Ice-making device and control method, apparatus, computer device and storage medium thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of ice making device, and discloses ice making equipment, a control method and device thereof, computer equipment and a storage medium.The ice making equipment comprises an ice making mold, an ice storage box, an ice blocking plate, a pressure sensing part, a driving assembly, an angle detection assembly and a corresponding brake mechanism, and the angle detection assembly is installed in cooperation with the ice blocking plate; a control device is connected with the ice making mold, the pressure sensing part, the angle detection assembly and the driving assembly in signal connection, so that the driving assembly is controlled according to the feedback signal of the pressure sensing part, the ice blocking plate is rotated to a preset position, the angle of ice falling into the ice storage box is changed, the ice falls into the ice storage box in a lying posture, the ice is prevented from being vertically stacked and suspended, and ice fullness misjudgment or overflow is eliminated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ice-making equipment technology, specifically to ice-making equipment and its control methods, devices, computer equipment, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] Drawer-type ice cube makers have limited internal installation space. During ice removal, ice cubes tend to fall vertically into the ice box, easily causing localized accumulation and stagnation. This can lead to the sensor misjudging the ice box as full even when it is not actually full, prematurely terminating the ice-making process. Consequently, the ice production is insufficient, resulting in low utilization of the ice storage space and impacting the normal performance and user experience of the ice maker. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides ice-making equipment and its control method, apparatus, computer equipment and storage medium to solve the problem that ice cubes falling vertically into the ice box can easily cause misjudgment of fullness, resulting in insufficient ice production.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an ice-making apparatus, comprising: Ice molds; Ice storage box with an extension section; An ice baffle is adjustable in angle and positioned in the ice-falling path between the ice-making mold and the ice storage box; A pressure sensor is disposed on the pressure-bearing surface at the bottom side of the extension, and is used at least for confirming the position of the ice storage box, sensing the ice removal process, and monitoring the ice full status. An angle detection component is used to monitor the rotation angle of the ice baffle. A braking mechanism is used to lock the tilt angle of the ice baffle. The drive assembly includes a first drive member for driving the ice baffle to rotate, and a second drive member for driving the position switching of the braking mechanism; The control device is connected to the ice-making mold, the pressure sensor, the angle detection component, and the drive component respectively, so as to control the drive component according to the feedback signal of the pressure sensor, so as to rotate the ice baffle to a preset position and change the angle at which the ice blocks fall into the ice storage box.

[0005] Beneficial effects: By setting an adjustable-angle ice baffle in the ice-falling path between the ice-making mold and the ice storage box, the control device adjusts the ice baffle to a preset angle based on the ice storage state of the ice storage box identified by the pressure sensor. This changes the falling angle of the ice blocks, guiding them to fall into the ice storage box in a flat position, preventing the ice blocks from piling up vertically or being suspended in mid-air. At the same time, an angle detection component monitors the rotation angle of the ice baffle in real time, and a braking mechanism locks the angle of the ice baffle, ensuring a stable and controllable falling angle. This effectively improves the problem of misjudging the ice fullness caused by ice blocks entering the ice storage box vertically and localized ice accumulation, allowing full utilization of the internal space of the ice storage box and improving the actual ice storage capacity and effective ice production of the ice-making equipment.

[0006] In one optional implementation, the angle detection component includes: A grating turntable is fixedly connected to the ice baffle plate, so that the grating turntable can rotate synchronously with the ice baffle plate. The grating turntable has light-transmitting areas and light-blocking areas alternately arranged around its circumference. The braking mechanism can abut or separate from the grating turntable to lock or release the grating turntable. A through-beam photoelectric transceiver includes a light emitting device and a light receiving device arranged opposite to each other. The grating turntable is disposed in the optical path between the light emitting device and the light receiving device. The through-beam photoelectric transceiver is signal-connected to the control device and is used to detect the rotation angle of the grating turntable.

[0007] Beneficial effects: The grating turntable rotates synchronously with the ice baffle, forming a photoelectric angle detection structure with the through-beam photoelectric transceiver. This allows for real-time and accurate acquisition of the ice baffle's rotation angle, enabling precise identification and control of its position. The braking mechanism directly acts on the grating turntable to lock and release, eliminating the need for additional locking components and resulting in a compact structure. The grating turntable features alternating light-transmitting and light-blocking areas around its circumference, continuously alternating between conducting and cutting off the light path during rotation, ensuring rapid angle acquisition response. The grating turntable directly serves as the braking force-bearing component, locking reliably and promptly after the ice baffle is adjusted to the target angle, thus stably maintaining the preset ice-falling angle, ensuring the ice blocks in the ice storage box are evenly and flatly laid out, and reducing the probability of false full-ice detection.

[0008] In one optional embodiment, the ice-making device further includes: The detection housing, the braking mechanism, the angle detection component, and the pressure sensor are integrated and disposed in the detection housing.

[0009] Beneficial effects: The braking mechanism, angle detection component, and pressure sensing element are integrated into the detection housing, resulting in high component integration and a compact overall structure. This effectively reduces the space occupied by the ice-making equipment and facilitates miniaturization design. Modular assembly of the detection and braking components facilitates assembly, maintenance, and replacement of the entire machine, improving assembly efficiency.

[0010] In an alternative embodiment, the detection housing is provided with a limiting groove, the pressure sensing element is mounted on the groove bottom of the limiting groove, and the extension part of the ice storage box is fittingly clamped in the limiting groove and pressed above the pressure sensing element.

[0011] Beneficial effects: the extension part of the ice storage box is pressed above the pressure sensing element, so that the weight of the ice storage box and ice can stably and vertically act on the pressure sensing element, avoiding pressure value distortion caused by uneven stress, and improving the detection accuracy of ice storage box in-place identification, ice dropping induction and full ice monitoring. Moreover, the limiting groove can limit the position of the extension part of the ice storage box, preventing the ice storage box from being offset and slipping during placement; the limiting groove also plays a role in positioning and guiding, facilitating quick alignment and installation of the ice storage box.

[0012] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a control method for ice making equipment, which is applicable to any one of the ice making devices described above, comprising: Acquiring the pressure value collected in real time by the pressure sensing element; Determining the in-place state and ice storage weight of the ice storage box according to the pressure value; In the ice dropping stage, acquiring the inclination angle of the ice guard collected in real time by the angle detection assembly; According to the inclination angle of the ice guard and the pressure value, controlling the driving assembly to adjust the ice guard to rotate to a preset position, so as to adjust the angle at which ice cubes fall into the ice storage box.

