Ice maker water supply mechanism and cold storage device

Abstract

The application provides an ice maker water supply mechanism and a cold storage device. The ice maker water supply mechanism comprises a bottle group support assembly, a bottle carrier and a shell. The bottle group support assembly comprises a base and a support ring. The bottle carrier comprises a carrying part and a connecting part protruding from the carrying part. The base is fixed to the shell, and the support ring is connected to the base. Along the axial direction of the support ring, the carrying part and the connecting part are arranged in the support ring, and along the circumferential direction of the support ring, the support ring covers part of the carrying part. In this way, the bottle group support assembly is more stable when supporting the water bottle installed on the bottle carrier, and even if the water bottle is frequently replaced, the deformation and wear of the connection between the bottle carrier and the bottle group support assembly can be further reduced due to the support of the support ring, the probability of water leakage of the water bottle is reduced, and the use experience of people is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, and more particularly to a water supply mechanism for an ice maker and a cold storage device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial technology and the improvement of people's living standards, there are higher requirements for the overall performance of refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators. The ice-making function and ease of use of refrigeration equipment are particularly important aspects. In order to improve market competitiveness and meet consumer demand, existing refrigeration equipment usually has an ice-making function. To achieve the ice-making function, a water supply component needs to be installed in the refrigeration compartment.

[0003] Water supply components require either a built-in water tank or an external water source. However, external water source solutions typically limit the placement of the cold storage equipment, making them less versatile. For solutions with built-in water tanks, users need to remove the tank, fill it with water, and then replace it, which is inconvenient. Therefore, manufacturers have used convenient water bottles as an alternative to built-in water tanks or external water sources. However, the weight of full water bottles and the need for frequent bottle replacements can cause deformation and wear at the connection points between the water supply component and the bottle, leading to leaks and negatively impacting the user experience.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an improved water supply mechanism for ice makers to solve some or all of the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a water supply mechanism for an ice maker with a securely mounted water bottle and a cold storage device.

[0006] This application provides a water supply mechanism for an ice maker, including a bottle assembly support component, a bottle carrier component, and a housing; the bottle assembly support component includes a base and a support ring component; the bottle carrier component includes a carrier portion and a connecting portion protruding from the carrier portion.

[0007] The base is fixed to the housing, and the support ring is connected to the base; along the axial direction of the support ring, the bearing portion and the connecting portion are disposed inside the support ring, and along the circumferential direction of the support ring, the support ring covers part of the bearing portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the supporting ring includes a ring body and a retaining part; the ring body is detachably connected to the base, and the retaining part protrudes from the front end face of the ring body in a direction away from the base; the connecting part is located inside the ring body, the bearing part is located in the retaining part, and the front end face of the ring body contacts the bearing part.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping part includes a supporting arc plate and a limiting arc plate; the supporting arc plate is connected between the limiting arc plate and the ring body; the inner diameter of the supporting arc plate is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting arc plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the supporting arc plate includes a first end edge and a second end edge; along the circumference of the supporting ring, the arc angle from the first end edge to the second end edge does not exceed 180 degrees, and the end edge of the limiting arc plate does not extend beyond the first end edge and the second end edge.

[0011] Furthermore, the base includes a base body and a mounting shell fixed to the base body; the ring body is sleeved on the mounting shell; along the direction from the retaining portion to the ring body, the mounting shell is inclined toward the base body.

[0012] Furthermore, the mounting shell is provided with claws and air columns on its periphery; the ring body is provided with buckles and clearance grooves on its periphery; the claws cooperate with the buckles, and the air columns are located in the clearance grooves.

[0013] Furthermore, the base includes a water pipe; the water pipe passes through the mounting shell and is connected to the bottle support.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottle assembly support also includes a seal; a portion of the seal is located between the ring body and the mounting shell, and the inner side of the seal contacts the connecting portion.

[0015] Furthermore, the sealing element includes a sealing body and a fixing flange; the sealing body is located inside the mounting housing, and the connecting portion is located inside the sealing body; the fixing flange is located between the ring body and the mounting housing.

[0016] Furthermore, the side wall of the sealing body is provided with air holes; the periphery of the mounting shell is provided with air columns; the air holes are respectively connected to the air columns and the inner cavity of the connecting part.

