical effects of the cup push structure of the ice maker described above, which will not be described in detail herein.

[0020] 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

[0021] 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.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cup pusher structure of the ice maker provided by an embodiment of the present invention from an outside perspective.

[0023] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the cup pusher structure of the ice maker provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cup pusher structure of the ice maker provided by an embodiment of the present invention from an inner side perspective.

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a cup pusher structure of an ice maker provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0029] Reference numerals: 1. Shell; 11. Ice outlet; 12. Pressing port; 13. Cup holder; 14. Connecting column; 15. Positioning rib; 16. Mounting edge; 17. Anti-fool block; 18. Positioning column; 19. Fixing buckle; 2. Cup pusher; 21. Pushing section; 211. Limiting hook; 212. Trigger rib; 22. Cantilever section; 221. Mounting hole; 3. Micro switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] An ice maker is a refrigeration mechanical device that generates ice by cooling water through an evaporator with the refrigerant of a refrigeration system. It uses a refrigeration system and a water carrier to make ice by passing through a certain device under power-on state. In an ice maker, a cup is usually used to press the cup pusher so that the cup can receive ice cubes or ice water discharged from the ice outlet of the ice maker. The cup pusher needs to be reset after being pressed. The movable part of the cup pusher and the shell should have a certain movable gap, and the cup pusher is fixed to the shell through a connecting piece. If the connecting piece abuts against the cup pusher to fix it, it is easy to cause the cup pusher to twist with the connecting piece and cause the cup pusher to shift in position. At the same time, the cup pusher is reset by an elastic reset piece such as a spring to facilitate the next press to produce ice. Its structure is relatively complex and inconvenient to install.

[0036] In view of the above problems, the cup pusher structure of the ice maker proposed in this application is introduced below.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a shell 1 and a cup pusher 2. The shell 1 is provided with a pressing port 12 and a connecting column 14. The cup pusher 2 is movably inserted into the pressing port 12. A mounting hole 221 is opened at one end of the cup pusher 2. The cup pusher 2 is sleeved on the connecting column 14 through the mounting hole 221, and at least part of the connecting column 14 extends out of the mounting hole 221. The connecting piece is connected to the connecting column 14, and there is an installation gap between the connecting piece and the cup pusher 2. The cup pusher 2 is suitable for being deformed under the action of external force to move in the pressing port 12.

[0038] According to the cup push structure of the ice maker of the embodiment of the present invention, the cup push 2 is used as a push switch to control the ice discharging of the ice maker for user use. One end of the cup push 2 is connected to the connecting column 14 of the shell 1 through the mounting hole 221. The cup push 2 is elastically deformed when pressed by an external force to control the ice discharging. When the cup push 2 is released, the cup push 2 elastically resets to the initial position to close the ice discharging. After the connecting member is connected to the connecting column 14, the connecting member stops the cup push 2 from being separated from the connecting column 14, so that the cup push 2 is installed and fixed. When the connecting member is installed, since the connecting column 14 extends out of the mounting hole 221, the connecting member abuts against the connecting column 14, so that the cup push 2 cannot be pressed. In this way, the two will not contact and generate friction, that is, the cup push 2 will not twist with the twisting of the connecting member, avoiding the offset of the installation position of the cup push 2 and causing the side wall to contact with the shell 1, ensuring the normal pressing and rebound of the cup push 2. One end of the cup pusher 2 is connected to the housing 1, and elastically deforms when pressed by an external force, thereby pressing the micro switch 3. When the cup pusher 2 is released, the cup pusher 2 elastically resets to the initial position, thereby releasing the pressure on the micro switch 3. In this way, the cup pusher 2 can automatically reset without the need for other reset structures, and the structure is simple, and the structure of the cup pusher 2 controlling the discharge of water and ice can be realized.

[0039] In this embodiment, the housing 1 may be the front shell or outer shell of the ice maker, which includes an outer side and an inner side, the pressing opening 12 connects the outer side and the inner side, the inner side is used to install internal components and store ice cubes or water, etc., and the cup pusher 2 may be partially exposed on the outer side for the convenience of the user to press. Exemplarily, part of the cup pusher 2 is located on the outer side of the housing 1, and the other part is connected to the inner side of the housing 1 to prevent the cup pusher 2 from being separated from the pressing opening 12.

