Ice basket structure and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice basket structure which comprises an ice basket assembly, and the ice basket assembly comprises an ice basket body and a holding part. The ice basket main body is detachably connected with the holding part; a timer is arranged at any position on the holding part; at least one opening protruding outwards is formed in any position of the top of the ice basket body, the ice basket is reasonable in structural design, the ice basket body is arranged to be used for storing ice blocks, and a user can conveniently take out the ice basket body through the holding part; the ice basket main body and the holding part can be detachably connected, so that a user can conveniently replace the ice basket main body when the holding part or the ice basket main body is damaged and needs to be replaced; the timer is arranged, so that a user can conveniently observe the storage time of water in the ice maker main body, and the health of the user is prevented from being influenced after the user uses the water stored for a long time to make ice; and at least one opening is formed, so that a user can conveniently pour ice cubes in the ice basket main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ice making machines, in particular to an ice basket structure and an ice making machine. Background Art

[0002] The ice basket of existing ice makers is set inside the ice maker, and you need to reach into the ice maker to take it out. During the removal process, your hands will directly contact the inner wall of the ice maker and the ice basket, and in this process, it is easy for your hands to bring external bacteria into the interior of the ice maker. After long-term use, it is difficult to maintain a clean ice-making environment inside the ice maker. At the same time, when taking it out by hand, the contact area between the hand and the ice basket is small. In addition, there is a lot of water vapor inside the ice maker, which will cause the friction between the hand and the ice basket to decrease, making it easy for the hand to slip, making it inconvenient to take it out. If the user does not use the ice maker for a long time, it is impossible to know how long the water inside the ice maker has been stored. If the water that has been stored for a long time is used to make ice cubes, it will affect the user's health. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an ice basket structure and an ice maker in view of the current status of the existing technology.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above technical problems is:

[0005] An ice basket structure includes an ice basket assembly, wherein the ice basket assembly includes an ice basket body and a grip portion; the ice basket body and the grip portion are detachably connected; a timer is arranged at any position on the grip portion; and at least one outwardly protruding opening is arranged at any position on the top of the ice basket body.

[0006] The effects achieved by the above components are: by setting up a patented ice basket body for storing ice cubes, by setting up a grip portion, it is convenient for users to take out the ice basket body; the ice basket body and the grip portion can be detachably connected, which is convenient for users to replace when the grip portion or the ice basket body is damaged and needs to be replaced; by setting a timer, it is convenient for users to observe the storage time of water in the ice maker body, preventing users from using water stored for a long time to make ice, which affects the health of users; at least one opening is provided, which is convenient for users to pour out the ice cubes in the ice basket body.

[0007] Preferably, a connecting groove is arranged at the connection between the ice basket body and the gripping part; the gripping part includes a gripping end and a connecting end; the ice basket body and the gripping part are connected and detachable through the matching between the connecting groove and the connecting end; the connecting end is bent relative to the gripping end.

[0008] The effects achieved by the above components are: by setting a gripping end, it is convenient for users to hold; by setting a connecting groove to connect with the connecting end; the connecting end is bent relative to the gripping part, so that the distance between the gripping part and the ice basket body is increased, which is more suitable for users to pick up.

[0009] Preferably, a clamping slot is arranged on the upper side of the connecting slot; a buckle that cooperates with the clamping slot is arranged on the connecting end; and the ice basket body and the gripping portion are fixedly connected via the buckle and the clamping slot.

[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that the structure is more stable by providing a matching connection between the card slot and the buckle.

[0011] Preferably, a receiving cavity is provided inside the ice basket body; and a water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the receiving cavity.

[0012] The effects achieved by the above components are: by providing a receiving chamber to store ice cubes, by providing a water outlet, the ice cubes can be discharged as quickly as possible when they turn into water.

[0013] An ice maker comprises an ice maker body, an ice basket assembly is mounted on the ice maker body, a handle is hinged on the ice maker body, a hanging hook is arranged at the connection between the handle and the ice maker body, and an ice scoop is arranged on the hanging hook.

