Ice maker

Abstract

The ice maker comprises a foaming assembly, an ice basket assembly and an upper cover assembly, the foaming assembly comprises an inner container, and a water storage cavity with an ice basket drawing opening is formed in the inner container; the ice basket assembly is pushed into or pulled out of the inner container through the ice basket pulling opening. The upper cover assembly comprises a front upper cover and an upper opening cover, the front upper cover is detachably arranged at the upper end of the inner container, a front upper cover opening communicated with the inner container is formed in the front upper cover, and the upper opening cover is connected to the front upper cover and used for opening or closing the front upper cover opening. According to the ice maker, multiple ice taking modes and multiple water adding modes can be added, and then the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to an ice maker. BACKGROUND

[0002] The ice maker is used for making ice cubes. The ice taking and manual water adding modes of some existing ice makers are relatively single, which cannot meet the use requirements of different users, thereby affecting the use of users. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present application provides an ice maker to solve the problem that the ice taking and manual water adding modes of some existing ice makers are relatively single, which cannot meet the use requirements of different users, thereby affecting the use of users.

[0004] To solve the above technical problem, the present application provides an ice maker, which comprises: a foaming assembly, comprising an inner container, the inner container forming a water storage cavity with an ice basket pull-out opening; an ice basket assembly, which is pushed into or pulled out of the inner container through the ice basket pull-out opening; an upper cover assembly, comprising a front upper cover and an upper cover, the front upper cover being detachably connected to the upper end of the inner container, the front upper cover being provided with a front upper cover opening which is in communication with the inner container, and the upper cover being connected to the front upper cover and used for opening or closing the front upper cover opening.

[0005] The upper cover is rotationally connected to one end of the front upper cover which is away from the ice basket pull-out opening.

[0006] The front upper cover comprises two oppositely arranged front upper cover side walls, and the ice basket assembly is pulled out between the two front upper cover side walls.

[0007] The front upper cover comprises a front upper cover body, and the two front upper cover side walls are arranged on the lower part of the front upper cover body, the front upper cover body is provided with a front upper cover limiting part on each side end, the inner container is provided with an inner container limiting groove on the top end of each side wall, and the front upper cover limiting part is clamped in the inner container limiting groove.

[0008] The foaming assembly further comprises an inner liner and an outer cover, and the outer periphery of the inner container is detachably connected to the inner liner and the outer cover.

[0009] The foaming assembly further comprises an inner container extension part which is connected to the inner container, and the upper cover assembly further comprises a front cover and an upper cover, the upper cover being detachably connected to the upper end of the inner container extension part, and the front cover being detachably connected between one end of the front upper cover which is away from the ice basket pull-out opening and the upper cover.

[0010] The front cover comprises two front cover side walls, one of the front cover side walls and the upper cover side end is provided with a front cover insertion part, the other of the front cover side walls and the upper cover side end is provided with a first upper cover insertion groove, the front cover insertion part and the first upper cover insertion groove are inserted, and the cross-sectional area of the front cover insertion part gradually decreases from the front cover to the upper cover.

[0011] One of the upper cover side end and the liner extension side wall is provided with a liner extension plug-in part, the other of the upper cover side end and the liner extension side wall is provided with a second upper cover plug-in slot, the liner extension plug-in part and the second upper cover plug-in slot are plugged in, and the cross-sectional area of the liner extension plug-in part gradually increases from the front cover to the upper cover.

[0012] The front cover is provided with a front cover clamping part, and the front cover clamping part is clamped to the liner extension and / or the upper cover.

[0013] One of the upper end of the front cover and one end of the upper cover is provided with a first front cover limiting part, and the other of the upper end of the front cover and one end of the upper cover is provided with an upper cover limiting slot, and the first front cover limiting part abuts against the upper cover limiting slot.

[0014] The ice maker comprises a foaming assembly, an ice basket assembly, and an upper cover assembly. The foaming assembly comprises a liner. The liner forms a water storage cavity with an ice basket pull-out opening. The ice basket assembly is pushed into or pulled out of the liner through the ice basket pull-out opening. The upper cover assembly comprises a front upper cover and an upper opening cover. The front upper cover is detachably arranged at the upper end of the liner. The front upper cover is provided with a front upper cover opening communicating with the liner. The upper opening cover is connected to the front upper cover and used for opening or closing the front upper cover opening. The ice basket assembly is pushed into or pulled out of the liner through the ice basket pull-out opening, and the upper opening cover connected to the front upper cover is used for opening or closing the front upper cover opening, which cooperates together to provide at least two ice taking modes and at least two water adding modes. For example, in a first ice taking mode, the ice basket assembly is at least partially pulled out of the liner, and ice blocks are taken out of the ice basket assembly; in a second ice taking mode, the front upper cover is directly opened, and ice blocks are taken out of the ice basket assembly through the front upper cover opening. In a first water adding mode, the ice basket assembly is at least partially pulled out of the liner, and water is added into the ice basket assembly; or, the ice basket assembly is completely pulled out of the liner, and water is added into the liner through the ice basket pull-out opening. In a second water adding mode, the front upper cover is directly opened, and water is added into the ice basket assembly and the liner through the front upper cover opening.

