Ice-water separation structure of ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to an ice-water separation structure of an ice maker, which comprises a shell in which an ice-making cavity for placing an evaporator and an ice-pushing screw rod is arranged; the separating mechanism comprises a first baffle arranged corresponding to the lower portion of the evaporator and a second baffle arranged corresponding to the ice pushing screw, the second baffle forms an ice storage cavity, and the first baffle is connected with the second baffle and provided with a flange higher than the connecting position of the first baffle and the second baffle; the first baffle is provided with first meshes, and the second baffle is provided with second meshes. According to the ice-water separation structure of the ice machine, when an evaporator produces ice blocks, the ice blocks fall down, are received by the first baffle and then fall into the second baffle from the first baffle, and the first mesh holes and the second mesh holes are used for allowing ice water to flow away, so that the ice blocks are prevented from being adhered. When the evaporator makes ice water, the ice water falls down and flows away through the first meshes, and in the process, the blocking edges can prevent the ice water from flowing into the ice storage cavity, so that the ice water separation effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to an ice and water separation structure of an ice maker. Background Art

[0002] Due to the large size of the ice - discharging and ice - out structures of conventional ice makers, which occupy more structural space, when making an integrated product with an ice - making function, the appearance size will be affected. Therefore, for products according to the demand of iced drinks, in order to reduce the volume, an ice and water separation structure that can save structural space is designed. The structure is simple and has a lower cost, can reduce the overall product size of the machine, and can automatically distinguish and separate ice cubes and ice water when making ice water and ice cubes, so as not to cause the ice water to directly flow onto the ice cubes, resulting in ice cube adhesion and affecting the quality of the ice cubes. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provides an ice and water separation structure of an ice maker.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution is as follows:

[0005] An ice and water separation structure of an ice maker, comprising

[0006] a housing, inside which there is an ice - making cavity for placing an evaporator and a pushing ice screw;

[0007] a separation mechanism, which includes a first baffle arranged corresponding to the lower part of the evaporator and a second baffle arranged corresponding to the pushing ice screw. The second baffle forms an ice - storing cavity. The first baffle is connected to the second baffle and is provided with a rib higher than the connection part of the two;

[0008] The first baffle is provided with first mesh holes, and the second baffle is provided with second mesh holes.

[0009] For the ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, the first baffle inclines downward towards the second baffle to allow ice cubes to roll from the first baffle into the second baffle.

[0010] For the ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, the length direction of the first mesh holes is consistent with the inclination direction of the first baffle and extends to the lowest part of the first baffle.

[0011] For the ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, the length direction of the second mesh holes is consistent with the length direction of the ice - storing cavity.

[0012] For the ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, the bottom of the ice - storing cavity gradually inclines from one end to the other end.

[0013] An ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, wherein a support mechanism is provided on the housing, and is used to support the separation mechanism to be spaced apart from the bottom of the housing.

[0014] An ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, wherein the support mechanism includes support blocks for supporting both ends of the second baffle, and support columns provided on the side wall of the housing to support the first baffle.

[0015] An ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, wherein a drain hole is provided at the bottom of the housing, and the bottom of the housing is inclined towards the drain hole.

[0016] An ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, wherein the first baffle, the second baffle and the edge are integrally formed.

[0017] An ice and water separation structure of an ice maker as described above, wherein the front side of the first baffle is connected to the second baffle, and the rear side of the first baffle is higher than the edge.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0019] The present utility model provides an ice and water separation structure of an ice maker. When the evaporator makes ice, the ice falls down, is received by the first baffle, and then falls from the first baffle into the second baffle. The first mesh holes and the second mesh holes are used for the ice water to flow away, preventing the ice from sticking. When the evaporator makes ice water, the ice water falls down and flows away through the first mesh holes. During this process, the edge can prevent the ice water from flowing into the ice storage cavity, thus achieving the effect of separating ice and water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments.

[0021] Figure 1 is a half-section of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 is a half-section of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the separation mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present utility model clearer, the following will further describe the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0025] An ice-water separation structure for an ice maker, comprising

[0026] a housing 1, inside which there is an ice-making cavity 11 for placing an evaporator 4 and an ice-pushing screw 5;

[0027] a separation mechanism 2, which includes a first baffle 21 arranged corresponding to the lower part of the evaporator, and a second baffle 22 arranged corresponding to the ice-pushing screw. The second baffle 22 forms an ice storage cavity 23. The first baffle 21 is connected to the second baffle 22 and is provided with a rib 24 higher than the connection part of the two;

[0028] The first baffle 21 is provided with a first mesh hole 211, and the second baffle 22 is provided with a second mesh hole 221.

