Ice maker with replaceable ice squeezer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, in particular to an ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer. Comprising a speed reducing motor, an ice making assembly, an ice scraping screw rod and an ice extruding device, the lower end of the ice making assembly is fixedly connected with the speed reducing motor, the ice scraping screw rod is rotatably arranged in the ice making assembly, and the lower end of the ice scraping screw rod is in transmission connection with an output shaft of the speed reducing motor; the ice squeezer is detachably mounted at the upper end of the ice making assembly, and a center hole and a plurality of ice squeezing holes are formed in the ice squeezer; a shaft rod is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the ice scraping screw rod, and the shaft rod is rotatably arranged in the center hole in a penetrating manner; according to the ice maker with the replaceable ice squeezer, the ice squeezer can be disassembled and assembled by a user, the ice squeezer can be replaced by the ice making assembly, and ice blocks in different shapes can be made through the corresponding ice squeezing holes so as to meet the requirements of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making machines, in particular to an ice making machine with a replaceable ice squeezer. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and changes in lifestyles, especially during the hot summer, ice cubes are often used in people's daily diet. Among them, chewable granular ice is becoming increasingly popular. It can be used to cool drinks directly or placed in drinks to absorb the drink before chewing. Currently, granular ice machines on the market mainly include a sealed chamber with an ice-making tubular structure. The water in the sealed chamber is converted into ice by refrigerant. The spiral structure on the ice scraper rod then scrapes the ice from the inner wall of the ice-making tube and pushes the ice out of the extruder to complete the ice-making process.

[0003] For example, an ice-making module disclosed in Chinese patent CN221403565U includes an ice bucket, an ice scraper rod, an ice squeezer, a reduction motor assembly and an evaporation tube. The first end of the ice bucket is fixedly connected to the reduction motor assembly, the second end of the ice bucket is fixedly connected to the ice squeezer, the ice squeezer is provided with an ice squeezing hole, the ice scraper rod is arranged in the inner cavity of the ice bucket, the first end of the ice scraper rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the reduction motor assembly, the evaporation tube surrounds the outer wall of the ice bucket, and also includes a screw, a plane thrust ball bearing and a mushroom head. The first end of the screw is fixedly connected to the plane thrust ball bearing, and the second end of the screw passes through the mushroom head and the ice squeezer in sequence and is fixedly connected to the second end of the ice scraper rod.

[0004] In the above-mentioned prior art, the ice squeezer, ice making bucket and reduction motor assembly are fixedly connected in sequence. Since the extrusion port of the ice squeezer is fixed, it can only squeeze out ice cubes of a single shape. Ice makers on the market do not allow users to replace the ice squeezer by themselves to meet the needs of making ice cubes of different shapes.

[0005] Therefore, the existing technology still needs to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to address the defects and shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an ice maker with a reasonable structure, the ability to make ice cubes of different shapes, and an easy-to-use replaceable ice squeezer.

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

[0008] The utility model discloses an ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer, comprising a reduction motor, an ice-making assembly, an ice scraping screw, and an ice squeezer. The lower end of the ice-making assembly is fixedly connected to the reduction motor, the ice scraping screw is rotatably disposed within the ice-making assembly, and the lower end of the ice scraping screw is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the reduction motor. The ice squeezer is detachably mounted on the upper end of the ice-making assembly, and is provided with a central hole and a plurality of ice squeezing holes. The upper end of the ice scraping screw is fixedly provided with a shaft, which is rotatably inserted into the central hole. The ice squeezer can be disassembled and assembled by the user, and the ice-making assembly can replace the ice squeezer, so that ice cubes of different shapes can be produced through the corresponding ice squeezing holes to meet the user's needs.

[0009] Specifically, the ice squeezer is installed at the upper end of the ice making assembly, and the central hole and several ice squeezing holes on it are connected to the inner cavity of the ice making assembly. The ice scraping screw can rotate in the ice making assembly to squeeze ice from the several ice squeezing holes to obtain ice cubes of corresponding shapes.

[0010] It can be understood that the ice-making assembly is fixed on the reduction motor. In order to ensure the matching connection between the ice scraping screw and the output shaft of the reduction motor, the ice scraping screw and the output shaft of the reduction motor are concentrically arranged, the lower end of the ice scraping screw is rotatably connected to the ice-making assembly, and a sealing structure is provided between the lower end of the ice scraping screw and the ice-making assembly, so that the output shaft of the reduction motor can be transmitted and connected to the ice scraping screw.

