Ice maker

Abstract

The invention provides an ice maker. The ice maker comprises a shell, a flip cover, an ice crushing driving module, an ice making module, a water outlet module and a filtering module, an ice crushing cavity is formed in the shell, an ice inlet and at least one ice outlet are formed in the ice crushing cavity, the ice outlets are located in one side of the ice crushing cavity, and an ice crushing structure is arranged in the ice crushing cavity; the flip cover is arranged at the ice inlet and movably connected with the shell, and the flip cover can rotate to the position where the ice inlet is closed and the position where the ice inlet is opened relative to the shell; the ice crushing driving module is in driving connection with the ice crushing structure; the ice making module is arranged on the shell and used for making ice blocks; the water outlet module is arranged on the shell and used for outputting drinking water; and the filtering module is connected with the ice making module and the water outlet module. Compared with the prior art, the ice maker has the advantages that the ice crushing structure is additionally arranged, so that the prepared ice blocks can be crushed, the functions of pure drinking, ice making and ice crushing can be realized, the daily drinking requirements of users are greatly met, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ice making, and particularly relates to an ice maker. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of users' demand for the quality of life, the demand for household ice makers is increasing day by day. Moreover, due to the high price and large space occupation of household ice makers, ice makers are often combined with water dispensers to form ice makers with functions such as ice making, purified drinking, and hot water, and are loved by more and more users.

[0003] Although the current ice makers with drinking and ice making functions can output ice cubes and realize purified water drinking, the ice cubes made by the ice makers are usually relatively large and can only be simply placed in drinks to achieve cooling. However, some ice drinks need to add crushed ice sand to facilitate enhancing the taste and cooling, but the current ice makers cannot meet the users' demand for eating crushed ice. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages and deficiencies in the prior art and provide an ice maker.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides an ice maker, including:

[0006] A housing, a crushed ice chamber is formed on the housing, the crushed ice chamber is provided with an ice inlet and at least one ice outlet, the ice outlet is located on one side of the crushed ice chamber, and a crushed ice structure is arranged in the crushed ice chamber;

[0007] A flip cover, the flip cover is arranged at the ice inlet and is movably connected to the housing, and the flip cover can rotate relative to the housing to a position where the ice inlet is closed and a position where the ice inlet is opened;

[0008] A crushed ice driving module, the crushed ice driving module is drivingly connected to the crushed ice structure;

[0009] An ice making module, the ice making module is arranged on the housing and is used for making ice cubes;

[0010] A water output module, the water output module is arranged on the housing and is used for outputting drinking water;

[0011] A filtering module, the filtering module is connected to the ice making module and the water output module.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, an ice basket for receiving ice cubes is detachably arranged on the ice making module.

[0013] In some optional embodiments, a crushed ice outlet is arranged on the outer side of the housing, the crushed ice outlet is communicated with the ice outlet, and a protective cover is detachably arranged at the crushed ice outlet.

[0014] In some alternative embodiments, the ice crushing cavity includes an ice guiding cavity and an ice storage cavity which are arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The horizontal cross-section of the ice guiding cavity gradually expands in the direction from bottom to top. The ice inlet is arranged at the top of the ice guiding cavity, the ice outlet is arranged at one side of the ice storage cavity, and the ice crushing structure is arranged in the ice storage cavity.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the ice crushing structure includes at least one ice pushing blade and at least one ice crushing blade. The ice pushing blade is rotatably arranged in the ice crushing cavity, the ice crushing blade is detachably arranged at the ice outlet, and the ice outlet is located at one side of the ice crushing cavity;

[0016] The ice crushing driving module is drivingly connected to the ice pushing blade to drive the ice pushing blade to rotate in a preset rotation direction.

[0017] In some alternative embodiments, the ice pushing blade has an ice facing portion. The ice facing portion is located at the front side of the ice pushing blade in the preset rotation direction, and the ice facing portion spirally extends along the rotation direction in the direction of the rotation axis of the ice pushing blade. The ice outlet is located at one side of the rotation axis of the ice pushing blade.

[0018] In some alternative embodiments, the ice crushing driving module includes a driving motor and a transmission mechanism. The driving motor is located at one side of the ice crushing cavity and is drivingly connected to the ice crushing structure through the transmission mechanism.

[0019] In some alternative embodiments, a rotation groove and a plurality of stoppers are provided on the housing. The stoppers are provided at at least one end of the rotation groove, and an insertion opening is formed between the stoppers and the opening edge of the rotation groove;

[0020] One side of the flip cover is provided with a rotating portion which is detachably installed in the rotation groove. The flip cover can rotate relative to the rotation groove through the rotating portion to a position where the ice inlet is closed and a position where the ice inlet is opened. When the flip cover rotates to the position where the ice inlet is closed, the stopper restricts the rotating portion from disengaging from the rotation groove.

[0021] In some alternative embodiments, the ice inlet is arranged at the top of the ice crushing cavity;

[0022] An activity groove is provided on the housing. The activity groove is arranged at one side of the ice crushing cavity. A drainage port is formed at one side of the activity groove. The activity groove is communicated with the ice crushing cavity through the drainage port. A water guiding portion is arranged inside the activity groove, and the water guiding portion gradually extends downward in the direction close to the drainage port;

[0023] One side of the flip cover is rotationally engaged with the movable slot, and the flip cover can rotate relative to the movable slot to a position where the ice inlet is closed and a position where the ice inlet is opened.

[0024] In some alternative embodiments, a locking buckle groove is provided on the housing, the locking buckle groove is located on one side of the ice crushing chamber, a locking buckle is provided on the flip cover, and when the flip cover rotates to a position where the ice inlet is closed, the locking buckle is snap-fitted with the locking buckle groove.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the ice maker of the present invention can crush the made ice cubes by adding an ice crushing structure, and can realize the functions of pure drinking, ice making, and ice crushing, greatly meeting the daily drinking needs of users and improving the user experience.

