Ice making assembly, ice maker, and refrigeration appliance

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of ice-making technology, and provides an ice-making assembly, an ice maker, and a refrigeration device. The ice-making assembly includes a housing with a stop component; an upper mold, the first end of which is fixedly connected to the housing; a drive component mounted on the housing; a rotating assembly connected to the output shaft of the drive component; and a lower mold mounted on the rotating assembly. The drive component is adapted to switch the upper and lower molds between a closed state, a separated state, and a torsional state via the rotating assembly. In the closed state, the upper and lower molds are closed to form an ice-making cavity. In the separated state, the lower mold is adapted to rotate with the rotating assembly, separating from the upper mold. In the torsional state, the first end of the lower mold abuts against the stop component via the rotating assembly, and the second end of the lower mold is adapted to rotate relative to the first end of the lower mold as the rotating assembly rotates. The second end of the upper mold is connected to the rotating assembly and is adapted to rotate relative to the first end of the upper mold as the rotating assembly rotates.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ice-making technology, and more particularly to ice-making components, ice makers, and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In current ice-making technology, the ice-making component is the core component, and its performance directly determines the ice-making efficiency, ice quality, and energy consumption. However, most ice-making components on the market suffer from problems such as excessively long ice-removal times. These issues not only affect the user experience but also increase the operating costs of the equipment and the environmental burden. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this application proposes an ice-making assembly to solve the defect of excessively long de-icing time in existing ice-making assemblies.

[0004] This application also proposes an ice maker.

[0005] This application also proposes a refrigeration device.

[0006] An ice-making assembly according to an embodiment of the first aspect of this application includes: The housing is equipped with a stop component; The upper mold, the first end of which is fixedly connected to the housing; The driving component is mounted on the housing; A rotating assembly is connected to the output shaft of the drive component; The lower mold is installed on the rotating assembly; The driving component is adapted to switch the upper mold and the lower mold between a mold-closing state, a mold-parting state, and a torsion state via a rotating assembly. In the mold-closed state, the upper mold and the lower mold close together to form an ice-making cavity; In the mold-separation state, the lower mold is adapted to rotate with the rotating assembly, and the lower mold separates from the upper mold; In the torsional state, the first end of the lower die abuts against the stop member via the rotating assembly, the second end of the lower die is adapted to rotate relative to the first end of the lower die as the rotating assembly rotates, the second end of the upper die is connected to the rotating assembly, and the second end of the upper die is adapted to rotate relative to the first end of the upper die as the rotating assembly rotates.

