Ice making device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice-making device, relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and aims to solve the technical problems that a water outlet of a water storage tank of the ice-making device cannot flexibly discharge water and the water discharge is interrupted. The ice making device comprises a water storage tank, a water pump, an ice maker and a plugging device, the water storage tank is provided with a water storage cavity, a water outlet is formed in the bottom wall of the water storage cavity, the water inlet end of the water pump is communicated with the water outlet, the water outlet end of the water pump is communicated with the ice maker, the plugging device comprises a plugging piece and a driving assembly, the plugging piece is arranged in the water storage cavity, and the driving assembly is connected with the plugging piece. The driving assembly can drive the blocking piece to move towards or away from the water outlet so that the blocking piece can open or close the water outlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to an ice-making device. Background Art

[0002] Many consumers like to use ice cubes in their daily lives, for example, to make cold drinks, mix cocktails, preserve food, etc. In order to meet the needs of consumers, refrigerators can be equipped with ice making functions so that users can get ice cubes at any time without having to purchase additional ice bags or ice cubes.

[0003] The ice-making device in the refrigerator is equipped with a water storage box for storing water. In order to facilitate users to change water, the water storage box of the refrigerator ice-making device is usually designed to be detachable. For example, the water outlet of the water storage box is snap-connected with the water inlet end of the water pump, and users can remove the water storage box separately to add water or clean it.

[0004] However, if the water in the water box is not drained when the user removes it, the water may leak out of the water box, causing the inside of the refrigerator to become damp, and may even drip onto the ground, causing safety hazards such as slipping. Utility Model Content

[0005] The embodiment of the present utility model provides an ice-making device, so that the water outlet of the water storage box can flexibly discharge water without accidental water leakage.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solutions:

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present application, an ice-making device is provided, which includes a water tank, a water pump, an ice maker and a plugging device. The water tank is provided with a water storage chamber, the bottom wall of the water storage chamber is provided with a water outlet, the water inlet end of the water pump is connected to the water outlet, and the water outlet end of the water pump is connected to the ice maker. The plugging device includes a sealing part and a driving assembly. The sealing part is provided in the water storage chamber, and the driving assembly is connected to the sealing part. The driving assembly can drive the sealing part to move toward or away from the water outlet so that the sealing part opens or closes the water outlet.

[0008] In the present application, a blocking device is provided at the water outlet of the water storage tank of the ice making device, so that the water outlet can be flexibly controlled so that the water flow at the water outlet can be interrupted or flowed in time.

[0009] Specifically, when the water outlet needs to discharge water, the driving assembly drives the blocking part to move away from the water outlet so that the blocking part opens the water outlet; when the water outlet needs to interrupt the discharge of water, the driving assembly drives the blocking part to move toward the water outlet so that the blocking part blocks the water outlet, so that the water flow at the water outlet can be interrupted in time.

[0010] Therefore, the present application solves the technical problem that the water outlet of the water storage tank of the ice making device cannot flexibly discharge water or the water discharge is interrupted.

[0011] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes a telescopic sleeve, a sliding member and a connecting member. The telescopic sleeve is arranged on the side of the water outlet away from the water tank. The telescopic sleeve can be telescoped along the axis of the water outlet. The sliding member can be slid through the bottom wall along the axial direction of the water outlet. The sliding member is arranged in the telescopic sleeve. The connecting member is arranged on the side of the water outlet away from the water storage chamber. The sliding member is connected between the sealing member and the connecting member. The connecting member is provided with a first water outlet. The space in the telescopic sleeve, the first water outlet and the water outlet are connected.

[0012] In some embodiments, the retractable sleeve is elastic.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bottom wall includes a first surface and a second surface relative to each other, the first surface is the wall of the water storage chamber, the bottom wall also includes a water outlet and a fixed cover, the water outlet is provided on the second surface, the water outlet is connected to the water storage chamber, the fixed cover includes a cover plate and a side plate, the side plate is arranged around the cover plate, the side plate is threadedly connected to the water outlet, the cover plate is provided on the side of the water outlet away from the water storage chamber, the cover plate is provided with a water outlet, and the sliding part is passed through the cover plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cover plate is provided with a sliding hole and a plurality of water outlets, the sliding member is passed through the sliding hole, and the plurality of water outlets are arranged around the circumference of the sliding hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cover plate is recessed in the direction toward the water outlet to form a raised portion, which is accommodated in the water outlet and is provided with a water outlet and a sliding hole. A accommodating space is provided on the side of the raised portion away from the water outlet, and the retractable sleeve is accommodated in the accommodating space.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bottom wall is tilted, and the water outlet is located at the lowest end of the bottom wall. The driving assembly includes a pull rope, which is used to pull the blocking member to open or close the water outlet.