[0015] Therefore, through the cooperation of the ice basket assembly being pushed into or pulled out of the liner through the ice basket pull-out opening and the upper opening cover being connected to the front upper cover for opening or closing the front upper cover opening, multiple ice taking modes and multiple water adding modes can be provided, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 is a first partial schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 is Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of A shown in

[0021] Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of the front upper cover and the upper cover of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the front upper cover, the inner container and the inner container extension of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0023] Figure 7 is Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of B shown in

[0024] Figure 8 is a first partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0025] Figure 9 is Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of C shown in

[0026] Figure 10 is an exploded schematic diagram of the foaming assembly of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0027] Figure 11 is a partial exploded schematic diagram of the foaming assembly and the upper cover of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0028] Figure 12 is Figure 11 is a structural schematic diagram of D shown in

[0029] Figure 13 is Figure 11 is a structural schematic diagram of E shown in

[0030] Figure 14 is a second partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application;

[0031] Figure 15 is Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of F shown in

[0032] Figure 16 is Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of G shown in

[0033] Figure 17is a structural schematic view of a front upper cover and a front cover in an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application.

[0034] Figure 18 is Figure 17 a structural schematic view of H.

[0035] Reference signs: 10, ice maker; 11, foaming assembly; 111, inner container; 111a, first inner container side wall; 111b, second inner container side wall; 111c, third inner container side wall; 111d, fourth inner container side wall; 111e, inner container bottom wall; 1111, water storage cavity; 1112, ice basket pulling opening; 1113, inner container limiting groove; 1119, inner container limiting part; 112, inner container extension part; 1121, inner container extension plug-in part; 113, inner liner; 114, outer cover; 115, first foaming cavity; 116, second foaming cavity; 12, ice basket assembly; 121, ice basket body; 122, handle; 123, front panel; 13, upper cover assembly; 131, front upper cover; 1311, front upper cover side wall; 1312, front upper cover body; 13121, fixed shaft; 13122, front upper cover limiting part; 13124, front upper cover opening; 1316, front upper cover limiting groove; 132, upper cover; 1321, fixed clamping part; 133, front cover; 1331, front side wall; 1332, front plug-in part; 1333, front clamping part; 1334, first front limiting part; 1335, second front limiting part; 134, upper cover; 1341, first upper cover plug-in groove; 1342, second upper cover plug-in groove; 1343, upper cover limiting groove; 1344, first upper cover plug-in part; 1345, second upper cover plug-in part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0037] In this document, reference to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of the phrase in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are they necessarily mutually exclusive of one another. Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with one another.

[0038] The ice maker provided by the utility model will be described in detail below in combination with the embodiments.

[0039] Please refer toFigure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic view of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application; Figure 3 is a first partial schematic view of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application. The present application provides an ice maker. The ice maker 10 is used to make ice cubes. The ice maker 10 comprises a foaming assembly 11, an ice basket assembly 12, an upper cover assembly 13, and the like. The foaming assembly 11 can play a heat preservation role, reduce cold loss, and the like. The ice basket assembly 12 is used to store ice cubes. When the ice basket assembly 12 is at least partially located in the foaming assembly 11, the ice cube melting rate in the ice basket assembly 12 can be reduced, and the like. The foaming assembly 11 comprises an inner container 111. The inner container 111 is formed with a water storage cavity 1111. The water storage cavity 1111 is used to contain water melted from the ice cubes in the ice basket assembly 12 and water in a water tank (not shown in the figure). The inner container 111 is formed with an ice basket pull-out opening 1112. The ice basket pull-out opening 1112 is in communication with the water storage cavity 1111. The ice basket assembly 12 can be pushed into or pulled out of the inner container 111 through the ice basket pull-out opening 1112. That is, the above-mentioned ice basket assembly 12 can be independently taken out relative to the foaming assembly 11, which facilitates the user to take ice cubes, and thus improves the user experience.

