Ice-making control structure of water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice-making control structure of a water dispenser, which comprises a water dispenser main machine internally provided with an ice-making module, the water dispenser main machine is provided with a water tank and an ice taking box, an ice receiving box is arranged below the ice-making module, the interior of the ice receiving box is divided into an ice containing area and a conveying area, and the ice containing area and the conveying area are communicated with each other. An outlet of the conveying area is arranged above the ice taking box; a containing piece driven by a driving device to rotate is arranged below the ice making module, a guide plate is connected to the containing piece, an inductive switch matched with the ice taking box is arranged in the water dispenser main machine, the inductive switch is in signal connection with the driving device, and when the ice taking box is taken down, the driving device drives the containing piece to rotate. And the outlet of the guide plate is positioned in the ice containing area. The ice taking box has the advantages that the structure is reasonable, and ice blocks can be stopped from falling off when the ice taking box is taken down.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispenser manufacturing, in particular to an ice making control structure of a water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] Water dispensers, as drinking water supply devices, are widely used in homes, businesses, and public places. Traditional water dispensers use a water switch to control the water supply line, releasing water from the storage tank. In addition to hot and cold water functions, many existing water dispensers also have ice-making capabilities, using an ice-making module to produce ice cubes.

[0003] For example, patent application number CN202322519694.7, entitled "Drinking Device," discloses a drinking device with an ice-making function, comprising a mounting base; a water tank and a heating electric control module, wherein the water tank and the heating electric control module are mounted on the mounting base and at least partially separated to form a mounting area; and a refrigeration and ice-making assembly, wherein the refrigeration and ice-making assembly comprises a refrigeration module and an ice-making module, both of which are mounted in the mounting area and respectively communicate with the water tank. Generally, a water dispenser with an ice-making function is provided with an ice tray for receiving ice cubes. However, existing ice-making structures have the following problems: if the ice tray is removed during ice-making, ice cubes made by the ice-making module will still fall from the ice outlet into the location where the ice tray was originally located. Since the ice tray is removed at this time, the fallen ice cubes will fall on the ground, making the operating environment slippery. Therefore, the ice-making control structure of existing water dispensers needs to be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to remedy the above-mentioned deficiencies and disclose to the public an ice-making control structure for a water dispenser which has a reasonable structure and can stop ice cubes from falling when the ice box is removed.

[0005] The technical solution of the present utility model is achieved as follows:

[0006] A water dispenser ice-making control structure includes a water dispenser main unit with an ice-making module disposed therein, the water dispenser main unit being provided with a water tank and an ice-taking box, an ice-receiving box being provided below the ice-making module, the ice-receiving box being divided into an ice-holding area and a delivery area, the outlet of the delivery area being provided above the ice-taking box; a receiving member driven to rotate by a driving device is provided below the ice-making module, the receiving member being connected to a guide plate, an induction switch cooperating with the ice-taking box being provided in the water dispenser main unit, the induction switch being connected to a signal of the driving device, and when the ice-taking box is removed, the driving device drives the receiving member to rotate so that the outlet position of the guide plate is within the ice-holding area.

[0007] The measures to further optimize this technical solution are:

[0008] As an improvement, the receiving member is connected to a limit block, and the water dispenser main body is provided with a pair of limit switches that cooperate with the limit block. The limit switches cooperate with the limit blocks to limit the rotation angle of the receiving member.

[0009] As an improvement, a connecting block is provided between the receiving member and the guide plate, one end of the connecting block being hinged to the receiving member, and the other end being hinged to the guide plate. The connecting block connects the receiving member and the guide plate, forming a three-section structure, making the guide plate more flexible in rotation.

[0010] As an improvement, a limiting portion is provided on the connecting block, which can limit the rotation angle of the guide plate so that the ice cubes can smoothly enter the conveying area during normal ice discharging.

[0011] As an improvement, the ice storage area is provided with a drainage hole, which is connected to the drainage port on the water dispenser main body. Water after the ice in the ice storage area melts is discharged from the drainage port on the water dispenser main body through the drainage hole.

