Detachable ice-making assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, in particular to a detachable ice making assembly. Comprising an evaporation assembly, an ice making assembly and a motor, the ice making assembly is detachably arranged in the evaporation assembly in a penetrating mode, and the ice making assembly is in transmission connection with the motor; a forming assembly is arranged on the ice making assembly, and the forming assembly is detachably connected with the ice making assembly; according to the detachable ice-making assembly, the ice-making assembly is detachably connected with the evaporation assembly, the motor and the forming assembly in a matched mode, so that the ice-making assembly can be detached, a user can conveniently clean residual scale in the ice-making assembly, and the use experience degree of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, in particular to a detachable ice-making component. Background Art

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

[0003] For example, an immersion evaporator for an ice maker disclosed in Chinese Patent CN217209936U includes an evaporator, a liquid delivery structure, a worm, and a flange. The evaporator includes an inner steel pipe and an outer steel pipe. The outer steel pipe is fixed outside the inner steel pipe. The inner steel pipe and the outer steel pipe are welded and a sandwich is formed therebetween. A liquid delivery structure is provided on the evaporator for reducing the temperature inside the sandwich. The worm is inserted into the inner steel pipe, and a screw rod is sleeved inside the flange and fixed below the inner steel pipe.

[0004] In the above-mentioned prior art, the components participating in ice making are fixedly and hermetically arranged in the ice maker. Since the water body contains components such as minerals, after long-term use, residual substances such as scale in the ice-making cavity and pipeline are very difficult for users to clean by themselves. Even if a special cleaning machine is used to clean the circulating pipeline, the cleaning effect is not thorough, seriously affecting the user experience.

[0005] Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a detachable ice-making component with reasonable structure and convenient cleaning in view of the defects and deficiencies of the prior art.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0008] A detachable ice-making assembly according to the present utility model includes an evaporation assembly, an ice-making assembly, and a motor. The ice-making assembly is detachably inserted into the evaporation assembly, and the ice-making assembly is in transmission connection with the motor; a forming assembly is provided on the ice-making assembly, and the forming assembly is detachably connected to the ice-making assembly. The evaporation assembly freezes the water in the ice-making assembly through heat exchange, and the motor drives the ice-making assembly to extrude the ice inside through the forming assembly to obtain ice cubes. Specifically, the evaporation assembly is fixedly arranged above the motor, and the ice-making assembly can be inserted downward into the evaporation assembly so that the lower end of the ice-making assembly is in transmission connection with the motor; conversely, the ice-making assembly can also be removed upward from the evaporation assembly for cleaning. Further, when the ice-making assembly is removed, the forming assembly can also be separated from the ice-making assembly. The ice-making assembly is detachably connected to both the evaporation assembly and the motor, so that the ice-making assembly can be disassembled, which is convenient for users to clean the residual scale inside the ice-making assembly and improves the user experience.

[0009] According to the above solution, the evaporation assembly includes an evaporator and a heat preservation cover, and the heat preservation cover is wrapped outside the evaporator; a heat exchange hole is provided in the evaporator, and the heat exchange hole is concentric with the output shaft of the motor. The ice-making assembly is inserted into the heat exchange hole to be meshed and connected with the output shaft of the motor. The heat preservation cover is used to prevent heat exchange between the evaporator and the outside. The heat preservation cover fixes the evaporator above the motor. Of course, the heat preservation cover can be fixedly connected to the main body structure of the ice maker. The heat exchange hole is formed in the evaporator in a vertically penetrating manner, and the ice-making assembly can be inserted or removed from the heat exchange hole in the vertical direction. The heat exchange hole limits the position of the ice-making assembly, so that the ice-making assembly is concentric with the output shaft of the motor to ensure the accuracy of the meshing connection. The ice-making assembly is inserted into the heat exchange hole to be in close contact with the evaporator. A circulating pipeline for refrigerant is provided on the evaporator, and the evaporator can take away the heat of the ice-making assembly to freeze the water inside.

[0010] It can be understood that the motor is used to drive the ice-making assembly to extrude the ice inside. The ice-making assembly is disassembled and assembled in the vertical direction. When the ice-making assembly is inserted into the heat exchange hole, it can be concentric with the output shaft of the motor, so that the ice-making assembly can quickly mesh with the output shaft of the motor.