[0026] In order to understand the present invention more clearly, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the ice maker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a partial structure of the ice maker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when the flip cover opens the ice inlet;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a partial structure of the housing and the ice crushing drive assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a partial structure of the housing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the ice maker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when hiding a partial structure of the housing;

[0032] Figure 6 It is an exploded view of the ice maker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 It is an exploded view of the housing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when hiding a partial structure;

[0034] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of one side of the housing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when hiding a partial structure;

[0035] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fixed knife seat and the ice crushing blade according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 10Explosion view of the fixed knife seat and ice crushing blade of Embodiment 1 of the present invention when hiding the first thread structure and the second thread structure;

[0037] Figure 11 Schematic structural diagram of the ice pushing blade of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 12 Cross-sectional view of the ice crushing assembly of Embodiment 1 of the present invention when hiding some structures;

[0039] Figure 13 Explosion view of the ice crushing seat body and the sealing structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 14 For Figure 10 Enlarged view of the position A shown;

[0041] Figure 15 Schematic structural diagram of the ice crushing drive module of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 16 Partial structural schematic diagram of the ice maker of Embodiment 1 of the present invention when hiding the flip cover;

[0043] Figure 17 Partial cross-sectional view of the ice maker of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 18 Schematic structural diagram of the flip cover of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 19 Cross-sectional view of the flip cover of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 20 Schematic structural diagram of a part of the ice maker of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 21 Schematic structural diagram of a part of the ice maker of Embodiment 2 of the present invention when the flip cover is opened to the ice inlet;

[0048] Figure 22 Schematic structural diagram of one side of the ice maker of Embodiment 2 of the present invention when hiding some structures;

[0049] Figure 23 Schematic structural diagram of the other side of the ice maker of Embodiment 2 of the present invention when hiding some structures;

[0050] Figure 24 Schematic structural diagram of the flip cover of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 25 Partial cross-sectional view of the ice maker of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 26 is Figure 22 an enlarged view of the position B shown;

[0053] Figure 27 is Figure 25 an enlarged view of the position C shown;

[0054] Figure 28 a partial structural schematic diagram of the flip cover in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 29 is a structural schematic diagram of the ice maker in the second embodiment of the present invention when hiding part of the structure and the flip cover opens the ice inlet.

[0056] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0057] 10, housing; 11, ice crushing chamber; 111, ice inlet; 112, ice outlet; 113, ice crushing structure; 1131, ice pushing blade; 1132, ice crushing blade; 1133, positioning notch; 1134, connecting hole; 1135, second thread structure; 1136, ice facing part; 114, ice guiding chamber; 115, ice storage chamber; 12, ice crushing seat body; 121, fixed tool seat; 1211, first thread structure; 1212, base body; 1213, fixing part; 122, tool seat supporting part; 1221, first positioning groove; 123, second positioning groove; 1231, blade positioning part; 124, avoiding shaft hole; 125, limiting column; 13, boss part; 131, ice crushing outlet; 132, protective cover; 14, ice outlet seat; 141, ice outlet channel; 142, positioning ring part; 15, rotating groove; 16, stopper; 161, arc-shaped stopper part; 162, flipping support part; 17, locking buckle groove; 18, position detection component; 19, moving groove; 191, drain port; 192, water guiding part; 193, first installation hole; 194, second installation shaft part; 195, angle limiting part; 196, damping ring; 20, flip cover; 21, rotating part; 211, limiting shaft part; 22, limiting cooperation part; 23, locking fastener; 231, locking buckle part; 232, operating part; 24, reset elastic part; 25, moving cavity; 251, first moving port; 252, second moving port; 26, first installation shaft part; 261, limiting protrusion part; 262, guiding groove; 27, second installation hole; 28, driving inclined part; 30, ice crushing driving module; 31, driving motor; 32, transmission mechanism; 321, gear box; 3211, positioning groove; 3212, sealing positioning groove; 3213, bearing installation groove; 3214, limiting hole; 322, transmission gear set; 323, transmission shaft; 3231, circumferential limiting part; 324, sealing structure; 325, bearing part; 40, ice making module; 41, ice basket; 50, water outlet module; 60, filtering module. Detailed implementation mode

[0058] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, and the meaning of "several" is one or more. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features.

[0059] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0060] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0061] In the description of the present invention, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some optional implementation modes" or "some optional embodiments" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example 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 can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0062] Embodiment 1:

[0063] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5, Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides an ice maker, comprising: a housing 10, a flip cover 20, a crushed ice drive module 30, an ice making module 40, a water output module 50, and a filtration module 60.

[0064] A crushed ice cavity 11 is formed on the housing 10. The crushed ice cavity 11 is provided with an ice inlet 111 and at least one ice outlet 112, and a crushed ice structure 113 is arranged in the crushed ice cavity 11.

[0065] The flip cover 20 is arranged at the ice inlet 111 and is movably connected to the housing 10. The flip cover 20 can rotate relative to the housing 10 to a position where the ice inlet 111 is closed and a position where the ice inlet 111 is opened.

[0066] The crushed ice drive module 30 is drivingly connected to the crushed ice structure 113. After the ice cubes are placed into the crushed ice cavity 11 from the ice inlet 111, the flip cover 20 closes the ice inlet 111, thereby preventing the ice cubes from splashing out of the ice inlet 111 of the crushed ice cavity 11. Then, the crushed ice drive module 30 drives the crushed ice structure 113 to perform a crushed ice operation, and finally the crushed ice is output from the ice outlet 112.

[0067] The ice making module 40 is arranged on the housing 10 and is used for making ice cubes. The specific structure of the ice making module 40 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the ice making module 40 can adopt a flowing water ice making structure. By using flowing low-temperature ice water as the ice making water, most of the bubbles in the water can be removed, so that the made ice balls are crystal clear. The specific structure and principle of the flowing water ice making structure are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here. Of course, the ice making module 40 can also adopt other suitable ice making modules 40, and this is not limited to this example.

