Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body and an ice maker assembly. The ice maker assembly comprises a frame body, an ice storage box, a power mechanism and a transmission mechanism, the frame body is arranged in the box body, and an ice making chamber is formed in the frame body; the ice storage box is arranged in the ice making chamber, one end of the ice storage box is at least provided with a first ice outlet, and the first ice outlet is movably connected with a baffle; the power mechanism is fixed to the inner wall of the frame body and arranged on the side, close to the first ice outlet, of the ice storage box, the power mechanism is provided with a power output piece, and the power output piece is configured to be capable of performing reciprocating linear motion; the transmission mechanism is arranged on the side, close to the first ice outlet, of the ice storage box and is in transmission connection with the baffle. The power mechanism and the transmission mechanism are arranged on the side, close to the first ice outlet, of the ice storage box, so that the distance between the power mechanism and the transmission mechanism is shortened, the whole selector of the ice maker assembly is miniaturized, the transmission efficiency is improved, and transmission failure is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] A refrigerator is a common refrigeration device, usually having a refrigerating function and a freezing function. According to the use requirements of the refrigerator, an ice maker is also provided in some refrigerators to realize the ice-making function. The ice maker generally has a function of discharging whole ice and a function of discharging crushed ice. At present, generally, a selection ice instruction is input through a control panel to select the function of discharging whole ice or the function of discharging crushed ice, and a corresponding selector is arranged at the ice outlet of the ice maker to execute the input selection ice instruction. The commonly used selector generally includes a moving structure and a driving motor. At present, when installing the selector, generally, the moving structure of the selector is arranged near the ice outlet at the front of the ice maker to drive the baffle at the ice outlet to open, so as to realize the function of discharging whole ice, or drive the baffle at the ice outlet to close, so as to realize the function of discharging crushed ice; the driving motor is arranged at the rear of the ice maker to provide power for the moving structure. The distance between the moving structure of the selector and the driving motor is large, and the moving structure and the driving motor are connected by a long connecting rod for motion transmission. Not only is the transmission efficiency low, but also the overall structure of the selector is too long, and it is easy to have situations such as assembly misjudgment or part deformation, resulting in transmission failure. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a refrigerator to solve the problems in the prior art that the transmission efficiency of the ice maker selector is low, and the overall structure of the selector is too long, which is easy to cause transmission failure.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0006] A box body; and

[0007] An ice maker assembly, arranged in the box body and used for preparing ice cubes;

[0008] The ice maker assembly includes:

[0009] A frame body, arranged in the box body, and an ice-making compartment is formed in the frame body;

[0010] An ice storage box, arranged in the ice-making compartment, at least one first ice outlet is arranged at one end of the ice storage box, and a baffle is movably connected at the first ice outlet;

[0011] A power mechanism, fixed on the inner wall of the frame body and arranged on one side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet, the power mechanism has a power output member, and the power output member is configured to be able to perform reciprocating linear motion;

[0012] A transmission mechanism is provided on one side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet and is in transmission connection with the baffle.

[0013] When the power output member moves linearly in a set direction, the power output member pushes the transmission mechanism to move, so as to drive the baffle to move and open the first ice outlet; when the power output member moves linearly in the reverse direction, the baffle resets to close the first ice outlet.

[0014] In some embodiments, one end of the ice storage box is provided with a fixing portion, one side of the fixing portion is provided with a mounting portion, the baffle is rotatably assembled on one side of the fixing portion and is elastically connected to the mounting portion or the fixing portion, and the transmission mechanism is installed on the mounting portion and is elastically connected to the fixing portion or the mounting portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism includes:

[0016] A sliding member is slidably assembled on the mounting portion. One end of the sliding member is elastically connected to the fixing portion, and the other end of the sliding member is used for abutting against the power output member.

[0017] A transmission assembly is assembled on the rotating shaft of the baffle and is at least partially in transmission connection with the sliding member.

[0018] When the power output member pushes the sliding member to move along the set direction, the sliding member drives the transmission assembly to move, so that the baffle rotates to open the first ice outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, the sliding member has a mating surface arranged obliquely. The transmission assembly includes:

[0020] A first transmission member is coaxially fixed on the rotating shaft of the baffle.

[0021] A guide sleeve is connected to the fixing portion.

[0022] A second transmission member is guidingly assembled in the guide sleeve. The end of the second transmission member extends out of the guide sleeve and abuts against the mating surface. A meshing portion for transmission connection with the first transmission member is arranged on the side surface of the second transmission member, so as to drive the first transmission member to rotate under the pushing of the mating surface.

[0023] In some embodiments, the sliding member has a guide groove. The transmission assembly includes:

[0024] A first rotating member is coaxially fixed on the rotating shaft of the baffle.

[0025] a second rotating member, rotatably mounted on the fixed portion, the second rotating member being transmission-connected to the first rotating member to drive the first rotating member to rotate;

[0026] A connecting member, one end of which is fixed to the rotating shaft of the second rotating member, and the other end of which is provided with a guide column movably inserted into the guide groove;

[0027] When the sliding member moves along the set direction, the guide post is driven to move along the guide groove to drive the connecting member to rotate.

[0028] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism further comprises:

[0029] a first elastic member connected between the baffle and the mounting portion to provide an elastic force for the baffle to rotate and close the first ice outlet;

[0030] The second elastic member is connected between the transmission mechanism and the fixing portion to provide a resetting elastic force to the transmission mechanism.

