Box body structure for increasing ice storage space and ice maker thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a box body structure for increasing ice storage space and an ice maker thereof, the box body structure for increasing ice storage space comprises a box body with a box cavity and a support, the box cavity of the box body forms a mounting cavity and a first opening cavity, the support is provided with a second opening cavity, the support is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the first opening cavity and the second opening cavity are communicated with each other. The first opening cavity and the second opening cavity are combined to form the ice storage cavity, and the ice storage cavity is jointly formed by the support and the inner wall of the box body, so that only heat preservation measures need to be taken on the outer side of the box body, heat preservation measures do not need to be taken on the support, and the space occupied by the heat preservation measures in the box body is reduced; therefore, the size of the second opening cavity can be increased to the maximum, the ice storage amount is increased, the space utilization rate is increased, and the problem that in the prior art, the space utilization rate of an ice maker is low is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration devices, in particular to a box structure with increased ice storage space and an ice maker thereof. Background Art

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration mechanical device that uses a refrigerant in a refrigeration system to cool and absorb the heat of water to make ice. It uses water as a carrier, and makes ice after the refrigeration system is powered on for a period of time. The made ice cubes are then placed in an ice dispensing mechanism. When a user needs the ice cubes, the ice cubes can be taken out of the ice dispensing mechanism for use. An ice storage box of an existing ice maker is arranged in a water storage tank, and the ice storage box and the water storage tank are separate structures, and need to be insulated separately, thereby occupying the internal space of the water storage tank. Therefore, the volume of the ice storage box is also limited, resulting in low space utilization of the ice maker.

[0003] Therefore, how to improve the space utilization rate of ice making has become the focus of attention of those skilled in the art and related personnel. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides a box structure with increased ice storage space and an ice maker thereof, which are used to solve the problem of low space utilization of the ice maker in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve one or part or all of the above purposes or other purposes, the utility model proposes a box structure with increased ice storage space, including a box with a box cavity and a bracket, the box cavity of the box forms an installation cavity and a first open cavity, the bracket is provided with a second open cavity, the bracket is arranged in the installation cavity, and the first open cavity and the second open cavity are combined to form an ice storage cavity.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the box cavity of the box body is divided into two parts, namely an installation cavity and a first opening cavity, so that the bracket can be installed in the installation cavity, and a second opening cavity is opened on the bracket. After the bracket is installed in the installation cavity, the first opening cavity and the second opening cavity are combined to form an ice storage cavity. Since the ice storage cavity is formed by the bracket and the inner wall of the box body, it is only necessary to perform insulation measures on the outside of the box body, and there is no need to perform insulation measures on the bracket, thereby reducing the space occupied by the insulation measures inside the box body. Therefore, the volume of the second opening cavity can be increased to the maximum to increase the ice storage capacity, thereby improving the space utilization rate.

[0007] Preferably, the first open cavity has a first open end, the second open cavity has a second open end, and the first open end abuts against the second open end.

[0008] Based on the above technical solution, the bracket is detachably arranged in the installation cavity, so as to facilitate the production and demolding of the bracket and the box body. The first opening cavity has a first opening end, and the second opening cavity has a second opening end. The first opening end and the second opening end are abutted, so that the bracket is in contact with the box body, so as to facilitate the setting of insulation measures.

[0009] Preferably, the bracket protrudes outward to form a boss, the inner peripheral wall of the box body protrudes inward to form a bearing plate, and the boss overlaps the bearing plate.

[0010] Based on the above technical solution, the bracket protrudes outward to form a boss, and the inner peripheral wall of the box body protrudes inward to form a bearing plate, and the boss is placed on the bearing plate, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the bracket and the box body.

[0011] Preferably, a side wall of the bracket away from the second opening end is a first side wall, and the first side wall abuts against an inner side wall of the installation cavity.

[0012] Based on the above technical solution, the bracket has a first side wall, and the first side wall abuts against the inner wall of the installation cavity, thereby preventing the position of the bracket from moving and facilitating the setting of thermal insulation measures outside the box.

[0013] Preferably, the corner of the first side wall is recessed inwardly to form a avoidance plate, and a drainage gap is formed between the avoidance plate and the inner side wall of the installation cavity.

