Refrigeration equipment
The refrigeration device addresses energy consumption and structural complexity by using a movable water outlet mechanism driven by a motor and screw system, eliminating the need for heating elements and ensuring efficient water supply to the ice maker.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420155760.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing refrigeration devices face issues with energy consumption and structural complexity due to the need for heating elements to prevent water supply ends from freezing in the freezer, and the water supply device is prone to ice, which causes the water supply device to freeze, which results in blockages and reduced functionality.
A refrigeration device design that includes a movable water outlet mechanism, allowing it to be blocked or unblocked in a connecting pipe between the refrigerating and freezing chambers, driven by a motor and screw system, eliminating the need for heating elements by preventing prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.
Reduces energy consumption and simplifies the internal structure by avoiding the need for heating elements, while maintaining efficient water supply to the ice maker without freezing, thus reducing costs and improving operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigeration device. Background Art
[0002] Refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators are essential home appliances in modern life, which are used to keep food fresh. As consumers' living standards improve, the requirements for refrigeration equipment are also getting higher and higher.
[0003] In related refrigerators and other refrigeration equipment, the refrigeration equipment includes a box body, an ice maker and a water supply device. The box body includes a freezer compartment and a refrigeration compartment. The ice maker is arranged in the freezer compartment. When the user needs to make ice, the water supply device injects water into the ice maker in the freezer compartment to enable the ice maker to make ice.
[0004] In existing refrigerators and other refrigeration equipment, since the ice maker is located in the freezer, after the water supply device completes the water supply, the water supply end of the water supply device close to the ice maker is prone to ice, which causes the water supply device to lose its water supply capacity and cause the water supply device to be blocked. Therefore, a heating device is usually provided in the refrigeration device, which heats the water supply end of the water supply device to prevent the water supply end of the water supply device from freezing. However, using a heating device to heat the pipeline of the water supply device increases the energy consumption of the entire refrigeration device, and also makes the internal structure of the refrigeration device more complicated. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a clothing processing device to optimize the structure of the refrigeration device in the related art, reduce the energy consumption in the refrigeration device, make the internal structure of the refrigeration device simpler, and reduce the cost of the refrigeration device.
[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] According to one aspect of the utility model, the utility model provides a refrigeration device, which comprises: a box body, which is configured as an outer shell of the refrigeration device; a box liner, which is arranged in the box body; the box liner comprises a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber arranged at intervals; a connecting pipe is provided between the freezing chamber and the refrigerating chamber, and the connecting pipe connects the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber; a water unit, which is provided in the freezing chamber; a water supply unit, which is provided in the refrigerating chamber; a water outlet, which can be movably blocked in the connecting pipe, and a water inlet and a water outlet are provided on the outside of the water outlet, A water outlet passage connecting the water inlet and the water outlet is provided inside the water outlet member; the water inlet is communicated with the water outlet end of the water supply unit; a driving mechanism is connected to the water outlet member; wherein the driving mechanism can drive the water outlet member to move toward the water use unit, so that the water outlet member is separated from the connecting pipe and extends into the freezing chamber, and the water outlet is arranged opposite to the water use unit, so as to supply water to the water use unit through the water outlet; after the water supply is completed, the driving mechanism can also drive the water outlet member to move in the reverse direction, so that the water outlet member is blocked in the connecting pipe again.
[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, a telescopic tube is provided between the water supply unit and the water outlet member, one end of the telescopic tube is a fixed end, the fixed end is connected to the water supply unit, and the other end of the telescopic tube is a movable end, the movable end is connected to the water outlet member and is communicated with the water inlet; when the water outlet member blocks the connecting pipe, the telescopic tube is arranged in the cold storage chamber; when the driving mechanism drives the water outlet member to move toward the water use unit, the water outlet member can drive the movable end of the telescopic tube to extend into or pass through the connecting pipe.
[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the water supply unit includes a water pump and a water storage box, the water pumping end of the water pump is connected to the water storage box, and the water discharge end of the water pump is connected to the fixed end of the telescopic tube.
[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, a water pipe joint is provided between the movable end of the telescopic tube and the water inlet, and one end of the water pipe joint is connected to the movable end of the telescopic tube; an end of the water outlet piece close to the refrigerating chamber is provided with a water inlet joint, one end of the water inlet joint is connected to the other end of the water pipe joint, and the other end of the water inlet joint is connected to the water inlet.