[0031] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism further includes a self-locking portion, which is disposed on the sliding member, and is used to lock the sliding member and the baffle when the baffle closes the first ice outlet.

[0032] In some embodiments, a stop block is provided on one side of the self-locking portion, and the stop block forms a stop surface on a side facing the sliding member; an extension portion is provided on the side of the baffle away from the first ice outlet, and when the baffle is in a closed state, the extension portion abuts against the stop surface.

[0033] In some embodiments, a stop block is provided on one side of the self-locking portion, and the transmission assembly is provided with a slot adapted to the stop block, and when the baffle is in a closed state, the stop block is stuck in the slot.

[0034] The utility model also provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0035] The housing; and

[0036] An ice-making machine assembly, disposed in the box, for preparing ice cubes;

[0037] The ice making machine assembly comprises:

[0038] A frame body is disposed in the box body, and an ice-making chamber is formed in the frame body;

[0039] An ice storage box is arranged in the ice-making room, one end of the ice storage box is provided with at least a first ice outlet, and a baffle is movably connected to the first ice outlet;

[0040] A power mechanism is fixed to the inner wall of the frame body and is disposed on one side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet. The power mechanism has a power output member configured to be capable of reciprocating linear motion.

[0041] A transmission mechanism is disposed on one side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet. One side of the transmission mechanism is in transmission connection with the baffle, and the other side of the transmission mechanism is used for abutting against the power output member.

[0042] When the power output member moves linearly along a set direction, the power output member abuts against the transmission mechanism, and the baffle is driven by the transmission mechanism to move and open the first ice outlet. When the power output member moves linearly in the reverse direction, the transmission mechanism and the baffle are respectively reset automatically.

[0043] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

[0044] The refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a box body and an ice maker assembly. The ice maker assembly includes a frame body, an ice storage box, a power mechanism, and a transmission mechanism. The power mechanism is fixed to the inner wall of the frame body. Both the power mechanism and the transmission mechanism are located on one side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet. When the power output member of the power mechanism moves linearly along a set direction, it pushes the transmission mechanism to move, and drives the baffle to move through the transmission mechanism to open the first ice outlet, realizing the function of discharging whole ice of the ice maker assembly. When the power output member moves linearly in the reverse direction, the baffle resets to close the first ice outlet, realizing the function of discharging crushed ice of the ice maker assembly. Since the power output member of the present application performs linear reciprocating motion, the power mechanism can be placed flat in the lower space of the ice storage box, and the overall occupied space is small. Therefore, the power mechanism and the transmission mechanism of the present application can be both disposed on one side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet, shortening the distance between the power mechanism and the transmission mechanism, miniaturizing the entire selector of the ice maker assembly, improving the transmission efficiency, and avoiding situations such as assembly misjudgment or part deformation that may cause transmission failure. Description of the Drawings

[0045] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 2 is an internal schematic diagram of the ice maker assembly in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of the ice maker assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged schematic diagram of A in

[0049] Figure 5 is Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the ice maker assembly with the baffle in the open state;

[0050] Figure 6 is Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram of B in it;

[0051] Figure 7 is Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the cooperation between the slider and the second transmission member in the ice maker assembly;

[0052] Figure 8 is Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the ice maker assembly with the baffle in the closed state; Figure 1 ;

[0053] Figure 9 is Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the ice maker assembly with the baffle in the closed state; Figure 2 ;

[0054] Figure 10 It is the installation schematic diagram of the power mechanism and the transmission mechanism with the baffle in the closed state in another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0055] Figure 11 is Figure 10 The enlarged schematic diagram of C in it;

[0056] Figure 12 It is the schematic diagram of another perspective with the baffle in the closed state in another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0057] Figure 13 It is the schematic diagram of the cooperation between the slider and the second rotating member in another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0058] Figure 14 It is the schematic diagram of the power mechanism and the transmission mechanism with the baffle in the open state in another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0059] Figure 15 is Figure 14 The enlarged schematic diagram of D in it;

[0060] Figure 16 It is the schematic diagram of another perspective with the baffle in the open state in another embodiment of the present utility model.

[0061] Reference numerals in the figure:

[0062] 1. Box body; 11. Refrigeration chamber;

[0063] 2. Ice maker assembly;

[0064] 21. Frame; 211. Ice making compartment;

[0065] 22. Ice storage box; 221. First ice outlet; 222. Fixed part; 223. Installation part; 2231. Slide rail; 224. Second ice outlet; 225. Third ice outlet;

[0066] 23. Baffle; 231. Extension part;

[0067] 24. Power mechanism; 241. Power output part;

[0068] 25. Transmission mechanism; 251. Sliding part; 2511. Fitting surface; 2512. Guide groove; 2513. Chute; 252. Transmission component; 2521. First transmission part; 2522. Guide sleeve; 2523. Second transmission part; 25231. Meshing part; 2524. First rotating part; 2525. Second rotating part; 2526. Connecting part; 25261. Guide post; 253. First elastic part; 254. Second elastic part; 255. Self-locking part; 2551. Stopping block; 25511. Stopping surface; 2552. Card slot;

[0069] 26. Panel assembly; 261. Ice knife shell; 2611. Ice crushing knife; 262. Intermediate shell; 263. Filling layer; 264. Outer shell;

[0070] 27. Ice maker. Detailed implementation mode

[0071] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0072] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0073] The following will further describe in detail the specific implementation manners of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model, but are not used to limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0074] Referring to Figure 1 , an embodiment of the present utility model provides a refrigerator, which includes a box body 1 and an ice maker assembly 2. The ice maker assembly 2 is arranged inside the box body 1 and is used to prepare ice cubes to realize the ice-making function of the refrigerator.

