Ice maker with double-layer ice receiving outlets

Abstract

An ice maker with a double-layer ice receiving outlet comprises an ice outlet assembly, the ice outlet assembly comprises an upper ice outlet assembly and a lower ice outlet assembly, the upper ice outlet assembly is connected with a paddle wheel, the paddle wheel is connected with the lower ice outlet assembly, and the ice outlet assembly is provided with an ice outlet, a baffle and a pushing rod; in the ice receiving process of the ice maker, the ice receiving points with two heights are designed at the upper end and the lower end of the paddle wheel, so that users with different heights can receive the ice more conveniently, the crowd is expanded, the user experience is improved, and the traditional ice maker usually only can discharge ice in a single layer, so that the whole ice block must be waited to fall off when the ice is taken, and the time is shortened. The process is often slow and low in efficiency. According to the ice maker, ice blocks can be released from two different layers at the same time through the design of the double-layer ice receiving outlets, the ice outlet speed is remarkably increased, the occasion with urgent requirements for rapid ice supply is met, due to the structure of the ice maker, the contact area between the ice blocks and the interior of the ice maker is reduced in the making process, and the potential pollution risk is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making machines, in particular to an ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet. Background Art

[0002] When ice-collecting machines on the market are in the process of collecting ice, if the ice-collecting height is designed based on the height of an adult, it is difficult for children, disabled people and other shorter users to operate; if the ice-collecting height is designed based on the height of a child, it is very difficult for adults to bend over to operate.

[0003] When the ice-collecting height of the commercial ice-making machine is designed based on the height of an adult, it is difficult for children, the disabled and other shorter users to operate; when the ice-collecting height is designed based on the height of a child, it is very difficult for adults to bend over and operate. This cannot meet the comfort of all people during the ice-collecting process at the same time. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an ice maker with a double-layer ice receiving outlet, in which two ice receiving points at two heights are designed at the upper and lower ends of the paddle wheel, so that users of different heights can receive ice more conveniently and improve the user experience.

[0005] The utility model adopts the technical solution to solve the technical problem: an ice maker with a double-layer ice outlet, comprising an ice outlet assembly, wherein the ice outlet assembly comprises an upper ice outlet assembly and a lower ice outlet assembly, wherein the upper ice outlet assembly is connected to a paddle wheel, and the paddle wheel is connected to the lower ice outlet assembly, and the ice outlet assembly is provided with an ice outlet, a baffle plate and a push rod.

[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model: the upper ice outlet assembly includes an upper ice outlet, an upper baffle plate and an upper push rod, and the lower ice outlet assembly includes a lower ice outlet, a lower baffle plate and a lower push rod.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention: the upper ice-discharging assembly is connected to the upper front shell, and the lower ice-discharging assembly is connected to the lower front shell.

[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model: the lower end of the upper front shell is connected to the upper water receiving box through a slot, the lower end of the lower front shell is connected to the lower water receiving box through a slot, and the upper water receiving box and the lower water receiving box are respectively provided with water receiving box covers.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention: the top of the upper ice outlet is connected to an upper baffle, the upper baffle is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet, the top of the lower ice outlet is connected to a lower baffle, and the lower baffle is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet.

[0010] As a further improvement of the utility model: the upper ice outlet is connected to a paddle wheel, the paddle wheel is provided with an inner hole, and the upper ice outlet is connected to the inner tank by glue.

[0011] As a further improvement of the utility model: it also includes a motor, the motor is fixedly connected to the motor bracket by screws, the motor bracket is fixed to the inner tank by screws, and the motor is connected to the paddle wheel through the motor shaft passing through the inner tank and the inner hole.

[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model: the upper baffle is located inside the upper ice outlet pipe, the upper push rod and the lower push rod are respectively provided with a magnet and a sensor, and the sensor is a Hall sensor.

[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model: the push rod is provided with a spring, the number of the springs is four, every two springs form a group and are symmetrically connected to the upper push rod and the lower push rod.

[0014] As a further improvement of the utility model: the upper push rod is connected to the upper baffle plate via a rotating shaft, and the lower push rod is connected to the lower baffle plate via a rotating shaft.