[0013] Beneficial effects: The control method of the present invention identifies the in-place state and ice storage weight of the ice storage box in real time through the pressure value, performs linkage control in combination with the real-time inclination angle of the ice guard, dynamically adjusts the inclination angle of the ice guard according to the actual ice storage condition of the ice storage box, and accurately adjusts the posture of ice cubes falling into the ice storage box. This allows ice cubes to be evenly laid and stacked in a flat posture in the ice storage box, avoiding the problems of pressure detection distortion and wrong full ice judgment caused by upright ice bridging and excessive local ice accumulation. The present invention realizes adaptive adjustment of ice falling posture, makes full use of the storage space of the ice storage box, effectively improves the ice making capacity and ice making stability of the ice making equipment, and enhances user experience.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the control method further comprises: When the pressure value is less than the pressure corresponding to a single ice making amount of the ice making mold, controlling the driving assembly to act so that the ice guard rotates to a position forming a first preset angle with the horizontal plane and is locked.

[0015] Beneficial effects: When the pressure value is less than the pressure corresponding to the single ice-making capacity of the ice-making mold, it indicates that there are few ice blocks in the ice storage box. At this time, the ice baffle is controlled to rotate to a position with the first preset angle to the horizontal plane and locked. At this position, the ice baffle can guide the ice blocks to fall directly to the bottom area of ​​the ice storage box. During the process, the ice blocks will not collide with the ice storage box wall and change the falling angle, thereby achieving uniform ice layering at the bottom. This prevents the ice blocks from being disturbed by the ice storage box wall during the falling process and entering vertically, avoiding the ice blocks from accumulating in a local position. It also reserves space for subsequent ice storage, avoids the phenomenon of ice blocks standing upright in the air from the initial ice-piling stage, and reduces the risk of misjudging the ice fullness later.

[0016] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: When the pressure value is equal to or greater than the pressure corresponding to the ice-making mold's single ice-making volume and less than the pressure corresponding to the ice-making mold's two ice-making volumes, the drive component is controlled to rotate the ice baffle to a position at a second preset angle with the horizontal plane and then lock it, where the first preset angle is greater than the second preset angle.

[0017] Beneficial effects: When the pressure value is within the pressure range corresponding to the single ice production volume and two ice production volumes of the ice-making mold, it indicates that the bottom layer of the ice storage box has been filled with ice. At this time, the ice baffle is switched to the position at the second preset angle with the horizontal plane and locked, changing the falling point of the ice blocks and guiding the ice blocks to accumulate in the unfilled area. Combined with the previous bottom layer ice laying effect, the ice blocks are laid flat layer by layer from bottom to top, preventing the ice blocks from standing upright and being piled up in some areas. This allows the internal space of the ice storage box to be fully utilized step by step, ensuring that the weight signal collected by the pressure sensor can accurately reflect the ice filling degree. This avoids the problem of ice blocks overflowing due to the weight not reaching the ice full threshold or the equipment continuing to make ice. Alternatively, it avoids the problem of localized concentrated ice piles, with ice blocks protruding and the weight in a small area reaching the threshold prematurely, triggering a false judgment of ice full shutdown when there is still a lot of empty space in the box, resulting in insufficient ice production.

[0018] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: When the pressure value is equal to or greater than the pressure corresponding to two ice-making operations of the ice-making mold and less than the pressure corresponding to three ice-making operations of the ice-making mold, the drive component is controlled to rotate the ice baffle to a position at a third preset angle with the horizontal plane and then lock it, wherein the second preset angle is greater than the third preset angle.

[0019] Beneficial effects: When the pressure value is within the pressure range corresponding to two and three ice-making volumes, it indicates that the lower and middle areas of the ice storage box are basically filled. At this time, the ice baffle is switched to a position at the third preset angle with the horizontal plane and locked, which adaptively changes the falling point of the ice blocks and guides the ice blocks to accumulate in the remaining unfilled areas of the ice storage box. This continuously avoids the problems of ice blocks standing upright and localized concentrated ice accumulation, so that the remaining space inside the ice storage box is gradually filled and utilized. This ensures that the weight signal collected by the pressure sensor can accurately reflect the degree of ice filling, avoids detection deviations caused by ice blocks being suspended, and prevents ice blocks from overflowing or prematurely triggering the ice full shutdown when there is still empty space in the ice storage box. This effectively improves the utilization rate of the ice storage space and the actual ice production volume.

[0020] The first preset angle is greater than the second preset angle, and the second preset angle is greater than the third preset angle. This causes the ice baffle to gradually decrease its tilt angle as the amount of ice in the ice storage box increases, correspondingly adjusting the trajectory of the falling ice. The landing point of the ice gradually shifts upward from the bottom area of ​​the ice storage box, adapting to the bottom-to-top filling sequence. By adjusting the falling position of the ice by changing the angle of the ice baffle, the empty areas of the ice storage box are filled layer by layer, continuously suppressing the phenomenon of ice standing upright and piling up locally, ensuring that the space in the ice storage box is filled evenly; stabilizing the detection accuracy of the pressure sensor, reducing false judgments of full ice status, and maximizing the utilization of the ice storage box's capacity.

[0021] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: When the ice storage box is in place and the pressure value exceeds the normal range, an error is reported and the ice-making mold is controlled to stop making and removing ice.

[0022] Beneficial effects: When the pressure value exceeds the normal range with the ice storage box in place, it indicates that the pressure sensing detection system is malfunctioning. This may be due to ice storage box displacement, foreign object interference, or sensor failure. In this case, an error is triggered in time and the ice making and ice removal actions are stopped. This prevents the use of distorted pressure values ​​to control ice dropping, avoids malfunctions such as misjudgment of full ice and ice spillage, and enhances the fault identification and protection capabilities of ice making equipment.

[0023] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: When the ice storage box is in place and the pressure value has not reached the ice full threshold, the ice making mold is controlled to continue making and unfreezing ice until the ice is full. When the ice storage box is in place and the pressure value reaches the ice full threshold, the ice-making mold is controlled to stop making ice and removing ice.

