Ice outlet module and ice making equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides an ice discharging module and ice making equipment. The ice discharging module comprises an ice discharging shell, a stirring assembly and a door plate assembly. The ice outlet shell is provided with a containing cavity, part of the ice outlet shell is open to form a first ice outlet, and the stirring assembly is rotatably arranged in the containing cavity. The door plate assembly comprises a door plate rotationally arranged in the containing cavity, at least one of the door plate and the ice outlet shell is provided with a second ice outlet, and the door plate has a door closing state and a door opening state. When the door plate is in the closed state, at least part of the area of the door plate is located at the first ice outlet, the containing cavity communicates with the second ice outlet, and the ice outlet module has a first ice outlet mode from the containing cavity to the second ice outlet. When the door plate is in the door opening state, the door plate and at least partial area of the first ice outlet are staggered, the containing cavity communicates with the first ice outlet, and the ice outlet module has a second ice outlet mode from the containing cavity to the first ice outlet. The ice outlet module provided by the embodiment of the invention is good in ice outlet effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to an ice-dispensing module and ice-making equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As users' demands for quality of life increase, their requirements for countertop water purifiers are also rising. They not only need to provide purified, heated, and room-temperature water, but also increasingly require ice-making capabilities.

[0003] However, although the ice-making equipment in the relevant technology can output ice blocks, it can only output a single type of ice block, which cannot meet the user's demand for multiple types of ice, resulting in poor ice output effect of the ice-making equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the main objective of the embodiments of this application is to provide an ice dispensing module and ice-making equipment with good ice dispensing effect.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows: The first aspect of this application provides an ice-discharging module, including: An ice shell is provided, the ice shell having a receiving cavity, and a portion of the ice shell being open to form a first ice outlet. A stirring assembly, which is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity; A door panel assembly, the door panel assembly including a door panel rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity, at least one of the door panel and the ice outlet shell having a second ice outlet, the door panel having a closed state and an open state; When the door panel is in the closed state, at least a portion of the door panel is located at the first ice outlet, the receiving cavity is connected to the second ice outlet, and the ice dispensing module has a first ice dispensing mode that extends from the receiving cavity to the second ice outlet. When the door panel is in the open state, at least a portion of the door panel is misaligned with the first ice outlet, the receiving cavity is connected to the first ice outlet, and the ice dispensing module has a second ice dispensing mode that extends from the receiving cavity to the first ice outlet.

[0006] In one embodiment, the door panel includes a shielding area having a second ice outlet; when the door panel is in the closed state, the shielding area is located at the first ice outlet, and the receiving cavity is connected to the first ice outlet through the second ice outlet; when the door panel is in the open state, at least a portion of the shielding area is misaligned with the first ice outlet.

[0007] In one embodiment, when the ice dispensing module is in the first ice dispensing mode, the stirring component rotates along a first direction; when the ice dispensing module is in the second ice dispensing mode, the stirring component rotates along a second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0008] In one embodiment, the stirring assembly includes a stirring blade, the stirring blade having a first side near the first ice outlet and a second side away from the first ice outlet, and the stirring blade extending obliquely in the first direction relative to the rotation axis of the stirring blade from the first side to the second side. The ice discharging module also includes an ice scraper blade disposed at the second ice outlet; when the ice discharging module is in the first ice discharging mode, the stirring blade and the ice scraper blade cooperate to break up the whole ice.

[0009] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the ice scraper extends into the receiving cavity through the second ice outlet, and along the extension direction of the ice scraper, the region of the ice scraper located in the receiving cavity is inclined relative to the rotation axis of the stirring blade toward the second direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the ice outlet shell has a first positioning part, and the door panel has a second positioning part and a third positioning part; when the door panel is in the closed state, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are positioned and engaged, and the first positioning part is separated from the third positioning part; when the door panel is in the open state, the first positioning part and the third positioning part are positioned and engaged, and the first positioning part is separated from the second positioning part.

[0011] In one embodiment, the stirring assembly has a power receiving section for receiving the driving force of the driving assembly, which drives the stirring assembly to switch the door panel between the closed state and the open state.

[0012] In one embodiment, the ice-discharging module further includes a transmission assembly, which is disposed on the stirring assembly; When the door panel is in the closed state, and the driving assembly drives the stirring assembly and the transmission assembly to rotate in the second direction, the transmission assembly abuts against the door panel to drive the door panel to rotate to the open state, and the transmission assembly separates from the door panel; When the door panel is in the open state, the driving component drives the stirring component and the transmission component to rotate along the first direction, the transmission component abuts against the door panel to drive the door panel to rotate to the closed state, and the transmission component separates from the door panel.

[0013] In one embodiment, the opening size of the first ice outlet is larger than the opening size of the second ice outlet, so that the first ice outlet mode is an ice slush mode and the second ice outlet mode is a whole ice mode.

[0014] The second aspect of this application provides an ice-making device, which includes any of the ice-discharging modules described above.

