Ice-making box assembly and ice maker

Abstract

The ice-making box assembly comprises a rotatable box body, the rotatable box body is provided with an upper opening, a connecting shaft is arranged on the outer edge of the upper opening, a shaft hole is formed in the connecting shaft in the axial direction of the connecting shaft, a guide groove is formed in the peripheral wall of the connecting shaft inwards from the end face of the connecting shaft, and the guide groove is communicated with the upper opening of the box body; the guide groove extends in the circumferential direction of the connecting shaft to form an arc-shaped notch. An assembly notch is formed in the first side of the ice shoveling plate, an assembly shaft is arranged in the assembly notch, the connecting shaft is arranged in the assembly notch, and the assembly shaft can move along the guide groove to be connected with the shaft hole, so that the ice shoveling plate is connected with the box body and can rotate relative to the box body. By simplifying the structure of the ice-making box assembly, the ice shoveling plate is directly connected with the ice-making box, and the number of parts and the occupied overall space are reduced, so that the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the assembling complexity and time are reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ice making, in particular to an ice making box assembly and an ice maker. BACKGROUND

[0002] The immersion ice maker is a kind of refrigeration mechanical device, and its core function is to generate ice rapidly through heat exchange of the evaporator. However, the current immersion ice maker structure has some limitations.

[0003] For example, the Chinese utility model patent with the publication number CN213273306U discloses an ice shovel mechanism and an ice maker, which mainly comprises an ice making box, a hinge and an ice shovel plate, and the ice shovel plate is connected to the ice making box through a pin, and the ice making box is driven to rotate by a motor to shovel ice and push the ice out to complete the ice pushing process. This structure occupies a large space of the whole machine because the hinge connects the ice shovel plate to the ice making box, which reduces the capacity of the front ice basket and the water tank. At the same time, when the ice is removed, the ice shovel plate is located directly below the evaporator and forms a certain angle with the water tank, which limits the ice removal height and makes the ice length relatively small, thereby affecting the user experience. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide an ice making box assembly, which comprises:

[0005] A rotatable box body having an upper opening, an outer edge of the upper opening is provided with a connecting shaft, an axial hole is arranged in the connecting shaft along the axial direction thereof, a guide groove is formed in the outer peripheral wall of the connecting shaft inward from the end face thereof, and the guide groove extends along the circumferential direction of the connecting shaft to form an arc-shaped notch;

[0006] An ice shovel plate having a first side provided with an assembly slot, an assembly shaft is arranged in the assembly slot, the connecting shaft is arranged in the assembly slot, and the assembly shaft can move along the guide groove to be connected with the axial hole, so that the ice shovel plate is connected with the box body and can rotate relative to the box body,

[0007] A limiting portion is arranged on the first side of the ice shovel plate, the limiting portion can abut against the outer wall of the box body when the ice making box assembly is used for ice making / shoveling, so as to limit the rotation of the ice shovel plate relative to the box body, and the limiting portion is separated from the outer wall of the box body when the ice making box assembly is used for ice removing, so that the ice shovel plate rotates relative to the box body and follows the rotation of the box body.

[0008] The application realizes flexible connection and relative rotation between the ice scraping plate and the box body by setting the matching structure of the connecting shaft and the assembly shaft, thereby improving the working efficiency and reliability of the ice making box assembly. Moreover, the limiting part limits the rotation of the ice scraping plate during ice making / ice scraping, thereby ensuring the stability of the ice making process, and allowing the relative rotation of the ice scraping plate during ice removal of the ice making box assembly, thereby increasing the ice removal space and improving the ice removal efficiency.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, the assembly slot is provided with two, and both are arranged on the first side of the ice scraping plate, and the limiting part is formed between the two assembly slots. The application enhances the stability and structural strength of the connection between the ice scraping plate and the box body by setting two assembly slots and limiting parts, and simultaneously simplifies the design and manufacturing process of the assembly.

[0010] As an optional embodiment, the limiting part is arranged at an angle with the ice scraping plate, and the connection between the limiting part and the ice scraping plate is a rounded structure. The design of the limiting part arranged at an angle with the ice scraping plate and the rounded structure reduces the wear of the ice making box assembly during operation, thereby prolonging the service life of the equipment.