[0068] The water output module 50 is arranged on the housing 10 and is used for outputting drinking water. A heater can be added in the water output module 50 to realize the functions of outputting normal temperature water and hot water. Preferably, the heater can adopt an instant heater. When the ice making module 40 adopts a flowing water ice making structure, the low-temperature ice water for ice making can also be transported to the water output module 50 to realize the output of ice water. The water output module 50 usually has a plurality of valves and pump bodies built therein to control the flow of purified water. Its structure and principle are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0069] The filtration module 60 is used to filter raw water into purified water that can be safely consumed. The filtration module 60 is connected to the ice-making module 40 and the water outlet module 50. The filtration module 60 can be connected to an external water source, and the external water is filtered into purified water through the filtration module 60. For example, the filtration module 60 can be connected to the tap water pipe in a household, and the filtration module 60 can filter tap water into purified water. Of course, a water tank can also be provided on the housing 10, and the filtration module 60 is connected to the water tank. The water in the water tank becomes purified water after being filtered by the filtration module 60. The purified water is transported to the ice-making module 40 for ice-making, or can also be transported to the water outlet module 50, and then output by the water outlet module 50 to the user for the user to drink.

[0070] The specific structure of the filtration module 60 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the filtration module 60 can adopt a reverse osmosis filtration module 60.

[0071] By adding a function of crushing ice to the ice maker of the present invention, the demand for crushed ice sand of users is met, and the user experience is improved. In one embodiment, a crushed ice seat body 12 is provided on the housing 10. The crushed ice seat body 12 can be connected to the housing 10 through a colloid structure, a threaded member, a snap structure or other structures. Of course, the crushed ice seat body 12 can also be integrally formed with the housing 10. A crushed ice cavity 11 is provided on the crushed ice seat body 12. The crushed ice seat body 12 can be built into the housing 10, and the housing 10 can play a role in protecting the crushed ice seat body 12 and improving the aesthetic degree. The crushed ice driving module 30 is arranged in the housing 10 and is located outside the crushed ice seat body 12. The flip cover 20 is directly arranged on the housing 10 or is arranged and installed on the crushed ice seat body 12. In this embodiment, the flip cover 20 is directly arranged on the housing 10.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 6 , in some optional embodiments, an ice basket 41 for receiving ice cubes is detachably arranged on the ice-making module 40. After the ice basket 41 receives enough ice cubes, the ice basket 41 can be removed, and then the flip cover 20 is controlled to open the ice inlet 111, and the ice cubes in the ice basket 41 can be poured into the crushed ice cavity 11, which is convenient for the user to take ice and put the ice cubes into the crushed ice cavity 11.

[0073] In some alternative embodiments, a protruding boss portion 13 is formed on one side of the housing 10. The ice crushing chamber 11, the flip cover 20, and the ice crushing drive module 30 are disposed at the boss portion 13, and the water outlet module 50 is disposed at the bottom of the boss portion 13. Since an avoidance space needs to be provided below the water outlet module 50 to place a water receiving / ice crushing container, a boss portion 13 is usually formed on one side of the housing 10, and the ice crushing chamber 11, the flip cover 20, and the ice crushing drive module 30 are arranged within the boss portion 13, which is conducive to saving space and reasonably arranging the internal structure layout of the housing 10. Moreover, when a user uses the ice maker, the user usually faces the boss portion 13 directly. The ice inlet 111 of the ice crushing chamber 11 is arranged on the boss portion 13, which also facilitates the user to pour ice cubes into the ice crushing chamber 11.

[0074] In some alternative embodiments, an ice crushing outlet 131 is provided on the outer side of the housing 10. In this embodiment, both the ice crushing outlet 131 and the water outlet of the water outlet module 50 are located at the bottom of the boss portion 13. The ice crushing outlet 131 is communicated with the ice outlet 112, and a protective cover 132 is detachably provided at the ice crushing outlet 131. To meet the output of ice crushing, the caliber of the ice crushing outlet 131 is usually relatively large. When the ice crushing function is not required, the protective cover 132 closes the ice crushing outlet 131, thereby preventing dust, mosquitoes, etc. from entering the ice crushing outlet 131 and the ice crushing chamber 11, and ensuring hygienic safety. The protective cover 132 can be detachably engaged with the housing 10 through a snap structure. Alternatively, in this embodiment, a part of the protective cover 132 extends into the ice crushing outlet 131 and is in interference fit with the ice crushing outlet 131, thereby realizing the detachable fixation of the protective cover 132. The example is not limited to this.

[0075] In some alternative embodiments, the ice crushing chamber 11 includes an ice guiding chamber 114 and an ice storage chamber 115 arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The horizontal cross-section of the ice guiding chamber 114 gradually expands in the direction from bottom to top. The ice inlet 111 is provided at the top of the ice guiding chamber 114, the ice outlet 112 is provided at one side of the ice storage chamber 115, and the ice crushing structure 113 is arranged in the ice storage chamber 115. The ice guiding chamber 114 facilitates guiding ice cubes into the ice storage chamber 115.

[0076] In some alternative embodiments, the ice crushing structure 113 includes at least one ice pushing blade 1131 and at least one ice crushing blade 1132. The ice pushing blade 1131 is rotatably arranged in the ice crushing chamber 11. In this embodiment, the ice pushing blade 1131 is arranged in the ice storage chamber 115, and the ice crushing blade 1132 is arranged at the ice outlet 112. The ice crushing drive module 30 is drivingly connected to the ice pushing blade 1131 to drive the ice pushing blade 1131 to rotate in a preset rotation direction.

[0077] When crushing ice, the ice-pushing blade 1131 rotates within the ice-crushing chamber 11. The ice-pushing blade 1131 drives the ice cubes within the ice-crushing chamber 11 towards the ice outlet 112, and enables the ice-crushing blade 1132 to crush the ice cubes, thereby realizing the output of crushed ice from the ice outlet 112. The cutting edge of the ice-crushing blade 1132 can protrude towards the interior of the ice storage chamber 115, which is conducive to the contact between the ice cubes and the cutting edge of the ice-crushing blade 1132, thus realizing ice crushing.