[0040] The upper cover assembly 13 comprises a front upper cover 131 and an upper cover 132. The front upper cover 131 is detachable on the upper end of the inner container 111, so that the inner container 111 is in a closed state, and the like. Among them, the front upper cover 131 can be but not limited to connected to the upper end of the inner container 111 through a clamping structure and / or a screw, and the like. The front upper cover 131 is provided with a front upper cover opening 13124. The front upper cover opening 13124 is in communication with the inner container 111. The upper cover 132 is connected to the front upper cover 131, and is used to open or close the water storage cavity 1111.

[0041] Because the inner container 111 can store a certain amount of water, by setting the above-mentioned upper cover 132, not only is it convenient for the user to add water to the inner container 111 and take ice, but also it is convenient for the user to observe the ice storage amount in the ice basket assembly 12. When the user needs to add water to the water storage cavity 1111 or observe the ice storage amount in the ice basket assembly 12, the user can control the upper cover 132 to open the front upper cover opening 13124. When the user does not need to observe the ice storage amount of the ice basket assembly 12, the user can control the upper cover 132 to close the front upper cover opening 13124, which reduces the loss of cold, and the like.

[0042] The ice basket assembly 12 is pushed into or pulled out of the inner container 111 through the ice basket pull opening 1112 and the upper cover 132 is connected to the front upper cover 131 for opening or closing the front upper cover opening 13124, which cooperates together. Not only does the ice making machine 10 have at least two ice taking forms, such as the first ice taking mode in which the ice basket assembly 12 is at least partially pulled out of the inner container 111 to take ice blocks out of the ice basket assembly 12, and the second ice taking mode in which the front upper cover 131 is directly opened to take ice blocks out of the ice basket assembly 12 through the front upper cover opening 13124, but the ice making machine 10 also has at least two water adding forms, such as the first water adding mode in which the ice basket assembly 12 is at least partially pulled out of the inner container 111, and the user adds water into the ice basket assembly 12, or the second water adding mode in which the ice basket assembly 12 is completely pulled out of the inner container 111, and the user adds water into the inner container 111 through the ice basket pull opening 1112, or the third water adding mode in which the front upper cover 131 is directly opened to add water into the ice basket assembly 12 and the inner container 111 through the front upper cover opening 13124. Thus, through the cooperation of the ice basket assembly 12 being pushed into or pulled out of the inner container 111 through the ice basket pull opening 1112 and the upper cover 132 being connected to the front upper cover 131 for opening or closing the front upper cover opening 13124, multiple ice taking modes and multiple water adding modes can be increased, thereby improving the user experience.

[0043] The ice basket pull opening 1112 can be located at any position on the front side door of the inner container 111. In this embodiment, the ice basket pull opening 1112 is located at the upper end position on the front side of the inner container 111, which can increase the distance between the ice basket assembly 12 and the bottom of the inner container 111, so that the lower part of the inner container 111 can accommodate more water, etc. In addition, the upper cover 132 can be a transparent upper cover (not shown in the figure). The transparent upper cover is made of transparent material, which is convenient for the user to observe the ice storage amount in the ice basket assembly 12 in real time. The transparent material can be, but is not limited to, glass or transparent plastic, etc.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 is Figure 3 the structural schematic diagram of A shown in FIG. 1; Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of the front upper cover and the upper cover in an embodiment of the ice making machine of the present application. In combination with Figures 1 to 3 , the upper cover 132 can be connected to the front upper cover 131 by hinging, rotating, etc. In a specific embodiment, the upper cover 132 is rotationally connected to the front upper cover 131 at the end away from the ice basket pull opening 1112, for opening or closing the front upper cover opening 13124. The upper cover 132 is rotationally connected to the front upper cover 131, which can improve the convenience of opening or closing the front upper cover opening 13124 of the front upper cover 131, thereby improving the user experience, etc.

[0045] As shown in a specific embodiment, the front upper cover 131 is provided with at least one fixing shaft 13121 at one end away from the ice basket pull-out opening 1112. The upper cover 132 is connected to the at least one fixing shaft 13121, so that the upper cover 132 rotates relative to the front upper cover 131 through the at least one fixing shaft 13121, for opening or closing the front upper cover opening 13124, etc. Specifically, the upper cover 132 is at least partially sleeved on the fixing shaft 13121. For example, the upper cover 132 is sleeved on the at least one fixing shaft 13121; or, the upper cover 132 is provided with an open fixing clamping portion 1321, and the fixing clamping portion 1321 is clamped on the at least one fixing shaft 13121 through the opening, etc.