[0015] This application provides an ice dispensing module and an ice-making device. The ice dispensing module includes an ice dispensing shell, a stirring assembly, and a door panel assembly. The door panel assembly includes a door panel rotatably disposed within a receiving cavity. When the door panel is in the closed state, at least a portion of the door panel is located at a first ice dispensing port, and the receiving cavity communicates with a second ice dispensing port. The ice dispensing module has a first ice dispensing mode, dispensing ice through the receiving cavity to the second ice dispensing port. When the door panel is in the open state, at least a portion of the door panel is misaligned with the first ice dispensing port, and the receiving cavity communicates with the first ice dispensing port. The ice dispensing module has a second ice dispensing mode, dispensing ice through the receiving cavity to the first ice dispensing port. In other words, by rotating the door panel, the door panel can be switched between an open state and a closed state, allowing the ice in the receiving cavity to be dispensed directly from the first ice dispensing port or after passing through the second ice dispensing port. Therefore, the ice dispensing module can switch between the first ice dispensing mode and the second ice dispensing mode. Compared with related technologies that only dispense ice using a single mode, the ice dispensing module of this application has a better ice dispensing effect and can easily meet various user needs. It should be noted that because the ice dispensing module dispenses ice differently in the two ice dispensing modes, it is easy to adjust the first and second ice outlets according to actual needs, such as adjusting the shape or size of the two ice outlets. This allows for the output of multiple types of ice, resulting in a better ice dispensing effect from the ice dispensing module. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure where the ice outlet module is separated from the shell; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A vertical sectional view of the ice-making equipment; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a central ice-making equipment with the casing removed; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A vertical sectional view of the ice-making equipment along the ice outlet module; Figure 7 for Figure 1Schematic diagram of the structure of the ice outlet module; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Exploded view of the ice-emitting module; Figure 9 for Figure 8 A partial structural diagram of the stirring assembly; Figure 10 for Figure 9 Another structural schematic diagram of the stirring assembly; Figure 11 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice shell emerging from the center; Figure 12 for Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the ice shell emerging from the center; Figure 13 for Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle; Figure 14 for Figure 8 Structural diagram of the middle door panel assembly; Figure 15 for Figure 14 A structural schematic diagram of the middle door panel assembly from another perspective; Figure 16 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the cooperation relationship between the stirring assembly and the transmission assembly; Figure 17 for Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the structure after the stirring assembly and transmission assembly are separated; Figure 18 for Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the fit between the transmission assembly and the fixed sleeve; Figure 19 for Figure 7 A vertical sectional view of the ice-ejecting module; Figure 20 for Figure 19 A magnified view of a section at point C; Figure 21 for Figure 7 A partial structural diagram of the ice-ejecting module, with the door panel in the closed position; Figure 22 for Figure 21 A structural diagram of another state of the ice-discharging module, in which the door panel is in the process of switching from the closed state to the open state; Figure 23 for Figure 21 A cross-sectional view of the ice-dispensing module in another state, with the door panel in the open position. Figure 24 for Figure 21 A magnified view of a section at point D; Figure 25for Figure 23 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle; Figure 26 for Figure 7 A partial structural diagram of the ice-discharge module, with the door panel in the open position; Figure 27 for Figure 26 A structural diagram of another state of the ice-discharging module, in which the door panel is in the process of switching from the open state to the closed state; Figure 28 for Figure 26 A cross-sectional view of the ice-ejecting module in another state, with the door panel in the closed position. Figure 29 for Figure 26 A magnified view of a section at point F in the middle; Figure 30 for Figure 28 A magnified view of a section at point G in the middle; Figure 31 for Figure 21 A schematic diagram of the ice-discharging module, showing the ice-discharging module in the second ice-discharging mode; Figure 32 for Figure 31 Another structural diagram of the ice-ejecting module; Figure 33 for Figure 31 A partial structural diagram of the ice-discharge module, with the door panel in the open position; Figure 34 for Figure 26 A schematic diagram of the ice-discharging module, showing the ice-discharging module in the first ice-discharging mode; Figure 35 for Figure 34 Another structural diagram of the ice-ejecting module; Figure 36 for Figure 34 A partial structural diagram of the ice-ejecting module, with the door panel in the closed position.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10. Ice ejection module; 11. Ice ejection shell; 11a. Receiving cavity; 11b. First ice outlet; 11c. Ice inlet; 111. First protrusion; 111a. First guide surface; 111b. Second guide surface; 112. Central shaft; 113. First positioning part; 114. Second connecting part; 12. Door panel assembly; 121. Door panel; 121a. First push wall; 121b. Second push wall; 121c. Second ice outlet; 1211. Limiting protrusion; 1212. Second protrusion; 1213. Shielding area; 1214. Second positioning part; 1215. Third positioning part; 122. Ice guide plate; 13. Transmission assembly; 131. Transmission rod; 1311. Guide protrusion; 132. Elastic element; 14. Stirring assembly; 1 4a. Slide groove; 141. Power receiving unit; 142. Stirring shell; 142a. First mounting cavity; 142b. Second mounting cavity; 1421. First snap-fit ​​part; 143. Fixing sleeve; 1431. First fixing sleeve; 1432. Second fixing sleeve; 1433. Second snap-fit ​​part; 144. Stirring blade; 1441. First side; 1442. Second side; 15. Buffer pad; 16. Ice scraper; 20. Drive assembly; 21. Drive motor; 22. Drive gear; 30. Ice making module; 40. Outer water tank; 50. Ice taking module; 51. Ice storage box; 52. Ice discharging screw; 53. Ice discharging motor; 60. Infrared module; 70. Shell; 70a. Ice passage; 70b. Water outlet; 71. First connecting part; 80. Ice block. Detailed Implementation

[0018] In this application, the orientation or positional relationship of "first direction", "rotation axis direction", "top", and "bottom" is based on the appendix. Figure 9 The indicated orientation or positional relationship; the "second direction" orientation or positional relationship is based on the attached... Figure 21 The orientation or positional relationship shown is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0019] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0020] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] One embodiment of this application provides an ice-discharging module 10. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The ice dispensing module 10 includes an ice dispensing shell 11, a stirring assembly 14, and a door panel assembly 12.

[0022] Please see Figure 11 and Figure 12 The ice shell 11 has a receiving cavity 11a, and a portion of the ice shell 11 is open to form a first ice outlet 11b.

[0023] The stirring assembly 14 is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity 11a.

[0024] Please see Figure 14 The door panel assembly 12 includes a door panel 121 rotatably disposed within a receiving cavity 11a. At least one of the door panel 121 and the ice outlet shell 11 has a second ice outlet 121c. The door panel 121 has a closed state and an open state.

[0025] Please see Figures 34 to 36 When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the door panel 121 is located at the first ice outlet 11b, the receiving cavity 11a is connected to the second ice outlet 121c, and the ice dispensing module 10 has a first ice dispensing mode that extends from the receiving cavity 11a to the second ice outlet 121c.

[0026] Please see Figures 31 to 33 When the door panel 121 is in the open state, at least a portion of the door panel 121 is misaligned with the first ice outlet 11b, the receiving cavity 11a is connected to the first ice outlet 11b, and the ice dispensing module 10 has a second ice dispensing mode that passes through the receiving cavity 11a to the first ice outlet 11b.

[0027] Specifically, the ice-ejecting shell 11 is the shell structure in the ice-ejecting module 10, and the receiving cavity 11a is the cavity inside the ice-ejecting shell 11 used to contain ice.

[0028] The first ice outlet 11b can be used to supply ice from the receiving cavity 11a.

[0029] The stirring assembly 14 is a structure disposed within the receiving cavity 11a and capable of stirring ice.

[0030] The door panel 121 is a door that can cover the first ice outlet 11b. Both the door panel 121 and the stirring assembly 14 can rotate within the receiving cavity 11a. The door panel 121, by rotating, can block or avoid the first ice outlet 11b, thereby opening and closing the first ice outlet 11b. The stirring assembly 14, by rotating, can stir the ice within the receiving cavity 11a.

[0031] It should be noted that the specific method by which the door panel 121 and the stirring assembly 14 are driven to rotate is not limited. For example, the door panel 121 and the stirring assembly 14 can be driven by the same driving component, or they can be driven by different driving components.

[0032] The second ice outlet 121c can also be used for ice supply output. It should be noted that the specific structure of the first ice outlet 11b and the second ice outlet 121c can be set according to the actual situation. They can be the same in shape and size, or at least one of their shapes and sizes can be different.

[0033] Understandably, depending on actual needs, the specific shape or size of the first ice outlet 11b and the second ice outlet 121c can be adjusted to output different types of ice through the first ice outlet 11b and the second ice outlet 121c.