[0078] In some alternative embodiments, the ice-crushing blade 1132 is detachably arranged at the ice outlet 112, and the ice outlet 112 is located on one side of the ice-crushing chamber 11. The detachable design of the ice-crushing blade 1132 enables the ice-crushing blade 1132 to be replaced in case of contamination or damage.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 7 , the installation method of the ice-crushing blade 1132 can select a suitable design according to actual needs. For example, the ice-crushing blade 1132 can be detachably installed on the housing 10 through snap-fasteners or screws. Specifically, at least one screw through-hole is provided on the ice-crushing blade 1132, and the screw passes through the screw through-hole and then is threadedly engaged with the housing 10, thereby realizing the fixation of the ice-crushing blade 1132. In some alternative embodiments, at least one fixed knife seat 121 is provided on the side of the housing 10. The fixed knife seat 121 is detachably connected to the housing 10 and cooperates to clamp the ice-crushing blade 1132. The ice-crushing blade 1132 is detachably installed through the fixed knife seat 121, thereby stably fixing the ice-crushing blade 1132. Since the fixed knife seat 121 presses and clamps the ice-crushing blade 1132, the structure of the ice-crushing blade 1132 can be simplified, avoiding the increase in the production cost of the ice-crushing blade 1132 or the insufficient strength of the ice-crushing blade 1132 caused by the complication of the structure of the ice-crushing blade 1132.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 8 , in order to facilitate improving the stability of installing the ice-crushing blade 1132, in some alternative embodiments, at least one protruding knife seat support portion 122 is provided on the outer side of the housing 10. The knife seat support portion 122 is located on the side of the ice outlet 112. The fixed knife seat 121 is detachably installed on the knife seat support portion 122, and the ice-crushing blade 1132 is clamped between the fixed knife seat 121 and the knife seat support portion 122. The knife seat support portion 122 improves the support strength, and the fixed knife seat 121 fixes the ice-crushing blade 1132 by cooperating with the knife seat support portion 122, making the fixation of the ice-crushing blade 1132 more stable. In this embodiment, the fixed knife seat 121 is detachably cooperated with the ice-crushing seat body 12, and the knife seat support portion 122 is provided on one side of the ice-crushing seat body 12.

[0081] In some alternative embodiments, two first positioning grooves 1221 are provided on the side of the tool holder support portion 122. The opposite sides of the fixed tool holder 121 are in positioning cooperation with the first positioning grooves 1221. The position of the fixed tool holder 121 is positioned through the first positioning grooves 1221, preventing the fixed tool holder 121 from shaking during ice crushing, thereby improving the installation stability of the ice crushing blade 1132.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 9 , the installation method of the fixed tool holder 121 can select a suitable design according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the fixed tool holder 121 is detachably installed on the tool holder support portion 122 through a first snap structure or a first threaded structure 1211. In this embodiment, the first threaded structure 1211 includes a plurality of screws, and the fixed tool holder 121 is locked to the housing 10 through the plurality of screws, thereby realizing the quick disassembly and assembly of the fixed tool holder 121. Of course, the fixed tool holder 121 can also be fixedly engaged with the housing 10 through a snap structure. Specifically, the first snap structure includes a fixed snap groove provided on the fixing member and a snap member provided on the housing 10, and the snap member is engaged with the fixed snap groove to fix the fixed tool holder 121; alternatively, the fixed tool holder 121 can also be locked to the housing 10 through structures such as a locking pin.

[0083] In some alternative embodiments, the fixed tool holder 121 includes a base body 1212 and a fixing portion 1213 that are connected to each other. The base body 1212 is disposed on one side of the tool holder support portion 122 and is in positioning cooperation with the first positioning grooves 1221. The fixing portion 1213 is disposed at the end of the tool holder support portion 122 and is detachably engaged with the tool holder support portion 122. By positioning and restricting the fixed tool holder 121 in two directions, the installation stability of the fixed tool holder 121 is improved. The ice crushing blade 1132 is disposed between the tool holder support portion 122 and the base body 1212. The stability of the ice crushing blade 1132 is greatly improved by the restriction of the fixed tool holder 121.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 10 , in some alternative embodiments, a second positioning groove 123 is provided on the fixed tool holder 121 or the housing 10. A part of the ice crushing blade 1132 is in positioning cooperation with the second positioning groove 123. The second positioning groove 123 prevents the ice crushing blade 1132 from shifting and shaking, improving the installation stability of the ice crushing blade 1132. In this embodiment, the second positioning groove 123 is provided on the side of the base body 1212 facing the tool holder support portion 122.

[0085] In some alternative embodiments, a blade positioning portion 1231 is further provided in the second positioning groove 123. A positioning notch 1133 is provided on the ice crushing blade 1132. The blade positioning portion 1231 is in positioning cooperation with the positioning notch 1133. The cooperation between the positioning notch 1133 and the blade positioning portion 1231 improves the stability of the ice crushing blade 1132 in the second positioning groove 123 and prevents the ice crushing blade 1132 from shifting in position.

[0086] In some alternative embodiments, the ice crushing blade 1132 is detachably mounted on the fixed knife holder 121 through a second snap structure or a second threaded structure 1135, thereby preventing the ice crushing blade 1132 from shifting relative to the fixed knife holder 121. Before installing the fixed knife holder 121, the ice crushing blade 1132 can also be pre-assembled on the fixed knife holder 121, and then the fixed knife holder 121 is installed on the housing 10, thereby improving the convenience of installing the ice crushing blade 1132. In this embodiment, the second threaded structure 1135 includes at least one screw, and the ice crushing blade 1132 is locked on the fixed knife holder 121 through at least one screw. Of course, in other embodiments, the second snap structure includes a snap hole provided on the ice crushing blade 1132 and a snap post provided on the fixed knife holder 121, and the snap post is in snap-fit with the snap hole.

