Drawing type ice receiving box of ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses a drawing type ice receiving box of an ice maker, which comprises an ice maker main body, the ice maker main body is provided with an ice making module and an ice receiving box, the ice receiving box is used for collecting ice blocks prepared by the ice making module, the side wall of the ice maker main body is provided with a drawing cavity for accommodating the ice receiving box, and the ice receiving box is arranged in the drawing cavity in a sliding manner; an inductive switch assembly is arranged between the ice receiving box and the ice maker main body, is in control connection with the ice making module, and is used for sensing the relative position of the ice receiving box and the ice maker main body and controlling the on-off of the ice making module. The ice receiving box has the following advantages and effects that a new mechanical structure is utilized, the situation that ice blocks are poured by mistake when the ice receiving box is not installed in place can be effectively prevented, and the intelligent effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker. Background Art

[0002] The existing Chinese patent with announcement number CN203928532U discloses an ice maker, including an ice box and an ice storage box located below the ice box, characterized in that the ice maker also includes a guide plate slidably arranged above the ice box, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the guide plate, and when the guide plate slides out to the stop position, the water outlet is directly opposite to the top of the ice grid in the ice box; the ice maker also includes an outer shell, and the guide plate, ice box and ice storage box are all connected to the outer shell in a drawer-like manner; the ice grid can be rotatably placed in the ice box, a knob is provided on one of the outer walls of the outer shell, and a matching part that cooperates with the knob to drive the ice grid to rotate is correspondingly provided on the outer wall of the ice grid.

[0003] However, the above-mentioned ice maker has the following disadvantages: the ice storage box of the ice maker is used to store the ice cubes prepared by the ice maker. The ice cubes in the ice box can be slid into the ice storage box by turning a knob for users to take out. However, due to the lack of a position detection device between the pull-out ice storage box and the ice maker, if the ice storage box and the ice maker are not installed properly, the ice cubes in the ice box cannot accurately slide into the ice storage box, so that the user needs to clean the ice debris that falls into the outer shell, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker, which can effectively prevent the accidental pouring of ice cubes when the ice receiving box is not installed in place, thereby improving the intelligent effect.

[0005] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions: a pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker, comprising an ice maker body, the ice maker body is provided with an ice making module and an ice receiving box, the ice receiving box is used to collect ice cubes prepared by the ice making module, the ice maker body is provided with a pull-out cavity for accommodating the ice receiving box, the ice receiving box is slidably arranged in the pull-out cavity;

[0006] An induction switch assembly is provided between the ice receiving box and the ice maker body. The induction switch assembly is control-connected with the ice making module. The induction switch assembly is used to sense the relative position of the ice receiving box and the ice maker body and control the on and off of the ice making module.

[0007] By adopting the above technical scheme, the ice cubes prepared by the ice-making module fall into the ice receiving box for storage, and then the user can take out the ice cubes by pulling the ice receiving box out of the drawer cavity of the ice-making machine body. At the same time, in order to prevent the ice receiving box from dumping the ice cubes when the ice receiving box is not properly installed in the drawer cavity, the utility model adopts a sensing switch component between the ice receiving box and the ice-making machine. When the ice receiving box is not properly installed in the drawer cavity, the sensing switch component feedback controls the ice-making module not to work, and no ice cubes will dump from the ice receiving box at this time. When the ice receiving box is in the installed position in the drawer cavity, the sensing switch component feedback controls the ice-making module to be energized, and only then can the ice-making module be controlled to make ice or the ice receiving box can dump the ice cubes. The utility model uses the sensing switch component to detect the relative position of the docking ice box and the drawer cavity, which can effectively prevent the accidental dumping of ice cubes when the ice receiving box is not properly installed, and improves the intelligent effect.

[0008] The utility model is further configured as follows: the induction switch assembly includes an induction switch and a magnetic part, the induction switch is arranged on the ice maker body and is electrically connected to the ice making module, the magnetic part is arranged on the ice receiving box, and the induction switch and the magnetic part are inductively matched.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when the ice receiving box is stored in the drawer cavity, the induction switch receives the magnetic field signal of the magnetic piece on the ice receiving box, and feedback controls the ice making module to be powered on.