[0012] As an improvement, the conveying area is an inclined surface.

[0013] As an improvement, a bracket body is provided in the main body of the water dispenser, the ice box is pulled and matched with the bracket body, and the induction switch is fixed on the bracket body.

[0014] As an improvement, the cross section of the receiving member is a semicircular structure.

[0015] As an improvement, the ice box is connected to a handle, which makes it easier to take the ice box out.

[0016] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0017] The utility model discloses an ice-making control structure for a water dispenser with a reasonable structure. An induction switch that cooperates with the ice box is provided in the main body of the water dispenser. When the induction switch senses that the ice box is removed, a signal is fed back to the driving device, which drives the receiving member to rotate so that the outlet position of the guide plate is within the ice storage area. In this way, the ice cubes made by the ice-making module will fall into the ice storage area instead of entering the conveying area, so that the ice cubes stop falling when the ice box is removed, thereby optimizing the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure after removing the bracket body;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of another perspective of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure after removing the connecting piece;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the main unit of the water dispenser of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 It is a sectional view of the main unit of the water dispenser of the present utility model.

[0025] The names of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the present utility model are:

[0026] Ice-making module 1, water dispenser main unit 2, drain outlet 2a, water tank 21, ice removal box 22, handle 22a, bracket body 23, ice receiving box 3, ice storage area 31, drain hole 31a, conveying area 32, drive device 4, receiving member 5, limit block 51, limit switch 52, guide plate 6, connecting block 61, limit portion 61a, induction switch 7. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0028] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present invention as defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0029] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate directions or positions are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0030] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the elements may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, an ice-making control structure of a water dispenser includes a water dispenser main unit 2 with an ice-making module 1 disposed therein, the water dispenser main unit 2 being provided with a water tank 21 and an ice removal box 22, an ice receiving box 3 being provided below the ice-making module 1, the ice receiving box 3 being divided into an ice storage area 31 and a delivery area 32, the outlet of the delivery area 32 being provided above the ice removal box 22; a receiving member 5 driven to rotate by a driving device 4 is provided below the ice-making module 1, the receiving member 5 being connected to a guide plate 6, an induction switch 7 cooperating with the ice removal box 22 being provided in the water dispenser main unit 2, the induction switch 7 being connected to a signal of the driving device 4, and when the ice removal box 22 is removed, the driving device 4 drives the receiving member 5 to rotate so that the outlet position of the guide plate 6 is within the ice storage area 31.

[0032] The driving device 4 is preferably an electric motor.

[0033] The receiving member 5 is connected to a limit block 51, and the water dispenser main unit 2 is provided with a pair of limit switches 52 that cooperate with the limit block 51. The cooperation between the limit switches 52 and the limit blocks 51 limits the rotation angle of the receiving member 5.

[0034] A connecting block 61 is provided between the receiving member 5 and the guide plate 6 . One end of the connecting block 61 is hinged to the receiving member 5 , and the other end of the connecting block 61 is hinged to the guide plate 6 .

[0035] The connection block 61 is provided with a limiting portion 61a, which is formed by axially extending the middle portion of the connection block 61 and abutting against the guide plate 6 to form a limit.

[0036] Due to the limited space within the water dispenser main unit 2, the receiving member 5 and the guide plate 6 are connected in a three-section structure via a connecting block 61. This allows for more flexible rotation of the guide plate 6, resulting in a more compact structure and contributing to the miniaturization of the overall water dispenser structure. The position-limiting portion 61a limits the rotation angle of the guide plate 6, ensuring that ice cubes can smoothly enter the delivery area 32 during dispensing.

[0037] The ice storage area 31 is provided with a drainage hole 31a, which is connected to the drain port 2a on the water dispenser main unit 2. Melted ice in the ice storage area 31 drains through the drainage hole 31a and out of the drain port 2a on the water dispenser main unit 2. The drain port 2a is located at the bottom of the water dispenser main unit 2. The bottom surface of the ice storage area 31 is inclined, and the drainage hole 31a is located at the lower end of the inclined structure.

