Ice squeezing evaporator device and ice making equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to an ice extruding evaporator device and ice making equipment, the ice extruding evaporator device comprises a pushing assembly, an extruding part and a stirring part, the pushing assembly is provided with a containing space and a plurality of ice outlet through holes, each ice outlet through hole communicates with the containing space, the containing space is used for containing crushed ice, and the stirring part is used for stirring the crushed ice; the pushing assembly comprises a pushing piece movably arranged in the containing space. The extrusion part is connected to the pushing assembly, and part of the structure of the extrusion part and the multiple ice outlet through holes are oppositely arranged at intervals so as to jointly limit the ice making space; the pushing piece is used for pushing the crushed ice in the accommodating space to move out of the accommodating space through the plurality of ice outlet through holes and reach the ice making space to form ice blocks; the extrusion part is used for extruding ice blocks; the stirring piece is movably connected to the pushing assembly, and one end of the stirring piece is opposite to the ice making space and used for stirring the ice blocks. The extruding piece and the stirring piece in the embodiment greatly improve the quality of the ice blocks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ice making equipment, and in particular to an ice squeezing evaporator device and ice making equipment. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the demand for ice cubes is increasing. As a result, ice-making equipment has developed rapidly. Among them, one type of ice-making equipment can produce ice cubes by condensing liquid water into crushed ice or ice chips, and then squeezing the crushed ice or ice chips to condense them into ice cubes.

[0003] However, the existing ice making equipment has a simple structure and the quality of ice cubes is low. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides an ice squeezing evaporator device and ice making equipment.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present application provides an ice squeezing evaporator device, which includes a pushing component, an extruding component and a toggle component. The pushing component is provided with a accommodating space and a plurality of ice outlet holes, each of which is connected to the accommodating space, and the accommodating space is used to accommodate crushed ice. The pushing component includes a pushing component movably arranged in the accommodating space; the extruding component is connected to the pushing component, and a partial structure of the extruding component is respectively arranged relative to the plurality of ice outlet holes to jointly define the ice-making space; the pushing component is used to push the crushed ice in the accommodating space through the plurality of ice outlet holes to move out of the accommodating space and reach the ice-making space to form ice cubes; the extruding component is used to squeeze the ice cubes; the toggle component is movably connected to the pushing component, and one end of the toggle component is opposite to the ice-making space and is used to toggle the ice cubes.

[0006] Among them, in some optional embodiments, the pushing assembly also includes a cylinder and a forming part, the cylinder is provided with an accommodating space and an opening connected to the accommodating space, the forming part is connected to the cylinder and covers the opening, and the forming part is provided with multiple ice outlet holes.

[0007] Among them, in some optional embodiments, the extrusion part includes a connecting part and an extrusion part, the connecting part is connected to the forming part, and a plurality of ice outlet holes are arranged in sequence around the periphery of the connecting part, one side of the extrusion part is connected to the connecting part, and the other side is bent relative to the connecting part and is respectively opposite to the plurality of ice outlet holes, and the extrusion part is provided with an extrusion surface for squeezing ice cubes on the side facing the forming part.

[0008] In some optional embodiments, a plurality of ice outlet holes are arranged in sequence and at intervals around a designated axis, and the extrusion surface is a rotating surface that rotates about the designated axis; the extrusion surface is a concave surface.

[0009] Among them, in some optional embodiments, a first threaded connection portion is provided at one end of the connection portion away from the extrusion portion, and the molded part is provided with a second threaded connection portion, and the first threaded connection portion is screwed together with the second threaded connection portion; the end of the ice outlet hole is arranged relative to the extrusion surface in a specified direction, and the screwing depth direction of the first threaded connection portion and the second threaded connection portion is parallel to the specified direction.

[0010] Among them, in some optional embodiments, the connecting portion is provided with a mounting groove, the notch of the mounting groove faces the forming part; the ice squeezing evaporator device also includes an elastic part, which is embedded in the mounting groove and elastically supported between the inner wall of the mounting groove and the forming part.

[0011] Among them, in some optional embodiments, the pushing member includes a spiral scraper and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged in the accommodating space, and the spiral scraper is arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft; the rotating axis of the spiral scraper passes through the opening, and the edge structure of the opening is arranged around the outer periphery of one end of the spiral scraper.

[0012] Among them, in some optional embodiments, a plurality of ice outlet holes are arranged circumferentially on the periphery of the extrusion member, and the toggle member has a connecting end and a toggle end; the pushing member is rotatably arranged in the accommodating space, the connecting end is passed through the extrusion member and is transmission-connected to the pushing member, the toggle end is located on one side of the extrusion member, and the motion trajectory of the toggle end is arranged around the periphery of the ice-making space.

[0013] Among them, in some optional embodiments, the toggle part includes a fixed part, an extension part and a toggle part, the connection end is located at the fixed part, the fixed part is in turn penetrated by the extrusion part and is transmission-connected to the pushing part, the extension part is connected to the fixed part and extends relative to the fixed part in a direction away from the rotation axis of the fixed part, and the toggle part is connected to the extension part and extends toward the pushing assembly relative to the extension part.

