Ice making structure capable of adjusting size and shape of ice

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, in particular to an ice making structure capable of adjusting the size and shape of ice. Comprising an ice making bucket, ice extruders and an ice outlet cover, the ice extruders are arranged at the upper end of the ice making bucket in a paired mode, a rotatable ice scraping screw is arranged in the ice making bucket, an adjusting rod is arranged at the upper end of the ice scraping screw, the upper end of the adjusting rod penetrates through the ice extruders and extends out of the upper end face of the ice extruders, and the ice outlet cover is connected with the upper end of the adjusting rod in a vertically adjustable mode. The distance between the ice outlet cover and the ice squeezer can be conveniently adjusted; according to the ice making structure capable of adjusting the ice size and shape, the distance between the ice outlet cover and the ice squeezer can be changed along the adjusting rod, so that the size of ice blocks can be changed, the ice squeezer and the ice making bucket can be separated, and the ice squeezer and the ice outlet cover can be replaced for use, so that the purpose of preparing the ice blocks with different shapes is achieved; the overall structure is simple and compact, and cost is lower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, in particular to an ice-making structure capable of adjusting the size and shape of ice. Background Art

[0002] At present, for the granular ice maker on the market, its core component is a sealed cavity of an ice-making tubular structure. The water in the sealed cavity is turned into ice by a refrigerant, and then a spiral structure on a scraping ice rod is used to scrape ice on the inner wall structure of the ice-making tube, and the ice is pushed out from the shaping device to complete the ice-making process.

[0003] Chinese Patent CN217209935U discloses an ice maker with the function of adjusting the hardness of ice cubes, including: a housing; an evaporator arranged in the housing, having a water inlet and an ice outlet; an ice basket arranged in the housing, and the ice outlet leads to an inlet at the top of the ice basket; a water storage container arranged in the housing, at least part of the water storage container is located below the ice basket, and the water storage container is provided with a water supply interface communicated with the water inlet; the evaporator includes a cylinder body, and a spiral conveying device is installed inside the cylinder body. The spiral conveying device includes a screw head located at the axis and spiral ice knives arranged outside the screw head. One end of the screw head is connected with a speed regulating device for driving the screw head to rotate and controlling the rotation speed of the screw head.

[0004] The above-mentioned prior art controls the rotation speed of the screw head through a speed regulating motor and a speed regulating device to control the residence time of water in the cylinder body, so as to control the hardness of the ice cubes. The overall structure has many components and is too costly, making it difficult to gain market recognition and promotion. Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape, which has a reasonable structure, both the ice extruder and the ice outlet cover can be replaced, and the distance between the ice outlet cover and the ice extruder is adjustable, aiming at the defects and deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] An ice-making structure capable of adjusting the size and shape of ice according to the present utility model includes an ice-making bucket, an ice extruder, and an ice outlet cover. The ice extruder is paired and arranged at the upper end of the ice-making bucket. A rotatable ice scraping screw is provided in the ice-making bucket. An adjusting rod is provided at the upper end of the ice scraping screw. The upper end of the adjusting rod passes through the ice extruder and extends out of the upper end face of the ice extruder. The ice outlet cover is connected to the upper end of the adjusting rod in a vertically adjustable manner so as to adjust the distance between the ice outlet cover and the ice extruder. It can be understood that the ice-making bucket is used to hold water, and the bottom of the ice-making bucket is closed. Of course, water can be input from the bottom of the ice-making bucket through a pipeline. Under the action of the evaporator, after a certain period of time, the water in the ice-making bucket is cooled into ice. The ice scraping screw rotates in the ice-making bucket to push the ice towards the ice extruder. Under the action of the ice extruder, it is extruded into a corresponding shape. The extruded ice cubes will be interrupted by the ice outlet cover above, so as to obtain ice cubes of corresponding sizes. Further, the ice outlet cover can adjust the installation position along the adjusting rod, so that the distance between it and the ice extruder can be changed, thereby changing the size of the extruded and formed ice cubes. In particular, both the ice extruder and the ice outlet cover can be replaced, so as to obtain ice cubes of different shapes and sizes to meet the user's usage requirements.

[0008] According to the above solution, the adjusting rod includes a shaft rod. The shaft rod passes through the ice extruder. A screw head extending out of the upper end face of the ice extruder is provided at the upper end of the shaft rod. A nut is provided on the ice outlet cover. The nut is connected in cooperation with the screw head, so that the ice outlet cover is fixed on the ice scraping screw and the ice outlet cover can be adjusted vertically. Specifically, the ice outlet cover can adjust the installation position along the screw head through the nut to change the distance between the ice outlet cover and the ice extruder, so as to control the size of the extruded ice cubes.

