Ice outlet structure of ice maker and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration, and provides an ice outlet structure and refrigeration equipment of an ice maker, the ice outlet structure of the ice maker comprises an ice making assembly, an ice outlet box and an ice outlet driving assembly, the ice making assembly is provided with an ice storage area, the bottom surface of the ice storage area is a slope, the slope and the horizontal direction form a first included angle, and the top end of the slope is provided with a smooth section; a second included angle is formed between the smooth section and the horizontal direction, and the second included angle is smaller than the first included angle; the ice outlet box is arranged on the ice making assembly and provided with an ice outlet channel, an inlet and an outlet, the inlet and the outlet are communicated with the ice outlet channel, and the inlet is adjacent to the gentle section; the ice outlet driving assembly at least partially extends into the ice storage area and is used for conveying ice blocks in the ice storage area to the inlet. The included angle between the smooth section and the horizontal direction is small, so that the smooth section can be gradually far away from the ice outlet driving assembly in the ice outlet direction, and the phenomena of ice pressing and ice clamping are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to the ice dispensing structure and refrigeration equipment of an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, more and more families are using ice makers to make ice. In order to enable the ice maker to automatically output ice cubes, a motor is usually used to transport the ice cubes. In related technologies, ice cubes are prone to getting stuck at the ice outlet when the ice maker outputs ice cubes. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes an ice-dispensing structure for an ice maker, designed to improve the smoothness of ice dispensing.

[0004] The ice dispensing structure of the ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0005] An ice-making assembly is provided with an ice storage area. The bottom surface of the ice storage area is a slope, which is set at a first angle to the horizontal direction. The top of the slope is provided with a gentle section, which is set at a second angle to the horizontal direction. The angle of the second angle is smaller than the angle of the first angle.

[0006] An ice dispensing box is provided on the ice-making assembly. The ice dispensing box has an ice dispensing channel and an inlet and an outlet connecting the ice dispensing channel. The inlet is located adjacent to the gentle section.

[0007] An ice-discharging drive assembly, which at least partially extends into the ice storage area, is used to transport ice blocks from the ice storage area to the inlet.

[0008] According to the ice-discharging structure of the ice maker according to this utility model embodiment, ice blocks are stored in the ice storage area of ​​the ice-making component. The bottom surface of the ice storage area is sloping, which helps to increase the ice storage capacity of the ice storage area. The ice blocks are pushed upward along the slope by the ice discharging drive component, and then moved to the inlet of the ice discharging box for discharge. The ice discharging drive component transports the ice blocks at the bottom of the ice storage area upward along the slope. The slope has a large angle with the horizontal direction, which helps to increase the ice storage capacity of the ice storage area. At the top of the slope, a gentle section is set. The angle between the gentle section and the horizontal direction is small, and its slope tends to be gentle to accommodate a larger inlet opening. In this way, the size of the inlet can be maximized. Furthermore, the small angle between the gentle section and the horizontal direction allows the gentle section to gradually move away from the ice discharging drive component in the ice discharging direction, thereby reducing the occurrence of ice compression and ice jamming.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice dispenser is provided with an extension section around the periphery of the inlet, the extension section extends toward the gentle section, and the extension section is spliced ​​with the gentle section.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extension segment gradually slopes downward in the direction away from the inlet, and the extension segment is set at a third angle with the horizontal direction, the angle of the third angle being smaller than the angle of the second angle.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the angle of the first included angle is in the range of 20° to 30°.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice-discharging drive assembly includes:

[0013] The motor is located in the ice dispensing box;

[0014] The auger has one end connected to the output end of the motor and the other end extending into the ice storage area and spiraling to the bottom of the slope.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the top of the ice dispensing box is recessed to form a cable protection groove, and a drain outlet is provided in the cable protection groove. The drain outlet is connected to the ice dispensing channel, and the ice dispensing drive component is provided with a wiring terminal, which is at least partially accommodated in the cable protection groove.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the drain outlet is located on the bottom wall of the cable protection groove.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice outlet channel is provided with a first sidewall adjacent to the inlet, the first sidewall being inclined downward in the direction away from the inlet, and the first sidewall having a guide hole.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the guide hole is connected with a plurality of spaced-apart grid strips.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the outer wall of the ice dispenser is provided with a guide plate, which is located below the guide hole.