[0007] According to the ice-making assembly of this application embodiment, after ice making is completed, the driving component drives the lower mold and the upper mold to switch between the mold-closing state, the mold-separating state and the torsion state through the rotating component. In the mold-separating state, the lower mold separates from the upper mold. In the torsion state, the driving component drives the second end of the upper mold to twist relative to the first end of the upper mold through the rotating component, and the second end of the lower mold to twist relative to the first end of the lower mold, so that the ice block can quickly detach from the upper mold and the lower mold.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, the rotating assembly includes: A rotating shaft is connected to the output shaft of the driving component, and the second end of the lower mold is fixedly installed on the second end of the rotating shaft; An active rocker arm, one end of which is fixedly mounted to the first end of the rotating shaft, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the first end of the lower mold; A drive gear, which is fixedly mounted on the second end of the rotating shaft; A first torsion gear is fixedly mounted on the second end of the upper mold and is adapted to mesh with the drive gear. The driven gear is rotatably connected to the second end of the rotating shaft. The second torsion gear is fixedly connected to the second end of the lower mold, and the second torsion gear meshes with the driven gear to drive the driven gear to rotate; In the torsional state, the driving gear meshes with the first torsional gear to drive the second end of the upper die to rotate relative to the first end of the upper die, the driven gear abuts against the stop member, and the rotating shaft drives the second end of the lower die to rotate relative to the first end of the lower die.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the lower mold is provided with a first connecting post and a second connecting post, the second torsion gear is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole is located at the center of the second torsion gear, the second through hole and the first through hole are spaced apart, the first connecting post passes through the first through hole and the other end of the active rocker arm, and the second connecting post passes through the second through hole.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, the first connecting post is located at the middle of the first end of the lower mold.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the upper mold is provided with a third connecting post and a fourth connecting post, the first torsion gear is provided with a third through hole and a fourth through hole, the third through hole is located at the center of the first torsion gear, the fourth through hole and the third through hole are spaced apart, the third connecting post passes through the third through hole, and the fourth connecting post passes through the fourth through hole.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, both the driving gear and the driven gear are toothless gears. The teeth of the driving gear are first teeth, and the teeth of the driven gear are second teeth. In the torsional state, the second teeth abut against the stop member, the first teeth begin to mesh with the first torsional gear, and the end of the lower die away from the stop member is torsion relative to the end of the lower die near the stop member.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, a first torsion spring and a second torsion spring are included. A first end of the first torsion spring is mounted on the rotating shaft, and a second end of the first torsion spring is connected to the active rocker arm. A first end of the second torsion spring is mounted on the rotating shaft, and a second end of the second torsion spring is connected to the drive gear. And / or, It includes several rotating shaft mounting seats, the rotating shaft mounting seats are fixedly connected to the housing, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft mounting seats, at least one of the rotating shaft mounting seats is disposed at the first end of the rotating shaft, and the stop component is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft mounting seats.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, the housing is provided with a water inlet above the ice-making cavity, the upper mold is provided with a water inlet hole, and the water inlet is connected to the water inlet hole.

[0015] An ice maker according to a second aspect embodiment of this application includes: The ice-making components mentioned above.

[0016] A refrigeration apparatus according to a third aspect embodiment of this application includes: The box has an internal cavity for receiving contents; The ice-making component described above is disposed in the receiving cavity.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making component provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 2This is a perspective structural diagram of the lower mold of the ice-making component provided in the embodiment of this application in the mold-closed state.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective structural diagram of the lower mold of the ice-making component provided in the embodiment of this application in the mold-separation state.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making assembly provided in this application embodiment without its casing.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 6 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the lower mold of the ice-making component provided in the embodiments of this application in the mold-separation state.

[0025] Figure 7 This is the second schematic diagram of the lower mold of the ice-making component provided in the embodiments of this application in the mold-separation state.

[0026] Figure label: 100. Housing; 101. Water inlet; 110. Stop component; 120. Shaft mounting base; 200. Upper mold; 201. Water injection hole; 210. Third connecting post; 220. Fourth connecting post; 300, Rotating assembly; 310, Rotating shaft; 320, Active rocker arm; 330, Driving gear; 340, First torsion gear; 341, Third through hole; 342, Fourth through hole; 350, Driven gear; 360, Second torsion gear; 361, First through hole; 362, Third through hole; 400. Lower mold; 410. First connecting post; 420. Second connecting post; 510. First torsion spring; 620. Second torsion spring; 600. Temperature sensor; 700. Coupling; 800. Drive components. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or state relationship, are based on the orientation or state relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections, wherein a fixed connection can include an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0032] It should be noted that existing ice-making components can quickly remove ice from ice blocks with larger diameters (e.g., 50mm), but their ability to remove ice from ice blocks with smaller diameters (less than or equal to 30mm) is poor, and they cannot guarantee the reliability of removing ice from small ice balls.

[0033] The following is combined Figures 1 to 7 This application describes the ice-making components, ice maker, and refrigeration equipment.