[0075] In some embodiments, the box body 1 is generally in a rectangular frame structure. The box body 1 includes a box shell and a box liner. The box liner is arranged inside the box shell. An installation space is formed between the box liner and the box shell, which is used to install other component structures of the refrigerator and form a foamed thermal insulation layer. The interior of the box liner forms a storage space for storing food. The box shell provides protection and support for the box liner.

[0076] Referring to Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage space inside the box liner forms a refrigeration chamber 11, and the refrigeration chamber 11 provides cold for storing food. The refrigeration chamber 11 is generally divided into a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber. The refrigerating chamber is located in the upper part of the box liner, and the freezing chamber is located in the lower part of the box liner. It should be noted that the positions of the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber can also be set upside down. In other embodiments, according to the usage requirements, the refrigeration chamber 11 can also only include a refrigerating chamber or only include a freezing chamber. A pick-up and drop-off opening is provided on one side of the refrigerating chamber and one side of the freezing chamber, which is convenient for picking up and dropping off items. A door body is connected at the pick-up and drop-off opening. The door body is movably connected to the box body 1 to open or close the pick-up and drop-off opening. For example, the door body can be rotatably connected or slidably connected to the box body 1.

[0077] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a refrigeration system (not shown in the figure) and a air supply system (not shown in the figure). The refrigeration system and the air supply system are electrically connected to a power supply component. The power supply component is used to supply power to each component of the refrigeration system and the air supply system, so as to ensure the normal operation of the refrigeration system and the air supply system.

[0078] The refrigeration system is installed inside the box body 1 and is used to supply cold air to the refrigeration chamber 11 inside the inner container. The refrigeration system generally refers to a closed system composed of components such as a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, a dryer filter, a return air pipe, and a throttling device, as well as a refrigerant. Each component is distributed at different positions of the box body 1 according to its structural characteristics to meet the requirements of its corresponding functions. The working process of the refrigeration system mainly includes a compression process, a condensation process, a throttling process, and an evaporation process. The compression process is as follows: After plugging in the power cord of the refrigerator and when the contacts of the thermostat are closed, the compressor starts to work. The low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant from the evaporator is sucked into the compressor and is compressed into a high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas by the action of the compressor, and then is discharged into the condenser. The condensation process is as follows: The high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas exchanges heat with the external environment through the condenser, the temperature drops, and it is gradually cooled into a normal-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant saturated vapor and then cooled into a refrigerant saturated liquid. The throttling process is as follows: The condensed refrigerant saturated liquid flows into the throttling device after being filtered of moisture and impurities by the dryer filter, and is throttled and depressurized through the throttling device, and the refrigerant becomes a normal-temperature and low-pressure wet vapor. The evaporation process: The normal-temperature and low-pressure wet vapor enters the evaporator, starts to absorb heat and vaporize, reduces the temperature of the evaporator and its surroundings, realizes refrigeration, and makes the refrigerant become a low-temperature and low-pressure gas. The refrigerant coming out of the evaporator returns to the compressor again, repeating the above process. Through the state change of the refrigerant, energy conversion is carried out, and the heat in the refrigerator is transferred to the air outside the box, thereby realizing the refrigeration cycle of the refrigerator.

[0079] The air supply system is installed in the box body 1 and is used to provide power for the flow of cold air; the air supply system generally includes a fan and an air supply duct formed and defined inside the box body 1. In some embodiments, the air inlet end of the air supply duct is arranged close to the fan, and the air outlet end of the air supply duct is arranged far from the fan; in other embodiments, the air outlet end of the air supply duct is arranged close to the fan, and the air inlet end of the air supply duct is arranged far from the fan. The box body 1 is also formed and defined with a duct cavity, and the duct cavity is respectively communicated with the air supply duct and the refrigeration chamber 11 inside the inner container, so that the air supply duct is communicated with the refrigeration chamber 11 through the duct cavity; it should be noted that the inner container is provided with an air outlet, and the air outlet is used to connect the duct cavity and the refrigeration chamber 11. The cold air generated by the refrigeration system is sent into the duct cavity through the air supply duct by the operation of the fan and flows to the refrigeration chamber 11 through the air outlet to refrigerate the refrigeration chamber 11. It should also be noted that in some embodiments, the air outlet is arranged on the side wall of the inner container opposite to the opening of the refrigeration chamber 11 or on the side wall of the inner container adjacent to the opening of the refrigeration chamber 11; it should also be noted that the refrigeration system and the air supply system belong to the well-known common sense technologies in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0080] Refer to Figure 2 - Figure 16As shown, in some embodiments, the ice maker assembly 2 includes a housing 21, an ice storage box 22, a power mechanism 24, and a transmission mechanism 25. The housing 21 is disposed within the cabinet 1, and an ice-making compartment 211 is formed within the housing 21. The ice storage box 22 is disposed within the ice-making compartment 211. At least one first ice outlet 221 is provided at one end of the ice storage box 22. A baffle 23 is movably connected to the first ice outlet 221, and the movable baffle 23 can open or close the first ice outlet 221. The power mechanism 24 is fixed to the inner wall of the housing 21 and is disposed on one side of the ice storage box 22 near the first ice outlet 221. The power mechanism 24 has a power output member 241, and the power output member 241 is configured to be capable of reciprocating linear motion. The transmission mechanism 25 is disposed on one side of the ice storage box 22 near the first ice outlet 221 and is in transmission connection with the baffle 23.