[0014] Among them, in some optional embodiments, the ice squeezing evaporator device also includes a transfer member, which is provided with a transfer groove and a matching window connected to the transfer groove; the transfer member is connected to the pushing component, and multiple ice outlet holes are exposed through the matching window; the extrusion member is connected to the pushing component and at least part of its structure is located in the transfer groove, and the toggle end of the toggle member is located in the transfer groove.

[0015] Among them, in some optional embodiments, a transfer outlet for communicating with the outside is provided on the side wall of the transfer trough, and the transfer member is provided with a sliding groove, which is connected to the transfer trough via the transfer outlet; in the direction of gravity, the height of the sliding groove close to one end of the transfer trough is higher than the height of the sliding groove away from one end of the transfer trough.

[0016] In the second aspect, the present application provides an ice-making device, which includes a shell, the above-mentioned extrusion evaporator device and a refrigeration device, the ice-squeezing evaporator device is arranged inside the shell; the refrigeration device is arranged inside the shell, and the refrigeration device is connected to the periphery of the pushing component.

[0017] The present application provides an ice-squeezing evaporator device comprising a pushing assembly, a squeezing member, and a toggle member. The pushing assembly comprises a receiving space and multiple ice-discharging holes connected to the receiving space. The pushing assembly includes a pushing member movably disposed within the receiving space. The pushing member is configured to push crushed ice within the receiving space and squeeze the crushed ice so that the crushed ice moves out of the receiving space through the multiple ice-discharging holes. As the crushed ice is squeezed by the pushing member and pressed against the walls of the ice-discharging holes, the crushed ice becomes more compact and condenses to form ice cubes. The squeezing member is connected to the pushing assembly, and a portion of the squeezing member is spaced relative to the multiple ice-discharging holes to define an ice-making space. After the ice cubes move out of the receiving space through the ice-discharging holes, they enter the ice-making space. As the pushing member continues to squeeze, the ice cubes become longer and abut against the squeezing member. The end of the ice cube away from the ice-discharging holes is pressed against the squeezing member, thereby further compacting the ice cube away from the ice-discharging holes and preventing any looseness in the ice cubes. As the pushing member continues to squeeze, the interaction force between the ice cubes and the squeezing member increases until the ice cubes break and scatter near the ice outlet. The toggle member is movably connected to the pushing assembly, with a portion of the toggle member located near or within the ice making space, so as to push the broken ice cubes away from the pushing assembly, preventing ice cubes from accumulating on the pushing assembly and preventing ice cubes from sticking to each other.

[0018] Under the setting of this embodiment, the extrusion member can squeeze the end of the ice cube until the ice cube breaks, and the compactness and hardness of the ice cube can be improved. The toggle member can promptly push the broken ice cube away from the pushing assembly to avoid ice cube accumulation and adhesion. The extrusion member and the toggle member greatly improve the quality of the ice cube. The ice cube is firm and hard, with a complete shape, and each ice cube is independent of the other, making it easy to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the ice-making equipment provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the ice squeeze evaporator device shown.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The cross-sectional structural diagram of the ice squeezing evaporator device is shown.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The schematic structural diagram of the pushing member of the ice squeezing evaporator device is shown.

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the structure of the toggle member and the extrusion member of the ice squeezing evaporator device is shown.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer component of the ice squeezing evaporator device is shown as being installed on the cylinder.

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The schematic structural diagram of the transfer component of the ice squeezing evaporator device is shown.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the cylinder and the pusher of the ice squeezing evaporator device is shown.

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the extruding member and the toggle member of the ice squeezing evaporator device.

[0029] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the extrusion part of the ice squeezing evaporator device is shown.

[0030] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the matching structure of the extrusion part and the forming part of the ice squeezing evaporator device.

[0031] Figure 12 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of the cross-section of the ice squeeze evaporator device is shown at B.

[0032] Figure numbers: 1000, ice making equipment, 900, housing, 800, refrigeration device, 810, compressor, 820, refrigerant pipe, 100, ice squeezing evaporator device, 10, pushing component, 11, cylinder, 111, accommodating space, 112, opening, 113, water supply pipe, 12, forming part, 121, ice outlet hole, 122, second threaded connection part, 13, pushing part, 131, rotating shaft, 132, spiral scraper, 20, extrusion part, 21, connecting part, 21 1. First threaded connection portion, 212. Mounting groove, 213. Mounting through hole, 22. Extrusion portion, 221. Extrusion surface, 222. Ice-making space, 30. Toggle member, 31. Fixing portion, 31. Connecting end, 32. Extension portion, 33. Toggle portion, 331. Toggle end, 40. Elastic member, 50. Transfer member, 51. Mounting plate, 511. Matching window, 512. Transfer groove, 52. Limiting enclosure, 521. Transfer outlet, 53. Sliding groove body, 531. Sliding groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] See also Figure 1 The embodiment of the present application provides an ice squeezing evaporator device 100 and an ice-making device 1000 equipped with the ice squeezing evaporator device 100. The ice-making device 1000 is used to produce ice cubes or smoothies. The ice-making device 1000 absorbs the heat of liquid water to condense it into ice. In this embodiment, the ice-making device 1000 includes a shell 900, a storage device, and a refrigeration device 800. The shell 900 constitutes the external structure of the ice-making device 1000. The storage device is used to store liquid water. The storage device is arranged in the shell 900. During the ice-making process, the shell 900 can have a certain insulation effect on the storage device, hindering the heat exchange between the storage device and the external environment. The refrigeration device 800 is arranged in the shell 900. The refrigeration device 800 is connected to the storage device and exchanges heat with the liquid water in the storage device (absorbs the heat of the liquid water) to condense the liquid water into ice.