[0046] In some embodiments, the front upper cover 131 includes oppositely arranged front upper cover side walls 1311. That is, the front upper cover 131 includes two front upper cover side walls 1311. The front upper cover side walls 1311 provide a mounting position for the ice basket assembly 12. The ice basket assembly 12 is pulled between the two front upper cover side walls 1311. That is, the ice basket assembly 12 can be pushed between the two front upper cover side walls 1311; or, the ice basket assembly 12 can be pulled out of the two front upper cover side walls 1311. By pulling the ice basket assembly 12 between the two front upper cover side walls 1311, not only the inner container 111 structure can be simplified, but also the stability of the ice basket assembly 12 connected to the front upper cover 131 can be improved. A guide rail assembly (not shown in the figure) can be arranged between the ice basket assembly 12 and the two front upper cover side walls 1311, that is, the ice basket assembly 12 is pulled between the two front upper cover side walls 1311 through the guide rail assembly.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 6 is a structural schematic view of the front upper cover, the inner container and the inner container extension of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application; Figure 7 is Figure 6 a structural schematic view of B shown in Figure 8 is a first partial cross-sectional schematic view of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application; Figure 9 is Figure 8 a structural schematic view of C shown in Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the front upper cover 131 comprises a front upper cover body 1312. Two front upper cover side walls 1311 are arranged on both sides of the lower part of the front upper cover body 1312. Among them, the two front upper cover side walls 1311 can be detachably or fixedly connected to the two sides of the front upper cover body 1312. As in the present embodiment, the two front upper cover side walls 1311 and the front upper cover body 1312 are integrally connected. Among them, the front upper cover opening 13124 is arranged at the position of the end of the front upper cover body 1312 away from the ice basket pull opening 1112. The front upper cover body 1312 is provided with a front upper cover limiting part 13122 at both side ends. Among them, the front upper cover limiting part 13122 can be detachably or fixedly connected to the side end of the front upper cover body 1312. As in the present embodiment, the front upper cover 131 is integrally formed at the position of the side end of the front upper cover body 1312. The inner container 111 is provided with an inner container limiting groove 1113 at the top end of the side wall. The front upper cover limiting part 13122 is clamped in the inner container limiting groove 1113.

[0048] Through the cooperation of the front upper cover limiting part 13122 on the side end of the front upper cover body 1312 and the inner container limiting groove 1113 at the top end of the side wall of the inner container 111, not only the stability of the installation of the front upper cover 131 on the inner container 111 is improved, but also the installation efficiency is improved. The top end of the side wall of the inner container 111 is provided with an inner container limiting part 1119. The inner container limiting part 1119 forms the inner container limiting groove 1113. The inner container limiting part 1119 is arranged in the shape of a "7". The inner container limiting part 1119 can limit the installation depth of the front upper cover limiting part 13122, which is more conducive to the subsequent locking connection between the rear part of the front upper cover 131 and the inner container 111. Among them, the rear part of the front upper cover 131 can be locked and connected with the inner container 111 through bolts.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 is an explosion diagram of the foaming assembly in an embodiment of the ice maker. Combined with Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the foaming assembly 11 further comprises an inner liner 113 and an outer cover 114. The outer periphery of the inner container 111 is detachably connected with the inner liner 113. Among them, the outer periphery of the inner container 111 and the inner liner 113 can be connected by means of clamping, inserting, and bolts, etc. As in the present embodiment, the outer periphery of the inner container 111 and the inner liner 113 are connected by inserting. The outer periphery of the inner container 111 is detachably connected with the outer cover 114. Among them, the outer periphery of the inner container 111 and the outer cover 114 can be connected by means of clamping, inserting, and bolts, etc. As in the present embodiment, the outer periphery of the inner container 111 and the inner liner 113 are connected by inserting. Through the cooperation of the inner container 111, the inner liner 113 and the outer cover 114, the foaming assembly 11 is formed.

[0050] In some embodiments, the inner container 111 includes a first inner container sidewall 111a, a second inner container sidewall 111b, a third inner container sidewall 111c, a fourth inner container sidewall 111d, and an inner container bottom wall 111e. The first inner container sidewall 111a and the second inner container sidewall 111b are oppositely arranged. The third inner container sidewall 111c and the fourth inner container sidewall 111d are oppositely arranged. The inner container bottom wall 111e is connected between the third inner container sidewall 111c and the fourth inner container sidewall 111d. The first inner container sidewall 111a and the second inner container sidewall 111b can be oppositely arranged in the front-rear direction. The third inner container sidewall 111c and the fourth inner container sidewall 111d can be oppositely arranged in the left-right direction. An ice basket pull-out opening 1112 is formed on the upper portion of the first inner container sidewall 111a. The ice basket pull-out opening 1112 can be used to push in or push out the ice basket assembly 12. As the ice basket assembly 12 can be pushed in or pushed out of the inner container 111 through the ice basket pull-out opening 1112, it is convenient for the user to take ice blocks, thereby improving the user experience.