[0034] For example, the opening size of the first ice outlet 11b is larger than the opening size of the second ice outlet 121c, so that the first ice dispensing mode is an ice slush dispensing mode, and the second ice dispensing mode is a whole ice dispensing mode. That is, the first ice outlet 11b is larger in size, which can allow larger whole ice (ice blocks 80) to pass through. Thus, in the second ice dispensing mode, the stirring action of the stirring component 14 allows large pieces of whole ice (ice blocks 80) to be output through the first ice outlet 11b. At the same time, since the second ice outlet 121c is smaller in size, in the first ice dispensing mode, the constricting effect of the second ice outlet 121c and the stirring action of the stirring component 14 allow the whole ice (ice blocks 80) to be broken into smaller ice slush, which is then output through the second ice outlet 121c. Thus, the ice dispensing module 10 can dispense both whole ice (ice blocks 80) and ice slush, which can better meet the diverse needs of users.

[0035] It is understood that in other embodiments, the first ice outlet 11b and the second ice outlet 121c may also adopt other configurations. For example, the first ice outlet 11b and the second ice outlet 121c may have similar sizes but different shapes. Or, for instance, the opening size of the first ice outlet 11b may be larger than the opening size of the whole ice (ice block 80), and it can be used to output whole ice (ice block 80). The opening size of the second ice outlet 121c may be smaller than the opening size of the whole ice (ice block 80), and it can be used to output small-sized ice blocks 80.

[0036] The door panel 121 has a closed state. In the closed state, the entire area of ​​the door panel 121 may be located at the first ice outlet 11b, thus blocking the first ice outlet 11b. Alternatively, a portion of the door panel 121 may be located at the first ice outlet 11b, thus blocking the first ice outlet 11b. The door panel 121 may block only a portion of the first ice outlet 11b, or it may block all other areas of the first ice outlet 11b except for the area corresponding to the second ice outlet 121c.

[0037] The door panel 121 has an open state. In the open state, the door panel 121 may be partially misaligned with a portion of the first ice outlet 11b, meaning that a portion of the first ice outlet 11b is not obstructed by the door panel 121. Alternatively, the door panel 121 may be completely misaligned with the first ice outlet 11b, meaning that the entire first ice outlet 11b is not obstructed by the door panel 121.

[0038] It is understandable that, in the open state, the area of ​​the door panel 121 located at the first ice outlet 11b is smaller than the area of ​​the door panel 121 located at the first ice outlet 11b in the closed state.

[0039] When the door panel 121 is closed, since the door panel 121 blocks the first ice outlet 11b, the ice in the receiving cavity 11a is mainly output through the second ice outlet 121c under the stirring action of the stirring component 14. Thus, the first ice discharge mode is formed, from the receiving cavity 11a to the second ice outlet 121c.

[0040] When the door panel 121 is open, since at least a portion of the door panel 121 is offset from the first ice outlet 11b, the ice in the receiving cavity 11a is mainly output through the first ice outlet 11b under the stirring action of the stirring component 14. Thus, a second ice discharge mode is formed in which the ice in the receiving cavity 11a is directly output through the first ice outlet 11b.

[0041] It should be noted that when the door panel 121 is closed, the ice in the receiving cavity 11a is mainly discharged through the second ice outlet 121c. Depending on the actual situation, all the ice can be discharged through the second ice outlet 121c, or some ice can be discharged through the first ice outlet 11b.

[0042] When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the ice in the receiving cavity 11a is mainly discharged directly through the first ice outlet 11b. Depending on the actual situation, all the ice can be discharged directly through the first ice outlet 11b, or some ice can be discharged through the second ice outlet 121c.

[0043] The second ice outlet 121c can be provided only on the door panel 121, or only on the ice outlet shell 11, or both the ice outlet shell 11 and the door panel 121 can have a second ice outlet 121c.

[0044] For example, the ice outlet shell 11 is provided with a second ice outlet 121c. When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the door panel 121 blocks the second ice outlet 121c on the ice outlet shell 11, while the first ice outlet 11b is open. When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the door panel 121 blocks the first ice outlet 11b, while the second ice outlet 121c on the ice outlet shell 11 is open.

[0045] For example, please refer to Figure 21 The door panel 121 includes a shielding area 1213 with a second ice outlet 121c. When the door panel 121 is closed, the shielding area 1213 is located at the first ice outlet 11b, and the receiving cavity 11a is connected to the first ice outlet 11b through the second ice outlet 121c. When the door panel 121 is open, at least a portion of the shielding area 1213 is misaligned with the first ice outlet 11b. Therefore, ice can be output through the same outlet in both ice dispensing modes, reducing the space occupied by the ice outlet and facilitating user operation.

[0046] Specifically, in the closed state, except for the area corresponding to the second ice outlet 121c, the blocking area 1213 can block the entire remaining area of ​​the first ice outlet 11b, so that all the ice in the receiving cavity 11a is output through the second ice outlet 121c to the first ice outlet 11b, and then supplied. Of course, the blocking area 1213 can also block only a part of the first ice outlet 11b.

[0047] When the door is open, the shielding area 1213 can be offset from the entire area of ​​the first ice outlet 11b, or it can be offset from a part of the first ice outlet 11b.

[0048] It should be noted that the door panel 121 only needs to switch states when the ice dispensing module 10 needs to switch modes (i.e., when switching between the first ice dispensing mode and the second ice dispensing mode). When dispensing ice in the first ice dispensing mode and the second ice dispensing mode, the door panel 121 will not rotate.

[0049] One embodiment of this application provides an ice-making device, which includes the ice dispensing module 10 described in any embodiment of this application.

[0050] Ice-making equipment can be any type of equipment that can be used to make ice, such as ice makers, smoothie makers, countertop water purifiers, etc.

[0051] In the ice dispensing module 10 of this application embodiment, by rotating the door panel 121, the door panel 121 can be switched between an open state and a closed state. This allows the ice in the receiving cavity 11a to be dispensed either directly from the first ice dispensing port 11b or after passing through the second ice dispensing port 121c. Therefore, the ice dispensing module 10 can switch between a first ice dispensing mode and a second ice dispensing mode. Compared to related technologies that only dispense ice using a single mode, the ice dispensing module 10 of this application provides a better ice dispensing effect and can more easily meet various user needs. It should be noted that because the ice dispensing method of the ice dispensing module 10 differs between the two ice dispensing modes, it is easy to adjust the first ice dispensing port 11b and the second ice dispensing port 121c according to actual needs, such as adjusting the shape or size of the two ice dispensing ports. This facilitates the output of multiple types of ice, resulting in a better ice dispensing effect for the ice dispensing module 10.