[0015] As a further improvement of the utility model: a proximity switch and two springs are installed in the slot of the upper ice outlet, and the upper ice outlet is installed in alignment with the upper hole of the upper front shell and fixed with screws.

[0016] As a further improvement of the utility model: the two side axes of the upper baffle are aligned with the two holes of the upper ice outlet pipe, and the upper ice outlet pipe is then fixed by screws and the upper ice outlet.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention: the ice maker adopts a high-efficiency compressor and high-quality refrigerant, which ensures low energy consumption while quickly producing a large number of ice cubes; and has excellent thermal insulation performance, which can ensure that the ice cubes remain frozen for a long time, reducing energy consumption and extending the service life of the ice cubes.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0019] During the ice receiving process, the ice maker of the utility model is designed with two ice receiving points at different heights at the upper and lower ends of the paddle wheel, which is convenient for users of different heights to receive ice, expands the user group and improves the user experience. Traditional ice makers can usually only produce ice in a single layer, which means that the entire ice cube must be waited for to fall off when taking ice, and this process is often slow and inefficient. The design of the double-layer ice receiving outlet allows ice cubes to be released from two different levels at the same time, significantly improving the speed of ice output and meeting the occasions where there is an urgent need for rapid ice supply. Due to the structure of the ice maker, the contact area between ice cubes and the inside of the machine is reduced during the production process, reducing the potential risk of contamination. In addition, the independent outlet of the double-layer design also makes it easier for users to clean and maintain, ensuring the cleanliness of the ice cubes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an upper ice-discharging assembly of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial cross-section structure of the lower ice-discharging assembly of the utility model;

[0024] In the figure: 1. upper ice outlet assembly; 2. lower ice outlet assembly; 3. paddle wheel; 4. upper ice outlet; 5. upper baffle plate; 6. upper push rod; 7. lower ice outlet; 8. lower baffle plate; 9. lower push rod; 10. upper front shell; 11. lower front shell; 12. upper water receiving box; 13. lower water receiving box; 14. liner; 15. motor; 16. motor bracket; 17. motor shaft; 18. upper ice outlet pipe; 19. spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the specific embodiments of the utility model and the corresponding drawings. 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.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0027] 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; 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.

[0028] The utility model is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Figure 1-4 An ice maker with a double-layer ice outlet is shown, comprising an ice outlet assembly, wherein the ice outlet assembly comprises an upper ice outlet assembly 1 and a lower ice outlet assembly 2, wherein the upper ice outlet assembly 1 is connected to a paddle wheel 3, wherein the paddle wheel 3 is connected to the lower ice outlet assembly 2, and wherein the ice outlet assembly is provided with an ice outlet, a baffle plate and a push rod.

[0029] As a preferred embodiment, the upper ice outlet assembly 1 includes an upper ice outlet 4, an upper baffle plate 5 and an upper push rod 6, and the lower ice outlet assembly 2 includes a lower ice outlet 7, a lower baffle plate 8 and a lower push rod 9.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the upper ice discharging assembly 1 is connected to the upper front shell 10 , and the lower ice discharging assembly 2 is connected to the lower front shell 11 .

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the upper front shell 10 is connected to the upper water receiving box 12 through a slot, and the lower end of the lower front shell 11 is connected to the lower water receiving box 13 through a slot. The upper water receiving box 12 and the lower water receiving box 13 are respectively provided with water receiving box covers.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the top of the upper ice outlet 4 is connected to the upper baffle 5, the upper baffle 5 is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet 7, the top of the lower ice outlet 7 is connected to the lower baffle 8, and the lower baffle 8 is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet 7.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment, the upper ice outlet 4 is connected to the paddle wheel 3, the paddle wheel 3 is provided with an inner hole, and the upper ice outlet 4 is connected to the inner tank 14 by glue.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes a motor 15, which is fixedly connected to a motor bracket 16 by screws, and the motor bracket 16 is fixed to the inner liner 14 by screws. The motor 15 passes through the inner liner 14 and the inner hole through a motor shaft 17 to be connected to the paddle wheel 3.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, the upper baffle plate 5 is located inside the upper ice outlet pipe 18, and the upper push rod 6 and the lower push rod 9 are respectively provided with a magnet and a sensor, and the sensor is a Hall sensor.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment, the push rod is provided with a spring 19 , and the number of the springs 19 is four, and every two springs 19 form a group and are symmetrically connected to the upper push rod 6 and the lower push rod 9 .