[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: the ice-making module is provided with a height detection device for detecting the stacking height of ice cubes in the ice receiving box, and the height detection device is electrically connected to the ice-making module.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the height detection device can monitor the stacking height of ice cubes in the ice box in real time. When the ice cubes reach the warning height, the ice-making process of the ice-making module can be automatically cut off to prevent the ice cubes from continuing to be dumped when the ice cubes are too full. This can effectively prevent the ice box from overflowing due to excessive ice stacking.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: the height detection device includes an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver, the infrared transmitter and the infrared receiver are relatively arranged on both sides of the drawer cavity of the ice maker body, and transmission grooves are respectively opened on both sides of the ice receiving box corresponding to the infrared transmitter and the infrared receiver.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the height of the ice cubes in the ice receiving box has not reached the warning height, the infrared rays emitted by the infrared transmitter can be received by the infrared receiver through the transmission slots on both sides of the ice receiving box. At this time, the ice-making module makes ice normally. When the height of the ice cubes in the ice receiving box reaches the warning height, the excessively high ice cubes will block the infrared rays emitted by the infrared transmitter, making it impossible for the infrared receiver to receive the infrared signal emitted by the infrared transmitter. At this time, the height detection device feedback controls the ice-making module to suspend ice making.

[0014] The utility model is further configured as follows: the ice receiving box includes a box body and a panel, the panel is flush with the opening side of the pull-out cavity, and an anti-condensation structure is provided between the panel and the ice receiving box, the anti-condensation structure is used to form an insulating space between the panel and the box body.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the addition of an anti-condensation structure allows a heat-insulating space to be formed between the panel and the box body. The heat-insulating space can isolate the box body from the panel, preventing the cold in the box body from being transferred to the panel, causing condensation beads on the outer surface of the panel. The condensation beads on the outer surface of the panel then gather into water streams and drip down, affecting the user experience.

[0016] The utility model is further configured as follows: the anti-condensation structure includes a plurality of support ribs protruding from the panel, the panel is gap-supported and cooperated with the box body through the plurality of support ribs, and a heat-insulating material is filled between the panel and the box body.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the support ribs can greatly reduce the effective contact area between the panel and the box body, thereby reducing the heat exchange between the panel and the box body. At the same time, the support ribs can also greatly improve the supporting performance between the panel and the box body, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the ice receiving box. At the same time, the heat insulation material can isolate the external temperature outside the panel, thereby improving the cold preservation performance of the box body.

[0018] The utility model is further configured as follows: a plurality of water discharge holes are provided at the bottom of the box body, the ice maker body is provided with a water return structure, and the water return structure comprises a water return cavity corresponding to the water discharge holes.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the ice box is used to collect and store ice cubes. Since heat exchange is inevitable, some ice cubes will inevitably melt and form accumulated water. The utility model arranges a return water chamber below the drain hole, and the accumulated water in the ice box can be drained to the return water structure through the drain hole at the bottom of the box body for recycling.

[0020] The utility model is further configured as follows: the inner cavity bottom surface of the ice receiving box is provided with guiding inclined surfaces on both sides of the water discharge hole, and the water in the ice receiving box is guided by the guiding inclined surfaces and converges to the water discharge hole.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the guiding slope, the accumulated water at the bottom of the box body can be quickly gathered to the drain hole and flow into the return water chamber, thereby preventing the box body from condensing and freezing on its bottom surface due to long-term accumulation of liquid, thereby greatly reducing the frequency of users cleaning the ice layer at the bottom of the ice receiving box.

[0022] The utility model is further configured as follows: the intersection of the guide inclined surfaces on both sides crosses the drain hole, so that inclined surfaces are formed relatively on both sides of the drain hole.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the bottom of the guide inclined surfaces on both sides can better guide the bottom accumulated liquid to the return water chamber through the inclined surfaces on both sides of the water hole, preventing the formation of water film at the water hole position, thereby better reducing the ice accumulation at the bottom of the ice receiving box.

[0024] The utility model is further configured as follows: the ice receiving box is provided with a handle, and the handle is covered with a sheath.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the user can easily push the ice receiving box into the drawer cavity for storage, or pull the ice receiving box out of the drawer cavity to take out ice cubes. The addition of the protective cover can greatly improve the comfort and anti-slip property of the handle when holding it.

[0026] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] A pull-out cavity is provided on the side wall of the ice maker body, and an ice receiving box is pull-out arranged in the pull-out cavity. At the same time, a sensing switch component is arranged between the ice maker body and the ice receiving box. The sensing switch component comprises a sensing switch arranged on the back of the pull-out cavity and a magnetic component arranged on the side wall of the ice receiving box. The position state of the ice receiving box relative to the pull-out cavity is judged in real time by the induction cooperation between the sensing switch and the magnetic component, and then the on and off of the ice making module is controlled by feedback. This can effectively prevent the accidental pouring of ice cubes when the ice receiving box is not installed in place, thereby improving the intelligent effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model, and the ice receiving box is stored in the drawer cavity.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a view showing that the ice receiving box of the utility model is separated from the ice maker body.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of an ice receiving box of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the relative positions of the ice receiving box and the ice making module in the ice making machine body.