[0017] In some embodiments, the drive assembly also includes a rotating rod, which is provided in the water tank, and a pull rope is wrapped around the rotating rod. The rotating rod is rotated in a first direction, and the rotating rod retracts the pull rope. The pulling force applied by the pull rope to the blocking part is greater than the gravity of the blocking part, so that the blocking part opens the water outlet. The rotating rod is rotated in a second direction, and the rotating rod releases the pull rope. The pulling force applied by the pull rope to the blocking part is less than the gravity of the blocking part, so that the blocking part blocks the water outlet.

[0018] In some embodiments, a plurality of annular grooves are provided on the circumference of the rotating rod, and the annular grooves are arranged at intervals, and the annular grooves are used to fix the pull rope.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the present application, an ice-making device is provided, which includes a water tank, a water pump, an ice maker and a plugging device. The water tank is provided with a water storage chamber, the bottom wall of the water storage chamber is provided with a water outlet, the water inlet end of the water pump is connected with the water outlet, and along the height direction of the ice-making device, the position of the water pump is lower than that of the water tank, and the water outlet end of the water pump is connected with the ice maker. The plugging device includes a sealing part and a driving assembly. The sealing part is provided in the water storage chamber, and the driving assembly is connected to the blocking part. The driving assembly can drive the blocking part to move toward or away from the water outlet so that the blocking part opens or closes the water outlet.

[0020] It should be noted that the technical effects brought about by the implementation method of the second aspect can be referred to the technical effects brought about by the corresponding implementation method in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an ice making device in the prior art;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is one of the structural diagrams of the water storage tank in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is one of the structural diagrams of the blocking device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 This is the second structural diagram of the blocking device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is one of the structural diagrams of the driving assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is the second structural diagram of the driving component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 8 This is the third structural diagram of the driving component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 9 This is the second structural diagram of the water storage tank in the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 10 This is one of the structural diagrams of the fixed cover in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 11 This is the second structural diagram of the fixed cover in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the fixed cover and the driving assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 13 This is the third structural diagram of the fixed cover in the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 14 This is the third structural diagram of the blocking device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 15 This is a schematic structural diagram of the rotating rod in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water inlet pipe in the embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Reference numerals:

[0038] 100 - water storage tank; 101 - water storage chamber; 102 - water outlet; 1021 - second water outlet; 103 - bottom wall; 1031 - first surface; 1032 - second surface; 104 - water outlet; 105 - fixed cover; 1051 - side panel; 1052 - cover plate; 1052a - sliding hole; 1053 - accommodation space;

[0039] 200-water pump; 201-water inlet pipe;

[0040] 300-Ice Maker;

[0041] 400-blocking device; 401-retractable sleeve; 402-sliding member; 403-connecting member; 4031-first water outlet; 404-pull rope; 405-blocking ball; 406-rotating rod; 4061-annular groove; 407-blocking plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0044] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, when describing pipelines or channels, the "connected" and "connected" used in this application have the meaning of conduction. The specific meaning needs to be understood in conjunction with the context.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be interpreted as being preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a concrete manner.

[0047] The ice making device in the refrigerator is usually called an "ice maker" or "refrigerator ice maker 300". It is a device integrated into the refrigerator or a separate freezing device for automatically making ice cubes.

[0048] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 The side wall of the middle water storage tank 100 is connected to the water inlet pipe 201. At this time, the water flow may not be completely sucked out or may flow out intermittently.

[0049] Therefore, in order to utilize the gravity of the water flow to ensure that water can be discharged smoothly from the water tank 100 , the present application arranges the water outlet 102 of the water tank 100 at the bottom of the water tank 100 .