[0020] The refrigeration device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a body and an ice-discharging structure of the ice maker described above, wherein the ice-discharging structure of the ice maker is disposed on the body.

[0021] The refrigeration device according to the present utility model embodiment includes the ice discharging structure of the ice maker described above, and therefore has all the technical effects of the ice discharging structure of the ice maker described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0022] 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

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice dispensing structure of the ice maker provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice dispensing box and ice dispensing drive assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the ice dispensing box and ice dispensing drive assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the ice dispensing box and ice dispensing drive assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 10. Ice storage area; 101. Slope; 102. Gentle section; 1. Ice outlet box; 11. Ice outlet channel; 112. First side wall; 1121. Flow guide hole; 113. Flow guide plate; 114. Grille bar; 12. Inlet; 13. Outlet; 16. Cable protection groove; 161. Drain outlet; 17. Extension section; 2. Ice gate; 3. Ice outlet drive assembly; 31. Motor; 311. Wiring terminal; 32. Screw auger. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2According to an embodiment of the present invention, the ice-discharging structure of the ice maker includes an ice-making component, an ice-discharging box 1, and an ice-discharging drive component 3. The ice-making component has an ice storage area 10, the bottom surface of which is a slope 101. The slope 101 is set at a first angle to the horizontal direction, and the top of the slope 101 is set at a gentle section 102. The gentle section 102 is set at a second angle to the horizontal direction, and the angle of the second angle is smaller than the angle of the first angle. The ice-discharging box 1 is disposed on the ice-making component. The ice-discharging box 1 has an ice-discharging channel 11 and an inlet 12 and an outlet 13 connecting the ice-discharging channel 11. The inlet 12 is disposed adjacent to the gentle section 102. The ice-discharging drive component 3 extends at least partially into the ice storage area 10 and is used to transport the ice blocks in the ice storage area 10 to the inlet 12.

[0037] According to the ice-discharging structure of the ice maker in this embodiment of the invention, ice blocks are stored in the ice storage area 10 of the ice-making component. The bottom surface of the ice storage area 10 is a slope 101, which is beneficial to increasing the ice storage capacity of the ice storage area 10. The ice blocks are pushed upward along the slope 101 by the ice discharging drive component 3, and then moved to the inlet 12 of the ice discharging box 1 for discharge. The ice discharging drive component 3 transports the ice blocks at the bottom of the ice storage area 10 upward along the slope 101. The slope 101 has a large angle with the horizontal direction, which is beneficial to increasing the ice storage capacity of the ice storage area 10. At the top of the slope 101, a gentle section 102 is provided. The gentle section 102 has a small angle with the horizontal direction, and its slope tends to be gentle to adapt to the larger opening of the inlet 12. In this way, the size of the inlet 12 can be maximized. Furthermore, the angle between the smooth section 102 and the horizontal direction is small, which allows the smooth section 102 to gradually move away from the ice-discharging drive component 3 in the ice-discharging direction, thereby reducing the occurrence of ice pressing and ice jamming phenomena.

[0038] Understandably, the ice outlet of the ice storage area 10 corresponds to the inlet 12 of the ice dispensing channel 11. To prevent ice from getting stuck at the ice outlet of the ice storage area 10, the height of the ice outlet should be as large as possible, generally greater than 1.5 times the diameter of the ice block. The gap between the part of the ice dispensing drive assembly 3 that moves the ice block and the bottom surface of the ice storage area 10 should not be too large, generally equal to the radius of the ice block; otherwise, uneven ice dispensing, ice compression, or ice jamming may easily occur.

[0039] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the ice-discharging drive assembly 3 includes a motor 31 and an auger 32. The motor 31 is located in the ice-discharging box 1. One end of the auger 32 is connected to the output end of the motor 31, and the other end extends into the ice storage area 10 and spirals to the bottom of the ramp 101. It is understood that the motor 31 drives the auger 32 to rotate spirally, thereby pushing the ice blocks in the ice storage area 10 upwards along the ramp 101. It should be noted that, due to general product size limitations, the diameter of the auger 32 may not meet the height requirements of the ice outlet. If the ramp 101 extends to the ice outlet at a certain angle to the horizontal direction, the height of the ice outlet will be too small, which is not conducive to smooth ice discharging. Therefore, a gentle section 102 is added near the ice outlet in the ice storage area 10, i.e., near the entrance 12 of the ice discharging channel 11. The angle formed by the gentle section 102 and the horizontal direction must meet the height requirements of the ice outlet, thereby maximizing the height of the ice outlet.