[0024] Beneficial effects: When the ice storage box is in place and the pressure value has not reached the ice full threshold, it indicates that the ice filling amount in the ice storage box has not yet reached the upper limit. At this time, the ice making mold can be controlled to continue making and removing ice to ensure that the ice storage box is filled and to avoid ice shortage. When the ice storage box is in place and the pressure value reaches the ice full threshold, it indicates that the ice filling amount in the ice storage box has reached the upper limit. It is necessary to control the ice making mold to stop making and removing ice in time to prevent the ice storage box from overloaded and ice from overflowing. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid the equipment from running ineffectively and optimize the overall energy consumption of the machine.

[0025] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: If the pressure value changes by zero within a preset time period, the controller will issue a de-icing failure alert.

[0026] Beneficial effects: When the pressure change is zero within the preset duration, it indicates that no ice blocks fell into the ice storage box after the ice-making mold completed the de-icing action. This is identified as a de-icing failure condition, and a de-icing failure reminder is issued in a timely manner to prompt the user to carry out maintenance. This avoids the ice-making equipment from repeatedly executing ineffective ice-making and de-icing processes, saves energy, and prevents the equipment from running continuously without ice due to long-term de-icing failure, thereby improving the intelligence and reliability of the whole machine operation.

[0027] Thirdly, the present invention also provides a control device, comprising: The first acquisition module is used to acquire the pressure value collected in real time by the pressure sensor. The second acquisition module is used to acquire the tilt angle of the ice baffle collected in real time by the angle detection component; The determination module is used to determine the in-situ status and ice weight of the ice storage box based on the pressure value. The control module is used to control the drive assembly to adjust the ice baffle to a preset position according to the tilt angle and the pressure value.

[0028] Beneficial effects: The control device acquires pressure values ​​in real time through the first acquisition module and the tilt angle of the ice baffle in real time through the second acquisition module. The determination module accurately determines the position status of the ice storage box and the real-time weight of the stored ice. Then, the control module, in conjunction with the weight of the stored ice and the tilt angle of the ice baffle, adjusts the working position of the ice baffle to dynamically adjust the ice dropping angle according to different stages of ice storage. This guides the ice blocks to be evenly spread and stacked layer by layer, effectively improving the problems of ice blocks standing upright and clustering in certain areas. The pressure value can accurately reflect the degree of ice filling, significantly reducing the probability of false fullness and ice overflow. This device has a clear division of labor and can achieve high-precision ice storage identification and adaptive ice dropping control without the need for additional detection devices. Its structural logic is simple and reliable, effectively improving the ice storage utilization rate and ice making stability of ice-making equipment.

[0029] Fourthly, the present invention also provides a computer device, comprising: The device includes a memory and a processor, which are communicatively connected to each other. The memory stores computer instructions, and the processor executes the computer instructions to perform the control method of the ice-making device described above.

[0030] Beneficial effects: The processor executes computer instructions stored in the memory, thereby executing the control method of the ice-making equipment of the present invention. This enables real-time monitoring of the ice storage box's position and ice storage volume, and dynamically adjusts the tilt angle of the ice baffle plate according to the ice storage volume to achieve adaptive ice-falling posture control. This effectively improves the problems of ice blocks standing upright and unevenly piled in some areas, ensures the reliability of the pressure detection signal, accurately identifies the ice full state, avoids the defects of insufficient ice production or overflow caused by false judgment of ice fullness, and improves the operational stability of the ice-making equipment, the utilization rate of ice storage space, and the level of intelligent control.

[0031] Fifthly, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions for causing a computer to execute the control method of the ice-making equipment described in any of the above claims.

[0032] Beneficial effects: By executing computer instructions on a computer-readable storage medium, the computer executes the control method of the ice-making equipment of the present invention, which enables the ice-breaking process to adaptively adjust the ice-falling angle of the ice baffle plate according to the real-time ice weight of the ice storage box, guides the ice blocks to be evenly spread and stacked, eliminates the detection distortion caused by the ice blocks standing upright, accurately determines the ice full state, effectively avoids problems such as false judgment of ice fullness, insufficient ice production and ice overflow, and ensures the efficient and stable operation of the ice-making equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or related technologies of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural cross-sectional view of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front view cross-sectional view of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of section A; Figure 4 This is a side view cross-sectional view of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of section B; Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the tilt angle of the ice baffle when there is no ice in the ice storage box; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of section A; Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure shows the tilt angle of the ice baffle when there is already a plate of ice in the ice storage box. Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of section B; Figure 10 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure shows the tilt angle of the ice baffle when there are already two plates of ice in the ice storage box. Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified view of the structure of part C in the middle; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the first control flow of the control method for the ice-making equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a second control flow of the control method for the ice-making equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the third control flow of the control method for the ice-making equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a connection diagram of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of another computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Ice molds; 2. Ice storage box; 21. Extension section; 3. Ice shield; 31. Pivot shaft; 4. Inspect the casing; 5. Angle detection component; 51. Grating turntable; 52. Through-beam photoelectric transceiver component; 6. Braking mechanism; 7. Pressure sensing element; 100. Ice cubes. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the invention 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to 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 this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] The ice box drawer structure of a drawer-type ice cube maker is generally supported by an ice box bracket. Traditional drawer-type ice makers use numerous sensors and components in various locations to detect ice box placement, ice fullness, and ice removal. For example, the ice strip on the evaporator assembly uses a magnet near a proximity switch to detect ice removal; infrared sensors are used to detect ice fullness at the side openings of the ice box; and a proximity switch with a magnet on the ice box near the machine body detects whether the ice box is back in place. This traditional drawer-type ice maker uses too many sensors. Ice-making equipment, due to its multiple functions compressed into a small volume, results in space constraints as the functional areas are close together. Furthermore, it requires more sensing elements, necessitating three proximity switches (one for ice box placement detection, one for ice removal sensing, and one for ice fullness monitoring) and a matching mechanical baffle as the triggering mechanism. For example, inserting an ice box triggers one proximity switch to confirm placement; during ice removal, another proximity switch detects ice cubes falling out; and the ice fullness is determined by a third proximity switch combined with the physical obstruction of the baffle. In related technologies, most ice cube trays use square evaporator ice grids. Ice making and unloading are done from a single piece, with the ice-making area adjacent to the ice storage area. This design causes ice cubes to easily fall vertically into the storage area, severely affecting the ice fullness determination and leading to a reduced ice storage capacity. Alternatively, ice cubes may pile up in sparse areas, causing overflow even before the storage capacity is reached, impacting the user experience. Therefore, this invention is proposed.