[0052] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 31 and Figure 34 When the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode, the stirring component 14 rotates along the first direction. When the ice dispensing module 10 is in the second ice dispensing mode, the stirring component 14 rotates along the second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction. Thus, by rotating the stirring component 14 in both directions, it corresponds to the closed and open states of the door panel assembly 12, respectively, effectively realizing the two ice dispensing modes of the ice dispensing module 10.

[0053] Specifically, when the door panel 121 is closed and the stirring assembly 14 rotates in the first direction, the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode. When the door panel 121 is open and the stirring assembly 14 rotates in the second direction, the ice dispensing module 10 is in the second ice dispensing mode. This allows for the output of different types of ice under different ice dispensing modes.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 34 The stirring assembly 14 includes a stirring blade 144, which includes a first side 1441 near the first ice outlet 11b and a second side 1442 away from the first ice outlet 11b. From the first side 1441 to the second side 1442, the stirring blade 144 extends obliquely in a first direction relative to the axis of rotation of the stirring blade 144.

[0055] The ice discharging module 10 also includes an ice scraper 16 disposed at the second ice outlet 121c; when the ice discharging module 10 is in the first ice discharging mode, the stirring blade 144 and the ice scraper 16 cooperate to break up the whole ice (ice block 80).

[0056] Specifically, as the stirring assembly 14 rotates, the stirring blade 144 can also rotate within the receiving cavity 11a. Furthermore, the stirring blade 144 is inclined within the receiving cavity 11a relative to the axis of rotation. Here, the axis of rotation of the stirring blade 144 is a virtual line, referring to the rotation center line around which the stirring blade 144 rotates during its rotation.

[0057] In fact, the second side 1442 of the stirring blade 144 is located in the direction away from the first ice outlet 11b of the first side 1441, and is also located in the direction along the first direction of the first side 1441. Thus, the stirring blade 144 extends obliquely from the first side 1441 to the second side 1442, thereby achieving overall obliqueness relative to the axis of rotation.

[0058] The ice scraper 16 can cooperate with the stirring blade 144 to facilitate the breaking of whole ice (ice block 80) in the receiving cavity 11a.

[0059] Specifically, when the door panel 121 is closed and the stirring assembly 14 rotates in the first direction, the ice dispensing module 10 will be in the first ice dispensing mode. Since the stirring blade 144 is inclined relative to the axis of rotation, the stirring blade 144 can apply force to the whole ice (ice block 80), pushing the whole ice (ice block 80) to rotate in the first direction. When the whole ice (ice block 80) rotating in the first direction passes the ice scraper 16, the stirring blade 144 and the ice scraper 16 cooperate to make the whole ice (ice block 80) be scraped and broken into small ice blocks 80 or shaved ice, which are then output through the second ice outlet 121c, thus achieving better shaved ice dispensing.

[0060] Please see Figure 31 and Figure 33 When the door panel 121 is open and the stirring assembly 14 rotates in the second direction, the ice dispensing module 10 will be in the second ice dispensing mode. Since the stirring blade 144 is inclined relative to the axis of rotation, and the first side 1441 is closer to the first ice outlet 11b than the second side 1442, the interaction between the stirring blade 144 and the ice scraper 16 can be reduced, thereby reducing the breakage of the whole ice (ice block 80). The stirring blade 144 can guide the whole ice (ice block 80) to the first ice outlet 11b, allowing the whole ice (ice block 80) to be output through the first ice outlet 11b.

[0061] It should be noted that the specific settings of the ice scraper 16 can be configured according to the actual situation.

[0062] For example, please see Figures 22 to 23At least a portion of the ice scraper 16 extends into the receiving cavity 11a through the second ice outlet 121c, and along the extension direction of the ice scraper 16, the area of ​​the ice scraper 16 located in the receiving cavity 11a is inclined in a second direction relative to the rotation axis of the stirring blade 144. On the one hand, when the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode, the ice scraper 16 and the stirring blade 144 can cooperate more easily to better break up the whole ice (ice block 80), thereby improving the breaking efficiency. On the other hand, when the ice dispensing module 10 is in the second ice dispensing mode, the interaction between the whole ice (ice block 80) and the ice scraper 16 can be reduced, further reducing the breaking up of the whole ice (ice block 80) by the ice scraper 16.

[0063] Specifically, the ice scraper 16 may extend into the receiving cavity 11a through only a portion of the area via the second ice outlet 121c, or it may extend into the receiving cavity 11a through the entire area via the second ice outlet 121c.

[0064] The extension direction of the ice scraper 16 refers to the direction in which the ice scraper 16 extends into the receiving cavity 11a. Along the extension direction of the ice scraper 16, the ice scraper 16 as a whole is inclined relative to the rotation axis of the stirring blade 144, and is biased towards the second direction.

[0065] Therefore, please refer to Figure 34 When the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode, the stirring blade 144 rotates in the first direction, and the end of the ice scraper 16 extending into the receiving cavity 11a works together with the stirring blade 144 to break up the whole ice (ice block 80). When the ice dispensing module 10 is in the second ice dispensing mode, please refer to... Figure 31 The stirring blade 144 rotates in the second direction. Since the ice scraper 16 is tilted in the second direction, the ice scraper 16 can reduce the crushing effect on the whole ice (ice block 80), which can facilitate the output of the whole ice (ice block 80).

[0066] In one embodiment, after the ice discharging module 10 finishes crushing the ice, there will be residual ice sand at the bottom of the receiving cavity 11a. By driving the stirring blade 144 to rotate in the second direction, the residual ice sand can be effectively cleaned away.

[0067] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 15The ice shell 11 has a first positioning part 113, and the door panel 121 has a second positioning part 1214 and a third positioning part 1215. When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the first positioning part 113 is positioned and engaged with the second positioning part 1214, and is separated from the third positioning part 1215. When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the first positioning part 113 is positioned and engaged with the third positioning part 1215, and is separated from the second positioning part 1214. Therefore, the positioning of the door panel 121 can be effectively achieved, and the displacement of the door panel 121 can be effectively prevented.

[0068] Specifically, the first positioning part 113 can selectively engage with one of the second positioning part 1214 and the third positioning part 1215, and the specific engagement method depends on the state of the door panel 121. When the door panel 121 is rotated to the closed state, the second positioning part 1214 rotates to the position engaging with the first positioning part 113. And when the door panel 121 is rotated to the open state, the third positioning part 1215 rotates to the position engaging with the first positioning part 113.

[0069] It should be noted that the specific way in which the first positioning unit 113 positions and cooperates with the second positioning unit 1214 and the third positioning unit 1215 is not limited.

[0070] For example, the first positioning part 113 is a first positioning hole, the second positioning part 1214 is a second positioning hole, and the third positioning part 1215 is a third positioning hole. The ice-discharging module 10 also includes a positioning bead disposed at the first positioning hole, which selectively engages with the second and third positioning holes via the positioning bead. Thus, the positioning of the door panel 121 and the ice-discharging shell 11 can be achieved better.