[0035] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the storage device includes an ice-squeezing evaporator device 100. The ice-squeezing evaporator device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a push assembly 10, which is provided with a storage space 111 for storing liquid water. A refrigeration device 800 is connected to the periphery of the push assembly 10 to exchange heat with the liquid water in the storage space 111 of the push assembly 10. In this embodiment, the refrigeration device 800 is connected to the periphery of the push assembly 10. Specifically, the refrigeration device 800 includes a compressor 810 and a refrigerant pipe 820, which are interconnected. A refrigerant (such as Freon) circulates between the compressor 810 and the refrigerant pipe 820. The refrigerant pipe 820 is wrapped around the periphery of the push assembly 10 to increase the contact area. The refrigerant in the refrigerant pipe 820 is at a relatively low temperature and can absorb heat from the liquid water during its flow. In this embodiment, the refrigerant pipe 820 and the push assembly 10 can be made of a metal with good heat transfer properties, such as stainless steel or copper alloy. The refrigerant tube 820 can be an independent tube wrapped around the outer periphery of the push assembly 10, or the refrigerant tube 820 can be directly welded to the outer periphery of the push assembly 10. In other embodiments, the refrigeration device 800 can include a semiconductor cooling sheet attached to the outer surface of the push assembly 10 to exchange heat with the liquid water in the accommodating space 111.

[0036] In this embodiment, the pushing assembly 10 is further provided with a plurality of ice outlet holes 121, each of which is connected to the accommodating space 111. The accommodating space 111 is connected to the outside world through the plurality of ice outlet holes 121. The pushing assembly 10 may also include a pushing member 13, which is movably disposed within the accommodating space 111. When the ice-making device 1000 is in operation, liquid water gradually condenses to form crushed ice or an ice-water mixture. The pushing member 13 is used to push the crushed ice within the accommodating space 111 and push the crushed ice toward the plurality of ice outlet holes 121, thereby preventing the crushed ice from adhering to the inner wall of the accommodating space 111. The pushing member 13 can squeeze the crushed ice so that the crushed ice moves out of the accommodating space 111 through the multiple ice outlet holes 121. During this process, the crushed ice is squeezed by the pushing member 13 and squeezed against the hole walls of the ice outlet holes 121 to gradually become compacted, and the crushed ice gradually condenses, so that the crushed ice that is squeezed and moved out of the accommodating space 111 forms ice cubes.

[0037] In this embodiment, the ice-squeezing evaporator device 100 further includes an extruding member 20 connected to the pushing assembly 10. A portion of the extruding member 20 is spaced relative to the plurality of ice-discharging holes 121 to define an ice-making space 222. The ice-making space 222 is the space between the extruding member 20 and the pushing assembly 10. The extruding member 20 is configured to abut against ice cubes that have been removed from the accommodating space 111. In actual applications, crushed ice is squeezed and moved out of the accommodating space 111 by the pushing member 13, forming ice cubes. As the pushing member 13 continues to squeeze, more crushed ice is removed from the accommodating space 111 through the ice-discharging holes 121. The size of the ice cube corresponding to each ice-discharging hole 121 (the axial dimension of the ice cube relative to the corresponding ice-discharging hole 121) gradually increases. The end of the ice cube away from the ice-discharging hole 121 can move to abut against the extruding member 20, where it continues to squeeze the extruding member 20 until the ice cube breaks. Under the setting of this embodiment, the extrusion piece 20 and the end of the ice cube away from the ice outlet hole 121 squeeze each other, which can make the end of the ice cube away from the ice outlet hole 121 more compact, and the hardness and compactness of other parts of the ice cube are also improved, avoiding the end of the ice cube away from the ice outlet hole 121 from being loose, thereby improving the quality of the ice cube.

[0038] In this embodiment, the ice-squeezing evaporator device 100 further includes a toggle member 30 movably connected to the push assembly 10. Part of the toggle member 30 is located on one side of the extrusion member 20, outside the ice-making space 222, to prevent the toggle member 30 from interfering with the extrusion of ice cubes between the toggle member 20. In practical applications, the toggle member 30 can move broken ice cubes near the plurality of ice-discharging holes 121 away from the push assembly 10, preventing ice cubes from accumulating on the push assembly 10 and preventing ice cubes from sticking to each other.

