Refrigerator ice-making device and freezing equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a refrigerator ice making device and freezing equipment, and relates to the technical field of household appliances. The ice making device comprises a box body, a water storage box assembly, a water pump assembly, a water supply pipe assembly, a protection cover and an ice making box assembly, the water storage box assembly comprises a water storage box and a water storage pipe, the water pump assembly comprises a water pump box and a water pump unit, and the water pump unit comprises a water pump body, an elbow hose and a hose connector; the water inlet part is connected with the hose connector, the hose connector is connected with the water storage pipe, the water outlet part is connected with the elbow hose, the water supply pipe assembly comprises a water supply pipe, a heat preservation foam set and a heating wire, the heat preservation foam set wraps at least part of the water supply pipe, the heating wire is located between the water supply pipe and the heat preservation foam set, and the protection cover wraps the water supply pipe assembly. According to the invention, the temperature of the water supply pipe is not too low, so that water flowing through the water supply pipe is not easily frozen and blocked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a refrigerator ice-making device and freezing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development, refrigeration equipment has entered thousands of households, making a significant contribution to ensuring the freshness and safety of household food. Refrigeration equipment includes refrigerators, and refrigerators include ice-making devices.

[0003] The refrigerator ice-making device includes a water pump assembly, an ice-making box assembly, and a water supply pipe assembly connecting the water pump assembly and the ice-making box assembly. The water supply pipe assembly can deliver water from the water pump assembly to the ice-making box assembly to facilitate ice making by the ice-making device.

[0004] However, the water supply pipe assembly is prone to freezing and blockage, which prevents it from effectively delivering water from the water pump assembly to the ice box assembly, thus affecting the ice-making effect of the ice maker. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a refrigerator ice-making device and freezing equipment, aiming to solve the problems in related technologies where the water supply pipe assembly is prone to freezing and blockage, thus preventing the water supply pipe assembly from effectively delivering water from the water pump assembly to the ice-making box assembly, and where the pipes and ice trays are not detachable, making it inconvenient to clean and maintain the pipes and ice trays, thereby affecting the ice-making effect and reliability of the ice-making device.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a refrigerator ice-making device, the ice-making device comprising:

[0007] Box; A water storage box assembly is installed on the housing. The water storage box assembly includes a water storage box and a water storage pipe. One end of the water storage pipe extends into the water storage box and the other end extends out of the water storage box. A water pump assembly, comprising a water pump box and a water pump unit, wherein at least a portion of the water pump unit is located within the water pump box, the water pump box is mounted on the housing, and the water pump unit comprises a water pump body, an elbow hose, and a hose connector. The water pump body comprises an inlet section and an outlet section, the inlet section is connected to the hose connector, the hose connector is connected to the water storage pipe, and the outlet section is connected to the elbow hose. A water supply pipe assembly, comprising a water supply pipe, an insulating foam assembly, and a heating wire, wherein the insulating foam assembly encloses at least a portion of the water supply pipe, the heating wire is located between the water supply pipe and the insulating foam assembly, and the water supply pipe is connected to the elbow hose. A protective cover is installed on the housing and encloses the water supply pipe assembly; An ice maker assembly, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker having a first opening, and a portion of the water supply pipe extending into the first opening.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the water supply pipe includes a first vertical section, a first arc section, an inclined section, a second arc section, and a second vertical section connected in sequence. The thermal insulation foam assembly includes a first thermal insulation foam part and a second thermal insulation foam part connected to each other. The first thermal insulation foam part includes a first mounting groove, and the second thermal insulation foam part includes a second mounting groove. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are interconnected and form a thermal insulation cavity. At least a portion of the first arc section, the inclined section, the second arc section, and the first vertical section are located within the thermal insulation cavity.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the water supply pipe assembly further includes: A water pipe mounting base has a third mounting groove, at least a portion of the thermal insulation foam group is located in the third mounting groove, and the water supply pipe mounting base includes a base, an inclined connecting part and a vertical mounting part connected in sequence. The base is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, and the vertical mounting part is provided with first snap-fit ​​holes. The vertical mounting part includes a vertical connecting section and a vertical mounting section connected in sequence. The vertical connecting section is connected to the inclined connecting part. The width of the vertical mounting section is smaller than the width of the vertical connecting section. The vertical mounting section is also provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove and a first mounting rib. The first snap-fit ​​hole passes through the first mounting rib.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the water storage box includes: The first box body has a water storage cavity. The first box body includes a first outer side and a second outer side that are disposed opposite to each other. A first slot is provided on the side of the first outer side and the second outer side that is close to the opening of the water storage cavity. The first box cover includes a first box cover body, the first box cover body includes a third outer side and a fourth outer side that are disposed opposite to each other, the third outer side and the fourth outer side each have a first mounting notch, and the opposite two sides of the first mounting notch each have a first hinge hole. The latch includes a latch body, a hinge shaft connected to opposite sides of the latch body, and a first latch and a second latch connected to the latch body. A first reinforcing rib is connected between the first latch and the second latch. Both the first latch and the second latch are provided with a second reinforcing rib connected to the latch body. The hinge shaft is hinged to the first hinge hole so that the latches located on the third outer side and the fourth outer side can rotate around the first hinge hole. Both the first latch and the second latch can engage with the corresponding first slot. The water storage pipe includes a first water storage sub-pipe and a second water storage sub-pipe that are connected to each other. The first water storage sub-pipe and the second water storage sub-pipe are perpendicular to each other. The first water storage sub-pipe extends to the bottom of the water storage cavity, and the second water storage sub-pipe extends to the body of the first cover.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the first lid further includes: A first extension is connected to the side of the first lid body away from the first box body; A second extension body is connected to the first extension body. The second extension body passes through the first extension body and the first cover body and extends into the water storage cavity. The second extension body has a water inlet that communicates with the water storage cavity. A first support rib and a second support rib are provided on the side of the second extension body near the water storage cavity. Both the first and second support ribs are located within the water inlet and are arranged along the depth direction of the water inlet. A sealing mounting groove is formed between the first and second support ribs. An overflow outlet is also provided on the side wall of the second extension body, communicating with both the water inlet and the water storage cavity. A vent is also provided on the first extension body, connecting the water storage cavity to the outside. The water storage box assembly further includes: A filter element is disposed on the side of the first support rib away from the water storage chamber.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the first extension includes a fifth outer surface and a sixth outer surface disposed opposite to each other, and both the fifth outer surface and the sixth outer surface are provided with sliding grooves; the water storage box assembly further includes: A sliding cover includes a horizontal plate, a first vertical plate and a second vertical plate connected to opposite sides of the horizontal plate, and the first vertical plate, the second vertical plate and the horizontal plate forming a sliding opening. At least a portion of the first extension is located within the sliding opening. The opposite sides of the first vertical plate and the second vertical plate are each provided with a first sliding rib, which can slide within the sliding groove. The sliding cover covers the water inlet.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the hose connector includes a first connector section, a second connector section, and a limiting section connected to each other, wherein the inner diameter of the limiting section is smaller than the inner diameter of the second connector section, the first connector section is connected to the water inlet, and the inner surface of the second connector section is provided with multiple sealing ribs, the multiple sealing ribs being arranged along the extension direction of the second connector section, the included angle between the sealing ribs and the inner wall of the second connector section being less than 90°, and the sealing ribs including a first guide surface on the side away from the first connector section; The water storage pipe is connected to the second connector section, the outer surface of the water storage pipe is pressed against the multi-ring sealing rib, and the end of the water storage pipe is in contact with the limiting section.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the pump unit further includes: A sealing hook, comprising a first mounting part and a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm connected to both sides of the first mounting part, wherein the first clamping arm, the second clamping arm and the first mounting part form a clamping space, wherein the end of the first clamping arm is provided with a first clamping protrusion and the end of the second clamping arm is provided with a second clamping protrusion, and the first mounting part is mounted on the hose connector; The water pump box is provided with a fourth mounting slot, the first mounting part is installed in the fourth mounting slot, the hose connector passes through the first mounting part, and the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm are both engaged with the water storage box.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the ice-making container includes: The second box body, along the thickness direction of the second box body, includes a first surface and a second surface that are disposed opposite to each other, and the second box body is provided with a first opening that penetrates the second box body, and the second surface is provided with a first air duct plate and a second air duct plate that are disposed opposite to each other. A duct cover is provided, which is connected to both the first duct plate and the second duct plate. The duct cover, the first duct plate, the second duct plate, and the second surface together form an air inlet channel. The air inlet channel is connected to the first opening. The second surface located within the air inlet channel has a first arc-shaped sub-surface, which is curved towards one side of the first surface. The duct cover has a second guide surface on the side near the second surface. The second guide surface is located on the side of the duct cover near the first opening and is inclined towards the side of the first surface.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the refrigerator ice-making device further includes an ice tray assembly, the ice tray assembly comprising: A drawer, the drawer including a first opening through the drawer, the drawer including a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other and facing the first opening, the first side being provided with a fifth mounting groove, the second side being provided with a third mounting hole and a second slot through the drawer, and the drawer also being provided with a sixth mounting groove, the sixth mounting groove being connected to the third mounting hole and the second slot; A connector, a portion of which is mounted in the third mounting hole, and the connector is provided with an auto-aligning groove; An ice tray, one end of which is installed in the fifth mounting slot and the other end is connected to the connector; The reset component includes a flexible elbow connected to both the second mounting portion and the second mounting portion, and a fifth buckle. The second mounting portion is located in the sixth mounting groove, and the fifth buckle is engaged with the second mounting groove. The flexible elbow is provided with an auto-aligning boss extending toward the connector. At least a portion of the auto-aligning boss is located in the auto-aligning groove, and the auto-aligning boss is located in the horizontal direction.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the connector includes a flange on the side of the flange away from the ice tray connected to a first rotating shaft, the self-aligning groove being located on the side of the first rotating shaft near the reset member, and a first connecting groove being provided on the first rotating shaft along its axial direction. The flange is connected to a third latch, a first connecting protrusion, and a fourth latch on the side near the ice tray. Along the direction from the reset member to the connector, the third latch, the first connecting protrusion, and the fourth latch are arranged in sequence. The ice tray is provided with a second connecting protrusion on the side facing the connector. The second connecting protrusion is provided with a second connecting groove on the side facing the connector. The first connecting protrusion is inserted into the second connecting groove. The second connecting protrusion is located between the second latch and the third latch.

[0018] In one possible implementation, a seventh mounting groove is provided on the first surface, and a plurality of first limiting buckles are provided on the first surface, the first limiting buckles extending into the seventh mounting groove, and a second opening penetrating the second box body is also provided on the second box body. The edge of the first surface is provided with a first guide rail rib and a second guide rail rib arranged opposite to each other along the length direction of the second box body. The first guide rail rib and the second guide rail rib both extend along the side away from the second surface. The side of the first guide rail rib facing the second guide rail rib is provided with a first elastic buckle. At least a portion of the first elastic buckle is located in the second opening. The ice-making container also includes: The motor assembly includes an ice-making motor, which is installed in the seventh mounting slot. Multiple first limiting buckles and first elastic buckles abut against the ice-making motor. The ice-making motor includes a first motor shaft, which is engaged with the first connecting slot.