[0014] The effects achieved by the above components are: by arranging a handle on the ice maker body, it is convenient to pick up and carry the ice maker body; by setting a hanging hook, and hanging an ice shovel on the hanging hook, it is convenient to fix the ice shovel and use the ice shovel to take ice from the ice basket assembly more conveniently.

[0015] Preferably, the ice shovel includes a shovel body and a shovel handle; a hanging hole is arranged on the shovel handle; the ice shovel is inserted into a hanging hook through the hanging hole for hanging support.

[0016] The effects achieved by the above components are: a shovel body is provided for users to shovel ice; a shovel handle is provided for users to take the shovel; and a hanging hole is provided for convenient hanging and fixing.

[0017] Preferably, a water tank assembly is arranged above the ice maker body; the water tank assembly includes a water storage barrel, an upper cover, and a dust cover; the water storage barrel is connected to the ice maker body; the upper cover is arranged above the water storage barrel; the dust cover is detachably connected between the upper cover and the water storage barrel.

[0018] The effects achieved by the above components are: by arranging a water tank assembly above the ice maker body for water supply; by setting up a water storage bucket, it is convenient for water storage; by setting up an upper cover and a dust cover, it is used to prevent foreign matter from entering the water storage bucket and causing changes in water quality; the dust cover is detachably connected between the upper cover and the water storage bucket, so that when the user does not choose to store water in the water storage bucket, the dust cover can be used to cover the water storage bucket to achieve the effects of dust, impurities and pollution prevention.

[0019] Preferably, a water outlet is arranged at any position on the bottom of the water storage barrel; a water inlet is arranged on the upper cover; and a dustproof seat matching the water inlet is arranged on the dustproof cover.

[0020] The effects achieved by the above components are: a water outlet is provided to supply water to the ice maker body; a water inlet is provided to supply water to the water storage tank; and a dustproof seat matching the water inlet is provided to achieve a better dustproof effect.

[0021] Preferably, a sealing ring is arranged below the drain port; and the outer wall of the sealing ring is arranged in a corrugated manner.

[0022] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting the sealing ring, water is prevented from flowing into the interior of the ice maker body to affect the work of other components. The wave-shaped arrangement makes the sealing effect of the sealing ring better.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: a patented ice basket body is provided for storing ice cubes, and a grip is provided to facilitate users to take out the ice basket body; the ice basket body and the grip can be detachably connected, which is convenient for users to replace when the grip or the ice basket body is damaged and needs to be replaced; a timer is provided to facilitate users to observe the storage time of water in the ice maker body, preventing users from using water stored for a long time to make ice, which affects the health of users; at least one opening is provided to facilitate users to pour out the ice cubes in the ice basket body; a handle is arranged on the ice maker body, which is convenient for users to pick up and carry the ice maker body; a hanging hook is provided, and an ice shovel is hung on the hanging hook, which is convenient for fixing the ice shovel and more convenient for using the ice shovel to take ice from the ice basket assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice scraper structure of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1Schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the ice basket assembly of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the ice basket of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grip portion of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the water tank assembly of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the sealing ring structure of the present utility model.

[0032] Figure numerals: 1. Ice maker body; 2. Ice basket assembly; 3. Ice basket body; 4. Grip; 5. Timer; 6. Opening; 7. Connecting groove; 8. Grip end; 9. Connecting end; 10. Buckle; 11. Slot; 12. Accommodating chamber; 13. Water outlet; 14. Handle; 15. Hanging hook; 16. Ice shovel; 17. Shovel body; 18. Shovel handle; 19. Hanging hole; 20. Water tank assembly; 21. Water storage barrel; 22. Upper cover; 23. Dust cover; 24. Drain; 25. Water inlet; 26. Dustproof seat; 27. Sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following diagrams illustrate various embodiments of the present invention. For clarity, many practical details will be included in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the present invention. In other words, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, to simplify the drawings, some commonly used structures and components are depicted in simplified schematic form.