[0011] The shaft rod and the center hole form a hole-shaft fit, so that the upper end of the ice scraping screw is concentrically arranged with the center hole, and the upper end of the ice scraping screw and the ice squeezer form a rotation fit.

[0012] The ice squeezer can be disassembled from the ice making assembly and reassembled and connected through the cooperation between the central hole and the shaft rod, so that the user can replace the ice squeezer to make ice cubes of different shapes.

[0013] Generally speaking, the ice squeezer can be screwed into and connected to the ice making assembly in a threaded connection manner.

[0014] The main structure of the ice making assembly is an ice making bucket, an evaporator is arranged on the outside of the ice making bucket, and the outside of the evaporator is covered with insulation material. The ice making bucket, evaporator and insulation material form an integrated ice making assembly, which is convenient to assemble.

[0015] According to the above solution, a flange seat is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the ice-making assembly. The flange seat is provided with an axial hole. The ice squeezer is inserted into the axial hole. An engaging structure is provided between the outer wall of the ice squeezer and the inner wall of the axial hole. The ice squeezer is detachably connected to the flange seat via the engaging structure. The flange seat is used to provide the axial hole and the engaging structure, thereby simplifying the structure of the ice-making assembly. The flange seat can be installed on the ice-making assembly in a conventional manner. The flange seat is fixed to the ice bucket, connecting the axial hole to the inner cavity of the ice bucket, and a sealing structure is provided between the two.

[0016] The ice squeezer is inserted into the shaft hole, so that the center hole and the ice scraping screw are set concentrically to facilitate the matching connection between the shaft and the center hole, and the hole-axis cooperation between the center hole and the shaft plays a centering role for the upper end of the ice scraping screw.

[0017] According to the above scheme, the engaging structure includes a limiting groove and a limiting block. A plurality of limiting grooves are provided on the inner wall of the shaft hole, and the limiting groove includes a vertical section and a horizontal section arranged in an "L" shape; a plurality of limiting blocks are provided on the outer wall of the ice squeezer. When the ice squeezer is vertically inserted into the shaft hole, the plurality of limiting blocks slide along the vertical end of the corresponding limiting groove to the horizontal section, and then the ice squeezer is rotated in the horizontal direction to make the limiting blocks slide into the horizontal section of the limiting groove, so that the ice squeezer is fixed on the flange seat. As mentioned above, the ice squeezer can be screwed in and connected to the ice-making assembly in a threaded connection manner. Preferably, the ice squeezer forms a snap fit through the limiting blocks and the limiting grooves, so that the user can quickly screw the ice squeezer into and install it on the flange seat, or quickly unscrew the ice squeezer out of the flange seat.

[0018] According to the above scheme, the transverse section of the limit groove is provided with an anti-slip rib, the center hole is a countersunk hole, and a spring is provided in the center hole. The shaft rod is rotatably inserted into the center hole, and the upper end of the shaft rod contacts and compresses the spring. Furthermore, when the ice scraping screw rotates, it pushes the ice bucket upward, and the ice scraping screw itself will be subjected to a downward reaction force, and this force will be transmitted to the ice bucket connected to it for rotation. The elastic force generated by the compression of the spring squeezes the ice squeezer upward, so that the limit block tightly contacts the upper edge of the transverse section of the limit groove. The anti-slip rib is close to the vertical section and protrudes from the upper edge of the transverse section, forming a transverse position lock for the limit block, preventing the limit block from sliding out of the transverse section of the limit groove by itself and causing the ice squeezer to fall off.

[0019] According to the above scheme, the lower end of the ice-making assembly is fixedly connected to the reduction motor through a support frame, and a thrust ball bearing is provided on the support frame; the lower end of the ice-scraping screw is provided with an input terminal, and the input terminal passes through the thrust ball bearing so that the ice-scraping screw is rotationally connected to the support frame; the input terminal is transmission-connected to the output shaft of the reduction motor. The support frame is used to encapsulate the lower port of the above-mentioned ice-making bucket and fix the ice-making assembly on the reduction motor; the thrust ball bearing is also called a plane bearing, which is used to transmit the reaction force received by the ice-scraping screw when scraping ice to the support frame and the ice-making bucket, and at the same time, the support frame and the thrust ball bearing serve as the support and mounting structure of the lower end of the ice-scraping screw. Of course, a shaft sealing structure is provided between the ice-scraping screw and the support frame to ensure the sealing of the ice-making assembly and the support frame. After the input terminal passes through the thrust ball bearing, it can form a transmission connection with the output shaft of the reduction motor.