[0019] In one possible implementation, a second limiting protrusion is provided on the side of the second surface away from the air inlet channel, and a knob limiting groove is provided on the second limiting protrusion, with the opening of the knob limiting groove facing the first surface. The drawer has a second mounting hole and a first process hole that communicate with each other on the side away from the connector, the diameter of the first process hole being larger than the diameter of the second mounting hole; the ice tray assembly also includes: A knob unit includes a knob component, which includes a knob body, a second rotating shaft connected to the knob body, and a limiting boss. The limiting boss is connected to the second rotating shaft and is located on the side of the second rotating shaft away from the knob body. The diameter of the limiting boss is larger than the diameter of the second rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft is installed in a second mounting hole, and the knob body can be located in the knob limiting groove.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the drawer is further provided with a first limiting rib and a first adjusting rib on the side away from the connector. The first adjusting rib is located on the side of the second mounting hole away from the first limiting rib. The first limiting rib includes an opening limiting surface and a locking limiting surface, and the locking limiting surface is connected to the opening limiting surface. The first adjusting rib includes an opening limiting groove and a locking limiting groove. The knob body is further provided with a second limiting rib, and the second limiting rib is connected to the second rotating shaft. When the knob unit is in the locked state, the second limiting rib is in contact with the locking limiting surface, and at least a portion of the second limiting rib is located in the locking limiting groove; When the knob unit is in the locked open position, the second limiting rib is in contact with the opening limiting surface, and at least a portion of the second limiting rib is located within the opening limiting groove.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the present invention also provides a freezing device, which includes the refrigerator ice-making apparatus described in this application.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention provides a refrigerator ice-making device and freezing equipment. By setting an insulating foam group outside the water supply pipe, setting a heating wire between the water supply pipe and the insulating foam group, and setting a protective cover outside the water supply pipe assembly, the temperature of the water supply pipe can be prevented from becoming too low, thereby making it less likely for the water flowing through the water supply pipe to freeze and blockage, and thus improving the reliability of the ice-making device. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the refrigerator ice-making device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 Provided for embodiments of the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross section at point AA; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerator ice-making device provided in an embodiment of the present invention after the cabinet has been removed; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the refrigerator ice-making device provided in an embodiment of the present invention after the cabinet has been removed; Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a water pump unit provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a water pump unit provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a water pump provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the third housing of the water pump box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the third cover of the water pump box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the water delivery pipe assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water delivery pipe assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water delivery pipe provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first thermal insulation foam section provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second thermal insulation foam section provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the water pipe mounting base provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 18 A second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the water pipe mounting base provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 19 One of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the first body of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 20 This is a second three-dimensional structural diagram of the first body of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 21 One of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the first lid of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 22 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the buckle provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 23 A second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first lid of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 24 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the sliding cover provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 25 The second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the sliding cover provided in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 26 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a hose connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 27 A schematic cross-sectional view of a hose connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 28 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the sealing hook provided in the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 29 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the sealing hook provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 30 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the ice-making box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 31 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the ice-making box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 32 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the second box body of the ice-making box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 33This is a second three-dimensional structural diagram of the second box body of the ice-making box provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 34 One of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the air duct cover provided in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 35 A second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air duct cover provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 36 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection between the ice box assembly and the ice tray assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 37 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the ice tray assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 38 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the ice tray assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 39 A front structural diagram of the ice tray assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 40 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the drawer provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 41 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the drawer provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 42 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 43 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the reset component provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 44 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 45 This is the third three-dimensional structural diagram of the drawer provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 46 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the knob provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Cabinet; 101. Freezer compartment; 102. Vegetable compartment; 103. Refrigerator compartment; 2. Center beam; 3. Partition; 4. Ice tray assembly; 41. Drawer; 402. First opening; 403. Third mounting hole; 404. Second slot; 405. Fifth mounting slot; 406. Sixth mounting slot; 407. Second mounting hole; 408. First process hole; 42. Ice tray; 43. Connector; 431. Flange; 432. First pivot; 4321. First connecting slot; 4322. Self-aligning slot; 433. Third buckle; 434. First connecting protrusion; 435. Fourth buckle; 45. Knob body; 451. Second pivot; 452. Second limiting rib; 453. Limiting boss; 46. Components; 461, Second mounting part; 462, Fifth buckle; 463, Flexible elbow; 4631, Bending section; 4632, Horizontal section; 46321, Self-aligning boss; 48, First limiting rib; 481, Opening limiting surface; 482, Locking limiting surface; 49, First adjusting rib; 491, Opening limiting groove; 492, Locking limiting groove; 5, Ice box assembly; 51, Second box body; 501, First opening; 502, First arc-shaped sub-surface; 503, Return air vent; 504, Cable groove; 505, Second opening; 506, Seventh mounting groove; 511, First air duct plate; 512, Second air duct plate; 513, First guide rail rib; 5131, Guide rail groove; 514, Second guide rail rib; 52, Air duct cover; 5 21. Ventilation hole; 522. Second guide surface; 53. First elastic buckle; 531. First elastic body; 532. First gripping protrusion; 533. First limiting protrusion; 54. Second limiting protrusion; 541. Knob limiting groove; 55. Cable concealment box; 6. Water supply pipe assembly; 61. Water pipe mounting base; 6101. Third mounting groove; 611. Base; 612. Inclined connecting part; 613. Vertical mounting part; 6131. ​​Vertical connecting section; 6132. Vertical mounting section; 61321. First buckle groove; 61322. Mounting rib; 61323. First buckle hole; 62. Water supply pipe; 621. First vertical section; 6211. First plane; 6212. First inclined surface; 622. First arc section; 623. 624. Inclined section; 625. Second arc section; 6251. Second plane; 63. Heating wire; 64. Thermal insulation foam assembly; 641. First thermal insulation foam section; 6410. First mounting groove; 6411. First vertical thermal insulation section; 6412. First arc thermal insulation section; 6413. First inclined thermal insulation section; 6414. Second arc thermal insulation section; 6415. Second vertical thermal insulation section; 642. Second thermal insulation foam section; 6420. Second mounting groove; 6421. Third vertical thermal insulation section; 6422. Third arc thermal insulation section; 6423. Second inclined thermal insulation section; 6424. Fourth arc thermal insulation section; 6425. Fourth vertical thermal insulation section; 6. Thermal insulation cavity; 7. Water storage box assembly; 701. Water storage cavity;7010, First slot; 71, First box body; 72, Lock; 721, Lock body; 722, Hinge shaft; 723, First latch; 724, Second latch; 725, First reinforcing rib; 73, First box cover; 7301, First hinge hole; 7302, First mounting notch; 731, Second extension; 7311, First support rib; 7312, Second support rib; 732, First extension; 7321, Water inlet; 74, Sliding cover; 741, First vertical plate; 742, Horizontal plate; 743, Second vertical plate; 744, First guide protrusion; 745, Second guide protrusion; 746, Sliding rib; 747, Limiting plate; 75, Water storage pipe; 751 752. First water storage subpipe; 753. Second water storage subpipe; 76. Sealing ring; 8. Pump assembly; 81. Outlet pipe; 82. Cable tie; 83. Pump body; 831. Inlet section; 832. Outlet section; 84. Hose connector; 841. First connector section; 842. Second connector section; 8421. Sealing retainer; 84211. First guide surface; 843. Limiting section; 85. Sealing hook; 851. First mounting part; 852. First clamping arm; 853. First clamping protrusion; 854. Second clamping arm; 855. Second clamping protrusion; 86. Elbow hose; 87. Filter element; 88. Third housing; 89. Third housing cover; 891. Fourth mounting groove; 9. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only for distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "above", "below", "upper side", "top surface" and "bottom surface" are all based on the corresponding view or the orientation in which the refrigeration equipment is placed during normal use.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-4 The present invention provides a refrigerator ice-making device, which includes a cabinet 1, a water storage box assembly 7, a water pump assembly 8, a water delivery pipe assembly 6, a protective cover 9, and an ice-making box assembly 5.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figures 5-6 The water storage box assembly 7 is installed on the housing 1. The water storage box assembly 7 includes a water storage box and a water storage pipe 75. One end of the water storage pipe 75 extends into the water storage box, and the other end extends out of the water storage box.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 , Figures 7-11 The water pump assembly 8 includes a water pump box and a water pump unit. At least a portion of the water pump unit is located inside the water pump box, which is mounted on the housing 1. The water pump unit includes a water pump body 83, a flexible elbow 86, and a hose connector 84. The water pump body 83 includes an inlet 831 and an outlet 832. The inlet 831 is connected to the hose connector 84, the hose connector 84 is connected to the water storage pipe 75, and the outlet 832 is connected to the flexible elbow 86.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figures 12-13 The water supply pipe assembly 6 includes a water supply pipe 62, an insulating foam assembly 64, and a heating wire 63. The insulating foam assembly 64 covers at least a portion of the water supply pipe 62, and the heating wire 63 is located between the water supply pipe 62 and the insulating foam assembly 64. The water supply pipe 62 is connected to the elbow hose 86 via an outlet pipe 81.

[0035] Please see again Figure 1 The protective cover 9 is installed on the housing 1 and covers the water supply pipe assembly 6; the ice box assembly 5 includes an ice box with a first opening 501 and a portion of the water supply pipe 62 extends into the first opening 501.

[0036] Please see again Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cabinet 1 includes an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The upper compartment is divided into two compartments by a partition 3: a refrigerator compartment 103 located at the top and a wild vegetable compartment 102 located at the bottom. The lower compartment is a freezer compartment 101. The inner liner of the upper compartment is designed as an independent large inner liner structure, which is vacuum-formed. The refrigerator compartment 103 and the wild vegetable compartment 102 are separated by a partition 3. Since the temperature difference between the refrigerator compartment 103 and the wild vegetable compartment 102 is not large, the partition 3 does not use a foam structure to reduce costs. The inner liner of the lower compartment is designed as an independent inner liner structure.

[0037] Due to the large temperature difference between the lower and upper compartments, the use of partition 3 for sealing makes it difficult to guarantee the reliability of cold leakage prevention. Therefore, the upper and lower compartments are connected by a central beam 2, which is foamed along with the entire box body 1 to solve the existing structure's sealing reliability and the reliability of condensation on the surface of partition 3. In this way, the upper and lower compartments are independent compartments. In the existing structure, the cold storage compartment 103, the vegetable compartment 102, and the freezer compartment 101 are all in one compartment, sealed by a partition 3 with a foamed structure in the middle. The probability of cold leakage between the vegetable compartment 102 and the freezer compartment 101 is relatively high, and the assembly process is highly demanding, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive. This invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the existing structure by using independent compartments.

[0038] The glass shelf is designed above the water storage box assembly 7 and the water pump assembly 8. Its main purpose is to enhance the aesthetics and conceal the exposed connection structure below. Secondly, it is used to store food. Another function is to adjust the vertical gap between the partition 3 and the water storage box assembly 7 and the fruit and vegetable box on the side, thereby improving the appearance.

[0039] The heating wire 63 is composed of an aluminum foil layer with adhesive and release paper. When in use, tear off the release paper and wrap the heating wire 63 in the direction between the insulation foam group 64 and the water supply pipe 62. The heating wire 63 can be powered by conventional means. The aluminum foil mainly serves to conduct heat, making the heat transfer more even, and also serves to fix the heating wire 63.

[0040] The heating wire 63 can be connected to the power supply in a conventional manner, and the heating wire 63 can be controlled to heat the water supply pipe 62 in a conventional manner. The heat generated by the heating wire 63 can prevent the temperature of the water supply pipe 62 from getting too low, so that the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 is less likely to freeze and become blocked.

[0041] The material of the insulating foam assembly 64 may include foam, and the shape of the insulating foam assembly 64 may be consistent with the shape of the water supply pipe 62. The insulating foam assembly 64 can keep the water supply pipe 62 at a certain temperature, so that the temperature of the water supply pipe 62 is not too low, thereby making it less likely for the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 to freeze.

[0042] The main function of the protective cover 9 is to cover the exposed structure of the water supply pipe assembly 6, improve the appearance, and protect the water supply pipe assembly 6 from food impacts that could affect the sealing reliability. It can also isolate the water supply pipe assembly 6 from the low-temperature environment inside the box 1, so that the temperature of the water supply pipe 62 is not too low, thus preventing the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 from freezing and clogging.

[0043] Based on the above design, in this embodiment, by setting an insulating foam group 64 outside the water supply pipe 62, by setting a heating wire 63 between the water supply pipe 62 and the insulating foam group 64, and by setting a protective cover 9 outside the water supply pipe assembly 6, the temperature of the water supply pipe 62 can be prevented from being too low, so that the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 is not easily frozen and blocked, thereby improving the reliability of the ice making device.

[0044] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 12-16 The water supply pipe 62 includes a first vertical section 621, a first arc section 622, an inclined section 623, a second arc section 624, and a second vertical section 625 connected in sequence. The thermal insulation foam assembly 64 includes a first thermal insulation foam part 641 and a second thermal insulation foam part 642 connected to each other. The first thermal insulation foam part 641 includes a first mounting groove 6410, and the second thermal insulation foam part 642 includes a second mounting groove 6420. The first mounting groove 6410 and the second mounting groove 6420 are interconnected and form a thermal insulation cavity 6 by enclosing the first mounting groove 6410 and the second mounting groove 6420. At least a portion of the first arc section 622, the inclined section 623, the second arc section 624, and the first vertical section 621 are located within the thermal insulation cavity 6.