[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a screw and a sliding member; the screw is rotatably disposed in the freezing chamber, and one end of the screw is drivingly connected to the output end of the motor; the sliding member is rotatably threaded on the screw, and the sliding member is connected to the water outlet member; when the motor drives the screw to rotate in a forward direction, the sliding member can drive the water outlet member to move along the screw toward the water use unit; when the motor drives the screw to rotate in a reverse direction, the sliding member can drive the water outlet member to move along the screw in a direction away from the water use unit, and make the water outlet member re-block the connecting pipe.
[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, a fixing rod is provided at one end of the water outlet member close to the sliding member, and a fixing groove corresponding to the fixing rod is provided on the sliding member; or, a fixing groove is provided at one end of the water outlet member close to the sliding member, and a fixing rod corresponding to the fixing groove is provided on the sliding member.
[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber are arranged with a left-right interval; the screw is horizontally arranged in the freezing chamber, and the connecting pipe is horizontally arranged between the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber; the extending direction of the screw is the same as the extending direction of the connecting pipe.
[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, a first magnetic sensitive device is provided on the side wall of the freezing chamber, and a second magnetic sensitive device is provided on the sliding member; when the first magnetic sensitive device is opposite to the second magnetic sensitive device, the water outlet is arranged opposite to the water use unit.
[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, two groups of water use units are provided, and the two groups of water use units are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the water outlet; two groups of the first magnetic sensitive devices are provided, and the two groups of the first magnetic sensitive devices are arranged at intervals on the side wall of the freezer chamber; when the second magnetic sensitive device is opposite to one of the first magnetic sensitive devices, the water outlet is arranged opposite to one of the water use units; when the second magnetic sensitive device is opposite to another of the first magnetic sensitive devices, the water outlet is arranged opposite to another of the water use units.
[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the water-using unit is an ice-making machine, which includes an ice tray and a bracket; the bracket is fixed in the freezing chamber, and the ice tray is rotatably mounted on the bracket; the water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the water outlet part, and the driving mechanism can move the water outlet part to the top of the ice tray by driving the water outlet part.
[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the water outlet is arranged on the peripheral side wall of the water outlet member; when the water outlet member blocks the connecting pipe, the inner wall of the connecting pipe can close the water outlet.
[0018] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:
[0019] The utility model provides a refrigeration device, in which a connecting pipe is arranged between a cold storage room and a freezer room, and a water outlet can be movably blocked in the connecting pipe, thereby avoiding cold air cross-flow between the cold storage room and the freezer room. A water unit is arranged in the freezer room, and a water supply unit is arranged in the cold storage room. The water inlet of the water outlet is connected with the water outlet of the water supply unit. The water outlet can be driven to move from the connecting pipe toward the water unit by a driving mechanism, and the water outlet is made to face the water unit, so that the water supply unit can supply water to the water unit. At the same time, the driving mechanism is used to drive the water outlet to move in the opposite direction toward the water unit, so that the water outlet is blocked in the connecting pipe again, thereby avoiding the situation that the water outlet channel is frozen due to the water outlet being in the freezer room for a long time, so that there is no need to set a heater in the refrigeration device, which reduces the energy consumption of the refrigeration device and also reduces the cost of the refrigeration device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigeration device implemented in the utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure.
[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Front view of .
[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Side view of.
[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the middle part.
[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.
[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Exploded view of the structure of the middle part.
[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.
[0028] Fig. 9 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of MM.
[0029] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Magnified view of area A.
[0030] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Enlarged view of part B.
[0031] Fig.12 yes Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water outlet.
[0032] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 sectional view of .
[0033] Fig.14 yes Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.
[0034] Fig.15 yes Figure 6 A top view of part of the structure.
[0035] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 Schematic diagram of the structure in another state.
[0036] Fig.17 yes Fig.14 sectional view of .
