Sliding door structure and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a sliding door structure and an ice maker, and relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, the sliding door structure comprises a door body and a sliding rail, and sliding shafts are arranged on the two sides of the door body; the door body is detachably connected with the sliding rail, a sliding groove is formed in the sliding rail, a first notch is formed in one end of the sliding groove, a second notch is formed in the end, away from the first notch, of the sliding groove, the sliding shaft is matched with the sliding groove, and a groove is formed in the end, close to the first notch, of the sliding groove; the ice maker comprises a cabinet body and the sliding door structure, and the cabinet body is connected with the sliding door structure. According to the sliding door structure disclosed by the utility model, the mechanical wear and the failure rate can be reduced through the close fit of the sliding shaft and the sliding chute and the limiting effect of the groove, and the service life of the ice maker is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and particularly relates to a sliding door structure and an ice maker. Background Art

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration mechanical device that cools water through an evaporator with a refrigerant of a refrigeration system to generate ice. It adopts a refrigeration system, uses water as a carrier, and manufactures ice after passing through a certain device when powered on. According to the principle of the evaporator and different production methods, the shapes of the generated ice cubes are also different; generally, ice makers are classified into pellet ice machines, flake ice machines, plate ice machines, tube ice machines, shell ice machines, etc. according to the shape of the ice. At present, a sliding door structure is required in an ice maker for easy removal, cleaning, and maintenance of the ice cubes.

[0003] However, for the existing sliding door structure, a blocking block is often required to limit the sliding door when it is opened or closed, which increases the complexity of the operation steps and reduces the operation efficiency. At the same time, long-term reliance on the blocking block for limiting may cause collisions between the blocking block and the sliding door due to improper operation or mechanical wear, thereby damaging the sliding door or the blocking block. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Based on this, in order to solve the problem that a blocking block is often required to limit the sliding door when the existing sliding door structure is opened or closed, one of the purposes of the present utility model is to provide a sliding door structure for an ice maker, and its specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A sliding door structure for an ice maker includes a door body and a slide rail. Sliding shafts are arranged on both sides of the door body; the door body is detachably connected to the slide rail. A chute is arranged on the slide rail. One end of the chute is provided with a first notch, and the end of the chute away from the first notch is provided with a second notch. The sliding shaft is adapted to the chute. A groove is arranged at one end of the chute close to the first notch.

[0006] Further, the sliding shaft includes a first sliding shaft and a second sliding shaft. The first sliding shaft is placed in the chute through the first notch, and the second sliding shaft is placed in the chute through the second notch.

[0007] Further, the distance between the first sliding shaft and the second sliding shaft is less than the distance between the first notch and the second notch in the vertical direction.

[0008] Further, the depth of the groove is greater than the radius of the first sliding shaft.

[0009] Further, the groove is arranged below the first notch.

[0010] Further, the opening direction of the first notch is obliquely upward.

[0011] Further, the opening direction of the second notch is obliquely downward.

[0012] Another object of the present utility model is to provide an ice maker.

[0013] An ice maker includes a cabinet body and the sliding door structure as described above, and the cabinet body is connected to the sliding door structure.

[0014] Further, a first handle is provided on a surface of the door body away from the interior of the cabinet body.

[0015] Further, a second handle is provided on a surface of the door body close to the interior of the cabinet body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The sliding door structure of the ice maker of the present utility model is provided with a door body and a slide rail, and sliding shafts are provided on both sides of the door body; the door body is detachably connected to the slide rail, making the installation, disassembly and maintenance of the door body more convenient. When it is necessary to clean the door body or perform internal maintenance, it can be easily removed from the slide rail without a complicated disassembly process. At the same time, it is also convenient to replace the door body or the slide rail when needed; a chute is provided on the slide rail, a first notch is provided at one end of the chute, and a second notch is provided at the end of the chute away from the first notch, and the sliding shaft is adapted to the chute, simplifying the steps of installing and disassembling the door body; a groove is provided at one end of the chute close to the first notch. When the door body is opened to the maximum open position, the sliding shaft will naturally slide into the groove under the action of its own weight, realizing automatic positioning and anti-disengagement, eliminating the trouble of setting a blocking block in the traditional design, reducing the complexity of the operation steps, and also avoiding collision and damage problems caused by improper operation or mechanical wear. At the same time, the limiting effect of the groove also enhances the stability of the door body at the maximum open position. The sliding door structure of the present utility model can reduce mechanical wear and failure rate through the close cooperation between the sliding shaft and the chute and the limiting effect of the groove, and prolong the service life of the ice maker. Description of the Drawings