[0032] Figure 5 It is a front view of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of section AA.

[0034] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the middle C area.

[0035] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of section BB.

[0036] Fig. 9 This utility model Figure 8 A partial enlarged view of the D area in the middle.

[0037] Fig.10 It is a top view of the utility model.

[0038] Fig.11 This utility model Fig.10 Cross-sectional view of section EE.

[0039] Fig.12 This utility model Fig.10 Cross-sectional view of section FF.

[0040] Fig.13 This utility model Fig.12 A partial enlarged view of the middle G area.

[0041] In the figure: 1. ice maker body; 1a. pull-out cavity; 1b. water return cavity; 11. support part; 11a. guide surface; 2. ice receiving box; 2a. transmission groove; 2b. heat insulation space; 21. box body; 21a. drain hole; 21b. guide slope; 211. convex rib; 22. panel; 221. support rib; 222. extension part; 23. handle; 231. sheath; 3. ice making module; 31. ice making box; 32. flip structure; 4. induction switch assembly; 41. induction switch; 42. magnetic part; 51. infrared transmitter; 52. infrared receiver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0043] A pull-out ice receiving box for an ice maker, such as Figure 1-4 and Figure 11-13As shown, the ice maker comprises an ice maker body 1, the ice maker body 1 is provided with an ice making module 3 and an ice receiving box 2, the ice receiving box 2 is used to collect ice cubes prepared by the ice making module 3, a draw-out cavity 1a for accommodating the ice receiving box 2 is provided on the side wall of the ice maker body 1, and the ice receiving box 2 is slidably arranged in the draw-out cavity 1a; an induction switch assembly 4 is arranged between the ice receiving box 2 and the ice maker body 1, the induction switch assembly 4 is control-connected with the ice making module 3, the induction switch assembly 4 is used to sense the relative position of the ice receiving box 2 and the ice maker body 1, and control the on and off of the ice making module 3; the induction switch assembly 4 comprises an induction switch 41 and a magnetic member 42, the induction switch 41 is arranged on the ice maker body 1 and is electrically connected with the ice making module 3, the magnetic member 42 is arranged on the ice receiving box 2, the induction switch 41 and the magnetic member 42 are inductively matched, when the ice receiving box 2 is received in the draw-out cavity 1a, the induction switch 41 receives the magnetic member on the ice receiving box 2 The magnetic field signal of the component 42 is feedback-controlled to energize the ice-making module 3; the ice-making module 3 includes an ice-making box 31, and the ice-receiving box 2 is aligned and arranged below the pouring port of the ice-making box 31. The ice-making machine body 1 is provided with a flip structure 32 corresponding to the ice-making box 31, and the flip structure 32 is used to flip the ice cubes in the ice-making box 31 and pour them into the ice-receiving box 2. The utility model arranges the ice-receiving box 2 in space just below the pouring port of the ice-making box 31. When the ice-making box 31 finishes making ice, the ice cubes in the ice-making box 31 can be directly flipped into the ice-receiving box 2 through the flip structure 32; the ice-receiving box 2 is provided with a handle 23, and the handle 23 is covered with a sheath 231. The user can conveniently push the ice-receiving box 2 into the drawer cavity 1a for storage through the handle 23, or pull the ice-receiving box 2 out of the drawer cavity 1a to take out the ice cubes. The addition of the sheath 231 can greatly improve the comfort and anti-slip property of the handle 23 when holding it.