[0037] The accompanying drawings are described as follows: 1. box body; 11. door body; 2. box liner; 20. refrigeration compartment; 21. freezer compartment; 211. shelf; 212. air duct plate; 2121. first magnetic sensitive device; 22. refrigerator compartment; 3. ice maker; 31. bracket; 32. ice tray; 321. ice cube tray; 33. storage box; 331. storage chamber; 34. driving member; 35. ice probe rod; 4. water supply unit; 41. water storage box; 411. water storage chamber; 42. water pump; 5. water outlet member; 50. water outlet channel; 51. water inlet; 52. water outlet; 53. water inlet joint; 54. fixing rod; 6. driving mechanism; 61. motor; 62. screw; 63. sliding member; 631. second magnetic sensitive device; 7. connecting pipe; 8. telescopic pipe; 9. water pipe joint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] Typical embodiments that embody the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention can have various changes in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are essentially for illustrative purposes rather than for limiting the present invention.
[0039] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.
[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0042] In existing refrigerators and other refrigeration equipment, since the ice maker is located in the freezer, after the water supply device completes the water supply, the water supply end of the water supply device close to the ice maker is prone to ice, which causes the water supply device to lose its water supply capacity and cause the water supply device to be blocked. Therefore, a heating device is usually provided in the refrigeration device, which heats the water supply end of the water supply device to prevent the water supply end of the water supply device from freezing. However, using a heating device to heat the pipeline of the water supply device increases the energy consumption of the entire refrigeration device, and also makes the internal structure of the refrigeration device more complicated.
[0043] For ease of description, unless otherwise specified, the directions of up, down, left, right, front and back in this article are all based on the state of the refrigeration equipment when it is in use. The door of the refrigeration equipment is the front, the opposite direction is the back, and the vertical direction is the up and down direction.
[0044] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigeration device implemented in the utility model. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Front view of . Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Side view of.
[0045] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the refrigeration equipment provided by the utility model mainly includes a box body 1, a box liner 2, a water unit and a water supply system.
[0046] The box body 1 adopts a rectangular hollow structure. It is understandable that the box body 1 can also adopt a hollow shell structure of other shapes. The box body 1 is mainly used to provide installation space for the box 2, the water unit and the water supply system lamp.
[0047] The box liner 2 is arranged inside the box body 1, and a plurality of mutually separated refrigeration chambers 20 may be arranged inside the box liner 2, and each of the separated refrigeration chambers 20 may be used as an independent storage space. It is understandable that a plurality of box liner 2 may be arranged inside the box body 1, and one or more refrigeration chambers 20 may be formed inside each box liner 2.
[0048] In some embodiments, the refrigeration compartment 20 includes a freezer compartment 21 and a refrigerator compartment 22 which are separated from each other on the left and right. The freezer compartment 21 and the refrigerator compartment 22 can both be used as independent storage spaces to meet different refrigeration requirements such as freezing and refrigeration according to different types of food, and to store them. Among them, the refrigerator compartment 22 is located to the right of the freezer compartment 21, and the refrigerator compartment 22 and the freezer compartment 21 are separated from each other on the left and right. It can be understood that the refrigerator compartment 22 can also be located to the left of the freezer compartment 21, or a structure in which the refrigerator compartment 22 and the freezer compartment 21 are separated from each other on the top and bottom is adopted. A door body 11 is provided on the front side of the box body 1 for opening and closing the freezer compartment 21 and the refrigerator compartment 22. The door body 11 can be connected to the box body 1 by two or more hinges, and the hinge shafts of the two or more hinges are arranged along the same axis so that the door body 11 of the refrigerator can rotate around the axis to realize the opening and closing of the refrigerator door body 11 and the opening and closing of the corresponding refrigeration compartment 20. It is understandable that a plurality of door bodies 11 may be provided and arranged corresponding to the freezer compartment 21 or the refrigerator compartment 22 , or two or more door bodies 11 may cooperate to open and close the same freezer compartment 21 or the refrigerator compartment 22 .
[0049] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the middle part.
[0050] See also Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a shelf 211 is installed in the freezer compartment 21, and both ends of the shelf 211 are fixedly mounted to opposite side walls of the freezer compartment 21, and the shelf 211 is mainly used for placing items.
[0051] In some embodiments, a plurality of shelves 211 are provided, and the plurality of shelves 211 are arranged in intervals in the freezing chamber 21. It should be noted that the plurality of shelves 211 can also be arranged in the freezing chamber 21 according to actual needs.
