Ice maker
By designing a removable ice maker in the ice maker, the problem of difficulty in removing ice cubes in the existing ice maker is solved, and the effect of simplification of structure and volume reduction is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420254439.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-02-01
AI Technical Summary
After the ice making is completed, the ice cubes are difficult to remove, and a flip mechanism is required, resulting in complex structure and large volume.
An ice maker is designed, using an ice maker support, the support body is arranged in the ice making cavity of the ice drum, and the support body is taken out from the ice making cavity by the handle, thereby bringing out the ice cubes frozen with it.
It realizes the convenient removal of ice cubes without the need for a flip mechanism, simplifying the structure and volume of the ice maker.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to an ice maker. Background Art
[0002] After the ice making machine is finished, the ice cubes are usually not easy to be taken out. The ice barrel needs to be turned over so that the ice outlet faces downward to make the ice cubes escape from the ice barrel. Therefore, the ice maker needs to be provided with a turning mechanism, which makes the ice maker structure complex and large in size. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model aims to provide an ice maker, which comprises an ice making bracket, through which ice in an ice barrel can be taken out without setting a flip mechanism, thus solving the problem in the prior art that a flip mechanism is required to take out ice.
[0004] In order to achieve one of the above-mentioned purposes of the utility model, an embodiment of the utility model provides an ice making machine, comprising:
[0005] An ice cylinder is provided with an ice-making cavity and an ice outlet communicated with the ice-making cavity;
[0006] The ice-making bracket comprises a bracket body arranged in the ice-making cavity, and a handle portion protruding from the ice outlet into the ice-making cavity and used for taking the bracket body out of the ice-making cavity. The bracket body is provided with a longitudinal partition and a transverse partition. The longitudinal partition extends along the length direction of the ice cylinder, and the transverse partition extends along the radial direction of the ice cylinder. A plurality of transverse partitions are provided, and the plurality of transverse partitions are connected in sequence to form a spiral shape.
[0007] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the utility model, the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition partition the ice-making cavity to form a plurality of ice cube cavities, and the transverse partition is provided with a water hole, and each ice cube cavity is filled with water through the water hole.
[0008] As a further improvement of an implementation mode of the utility model, the cross-sectional area of the ice-making cavity gradually increases in a direction approaching the ice outlet along the axial direction of the ice-making cavity.
[0009] As a further improvement of an implementation mode of the utility model, the ice-making chamber is in a truncated cone shape.
[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the utility model, the ice bucket further includes a cavity inner wall formed around the ice making cavity;
[0011] The support body is also provided with a central column, the longitudinal septum and the transverse septum are both connected to the central column, the central column is also in a truncated cone shape, and the inclination angle of the outer periphery of the central column is the same as the inclination angle of the inner wall of the cavity.
[0012] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the utility model, it also includes an evaporation tube, which is spiral-shaped and wound around the outer circumference of the ice cylinder.
[0013] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the utility model, a spiral groove is arranged on the outer side of the ice cylinder, and the spiral groove extends spirally along the length direction of the ice cylinder; the spiral evaporation tube is arranged in the spiral groove.
[0014] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a heat-insulating layer, the heat-insulating layer forms a receiving cavity, and the ice cylinder is arranged in the receiving cavity.
[0015] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the utility model, the ice cylinder is further provided with a water inlet communicated with the ice making chamber;
[0016] The ice maker also includes a water tank and a water supply pipe, the water tank is provided with a water storage chamber, a water outlet and an exhaust pipe connected to the water storage chamber, the water supply pipe is connected to the water outlet and the water inlet; the bottom end of the exhaust pipe is spaced apart from the bottom end of the water tank, and the bottom end of the exhaust pipe is within the height range of the ice making chamber, and the heights of the water outlet and the water inlet are lower than the bottom end of the exhaust pipe.
[0017] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the utility model, in the height direction, the bottom end of the exhaust pipe is arranged close to the top of the ice-making chamber.