[0011] As an optional embodiment, the ice scraping plate is attached to the side wall of the cabinet during ice removal of the ice making box assembly. The design of the ice scraping plate attached to the side wall of the cabinet during ice removal of the ice making box assembly can increase the ice removal space, thereby helping to guide the ice to fall off and improving the ice removal efficiency.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, a plurality of water leakage holes are formed in the ice scraping plate, and the plurality of water leakage holes are sequentially distributed along the axial direction of the assembly shaft. The plurality of water leakage holes formed in the ice scraping plate can effectively drain the water generated during ice making, thereby preventing water accumulation and maintaining the cleanliness of the ice making environment.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, the ice scraping plate and the assembly shaft are of an integrated structure; and / or the box body and the connecting shaft are of an integrated structure. The integrated structure of the ice scraping plate and the assembly shaft, and the integrated structure of the box body and the connecting shaft simplify the assembly process of the assembly, reduce the number of assemblies, and reduce the manufacturing cost and maintenance difficulty.

[0014] The purpose of the embodiment of the application is to further provide an ice maker comprising the ice making box assembly as described above, further comprising a cabinet, an ice basket and an ice making part, the cabinet is provided with a water storage cavity, an ice storage cavity and an ice making cavity, the water storage cavity is arranged below the ice storage cavity, the ice making cavity is arranged behind the ice storage cavity, the ice basket is arranged in the ice storage cavity, the ice making box assembly is arranged in the ice making cavity, and the ice making part is arranged in the ice making box assembly and connected with the cabinet.

[0015] The present application integrates the ice-making box assembly into the ice maker, improves the overall performance and efficiency of the ice maker, and maintains the compactness of the structure while saving space.

[0016] As an optional embodiment, the top surface of the cabinet is provided with a mounting opening penetrating the cabinet, and the ice basket can be mounted in the ice storage cavity through the mounting opening. The mounting opening design of the top surface of the cabinet of the present application makes the mounting of the ice basket more convenient, improves the ease of use and maintenance convenience of the ice maker.

[0017] The embodiment of the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The present application simplifies the structure of the ice-making box assembly, directly connects the ice shovel plate with the ice-making box, reduces the number of parts and the overall space occupied, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and reducing the complexity and time of assembly, making the production process of the entire ice maker more economical and efficient.

[0019] When ice is removed, the ice shovel plate is located at the rear side of the box body, providing sufficient ice removal height, so that the ice can be made longer, not only improving the ice-making efficiency, but also possibly improving the shape and quality of the ice cubes to meet the needs of different users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the ice-making box assembly of the embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a left view of the ice-making box assembly of the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the ice shovel plate of the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the box body of the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the ice shovel plate and the box body of the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the ice shovel plate and the box body of the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the ice maker of the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the ice-making state of the ice maker of the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 9The ice maker is in the ice shedding state.

[0029] wherein,

[0030] 1, box body; 11, connecting shaft; 12, shaft hole; 13, guide groove; 2, ice shovel; 21, assembly notch; 22, assembly shaft; 23, limiting part; 24, water leakage hole; 3, machine shell; 31, water storage cavity; 32, ice storage cavity; 33, ice making cavity; 4, ice basket; 5, ice making part; 6, synchronous motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Various aspects and features of the present application are described herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] It is to be understood that various alterations and modifications can be made to the embodiments disclosed herein. Therefore, the above description should not be taken as limiting, but merely as exemplification of the embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the application.

[0033] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and, together with the general description of the application given above, and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0034] These and other characteristics of the present application will become apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0035] It should also be understood that, although the terms "first" and "second" can be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. Thus, a first element discussed below could be termed a second element without departing from the scope of the present application.

[0036] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0037] Specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures; however, various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the scope and spirit of the application. Like reference numerals have been used throughout the drawings to designate analogous elements, features and structures.

[0038] The specification can use phrases such as "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," "in yet another embodiment," or "in at least one embodiment" which can refer to one or more embodiments of the application.

[0039] The embodiment of the present application provides an ice making box assembly, which comprises a rotatable box body 1 and a ice shovel plate 2. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the box body 1 is a semi-circular arc structure.

