Ice making device and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making, and provides an ice-making device and an ice maker, the ice-making device comprises a box body, an ice-making mechanism and a limit switch, the box body is provided with a water inlet, the ice-making mechanism is arranged in the box body, the ice-making mechanism comprises an ice-making box, the ice-making box is arranged in the box body and is communicated with the water inlet, the limit switch is arranged on the outer side wall of the box body, and the limit switch is arranged on the outer side wall of the box body. The limit switch is matched with the ice-making mechanism so as to control the running state of the ice-making mechanism; wherein an isolation structure for isolating the box body from the limit switch is arranged between the box body and the limit switch. The isolation structure is arranged between the box body and the limiting switch, so that contact between the box body and the limiting switch is avoided, condensed water is prevented from being accumulated on the limiting switch, normal operation of the limiting switch is guaranteed, normal use of the ice making mechanism and the ice maker is guaranteed, and the influence on the experience feeling of a user is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to ice-making devices and ice makers. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, ice makers achieve the function of making ice and cooling by equipping an ice-making mechanism above the water tank. In order to precisely control the operation of the ice-making mechanism, a limit switch is usually installed on the water tank to achieve precise coordination with the ice-making mechanism.

[0003] However, in the above structure, due to the excessive number of openings on the water tank, the inside of the tank is in contact with the outside, making it prone to condensation. Since the limit switch is in contact with the tank, not only does the condensation on the tank affect the limit switch, but condensation also easily forms on the limit switch itself, negatively impacting it as well. This, in turn, affects the normal operation of the ice-making mechanism and even the entire ice maker, reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this utility model proposes an ice-making device, which helps to prevent condensate from adversely affecting the limit switch, helps to ensure the normal use of the ice-making mechanism and ice maker, and avoids affecting the user experience.

[0005] This utility model also proposes an ice maker.

[0006] An ice-making apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0007] The housing is equipped with a water inlet;

[0008] An ice-making mechanism is provided in the housing, and the ice-making mechanism includes an ice-making box located inside the housing, and the ice-making box is connected to the water inlet;

[0009] A limit switch is provided on the outer wall of the housing. The limit switch cooperates with the ice-making mechanism to control the operating state of the ice-making mechanism.

[0010] An isolation structure is provided between the housing and the limit switch to isolate the two.

[0011] According to the ice-making device of this utility model embodiment, by providing an isolation structure between the housing and the limit switch, contact between the housing and the limit switch is avoided, which helps to prevent condensation from accumulating on the limit switch, ensuring the normal operation of the limit switch, and helping to ensure the normal use of the ice-making mechanism and ice maker, thus avoiding affecting the user's experience.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the isolation structure is a first foam layer, which covers the outer wall of the housing that cooperates with the limit switch.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet is located on one side of the housing, and the limit switch is located on the opposite side of the housing.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the limit switch is inclinedly disposed on the outer side wall of the housing.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a positioning structure is provided on the outer wall of the box, the positioning structure being used to position the relative positions of the box and the limit switch.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice-making box is rotatably connected to the housing;

[0017] The ice-making mechanism further includes an evaporator and a drive structure. The evaporator is at least partially located inside the ice-making box, and the drive structure is located outside the box. The output end of the drive structure is connected to the ice-making box in a transmission manner.

[0018] The limit switch works in conjunction with the drive structure to limit the rotation angle of the ice maker.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a limiting space is formed between the driving structure and the outer wall of the housing, the limiting switch is disposed in the limiting space, and the side of the limiting switch facing away from the housing abuts against the driving structure.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present utility model, the housing is provided with a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole, the ice maker is provided with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is inserted into and rotatably connected to the first shaft hole, the second rotating shaft is inserted into and rotatably connected to the second shaft hole, and the second rotating shaft is drivenly connected to the output end of the drive structure;

[0021] The housing is provided with a sealing structure, which is used to at least seal the first shaft hole.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing structure includes:

[0023] A sealing plug is inserted into the first shaft hole and seals the first shaft hole;

[0024] The second foam layer is disposed on the outer side wall of the housing and covers the outer side wall of the sealing plug.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, and the ice-making mechanism has an ice-making state and an ice-removing state;

[0026] When the output end of the drive structure drives the ice box to rotate in the forward direction, the output end of the drive structure is limited and cooperates with the first limiting part, and the ice making mechanism is in the ice making state.