[0051] The inner liner 113 is arranged on the outer periphery of the second inner container sidewall 111b and the inner container bottom wall 111e. The outer cover 114 is arranged on the outer periphery of the third inner container sidewall 111c, the first inner container sidewall 111a, and the fourth inner container sidewall 111d. When the inner liner 113 is arranged on the outer periphery of the second inner container sidewall 111b and the inner container bottom wall 111e of the inner container 111, a first foaming cavity 115 is formed between the inner liner 113, the second inner container sidewall 111b, and the inner container bottom wall 111e. When the outer cover 114 is arranged on the outer periphery of the third inner container sidewall 111c, the first inner container sidewall 111a, and the fourth inner container sidewall 111d of the inner container 111, a second foaming cavity 116 is formed between the inner liner 113, the third inner container sidewall 111c, the first inner container sidewall 111a, and the fourth inner container sidewall 111d. The first foaming cavity 115 and the second foaming cavity 116 are in communication. The first foaming cavity 115 and / or the second foaming cavity 116 are filled with foaming material. The foaming material can flow and be fixed in the first foaming cavity 115 and the second foaming cavity 116, etc. Compared with the prior art, the outer cover 114 in the prior art not only enables the inner container 111, the inner liner 113, and the outer cover 114 to cooperate to form the foaming assembly 11, but also reduces the material usage of the inner liner 113, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost, etc. Moreover, the installation efficiency can be improved, etc.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 , Figure 11 is a partial exploded view of the foaming assembly and the upper cover in an embodiment of the ice maker; Figure 12 is a structural view of D shown in Figure 11 .Figure 13 is a structural schematic view of E shown in Figure 11 Figure 14 is a second partial cross-sectional schematic view of an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application; Figure 15 is a structural schematic view of F shown in Figure 14 Figure 16 is a structural schematic view of G shown in Figure 14 Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the foaming assembly 11 further comprises a liner extension 112. The liner extension 112 is connected with the liner 111. In some embodiments, the liner extension 112 is detachably or fixedly connected with the liner 111. In the present embodiment, the liner extension 112 is integrally formed with the liner 111. The upper cover assembly 13 further comprises a front cover 133 and an upper cover 134. The upper cover 134 is detachably connected with the upper end of the liner extension 112. In some embodiments, the upper cover 134 is detachably or fixedly connected with the upper end of the liner extension 112. In the present embodiment, the upper cover 134 and the liner extension 112 are connected by clamping, inserting, screwing or the like. The front cover 133 is detachably connected between the end of the front upper cover 131 away from the ice basket pull opening 1112 and the upper cover 134. In some embodiments, the front cover 133 and the front upper cover 131 are connected by clamping, inserting, screwing or the like.

[0053] By connecting the upper cover 134 with the upper end of the liner extension 112, the stability between the upper cover assembly 13 and the foaming assembly 11 is improved, and the installation efficiency is also improved. In addition, by arranging the front cover 133 between the front upper cover 131 and the upper cover 134, at least part of the liner extension 112 and at least part of the front upper cover 131 are shielded, thereby reducing the gap between the front upper cover 131 and the upper cover 134, and the appearance is also improved.

[0054] ​​​In some embodiments, the front cover 133 includes two front side walls 1331. One of the front side walls 1331 and the side end of the upper cover 134 is provided with a front plug-in part 1332. The number of the front plug-in parts 1332 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, three or more. The other of the front side walls 1331 and the side end of the upper cover 134 is provided with a first upper cover plug-in slot 1341. The number of the first upper cover plug-in slots 1341 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, three or more. The front plug-in part 1332 and the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341 are plugged in between. The front plug-in part 1332 and the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341 are shape-matched, and the number of the front plug-in parts 1332 and the number of the first upper cover plug-in slots 1341 are matched. The cross-sectional area of the front plug-in part 1332 gradually decreases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134. The cooperation between the front plug-in part 1332 and the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341 between the front side walls 1331 and the side end of the upper cover 134 not only plays a guiding role, but also facilitates the connection of the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134, improves the stability of the connection between the front cover 133 and the upper cover 134, and improves the installation efficiency, etc.