[0040] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 17 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, an ice-making device is provided, comprising: Ice mold 1; Ice storage box 2 is provided with an extension 21; An ice baffle 3 is set at an adjustable angle in the ice-falling path between the ice-making mold 1 and the ice storage box 2; The pressure sensor 7 is disposed on the pressure-bearing surface at the bottom side of the extension 21, and is used at least for confirming the presence of the ice storage box 2, sensing the ice removal process, and monitoring the ice full state. Angle detection component 5 is used to monitor the rotation angle of the ice baffle 3; Braking mechanism 6 is used to lock the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3; The drive assembly includes a first drive member for driving the ice baffle 3 to rotate, and a second drive member for driving the position switching of the braking mechanism 6; The control device is connected to the ice-making mold 1, the pressure sensor 7, the angle detection component 5 and the drive component respectively, so as to control the drive component according to the feedback signal of the pressure sensor 7, so as to rotate the ice baffle 3 to a preset position and change the angle at which the ice block 100 falls into the ice storage box 2.

[0042] Specifically, the ice-making mold 1 can be an ice tray, an ice plate, an openable mold shell, or a flexible silicone ice mold. The ice-making mold can be an integrated ice tray or ice plate, or it can be a split mold. The ice-making mold can also be made of metal materials or non-metallic materials such as silicone, without specific limitations.

[0043] In some embodiments, the ice-making apparatus includes: Ice mold 1; An ice storage box 2 is disposed below the ice-making mold 1 and is used to receive and store the ice blocks 100 made by the ice-making mold 1; the ice storage box 2 is provided with an extension 21; The ice baffle 3 is provided with a pivot 31 and is set in the ice falling path between the ice making mold 1 and the ice storage box 2 by means of the pivot 31 at an adjustable angle. The pressure sensor 7 is disposed on the pressure-bearing surface at the bottom side of the extension 21, and is used at least for confirming the presence of the ice storage box 2, sensing the ice removal process, and monitoring the ice full state. An angle detection component 5 is installed in conjunction with the pivot shaft 31 of the ice baffle 3 to monitor the rotation angle of the ice baffle 3. The braking mechanism 6 is provided corresponding to the angle detection component 5 and has a braking position and a release position. In the braking position, the braking mechanism 6 is locked to the angle detection component 5 to restrict the rotation of the ice baffle 3. In the release position, the braking mechanism 6 is separated from the angle detection component 5 to release the restriction on the rotation of the ice baffle 3. The drive assembly includes a first drive member for driving the ice baffle 3 to rotate, and a second drive member for driving the position switching of the braking mechanism 6; The control device is connected to the ice-making mold 1, the pressure sensor 7, the angle detection component 5 and the drive component respectively, so as to control the drive component according to the feedback signal of the pressure sensor 7, so as to rotate the ice baffle 3 to a preset position and change the angle at which the ice block 100 falls into the ice storage box 2.

[0044] By setting an adjustable ice baffle 3 in the ice-falling path between the ice-making mold 1 and the ice storage box 2, the control device controls the drive component to adjust the ice baffle 3 to a preset angle based on the ice storage state of the ice storage box 2 identified by the pressure sensor 7, thereby changing the falling angle of the ice block 100 and guiding the ice block 100 to fall into the ice storage box 2 in a flat position, thus preventing the ice block 100 from piling up vertically. At the same time, the angle detection component 5 is configured to monitor the rotation angle of the ice baffle 3 in real time, and the braking mechanism 6 is matched to lock the angle of the ice baffle 3 to ensure that the falling angle is stable and controllable. This effectively improves the problem of misjudgment of ice fullness caused by the ice block 100 entering the ice storage box 2 vertically and local ice piling, so as to make full use of the internal space of the ice storage box 2 and improve the actual ice storage capacity and effective ice production of the ice-making equipment.

[0045] If ice blocks 100 are dropped vertically and stacked upright, with the ice blocks 100 suspended above each other, the overall weight will be smaller for the same ice storage volume. This can easily lead to situations where there is still space inside the box but the weight does not reach the ice full threshold for a long time, or the ice blocks are filled too early and trigger false judgments. This solution guides the ice blocks 100 to lie flat and reduce the gaps between the ice blocks 100. This allows the weight signal collected by the pressure sensor 7 to accurately reflect the filling degree of the ice blocks 100 in the ice storage box 2, thus improving the accuracy of ice full recognition.

[0046] It should be noted that the pressure-bearing surface on the bottom side of the extension 21 of the ice storage box 2 can be the shell of the ice-making equipment. For the pull-out ice storage box 2, the pressure-bearing surface is located on the ice box support, and a pull-out groove is formed on the ice box support. The pressure-bearing surface is the bottom surface of the pull-out groove. The extension 21 of the ice storage box 2 can be provided only on one side of the upper edge of the ice storage box 2, or it can be provided on both sides of the upper edge of the ice storage box 2. When two extensions 21 are arranged, two pressure sensors 7 can be provided accordingly. Based on the signals of the two pressure sensors 7, the detection blind zone can be effectively avoided, and false triggering caused by vibration can be suppressed. Even if the ice storage box 2 is offset or tilted, the sensing signal can be stably obtained, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the identification of ice box in place confirmation, ice removal sensing, and ice full monitoring.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The angle detection component 5 includes: A grating turntable 51 is fixedly connected to the pivot axis 31 of the ice baffle 3, so that the grating turntable 51 can rotate synchronously with the ice baffle 3. The grating turntable 51 has light-transmitting areas and light-blocking areas alternately arranged around its circumference. In the braking position, the braking mechanism 6 abuts against the grating turntable 51 and locks the grating turntable 51. In the release position, the braking mechanism 6 separates from the grating turntable 51 to release the grating turntable 51. The through-beam photoelectric transceiver assembly 52 includes a light emitting device and a light receiving device arranged opposite to each other. The grating turntable 51 is disposed in the optical path between the light emitting device and the light receiving device. The through-beam photoelectric transceiver assembly 52 is signal-connected to the control device and is used to detect the rotation angle of the grating turntable 51.