[0020] According to the above solution, the center hole extends through the upper end surface of the ice squeezer, which is provided with a thrust ball bearing. The upper end of the shaft extends through the thrust ball bearing and is provided with a fixing cap. The lower end of the shaft is provided with a screw head, which secures the shaft to the ice scraper screw via the screw head. The fixing cap is fastened to the thrust ball bearing, thereby rotatably connecting the ice scraper screw to the ice squeezer. Another embodiment of the present invention connects the ice scraper screw and the ice squeezer as a single unit for removal and installation. The shaft, fixing cap, and screw head form an integrated bolt that vertically secures the ice scraper screw to the ice squeezer. The thrust ball bearing allows relative rotation between the ice scraper screw and the ice squeezer. Furthermore, after the ice squeezer and ice scraper screw are removed from the ice making assembly, the ice squeezer and ice scraper screw can be directly replaced. Alternatively, the ice squeezer and ice scraper screw can be removed and then replaced.

[0021] According to the above solution, the meshing structure includes limiting grooves and limiting blocks. Several limiting grooves are provided on the inner wall of the shaft hole, and several limiting blocks are provided on the outer wall of the ice squeezer. When the ice squeezer is vertically inserted into the shaft hole, the limiting blocks insert into the corresponding limiting grooves. After the ice-scraping screw and ice squeezer are connected, the reaction force exerted on the ice-scraping screw during scraping is transmitted to the ice squeezer via the thrust ball bearing. The downward force causes the ice squeezer to always move toward the flange seat. Therefore, the limiting blocks and limiting grooves only need to restrict the circumferential freedom of the ice squeezer, allowing the user to directly insert the ice squeezer vertically and disassemble it more conveniently.

[0022] According to the above solution, the lower end of the ice-making assembly is fixedly connected to the reduction motor via the support frame. The lower end of the ice-scraping screw is provided with an input terminal, which is rotatably connected to the support frame and passes through the support frame to be transmission-connected to the output shaft of the reduction motor. The ice-scraping screw needs to be assembled and disassembled integrally with the ice squeezer. The support frame is provided with a through hole for the input terminal or the output shaft of the reduction motor to pass through. A shaft sealing structure is required between the ice-scraping screw and the support frame, or between the input terminal and the support frame, so that the input terminal can be rotatably inserted into the through hole.

[0023] According to the above solution, the present invention also includes a top cover assembly for the ice maker. The ice maker assembly and the top cover assembly are paired together, and the top cover assembly is provided with a disassembly hole, and a sealing cover is provided on the disassembly hole. The disassembly hole on the top cover assembly is arranged above and below the ice squeezer, and the user can remove and install the ice squeezer by opening the sealing cover.

[0024] The utility model discloses an ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer. The ice squeezer can be disassembled and assembled by the user. The ice making assembly can replace the ice squeezer, and ice cubes of different shapes can be made through corresponding ice squeezing holes to meet the needs of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the ice squeezer and ice making assembly of Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover assembly structure of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of Example 2 of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a disassembly diagram of the ice squeezer and ice making assembly of Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Gear motor; 2. Ice-making assembly; 3. Ice squeezer; 4. Top cover assembly; 11. Output shaft; 21. Ice scraper screw; 22. Shaft; 23. Flange seat; 24. Support frame; 25. Input terminal; 201. Ice bucket; 202. Evaporator; 203. Insulation material; 221. Fixing cap; 222. Screw head; 231. Shaft hole; 232. Limiting groove; 233. Limiting block; 234. Anti-slip reinforcement; 31. Center hole; 32. Ice squeezing hole; 33. Spring; 34. Thrust ball bearing; 41. Disassembly hole; 42. Sealing cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical solution of the present utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the present invention discloses an ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer, comprising a reduction motor 1, an ice-making assembly 2, an ice scraping screw 21, and an ice squeezer 3. The lower end of the ice-making assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the reduction motor 1, and the ice scraping screw 21 is rotatably disposed within the ice-making assembly 2. The lower end of the ice scraping screw 21 is in driving connection with the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1. The ice squeezer 3 is detachably mounted on the upper end of the ice-making assembly 2. The ice squeezer 3 is provided with a central hole 31 and a plurality of ice squeezing holes 32. A shaft 22 is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the ice scraping screw 21, and the shaft 22 is rotatably inserted into the central hole 31. The ice squeezer 3 can be disassembled and assembled by the user, and the ice-making assembly 2 can replace the ice squeezer 3, so that ice cubes of different shapes can be produced through the corresponding ice squeezing holes 32 to meet the user's needs.