[0039] In summary, the ice-squeezing evaporator device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a pushing assembly 10, a squeezing member 20, and a toggle member 30. The pushing assembly 10 is provided with a receiving space 111 and a plurality of ice-discharging holes 121 connected to the receiving space 111. The pushing assembly 10 includes a pushing member 13, which is movably disposed within the receiving space 111. The pushing member 13 is used to push the crushed ice within the receiving space 111 and squeeze the crushed ice so that the crushed ice moves out of the receiving space 111 through the plurality of ice-discharging holes 121. As the crushed ice is squeezed by the pushing member 13 and pressed against the walls of the ice-discharging holes 121, the crushed ice becomes more compact and condenses to form ice cubes. The squeezing member 20 is connected to the pushing assembly 10. Part of the squeezing member 20 is spaced relative to the plurality of ice-discharging holes 121 to define an ice-making space 222. After the ice cubes move out of the receiving space 111 through the ice-discharging holes 121, they enter the ice-making space 222. As the pusher 13 is continuously squeezed, the ice cube becomes longer and longer and abuts against the squeezer 20. The end of the ice cube away from the ice outlet hole 121 is squeezed against the squeezer 20, making the end of the ice cube away from the ice outlet hole 121 more compact, thus preventing the ice cube from being partially loose. As the pusher 13 is continuously squeezed, the interaction force between the ice cube and the squeezer 20 becomes increasingly stronger until the ice cube breaks and scatters near the ice outlet hole 121. The toggle member 30 is movably connected to the push assembly 10. Part of the structure of the toggle member 30 is located near the ice-making space 222 or within the ice-making space 22, so that the broken ice cube can be pushed away from the push assembly 10, preventing the ice cubes from accumulating on the push assembly 10 and preventing the ice cubes from sticking to each other.

[0040] Under the setting of this embodiment, the extrusion member 20 can squeeze the end of the ice cube until the ice cube breaks, and the compactness and hardness of the ice cube can be improved. The toggle member 30 can promptly push the broken ice cube away from the pushing assembly 10 to avoid ice cube accumulation and adhesion. The extrusion member 20 and the toggle member 30 greatly improve the quality of the ice cube. The ice cube is firm and hard, with a complete shape, and the ice cubes are independent of each other, making them easy to use.

[0041] In other embodiments, the storage device includes an ice mold, which has a tank for storing liquid water and forming ice cubes. The refrigeration unit 800 is connected to the ice mold to exchange heat with the liquid water in the tank. In such embodiments, the ice cubes are formed directly from the liquid water in the ice mold, and the shape of the ice cubes is the same as the shape of the inner cavity of the tank. For example, the inner cavity of the tank can be roughly cubic, and the ice cubes released from the mold are roughly cubic ice cubes.

[0042] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5In this embodiment, the pusher 13 includes a spiral scraper 132 and a rotating shaft 131. The rotating shaft 131 is rotatably disposed within the accommodating space 111, and the spiral scraper 132 is wound around the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 131. The spiral scraper 132 is a generally flat, spiral plate that is spirally wound around the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 131, with the two ends of the spiral scraper 132 located at the two ends of the rotating shaft 131. In actual application scenarios, the refrigeration device 800 condenses liquid water in the accommodating space 111 into crushed ice. The rotating shaft 131 rotates, causing the spiral scraper 132 to rotate. The rotation of the spiral scraper 132 pushes the crushed ice from one end of the spiral scraper 132 to the other end of the spiral scraper 132. In this embodiment, an ice outlet area is provided on the pushing assembly 10, and a plurality of ice outlet holes 121 are gathered on the ice outlet area. One end of the rotating shaft 131 is arranged opposite to the ice outlet area, and the spiral scraper 132 can push the crushed ice to a position near the ice outlet area. Then the rotating shaft 131 continues to rotate, and the spiral scraper 132 can squeeze the crushed ice so that the crushed ice moves out of the accommodating space 111 through the plurality of ice outlet holes 121.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the extrusion member 20 is connected to the ice-discharging area of ​​the pusher assembly 10, a plurality of ice-discharging holes 121 are arranged around the periphery of the extrusion member 20. The toggle member 30 has a connecting end 311 and a toggle end 331. The extrusion member 20 is provided with a mounting hole 213. The connecting end 311 extends through the extrusion member 20 and is located within the mounting hole 213. One end of the rotating shaft 131 of the pusher 13 extends through the extrusion member 20 and is located within the mounting hole 213. The connecting end 311 is in driving connection with the rotating shaft 131, thereby providing a driving connection between the connecting end 311 and the pusher 13. The connecting end 311 automatically rotates in accordance with the pusher 13 (i.e., the rotating shaft 131). The toggle end 331 and the connecting end 311 are arranged axially parallel to the rotation shaft 131. The toggle member 30 is located on one side of the extrusion member 20. When the connecting end 311 rotates with the rotation shaft 131, the toggle end 331 also rotates and defines a motion trajectory. The motion trajectory of the toggle end 331 is arranged around the periphery of the ice-making space 222. In actual application scenarios, broken ice cubes may fall and partially extend outside the ice-making space 222. The toggle end 331 is located outside the ice-making space 222 and can promptly push the broken ice cubes away from the pushing assembly 10, thereby preventing ice cubes from accumulating within the ice-making space 222 or in the space near the periphery of the ice-making space 222.