[0048] The grating turntable 51 rotates synchronously with the ice baffle 3, forming a photoelectric angle detection structure with the through-beam photoelectric transceiver component 52. This structure can accurately acquire the rotation angle of the ice baffle 3 in real time, enabling precise identification and control of the ice baffle 3's position. The braking mechanism 6 directly acts on the grating turntable 51 to lock and release, eliminating the need for additional locking components and resulting in a compact structure. The grating turntable 51 has alternating light-transmitting and light-blocking areas arranged around its circumference. During rotation, it continuously alternates between conducting and cutting off the light path, resulting in rapid angle acquisition response. The grating turntable 51 directly serves as the braking force-bearing component, enabling timely and reliable locking after the ice baffle 3 is adjusted to the target angle. This stabilizes the preset ice-falling angle, ensuring that the ice blocks in the ice storage box 2 are neatly and evenly laid out, reducing the probability of false fullness.

[0049] Specifically, the braking mechanism 6 includes brake friction pads.

[0050] In some embodiments, the ice-making apparatus further includes: The detection housing 4, the braking mechanism 6, the angle detection component 5, and the pressure sensor 7 are integrated and arranged in the detection housing 4.

[0051] The braking mechanism 6, angle detection component 5, and pressure sensing component 7 are integrated into the detection housing 4. The high degree of component integration and compact overall structure can effectively reduce the space occupied by the ice-making equipment and facilitate the miniaturization design of the equipment. The modular assembly of the detection and braking components facilitates the assembly, maintenance, and replacement of the whole machine, improving assembly efficiency.

[0052] After modular integration, it can be pre-installed as an independent assembly and then assembled into the main body of the ice-making equipment, reducing the assembly difficulty of the production line; the shell can also protect the internal components, reducing interference from water vapor and ice fragments with sensing and braking operations.

[0053] Specifically, in some embodiments, the pressure sensing element 7 is a pressure resistance sensor, the angle detection component 5 includes a grating disc, the braking mechanism 6 includes a grating brake pad, the pressure resistance sensor, the grating disc 51 and the grating brake pad are integrated and assembled in the detection housing 4, the extension 21 of the ice storage box 2 extends into the sliding pull groove formed in the detection housing 4, the grating disc 51 is directly connected to the pivot shaft 31 of the ice baffle 3 and can rotate synchronously, and the on-site detection, ice removal sensing and ice full monitoring functions of the ice storage box 2 are realized synchronously through the pressure changes generated when the ice storage box 2 is placed, removed from ice and full (such as the weight of the ice storage box 2 or the load fluctuation caused by the falling of ice blocks 100). This design not only eliminates the need for multiple proximity switches and baffles, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance requirements, but also, through the coordinated monitoring and adjustment of the pressure sensor 7 and the angle of the ice baffle 3, adapts the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 to the ice storage box 2, ensuring that the ice blocks 100 can fall flat into the ice storage box 2 and fill it in an orderly manner when they fall. This avoids the situation where the ice blocks 100 fall vertically into the ice storage box 2 during the ice removal stage of the pull-out ice cube maker, causing the ice blocks 100 to be suspended or partially piled up. It also prevents the ice blocks 100 from overflowing and misjudging that the ice is full, thus improving the reliability of the ice-making equipment.

[0054] In some embodiments, the detection housing 4 is provided with a limiting groove, the pressure sensor 7 is installed at the bottom of the limiting groove, and the extension 21 of the ice storage box 2 is adapted to be engaged in the limiting groove and pressed against the pressure sensor 7.

[0055] The extension 21 of the ice storage box 2 presses against the pressure sensor 7, ensuring that the weight of the ice storage box 2 and the ice cube 100 acts stably and vertically on the pressure sensor 7. This prevents pressure value distortion caused by force misalignment and improves the detection accuracy of the ice storage box 2's position recognition, ice removal sensing, and ice full monitoring. Furthermore, the limiting groove can limit the extension 21 of the ice storage box 2, preventing the ice storage box 2 from shifting or slipping; the limiting groove also serves as a positioning guide, facilitating quick alignment and installation of the ice storage box 2.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the other hand, such as Figure 6 As shown, a control method for an ice-making device is also provided, including: Acquire the pressure value collected in real time by pressure sensor 7; The position and weight of ice storage box 2 are determined based on the pressure value. During the de-icing stage, the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 is collected in real time by the angle detection component 5; Based on the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 and the pressure value, the control drive component adjusts the ice baffle 3 to rotate to a preset position, adjusting the angle at which the ice block 100 falls into the ice storage box 2.

[0057] The control method of this invention identifies the position and weight of the ice storage box 2 in real time through pressure values, and performs linkage control in conjunction with the real-time tilt angle of the ice baffle 3. The tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 is dynamically adjusted according to the actual ice storage situation in the ice storage box 2, precisely regulating the posture of the ice blocks 100 falling into the ice storage box 2. This ensures that the ice blocks 100 are evenly spread and stacked in a flat position within the ice storage box 2, avoiding pressure detection distortion and misjudgment of fullness caused by ice blocks 100 standing upright or excessively high local ice accumulation. This invention achieves adaptive adjustment of the ice falling posture, fully utilizes the storage space of the ice storage box 2, effectively improves the ice-making capacity and stability of the ice-making equipment, and enhances the user experience.

[0058] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 The control method further includes: When the pressure value is less than the pressure corresponding to the single ice-making capacity of the ice-making mold 1, the drive component is controlled to rotate the ice baffle 3 to a position at a first preset angle with the horizontal plane and then lock it.

[0059] When the pressure value is less than the pressure corresponding to the single ice production capacity of the ice-making mold 1, it indicates that there are fewer ice blocks 100 in the ice storage box 2. At this time, the ice baffle 3 is controlled to rotate to a position with a first preset angle to the horizontal plane and locked. At this position, the ice baffle 3 can guide the ice blocks 100 to fall directly to the bottom area of ​​the ice storage box 2. During the process, it will not collide with the wall of the ice storage box 2 and change the falling angle, thereby achieving uniform ice layering at the bottom. This prevents the ice blocks 100 from being disturbed by the wall of the ice storage box 2 during the falling process and from entering vertically, avoiding the ice blocks 100 from accumulating in a local position, reserving space for subsequent ice storage, and avoiding the phenomenon of ice blocks 100 standing upright in the air from the initial ice-piling stage, reducing the risk of misjudging the ice fullness later.