[0052] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Exploded view of the structure of the middle part.
[0053] See also Figures 2 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the water unit is disposed in the freezing chamber 21 , and the water unit may be an ice maker 3 , so that the cold air in the freezing chamber 21 can be used to make the water in the water unit into ice water or ice cubes.
[0054] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the water use unit may also be other water use devices such as a water dispenser.
[0055] See also Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice maker 3 is mainly used to make ice cubes from water. The ice maker 3 mainly includes a bracket 31 and an ice tray 32. The bracket 31 is a hollow frame structure. The bracket 31 is fixed in the freezing chamber 21. Specifically, the bracket 31 is fixed to the shelf 211 in the freezing chamber 21. The ice tray 32 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 31 so that it can be installed in the freezing chamber 21. The ice tray 32 is mainly used for making ice.
[0056] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the bracket 31 may be installed and fixed in the freezing chamber 21 through the side wall of the freezing chamber 21 .
[0057] See also Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of ice making grids 321 for forming ice cubes are concavely arranged on the top surface of the ice making tray 32, and each ice making grid 321 can be used to hold water. By utilizing the low temperature around the ice making tray 32, that is, the low temperature in the freezing chamber 21, ice cubes can be formed in each ice making grid 321.
[0058] In some embodiments, two ice makers 3 are provided, and the two ice makers 3 are arranged adjacently and spaced apart. The two ice makers 3 can form ice cubes 321 of the same or different shapes. When the shapes of the ice cubes 321 of the two ice makers 3 are the same, the output of ice cubes of a certain shape can be increased. When the shapes of the ice cubes 321 of the two ice makers 3 are different, the diversity of ice cubes made by the ice makers 3 can be increased, and ice cubes of different shapes and sizes can be obtained to meet the diverse ice needs of users.
[0059] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, three or more ice makers 3 may be provided.
[0060] See also Figures 5 to 7As shown, in some embodiments, a storage box 33 is provided below the ice maker 3, and opposite sides of the storage box 33 are mounted and fixed on opposite side walls of the freezing chamber 21. A storage cavity 331 is provided in the storage box 33, and the storage cavity 331 is used to receive ice cubes produced by the ice maker 3. When the shapes of the ice cube trays 321 of the two ice makers 3 are different, the number of the storage cavities 331 corresponds to the number of the ice makers 3, so that ice cubes of different shapes and sizes can be stored separately, which is convenient for users to take.
[0061] In some embodiments, the ice maker 3 further includes a driving member 34, which is in transmission connection with the ice tray 32 and is used to drive the ice tray 32 to flip and rotate on the bracket 31. When ice making is completed, the driving member 34 can control the ice tray 32 to flip, so that the ice cubes in the ice grid 321 automatically fall into the accommodating cavity 331, and control the ice tray 32 to flip and reset to make ice again.
[0062] In some embodiments, the ice maker 3 further includes an ice detection rod 35, which is rotatably disposed on one side of the ice tray 32, and one end of the ice detection rod 35 can extend into the accommodating cavity 331. The ice detection rod 35 can detect the storage state of ice cubes in the accommodating cavity 331 by rotating.
[0063] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.
[0064] See also Figures 5 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, a water supply system is disposed in the housing 1, and the water supply system is used to supply water to the water use unit. The water supply system includes a water supply unit 4, a water outlet 5, and a driving mechanism 6. Among them, the water supply unit 4 is disposed in the refrigerating chamber 22, and the water outlet 5 is movably disposed between the freezing chamber 21 and the refrigerating chamber 22. The water supply unit 4 supplies water to the water use unit in the freezing chamber 21 through the water outlet 5 to meet the water supply demand of the water use unit. The driving device is transmission-connected to the water outlet 5 to drive the water outlet 5 to be movably disposed between the freezing chamber 21 and the refrigerating chamber 22, thereby realizing the water supply of the water outlet 5 to the water use unit.
[0065] In some embodiments, the water supply unit 4 includes a water storage box 41 and a water supply pipe. The water storage box 41 is provided with a water storage chamber 411 for storing water, and the user can add water to the water storage box 41. The water inlet end of the water supply pipe is connected to the water storage chamber 411, and the water outlet end of the water supply pipe is connected to the water outlet 5, so as to supply water to the water supply unit through the water outlet 5.
