Ice maker and regulation and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention is suitable for the technical field of ice making equipment, and discloses an ice maker and a regulation and control method thereof. Wherein the ice maker comprises a refrigeration part, an ice making assembly and a water supply part, the ice making assembly comprises a water carrying container and an ice receiving container, the water carrying container is used for carrying a water body, at least part of the refrigeration part extends into the water carrying container, and the refrigeration part is used for enabling the water body in the water carrying container to form ice blocks on the surface of the refrigeration part; the ice receiving container is used for receiving the ice blocks separated from the refrigerating component, and the water supply component is used for enabling the ice blocks in the ice receiving container to be in a water environment. According to the ice maker provided by the invention, the number of ice blocks with cracks can be reduced, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ice-making equipment technology, and in particular to an ice maker and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device used to cool water and make ice blocks. It is widely used in various applications such as home and catering.

[0003] Currently, after the normal ice-making process is completed, if the de-icing procedure is not initiated, the ice cubes will remain perfectly attached to the ice mold, typically intact and without cracks. However, when the de-icing procedure is activated, the refrigerant, compressed to a higher temperature by the compressor, enters the refrigeration unit through the de-icing valve. Subsequently, the ice cubes absorb heat and melt on the surface, thus detaching from the ice mold. Because the refrigerant flow is difficult to precisely control during the de-icing valve switching process, the rate at which the ice cubes absorb heat is not easily kept stable. This causes the ice cubes to experience significant temperature changes, making them prone to cracking, and ultimately resulting in cracked ice cubes that detach from the mold. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an ice maker and its control method, aiming to solve the technical problem that most of the ice blocks obtained have cracks.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, some embodiments provide an ice maker, comprising: Refrigeration components; An ice-making assembly includes a water-carrying container and an ice-receiving container. The water-carrying container is used to carry water. At least a portion of a refrigeration component extends into the water-carrying container. The refrigeration component is used to cause the water in the water-carrying container to form ice blocks on the surface of the refrigeration component and to cause the formed ice blocks to detach from the refrigeration component. The ice-receiving container is used to receive the ice blocks that have detached from the refrigeration component. A water supply component is provided to ensure that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment.

[0006] In some embodiments, the ice maker further includes a spraying device for spraying water onto the ice blocks in the ice receiving container when the container contains ice blocks. The spray device is the water supply component.

[0007] In some embodiments, the spraying device is located on the top or side of the ice-receiving container.

[0008] In some embodiments, the ice maker further includes a sterilization component, which includes a hot water generating device and a water spraying device connected to the hot water generating device, the water spraying device being used to spray water from the hot water generating device onto the ice maker component; The water spraying device is the spraying device, and the hot water generating device is configured to allow water to flow through when the ice maker is in de-icing mode, without heating the water.

[0009] In some embodiments, the ice-making assembly further includes a water receiving container with an upward-facing water receiving trough. The ice-receiving container is disposed at the opening of the water-receiving trough, and a water passage hole is provided through the bottom of the ice-receiving container; the water-carrying container is rotatably disposed above the ice-receiving container, and the ice-receiving container is also used to receive water from the water-carrying container, and the water passage hole is used to allow water to flow from the ice-receiving container into the water-receiving trough.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water receiving container is the water supply component.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ice maker further includes an input pipe connected to the water receiving tank, the input pipe being used to deliver water to the water receiving tank; Alternatively, the ice maker may also include a water supply line for supplying water to the water container, and the water supply line may be set to continue supplying water when the ice maker is in de-icing mode; Alternatively, the ice maker may also include an output pipe connected to the water receiving tank and a control valve connected to the output pipe, wherein the output pipe is used to output water from the water receiving tank and the control valve is a flow valve or a shut-off valve.

[0012] In some embodiments, the ice maker further includes a water supply line for supplying water to the water container, and the water supply line is set to continue supplying water when the ice maker is in de-icing mode; The water supply pipeline is the water supply component.