[0040] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 , Figures 4-6 The box body 1 has an upper opening, and the outer edge of the upper opening is provided with a connecting shaft 11, the connecting shaft 11 is provided with a shaft hole 12, the shaft hole 12 penetrates to both ends of the axial direction of the connecting shaft 11, the outer peripheral wall of the connecting shaft 11 is provided with a guide groove 13 which is inwardly formed from the end face, and the guide groove 13 extends along the circumferential direction of the connecting shaft 11 to form an arc-shaped gap. The guide groove 13 is in communication with the shaft hole 12.

[0041] As shown in the figure, Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first side of the ice shovel plate 2 is provided with a mounting groove 21, and the mounting groove 21 is provided with a mounting shaft 22. The connecting shaft 11 is arranged in the mounting groove 21, and the mounting shaft 22 can move along the guide groove 13 to be connected with the shaft hole 12, so that the ice shovel plate 2 is connected with the box body 1 and can rotate relative to the box body 1.

[0042] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The first side of the ice shovel plate 2 is provided with a limiting part 23. When the ice making box assembly is used for ice making / ice shoveling, the limiting part 23 can abut against the outer wall of the box body 1 to limit the rotation of the ice shovel plate 2 relative to the box body 1. When the ice making box assembly is used for ice removing, the limiting part 23 is separated from the outer wall of the box body 1, so that the ice shovel plate 2 can rotate relative to the box body 1 and follow the rotation of the box body 1. The assembly process of the ice making box assembly is as follows: the box body 1 and the ice shovel plate 2 are prepared, the connecting shaft 11 is arranged in the mounting groove 21 of the ice shovel plate 2, the mounting shaft 22 of the ice shovel plate 2 moves along the guide groove 13 of the connecting shaft 11, and the mounting shaft 22 is clamped into the shaft hole 12, so that the box body 1 and the ice shovel plate 2 are connected together, and the ice shovel plate 2 can rotate relative to the box body 1.

[0043] The cooperation structure of the connecting shaft 11 and the mounting shaft 22 is arranged, the flexible connection and relative rotation between the ice shovel plate 2 and the box body 1 are realized, and the working efficiency and reliability of the ice making box assembly are improved. When the ice making / ice shoveling is performed, the limiting part 23 limits the rotation of the ice shovel plate 2, so that the stability of the ice making process is ensured. When the ice removing is performed, the relative rotation of the ice shovel plate 2 is allowed, the ice removing space is increased, and the ice removing efficiency is improved.

[0044] AsFigure 3 As shown in the drawings, the assembly slot 21 is provided with two, and is arranged on the first side of the ice shovel plate 2, and the limiting part 23 is formed between the two assembly slots 21. The application sets two assembly slots 21 and limiting parts 23, which enhances the stability and structural strength of the connection between the ice shovel plate 2 and the box body 1, and simplifies the design and manufacturing process of the assembly. Among them, the ice shovel plate 2 and the limiting part 23 are arranged in a convex shape as a whole.

[0045] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2 The limiting part 23 is arranged at an angle with the ice shovel plate 2, and the connection between the limiting part 23 and the ice shovel plate 2 is a rounded structure. For example, the angle between the limiting part 23 and the ice shovel plate 2 is 90°. The design of the limiting part 23 and the ice shovel plate 2 at an angle and the rounded structure of the application reduces the wear of the ice making box assembly during operation, prolonging the service life of the equipment.

[0046] As shown in the drawings, Figure 9 When the ice shovel plate 2 is used to remove ice from the ice making box assembly, it is attached to the side wall of the shell 3, that is, part of the plate surface of the ice shovel plate 2 is attached to the side wall of the shell 3. The ice shovel plate 2 of the application is attached to the side wall of the shell 3 when the ice making box assembly is used to remove ice, which can increase the ice removal space and help guide the ice to fall off, improving the ice removal efficiency.

[0047] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 A plurality of water leakage holes 24 are formed in the ice shovel plate 2, and the plurality of water leakage holes 24 are sequentially distributed along the axial direction of the assembly shaft 22. The plurality of water leakage holes 24 formed in the ice shovel plate 2 of the application can effectively drain the water produced during ice making, prevent water accumulation, and keep the ice making environment clean.