[0034] Please refer to the ice-making component proposed in the embodiments of this application. Figures 1 to 3 The ice-making assembly includes a housing 100, an upper mold 200, a drive component 800, a rotating component 300, and a lower mold 400. The housing 100 is provided with a stop component 110. The first end of the upper mold 200 is fixedly connected to the housing 100. The drive component 800 is installed in the housing 100. The rotating component 300 is connected to the output shaft of the drive component 800. The lower mold 400 is installed in the rotating component 300. The drive component 800 is adapted to drive the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400 to switch between a mold-closed state, a mold-opening state, and a torsion state through the rotating component 300. In the mold-closed state, the upper mold... The upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400 are closed to form an ice-making cavity; in the mold-separation state, the lower mold 400 is adapted to rotate with the rotating component 300 and separate from the upper mold 200; in the twisting state, the first end of the lower mold 400 abuts against the stop component 110 through the rotating component 300, and the second end of the lower mold 400 is adapted to twist relative to the first end of the lower mold 400 with the rotation of the rotating component 300, and the second end of the upper mold 200 is connected to the rotating component 300, and the second end of the upper mold 200 is adapted to twist relative to the first end of the upper mold 200 with the rotation of the rotating component 300.

[0035] According to the ice-making assembly of this application embodiment, after ice making is completed, the driving component 800 drives the lower mold 400 and the upper mold 200 to switch between a mold-closing state, a mold-separating state, and a twisting state through the rotating component 300. In the mold-separating state, the lower mold 400 leaves the upper mold 200. In the twisting state, the driving component 800 drives the second end of the upper mold 200 to twist relative to the first end of the upper mold 200 through the rotating component 300, and the second end of the lower mold 400 to twist relative to the first end of the lower mold 400, so that the ice can quickly detach from the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400.

[0036] This design significantly reduces the adhesion between the ice cube and the upper mold 200 and lower mold 400, making it easier for the ice cube to detach from the mold and thus improving ice-making efficiency. The ice-making component of this application is suitable for detaching ice cubes of various diameters, such as ice balls with diameters of 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm, greatly improving ice removal efficiency.

[0037] It should be noted that the ice-making component of this application does not require a heating element. All components can be de-iced by driving the rotating component 300 with the drive component 800. The mechanism is simple and easy to use.

[0038] The housing 100 is used to house and protect the internal structure of the ice-making assembly. During the ice-making process, the upper mold 200 cooperates with the lower mold 400 to form an ice-making cavity. Both the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400 have grooves corresponding to the shape of the ice cubes; the grooves can be spherical, square, cylindrical, conical, etc. The driving component 800 is a power-providing component. The driving component 800 can be a motor, cylinder, or other driving device. The driving component 800 drives the rotating assembly 300 to move, indirectly driving the rotation of the lower mold 400 and the torsion of the upper mold 200 through the rotating assembly 300.

[0039] It should be noted that in the closed state, the upper mold 200 and lower mold 400 are completely closed, forming an ice-making cavity. In the open state, the lower mold 400 separates from the upper mold 200, facilitating the removal of ice cubes. In the twisting state, the second end of the lower mold 400 is adapted to twist relative to the first end of the lower mold 400 as the rotating component 300 rotates, and the second end of the upper mold 200 is adapted to twist relative to the first end of the upper mold 200 as the rotating component 300 rotates. When ice making is required, the drive component 800 is activated, driving the lower mold 400 to move towards the upper mold 200 via the rotating component 300 until the upper mold 200 and lower mold 400 are completely closed, forming the ice-making cavity. Ice-making liquid (such as water) is injected into the ice-making cavity, and the cavity is cooled by an external cooling device (such as a refrigerator), causing the ice-making liquid to gradually solidify into ice cubes. After ice making is complete, the drive unit 800 restarts, driving the lower mold 400 away from the upper mold 200 via the rotating component 300. Simultaneously, the second end of the upper mold 200 twists relative to its first end, and the second end of the lower mold 400 twists relative to its first end as the rotating component 300 rotates. This twisting motion reduces the adhesion between the upper mold 200 and the ice, and between the lower mold 400 and the ice. Under the combined effects of gravity and torsional force, the ice quickly detaches from the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400.