[0013] According to a second aspect of this application, some embodiments provide a method for controlling an ice maker, wherein the ice maker is the ice maker described in the first aspect, and the method includes: Control the ice block to detach from the refrigeration component so that the ice block is transferred into the ice receiving container; The water supply component is controlled to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment. In some embodiments, the ice maker further includes a spraying device, which is the water supply component. Controlling the water supply component to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment includes controlling the spraying device to spray water onto the ice in the ice receiving container. Alternatively, the ice maker may further include a water receiving container, which has an upward-facing water receiving trough. An ice receiving container is disposed at the opening of the water receiving trough, and a water passage hole is provided through the bottom of the ice receiving container. The water receiving container is the water supply component, and controlling the water supply component to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment includes: controlling the amount of water in the water receiving container to overflow the ice in the ice receiving container. Alternatively, the ice maker may further include a water supply line for supplying water to the water container. The water supply line is the water supply component. Controlling the water supply component to supply water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment includes controlling the water supply line to continue supplying water when the ice maker is in de-icing mode.

[0014] The ice maker and its control method provided by this invention, by incorporating a water supply component, ensures that the ice cubes in the ice-receiving container are in a water environment. That is, after the ice cubes detach from the refrigeration unit, they can re-contact the water. When the water comes into contact with the ice cubes, it seeps into and fills the cracks in the ice. During this seepage process, the water absorbs the cold energy surrounding the cracks and quickly freezes, thereby filling the cracks and repairing the ice cube's fissures. Therefore, the ice maker provided by this invention can reduce the number of cracked ice cubes and improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice maker provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention from one perspective; Figure 2 This is a top view of the ice maker provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along line AA; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the ice-making component, cold tank, water tank and water supply pipeline provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-receiving container provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a circuit diagram of an ice maker provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0017] Explanation of icon numbers: 100. Ice maker; 10. Refrigeration component; 20. Ice-making assembly; 21. Water container; 22. Ice receiving container; 221. Water outlet; 23. Water receiving container; 231. Water receiving trough; 30. Spraying device; 40. Disinfection assembly; 41. Hot water generating device; 42. Water spraying device; 51. Hot water outlet; 52. Cold water outlet; 60. Cold tank; 70. Water tank; 80. Output pipeline; 90. Water supply pipeline.

[0018] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0021] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0022] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0023] Currently, after the normal ice-making process is completed, if the de-icing procedure is not initiated, the ice cubes will remain perfectly attached to the ice mold, typically intact and without cracks. However, when the de-icing procedure is activated, the refrigerant, compressed to a higher temperature by the compressor, enters the refrigeration unit through the de-icing valve. Subsequently, the ice cubes absorb heat and melt on the surface, thus detaching from the ice mold. Because the refrigerant flow is difficult to precisely control during the de-icing valve switching process, the rate at which the ice cubes absorb heat is not easily kept stable. This causes the ice cubes to experience significant temperature changes, making them prone to cracking, and ultimately resulting in cracked ice cubes that detach from the mold.

[0024] In view of this, the present invention provides an ice maker and its control method to reduce the formation of cracked ice.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the ice maker 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a refrigeration component 10, an ice-making assembly 20, and a water supply component. The ice-making assembly 20 includes a water-carrying container 21 and an ice-receiving container 22. The water-carrying container 21 is used to carry water. At least a portion of the refrigeration component 10 extends into the water-carrying container 21. The refrigeration component 10 is used to form ice blocks on the surface of the water in the water-carrying container 21 and to detach the formed ice blocks from the refrigeration component 10. The ice-receiving container 22 is used to receive the ice blocks that have detached from the refrigeration component 10. The water supply component is used to ensure that the ice blocks in the ice-receiving container 22 are in an aquatic environment.

[0026] By employing the above technical solution, ice can be prepared through the cooperation of the refrigeration component 10 and the water container 21. An ice-receiving container 22 is provided to receive the prepared ice. A water supply component ensures that the ice in the ice-receiving container 22 is in a water environment; that is, after the ice detaches from the refrigeration component 10, it can re-contact the water. When the ice comes into contact with the water, the water seeps in and fills the cracks in the ice. During the seepage process, the water absorbs the cold energy around the cracks and quickly freezes, thereby filling the cracks and repairing the ice's fissures. Therefore, the ice maker 100 provided in this embodiment can reduce the number of ice cubes with cracks and improve the user experience.