[0066] In some embodiments, the water supply unit 4 further includes a water pump 42, which is disposed on the water supply pipe, and the water pumping end of the water pump 42 is connected to the water storage chamber 411 as the water inlet end of the water supply pipe, and the water discharge end of the water pump 42 is connected to the water supply pipe. By controlling the water pump 42 to pump water into the water storage chamber 411, it is possible to control whether water is supplied to the water use unit.
[0067] Fig. 9 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of MM. Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Magnified view of area A. Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Magnified view of part B. Fig.12 yes Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle water outlet 5. Fig.13 yes Fig.12 sectional view of .
[0068] See also Figures 3 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, a connecting pipe 7 is provided between the refrigerating chamber 22 and the freezing chamber 21, one end of the connecting pipe 7 is connected to the refrigerating chamber 22, and the other end of the connecting pipe 7 is connected to the freezing chamber 21. The water outlet 5 can be movably blocked in the connecting pipe 7, thereby preventing the cold air in the refrigerating chamber 22 and the freezing chamber 21 from flowing through, affecting the refrigeration performance of the refrigeration equipment, and also preventing the items in the refrigerating chamber 22 or the freezing chamber 21 from being damaged by the cold air flowing through.
[0069] In some embodiments, the water outlet member 5 is plugged with rubber to ensure that the water outlet member 5 can move along the connecting pipe 7 while improving the sealing between the water outlet member 5 and the connecting pipe 7 so that the water outlet member 5 can better plug the connecting pipe 7.
[0070] See also Figures 5 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the water outlet 5 is provided with a water inlet 51 and a water outlet 52 on the outside, and a water outlet channel 50 is provided inside the water outlet 50 connecting the water outlet 52 and the water inlet 51. The water outlet end of the water supply pipe is connected with the water outlet 52 of the water outlet 5, and the water outlet end of the water outlet 5 can be connected with the water use unit, so that the water in the water storage chamber 411 can flow into the water use unit through the water pump 42, the water supply pipe and the water outlet channel 50.
[0071] Fig.14 yes Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Fig.15 yes Figure 6 A top view of part of the structure. Fig.16 yes Fig.15 Schematic diagram of the structure in another state.
[0072] See also Figures 5 to 16As shown, in some embodiments, the driving mechanism 6 is connected to the water outlet 5, and the driving mechanism 6 can drive the water outlet 5 to move toward the water unit, so that the water outlet 5 can be separated from the connecting pipe 7 and extend into the freezing chamber 21, and the water outlet 52 is arranged opposite to the water unit, so that the water outlet end of the water outlet 5 is arranged opposite to the water unit, so that the water in the water storage chamber 411 is pumped by the water pump 42 and flows into the ice tray 32 through the water supply pipe and the water outlet channel 50 to make ice. After the water supply is completed, the driving mechanism 6 can drive the water outlet 5 to move in the opposite direction, so that the water outlet 5 is blocked in the connecting pipe 7 again. Therefore, the driving mechanism 6 is used to drive the water outlet member 5, so that the water outlet member 5 is blocked in the connecting channel except when it is in the freezer chamber 21 when adding water. This avoids long-term cross-flow of cold air between the refrigerator chamber 22 and the freezer chamber 21, and also avoids the water outlet 52 from freezing due to the water outlet member 5 being in the freezer chamber 21 for a long time. Therefore, there is no need to provide a heater in the refrigeration equipment, which reduces the energy consumption of the refrigeration equipment and also reduces the cost of the refrigeration equipment.
[0073] See also Figures 8 to 15 As shown, in some embodiments, a telescopic tube 8 is provided between the water outlet 5 and the water pump 42. The telescopic tube 8 includes a fixed end and a movable end located at both ends of the telescopic tube 8. The fixed end is connected to the water pump 42 and communicated with the drainage end of the water pump 42. The movable end is connected to the water outlet 5 and communicated with the water inlet 51. When the water outlet 5 blocks the connecting pipe 7, the telescopic tube 8 is arranged in the refrigerating chamber 22. When the driving mechanism 6 drives the water outlet 5 to move toward the water unit, the water outlet 5 can drive the movable end of the telescopic tube 8 to move toward the water unit, and drive the movable end of the telescopic tube 8 to extend into the connecting pipe 7 or through the connecting channel into the freezing chamber 21; after the water supply is completed, the driving mechanism 6 drives the water outlet 5 to move in the reverse direction, and drives the movable end of the telescopic tube 8 to move in the reverse direction. After the water outlet 5 blocks the connecting pipe 7 again, the telescopic tube 8 is also rearranged in the refrigerating chamber 22, thereby preventing the telescopic tube 8 from being in the low temperature of the freezing chamber 21 for a long time, and preventing the water in the telescopic tube 8 from freezing.