[0011] According to the above solution, the ice-making assembly includes a base and an ice-making bucket. The ice-making bucket is inserted into the heat exchange hole, and the lower end of the ice-making bucket is paired and connected with the base; a rotatable ice scraping screw is provided in the ice-making bucket, and the lower end of the ice scraping screw passes through the base to be meshed and connected with the output shaft of the motor. The ice-making bucket can be in close contact with the heat exchange hole to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator. In particular, the ice-making bucket and the heat exchange hole are usually cylindrical structures that are mutually adapted, so that the ice-making bucket can be concentric with the heat exchange hole.

[0012] Further, the ice scraping screw can rotate inside the ice making barrel. The spiral teeth on the ice scraping screw scrape the ice inside the ice making barrel, and push the ice out from the upper end of the ice making barrel to the forming assembly.

[0013] It can be understood that the base is in sealed connection with the ice making barrel. The lower end of the ice scraping screw passes through the base and is rotatably connected thereto, so that the output shaft of the motor can drive the ice scraping screw to rotate inside the ice making barrel.

[0014] According to the above solution, a through hole is provided on the base. The lower end of the ice scraping screw passes through the through hole and is meshed and connected with the output shaft of the motor. A first shaft sleeve and a first sealing ring are provided between the ice scraping screw and the through hole. The through hole is used for installing the ice scraping screw. The ice scraping screw is rotatably connected with the base through the first shaft sleeve. The first sealing ring is used for sealing the through hole. The ice scraping screw is installed on the base through a first screw. The ice scraping screw, the first shaft sleeve and the through hole are in sliding fit, so that the ice scraping screw can also be disassembled from the ice making barrel, which is convenient for cleaning the ice scraping screw and the ice making barrel.

[0015] According to the above solution, an adapter seat is fixedly provided on the motor. When the ice making barrel is inserted into the heat exchange hole, the base is paired and connected with the adapter seat. A water inlet pipeline is provided between the adapter seat and the base. A positioning block is provided on the adapter seat, and a buckling groove is provided on the base. After the ice making barrel is inserted into the heat exchange hole vertically, the base abuts against the adapter seat to limit the position of the ice making barrel in the vertical direction. The buckling groove buckles the positioning block to lock the positions of the base and the adapter seat in the circumferential direction. Further, the adapter seat is fixed on the motor. Of course, the adapter seat can also be fixed on the main structure of the ice maker, so that the motor drives the ice scraping screw to rotate inside the ice making barrel through the output shaft.

[0016] According to the above solution, the base penetrates through the lower port of the ice making barrel, and a second sealing ring is provided between the base and the ice making barrel; a positioning groove is provided on the outer wall of the base, and the second sealing ring is arranged around the positioning groove. The base seals the lower port of the ice making barrel through the second sealing ring. The base can be separated from the ice making barrel, which is convenient for disassembling and cleaning the ice making assembly.

[0017] According to the above solution, the forming assembly includes an ice extruder. A barrel cap is provided at the lower end of the ice extruder, and a plurality of ice outlet holes are provided on the ice extruder; the barrel cap is paired and connected with the upper end of the ice making barrel, and a third sealing ring is provided between the barrel cap and the ice making barrel. The ice extruder seals the upper port of the ice making barrel through the barrel cap, and a third sealing ring is provided between the barrel cap and the ice making barrel for sealing. When the above-mentioned ice scraping screw rotates, the ice inside the ice making barrel can be pushed towards the ice extruder. When the crushed ice passes through the ice outlet holes, ice cubes of a specified shape are formed. There is no need to adopt a fixed connection structure such as screws between the barrel cap and the ice making barrel. Of course, the ice extruder is connected with the ice outlet pipeline of the ice maker, so that the ice extruder is stably arranged at the upper end of the ice making barrel, and the two can be disassembled for cleaning.

[0018] According to the above solution, a centering shaft seat is provided on the ice extruder. The upper end of the ice scraping screw is rotatably connected to the centering shaft seat through a second shaft sleeve, and an ice breaking cover is provided at the upper end of the ice extruder. The ice breaking cover can cut off the ice cubes extruded from the ice outlet. The centering shaft seat is used to keep the upper end of the ice scraping screw stable, and the ice scraping screw is connected to the centering shaft seat through a second shaft sleeve. The ice scraping screw, the second shaft sleeve and the centering shaft seat are in sliding fit, so that the ice scraping screw can rotate in the ice making barrel. When the ice extruder is disassembled from the ice making barrel, the ice scraping screw can be removed from the ice making barrel, thus facilitating the user to clean the ice making components.

