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 door plate assembly and a transmission assembly. The door plate has a door-closing state and a door-opening state; when the door plate is in a closed state, at least partial area of the door plate is located at the first ice outlet; when the door plate is in the open state, the door plate and at least partial area of the first ice outlet are staggered. The transmission assembly is rotatably arranged in the containing cavity. When the door plate is in the door opening state, the transmission assembly rotates in the first direction to abut against the door plate and drives the door plate to rotate to the door closing state, and the transmission assembly is separated from the door plate. When the door plate is in the closed state, the transmission assembly rotates in the second direction to abut against the door plate and drives the door plate to rotate to the open state, the transmission assembly is separated from the door plate, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction. According to the ice outlet module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the ice outlet can be conveniently adjusted.

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] In related technologies, ice-making equipment can output ice blocks for user use. However, in these ice-making devices, the ice outlet adopts an open structure, and the structure near the outlet is relatively fixed, making it impossible to adjust the outlet and thus failing to meet user needs. 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 that allows for easy adjustment of the ice outlet.

[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 door panel assembly, the door panel assembly including a door panel rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity, 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; when the door panel is in the open state, the door panel is misaligned with at least a portion of the first ice outlet; A transmission assembly, which is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity; When the door panel is in the open state, the transmission assembly rotates along a first direction to abut against the door panel and drives the door panel to rotate to the closed state, at which point the transmission assembly separates from the door panel; when the door panel is in the closed state, the transmission assembly rotates along a second direction to abut against the door panel and drives the door panel to rotate to the open state, at which point the transmission assembly separates from the door panel, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0006] In one embodiment, the ice discharging module includes a stirring assembly rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity. The stirring assembly has a power receiving section for receiving the driving force of the driving assembly, and the stirring assembly is drivenly connected to the transmission assembly.

[0007] In one embodiment, the transmission assembly is movably disposed within the receiving cavity along the rotation axis direction; when the door panel is in the open state and the transmission assembly rotates along the second direction, the transmission assembly moves along the rotation axis direction to avoid the door panel; when the door panel is in the closed state and the transmission assembly rotates along the first direction, the transmission assembly moves along the rotation axis direction to avoid the door panel.

[0008] In one embodiment, a portion of the ice shell protrudes towards one side of the receiving cavity to form a first protrusion. The first protrusion has a first guide surface and a second guide surface. Both the first guide surface and the second guide surface extend along the rotation direction of the door panel, and the second guide surface is located on the side of the first guide surface along the first direction. Along the first direction, the first guide surface gradually extends towards the top, and the second guide surface gradually extends towards the bottom. During the rotation of the transmission assembly, the transmission assembly moves along the rotation axis direction by abutting against the first guide surface and the second guide surface, respectively.

[0009] In one embodiment, a portion of the door panel protrudes to form a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion being located on the rotation path of the first protrusion. During the process of the door panel switching from the open state to the closed state, the limiting protrusion rotates along the first direction to abut against one end of the first protrusion along the second direction, and the first protrusion restricts the door panel from rotating along the first direction; During the process of the door panel switching from the closed state to the open state, the limiting protrusion rotates along the second direction to abut against one end of the first protrusion along the first direction, and the first protrusion restricts the door panel from rotating along the second direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the ice-discharging module includes a stirring assembly rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity. The stirring assembly has a power receiving part for receiving the driving force of the driving assembly. The stirring assembly is drivenly connected to the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a transmission rod and an elastic element. The elastic element is disposed at one end of the transmission rod away from the first protrusion, and the opposite ends of the elastic element are respectively connected to the transmission rod and the stirring assembly.

[0011] In one embodiment, a portion of the transmission rod protrudes to form a guide protrusion, and the elastic element abuts against the side of the guide protrusion opposite to the first protrusion; the stirring assembly has a groove extending along the rotation axis, and the guide protrusion is movably disposed in the groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the ice-discharging module further includes a buffer pad disposed between the guide protrusion and the groove wall on the side of the chute near the first protrusion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the stirring assembly includes a stirring shell and a fixing sleeve. The stirring shell has a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity that are in communication with each other. The fixing sleeve has a first fixing sleeve and a second fixing sleeve that are connected to each other. The ice outlet shell includes a central shaft located at the rotation center of the stirring assembly. The central shaft passes through the first fixing sleeve, and the central shaft and the first fixing sleeve are located in the first mounting cavity. The transmission assembly is movably disposed on the second fixing sleeve, and the transmission assembly and the second fixing sleeve are located in the second mounting cavity.