[0040] It can be understood that the cup pusher 2 is in the shape of an elongated strip in order to produce a good deformation stroke, which is more labor-saving for the user to press. For example, one end of the cup pusher 2 with the mounting hole 221 is a fixed end, and the fixed end is connected and fixed to the connecting column 14 of the shell 1, and the other end of the cup pusher 2 is a movable end. When the cup pusher 2 is deformed by external force, the movable end moves relative to the fixed end. The cup pusher 2 can extend in the vertical direction or in the horizontal direction, and can be adjusted according to the actual installation space of the ice maker. For example, the cup pusher 2 extends in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the cup pusher 2 serves as a fixed end for fixed connection with the shell 1, and the upper end of the cup pusher 2 serves as a movable end, which is set corresponding to the pressing port 12 for the convenience of user pressing. Of course, the upper end of the cup pusher 2 can also be a fixed end and the lower end can be a movable end, which is not limited here.

[0041] Optionally, the connecting member is a screw, and a threaded hole is provided at the connecting column 14, and the screw is connected to the threaded hole. When the screw is screwed to abut the top surface of the connecting column 14, since the top surface of the connecting column 14 protrudes from the outer surface of the cup pusher 2, there is an installation gap between the screw and the outer surface of the cup pusher 2, and the cup pusher 2 will not be twisted when the screw is screwed. In other embodiments, the connecting member can also be a bolt, a pin, a rivet, etc., which is not limited here. When installing and removing the connecting member, the connecting member does not press on the outer surface of the cup pusher 2.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 is provided with a positioning rib 15, the positioning rib 15 forms a limited space, the connecting column 14 is arranged in the limited space, and the positioning rib 15 stops the opposite sides of the limited cup push 2.

[0043] It can be understood that the positioning rib 15 can be a semi-enclosed structure to surround the fixed end of the cup pusher 2, so as to limit the position deviation of the fixed end of the cup pusher 2. In this way, the movable end of the cup pusher 2 can be prevented from having a larger displacement, and the gap between the movable end of the cup pusher 2 and the shell 1 is ensured, and the deformation and movement of the cup pusher 2 are not hindered. Exemplarily, the positioning rib 15 includes two ribs, which are arranged in parallel, and a limiting space is formed between them to accommodate the fixed end of the cup pusher 2. When the fixed end of the cup pusher 2 is connected to the connecting column 14 in the limiting space, the opposite sides of the cup pusher 2 respectively abut the two ribs. In other words, the positioning rib 15 limits the displacement of the fixed end of the cup pusher 2 in the width direction, and ensures the movable gap between the movable end of the cup pusher 2 and the shell 1.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a limit hook 211 is provided at one end of the cup pusher 2 away from the mounting hole 221, and the limit hook 211 is suitable for abutting against the inner side of the shell 1 when the cup pusher 2 moves toward the outer side of the shell 1. It can be understood that when the cup pusher 2 is pressed by an external force to control the ice outlet 11 to open, after the ice is discharged, the cup pusher 2 is released, and the cup pusher 2 is reset to move toward the outer side of the shell 1. In order to prevent the cup pusher 2 from being reset excessively, thereby preventing the cup pusher 2 from warping and deforming outward to increase the pressing virtual stroke, after the cup pusher 2 is reset to the initial position, the limit hook 211 can abut against the inner side of the shell 1 to stop the cup pusher 2 from continuing to move toward the outer side of the shell 1. Exemplarily, it can be set that when the limit hook 211 abuts against the shell 1, the cup pusher 2 just reaches the preset condition of closing the ice discharge, so that pressing the cup pusher 2 can trigger the ice discharge in time, avoiding the generation of the cup pusher 2 pressing virtual stroke, so that the pressing of the cup pusher 2 can react to the ice discharge more sensitively.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting edge 16 is provided on the inner side of the housing 1 around the pressing opening 12, and the limiting hook 211 abuts against the mounting edge 16. It can be understood that the mounting edge 16 can be used to improve the installation stability of the cup pusher 2, and the mounting edge 16 can be used to stop the cantilever section 22, and at the same time, can also be used to stop and abut the limiting hook 211 to ensure that the cup pusher 2 does not move excessively to the outside of the housing 1, thereby avoiding the generation of a pressing virtual stroke.