[0040] Optionally, the smooth section 102 should also be as short as possible; otherwise, if the gap between the outer ring of the auger 32 and the smooth section 102 is too large, the outer ring of the auger 32 may press against the surface of the ice block when rotating, which would both crush the ice and cause it to get stuck. For example, the length of the smooth section 102 in the ice-exit direction is 1.5 times the diameter of the ice block, so that the auger 32 can push against the side wall of the ice block without pressing against the surface of the ice block. The ice block on the smooth section 102 can be pushed out by subsequent ice blocks.

[0041] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the angle of the first included angle ranges from 20° to 30°. It is understood that maximizing the slope of the bottom surface of the ice storage area 10 is beneficial to increasing the ice storage capacity of the ice storage area 10, for example, the first included angle is 25°.

[0042] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the ice dispenser 1 has an extension section 17 located around the periphery of the inlet 12. The extension section 17 extends toward the gentle slope section 102 and is spliced ​​with the gentle slope section 102. It can be understood that the bottom of the inlet 12 has the extension section 17 protruding toward the gentle slope section 102 so that the extension section 17 and the gentle slope section 102 are connected and transitioned. The ice block pushed out from the gentle slope section 102 moves to the extension section 17. In this way, the ice block will not directly press against the ice door 2, which is conducive to the ice door 2 rebounding and pushing the ice block back to the ice storage area 10 after the ice is taken out.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extension section 17 gradually slopes downward in the direction away from the inlet 12, and the extension section 17 is set at a third angle with the horizontal direction, the angle of the third angle being smaller than the angle of the second angle. That is to say, among the slope 101, the gentle section 102 and the extension section 17, the slope 101 has the largest slope, the gentle section 102 has the smallest slope, and the extension section 17 has the smallest slope. In this way, the inlet 12 is the highest point, which is conducive to the return of the ice melt water at the extension section 17 to the ice storage area 10, thereby preventing the ice melt water from flowing out of the ice outlet channel 11.

[0044] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the top of the ice box 1 is recessed to form a cable protection groove 16, and a drain outlet 161 is provided in the cable protection groove 16. The drain outlet 161 is connected to the ice dispensing channel 11. The ice dispensing drive assembly 3 is provided with a wiring terminal 311, which is at least partially accommodated in the cable protection groove 16.

[0045] According to the ice-discharging structure of the ice maker in this embodiment of the invention, the ice-discharging drive assembly 3 provides power to transport the ice blocks to the inlet 12 of the ice-discharging channel 11, so that the ice blocks are discharged from the outlet 13 of the ice-discharging channel 11 for user use. The ice-discharging drive assembly 3 is installed on the top of the ice-discharging box 1, and the wiring terminal 311 of the ice-discharging drive assembly 3 is at least partially accommodated in the cable protection groove 16 to prevent the wiring terminal 311 from facing outward, thereby reducing the risk of the wiring terminal 311 being splashed by water. At the same time, a drain outlet 161 is provided in the cable protection groove 16 to connect to the ice-discharging channel 11. When water accumulates in the cable protection groove 16, the water can flow into the ice-discharging channel 11 in time through the drain outlet 161 to prevent the water from contacting the wiring terminal 311 and causing damage.

[0046] For example, the ice dispensing box 1 includes an upper box and a lower box, which are connected to form an ice dispensing channel 11. The connection between the two can be a snap-fit ​​connection or a threaded connection, which are detachable connections to facilitate easy assembly and disassembly, and to facilitate subsequent maintenance or replacement. It is understood that the inlet 12 can be formed by the upper and lower boxes, with the inlet 12 facing the side of the ice dispensing box 1. When the ice dispensing box 1 is connected to the ice-making component of the ice dispensing structure of the ice maker, ice blocks can be conveyed from the ice storage area 10 on the side of the ice dispensing box 1 to the inlet 12. That is, the ice dispensing drive component 3 is installed in the upper box, and its output end faces the opening direction of the inlet 12, so as to convey the ice blocks located in the ice storage area 10 on the side to the inlet 12.