[0044] The toggle member 30 in this embodiment includes a fixed portion 31, an extension portion 32, and a toggle member 33 connected in sequence. Specifically, the fixed portion 31 passes through the extrusion member 20 and is located in the mounting through hole 213. The end of the fixed portion 31 away from the extension portion 32 is the connection end 311. The end of the fixed portion 31 away from the extension portion 32 is transmission-connected to the push member 13 (i.e., the rotating shaft 131), so that the fixed portion 31 and the toggle member 30 are transmission-connected to the push member 13. The extension portion 32 extends relative to the fixed portion 31 in a direction away from the rotating shaft 131 line of the fixed portion 31. In this embodiment, the fixed portion 31 is roughly a columnar structure, and the extension portion 32 extends roughly in the radial direction of the fixed portion 31. The end of the extension portion 32 away from the fixed portion 31 extends out of the edge of the extrusion member 20, and the toggle member 33 is connected to the end of the extension portion 32 away from the fixed portion 31. Therefore, the toggle member 33 is located outside the edge of the extrusion member 20. The toggle portion 33 moves relative to the extension portion 32 toward the pushing assembly 10, so that the toggle portion 33 is located outside the ice-making space 222, thereby enabling the toggle member 30 to move the broken ice cubes. The toggle end 331 referred to above is the end of the toggle portion 33 that is away from the extension portion 32. In this embodiment, the distance between the toggle end 331 and the surface of the pushing assembly 10 is less than the diameter of the ice-discharging hole 121, so that the toggle member 30 can effectively move the ice cubes.

[0045] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the ice squeezing evaporator device 100 further includes a transfer member 50, which is provided with a transfer groove 512 and a matching window 511 connected to the transfer groove 512. When the transfer member 50 is connected to the pushing assembly 10, a plurality of ice outlet holes 121 are exposed through the matching window 511. The extrusion member 20 is connected to the pushing assembly 10, and the extrusion member 20 is passed through the matching window 511. At least part of the structure of the extrusion member 20 is located in the transfer groove 512. In this embodiment, the end of the extrusion member 20 away from the pushing assembly 10 can be located in the transfer groove 512. In some other embodiments, the end of the extrusion member 20 away from the pushing assembly 10 extends out of the transfer groove 512 through the notch of the transfer groove 512. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the broken ice cube is located in the area between the ice-making space 222 and the sidewall of the transfer groove 512. The toggle end 331 of the toggle member 30 is located within the transfer groove 512. As previously mentioned, the toggle member 30 is located between the ice-making space 222 and the sidewall of the transfer groove 512 to facilitate the movement of the ice cube. In this embodiment, the transfer groove 512 of the transfer member 50 can temporarily store ice cubes, thereby limiting the movement of ice cubes and preventing them from sliding into the interior of the housing 900. This prevents the ice cubes from melting and damaging the electrical components within the housing 900.

[0046] In this embodiment, the transfer member 50 includes a mounting plate 51 and a limiting panel 52. The mounting plate 51 is connected to the push assembly 10. The mounting plate 51 is partially hollowed out to define a matching window 511 and is used to expose multiple ice outlet holes 121. The limiting panel 52 is connected to the side of the mounting plate 51 away from the push assembly 10. The limiting panel 52 is arranged around the partial outer periphery of the matching window 511. The limiting panel 52 and the mounting plate 51 jointly define a transfer groove 512. The limiting panel 52 defines transfer outlets 521 at both ends in the axial direction. The transfer outlets 521 are connected to the transfer groove 512. In this embodiment, the transfer member 50 also includes a sliding groove body 53. The sliding groove body 53 has a sliding groove 531. The sliding groove 531 is connected to the transfer groove 512 via the transfer outlet 521. The sliding groove 531 is a long strip-shaped groove extending in a certain direction. One end of the sliding groove 531 is connected to the transfer outlet 521 to connect the sliding groove 531 with the transfer groove 512 .

[0047] In this embodiment, the surface of the mounting plate 51 is substantially horizontal. In the direction of gravity, the height of the end of the sliding groove 531 closest to the transfer groove 512 is higher than the height of the end of the sliding groove 531 further away from the transfer groove 512. In other words, the sliding groove 531 is tilted relative to the direction of gravity. Under this configuration, the toggle member 30 can move ice cubes through the transfer outlet 521 into the sliding groove 531. Gravity automatically causes the ice cubes to slide downward and out of the sliding groove 531. In some embodiments, the ice-making device 1000 includes an ice collection container. The end of the sliding groove 531 further away from the transfer groove 512 is connected to the ice collection container, allowing the ice cubes to slide into the ice collection container.