[0037] As a preferred embodiment, the upper push rod 6 is connected to the upper baffle plate 5 via a rotating shaft, and the lower push rod 9 is connected to the lower baffle plate 8 via a rotating shaft.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, the two side axes of the upper push rod 6 are aligned with the two holes of the upper ice outlet 4, and the spring 9 is installed to drive the upper baffle 5 to rotate under the action of the rotating shaft to achieve the disconnection of ice outlet.

[0039] As a preferred embodiment, the upper push rod 6 is equipped with a magnet. When the magnet rotates and approaches the Hall sensor, the start of the paddle wheel is controlled by this information, thereby ensuring that a steady supply of ice cubes can be produced.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, an automatic cleaning function is provided, so that the inside of the ice maker can be cleaned before ice making to ensure the hygiene and safety of the ice cubes.

[0041] As a preferred embodiment, when ice cubes accumulate to a certain extent, the intelligent sensor will automatically stop the machine from working to prevent overflow or damage to the machine, which brings great convenience to the user.

[0042] The working principle of this utility model:

[0043] During the ice receiving process, the ice maker of the utility model is designed with two ice receiving points at different heights at the upper and lower ends of the paddle wheel, which is convenient for users of different heights to receive ice, expands the user group and improves the user experience. Traditional ice makers can usually only produce ice in a single layer, which means that the entire ice cube must be waited for to fall off when taking ice, and this process is often slow and inefficient. The design of the double-layer ice receiving outlet allows ice cubes to be released from two different levels at the same time, significantly improving the speed of ice output and meeting the occasions where there is an urgent need for rapid ice supply. Due to the structure of the ice maker, the contact area between ice cubes and the inside of the machine is reduced during the production process, reducing the potential risk of contamination. In addition, the independent outlet of the double-layer design also makes it easier for users to clean and maintain, ensuring the cleanliness of the ice cubes.

[0044] Implementation case 1:

[0045] like Figure 1-4 An ice maker with a double-layer ice outlet is shown, comprising an ice outlet assembly, wherein the ice outlet assembly comprises an upper ice outlet assembly 1 and a lower ice outlet assembly 2, wherein the upper ice outlet assembly 1 is connected to a paddle wheel 3, wherein the paddle wheel 3 is connected to the lower ice outlet assembly 2, and wherein the ice outlet assembly is provided with an ice outlet, a baffle plate and a push rod.

[0046] The upper ice outlet assembly 1 includes an upper ice outlet 4, an upper baffle 5 and an upper push rod 6, and the lower ice outlet assembly 2 includes a lower ice outlet 7, a lower baffle 8 and a lower push rod 9. The upper ice outlet assembly 1 is connected to an upper front shell 10, and the lower ice outlet assembly 2 is connected to a lower front shell 11. The lower end of the upper front shell 10 is connected to an upper water receiving box 12 through a slot, and the lower end of the lower front shell 11 is connected to a lower water receiving box 13 through a slot. The upper water receiving box 12 and the lower water receiving box 13 are respectively provided with water receiving box covers. The top of the upper ice outlet 4 is connected to the upper baffle 5, and the upper baffle 5 is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet 7. The top of the lower ice outlet 7 is connected to the lower baffle 8, and the lower baffle 8 is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet 7. The upper ice outlet 4 is connected to a paddle wheel 3, and the paddle wheel 3 An inner hole is provided, and the upper ice outlet 4 is connected to the inner tank 14 by glue, and also includes a motor 15, and the motor 15 is fixedly connected to the motor bracket 16 by screws, and the motor bracket 16 is fixed to the inner tank 14 by screws, and the motor 15 passes through the inner tank 14 and the inner hole through the motor shaft 17. The upper baffle plate 5 is located inside the upper ice outlet pipe 18, and the upper push rod 6 and the lower push rod 9 are respectively provided with a magnet and a sensor, and the sensor adopts a Hall sensor, and the push rod is provided with a spring 19, and the number of the springs 19 is four, and every two springs 19 form a group and are symmetrically connected to the upper push rod 6 and the lower push rod 9, and the upper push rod 6 is connected to the upper baffle plate 5 by a rotating shaft, and the lower push rod 9 is connected to the lower baffle plate 8 by a rotating shaft.