[0017] Furthermore, the housing includes a detachably connected lower housing and an upper cover; the seat body includes a front baffle; the seat body is disposed on the lower housing, the front baffle is located outside the lower housing and contacts the lower housing; the upper cover covers the seat body and contacts the front baffle.

[0018] This application also provides a cold storage device, including an ice maker body, a cold storage compartment, and an ice maker water supply mechanism as described above; the ice maker water supply mechanism is located in the cold storage compartment and is connected to the ice maker body.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the bottle support assembly in the water supply mechanism of the ice maker of this application has a base and a support ring, and the bearing part and the connecting part are located inside the support ring. The support ring covers part of the bearing part, which makes the bottle support assembly more stable when supporting the water bottle installed on the bottle bearing. Even if the water bottle is frequently replaced, the support of the support ring can further reduce the deformation and wear at the connection between the bottle bearing and the bottle support assembly, reduce the chance of water bottle leakage, and improve the user experience.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this specification. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the water supply mechanism of the ice maker and the water bottle during installation.

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the water supply mechanism of a Chinese ice maker.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of the water supply mechanism of a Chinese ice maker with the top cover removed.

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the assembly of the middle bottle support components and the bottle carrier.

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Sectional view along the middle AA.

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A 3D view of the support components for the middle bottle assembly.

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Exploded view of the support components for the middle bottle group.

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view with a water bottle added.

[0030] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view along the middle BB.

[0031] Figure 10 yes Figure 6 An exploded view of the support components of the middle bottle group from another perspective.

[0032] Figure 11 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the center CC.

[0033] Figure 12 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of the water supply mechanism of a Chinese ice maker without the top cover and water pump assembly.

[0034] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A three-dimensional view of the lower and middle shell.

[0035] Figure 14 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of the upper and middle covers.

[0036] Figure 15 yes Figure 3 A 3D view with the lower shell removed.

[0037] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of the connection between the water supply mechanism of the ice maker and the cold storage compartment in the cold storage equipment of this application.

[0038] Reference numerals: 1-Bottle assembly support; 11-Base; 111-Base body; 1111-Front baffle; 1112-Base plate; 1113-Fixing seat; 1114-Front end face of seat; 1115-Front end face of baffle; 112-Mounting shell; 1121-Claw; 1122-Air column; 1123-Ring shell; 1124-Seat fixing part; 1125-Limiting end face; 113-Water pipe ; 1131-Water pipe body; 1132-Plug-in part; 1133-Sealing groove; 12-Support ring; 121-Ring body; 1211-Front end face of ring body; 1212-Snap-fit; 1213-Allowing groove; 1214-Guide part; 1215-Rear end face of ring body; 1216-Retaining ring part; 1217-Shell part; 122-Clamping part; 1221-Supporting arc plate; 12 22-Limiting arc plate; 1223-First end edge; 1224-Second end edge; 13-Seal; 131-Sealing body; 1311-Vent; 1312-Sealing lip; 1313-First sealing lip; 1314-Second sealing lip; 132-Fixing flange; 2-Bottle carrier; 21-Carrier part; 22-Connecting part; 3-Shell; 31-Lower shell; 311-Shell base plate; 312- Side panel; 3121 - Front edge of side panel; 313 - Snap-fit ​​edge; 314 - Positioning block; 315 - Reinforcing edge; 32 - Top cover; 321 - Top plate; 3211 - Press-fit part; 322 - Lower baffle; 3221 - Water supply avoidance area; 323 - First side folding plate; 324 - Second side folding plate; 4 - Refrigeration compartment; 5 - Water bottle; 6 - Water pump assembly; 61 - Pump body; 62 - Inlet pipe; 63 - Outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0040] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the water supply mechanism of the ice maker of this application includes a bottle assembly support 1, a bottle carrier 2, and a housing 3. The bottle assembly support 1 is fixed to the housing 3, and the bottle carrier 2 is detachably connected to the bottle assembly support 1. The bottle assembly support 1 can fix and support the bottle carrier 2, improving the stability of the bottle carrier 2 after installation. The bottle carrier 2 is used to install water bottles 5 that can provide a water source, and the liquid in the water bottles 5 passes sequentially through the bottle carrier 2 and the bottle assembly support 1.