[0017] The present utility model can be further understood from the following description in conjunction with the drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but focus on showing the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the sliding door structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the door body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic structural view of a slide rail according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Door body; 11. First handle; 12. Second handle; 2. Sliding shaft; 21. First sliding shaft; 22. Second sliding shaft; 3. Slide rail; 4. Slide groove; 41. First notch; 42. Second notch; 43. Groove; 5. Cabinet body. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific implementation manners described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and do not limit the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation manner.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the present utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific implementation manners and are not intended to limit the present utility model. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0028] The "first" and "second" in the present utility model do not represent specific quantities and sequences, but are only used for name distinction.

[0029] Such as Figures 1-3As shown in the figure, a sliding door structure of an ice maker in an embodiment of the present utility model includes a door body 1 and a slide rail 3. Sliding shafts 2 are arranged on both sides of the door body 1. The door body 1 is detachably connected to the slide rail 3, making the installation, disassembly, and maintenance of the door body 1 more convenient. When it is necessary to clean the door body 1 or perform internal maintenance, it can be easily removed from the slide rail 3 without a complex disassembly process. At the same time, it is also convenient to replace the door body 1 or the slide rail 3 when needed. A chute 4 is arranged on the slide rail 3. A first notch 41 is arranged at one end of the chute 4, and a second notch 42 is arranged at the end of the chute 4 away from the first notch 41. The sliding shaft 2 is adapted to the chute 4, simplifying the steps of installing and disassembling the door body 1. A groove 43 is arranged at the end of the chute 4 close to the first notch 41. When the door body 1 is opened to the maximum open position, the sliding shaft 2 will naturally slide into the groove 43 under its own weight, realizing automatic positioning and anti-disengagement, eliminating the trouble of setting a blocking block in the traditional design, reducing the complexity of the operation steps, and also avoiding problems of collision and damage caused by improper operation or mechanical wear.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: The sliding shaft 2 includes a first sliding shaft 21 and a second sliding shaft 22. The first sliding shaft 21 is placed in the chute 4 through the first notch 41, and the second sliding shaft 22 is placed in the chute 4 through the second notch 42. When the door body 1 is opened to the maximum open position, under its own weight, the first sliding shaft 21 on the sliding door will slide into the groove 43, thus playing a role in positioning and anti-disengagement. The first sliding shaft 21 and the second sliding shaft 22 enter the chute 4 through different notches, making the door body 1 more flexible during installation and debugging, and capable of adapting to different installation environments and requirements.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: The distance between the first sliding shaft 21 and the second sliding shaft 22 is less than the distance between the first notch 41 and the second notch 42 in the vertical direction. At this time, when the door body 1 is completely closed, the second sliding shaft 22 is located above the second notch 42, preventing the second sliding shaft 22 from disengaging from the second notch 42, effectively preventing the door body 1 from accidentally opening or falling off in the closed state.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: The depth of the groove 43 is greater than the radius of the first sliding shaft 21, ensuring that there is sufficient space for buffering and positioning when the first sliding shaft 21 slides into the groove 43. When the sliding door is opened to the maximum position, the first sliding shaft 21 will slide downward under the action of gravity and slide into the groove 43. The sufficient depth of the groove 43 can reduce the impact caused by hard contact with the bottom of the groove 43, enabling the first sliding shaft 21 to slide into and stay in the groove 43 more smoothly, thereby extending the service life of the door body 1 and related components; Secondly, the depth of the groove 43 being greater than the radius of the first sliding shaft 21 also provides better stability and anti-disengagement effect. When the first sliding shaft 21 is fully slid into the groove 43, most of its length will be accommodated by the groove 43, making the door body 1 more stable in the maximum open position and less likely to be accidentally disengaged due to external factors (such as wind force, vibration, etc.). This ensures the normal operation of the ice maker and improves the safety of operation.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: The groove 43 is arranged below the first notch 41. When the sliding door is opened to the maximum open position, due to the action of gravity, the door body 1 has a tendency to move downward. At this time, since the groove 43 is exactly arranged below the first notch 41, the first sliding shaft 21 will naturally slide into this groove 43 to achieve automatic positioning.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: The opening direction of the first notch 41 is obliquely upward, which helps to guide the first sliding shaft 21 to smoothly enter or exit the sliding groove 4 during the installation or disassembly process. When the door body 1 is installed or disassembled, the obliquely upward opening reduces the risk of the sliding door suddenly falling off or getting out of control due to improper operation, improving the safety of the entire operation process.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: The opening direction of the second notch 42 is obliquely downward, which helps to guide the second sliding shaft 22 to smoothly enter or exit the sliding groove 4 during the installation or disassembly process. When the sliding door is fully closed, the second sliding shaft 22 is located above the second notch 42. Due to the obliquely downward opening direction, it helps to prevent the second sliding shaft 22 from accidentally falling out of the sliding groove 4 when subjected to external forces, increasing the stability of the sliding door in the closed state and improving the safety of the overall structure.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 4-5, this embodiment also provides an ice maker, which includes a cabinet body 5 and the sliding door structure as described above, and the cabinet body 5 is connected to the sliding door structure. The cabinet body 5 serves as the main part of the ice maker and is responsible for accommodating various components inside the ice maker, such as a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and an ice storage space. The sliding door structure serves as the front opening part of the cabinet body 5 and is responsible for closing and opening the ice storage space.