[0046] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 is provided with an ice outlet 11, and the cup push structure of the ice maker includes a micro switch 3, the micro switch 3 is connected to the housing 1, and the cup push 2 is provided with a trigger rib 212, and the trigger rib 212 is suitable for pressing the micro switch 3 to control the opening and closing of the ice outlet 11. It can be understood that the ice outlet 11 of the housing 1 controls the discharge of ice cubes or ice water for use by the user. The cup push 2 can be used as a press switch, and the trigger rib 212 of the cup push 2 abuts against the micro switch 3 to control the opening and closing of the ice outlet 11.

[0047] For example, an electric valve may be provided at the ice outlet 11, and the micro switch 3 may send an electric signal to the electric valve after being triggered, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the electric valve. Of course, the micro switch 3 may also transmit an electric signal to the internal ice delivery structure to send an ice delivery instruction, thereby controlling the internal ice delivery structure to perform an ice delivery operation. Here, it is only necessary to control whether ice is delivered from the ice outlet 11 through the micro switch 3, and the specific control method is not limited.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the length direction of the spring of the micro switch 3 is consistent with the length direction of the cup pusher 2. Exemplarily, if the length direction of the cup pusher 2 is vertical, the length direction of the spring of the micro switch 3 is also roughly vertical. Since the spring of the micro switch 3 has a certain inclination in the direction of extension when triggered and not triggered, the length direction of the micro switch 3 is not absolutely vertical. Similarly, due to installation errors and shape differences, the length direction of the cup pusher 2 is not absolutely vertical. When the length direction of the cup pusher 2 is set to the horizontal direction, the installation direction of the micro switch 3 should also be adjusted so that the length direction of the spring of the micro switch 3 is consistent with the length direction of the cup pusher 2. This is conducive to preventing the spring of the micro switch 3 from being offset when it is pressed down and deformed, and failing over time.

[0049] like Figure 5As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 is provided with an anti-fool block 17, and a side of the micro switch 3 is provided with an avoidance space, and the anti-fool block 17 is accommodated in the avoidance space. It can be understood that when installing the micro switch 3, the installation of the micro switch 3 can be completed only when the avoidance space of the micro switch 3 corresponds to the anti-fool block 17. If the micro switch 3 is installed in reverse, the avoidance space does not correspond to the anti-fool block 17, and the micro switch 3 cannot be installed at this time. In this way, the micro switch 3 is prevented from being installed reversely. The anti-fool block 17 can be convexly provided on the inner side wall of the housing 1 and abut against the side of the micro switch 3 away from the cup pusher 2. When the cup pusher 2 presses the micro switch 3, the anti-fool block 17 can also play a certain supporting role to ensure the installation stability of the micro switch 3.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the cup pusher 2 includes a pushing section 21 and a cantilever section 22. The pushing section 21 is movably arranged in the pressing opening 12, and one side of the pushing section 21 is exposed outside the shell 1. The pushing section 21 is suitable for pressing the micro switch 3; one end of the cantilever section 22 is connected to the pushing section 21, and the other end of the cantilever section 22 is provided with a mounting hole 221.

[0051] Exemplarily, the pushing section 21 is used for the user to press, and the connection between the cantilever section 22 and the pushing section 21 is a bent structure, which can better realize the deformation of the cup pusher 2. Optionally, the thickness of the connection between the cantilever section 22 and the pushing section 21 is thinner, or the thickness of the cantilever section 22 is thinner than that of the pushing section 21, so as to facilitate deformation and press the micro switch 3. The size of the pushing section 21 is adapted to the size of the pressing port 12, so that the pushing section 21 can be movably arranged in the pressing port 12. Optionally, part of the pushing section 21 is located on the outside of the shell 1, that is, the outside of the pressing port 12, and the cantilever section 22 is connected to the inside of the shell 1, and the cantilever section 22 abuts against the inside of the shell 1, so as to prevent the cup pusher 2 from exceeding the outside of the pressing port 12 too much when resetting. At the same time, the edge of the pushing section 21 may be provided with a convex protrusion, which is used to abut the outer wall of the housing 1. When the pushing section 21 presses the micro switch 3, the pushing section 21 moves toward the inner side of the pressing port 12. When it moves a certain distance, the convex protrusion abuts the outer wall of the housing 1 to limit the cup pusher 2 from further deformation, thereby preventing the cup pusher 2 from deforming too much and crushing the micro switch 3. Optionally, the pushing section 21 and the cantilever section 22 can be an integrally formed structure to reduce the installation steps and improve the connection stability. Of course, they can also be connected by welding, bonding, clamping or threaded connection, etc., which is not limited here.