[0045] The water supply pipe 62 can be designed as an aluminum pipe, which is lightweight, conducts heat quickly, and is made of soft material. The water supply pipe 62 can be bent into any desired shape, and its smooth surface makes it less prone to water accumulation.

[0046] The first vertical segment 621, the first arc segment 622, the inclined segment 623, the second arc segment 624, and the second vertical segment 625 are integrally formed in sequence.

[0047] Based on the viewing angle of the installed water supply pipe assembly 6, the first vertical section 621 and the second vertical section 625 are located in the vertical direction. The arrangement of the first vertical section 621 and the second vertical section 625 can make the water flow out more easily and prevent water from getting stuck. It can also prevent the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 from freezing and getting blocked.

[0048] Optionally, the inclined segment 623 is inclined, and the inclination angle of the inclined segment 623 is not less than 10°.

[0049] Preferably, the tilt angle of the inclined section 623 is greater than or equal to 12°, such as 12°, 13° or 14°. In this way, the distance between the water supply pipe assembly 6 and the partition 3 of the cabinet 1 can be smaller, thus enabling the water supply pipe assembly 6 to be miniaturized without affecting the effective usable volume of the compartment drawer 41, and without affecting the water flow.

[0050] The first arc segment 622 and the second arc segment 624 are arc structures. The first arc segment 622 and the second arc segment 624 are large arc designs, which makes the water flow smoother and makes the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 less likely to freeze and clog.

[0051] Therefore, the design of the water supply pipe 62 in this embodiment can prevent the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 from freezing and clogging, thereby improving the reliability of the water supply pipe assembly 6.

[0052] The shapes of the first insulating foam section 641 and the second insulating foam section 642 are both consistent with the shape of the water supply pipe 62. The shapes of the first mounting groove 6410 of the first insulating foam section 641 and the second mounting groove 6420 of the second insulating foam section 642 are also consistent with the shape of the water supply pipe 62. This makes it easier to fit the water supply pipe 62 between the first mounting groove 6410 and the second mounting groove 6420.

[0053] After the water supply pipe 62 is placed between the first insulation foam part 641 and the second insulation foam part 642, the first insulation foam part 641 and the second insulation foam part 642 can be bonded together by an adhesive layer, such as glue, or fixed together by fasteners, such as cable ties 82.

[0054] The first insulating foam section 641 and the second insulating foam section 642 can maintain the water supply pipe 62 at a certain temperature, so that the temperature of the water supply pipe 62 is not too low, thus making it less likely for the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 to freeze and become blocked.

[0055] In related technologies, water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 is more prone to freezing and clogging at the first vertical section 621 and the inclined section 623. In this embodiment, the insulating foam group 64 wraps at least a portion of the first arc section 622, the inclined section 623, the second arc section 624, and the first vertical section 621, which can make the flow of water through the first vertical section 621 and the inclined section 623 smoother, thereby making the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 less prone to freezing and clogging. The water supply pipe 62 can effectively connect the water pump assembly 8 and the ice box assembly 5, so that the water flowing out of the water pump assembly 8 can be effectively transported to the ice box assembly 5 through the water supply pipe 62, thereby further improving the reliability of the water supply pipe assembly 6.

[0056] Optionally, please see Figure 1 , Figures 14-16 The first thermal insulation foam part 641 includes a first vertical thermal insulation part 6411, a first arc thermal insulation part 6412, a first inclined thermal insulation part 6413, a second arc thermal insulation part 6414, and a second vertical thermal insulation part 6415 connected in sequence.

[0057] The second thermal insulation foam section 642 includes a third vertical thermal insulation section 6421, a third arc thermal insulation section 6422, a second inclined thermal insulation section 6423, a fourth arc thermal insulation section 6424, and a fourth vertical thermal insulation section 6425 connected in sequence. The first vertical thermal insulation section 6411 is in contact with the third vertical thermal insulation section 6421, the first arc thermal insulation section 6412 is in contact with the third arc thermal insulation section 6422, the first inclined thermal insulation section 6413 is in contact with the second inclined thermal insulation section 6423, the second arc thermal insulation section 6414 is in contact with the fourth arc thermal insulation section 6424, and the second vertical thermal insulation section 6415 is in contact with the fourth vertical thermal insulation section 6425.

[0058] The first vertical segment 621 is located between the first vertical insulation part 6411 and the third vertical insulation part 6421; the first arc segment 622 is located between the first arc insulation part 6412 and the third arc insulation part 6422; the inclined segment 623 is located between the first inclined insulation part 6413 and the second inclined insulation part 6423; the second arc segment 624 is located between the second arc insulation part 6414 and the fourth arc insulation part 6424; and the second vertical segment 625 is located between the second vertical insulation part 6415 and the fourth vertical insulation part 6425.

[0059] The first vertical insulation part 6411, the first arc insulation part 6412, the first inclined insulation part 6413, the second arc insulation part 6414, and the second vertical insulation part 6415 are integrally formed in sequence, and the third vertical insulation part 6421, the third arc insulation part 6422, the second inclined insulation part 6423, the fourth arc insulation part 6424, and the fourth vertical insulation part 6425 are integrally formed in sequence.

[0060] Part of the first vertical segment 621 is located within the insulation cavity 6 formed by the first vertical insulation portion 6411 and the third vertical insulation portion 6421. The first arc segment 622 is located within the insulation cavity 6 formed by the first arc insulation portion 6412 and the third arc insulation portion 6422. The inclined segment 623 is located within the insulation cavity 6 formed by the first inclined insulation portion 6413 and the second inclined insulation portion 6423. The second arc segment 624 is located within the insulation cavity 6 formed by the second arc insulation portion 6414 and the fourth arc insulation portion 6424. Part of the second vertical segment 625 is located within the insulation cavity 6 formed by the second vertical insulation portion 6415 and the fourth vertical insulation portion 6425. In this way, the first insulation foam portion 641 and the second insulation foam portion 642 can provide better insulation for the water supply pipe 62, making the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 less prone to freezing and blockage.

[0061] Optionally, the ends of the first vertical section 621, the first vertical insulation part 6411 and the third vertical insulation part 6421 are all provided with guide surfaces, so that the water supply pipe assembly 6 can be inserted into the mounting hole of the partition 3 of the box body 1 more conveniently.

[0062] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 12-14 The length of the first vertical section 621 is greater than the length of the first vertical insulation part 6411, and the length of the second vertical section 625 is greater than the length of the second vertical insulation part 6415.

[0063] That is, the first vertical section 621 extends out of the first vertical insulation part 6411, and the second vertical section 625 extends out of the second vertical insulation part 6415. In this way, it is easier for the first vertical section 621 to extend into the ice box, and it is also easier for the second vertical section 625 to connect with other water pipes.

[0064] The outer wall of the first vertical section 621 is in contact with the inner walls of the first vertical insulation part 6411 and the third vertical insulation part 6421. The outer wall of the first arc section 622 is in contact with the inner walls of the first arc insulation part 6412 and the third arc insulation part 6422. The outer wall of the inclined section 623 is in contact with the inner walls of the first inclined insulation part 6413 and the second inclined insulation part 6423. The outer wall of the second arc section 624 is in contact with the inner walls of the second arc insulation part 6414 and the fourth arc insulation part 6424. The outer wall of the second vertical section 625 is in contact with the inner walls of the second vertical insulation part 6415 and the fourth vertical insulation part 6425. In this way, the first insulation foam part 641 and the second insulation foam part 642 can provide better insulation for the water supply pipe 62, making the water flowing through the water supply pipe 62 less prone to freezing.

[0065] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 12-18 The water supply pipe assembly 6 also includes a water pipe mounting base 61, which has a third mounting groove 6101. At least a portion of the thermal insulation foam assembly 64 is located in the third mounting groove 6101. The water supply pipe 62 mounting base 61 includes a base 611, an inclined connecting portion 612, and a vertical mounting portion 613 connected in sequence. The base 611 is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, and the vertical mounting portion 613 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole 61323.

[0066] The vertical mounting part 613 includes a vertical connecting section 6131 and a vertical mounting section 6132 connected in sequence. The vertical connecting section 6131 is connected to the inclined connecting part 612. The width of the vertical mounting section 6132 is smaller than the width of the vertical connecting section 6131. ​​The vertical mounting section 6132 is also provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove 61321 and a first mounting rib 61322. A first snap-fit ​​hole 61323 passes through the first mounting rib 61322.

[0067] The shape of the water pipe mounting base 61 is consistent with the shape of the water supply pipe 62. The insulation foam assembly 64 and the water supply pipe 62 can be installed as a whole in the third mounting groove 6101 and can be glued in the third mounting groove 6101 to increase the stability of the connection between the insulation foam assembly 64 and the water pipe mounting base 61. The third mounting groove 6101 positions and limits the insulation foam assembly 64 and fixes it by interference fit.

[0068] The base 611 has a flange around its perimeter, meaning that the width of the base 611 is greater than the width of the inclined connecting part 612. This strengthens the base 611 and also allows for the mounting of protruding parts of the housing 1, preventing them from being exposed and affecting the appearance. The mounting holes on the base 611 can be screw holes, and the water pipe mounting bracket 61 can be mounted on the housing 1 with screws passing through the screw holes, thus fixing the water pipe mounting bracket 61 and preventing noise problems caused by shaking and collision of the water pipe assembly.

[0069] The combination of the vertical installation section 6132 and the snap-fit ​​groove 61321 can position and snap-fit ​​the decorative panel. The installation rib 61322 can strengthen the vertical installation section 6132. The upper end of the water supply pipe assembly 6 can be fixed to the box 1 through the snap-fit ​​hole 61323, thereby further improving the reliability of the water supply pipe assembly 6.

[0070] Optionally, the vertical connecting section 6131 includes a positioning step surface, which can position the insulation foam assembly 64 at the assembly location, thereby improving the accuracy of positioning the insulation foam assembly 64.

[0071] Please see again Figure 14 The side of the first vertical segment 621 away from the first arc segment 622 includes the first plane 6211 and the first inclined plane 6212 that are connected to each other, and the side of the second vertical segment 625 away from the second arc segment 624 is the second plane 6251.

[0072] The main function of the first inclined surface 6212 is to prevent water from easily accumulating on the first vertical section 621, thus preventing water droplets from freezing and clogging the pipe. The main function of the first flat surface 6211 is to prevent sharp cuts that could cause injury and complaints. The second flat surface 6251 can reduce the need for secondary processing of the water pipe 62 and lower the cost of the parts.

[0073] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 , Figures 19-22 The water storage box includes a first box body 71, a first box cover 73, and a latch 72.

[0074] The first box 71 has a water storage cavity 701. The first box 71 includes a first outer side and a second outer side that are arranged opposite to each other. A first slot 7010 is provided on the side of the first outer side and the second outer side that is close to the cavity opening of the water storage cavity 701.

[0075] The first box cover 73 includes a first box cover body, which includes a third outer side and a fourth outer side that are disposed opposite to each other. Both the third outer side and the fourth outer side have a first mounting notch 7302, and both opposite sides of the first mounting notch 7302 have a first hinge hole 7301.

[0076] The latch 72 includes a latch body 721, a hinge shaft 722 connected to opposite sides of the latch body 721, and a first latch 723 and a second latch 724 connected to the latch body 721. A first reinforcing rib 725 is connected between the first latch 723 and the second latch 724. Both the first latch 723 and the second latch 724 are provided with a second reinforcing rib connected to the latch body 721. The hinge shaft 722 is hinged to the first hinge hole 7301 so that the latches 72 located on the third outer side and the fourth outer side can rotate around the first hinge hole 7301. Both the first latch 723 and the second latch 724 can engage with the corresponding first slot 7010.

[0077] The water storage pipe 75 includes a first water storage sub-pipe 751 and a second water storage sub-pipe 752 that are connected to each other. The first water storage sub-pipe 751 and the second water storage sub-pipe 752 are perpendicular to each other. The first water storage sub-pipe 751 extends to the bottom of the water storage cavity 701, and the second water storage sub-pipe 752 extends to the body of the first cover.

[0078] The latch 72 is designed as a thin sheet structure, and its main function is to increase the capacity of the water storage box assembly 7. The front of the latch 72 is provided with a grip rib, which mainly prevents the user from slipping when flipping the latch 72, improves the user's feel, and also strengthens the latch 72 and prevents the latch 72 from deforming.