[0027] In some embodiments, the refrigeration component 10 is an evaporator. It is understood that in other embodiments, the refrigeration component 10 may also be other refrigeration devices.

[0028] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The ice maker 100 also includes a spraying device 30, which is used to spray water onto the ice blocks in the ice receiving container 22 when the ice receiving container 22 contains ice blocks. The spraying device 30 is a water supply component.

[0029] This technical solution allows water to be sprayed onto the ice blocks after they are placed in the ice-receiving container 22. This ensures that the ice blocks, after being removed from the refrigeration unit 10, are once again in a water environment, i.e., in contact with water. Furthermore, spraying water into the ice-receiving container 22 allows the water to seep into the cracks in the ice blocks, solidifying and repairing them. Simultaneously, the brief contact between the ice blocks and the water prevents them from sticking together due to prolonged immersion.

[0030] In some embodiments, the spraying device 30 is disposed on the top or side of the ice receiving container 22. In this embodiment, the spraying device 30 is disposed on the top of the ice receiving container 22. This helps the spraying device 30 to spray water onto the ice blocks inside the ice receiving container 22.

[0031] Please see Figure 6 The ice maker 100 also includes a sterilization component 40, which includes a hot water generating device 41 and a water spraying device 42 connected to the hot water generating device 41. The water spraying device 42 is used to spray water from the hot water generating device 41 onto the ice-making component 20. By setting up the sterilization component 40, the ice-making component 20 can be sterilized at high temperature to reduce or even avoid the growth of bacteria inside the ice-making component 20. The arrows in the figure indicate the direction of fluid flow.

[0032] In a specific application, the hot water generating device 41 generates hot water, and the water spraying device 42 sprays the hot water generated by the hot water generating device 41 onto the ice-making component 20 to achieve high-temperature sterilization of the ice-making component 20.

[0033] In some embodiments, the water spraying device 42 is a spraying device 30, and the hot water generating device 41 is configured to allow water to flow through when the ice maker 100 is in de-icing mode, without heating the water. With this configuration, the hot water generating device 41 can both heat the water to generate hot water and act as a water conduit for transporting water. The water spraying device 42 can spray hot water to disinfect the ice-making components 20, and also spray water at a temperature lower than hot water, so that the ice in the ice receiving container 22 is in a water environment, thereby achieving the repair of ice cracks. This method expands the functionality of the ice maker 100 without adding any components, improving the overall practicality of the equipment.

[0034] In practical applications, when the hot water generating device 41 is powered on, it can heat the flowing water to generate hot water; when the hot water generating device 41 is not powered on, it acts as a water conduit, only used to supply water to flow through, and does not heat the water.

[0035] In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 is further provided with a hot water outlet 51, and the hot water generating device 41 is connected to the hot water outlet 51. In this way, the ice maker 100 can also provide hot water, expanding the application scenarios of the ice maker 100.

[0036] Please see Figures 2 to 4 The ice maker 100 also includes a cold tank 60, which is used to collect water from the water container 21. In specific applications, in order to make transparent ice, the water in the water container 21 is in a continuous flow state, and after the ice is made, a certain amount of water usually remains in the water container 21. By setting up the cold tank 60, the water from the water container 21 can be collected and used for making ice again, so as to avoid waste.

[0037] In some embodiments, the cold tank 60 is connected to the water inlet of the hot water generating device 41 to supply water to the hot water generating device 41. In a specific application, when the ice maker 100 is in de-icing mode, the water spraying device 42 sprays water onto the ice in the ice receiving container 22 so that the ice is in a water environment, allowing the cold tank 60 to supply water to the hot water generating device 41. In this way, the water spraying device 42 can spray cold water onto the ice to accelerate the repair of ice cracks.