[0040] Understandably, the upper mold 200 can be made of a material with strong deformation capabilities, such as a silicone upper mold 200 or a plastic upper mold 200. Similarly, the lower mold 400 can also be made of a material with strong deformation capabilities, such as a silicone lower mold 400 or a plastic lower mold 400.

[0041] According to one embodiment of this application, the rotating assembly 300 includes: a rotating shaft 310, an active rocker arm 320, a driving gear 330, a first torsion gear 340, a driven gear 350, and a second torsion gear 360. The rotating shaft 310 is connected to the output shaft of the drive member 800, and the second end of the lower mold 400 is fixedly mounted on the second end of the rotating shaft 310. One end of the active rocker arm 320 is fixedly mounted on the first end of the rotating shaft 310, and the other end of the active rocker arm 320 is rotatably connected to the first end of the lower mold 400. The driving gear 330 is fixedly mounted on the second end of the rotating shaft 310. The first torsion gear 340 is fixedly mounted on the second end of the rotating shaft 310. The second end of the upper mold 200 is adapted to mesh with the driving gear 330; the driven gear 350 is rotatably connected to the second end of the rotating shaft 310; the second torsion gear 360 is fixedly connected to the second end of the lower mold 400; the second torsion gear 360 meshes with the driven gear 350 to drive the driven gear 350 to rotate; in the torsional state, the driving gear 330 meshes with the first torsion gear 340 to drive the second end of the upper mold 200 to rotate relative to the first end of the upper mold 200; the driven gear 350 abuts against the stop member 110; and the rotating shaft 310 drives the second end of the lower mold 400 to rotate relative to the first end of the lower mold 400.

[0042] It is understandable that precise control of the torsional motion of the upper mold 200 and lower mold 400 is achieved through the meshing of the driving gear 330 with the first torsion gear 340 and the driven gear 350 with the second torsion gear 360. This gear transmission method not only transmits torque stably but also ensures the accuracy of the torsion angle. It should be noted that the gear transmission has high transmission efficiency, which can maximize the use of the power provided by the driving component 800, enabling the upper mold 200 and lower mold 400 to quickly and effectively complete the de-icing action under torsion.

[0043] The rotating assembly 300 integrates multiple functional components into a compact structure with a small footprint. Furthermore, the connections and transmission methods between the components are simple and straightforward, facilitating maintenance and repair.

[0044] The rotating shaft 310 is used to connect the output shaft of the drive component 800 with other components of the rotating assembly 300, and is used to transmit torque and rotational motion.

[0045] One end of the active rocker arm 320 is fixedly installed at the first end of the rotating shaft 310, and the other end is rotatably connected to the first end of the lower mold 400, which is used to drive the first end of the lower mold 400 to swing when the rotating shaft 310 rotates.

[0046] The drive gear 330 is fixedly installed at the second end of the rotating shaft 310 and is used to mesh with the first torsion gear 340 to transmit torque and drive the lower mold 400 and the second torsion gear 360 to perform torsion motion.

[0047] The first torsion gear 340 is fixedly installed at the second end of the upper mold 200 and meshes with the drive gear 330 to transmit torque and drive the upper mold 200 to perform torsion motion.

[0048] Driven gear 350 is rotatably connected to the second end of shaft 310 for meshing with second torsion gear 360 and transmitting torque to the second end of lower die 400 under the abutment action of stop member 110.

[0049] The second torsion gear 360 is fixedly connected to the second end of the lower mold 400 and meshes with the driven gear 350 to transmit torque and drive the second end of the lower mold 400 to perform torsion motion.

[0050] The working principle of the rotating component 300 in this embodiment is as follows: When the mold is closed, the drive unit 800 is activated, driving the rotating shaft 310 to rotate via the output shaft. The rotation of the rotating shaft 310 drives the first end of the lower mold 400 to move to the upper mold 200 via the main rocker arm 320, until the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400 are completely closed, forming an ice-making cavity.