[0079] The first box 71 is designed as a hollow and transparent plastic structure. The water storage cavity 701 can store drinking water. The third or fourth outer side of the first box 71 is provided with a full water line indicator and text markings. When the water injected into the first box 71 by the user reaches the full water indicator, the user can stop injecting water into the first box 71, so as to solve the defect of poor user water injection experience in the existing structure.

[0080] The bottom front of the first box 71 is also provided with a hand grip groove. When the user pulls out the first box 71, he / she can put his / her hand into the hand grip groove, which makes it convenient for the user to pull out the first box 71 to fill water, thus improving the user experience. The front of the first box 71 is designed with a frosted surface. The frosted surface can hide the internal parts structure of the first box 71, improving the appearance of the water storage box assembly 7.

[0081] The bottom of the first box 71 is also provided with multiple support ribs. The support ribs can reduce the resistance of pulling the first box 71 out, thereby improving the user's pulling feel. This avoids the conventional water storage box design with sliding guide rails on the side, which can further make the water storage box component 7 miniaturized and increase the refrigerator's usable volume.

[0082] The upper end face of the first box 71 is provided with a flanged face, the main function of which is to enhance the strength of the opening of the first box 71, and at the same time provide an end face sealing surface for the sealing element to prevent water leakage of the water storage box assembly 7. After the flanged face is folded outward to form a right angle structure, a first slot 7010 is formed. The opening of the first slot 7010 can be away from the first box cover 73. The first outer side and the second outer side of the first box 71 are both provided with the first slot 7010 on the side of the first box 71 closest to the first box 71.

[0083] A first latch 723 and a second latch 724 are provided on a latch body 721. A latch 72 is provided on the third outer side and the fourth outer side of the first box cover 73 respectively. The first latch 723 and the second latch 724 on the latch 72 are matched with the first slot 7010.

[0084] A latch body 721 has hinge shafts 722 integrally formed on both opposite sides. The hinge shafts 722 can rotate within the first hinge holes 7301. After the two hinge shafts 722 of the latch 72 are respectively inserted into the two first hinge holes 7301 on the first cover 73, the latch 72 can be installed on the first cover 73.

[0085] After the first box cover 73 is installed on the first box body 71, the latches 72 on both sides of the first box cover 73 are rotated around the first hinge hole 7301, and the first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724 on the latches 72 are engaged with the corresponding first slot 7010, so that the first box cover 73 and the first box body 71 are locked together.

[0086] When it is necessary to separate the first lid 73 from the first box body 71, the latches 72 on both sides of the first lid 73 are rotated in the opposite direction around the first hinge hole 7301 until the first latch 723 and the second latch 724 disengage from the corresponding first slot 7010, thereby unlocking the first lid 73 and the first box body 71.

[0087] This improves the reliability of the fit between the first cover 73 and the first box body 71. Even if the water pump shakes during operation, it is not easy for the first cover 73 and the first box body 71 to become loose, thereby improving the reliability of the water storage box assembly 7.

[0088] Please see again Figure 5 and Figure 22The first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724 can be set on the same buckle body 721, and the first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724 on the same buckle body 721 are set at intervals.

[0089] The first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724 are integrally formed with the buckle body 721. The first reinforcing rib 725 is integrally formed with the buckle body 721, the first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724. The first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724 each correspond to multiple second reinforcing ribs. The multiple second reinforcing ribs are integrally formed with the buckle body 721 and the second buckle 724.

[0090] The second reinforcing rib can increase the strength of the first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724. When the latch 72 is locked with the first slot 7010, the first buckle 723 and the second buckle 724 are not easy to break, making it difficult for the latch 72 to separate from the first slot 7010. This makes the connection between the latch 72 and the first slot 7010 more stable, thereby making the first cover 73 and the first box body 71 fit reliably, and further improving the reliability of the water storage box assembly 7.

[0091] The water storage pipe 75 and the first cover body can be integrally formed. The length of the first water storage sub-pipe 751 is greater than the length of the second water storage sub-pipe 752. The first water storage sub-pipe 751 extends to the bottom of the water storage cavity 701. The second water storage sub-pipe 752 is connected to the water storage pipe 75 of the water pump assembly 8. Water in the water storage cavity 701 can flow into the water pump assembly 8 through the first water storage sub-pipe 751 and the second water storage sub-pipe 752.

[0092] Thus, the first cover 73 and the water storage pipe 75 are integrated, with the water storage pipe 75 being integrally injection molded. This solves the problems of high cost, numerous parts, time-consuming and labor-intensive assembly, easy leakage, easy clogging, and difficulty in cleaning caused by assembling multiple parts in the existing structure. The water storage pipe 75 on the first cover 73 is a rigid plastic water pipe, making it easier to insert the water storage box assembly 7 into the flexible inlet of the water pump assembly 8 during assembly. The two are sealed with an interference fit to prevent water leakage at the connection and thus prevent complaints.

[0093] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 21 and Figure 23 The first box cover 73 also includes a first extension 732 and a second extension 731.

[0094] The first extension 732 is connected to the side of the first lid body away from the first box body 71; the second extension 731 is connected to the first extension 732, passes through the first extension 732 and the first lid body and extends into the water storage cavity 701, the second extension 731 is provided with a water inlet 7321, the water inlet 7321 communicates with the water storage cavity 701, and the side of the second extension 731 near the water storage cavity 701 is provided with a first support rib 7311 and a second support rib 7312, the second extension 731... The first support rib 7311 and the second support rib 7312 are both located inside the water inlet 7321. The first support rib 7311 and the second support rib 7312 are arranged along the depth direction of the water inlet 7321. A sealing installation groove is formed between the first support rib 7311 and the second support rib 7312. An overflow port is also provided on the side wall of the second extension 731. The overflow port is connected to the water inlet 7321 and the water storage cavity 701. An exhaust hole is also provided on the first extension 732. The exhaust hole is connected to the water storage cavity 701 and the outside.

[0095] The water storage box assembly 7 also includes a filter element 87, which is disposed on the side of the first support rib 7311 away from the water storage cavity 701.

[0096] The first extension 732, the second extension 731, and the first lid body are all integrally formed into a single structure. The first extension 732 is located on the top surface of the first lid body, and the area of ​​the side of the first extension 732 connected to the first lid body is smaller than the area of ​​the side of the first lid body connected to the first extension 732.

[0097] The second water storage tube 752 passes horizontally through the first extension body 732, and the second extension body 731 extends into the water storage cavity 701. The water inlet 7321 is located on the second extension body 731. In this way, the water inlet 7321 can be set deeper, thereby preventing water from splashing out during water filling and affecting the user experience.

[0098] The bottom of the water inlet 7321 is provided with a first support rib 7311, which connects two opposite sidewalls of the water inlet 7321. There can be multiple second support ribs 7312, such as four. These four second support ribs 7312 are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the water inlet 7321, and are located on the same horizontal plane. There is a certain gap between the second support ribs 7312 and the first support rib 7311, forming a sealing mounting groove. The filter element 87 is designed as a square or circular structure to match the sealing mounting groove. The filter element 87 is set within the sealing mounting groove. The first support rib 7311 and the second support rib 7312 can restrict the position of the filter element 87, thereby improving the reliability of the filter element 87 installation and making it easier to disassemble and install the filter element 87. The filter element 87 can filter the water injected from the water inlet 7321.

[0099] The vent hole penetrates the first cover 73 and connects the water storage chamber 701 to the outside. The gas in the water storage chamber 701 can be discharged through the vent hole, thereby further improving the reliability of the water storage box assembly 7.

[0100] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 5 , Figures 24-25 The first extension 732 includes a fifth outer surface and a sixth outer surface disposed opposite to each other, and a sliding groove is provided on both the fifth outer surface and the sixth outer surface.

[0101] The water storage box assembly 7 also includes a sliding cover 74, which includes a horizontal plate 742, a first vertical plate 741 and a second vertical plate 743 connected to opposite sides of the horizontal plate 742. The first vertical plate 741, the second vertical plate 743 and the horizontal plate 742 enclose a sliding opening. At least a portion of the first extension 732 is located within the sliding opening. The opposite sides of the first vertical plate 741 and the second vertical plate 743 are each provided with a first sliding protrusion 746, which can slide within a sliding groove. The sliding cover 74 covers the water inlet 7321.

[0102] The first vertical plate 741, the horizontal plate 742, and the second vertical plate 743 are integrally formed in sequence. The cross-section formed by the first vertical plate 741, the horizontal plate 742, and the second vertical plate 743 is inverted U-shaped. The first sliding protrusion 746 on the first vertical plate 741 is integrally formed with the first vertical plate 741 and extends towards the second vertical plate 743. The first sliding protrusion 746 on the second vertical plate 743 is integrally formed with the second vertical plate 743 and extends towards the first vertical plate 741.

[0103] The sliding cover 74 can be flipped onto the first extension 732 of the first cover 73, and the first sliding protrusions 746 on both sides of the sliding cover 74 are located in the first sliding grooves on the fifth and sixth outer surfaces. By sliding the first sliding protrusions 746 in the first sliding grooves, the sliding cover 74 and the first cover 73 can slide relative to each other, and the water inlet 7321 can be exposed or covered.

[0104] When water needs to be injected into the water storage chamber 701, the sliding cover 74 can be slid relative to the first cover 73 to expose the water inlet 7321. Water is then injected into the water storage chamber 701 through the water inlet 7321. Then the sliding cover 74 can be slid in the opposite direction relative to the first cover 73 until the sliding cover 74 covers the water inlet 7321.

[0105] Optionally, please see again Figure 5 , Figures 24-25The first sliding protrusion 746 is also provided with a first guide protrusion 744 and a second guide protrusion 745. The first guide protrusion 744 and the second guide protrusion 745 are arranged along the extension direction of the first sliding protrusion 746, and both the first guide protrusion 744 and the second guide protrusion 745 extend toward the center of the sliding cover 74.

[0106] The first guide protrusion 744 includes a guide surface located on the side of the first guide protrusion 744 away from the second guide protrusion 745. The second guide protrusion 745 includes a guide surface located on the side of the second guide protrusion 745 away from the first guide protrusion 744.

[0107] The sliding cover 74 also includes a limiting plate 747, which is connected to the horizontal plate 742. The limiting plate 747 is also connected to the first vertical plate 741 and the second vertical plate 743. The limiting plate 747 is located on the side of the first guide protrusion 744 away from the second guide protrusion 745.

[0108] The limiting plate 747, the horizontal plate 742, the first vertical plate 741, and the second vertical plate 743 are all integrally formed. When the sliding cover 74 slides into position relative to the first cover 73, the limiting plate 747 will contact the first extension 732, preventing the sliding cover 74 from sliding further. This makes it easier to control the sliding position of the sliding cover 74, while also preventing the internal structure of the first cover 73 from being exposed and increasing the strength of the sliding cover 74, thus preventing the sliding cover 74 from deforming.

[0109] The first sliding protrusion 746 on the first vertical plate 741 and the second vertical plate 743 are provided with a first guide protrusion 744 and a second guide protrusion 745, which are integrally formed with the corresponding first sliding protrusion 746.

[0110] When assembling the sliding cover 74, the guide surface of the first guide protrusion 744 contacts the first sliding groove on the first cover 73. By pushing the sliding cover 74 forcefully, the first guide protrusion 744 enters the first sliding groove, and the user continues to push the sliding cover 74 until the second guide protrusion 745 enters the first sliding groove, locking the sliding cover 74. To remove the sliding cover 74, the process is reversed. This makes it easier to assemble the sliding cover 74 onto the first cover 73.

[0111] Optionally, please see again Figure 6 The edge of the first box cover body is also provided with a sealing installation groove, which faces the first box body 71. The water storage box assembly 7 also includes a sealing ring 76, which is installed in the sealing installation groove and can contact the first box body 71.

[0112] The sealing ring 76 is designed as a hybrid structure of end face sealing and side sealing. The cross-section of the sealing ring 76 is designed as a square structure, and the shape of the sealing ring 76 matches the mounting groove. The sealing ring 76 is made of silicone, which has reliable sealing effect, good elasticity, and small permanent compression deformation. It can tightly fit the contact surface, effectively preventing water leakage and has certain waterproof, dustproof and sound insulation functions. In addition, silicone is non-toxic and odorless, and meets food safety standards. The sealing ring 76 has end face sealing ribs and side sealing ribs. The overlapping area of ​​the end face sealing ribs and side sealing ribs has an overlapping structure, which can solve the defect of leakage at the overlapping area of ​​the end face and side seals of the water storage box assembly 7.