[0019] According to the above solution, a flange is provided at the lower end of the ice extruder. The flange is paired and connected with the upper end of the ice making barrel, and a third sealing ring is provided between the flange and the ice making barrel. The flange can install the ice extruder on the ice outlet channel of the ice maker. Slots are provided on the flange to match the upper port of the ice making barrel. Of course, the third sealing ring is arranged in the slots to ensure the sealing performance between the ice making barrel and the ice extruder when the ice extruder and the flange cover the ice making barrel.

[0020] For a detachable ice making component of the present utility model, the ice making component is detachably and cooperatively connected with the evaporation component, the motor and the forming component, so that the ice making component can be disassembled, facilitating the user to clean the residual water scale inside the ice making component and improving the user experience. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is the overall disassembled structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is the schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly method of the ice making component of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is the disassembled schematic diagram of the evaporation component of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 is the disassembled structural schematic diagram of the ice making component and the forming component of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 is the disassembled structural schematic diagram of the forming component of Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0027] In the figure:

[0028] 1. Evaporation assembly; 2. Ice-making assembly; 3. Motor; 4. Molding assembly; 5. Ice scraping screw; 11. Evaporator; 12. Thermal insulation cover; 13. Heat exchange hole; 21. Base; 22. Ice-making bucket; 23. Through hole; 24. First bushing; 25. First sealing ring; 26. Second sealing ring; 27. Positioning groove; 31. Adaptor seat; 32. Positioning block; 41. Ice extruder; 42. Bucket cap; 43. Third sealing ring; 44. Ice outlet hole; 45. Centering shaft seat; 46. Second bushing; 47. Ice-breaking cover; 48. Flange plate. Detailed implementation manner

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] As Figures 1-5 shown, a detachable ice-making assembly 2 of the present utility model includes an evaporation assembly 1, an ice-making assembly 2 and a motor 3. The ice-making assembly 2 is detachably disposed through the evaporation assembly 1, and the ice-making assembly 2 is in transmission connection with the motor 3. A molding assembly 4 is provided on the ice-making assembly 2, and the molding assembly 4 is detachably connected to the ice-making assembly 2. The evaporation assembly 1 freezes the water in the ice-making assembly 2 through heat exchange, and the motor 3 drives the ice-making assembly 2 to extrude the ice inside through the molding assembly 4 to obtain ice cubes. Specifically, the evaporation assembly 1 is fixedly disposed above the motor 3, and the ice-making assembly 2 can be inserted downward into the evaporation assembly 1 so that the lower end of the ice-making assembly 2 is in transmission connection with the motor 3; conversely, the ice-making assembly 2 can also be removed upward from the evaporation assembly 1 for cleaning. Further, when the ice-making assembly 2 is removed, the molding assembly 4 can also be separated from the ice-making assembly 2. The ice-making assembly 2 is detachably connected to both the evaporation assembly 1 and the motor 3, so that the ice-making assembly 2 can be disassembled, facilitating the user to clean the residual water scale inside the ice-making assembly 2 and improving the user experience.

[0032] As Figure 4As shown, the evaporation assembly 1 includes an evaporator 11 and a heat insulation cover 12. The heat insulation cover 12 is disposed to wrap around the outside of the evaporator 11. A heat exchange hole 13 is provided in the evaporator 11. The heat exchange hole 13 is concentric with the output shaft of the motor 3. The ice making assembly 2 passes through the heat exchange hole 13 and is meshed and connected to the output shaft of the motor 3. The heat insulation cover 12 is used to prevent heat exchange between the evaporator 11 and the outside. The heat insulation cover 12 fixes the evaporator 11 above the motor 3. Of course, the heat insulation cover 12 can be fixedly connected to the structural body of the ice maker. The heat exchange hole 13 is formed in the evaporator 11 in a vertically penetrating manner. The ice making assembly 2 can be inserted into or removed from the heat exchange hole 13 in the vertical direction. The heat exchange hole 13 limits the position of the ice making assembly 2, so that the ice making assembly 2 is concentric with the output shaft of the motor 3 to ensure the accuracy of the meshing connection. The ice making assembly 2 passes through the heat exchange hole 13 and is disposed in contact with the evaporator 11. A circulating pipeline for refrigerant is provided on the evaporator 11. The evaporator 11 can take away the heat of the ice making assembly 2 to freeze the water inside it.

[0033] It can be understood that the motor 3 is used to drive the ice making assembly 2 to extrude the ice inside it. The ice making assembly 2 is disassembled and assembled in the vertical direction. When the ice making assembly 2 is inserted into the heat exchange hole 13, it can be concentric with the output shaft of the motor 3, so that the ice making assembly 2 can quickly mesh with the output shaft of the motor 3.