[0044] like Figure 4 , Figure 8-9 and Fig.11As shown, the ice-making module 3 is provided with a height detection device for detecting the stacking height of ice cubes in the ice receiving box 2. The height detection device is electrically connected to the ice-making module 3. The height detection device can monitor the stacking height of ice cubes in the ice receiving box 2 in real time. When the ice cubes reach the warning height, the ice-making process of the ice-making module 3 can be automatically cut off to prevent the ice cubes from being dumped when the ice cubes are too full. It can effectively prevent the ice receiving box 2 from overflowing due to excessive stacking of ice cubes. The height detection device includes an infrared transmitter 51 and an infrared receiver 52. The infrared transmitter 51 and the infrared receiver 52 are relatively arranged in the drawer cavity 1 of the ice-making machine body 1. On both sides of a, the ice receiving box 2 is provided with transmission slots 2a corresponding to the infrared transmitter 51 and the infrared receiver 52 respectively. When the height of the ice cubes in the ice receiving box 2 does not reach the warning height, the infrared rays emitted by the infrared transmitter 51 can be received by the infrared receiver 52 through the transmission slots 2a on both sides of the ice receiving box 2. At this time, the ice-making module 3 makes ice normally. When the height of the ice cubes in the ice receiving box 2 reaches the warning height, the excessively high ice cubes will block the infrared rays emitted by the infrared transmitter 51, so that the infrared receiver 52 cannot receive the infrared signal emitted by the infrared transmitter 51. At this time, the height detection device feedback controls the ice-making module 3 to suspend ice making.

[0045] like Figure 3-11As shown, the ice receiving box 2 includes a box body 21 and a panel 22. The panel 22 is flush with the opening side of the drawer cavity 1a, and an anti-condensation structure is provided between the panel 22 and the ice receiving box 2. The anti-condensation structure is used to form an insulating space 2b between the panel 22 and the box body 21. The addition of the anti-condensation structure forms an insulating space 2b between the panel 22 and the box body 21. The insulating space 2b can isolate the box body 21 from the panel 22 for energy, and prevent the cold in the box body 21 from being transferred to the panel 22, causing condensation beads on the outer surface of the panel 22, and then the condensation beads on the outer surface of the panel 22 gather into water flow and drip, affecting the user's experience; the anti-condensation structure in this embodiment The condensation structure includes a plurality of support ribs 221 protruding from the panel 22. The panel 22 is supported and matched with the box body 21 through the plurality of support ribs 221. The panel 22 and the box body 21 are filled with a heat insulating material. The heat insulating material can isolate the external temperature outside the panel 22, thereby improving the cold preservation performance of the box body 21. The support ribs 221 can greatly reduce the effective contact area between the panel 22 and the box body 21, thereby reducing the heat exchange between the panel 22 and the box body 21. At the same time, the support ribs 221 can also greatly improve the support performance between the panel 22 and the box body 21, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the ice receiving box 2; the bottom of the box body 21 A plurality of drain holes 21a are provided at the bottom of the ice maker body 1. The ice maker body 1 is provided with a water return structure, which includes a water return chamber 1b corresponding to the drain holes 21a. The ice receiving box 2 is used to collect and store ice cubes. Since heat exchange is inevitable, it is inevitable that some ice cubes will melt and form accumulated water. The utility model provides a water return chamber 1b below the drain holes 21a. The accumulated water in the ice receiving box 2 can be drained to the water return structure through the drain holes 21a at the bottom of the box body 21 for recycling; the inner cavity bottom surface of the ice receiving box 2 is provided with guide slopes 21b on both sides of the drain holes 21a. The water in the ice receiving box 2 is gathered to the drain holes 21a under the guiding action of the guide slopes 21b. The guide slopes 21b are provided on the inner cavity bottom surface of the ice receiving box 2. The setting of 1b can make the accumulated water at the bottom of the box body 21 quickly gather to the drain hole 21a and flow into the water return chamber 1b, so as to prevent the box body 21 from condensing and freezing on its bottom surface due to long-term accumulation of liquid, which greatly reduces the frequency of users cleaning the ice layer at the bottom of the ice receiving box 2. The intersection of the guide inclined surfaces 21b on both sides crosses the drain hole 21a, so that the two sides of the drain hole 21a form inclined inclined surfaces relatively, so that the bottom of the guide inclined surfaces 21b on both sides can better guide the bottom accumulated liquid to the water return chamber 1b through the inclined surfaces on both sides of the drain hole 21a, and prevent the formation of a water film at the position of the drain hole 21a, so as to better reduce the ice accumulation at the bottom of the ice receiving box 2.In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of convex ribs 211 are provided at the bottom of the box body 21, and the ice maker body 1 is provided with a support portion 11 corresponding to the convex ribs 211 at the bottom of the drawer cavity 1a, and the support portion 11 is provided with a guide surface 11a corresponding to the convex ribs 211. An extension portion 222 is provided inwardly at the bottom of the panel 22, and the extension portion 222 is engaged with the convex ribs 211. When the ice receiving box 2 is pushed into the drawer cavity 1a, the convex ribs 211 at the bottom of the ice receiving box 2 are guided to slide onto the support portion 11 by the guiding cooperation of the guide surface 11a and the convex ribs 211. When the ice receiving box 2 is completely received in the drawer cavity 1a, one end of the ice receiving box 2 is supported and cooperated with the support portion 11 through the convex ribs 211, and the other end of the ice receiving box 2 is supported and cooperated with the ice maker body 1 through the extension portion 222. ;