[0038] In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 is further provided with a cold water outlet 52, and the cold tank 60 is connected to the cold water outlet 52. In this way, the ice maker 100 can also provide cold water, expanding the application scenarios of the ice maker 100.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 The ice maker 100 also includes a water tank 70, which stores room temperature water. The water tank 70 is connected to the inlet of the hot water generating device 41 and is used to supply water to the hot water generating device 41. In specific applications, when it is necessary to disinfect the ice-making component 20 or when the ice maker 100 needs to provide hot water, the water tank 70 can supply water to the hot water generating device 41. Compared with the technical solution of using a cold tank 60 to supply water to the hot water generating device 41, the energy consumption of the hot water generating device 41 can be reduced.

[0040] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The ice-making assembly 20 also includes a water receiving container 23, which has a water receiving trough 231 with its opening facing upwards. An ice receiving container 22 is disposed at the opening of the water receiving trough 231, and a water passage hole 221 is provided through the bottom of the ice receiving container 22. The water container 21 is rotatably disposed above the ice receiving container 22, and the ice receiving container 22 is also used to receive water from the water container 21. The water passage hole 221 is used to supply water from the ice receiving container 22 into the water receiving trough 231.

[0041] During the inversion process, the water in the water-carrying container 21 falls into the ice-receiving container 22 under the influence of gravity. In specific applications, the water-carrying container 21 can be inverted before the ice blocks detach from the refrigeration unit 10, thus creating a passage for the ice blocks to fall into the ice-receiving container 22. The ice blocks then detach from the refrigeration unit 10 and fall into the ice-receiving container 22. Once inside the ice-receiving container 22, the ice blocks are contained within it. The water in the water-carrying container 21 flows into the water-receiving trough 231 through the water hole 221, thereby separating the ice blocks from the water and facilitating ice collection.

[0042] In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further includes an output pipe 80 connected to a water tank 231, the output pipe 80 being used to output water from the water tank 231. This enables the output of water from the water tank 231.

[0043] In some embodiments, the end of the output pipe 80 away from the water receiving tank 231 is connected to the cold tank 60. This allows water in the water-carrying container 21 to flow into the cold tank 60. In specific applications, the water in the water-carrying container 21 flows sequentially through the tank of the ice receiving container 22, the water passage 221 of the ice receiving container 22, the water receiving tank 231, and the output pipe 80 before flowing into the cold tank 60.

[0044] In this embodiment, the cold tank 60 is positioned below the water receiving container 23, and the output pipe 80 is connected between the bottom of the water receiving container 23 and the top of the cold tank 60. Water flows from the water receiving container 23 into the cold tank 60 due to gravity.

[0045] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The ice maker 100 also includes a water supply line 90 for supplying water to the water container 21. This arrangement ensures that the water container 21 contains water.

[0046] In some embodiments, the water supply line 90 is connected to the cold tank 60. In this way, the water collected in the cold tank 60 can be transported back to the water container 21 for use through the water supply line 90, and the water supply line 90 can supply cold water.

[0047] This invention also provides a method for controlling an ice maker, wherein the ice maker is the aforementioned ice maker 100, and the method includes: Control the ice cubes to detach from the refrigeration unit so that the ice cubes are transferred into the ice receiving container; Control the water supply components to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment.

[0048] By placing the ice in the ice receiving container 22 in a water environment, the ice can re-contact the water after being separated from the refrigeration unit 10. When the water comes into contact with the ice, it can seep into and fill the cracks in the ice. During the seepage process, the water absorbs the cold energy around the crack and freezes quickly, thereby filling the crack and repairing the cracks in the ice.

[0049] In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further includes a spray device 30, which is a water supply component. Controlling the water supply component to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment includes controlling the spray device to spray water onto the ice in the ice receiving container.

[0050] Example 2: The main difference between the ice maker 100 and its control method provided in this embodiment and that in Embodiment 1 is the water supply component. Specifically, in Embodiment 1, the spray device 30 is the water supply component; while in this embodiment, the water receiving container 23 is the water supply component.