[0035] Specifically, the ice squeezer 3 is installed at the upper end of the ice-making assembly 2, and the central hole 31 and several ice squeezing holes 32 thereon are connected to the inner cavity of the ice-making assembly 2. The ice scraping screw 21 can rotate in the ice-making assembly 2 to squeeze ice from the several ice squeezing holes 32 to obtain ice cubes of corresponding shapes.

[0036] It can be understood that the ice-making component 2 is fixed on the reduction motor 1. In order to ensure the matching connection between the ice scraping screw 21 and the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1, the ice scraping screw 21 and the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1 are concentrically arranged. The lower end of the ice scraping screw 21 is rotatably connected to the ice-making component 2, and a sealing structure is provided between the lower end of the ice scraping screw 21 and the ice-making component 2, so that the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1 can be transmission-connected to the ice scraping screw 21.

[0037] The shaft 22 and the center hole 31 form a hole-shaft fit, so that the upper end of the ice scraping screw 21 is concentrically arranged with the center hole 31, and the upper end of the ice scraping screw 21 and the ice squeezer 3 form a rotation fit.

[0038] The ice squeezer 3 can be disassembled from the ice making assembly 2 and reassembled and connected through the cooperation between the central hole 31 and the shaft 22, so that the user can replace the ice squeezer 3 to make ice cubes of different shapes.

[0039] Generally speaking, the ice squeezer 3 can be screwed into and connected to the ice making assembly 2 in a threaded connection manner.

[0040] The present invention further includes a top cover assembly 4 of the ice maker. The ice maker assembly 2 and the top cover assembly 4 are paired together. The top cover assembly 4 is provided with a disassembly hole 41, and a sealing cover 42 is provided on the disassembly hole 41. The disassembly hole 41 on the top cover assembly 4 is arranged in a vertically corresponding manner to the ice squeezer 3. The user can remove and install the ice squeezer 3 by opening the sealing cover 42.

[0041] The main structure of the ice making assembly 2 is an ice making bucket 201, an evaporator 202 is provided on the outside of the ice making bucket 201, and the outside of the evaporator 202 is covered with a heat-insulating material 203. The ice making bucket 201, the evaporator 202 and the heat-insulating material 203 form an integrated ice making assembly 2, which is easy to assemble.

[0042] A flange seat 23 is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the ice-making assembly 2. The flange seat 23 is provided with an axial hole 231. The ice squeezer 3 is inserted into the axial hole 231. An engaging structure is provided between the outer wall of the ice squeezer 3 and the inner wall of the axial hole 231. The ice squeezer 3 is detachably connected to the flange seat 23 via the engaging structure. The flange seat 23 is used to provide the axial hole 231 and the engaging structure, thereby simplifying the structure of the ice-making assembly 2. The flange seat 23 can be installed on the ice-making assembly 2 in a conventional manner. The flange seat 23 is fixed to the ice bucket 201 so that the axial hole 231 is connected to the inner cavity of the ice bucket 201, and a sealing structure is provided between the two.

[0043] The ice squeezer 3 is inserted into the shaft hole 231, so that the center hole 31 and the ice scraping screw 21 are set concentrically to facilitate the matching connection between the shaft 22 and the center hole 31, and the hole-axis cooperation between the center hole 31 and the shaft 22 plays a centering role on the upper end of the ice scraping screw 21.

[0044] The engagement structure includes a limiting groove 232 and a limiting block 233. The inner wall of the shaft hole 231 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves 232, each comprising an L-shaped vertical section and a transverse section. The outer wall of the ice squeezer 3 is provided with a plurality of limiting blocks 233. When the ice squeezer 3 is vertically inserted into the shaft hole 231, the limiting blocks 233 slide along the vertical ends of the corresponding limiting grooves 232 to the transverse sections. The ice squeezer 3 is then rotated horizontally, causing the limiting blocks 233 to slide into the transverse sections of the limiting grooves 232, thereby securing the ice squeezer 3 to the flange seat 23. As described above, the ice squeezer 3 can be screwed into and connected to the ice making assembly 2 using a threaded connection. Preferably, the ice squeezer 3 forms a snap-fit with the limiting blocks 233 and the limiting grooves 232, allowing the user to quickly screw the ice squeezer 3 into or out of the flange seat 23.