[0018] One or more technical solutions provided by the utility model have at least the following technical effects or advantages:
[0019] The ice maker provided by the utility model comprises an ice barrel and an ice making bracket. The bracket body of the ice making bracket is arranged in the ice making cavity of the ice barrel. After ice making is completed, the ice in the ice making cavity can be taken out through the bracket body. The handle extends out of the ice making cavity and is used as a component for applying force to the user. After ice making is completed, the ice in the ice making cavity can be taken out of the ice making cavity through the bracket body by grasping the handle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an ice maker in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view of the ice machine.
[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic cross-sectional view along line AA.
[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making bracket.
[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.
[0025] 1. Ice cylinder; 11. Ice-making chamber; 111. Inner wall of chamber; 12. Spiral groove; 13. Water inlet; 2. Ice-making bracket; 21. Bracket body; 211. Longitudinal partition; 212. Horizontal partition; 2121. Water hole; 213. Center column; 22. Handle; 3. Evaporation tube; 4. Water tank; 41. Water storage chamber; 42. Water outlet; 43. Exhaust pipe; 44. Water plug; 5. Water supply pipe; 51. Valve; 6. Insulation layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0027] Terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like used herein to indicate spatial relative positions are used for the purpose of convenience to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. Terms of spatial relative positions may be intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation shown in the drawings.
[0028] For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
[0029] 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.
[0030] The utility model embodiment provides an ice making machine, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes an ice bucket 1 and an ice-making bracket 2, the ice bucket 1 is provided with an ice-making cavity 11 and an ice outlet connected to the ice-making cavity 11; the ice-making bracket 2 includes a bracket body 21 arranged in the ice-making cavity 11, and a handle portion 22 protruding from the ice outlet into the ice-making cavity 11 and used for taking the bracket body 21 out of the ice-making cavity 11, the bracket body 21 is provided with a longitudinal partition 211 and a transverse partition 212, the longitudinal partition 211 extends along the length direction of the ice bucket 1, and the transverse partition 212 extends along the radial direction of the ice bucket 1, and a plurality of transverse partitions 212 are provided, and the plurality of transverse partitions 212 are connected in sequence, and the plurality of transverse partitions 212 connected in sequence are combined to form a spiral shape.
[0031] When the ice bucket 1 is making ice, the support body 21 is arranged in the ice making chamber 11. When the water in the ice bucket 1 is condensed into ice, the support body 21 and the ice cubes are frozen together. After the ice making is completed, the support body 21 is taken out of the ice making chamber 11 by using the handle 22, so that the ice cubes frozen together with the support body 21 are taken out of the ice making chamber 11 together, so as to realize ice taking. Figure 1 As shown, the ice outlet is the opening at the top of the ice cylinder 1. Figure 1 , 3 The ice making bracket 2 is not shown in the figure. Ice can be taken by the user by taking the handle 22, or a mechanical arm can be provided to clamp the handle 22 to take ice. The ice making machine provided by the utility model takes ice by using the ice making bracket 2 without providing a flipping mechanism.
[0032] like Figure 4 In the figure, three longitudinal partitions 211 are provided (one of which is blocked), and the longitudinal partitions 211 and the transverse partitions 212 work together to make the prepared ice cubes spiral-shaped, which is different from the traditional square or round ice cubes in appearance and has a novel design.
[0033] Furthermore, the longitudinal partition 211 and the transverse partition 212 divide the ice making chamber 11 into a plurality of ice cube chambers, and the transverse partition 212 is provided with a water hole 2121, and each ice cube chamber is filled with water through the water hole 2121. Figure 4 As shown, the water hole 2121 is arranged at one end of the diaphragm 212 away from the axis of the ice cylinder 1. Since the diaphragms 212 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the ice cylinder 1, a water hole 2121 is arranged on each diaphragm 212 to achieve full communication between the ice cube cavities, allowing water to fill each ice cube cavity.
[0034] Of course, the water holes 2121 can also be set on the longitudinal partition 211, but the water holes 2121 need to be set at the position of the longitudinal partition 211 corresponding to each ice cube cavity, that is, if the water holes 2121 are set on the longitudinal partition 211, the longitudinal partition 211 needs to be provided with multiple water holes 2121.
[0035] Furthermore, along the axial direction of the ice-making cavity 11 toward the ice outlet, the cross-sectional area of the ice-making cavity 11 gradually increases, and the closer to the ice outlet, the larger the cross-sectional area is, and ice outlet is more convenient.