[0050] However, see Figure 2 When the user needs to clean or add water to the water tank 100, the water flow from the water outlet 102 at the bottom is easy to spill out. Moreover, when the water tank 100 supplies water to the ice-making device, the water outlet 102 of the water tank 100 can no longer discharge water at the moment when it is engaged with the water inlet pipe 201 of the ice-making device.

[0051] In order to solve the technical problem that the water outlet 102 of the water storage tank 100 of the ice making device cannot flexibly discharge water or the water discharge is interrupted, the present application provides an ice making device that can be integrated into a refrigerator to provide an ice making function for the refrigerator. In addition, the ice making device can also be installed in an ice maker, which is not limited in this application.

[0052] For the sake of convenience, this application takes the example of an ice-making device being installed in a refrigerator for illustrative purposes.

[0053] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The ice-making device provided in this application includes a water tank 100 for storing water. The water tank 100 is provided with a water storage chamber 101 (not shown in the figure). The water storage chamber is provided with a water outlet 102, and the water outlet 102 is used to supply water to the ice-making device.

[0054] If water containing impurities and contaminants is used to make ice, the ice cubes may be contaminated, thus affecting food safety. Therefore, during the ice making process, users need to frequently remove the water tank to replace the water in the water tank.

[0055] Taking the ice-making device installed in the refrigerator as an example, the water tank is detachably connected to the refrigerator, so that the user can take out the water tank separately to add water or clean it.

[0056] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The ice-making device provided in this application includes a water pump 200 , the water inlet end of the water pump 200 is connected to the water outlet 102 , and the water pump 200 can pump water out of the water storage chamber 101 .

[0057] Exemplarily, the water pump 200 is connected to the water outlet 102 through the water inlet pipe 201 .

[0058] It is understandable that if Figure 1 As shown, if the water outlet 102 is provided on the side wall of the water storage chamber 101 (not shown in the figure), then, if the water in the water storage chamber 101 enters the water pipe, it needs to overcome the gravity of the water flow itself to flow through the water inlet pipe 201 to the water outlet of the water pump 200. In addition, the water inlet pipe 201 cannot drain the water in the water storage chamber 101.

[0059] Therefore, see Figure 3 The water outlet 102 in this application is arranged on the bottom wall 103 of the water storage chamber 101 (not shown in the figure). In this way, when the water flows to the water inlet pipe 201 (not shown in the figure), it can use its own gravity to flow.

[0060] On the one hand, such a setting can prevent the water flow from being unable to enter the water inlet pipe 201 normally when the suction force of the water pump 200 is insufficient.

[0061] On the other hand, even if the amount of water remaining in the water storage chamber 101 is small, it can be ensured that the water inlet pipe 201 can discharge the remaining water.

[0062] Further, see Figure 2 In the present application, not only is the water outlet 102 located at the bottom of the water tank 100 , but the position of the water pump 200 is also lower than that of the water tank 100 along the height direction of the ice-making device.

[0063] On the one hand, since the water pump 200 is located lower than the water tank 100, water can naturally flow to the water pump 200 by gravity, reducing the resistance of the water pump 200 to pump water and reducing the workload of the water pump 200, thereby saving energy.

[0064] On the other hand, this arrangement can ensure that the water pump 200 can always suck in water, avoid the water pump 200 from idling due to lack of water, and ensure the water supply stability of the ice-making device.

[0065] At the same time, the lower position of the water pump 200 makes water delivery more natural, reduces the need for complex piping and boosting equipment, and simplifies the system design of the ice making device. The water pump 200 does not need to overcome too much pressure to absorb water, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the ice making device.

[0066] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The ice-making device in the present application also includes an ice maker 300. The water outlet of the water pump 200 is connected to the ice maker 300. The water pump 200 pumps water from the water storage chamber 101 and transports it to the ice maker 300 to make ice.

[0067] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 Combined with Figure 5 The ice-making device in the present application also includes a blocking device 400, which includes a blocking member and a driving assembly. The blocking member is arranged in the water storage chamber 101 (not shown in the figure), and the driving assembly is connected to the blocking member. The driving assembly can drive the blocking member to move toward or away from the water outlet 102, so that the blocking member opens or closes the water outlet 102.

[0068] Exemplarily, the driving assembly drives the blocking member to slide along the height direction of the water tank 100 .