[0055] As in the present embodiment, the front side wall 1331 is provided with the front plug-in part 1332. The front plug-in part 1332 can be integrally formed on the front side wall 1331. The side wall of the upper cover 134 is provided with the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341. The cross-sectional area of the front plug-in part 1332 and the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341 gradually decreases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134. The upper cover 134 is provided with a first upper cover plug-in part 1344. The first upper cover plug-in part 1344 forms the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341. The first upper cover plug-in part 1344 is in the shape of “L”, and the cross-sectional area of the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341 gradually decreases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134.

[0056] As in another specific embodiment, the front side wall 1331 is provided with the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341. The side wall of the upper cover 134 is provided with the front plug-in part 1332. The front plug-in part 1332 is integrally formed on the side wall of the upper cover 134. The cross-sectional area of the front plug-in part 1332 and the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341 gradually decreases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134.

[0057] In some embodiments, one of the upper cover 134 side end and the inner container extension 112 side wall is provided with an inner container extension plug-in part 1121. The number of the inner container extension plug-in part 1121 can be but is not limited to one, two, three or more. The other of the upper cover 134 side end and the inner container extension 112 side wall is provided with a second upper cover plug-in slot 1342. The number of the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342 can be but is not limited to one, two, three or more. The inner container extension plug-in part 1121 and the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342 are plugged in. The inner container extension plug-in part 1121 and the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342 are shape-matched, and the number of the front plug-in part 1332 and the number of the first upper cover plug-in slot 1341 are matched. The cross-sectional area of the inner container extension plug-in part 1121 gradually increases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134. The cooperation between the inner container extension plug-in part 1121 and the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342 between the upper cover 134 side end and the inner container extension 112 side wall not only plays a guiding role, but also facilitates the connection of the upper cover 134 to the upper end of the inner container extension 112, and improves the stability of the connection between the upper cover 134 and the inner container extension 112, and improves the installation efficiency, etc.

[0058] In the embodiment, the upper cover 134 side end is provided with the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342. The inner container extension 112 is provided with the inner container extension plug-in part 1121. The inner container extension plug-in part 1121 can be integrally formed on the inner container extension 112. The cross-sectional area of the inner container extension plug-in part 1121 and the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342 gradually increases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134. The upper cover 134 is provided with the second upper cover plug-in part 1345. The second upper cover plug-in part 1345 forms the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342. The second upper cover plug-in part 1345 is in the shape of “L”, and the cross-sectional area of the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342 gradually increases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134.

[0059] In another specific embodiment, the upper cover 134 side end is provided with the inner container extension plug-in part 1121. The inner container extension plug-in part 1121 can be integrally formed on the upper cover 134 side end. The inner container extension 112 is provided with the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342. The cross-sectional area of the inner container extension plug-in part 1121 and the second upper cover plug-in slot 1342 gradually increases from the front cover 133 to the upper cover 134.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 17 and Figure 18 , Figure 17 is a structural schematic view of the front upper cover and the front cover in an embodiment of the ice maker of the present application; Figure 18 is Figure 17 the structural schematic view of H shown in Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the front cover 133 is provided with front clamping portions 1333. The number of front clamping portions 1333 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, three or more. The front clamping portions 1333 can be detachably or fixedly connected to the front cover 133. In the present embodiment, the front clamping portions 1333 are integrally formed on the front cover 133. The front clamping portions 1333 are clamped to the inner container extension 112 and / or the upper cover 134. At least one of the front clamping portions 1333 can be clamped to the inner container extension 112, or at least one of the front clamping portions 1333 can be clamped to the upper cover 134, or at least one of the front clamping portions 1333 and at least one of the front clamping portions 1333 are clamped to the inner container extension 112 and the upper cover 134. By connecting the front clamping portions 1333 to the inner container extension 112 and / or the upper cover 134, the stability of the connection between the front cover 133 and the inner container extension 112 and / or the upper cover 134 is further improved, and the installation efficiency is also improved.

[0061] In some embodiments, one of the upper end of the front cover 133 and one end of the upper cover 134 is provided with first front limiting portions 1334. The number of first front limiting portions 1334 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, three or more. The other of the upper end of the front cover 133 and one end of the upper cover 134 is provided with upper cover limiting grooves 1343. The number of upper cover limiting grooves 1343 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, three or more. The number of first front limiting portions 1334 matches the number of upper cover limiting grooves 1343. The first front limiting portions 1334 abut the upper cover limiting grooves 1343. The cooperation of the first front limiting portions 1334 and the upper cover limiting grooves 1343 between the upper end of the front cover 133 and the upper cover 134 not only improves the stability of the installation of the front cover 133 on the upper cover 134, but also limits the installation depth of the front cover 133 on the upper cover 134, and improves the installation efficiency.