[0047] The present embodiment adopts an ice receiving assembly, which is composed of a motor 15, screws, a motor bracket 16, an inner tank 14, a paddle wheel 3, an upper ice discharging assembly 1 and a lower ice discharging assembly 2. First, the motor 15 is fixed to the motor bracket 16 by screws, and the motor bracket 16 is fixed to the inner tank 14 by screws, so that the motor shaft 17 passes through the inner hole of the inner tank 14 and is connected with the paddle wheel 3. Secondly, the upper end of the paddle wheel 3 is correspondingly arranged with the upper ice discharging assembly 1, and the upper ice discharging assembly 1 is composed of an upper ice outlet 4, an upper ice outlet pipe 18, an upper baffle 5, an upper push rod 6, an upper front shell 10, an upper water receiving box 12 and an upper water receiving box cover. The upper water receiving box 12 is installed into the lower end of the upper front shell 10 through a slot, and then the upper water receiving box cover is covered; a close opening is installed in the lower slot of the upper ice outlet The two springs 19 are closed, and the bottom end of the upper ice outlet is installed in alignment with the upper hole of the upper front shell 10 and fixed with screws; the two side axes of the upper baffle 5 are aligned with the two holes of the upper ice outlet pipe 18, and the upper ice outlet pipe 18 is fixed with screws and the bottom end of the upper ice outlet; the two side axes of the upper push rod 6 are aligned with the two holes at the bottom end of the upper ice outlet 4, and the spring 19 is installed at the same time to drive the upper baffle 5 to rotate under the action of the rotating shaft to realize the disconnection of ice outlet, and a magnet is installed on the upper push rod 6. When the magnet rotates and approaches the Hall sensor, the start of the paddle wheel 3 is controlled by this information, so as to ensure that a steady stream of ice cubes can be discharged; finally, the upper ice outlet 4 is installed and the glued inner tank 14 is aligned with the previously installed and upper ice outlet pipe 18 for assembly.

[0048] Implementation case 2:

[0049] In this embodiment, Figure 1-4 The ice maker with a double-layer ice receiving outlet shown has the same technical means as the ice maker structure of the implementation case 1.

[0050] In this embodiment, the lower end of the paddle wheel 3 is correspondingly arranged with the lower ice outlet assembly 2, which is composed of a lower ice outlet 7, a lower ice outlet pipe, a lower baffle 8, a lower push rod 9, a lower front shell 11, a lower water box cover and a lower water box 13. The two side axes of the lower baffle 8 are aligned with the two holes of the lower ice outlet pipe, and the lower ice outlet pipe is fixed by screws and the bottom end of the lower ice outlet 7; the two side axes of the lower push rod 9 are aligned with the two holes at the bottom end of the upper ice outlet, and the spring 19 is installed to drive the lower baffle 8 to rotate under the action of the rotating shaft to realize the disconnection of ice outlet, and a magnet is installed on the lower push rod 9. When the magnet rotates and approaches the Hall sensor, the start of the paddle wheel 3 is controlled by this information, so as to ensure that a steady stream of ice cubes can be discharged; finally, the installed lower ice outlet 7 and glued inner liner 14 are aligned with the previously installed and lower ice outlet pipe for assembly.

[0051] Implementation case three:

[0052] In this embodiment, Figure 1-4The ice maker with a double-layer ice receiving outlet shown has the same technical means as the ice maker structure of the implementation case 1.