[0042] Further integration Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottle assembly support 1 includes a base 11, a support ring 12, and a seal 13. The support ring 12 is mounted on the base 11, and the seal 13 is mounted inside the base 11 and the support ring 12 to prevent liquid in the water bottle 5 from leaking out of the bottle assembly support 1. The bottle carrier 2 includes a carrier portion 21 and a connecting portion 22 protruding from the carrier portion 21. Further, along the axial direction of the support ring 12, the connecting portion 22 protrudes from the carrier portion 21 toward the base 11.

[0043] The base 11 is fixed to the housing 3, and the support ring 12 is detachably connected to the base 11. Along the axial direction of the support ring 12, the bearing portion 21 and the connecting portion 22 are disposed inside the support ring 12, and along the circumferential direction of the support ring 12, the support ring 12 covers part of the bearing portion 21.

[0044] This design makes the bottle assembly support component 1 more stable when supporting the water bottle 5 installed on the bottle carrier 2. Even with frequent replacement of the water bottle 5, the support ring 12 further reduces deformation and wear at the connection between the bottle carrier 2 and the bottle assembly support component 1, reducing the chance of water bottle 5 leaking and improving the user experience. Furthermore, the support ring 12 only covers part of the carrier portion 21, making it easier to disassemble and install the bottle carrier 2 from the bottle assembly support component 1. If the support ring 12 covered the entire carrier portion 21 along its circumference, the bottle carrier 2 would be stuck inside the bottle assembly support component 1, making disassembly and installation impossible and reducing the convenience of changing the water supply in the ice maker.

[0045] In some embodiments, the base 11 includes a base body 111, a mounting shell 112, and a water pipe 113. The base body 111 is mounted on the housing 3, the mounting shell 112 is fixed to the base body 111, and the support ring 12 is sleeved on the mounting shell 112. To improve the stability of the base 11, the base body 111 and the mounting shell 112 are integrally formed.

[0046] The main body 111 includes a front baffle 1111, a base plate 1112, and a fixed base 1113. The front baffle 1111 is connected to the base plate 1112. Further, the base plate 1112 is attached to the bottom of the housing 3, the front baffle 1111 abuts against the front end of the housing 3, and the front baffle 1111 is vertically connected to the base plate 1112. Along the length direction of the front baffle 1111, the length of the front baffle 1111 is greater than the length of the base plate 1112, and the two ends of the front baffle 1111 extend beyond the two ends of the base plate 1112 in the length direction.

[0047] The mounting base 1113 is connected to the mounting housing 112. The mounting base 1113 protrudes from the base plate 1112 toward the mounting housing 112, and is also connected to the front baffle 1111. Along the protruding direction of the mounting base 1113, it protrudes beyond the front baffle 1111. This arrangement avoids interference between the mounting housing 112 and the front baffle 1111, and also makes installation of the mounting housing 112 and the support ring 12 easier, avoiding interference from other components.

[0048] The base body 111 includes a positioning hole (not shown) recessed from the bottom of the base plate 1112 into the fixing seat 1113, and the positioning hole is recessed into the fixing seat 1113. The positioning hole cooperates with the housing 3 to improve the efficiency and installation accuracy of the base 11 during installation.

[0049] Further integration Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting housing 112 is provided with claws 1121 and air columns 1122 on its periphery. The claws 1121 and air columns 1122 protrude from the periphery of the mounting housing 112 in a direction away from the periphery of the mounting housing 112. The claws 1121 cooperate with the support ring 12 to improve the ease of installation and removal of the support ring 12 from the base 11. To improve the stability between the support ring 12 and the base 11, multiple claws 1121 are provided and spaced apart circumferentially along the mounting housing 112.

[0050] In some other embodiments, mounting holes may also be provided on the periphery of the mounting shell 112, and the support ring 12 and the base 11 may be installed and disassembled by fasteners, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the mounting shell 112 and the manufacturing cost of the mold. Alternatively, adhesive may be applied to the periphery of the mounting shell 112, so that the support ring 12 and the base 11 are fixed by adhesive bonding.

[0051] In some embodiments, air columns 1122 and claws 1121 are spaced apart along the circumference of the mounting housing 112. The air columns 1122 are connected to the inner cavity of the mounting housing 112. External gas can flow through the air columns 1122 into the ice maker's water supply mechanism and into the water bottle 5. This arrangement ensures that when the ice maker's water supply mechanism draws water from the water bottle 5, the air pressure inside the water bottle 5 is equal to the external air pressure, allowing the liquid inside the water bottle 5 to flow out smoothly, improving the efficiency of the ice maker's water supply mechanism and enhancing the user experience.