[0069] When the water tank 100 is located in the refrigerator, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 201 is fixed in the refrigerator, and the water inlet end pushes the driving assembly so that the driving assembly can push the blocking member to open the water outlet 102. When the water outlet 102 of the water tank 100 is separated from the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 201, the water inlet end no longer applies force to the driving member, and the driving assembly no longer applies force to the blocking member, so that the blocking member can close the water outlet 102.

[0070] In this way, when the user installs the water tank 100, the water tank 100 can be connected to the water pump 200 in time, and when the user removes the water tank 100, the blocking member can block the water outlet 102 of the water tank 100 in time to prevent the water in the water tank 100 from spilling out. In this way, the present application realizes the timely opening and closing of the water outlet 102 of the water tank 100.

[0071] For example, see Figure 5 as well as Figure 14 , the present application provides two structures of plugging devices 400 (not shown in the figure).

[0072] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 ,exist Figure 5 In the structure of the plugging device 400 shown in the figure, the driving assembly includes a telescopic sleeve 401, which is arranged on the side of the water outlet 102 away from the water tank, and the telescopic sleeve 401 can be telescoped along the axis of the water outlet 102.

[0073] Exemplarily, the telescopic sleeve 401 is a soft water pipe.

[0074] Exemplarily, the retractable sleeve 401 is an elastic water pipe.

[0075] In one possible implementation, see Figure 6 、 Figure 7 Combined with Figure 5 The driving assembly further includes a sliding member 402 , which is slidably disposed on the bottom wall 103 along the axial direction of the water outlet 102 , and is disposed in the telescopic sleeve 401 .

[0076] Furthermore, when the slider 402 slides out of the water storage chamber 101, the telescopic sleeve 401 returns to its original length; when the slider 402 slides into the water storage chamber 101, the telescopic sleeve 401 deforms. Thus, when the water storage tank 100 needs to close the water outlet 102, the telescopic sleeve 401 exerts pressure on the slider 402, forcing the slider 402 to slide to a position that closes the water outlet 102. This allows the blocking member to quickly close the water outlet 102.

[0077] Exemplarily, the blocking member is a blocking plate 407 .

[0078] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 The driving assembly includes a connecting member 403 , which is arranged on a side of the water outlet 102 away from the water storage chamber 101 , and the sliding member 402 is connected between the blocking member and the connecting member 403 .

[0079] When the water outlet 102 of the water tank 100 is opened, the connector 403 is blocked at the side of the water outlet 102 located outside the water storage chamber 101. The connector 403 is provided with a first water outlet hole 4031. The water in the water storage chamber 101 flows through the water outlet 102 to the first water outlet hole 4031 of the connector 403. The water flows out from the first water outlet hole 4031 and enters the water inlet pipe 201, thereby flowing to the water pump 200. The water pump 200 pumps the water to the ice-making box that can freeze the water into ice cubes.

[0080] It is understandable that the number of the first water outlet holes 4031 can be one or more, and this application does not limit this.

[0081] Illustratively, the plurality of first water outlet holes 4031 surround a circle like stars surrounding the moon, and the plurality of first water outlet holes 4031 are arranged at equal intervals and are evenly distributed.

[0082] The multiple first water outlet holes 4031 can disperse the water flowing out of the water outlet 102 into many small streams, preventing excessive water flow at the water outlet 102 from affecting the operation of the ice-making device and making the water flow smoother. Furthermore, the multiple first water outlet holes 4031 can share the water flow pressure, reducing pressure fluctuations and ensuring more stable water flow.

[0083] When the water outlet 102 of the water storage tank 100 is closed, the blocking member blocks the water outlet 102 on one side of the inner side of the water storage chamber 101 , so that water does not flow out of the water outlet 102 .

[0084] It should be noted that, see Figure 16 The shape of the water inlet pipe 201 is shown. The water inlet pipe 201 is generally fixed to the inner wall of the refrigerator. When the water storage tank 100 is inserted into the corresponding installation position, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 201 engages with the water storage tank 100, pushing the connecting member 403 and the sliding member 402 to slide toward the water storage chamber 101. Furthermore, the retractable sleeve 401 is elastic. Once the water storage tank 100 is separated from the water inlet pipe 201, the retractable sleeve 401 pushes the connecting member 403 and the sliding member 402 away from the water outlet 102. When the retractable sleeve 401 returns to its original length, the blocking member moves to the water outlet 102 to block the water outlet 102.