[0060] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 The control method further includes: When the pressure value is equal to or greater than the pressure corresponding to the single ice-making volume of the ice-making mold 1 and less than the pressure corresponding to the two ice-making volumes of the ice-making mold 1, the drive component is controlled to rotate the ice baffle 3 to a position at a second preset angle with the horizontal plane and then lock it. The first preset angle is greater than the second preset angle.

[0061] When the pressure value is within the pressure range corresponding to the single ice production volume and the two ice production volumes of the ice-making mold 1, it indicates that the bottom layer of the ice storage box 2 has been filled with ice. At this time, the control ice baffle 3 is switched to the position at the second preset angle with the horizontal plane and locked, changing the falling point of the ice block 100 and guiding the ice block 100 to accumulate in the unfilled area. In conjunction with the previous bottom layer ice laying effect, the ice block 100 is laid flat layer by layer from bottom to top, preventing the ice block 100 from standing upright and being piled up in a localized area. This allows the internal space of the ice storage box 2 to be fully utilized step by step, ensuring that the weight signal collected by the pressure sensor 7 can accurately reflect the ice filling degree. This avoids the situation where the weight does not reach the ice full threshold, causing the equipment to continue making ice and resulting in the ice block 100 overflowing; or where the ice block 100 is piled up in a localized area, causing the weight of the ice block 100 to reach the threshold prematurely, triggering the false judgment of ice full shutdown when there is still a lot of empty space in the box, resulting in insufficient ice production.

[0062] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 The control method further includes: When the pressure value is equal to or greater than the pressure corresponding to two ice-making operations of the ice mold 1 and less than the pressure corresponding to three ice-making operations of the ice mold 1, the drive component is controlled to rotate the ice baffle 3 to a position at a third preset angle with the horizontal plane and then lock it. The second preset angle is greater than the third preset angle.

[0063] When the pressure value is within the pressure range corresponding to two and three ice-making volumes, it indicates that the lower and middle areas of the ice storage box 2 are basically filled. At this time, the control ice baffle 3 is switched to a position at the third preset angle with the horizontal plane and locked, adaptively changing the falling point of the ice block 100 and guiding the ice block 100 to accumulate in the remaining unfilled area of ​​the ice storage box 2. This continuously avoids the problem of the ice block 100 standing upright and the problem of local concentrated ice accumulation, so that the remaining space inside the ice storage box 2 is gradually filled and utilized. This ensures that the weight signal collected by the pressure sensor 7 can truly reflect the degree of ice filling, avoids detection deviation caused by the ice block 100 being suspended, prevents the ice block 100 from overflowing or the ice storage box 2 from triggering the ice full shutdown prematurely when there is still empty space, and effectively improves the utilization rate of the ice storage space and the actual ice production volume.

[0064] In some embodiments, the ice-making capacity of the ice mold 1 in a single operation is the amount of ice corresponding to one plate of ice in the ice mold 1; the ice-making capacity of the ice mold 1 in two operations is the amount of ice corresponding to two plates of ice in the ice mold 1; and the ice-making capacity of the ice mold 1 in three operations is the amount of ice corresponding to three plates of ice in the ice mold 1. Normally, the ice storage capacity of the ice storage box 2 is the amount of ice corresponding to three plates of ice.

[0065] The pressure sensor 7 and the grating turntable 51 are used to help identify the weight information of the ice storage box 2 and the rotation angle of the ice baffle 3. When the ice storage box 2 is returned to its position, the extension of the tail end of the ice box will extend into the limiting groove of the detection housing 4. The protrusion of the pressure sensor 7 will lift the ice storage box 2. It will also adjust the tilt angle of the ice baffle when removing ice according to the different ice storage conditions in the ice box so that the ice blocks 100 fall off and lie flat, ensuring that the ice storage box 2 is filled layer by layer from bottom to top.

[0066] It should be noted that the first, second, and third preset angles are related to parameters such as the size of the ice cube 100 and the height of the ice storage box 2, and vary depending on the size of the ice cube 100 and the height of the ice storage box 2. In practical applications, the rotation angle of the grating turntable 51 is set according to the size of the ice cube 100 and the height of the ice storage box 2, which is also based on the height of the ice stored in the ice storage box 2.

[0067] In one embodiment, see Figures 12-17 Based on the dimensions of the three-dimensional ice block 100 and the detachment distance, the first, second, and third preset angles are set to 50 degrees, 30 degrees, and 10 degrees respectively (the angle α between the ice baffle 3 and the horizontal plane). See [link / reference] Figure 12 and Figure 13 The maximum tilt angle α of the ice baffle 3 occurs when there is no ice block 100 in the ice storage box 2, and the ice block 100 has fallen a sufficient distance to allow for potential energy conversion as it lies flat after falling into the ice box, without flipping over. When there is already a plate of ice in the ice storage box 2, see [the diagram]. Figure 14 and Figure 15 As the angle α decreases, the landing point of ice block 100 into ice storage box 2 shifts upwards; and when there are already two plates of ice in ice storage box 2, see... Figure 16 and Figure 17 As the angle α decreases further, the landing point of ice block 100 moves further upward. The ice baffle 3 changes the initial angle of ice block 100 before it falls into the ice storage box 2, ensuring that the initial angle of ice block 100 falling can meet the requirement of lying flat under different ice storage volumes.

[0068] In some embodiments, the control method further includes: When the ice storage box 2 is in place and the pressure value exceeds the normal range, an error is reported and the ice-making mold 1 is controlled to stop making and removing ice.

[0069] When the pressure value of the ice storage box 2 exceeds the normal range under the premise that the ice storage box 2 is in place, it indicates that the pressure sensing detection system is abnormal. There may be situations such as displacement of the ice storage box 2, interference from foreign objects, or failure of the sensing element. At this time, an error is triggered in time and the ice making and ice removal actions are stopped to prevent the ice dropping control from being performed based on distorted pressure values, avoid malfunctions such as false judgment of full ice and 100% ice cube spillage, and enhance the fault identification and protection capabilities of the ice making equipment.

[0070] It should be noted that the normal variation range can be understood as the weight of ice storage box 2, the weight increase caused by the falling of ice block 100, and the normal weight gain trend of stored ice. Sudden increases or decreases in the signal, as well as sustained and significant signal drift, all indicate that the signal exceeds the normal variation range. The normal variation range can be pre-calibrated based on the weight of ice storage box 2 and the weight of 100 ice blocks in a single release.