[0027] When the output end of the drive structure drives the ice box to rotate in the opposite direction, the output end of the drive structure cooperates with the second limiting part to limit the ice making mechanism, and the ice making mechanism is in the ice-removing state.

[0028] An ice maker according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the ice-making apparatus described in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0029] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ice-making device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the ice-making device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the ice-making device provided in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the ice-making device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0037] Figure 7 yes Figure 5Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the box body according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0039] Figure label:

[0040] 100. Housing; 110. Water inlet; 120. First shaft hole; 130. Second shaft hole; 140. First limiting part; 150. Second limiting part; 160. Ice receiving tank;

[0041] 200. Ice-making mechanism; 210. Ice container; 211. First rotating shaft; 212. Second rotating shaft; 220. Evaporator; 221. Ice-making column; 230. Drive structure; 231. Drive motor; 232. Limiting cam; 2321. Limiting block;

[0042] 300. Limit switch; 400. Isolation structure;

[0043] 500, Positioning structure; 510, Positioning component; 520, Anti-foolproof component; 600, Sealing structure; 610, Sealing plug; 620, Second foaming layer. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0049] The following is combined with Figures 1-8 The ice-making apparatus and ice maker according to embodiments of the present invention will be described. It will be understood that, in embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker includes the aforementioned ice-making apparatus.

[0050] Understandably, referring to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment of the utility model, the ice-making device includes a housing 100, an ice-making mechanism 200, and a limit switch 300. The housing 100 is provided with a water inlet 110. The ice-making mechanism 200 is located in the housing 100 and includes an ice-making box 210 located inside the housing 100 and communicating with the water inlet 110. The limit switch 300 is located on the outer wall of the housing 100 and cooperates with the ice-making mechanism 200 to control the operating state of the ice-making mechanism 200. An isolation structure 400 is provided between the housing 100 and the limit switch 300 to isolate the two.

[0051] According to the ice-making device of this utility model embodiment, by providing an isolation structure 400 between the housing 100 and the limit switch 300, contact between the housing 100 and the limit switch 300 is avoided. This helps to prevent condensation from accumulating on the limit switch 300, ensuring the normal operation of the limit switch 300, and helping to ensure the normal use of the ice-making mechanism 200 and the ice maker, thus avoiding affecting the user's experience.

[0052] It should be noted that in this embodiment of the invention, the limit switch 300 is a trigger-type micro switch. The ice-making mechanism 200 cooperates with the micro switch to control the operating state of the ice-making mechanism 300 and improve reliability. Of course, in some embodiments, the limit switch 300 can also be a sensor-type switch, such as an inductive sensor switch, etc., which is not limited here.

[0053] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment of the utility model, the isolation structure 400 is a first foam layer, which covers the outer side wall of the housing 100 that cooperates with the limit switch 300.

[0054] By adopting the above structure, a first foam layer is formed by using foamed material as an isolation structure 400. The first foam layer is covered on the outer wall of the housing 100. This not only avoids direct contact between the limit switch 300 and the housing 100, but also isolates the low temperature inside the housing 100 from the direct contact between the relatively warm air outside. Therefore, it can reduce the possibility of condensation forming in the area where the outer wall of the housing 100 meets the limit switch 300.

[0055] Of course, in some embodiments, the isolation structure 400 is set as a heat insulation layer or a vacuum layer, etc., which is not limited here.

[0056] Understandably, referring to Figure 2 In this embodiment of the invention, the water inlet 110 is located on one side of the housing 100, and the limit switch 300 is located on the opposite side of the housing 100. With this arrangement, the limit switch 300 can be positioned away from the water inlet 110, preventing it from approaching the high-humidity water inlet area and reducing the possibility of water vapor condensation on the switch surface. Therefore, this not only protects the limit switch 300 from water vapor damage and extends its service life, but also improves the overall performance and reliability of the ice maker, ensuring the stability of the ice maker during continuous operation and the convenience of user operation.

[0057] Of course, in some embodiments, the limit switch 300 can also be arranged on the same side as the water inlet 110, or the limit switch 300 and the water inlet 110 can be arranged on adjacent side walls of the housing 100 respectively. However, the limit switch 300 and the water inlet 110 need to be spaced at a certain distance to avoid the water vapor in the water inlet 110 affecting the limit switch 300.

[0058] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment of the invention, the limit switch 300 is inclined on the outer wall of the housing 100. This arrangement provides the limit switch 300 with a certain angle, preventing condensate from accumulating on its surface and allowing it to quickly slide off, thus preventing condensate from seeping in and corroding its internal components.