[0014] In one embodiment, the stirring shell has a first snap-fit ​​portion on the side near the first protrusion, and the first fixing sleeve has a second snap-fit ​​portion on the side near the first protrusion. One of the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion is a snap-fit ​​groove, and the other is a snap-fit ​​post, which is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, a portion of the door panel protrudes to form a second protrusion, and along the rotation direction of the door panel, the two opposite ends of the second protrusion respectively have a first push wall and a second push wall; When the door panel is in the open state, the transmission assembly rotates along the first direction to abut against the first push wall; when the door panel switches to the closed state, the transmission assembly separates from the first push wall. When the door panel is in the closed state, the transmission assembly rotates in the second direction to abut against the second push wall; when the door panel switches to the open state, the transmission assembly separates from the second push wall.

[0016] In one embodiment, at least one of the door panel and the ice outlet shell has a second ice outlet; When the door panel is in the closed state, the receiving cavity is connected to the second ice outlet, and the ice dispensing module has a first ice dispensing mode through the receiving cavity to the second ice outlet. When the ice dispensing module is in the first ice dispensing mode, the driving component drives the stirring component to rotate along the first direction. When the door panel is in the open state, 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. When the ice dispensing module is in the second ice dispensing mode, the driving component drives the stirring component to rotate in the second direction.

[0017] In one embodiment, the stirring assembly includes a stirring shell and stirring blades located inside the stirring shell, the power receiving part includes a driven gear formed on the outer peripheral side of the stirring shell, the driven gear extending circumferentially around the stirring shell, and the driving assembly is drivenly connected to the driven gear.

[0018] A second aspect of this application provides an ice-making device, which includes any of the ice dispensing modules described above.

[0019] This application provides an ice dispensing module and an ice-making device. The ice dispensing module includes an ice dispensing shell, a door panel assembly, and a transmission assembly. The door panel assembly includes a door panel rotatably disposed within a receiving cavity, and the door panel has 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 dispensing opening. When the door panel is in the open state, the door panel is misaligned with at least a portion of the first ice dispensing opening. Therefore, the user can rotate the door panel to switch between the closed and open states, thereby blocking or avoiding the first ice dispensing opening, thus effectively adjusting the ice dispensing opening and better meeting the user's needs in different situations. Furthermore, when the door panel is in the open state, the transmission assembly rotates along a first direction to abut against the door panel and drives the door panel to the closed state, at which point the transmission assembly separates from the door panel. When the door panel is in the closed state, the transmission assembly rotates along a second direction to abut against the door panel and drives the door panel to the open state, at which point the transmission assembly separates from the door panel. The first and second directions are opposite. Therefore, by rotating the transmission components in different directions, the door panel can be driven to rotate effectively, allowing it to switch between the closed and open states, thus facilitating the adjustment of the first ice outlet through the door panel. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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 the 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.

[0021] 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

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] One embodiment of this application provides an ice-discharging module 10. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The ice-discharging module 10 includes an ice-discharging shell 11, a door panel assembly 12, and a transmission assembly 13.

[0026] 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.

[0027] The door panel assembly 12 includes a door panel 121 rotatably disposed within a receiving cavity 11a, the door panel 121 having a closed state and an open state. (See also...) Figure 21 and Figure 28 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. See also... Figure 23 and Figure 26 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.

[0028] The transmission assembly 13 is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity 11a.

[0029] Please see Figures 26 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 door panel 121, and drives the door panel 121 to rotate to the closed state, at which point the transmission assembly 13 separates from the door panel 121. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 21 to 25 When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission component 13 rotates in the second direction to abut against the door panel 121 and drives the door panel 121 to rotate to the open state. The transmission component 13 separates from the door panel 121, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0030] 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.

[0031] The first ice outlet 11b can be used to supply ice from the receiving cavity 11a.

[0032] The door panel 121 is a door body capable of shielding the first ice outlet 11b, and the door panel 121 can rotate within the receiving cavity 11a. In particular, by rotating, the door panel 121 can block or avoid the first ice outlet 11b, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the first ice outlet 11b.

