Split type heat preservation ice basket for ice making

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and discloses a split type heat preservation ice basket for ice making, the heat preservation ice basket is used for being placed inside an ice making machine, the ice basket comprises a box body and a heat preservation shell, a positioning groove is formed in the outer surface of one side of the box body, a limiting protruding block is arranged on the inner side surface of the heat preservation shell, and the positioning groove is matched with the limiting protruding block. The heat preservation shell is clamped on the box body through cooperation of the limiting protruding blocks and the positioning grooves. After the heat preservation shell and the box body are assembled and connected, a hollow part exists between the heat preservation shell and the box body to form a heat preservation layer; clamping ports are formed in the upper surface of the heat preservation shell, clamping blocks are arranged on the upper surface of the box body, the number of the clamping blocks is the same as that of the clamping ports, the clamping blocks and the clamping ports are matched, and when the heat preservation shell is matched with the box body, the heat preservation shell is in a fixed state relative to the box body; the equipment solves the problems that in the prior art, ice blocks in an ice basket are prone to melting, and heat preservation cannot be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, specifically a split-type insulated ice basket for ice making. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that cools water through an evaporator using a refrigerant in a refrigeration system to form ice. Its basic working principle is that water enters a storage tank, passes through a flow control valve, and is then pumped to a distributor head. The water is evenly sprayed onto the surface of the ice maker, flowing over the walls like a water curtain. The water is cooled to its freezing point, forming ice cubes, while the water that doesn't evaporate and freeze flows back into the storage tank through a perforated channel, restarting the cycle. With technological advancements, the design of ice makers is constantly being optimized. For example, some modern ice makers employ more efficient refrigeration systems and more intelligent control methods to improve ice-making efficiency and energy saving. At the same time, the structure of ice makers is becoming more compact and rational to adapt to the needs of different locations and spaces.

[0003] Traditional ice baskets are usually fixed on the ice maker, and the prepared ice is stored in the ice basket. However, this design has some problems. For example, since the ice basket in the existing technology does not have a heat preservation function, the ice will melt during the storage process and form an ice-water mixture. If the water is not drained in time, the ice-water mixture will cause the ice blocks to stick together. Secondly, when the ice basket is filled with too many ice blocks, the ice basket is prone to deformation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (I) Technical problem to be solved: In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a split-type insulated ice basket for ice making. The detachable structure improves the heat preservation function of the ice basket, reduces its weight, makes the ice basket more sturdy and less prone to deformation, and solves the problems of poor heat preservation effect, easy melting of ice blocks and easy deformation when there are too many ice blocks in the existing technology.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution: To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of having heat preservation function and being detachable, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A detachable insulated ice basket for ice making, which is used to be placed inside an ice maker. The ice basket includes a box body and an insulated outer shell. A positioning groove is provided on one outer surface of the box body, and a limiting protrusion is provided on the inner surface of the insulated outer shell. The insulated outer shell is snapped onto the box body through the cooperation of the limiting protrusion and the positioning groove. After the insulated outer shell and the box body are assembled and connected, there is a hollow part between the two, which constitutes an insulation layer. The outer surface of the insulated outer shell is provided with a snap-fit ​​interface, and the outer surface of the box body is provided with snap-fit ​​blocks corresponding to its position. The number of snap-fit ​​blocks and snap-fit ​​interfaces are the same and compatible. When the insulated outer shell is engaged with the box body, the insulated outer shell is fixed relative to the box body.

[0006] Preferably, the card block is trapezoidal, with one side designed as a slope.

[0007] Preferably, a reinforcing protrusion is provided on the lower part of the outer surface of the box, and the reinforcing protrusion has a hollow structure inside.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the box is provided with reinforcing ribs, the number of which is not less than two, and they are symmetrically distributed around the centerline of the lower surface of the box.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the box has a water outlet, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the smallest ice block that the ice maker with the ice basket installed can produce.

[0010] Preferably, the outer surface of the heat-insulating shell has a hollow structure at the corresponding position of the limiting protrusion, and a handle baffle is provided at the bottom of the hollow structure. The handle baffle and the hollow structure form a handle, and the handle baffle and the heat-insulating shell are an integral structure.

[0011] (III) Beneficial Effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a split-type insulated ice basket for ice making, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. This split-type insulated ice basket enhances the overall insulation of the ice basket by setting an insulation layer between the box body and the insulation shell. The insulation layer has a hollow structure with air inside. As air is a poor conductor of heat, its thermal conductivity is relatively low. In the hollow design, the still air layer can effectively prevent heat transfer and reduce heat loss or absorption. In addition, the hollow design reduces the possibility of heat transfer through the structure by reducing the thermal bridging effect, thus improving the external insulation of the ice basket.

[0013] 2. This split-type insulated ice basket for ice making features a hollow structure for both the insulated outer shell and reinforcing protrusions, reducing the basket's weight. Additionally, reinforcing ribs are distributed at the bottom of the housing to ensure stability. Furthermore, a handle is cleverly integrated into the outer surface of the insulated shell using a combination of a handle baffle and a hollowed-out structure. This design not only further reduces the basket's weight but also makes the handle structure invisible, ensuring it doesn't interfere with the installation and storage of the ice basket inside the ice maker while facilitating easy access for users. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a top-view structural diagram of the present invention when the box body and the insulation shell are not assembled.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when the box body and the heat-insulating shell are not assembled;