[0052] The air column 1122 is preferably located above the periphery of the mounting housing 112 to prevent liquid in the water bottle 5 from overflowing backwards from the air column 1122. Admittedly, the air column 1122 can also be located anywhere on the periphery of the mounting housing 112 while ensuring one-way sealing, which will not be elaborated here.

[0053] The mounting housing 112 includes an annular shell portion 1123 and a seat fixing portion 1124. The seat fixing portion 1124 is fixed to the fixing seat 1113. The annular shell portion 1123 protrudes from the seat fixing portion 1124 toward the support ring member 12, and the support ring member 12 is sleeved on the annular shell portion 1123. The air column 1122 and the claw 1121 are both provided in the annular shell portion 1123. The annular shell portion 1123 has an annular structure, and the outer diameter of the annular shell portion 1123 is smaller than the diameter of the seat fixing portion 1124. The central axis of the annular shell portion 1123 coincides with the central axis of the seat fixing portion 1124. When the support ring member 12 is sleeved on the annular shell portion 1123, the support ring member 12 can contact the seat fixing portion 1124 to limit the position of the support ring member 12.

[0054] The seat fixing part 1124 includes a limiting end face 1125, the fixing seat 1113 includes a seat front end face 1114, and the front baffle 1111 includes a baffle front end face 1115. The limiting end face 1125 is flush with the seat front end face 1114, the baffle front end face 1115 is vertically arranged, and the limiting end face 1125, the seat front end face 1114, and the baffle front end face 1115 are set at an obtuse angle, so that the mounting shell 112 is inclined relative to the seat body 111. Further down, along the direction from the annular shell part 1123 to the seat fixing part 1124, the height of the mounting shell 112 gradually decreases.

[0055] The water pipe 113 penetrates the mounting shell 112 and communicates with the bottle carrier 2. Furthermore, the water pipe 113 penetrates the seat fixing portion 1124, and a portion of the water pipe 113 is located within the cavity of the annular shell portion 1123, while a portion extends beyond the annular shell portion 1123. The central axis of the water pipe 133 coincides with the central axis of the seat fixing portion 1124, and the water pipe 133 communicates with the cavity of the annular shell portion 1123.

[0056] The water pipe 113 includes a pipe body 1131 and a connector 1132. The pipe body 1131 is connected to a base fixing part 1124, and the connector 1132 extends from the pipe body 1131 and is located on the side of the base fixing part 1124 opposite to the annular shell part 1123. The outer diameter of the connector 1132 is smaller than the outer diameter of the pipe body 1131. This arrangement makes it easier to connect the water pipe 113 to other pipe fittings. The water pipe 113 includes a sealing groove 1133, which is provided in the pipe body 1131 and recessed from the periphery of the pipe body 1131. The sealing groove 1133 is located within the cavity of the annular shell part 1123. A sealing component can be installed on the sealing groove 1133.

[0057] Further integration Figures 8 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the support ring 12 includes a ring body 121 and a retaining portion 122. The ring body 121 is detachably connected to the base 11 and is fitted onto the mounting shell 112. The retaining portion 122 protrudes from the front end face 1211 of the ring body 121 in a direction away from the base 11, and is used to support the bearing portion 21. The ring body 121 has a ring-shaped structure and is fitted onto the ring shell portion 1123 and can contact the ring shell portion 1123. Along the direction from the retaining portion 122 to the ring body 121, the mounting shell 112 is inclined toward the base body 111.

[0058] The ring body 121 has a buckle 1212 and a clearance groove 1213 on its periphery. The claw 1121 cooperates with the buckle 1212 to make the base 11 and the supporting ring 12 detachable. The buckle 1212 and the claw 1121 are correspondingly arranged, that is, multiple buckles 1212 are provided along the circumference of the ring body 121 and are spaced apart.