[0087] The numbers of the ice outlet 112, the ice pushing blade 1131, the fixed knife holder 121, and the knife holder support portion 122 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in this embodiment, the ice outlet 112, the ice pushing blade 1131, the fixed knife holder 121, and the knife holder support portion 122 are all two.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 11, To facilitate the pushing blade 1131 to apply force to the ice cubes so that they are pressed against the ice crushing blade 1132, in some alternative embodiments, the pushing blade 1131 has an ice-facing portion 1136. The ice-facing portion 1136 is located on the front side of the pushing blade 1131 in the preset rotation direction. The ice-facing portion 1136 spirally extends along the rotation direction in the rotation axis direction of the pushing blade 1131. The ice outlet 112 is located on one side of the rotation axis of the pushing blade 1131. When the pushing blade 1131 rotates, the ice-facing portion 1136 will push the ice cubes, causing the ice cubes to be pressed against the ice crushing blade, thereby achieving rapid ice crushing. Moreover, the shape design of the ice-facing portion 1136 helps to prevent the ice cubes from colliding with each other and splashing, and it is also easier to apply an inclined force to the ice cubes. After the ice cubes move towards the ice crushing blade 1132 based on centrifugal force during the rotation process, with the extrusion of the pushing blade 1131, the ice cubes can be stably pressed against the ice crushing blade 1132, making it easier for the ice cubes to break. In this embodiment, the rotation axis of the pushing blade 1131 is substantially perpendicular to the vertical direction. When the pushing blade 1131 rotates, the shape design of the ice-facing portion 1136 helps the pushing blade 1131 to press down the ice cubes, making it difficult for the ice cubes to splash.

[0089] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figures 12 to 15 , The specific structure of the ice crushing drive module 30 can be selected according to actual needs. In some alternative embodiments, the ice crushing drive module 30 includes a drive motor 31 and a transmission mechanism 32. The drive motor 31 is located on one side of the ice crushing chamber 11 and is drivingly connected to the ice crushing structure 113 through the transmission mechanism 32. The ice crushing chamber 11 and the drive motor 31 of the ice crushing drive module 30 are arranged side by side, which helps to effectively utilize the position of the housing 10 in the width direction, reduces the overall height of the ice crushing assembly, and thus helps to reduce the overall height of the ice maker. In this embodiment, taking the drive motor 31 arranged on one side of the ice crushing seat body 12, the ice crushing seat body 12 and the drive motor 31 being arranged side by side in the horizontal direction inside the boss portion 13, and the transmission mechanism 32 being arranged between the ice crushing seat body 12 and the drive motor 31 as an example for illustration.

[0090] The specific structure of the transmission mechanism 32 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 includes a gearbox 321 and a transmission gear set 322 arranged inside the gearbox 321. The drive motor 31 is arranged on the gearbox 321 and is drivingly connected to the transmission gear set 322. The transmission gear set 322 is drivingly connected to the ice crushing structure 113. The drive motor 31 drives the pushing blade 1131 of the ice crushing structure 113 to rotate through the transmission gear set 322. When the pushing blade 1131 rotates, it pushes the ice cubes towards the ice crushing blade 1132 at the ice outlet 112, causing the ice cubes to be crushed into ice chips. The gearbox 321 facilitates the installation of the transmission gear set 322.

[0091] The specific structure of the transmission gear set 322 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the transmission gear set 322 can adopt a reduction gear set, but this is not limited to this example.

[0092] In order to facilitate the connection between the transmission gear set 322 and the ice crushing structure 113, in some alternative embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 further includes a transmission shaft 323. An avoidance shaft hole 124 is provided at the bottom of the ice crushing chamber 11. A part of the transmission shaft 323 is inserted into the avoidance shaft hole 124 and is respectively in transmission connection with the transmission gear set 322 and the ice crushing structure 113.

[0093] In some alternative embodiments, a circumferential limiting portion 3231 is formed on the transmission shaft 323. A connection hole 1134 matching the shape of the transmission shaft 323 is provided on the ice crushing structure 113. The transmission shaft 323 and the connection hole 1134 are circumferentially limited and matched, so as to limit the ice crushing structure 113 and the transmission shaft 323 from rotating relative to each other. Of course, in other embodiments, the transmission shaft 323 and the ice crushing structure 113 can also be circumferentially fixed by interference fit, or the transmission shaft 323 and the ice crushing structure 113 can also be circumferentially fixed by snap fit, or the transmission shaft 323 and the ice crushing structure 113 can also be locked by threaded parts to achieve circumferential fixation. In this embodiment, the connection hole 1134 is provided on the ice pushing blade 1131.

[0094] In some alternative embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 further includes a sealing structure 324. The sealing structure 324 is arranged around the transmission shaft 323. The gear box 321 is arranged at the bottom of the ice crushing seat body 12. The gear box 321 and the ice crushing seat body 12 cooperate to clamp the sealing structure 324. The sealing structure 324 improves the sealing performance between the transmission shaft 323 and the avoidance shaft hole 124, and prevents the liquid in the ice crushing chamber 11 from leaking out of the ice crushing chamber 11 through the avoidance shaft hole 124.

[0095] The specific structure of the sealing structure 324 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the sealing structure 324 adopts an oil seal skeleton and a sealing ring arranged on the oil seal skeleton. Of course, the sealing structure 324 can also adopt a gasket, and the ice crushing seat body 12 and the gear box 321 cooperate to clamp the gasket.

[0096] In some alternative embodiments, an ice outlet seat 14 is further provided on the housing 10. An ice outlet channel 141 communicating with the ice outlet 112 of the ice crushing cavity 11 is provided in the ice outlet seat 14. The ice outlet channel 141 communicates with the above-mentioned ice crushing outlet 131, or the ice crushing outlet 131 can be directly formed at the end of the ice outlet channel 141. A part of the ice outlet seat 14 is disposed between the gearbox 321 and the ice crushing seat body 12. Positioning grooves 3211 are provided on both the gearbox 321 and the ice crushing seat body 12. The positioning grooves 3211 are arranged around the transmission shaft 323. Two protruding positioning ring portions 142 are provided on the ice outlet seat 14. The two positioning ring portions 142 are correspondingly in positioning fit with the positioning grooves 3211 of the gearbox 321 and the positioning grooves 3211 of the ice crushing seat body 12. The tight cooperation of the gearbox 321, the ice crushing seat body 12 and the ice outlet seat 14 makes the overall structure cooperate more stably, which is beneficial to improving the position stability of the transmission shaft 323 and preventing a gap from appearing between the transmission shaft 323 and the avoidance shaft hole 124, thus avoiding easy leakage of liquid. In this embodiment, the positioning ring portion 142 is arranged around the sealing structure 324.

[0097] In some alternative embodiments, a sealing positioning groove 3212 is provided at the top of the gearbox 321 or the bottom of the ice crushing seat body 12. The sealing structure 324 is disposed in the sealing positioning groove 3212, and the sealing positioning groove 3212 improves the position stability of the sealing structure 324.