[0014] Based on the above technical solution, the drainage gap is used to allow water overflowing from the ice box to flow into the water storage cavity, and is formed by the avoidance plate and the inner wall of the installation cavity, thereby avoiding occupying too much space and affecting the ice storage capacity.

[0015] Preferably, a drain port connected to the second opening is provided on the bottom wall of the bracket, the outer bottom wall of the bracket and the bottom of the installation cavity form a water storage cavity, the drain port is connected to the water storage cavity, and the drain port is used to discharge water in the ice storage cavity.

[0016] Based on the above technical solution, a drainage port is provided on the bottom wall of the bracket, so as to facilitate the drainage of water obtained by melting ice cubes in the ice storage cavity and prevent the ice cubes from melting and sticking together.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom wall of the bracket includes a first bottom wall and a second bottom wall, the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall are connected to form an angle, a first opening is opened on the first bottom wall, a second opening is opened on the second bottom wall, and the first opening and the second opening are connected to form the drain outlet.

[0018] Based on the above technical solution, the angle between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall is set so that the melted water in the ice storage cavity can flow downward along the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall and be discharged through the drain port.

[0019] Preferably, the bottom wall of the first open cavity is inclined, the first end of the first open cavity is lower than the second end of the first open cavity, the second end of the first open cavity has an ice outlet, and the ice outlet is used for a user to take ice from the ice storage cavity.

[0020] Based on the above technical solution, the bottom wall of the first opening cavity is inclined, and the first end of the first opening cavity is lower than the second end of the first opening cavity, so that water can flow naturally to the drain outlet under the factor of gravity and flow into the water storage cavity. The ice outlet is used for users to take ice from the ice storage cavity.

[0021] Preferably, a water outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the box body.

[0022] Based on the above technical solution, a water outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the box body to facilitate the outflow of water in the box body.

[0023] On the other hand, the utility model provides an ice maker, comprising the above-mentioned box structure with increased ice storage space.

[0024] Implementing the embodiments of the present utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0025] After adopting the above-mentioned box structure with increased ice storage space and ice maker thereof, the box cavity of the box is divided into a mounting cavity and a first opening cavity, so that the bracket can be installed in the mounting cavity, and a second opening cavity is opened on the bracket. After the bracket is installed in the mounting cavity, the first opening cavity and the second opening cavity are combined to form an ice storage cavity. Since the ice storage cavity is formed by the bracket and the inner wall of the box, it is only necessary to take insulation measures for the outside of the box, and there is no need to take insulation measures for the bracket, thereby reducing the space occupied by the insulation measures inside the box. Therefore, the volume of the second opening cavity can be increased to the maximum to increase the ice storage capacity, thereby improving the space utilization rate, and solving the problem of low space utilization rate of ice makers in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

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[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a box structure with increased ice storage space in one embodiment;

[0029] Figure 2A schematic diagram of an explosion structure for increasing the ice storage space of a box structure in one embodiment;

[0030] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a box structure with increased ice storage space in one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a box structure for increasing ice storage space in one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ice maker in one embodiment;

[0033] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of an ice making machine in one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an ice making machine in one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ice making state of an ice maker in one embodiment;

[0036] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the drainage state of an ice maker in one embodiment;

[0037] Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of an ice-making machine in an ice-removing state in one embodiment;

[0038] Fig.11 A partial structural schematic diagram of an ice maker in one embodiment;

[0039] Fig.12 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice making box of an ice making machine in one embodiment.

[0040] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. casing; 11. second mounting hole; 12. supporting plate; 13. first opening cavity; 131. first opening end; 14. water storage cavity; 15. ice outlet; 16. water outlet; 17. mounting cavity; 2. ice maker; 3. ice box; 31. ice trough; 311. drainage opening; 32. water guide groove; 321. water guide port; 4. bracket; 41. boss; 42. first bottom wall; 421. first opening; 43. second bottom wall; 431. second opening; 44. drainage port; 45. first side wall; 451. avoidance plate; 46. second opening cavity; 461. second opening end; 5. driving member; 6. drainage gap; 7. ice storage cavity; 8. upper cover; 81. first mounting hole; 82. placement cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to facilitate understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Embodiments of the present application are provided in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