[0071] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The stirring assembly 14 has a power receiving unit 141, which receives the driving force from the drive assembly 20. The drive assembly 20 drives the stirring assembly 14 to switch the door panel 121 between a closed state and an open state. Thus, a single drive assembly 20 can achieve both rotation of the stirring assembly 14 and switching of the door panel 121 between a closed state and an open state.

[0072] Specifically, the power receiving part is a structure on the stirring assembly 14 used to receive driving force, and its specific structural form is not limited.

[0073] For example, the stirring assembly 14 includes a stirring shell 142 and stirring blades 144 located inside the stirring shell 142. The power receiving part 141 includes a driven gear formed on the outer periphery of the stirring shell 142, which extends circumferentially around the stirring shell 142. The drive assembly 20 is drivenly connected to the driven gear. As a result, the rotational stability of the stirring assembly 14 can be improved.

[0074] Specifically, the stirring shell 142 is the shell structure of the stirring assembly 14, and both the stirring shell 142 and the stirring blade 144 can rotate within the receiving cavity 11a.

[0075] The driven gear is arranged around the outer periphery of the stirring shell 142, and the drive assembly 20 can drive the driven gear to rotate, thereby causing the stirring shell 142 to drive the stirring blade 144 to rotate.

[0076] It should be noted that there are no restrictions on the specific settings of driver component 20.

[0077] For example, drive component 20 is part of ice-discharging module 10.

[0078] For example, the ice-making equipment includes a drive assembly 20 and a housing 70. The drive assembly 20 is disposed on the housing 70 and is drivenly connected to the power receiving part 141 of the ice dispensing module 10.

[0079] The stirring component 14 can drive the door panel 121 to rotate under the drive component 20, thereby enabling the door panel 121 to switch between the open and closed states.

[0080] It should be noted that, driven by the drive component 20, when the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode or the second ice dispensing mode, the rotation of the stirring component 14 will not cause the door panel 121 to rotate, that is, it will not cause the door panel 121 to switch states. The drive component 20 will only drive the stirring component 14 to rotate to cause the door panel 121 to rotate when the ice dispensing module 10 needs to switch modes. The specific implementation method is not limited.

[0081] For example, the ice dispensing module 10 also includes a transmission assembly 13, which is disposed on the stirring assembly 14.

[0082] Please see Figure 7 , Figures 21 to 25 When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, and the drive assembly 20 drives the stirring assembly 14 and the transmission assembly 13 to rotate in the second direction, the transmission assembly 13 abuts against the door panel 121 to drive the door panel 121 to rotate to the open state, and the transmission assembly 13 separates from the door panel 121.

[0083] Please refer to the figure. Figure 7 , 26 to Figure 30When the door panel 121 is in the open state, and the drive assembly 20 drives the stirring assembly 14 and the transmission assembly 13 to rotate in the first direction, the transmission assembly 13 abuts against the door panel 121 to drive the door panel 121 to rotate to the closed state, at which point the transmission assembly 13 separates from the door panel 121. By setting the transmission assembly 13, the rotation of the door panel 121 can be achieved when the mode of the ice dispensing module 10 needs to be switched. At the same time, when normal ice dispensing is required, the door panel 121 is prevented from rotating together with the stirring assembly 14.

[0084] Specifically, the transmission assembly 13 and the door panel 121 are connected in a separable manner. That is, when the door panel 121 needs to switch states, the transmission assembly 13 and the door panel 121 are in contact with each other. Thus, the transmission assembly 13 can drive the door panel 121 to rotate under the drive of the drive assembly 20. However, when the ice dispensing module 10 is in ice dispensing mode and the door panel 121 does not need to switch states, the transmission assembly 13 and the door panel 121 are separated. Under the drive of the drive assembly 20, the stirring assembly 14 will drive the transmission assembly 13 to rotate, but the transmission assembly 13 will not drive the door panel 121 to rotate. This prevents the door panel 121 from repeatedly opening and closing during the ice dispensing process.

[0085] Please see Figure 7 , Figures 21 to 25 When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, and the drive assembly 20 drives the stirring assembly 14 to rotate in the second direction, the stirring assembly 14 will drive the transmission assembly 13 to rotate in the second direction. The transmission assembly 13 rotates until it abuts against the door panel 121, thereby pushing the door panel 121 to the open state. At this time, the transmission assembly 13 separates from the door panel 121. If the drive assembly 20 continues to drive the stirring assembly 14 and the transmission assembly 13 to rotate in the second direction, it will not drive the door panel 121 to rotate, and the ice dispensing module 10 is in the second ice dispensing mode.

[0086] Please refer to the figure. Figure 7 , 26 to Figure 30 When the door panel 121 is in the open state, and the drive assembly 20 drives the stirring assembly 14 to rotate in the first direction, the stirring assembly 14 will drive the transmission assembly 13 to rotate in the first direction. The transmission assembly 13 rotates until it abuts against the door panel 121, thereby pushing the door panel 121 to the closed state. At this time, the transmission assembly 13 separates from the door panel 121. If the drive assembly 20 continues to drive the stirring assembly 14 and the transmission assembly 13 to rotate in the first direction, it will not drive the door panel 121 to rotate, and the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode.

[0087] In other words, when the door panel 121 is in the closed state, if the transmission component 13 rotates in the second direction, the door panel 121 will switch to the open state. However, if the transmission component 13 rotates in the first direction, the door panel 121 will not switch states, and the ice dispensing module 10 will be in the first ice dispensing mode.

[0088] When the door panel 121 is in the open state, if the transmission component 13 rotates in the first direction, the door panel 121 will switch to the closed state. However, if the transmission component 13 rotates in the second direction, the door panel 121 will not switch states, and the ice dispensing module 10 will be in the second ice dispensing mode.

[0089] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 6 The ice-making equipment includes a housing 70 and a drive assembly 20. The drive assembly 20 is mounted on the housing 70 and includes a drive motor 21 and a drive gear 22, with the drive motor 21 and drive gear 22 being drivenly connected. An ice-discharging module 10 is mounted on the housing 70, and the drive gear 22 meshes with a driven gear on the ice-discharging module 10. Thus, the drive motor 21 can drive the drive gear 22 to rotate, thereby causing the driven gear to rotate, which in turn enables the rotation of the stirring assembly 14 and the door panel 121.

[0090] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 6 The ice-making equipment includes an ice-making module 30, an outer water tank 40, and an ice-receiving module 50. The outer water tank 40 supplies water to the ice-making module 30, which can turn water into whole ice (ice blocks 80). The finished whole ice (ice blocks 80) falls into the ice-receiving module 50 and is then transported to the ice-discharging module 10.