[0038] The conveying area 32 is a slope. The ice cubes entering the conveying area 32 will slide down the slope into the ice box 22 under the action of gravity.

[0039] A bracket body 23 is provided in the water dispenser main body 2 , the ice box 22 is pulled and matched with the bracket body 23 , and the induction switch 7 is fixed on the bracket body 23 .

[0040] The cross section of the receiving member 5 is a semicircular structure.

[0041] The ice box 22 is connected to a handle 22a. When the ice box 22 is taken out of the water dispenser main unit 2, it needs to be moved horizontally. The setting of the handle 22a makes it convenient to take the ice box 22 out.

[0042] Working principle:

[0043] When the water dispenser is making ice normally, the ice box 22 is placed in the water dispenser main body 2, and the ice box 22 contacts the sensor switch 7. The sensor switch 7 sends a signal, and the driving device 4 drives the receiving member 5 to rotate to the bottom of the ice making module 1. The water in the water tank 21 enters the ice making module 1 to make ice. The ice cubes made by the ice making module 1 fall into the receiving member 5. The driving device 4 then drives the receiving member 5 to rotate a certain angle, causing the receiving member 5 to tilt. The ice cubes in the receiving member 5 will follow the guide plate 6 into the conveying area 32 of the ice receiving box 3 and finally enter the ice box 22. The user can take out the ice box 22 containing the ice cubes for use.

[0044] When the ice box 22 is taken out, the induction switch 7 sends a signal, and the driving device 4 drives the receiving member 5 to rotate to one side. In this way, even if the ice making module 1 is in operation, the ice cubes made by the ice making module 1 will directly fall into the ice receiving area 31 of the ice box 3, and will not fall into the receiving member 5. In this way, the ice cubes cannot fall into the position of the ice box 22 through the conveying area 32, thereby preventing the ice cubes from falling onto the ground from the ice outlet when the ice box 22 is taken out, thereby greatly improving the user experience.

[0045] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should be aware that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made using the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice making control structure for a water dispenser, comprising a water dispenser main unit (2) with an ice making module (1) disposed therein, the water dispenser main unit (2) being provided with a water tank (21) and an ice box (22), wherein: An ice receiving box (3) is provided below the ice making module (1), and the ice receiving box (3) is divided into an ice storage area (31) and a delivery area (32), and the outlet of the delivery area (32) is provided above the ice taking box (22); a receiving member (5) driven to rotate by a driving device (4) is provided below the ice making module (1), and a guide plate (6) is connected to the receiving member (5); an induction switch (7) matched with the ice taking box (22) is provided in the water dispenser main unit (2), and the induction switch (7) is connected to the driving device (4) by signal. When the ice taking box (22) is removed, the driving device (4) drives the receiving member (5) to rotate, so that the outlet position of the guide plate (6) is within the ice storage area (31).

2. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limit block (51) is connected to the receiving member (5), and a pair of limit switches (52) matching with the limit block (51) are provided in the water dispenser main unit (2).

3. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting block (61) is provided between the receiving member (5) and the guide plate (6), one end of the connecting block (61) is hinged to the receiving member (5), and the other end of the connecting block (61) is hinged to the guide plate (6).

4. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting portion (61a) is provided on the connecting block (61).

5. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice storage area (31) is provided with a drainage hole (31a), and the drainage hole (31a) is connected to the drainage port (2a) on the water dispenser main unit (2).

6. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying area (32) is an inclined surface.

7. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A bracket body (23) is provided in the water dispenser main unit (2), the ice box (22) is pulled and matched with the bracket body (23), and the induction switch (7) is fixed on the bracket body (23).

8. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cross section of the receiving member (5) is a semicircular structure.

9. The ice making control structure of a water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ice box (22) is externally connected to a handle (22a).

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