[0081] When the power output member 241 moves in a set direction ( Figure 2 the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), the power output member 241 pushes the transmission mechanism 25 to move, so as to drive the baffle 23 to movably open the first ice outlet 221, realizing the function of discharging whole ice of the ice maker assembly 2; when the power output member 241 moves in the reverse linear direction, the baffle 23 resets to close the first ice outlet 221, realizing the function of discharging crushed ice of the ice maker assembly 2.

[0082] In this application, both the power mechanism 24 and the transmission mechanism 25 are disposed on one side of the ice storage box 22 near the first ice outlet 221, shortening the distance between the power mechanism 24 and the transmission mechanism 25, miniaturizing the entire selector of the ice maker assembly 2, improving the transmission efficiency, and avoiding situations such as assembly misjudgment or part deformation that may cause transmission failure.

[0083] In some embodiments, the ice maker assembly 2 is disposed in the refrigerator compartment within the cabinet 1. The ice maker assembly 2 is fixed to the inner wall of the cabinet liner. The housing 21 is a frame structure, and an ice-making compartment 211 is formed within the housing 21, providing a storage space for other components of the ice maker assembly 2. The housing 21 is the support frame of the entire ice maker assembly 2, and the ice maker assembly 2 is connected and fixed to the inner wall of the cabinet liner through the housing 21, realizing the installation of the ice maker assembly 2 within the cabinet liner. The housing 21 can be an integral frame structure or a split frame structure formed by multiple side walls. An opening is provided at one end of the housing 21 for inserting the ice storage box 22 into the ice-making compartment 211.

[0084] It should be noted that the ice maker assembly 2 further includes components such as an ice maker 27 and an ice-turning assembly that realize the function of preparing ice cubes. The ice maker 27 is disposed within the ice-making compartment 211. The ice-making process and the like are prior arts, and this application will not elaborate in detail.

[0085] Refer to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the ice storage box 22 is disposed in the ice-making compartment 211, below the ice maker 27, to receive the ice cubes formed by the ice maker 27 and complete functions such as ice storage, ice conveyance, and ice discharging. Components such as a conveying screw and an ice knife shaft are provided in the ice storage box 22. The ice cubes are conveyed toward the first ice discharging port 221 by the conveying screw, and the ice crushing operation is performed by the ice crushing knife 2611 mounted at the end of the ice knife shaft to meet the demand for crushed ice discharging. It should be noted that the implementation manners of functions such as ice storage and ice conveyance of the ice storage box 22 are all prior arts, and will not be elaborated in detail in this application.

[0086] Refer to Figure 2 , Figure 10 - Figure 16 , in some embodiments, a panel assembly 26 is provided at one end of the ice storage box 22. The panel assembly 26 has a second ice discharging port 224 communicating with the refrigerating chamber 11 in the box liner for the user to take out the required ice cubes from the refrigerating chamber 11. The first ice discharging port 221 of this application is disposed below the ice crushing knife 2611. The ice storage box 22 is further provided with a third ice discharging port 225 for discharging crushed ice. Both the first ice discharging port 221 and the third ice discharging port 225 can communicate with the second ice discharging port 224. The second ice discharging port 224 is disposed at the bottom of the panel assembly 26. The first ice discharging port 221 and the third ice discharging port 225 can be disposed in the panel assembly 26. The first ice discharging port 221 and the second ice discharging port 224 are arranged side by side. The baffle 23 of this application is disposed at the first ice discharging port 221. When the baffle 23 opens the first ice discharging port 221, the first ice discharging port 221 and the third ice discharging port 225 are connected as a whole, which is equivalent to increasing the ice discharging port range in the panel assembly 26, so that the whole ice cubes output from the ice storage box 22 can directly fall from the connected ice discharging port to the second ice discharging port 224 for the user to use. When the baffle 23 closes the first ice discharging port 221, only the third ice discharging port 225 communicates with the second ice discharging port 224, which is equivalent to reducing the ice discharging port range in the panel assembly 26. The whole ice cubes cannot fall, and the ice cubes are crushed by the ice crushing knife 2611, and the obtained crushed ice falls through the third ice discharging port 225 to the second ice discharging port 224 for the user to use. Generally, an ice knife housing 261 is provided in the panel assembly 26. The ice knife housing 261 covers the outer peripheral side of the ice crushing knife 2611 to provide space for the rotation of the ice crushing knife 2611; the first ice discharging port 221 and the second ice discharging port 224 are formed on the ice knife housing 261. The panel assembly 26 further includes components such as an intermediate housing 262, a filling layer 263, and an outer housing 264. The filling layer 263 is filled in the intermediate housing 262, the intermediate housing 262 is disposed between the outer housing 264 and the filling layer 263, and the outer housing 264 is connected to the frame 21.