[0009] According to the above solution, a shaft seat is provided on the ice extruder. A through hole is provided on the shaft seat. The shaft rod is rotatably arranged in the through hole. It can be understood that when the ice scraping screw rotates in the ice-making bucket, it can push the ice in the ice-making bucket upward, and the ice scraping screw receives a reverse acting force generated by the extrusion. The ice outlet cover is integrally provided with the ice scraping screw and rotates synchronously. The ice scraping screw can drive the ice outlet cover to obtain a downward pressure. This pressure tends towards the ice extruder, so that the cooperation between the ice outlet cover and the ice extruder can more easily interrupt the extruded ice cubes.

[0010] According to the above solution, a shaft sleeve is provided between the shaft rod and the through hole. The shaft rod and the shaft sleeve are in sliding fit, and / or the shaft sleeve and the through hole are in sliding fit. The lower end of the ice scraping screw is connected to a driving motor. The ice scraping screw rotates in the ice-making bucket to push the ice inside upward. The through hole can position the behavior of the shaft rod through the shaft sleeve, so that it can rotate stably in the ice-making bucket. Further, the shaft sleeve is used to reduce the friction coefficient between the shaft rod and the through hole. The shaft sleeve centers the shaft rod in the through hole. Through the sliding fit, the shaft rod can rotate relative to the ice extruder, and the pressure generated when the ice scraping screw is working can be conducted to the ice outlet cover through the shaft rod.

[0011] According to the above solution, a retaining ring that abuts against and connects to the upper end face of the shaft seat is provided at the upper end of the bushing, and / or a stop ring that abuts against and connects to the lower end of the bushing is provided at the lower end of the shaft seat. Specifically, the above-mentioned ice squeezer is paired and arranged on the upper port of the ice making bucket. The upper end of the bushing abuts against the shaft seat through the retaining ring to form a vertical position limit. The lower end of the bushing abutting against the stop ring can also form a vertical position limit. The settings of the above-mentioned retaining ring and stop ring can prevent the downward movement stroke of the ice scraping screw during operation, thereby maintaining the set distance between the ice outlet cover and the ice squeezer and ensuring the forming size of the ice cubes.

[0012] According to the above solution, the ice squeezer is detachably paired and arranged on the upper port of the ice making bucket, and a plurality of ice outlet holes are provided on the ice squeezer. The ice squeezer is paired with the ice making bucket so that the ice outlet holes communicate with the inner cavity of the ice making bucket, and the ice squeezer and the ice making bucket are hermetically connected. When the ice scraping screw rotates, it can break the ice cubes and push the ice cubes in the ice making bucket upward. Through the shaping effect of the ice outlet holes, the ice cubes are formed into the desired shape. The shapes of the ice outlet holes include but are not limited to circular and square.

[0013] According to the above solution, a cover is provided on the lower end face of the ice squeezer. The cover has a flared opening, and the cover is sleeved on the upper port of the ice making bucket. The diameter of the lower end of the cover is larger than the size of the upper port of the ice making bucket. The cover is sleeved on the upper end of the ice making bucket, and the flared opening can ensure the connection sealing performance between the ice squeezer and the ice making bucket. Further, the flared opening itself has a centering effect, making the ice making bucket and the ice squeezer concentrically arranged. In particular, the ice squeezer and the ice making bucket are detachably connected in a mating manner, so that the ice squeezer can be replaced. By using ice outlet holes with different apertures and shapes, ice making effects with different sizes and shapes can be obtained.

[0014] According to the above solution, a positioning groove is provided on the outer edge surface of the ice squeezer, and a sealing ring is provided on the positioning groove. The ice squeezer is arranged in the ice outlet channel, and the ice cubes broken by the ice outlet cover can be discharged through the ice outlet channel. The ice squeezer is hermetically arranged with the ice outlet channel through the sealing ring on the positioning groove.

[0015] For an ice making structure with adjustable ice size and shape of the present invention, the ice outlet cover can change its distance from the ice squeezer along the adjusting rod, thereby changing the size of the ice cubes. The ice squeezer and the ice making bucket can be separated, and both the ice squeezer and the ice outlet cover can be replaced for use, so as to achieve the purpose of preparing ice cubes with different shapes; the overall structure is simple and compact, and the cost is lower. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 is the overall exploded structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the overall sectional structure of the present utility model.