[0034] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention, such as up, down, left, right, front, back... are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0035] Moreover, some of the above-mentioned terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationships. For example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "installed," "disposed," "equipped with," "connected," "connected," and "socketed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral structures; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal connections between two devices, elements, or components. The connection methods discussed herein are prior art and are common knowledge to those skilled in the art without modification. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and do not specifically refer to the order or sequence, nor are they used to limit the present invention. They are only used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the utility model provides

[0039] An ice basket structure includes an ice basket assembly 2, wherein the ice basket assembly 2 includes an ice basket body 3 and a grip 4; the ice basket body 3 and the grip 4 are detachably connected; a timer 5 is arranged at any position on the grip 4; and at least one outwardly protruding opening 6 is arranged at any position on the top of the ice basket body 3. The patented ice basket body 3 is provided for storing ice cubes, and the grip 4 is provided to facilitate users to remove the ice basket body 3; the ice basket body 3 and the grip 4 can be detachably connected, making it convenient for users to replace the grip 4 or the ice basket body 3 when they are damaged and need to be replaced; the timer 5 is provided to facilitate users to observe the storage time of water in the ice maker body 1, preventing users from using water that has been stored for a long time to make ice, which may affect their health; and at least one opening 6 is provided to facilitate users to pour out the ice cubes in the ice basket body 3.

[0040] The ice basket body 3 is connected to the grip 4 by a connecting groove 7. The grip 4 includes a gripping end 8 and a connecting end 9. The ice basket body 3 and the grip 4 are removably connected by the coupling between the connecting groove 7 and the connecting end 9. The connecting end 9 is bent relative to the grip 8. The grip 8 is convenient for the user to hold. The coupling groove 7 and the connecting end 9 are coupled together. The bending of the connecting end 9 relative to the grip 4 increases the distance between the grip 4 and the ice basket body 3, making it more convenient for the user to pick up the ice.

[0041] A slot 11 is provided on the upper side of the connecting groove 7; a buckle 10 is provided on the connecting end 9 and engages with the slot 11; the ice basket body 3 and the grip 4 are fixedly connected via the buckle 10 and the slot 11. The engagement between the slot 11 and the buckle 10 enhances the stability of the structure.

[0042] The ice basket body 3 is provided with a receiving chamber 12, and a water outlet 13 is arranged at the bottom of the receiving chamber 12. The receiving chamber 12 is provided to store ice cubes, and the water outlet 13 is provided so that the ice cubes can be discharged as quickly as possible when they are melted into water.

[0043] An ice maker includes an ice maker body 1, with an ice basket assembly 2 mounted thereon; a handle 14 hingedly connected to the ice maker body 1; a hanging hook 15 disposed at the connection between the handle 14 and the ice maker body 1; and an ice scoop 16 disposed on the hanging hook 15. The handle 14 disposed on the ice maker body 1 facilitates the removal and transportation of the ice maker body 1; the hanging hook 15, with the ice scoop 16 hung thereon, facilitates the securing of the ice scoop 16 and facilitates the use of the ice scoop 16 to remove ice from the ice basket assembly 2.

[0044] The ice scraper 16 includes a body 17 and a handle 18. The handle 18 is provided with a hanging hole 19. The ice scraper 16 is inserted into the hanging hook 15 through the hanging hole 19 for hanging support. The body 17 allows the user to shovel ice, the handle 18 allows the user to pick it up, and the hanging hole 19 facilitates hanging and fixing.

[0045] A water tank assembly 20 is arranged above the ice maker body 1. The water tank assembly 20 includes a water storage barrel 21, an upper cover 22, and a dust cover 23. The water storage barrel 21 is connected to the ice maker body 1. The upper cover 22 is arranged above the water storage barrel 21. The dust cover 23 is detachably connected between the upper cover 22 and the water storage barrel 21. The water tank assembly 20 is arranged above the ice maker body 1 to facilitate water supply. The water storage barrel 21 facilitates water storage. The upper cover 22 and the dust cover 23 prevent foreign matter from entering the water storage barrel 21 and causing changes in water quality. The dust cover 23 is detachably connected between the upper cover 22 and the water storage barrel 21, allowing the user to cover the water storage barrel 21 with the dust cover 23 when the water storage barrel 21 is not storing water, thereby preventing dust, impurities, and pollution.

