Ice full detection system for ice maker

Abstract

An ice fullness detection system for an ice maker includes an ice storage bucket and a detection device. The ice storage bucket comprises an ice storage bucket inner container, an ice storage bucket shell and a mounting groove. The detection device comprises a detection mounting rack and an ice amount detection device. And the detection mounting rack comprises a detection mounting rack main body, an insertion through hole and a limiting unit. The limiting unit comprises a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion. When the ice amount detection device is inserted into the insertion through hole, the ice amount detection device is arranged between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion, and the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion limit the position of the ice amount detection device and protect the two sides of the ice amount detection device. According to the ice fullness detection system for the ice machine, direct contact of ice blocks is avoided, protection of the ice quantity detection device is achieved, durability and accuracy of the ice quantity detection device are improved, and use of the ice blocks is conveniently planned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of ice making machines, in particular to an ice full detection system for ice making machines. Background Art

[0002] An ice maker is a device used to produce ice. It typically uses electricity or a compressor to cool water and freeze it. Ice quantity detection is a key technical step in the design and operation of an ice maker. Traditional ice quantity detection devices are typically installed directly inside the ice storage bin to monitor the ice level in real time.

[0003] However, traditional ice quantity detection devices are installed directly inside the ice storage bin. While this installation method facilitates monitoring, it also exposes the device to the risk of impact from ice cubes. When ice cubes move inside or are removed from the ice storage bin, they can physically impact the detection device, causing damage or reducing accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides an ice full detection system for an ice maker that can protect a detection device to meet industrial needs.

[0005] An ice-full detection system for an ice maker includes an ice bucket and a detection device disposed within the ice bucket. The ice bucket includes an ice bucket liner, an ice bucket shell disposed outside the ice bucket liner, and a mounting slot disposed on the inner sidewall of the ice bucket liner. The detection device includes a detection mounting bracket fixedly connected to the mounting slot, and an ice quantity detection device disposed on the detection mounting bracket. The detection mounting bracket includes a detection mounting bracket body disposed within the ice bucket, a plug-in hole disposed on the detection mounting bracket body, and a limiting unit disposed on the detection mounting bracket body and used to limit the ice quantity detection device. The limiting unit includes a first limiting protrusion disposed on the detection mounting bracket body and a second limiting protrusion disposed on the detection mounting bracket body. The first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are respectively disposed on either side of the plug-in hole. When the ice quantity detection device is inserted into the plug-in through hole, the ice quantity detection device is arranged between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion limit the position of the ice quantity detection device, and the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion protect both sides of the ice quantity detection device.

[0006] Furthermore, the ice storage bucket further includes a foaming layer provided between the ice storage bucket liner and the ice storage bucket shell.

[0007] Furthermore, the ice full detection system for the ice maker includes a drainage unit arranged at the bottom of the ice storage bucket inner tank.

[0008] Furthermore, the drainage unit includes a drainage port provided on the bottom wall of the ice storage bucket inner liner, and at least one drainage groove provided on the bottom wall of the ice storage bucket inner liner, and each of the drainage ports is connected to the drainage groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the length of the first limiting protrusion is greater than the length of the second limiting protrusion.

[0010] Furthermore, edges of the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are both chamfered.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer contour of the mounting groove is the same as the outer contour of the mounting bracket body.

[0012] Furthermore, when the detection mounting bracket is installed in the mounting groove, the mounting bracket body is flush with the inner wall of the ice storage bucket liner.

[0013] Compared to the prior art, the detection device in the ice fullness detection system for an ice maker provided by the present invention secures the ice quantity detection device to the ice storage bucket via the detection mounting bracket for ice detection. The detection mounting bracket includes a detection mounting bracket body disposed within the ice storage bucket, a through-hole provided in the detection mounting bracket body, and a limiting unit provided on the detection mounting bracket body for limiting the ice quantity detection device. The limiting unit is provided with a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion on the detection mounting bracket body. The first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are respectively arranged on both sides of the plug-in through hole, and the ice quantity detection device is used to detect the position of ice cubes in the ice storage bucket. The ice quantity detection device is inserted into the plug-in through hole. When the ice quantity detection device is inserted into the plug-in through hole, the ice quantity detection device is arranged between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion limit the position of the ice quantity detection device, and the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion protect both sides of the ice quantity detection device. It can be seen that the ice full detection system for the ice maker avoids direct contact with ice cubes, realizes the protection of the ice quantity detection device, improves the durability and accuracy of the ice quantity detection device, and facilitates the planning of ice use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an ice full detection system for an ice maker provided by the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1A structural diagram of a detection device in an ice full detection system for an ice maker. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The following is a further detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the description of the embodiments of the present invention herein is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 2 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-full detection system for an ice maker provided by the present invention. The ice-full detection system for an ice maker includes an ice storage bucket 10 and a detection device 20 disposed within the ice storage bucket 10. The ice-full detection system for an ice maker also includes other functional modules, such as assembly components, which are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0018] The ice storage bucket 10 includes an ice storage bucket liner 11, an ice storage bucket shell 12 arranged outside the ice storage bucket liner 11, a mounting groove 13 arranged on the inner wall of the ice storage bucket liner 11, a foaming layer 14 arranged between the ice storage bucket liner 11 and the ice storage bucket shell 12, and a drainage unit 15 arranged at the bottom of the ice storage bucket liner 11.