[0034] As Figure 5 As shown, the ice making assembly 2 includes a base 21 and an ice making barrel 22. The ice making barrel 22 passes through the heat exchange hole 13. The lower end of the ice making barrel 22 is paired and connected with the base 21. A rotatable ice scraping screw 5 is provided in the ice making barrel 22. The lower end of the ice scraping screw 5 passes through the base 21 and is meshed and connected to the output shaft of the motor 3. The ice making barrel 22 can improve the heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator 11 in contact with the heat exchange hole 13. In particular, the ice making barrel 22 and the heat exchange hole 13 are usually cylindrical structures that are adapted to each other, so that the ice making barrel 22 can be concentric with the heat exchange hole 13.

[0035] Furthermore, the ice scraping screw 5 can rotate in the ice making barrel 22. The spiral teeth on the ice scraping screw 5 scrape the ice in the ice making barrel 22 and extrude the ice from the upper end of the ice making barrel 22 to the forming assembly 4.

[0036] It can be understood that the base 21 and the ice making barrel 22 are hermetically connected. The lower end of the ice scraping screw 5 passes through the base 21 and is rotatably connected thereto, so that the output shaft of the motor 3 can drive the ice scraping screw 5 to rotate in the ice making barrel 22.

[0037] The base 21 is provided with a through hole 23. The lower end of the ice scraping screw 5 passes through the through hole 23 and is meshed and connected to the output shaft of the motor 3. A first shaft sleeve 24 and a first sealing ring 25 are arranged between the ice scraping screw 5 and the through hole 23. The through hole 23 is used for installing the ice scraping screw 5. The ice scraping screw 5 is rotationally connected to the base 21 through the first shaft sleeve 24. The first sealing ring 25 is used for sealing the through hole 23. The ice scraping screw 5 is installed on the base 21 through a first screw. The ice scraping screw 5, the first shaft sleeve 24 and the through hole 23 are in sliding fit, so that the ice scraping screw 5 can also be detached from the ice making bucket 22, facilitating the user to clean the ice scraping screw 5 and the ice making bucket 22.

[0038] A fitting seat 31 is fixedly arranged on the motor 3. When the ice making bucket 22 is inserted into the heat exchange hole 13, the base 21 is paired and connected with the fitting seat 31. A water inlet pipeline is arranged between the fitting seat 31 and the base 21. The fitting seat 31 is provided with a positioning block 32, and the base 21 is provided with a buckling groove. After the ice making bucket 22 is inserted into the heat exchange hole 13 in the vertical direction, the base 21 abuts against the fitting seat 31 to limit the position of the ice making bucket 22 in the vertical direction. The buckling groove buckles the positioning block 32 to lock the positions of the base 21 and the fitting seat 31 in the circumferential direction. Further, the fitting seat 31 is fixed on the motor 3. Of course, the fitting seat 31 can also be fixed on the main body structure of the ice maker, so that the motor 3 drives the ice scraping screw 5 to rotate in the ice making bucket 22 through the output shaft.

[0039] The base 21 penetrates through the lower port of the ice making bucket 22. A second sealing ring 26 is arranged between the base 21 and the ice making bucket 22. A positioning groove 27 is arranged on the outer wall of the base 21, and the second sealing ring 26 is arranged around the positioning groove 27. The base 21 seals the lower port of the ice making bucket 22 through the second sealing ring 26. The base 21 can be separated from the ice making bucket 22, facilitating the disassembly and cleaning of the ice making assembly 2.

[0040] The forming assembly 4 includes an ice extruder 41. A bucket cap 42 is arranged at the lower end of the ice extruder 41. The ice extruder 41 is provided with a plurality of ice outlet holes 44. The bucket cap 42 is paired and connected with the upper end of the ice making bucket 22. A third sealing ring 43 is arranged between the bucket cap 42 and the ice making bucket 22. The ice extruder 41 seals the upper port of the ice making bucket 22 through the bucket cap 42, and a third sealing ring 43 is arranged between the bucket cap 42 and the ice making bucket 22 for sealing. When the above-mentioned ice scraping screw 5 rotates, the ice in the ice making bucket 22 can be pushed towards the ice extruder 41. When the broken ice passes through the ice outlet holes 44, ice blocks of a specified shape are formed. There is no need to adopt a fixed connection structure such as screws between the bucket cap 42 and the ice making bucket 22. Of course, the ice extruder 41 is connected to the ice outlet pipeline of the ice maker, so that the ice extruder 41 is stably arranged at the upper end of the ice making bucket 22, and the two can be disassembled for cleaning.