[0071] In some embodiments, the control method further includes: When the ice storage box 2 is in place and the pressure value has not reached the ice full threshold, the ice-making mold 1 is controlled to continue making and unmaking ice until it is full. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 7 ; When the ice storage box 2 is in place and the pressure value reaches the ice full threshold, the ice making mold 1 is controlled to stop making ice and removing ice.

[0072] When the ice storage box 2 is in place and the pressure value has not reached the ice full threshold, it indicates that the ice block 100 filling amount in the ice storage box 2 has not yet reached the upper limit. At this time, the ice making mold 1 can be controlled to continue making and removing ice to ensure that the ice storage box 2 is filled and to avoid ice shortage. When the ice storage box 2 is in place and the pressure value reaches the ice full threshold, it indicates that the ice block 100 filling amount in the ice storage box 2 has reached the upper limit. It is necessary to control the ice making mold 1 to stop making and removing ice in time to prevent the ice storage box 2 from overloaded and the ice block 100 from overflowing. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid the equipment from running ineffectively and to optimize the overall energy consumption.

[0073] In some embodiments, the control method further includes: If the pressure value changes by zero within a preset time period, the controller will issue a de-icing failure alert.

[0074] When the pressure change is zero within the preset duration, it indicates that no ice blocks fell into the ice storage box 2 after the ice-making mold 1 completed the de-icing action. This is identified as a de-icing failure condition, and a de-icing failure reminder is issued in a timely manner to prompt the user to carry out maintenance. This avoids the ice-making equipment from repeatedly executing ineffective ice-making and de-icing processes, saves energy, and prevents the equipment from running continuously without ice due to long-term de-icing failure, thereby improving the intelligence and reliability of the whole machine operation.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the other hand, see also... Figure 9 A control device is also provided, comprising: The first acquisition module is used to acquire the pressure value collected in real time by the pressure sensor 7; The second acquisition module is used to acquire the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 collected in real time by the angle detection component 5; The determination module is used to determine the in-situ status and ice storage weight of the ice storage box 2 based on the pressure value. The control module is used to control the drive assembly to adjust the ice baffle 3 to a preset position according to the tilt angle and the pressure value.

[0076] The control device acquires pressure values ​​in real time through a first acquisition module and the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 in real time through a second acquisition module. A determination module accurately determines the position of the ice storage box 2 and the real-time weight of the stored ice. The control module then combines the weight of the stored ice with the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 to dynamically adjust its working position. This allows for dynamic adjustment of the ice-falling angle according to different ice-storage stages of the ice storage box 2, guiding the ice blocks 100 to be evenly and layered, effectively improving the problems of ice blocks 100 standing upright and clustering in certain areas. The pressure value accurately reflects the degree of ice filling, significantly reducing the probability of false fullness and ice overflow. This device has a clear division of labor, achieving high-precision ice storage identification and adaptive ice-falling control without the need for additional detection devices. Its simple and reliable structure effectively improves the ice storage utilization rate and ice-making stability of the ice-making equipment.

[0077] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the connection structure of the control device of an ice-making device according to an embodiment is provided. In this embodiment, the control device of the ice-making device is presented in the form of a functional unit. Here, a unit refers to an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a processor and memory that execute one or more software or fixed programs, and / or other devices that can provide the above functions.

[0078] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in another aspect, a computer device is also provided, comprising: The device includes a memory and a processor, which are interconnected. The memory stores computer instructions, and the processor executes the computer instructions to perform the control method of the ice-making device described above.

[0079] The processor executes computer instructions stored in the memory, thereby implementing the control method of the ice-making equipment of the present invention. This enables real-time monitoring of the position status and ice storage volume of the ice storage box 2, and dynamically adjusts the tilt angle of the ice baffle 3 according to the ice storage volume. This achieves adaptive ice-falling posture control, effectively improving the problems of ice blocks 100 standing upright and uneven local ice accumulation. It ensures that the pressure detection signal is true and reliable, accurately identifies the ice full state, avoids the defects of insufficient ice production caused by misjudgment of ice fullness or overflow caused by standing upright, and improves the operational stability of the ice-making equipment, the utilization rate of ice storage space, and the level of intelligent control.

[0080] Please see Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of a computer device provided in an optional embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the computer device includes one or more processors 10, a memory 20, and interfaces for connecting the various components, including high-speed interfaces and low-speed interfaces. The various components are interconnected via different buses and can be mounted on a common motherboard or otherwise installed as needed. The processors can process instructions executed within the computer device, including instructions stored in or on memory to display graphical information of a GUI on an external input / output device (such as a display device coupled to the interface). In some optional embodiments, multiple processors and / or multiple buses can be used with multiple memories and multiple memory modules, if desired. Similarly, multiple computer devices can be connected, each providing some of the necessary operations (e.g., as a server array, a group of blade servers, or a multiprocessor system). Figure 10 The example used is a processor 10.

[0081] Processor 10 may be a central processing unit, a network processor, or a combination thereof. Processor 10 may further include a hardware chip. The hardware chip may be an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), or a combination thereof. The programmable logic device may be a complex programmable logic device (CAMP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a general-purpose array logic (GDA), or any combination thereof.

[0082] The memory 20 stores instructions executable by at least one processor 10 to cause the at least one processor 10 to perform the method shown in the above embodiments.

[0083] The memory 20 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the computer device. Furthermore, the memory 20 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state storage device. In some alternative embodiments, the memory 20 may optionally include memory remotely located relative to the processor 10, and these remote memories may be connected to the computer device via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0084] The memory 20 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory; the memory may also include non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, hard disk or solid-state drive; the memory 20 may also include a combination of the above types of memory.

[0085] The computer device also includes a communication interface 30 for communicating with other devices or communication networks.

[0086] In some embodiments, such as Figure 11 As shown, the computer device also includes an input device 40 and an output device 50. The processor 10, memory 20, input device 40, and output device 50 can be connected via a bus or other means.

[0087] Input device 40 can receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the computer device, such as a touchscreen, keypad, mouse, trackpad, touchpad, joystick, one or more mouse buttons, trackball, joystick, etc. Output device 50 may include display devices, auxiliary lighting devices (e.g., LEDs), and haptic feedback devices (e.g., vibration motors). The aforementioned display devices include, but are not limited to, liquid crystal displays, light-emitting diodes, displays, and plasma displays. In some alternative embodiments, the display device may be a touchscreen.