[0085] In one possible implementation, see Figure 8 In order to prevent water from leaking, the space inside the telescopic sleeve 401, the first water outlet hole 4031 and the water outlet 102 are connected.

[0086] In one possible implementation, see Figure 9The bottom wall 103 includes a first surface 1031 and a second surface 1032 opposite to each other. The first surface 1031 is the wall surface of the water storage chamber 101, and the second surface 1032 is the surface that the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 201 contacts.

[0087] In addition, the bottom wall 103 also includes a water outlet 104, which is arranged on the second surface 1032. The water outlet 104 is connected to the water storage chamber 101. The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 201 is embedded in the water outlet 104, and the water inlet pipe 201 is connected to the water storage chamber 101 through the water outlet 104.

[0088] In order to drive the assembly to close and open the water outlet 102, the drive assembly cooperates with the water outlet 104, see Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 The bottom wall 103 further includes a fixed cover 105, which includes a cover plate 1052 and a side plate 1051. The side plate 1051 is arranged around the cover plate 1052. Figure 5 As shown, the side plate 1051 is threadedly connected to the water outlet 104, the cover plate 1052 is arranged on the side of the water outlet 104 away from the water storage chamber 101, the cover plate 1052 is provided with a second water outlet hole 1021, and the sliding member 402 is passed through the cover plate 1052. At this time, the second water outlet hole 1021 forms the water outlet 102 of the entire water tank 100.

[0089] The cover plate 1052 is provided with a sliding hole 1052a and a plurality of second water outlet holes 1021 . The sliding member 402 is passed through the sliding hole 1052a , and the plurality of water outlets 102 are arranged around the circumference of the sliding hole 1052a .

[0090] It can be understood that when the water tank 100 has not been installed in place, the blocking member blocks the second water outlet 1021. When the water tank 100 is installed in place, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 201 pushes the connecting member 403 and the sliding member 402, thereby driving the blocking member to move, so that the first water outlet 4031 of the connecting member 403 can correspond to the second water outlet 1021, so that the water in the water storage chamber 101 can flow out smoothly from the second water outlet 1021.

[0091] When installing the water storage tank 100, refer to Figure 12 、 Figure 13 Combined with Figure 5First, the fixed cover 105 is assembled with the sliding member 402, and one second water outlet hole 1021 corresponds to one first water outlet hole 4031. Then, the side plate 1051 of the fixed cover 105 is screwed into the water outlet nozzle 104. In order to make the side of the water outlet nozzle 104 facing away from the water storage tank 100 not obtrusive and perfectly match the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 201, the cover plate 1052 is recessed in the direction toward the water outlet nozzle 104 to form a raised portion. The raised portion is accommodated in the water outlet nozzle 104, and the raised portion is provided with a water outlet 102 and a sliding hole 1052a. Figure 12 Combined with Figure 5 A accommodating space 1053 is provided on the side of the raised portion away from the water outlet 104 , and the telescopic sleeve 401 is accommodated in the accommodating space 1053 .

[0092] In this way, the entire water storage tank 100 has a simpler and smoother appearance, avoids the protrusion of the driving component, and enhances the aesthetics and integrity of the ice-making device.

[0093] Furthermore, a accommodating space 1053 is provided on the side of the raised portion facing away from the water spout 104, housing the telescopic sleeve 401. This design effectively protects the telescopic sleeve 401 from external impacts, dust, and debris. Whether utilizing or not utilizing the telescopic properties of the telescopic sleeve 401, the telescopic sleeve 401 can be safely concealed within the accommodating space 1053, extending its service life.

[0094] In some embodiments, see Figure 14 In the structure of the plugging device 400 shown in the figure, the driving assembly includes a pull rope 404, which is used to pull the plugging member to open or close the water outlet 102.

[0095] Exemplarily, the blocking member is a blocking ball 405 , and in order to enable the blocking ball 405 to block the water outlet 102 even when the water storage chamber 101 is filled with water, it is understandable that the density of the blocking ball 405 is greater than that of water.

[0096] In this way, when the blocking piece is needed to open the water outlet 102, the pull rope 404 is pulled so that the pull rope 404 can drive the blocking ball 405 away from the water outlet 102, and the water outlet 102 can now smoothly discharge water.