[0091] Specifically, the ice-dispensing module 50 includes an ice storage box 51, an ice-dispensing screw 52, ​​and an ice-dispensing motor 53. The ice-dispensing motor 53 is driven by the ice-dispensing screw 52, ​​and at least a portion of the ice-dispensing screw 52 is located inside the ice storage box 51. When the prepared whole ice (ice block 80) falls into the ice storage box 51, the ice-dispensing motor 53 drives the ice-dispensing screw 52 to rotate, and the ice-dispensing screw 52 conveys the whole ice (ice block 80) to the ice-dispensing module 10 by rotating. This effectively achieves the conveying of the whole ice (ice block 80).

[0092] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2 to 3 At the connection between the housing 70 and the ice dispensing module 10, the ice-making equipment is also equipped with an infrared module 60. The infrared module 60 is located on the ice supply path from the ice-making module 30 to the ice dispensing module 10, and is situated on the side of the receiving cavity 11a near the ice inlet 11c, for detecting the ice blocks 80 inside the receiving cavity 11a. This allows for better detection of whether the receiving cavity 11a is full of ice, thus enabling more precise quantitative ice dispensing.

[0093] It should be noted that the ice dispensing module 10 can be detachably mounted on the housing 70, or it can be non-detachably connected to the housing 70.

[0094] For example, please refer to Figures 2 to 3 The housing 70 has an ice passage 70a located on the ice supply path. An ice dispensing module 10 is installed at the ice passage 70a. The ice dispensing module 10 has an ice inlet 11c communicating with the receiving cavity 11a, and the ice inlet 11c is interconnected with the ice passage 70a. The housing 70 also includes two first connecting portions 71 located on opposite sides of the ice passage 70a, and the ice dispensing module 10 also includes two second connecting portions 114 located on opposite sides of the ice inlet 11c. The first connecting portions 71 and the second connecting portions 114 are detachably connected. This allows for better detachment of the ice dispensing module 10, facilitating maintenance and replacement.

[0095] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2 to 3 The ice-making equipment also includes a water outlet 70b located on the housing 70, which is capable of discharging water.

[0096] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 19 , Figure 23 and Figure 28 The transmission assembly 13 is movably disposed within the receiving cavity 11a along the rotation axis. When the door panel 121 is in the open state and the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the second direction, the transmission assembly 13 moves along the rotation axis to avoid the door panel 121. When the door panel 121 is in the closed state and the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the first direction, the transmission assembly 13 moves along the rotation axis to avoid the door panel 121. Therefore, the transmission assembly 13 can effectively avoid the door panel 121, thus preventing interference between them when the door panel 121 does not need to switch states.

[0097] Specifically, please refer to Figure 23 When the door panel 121 is in the open state and the transmission component 13 rotates in the second direction, the transmission component 13 does not abut against the door panel 121, nor does it push the door panel 121 to rotate; the transmission component 13 and the door panel 121 are mutually abutting. This allows the door panel 121 not to restrict the rotation of the transmission component 13, and facilitates the rotation of the transmission component 13 with the stirring component 14, thus avoiding the door panel 121 restricting the rotation of the stirring component 14.

[0098] Please see Figure 28When the door panel 121 is in the closed state and the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the first direction, the transmission assembly 13 does not abut against the door panel 121, nor does it push the door panel 121 to rotate; the transmission assembly 13 and the door panel 121 avoid each other. This allows the door panel 121 not to restrict the rotation of the transmission assembly 13, and facilitates the rotation of the transmission assembly 13 with the stirring assembly 14, thus avoiding any restriction on the rotation of the stirring assembly 14 by the door panel 121.

[0099] Furthermore, during the two aforementioned movements, the transmission assembly 13 and the door panel 121 avoid each other by means of the transmission assembly 13 moving along the rotation axis (i.e., moving along the top and bottom direction). In other words, while the transmission assembly 13 rotates along the first and second directions, it can also avoid the door panel 121 by moving along the rotation axis.

[0100] It should be noted that the transmission component 13 may move along the rotation axis throughout the entire rotation process, or it may move along the rotation axis only for a portion of the rotation process.

[0101] It should be noted that the method of realizing the movement of the transmission component 13 along the rotation axis is not limited and can be set according to the actual situation.

[0102] For example, please refer to Figures 11 to 13 A portion of the ice shell 11 protrudes towards one side of the receiving cavity 11a, forming a first protrusion 111. The first protrusion 111 has a first guide surface 111a and a second guide surface 111b. Both the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b extend along the rotation direction of the door panel 121, with the second guide surface 111b located on one side of the first guide surface 111a along a first direction. Along the first direction, the first guide surface 111a gradually extends towards the top, and the second guide surface 111b gradually extends towards the bottom. During the rotation of the transmission assembly 13, the transmission assembly 13 moves along the rotation axis by abutting against the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b respectively. Thus, under the guidance of the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b, the transmission assembly 13 can move well along the rotation axis.

[0103] Specifically, the first protrusion 111 is located inside the ice shell 11 and is used to cooperate with the transmission assembly 13.

[0104] The specific location of the first protrusion 111 can be set according to the actual situation.

[0105] For example, please see Figure 13The ice shell 11 includes a central shaft 112 located at the rotation center of the stirring assembly 14, and a first protrusion 111 extends circumferentially around the central shaft 112. This facilitates the interaction between the first protrusion 111 and the transmission assembly 13.

[0106] The specific shape of the first protrusion 111 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the first protrusion 111 is an annular protrusion structure. Or, the first protrusion 111 is an arc-shaped protrusion structure.

[0107] The first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b are guide surfaces on the first protrusion 111 used to cooperate with the transmission assembly 13. They have a good guiding effect and can guide the transmission assembly 13 to move along the rotation axis.

[0108] In fact, both the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b are located on the top side of the first protrusion 111.

[0109] The first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b both extend around the rotation direction of the door panel 121. For example, the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b are arc-shaped surfaces extending circumferentially around the central axis 112.

[0110] Along the first direction, the first guide surface 111a gradually rises, while the second guide surface 111b gradually decreases. Therefore, when the transmission assembly 13 rotates along the first direction on the first protrusion 111, the transmission assembly 13 passes sequentially through the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b. Under the abutting action of the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b, the transmission assembly 13 first gradually rises and then gradually falls, thereby enabling the transmission assembly 13 to move along the rotation axis direction (i.e., the top-to-bottom direction).

[0111] Understandably, please refer to Figures 24 to 25 When the transmission assembly 13 rotates along the second direction on the first protrusion 111, the transmission assembly 13 passes sequentially through the second guide surface 111b and the first guide surface 111a. Under the abutting action of the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b, the transmission assembly 13 also gradually rises first and then gradually falls.

[0112] Depending on the actual situation, the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b can be directly connected, or other guide surfaces can be provided.