[0051] After ice making is complete, the drive unit 800 restarts. The drive unit 800, via the rotating assembly 300, drives the upper mold 200 and lower mold 400 into the mold-separation state. In the mold-separation state, the output shaft drives the rotating shaft 310 to rotate. This causes the lower mold 400 to rotate and the active rocker arm 320 to swing, causing the lower mold 400 to separate from the upper mold 200. Simultaneously, the driven gear 350 begins to rotate under the drive of the second torsion gear 360.

[0052] When the driven gear 350 abuts against the stop component 110, the drive component 800 drives the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400 into a torsional state through the rotating component 300. The rotation of the driven gear 350 is restricted, so that the second torsional gear 360 stops rotating. Consequently, the first end of the lower mold 400 stops rotating, while the second end of the lower mold 400 continues to rotate with the rotating shaft, thereby realizing the torsional motion of the second end of the lower mold 400 relative to the first end of the lower mold 400.

[0053] At the same time, the drive gear 330 meshes with the first torsion gear 340 to drive the second end of the upper mold 200 to rotate, while the first end of the upper mold 200 is fixedly connected to the housing 100 and will not rotate, thereby realizing the torsion motion of the second end of the upper mold 200 relative to the first end of the upper mold 200.

[0054] The second ends of the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400 are respectively subjected to the torsional motion of the first torsion gear 340 and the second torsion gear 360, which reduces the adhesion between the ice block and the mold, and the ice block quickly falls off under the action of gravity and torsional force.

[0055] According to one embodiment of this application, the lower mold 400 is provided with a first connecting post 410 and a second connecting post 420, and the second torsion gear 360 is provided with a first through hole 361 and a second through hole 362. The first through hole 361 is located at the center of the second torsion gear 360, and the second through hole 362 and the first through hole 361 are spaced apart. The first connecting post 410 passes through the first through hole 361 and the other end of the active rocker arm 320, and the second connecting post 420 passes through the second through hole 362.

[0056] Understandably, the first connecting post 410 passes through the first mounting hole 361 and the other end of the main rocker arm 320, ensuring not only the connection strength between the second torsion gear 360 and the lower mold 400, but also connecting the first end of the lower mold 400 to the rotating shaft 310 via the main rocker arm 320. The second connecting post 420 passes through the second mounting hole 362, wherein the second mounting hole 362 and the first mounting hole 361 are spaced apart. The first connecting post 410 and the second connecting post 420 pass through the first mounting hole 361 and the second mounting hole 362 respectively, forming two independent connection points that firmly fix the second torsion gear 360 to the lower mold 400. This ensures that when the lower mold 400 rotates around the rotating shaft 310, the second torsion gear 360 does not rotate relative to the lower mold 400. At the same time, the driven gear 350 is driven to rotate by the second torsion gear 360.

[0057] According to one embodiment of this application, the first connecting post 410 is located at the middle of the first end of the lower mold 400.

[0058] Understandably, the first connecting post 410 in the middle position makes the torsion path of the lower die 400 more reasonable and efficient. During the torsion process, the torsion fulcrum at the first end of the lower die 400 is located in the middle, while the torsion fulcrum at the second end of the lower die 400 is located at the connection point of the lower die 400 with the rotating shaft 310, resulting in a better torsion effect.

[0059] According to one embodiment of this application, the upper mold 200 is provided with a third connecting post 210 and a fourth connecting post 220, and the first torsion gear 340 is provided with a third through hole 341 and a fourth through hole 342. The third through hole 341 is located at the center of the first torsion gear 340, and the fourth through hole 342 and the third through hole 341 are spaced apart. The third connecting post 210 passes through the third through hole 341, and the fourth connecting post 220 passes through the fourth through hole 342.