[0051] In practical applications, the water in the water receiving container 23 can overflow the ice in the ice receiving container 22, so that the ice is in a water environment and the ice cracks can be repaired.

[0052] In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further includes a control valve (not shown) connected to the output pipe 80. The control valve is a flow valve or a shut-off valve. When the control valve is a flow valve, the flow rate of the water in the output pipe 80 is controlled so that there is enough water in the water tank 231 to overflow the ice in the ice container 22. When the control valve is a shut-off valve, the output pipe 80 is disconnected so that there is enough water in the water tank 231 to overflow the ice in the ice container 22.

[0053] It should be noted that, in order to prevent ice from sticking together, the output pipe 80 can be controlled to have a small flow rate for a preset time, or the output pipe 80 can be disconnected for a preset time, so that the water in the water tank 231 briefly overflows the ice in the ice container 22.

[0054] It is understood that in other embodiments, a control valve may not be required. When using this technical solution, the diameter of the output pipe 80 can be set to be smaller to slow down the speed at which water flows through the output pipe 80, ensuring that there is sufficient water in the water receiving tank 231 to overflow the ice in the ice receiving container 22; or the bottom of the ice receiving container 22 can be positioned close to the bottom of the water receiving tank 231, allowing the water in the water receiving tank 231 to overflow the ice in the ice receiving container 22. It should be noted that even without a control valve, other technical solutions can be used to ensure that the water in the water receiving tank 231 overflows the ice in the ice receiving container 22.

[0055] In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further includes an input pipe (not shown) connecting to a water receiving tank 231, the input pipe being used to supply water to the water receiving tank 231. Thus, when the water in the water receiving tank 231 is insufficient to cover the ice in the ice receiving container 22, water can be added to the water receiving tank 231 through the input pipe.

[0056] In some embodiments, when the ice maker 100 is in de-icing mode, the water supply line 90 can be set to continue supplying water. Thus, when the water in the water tank 231 is insufficient to cover the ice in the ice container 22, the water supply line 90 continues to supply water. The water supplied by the water supply line 90 flows into the water tank 231 via the ice container 22 or through the water container 21 and the ice container 22, thereby replenishing the water tank 231 with water.

[0057] This embodiment also provides a method for controlling an ice maker, wherein the ice maker is the aforementioned ice maker 100, and the method includes: Control the ice cubes to detach from the refrigeration unit so that the ice cubes are transferred into the ice receiving container; Control the water supply components to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment. The ice maker 100 also includes a water receiving container 23, which has a water receiving trough 231 with the opening facing upward. An ice receiving container 22 is located at the opening of the water receiving trough 231. A water passage hole 221 is provided through the bottom of the ice receiving container 22. The water receiving container 23 is a water supply component. Controlling the water supply component to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment includes controlling the amount of water in the water receiving container to overflow the ice in the ice receiving container.

[0058] Apart from the differences mentioned above, the ice maker 100, its control method, and auxiliary components provided in this embodiment can be designed with reference to Embodiment 1, and will not be described here.

[0059] Example 3: The ice maker 100 and its control method provided in this embodiment differ from those in Embodiments 1 and 2 mainly in the water supply components. Specifically, in Embodiment 1, the spray device 30 is the water supply component; in Embodiment 2, the water receiving container 23 is the water supply component; while in this embodiment, the water supply pipe 90 is the water supply component.

[0060] In some embodiments, when the ice maker 100 is in de-icing mode, the water supply line 90 is set to continue supplying water. Thus, the water supplied by the water supply line 90 can flow directly to the ice receiving container 22 or flow through the water container 21 to the ice receiving container 22, and then into the water receiving tank 231. As the water flows through the ice receiving container 22, it comes into contact with the ice blocks inside, providing a water environment for the ice blocks and thus repairing any cracks in the ice. Furthermore, in this method, the water does not linger in the ice receiving container 22 for an extended period, allowing the ice blocks to briefly contact the water, which helps prevent the ice blocks from sticking together. This invention also provides a method for controlling an ice maker, wherein the ice maker is the aforementioned ice maker 100, and the method includes: Control the ice cubes to detach from the refrigeration unit so that the ice cubes are transferred into the ice receiving container; Control the water supply components to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment. The ice maker 100 also includes a water supply pipe 90, which is used to supply water to the water container 21. The water supply pipe 90 is a water supply component. Controlling the water supply component to supply water so that the ice in the ice container is in a water environment includes controlling the water supply pipe to continue supplying water when the ice maker is in the de-icing mode.