[0046] The basic working principle of the utility model is as follows: the ice cubes prepared by the ice-making module 3 fall into the ice receiving box 2 for storage, and then the user can take out the ice cubes by pulling out the ice receiving box 2 from the drawer cavity 1a of the ice-making machine main body 1. At the same time, in order to prevent the ice receiving box 2 from dumping the ice cubes when the ice receiving box 2 is not installed in the drawer cavity 1a, the utility model adopts a sensing switch component 4 to be arranged between the ice receiving box 2 and the ice-making machine. When the ice receiving box 2 is not installed in the drawer cavity 1a, the sensing switch component 4 feedback controls the ice-making module 3 not to work, and no ice cubes will dump from the ice receiving box 2 at this time. When the ice receiving box 2 is installed in the drawer cavity 1a in place, the sensing switch component 4 feedback controls the ice-making module 3 to be energized, and only then can the ice-making module 3 be controlled to work to make ice or the ice receiving box 2 dumps the ice cubes. The utility model uses the sensing switch component 4 to detect the relative position of the docking ice box 2 and the drawer cavity 1a, which can effectively prevent the accidental dumping of ice cubes when the ice receiving box 2 is not installed in place, and improves the intelligent effect.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A pull-out ice receiving box for an ice maker, characterized in that: The ice maker comprises an ice maker body (1), the ice maker body (1) is provided with an ice making module (3) and an ice receiving box (2), the ice receiving box (2) is used to collect ice cubes prepared by the ice making module (3), the ice maker body (1) is provided with a drawer cavity (1a) for accommodating the ice receiving box (2), and the ice receiving box (2) is slidably arranged in the drawer cavity (1a); An induction switch assembly (4) is provided between the ice receiving box (2) and the ice making machine body (1), the induction switch assembly (4) being control-connected to the ice making module (3), the induction switch assembly (4) being used to sense the relative position of the ice receiving box (2) and the ice making machine body (1), and to control the on and off of the ice making module (3).

2. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The induction switch assembly (4) comprises an induction switch (41) and a magnetic component (42); the induction switch (41) is arranged on the ice-making machine body (1) and is electrically connected to the ice-making module (3); the magnetic component (42) is arranged on the ice receiving box (2); the induction switch (41) and the magnetic component (42) are inductively matched.

3. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-making module (3) is provided with a height detection device for detecting the stacking height of ice cubes in the ice receiving box (2); the height detection device is electrically connected to the ice-making module (3).

4. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The height detection device comprises an infrared transmitter (51) and an infrared receiver (52), wherein the infrared transmitter (51) and the infrared receiver (52) are arranged on two sides of the drawer cavity (1a) of the ice maker body (1) relative to each other, and transmission grooves (2a) are respectively provided on two sides of the ice receiving box (2) corresponding to the infrared transmitter (51) and the infrared receiver (52).

5. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice receiving box (2) comprises a box body (21) and a panel (22); the panel (22) is arranged flush with the opening side of the drawer cavity (1a); and an anti-condensation structure is arranged between the panel (22) and the ice receiving box (2); the anti-condensation structure is used to form a heat-insulating space (2b) between the panel (22) and the box body (21).

6. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The anti-condensation structure comprises a plurality of support ribs (221) protruding from the panel (22); the panel (22) is gap-supported and matched with the box body (21) via the plurality of support ribs (221); and a heat-insulating material is filled between the panel (22) and the box body (21).

7. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the box body (21) is provided with a plurality of water holes (21a), and the ice maker body (1) is provided with a water return structure, which includes a water return chamber (1b) arranged corresponding to the water holes (21a).

8. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the inner cavity of the ice receiving box (2) is provided with guiding inclined surfaces (21b) on both sides of the water discharge hole (21a), and the water in the ice receiving box (2) is guided by the guiding inclined surfaces (21b) and converges to the water discharge hole (21a).

9. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that: The intersection of the guide inclined surfaces (21b) on both sides crosses the drain hole (21a), so that the two sides of the drain hole (21a) form inclined surfaces relative to each other.

10. The pull-out ice receiving box of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice receiving box (2) is provided with a handle (23), and the handle (23) is covered with a protective sheath (231).

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