[0087] In some embodiments, the baffle 23 is arc-shaped, and the baffle 23 is convexly arranged toward the side away from the ice crushing blade 2611, so that the inner arc surface of the baffle 23 forms a bearing surface for bearing ice cubes, and prevents the baffle 23 from interfering with the rotational movement of the ice crushing blade 2611. The baffle 23 is installed at the first ice outlet 221 in a rotatable manner, and the first ice outlet 221 is opened or closed by rotating the baffle 23. Figure 4 The first ice outlet 221 is closed. Figure 9 The first ice outlet 221 is in an open state. In other embodiments, the baffle 23 may be disposed at the first ice outlet 221 in a sliding manner, and the first ice outlet 221 may be opened or closed by sliding the baffle 23 .

[0088] In some embodiments, the power mechanism 24 is a motor, specifically a push rod motor. The power output member 241 is a push rod on the push rod motor that can perform linear reciprocating motion. The motor is fixed to the inner wall of the frame 21, specifically to the bottom wall of the frame 21. The linear motion stroke of the push rod can satisfy the switch of the baffle 23 from the closed state to the fully opened state.

[0089] The power mechanism 24 drives the transmission mechanism 25 to move through the linear motion of the power output member 241. The power mechanism 24 can be connected to the transmission mechanism 25. At this time, the power output member 241 moves linearly along the set direction ( Figure 2 When the power output member 241 moves in a reverse linear motion along the set direction ( Figure 2In other embodiments, the power output member 241 may also be in contact with the transmission mechanism 25 without being connected. In this case, when the power output member 241 moves linearly in the set direction, the power output member 241 drives the transmission mechanism 25 to move, and the transmission mechanism 25 drives the baffle 23 to move and open the first ice outlet 221, thereby realizing the whole ice outlet function. When the power output member 241 moves linearly in the reverse direction of the set direction, the power output member 241 is disengaged from the transmission mechanism 25, and the transmission mechanism 25 loses the contact of the power output member 241. The transmission mechanism 25 and the baffle 23 can be automatically reset under the action of their own elasticity. Therefore, when the transmission mechanism 25 is provided, one side of the transmission mechanism 25 is connected to the baffle 23 by transmission, and the other side of the transmission mechanism 25 is used to abut against the power output member 241; when the power output member 241 moves linearly along the set direction, the power output member 241 abuts against the transmission mechanism 25, and the baffle 23 is driven by the transmission mechanism 25 to move and open the first ice outlet 221; when the power output member 241 moves linearly in the reverse direction, the transmission mechanism 25 and the baffle 23 are automatically reset respectively, which can be used as another embodiment of the present application. In addition, the transmission mechanism 25 and the like are integrated into the ice storage box 22, and the power structure is configured so that the power output member 241 abuts against the transmission mechanism 25 but is not connected and fixed, so that when the ice storage box 22 is pulled out, the installation and fixation of the power mechanism 24 in the frame 21 is not affected.

[0090] See also Figure 8 , Figure 10 - Figure 11 In some embodiments, a fixing portion 222 is provided at one end of the ice storage box 22, a mounting portion 223 is provided at one side of the fixing portion 222, the baffle 23 is rotatably assembled on one side of the fixing portion 222 and is elastically connected to the mounting portion 223 or the fixing portion 222, and the transmission mechanism 25 is installed on the mounting portion 223 and is elastically connected to the fixing portion 222 or the mounting portion 223. The baffle 23 is driven to rotate relative to the fixing portion 222 by the power output member 241 and the transmission mechanism 25 to open the first ice outlet 221; after the power output member 241 retracts and resets, the baffle 23 is automatically reset to a closed state under the elastic force through the elastic connection between the baffle 23 and the mounting portion 223 or the fixing portion 222, and the transmission mechanism 25 is elastically connected to the fixing portion 222 or the mounting portion 223, and the transmission mechanism 25 is automatically reset to the position where the baffle 23 is closed under the elastic force. The transmission mechanism 25 and the baffle 23 are set to be automatically reset, which can reduce the energy consumption of the power mechanism 24.

[0091] A panel assembly 26 is disposed at one end of the ice storage box 22, and the fixing portion 222 may be a part of the panel assembly 26, or may be an independent component connected to the panel assembly 26 in the panel assembly 26. In some embodiments, the fixing portion 222 is a part of the ice blade shell 261. In other embodiments, the fixing portion 222 is a part of the outer shell 264 inside the panel assembly 26, or may be an independent component fixed to the outer shell 264.

[0092] participate Figure 3 - Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, the transmission mechanism 25 includes a sliding member 251 and a transmission assembly 252. The sliding member 251 is slidably mounted on the mounting portion 223. One end of the sliding member 251 is elastically connected to the fixing portion 222, and the other end of the sliding member 251 is used to abut against the power output member 241. The transmission assembly 252 is mounted on the rotating shaft of the baffle 23 and is at least partially transmission-connected with the sliding member 251. When the power output member 241 pushes the sliding member 251 to move linearly along a set direction, the sliding member 251 drives the transmission assembly 252 to move, so that the baffle 23 rotates to open the first ice outlet 221. The power output member 241 provides sliding power to the sliding member 251, so that the sliding member 251 slides linearly along a set direction on the mounting portion 223. The sliding member 251 drives the transmission assembly 252 to move during the sliding process, and the baffle 23 is driven by the transmission assembly 252 to rotate and open the first ice outlet 221, thereby realizing the ice-discharging function of the ice maker 27. When the ice maker assembly 2 needs to perform the ice crushing function, the power mechanism 24 drives the power output member 241 to perform a reverse linear motion in the set direction, the power output member 241 is disengaged from the sliding member 251, and the sliding member 251 is reset by the reverse linear motion under the elastic action, so that the transmission assembly 252 has a reset tendency, and because the baffle 23 is elastically connected to the mounting portion 223, the baffle 23 is reset and closed under the elastic action, and the transmission assembly 252 is reset under the driving action of the baffle 23 and the sliding member 251.