[0113] The sealing mounting groove can surround the edge of the first box cover body, thereby improving the overall appearance of the water storage box assembly 7 and improving the sealing effect between the first box cover 73 and the first box body 71, making it less likely for water in the water storage cavity 701 to leak out; a concealing rib is provided next to the sealing mounting groove. The main function of the concealing rib is to make the periphery of the sealing ring 76 neat after installation, improving the appearance. Another function is to prevent the sealing ring 76 from loosening and failing.

[0114] A limiting rib is also provided next to the sealing mounting groove. After the first cover 73 is assembled, it can limit the left, right and back and forth swaying of the first cover 73, thereby improving the reliability of the seal and the accuracy of positioning. The surface of the sliding cover 74 is also provided with an indicator rib to guide the user in the sliding direction. The indicator rib is designed with a gradient structure, mainly to enhance the appearance.

[0115] The slider 74 also features ribs on both sides, primarily to enhance the user's feel. During the sliding process, it increases the pressure points and friction for the fingers, reducing the amount of force required by the user.

[0116] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 8 , Figures 26-27 The hose connector 84 includes a first connector section 841 and a second connector section 842 connected to each other, and a limiting section 843 connected between the first connector section 841 and the second connector section 842. The inner diameter of the limiting section 843 is smaller than the inner diameter of the second connector section 842. The first connector section 841 is connected to the water inlet 831. The inner surface of the second connector section 842 is provided with multiple sealing ribs 8421. The multiple sealing ribs 8421 are arranged along the extension direction of the second connector section 842. The included angle between the sealing ribs 8421 and the inner wall of the second connector section 842 is less than 90°. The sealing ribs 8421 include a first guide surface 84211 on the side away from the first connector section 841.

[0117] The water storage pipe 75 is connected to the second connector section 842. The outer surface of the water storage pipe 75 is pressed against the multi-ring sealing rib 8421, and the end of the water storage pipe 75 is in contact with the limiting section 843.

[0118] The water pump is an electric water pump that can rotate in either direction. The water inlet 831 and the water outlet 832 of the water pump are integrally injection molded with the water pump body 83, and the outer diameter of the water inlet 831 is smaller than the outer diameter of the water outlet 832.

[0119] The inner surface of the hose connector 84 is provided with multiple sealing ribs 8421. The outer surface of the water storage pipe 75 is pressed against the multiple sealing ribs 8421. The sealing ribs 8421 surround the inner surface of the hose connector 84. In this way, the sealing ribs 8421 can press against the water storage pipe 75 in different directions, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the hose connector 84 and the water storage pipe 75.

[0120] The sealing rib 8421 includes a first guide surface 84211 on the side away from the first connector section 841. The first guide surface 84211 is inclined and serves to guide the water storage pipe 75, making it easier for the water storage pipe 75 to be inserted into the hose connector 84.

[0121] The inner diameter of the limiting section 843 is smaller than the inner diameter of the second connector section 842. A limiting step is formed at the connection between the limiting section 843 and the second connector section 842. When the water storage pipe 75 is inserted into the second connector section 842 and contacts the limiting step, it indicates that the water storage pipe 75 is installed in place. This facilitates a tighter connection between the water storage pipe 75 and the hose connector 84.

[0122] Since the included angle β between the sealing clamp 8421 and the inner wall of the second connector section 842 is less than 90°, on the one hand, when the water storage pipe 75 is inserted into the hose connector 84, it can guide the hose connector 84, making it easier for the water storage pipe 75 to be inserted into the hose connector 84. On the other hand, the sealing clamp 8421, like a barb, can prevent the water storage pipe 75 from coming off the hose connector 84. When the water pump shakes during operation, the hose connector 84 and the water storage pipe 75 are not easy to come loose, thus not easily affecting the normal water intake of the water pump unit.

[0123] Optionally, please see again Figure 9 The water inlet 831 is equipped with a filter screen, which covers the water inlet of the water inlet 831.

[0124] The filter screen can filter out impurities in the water that enters the inlet section 831 through the hose connector 84, preventing impurities from entering the water pump, thereby improving the service life of the water pump and making it easier to clean the water pump.

[0125] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 11 , Figures 28-29The water pump unit also includes a sealing hook 85, which includes a first mounting part 851 and a first clamping arm 852 and a second clamping arm 854 connected on both sides of the first mounting part 851. The first clamping arm 852, the second clamping arm 854 and the first mounting part 851 form a clamping space. The end of the first clamping arm 852 is provided with a first clamping protrusion 853, and the end of the second clamping arm 854 is provided with a second clamping protrusion 855. The first mounting part 851 is mounted on the hose connector 84.

[0126] The water pump box is provided with a fourth mounting slot 891, the first mounting part 851 is installed in the fourth mounting slot 891, the hose connector 84 passes through the first mounting part 851, and the first clamping arm 852 and the second clamping arm 854 are both engaged with the water storage box.

[0127] The water pump box includes a third box body 88 and a third box cover 89, which are interlocked with each other. A fourth mounting slot 891 is provided on the third box body 88. The first mounting part 851 can be installed in the fourth mounting slot 891 by a snap-fit. The sealing hook 85 has a clamp-like structure and is made of nylon, which enhances the wear resistance and self-lubricating function of the sealing hook 85, improves its lifespan, and reduces the user's insertion force. The sealing hook 85 can be matched and fixed with the snap-fit ​​mounting slot of the water storage box, thereby connecting the water storage box to the water pump box assembly more stably.

[0128] In this embodiment, various pipes can be detachably connected, such as hose connector 84, water storage pipe 75, water outlet 832, and elbow hose 86. This makes it easier to clean and maintain the pipes in the ice-making device, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the ice-making device.

[0129] Optionally, the first locking protrusion 853 and the second locking protrusion 855 include a circular surface and a fixed surface. The circular surface allows the water storage box to be inserted quickly and increases the strength at that point. The fixed surface is designed as a slope, which cooperates with the slope of the water storage box to lock and fix the water storage box. The slope can also reduce the force required when the water storage box is pulled out, thus improving the user experience.

[0130] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figures 3-4 , Figures 30-35 The ice maker includes a second box body 51 and an air duct cover 52.

[0131] Along the thickness direction of the second box body 51, the second box body 51 includes a first surface and a second surface that are disposed opposite to each other. The second box body 51 is provided with a first opening 501 that penetrates the second box body 51, and a first air duct plate 511 and a second air duct plate 512 that are disposed opposite to each other on the second surface.

[0132] The duct cover 52 is connected to both the first duct plate 511 and the second duct plate 512. The duct cover 52, the first duct plate 511, the second duct plate 512 and the second surface enclose each other to form an air inlet channel. The air inlet channel is connected to the first opening 501. The second surface located in the air inlet channel has a first arc-shaped sub-surface 502. The first arc-shaped sub-surface 502 is bent toward one side of the first surface. The duct cover 52 is provided with a second guide surface 522 on the side of the duct cover 52 near the second surface. The second guide surface 522 is located on the side of the duct cover 52 near the first opening 501. The second guide surface 522 is inclined toward one side of the first surface.

[0133] Please see Figure 3 The refrigerator ice-making device also includes an ice tray assembly 4, which is disposed on the first surface of the second housing 51. A portion of the ice tray assembly 4 is exposed through a first opening 501. The water outlet of the water supply pipe assembly 6 is located at the upper end of the first opening 501, or a portion of the water outlet of the water supply pipe assembly 6 extends into the first opening 501. In this way, water flowing out from the water supply pipe assembly 6 can enter the ice tray assembly 4, and cold air entering from the air inlet channel can also be blown onto the ice tray assembly 4 through the first opening 501, thereby making ice within the ice tray assembly 4.

[0134] The second box 51 is an irregular structure. Therefore, the first and second surfaces of the second box 51 are not complete planes. The second box 51 also includes multiple vertical surfaces connecting the first and second surfaces. Parts of the second surface extend out of the corresponding vertical surfaces. Therefore, parts of the air inlet channel also extend out of the vertical surfaces.

[0135] The second box 51, extending vertically, bends downwards so that the second surface extending vertically curves towards the first surface, forming an arc shape. This allows the air inlet of the air inlet channel to gradually decrease in size away from the first opening 501, reaching its minimum size in the middle of the air inlet channel—meaning the air inlet is larger at both ends and smaller in the middle. This allows more cold air to enter the air inlet channel, reducing cold air loss, and the cold air velocity increases in the middle of the air inlet channel, thus directing more cold air towards the ice-making tray assembly 4, thereby increasing the reliability of the ice-making box's cold air delivery.

[0136] The duct cover 52 is designed as a flat plate structure with flanges on both sides of the front end, mainly serving to limit, position, and strengthen the plate. The duct is connected to the second housing 51 via snap-fit ​​and slot. The duct cover 52 includes a horizontal section 4632 and an inclined section 623 connected to each other. The horizontal section 4632 is located on the side of the inclined section 623 away from the first opening 501, and the inclined section 623 is located on the side of the horizontal section 4632 closer to the first opening 501. The inclined section 623 is inclined towards the first surface, that is, towards the ice tray assembly 4. The side of the inclined section 623 closer to the first surface is an inclined surface or a curved surface. In this way, the cold air reaching the end of the air inlet duct is guided downward by the inclined section 623, that is, by the second guide surface 522, and introduced into the ice tray assembly 4 below for heat exchange. This reduces the loss of cold air, allowing more cold air to pass through the air inlet channel and be blown onto the ice tray assembly 4, thereby increasing the reliability of the ice tray in delivering cold air.

[0137] Optionally, the width of the inclined section 623 of the air duct cover 52 is greater than the width of the horizontal section 4632. In this way, the inclined section 623 can better guide the cold air, allowing more cold air to blow towards the ice tray assembly 4.

[0138] Optionally, the duct cover 52 is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes 521 that penetrate the duct cover 52. The ventilation holes 521 are evenly distributed on the duct cover 52 and are connected to the air inlet channel.

[0139] Multiple air vents can be evenly arranged on the air duct cover 52. By setting multiple air vents on the air duct cover 52, the air intake channel is less likely to be trapped and cause frost or ice, thereby improving the reliability of ice making.

[0140] It can be seen that the air duct cover 52 can ensure that the cold air distributed to the ice maker by the air outlet of the freezer compartment 101 is not dispersed, and the front inclined structure can ensure that the ice is directly blown onto the surface of the ice tray. The multi-hole design of the top of the ice duct cover 52 accelerates the ice making process and solves the defect that the top of the existing air duct cover 52 is prone to icing.

[0141] In one possible implementation, please refer again. Figures 3-4 , Figures 26-34 The first surface is provided with a seventh mounting groove 506, and the first surface is provided with a plurality of first limiting buckles. The first limiting buckles extend into the seventh mounting groove 506. The second box body 51 is also provided with a second through-hole 505 penetrating the second box body 51.

[0142] The edge of the first surface is provided with a first guide rail rib 513 and a second guide rail rib 514 arranged opposite to each other along the length direction of the second box 51. The first guide rail rib 513 and the second guide rail rib 514 both extend along the side away from the second surface. The first guide rail rib 513 is provided with a first elastic buckle 53 on the side facing the second guide rail rib 514. At least a portion of the first elastic buckle 53 is located in the second opening 505.

[0143] The ice maker also includes a motor assembly, which includes an ice-making motor. The ice-making motor is installed in the seventh mounting slot 506. Multiple first limit buckles and first elastic buckles 53 are pressed against the ice-making motor. The ice-making motor includes a first motor shaft, which is engaged with the first connecting slot 4321.

[0144] The motor assembly also includes an ice detector rod. The ice-making motor includes a first output shaft and a second output shaft. The first output shaft is connected to the ice detector rod. The upper and lower sides of the second output shaft are milled flat and matched with the mounting slot of the connector 43 in the ice grid assembly 4, driving the ice grid 42 to rotate and automatically unload ice. The second output shaft can also be designed as a drive shaft or a hexagonal structure.

[0145] The ice detection rod is located on the right side of the ice maker. The ice maker motor drives the ice detection rod to detect whether the ice storage box is full. The ice detection rod is designed with a flat rod structure and an inclined rod structure. The flat rod structure is suspended in the air, and the inclined rod structure amplifies the rotation angle to detect ice. The ice detection rod has flanges on both the left and right sides to enhance its strength.