[0088] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in another aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, wherein computer instructions are stored on the computer storage medium for causing a computer to perform the control method of the ice-making equipment described in any of the above embodiments.

[0089] By executing computer instructions on a computer-readable storage medium, the computer executes the control method of the ice-making equipment of the present invention, so as to realize the adaptive adjustment of the ice-falling angle of the ice baffle plate 3 according to the real-time ice weight of the ice storage box 2 during the ice removal process, guide the ice blocks 100 to be evenly spread and stacked, eliminate the detection distortion problem caused by the ice blocks 100 standing upright, accurately determine the ice full state, effectively avoid problems such as false judgment of ice fullness, insufficient ice production and ice block 100 overflow, and ensure the efficient and stable operation of the ice-making equipment.

[0090] It should be noted that the methods described above according to embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in hardware or firmware, or implemented as computer code that can be recorded on a storage medium, or implemented as computer code downloaded via a network and originally stored on a remote storage medium or a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and then stored on a local storage medium. Thus, the methods described herein can be processed by software stored on a storage medium using a general-purpose computer, a dedicated processor, or programmable or dedicated hardware. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, optical disk, read-only memory, random access memory, flash memory, hard disk, or solid-state drive, etc.; further, the storage medium can also include combinations of the above types of memory. It is understood that a computer, processor, microprocessor controller, or programmable hardware includes a storage component capable of storing or receiving software or computer code, which, when accessed and executed by the computer, processor, or hardware, implements the methods shown in the above embodiments.

[0091] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. An ice-making device, characterized in that, include: Ice mold (1); Ice storage box (2) is provided with an extension (21); An ice baffle (3) is set at an adjustable angle in the ice-falling path between the ice-making mold (1) and the ice storage box (2); The pressure sensor (7) is disposed on the pressure-bearing surface on the bottom side of the extension (21) and is used at least for the presence confirmation of the ice storage box (2), the sensing of the ice removal process, and the monitoring of the ice full state. An angle detection component (5) is used to monitor the rotation angle of the ice baffle (3); Braking mechanism (6) for locking the tilt angle of the ice baffle (3); The drive assembly includes a first drive member for driving the ice baffle (3) to rotate and a second drive member for driving the position switching of the braking mechanism (6); The control device is connected to the ice-making mold (1), the pressure sensor (7), the angle detection component (5) and the drive component respectively, so as to control the drive component according to the feedback signal of the pressure sensor (7) to make the ice baffle (3) rotate to a preset position and change the angle at which the ice block (100) falls into the ice storage box (2).

2. The ice-making equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle detection component (5) includes: The grating turntable (51) is fixedly connected to the ice baffle (3), so that the grating turntable (51) can rotate synchronously with the ice baffle (3). The grating turntable (51) has light-transmitting areas and light-blocking areas alternately arranged around its circumference. The braking mechanism (6) can abut or separate from the grating turntable (51) to lock or release the grating turntable (51). The through-beam photoelectric transceiver assembly (52) includes a light emitting device and a light receiving device arranged opposite to each other. The grating turntable (51) is disposed in the optical path between the light emitting device and the light receiving device. The through-beam photoelectric transceiver assembly (52) is signal-connected to the control device and is used to detect the rotation angle of the grating turntable (51).

3. The ice-making equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The detection housing (4), the braking mechanism (6), the angle detection component (5) and the pressure sensor (7) are integrated and arranged in the detection housing (4).

4. The ice-making equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection housing (4) is provided with a limiting groove, the pressure sensing element (7) is installed at the bottom of the limiting groove, and the extension (21) of the ice storage box (2) is adapted to be locked in the limiting groove and pressed on the top of the pressure sensing element (7).

5. A control method for an ice-making device, applicable to the ice-making device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, include: Obtain the pressure value collected in real time by the pressure sensor (7); The position and weight of the ice storage box (2) are determined based on the pressure value. During the de-icing stage, the tilt angle of the ice baffle (3) is collected in real time by the angle detection component (5); Based on the tilt angle of the ice baffle (3) and the pressure value, the control drive component adjusts the ice baffle (3) to rotate to a preset position, and adjusts the angle at which the ice block (100) falls into the ice storage box (2).

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: When the pressure value is less than the pressure corresponding to the ice making capacity of the ice grid (1) in a single ice making operation, the control drive component is activated to rotate the ice baffle (3) to a position with a first preset angle to the horizontal plane and lock it.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: When the pressure value is equal to or greater than the pressure corresponding to the single ice making volume of the ice making mold (1) and less than the pressure corresponding to the two ice making volumes of the ice making mold (1), the drive component is controlled to rotate the ice baffle (3) to a position with a second preset angle to the horizontal plane and lock it, wherein the first preset angle is greater than the second preset angle.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: When the pressure value is equal to or greater than the pressure corresponding to two ice-making volumes of the ice mold (1) and less than the pressure corresponding to three ice-making volumes of the ice mold (1), the drive component is controlled to rotate the ice baffle (3) to a position with a third preset angle to the horizontal plane and then locked. The second preset angle is greater than the third preset angle.

9. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: When the ice storage box (2) is in place and the pressure value exceeds the normal variation range, an error is reported and the ice making mold (1) is controlled to stop making ice and removing ice.

10. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: When the ice storage box (2) is in place and the pressure value has not reached the ice full threshold, the ice making mold (1) is controlled to continue making and removing ice until the ice is full; When the ice storage box (2) is in place and the pressure value reaches the ice full threshold, the ice making mold (1) is controlled to stop making ice and removing ice.

11. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: If the pressure value changes by zero within a preset time period, the controller will issue a de-icing failure alert.

12. A control device, characterized in that, include: The first acquisition module is used to acquire the pressure value collected in real time by the pressure sensor (7); The second acquisition module is used to acquire the tilt angle of the ice baffle (3) collected in real time by the angle detection component (5); The determination module is used to determine the in-situ status and ice weight of the ice storage box (2) based on the pressure value. The control module is used to control the drive assembly to adjust the ice baffle (3) to rotate to a preset position according to the tilt angle and the pressure value.

13. A computer device, characterized in that, include: A memory and a processor are communicatively connected, the memory storing computer instructions, and the processor executing the computer instructions to perform the control method of the ice-making device according to any one of claims 5 to 11.

14. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions for causing a computer to perform the control method of the ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 11.

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