[0098] In some alternative embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 further includes a bearing member 325. A bearing installation groove 3213 is further provided in the gearbox 321. The bearing member 325 is disposed in the bearing installation groove 3213. A part of the transmission shaft 323 passes through the bearing member 325. The bearing member 325 improves the stability of the transmission shaft 323 and reduces the shaking of the transmission shaft 323.

[0099] In some alternative embodiments, a plurality of limiting posts 125 are provided on the ice crushing seat body 12, and a plurality of limiting holes 3214 are provided on the gearbox 321. The limiting posts 125 and the limiting holes 3214 are in limiting fit, thereby improving the stability of the cooperation between the ice crushing seat body 12 and the gearbox 321. In this embodiment, holes for the limiting posts 125 to pass through are provided on the ice outlet seat 14.

[0100] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figures 16 to 19 , the installation method of the flip cover 20 can select a suitable design according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, a rotating groove 15 and a plurality of stoppers 16 are provided on the housing 10. At least one end of the rotating groove 15 is provided with a stopper 16, and an installation opening is formed between the stopper 16 and the opening edge of the rotating groove 15;

[0101] One side of the flip cover 20 is provided with a rotating part 21, and the rotating part 21 is detachably installed in the rotating groove 15. The flip cover 20 can rotate relative to the rotating groove 15 through the rotating part 21 to a position where the ice inlet 111 is closed and a position where the ice inlet 111 is opened. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position where the ice inlet 111 is closed, the stopper 16 restricts the rotating part 21 from disengaging from the rotating groove 15.

[0102] The flip cover 20 can be flipped relative to the rotating groove 15 through the rotating part 21. The flip cover 20 can cover the ice inlet 111, and when crushing ice, the flip cover 20 blocks the splashing of crushed ice in the ice crushing chamber 11. When installing the rotating part 21, at least part of the rotating part 21 enters the rotating groove 15 through the loading port. The rotating part 21 of the flip cover 20 can be detachably inserted into the rotating groove 15 through the loading port, or the rotating part 21 can be taken out of the rotating groove 15 through the loading port, thereby realizing the detachable design of the flip cover 20 and facilitating the cleaning of the rotating groove 15. The stopper 16 can prevent the flip cover 20 from popping out when the flip cover 20 covers the ice inlet 111. In this embodiment, the ice inlet 111 is arranged at the top of the ice crushing chamber 11.

[0103] In addition, since the rotating part 21 can be restricted by the stopper 16 and the rotating groove 15, the rotating part 21 does not need to penetrate into the housing 10. The rotating groove 15 and the stopper 16 can be features formed on the outer side of the housing 10, so that liquid will not enter the interior of the housing 10 from the rotating groove 15, improving the sealing performance.

[0104] In this embodiment, the rotating groove 15 is arranged on the housing 10, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the ice crushing seat body 12. There are two stoppers 16 arranged on the housing 10, and the two stoppers 16 are respectively located at both ends of the rotating groove 15. Both ends of the rotating part 21 are restricted by the two stoppers 16. Of course, in other embodiments, only one stopper 16 can also be arranged, and a hole position is arranged at the other end of the rotating groove 15. One end of the rotating part 21 first extends into the hole position, and then the other end of the rotating part 21 is snapped into the rotating groove 15 through the loading port.

[0105] In some alternative embodiments, an arc-shaped stopper portion 161 is formed on the side of the stopper 16 facing the rotating groove 15, and the arc-shaped stopper portion 161 extends around the rotation axis of the rotating part 21. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position where the ice inlet 111 is closed, the arc-shaped stopper portion 161 is in limit fit with the rotating part 21. The arc-shaped stopper portion 161 can guide the rotation of the rotating part 21, so that the rotating part 21 can rotate smoothly in the rotating groove 15, prevent the arc-shaped stopper portion 161 from interfering with the rotating part 21, and is more suitable for stopping the rotating part 21, improving the force stability.

[0106] In some alternative embodiments, a flip support portion 162 is provided on the stopper 16. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position of opening the ice inlet 111, the flip support portion 162 abuts against the flip cover 20. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position of opening the ice inlet 111, the flip cover 20 is thus supported in an open state, which is conducive to maintaining the position of the flip cover 20.

[0107] To facilitate the flip support portion 162 in supporting the flip cover 20, in some alternative embodiments, at least one limit cooperation portion 22 is provided on the flip cover 20. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position of opening the ice inlet 111, the limit cooperation portion 22 abuts against the flip support portion 162, and the flip support portion 162 is supported on the flip support portion 162 through the limit cooperation portion 22, which facilitates the stable support of the flip cover 20.

[0108] In some alternative embodiments, at least one end of the rotating portion 21 forms a limit shaft portion 211, and the diameter of the limit shaft portion 211 is greater than the width of the loading port, so as to facilitate restricting the rotating portion 21 from easily disengaging from the rotating slot 15 of the loading port. When the rotating portion 21 passes through the loading port, it is achieved through the elasticity of the housing 10 and the elasticity of the rotating portion 21.

[0109] In some alternative embodiments, a locking buckle groove 17 is provided on the housing 10, and the locking buckle groove 17 is located on one side of the ice crushing cavity 11. A locking buckle 23 is provided on the flip cover 20. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the locking buckle 23 is in snap-fit with the locking buckle groove 17, so as to improve the fixing stability of the flip cover 20 when the flip cover 20 closes the ice inlet 111. In this embodiment, the locking buckle groove 17 and the rotating slot 15 are respectively located on opposite sides of the ice crushing cavity 11. Since the locking buckle groove 17 and the stopper 16 are respectively located on both sides of the flip cover 20, the limit stability of the flip cover 20 is higher.

[0110] In some alternative embodiments, a reset elastic member 24 is provided between the flip cover 20 and the locking buckle 23. The reset elastic member 24 can facilitate maintaining the cooperation between the locking buckle 23 and the locking buckle groove 17, and after moving the locking buckle 23 to disengage the locking buckle 23 from the locking buckle groove 17, the reset elastic member 24 can also drive the locking buckle 23 to reset, avoiding the shaking of the locking buckle 23.