[0019] In the figure:

[0020] 1. Ice-making bucket; 2. Ice extruder; 3. Ice outlet cover; 4. Ice scraping screw; 21. Axle seat; 22. Through hole; 23. Bush; 24. Retaining ring; 25. Stop ring; 26. Ice outlet hole; 27. Cover; 28. Positioning groove; 29. Sealing ring; 31. Nut; 41. Shaft rod; 42. Screw head. Specific embodiments

[0021] The technical solution of the present utility model will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] As Figures 1 - 3 shown, a kind of ice-making structure capable of adjusting the size and shape of ice of the present utility model includes an ice-making bucket 1, an ice extruder 2 and an ice outlet cover 3. The ice extruder 2 is paired and arranged at the upper end of the ice-making bucket 1. A rotatable ice scraping screw 4 is arranged in the ice-making bucket 1. An adjusting rod is arranged at the upper end of the ice scraping screw 4. The upper end of the adjusting rod passes through the ice extruder 2 and extends out of the upper end face of the ice extruder 2. The ice outlet cover 3 is connected to the upper end of the adjusting rod in a vertically adjustable manner so as to adjust the distance between the ice outlet cover 3 and the ice extruder 2. It can be understood that the ice-making bucket 1 is used to hold water, and the bottom of the ice-making bucket 1 is closed. Of course, water can be input from the bottom of the ice-making bucket 1 through a pipeline. Under the action of the evaporator, the water in the ice-making bucket 1 is cooled into ice after a certain period of time. The ice scraping screw 4 rotates in the ice-making bucket 1 to push the ice towards the ice extruder 2. Under the action of the ice extruder 2, the ice is extruded into a corresponding shape, and the extruded ice cubes will be interrupted by the ice outlet cover 3 above, so as to obtain ice cubes of corresponding sizes. Further, the ice outlet cover 3 can be adjusted along the adjusting rod to change its installation position, so that the distance between it and the ice extruder 2 can be changed, thereby changing the size of the extruded ice cubes. In particular, both the ice extruder 2 and the ice outlet cover 3 can be replaced, so as to obtain ice cubes of different shapes and sizes to meet the user's usage requirements.

[0023] The adjusting rod includes a shaft rod 41 which passes through the ice extruder 2. A screw head 42 extending out of the upper end face of the ice extruder 2 is arranged at the upper end of the shaft rod 41. A nut 31 is arranged on the ice outlet cover 3. The nut 31 is cooperatively connected with the screw head 42, so that the ice outlet cover 3 is fixed on the ice scraping screw 4 and the ice outlet cover 3 can be adjusted vertically. Specifically, the ice outlet cover 3 can adjust its installation position along the screw head 42 to change the distance between the ice outlet cover 3 and the ice extruder 2, so as to control the size of the extruded ice cubes.

[0024] The ice squeezer 2 is provided with a shaft seat 21, and the shaft seat 21 is provided with a through hole 22. The shaft rod 41 is rotatably inserted into the through hole 22. It can be understood that when the ice scraping screw rod 4 rotates in the ice making barrel 1, it can push the ice cubes in the ice making barrel 1 upward, and the ice scraping screw rod 4 receives a reverse acting force generated by the extrusion. The ice discharging cover 3 is integrally arranged with the ice scraping screw rod 4 and rotates synchronously. The ice scraping screw rod 4 can drive the ice discharging cover 3 to obtain a downward pressure, and this pressure tends to the ice squeezer 2, so that the ice discharging cover 3 and the ice squeezer 2 can cooperate to more easily break the extruded ice cubes.

[0025] A shaft sleeve 23 is arranged between the shaft rod 41 and the through hole 22. The shaft rod 41 and the shaft sleeve 23 are in sliding fit, and / or the shaft sleeve 23 and the through hole 22 are in sliding fit. The lower end of the ice scraping screw rod 4 is connected to a driving motor. When the ice scraping screw rod 4 rotates in the ice making barrel 1, it can push the ice inside upward. The through hole 22 can position the behavior of the shaft rod 41 through the shaft sleeve 23, so that it can rotate stably in the ice making barrel 1. Further, the shaft sleeve 23 is used to reduce the friction coefficient between the shaft rod 41 and the through hole 22. The shaft sleeve 23 centers the shaft rod 41 in the through hole 22. Through the sliding fit, the shaft rod 41 can rotate relative to the ice squeezer 2, and the pressure generated when the ice scraping screw rod 4 is working can be conducted to the ice discharging cover 3 through the shaft rod 41.

[0026] The upper end of the shaft sleeve 23 is provided with a retaining ring 24 that abuts against the upper end face of the shaft seat 21, and / or the lower end of the shaft seat 21 is provided with a stop ring 25 that abuts against the lower end of the shaft sleeve 23. Specifically, the above-mentioned ice squeezer 2 is detachably paired and arranged on the upper port of the ice making barrel 1. The upper end of the shaft sleeve 23 abuts against the shaft seat 21 through the retaining ring 24 to form a vertical position limit, and the lower end of the shaft sleeve 23 abutting against the stop ring 25 can also form a vertical position limit. The settings of the above-mentioned retaining ring 24 and stop ring 25 can prevent the ice scraping screw rod 4 from moving downward during the working process, so as to maintain the set distance between the ice discharging cover 3 and the ice squeezer 2 and ensure the forming size of the ice cubes.