[0045] The transverse section of the limiting groove 232 is provided with an anti-slip rib 234. The center hole 31 is a countersunk hole, and a spring 33 is installed within the center hole 31. The shaft 22 is rotatably inserted into the center hole 31, and the upper end of the shaft 22 contacts and compresses the spring 33. Furthermore, when the ice-scraping screw 21 rotates, it pushes the ice bucket 201 upward, causing the ice-scraping screw 21 to experience a downward reaction force, which is transmitted to the ice bucket 201 to which it is rotatably connected. The elastic force generated by the compression of the spring 33 presses the ice squeezer 3 upward, causing the limiting block 233 to tightly contact the upper edge of the transverse section of the limiting groove 232. The anti-slip rib 234 is positioned near the vertical section and protrudes from the upper edge of the transverse section, locking the limiting block 233 in place laterally, preventing it from sliding out of the transverse section of the limiting groove 232 and causing the ice squeezer 3 to fall off.

[0046] The lower end of the ice-making assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the reduction motor 1 via a support frame 24, which is equipped with a thrust ball bearing 34. The lower end of the ice-scraping screw 21 is equipped with an input terminal 25, which passes through the thrust ball bearing 34, rotatably connecting the ice-scraping screw 21 to the support frame 24. The input terminal 25 is in transmission connection with the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1. The support frame 24 is used to enclose the lower port of the ice-making bucket 201 and securely mount the ice-making assembly 2 to the reduction motor 1. The thrust ball bearing 34, also known as a plane bearing, transmits the reaction force exerted on the ice-scraping screw 21 during scraping to the support frame 24 and the ice-making bucket 201. The support frame 24 and the thrust ball bearing 34 also serve as support and mounting structures for the lower end of the ice-scraping screw 21. A shaft seal is provided between the ice-scraping screw 21 and the support frame 24 to ensure a tight seal between the ice-scraping screw 21 and the support frame 24. After the input terminal 25 passes through the thrust ball bearing 34, it can form a transmission connection with the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] like Figure 4-5 As shown, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in that the center hole 31 extends through the upper end surface of the ice squeezer 3, and a thrust ball bearing 34 is provided on the upper end surface of the ice squeezer 3. The upper end of the shaft 22 is inserted into the thrust ball bearing 34, and a fixing cap 221 is provided on the upper end of the shaft 22. A screw head 222 is provided at the lower end of the shaft 22, which is fixedly connected to the ice scraping screw 21 via the screw head 222. The fixing cap 221 is fastened to the thrust ball bearing 34, thereby rotatably connecting the ice scraping screw 21 to the ice squeezer 3. Another embodiment of the present invention connects the ice scraping screw 21 and the ice squeezer 3 as a single unit for removal and installation. The shaft 22, fixing cap 221, and screw head 222 form an integrated bolt that vertically secures the ice scraping screw 21 to the ice squeezer 3. The thrust ball bearing 34 allows the ice scraping screw 21 and the ice squeezer 3 to rotate relative to each other. Then, after the ice squeezer 3 and the ice scraping screw 21 are removed from the ice making assembly 2, the ice squeezer 3 and the ice scraping screw 21 can be directly replaced. Alternatively, the ice squeezer 3 and the ice scraping screw 21 can be removed and then the ice squeezer 3 can be replaced.

[0049] The meshing structure includes limiting grooves 232 and limiting blocks 233. Several limiting grooves 232 are provided on the inner wall of the shaft hole 231, and several limiting blocks 233 are provided on the outer wall of the ice squeezer 3. When the ice squeezer 3 is vertically inserted into the shaft hole 231, the limiting blocks 233 insert into the corresponding limiting grooves 232. After the ice-scraping screw 21 and the ice squeezer 3 are connected, the reaction force exerted on the ice-scraping screw 21 during scraping is transmitted to the ice squeezer 3 via the thrust ball bearing 34. The downward force causes the ice squeezer 3 to always move toward the flange seat 23. Therefore, the limiting blocks 233 and limiting grooves 232 only need to restrict the circumferential freedom of the ice squeezer 3, allowing the user to directly insert and remove the ice squeezer 3 vertically.

[0050] The lower end of the ice-making assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the reduction motor 1 via a support frame 24. An input terminal 25 is provided at the lower end of the ice-scraping screw 21. The input terminal 25 is rotatably connected to the support frame 24 and passes through the support frame 24 to be transmission-connected to the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1. The ice-scraping screw 21 needs to be assembled and disassembled integrally with the ice squeezer 3. The support frame 24 is provided with a through hole for the input terminal 25 or the output shaft 11 of the reduction motor 1 to pass through. A shaft seal structure is required between the ice-scraping screw 21 and the support frame 24, or between the input terminal 25 and the support frame 24, so that the input terminal 25 can rotatably pass through the through hole.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present invention patent application are included in the scope of the present invention patent application.