[0053] In this embodiment, after the ice maker is turned on, the entire machine has finished making ice, and the ice cubes are sent to the upper / lower inner ice outlet pipes; when the user pushes the upper push rod 6 and the lower push rod 9, the corresponding upper baffle 5 and the lower baffle 8 are opened, and the upper ice outlet 4 and the lower ice outlet 7 start to discharge ice, and at the same time, the magnet approaches the Hall sensor trigger information to rotate the paddle wheel 3 to continuously supply ice; when the user releases the upper push rod 6 and the lower push rod 9, the corresponding upper baffle 5 and the lower baffle 8 are closed, and the upper ice outlet 4 and the lower ice outlet 7 stop discharging ice, and at the same time, the magnet is away from the Hall sensor to close the information to stop the paddle wheel 3, and the ice receiving process is completed.

[0054] The main functions of this utility model:

[0055] During the ice receiving process, the ice maker of the utility model is designed with two ice receiving points at different heights at the upper and lower ends of the paddle wheel, which is convenient for users of different heights to receive ice, expands the user group and improves the user experience. Traditional ice makers can usually only produce ice in a single layer, which means that the entire ice cube must be waited for to fall off when taking ice, and this process is often slow and inefficient. The design of the double-layer ice receiving outlet allows ice cubes to be released from two different levels at the same time, significantly improving the speed of ice output and meeting the occasions where there is an urgent need for rapid ice supply. Due to the structure of the ice maker, the contact area between ice cubes and the inside of the machine is reduced during the production process, reducing the potential risk of contamination. In addition, the independent outlet of the double-layer design also makes it easier for users to clean and maintain, ensuring the cleanliness of the ice cubes.

[0056] In summary, after reading the utility model document, ordinary technicians in this field can make various other corresponding transformation schemes based on the technical scheme and technical concept of the utility model without creative mental labor, which all fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0057] In the description of the present utility model, it needs to be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper end face", "lower end face", "top", "bottom", "left" and "right" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the actual use direction of the present utility model.

[0058] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some or all of the technical features thereof may be replaced by equivalents. Such modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice maker with a double-layer ice receiving outlet, characterized in that: The ice discharging assembly comprises an upper ice discharging assembly and a lower ice discharging assembly. The upper ice discharging assembly is connected to a paddle wheel, and the paddle wheel is connected to the lower ice discharging assembly. The ice discharging assembly is provided with an ice discharging port, a baffle plate and a push rod.

2. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper ice-discharging assembly comprises an upper ice-discharging port, an upper baffle plate and an upper pushing rod, and the lower ice-discharging assembly comprises a lower ice-discharging port, a lower baffle plate and a lower pushing rod.

3. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper ice discharging assembly is connected to the upper front shell, and the lower ice discharging assembly is connected to the lower front shell.

4. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end of the upper front shell is connected to the upper water receiving box through a slot, and the lower end of the lower front shell is connected to the lower water receiving box through a slot. The upper water receiving box and the lower water receiving box are respectively provided with water receiving box covers.

5. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the upper ice outlet is connected to an upper baffle, the upper baffle is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet, the top of the lower ice outlet is connected to a lower baffle, and the lower baffle is connected to the bottom of the lower ice outlet.

6. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper ice outlet is connected to a paddle wheel, the paddle wheel is provided with an inner hole, and the upper ice outlet is connected to the inner container by glue.

7. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a motor, which is fixedly connected to a motor bracket by screws, and the motor bracket is fixed to the inner liner by screws. The motor is connected to the paddle wheel by a motor shaft passing through the inner liner and the inner hole.

8. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper baffle is located inside the upper ice outlet pipe, and the upper push rod and the lower push rod are respectively provided with a magnet and a sensor, and the sensor is a Hall sensor.

9. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod is provided with springs, the number of the springs is four, every two springs form a group and are symmetrically connected to the upper push rod and the lower push rod.

10. The ice making machine with a double-layer ice receiving outlet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper push rod is connected to the upper baffle plate via a rotating shaft, and the lower push rod is connected to the lower baffle plate via a rotating shaft.

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