[0027] The ice squeezer 2 is detachably paired and arranged on the upper port of the ice making barrel 1. The ice squeezer 2 is provided with a plurality of ice discharging holes 26. The ice squeezer 2 is paired with the ice making barrel 1 so that the ice discharging holes 26 are communicated with the inner cavity of the ice making barrel 1, and the ice squeezer 2 and the ice making barrel 1 are in sealed connection. When the ice scraping screw rod 4 rotates, it can break the ice cubes and push the ice cubes in the ice making barrel 1 upward. Through the shaping effect of the ice discharging holes 26, the ice cubes are formed into the required shape. The shapes of the ice discharging holes 26 include but are not limited to circular and square.

[0028] A cover 27 is provided on the lower end face of the ice extruder 2. The cover 27 has a flared opening and is sleeved on the upper port of the ice-making bucket 1. The caliber of the lower end of the cover 27 is larger than the size of the upper port of the ice-making bucket 1. The cover 27 is sleeved on the upper end of the ice-making bucket 1, and the flared opening can ensure the connection sealing performance between the ice extruder 2 and the ice-making bucket 1. Further, the flared opening itself has a centering effect, so that the ice-making bucket 1 and the ice extruder 2 are concentrically arranged. In particular, a separable mating connection is adopted between the ice extruder 2 and the ice-making bucket 1, so that the ice extruder 2 can be replaced. By ice outlet holes 26 with different apertures and shapes, ice-making effects with different sizes and shapes can be obtained.

[0029] A positioning groove 28 is provided on the outer edge surface of the ice extruder 2, and a sealing ring 29 is provided on the positioning groove 28. The ice extruder 2 is arranged in the ice outlet channel, and the broken ice blocks by the ice outlet cover 3 can be discharged through the ice outlet channel. The ice extruder 2 is hermetically arranged with the ice outlet channel through the sealing ring 29 on the positioning groove 28.

[0030] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the patent application of the present invention are included in the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice-making structure capable of adjusting the size and shape of ice, comprising an ice-making bucket (1), an ice squeezer (2) and an ice-discharging cover (3), wherein the ice squeezer (2) is arranged in pairs at the upper end of the ice-making bucket (1), and a rotatable ice-scraping screw (4) is arranged in the ice-making bucket (1), characterized in that: An adjusting rod is provided at the upper end of the ice scraping screw (4), the upper end of the adjusting rod passes through the ice squeezer (2) and extends out of the upper end surface of the ice squeezer (2), and the ice discharging cover (3) is connected to the upper end of the adjusting rod in an adjustable manner up and down, so as to adjust the distance between the ice discharging cover (3) and the ice squeezer (2).

2. The ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting rod comprises a shaft rod (41) which passes through the ice squeezer (2), and the upper end of the shaft rod (41) is provided with a screw head (42) which protrudes from the upper end surface of the ice squeezer (2); the ice discharging cover (3) is provided with a nut (31), and the nut (31) is matched and connected with the screw head (42), so that the ice discharging cover (3) is fixed on the ice scraping screw rod (4) and the ice discharging cover (3) can be adjusted up and down.

3. The ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ice squeezer (2) is provided with an axle seat (21), the axle seat (21) is provided with a through hole (22), and the axle rod (41) is rotatably inserted into the through hole (22).

4. The ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape according to claim 3, characterized in that: A shaft sleeve (23) is provided between the shaft rod (41) and the through hole (22); the shaft rod (41) and the shaft sleeve (23) are in a sliding fit, and / or the shaft sleeve (23) and the through hole (22) are in a sliding fit.

5. The ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the shaft sleeve (23) is provided with a retaining ring (24) which contacts and connects with the upper end surface of the shaft seat (21), and / or the lower end of the shaft seat (21) is provided with a stop ring (25) which contacts and connects with the lower end of the shaft sleeve (23).

6. The ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice squeezer (2) is detachably arranged on the upper port of the ice making bucket (1) in a paired manner, and a plurality of ice outlet holes (26) are provided on the ice squeezer (2).

7. The ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape according to claim 6, characterized in that: A cover (27) is provided on the lower end surface of the ice squeezer (2). The cover (27) has a trumpet-shaped opening and is sleeved on the upper end of the ice bucket (1).

8. The ice-making structure with adjustable ice size and shape according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning groove (28) is provided on the outer edge surface of the ice squeezer (2), and a sealing ring (29) is provided on the positioning groove (28).

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