[0043] It is understood that the singular forms "a", "an" and "said / the" may also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "include / comprise" or "have" etc. specify the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0044] It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to another element or there may be a centered element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for illustrative purposes. In the present utility model, the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly for better describing the present utility model and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In addition, the above-mentioned part of the terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to being used to express orientation or position relationship, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In addition, the terms "disposed", "provided with", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0046] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment of the utility model proposes a box structure for increasing the ice storage space, including a box 1 and a bracket 4. The box 1 is provided with an installation cavity 17 and a first opening cavity 13. The bracket 4 is arranged in the installation cavity 17. The bracket 4 is provided with a second opening cavity 46. The first opening cavity 13 and the second opening cavity 46 are combined to form an ice storage cavity 7. Since the ice storage cavity 7 is formed by the bracket 4 and the inner wall of the box 1, it is only necessary to perform insulation measures on the outer side of the box 1, and there is no need to perform insulation measures on the bracket 4, which reduces the space occupied by the insulation measures inside the box 1. Therefore, the volume of the second opening cavity 46 can be increased to the maximum to increase the ice storage capacity, thereby improving the space utilization rate.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The bracket 4 can be detachably arranged in the installation cavity 17 to facilitate the demoulding of the bracket 4 and the box body 1. Specifically, the upper end of the bracket 4 protrudes outward to form a horizontal boss 41, and the inner wall of the box body 1 protrudes inward to form a bearing plate 12. The boss 41 is overlapped on the bearing plate 12, thereby supporting the bracket 4.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first opening cavity 13 has a first opening end 131 , and the second opening cavity 46 has a second opening end 461 . The first opening end 131 abuts against the second opening end 461 , and an edge of the first opening end 131 is aligned with an edge of the second opening end 461 .

[0049] Reference Figure 4 The bottom wall of the bracket 4 includes a first bottom wall 42 and a second bottom wall 43. The first bottom wall 42 is connected to the second bottom wall 43 and forms an angle. The first bottom wall 42, the second bottom wall 43 and the bottom of the installation cavity 17 form a water storage cavity 14. The first bottom wall 42 and the second bottom wall 43 are both inclined. A first opening 421 is provided on the first bottom wall 42, and a second opening 431 is provided on the second bottom wall 43. The first opening 421 is connected to the second opening 431 to form a drain port 44. The water storage cavity 14 is connected to the drain port 44, so that the water obtained by melting the ice cubes in the ice storage cavity 7 can be discharged into the water storage cavity 14 through the drain port 44 to avoid water residue. Among them, the drainage end of the first bottom wall 42 is the lower end, the drainage end of the second bottom wall 43 is the lower end of the second bottom wall 43, and the connecting end of the second bottom wall 43 is the higher end of the second bottom wall 43.

[0050] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The bottom wall of the first opening cavity 13 is inclined, the first end of the first opening cavity 13 is lower than the second end of the first opening cavity 13 , the second end of the first opening cavity 13 has an ice outlet 15 , and the user can take ice cubes out of the ice outlet 15 using an ice taking tool.

[0051] Reference Figure 4 A side wall of the bracket 4 away from the second opening end 461 is a first side wall 45, and the corner of the first side wall 45 is recessed inward to form a avoidance plate 451, and a drainage gap 6 is formed between the avoidance plate 451 and the inner wall of the installation cavity 17. The drainage gap 6 is triangular in shape to facilitate water to flow into the water storage cavity 14 through the drainage gap 6.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 A water outlet 16 is provided on the bottom wall of the box body 1 to facilitate draining the water in the box body 1 or adding water to the box body 1.

[0053] Reference Figures 5 to 12 The embodiment of the utility model provides an ice maker, including a box structure with increased ice storage space, an ice maker 2, an ice box 3 driving member 5 and an upper cover 8. The upper cover 8 is provided with a placement cavity 82, the ice box 3 is installed in the placement cavity 82, the driving member 5 is installed on the outer side of the upper cover 8, the output end of the driving member 5 passes through the upper cover 8 and is connected with one end of the ice box 3, the other end of the ice box 3 is rotatably connected to the upper cover 8, the side wall of the upper cover 8 protrudes outward to form an avoidance groove, one end of the ice maker 2 is installed in the placement cavity 82, the other end of the ice maker 2 passes through the avoidance groove and is exposed to the placement cavity 82, the driving member 5 is used to drive the ice box 3 to rotate, so that the ice box 3 can be switched back and forth between the ice making state and the ice removing state. In the embodiment of the present application, the driving member 5 is a motor.