[0074] See also Figures 9 to 13 As shown, a water pipe joint 9 is provided between the movable end of the telescopic tube 8 and the water inlet 51, and one end of the water pipe joint 9 is connected to the movable end of the telescopic tube 8. A water inlet joint 53 is provided at the water inlet 51 of the water outlet 5, and one end of the water inlet joint 53 is connected to the other end of the water pipe joint 9, and the other end of the water inlet joint 53 is connected to the water inlet 51, thereby making the connection between the water outlet 5 and the telescopic tube 8 more stable through the water pipe joint 9 and the water inlet joint 53.
[0075] See also Fig.13As shown, in some embodiments, the water outlet 52 is arranged on the peripheral side wall of the water outlet part 5, so that when the water outlet part 5 blocks the connecting pipe 7, the side wall of the connecting pipe 7 can close the water outlet 52, thereby not only preventing the residual water in the water outlet channel 50 from flowing out, but also making the water outlet 52 disconnected from the freezing chamber 21, thereby avoiding ice formation at the water outlet 52.
[0076] See also Fig.14 As shown, in some embodiments, the driving mechanism 6 includes a motor 61, a screw 62 and a sliding member 63. The motor 61 is mounted on the side wall of the freezing chamber 21, the screw 62 is rotatably disposed in the freezing chamber 21, and one end of the screw 62 is transmission-connected to the output end of the motor 61, and the motor 61 drives the screw 62 to rotate in the freezing chamber 21. The outer surface of the screw 62 is provided with a thread, and the sliding member 63 is rotatably threadedly sleeved on the screw 62, and when the screw 62 rotates, the sliding member 63 can move along the direction in which the screw 62 extends. The sliding member 63 is also connected to the water outlet member 5, so when the motor 61 drives the screw 62 to rotate in the forward direction, the sliding member 63 can drive the water outlet member 5 to move along the screw 62 toward the water unit, and enable the water outlet member 5 to detach from the connecting pipe 7 and extend into the freezing chamber 21, and enable the water outlet 52 to be arranged opposite to the water unit, so that the water outlet end of the water outlet member 5 is arranged opposite to the water unit, and then the water in the water storage chamber 411 is pumped by the water pump 42 and flows into the ice tray 32 through the water supply pipe and the water outlet channel 50 to make ice.
[0077] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the motor 61 may also be installed on the side wall of the box body 1 or at its position.
[0078] In some embodiments, the extension direction of the screw 62 is the same as the extension direction of the connecting pipe 7, so that when the sliding member 63 moves with the screw 62, it can better drive the water outlet member 5 to disengage from the connecting channel, and can also better drive the water outlet member 5 to re-block the connecting channel.
[0079] See also Figure 12 to Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments, a fixing rod 54 is provided at one end of the water outlet 5 close to the freezer chamber 21, and a fixing groove (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the fixing rod 54 is provided on the sliding member 63, and the fixing rod 54 can be extended into and fixed in the fixing groove, thereby realizing the connection and fixation between the water outlet 5 and the sliding member 63.
[0080] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, a fixing groove may also be provided at one end of the water outlet 5 close to the freezing chamber 21, and a fixing rod 54 corresponding to the fixing groove may be provided on the sliding member 63, and the fixing rod 54 can be extended into and fixed in the fixing groove, thereby realizing the connection and fixation between the water outlet 5 and the sliding member 63.