Claims

1. An ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer, comprising a reduction motor (1), an ice making assembly (2), an ice scraping screw (21) and an ice squeezer (3), wherein the lower end of the ice making assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the reduction motor (1), the ice scraping screw (21) is rotatably arranged in the ice making assembly (2), and the lower end of the ice scraping screw (21) is transmission-connected to the output shaft (11) of the reduction motor (1); characterized in that: The ice squeezer (3) is detachably mounted on the upper end of the ice making assembly (2), and the ice squeezer (3) is provided with a central hole (31) and a plurality of ice squeezing holes (32); The upper end of the ice scraping screw (21) is fixedly provided with a shaft rod (22), and the shaft rod (22) is rotatably inserted into the central hole (31).

2. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flange seat (23) is fixedly provided at the upper end of the ice making assembly (2), an axial hole (231) is provided on the flange seat (23), the ice squeezer (3) is inserted into the axial hole (231), an engaging structure is provided between the outer wall of the ice squeezer (3) and the inner wall of the axial hole (231), and the ice squeezer (3) is detachably connected to the flange seat (23) via the engaging structure.

3. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The meshing structure includes a limiting groove (232) and a limiting block (233). The inner wall of the shaft hole (231) is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves (232), and the limiting groove (232) includes a vertical section and a horizontal section arranged in an "L" shape. The outer wall of the ice squeezer (3) is provided with a plurality of limiting blocks (233). When the ice squeezer (3) is vertically inserted into the shaft hole (231), the plurality of limiting blocks (233) slide along the vertical ends of the corresponding limiting grooves (232) to the horizontal section. Then, the ice squeezer (3) is rotated in the horizontal direction so that the limiting blocks (233) slide into the horizontal section of the limiting groove (232), thereby fixing the ice squeezer (3) on the flange seat (23).

4. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 3, characterized in that: An anti-slip rib (234) is provided on the transverse section of the limiting groove (232), the center hole (31) is a countersunk hole, a spring (33) is provided in the center hole (31), the shaft (22) is rotatably inserted into the center hole (31), and the upper end of the shaft (22) contacts and compresses the spring (33).

5. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the ice-making assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the reduction motor (1) via a support frame (24), and a thrust ball bearing (34) is provided on the support frame (24); the lower end of the ice-scraping screw (21) is provided with an input terminal (25), and the input terminal (25) passes through the thrust ball bearing (34) so that the ice-scraping screw (21) is rotatably connected to the support frame (24); the input terminal (25) is transmission-connected to the output shaft (11) of the reduction motor (1).

6. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center hole (31) passes through the upper end surface of the ice squeezer (3), and a thrust ball bearing (34) is provided on the upper end surface of the ice squeezer (3); the upper end of the shaft rod (22) is passed through the thrust ball bearing (34), and the upper end of the shaft rod (22) is provided with a fixing cap (221); the lower end of the shaft rod (22) is provided with a screw head (222), and the shaft rod (22) is fixedly connected to the ice scraping screw (21) through the screw head (222), so that the fixing cap (221) is fastened to the thrust ball bearing (34), thereby making the ice scraping screw (21) rotatably connected to the ice squeezer (3).

7. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The engagement structure comprises a limiting groove (232) and a limiting block (233); a plurality of limiting grooves (232) are provided on the inner wall of the shaft hole (231); a plurality of limiting blocks (233) are provided on the outer wall of the ice squeezer (3); when the ice squeezer (3) is vertically inserted into the shaft hole (231), the plurality of limiting blocks (233) are inserted into the corresponding limiting grooves (232).

8. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the ice-making assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the reduction motor (1) via the support frame (24); the lower end of the ice scraping screw (21) is provided with an input terminal (25); the input terminal (25) is rotationally connected to the support frame (24); and the input terminal (25) passes through the support frame (24) and is transmission-connected to the output shaft (11) of the reduction motor (1).

9. The ice maker with a replaceable ice squeezer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice making machine also includes a top cover assembly (4), wherein the ice making assembly (2) and the top cover assembly (4) are arranged in pairs, a disassembly hole (41) is provided on the top cover assembly (4), and a sealing cover (42) is provided on the disassembly hole (41).

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