[0093] See also Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting portion 223 is plate-shaped, and a slide rail 2231 extending along a set direction is provided on the mounting portion 223. The lower side of the sliding member 251 has a slide groove 2513 matching the slide rail 2231. The sliding connection of the sliding member 251 on the mounting portion 223 is achieved through the sliding cooperation between the slide groove 2513 and the slide rail 2231.

[0094] participate Figure 3 - Figure 16As shown, in some embodiments, the transmission mechanism 25 further includes a first elastic member 253 and a second elastic member 254. The first elastic member 253 is connected between the baffle 23 and the mounting portion 223 to provide an elastic acting force for rotating and closing the first ice outlet 221 of the baffle 23; the second elastic member 254 is connected between the transmission mechanism 25 and the fixing portion 222 to provide an elastic acting force for resetting the transmission mechanism 25. The automatic reset of the baffle 23 and the transmission mechanism 25 is ensured by the first elastic member 253 and the second elastic member 254. Specifically, the first elastic member 253 is connected between the baffle 23 and the mounting portion 223. When the baffle 23 is opened, the first elastic member 253 is in a stretched state and provides an elastic acting force with a closing tendency to the baffle 23. The second elastic member 254 is connected between the sliding member 251 of the transmission mechanism 25 and the fixing portion 222. During the sliding process of the sliding member 251 along the set direction under the abutting action of the power output member 241, the second elastic member 254 is in a compressed state and provides an elastic acting force with a reverse movement tendency to the sliding member 251. Thus, when the power output member 241 is disengaged from the sliding member 251, the second elastic member 254 drives the sliding member 251 to move reversely and reset. Both the first elastic member 253 and the second elastic member 254 are elastic components such as springs and elastic sheets. When the first elastic member 253 and the second elastic member 254 are springs, the sliding member 251, the baffle 23, the fixing portion 222 or the mounting portion 223 is provided with mounting posts for the springs to be sleeved, which play a guiding role in the elastic expansion and contraction of the springs. The mounting posts on the baffle 23 are installed on one side of the baffle 23 close to its rotation axis.

[0095] Refer to Figure 3 - Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, the sliding member 251 has a mating surface 2511 that is inclined. Along the set direction, the height position of the mating surface 2511 gradually decreases. The transmission assembly 252 includes a first transmission member 2521, a guide sleeve 2522, and a second transmission member 2523. The first transmission member 2521 is coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft of the baffle 23, and the first transmission member 2521 can rotate synchronously with the baffle 23. The guide sleeve 2522 is connected to the fixing portion 222. The second transmission member 2523 is guidingly assembled in the guide sleeve 2522. The end of the second transmission member 2523 extends out of the guide sleeve 2522 and abuts against the mating surface 2511. The side surface of the second transmission member 2523 is provided with an engaging portion 25231 for drivingly connecting with the first transmission member 2521, so as to drive the first transmission member 2521 to rotate under the pushing of the mating surface 2511. When the sliding member 251 linearly slides along the set direction, the mating surface 2511 on the sliding member 251 abuts against the second transmission member 2523. Since the mating surface 2511 is inclined, the second transmission member 2523 moves in the guide sleeve 2522 under the abutting action of the mating surface 2511. During the movement of the second transmission member 2523, through the engagement between the second transmission member 2523 and the first transmission member 2521, the first transmission member 2521 is driven to rotate, so that the baffle 23 rotates synchronously with the first transmission member 2521, and the first ice outlet 221 can be opened to realize the function of discharging whole ice. The guide sleeve 2522 plays a guiding role in the movement of the second transmission member 2523.

[0096] Referring to Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the guide sleeve 2522 is vertically arranged. The first transmission member 2521 is a gear, and the second transmission member 2523 is a rack. The engaging teeth of the rack form the engaging portion 25231. Through the cooperation of the gear and the rack, the vertical linear motion of the rack is converted into the rotational motion of the gear. In order to avoid the gear interfering with the rotation of the baffle 23, the radial cross-section of the gear is fan-shaped, so that the baffle 23 can rotate within a certain angle range.

[0097] Referring to Figure 10 - Figure 16As shown, in some embodiments, the sliding member 251 has a guiding groove 2512. The transmission assembly 252 includes a first rotating member 2524, a second rotating member 2525, and a connecting member 2526. The first rotating member 2524 is coaxially fixed on the rotating shaft of the baffle 23, so that the first rotating member 2524 can rotate synchronously with the baffle 23; the second rotating member 2525 is rotatably assembled on the fixing portion 222, and the second rotating member 2525 is drivingly connected to the first rotating member 2524 to drive the first rotating member 2524 to rotate; one end of the connecting member 2526 is fixed on the rotating shaft of the second rotating member 2525, and the other end of the connecting member 2526 is provided with a guiding post 25261 that is movably inserted into the guiding groove 2512. The guiding groove 2512 guides the movement of the guiding post 25261. When the sliding member 251 moves linearly in a set direction, it drives the guiding post 25261 to move along the guiding groove 2512. The guiding post 25261 drives the connecting member 2526 to swing, and through the connecting member 2526, the second rotating member 2525 rotates. Through the second rotating member 2525, the first rotating member 2524 and the baffle 23 are driven to rotate, so that the baffle 23 rotates to open the first ice outlet 221, realizing the function of discharging whole ice.