[0033] 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 a portion of the first ice outlet 11b, or it may block the entire first ice outlet 11b.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] The transmission assembly 13 is a structure that can perform transmission functions. In fact, after receiving driving force, the transmission assembly 13 can transmit the driving force to the door panel 121, thereby enabling the door panel 121 to switch states by rotation.

[0037] The driving force source of the transmission component 13 can be set according to the actual situation.

[0038] For example, please see Figure 8 The ice dispensing module 10 includes a stirring assembly 14 rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity 11a. The stirring assembly 14 has a power receiving part 141 for receiving the driving force of the drive assembly 20. The stirring assembly 14 is drivenly connected to the transmission assembly 13. Thus, by using a single drive assembly 20, the stirring assembly 14 can rotate while the door panel 121 can be switched between a closed state and an open state.

[0039] Compared to the technical solution of driving the stirring assembly 14 and the door panel 121 to rotate separately through two different driving structures, this embodiment can drive the stirring assembly 14 to rotate through a single driving assembly 20, drive the door panel 121 to rotate when the door panel 121 needs to switch states, and also separate the transmission assembly 13 from the door panel 121 when the door panel 121 does not need to switch states, so that the driving assembly 20 will only drive the stirring assembly 14 to rotate and will not drive the door panel 121 to rotate.

[0040] Specifically, the stirring assembly 14 is a structure disposed within the receiving cavity 11a and capable of stirring ice. The power receiving part is a structure on the stirring assembly 14 for receiving driving force, and its specific structural form is not limited. For example, the power receiving part is a driven gear.

[0041] 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 driving action of the drive assembly 20. When the door panel 121 does not need to switch states, the transmission assembly 13 and the door panel 121 are separated. Under the driving action 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.

[0042] Please see Figures 26 to 30 When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates along the first direction under the action of external driving force. 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 is separated from the door panel 121, and the transmission assembly 13 can continue to rotate along the first direction under the action of external driving force without driving the door panel 121 to rotate. Therefore, it is convenient for the transmission assembly 13 to rotate with other structures (such as rotating together with the stirring assembly 14).

[0043] Please see Figures 21 to 25 When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the second direction under the action of external driving force. 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 is separated from the door panel 121, and the transmission assembly 13 can continue to rotate in the second direction under the action of external driving force without driving the door panel 121 to rotate. Therefore, it is convenient for the transmission assembly 13 to rotate with other structures (such as rotating together with the stirring assembly 14).

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] In related technologies, the forward and reverse rotation of the door panel is achieved by driving a gear structure with a drive motor to rotate forward and reverse. However, in these technologies, the gear structure is always engaged with the door panel. If the door panel needs to be kept in an open or closed state, the drive motor needs to be stopped, which would require a dedicated drive motor to drive the door panel opening and closing in the ice dispensing module of these technologies. In the ice dispensing module 10 of this application embodiment, the transmission component 13 is not always driven and connected to the door panel 121. On the one hand, when the door panel 121 needs to switch states, the transmission component 13 can rotate in the corresponding direction (i.e., when the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission component 13 rotates in the first direction; and when the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission component 13 rotates in the second direction) to drive the door panel 121 to rotate, thereby achieving the state switch. On the other hand, when the door panel 121 does not need to switch states, the transmission can be separated from the door panel 121 by rotating in the corresponding direction (i.e., when the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission component 13 rotates in the second direction, and when the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission component 13 rotates in the first direction). This allows the transmission component 13 to rotate with other structures (such as rotating with the stirring component 14), which is beneficial for adjusting the driving relationship within the ice module 10.

[0047] One embodiment of this application provides an ice-making device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 6 The ice-making equipment includes the ice-discharging module 10 described in any embodiment of this application.

[0048] 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.

[0049] In the ice-dispensing module 10 of this application embodiment, 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. 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. Therefore, the user can rotate the door panel 121 to switch between the closed and open states, thereby blocking or avoiding the first ice outlet 11b. This allows for better adjustment of the ice outlet and better meets the user's needs in different situations. Furthermore, when the door panel 121 is in the open state, the transmission component 13 rotates along a first direction to abut against the door panel 121 and drives the door panel 121 to the closed state, at which point the transmission component 13 separates from the door panel 121. When the door panel 121 is in the closed state, the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the second direction to abut against the door panel 121, and drives the door panel 121 to rotate to the open state. The transmission assembly 13 then separates from the door panel 121, with the first direction being opposite to the second direction. Thus, by rotating the transmission assembly 13 in different directions, the door panel 121 can be driven to rotate effectively, allowing it to switch between the closed and open states. This facilitates the adjustment of the first ice outlet 11b via the door panel 121.