[0048] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 and Figure 4 The ice shovel plate 2 and the assembly shaft 22 are of an integrated structure; and / or the box body 1 and the connecting shaft 11 are of an integrated structure. The integrated structure of the ice shovel plate 2 and the assembly shaft 22, and the integrated structure of the box body 1 and the connecting shaft 11 of the application simplify the assembly process of the assembly, reduce the number of assemblies, and reduce the manufacturing cost and maintenance difficulty.

[0049] As shown in the drawings, Figure 7 The ice making box assembly further comprises a synchronous motor 6, and the motor output shaft of the synchronous motor 6 is connected with the box body 1 for driving the box body 1 to rotate.

[0050] In summary, as shown in the drawings, Figure 8 and Figure 9 The working process of the ice shovel plate 2 is as follows:

[0051] When the ice-making box assembly is making ice, the end of the ice shovel plate 2 not connected with the box body 1 has a downward movement tendency, and because the ice shovel plate 2 can rotate relative to the box body 1, finally the limiting part 23 presses against the outer wall of the box body 1, limiting the swing of the ice shovel plate 2, see Figure 8 .

[0052] When the ice-making box assembly is making ice, the end of the ice shovel plate 2 not connected with the box body 1 has a downward movement tendency, and because the ice shovel plate 2 can rotate relative to the box body 1, finally the limiting part 23 presses against the outer wall of the box body 1, limiting the swing of the ice shovel plate 2, see Figure 9 When the ice-making box assembly is making ice, the end of the ice shovel plate 2 not connected with the box body 1 has a downward movement tendency, and because the ice shovel plate 2 can rotate relative to the box body 1, finally the limiting part 23 presses against the outer wall of the box body 1, limiting the swing of the ice shovel plate 2, see

[0053] When the ice-making box assembly is making ice, the end of the ice shovel plate 2 not connected with the box body 1 has a downward movement tendency, and because the ice shovel plate 2 can rotate relative to the box body 1, finally the limiting part 23 presses against the outer wall of the box body 1, limiting the swing of the ice shovel plate 2, see

[0054] The embodiment of the present application also provides an ice maker, as shown in Figure 7 , comprising the ice-making box assembly as described above, further comprising a machine shell 3, an ice basket 4 and an ice-making part 5. The present application integrates the ice-making box assembly as described above into the ice maker, improves the overall performance and efficiency of the ice maker, while maintaining the compactness of the structure and saving space. The ice-making part is an evaporator.

[0055] The machine shell 3 is provided with a water storage cavity 31, an ice storage cavity 32 and an ice-making cavity 33, the water storage cavity 31 is arranged below the ice storage cavity 32, the ice-making cavity 33 is arranged behind the ice storage cavity 32, the ice basket 4 is arranged in the ice storage cavity 32, the ice-making box assembly is arranged in the ice-making cavity 33, and the ice-making part 5 is arranged in the ice-making box assembly and connected with the machine shell 3.

[0056] The machine shell 3 comprises a shell, thermal insulation foam and foaming body, which provides good thermal insulation effect for the ice maker, can effectively insulate external heat, maintain a low-temperature environment inside the ice maker, reduce cold loss, thereby improving energy efficiency and energy saving effect.

[0057] The water storage cavity 31, the ice storage cavity 32 and the ice-making cavity 33 are arranged in an inverted L shape, and the cavity wall of the ice storage cavity 32 is further provided with an infrared lamp cover assembly, which can detect the full ice state in the ice basket 4, so that the ice maker automatically stops working after the ice is full.

[0058] In an embodiment, the top surface of the cabinet 3 is provided with an assembly opening through which the ice basket 4 can be assembled in the ice storage cavity 32. The assembly opening in the top surface of the cabinet 3 of the present application makes the assembly of the ice basket 4 more convenient, and improves the ease of use and maintenance of the ice maker.

[0059] In summary, as shown in the figure, the working process of the ice maker is as follows: Figures 8-9

[0060] The water storage cavity 31 of the ice maker supplies water to the evaporator of the ice making cavity 33 through the water supply system, and the evaporator rapidly lowers the water temperature to start forming ice cubes in the box body 1.