[0113] For example, the first protrusion 111 has a third guide surface, which is located between the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b, and is connected to the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b respectively.

[0114] The third guide surface can be horizontal or inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

[0115] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 14 to 15 A portion of the door panel 121 protrudes to form a limiting protrusion 1211, which is located on the rotation path of the first protrusion 111.

[0116] Please see Figure 30 During the process of switching the door panel 121 from the open state to the closed state, the limiting protrusion 1211 rotates along the first direction until it abuts against one end of the first protrusion 111 along the second direction, and the first protrusion 111 restricts the door panel 121 from rotating along the first direction.

[0117] Please see Figure 25 During the process of switching the door panel 121 from the closed state to the open state, the limiting protrusion 1211 rotates along the second direction until it abuts against one end of the first protrusion 111 along the first direction, and the first protrusion 111 restricts the door panel 121 from rotating along the second direction. As a result, the door panel 121 can be positioned better, making it easier to position the door panel 121 in the open and closed states.

[0118] Specifically, the first protrusion is not an annular protrusion extending along the rotation direction of the door panel 121, but an arc-shaped protrusion extending along the rotation direction of the door panel 121.

[0119] In fact, the first protrusion 111 has a contact surface at one end along the second direction and at one end along the first direction. A portion of the door panel 121 has a limiting protrusion 1211 protruding out, so that when the door panel 121 rotates in different directions, the limiting protrusion 1211 abuts against the contact surface at one end of the first protrusion 111 along the first and second directions respectively. This allows the ice shell 11 to limit the door panel 121, thereby improving the stability of the door panel 121 in the open and closed states.

[0120] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 9 to 10 The stirring assembly 14 has a power receiving part 141, which is used to receive the driving force of the driving assembly 20.

[0121] Please see Figures 16 to 20 The transmission assembly 13 includes a transmission rod 131 and an elastic element 132. The elastic element 132 is disposed at the end of the transmission rod 131 opposite to the first protrusion 111, and the opposite ends of the elastic element 132 are respectively connected to the transmission rod 131 and the stirring assembly 14. Thus, by providing the elastic element 132, the reset of the transmission rod 131 can be better realized, which is beneficial to maintaining the stability of the transmission rod 131 abutting against the door panel 121.

[0122] Specifically, the elastic element 132 is connected to the transmission rod 131 and the stirring assembly 14 at opposite ends, thereby providing a driving force for the reset of the transmission rod 131.

[0123] When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission rod 131 rotates in the first direction to abut against the door panel 121. When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission rod 131 rotates in the second direction to abut against the door panel 121.

[0124] During the rotation of the transmission assembly 13, the transmission rod 131 moves along the rotation axis by sequentially abutting against the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b.

[0125] In fact, during the movement of the transmission rod 131 along the rotation axis, the elastic element 132 can cooperate with the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b, thereby making the transmission rod 131 rotate more stably on the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b.

[0126] The specific configuration of the elastic element 132 can be set according to the actual situation.

[0127] For example, the elastic element 132 is a spring sleeved on the transmission rod 131.

[0128] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 18 A portion of the transmission rod 131 protrudes to form a guide protrusion 1311, and the elastic member 132 abuts against the side of the guide protrusion 1311 opposite to the first protrusion 111. The stirring assembly 14 has a groove 14a extending along the rotation axis, and the guide protrusion 1311 is movably disposed in the groove 14a. This allows for better guidance of the transmission rod 131 along the rotation axis.

[0129] Specifically, since the slide groove 14a extends along the direction of the rotation axis, the guide protrusion 1311 can extend into the slide groove 14a to guide the transmission rod 131 to move along the extension direction of the slide groove 14a.

[0130] Furthermore, since the stirring assembly 14 and the transmission assembly 13 rotate together, the chute 14a does not restrict the rotation of the transmission rod 131.

[0131] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 18The ice-discharging module 10 also includes a buffer pad 15, which is disposed between the guide protrusion 1311 and the groove wall of the slide 14a near the first protrusion 111. Therefore, by providing the buffer pad 15 on the side of the guide protrusion 1311 near the first protrusion 111, the collision between the guide protrusion 1311 and the groove wall of the slide 14a can be reduced, thus effectively eliminating noise. Simultaneously, since an elastic element 132 is provided on the other side of the guide protrusion 1311, the noise between the transmission rod 131 and the stirring assembly 14 is significantly reduced.

[0132] The specific arrangement of the buffer pad 15 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the buffer pad 15 is an O-shaped soft pad that is sleeved on the transmission rod 131.

[0133] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 10 , Figures 16 to 18 The stirring assembly 14 includes a stirring shell 142 and a fixing sleeve 143. The stirring shell 142 has a first mounting cavity 142a and a second mounting cavity 142b that are interconnected. The fixing sleeve 143 has a first fixing sleeve 1431 and a second fixing sleeve 1432 that are connected to each other. The ice outlet shell 11 includes a central shaft 112 located at the rotation center of the stirring assembly 14. The central shaft 112 passes through the first fixing sleeve 1431, and the central shaft 112 and the first fixing sleeve 1431 are located in the first mounting cavity 142a. The transmission assembly 13 is movably mounted on the second fixing sleeve 1432, and the transmission assembly 13 and the second fixing sleeve 1432 are located in the second mounting cavity 142b. Therefore, the connection stability between the stirring assembly 14 and the transmission assembly 13 can be improved, and the stirring assembly 14 can easily drive the transmission assembly 13 to rotate together.

[0134] Specifically, the first fixing sleeve 1431 is fitted onto the central shaft 112 of the ice outlet shell 11, while the second fixing sleeve 1432 is used for mounting the transmission assembly 13. By installing the first fixing sleeve 1431 into the first mounting cavity 142a and the second fixing sleeve 1432 into the second mounting cavity 142b, when the stirring shell 142 receives external driving force, the stirring shell 142 drives the fixing sleeve 143 to rotate, thereby driving the transmission assembly 13 to rotate.

[0135] The specific shapes of the first mounting cavity 142a and the second mounting cavity 142b can be set according to the actual situation.

[0136] For example, the size of the second mounting cavity 142b is smaller than the size of the first mounting cavity 142a.

[0137] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 18The stirring shell 142 has a first engaging portion 1421 on the side near the first protrusion 111, and the first fixing sleeve 1431 has a second engaging portion 1433 on the side near the first protrusion 111. One of the first engaging portion 1421 and the second engaging portion 1433 is an engaging groove, and the other is an engaging post, which is engaged in the engaging groove. This improves the connection stability between the stirring shell 142 and the fixing sleeve 143, and facilitates the rotation of the stirring shell 142 and the fixing sleeve 143 together.