[0146] The first elastic buckle 53 has a certain degree of elasticity. When the ice-making motor needs to be installed in the seventh mounting slot 506, the ice-making motor is pushed into the seventh mounting slot 506. During this process, the first elastic buckle 53 is pressed downward by the ice-making motor. The second opening 505 allows space for the first elastic buckle 53 to move up and down. After the ice-making motor passes the first elastic buckle 53, the first elastic buckle 53 will return to its original shape and press against the side wall of the ice-making motor. At the same time, multiple first limit buckles will also press against the side wall of the ice-making motor to fix the ice-making motor.

[0147] When it is necessary to remove the ice-making motor from the first groove, the first elastic buckle 53 can be pulled away from the ice-making motor so that the first elastic buckle 53 is no longer pressed against the side wall of the ice-making motor, and the ice-making motor can be removed from the first groove.

[0148] The primary function of the first limit buckle is to fix the motor, prevent it from coming off under force, and improve the reliability of the connection. The first limit buckle is designed with a through-hole structure, which simplifies the injection mold, reduces the mold cost, and also serves as a drainage function. The side of the first limit buckle serves as a limit.

[0149] Optionally, both the first guide rail 513 and the second guide rail 514 are provided with oppositely arranged guide rail grooves 5131. The main function of the guide rail grooves 5131 is to allow the drawer 41 of the ice tray assembly 4 to slide and be limited within it. Another function is to enhance the strength of the second box body 51 and prevent the second box body 51 from deforming under force. The opening of the guide rail grooves 5131 is provided with guide grooves for quick insertion of the drawer 41. In this way, it is easier to install and disassemble the ice tray assembly 4 and the ice box.

[0150] Optionally, the first elastic buckle 53 includes a first elastic body 531, a first limiting protrusion 533 and a first gripping protrusion 532. The first limiting protrusion 533 is located on the side of the first elastic body 531 away from the second surface, and the first gripping protrusion 532 is located on the side of the first elastic body 531 away from the first surface. The first limiting protrusion 533 abuts against the ice-making motor.

[0151] The first elastic body 531, the first limiting protrusion 533 and the first gripping protrusion 532 are integrally formed. The first elastic body 531 is integrally formed with the first guide rail rib 513. The first elastic body 531 is located inside the second opening 505.

[0152] When the ice-making motor needs to be installed in the seventh mounting slot 506, the ice-making motor is pushed into the seventh mounting slot 506. During this process, the first limiting protrusion 533 will press the ice-making motor downwards, thereby driving the entire first elastic protrusion to be pressed downwards into the second opening 505. After the ice-making motor passes the first elastic latch 53, the first elastic latch 53 will return to its original state, and the first limiting protrusion 533 will abut against the side wall of the ice-making motor to fix the ice-making motor.

[0153] When it is necessary to remove the ice-making motor from the first groove, the first gripping protrusion 532 can be pulled away from the ice-making motor so that the first limiting protrusion 533 is no longer pressed against the side wall of the ice-making motor, thus allowing the ice-making motor to be removed from the first groove. This makes it easier to disassemble and install the ice-making motor.

[0154] Optionally, a wire-hiding box 55 is also provided on the first surface. The wire-hiding box 55 has a wire-hiding cavity that communicates with the seventh mounting slot 506. A wire-passing slot 504 is provided on the second surface that communicates with the wire-hiding cavity. The motor assembly also includes a wire harness that is connected to the ice-making motor. The wire harness is located in the wire-hiding cavity and extends into the wire-passing slot 504.

[0155] The cable management box 55 is designed as a hollow shape with an internal through-hole structure. This simplifies the injection mold and reduces mold costs, while also providing drainage. The inner cavity of the cable management box 55 can hide the wiring harness of the ice maker motor, thereby improving the appearance of the ice maker. The rear reinforcing rib uses a large-face connection, which mainly increases the strength of the reinforcing rib. The rear end of the large face is reinforced with multiple ribs to prevent deformation under stress. The large face is flush with the top surface of the cable management box 55, and its height is greater than or equal to the top surface height of the ice maker motor after installation. The main purpose is to improve the appearance and protect the ice maker motor from impacts.

[0156] The 504 wire guide groove mainly serves to hide and secure the wire harness, preventing it from becoming loose and exposed, thus affecting the appearance.

[0157] Optionally, the second box 51 is also provided with a plurality of return air vents 503 that penetrate the second box 51, and the return air vents 503 are located on the side of the first opening 501 away from the air inlet channel.

[0158] The main function of the return air vent 503 is to allow the cold air entering from the air inlet channel to be blown out from the return air vent 503 after heat exchange with the ice grid assembly 4, forming a complete heat exchange channel, and at the same time, it can also serve as a water leakage channel.

[0159] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 2 , Figures 36-43 The ice tray assembly 4 includes a drawer 41, a connector 43, an ice tray 42, and a reset component 46.

[0160] The drawer 41 includes a first opening 402 that penetrates through the drawer 41. The drawer 41 includes a first side and a second side that are opposite to each other and face the first opening 402. The first side is provided with a fifth mounting groove 405. The second side is provided with a third mounting hole 403 and a second slot 404 that penetrate through the drawer 41. The drawer 41 is also provided with a sixth mounting groove 406. The sixth mounting groove 406 is connected to the third mounting hole 403 and the second slot 404.

[0161] A portion of connector 43 is installed in the third mounting hole 403, and connector 43 is provided with an automatic self-aligning groove 4322; one end of ice tray 42 is installed in the fifth mounting groove 405, and the other end is connected to connector 43.

[0162] The reset component 46 includes a flexible elbow 463 and a fifth snap fastener 462, both of which are connected to the second mounting portion 461. The second mounting portion 461 is located in the sixth mounting groove 406, and the fifth snap fastener 462 is engaged with the second groove 404. The flexible elbow 463 is provided with an auto-aligning boss 46321 extending toward the connector 43. At least a portion of the auto-aligning boss 46321 is located in the auto-aligning groove 4322, and the auto-aligning boss 46321 is located in the horizontal direction.

[0163] The third mounting hole 403 is designed as a round hole, allowing the ice tray 42 with the connector 43 to rotate in a circular motion with the ice making motor, while preventing jamming defects. The back of the surface where the third mounting hole 403 is located is provided with reinforcing ribs to enhance the strength of the cover.

[0164] The sixth mounting slot 406 is a hollow structure with a support surface and a snap-fit ​​slot 61321. This structure can enhance the strength of the third mounting hole 403 and prevent deformation under force. At the same time, it can limit the reset piece 46 to prevent the reset piece 46 from being out of position and causing functional failure. The second slot 404 can ensure that the reset piece 46 is fixed on the drawer 41. The front front of the drawer 41 has handle slots on the left and right sides, which makes it convenient for users to grab the sides of the ice maker 42 and easily remove the ice maker 42 for cleaning. The handle slots are designed as U-shaped slots to prevent water accumulation.

[0165] Based on the viewing angle when the ice tray assembly 4 is normally installed, the second slot 404 is located below the third mounting hole 403, and the reset piece 46 is located below the connector 43.

[0166] The second mounting part 461 can be stably installed in the sixth mounting slot 406. For example, the second mounting part 461 can be locked in the sixth mounting slot 406, or multiple limiting members can be provided in the sixth mounting slot 406. The multiple limiting members abut against the second mounting part 461 to stably install the second mounting part 461 in the sixth mounting slot 406.

[0167] The flexible elbow 463 and the second buckle 724 are integrally formed. The flexible elbow 463 is elastic, and the second buckle 724 can be stably locked in the second slot 404.

[0168] The bottom surface of the second latch 724 is a flat plane and is located in the horizontal direction. The side of the second latch 724 away from the connector 43 is located in the horizontal direction, that is, the bottom surface of the second latch 724 is a flat plane and is located in the horizontal direction. In this way, the self-aligning boss 46321 can also be located in the horizontal direction.

[0169] Because the self-aligning boss 46321 and the self-aligning groove 4322 are interlocked, when the ice tray 42 is not in a horizontal position, the self-aligning boss 46321 will also be out of a horizontal position. However, because the flexible elbow 463 is elastic and the second latch 724 of the reset member 46 is in a horizontal position, the flexible elbow 463 will return to its original position, thereby causing the self-aligning boss 46321 to be in a horizontal position.

[0170] When the self-aligning boss 46321 is in the horizontal direction, the self-aligning boss 46321 will drive the ice tray 42 to rotate together, eventually driving the ice tray 42 to a horizontal position, so as to achieve the purpose of automatic alignment of the reset member 46 with the ice tray 42. In this way, the ice tray 42 is not easy to tilt, and the water in the ice tray 42 is not easy to overflow, thereby improving the reliability of the ice tray assembly 4.

[0171] Optionally, the self-aligning groove 4322 is V-shaped, and the self-aligning boss 46321 is V-shaped.

[0172] Since the self-aligning groove 4322 and the self-aligning boss 46321 are V-shaped, the self-aligning groove 4322 and the self-aligning boss 46321 can be more stably locked together, and the accuracy of the automatic self-aligning of the reset part 46 to the ice grid 42 can be improved, so that the self-aligning function can be quickly achieved and jamming can be prevented.

[0173] Optionally, please see again Figure 43 The flexible elbow 463 includes a curved section 4631 and a horizontal section 4632 connected to each other. The curved section 4631 is connected to the second mounting part 461, and the self-aligning boss 46321 is connected to the horizontal section 4632. The horizontal section 4632 is located in the horizontal direction.

[0174] The curved section 4631 is U-shaped. One end of the curved section 4631 is integrally formed with the second mounting part 461, and the other end is integrally formed with the horizontal section 4632. The horizontal section 4632 is located in the horizontal direction. The self-aligning boss 46321 can be formed by bending the horizontal section 4632. This makes it easier for the self-aligning boss 46321 to be located in the horizontal direction, thereby making it easier for the ice tray 42 to be located in the horizontal direction.

[0175] Optionally, the front end of the self-aligning slot 4322 is provided with a guide surface. When the ice tray 42 with connector 43 is inserted into the hole of the ice box assembly 5, the guide surface can play a guiding and aligning role to prevent it from being blocked and unable to be assembled.

[0176] Alternatively, the fifth mounting slot 405 may be U-shaped.

[0177] In related technologies, the ice tray 42 is not easy to remove from the drawer 41, making it difficult to clean the ice tray 42.

[0178] In this embodiment, since the fifth mounting slot 405 can be U-shaped and one side of the ice tray 42 is mounted on the fifth mounting slot 405 via a pivot, when the ice tray 42 needs to be removed from the drawer 41, the ice tray 42 can be flipped over. During this process, the pivot can rotate within the fifth mounting slot 405, and then the ice tray 42 can be directly removed from the drawer 41 through the fifth mounting slot 405. This makes it easier to remove the ice tray 42 for cleaning, thereby improving the reliability of the ice-making device and providing a better user experience.

[0179] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figures 37-44 The connector 43 includes a flange 431, on the side of the flange 431 away from the ice tray 42, a first rotating shaft 432 is connected, an automatic self-aligning groove 4322 is located on the side of the first rotating shaft 432 near the reset member 46, and a first connecting groove 4321 is provided on the first rotating shaft 432 along its axial direction.

[0180] The flange 431 is connected to a third latch 433, a first connecting protrusion 434, and a fourth latch 435 on the side near the ice tray 42. Along the direction from the reset member 46 to the connector 43, the third latch 433, the first connecting protrusion 434, and the fourth latch 435 are arranged in sequence. The ice tray 42 is provided with a second connecting protrusion on the side facing the connector 43. The second connecting protrusion is provided with a second connecting groove on the side facing the connector 43. The first connecting protrusion 434 is inserted into the second connecting groove. The second connecting protrusion is located between the second latch 724 and the third latch 433.

[0181] The first rotating shaft 432, the third clip 433, the first connecting protrusion 434, the fourth clip 435 and the flange 431 are all integrally formed. The flange 431 is circular. The first rotating shaft 432 is located on one side of the flange plate, and the third clip 433, the first connecting protrusion 434, and the fourth clip 435 are located on the other opposite side of the flange 431.