[0047] Understandably, the wiring terminal 311 of the ice dispensing drive assembly 3 faces the ice dispensing box 1, for example, downwards, so that it is partially accommodated within the cable protection groove 16, which can prevent splashing to a certain extent. Optionally, there is a certain gap between the wiring terminal 311 and the inner wall of the cable protection groove 16 to accommodate the wires connected to the ice dispensing drive assembly 3, which facilitates installation. Since the ice blocks conveyed in the ice dispensing channel 11 are relatively cold, the inner wall of the cable protection groove 16 is relatively warm on the outside and may produce condensation. This condensation can flow into the ice dispensing channel 11 through the drain port 161, preventing condensation from accumulating in the cable protection groove 16.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a drain outlet 161 is located on the bottom wall of the cable protection trough 16. It is understood that the drain outlet 161 being located at the bottom facilitates the drainage of water from the cable protection trough 16. The bottom of the cable protection trough 16 can be a conical structure to collect accumulated water at the drain outlet 161 for easy drainage. Alternatively, the bottom wall of the cable protection trough 16 can also be a slope 101 structure, allowing accumulated water to flow along the slope 101 towards the drain outlet 161, thereby improving drainage efficiency.

[0049] Please refer to the reference. Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ice outlet channel 11 is provided with a first sidewall 112 adjacent to the inlet 12. The first sidewall 112 is inclined downward in the direction away from the inlet 12, and the first sidewall 112 is provided with a guide hole 1121.

[0050] Understandably, when a user needs ice, the ice in the ice storage area 10 is discharged into the ice outlet channel 11 of the ice outlet box 1, allowing ice to be dispensed through the channel 11. When the ice produces melted water or ice shavings that enter the ice outlet channel 11, the melted water and ice shavings can flow along the first side wall 112 into the guide hole 1121, thus flowing back into the interior of the ice-making component, preventing water droplets from falling to the outside. The guide hole 1121 is small in size, preventing ice from entering it and allowing for normal discharge. This prevents melted water from dripping onto the table or floor, improving the user experience. Understandably, the drain outlet 161 can be located above the guide hole 1121, or water droplets from the drain outlet 161 can fall onto the first side wall 112 and flow into the guide hole 1121.

[0051] In this embodiment, the ice outlet channel 11 can extend vertically. For example, the inlet 12 of the ice outlet channel 11 is located in the upper half of the ice outlet box 1, while the outlet 13 is located in the lower half of the ice outlet box 1, so that ice blocks fall from above, facilitating the collection of ice blocks from below the ice outlet box 1. When melted ice flows down the first side wall 112 of the ice outlet channel 11, it needs to flow through the guide hole 1121, so that it will not flow to the outside through the ice outlet channel 11. For example, an ice gate 2 is provided at the entrance 12 of the ice outlet channel 11. The ice gate 2 is used to control the connection between the ice outlet channel 11 and the ice storage area 10. The ice gate 2 can be rotatably connected to the ice outlet box 1. When the ice gate 2 is rotated to block the entrance 12 of the ice outlet channel 11, the ice blocks in the ice storage area 10 are blocked by the ice gate 2 and will not enter the ice outlet channel 11. At this time, the ice gate 2 can also prevent ice slag and melted ice water generated by the ice blocks from entering the ice outlet channel 11, thereby effectively reducing the dripping of ice slag and melted ice water from the ice outlet channel 11 to the outside. It is understood that even if a very small amount of melted ice water enters the ice outlet channel 11 through the gap of the ice gate 2, it will be guided back into the ice-making assembly by the guide hole 1121. Ice gate 2 blocks ice shards, effectively reducing the amount of melted water entering the ice outlet channel 11, thereby reducing the drainage pressure at the guide hole 1121 and preventing water droplets from falling onto the outside table or ground due to untimely drainage from the guide hole 1121.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the guide hole 1121 is connected with a plurality of spaced grid strips 114.