[0048] See also Figure 8 and Figure 9In this embodiment, the pusher assembly 10 includes a barrel 11 and a molded member 12. The barrel 11 is provided with a receiving space 111 and an opening 112 communicating with the receiving space 111. A water supply pipe 113 is provided on the barrel 11. The water supply pipe 113 is connected to the barrel 11 at one end away from the opening 112 and communicates with the receiving space 111. The molded member 12 is connected to the barrel 11 and covers the opening 112. The molded member 12 is provided with an ice outlet area. The ice outlet area, i.e., the molded member 12, is provided with a plurality of ice outlet holes 121. In this embodiment, the molded member 12 is generally a circular plate. Each ice outlet hole 121 extends through opposite sides of the molded member 12 and communicates with the receiving space 111. In this embodiment, the molded member 12 is detachably connected to the barrel 11. For example, the molded member 12 and the barrel 11 are each provided with a threaded structure, which is screwed together to achieve a detachable connection, or screws are provided through the molded member 12 and the barrel 11 to achieve a detachable connection. Under the configuration of this embodiment, the pusher 13 in the accommodating space 111 can be removed for replacement or maintenance, facilitating cleaning of the accommodating space. The pusher 13 is disposed in the accommodating space 111 of the barrel 11. The rotating shaft 131 of the pusher 13 is disposed through the opening 112. One end of the spiral scraper 132 is located at the opening 112. The edge structure of the opening 112 is disposed around one end of the spiral scraper 132. Under the configuration of this embodiment, the spiral scraper 132 can push the crushed ice to the opening 112. As the spiral scraper 132 continues to rotate, the spiral scraper 132 can squeeze the crushed ice out of the accommodating space 111 through the multiple ice outlet holes 121.

[0049] In this embodiment, the cylinder 11 is a roughly cylindrical structure and is used to be set on a horizontal application platform. The opening 112 is set on one end surface of the cylinder 11 away from the application platform. The accommodating space 111 is also a roughly cylindrical space. One side of the spiral scraper 132 is connected to the rotating shaft 131, and the other side is roughly located on a cylindrical surface. The other side of the spiral scraper 132 abuts against the side wall of the accommodating space 111 or is relatively small (such as Figure 3 ), to reduce the crushed ice from falling through the gap between the spiral scraper 132 and the side wall of the accommodating space 111. In this embodiment, the pusher 13 may include a push rod and a plug body. The plug body is disposed in the accommodating space 111, and the periphery of the plug body generally abuts against or is slightly spaced from the side wall of the accommodating space 111. The pusher 13 is connected to the side of the plug body facing away from the opening 112 and can push the plug body toward the opening 112 to push the crushed ice to the opening 112. In other embodiments, the contour of the accommodating space 111 is generally spherical. In such embodiments, the pusher 13 includes a rotating shaft 131 and a spiral scraper 132. One side of the spiral scraper 132 is connected to the rotating shaft 131, and the other side is generally located on a spherical surface. The other side of the spiral scraper 132 abuts against or is slightly spaced from the side wall of the accommodating space 111.

[0050] See also Figure 10 and Figure 11 In this embodiment, the extrusion member 20 includes a connecting portion 21 and an extrusion portion 22. The connecting portion 21 is connected to the forming member 12. The multiple ice-discharging holes 121 on the forming member 12 are arranged sequentially around the outer circumference of the connecting portion 21. One side of the extrusion portion 22 is connected to the connecting portion 21, and the other side is bent relative to the connecting portion 21 and arranged opposite the multiple ice-discharging holes 121. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 21 is generally columnar. The extrusion portion 22 extends relative to the connecting portion 21 in a direction away from the forming member 12 and away from the axis of the connecting portion 21. In this embodiment, the extrusion portion 22 is provided with an extrusion surface 221 on the side facing the forming member 12. The extrusion surface 221 is used to abut and squeeze the ice cubes extending from the ice-discharging holes 121. The ice cubes are squeezed against the extrusion surface 221 until they break. The fixing portion 31 (ie, the connecting end 311 ) mentioned above passes through the connecting portion 21 and the forming member 12 , and then extends into the accommodating space 111 . The fixing portion 31 (and the connecting end 311 ) is in driving connection with the pushing member 13 .

[0051] In this embodiment, multiple ice-discharging holes 121 are spaced apart around a designated axis L. The extrusion portion 22 and the extrusion element 20 are bodies of revolution about the designated axis L, and the extrusion surface 221 is a surface of revolution about the designated axis L. This ensures that the corresponding portions of each ice-discharging hole 121 on the extrusion surface 221 are substantially identical and spaced approximately the same, which facilitates uniform ice cube shape production. In this embodiment, the extrusion surface 221 is a curved surface that is concave toward the designated axis L, i.e., it is a concavely curved surface. In this embodiment, the extrusion surface 221 is a surface of revolution. The longitudinal cross-section of the extrusion surface 221 (the longitudinal section passing through the designated axis L) is roughly an arc, with the center of the arc located outside the extrusion portion 22. In other embodiments, the extrusion portion 22 may be a curved plate, with the side facing the ice-discharging hole 121 having a generally concave shape. This side surface is provided with the extrusion surface 221. In this embodiment, the extrusion surface 221 is a non-revolutionary arc.

[0052] In this embodiment, the extrusion surface 221 intersects the axis of the ice outlet hole 121, and the angle formed by the tangent plane at the intersection of the extrusion surface 221 and the axis of the ice outlet hole 121 and the axis of the ice outlet hole 121 is less than 90°. In this embodiment, the concavely curved extrusion surface 221 increases the contact area between the ice cube and the extrusion surface 221, improving the degree of compression between the extrusion surface 221 and the ice cube, resulting in better ice aggregation and increased ice hardness. In this embodiment, the axes of the multiple ice outlet holes 121 are substantially parallel to each other, the designated axis L and the axis of the rotation shaft 131 substantially coincide, and the designated axis L is parallel to the axes of the multiple ice outlet holes 121.