[0062] In the present embodiment, the upper end of the front cover 133 is provided with first front limiting portions 1334. The first front limiting portions 1334 are integrally formed on the upper end of the front cover 133. One end of the upper cover 134 is provided with upper cover limiting grooves 1343. The first front limiting portions 1334 on the upper end of the front cover 133 abut and cooperate with the upper cover limiting grooves 1343 on one end of the upper cover 134.

[0063] In another specific embodiment, the upper end of the front cover 133 is provided with upper cover limiting grooves 1343. One end of the upper cover 134 is provided with first front limiting portions 1334. The first front limiting portions 1334 are integrally formed on one end of the upper cover 134. The upper cover limiting grooves 1343 on the upper end of the front cover 133 abut and cooperate with the first front limiting portions 1334 on one end of the upper cover 134.

[0064] In some embodiments, one of the lower end of the front cover 133 and one end of the front upper cover 131 is provided with a second front limiting part 1335. The number of the second front limiting part 1335 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, three or more. The other of the upper end of the front cover 133 and one end of the front upper cover 131 is provided with a front upper cover limiting groove 1316. The number of the front upper cover limiting groove 1316 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, three or more. The number of the second front limiting part 1335 matches the number of the front upper cover limiting groove 1316. The second front limiting part 1335 abuts against the front upper cover limiting groove 1316. The cooperation between the upper end of the front cover 133 and the front upper cover 131 through the second front limiting part 1335 and the front upper cover limiting groove 1316 not only improves the stability of the installation of the front cover 133 on the front upper cover 131, but also limits the installation depth of the front cover 133 on the front upper cover 131, etc. At the same time, it can also shield the gap, etc., improve the aesthetics, and improve the installation efficiency, etc.

[0065] In the present embodiment, the lower end of the front cover 133 is provided with the second front limiting part 1335. The second front limiting part 1335 is integrally formed on the lower end of the front cover 133. One end of the front upper cover 131 is provided with the front upper cover limiting groove 1316. The second front limiting part 1335 on the lower end of the front cover 133 abuts against the front upper cover limiting groove 1316 on one end of the front upper cover 131. The second front limiting part 1335 can be a front flange (not shown in the figure) on the lower end of the front cover 133. That is, the front flange abuts against the front upper cover limiting groove 1316.

[0066] In some embodiments, the ice basket assembly 12 comprises an ice basket body 121 and a handle 122. The handle 122 is arranged on the front side of the ice basket body 121. The handle 122 is detachably or fixedly connected to the front side of the ice basket body 121. In the present embodiment, the handle 122 is integrally formed on the front side of the ice basket body 121. The front side of the ice basket body 121 refers to the side of the ice basket body 121 facing the user when the ice basket assembly 12 is pushed into the foaming assembly 11. The connection of the handle 122 and the ice basket body 121 can improve the convenience of pushing or pulling out the ice basket assembly 12, thereby improving the user experience.

[0067] In some other embodiments, the ice basket assembly 12 further comprises a front panel 123. The front panel 123 is arranged on the front side of the ice basket body 121. In some embodiments, the front panel 123 is detachably or fixedly connected to the front side of the ice basket body 121. In the present embodiment, the front panel 123 is clamped to the front side of the ice basket body 121. A handle 122 is arranged on the front side of the front panel 123. In some embodiments, the handle 122 is detachably or fixedly connected to the front side of the front panel 123. In the present embodiment, the handle 122 is integrally formed on the front side of the front panel 123. The handle 122 is indirectly connected to the ice basket body 121 through the front panel 123, which not only facilitates the installation of the handle 122, but also has a certain heat preservation effect, reducing the loss of cold quantity in the ice basket body 121, etc.

[0068] Specifically, the front side of the ice basket body 121 can be embedded with a transparent material, the front panel 123 is made of a transparent material, and / or the handle 122 is made of a transparent material. Through the above definition, the user can observe the ice storage amount in the ice basket body 121 in real time. The transparent material can be, but is not limited to, glass or transparent plastic, etc. In some embodiments, the front side of the ice basket body 121, the front panel 123, and the handle 122, etc. can be made of transparent materials according to actual conditions, which are not limited herein.