[0059] Understandably, referring to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 In this embodiment of the utility model, a positioning structure 500 is provided on the outer side wall of the housing 100. The positioning structure 500 is used to position the relative position of the housing 100 and the limit switch 300, thereby improving the installation reliability of the limit switch 300 and reducing errors caused by human operation or mechanical vibration.

[0060] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 In this embodiment of the invention, the positioning structure 500 includes a positioning member, which is connected to the outer wall of the housing 100 and is inserted into the limit switch 300. This insertion connection allows the limit switch 300 to be quickly installed and fixed to the outer wall of the housing 100 via the positioning member, eliminating the need for complex fixing procedures, facilitating maintenance and replacement, and providing good stability.

[0061] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 In this embodiment of the invention, the positioning element is a positioning post. The limit switch 300 has a positioning through hole, and the positioning post is inserted into the positioning through hole to limit the position of the limit switch 300. Using this structure, by inserting the positioning post into the positioning through hole of the limit switch 300, it can be ensured that the mechanical component stops at a predetermined, precise position, thereby achieving high-precision position control. The positioning post can enhance the stability of the limit switch 300 and other related components, reducing vibration and shaking.

[0062] It should be noted that in this embodiment of the utility model, there are two positioning posts. The two positioning posts are connected to the housing 100 at a certain angle. The two positioning posts can provide dual-point positioning. Compared with a single positioning post, dual-point positioning can provide more stable support and more accurate alignment. It can reduce the overall positioning inaccuracy caused by single-point failure or deviation. It can also limit the movement of the limit switch 300 at the same time and provide better structural strength, especially under heavy load or dynamic load.

[0063] It is understood that in this embodiment of the present invention, the two positioning posts are connected to the housing 100 at a certain angle, with their center lines forming an oblique line, so that the limit switch 300 is inclinedly disposed on the outer side wall of the housing 100. Of course, in some embodiments, there may be one, three, four, etc., positioning posts, which are not limited here. It should be noted that the above-mentioned positioning posts may be columns integrally formed with the housing 100, or positioning bolts, snap-fit ​​posts, etc., connected to the housing 100, which are not limited here; the positioning posts are arranged through the first foam layer.

[0064] Understandably, referring to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 In this embodiment of the utility model, the positioning structure 500 further includes a foolproof component 520. The foolproof component 520 is connected to the outer wall of the housing 100, and its upper surface abuts against the lower surface of the limit switch 300. This can be understood as the foolproof component 520 being connected to the housing 100 at a preset angle. The angled abutment between the foolproof component 520 and the limit switch 300 prevents the limit switch 300 from being installed incorrectly, reducing the probability of incorrect installation and improving production efficiency. It should be noted that the aforementioned foolproof component 520 is a foolproof plate, which cooperates with the positioning post to achieve the tilted setting of the limit switch 300.

[0065] Of course, in some embodiments, the positioning structure 500 can also be a clamping structure, which clamps and fixes the limit switch 300 to the outer side wall of the housing 100; or in some embodiments, the positioning structure 500 can also be a snap fastener, which snaps and fixes the limit switch 300 together, and this is not limited here.

[0066] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6In this embodiment of the present invention, the ice-making box 210 is rotatably connected to the housing 100; the ice-making mechanism 200 further includes an evaporator 220 and a drive structure 230, the evaporator 220 is at least partially disposed inside the ice-making box 210, the drive structure 230 is disposed outside the housing 100, and the output end of the drive structure 230 is connected to the ice-making box 210 for transmission; wherein, the limit switch 300 cooperates with the drive structure 230 to limit the rotation angle of the ice-making box 210.

[0067] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the present invention, the evaporator 220 is used to introduce refrigerant or high-temperature medium, and the ice maker is equipped with a corresponding compressor. In this embodiment of the present invention, the evaporator 220 has an ice-making column 221, which can contact the water in the ice box 210; the box 100 is provided with an ice-receiving groove 160, which is used to receive the falling ice blocks; an ice shovel is connected to one side of the ice box 210.