[0060] The fourth through hole 342 and the third through hole 341 are spaced apart. The third connecting post 210 and the fourth connecting post 220 are respectively inserted into the third through hole 341 and the fourth through hole 342, forming two independent connection points to firmly fix the first torsion gear 340 on the upper mold 200. This ensures that the first torsion gear 340 does not rotate relative to the upper mold 200 when the second end of the upper mold 200 is driven to rotate by the rotating shaft 310.

[0061] According to one embodiment of this application, the third connecting post 210 is located at the middle of the second end of the upper mold 200, and the housing 100 is provided with an upper mold fixing seat, which is located at the middle of the first end of the upper mold 200.

[0062] Understandably, placing the third connecting post 210 at the middle of the second end of the upper mold 200 and the upper mold fixing seat at the middle of the first end of the upper mold 200 makes the torsion path of the upper mold 200 more reasonable and efficient. During the torsion process, the torsion fulcrum at the first end of the upper mold 200 is located in the middle of the upper mold 200, and the torsion fulcrum at the second end of the upper mold 200 is also located in the middle of the upper mold 200, resulting in a better torsion effect.

[0063] According to one embodiment of this application, both the driving gear 330 and the driven gear 350 are toothless gears. The teeth of the driving gear 330 are first teeth, and the teeth of the driven gear 350 are second teeth. In the torsional state, the second teeth abut against the stop member 110, and the first teeth begin to mesh with the first torsional gear 340. The end of the lower die 400 away from the stop member 110 is torsional relative to the end of the lower die 400 close to the stop member 110.

[0064] Understandably, the toothed gear design causes the driving gear 330 and driven gear 350 to have a specific discontinuity during rotation, meaning they do not mesh with their corresponding torsional gears in certain states. When the second tooth abuts against the stop member 110, it limits further rotation of the driven gear 350. This limiting effect is key to achieving torsional motion. When the driven gear 350 is limited by the stop member 110, the first tooth of the driving gear 330 begins to mesh with the first torsional gear 340. This arrangement ensures that the upper mold 200 and lower mold 400 can simultaneously twist to remove ice.

[0065] During the ice-making process, the drive component 800 drives the drive gear 330 and the driven gear 350 to rotate via the rotating shaft 310. When the drive gear 330 meshes with the first torsion gear 340, the upper mold 200 enters the torsion state; when the driven gear 350 is restricted by the stop component 110, the lower mold 400 enters the torsion state.

[0066] In this embodiment, when the driven gear 350 abuts against the stop component 110, the driving gear 330 and the first torsion gear 340 begin to mesh, realizing the simultaneous torsion of the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400, thereby ensuring that the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400 de-ice at the same time, improving the de-ice efficiency, and the whole process does not require additional waiting time.

[0067] According to one embodiment of this application, the ice-making assembly includes a plurality of rotating shaft mounting seats 120, the rotating shaft mounting seats 120 being fixedly connected to the housing 100, the rotating shaft 310 being rotatably connected to the rotating shaft mounting seats 120, at least one rotating shaft mounting seat 120 being disposed at the first end of the rotating shaft 310, and a stop member 110 being fixedly connected to the rotating shaft mounting seats 120.

[0068] Understandably, the pivot mount 120 provides support and a mounting point for the pivot 310. The pivot mount 120 is fixedly connected to the housing 100. This fixed connection can be achieved by bolts, welding, or other fastening methods.

[0069] The stop component 110 is used to limit the rotation angle of the driven gear 350. The stop component 110 is fixedly connected to the shaft mounting base 120, which improves the structural compactness.

[0070] According to one embodiment of this application, a first torsion spring 510 and a second torsion spring 620 are included. The first end of the first torsion spring 510 is mounted on the rotating shaft 310, and the second end of the first torsion spring 510 is connected to the active rocker arm 320. The first end of the second torsion spring 620 is mounted on the rotating shaft 310, and the second end of the second torsion spring 620 is connected to the drive gear 330.