[0069] Please refer to Figures 1 to 18 The ice maker 10 described above can further comprise other components, which are not limited herein. In the ice maker 10 described above, the assembly process of the foaming assembly 11, the ice basket assembly 12, and the upper cover assembly 13 is as follows. First, the inner liner 113 is detachably connected to the second inner tank side wall 111b and the inner tank bottom wall 111e of the outer periphery of the inner tank 111; the outer cover 114 is detachably connected to the first inner tank side wall 111a, the third inner tank side wall 111c, and the fourth inner tank side wall 111d of the inner tank 111. Second, the front upper cover 131 moves from front to back, the front upper cover limiting portion 13122 of the front upper cover 131 and the inner tank limiting groove 1113 of the upper end of the inner tank 111 are clamped, until the front upper cover 131 is in place and locked. Then, the upper cover 132 is rotationally connected to the front upper cover 131. Finally, the front side wall 1331 of the front cover 133 and the upper cover 134 are inserted between the front insertion portion 1332 and the first upper cover insertion slot 1341. Then, the upper end of the front cover 133 and the upper cover 134 are inserted between the inner tank extension insertion portion 1121 and the second upper cover insertion slot 1342; at the same time, the upper end of the front cover 133 and the upper cover 134 are abutted between the first front limiting portion 1334 and the upper cover limiting groove 1343, etc.

[0070] The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. in the present application are only used for descriptive purpose and cannot be construed as indicating or implying a quantity of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", "third" can include at least one of the features explicitly or implicitly. All directional indications (such as upper, lower, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the present application are only used for explaining the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between components, and if the specific posture (as shown in the drawings) changes, the directional indications also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally further includes steps or units not listed, or optionally further includes other steps or units inherent to the process, method, product or device.

[0071] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation using the content of the present application specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice maker characterized by, The application relates to a refrigerator, which comprises: a foaming assembly, which comprises an inner container, wherein a water storage cavity with an ice basket pull-out opening is formed in the inner container; an ice basket assembly, which is pushed into or pulled out of the inner container through the ice basket pull-out opening; an upper cover assembly, which comprises a front upper cover and an upper cover, wherein the front upper cover is detachably connected to the upper end of the inner container, the front upper cover is provided with a front upper cover opening which is communicated with the inner container, and the upper cover is connected to the front upper cover and used for opening or closing the front upper cover opening.

2. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, The upper cover is rotationally connected to the end of the front upper cover which is away from the ice basket pull-out opening.

3. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, The front upper cover comprises oppositely arranged front upper cover side walls, and the ice basket assembly is pulled between the two front upper cover side walls.

4. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein, The front upper cover comprises a front upper cover body, and the two front upper cover side walls are arranged on the lower sides of the front upper cover body; the front upper cover body is provided with front upper cover limiting portions on the two side ends; and the inner container is provided with inner container limiting grooves on the top ends of the two side walls.

5. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, The foaming assembly further comprises an inner liner and an outer cover, and the outer periphery of the inner container is detachably connected with the inner liner and the outer cover.

6. The ice maker of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The foaming assembly further comprises an inner container extension which is connected with the inner container; the upper cover assembly further comprises a front cover and an upper cover, wherein the upper cover is detachably connected to the upper end of the inner container extension, and the front cover is detachably connected between the end of the front upper cover which is away from the ice basket pull-out opening and the upper cover.

7. The ice maker of claim 6, wherein, The front cover comprises two front cover side walls, one of the front cover side walls and the upper cover side end is provided with a front cover inserting portion, the other of the front cover side walls and the upper cover side end is provided with a first upper cover inserting groove, the front cover inserting portion and the first upper cover inserting groove are inserted, and the cross-sectional area of the front cover inserting portion gradually decreases from the front cover to the upper cover.

8. The ice maker of claim 6, wherein, One of the upper cover side end and the inner container extension side wall is provided with an inner container extension inserting portion, the other of the upper cover side end and the inner container extension side wall is provided with a second upper cover inserting groove, the inner container extension inserting portion and the second upper cover inserting groove are inserted, and the cross-sectional area of the inner container extension inserting portion gradually increases from the front cover to the upper cover.

9. The ice maker of claim 6, wherein, The front cover is provided with a front cover clamping portion which is clamped on the inner container extension and / or the upper cover.

10. The ice maker of claim 6, wherein, One of the upper end of the front cover and one end of the upper cover is provided with a first front cover limiting portion, the other of the upper end of the front cover and one end of the upper cover is provided with an upper cover limiting groove, and the first front cover limiting portion abuts against the upper cover limiting groove.

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