[0029] The utility model provides an ice-water separation structure for an ice maker. When the evaporator makes ice, the ice cubes fall down, are received by the first baffle, and then fall from the first baffle into the second baffle. The first mesh hole and the second mesh hole are used for the ice water to flow away to prevent the ice cubes from sticking. When the evaporator makes ice water, the ice water falls down and flows away through the first mesh hole. During this process, the rib can prevent the ice water from flowing into the ice storage cavity, so as to achieve the effect of ice-water separation.

[0030] Further, as a preferred implementation manner of this solution rather than a limitation, the first baffle 21 inclines downward towards the second baffle 22 to allow the ice cubes to roll from the first baffle 21 to the second baffle 22, preventing the ice cubes from staying on the first baffle.

[0031] Further, as a preferred implementation manner of this solution rather than a limitation, the length direction of the first mesh hole 211 is consistent with the inclination direction of the first baffle 21 and extends to the lowest part of the first baffle 21, facilitating the discharge of ice water and preventing the ice water from accumulating on the first baffle.

[0032] Further, as a preferred implementation manner of this solution rather than a limitation, the length direction of the second mesh hole 221 is consistent with the length direction of the ice storage cavity 23, facilitating the discharge of ice water and preventing the ice water from accumulating on the second baffle.

[0033] Further, as a preferred implementation manner of this solution rather than a limitation, the bottom of the ice storage cavity 23 gradually inclines from one end to the other end, preventing the ice water from accumulating in the ice storage cavity and achieving ice-water separation.

[0034] Further, as a preferred implementation manner of this solution rather than a limitation, the housing 1 is provided with a support mechanism 3, which is used to support the separation mechanism 2 and is spaced from the bottom of the housing 1.

[0035] Further, as a preferred implementation manner rather than a limitation of the present solution, the support mechanism 3 includes support blocks 31 for supporting both ends of the second baffle 22, and support columns 32 provided on the side wall of the housing 1 to support the first baffle 21. When the discharged ice water converges at the bottom of the ice-making cavity, it will not contact the ice cubes in the ice storage cavity.

[0036] Further, as a preferred implementation manner rather than a limitation of the present solution, a drain hole 12 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1, and the bottom of the housing 1 is inclined toward the drain hole 12. This is beneficial for collecting ice water.

[0037] Further, as a preferred implementation manner rather than a limitation of the present solution, the first baffle 21, the second baffle 22, and the edge 24 are integrally formed.

[0038] Further, as a preferred implementation manner rather than a limitation of the present solution, the second baffle 22 is connected to the front side of the first baffle 21, and the rear side of the first baffle 21 is higher than the edge 24.

[0039] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not used to limit the scope of implementation of the present application. All other embodiments with the same or similar principles and basic structures as the present application are within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice-water separation structure for an ice-making machine, characterized in that: include A shell (1) is provided with an ice-making cavity (11) for accommodating an evaporator and an ice-pushing screw; A separation mechanism (2), comprising a first baffle (21) arranged below the evaporator, and a second baffle (22) arranged below the ice-pushing screw, wherein the second baffle (22) forms an ice storage cavity (23), and the first baffle (21) is connected to the second baffle (22), and a baffle (24) is provided which is higher than the connection between the first baffle (21) and the second baffle (22); The first baffle plate (21) is provided with a first mesh hole (211), and the second baffle plate (22) is provided with a second mesh hole (221).

2. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first baffle (21) is tilted downwardly toward the second baffle (22) so that ice cubes can roll from the first baffle (21) to the second baffle (22).

3. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length direction of the first mesh (211) is consistent with the inclination direction of the first baffle (21), and extends to the lowest point of the first baffle (21).

4. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length direction of the second mesh hole (221) is consistent with the length direction of the ice storage cavity (23).

5. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the ice storage cavity (23) is gradually inclined from one end to the other end.

6. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (1) is provided with a supporting mechanism (3) for supporting the separation mechanism (2) to be spaced apart from the bottom of the shell (1).

7. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting mechanism (3) comprises supporting blocks (31) for supporting the two ends of the second baffle (22), and supporting columns (32) arranged on the side wall of the shell (1) for supporting the first baffle (21).

8. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the shell (1) is provided with a drainage hole (12), and the bottom of the shell (1) is inclined toward the drainage hole (12).

9. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first baffle plate (21), the second baffle plate (22) and the retaining edge (24) are integrally formed.

10. The ice-water separation structure of an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the first baffle (21) is connected to the second baffle (22), and the rear side of the first baffle (21) is higher than the baffle edge (24).

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