[0138] Specifically, a portion of the stirring shell 142 may be recessed to form a snap-fit ​​groove, and a portion of the first fixing sleeve 1431 may be protruded to form a snap-fit ​​post. The snap-fit ​​post is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove, thereby improving the connection stability between the stirring shell 142 and the fixing sleeve 143.

[0139] Alternatively, a portion of the first fixing sleeve 1431 may be recessed to form a snap-fit ​​groove, while a portion of the stirring shell 142 may protrude to form a snap-fit ​​post.

[0140] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 14 A portion of the door panel 121 protrudes to form a second protrusion 1212. Along the rotation direction of the door panel 121, the two opposite ends of the second protrusion 1212 have a first push wall 121a and a second push wall 121b, respectively.

[0141] Please see Figures 29 to 30 When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the first direction to abut against the first push wall 121a; when the door panel 121 is switched to the closed state, the transmission assembly 13 separates from the first push wall 121a.

[0142] Please see Figures 24 to 25 When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the second direction to abut against the second push wall 121b; when the door panel 121 switches to the open state, the transmission assembly 13 separates from the second push wall 121b. Thus, it is easy for the transmission assembly 13 to abut against the door panel 121, thereby enabling the door panel 121 to rotate more effectively.

[0143] Specifically, a portion of the top side of the door panel 121 protrudes to form a second protrusion 1212.

[0144] In fact, the second protrusion 1212 is also an arc-shaped protrusion extending about the direction of rotation. On opposite sides along the direction of rotation, the second protrusion 1212 has a first pushing wall 121a and a second pushing wall 121b, respectively.

[0145] When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the first direction to abut against the first push wall 121a until the door panel 121 is pushed to the closed state. If the transmission assembly 13 continues to rotate in the first direction, the transmission assembly 13 will separate from the first push wall 121a. Neither the first push wall 121a nor the second push wall 121b will interfere with the rotation of the transmission assembly 13.

[0146] When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the second direction to abut against the second push wall 121b until the door panel 121 is pushed to the open state. If the transmission assembly 13 continues to rotate in the second direction, the transmission assembly 13 will separate from the second push wall 121b. Neither the first push wall 121a nor the second push wall 121b will interfere with the rotation of the transmission assembly 13.

[0147] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figures 21 to 25 During the process of switching the door panel 121 from the closed state to the open state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates along the second direction to abut against the second push wall 121b. At the same time, the transmission assembly 13 gradually moves towards the top under the guidance of the second guide surface 111b. When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission assembly 13 rises to separate from the second push wall 121b under the guidance of the second guide surface 111b. The transmission assembly 13 will not continue to push the door panel 121 to rotate, and the transmission assembly 13 can continue to rotate along the second guide surface 111b and the first guide surface 111a.

[0148] Please see Figures 26 to 30 During the process of switching the door panel 121 from the open state to the closed state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates along the first direction to abut against the first push wall 121a. At the same time, the transmission assembly 13 gradually moves towards the top under the guidance of the first guide surface 111a. When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission assembly 13 rises to separate from the first push wall 121a under the guidance of the first guide surface 111a. The transmission assembly 13 will not continue to push the door panel 121 to rotate, and the transmission assembly 13 can continue to rotate along the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b.

[0149] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 The door panel assembly 12 also includes an ice guide plate 122 disposed on the side of the second ice outlet 121c opposite to the stirring assembly 14. By providing the ice guide plate 122, the ice slush output from the second ice outlet 121c can be better guided.

[0150] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in a specific embodiment," or "exemplary," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine the different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0151] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An ice-discharging module, characterized in that, include: An ice shell is provided, the ice shell having a receiving cavity, and a portion of the ice shell being open to form a first ice outlet. A stirring assembly, which is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity; A door panel assembly, the door panel assembly including a door panel rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity, at least one of the door panel and the ice outlet shell having a second ice outlet, the door panel having a closed state and an open state; When the door panel is in the closed state, at least a portion of the door panel is located at the first ice outlet, the receiving cavity is connected to the second ice outlet, and the ice dispensing module has a first ice dispensing mode that extends from the receiving cavity to the second ice outlet. When the door panel is in the open state, at least a portion of the door panel is misaligned with the first ice outlet, the receiving cavity is connected to the first ice outlet, and the ice dispensing module has a second ice dispensing mode that extends from the receiving cavity to the first ice outlet.

2. The ice-discharging module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door panel includes a shielding area with a second ice outlet; when the door panel is in the closed state, the shielding area is located at the first ice outlet, and the receiving cavity is connected to the first ice outlet through the second ice outlet; when the door panel is in the open state, at least a portion of the shielding area is misaligned with the first ice outlet.

3. The ice-discharging module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, When the ice dispensing module is in the first ice dispensing mode, the stirring component rotates in the first direction; when the ice dispensing module is in the second ice dispensing mode, the stirring component rotates in the second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

4. The ice-discharging module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stirring assembly includes a stirring blade, which includes a first side close to the first ice outlet and a second side away from the first ice outlet. From the first side to the second side, the stirring blade extends obliquely toward the first direction relative to the rotation axis of the stirring blade. The ice discharging module also includes an ice scraper blade disposed at the second ice outlet; when the ice discharging module is in the first ice discharging mode, the stirring blade and the ice scraper blade cooperate to break up the whole ice.

5. The ice-discharging module according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least a portion of the ice scraper extends into the receiving cavity through the second ice outlet, and along the extension direction of the ice scraper, the area of ​​the ice scraper located in the receiving cavity is inclined relative to the rotation axis of the stirring blade toward the second direction.

6. The ice-discharging module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The ice outlet shell has a first positioning part, and the door panel has a second positioning part and a third positioning part; when the door panel is in the closed state, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are positioned and engaged, and the first positioning part is separated from the third positioning part; when the door panel is in the open state, the first positioning part and the third positioning part are positioned and engaged, and the first positioning part is separated from the second positioning part.

7. The ice-discharging module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stirring assembly has a power receiving unit for receiving the driving force of the driving assembly. The driving assembly drives the stirring assembly to switch the door panel between the closed state and the open state.

8. The ice-discharging module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ice-discharging module also includes a transmission component, which is disposed on the stirring component; When the door panel is in the closed state, and the driving assembly drives the stirring assembly and the transmission assembly to rotate in the second direction, the transmission assembly abuts against the door panel to drive the door panel to rotate to the open state, and the transmission assembly separates from the door panel; When the door panel is in the open state, the driving component drives the stirring component and the transmission component to rotate along the first direction, the transmission component abuts against the door panel to drive the door panel to rotate to the closed state, and the transmission component separates from the door panel.

9. The ice-discharging module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The opening size of the first ice outlet is larger than the opening size of the second ice outlet, so that the first ice outlet mode is the ice slush mode and the second ice outlet mode is the whole ice mode.

10. An ice-making device, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment includes the ice-dispensing module as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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