[0046] A water outlet 24 is located at any position on the bottom of the water storage tank 21; a water inlet 25 is located on the upper cover 22; and a dust cover 26 is provided on the dust cover 26, which matches the water inlet 25. The water outlet 24 is used to supply water to the ice maker body 4; the water inlet 25 is provided to supply water to the water storage tank 21; and the dust cover 26, which matches the water inlet 25, provides better dust protection.

[0047] A sealing ring 27 is arranged below the water outlet 24; the outer wall of the sealing ring 27 is arranged in a corrugated shape. The sealing ring 27 is provided to prevent water from flowing into the interior of the ice maker body 1 and affecting the operation of other components. The wavy arrangement makes the sealing ring 27 more effective in sealing.

[0048] The timer 5 includes a display screen, an electronic control board, and a button portion. The user can select the countdown using the button portion. The electronic control board will perform the countdown processing and then display it on the display screen. The above components are all conventional components and are technologies well known to technicians, so there is no need to elaborate on them. Please be informed. Specific embodiments

[0049] When the user chooses to use the ice maker body 1 to make ice, the ice cubes will fall into the accommodating chamber 12, and then the user can use the grip 4 to take the ice basket body 3 out of the ice maker body 1; then the user can choose to pour the ice cubes out from the opening 6 or shovel the ice cubes out with the ice shovel 16 according to his own needs.

[0050] In the description of this specification, reference is made to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", etc.

[0051] Descriptions such as "example" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in an appropriate manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification without contradiction.

[0052] The standard parts used in this utility model can all be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, welding, and bonding in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0053] The above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, various changes and variations can be made in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the concept of the present invention. The content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice basket structure, comprising an ice basket assembly, characterized in that: The ice basket assembly includes an ice basket body and a gripping portion; the ice basket body and the gripping portion are detachably connected; a timer is arranged at any position on the gripping portion; at least one outwardly protruding opening is arranged at any position on the top of the ice basket body; a connecting groove is arranged at the connection between the ice basket body and the gripping portion; the gripping portion includes a gripping end and a connecting end; the ice basket body and the gripping portion are detachably connected through the matching connection between the connecting groove and the connecting end; a card slot is arranged on the upper side of the connecting slot; a buckle is arranged on the connecting end to match the card slot; the ice basket body and the gripping portion are fixedly connected by the buckle and the card slot.

2. The ice basket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting end is bent relative to the holding end.

3. The ice basket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiving cavity is provided inside the ice basket body; a water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the receiving cavity.

4. An ice maker, comprising an ice maker body, wherein the ice basket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is mounted on the ice maker body; characterized in that: A handle is hinged on the ice maker body; a hanging hook is arranged at the connection between the handle and the ice maker body; and an ice shovel is arranged on the hanging hook.

5. The ice making machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice shovel comprises a shovel body and a shovel handle; a hanging hole is arranged on the shovel handle; the ice shovel is inserted into a hanging hook through the hanging hole for hanging support.

6. The ice making machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A water tank assembly is arranged above the ice maker body; the water tank assembly includes a water storage barrel, an upper cover, and a dust cover; the water storage barrel is connected to the ice maker body; the upper cover is arranged above the water storage barrel; the dust cover is detachably connected between the upper cover and the water storage barrel.

7. The ice making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A water outlet is arranged at any position on the bottom of the water storage barrel; a water inlet is arranged on the upper cover; and a dustproof seat matching the water inlet is arranged on the dustproof cover.

8. The ice making machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A sealing ring is arranged below the water outlet; the outer wall of the sealing ring is arranged in a corrugated manner.

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