[0053] In this embodiment, the extrusion member 20 is provided with a first threaded connection portion 211, i.e., the end of the connection portion 21 remote from the extrusion portion 22 is provided with the first threaded connection portion 211. The pushing assembly 10 is provided with a second threaded connection portion 122, i.e., the forming member 12 is provided with the second threaded connection portion 122. The first threaded connection portion 211 and the second threaded connection portion 122 are screwed together to connect the extrusion member 20 to the forming member 12. In this embodiment, the end of each ice-discharging hole 121 remote from the accommodating space 111 is spaced apart from the extrusion surface 221 along a designated direction A. A straight line in the designated direction A is parallel to the axis of each ice-discharging hole 121. The screwing depth of the first threaded connection portion 211 and the second threaded connection portion 122 is substantially parallel to the designated direction A. In this embodiment, the first threaded connection portion 211 is an external thread structure, and the second threaded connection portion 122 is a threaded hole, i.e., the axial direction of the threaded hole is parallel to the designated direction A.

[0054] Under the setting of this embodiment, during the process of the extrusion member 20 and the forming member 12 being mated through the threaded structure, the distance between the extrusion surface 221 and each ice-discharging hole 121 changes. As an example, the screwing depth of the first threaded connection portion 211 and the second threaded connection portion 122 increases, and the distance between the extrusion surface 221 and each ice-discharging hole 121 decreases. As another example, the screwing depth of the first threaded connection portion 211 and the second threaded connection portion 122 decreases, and the distance between the extrusion surface 221 and each ice-discharging hole 121 increases. In this embodiment, the distance between the extrusion surface 221 and each ice-discharging hole 121 can be adjusted by changing the screwing depth of the first threaded connection portion 211 and the second threaded connection portion 122, so that the ice-squeezing evaporator device 100 can produce ice cubes of various sizes, thereby expanding the scope of application of the ice-making equipment 1000.

[0055] See also Figure 12 In this embodiment, the connecting portion 21 is provided with a mounting groove 212. The mounting groove 212 is formed on the end surface of the connecting portion 21 facing the forming member 12, with the notch of the mounting groove 212 facing the forming member 12. The ice squeeze evaporator device 100 in this embodiment also includes an elastic member 40. The elastic member 40 is embedded in the mounting groove 212. When the extrusion member 20 is connected to the forming member 12, the elastic member 40 elastically abuts between the inner wall of the mounting groove 212 and the forming member 12. In this embodiment, the elastic member 40 may include a spring, a rubber ring, or other elastically deformable structure. In actual application scenarios, the extrusion member 20 and the forming member 12 are connected via a threaded structure. The ends of the elastic member 40 abut between the extrusion member 20 and the forming member 12, respectively, so that the first threaded connection portion 211 and the second threaded connection portion 122 abut against each other, preventing relative rotation between the extrusion member 20 and the forming member 12, thereby ensuring a relatively stable relative position between the extrusion member 20 and the forming member 12.

[0056] This embodiment provides an ice-squeezing evaporator device 100. The ice-squeezing evaporator device 100 includes a pushing assembly 10, a squeezing member 20, and a toggle member 30. The pushing assembly 10 defines a receiving space 111 and a plurality of ice-discharging holes 121 connected to the receiving space 111. The pushing assembly 10 includes a pushing member 13 movably disposed within the receiving space 111. The pushing member 13 is configured to push the crushed ice within the receiving space 111 and squeeze the crushed ice so that the crushed ice moves out of the receiving space 111 through the plurality of ice-discharging holes 121. The crushed ice is squeezed by the pushing member 13 and pressed against the walls of the ice-discharging holes 121, causing the crushed ice to become more compact and condense to form ice cubes. The squeezing member 20 is connected to the pushing assembly 10. A portion of the squeezing member 20 is spaced from the plurality of ice-discharging holes 121 to define an ice-making space 222. After the ice cubes move out of the receiving space 111 through the ice-discharging holes 121, they enter the ice-making space 222. As the pusher 13 is continuously squeezed, the ice cube becomes longer and longer and abuts against the squeezer 20. The end of the ice cube away from the ice outlet hole 121 is squeezed against the squeezer 20, making the end of the ice cube away from the ice outlet hole 121 more compact, thus preventing the ice cube from being partially loose. As the pusher 13 is continuously squeezed, the interaction force between the ice cube and the squeezer 20 becomes increasingly stronger until the ice cube breaks and scatters near the ice outlet hole 121. The toggle member 30 is movably connected to the push assembly 10. Part of the structure of the toggle member 30 is located near the ice-making space 222 or within the ice-making space 22, so that the broken ice cube can be pushed away from the push assembly 10, preventing the ice cubes from accumulating on the push assembly 10 and preventing the ice cubes from sticking to each other.

[0057] Under the setting of this embodiment, the extrusion member 20 can squeeze the end of the ice cube until the ice cube breaks, and the compactness and hardness of the ice cube can be improved. The toggle member 30 can promptly push the broken ice cube away from the pushing assembly 10 to avoid ice cube accumulation and adhesion. The extrusion member 20 and the toggle member 30 greatly improve the quality of the ice cube. The ice cube is firm and hard, with a complete shape, and the ice cubes are independent of each other, making them easy to use.