[0036] Specifically, the ice-making cavity 11 is in a truncated cone shape, and the inner wall surface of the truncated cone-shaped ice-making cavity 11, that is, the cavity inner wall 111 hereinafter, is in an arc shape, which is more conducive to ice removal. The ice bucket 1 also includes a cavity inner wall 111 formed around the ice-making cavity 11; the bracket body 21 is also provided with a central column 213, and the longitudinal partition 211 and the transverse partition 212 are both connected to the central column 213. The central column 213 is also in a truncated cone shape, and the inclination angle of the outer periphery of the central column 213 is the same as the inclination angle of the cavity inner wall 111.
[0037] The ice-making chamber 11 and the central column 213 are both truncated cone-shaped, and the inclination angle of the outer periphery of the central column 213 is the same as the inclination angle of the chamber inner wall 111, that is, in the radial direction, the surface of the central column 213 is equidistant from the chamber inner wall 111 at all locations, and the thickness of the ice cubes produced is uniform.
[0038] Preferably, the support body 21 is made of a soft material. After ice making is completed, the support body 21 frozen together with the ice cubes is taken out of the ice making chamber 11 , and the ice cubes can be dropped from the support body 21 by twisting or bending the support body 21 .
[0039] In some embodiments, the ice maker provided by the utility model also includes an evaporator tube 3, which is spirally shaped and wound around the outside of the ice cylinder 1, so that the contact area between the evaporator tube 3 and the ice cylinder 1 is larger, thereby increasing the cooling efficiency and transferring more cold air to the ice making chamber 11.
[0040] Preferably, a spiral groove 12 is provided on the outside of the ice cylinder 1, and the spiral groove 12 spirally extends along the length direction of the ice cylinder 1; the spiral evaporation tube 3 is arranged in the spiral groove 12. The arrangement of the spiral groove 12 increases the contact area between the evaporation tube 3 and the ice cylinder 1, further increasing the cooling efficiency.
[0041] Furthermore, the ice maker also includes a heat-insulating layer 6, which forms a receiving cavity, and the ice cylinder 1 is arranged in the receiving cavity. The evaporating tube 3 is prevented from diffusing cold energy into the atmosphere and causing cold energy loss through the heat-insulating layer 6.
[0042] In some embodiments, the ice cylinder 1 is also provided with a water inlet 13 connected to the ice making chamber 11; the ice maker also includes a water tank 4 and a water supply pipe 5, the water tank 4 is provided with a water storage chamber 41, a water outlet 42 connected to the water storage chamber 41, and an exhaust pipe 43, the water supply pipe 5 connects the water outlet 42 and the water inlet 13; the bottom end of the exhaust pipe 43 is spaced apart from the bottom end of the water tank 4, and the bottom end of the exhaust pipe 43 is within the height range of the ice making chamber 11, and the heights of the water outlet 42 and the water inlet 13 are lower than the bottom end of the exhaust pipe 43.
[0043] Specifically, the water outlet 42 is arranged at the bottom of the water tank 4, and the water inlet 13 is arranged at the bottom of the ice cylinder 1, so as to facilitate the water supply of the water tank 4 and the water inlet of the ice cylinder 1. The water tank 4 is also provided with a water inlet, through which the user can add water to the water storage chamber 41. Figure 3 As shown, the water inlet is preferably arranged at the top of the water tank 4 to facilitate users to add water, and a water plug 44 is also arranged at the water inlet. The water supply pipe 5 is provided with a valve 51 for connecting or disconnecting the water supply.
[0044] The water tank 4 and the exhaust pipe 43, the water supply pipe 5 and the ice cylinder 1 therein form a communicating vessel structure. When working, the water supply of the water supply pipe 5 is first disconnected through the valve 51, and the water filling port on the top of the water tank 4 is opened to add water to the water tank 4. After filling, the water filling port is closed through the water filling plug 44, so that the upper space of the water surface in the water storage chamber 41 remains closed, and the upper space of the water surface of the exhaust pipe 43 is connected to the atmosphere.