[0019] The ice bucket liner 11 is used to directly store ice cubes, the ice bucket shell 12 is used to protect the ice bucket liner 11, and the ice bucket liner 11 and the ice bucket shell 12 are spaced apart. The foam layer 14 is arranged between the ice bucket liner 11 and the ice bucket shell 12. The foam layer 14 plays a heat insulating role and slows down the melting speed of ice cubes. The ice bucket liner 11, the ice bucket shell 12, and the foam layer 14 are a prior art. The mounting groove 13 is used to install the detection device 20. The mounting groove 13 will be described in detail in conjunction with the detection device 20.

[0020] The drainage unit 15 includes a drain port 151 provided on the bottom wall of the ice storage liner 11, and at least one drainage groove 152 provided on the bottom wall of the ice storage liner 11. Each drain port 151 is interconnected with a drainage groove 152. The drainage groove 152 is used to guide the melted water in the ice storage liner 11 toward the drain port 151. The drain port 151 is used to drain the melted water in the ice storage liner 11, thereby preventing water accumulation in the ice storage liner 11. The drain ports 151 and the drainage grooves 15 are both conventional and will not be described in detail here.

[0021] The detection device 20 includes a detection mounting frame 21 disposed in the ice storage bucket 10 and an ice quantity detection device 22 disposed on the detection mounting frame 21 .

[0022] The detection mounting frame 21 includes a detection mounting frame body 211 disposed in the ice storage bucket 10 , a plug-in through hole 212 disposed on the detection mounting frame body 211 , and a limiting unit 213 disposed on the detection mounting frame body 211 and used to limit the ice quantity detection device 22 .

[0023] The mounting bracket body 211 is installed in the mounting groove 13 and is used to connect to the ice storage bucket 10. The outer contour of the mounting groove 13 is identical to that of the mounting bracket body 211, ensuring a stable position of the mounting bracket body 211 within the mounting groove 13. When the detection mounting bracket 21 is installed in the mounting groove 13, the mounting bracket body 211 is flush with the inner wall of the ice storage bucket liner 11, resulting in a smooth and aesthetically pleasing surface. Furthermore, the connection between the mounting bracket body 211 and the ice storage bucket 10 can be any of a snap-on, adhesive, or screw connection. These connections are all conventional techniques and will not be further described here.

[0024] The plug-in hole 212 is used to install the ice amount detection device 22, so that one end of the ice amount detection device 22 can be plugged and installed on the detection mounting frame 21. The plug-in hole 212 is a prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0025] The limiting unit 213 includes a first limiting protrusion 2131 provided on the detection mounting frame body 211 and a second limiting protrusion 2132 provided on the detection mounting frame body 211 .

[0026] When the ice amount detection device 22 is inserted into the plug-in through hole 212, the ice amount detection device 22 is arranged between the first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132. The first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132 limit the position of the ice amount detection device 22, and the first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132 protect both sides of the ice amount detection device 22.

[0027] The edges of the first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132 are both chamfered. The chamfers of the first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132 guide ice away from the ice quantity detection device 22, thereby protecting the ice quantity detection device 22. In this embodiment, the length of the first limiting protrusion 2131 is greater than the length of the second limiting protrusion 2132.