[0098] To ensure that when the guiding post 25261 moves in the guiding groove 2512, it can drive the connecting member 2526 to swing, the guiding movement direction of the guiding groove 2512 is set at an angle to the sliding direction of the sliding member 251. When the sliding member 251 slides, the guiding post 25261 has an upward or obliquely upward movement tendency, so that the guiding post 25261 can drive the connecting member 2526 to swing upward. In some embodiments, the groove length direction of the guiding groove 2512 can be set vertically, and the sliding direction of the sliding member 251 is set horizontally.

[0099] In some embodiments, both the first rotating member 2524 and the second rotating member 2525 are bevel gears, and the rotation axes of the first rotating member 2524 and the second rotating member 2525 are perpendicular to each other. The second rotating member 2525 can be connected to the fixing portion 222 through a rotating shaft, and the connecting member 2526 is fixed on the rotating shaft to prevent the connecting member 2526 from interfering with the meshing transmission between the second rotating member 2525 and the first rotating member 2524. To prevent the first rotating member 2524 from interfering with the rotation of the baffle 23, the radial cross-section of the gear is generally fan-shaped, so that the baffle 23 can rotate within a certain angle range. The bevel gear meshing method is used for power transmission. The contact area of the bevel gear is small, reducing the risk of ice freezing at the contact point and being stuck by ice cubes.

[0100] Refer to 4 - Figure 6 、 Figure 11 - Figure 13As shown, in some embodiments, the transmission mechanism 25 further includes a self-locking portion 255. The self-locking portion 255 is disposed on the sliding member 251 and is used to lock the sliding member 251 and the baffle 23 when the baffle 23 closes the first ice outlet 221, thereby preventing the baffle 23 from driving the transmission mechanism 25 to move in the reverse direction and automatically opening.

[0101] Referring to Figure 11 - Figure 13 , in some embodiments, a stop block 2551 is provided on one side of the self-locking portion 255. A stop surface 25511 is formed on the surface of the stop block 2551 facing the sliding member 251. An extension portion 231 is provided on the side of the baffle 23 facing away from the first ice outlet 221. When the baffle 23 is in the closed state, the extension portion 231 abuts against the stop surface 25511. Through the abutting action of the stop surface 25511, the extension portion 231 is stopped from driving the baffle 23 to rotate. As Figure 13 shown, the self-locking portion 255 is columnar and vertically disposed. The stop block 2551 is disposed at the end of the self-locking portion 255 and faces the power structure. The stop block 2551 and the self-locking portion 255 form an inverted L-shaped structure. The stop surface 25511 is the lower surface of the stop block 2551. When the sliding member 251 moves in the reverse direction along the set direction and resets, it can be stuck on the extension portion 231, so that the extension portion 231 abuts against the stop surface 25511 and stops the extension portion 231 from moving upward. When the sliding member 251 moves linearly along the set direction, the stop block 2551 and the self-locking portion 255 move synchronously along the set direction, so that the stop surface 25511 is separated from the extension portion 231, and the extension portion 231 loses the stopping effect of the stop block 2551 and can move freely.

[0102] Referring to Figure 4 - Figure 7 shown, in some embodiments, a stop block 2551 is provided on one side of the self-locking portion 255. The transmission component 252 is provided with a card slot 2552 adapted to the stop block 2551. When the baffle 23 is in the closed state, the stop block 2551 is stuck in the card slot 2552. Through the cooperation of the stop block 2551 and the card slot 2552, the transmission component 252 is fixed, so that the baffle 23 is kept in the closed state and will not open automatically. As Figure 7As shown, the self-locking part 255 is columnar and horizontally arranged. The stop block 2551 is arranged at the end of the self-locking part 255 and faces the baffle 23. The card slot 2552 can be opened in the second transmission part 2523 of the transmission assembly 252. The notch of the card slot 2552 faces the self-locking part 255. The two ends of the card slot 2552 in the set direction penetrate through the second transmission part 2523 to prevent the card slot 2552 and the stop block 2551 from affecting the movement of the self-locking part 255 in the set direction. By the stop block 2551 being stuck in the card slot 2552 to block the movement of the second transmission part 2523 in the guide sleeve 2522, the first transmission part 2521 and the baffle 23 are fixed. It should be noted that when the baffle 23 is in the closed state, the stop block 2551 is in the state of being stuck in the card slot 2552. When the baffle 23 needs to be opened, the self-locking part 255 moves linearly along the set direction with the sliding part 251, so that the stop block 2551 disengages from the card slot 2552, enabling the second transmission part 2523 to move freely in the guide sleeve 2522. Through the transmission of the second transmission part 2523 and the first transmission part 2521, the baffle 23 is driven to rotate to open the first ice outlet 221.