[0059] To facilitate easier and more convenient installation of the base 11 and the support ring 12, the ring body 121 is provided with a guide portion 1214. The guide portion 1214 extends from the rear end face 1215 of the ring body 121 to the front end face 1211. Along the front-rear direction from the retaining portion 122 to the ring body 121, the guide portion 1214 is located directly behind the latch 1212. During installation of the base 11 and the support ring 12, the guide portion 1214 first contacts the latch 1121, thereby guiding the installation of the support ring 12, making it easier and faster for the latch 1212 and the latch 1121 to engage. The number of guide portions 1214 corresponds to the number of latches 1212.

[0060] The clearance groove 1213 is recessed from the rear end face 1215 to the front end face 1211, and the clearance groove 1213 is located between the two buckles 1212. When the base 11 and the support ring 12 are installed, the air column 1122 is located in the clearance groove 1213.

[0061] In some other embodiments, the claw 1121 is located on the periphery of the ring body 121, and the latch 1212 is located on the periphery of the mounting shell 112. The claw 1121 protrudes inward from the inner periphery of the ring body 121 so that the claw 1121 can cooperate with the latch 1212.

[0062] In some embodiments, the ring body 121 includes a retaining ring portion 1216 and a housing portion 1217. The retaining ring portion 1216 is connected between the retaining support portion 122 and the housing portion 1217, and the outer diameter of the retaining ring portion 1216 is larger than the outer diameter of the housing portion 1217. Both the retaining ring portion 1216 and the housing portion 1217 are annular structures. The front end face 1211 is located on the retaining ring portion 1216, the rear end face 1215 is located on the housing portion 1217, and the buckle 1212 and the clearance groove 1213 are also provided on the housing portion 1217. The housing portion 1217 is fitted onto the annular housing portion 1123.

[0063] The retaining part 122 includes a supporting arc plate 1221 and a limiting arc plate 1222. The supporting arc plate 1221 is connected between the limiting arc plate 1222 and the ring body 121. Specifically, along the front-rear direction from the retaining part 122 to the ring body 121, the supporting arc plate 1221 protrudes forward from the front end face 1211.

[0064] The inner diameter of the supporting arc plate 1221 is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting arc plate 1222. The supporting arc plate 1221 is used to support the bearing part 21, and the limiting arc plate 1222 can contact the bearing part 21. Specifically, the bearing part 21 is engaged with the supporting arc plate 1221 and the limiting arc plate 1222, so that the supporting ring 12 can cover part of the bearing part 21 in both its axial and circumferential directions. At the same time, the supporting arc plate 1221 and the limiting arc plate 1222 also restrict the position of the bottle bearing 2, preventing the bottle bearing 2 from moving in the front-back direction from the holding part 122 to the ring body 121.

[0065] The inner diameter of the supporting arc plate 1221 is larger than the diameter of the retaining ring portion 1216. This arrangement allows the bearing portion 21 to contact the front end face 1211, thereby restricting the position of the bottle bearing member 2 and preventing the bearing portion 21 from entering the housing portion 1217.

[0066] The supporting arc plate 1221 includes a first end edge 1223 and a second end edge 1224. Along the circumference of the supporting ring 12, the arc angle between the first end edge 1223 and the second end edge 1224 does not exceed 180 degrees, and the end edge of the limiting arc plate 1222 does not extend beyond the first end edge 1223 and the second end edge 1224. This arrangement avoids excessive encirclement of the bottle carrier 2 by the supporting arc plate 1221 and the limiting arc plate 1222, thereby making it easier to install the bottle carrier 2 onto the supporting ring 12 and to remove it from the supporting ring 12. Furthermore, the curvature of the supporting arc plate 1221 does not exceed π rad (rad, a unit of radians), and the curvature of the limiting arc plate 1222 is less than π rad.

[0067] Further integration Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, a portion of the seal 13 is located between the ring body 121 and the mounting shell 112, and the inner side of the seal 13 contacts the connecting portion 22. The seal 13 is used to seal the gap between the connecting portion 22 and the ring body 121 and the mounting shell 112, preventing liquid in the water bottle 5 from overflowing from the ice maker's water supply mechanism.

[0068] The seal 13 includes a sealing body 131 and a fixed flange 132. The sealing body 131 is connected to the fixed flange 132, and the outer diameter of the fixed flange 132 is larger than the outer diameter of the sealing body 131. The sealing body 131 is located inside the mounting housing 112, and the connecting portion 22 is located inside the sealing body 131. Specifically, the sealing body 131 is located within the cavity of the annular housing portion 1123, and the inner wall of the sealing body 131 is in sealed contact with the connecting portion 22.