[0050] 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.

[0051] Specifically, please refer to Figure 23 When the door panel 121 is in the open state and the transmission assembly 13 rotates in the second 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 are mutually abutting. This allows the door panel 121 not to restrict the rotation of the transmission assembly 13, facilitating the rotation of the transmission assembly 13 with other structures. For example, the transmission assembly 13 can rotate with the stirring assembly 14, preventing the door panel 121 from restricting the rotation of the stirring assembly 14.

[0052] 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 are mutually abutting. This allows the door panel 121 not to restrict the rotation of the transmission assembly 13, facilitating the rotation of the transmission assembly 13 with other structures. For example, the transmission assembly 13 can rotate with the stirring assembly 14, preventing the door panel 121 from restricting the rotation of the stirring assembly 14.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] Specifically, the first protrusion 111 is located inside the ice shell 11 and is used to cooperate with the transmission assembly 13.

[0058] The specific location of the first protrusion 111 can be set according to the actual situation.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] Along the first direction, the first guide surface 111a gradually rises, while the second guide surface 111b gradually decreases. Therefore, please refer to... Figures 29 to 30 When the transmission assembly 13 rotates along the first direction on the first protrusion 111, the transmission assembly 13 passes through the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b in sequence. 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).

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] The third guide surface can be horizontal or inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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 formed by protrusion, 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 direction and the second direction, 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.

[0074] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 9 to 10 The ice dispensing module 10 includes a stirring assembly 14 rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity 11a. The stirring assembly 14 has a power receiving part 141 for receiving the driving force of the driving assembly 20. The stirring assembly 14 is drivenly connected to the transmission assembly 13.

[0075] Please see Figures 16 to 20The 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] During the rotation of the transmission assembly 13, the transmission rod 131 moves along the rotation axis by abutting against the first guide surface 111a and the second guide surface 111b respectively.

[0079] 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.

[0080] The specific configuration of the elastic element 132 can be set according to the actual situation.

[0081] For example, the elastic element 132 is a spring sleeved on the transmission rod 131.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 18 The 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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.

[0089] The specific shapes of the first mounting cavity 142a and the second mounting cavity 142b can be set according to the actual situation.

[0090] For example, the size of the second mounting cavity 142b is smaller than the size of the first mounting cavity 142a.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] Alternatively, a portion of the first fixing sleeve 1431 may be recessed to form a snap-fit ​​groove, and a portion of the stirring shell 142 may be protruded to form a snap-fit ​​post.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] Specifically, a portion of the top side of the door panel 121 protrudes to form a second protrusion 1212.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 14 At least one of the door panel 121 and the ice outlet shell 11 has a second ice outlet 121c.

[0104] Please see Figures 34 to 36 When the door panel 121 is closed, the receiving cavity 11a is connected to the second ice outlet 121c. The ice dispensing module 10 has a first ice dispensing mode that passes through the receiving cavity 11a to the second ice outlet 121c. When the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode, the driving component 20 drives the stirring component 14 to rotate in the first direction.

[0105] Please see Figures 31 to 33 When the door panel 121 is in the open state, the receiving cavity 11a is connected to the first ice outlet 11b. The ice dispensing module 10 has a second ice dispensing mode that goes through the receiving cavity 11a to the first ice outlet 11b. When the ice dispensing module 10 is in the second ice dispensing mode, the driving component 20 drives the stirring component 14 to rotate in the second direction.

[0106] In other words, by rotating the door panel 121, it can be switched between an open and closed state. This allows the ice in the receiving cavity 11a to be supplied directly from the first ice outlet 11b or after passing through the second ice outlet 121c, thus enabling the ice dispensing module 10 to 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 in this embodiment provides a better ice dispensing effect and can better meet various user needs. It should be noted that because the ice dispensing module 10 dispenses ice differently in the two ice dispensing modes, it is easy to adjust the first ice outlet 11b and the second ice outlet 121c according to actual needs, such as adjusting the shape or size of the two ice outlets. Therefore, it is easy to achieve the output of multiple types of ice, resulting in a better ice dispensing effect from the ice dispensing module 10. Meanwhile, by rotating the stirring component 14 in both the first and second directions, it corresponds to the closed and open states of the door panel component 12, thus enabling the two ice dispensing modes of the ice dispensing module 10 to be effectively realized.