[0081] See also Figures 9 to 16As shown, in some implementations, the screw 62 is horizontally arranged in the freezing chamber 21, and the connecting pipe 7 is also horizontally arranged between the refrigerating chamber 22 and the freezing chamber 21. The water outlet 52 of the water outlet member 5 is arranged at the bottom of the water outlet member 5, and the screw 62 can drive the water outlet member 5 to move to the top of the ice tray 32 through the sliding member 63, so that the water outlet 52 and the ice tray 32 are arranged opposite to each other, and then the water in the water outlet member 5 can flow into the ice tray 32 from the water outlet 52.
[0082] Fig.17 yes Fig.14 sectional view of .
[0083] See also Figures 13 to 17 As shown, in some embodiments, an air duct plate 212 is further provided in the freezing chamber 21, and the air duct plate 212 is connected to the side wall of the freezing chamber 21 as the rear side wall of the freezing chamber 21. A first magnetic sensitive device 2121 is provided on the air duct plate 212. A second magnetic sensitive device 631 is provided on the side of the sliding member 63 close to the air duct plate 212. When the motor 61 works and drives the sliding member 63 to move along the screw 62, the first magnetic sensitive device 2121 can be opposite to the second magnetic sensitive device 631. At this time, the water outlet 52 of the water outlet member 5 is facing the water unit, the motor 61 stops working, and the water pump 42 starts working, and then the water in the water storage chamber 411 is drawn into the water unit through the telescopic tube 8 and the water outlet member 5. After the water supply is completed, the water pump 42 stops working, and the motor 61 starts working to drive the sliding member 63 and the water outlet member 5 to move in the opposite direction, and the water outlet member 5 blocks the connecting pipe 7 again.
[0084] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the first magnetic sensitive device 2121 may also be disposed on other side walls of the freezing chamber 21 .
[0085] It should also be noted that, in some other embodiments, the second magnetic sensitive device 631 may also be disposed on the water outlet 5 or other components.
[0086] In some embodiments, there are two groups of first magnetic sensitive devices 2121, and there are two groups of water use units. The two groups of first magnetic sensitive devices 2121 correspond to the two groups of water use units one by one. When the second magnetic sensitive device 631 is opposite to the first group of first magnetic sensitive devices 2121, the water outlet 52 of the water outlet 5 is facing the first group of water use units. When the second magnetic sensitive device 631 is opposite to the second group of first magnetic sensitive devices 2121, the water outlet 52 of the water outlet 5 is facing the second group of water use units, so that the water supply to the first group of water use units is controlled by the first group of first magnetic sensitive devices 2121, and the water supply to the second group of water use units is controlled by the second group of first magnetic sensitive devices 2121.
[0087] It should be noted that when there are three or more water-using units, there are also three or more first magnetic sensing devices 2121.
[0088] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:
[0089] The utility model provides a refrigeration device, in which a connecting pipe 7 is arranged between a refrigerating chamber 22 and a freezing chamber 21, and a water outlet 5 can be movably blocked in the connecting pipe 7, thereby avoiding cold air cross-flow between the refrigerating chamber 22 and the freezing chamber 21. A water unit is arranged in the freezing chamber 21, and a water supply unit 4 is arranged in the refrigerating chamber 22. The water inlet 51 of the water outlet 5 is connected with the water outlet end of the water supply unit 4. The water outlet 5 can be driven by a driving mechanism 6 to move from the connecting pipe 7 toward the water unit, and the water outlet 52 is directly opposite to the water unit, so that the water supply unit 4 can supply water to the water unit. At the same time, the driving mechanism 6 is used to drive the water outlet 5 to move in the opposite direction toward the water unit, so that the water outlet 5 is blocked in the connecting pipe 7 again, thereby avoiding the situation that the water outlet channel 50 is frozen due to the water outlet 5 being in the freezing chamber 21 for a long time, so that there is no need to set a heater in the refrigeration device, which reduces the energy consumption of the refrigeration device and also reduces the cost of the refrigeration device.
[0090] Although the utility model has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terms used are illustrative and exemplary, rather than restrictive. Since the utility model can be implemented in a variety of forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the utility model, it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are not limited to any of the aforementioned details, but should be widely interpreted within the spirit and scope defined by the attached claims, so all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the attached claims.