[0037] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: a first handle 11 is provided on the surface of the door body 1 away from the inside of the cabinet body 5. In this embodiment, the first handle 11 is provided as an open handle for opening the door body 1, facilitating the door opening operation.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, it may further have the following additional technical features: a second handle 12 is provided on the surface of the door body 1 close to the inside of the cabinet body 5. In this embodiment, the second handle 12 is provided as a grip handle for closing the door body 1, facilitating the door closing operation.

[0039] The working principle of the sliding door structure in this embodiment is as follows: when the door body 1 needs to be installed, first insert the second sliding shaft 22 into the second notch 42, and then lift the door body 1 so that the first sliding shaft 21 enters the first notch 41. At this time, the door body 1 can move within the sliding groove 4. When the door body 1 needs to be opened to the maximum open position, at this time, the first sliding shaft 21 enters the groove 43 for limiting. When the door body 1 needs to be closed, at this time, the second sliding shaft 22 is above the second notch 42; when the door body 1 needs to be disassembled, first lift the door body 1 so that the first sliding shaft 21 is removed from the first notch 41, and then move the door body 1 downward to remove the second sliding shaft 22 from the second notch 42.

[0040] The structural design of the sliding door structure in this embodiment is reasonable and convenient to use. For other devices with similar usage requirements, this kind of structure can also be adopted to achieve the same purpose. In this embodiment, the sliding door structure can reduce mechanical wear and failure rate and extend the service life of the ice maker through the close cooperation between the sliding shaft 2 and the sliding groove 4 and the limiting effect of the groove 43.

[0041] In the description of the above embodiments, understand "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. as not including the present number, the meaning of "several" and "multiple" is more than one, and understand "above", "below", "within", etc. as including the present number. If it is described as "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0042] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity in description, not all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no conflict relationship among these technical feature combinations, they should all be considered as within the scope recorded in this specification.

[0043] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation manners of the present utility model. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation to the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sliding door structure, characterized in that, Comprising: A door body (1), on both sides of which sliding shafts (2) are provided; A slide rail (3), the door body (1) is detachably connected to the slide rail (3), a chute (4) is provided on the slide rail (3), a first notch (41) is provided at one end of the chute (4), a second notch (42) is provided at the end of the chute (4) away from the first notch (41), the sliding shaft (2) is adapted to the chute (4), and a groove (43) is provided at the end of the chute (4) near the first notch (41).

2. The sliding door structure according to claim 1, wherein, The sliding shaft (2) includes a first sliding shaft (21) and a second sliding shaft (22), the first sliding shaft (21) is placed in the chute (4) through the first notch (41), and the second sliding shaft (22) is placed in the chute (4) through the second notch (42).

3. The sliding door structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance between the first sliding shaft (21) and the second sliding shaft (22) is less than the distance between the first notch (41) and the second notch (42) in the vertical direction.

4. The sliding door structure according to claim 2, wherein, The depth of the groove (43) is greater than the radius of the first sliding shaft (21).

5. The sliding door structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The groove (43) is provided below the first notch (41).

6. The sliding door structure according to claim 1, wherein The opening direction of the first notch (41) is obliquely upward.

7. The sliding door structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening direction of the second notch (42) is obliquely downward.

8. An ice maker, characterized in that, Comprising a cabinet body (5) and the sliding door structure according to any one of claims 1-7, the cabinet body (5) is connected to the sliding door structure.

9. The ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, A first handle (11) is provided on the surface of the door body (1) away from the inside of the cabinet body (5).

10. The ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, A second handle (12) is provided on the surface of the door body (1) close to the inside of the cabinet body (5).

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