[0107] Specifically, the first ice outlet 11b can be used to supply ice from the receiving cavity 11a, and the second ice outlet 121c can also be used to supply ice. 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.

[0108] 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.

[0109] 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 outlet mode is an ice slush mode and the second ice outlet mode is a whole ice 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 outlet 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 outlet 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. Therefore, the ice dispensing module 10 can dispense both whole ice (ice blocks 80) and shaved ice, which can better meet the diverse needs of users and solve the problem that the ice blocks 80 produced by ice makers in related technologies are usually too large to meet the user's need for rapid cooling with shaved ice.

[0110] 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] 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.

[0114] 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.

[0115] The second ice outlet 121c can be set 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 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. This improves the rotational stability of the stirring assembly 14.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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.

[0125] It should be noted that there are no restrictions on the specific settings of driver component 20.

[0126] For example, drive component 20 is part of ice-discharging module 10.

[0127] 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.

[0128] The stirring component 14 can drive the transmission component 13 to rotate under the drive component 20, thereby causing the door panel 121 to rotate, and thus realize the switching of the door panel 121 between the open state and the closed state.

[0129] It should be noted that, driven by the drive component 20, when the ice dispensing module 10 is in the first ice dispensing mode and 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 drive the door panel 121 to rotate when the ice dispensing module 10 needs to switch modes.

[0130] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 6The 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, the transmission assembly 13, and the door panel 121.

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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).

[0133] The specific structure of the ice-making module 30 is not limited. For example, the ice-making module 30 includes a compressor, condenser, evaporator, de-icing valve, and automatic ice dispensing mechanism.

[0134] In one embodiment, the ice-making device further includes a heating system, which can then be used to provide hot water.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] For example, please refer to Figures 2 to 3The 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.

[0138] 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.

[0139] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 9 to 10 The stirring assembly 14 includes a stirring blade 144. The stirring blade 144 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 rotation axis of the stirring blade 144.

[0140] 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).

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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.

[0145] 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.

[0146] It should be noted that the specific settings of the ice scraper 16 can be configured according to the actual situation.

[0147] For example, please see Figures 22 to 23 At 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.

[0148] 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.

[0149] 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.

[0150] Therefore, 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 on the whole ice (ice block 80), thereby breaking the whole ice (ice block 80). When the ice dispensing module 10 is in the second ice dispensing mode, the stirring blade 144 rotates in the second direction. Since the tilt direction of the ice scraper 16 is biased towards the second direction, the breaking effect of the ice scraper 16 on the whole ice (ice block 80) can be reduced, which facilitates the output of the whole ice (ice block 80).

[0151] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 15 The 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.

[0152] 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.

[0153] 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.

[0154] 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.

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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 door panel assembly, the door panel assembly including a door panel rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity, 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; when the door panel is in the open state, the door panel is misaligned with at least a portion of the first ice outlet; A transmission assembly, which is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity; When the door panel is in the open state, the transmission assembly rotates along a first direction to abut against the door panel and drives the door panel to rotate to the closed state, at which point the transmission assembly separates from the door panel; when the door panel is in the closed state, the transmission assembly rotates along a second direction to abut against the door panel and drives the door panel to rotate to the open state, at which point the transmission assembly separates from the door panel, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

2. The ice-discharging module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-discharging module includes a stirring assembly rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity. The stirring assembly has a power receiving part for receiving the driving force of the driving assembly. The stirring assembly is drivenly connected to the transmission assembly.

3. The ice-discharging module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly is movably disposed within the receiving cavity along the rotation axis direction; when the door panel is in the open state and the transmission assembly rotates along the second direction, the transmission assembly moves along the rotation axis direction to avoid the door panel; when the door panel is in the closed state and the transmission assembly rotates along the first direction, the transmission assembly moves along the rotation axis direction to avoid the door panel.