[0071] Understandably, the first torsion spring 510 is connected between the rotating shaft 310 and the main rocker arm 320 to provide a reset function for the main rocker arm 320, ensuring that the main rocker arm 320 can automatically reset after completing the torsional action. The second torsion spring 620 is connected between the rotating shaft 310 and the drive gear 330 to provide a reset function for the drive gear 330. After the main rocker arm 320 and the drive gear 330 complete their respective actions, the first torsion spring 510 and the second torsion spring 620 release their stored elastic potential energy, causing the main rocker arm 320 and the drive gear 330 to automatically reset to their initial state.

[0072] In one embodiment, the active rocker arm 320 has a first protrusion, and the second end of the first torsion spring 510 abuts against the second protrusion. The drive gear 330 has a second protrusion, and the second end of the second torsion spring 620 abuts against the second protrusion.

[0073] According to one embodiment of this application, the housing 100 is provided with a water inlet 101 above the ice-making cavity, and the upper mold 200 is provided with a water inlet 201, with the water inlet 101 communicating with the water inlet 201.

[0074] Understandably, the water inlet 101 is used to inject water into the ice-making cavity, and the mold has a water inlet 201 that communicates with the water inlet 101 to ensure that the water can flow smoothly into the ice-making cavity.

[0075] In one embodiment, the ice-making assembly includes a funnel with its outlet located at a water inlet 201 and its inlet located below the water inlet 201. The funnel can be threadedly connected to an upper mold 200, and the connection between the funnel and the upper mold 200 can be ensured to be stable during the twisting process.

[0076] According to one embodiment of this application, the ice-making assembly includes a temperature sensor 600, which is disposed on the top of the upper mold 200. The temperature sensor 600 can monitor the temperature changes inside the ice-making cavity in real time, which helps the control system to accurately adjust the cooling time and temperature during the ice-making process, thereby improving the uniformity and quality of the ice.

[0077] Of course, the temperature sensor 600 can be located not only at the top of the upper mold 200, but also in the ice-making cavity between the upper mold 200 and the lower mold 400, or at the bottom of the lower mold 400. No specific restrictions are made here.

[0078] The ice maker according to an embodiment of this application includes the ice-making components described above.

[0079] The ice maker in this embodiment integrates the aforementioned ice-making components, achieving precise control and optimization of the ice-making process. The ice-making components increase the ice-breaking speed, enabling the ice maker to produce a large quantity of ice in a short time.

[0080] It should be noted that since the ice maker in this application embodiment includes the ice-making component described above, it has all the technical effects of the ice-making component described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0081] The refrigeration device according to an embodiment of this application includes a housing and the aforementioned ice-making component. The housing has an internal cavity; the ice-making component is disposed within the cavity. The internal cavity provides a stable refrigeration environment for the ice-making component.

[0082] It should be noted that the refrigeration equipment mentioned in this application can be a refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, or beverage cooler, etc. The refrigeration equipment mentioned in this application achieves temperature reduction and maintenance through an internal refrigeration system to meet users' needs for preserving and freezing food, beverages, and other items.

[0083] It should be noted that since the refrigeration equipment in this application embodiment includes the ice-making component described above, it has all the technical effects of the ice-making component described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0084] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should be covered within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An ice-making component, characterized in that, include: The housing (100) is provided with a stop component (110). Upper mold (200), the first end of which is fixedly connected to the housing (100); A drive unit (800) is mounted on the housing (100); Rotating assembly (300) is connected to the output shaft of the drive unit (800); The lower mold (400) is mounted on the rotating assembly (300); The drive component (800) is adapted to drive the upper mold (200) and the lower mold (400) to switch between a mold-closing state, a mold-parting state, and a torsion state via a rotating assembly (300). In the mold-closed state, the upper mold (200) and the lower mold (400) close together to form an ice-making cavity; In the mold-separation state, the lower mold (400) is adapted to rotate with the rotating assembly (300) and the lower mold (400) moves away from the upper mold (200). In the twisted state, the first end of the lower die (400) abuts against the stop member (110) via the rotating assembly (300), the second end of the lower die (400) is adapted to twist relative to the first end of the lower die (400) as the rotating assembly (300) rotates, the second end of the upper die (200) is connected to the rotating assembly (300), and the second end of the upper die (200) is adapted to twist relative to the first end of the upper die (200) as the rotating assembly (300) rotates.