[0111] In some alternative embodiments, the flip cover 20 is provided with an activity cavity 25. On one side of the activity cavity 25, a first activity opening 251 and a second activity opening 252 are provided. On the locking fastener 23, a locking portion 231 and an operation portion 232 are provided. The locking fastener 23 is movably arranged in the activity cavity 25. The locking portion 231 extends out of the first activity opening 251 to the outside of the activity cavity 25, and the operation portion 232 is arranged at the second activity opening 252. The locking portion 231 is snap-fitted with the locking groove 17. The activity cavity 25 enables the locking fastener 23 to move stably. The user can press the operation portion 232 to move the locking fastener 23 into the activity cavity 25, so that the locking portion 231 moves into the first activity opening 251 and disengages from the locking groove 17. The operation portion 232 can be only arranged in the second activity opening 252 or extend out of the second activity opening 252.

[0112] In some alternative embodiments, a position detection assembly 18 is provided on the housing 10. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the position detection assembly 18 is in detection cooperation with the flip cover 20. The specific structure of the position detection assembly 18 can select a suitable design according to actual needs. For example, the position detection assembly 18 can adopt a proximity switch, an infrared sensor, etc. The principles of position detection assemblies 18 such as proximity switches and infrared sensors are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated herein. The position detection assembly 18 is signal-connected to the control system inside the ice maker. By the position detection assembly 18, it is determined whether the flip cover 20 is accurately in the position of closing the ice inlet 111, and then the subsequent ice crushing steps are carried out, avoiding the situation that the ice is crushed when the flip cover 20 opens the ice inlet 111 and the crushed ice splashes out from the ice inlet 111, and improving the automation degree of the ice maker.

[0113] Embodiment Two:

[0114] Please refer to Figure 21 and Figure 22 This embodiment two of the present invention provides an ice maker, and the difference from embodiment one is that:

[0115] An activity groove 19 is provided on the housing 10. The activity groove 19 is arranged on one side of the ice crushing cavity 11. A drainage opening 191 is formed on one side of the activity groove 19. The activity groove 19 is communicated with the ice crushing cavity 11 through the drainage opening 191. A water guiding portion 192 is arranged inside the activity groove 19. The water guiding portion 192 gradually extends downward in the direction close to the drainage opening 191, and the water guiding portion 192 can be used to guide the liquid, crushed ice, etc. in the activity groove 19 to move from the drainage opening 191 to the ice crushing cavity 11.

[0116] One side of the flip cover 20 is rotationally engaged with the movable slot 19. The flip cover 20 can rotate relative to the movable slot 19 through the rotating part 21 to a position where the ice inlet 111 is closed and a position where the ice inlet 111 is opened. The flip cover 20 can be flipped relative to the rotating slot 15 through the rotating part 21. The flip cover 20 can cover the ice inlet 111, and when crushing ice, the flip cover 20 blocks the splashing of crushed ice in the ice crushing cavity 11.

[0117] The way of rotational engagement between the flip cover 20 and the movable slot 19 can select a suitable design according to actual needs. For example, a rotating shaft structure is arranged in the movable slot 19, and the flip cover 20 is rotationally engaged with the movable slot 19 through the rotating shaft structure. In some alternative embodiments, a first mounting hole 193 is provided on one side of the movable slot 19, a first mounting shaft part 26 is provided on the flip cover 20, and the first mounting shaft part 26 is rotationally engaged with the first mounting hole 193; a second mounting shaft part 194 is provided on the other side of the movable slot 19, a second mounting hole 27 is provided on the flip cover 20, and the second mounting shaft part 194 is rotationally engaged with the second mounting hole 27. This design is convenient for production and assembly. The assembly of the first mounting shaft part 26 and the first mounting hole 193 can be realized first, and then the assembly of the second mounting shaft part 194 and the second mounting hole 27 can be realized, or the assembly sequence can be reversed.

[0118] Please refer to Figures 23 to 25 , in some alternative embodiments, a protruding angle limiting part 195 is provided in the first mounting hole 193, a limiting protrusion part 261 is provided on the first mounting shaft part 26. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position where the ice inlet 111 is opened, the angle limiting part 195 and the limiting protrusion part 261 are in limiting cooperation to limit the rotation of the flip cover 20 towards the ice inlet 111. Through the limiting cooperation between the angle limiting part 195 and the limiting protrusion part 261, the flip cover 20 is maintained in the state where the ice inlet 111 is opened. It should be noted that after the flip cover 20 completely opens the ice inlet 111, the flip cover 20 can be supported on the housing 10. At this time, the angle limiting part 195 and the limiting protrusion part 261 do not necessarily need to remain in contact, but play a limiting role when contacting and limiting during the process of the flip cover 20 closing towards the ice inlet 111, so as to prevent the flip cover 20 from accidentally closing the ice inlet 111 and affecting the use. When it is necessary to close or open the ice inlet 111, apply sufficient force to the flip cover 20 to make the flip cover 20 rotate and make the limiting protrusion part 261 able to cross the angle limiting part 195.

[0119] Please refer to Figures 26 to 29, in some alternative embodiments, a guiding groove 262 is provided on the first mounting shaft portion 26. The guiding groove 262 extends around the rotation axis of the first mounting shaft portion 26. The limiting protrusion 261 is located within the guiding groove 262, and the angular limiting portion 195 is in sliding fit with the guiding groove 262, thereby improving the position stability of the angular limiting portion 195 relative to the limiting protrusion 261. In particular, the position stability when the limiting protrusion 261 crosses over the angular limiting portion 195 is improved, and it is avoided that the limiting protrusion 261 is displaced axially along the first mounting shaft portion 26 relative to the angular limiting portion 195. Additionally, the guiding groove 262 can also limit the position of the first mounting shaft portion 26 relative to the first mounting hole 193 through its cooperation with the angular limiting portion 195.