[0069] The sealing body 131 has vent holes 1311 on its sidewall and a sealing lip 1312 protruding inward from its inner wall. The sealing lip 1312 fits into the connecting part 22. To improve the sealing performance between the sealing body 131 and the connecting part 22, the sealing lip 1312 includes at least a first sealing lip 1313 and a second sealing lip 1314.

[0070] Along the front-rear direction from the retaining portion 122 to the ring body 121, a first sealing lip 1313 and a second sealing lip 1314 are spaced apart, with the first sealing lip 1313 located in front of the second sealing lip 1314. To ensure a tighter fit between the connecting portion 22 and the sealing lip 1312, the inner diameter of the first sealing lip 1313 is larger than the inner diameter of the second sealing lip 1314. Furthermore, when the connecting portion 22 is located within the sealing body 131, the contact area between the second sealing lip 1314 and the connecting portion 22 is larger than the contact area between the first sealing lip 1313 and the connecting portion 22.

[0071] An air vent 1311 penetrates one sidewall of the sealing body 131 and is correspondingly positioned to correspond with the air column 1122. The air vent 1311 is connected to both the air column 1122 and the inner cavity of the connecting part 22. This arrangement allows external air to enter the water bottle 5 through the air column 1122, the air vent 1311, and the bottle support 2 when the ice maker's water supply mechanism draws water from the bottle 5. This ensures that the air pressure inside the water bottle 5 is equal to the external air pressure, allowing the liquid inside the bottle 5 to flow out smoothly. This improves the efficiency of the ice maker's water supply mechanism during water drawing and enhances the user experience.

[0072] The water pipe 113 passes through the sealing body 131 and is located inside the sealing body 131, and the bottom inner circumferential side of the sealing body 131 can contact the circumferential side of the water pipe 113. The fixing flange 132 is located between the ring body 121 and the mounting shell 112. Specifically, the fixing flange 132 is engaged between the end face of the ring shell portion 1123 and the retaining ring portion 1216, thereby fixing the sealing element 13.

[0073] In some other embodiments, the seal 13 is a sealing ring, and the seal 13 is engaged in the annular shell portion 1123 such that the outer peripheral side of the seal 13 contacts the annular shell portion 1123, and the inner peripheral side of the seal 13 contacts the connecting portion 22.

[0074] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 22 is located within the ring body 121, the supporting portion 21 is disposed on the retaining portion 122, and the front end face 1211 of the ring body 121 contacts the supporting portion 21. Further, since the ring body 121 is sleeved on the ring shell portion 1123, and the sealing body 131 is located within the ring shell portion 1123, the connecting portion 22 can be considered to be simultaneously located within the sealing body 131, the ring shell portion 1123, and the sleeve portion 1217. The supporting portion 21 is engaged with the supporting arc plate 1221 and the limiting arc plate 1222.

[0075] Further integration Figures 12 to 14 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 3 includes a detachably connected lower housing 31 and an upper cover 32. A seat body 111 is disposed on the lower housing 31. A front baffle 1111 is located outside the lower housing 31 and contacts the lower housing 31. The upper cover 32 covers the seat body 111 and contacts the front baffle 1111.

[0076] The lower housing 31 includes a base plate 311, side plates 312, snap-fit ​​edges 313, positioning blocks 314, and reinforcing edges 315. Positioning blocks 314 are disposed on the base plate 311, with the base plate 3112 fitting against it, and the positioning blocks 314 located within positioning holes. Multiple side plates 312 are provided, and these side plates 312 bend and extend from the edges of the base plate 311. The snap-fit ​​edges 313 are located on the side of the side plate 312 facing away from the base plate 311. Reinforcing edges 315 connect the two side plates 312 and are spaced apart from the base plate 311. Preferably, the reinforcing edges 315 are located in the middle region of the side plates 312.

[0077] The upper cover 32 includes an upper plate 321, a lower baffle 322, a first side folding plate 323, and a second side folding plate 324. The lower baffle 322, the first side folding plate 323, and the second side folding plate 324 all extend from different edges of the upper plate 321 by bending. The first side folding plate 323 and the second side folding plate 324 are arranged opposite to each other, and the lower baffle 322 connects the first side folding plate 323 and the second side folding plate 324.