2. The ice-making assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (300) includes: A rotating shaft (310) is connected to the output shaft of the drive unit (800), and the second end of the lower mold (400) is fixedly installed on the second end of the rotating shaft (310); Active rocker arm (320), one end of which is fixedly installed at the first end of the rotating shaft (310), and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the first end of the lower mold (400); The drive gear (330) is fixedly installed at the second end of the rotating shaft (310); The first torsion gear (340) is fixedly installed at the second end of the upper mold (200) and is adapted to mesh with the drive gear (330); Driven gear (350) is rotatably connected to the second end of the rotating shaft (310). The second torsion gear (360) is fixedly connected to the second end of the lower mold (400). The second torsion gear (360) meshes with the driven gear (350) to drive the driven gear (350) to rotate. In the torsional state, the driving gear (330) meshes with the first torsional gear (340) to drive the second end of the upper mold (200) to rotate relative to the first end of the upper mold (200), the driven gear (350) abuts against the stop member (110), and the rotating shaft (310) drives the second end of the lower mold (400) to rotate relative to the first end of the lower mold (400).

3. The ice-making assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower mold (400) is provided with a first connecting post (410) and a second connecting post (420). The second torsion gear (360) is provided with a first through hole (361) and a second through hole (362). The first through hole (361) is located at the center of the second torsion gear (360). The second through hole (362) and the first through hole (361) are spaced apart. The first connecting post (410) passes through the first through hole (361) and the other end of the active rocker arm (320). The second connecting post (420) passes through the second through hole (362).

4. The ice-making assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connecting post (410) is located at the middle of the first end of the lower mold (400).

5. The ice-making assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper mold (200) is provided with a third connecting post (210) and a fourth connecting post (220). The first torsion gear (340) is provided with a third through hole (341) and a fourth through hole (342). The third through hole (341) is located at the center of the first torsion gear (340). The fourth through hole (342) and the third through hole (341) are spaced apart. The third connecting post (210) passes through the third through hole (341), and the fourth connecting post (220) passes through the fourth through hole (342).

6. The ice-making assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the driving gear (330) and the driven gear (350) are toothless gears. The teeth of the driving gear (330) are the first teeth, and the teeth of the driven gear (350) are the second teeth. In the torsional state, the second teeth abut against the stop member (110), and the first teeth begin to mesh with the first torsional gear (340). The end of the lower die (400) away from the stop member (110) is torsion relative to the end of the lower die (400) closer to the stop member (110).

7. The ice-making assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, It includes a first torsion spring (510) and a second torsion spring (620). The first end of the first torsion spring (510) is mounted on the rotating shaft (310), and the second end of the first torsion spring (510) is connected to the main rocker arm (320). The first end of the second torsion spring (620) is mounted on the rotating shaft (310), and the second end of the second torsion spring (620) is connected to the drive gear (330). And / or, It includes several rotating shaft mounting seats (120), the rotating shaft mounting seats (120) are fixedly connected to the housing (100), the rotating shaft (310) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft mounting seats (120), at least one of the rotating shaft mounting seats (120) is provided at the first end of the rotating shaft (310), and the stop member (110) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft mounting seats (120).

8. The ice-making assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The housing (100) is provided with a water inlet (101) above the ice-making cavity, and the upper mold (200) is provided with a water inlet (201), and the water inlet (101) is connected to the water inlet (201).

9. An ice maker, characterized in that, include: The ice-making assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The box has an internal cavity for receiving contents; The ice-making assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the ice-making assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity.

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