4. The ice-discharging module according to claim 3, characterized in that, A portion of the ice shell protrudes towards one side of the receiving cavity to form a first protrusion. The first protrusion has a first guide surface and a second guide surface. Both the first guide surface and the second guide surface extend along the rotation direction of the door panel. The second guide surface is located on the side of the first guide surface along the first direction. Along the first direction, the first guide surface gradually extends towards the top, and the second guide surface gradually extends towards the bottom. During the rotation of the transmission assembly, the transmission assembly moves along the rotation axis by abutting against the first guide surface and the second guide surface, respectively.

5. The ice-discharging module according to claim 4, characterized in that, A portion of the door panel protrudes to form a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion is located on the rotation path of the first protrusion. During the process of the door panel switching from the open state to the closed state, the limiting protrusion rotates along the first direction to abut against one end of the first protrusion along the second direction, and the first protrusion restricts the door panel from rotating along the first direction; During the process of the door panel switching from the closed state to the open state, the limiting protrusion rotates along the second direction to abut against one end of the first protrusion along the first direction, and the first protrusion restricts the door panel from rotating along the second direction.

6. The ice-discharging module according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The ice-discharging module includes a stirring assembly rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity. The stirring assembly has a power receiving part for receiving the driving force of the driving assembly. The stirring assembly is drivenly connected to the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a transmission rod and an elastic element. The elastic element is disposed at one end of the transmission rod away from the first protrusion, and the opposite ends of the elastic element are respectively connected to the transmission rod and the stirring assembly.

7. The ice-discharging module according to claim 6, characterized in that, A portion of the transmission rod protrudes to form a guide protrusion, and the elastic element abuts against the side of the guide protrusion away from the first protrusion; the stirring assembly has a groove extending along the rotation axis, and the guide protrusion is movably disposed in the groove.

8. The ice-discharging module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ice-discharging module also includes a buffer pad, which is disposed between the guide protrusion and the groove wall on the side of the chute near the first protrusion.

9. The ice-discharging module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The stirring assembly includes a stirring shell and a fixing sleeve. The stirring shell has a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity that are interconnected. The fixing sleeve has a first fixing sleeve and a second fixing sleeve that are connected to each other. The ice outlet shell includes a central shaft located at the rotation center of the stirring assembly. The central shaft passes through the first fixing sleeve, and the central shaft and the first fixing sleeve are located in the first mounting cavity. The transmission assembly is movably disposed on the second fixing sleeve, and the transmission assembly and the second fixing sleeve are located in the second mounting cavity.

10. The ice-discharging module according to claim 9, characterized in that, The stirring shell has a first snap-fit ​​portion on the side near the first protrusion, and the first fixing sleeve has a second snap-fit ​​portion on the side near the first protrusion. One of the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion is a snap-fit ​​groove, and the other is a snap-fit ​​post. The snap-fit ​​post is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove.

11. The ice-discharging module according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, A portion of the door panel protrudes to form a second protrusion. Along the rotation direction of the door panel, the two opposite ends of the second protrusion have a first push wall and a second push wall, respectively. When the door panel is in the open state, the transmission assembly rotates along the first direction to abut against the first push wall; When the door panel switches to the closed state, the transmission assembly separates from the first push wall; When the door panel is in the closed state, the transmission assembly rotates in the second direction to abut against the second push wall; when the door panel switches to the open state, the transmission assembly separates from the second push wall.

12. The ice-discharging module according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one of the door panel and the ice outlet shell has a second ice outlet; When the door panel is in the closed state, the receiving cavity is connected to the second ice outlet, and the ice dispensing module has a first ice dispensing mode through the receiving cavity to the second ice outlet. When the ice dispensing module is in the first ice dispensing mode, the driving component drives the stirring component to rotate along the first direction. When the door panel is in the open state, 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. When the ice dispensing module is in the second ice dispensing mode, the driving component drives the stirring component to rotate in the second direction.

13. The ice-discharging module according to claim 2 or 12, characterized in that, The stirring assembly includes a stirring shell and stirring blades located inside the stirring shell. The power receiving part includes a driven gear formed on the outer peripheral side of the stirring shell. The driven gear extends circumferentially around the stirring shell. The driving assembly is drivenly connected to the driven gear.

14. An ice-making device, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment includes the ice-dispensing module as described in any one of claims 1-13.

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