[0182] A third connecting groove is provided along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 432. The motor shaft of the ice-making motor extends into the third connecting groove to connect the ice grid 42 with the ice-making motor. The third connecting groove is a flat groove, which can prevent the ice-making motor from dislodging from the third connecting groove due to excessive rotational force, and at the same time, it can play a role in bearing force and resisting deformation. This allows the motor shaft of the ice-making motor to be more stably connected with the third connecting groove, and the motor shaft of the ice-making motor is not easy to dislodge from the third connecting groove when the ice-making motor rotates.

[0183] The first connecting protrusion 434 engages with the second connecting groove to connect the connector 43 and the ice tray 42 together. The second connecting groove is designed with a flat structure, which can provide greater torque and reduce the size of the top and bottom surfaces of the connection, allowing the ice tray 42 to be miniaturized and reducing parts costs. This also ensures a more stable connection between the first connecting protrusion 434 and the third connecting groove of the ice tray 42, preventing the ice tray 42 from easily coming loose from the connector 43 when the ice tray 42 rotates.

[0184] Optionally, the first connecting protrusion 434 is provided with a guide surface to facilitate the quick insertion of the connecting shaft into the mounting slot, saving time and effort and improving assembly efficiency.

[0185] Optionally, the distances from the third latch 433 and the fourth latch 435 to the first connecting protrusion 434 are not equal, which can prevent the connector 43 from being installed incorrectly.

[0186] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 32 , Figures 45-46 On the second surface, a second limiting protrusion 54 is provided on the side away from the air inlet channel. The second limiting protrusion 54 is provided with a knob limiting groove 541, and the opening of the knob limiting groove 541 faces the first surface.

[0187] The drawer 41 has a second mounting hole 407 and a first process hole 408 that are connected to each other on the side away from the connector 43. The diameter of the first process hole 408 is larger than the diameter of the second mounting hole 407.

[0188] The ice tray assembly 4 also includes a knob unit, which includes a knob component. The knob component includes a knob body 45, a second rotating shaft 451 connected to the knob body 45, and a limiting boss 453. The limiting boss 453 is connected to the second rotating shaft 451 and is located on the side of the second rotating shaft 451 away from the knob body 45. The diameter of the limiting boss 453 is larger than the diameter of the second rotating shaft 451. The second rotating shaft 451 is installed in the second mounting hole 407, and the knob body 45 can be located in the knob limiting groove 541.

[0189] The first process hole 408 and the second mounting hole 407 are connected, and the distance between the connecting surfaces is less than the shaft diameter of the second rotating shaft 451 to prevent the knob from coming out after installation. When the knob unit is installed on the ice tray 42, the second rotating shaft 451 of the knob unit is pressed into the second mounting hole 407 through the first process hole 408 in a certain direction, and is limited by the limiting boss 453 to prevent the knob unit from coming out. The knob unit can make circular motion within the second mounting hole 407.

[0190] In one possible implementation, please refer again. Figure 32 , Figures 45-46The drawer 41 is provided with a first limiting rib 48 and a first adjusting rib 49 on the side away from the connector 43. The first adjusting rib 49 is located on the side of the second mounting hole 407 away from the first limiting rib 48. The first limiting rib 48 includes an opening limiting surface 481 and a locking limiting surface 482, and the locking limiting surface 482 is connected to the opening limiting surface 481. The first adjusting rib 49 includes an opening limiting groove 491 and a locking limiting groove 492. The knob body 45 is also provided with a second limiting rib 452, and the second limiting rib 452 is connected to the second rotating shaft 451.

[0191] When the knob unit is in the locked state, the second limiting rib 452 is in contact with the locking limiting surface 482, and at least a portion of the second limiting rib 452 is located in the locking limiting groove 492.

[0192] When the knob unit is in the locked open position, the second limiting rib 452 is in contact with the opening limiting surface 481, and at least a portion of the second limiting rib 452 is located in the opening limiting groove 491.

[0193] The knob body 45 has a knob reinforcing rib on its edge, which surrounds the second rotating shaft 451. The first limiting rib 48 has an opening limiting surface 481 and a locking limiting surface 482. The first adjusting rib 49 has an opening limiting groove 491 and a locking limiting groove 492. The shape of the adjusting rib is formed by thickening the shape of the first limiting rib 48 around the rotating shaft. The height of the first adjusting rib 49 is determined by the height of the first limiting rib 48. The gap between the locking limiting groove 492 and the first limiting rib 48 is set to 0.1-1mm. The connection part between the locking limiting groove 492 and the first limiting rib 48 has an interference of 0.1-0.8mm, which can improve the feel of the knob rotation.

[0194] When the ice tray assembly 4 is in the locked state, the locking limiting surface 482 is in contact with the inner surface of the knob reinforcing rib and the first limiting rib 48 falls into the locking limiting groove 492.

[0195] When the user needs to remove the ice tray assembly 4 for cleaning, the user turns the knob clockwise to the open position. At this time, the opening limiting surface 481 fits and limits the inner surface of the knob reinforcing rib, and the first limiting rib 48 falls into the opening limiting groove 491. When the user turns the knob clockwise from the locking limiting groove 492 to the opening limiting groove 491, it will pass through the middle rib. At this time, the rib and the knob reinforcing rib are in a slight interference state, and the user's fingers will feel slight resistance. When the knob is turned clockwise to the open position, the knob reinforcing rib enters the opening limiting groove 491, and the interference disappears. The user can feel the knob being turned clockwise to the full position. This combination structure design improves the user's feel.

[0196] The knob body 45 is designed as a flat structure with a handle protrusion. The knob reinforcing rib mainly serves to strengthen the knob body 45 and prevent deformation. Simultaneously, the two sides of the knob reinforcing rib can act as limiting surfaces, cooperating with the corresponding limiting surfaces of the drawer 41 to restrict the knob's locked and open states. The knob reinforcing rib has an opening, the main function of which is to increase the elasticity of deformation at that point. After the knob is inserted into the corresponding hole of the drawer 41 by the limiting protrusion 453, during the process of pressing it into the second mounting hole 407, the snap-fit ​​releases the elastic deformation force. The deformation of body 45 causes the second pivot 451 to engage with the second mounting hole 407; the handle protrusion mainly serves to facilitate user operation and improve the feel of use; the second pivot 451 and the limiting boss 453 are concentric, the second pivot 451 mainly allows the knob to rotate around the second mounting hole 407, the limiting boss 453 can prevent the knob from coming out of the second mounting hole 407 and failing, the main function of the first limiting rib 48 is to improve the feel of the user when turning the knob to the right, so that the user can feel the knob entering the locked state and the open state.

[0197] The ice-making device is assembled as follows: Specific assembly process: The water pump assembly 8, water storage box assembly 7, water delivery pipe assembly 6, ice maker assembly 5, and ice tray assembly 4 are assembled offline and ready for use; First, the upper inner liner, lower inner liner, middle beam 2, false beam assembly, fixing seat and fixing plate are assembled together with the other parts of the cabinet 1 and foamed to form the cabinet 1; the upper part of the middle beam 2 is the upper compartment, and the lower part of the middle beam 2 is the freezer compartment 101. The partition 3 is assembled on the cabinet 1 according to the direction shown in the figure and fixed by buckles. The upper part of the partition 3 is level with the false beam assembly; the partition 3 is provided with an air inlet, and cold air can enter the vegetable room 102 through the air inlet to provide the cold capacity required by the vegetable room 102.

[0198] The partition 3 divides the upper compartment into two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator compartment 103, and the lower part is the vegetable compartment 102. First, insert the electrical terminals of the prepared water pump assembly 8 into the electrical terminal slots on the side of the housing 1. Pass the water pipe through the through hole of the partition 3, place the bottom of the water pump assembly 8 on the partition 3, align the buckles and slide it backward until the elastic limit buckles on the partition 3 pop up to limit the water pump assembly 8 and prevent it from springing back and loosening. Then, use screws to reinforce the water pump assembly 8 to the side of the housing 1.

[0199] Next, place the water storage box assembly 7 on the partition plate 3, align the water outlet with the water inlet of the water pump assembly 8, and slide the water storage box assembly 7 backward until the sealing hook 85 of the water pump assembly 8 locks into the corresponding hook mounting groove of the water storage box assembly 7, and the water storage box assembly 7 is assembled in place; then align the ice maker assembly 5 with the fixing plate buckle, slide it backward and install it into the buckle until the quick release buckle pops up to the limit to prevent the ice maker assembly 5 from springing back out of place, and the ice maker assembly 5 is assembled in place.

[0200] Next, pass the outlet end of the water supply pipe assembly 6 through the through hole of the fixing seat until the water pipe base 611 in the water supply pipe assembly 6 contacts the bottom surface of the wild vegetable room 102. Fix the water supply pipe assembly 6 to the bottom of the wild vegetable room 102 with screws. After the water supply pipe assembly 6 is fixed, insert the outlet end of the metal water pipe of the water pump assembly 8 into the hose connector 84 at the inlet end of the water supply pipe assembly 6 until the marked indicator line is inserted into place. Finally, use the cable tie 82 to lock and fix the connection to prevent the connection from loosening and leaking.

[0201] After assembling the water supply pipe assembly 6, install the protective cover 9 according to the direction. Finally, slide the ice tray assembly 4 into the ice box assembly 5 through the guide rail and turn the knob counterclockwise to lock the ice tray assembly 4. Finally, assemble the ice storage box below the ice tray assembly 4 to store ice, and then assemble the glass partition 3 above the water storage box assembly 7. The entire automatic ice making device is now assembled.

[0202] Ice tray 42 water filling process: Open the water inlet with the sliding cover 74, add drinking water through the filter element 87 into the water storage box assembly 7 until the water level reaches the full line, then stop adding water and close the water inlet with the sliding cover 74. When the ice maker starts working, the water pump starts to pump water. The water flows through the integrated water pipe of the water storage box cover into the water pump, through the water pump assembly 8 into the water delivery pipe assembly 6, and then into the ice tray 42 from the outlet of the water delivery pipe assembly 6. The water filling time is controlled by the program to fill the ice tray 42.

[0203] Ice unloading process: After the ice-making grid 42 is filled with water, cold air is introduced through the air inlet of the ice-making box assembly 5 to make ice. After the ice is made, the ice-making motor rotates to unload the ice into the ice storage box. After the ice is unloaded, the ice detection rod rotates to detect the ice. When the ice detection rod detects that the ice storage box is not full, the second round of ice making is started until the ice detection rod detects that the ice storage box is full, and then ice making stops.

[0204] In summary, this invention has the advantages of low cost, simple process, fewer types of parts, high reliability, and high production efficiency. It features multiple elastic buckles to improve the user's feel, and the use of software programs to replace hardware significantly reduces costs and simplifies assembly processes and parts types. It also facilitates after-sales service and rapid maintenance on the production line.

[0205] In one possible implementation, the present invention also provides a freezing device, which includes the refrigerator ice-making device of this application.

[0206] The refrigeration equipment may include a refrigerator. Since the refrigeration equipment includes the refrigerator ice-making device of this application, the refrigeration equipment has better reliability, thereby making the refrigeration equipment more competitive in the market.

[0207] The above are merely various embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator ice-making device, characterized in that, The ice-making device includes: Box (1); Water storage box assembly (7), the water storage box assembly (7) is installed on the box (1), the water storage box assembly (7) includes a water storage box and a water storage pipe (75), one end of the water storage pipe (75) extends into the water storage box and the other end extends out of the water storage box; A water pump assembly (8) includes a water pump box and a water pump unit. At least a portion of the water pump unit is located inside the water pump box. The water pump box is mounted on the housing (1). The water pump unit includes a water pump body (83), a flexible elbow (86), and a hose connector (84). The water pump body (83) includes an inlet (831) and an outlet (832). The inlet (831) is connected to the hose connector (84). The hose connector (84) is connected to the water storage pipe (75). The outlet (832) is connected to the flexible elbow (86). A water supply pipe assembly (6) includes a water supply pipe (62), an insulating foam assembly (64), and a heating wire (63). The insulating foam assembly (64) wraps at least a portion of the water supply pipe (62), and the heating wire (63) is located between the water supply pipe (62) and the insulating foam assembly (64). The water supply pipe (62) is connected to the elbow hose (86). A protective cover (9) is installed on the housing (1) and the protective cover (9) encloses the water supply pipe assembly (6). An ice-making container assembly (5) includes an ice-making container having a first opening (501) into which a portion of the water supply pipe (62) extends.