[0078] The upper plate 321 overlaps with the snap-fit ​​edge 313, and both the first side folding plate 323 and the second side folding plate 324 snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​edge 313. The upper plate 321 includes a pressing part 3211 protruding from the inner side of the upper plate 321 towards the bottom plate 311 of the housing. The front baffle 1111 abuts against the front end edge 3121 of the side plate 312, and the lower baffle 322 contacts the front end edge 3121 of the side plate 312 and also contacts the front baffle 1111. The lower baffle 322 is provided with a water supply clearance area 3221. The support ring 12 and the mounting shell 112 pass through the water supply clearance area 3221.

[0079] Further integration Figure 15As shown, in some embodiments, the ice maker's water supply mechanism includes a water pump assembly 6. The water pump assembly 6 is located inside the lower housing 31, and the upper cover 32 covers the water pump assembly 6. The water pump assembly 6 includes a pump body 61, an inlet pipe 62, and an outlet pipe 63. The inlet pipe 62 is connected to the insertion portion 1132 of the water pipe 113, and a portion of the inlet pipe 62 is secured to the reinforcing edge 315.

[0080] like Figure 16 As shown, this application also provides a cold storage device, including an ice maker body (not shown), a refrigerator compartment 4, and an ice maker water supply mechanism as described above. The ice maker water supply mechanism is located in the refrigerator compartment 4 and is connected to the ice maker body. The cold storage device can be a refrigerator, freezer, or other refrigeration equipment.

[0081] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A water supply mechanism for an ice maker, characterized in that, It includes a bottle assembly support component, a bottle carrier component, and a housing; the bottle assembly support component includes a base and a support ring component; the bottle carrier component includes a carrier portion and a connecting portion protruding from the carrier portion. The base is fixed to the housing, and the support ring is connected to the base; along the axial direction of the support ring, the bearing portion and the connecting portion are disposed inside the support ring, and along the circumferential direction of the support ring, the support ring covers part of the bearing portion.

2. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting ring includes a ring body and a retaining part; the ring body is detachably connected to the base, and the retaining part protrudes from the front end face of the ring body in a direction away from the base; the connecting part is located inside the ring body, the bearing part is located in the retaining part, and the front end face of the ring body contacts the bearing part.

3. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping part includes a supporting arc plate and a limiting arc plate; the supporting arc plate is connected between the limiting arc plate and the ring body; the inner diameter of the supporting arc plate is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting arc plate.

4. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The supporting arc plate includes a first end edge and a second end edge; along the circumference of the supporting ring, the arc angle from the first end edge to the second end edge does not exceed 180 degrees, and the end edge of the limiting arc plate does not extend beyond the first end edge and the second end edge.

5. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base includes a base body and a mounting shell fixed to the base body; the ring body is sleeved on the mounting shell; the mounting shell is inclined toward the base body along the direction from the clamping part to the ring body.

6. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting housing has claws and air columns on its periphery; the ring body has buckles and clearance grooves on its periphery; the claws cooperate with the buckles, and the air columns are located in the clearance grooves.

7. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base includes a water pipe; the water pipe passes through the mounting shell and is connected to the bottle support.

8. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottle support assembly also includes a seal; part of the seal is located between the ring body and the mounting shell, and the inner side of the seal contacts the connecting portion.

9. The water supply mechanism for an ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sealing element includes a sealing body and a fixing flange; the sealing body is located inside the mounting housing, and the connecting part is located inside the sealing body; the fixing flange is located between the ring body and the mounting housing.

10. The water supply mechanism for an ice maker according to claim 9, characterized in that, The side wall of the sealing body is provided with air holes; the periphery of the mounting shell is provided with air columns; the air holes are respectively connected to the air columns and the inner cavity of the connecting part.

11. The water supply mechanism for the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing includes a detachably connected lower housing and an upper cover; the seat body includes a front baffle; the seat body is disposed on the lower housing, the front baffle is located outside the lower housing and contacts the lower housing; the upper cover covers the seat body and contacts the front baffle.

12. A cold storage device, characterized in that, It includes an ice maker body, a refrigerator compartment, and an ice maker water supply mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 11; the ice maker water supply mechanism is located in the refrigerator compartment and is connected to the ice maker body.

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