[0061] When the ice making is completed and the ice is started to be removed, the box body 1 is rotated counterclockwise under the driving of the synchronous motor 6, and the limiting portion 23 of the ice shovel 2 gradually separates from the outer wall of the box body 1 when the ice shovel 2 rotates with the box body 1. When the box body 1 reaches the rotation limit, one end of the ice shovel 2 abuts against the inner wall of the cabinet 3, i.e., the cavity wall of the ice making cavity 33, to provide sufficient ice removal height so that the ice cubes are smoothly removed.

[0062] The ice maker heats the ice in the box body 1 through the built-in heating system or other mechanisms to separate the ice cubes from the evaporator.

[0063] After the ice cubes are removed, the box body 1 is rotated clockwise under the driving of the synchronous motor 6, and the ice shovel 2 rotates with the box body 1. During the rotation, the limiting portion 23 gradually abuts against the outer wall of the box body 1 to limit the rotation of the ice shovel 2 relative to the box body 1. The ice shovel 2 continues to rotate with the box body 1 to push the removed ice cubes into the ice basket 4, and the ice shoveling process is completed.

[0064] The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent replacements to the present application within the spirit and protection scope of the present application, and such modifications or equivalent replacements shall also be considered to fall within the protection scope of the present application.​

Claims

1. An ice making box assembly, characterized in that: include: A rotatable box body (1) has an upper opening, a connecting shaft (11) is provided on the outer edge of the upper opening, an axial hole (12) is provided in the connecting shaft (11) along its axial direction, a guide groove (13) is provided inwardly from the end surface of the outer peripheral wall of the connecting shaft (11), and the guide groove (13) extends along the circumferential direction of the connecting shaft (11) to form an arc-shaped notch; An ice scraping plate (2) is provided with an assembly notch (21) on a first side thereof, an assembly shaft (22) is provided in the assembly notch (21), the connecting shaft (11) is placed in the assembly notch (21), and the assembly shaft (22) can move along the guide groove (13) to be connected with the shaft hole (12), so that the ice scraping plate (2) is connected to the box body (1) and can rotate relative to the box body (1). A limiting portion (23) is provided on the first side of the ice scraping plate (2). When the ice making box assembly makes ice / shovels ice, the limiting portion (23) can press against the outer wall of the box body (1) to limit the ice scraping plate (2) from rotating relative to the box body (1). When the ice making box assembly removes ice, the limiting portion (23) is separated from the outer wall of the box body (1) to enable the ice scraping plate (2) to rotate relative to the box body (1) and to follow the rotation of the box body (1).

2. The ice making box assembly according to claim 1, wherein: Two assembly notches (21) are provided, and both are provided on the first side of the ice scraping plate (2), and the limiting portion (23) is formed between the two assembly notches (21).

3. The ice making box assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting portion (23) and the ice scraping plate (2) are arranged at an angle, and the connection between the limiting portion (23) and the ice scraping plate (2) is a rounded structure.

4. The ice making box assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The ice scraping plate (2) is pressed against the side wall of the casing (3) when the ice making box assembly is removing ice.

5. The ice making box assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of water leakage holes (24) are provided on the ice scraping plate (2), and the plurality of water leakage holes (24) are distributed in sequence along the axial direction of the assembly shaft (22).

6. The ice making box assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The ice scraping plate (2) and the assembly shaft (22) are an integrated structure; and / or the box body (1) and the connecting shaft (11) are an integrated structure.

7. An ice making machine, characterized in that: The ice box assembly comprises the ice box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and further comprises a casing (3), an ice basket (4) and an ice-making component (5), wherein the casing (3) is provided with a water storage chamber (31), an ice storage chamber (32) and an ice-making chamber (33), the water storage chamber (31) is provided below the ice storage chamber (32), the ice-making chamber (33) is provided behind the ice storage chamber (32), the ice basket (4) is provided in the ice storage chamber (32), the ice box assembly is provided in the ice-making chamber (33), and the ice-making component (5) is provided in the ice box assembly and connected to the casing (3).

8. The ice making machine according to claim 7, wherein: The top surface of the casing (3) is provided with an assembly opening that penetrates the interior of the casing (3), and the ice basket (4) can be installed in the ice storage cavity (32) via the assembly opening.

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