[0097] When the sealing member needs to close the water outlet 102, the force is released on the pull rope 404 to unlock the blocking ball 405, and the blocking ball 405 sinks to the water outlet 102 to block the water outlet 102. It can be understood that in order to ensure that the blocking ball 405 can completely close the water outlet 102, the size of the blocking ball 405 is larger than the water outlet 102.

[0098] At this time, the bottom wall 103 is tilted, and the water outlet 102 is located at the lowest end of the bottom wall 103. In this way, even if the blocking ball 405 cannot fall vertically to the water outlet 102, when the blocking ball 405 contacts the bottom wall 103, the blocking ball 405 can also roll along the tilted bottom wall 103 to the water outlet 102 under the action of gravity to block the water outlet 102.

[0099] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 Combined with Figure 14 The driving assembly further includes a rotating rod 406 , which is disposed on the water tank 100 , and the pull rope 404 is wound around the rotating rod 406 .

[0100] On this basis, the rotating rod 406 is rotated in the first direction, and the pull rope 404 is gradually wrapped around the rotating rod 406, being tightened and retracted toward the rotating rod 406. The rotating rod 406 retracts the pull rope 404. As the rotation continues, the pull rope 404 is wrapped around the rotating rod 406 more and more tightly, and its length continuously decreases. The pulling force exerted by the pull rope 404 on the blocking member is greater than the weight of the blocking member, thereby causing the blocking member to open the water outlet 102.

[0101] By rotating the rotating rod 406 in the second direction, the pull rope 404 is gradually loosened from the rotating rod 406, released, and stretched in a direction away from the rotating rod 406. The rotating rod 406 releases the pull rope 404, and as the rotation continues, the pull rope 404 continues to lengthen. The pulling force exerted by the pull rope 404 on the blocking member is less than the weight of the blocking member, so that the blocking member blocks the water outlet 102.

[0102] It should be noted that the first direction is opposite to the second direction. For example, the first direction is clockwise and the second direction is counterclockwise.

[0103] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 In order to further fix the pull rope 404 on the rotating rod 406, a plurality of annular grooves 4061 are provided on the circumference of the rotating rod 406. The annular grooves 4061 are arranged at intervals and are used to fix the pull rope 404.

[0104] Exemplarily, the annular groove 4061 is a threaded groove.

[0105] Thus, annular groove 4061 provides a specific location for drawstring 404. Drawstring 404 can be inserted into annular groove 4061. Because the shape and size of the groove match the drawstring 404, drawstring 404 naturally falls into annular groove 4061 during winding. In this way, the position of drawstring 404 on rotating rod 406 is clearly defined, and it will not slide or deviate randomly on the circumference of rotating rod 406.

[0106] Secondly, the annular groove 4061 increases the friction between the drawstring 404 and the rotating rod 406. When the drawstring 404 is in the annular groove 4061, it contacts both the sides and bottom of the groove, resulting in a relatively large contact area. As the rotating rod 406 rotates, this larger contact area generates greater friction, preventing the drawstring 404 from sliding relative to the rotating rod 406. Even when the drawstring 404 is subjected to a certain amount of tension or external force, the friction keeps the drawstring 404 in place and prevents it from easily coming loose from the rotating rod 406.

[0107] Furthermore, the multiple annular grooves 4061, spaced apart, allow the draw cord 404 to be secured at different locations. If there were only one annular groove 4061, the draw cord 404 might become loose in other locations. However, with multiple annular grooves 4061 distributed around the circumference of the rotating rod 406, the draw cord 404 can quickly find a suitable annular groove 4061 for securement, regardless of where it is wound. This further enhances the securing effect of the draw cord 404, ensuring that the draw cord 404 remains securely fixed to the rotating rod 406 under various usage conditions.

[0108] Although the present application is described herein in conjunction with various embodiments, in the process of implementing the claimed application, those skilled in the art may understand and implement other variations of the disclosed embodiments by reviewing the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims. In the claims, the word "comprise" does not exclude other components or steps, and "a" or "an" does not exclude multiple components or steps. A single processor or other unit may implement several functions listed in the claims. The fact that certain measures are recorded in different dependent claims does not mean that these measures cannot be combined to produce good results.