[0028] The ice quantity detection device 22 is a device capable of sensing the level of ice cubes within the ice storage bucket 10. The ice storage bucket 10 is also equipped with an alarm device (not shown). When the level of ice cubes within the ice storage bucket 10 reaches a set lower limit, the alarm device alerts the user that the ice storage bucket is full of ice cubes. When the level of ice cubes within the ice storage bucket 10 does not reach the set lower limit, the alarm device sounds an alarm to alert the user that the ice storage bucket is insufficient. The connection structure between the alarm device and the ice quantity detection device 22, as well as the ice quantity detection device 22, are both conventional. In this embodiment, the ice quantity detection device 22 is a temperature sensor. When ice cubes gradually accumulate on the temperature sensor, the temperature of the temperature sensor reaches a set lower limit, and the temperature sensor sends a signal to control the refrigeration system (not shown) of the ice maker to stop operating. When the temperature sensor reaches a set upper limit, the refrigeration system (not shown) of the ice maker is controlled to restart and begin ice making. The connection between the ice quantity detection device 22 and the refrigeration system (not shown) is conventional and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] Compared to the prior art, the detection device 20 in the ice full detection system for an ice maker provided by the present invention secures the ice quantity detection device 22 to the ice storage bucket 10 via the detection mounting bracket 21 for ice detection. The detection mounting bracket 21 includes a detection mounting bracket body 211 disposed within the ice storage bucket 10, a through-hole 212 disposed on the detection mounting bracket body 211, and a limiting unit 213 disposed on the detection mounting bracket body 211 for limiting the ice quantity detection device 22. The limiting unit 213 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 2131 and a second limiting protrusion 2132 on the detection mounting bracket body 211. The first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132 are respectively arranged on both sides of the plug-in through hole 212, and the ice quantity detection device 22 is used to detect the position of ice cubes in the ice storage bucket. The ice quantity detection device 22 is inserted into the plug-in through hole 212. When the ice quantity detection device 22 is inserted into the plug-in through hole 212, the ice quantity detection device 22 is arranged between the first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132. The first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132 limit the position of the ice quantity detection device 22, and the first limiting protrusion 2131 and the second limiting protrusion 2132 protect both sides of the ice quantity detection device 22. It can be seen that the ice full detection system for the ice maker avoids direct contact with ice cubes, realizes the protection of the ice quantity detection device, improves the durability and accuracy of the ice quantity detection device, and facilitates the planning of ice use.

[0030] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements or improvements within the spirit of the present invention are included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice full detection system for an ice maker, characterized by: The ice full detection system for the ice maker includes an ice storage bucket and a detection device arranged in the ice storage bucket. The ice storage bucket includes an ice storage bucket liner, an ice storage bucket shell arranged outside the ice storage bucket liner, and a mounting groove arranged on the inner side wall of the ice storage bucket liner. The detection device includes a detection mounting frame fixedly connected to the mounting groove, and an ice quantity detection device arranged on the detection mounting frame. The detection mounting frame includes a detection mounting frame body arranged in the ice storage bucket, a plug-in through hole arranged on the detection mounting frame body, and an ice quantity detection device arranged on the detection mounting frame body for limiting the amount of ice. A limiting unit for the ice quantity detection device is provided, wherein the limiting unit includes a first limiting protrusion arranged on the detection mounting frame body, and a second limiting protrusion arranged on the detection mounting frame body. The first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are respectively arranged on both sides of the plug-in through hole. When the ice quantity detection device is inserted into the plug-in through hole, the ice quantity detection device is arranged between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion limit the position of the ice quantity detection device, and the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion protect both sides of the ice quantity detection device.

2. The ice full detection system for an ice maker according to claim 1, wherein: The ice storage bucket further includes a foaming layer arranged between the ice storage bucket liner and the ice storage bucket shell.

3. The ice full detection system for an ice maker according to claim 1, wherein: The ice full detection system for the ice maker includes a drainage unit arranged at the bottom of the ice storage bucket inner tank.

4. The ice full detection system for an ice maker according to claim 3, wherein: The drainage unit includes a drainage port provided on the bottom wall of the ice storage bucket inner container, and at least one drainage groove provided on the bottom wall of the ice storage bucket inner container, and each drainage port is connected to the drainage groove.

5. The ice full detection system for an ice maker according to claim 1, wherein: The length of the first limiting protrusion is greater than the length of the second limiting protrusion.

6. The ice full detection system for an ice maker according to claim 1, wherein: The edges of the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are both chamfered.

7. The ice full detection system for an ice maker according to claim 1, wherein: The outer contour of the mounting groove is the same as the outer contour of the mounting bracket body.

8. The ice full detection system for an ice maker according to claim 1, wherein: When the detection mounting bracket is installed in the mounting groove, the mounting bracket body is flush with the inner wall of the ice storage bucket liner.

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