[0068] During ice making, the drive structure 230 rotates the ice-making box 210, triggering the limit switch 300, at which point the drive structure 230 stops. Water is introduced into the ice-making box 210 through the water inlet 110, and the ice maker, equipped with a corresponding compressor, is started. The compressor refrigerates the ice-making column 221 flowing through the evaporator 220, which exchanges heat with the water in the ice-making box 210, gradually forming ice cubes on the surface of the submerged ice-making column 221. During ice removal, after the ice cubes have formed, the drive mechanism rotates the ice-making box 210 and the ice scraper to a certain angle. This can be understood as ensuring that the ice cubes do not interfere with the ice-making box 210 and the ice scraper when falling. The ice-making box 210 and the ice scraper avoid the path of the ice cubes falling into the ice-receiving tank 160. High-temperature gas from the compressor is introduced into the ice-making column 221, melting the contact surface between the ice cubes and the ice-making column 221. The ice cubes then fall from the ice-making column 221 into the ice-receiving tank 160. The structure is reasonably designed, the transmission is reliable, and the ice-making efficiency is improved.

[0069] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment of the invention, a limiting space is formed between the drive structure 230 and the outer wall of the housing 100. The limit switch 300 is disposed within the limiting space, and the side of the limit switch 300 facing away from the housing 100 abuts against the drive structure 230. With this structure, the resulting limiting space can be understood as being specifically designed to accommodate and position the limit switch 300. The limit switch 300 is positioned within this limiting space, and the drive structure 230 presses against the limit switch 300, eliminating the need for screws or other installation methods, further saving materials and processes. It also provides some protection for the limit switch 300, preventing damage from external impurities or accidental collisions, effectively utilizing space, especially in space-constrained mechanical designs.

[0070] Specifically, refer to Figures 5 to 7 In this embodiment of the utility model, the housing 100 is provided with a first shaft hole 120 and a second shaft hole 130, and the ice maker 210 is provided with a first rotating shaft 211 and a second rotating shaft 212. The first rotating shaft 211 is inserted into and rotatably connected to the first shaft hole 120, and the second rotating shaft 212 is inserted into and rotatably connected to the second shaft hole 130. The second rotating shaft 212 is drivenly connected to the output end of the drive structure 230. The housing 100 is provided with a sealing structure 600, which is used to at least seal the first shaft hole 120.

[0071] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the present invention, in order to avoid the formation of condensate in the gap between the first shaft hole 120 and the first rotating shaft 211, a sealing structure 600 is used to seal the first shaft hole 120, thereby blocking the gap from communicating with the outside of the housing 100; the limit switch 300 is located on the side of the housing 100 near the second shaft hole 130, and since the output end of the drive structure 230 is engaged with the second rotating shaft 212, it is not necessary to seal the second shaft hole 130 through the sealing structure 600. Of course, in some embodiments, where sealing of the gap between the second shaft hole 130 and the second rotating shaft 212 is involved, the sealing structure 600 can also be used for sealing, which is not limited here.

[0072] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 In this embodiment of the utility model, the sealing structure 600 includes a sealing plug 610 and a second foam layer 620. The sealing plug 610 is inserted into the first shaft hole 120 and seals the first shaft hole 120. The second foam layer 620 is disposed on the outer side wall of the housing 100 and covers the outer side wall of the sealing plug 610.

[0073] With the above structure, the sealing plug 610 is inserted into the first shaft hole 120 to prevent the gap between the first shaft hole 120 and the first rotating shaft 211 from communicating with the outside of the housing 100. The second foaming layer 620 is added to the base of the sealing plug 610, which not only restricts the installation position of the sealing plug 610, but also further seals it, which helps to avoid the formation of condensate. The structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0074] It should be noted that in this embodiment of the invention, the sealing plug 610 is a silicone plug. The elastic material of the silicone plug allows it to tightly conform to the inner surface of the second shaft hole 130, effectively preventing leakage of liquids and gases and preventing the formation of condensate. Furthermore, the silicone plug has good flexibility and resilience, adapting to holes of different sizes and shapes, providing a reliable seal, facilitating assembly, saving installation time and labor, and exhibiting good stability. Of course, in some embodiments, the sealing plug 610 can also be made of plastic, metal, or composite materials, such as rubber-metal composites, combining the elasticity of rubber and the strength of metal; this is not limited to these specific applications.

[0075] It should also be noted that, in this embodiment of the utility model, the outer wall of the box 100 is covered with foam material, which can be fixed to the outer wall of the box 100 by adhesive bonding. The foam material, in addition to avoiding the need for perforations in corresponding components, is designed to completely cover the outer wall of the box 100. A first foam layer and a second foam layer 620 are formed by the foam material. It can be understood that the first foam layer and the second foam layer 620 are either an integral structure or a separate structure, which is not limited here. Correspondingly, it can be understood that the aforementioned positioning post and anti-misalignment component 520 are arranged through the first foam layer.