[0041] A centering shaft seat 45 is provided on the ice extruder 41. The upper end of the ice scraping screw 5 is rotatably connected to the centering shaft seat 45 through a second shaft sleeve 46. An ice breaking cover 47 is provided at the upper end of the ice extruder 41. The ice breaking cover 47 can cut off the ice cubes extruded from the ice outlet 44. The centering shaft seat 45 is used to keep the upper end of the ice scraping screw 5 stable. The ice scraping screw 5 is connected to the centering shaft seat 45 through the second shaft sleeve 46. A sliding fit is provided between the ice scraping screw 5, the second shaft sleeve 46 and the centering shaft seat 45, so that the ice scraping screw 5 can rotate in the ice making bucket 22. When the ice extruder 41 is disassembled from the ice making bucket 22, the ice scraping screw 5 can be removed from the ice making bucket 22, thus facilitating the user to clean the ice making assembly 2.

[0042] Embodiment 2

[0043] As Figure 6 shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is only that a flange 48 is provided at the lower end of the ice extruder 41. The flange 48 is paired and connected to the upper end of the ice making bucket 22. A third sealing ring 43 is provided between the flange 48 and the ice making bucket 22. The flange 48 can install the ice extruder 41 on the ice outlet channel of the ice maker. Slots are provided on the flange 48 to match the upper port of the ice making bucket 22. Of course, the third sealing ring 43 is arranged in the slots, so as to ensure the sealing performance between the ice making bucket 22 and the ice extruder 41 when the ice extruder 41 and the flange 48 cover the ice making bucket 22.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structures, 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. A detachable ice-making assembly, comprising an evaporation assembly (1), an ice-making assembly (2) and a motor (3), characterized in that: The ice-making component (2) is detachably installed in the evaporation component (1), and the ice-making component (2) is drivingly connected to the motor (3); The ice-making assembly (2) is provided with a shaping assembly (4), and the shaping assembly (4) is detachably connected to the ice-making assembly (2).

2. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The evaporation component (1) comprises an evaporator (11) and a heat-insulating cover (12), wherein the heat-insulating cover (12) is arranged to cover the outside of the evaporator (11); a heat exchange hole (13) is arranged inside the evaporator (11), and the heat exchange hole (13) is arranged concentrically with the output shaft of the motor (3); the ice-making component (2) is inserted into the heat exchange hole (13) and is meshedly connected with the output shaft of the motor (3).

3. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ice-making assembly (2) comprises a base (21) and an ice-making bucket (22); the ice-making bucket (22) is inserted into the heat exchange hole (13); the lower end of the ice-making bucket (22) is matched and connected with the base (21); a rotatable ice-scraping screw (5) is arranged in the ice-making bucket (22); the lower end of the ice-scraping screw (5) passes through the base (21) and is meshed and connected with the output shaft of the motor (3).

4. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base (21) is provided with a through hole (23), the lower end of the ice scraping screw (5) passes through the through hole (23) so as to be meshedly connected with the output shaft of the motor (3), and a first shaft sleeve (24) and a first sealing ring (25) are provided between the ice scraping screw (5) and the through hole (23).

5. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: An adapter seat (31) is fixedly provided on the motor (3); when the ice bucket (22) is inserted into the heat exchange hole (13), the base (21) and the adapter seat (31) are matched and connected; a water inlet pipeline is provided between the adapter seat (31) and the base (21).

6. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base (21) is inserted into the lower end of the ice bucket (22), and a second sealing ring (26) is provided between the base (21) and the ice bucket (22); a positioning groove (27) is provided on the outer wall of the base (21), and the second sealing ring (26) is arranged around the positioning groove (27).

7. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaping assembly (4) comprises an ice squeezer (41), the lower end of the ice squeezer (41) is provided with a bucket cap (42), and the ice squeezer (41) is provided with a plurality of ice outlet holes (44); the bucket cap (42) is matched and connected with the upper end of the ice making bucket (22), and a third sealing ring (43) is provided between the bucket cap (42) and the ice making bucket (22).

8. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ice squeezer (41) is provided with a centering shaft seat (45), the upper end of the ice scraping screw (5) is rotatably connected to the centering shaft seat (45) via a second shaft sleeve (46), and the upper end of the ice squeezer (41) is provided with an ice breaking cover (47).

9. The detachable ice-making assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower end of the ice squeezer (41) is provided with a flange (48), the flange (48) is matched and connected with the upper end of the ice bucket (22), and a third sealing ring (43) is provided between the flange (48) and the ice bucket (22).

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