[0109] Although the present application has been described with reference to specific features and embodiments thereof, it is apparent that various modifications and combinations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Accordingly, this specification and the drawings are merely illustrative of the present application as defined by the appended claims and are deemed to cover any and all modifications, variations, combinations or equivalents within the scope of the present application. Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, the present application is intended to include such modifications and variations as fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents.

[0110] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. An ice making device, characterized in that: include: A water storage tank, wherein the water storage tank is provided with a water storage cavity, and the bottom wall of the water storage cavity is provided with a water outlet; a water pump, wherein the water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water outlet; An ice maker, wherein the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the ice maker; A plugging device, the plugging device includes a sealing member and a driving assembly, the sealing member is arranged in the water storage chamber, the driving assembly is connected to the sealing member, and the driving assembly can drive the sealing member to move toward or away from the water outlet so that the sealing member opens or closes the water outlet.

2. The ice making device according to claim 1, wherein: The drive assembly includes: a telescopic sleeve, the telescopic sleeve being arranged on a side of the water outlet facing away from the water tank, and the telescopic sleeve being telescopic along the axis of the water outlet; a sliding member, the sliding member being slidably disposed on the bottom wall along the axial direction of the water outlet, the sliding member being disposed within the telescopic sleeve; a connecting member, the connecting member being provided on a side of the water outlet facing away from the water storage chamber, the sliding member being connected between the blocking member and the connecting member; The connecting piece is provided with a first water outlet hole, and the space in the telescopic sleeve, the first water outlet hole and the water outlet are in communication.

3. The ice making device according to claim 2, wherein: The telescopic sleeve is elastic.

4. The ice making device according to claim 2, wherein: The bottom wall includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, the first surface being the wall surface of the water storage chamber, and the bottom wall includes: a water outlet nozzle, the water outlet nozzle being provided on the second surface and being in communication with the water storage chamber; A fixed cover, comprising a cover plate and a side plate, wherein the side plate is arranged around the cover plate, the side plate is threadedly connected to the water outlet, the cover plate is arranged on the side of the water outlet away from the water storage chamber, the cover plate is provided with the water outlet, and the sliding member is passed through the cover plate.

5. The ice making device according to claim 4, characterized in that The cover plate is provided with a sliding hole and a plurality of the water outlets. The sliding member is passed through the sliding hole, and the plurality of the water outlets are arranged around the circumference of the sliding hole.

6. The ice making device according to claim 5, characterized in that The cover plate is recessed in a direction toward the water outlet to form a raised portion, the raised portion is accommodated in the water outlet, and the raised portion is provided with the water outlet and the sliding hole; An accommodating space is provided on a side of the raised portion facing away from the water outlet, and the telescopic sleeve is accommodated in the accommodating space.

7. The ice making device according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall is inclined, and the water outlet is located at the lowest end of the bottom wall; The driving assembly includes a pull rope, which is used to pull the blocking member to open or close the water outlet.

8. The ice making device according to claim 7, characterized in that The driving assembly further comprises a rotating rod, the rotating rod being arranged on the water storage tank, and the pull rope being wound around the rotating rod; The rotating rod is rotated in a first direction to retract the pull rope, and the pull rope exerts a pulling force on the blocking member that is greater than the weight of the blocking member, so that the blocking member opens the water outlet; The rotating rod is rotated in the second direction to release the pull rope, and the pulling force applied by the pull rope to the blocking member is smaller than the weight of the blocking member, so that the blocking member blocks the water outlet.

9. The ice making device according to claim 8, characterized in that The circumferential surface of the rotating rod is provided with a plurality of annular grooves, the annular grooves are arranged at intervals, and the annular grooves are used to fix the pull rope.

10. An ice making device, characterized in that: include: A water storage tank, wherein the water storage tank is provided with a water storage cavity, and the bottom wall of the water storage cavity is provided with a water outlet; a water pump, wherein a water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water outlet, and a position of the water pump is lower than a position of the water tank along a height direction of the ice-making device; An ice maker, wherein the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the ice maker; The plugging device includes a blocking member and a driving assembly, the blocking member is arranged in the water storage chamber, the driving assembly is connected to the blocking member, and the driving assembly can drive the blocking member to move toward or away from the water outlet so that the blocking member opens or closes the water outlet.

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