[0103] The working process of the present utility model is as follows:

[0104] When the function of discharging whole ice needs to be realized, the power output part 241 of the power mechanism 24 moves linearly along the set direction and abuts against the sliding part 251. The power output part 241 drives the sliding part 251 to move linearly along the set direction. Through the transmission of the transmission assembly 252, the baffle 23 is driven to rotate to open the first ice outlet 221. The whole ice cubes in the ice storage box 22 fall into the second ice outlet 224 through the first ice outlet 221 for the user to use.

[0105] When the function of discharging crushed ice needs to be realized, the power output part 241 of the power mechanism 24 moves linearly in the reverse direction along the set direction and disengages from the sliding part 251. The sliding part 251 moves in the reverse direction along the set direction and resets under the elastic force of the second elastic part 254. At the same time, the baffle 23 rotates in the reverse direction under the elastic force of the first elastic part 253 to close the first ice outlet 221. Under the combined action of the baffle 23 and the sliding part 251, the transmission assembly 252 also resets synchronously. After the ice crushing knife 2611 in the ice storage box 22 performs the ice crushing operation, the crushed ice falls into the second ice outlet 224 through the third ice outlet 225 for the user to use.

[0106] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the technical principle of the present utility model, several improvements and replacements can still be made, and these improvements and replacements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: Box; as well as An ice-making machine assembly, disposed in the box, for preparing ice cubes; The ice making machine assembly comprises: A frame body is disposed in the box body, and an ice-making chamber is formed in the frame body; An ice storage box is arranged in the ice-making room, one end of the ice storage box is provided with at least a first ice outlet, and a baffle is movably connected to the first ice outlet; A power mechanism, fixed to the inner wall of the frame and disposed on a side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet, the power mechanism having a power output member, and the power output member is configured to be capable of reciprocating linear motion; A transmission mechanism is arranged on a side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet and is transmission-connected to the baffle; When the power output member moves linearly along a set direction, the power output member pushes the transmission mechanism to move, so as to drive the baffle to move and open the first ice outlet; when the power output member moves linearly in the reverse direction, the baffle is reset and closes the first ice outlet.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing portion is provided at one end of the ice storage box, a mounting portion is provided at one side of the fixing portion, the baffle is rotatably mounted on one side of the fixing portion and is elastically connected to the mounting portion or the fixing portion, and the transmission mechanism is mounted on the mounting portion and is elastically connected to the fixing portion or the mounting portion.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism comprises: A sliding member, slidably mounted on the mounting portion, one end of the sliding member being elastically connected to the fixing portion, and the other end of the sliding member being used to abut against the power output member; A transmission assembly, mounted on the rotating shaft of the baffle and at least partially in transmission connection with the sliding member; When the power output member pushes the sliding member to move along the set direction, the sliding member drives the transmission assembly to move, so that the baffle rotates to open the first ice outlet.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding member has an inclined mating surface, and the transmission assembly includes: A first transmission member, coaxially fixed on the rotating shaft of the baffle; A guide sleeve connected to the fixing portion; The second transmission member is guided and assembled in the guide sleeve, the end of the second transmission member extends out of the guide sleeve and abuts against the matching surface, and the side surface of the second transmission member is provided with an engaging portion for transmission connection with the first transmission member to drive the first transmission member to rotate under the push of the matching surface.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding member is provided with a guide groove, and the transmission assembly comprises: A first rotating member, coaxially fixed on the rotating shaft of the baffle; a second rotating member, rotatably mounted on the fixed portion, the second rotating member being transmission-connected to the first rotating member to drive the first rotating member to rotate; A connecting member, one end of which is fixed to the rotating shaft of the second rotating member, and the other end of which is provided with a guide column movably inserted into the guide groove; When the sliding member moves along the set direction, the guide post is driven to move along the guide groove to drive the connecting member to rotate.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism also includes: a first elastic member connected between the baffle and the mounting portion to provide an elastic force for the baffle to rotate and close the first ice outlet; The second elastic member is connected between the transmission mechanism and the fixing portion to provide a resetting elastic force to the transmission mechanism.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism further includes a self-locking portion, which is disposed on the sliding member and is used to lock the sliding member and the baffle when the baffle closes the first ice outlet.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: A stop block is provided on one side of the self-locking portion, and a stop surface is formed on a side of the stop block facing the sliding member; an extension portion is provided on a side of the baffle away from the first ice outlet, and when the baffle is in a closed state, the extension portion abuts against the stop surface.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: A stop block is provided on one side of the self-locking portion, and a slot matching the stop block is provided on the transmission assembly. When the baffle is in a closed state, the stop block is stuck in the slot.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: Box; as well as An ice-making machine assembly, disposed in the box, for preparing ice cubes; The ice making machine assembly comprises: A frame body is disposed in the box body, and an ice-making chamber is formed in the frame body; An ice storage box is arranged in the ice-making room, one end of the ice storage box is provided with at least a first ice outlet, and a baffle is movably connected to the first ice outlet; A power mechanism, fixed to the inner wall of the frame and disposed on a side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet, the power mechanism having a power output member, and the power output member is configured to be capable of reciprocating linear motion; A transmission mechanism is provided on one side of the ice storage box close to the first ice outlet, one side of the transmission mechanism is transmission-connected to the baffle, and the other side of the transmission mechanism is used to abut against the power output member; When the power output member moves linearly along a set direction, the power output member abuts against the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism drives the baffle to move and open the first ice outlet; when the power output member moves linearly in the reverse direction, the transmission mechanism and the baffle are automatically reset respectively.

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