Claims
1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: include: a housing configured as an outer shell of the refrigeration equipment; A box liner is arranged in the box body; the box liner includes a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber arranged at intervals; a connecting pipe is arranged between the freezing chamber and the refrigerating chamber, and the connecting pipe connects the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber; A water unit, which is arranged in the freezing chamber; A water supply unit, which is arranged in the refrigerating chamber; A water outlet member is movably blocked in the connecting pipe, a water inlet and a water outlet are arranged outside the water outlet member, and a water outlet channel connecting the water inlet and the water outlet is arranged inside the water outlet member; the water inlet is connected to the water outlet end of the water supply unit; A driving mechanism connected to the water outlet member; The driving mechanism is capable of driving the water outlet to move toward the water unit, so that the water outlet is separated from the connecting pipe and extends into the freezing chamber, and the water outlet is arranged opposite to the water unit, so as to supply water to the water unit through the water outlet; After the water supply is finished, the driving mechanism can also drive the water outlet member to move in the reverse direction, so that the water outlet member is blocked in the connecting pipe again.
2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A telescopic tube is provided between the water supply unit and the water outlet, one end of the telescopic tube is a fixed end connected to the water supply unit, and the other end of the telescopic tube is a movable end connected to the water outlet and communicated with the water inlet; When the water outlet block the connecting pipe, the telescopic pipe is arranged in the refrigerating chamber; When the driving mechanism drives the water outlet member to move toward the water use unit, the water outlet member can drive the movable end of the telescopic tube to extend into or pass through the connecting pipe.
3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water supply unit comprises a water pump and a water storage box. The water pumping end of the water pump is connected to the water storage box, and the water discharge end of the water pump is connected to the fixed end of the telescopic tube.
4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water pipe joint is provided between the movable end of the telescopic pipe and the water inlet, and one end of the water pipe joint is connected to the movable end of the telescopic pipe; A water inlet joint is provided at one end of the water outlet member close to the refrigerating chamber, one end of the water inlet joint is connected to the other end of the water pipe joint, and the other end of the water inlet joint is connected to the water inlet.
5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises a motor, a screw and a sliding member; The screw is rotatably disposed in the freezing chamber, and one end of the screw is drivingly connected to the output end of the motor; the sliding member is rotatably threadedly sleeved on the screw, and the sliding member is connected to the water outlet member; When the motor drives the screw to rotate in the forward direction, the sliding member can drive the water outlet member to move along the screw toward the water unit; When the motor drives the screw rod to rotate in the reverse direction, the sliding member can drive the water outlet member to move along the screw rod in a direction away from the water use unit, and make the water outlet member block the connecting pipe again.
6. The refrigeration device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fixing rod is provided at one end of the water outlet member close to the sliding member, and a fixing groove corresponding to the fixing rod is provided on the sliding member; Alternatively, a fixing groove is provided at one end of the water outlet member close to the sliding member, and a fixing rod corresponding to the fixing groove is provided on the sliding member.
7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber are arranged in a left-right spacing; The screw is horizontally arranged in the freezing chamber, and the connecting pipe is horizontally arranged between the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber; The extending direction of the screw rod is the same as the extending direction of the connecting pipe.
8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first magnetic sensing device is provided on the side wall of the freezing chamber, and a second magnetic sensing device is provided on the sliding member; When the first magnetic sensitive device is opposite to the second magnetic sensitive device, the water outlet is arranged opposite to the water using unit.
9. The refrigeration device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water-using units are provided with two groups, and the two groups of water-using units are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the water outlet member; The first magnetic sensitive device is provided with two groups, and the two groups of the first magnetic sensitive devices are arranged on the side wall of the freezing chamber at intervals; When the second magnetic sensitive device is opposite to the first magnetic sensitive device, the water outlet is arranged opposite to the water use unit; When the second magnetic sensitive device is opposite to another of the first magnetic sensitive devices, the water outlet is arranged opposite to another of the water using units.
10. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-using unit is an ice-making machine, and the ice-making machine includes an ice tray and a bracket; The bracket is fixed in the freezing chamber, and the ice tray is rotatably mounted on the bracket; The water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the water outlet member, and the driving mechanism can move the water outlet member to the top of the ice making tray by driving the water outlet member.
11. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet is arranged on the peripheral side wall of the water outlet member; When the water outlet piece blocks the connecting pipe, the inner wall of the connecting pipe can close the water outlet.