[0052] like Figure 6As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the micro switch 3 is located at one end of the pushing section 21 adjacent to the cantilever section 22. It can be understood that the cantilever section 22 is fixedly connected to the housing 1, and the pushing section 21 can move relative to the pressing port 12 to press the micro switch 3. In this way, when the cup pusher 2 is deformed by pressing the pushing section 21, the end of the pushing section 21 away from the cantilever section 22 has a longer stroke, while the end of the pushing section 21 adjacent to the cantilever section 22 has a shorter stroke, which is suitable for triggering the micro switch 3. Providing the micro switch 3 at one end of the pushing section 21 adjacent to the cantilever section 22 is conducive to reducing the force and triggering stroke of the cup pusher 2, making it easier to trigger the micro switch 3, and not easy to damage the micro switch 3 by excessive pressing. Optionally, in order to reduce the force and triggering stroke of the cup pusher 2, the micro switch 3 can also be provided at the 1 / 2 position in the length direction of the cup pusher 2, that is, the middle position in the length direction of the cup pusher 2.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 According to one embodiment of the present invention, a positioning column 18 is provided at the housing 1 corresponding to the pressing port 12. The positioning column 18 extends from one side wall of the pressing port 12 toward the other side wall, and the micro switch 3 is connected and fixed to the positioning column 18. It can be understood that in order to facilitate the installation of the micro switch 3, a suspension platform is extended from the inner side of the housing 1 toward the pressing port 12, and the suspension platform is convexly provided with a positioning column 18, and the positioning column 18 can pass through the positioning hole on the micro switch 3 to achieve the installation and positioning of the micro switch 3. During installation, the micro switch 3 is installed from the side so that the positioning column 18 is passed through the positioning hole of the micro switch 3, that is, the micro switch 3 is hung at the positioning column 18, and the installation is convenient.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 is provided with at least two positioning posts 18. In one embodiment, the two positioning posts 18 are arranged at intervals to improve the installation stability of the micro switch 3. Exemplarily, the extension directions of the two positioning posts 18 are parallel to facilitate the installation of the micro switch 3. Of course, in other embodiments, multiple positioning posts 18 may also be provided, which is not limited here. It can be understood that the positioning post 18 extends into the pressing port 12, so that the micro switch 3 can be installed to a relatively central position corresponding to the pressing port 12. When the cup pusher 2 presses the micro switch 3, it is not easy to press only the edge of the micro switch 3 spring, and the micro switch 3 is triggered more stably.

[0055] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fixing buckle 19 is provided at the housing 1 corresponding to the pressing opening 12, and the micro switch 3 is buckled in the fixing buckle 19. Exemplarily, the fixing buckle 19 includes two buckles arranged opposite to each other, and a buckle space is formed between the two buckles. The micro switch 3 can be buckled in the buckle space without the aid of other installation tools, which is convenient for installation. In one embodiment, the positioning column 18 is located between the two buckles, that is, in the buckle space, that is, when the micro switch 3 is buckled in the fixing buckle 19, the positioning column 18 passes through the positioning hole on the micro switch 3 to achieve dual installation and positioning of the micro switch 3, further improving the installation stability.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pressing port 12 is arranged adjacent to the ice outlet 11, the housing 1 is provided with a cup holder 13, the cup holder 13 is arranged opposite to the ice outlet 11, the cup holder 13 is used to place the container, and the distance between the pressing port 12 and the top surface of the cup holder 13 is greater than 90 mm.