[0120] In some alternative embodiments, a damping ring 196 is provided between the inner wall of the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27. The damping ring 196 achieves the effect of reducing the flipping speed of the flip cover 20 through the frictional force with the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the frictional force with the inner wall of the second mounting hole 27, thereby achieving a damping effect. The damping ring 196 is preferably an elastic damping ring 196, such as a rubber ring, a silicone rubber ring, etc. The elastic force of the damping ring 196 can improve the assembly stability of the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27, avoid mutual shaking between the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27, and can also improve the sealing performance between the inner wall of the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27, and reduce the entry of liquid into the housing 10 along the second mounting shaft portion 194.

[0121] In some alternative embodiments, the water guiding portion 192 is located below the first mounting hole 193 and the second mounting shaft portion 194, so as to prevent the liquid on the water guiding portion 192 from contacting the first mounting hole 193, the second mounting hole 27, the first mounting shaft portion 26, and the second mounting shaft portion 194, and further prevent the liquid from entering the housing 10.

[0122] It should be noted that when a locking buckle groove 17 is provided on the housing 10 and a locking fastener 23 is provided on the flip cover 20, the locking buckle groove 17 and the movable groove 19 can be respectively arranged on opposite sides of the ice crushing chamber 11. The first mounting hole 193, the second mounting hole 27, the first mounting shaft portion 26, and the second mounting shaft portion 194 can limit one side of the flip cover 20, while the locking fastener 23 and the locking buckle groove 17 limit the other side of the flip cover 20. By limiting both sides of the flip cover 20, the limiting stability of the flip cover 20 is higher.

[0123] Since the flip cover 20 in the second embodiment adopts a different installation method, in order to facilitate the detection of the position of the flip cover 20, in the second embodiment, the detection method of the position detection component 18 is adaptively designed. The position detection component 18 can adopt a microswitch or a proximity switch. A microswitch is provided on the housing 10, and a driving inclined part 28 is provided on the flip cover 20. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position where it closes the ice inlet 111, the driving inclined part 28 presses against the microswitch and triggers the microswitch. When the flip cover 20 rotates towards the ice inlet 111, the microswitch is driven to move through the driving inclined part 28, so as to trigger the microswitch. The movable groove 19 can be provided on the housing 10 or the ice crushing seat body 12. In this embodiment, a part of the movable groove 19 is formed on the housing 10, and the other part is formed on the ice crushing seat body 12. The first mounting hole 193 and the second mounting shaft part 194 are provided on the part of the movable groove 19 located on the housing 10, and the drain port 191 is provided on the part of the movable groove 19 located on the ice crushing seat body 12, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the ice crushing seat body 12; the ice inlet 111 is provided at the top of the ice crushing cavity 11, which is convenient for pouring ice cubes into the ice crushing cavity 11 and also facilitates the water guiding part 192 to guide water into the ice inlet 111 of the ice crushing cavity 11.

[0124] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice making machine, characterized in that: include: A shell, wherein an ice crushing cavity is formed on the shell, the ice crushing cavity is provided with an ice inlet and at least one ice outlet, and an ice crushing structure is provided in the ice crushing cavity; A flip cover, the flip cover is arranged at the ice inlet and is movably connected to the shell, and the flip cover can be rotated relative to the shell to a position of closing the ice inlet and a position of opening the ice inlet; An ice crushing drive module, the ice crushing drive module is drivingly connected to the ice crushing structure; An ice-making module, the ice-making module is arranged on the housing and is used for making ice cubes; A water outlet module, the water outlet module is arranged on the housing and is used to output drinking water; A filter module is connected to the ice making module and the water outlet module.

2. An ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice basket for receiving ice cubes is detachably provided on the ice making module.

3. An ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the shell is provided with a crushed ice outlet, the crushed ice outlet is communicated with the ice outlet, and a protective cover is detachably provided at the crushed ice outlet.

4. The ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice crushing chamber includes an ice guide chamber and an ice storage chamber which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, the horizontal cross-section of the ice guide chamber gradually expands from bottom to top, the ice inlet is arranged at the top of the ice guide chamber, the ice outlet is arranged at one side of the ice storage chamber, and the ice crushing structure is arranged in the ice storage chamber.

5. An ice making machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The ice crushing structure comprises at least one ice pushing blade and at least one ice crushing blade, the ice pushing blade is rotatably arranged in the ice crushing cavity, the ice crushing blade is detachably arranged at the ice outlet, and the ice outlet is located at one side of the ice crushing cavity; The ice crushing driving module is drivingly connected to the ice pushing blade to drive the ice pushing blade to rotate in a preset rotation direction.

6. An ice making machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ice pusher blade has an ice facing portion, which is located at the front side of the ice pusher blade in a preset rotation direction. The ice facing portion spirally extends along the rotation direction in the direction of the rotation axis of the ice pusher blade, and the ice outlet is located on one side of the rotation axis of the ice pusher blade.

7. An ice making machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The ice crushing driving module comprises a driving motor and a transmission mechanism. The driving motor is located at one side of the ice crushing chamber and is drivingly connected to the ice crushing structure through the transmission mechanism.

8. An ice making machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a rotation groove and a plurality of stoppers, at least one end of the rotation groove is provided with the stopper, and a loading port is formed between the stopper and the opening edge of the rotation groove; A rotating part is provided on one side of the flip cover, and the rotating part is detachably installed in the rotating groove. The flip cover can be rotated relative to the rotating groove to a position of closing the ice entry port and a position of opening the ice entry port through the rotating part. When the flip cover is rotated to the position of closing the ice entry port, the stopper restricts the rotating part from being separated from the rotating groove.

9. An ice making machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The ice inlet is arranged at the top of the ice crushing chamber; The shell is provided with a movable groove, the movable groove is provided on one side of the ice crushing chamber, a drain port is formed on one side of the movable groove, the movable groove is communicated with the ice crushing chamber through the drain port, a water guide portion is provided inside the movable groove, and the water guide portion gradually extends downward in a direction close to the drain port; One side of the flip cover is rotatably matched with the movable groove, and the flip cover can be rotated relative to the movable groove to a position of closing the ice entry opening and a position of opening the ice entry opening.

10. An ice making machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a locking buckle groove, the locking buckle groove is located at one side of the ice crushing chamber, the flip cover is provided with a locking fastener, and when the flip cover is rotated to a position closing the ice inlet, the locking fastener is snap-fitted with the locking buckle groove.

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