2. The refrigerator ice-making device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply pipe (62) includes a first vertical section (621), a first arc section (622), an inclined section (623), a second arc section (624), and a second vertical section (625) connected in sequence. The thermal insulation foam group (64) includes a first thermal insulation foam part (641) and a second thermal insulation foam part (642) connected to each other. The first thermal insulation foam part (641) includes a first mounting groove (6410), and the second thermal insulation foam part (642) includes a second mounting groove (6420). The first mounting groove (6410) and the second mounting groove (6420) are interconnected. The first mounting groove (6410) and the second mounting groove (6420) enclose and form a thermal insulation cavity (6). At least a portion of the first arc section (622), the inclined section (623), the second arc section (624), and the first vertical section (621) are located within the thermal insulation cavity (6).

3. The refrigerator ice-making device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply pipe assembly (6) also includes: The water pipe mounting base (61) has a third mounting groove (6101) on it. At least a portion of the thermal insulation foam group (64) is located in the third mounting groove (6101). The water supply pipe (62) mounting base (61) includes a base (611), an inclined connecting part (612), and a vertical mounting part (613) connected in sequence. The base (611) is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, and the vertical mounting part (613) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole (61323). The vertical mounting part (613) includes a vertical connecting section (6131) and a vertical mounting section (6132) connected in sequence. The vertical connecting section (6131) is connected to the inclined connecting part (612). The width of the vertical mounting section (6132) is smaller than the width of the vertical connecting section (6131). The vertical mounting section (6132) is also provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove (61321). The vertical mounting section (6132) has a first mounting rib (61322). The first snap-fit ​​hole (61323) passes through the first mounting rib (61322).

4. The refrigerator ice-making device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage box includes: The first box (71) has a water storage cavity (701). The first box (71) includes a first outer side and a second outer side disposed opposite to each other. The first outer side and the second outer side are provided with a first slot (7010) on the side of the cavity opening of the water storage cavity (701). The first box cover (73) includes a first box cover body, which includes a third outer side and a fourth outer side that are disposed opposite to each other. The third outer side and the fourth outer side each have a first mounting notch (7302), and the opposite two sides of the first mounting notch (7302) each have a first hinge hole (7301). The latch (72) includes a latch body (721), a hinge shaft (722) connected to the opposite sides of the latch body (721), and a first buckle (723) and a second buckle (724) connected to the latch body (721). A first reinforcing rib (725) is connected between the first buckle (723) and the second buckle (724). The first buckle (723) and the second buckle (724) are each provided with a second reinforcing rib connected to the latch body (721). The hinge shaft (722) is hinged to the first hinge hole (7301) so that the latch (72) located on the third outer side and the fourth outer side can rotate around the first hinge hole (7301). The first buckle (723) and the second buckle (724) can both engage with the corresponding first slot (7010). The water storage pipe (75) includes a first water storage sub-pipe (751) and a second water storage sub-pipe (752) connected to each other. The first water storage sub-pipe (751) and the second water storage sub-pipe (752) are perpendicular to each other. The first water storage sub-pipe (751) extends to the bottom of the water storage cavity (701), and the second water storage sub-pipe (752) extends to the body of the first box cover.

5. The refrigerator ice-making device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first box lid (73) also includes: The first extension (732) is connected to the side of the first lid body away from the first box body (71); The second extension (731) is connected to the first extension (732). The second extension (731) passes through the first extension (732) and the first cover body and extends into the water storage cavity (701). The second extension (731) is provided with a water inlet (7321), which communicates with the water storage cavity (701). The second extension (731) is provided with a first support rib (7311) and a second support rib (7312) on the side of the second extension (731) near the water storage cavity (701). The first support rib (7311) and the second support rib are provided with... (7312) are all located inside the water inlet (7321). The first support rib (7311) and the second support rib (7312) are arranged along the depth direction of the water inlet (7321). A sealing installation groove is formed between the first support rib (7311) and the second support rib (7312). An overflow port is also provided on the side wall of the second extension (731). The overflow port is connected to the water inlet (7321) and the water storage cavity (701). An exhaust hole is also provided on the first extension (732). The exhaust hole is connected to the water storage cavity (701) and the outside. The water storage box assembly (7) also includes: The filter element (87) is disposed on the side of the first support rib (7311) away from the water storage chamber (701).

6. The refrigerator ice-making device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first extension (732) includes a fifth outer surface and a sixth outer surface disposed opposite to each other, and both the fifth outer surface and the sixth outer surface are provided with sliding grooves; the water storage box assembly (7) further includes: A sliding cover (74) includes a horizontal plate (742), a first vertical plate (741) and a second vertical plate (743) connected to opposite sides of the horizontal plate (742). A sliding opening is formed between the first vertical plate (741), the second vertical plate (743) and the horizontal plate (742). At least a portion of the first extension (732) is located within the sliding opening. A first sliding protrusion (746) is provided on the opposite sides of the first vertical plate (741) and the second vertical plate (743). The first sliding protrusion (746) can slide within the sliding groove. The sliding cover (74) covers the water inlet (7321).

7. The refrigerator ice-making device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hose connector (84) includes a first connector section (841), a second connector section (842) connected to each other, and a limiting section (843) connected between the first connector section (841) and the second connector section (842). The inner diameter of the limiting section (843) is smaller than the inner diameter of the second connector section (842). The first connector section (841) is connected to the water inlet (831). The inner surface of the second connector section (842) is provided with multiple sealing ribs (8421). The multiple sealing ribs (8421) are arranged along the extension direction of the second connector section (842). The included angle between the sealing ribs (8421) and the inner wall of the second connector section (842) is less than 90°. The sealing ribs (8421) include a first guide surface (84211) on the side away from the first connector section (841). The water storage pipe (75) is connected to the second connector section (842), the outer surface of the water storage pipe (75) is pressed against the multi-ring sealing rib (8421), and the end of the water storage pipe (75) is in contact with the limiting section (843).

8. The refrigerator ice-making device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pump unit also includes: A sealing hook (85) includes a first mounting part (851) and a first clamping arm (852) and a second clamping arm (854) connected to both sides of the first mounting part (851). The first clamping arm (852), the second clamping arm (854) and the first mounting part (851) form a clamping space. The end of the first clamping arm (852) is provided with a first clamping protrusion (853), and the end of the second clamping arm (854) is provided with a second clamping protrusion (855). The first mounting part (851) is mounted on the hose connector (84). The water pump box is provided with a fourth mounting groove (891), the first mounting part (851) is installed in the fourth mounting groove (891), the hose connector (84) passes through the first mounting part (851), and the first clamping arm (852) and the second clamping arm (854) are both engaged with the water storage box.

9. The refrigerator ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The ice-making container includes: The second box (51) includes a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the second box (51). The second box (51) is provided with a first opening (501) penetrating the second box (51), and a first air duct plate (511) and a second air duct plate (512) disposed opposite to each other on the second surface. The duct cover (52) is connected to both the first duct plate (511) and the second duct plate (512). The duct cover (52), the first duct plate (511), the second duct plate (512) and the second surface enclose each other to form an air inlet channel. The air inlet channel is connected to the first opening (501). The second surface located in the air inlet channel has a first arc-shaped sub-surface (502). The first arc-shaped sub-surface (502) is bent toward one side of the first surface. The duct cover (52) is provided with a second guide surface (522) on the side of the second surface. The second guide surface (522) is located on the side of the duct cover (52) near the first opening (501). The second guide surface (522) is inclined toward one side of the first surface.

10. The refrigerator ice-making apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The refrigerator ice-making device further includes an ice tray assembly (4), which includes: A drawer (41) includes a first opening (402) penetrating the drawer (41), and the drawer (41) includes a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other and facing the first opening (402). A fifth mounting groove (405) is provided on the first side, and a third mounting hole (403) and a second slot (404) penetrating the drawer (41) are provided on the second side. A sixth mounting groove (406) is also provided inside the drawer (41), and the sixth mounting groove (406) is connected to the third mounting hole (403) and the second slot (404). A connector (43) is partially installed in the third mounting hole (403), and the connector (43) is provided with an auto-aligning groove (4322). An ice tray (42) is provided, with one end of which is installed in the fifth mounting slot (405) and the other end connected to the connector (43). The reset component (46) includes a flexible elbow (463) and a fifth buckle (462) connected to the second mounting part (461). The second mounting part (461) is located in the sixth mounting groove (406). The fifth buckle (462) is engaged with the second groove (404). The flexible elbow (463) is provided with an auto-aligning boss (46321) extending in the direction of the connector (43). At least a portion of the auto-aligning boss (46321) is located in the auto-aligning groove (4322). The auto-aligning boss (46321) is located in the horizontal direction.

11. The refrigerator ice-making apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The connector (43) includes a flange (431), on the side of the flange (431) away from the ice tray (42) connected to a first rotating shaft (432), the self-aligning groove (4322) is located on the side of the first rotating shaft (432) close to the reset member (46), and the first rotating shaft (432) is provided with a first connecting groove (4321) along its axial direction. The flange (431) is connected to a third latch (433), a first connecting protrusion (434), and a fourth latch (435) on the side near the ice tray (42). Along the direction from the reset member (46) to the connector (43), the third latch (433), the first connecting protrusion (434), and the fourth latch (435) are arranged in sequence. The ice tray (42) is provided with a second connecting protrusion on the side facing the connector (43). The second connecting protrusion is provided with a second connecting groove on the side facing the connector (43). The first connecting protrusion (434) is inserted into the second connecting groove. The second connecting protrusion is located between the second latch (724) and the third latch (433).

12. The refrigerator ice-making apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first surface is provided with a seventh mounting groove (506), and the first surface is provided with a plurality of first limiting buckles. The first limiting buckles extend into the seventh mounting groove (506). The second box body (51) is also provided with a second through-hole (505) that penetrates the second box body (51). The edge of the first surface is provided with a first guide rail rib (513) and a second guide rail rib (514) arranged opposite to each other along the length direction of the second box body (51). The first guide rail rib (513) and the second guide rail rib (514) both extend along the side away from the second surface. The first guide rail rib (513) is provided with a first elastic buckle (53) on the side facing the second guide rail rib (514). At least a portion of the first elastic buckle (53) is located in the second opening (505). The ice-making container also includes: The motor assembly includes an ice-making motor, which is installed in the seventh mounting slot (506). Multiple first limiting buckles and first elastic buckles (53) abut against the ice-making motor. The ice-making motor includes a first motor shaft, which is engaged with the first connecting slot (4321).

13. The refrigerator ice-making apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, A second limiting protrusion (54) is provided on the side of the second surface away from the air inlet channel. The second limiting protrusion (54) is provided with a knob limiting groove (541), and the opening of the knob limiting groove (541) faces the first surface. The drawer (41) has a second mounting hole (407) and a first process hole (408) that are connected to each other on the side away from the connector (43). The diameter of the first process hole (408) is larger than the diameter of the second mounting hole (407). The ice tray assembly (4) also includes: A knob unit includes a knob component, which includes a knob body (45), a second rotating shaft (451) connected to the knob body (45), and a limiting boss (453). The limiting boss (453) is connected to the second rotating shaft (451) and is located on the side of the second rotating shaft (451) away from the knob body (45). The diameter of the limiting boss (453) is larger than the diameter of the second rotating shaft (451). The second rotating shaft (451) is installed in the second mounting hole (407). The knob body (45) can be located in the knob limiting groove (541).

14. The refrigerator ice-making apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The drawer (41) is provided with a first limiting rib (48) and a first adjusting rib (49) on the side away from the connector (43). The first adjusting rib (49) is located on the side of the second mounting hole (407) away from the first limiting rib (48). The first limiting rib (48) includes an opening limiting surface (481) and a locking limiting surface (482). The locking limiting surface (482) is connected to the opening limiting surface (481). The first adjusting rib (49) includes an opening limiting groove (491) and a locking limiting groove (492). The knob body (45) is also provided with a second limiting rib (452). The second limiting rib (452) is connected to the second rotating shaft (451). When the knob unit is in the locked state, the second limiting rib (452) is in contact with the locking limiting surface (482), and at least a portion of the second limiting rib (452) is located in the locking limiting groove (492). When the knob unit is locked open, the second limiting rib (452) is in contact with the opening limiting surface (481), and at least a portion of the second limiting rib (452) is located in the opening limiting groove (491).

15. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment includes the refrigerator ice-making device according to any one of claims 1-14.

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