[0045] Open valve 51 to connect the water supply pipe 5, and the water in the water tank 4 enters the ice bucket 1 through the water supply pipe 5. The water level in the exhaust pipe 43 drops first. When the water level drops to the lowest line of the exhaust pipe 43 (i.e., the bottom of the exhaust pipe 43), the water level in the exhaust pipe 43 remains unchanged. Thereafter, each time a drop of water is injected into the ice bucket 1, a bubble is sucked into the water storage chamber 41 from the exhaust pipe 43, passes through the bottom of the exhaust pipe 43, and is replenished into the closed air layer at the top of the water storage chamber 41, thereby maintaining the air pressure balance inside and outside the water storage chamber 41, until the liquid level in the ice bucket 1 reaches the bottom of the exhaust pipe 43, and the water supply is stopped.
[0046] After the water in the ice cylinder 1 is made into ice by the evaporation tube 3, the ice is taken out from the ice cylinder 1 through the ice making bracket 2. The ice making chamber 11 is short of water, and water is obtained from the water storage chamber 41 again through the water supply pipe 5. Under the action of the communicating vessel structure formed by the water tank 4 and the exhaust pipe 43 therein, the water supply pipe 5 and the ice cylinder 1, the water in the ice making chamber 11 is replenished again to the same height as the bottom end of the exhaust pipe 43.
[0047] Preferably, in the height direction, the bottom end of the exhaust pipe 43 is arranged close to the top of the ice-making chamber 11 , so that as much water as possible is injected into the ice-making chamber 11 , thereby avoiding wasting the space of the ice-making chamber 11 .
[0048] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation mode may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
[0049] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the utility model. They are not intended to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. An ice making machine, characterized in that: include: An ice cylinder is provided with an ice-making cavity and an ice outlet communicated with the ice-making cavity; The ice-making bracket comprises a bracket body arranged in the ice-making cavity, and a handle portion protruding from the ice outlet into the ice-making cavity and used for taking the bracket body out of the ice-making cavity. The bracket body is provided with a longitudinal partition and a transverse partition. The longitudinal partition extends along the length direction of the ice cylinder, and the transverse partition extends along the radial direction of the ice cylinder. A plurality of transverse partitions are provided, and the plurality of transverse partitions are connected in sequence. The plurality of transverse partitions connected in sequence are combined to form a spiral shape.
2. The ice making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal partition and the transverse partition partition the ice-making cavity to form a plurality of ice cube cavities. The transverse partition is provided with a water through hole, and each ice cube cavity is filled with water through the water through hole.
3. The ice making machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Along the axial direction of the ice-making cavity toward the ice outlet, the cross-sectional area of the ice-making cavity gradually increases.
4. The ice making machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ice making chamber is in a truncated cone shape.
5. The ice making machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice cylinder also includes a cavity inner wall formed around the ice making cavity; The support body is also provided with a central column, the longitudinal septum and the transverse septum are both connected to the central column, the central column is also in a truncated cone shape, and the inclination angle of the outer periphery of the central column is the same as the inclination angle of the inner wall of the cavity.
6. The ice making machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes an evaporation tube, which is spiral-shaped and wound around the outer circumference of the ice cylinder.
7. The ice making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A spiral groove is arranged on the outer side of the ice cylinder, and the spiral groove extends spirally along the length direction of the ice cylinder; the spiral evaporation tube is arranged in the spiral groove.
8. The ice making machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a heat-insulating layer, wherein the heat-insulating layer forms a receiving cavity, and the ice cylinder is arranged in the receiving cavity.
9. The ice making machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The ice cylinder is also provided with a water inlet communicated with the ice making chamber; The ice maker also includes a water tank and a water supply pipe, the water tank is provided with a water storage chamber, a water outlet and an exhaust pipe connected to the water storage chamber, the water supply pipe is connected to the water outlet and the water inlet; the bottom end of the exhaust pipe is spaced apart from the bottom end of the water tank, and the bottom end of the exhaust pipe is within the height range of the ice making chamber, and the heights of the water outlet and the water inlet are lower than the bottom end of the exhaust pipe.
10. The ice making machine according to claim 9, characterized in that In the height direction, the bottom end of the exhaust pipe is arranged close to the top of the ice making chamber.