[0054] Reference Figure 6 and Fig.11 The upper cover 8 covers the upper opening of the box body 1, thereby sealing the upper end of the box body 1. The four corners of the upper cover 8 are each provided with a first mounting hole 81, and the four corners of the box body 1 are each provided with a second mounting hole 11. The ice-making module structure includes a connecting piece, which passes through the first mounting hole 81 and is connected to the second mounting hole 11, thereby realizing the connection and fixation between the upper cover 8 and the box body 1, wherein the connecting piece is a stable structure such as a screw or a bolt.

[0055] Reference Fig.11 and Fig.12 The ice making box 3 includes an ice making groove 31 and a water guiding groove 32. The water guiding groove 32 is arranged on the outer side of the ice making groove 31. A drainage opening 311 is opened on the side wall of the ice making groove 31. The ice making groove 31 is connected with the water guiding groove 32 through the drainage opening 311. When the water in the ice making groove 31 overflows, it can enter the water guiding groove 32 through the drainage opening 311 and be discharged through the water guiding groove 32.

[0056] Reference Fig.11 and Fig.12 A water outlet 321 is provided at one end of the water guide groove 32 , and a vertical projection of the water outlet 321 is located in the drainage gap 6 , so that the water in the water guide groove 32 flows into the water storage chamber 14 through the water outlet 321 and the drainage gap 6 in sequence.

[0057] Reference Fig.11 and Fig.12 The water channel 32 is tilted, the first end of the water channel 32 is lower than the second end of the water channel 32, the water outlet 321 is located at the first end of the water channel 32, and the water in the water channel 32 will flow to the first end under the influence of gravity and be discharged through the water outlet 321.

[0058] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A box structure with increased ice storage space, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box body (1) having a box cavity and a bracket (4), wherein the box cavity of the box body (1) forms a mounting cavity (17) and a first open cavity (13), the bracket (4) is provided with a second open cavity (46), the bracket (4) is arranged in the mounting cavity (17), and the first open cavity (13) and the second open cavity (46) are combined to form an ice storage cavity (7).

2. A box structure for increasing ice storage space according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first open cavity (13) has a first open end (131), the second open cavity (46) has a second open end (461), and the first open end (131) abuts against the second open end (461).

3. A box structure for increasing ice storage space as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket (4) protrudes outward to form a boss (41), the inner peripheral wall of the box body (1) protrudes inward to form a bearing plate (12), and the boss (41) overlaps the bearing plate (12).

4. A box structure for increasing ice storage space as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: A side wall of the bracket (4) away from the second opening end (461) is a first side wall (45), and the first side wall (45) abuts against an inner side wall of the installation cavity (17).

5. A box structure for increasing ice storage space as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The corner of the first side wall (45) is recessed inward to form a avoidance plate (451), and a drainage gap (6) is formed between the avoidance plate (451) and the inner side wall of the installation cavity (17).

6. The box structure for increasing ice storage space according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drainage port (44) communicating with the second open cavity (46) is provided on the bottom wall of the bracket (4); the outer bottom wall of the bracket (4) and the bottom of the installation cavity (17) form a water storage cavity (14); the drainage port (44) is communicated with the water storage cavity (14); and the drainage port (44) is used to discharge water in the ice storage cavity (7).

7. A box structure for increasing ice storage space according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the bracket comprises a first bottom wall (42) and a second bottom wall (43); the first bottom wall (42) and the second bottom wall (43) are connected to form an angle; a first opening (421) is provided on the first bottom wall (42); a second opening (431) is provided on the second bottom wall (43); the first opening (421) and the second opening (431) are connected to form the drain port (44).

8. The box structure for increasing ice storage space according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the first open cavity (13) is arranged obliquely, the first end of the first open cavity (13) is lower than the second end of the first open cavity (13), the second end of the first open cavity (13) is provided with an ice outlet (15), and the ice outlet (15) is used for a user to take ice from the ice storage cavity (7).

9. The box structure for increasing ice storage space according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water outlet (16) is provided on the bottom wall of the box body (1).

10. An ice making machine, characterized in that: It comprises a box structure with increased ice storage space as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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