[0061] Apart from the differences mentioned above, the ice maker 100 and its control method, as well as the auxiliary components provided in this embodiment, can be designed with reference to Embodiments 1 and 2, and will not be described further here.

[0062] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present invention using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice maker, characterized in that, include: Refrigeration components; An ice-making assembly includes a water-carrying container and an ice-receiving container. The water-carrying container is used to carry water. At least a portion of a refrigeration component extends into the water-carrying container. The refrigeration component is used to form ice blocks from the water in the water-carrying container on the surface of the refrigeration component and to detach the formed ice blocks from the refrigeration component. The ice-receiving container is used to receive the ice blocks detached from the refrigeration component. A water supply component is provided to ensure that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment.

2. The ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes a spraying device, which is used to spray water onto the ice blocks in the ice receiving container when the ice receiving container is filled with ice blocks. The spray device is the water supply component.

3. The ice maker as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The spraying device is located on the top or side of the ice receiving container.

4. The ice maker as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes a disinfection component, which includes a hot water generating device and a water spraying device connected to the hot water generating device. The water spraying device is used to spray water from the hot water generating device onto the ice maker. The water spraying device is the spraying device, and the hot water generating device is configured to allow water to flow through when the ice maker is in de-icing mode, without heating the water.

5. The ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making assembly also includes a water receiving container, which has a water receiving trough with the opening facing upwards. The ice-receiving container is disposed at the opening of the water-receiving trough, and a water passage hole is provided through the bottom of the ice-receiving container; the water-carrying container is rotatably disposed above the ice-receiving container, and the ice-receiving container is also used to receive water from the water-carrying container, and the water passage hole is used to allow water to flow from the ice-receiving container into the water-receiving trough.

6. The ice maker as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The water receiving container is the water supply component.

7. The ice maker as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes an input pipe connected to the water receiving tank, the input pipe being used to deliver water to the water receiving tank; Alternatively, the ice maker may also include a water supply line for supplying water to the water container, wherein the water supply line may be set to continue supplying water when the ice maker is in de-icing mode; Alternatively, the ice maker may also include an output pipe connected to the water receiving tank and a control valve connected to the output pipe, wherein the output pipe is used to output water from the water receiving tank and the control valve is a flow valve or a shut-off valve.

8. The ice maker as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes a water supply line for supplying water to the water container. When the ice maker is in de-icing mode, the water supply line is set to continue supplying water. The water supply pipeline is the water supply component.

9. A method for controlling an ice maker, characterized in that, The ice maker is the ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the control method includes: Control the ice block to detach from the refrigeration component so that the ice block is transferred into the ice receiving container; The water supply component is controlled to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment.

10. The control method for an ice maker as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes a spraying device, which is the water supply component. Controlling the water supply component to provide water so that the ice blocks in the ice receiving container are in a water environment includes controlling the spraying device to spray water onto the ice blocks in the ice receiving container. Alternatively, the ice maker may further include a water receiving container, which has an upward-facing water receiving trough. An ice receiving container is disposed at the opening of the water receiving trough, and a water passage hole is provided through the bottom of the ice receiving container. The water receiving container is the water supply component, and controlling the water supply component to provide water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment includes: controlling the amount of water in the water receiving container to overflow the ice in the ice receiving container. Alternatively, the ice maker may further include a water supply line for supplying water to the water container. The water supply line is the water supply component. Controlling the water supply component to supply water so that the ice in the ice receiving container is in a water environment includes controlling the water supply line to continue supplying water when the ice maker is in de-icing mode.

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