[0016] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the insulation layer and insulation shell structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a top view of the complete installed structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the complete sectional structure of this utility model after installation;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention installed inside an ice maker.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 11. Positioning groove; 12. Reinforcing rib; 13. Water outlet; 14. Locking block; 2. Insulation shell; 21. Limiting protrusion; 22. Locking interface; 23. Reinforcing protrusion; 24. Handle baffle; 3. Insulation layer. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-6 A split-type insulated ice basket for use in ice making is disclosed. The ice basket includes a housing 1 and an insulated outer shell 2. A positioning groove 11 is provided on one outer surface of the housing 1, and a limiting protrusion 21 is provided on the inner surface of the insulated outer shell 2. The insulated outer shell 2 is snapped onto the housing 1 through the cooperation of the limiting protrusion 21 and the positioning groove 11. After the insulated outer shell 2 and the housing 1 are assembled and connected, a hollow portion exists between them, forming an insulation layer 3. A snap-fit ​​interface 22 is provided on the outer surface of the insulated outer shell 2, and a corresponding snap-fit ​​block 14 is provided on the outer surface of the housing 1. The number of snap-fit ​​blocks 14 is the same as and compatible with the snap-fit ​​interfaces 22. The snap-fit ​​blocks 14 are trapezoidal, with an outward bevel for easy snap-fitting and disassembly. When the insulated outer shell 2 is engaged with the housing 1, the insulated outer shell 2 is fixed relative to the housing 1. During assembly, the user only needs to align the positioning groove 11 with the limiting protrusion 21, and then push the locking block 14 into the locking interface 22 along the slope of the locking block 14 to complete the assembly of the ice basket. The insulation layer 3 formed between the insulation shell 2 and the box 1 contains air. As a poor conductor of heat, air has a relatively low thermal conductivity. In the hollow design, the still air layer can effectively prevent the transfer of heat and reduce the loss or absorption of heat. In addition, the hollow design reduces the possibility of heat transfer through the structure by reducing the thermal bridge effect, thus improving the insulation of the outside of the ice basket.

[0023] Please see Figure 2 The lower part of the outer surface of the box 1 is provided with a reinforcing protrusion 23. The reinforcing protrusion 23 has a hollow structure inside, which reduces the weight and enhances the strength of the box 1. The bottom of the box 1 is provided with a reinforcing rib 12. There are no less than two reinforcing ribs 12, which are symmetrically distributed along the center line of the lower surface of the box 1, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity and stability of the box 1.

[0024] Please see Figure 4 The bottom of the box 1 is provided with a water outlet 13. The diameter of the water outlet 13 is smaller than the diameter of the smallest ice block that the ice maker that installs the ice basket can produce. This allows the water produced by the melting of ice blocks to be discharged in time, preventing the ice blocks from sticking together due to the ice-water mixture, while also preventing the ice blocks from falling out of the water outlet 13.

[0025] Please see Figures 5-6 The outer surface of the insulation shell 2 has a hollowed-out structure at the corresponding position of the limiting protrusion 21. A handle baffle 24 is provided at the bottom of the hollowed-out structure, forming a handle between the handle baffle 24 and the hollowed-out structure. The handle baffle 24 and the insulation shell 2 are an integral structure, which not only further reduces the weight of the ice basket, but also makes the handle structure invisible. This does not affect the installation and storage of the ice basket inside the ice maker, and makes it easy for users to pull out the insulation ice basket.

[0026] In summary, this split-type insulated ice basket for ice making is detachable from the insulation components. When the ice basket is installed inside the ice maker, the ice stored inside the box 1 is less likely to melt and can be stored for a longer time because an insulation layer 3 is formed between the box 1 and the insulation shell 2. At the same time, since the ice basket has a split structure, the whole is divided into the box 1 and the insulation shell 2. During production, it can be injection molded first and then assembled, which reduces the complexity and cost of manufacturing.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, terms such as "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A split-type insulated ice basket for ice making, the insulated ice basket being placed inside an ice maker, the ice basket comprising a housing (1) and an insulated outer shell (2), characterized in that: The outer surface of one side of the box body (1) is provided with a positioning groove (11), and the inner surface of the heat insulation shell (2) is provided with a limiting protrusion (21). The heat insulation shell (2) is snapped onto the box body (1) through the cooperation of the limiting protrusion (21) and the positioning groove (11). After the heat insulation shell (2) and the box body (1) are assembled and connected, there is a hollow part between them, which constitutes the heat insulation layer (3). The outer surface of the heat insulation shell (2) is provided with a snap-fit ​​interface (22), and the outer surface of the box body (1) is provided with a snap-fit ​​block (14) corresponding to its position. The number of snap-fit ​​blocks (14) and snap-fit ​​interfaces (22) are the same and compatible.

2. The split-type insulated ice basket for ice making according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card block (14) is trapezoidal, with one side designed as an inclined plane.

3. The split-type insulated ice basket for ice making according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the outer surface of the box (1) is provided with a reinforcing protrusion (23), and the interior of the reinforcing protrusion (23) is a hollow structure.

4. The split-type insulated ice basket for ice making according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the box (1) is provided with reinforcing ribs (12), the number of reinforcing ribs (12) is not less than two, and they are symmetrically distributed along the center line of the lower surface of the box (1).

5. The split-type insulated ice basket for ice making according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the box (1) is provided with a water outlet (13), the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the smallest ice block that the ice maker that installs the ice basket can produce.

6. The split-type insulated ice basket for ice making according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the heat-insulating shell (2) has a hollow structure at the corresponding position of the limiting protrusion (21). A handle baffle (24) is provided at the bottom of the hollow structure. A handle is formed between the handle baffle (24) and the hollow structure. The handle baffle (24) and the heat-insulating shell (2) are an integral structure.

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