[0058] In the specification of this application, certain words are used to refer to specific components in the specification and claims. Those skilled in the art should understand that hardware manufacturers may use different terms to refer to the same component. The specification and claims do not use the difference in name as a way to distinguish components, but use the difference in function of the components as the criterion for distinction. For example, "including" mentioned throughout the specification and claims is an open term and should be interpreted as "including but not limited to"; "substantially" means that those skilled in the art can solve the technical problem within a certain error range and basically achieve the technical effect.

[0059] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", etc. indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only used to simplify the description for the convenience of describing this application, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0060] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, these terms may refer to fixed, removable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; internal communication between two components; or mere surface contact. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means 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 application. In this specification, the schematic representations 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 a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0062] Furthermore, 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice squeezing evaporator device, characterized in that: include: A pushing assembly, the pushing assembly being provided with an accommodating space and a plurality of ice outlet holes, each of the ice outlet holes being connected to the accommodating space, the accommodating space being used to accommodate crushed ice, the pushing assembly comprising a pushing member movably disposed in the accommodating space; an extrusion member connected to the pushing assembly, wherein a portion of the extrusion member is spaced apart from and opposite to the plurality of ice outlet holes to define an ice-making space; the pushing member is used to push the crushed ice in the accommodating space out of the accommodating space through the plurality of ice outlet holes and into the ice-making space to form ice cubes; the extrusion member is used to squeeze the ice cubes; as well as A toggle member is movably connected to the pushing assembly, one end of the toggle member is opposite to the ice-making space and is used to toggle ice cubes.

2. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing assembly further includes a cylinder and a forming piece, the cylinder is provided with the accommodating space and an opening connected to the accommodating space, the forming piece is connected to the cylinder and covers the opening, and the forming piece is provided with a plurality of the ice outlet holes.

3. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extrusion member includes a connecting portion and an extrusion portion, the connecting portion is connected to the forming member, and the plurality of ice outlet holes are arranged in sequence around the outer circumference of the connecting portion. One side of the extrusion member is connected to the connecting portion, and the other side is bent relative to the connecting portion and respectively opposite to the plurality of ice outlet holes. The extrusion member is provided with an extrusion surface for extruding the ice cubes on the side facing the forming member.

4. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of ice outlet holes are sequentially spaced around a designated axis, the extrusion surface is a revolving surface that revolves about the designated axis, and the extrusion surface is a concave surface.

5. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting portion is provided with a first threaded connecting portion at one end away from the extruding portion, and the molded part is provided with a second threaded connecting portion, and the first threaded connecting portion is screwed together with the second threaded connecting portion; The end of the ice outlet through hole is spaced apart from the extrusion surface along a specified direction, and a screwing depth direction of the first threaded connection portion and the second threaded connection portion is parallel to the specified direction.

6. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting portion is provided with a mounting groove, the notch of the mounting groove faces the forming part; The ice squeezing evaporator device further includes an elastic member, which is embedded in the mounting groove and elastically supported between the inner wall of the mounting groove and the forming member.

7. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing member includes a spiral scraper and a rotating shaft, wherein the rotating shaft is rotatably disposed in the accommodating space, and the spiral scraper is disposed around the outer circumference of the rotating shaft; The rotation axis of the spiral scraper passes through the opening, and the edge structure of the opening is arranged around the outer periphery of one end of the spiral scraper.

8. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of ice outlet holes are circumferentially arranged on the outer periphery of the extrusion member, and the toggle member has a connecting end and a toggle end; The pushing member is rotatably arranged in the accommodating space, the connecting end is passed through the extruding member and is transmission-connected to the pushing member, the toggle end is located on one side of the extruding member, and the motion trajectory of the toggle end is arranged around the periphery of the ice-making space.

9. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The toggle member includes a fixed portion, an extending portion and a toggle member, the connecting end is located at the fixed portion, the fixed portion is passed through the extrusion member in sequence and is transmission-connected to the pushing member, the extending portion is connected to the fixed portion and extends relative to the fixed portion in a direction away from the rotation axis of the fixed portion, and the toggle member is connected to the extending portion and extends relative to the extending portion toward the pushing assembly.

10. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ice squeezing evaporator device further includes a transfer member, the transfer member being provided with a transfer slot and a matching window connected to the transfer slot; the transfer member being connected to the pushing assembly, and the plurality of ice outlet holes being exposed through the matching window; The extruding member is connected to the pushing assembly and at least a portion of its structure is located in the transfer groove. The toggling end of the toggling member is located in the transfer groove.

11. The ice squeeze evaporator device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The side wall of the transfer tank is provided with a transfer outlet for communicating with the outside, and the transfer member is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is communicated with the transfer tank via the transfer outlet; In the direction of gravity, the height of the sliding slot close to an end of the transfer slot is higher than the height of the sliding slot away from an end of the transfer slot.

12. An ice making device, characterized in that: include: case; The ice squeezing evaporator device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the ice squeezing evaporator device is arranged inside the housing; as well as A refrigeration device is arranged inside the shell and connected to the outer periphery of the pushing component.

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