[0053] Understandably, multiple grid strips 114 are arranged at lateral intervals along the guide hole 1121 to prevent normal-sized ice cubes from getting stuck in the guide hole 1121 and to ensure that melted ice water can pass through the guide hole 1121. Multiple grid strips 114 can be set within the guide hole 1121 to form a screening grid, screening the ice cubes. This allows ice slag to flow back through the guide hole 1121, preventing excessive ice slag from being present in the ice cubes received by the user, thus improving the user experience. For example, each grid strip 114 extends vertically, and the connection position of the grid strip 114 should be concave, i.e., with the first sidewall 112 as the reference plane, the grid strip 114 is located below this reference plane, preventing the grid strip 114 from being flush with the first sidewall 112, thereby preventing melted ice water from flowing down from the grid strip 114 without flowing back through the guide hole 1121.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the outer wall of the ice box 1 is provided with a guide plate 113, which is located below the guide hole 1121.

[0055] Understandably, after the melted ice water flows out through the guide hole 1121, it will drip from below the guide hole 1121. To ensure that the water flows to the designated area, the guide plate 113 collects the water flowing through the guide hole 1121 and guides it to the designated area for centralized drainage treatment. For example, the guide plate 113 is connected to the outer wall of the ice box 1. The guide plate 113 can be inclined to allow the water to flow naturally. For example, a water receiving trough or box can be provided at the end of the guide plate 113 to prevent water from flowing towards live components and causing damage. Optionally, baffles are provided on both sides of the guide plate 113 to prevent water from flowing out from the sides of the guide plate 113; that is, water can only flow out from the end of the guide plate 113, thus flowing to the designated area. Optionally, the connection between the flow guide plate 113 and the ice box 1 can be by bonding, welding, snap-fitting or threaded connection. Of course, in other embodiments, the flow guide plate 113 and the ice box 1 can also be integrally formed, which is not limited here.

[0056] The refrigeration device according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a body and an ice-discharging structure of the ice maker described above, wherein the ice-discharging structure of the ice maker is disposed in the body. It is understood that the refrigeration device can be an entire ice maker or a refrigerator, freezer, etc., with an ice-making function, and is not limited thereto.

[0057] The refrigeration device according to the present utility model embodiment includes the ice discharging structure of the ice maker described above, and therefore has all the technical effects of the ice discharging structure of the ice maker described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0058] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention 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 invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice-discharging structure for an ice maker, characterized in that, include: An ice-making assembly is provided with an ice storage area. The bottom surface of the ice storage area is a slope, which is set at a first angle to the horizontal direction. The top of the slope is provided with a gentle section, which is set at a second angle to the horizontal direction. The angle of the second angle is smaller than the angle of the first angle. An ice dispensing box is provided on the ice-making assembly. The ice dispensing box has an ice dispensing channel and an inlet and an outlet connecting the ice dispensing channel. The inlet is located adjacent to the gentle section. An ice-discharging drive assembly, which at least partially extends into the ice storage area, is used to transport ice blocks from the ice storage area to the inlet.

2. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice dispenser has an extension section around the periphery of the inlet, the extension section extends toward the gentle section, and the extension section is spliced ​​with the gentle section.

3. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The extension gradually slopes downward in the direction away from the entrance, and the extension is set at a third angle with the horizontal direction, the angle of the third angle being smaller than the angle of the second angle.

4. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle of the first included angle ranges from 20° to 30°.

5. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-discharging drive component includes: The motor is located in the ice dispensing box; The auger has one end connected to the output end of the motor and the other end extending into the ice storage area and spiraling to the bottom of the slope.

6. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The top of the ice dispensing box has a recessed cable protection groove, and a drain outlet is provided in the cable protection groove. The drain outlet is connected to the ice dispensing channel. The ice dispensing drive assembly has a wiring terminal, and the wiring terminal is at least partially accommodated in the cable protection groove.

7. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drain outlet is located on the bottom wall of the cable protection groove.

8. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The ice outlet channel is provided with a first sidewall adjacent to the inlet. The first sidewall is inclined downward in the direction away from the inlet and has a flow guide hole.

9. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner wall of the flow guide hole is connected with multiple spaced grid strips.

10. The ice discharging structure of the ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer wall of the ice dispenser is provided with a flow guide plate, which is located below the flow guide hole.

11. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, The ice maker includes a body and an ice dispensing structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the ice dispensing structure is disposed on the body.

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