[0076] Understandably, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 7 In this embodiment of the utility model, the housing 100 is provided with a first limiting part 140 and a second limiting part 150, and the ice-making mechanism 200 has an ice-making state and an ice-removing state; in the ice-making state, the drive structure 230 rotates forward to the point where the output end of the drive structure 230 is in a limiting engagement state with the first limiting part 140; in the ice-removing state, the drive structure 230 rotates in the reverse direction to the point where the output end of the drive structure 230 is in a limiting engagement state with the second limiting part 150.

[0077] Using the above structure, in this embodiment of the invention, the drive structure 230 drives the ice maker 210 and the ice shovel to rotate forward or backward, achieving an ice-making state or an ice-removing state. When the drive structure 230 is in the ice-making state, it drives the ice maker 210 and the ice shovel to rotate until the limit switch 300 is triggered, at which point the drive structure 230 stops. However, to avoid the ice maker 210 and ice shovel rotating due to rotational inertia, a first limit part 140 and a second limit part 150 are used. This ensures that when the output end of the drive structure 230 engages with the first limit part 140 or the second limit part 150, the ice maker 210 stops after rotating to a preset position.

[0078] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7In this embodiment of the utility model, a boss is provided at the second shaft hole 130 of the housing 100. The first limiting part 140 and the second limiting part 150 are respectively stepped concave surfaces formed on opposite sides of the boss. The drive structure 230 includes a drive motor 231 and a limiting cam 232. The rotating shaft of the drive motor 231 is connected to the limiting cam 232 by transmission, for example, by insertion and fixing. The limiting cam 232 is connected to the ice box 210 by transmission, for example, by insertion and fixing. A limiting block 2321 is provided on one side of the limiting cam 232. When rotating in the forward direction, the limiting block 2321 abuts and cooperates with the first limiting part 140 to realize the ice-making limiting in the ice-making state. When rotating in the reverse direction, the limiting block 2321 abuts and cooperates with the second limiting part 150 to realize the ice-removing limiting in the ice-removing state.

[0079] It should be noted that in this embodiment of the utility model, the ice box 210 of the ice-making structure is rotatably mounted on the box 100. Of course, in some embodiments, the ice box 210 can also be mounted on the box 100 by moving up and down or by moving up and down in combination with rotation, which is not limited here.

[0080] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present utility model and should be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ice-making device, characterized in that, include: The housing is equipped with a water inlet; An ice-making mechanism is provided in the housing, and the ice-making mechanism includes an ice-making box located inside the housing, and the ice-making box is connected to the water inlet; A limit switch is provided on the outer wall of the housing. The limit switch cooperates with the ice-making mechanism to control the operating state of the ice-making mechanism. An isolation structure is provided between the housing and the limit switch to isolate the two.

2. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The isolation structure is a first foam layer, which covers the outer wall of the housing that cooperates with the limit switch.

3. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet is located on one side of the housing, and the limit switch is located on the opposite side of the housing.

4. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limit switch is inclinedly disposed on the outer side wall of the housing.

5. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the housing is provided with a positioning structure, which is used to position the relative positions of the housing and the limit switch.

6. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The ice maker is rotatably connected to the housing; The ice-making mechanism further includes an evaporator and a drive structure. The evaporator is at least partially located inside the ice-making box, and the drive structure is located outside the box. The output end of the drive structure is connected to the ice-making box in a transmission manner. The limit switch works in conjunction with the drive structure to limit the rotation angle of the ice maker.

7. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, A limiting space is formed between the drive structure and the outer wall of the housing. The limiting switch is located within the limiting space, and the side of the limiting switch facing away from the housing abuts against the drive structure.

8. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole. The ice maker is provided with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is inserted into and rotatably connected to the first shaft hole. The second rotating shaft is inserted into and rotatably connected to the second shaft hole. The second rotating shaft is connected to the output end of the drive structure. The housing is provided with a sealing structure, which is used to at least seal the first shaft hole.

9. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sealing structure includes: A sealing plug is inserted into the first shaft hole and seals the first shaft hole; The second foam layer is disposed on the outer side wall of the housing and covers the outer side wall of the sealing plug.

10. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, and the ice-making mechanism has an ice-making state and an ice-removing state; In the ice-making state, the drive structure rotates forward until its output end engages with the first limiting part. In the de-icing state, the drive structure rotates in the opposite direction until its output end engages with the second limiting part.

11. An ice maker, characterized in that, Includes the ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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