[0057] Exemplarily, the ice outlet 11 is located above the cup holder 13. When an ice container such as a cup or a box is placed on the cup holder 13, ice from the ice outlet 11 falls into the container. At the same time, when the container is placed on the cup holder 13, the side wall of the container can also press the cup pusher 2 at the same time. In this way, the user does not need to press the cup pusher 2 with another hand, which is convenient for operation. In this way, in order to prevent a short cup (generally less than 90 mm) from being easily triggered by placing it on the cup holder 13, causing the cup mouth to be too far from the ice outlet 11 and the ice cubes not falling into the cup, the distance between the bottom of the pressing port 12 and the top surface of the cup holder 13 is not less than 90 mm, for example, 102 mm. At the same time, the fixed end of the cup pusher 2 is installed away from the ice outlet 11, so that a greater force is required to press the bottom edge of the cup to trigger the micro switch 3. Induce the user to press the cup pusher 2 with the cup mouth close to the ice outlet 11 (relatively labor-saving), so that the ice cubes will fall into the cup in a concentrated manner to prevent the ice cubes from colliding with each other when falling and scattering outside the cup.

[0058] The refrigeration device according to the second embodiment of the present invention comprises a machine body and the cup push structure of the ice maker, wherein the cup push structure of the ice maker is arranged on the machine body. The refrigeration device may be an ice maker, or a refrigerator or freezer equipped with an ice maker, which is not limited here.

[0059] The refrigeration device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the cup push structure of the ice maker described above, and thus has all the technical effects of the cup push structure of the ice maker described above, which will not be described in detail herein.

[0060] 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 cup push structure of an ice maker, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a pressing port and a connecting column; A cup pusher is movably inserted into the pressing port, a mounting hole is provided at one end of the cup pusher, the cup pusher is sleeved on the connecting column through the mounting hole, and at least a portion of the connecting column extends out of the mounting hole, a connecting piece is connected to the connecting column, and an installation gap is provided between the connecting piece and the cup pusher, and the cup pusher is suitable for being deformed under the action of an external force so as to be movable in the pressing port.

2. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is provided with positioning ribs, the positioning ribs form a limited space, the connecting column is arranged in the limited space, and the positioning ribs stop and limit the opposite sides of the cup pusher.

3. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting hook is provided at one end of the cup pusher away from the mounting hole, and the limiting hook is suitable for abutting against the inner side of the shell when the cup pusher moves toward the outer side of the shell.

4. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is provided with an ice outlet, the cup push structure of the ice maker includes a micro switch, the micro switch is connected to the shell, and the cup push is provided with a trigger rib, the trigger rib is suitable for pressing the micro switch to control the opening and closing of the ice outlet.

5. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The length direction of the spring of the micro switch is consistent with the length direction of the cup push.

6. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing is provided with an anti-foolproof block, one side of the micro switch is provided with an avoidance space, and the anti-foolproof block is accommodated in the avoidance space.

7. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cup push includes: A pushing section, the pushing section is movably arranged in the pressing opening, one side of the pushing section is exposed outside the housing, and the pushing section is suitable for pressing the micro switch; A cantilever section, one end of which is connected to the pushing section, and the other end of which is provided with the mounting hole.

8. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The micro switch is located at one end of the pushing section adjacent to the cantilever section.

9. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a positioning column corresponding to the pressing opening. The positioning column extends from one side wall of the pressing opening toward the other side wall. The micro switch is connected and fixed to the positioning column.

10. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 9, characterized in that: The housing is provided with at least two positioning posts.

11. The cup pusher structure of the ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a fixing buckle at a position corresponding to the pressing opening, and the micro switch is buckled in the fixing buckle.

12. The cup pusher structure of an ice maker according to any one of claims 4 to 11, characterized in that: The pressing port is arranged adjacent to the ice outlet, the shell is provided with a cup holder, the cup holder is arranged opposite to the ice outlet, the cup holder is used to place a container, and the distance between the pressing port and the top surface of the cup holder is greater than 90 mm.

13. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a machine body and a cup pusher structure of an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the cup pusher structure of the ice maker is arranged on the machine body.

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