Ice maker shell, ice maker and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice maker shell, an ice maker and a refrigerator. The ice maker case includes: a main body portion having a partition wall extending in a front-rear direction, the partition wall dividing the main body portion into a first portion and a second portion in a left-right direction, the first portion being provided with a first fixing structure, the second portion being provided with a drawer accommodating space, a second fixing structure is arranged on the outer side of the wall, opposite to the partition wall, of the second part; the ice-making drawer is arranged in the drawer accommodating space in a drawable manner; the wire harness cover plate is arranged on the bottom surface of the main body part, the ice maker shell is arranged at the top of a freezer liner of the refrigerator, the first fixing structure is matched with an embedded part arranged on the top wall of the freezer liner to be fixed, and the second fixing structure is matched with a beam structure arranged on the inner side of the side wall of the freezer liner to be fixed. According to the refrigerator, the invalid space above the drawer at the top of the refrigerator can be reasonably utilized, space waste is avoided, and integrity and attractiveness are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to ice maker shell, ice maker and refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of modern living standards, as a necessary household electrical equipment, the function and design of refrigerator are also continuously evolving. As an important additional function of refrigerator, ice maker provides convenient ice block production service for users. However, in the current combination design of refrigerator and ice maker, there are many things to be improved.

[0003] In most traditional refrigerator freezer room layouts, the ice maker is usually fixedly installed at the top of the freezer inner tank. An existing ice maker assembly includes an ice maker support and ice making grid, ice probe and motor arranged below the ice maker support. The ice maker assembly is arranged at the top of the freezer and above the freezer drawer. SUMMARY

[0004] Technical problems to be solved by the utility model

[0005] The above-mentioned existing ice maker assembly has a considerable space on the left and right sides of the ice maker assembly when installed in the freezer. These spaces cannot be effectively utilized, whether for storing other frozen items or for other functional expansion, which is extremely inconvenient, resulting in a large amount of ineffective use volume and seriously reducing the overall space utilization of the refrigerator. This is undoubtedly a great loss to the modern home environment where space resources are increasingly valuable.

[0006] On the other hand, from the overall appearance and structure, there is a strong sense of division between the ice maker and other components in the refrigerator freezer.

[0007] It can be seen that the existing ice maker shell has obvious deficiencies in space adaptability and appearance coordination with the refrigerator freezer, and an innovative ice maker shell design is urgently needed to overcome these problems, thereby improving the space utilization and overall aesthetics of the refrigerator freezer and meeting the growing demand of consumers for high-quality home appliances.

[0008] The utility model is designed in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to provide an ice maker shell, ice maker and refrigerator, which can reasonably utilize the ineffective space above the drawer at the top of the freezer, avoid space waste and improve the overall and aesthetics.

[0009] Technical means for solving the technical problem

[0010] The utility model discloses a mode for an ice maker shell, it includes: main part has the partition wall extending in front -back direction, the partition wall divides the first part and the second part in the left and right direction of the main part, be provided with the first fixed structure in the first part, be provided with the drawer storage space in the second part, be provided with the second fixed structure on the outer side of the wall of the second part opposite the partition wall, ice making drawer is pullably set up in the drawer storage space, and wiring harness cover plate is set up in the bottom surface of the main part, the ice maker shell is set up in the top of the freezer inner container of refrigerator, the first fixed structure is fixed with the pre -embedded piece of the top wall of the freezer inner container, and the second fixed structure is fixed with the beam structure of the inboard of the side wall of the freezer inner container.

[0011] According to the ice maker shell, the invalid space above the drawer arranged on the top of the freezer inner container can be reasonably utilized, space waste is avoided, and the overall performance and the appearance are improved.

[0012] Also, in the ice maker shell, the first fixed structure includes one or more first clamping jaws and one or more screw holes. Therefore, the reliability of the ice maker shell can be improved.

[0013] Also, in the ice maker shell, the second fixed structure includes one or more second clamping jaws. Therefore, the reliability of the ice maker shell can be improved.

[0014] Also, in the ice maker shell, the rear surface and the bottom surface of the second part of the main part are formed with an air inlet, and the air inlet has a grid-shaped air inlet guide structure. Therefore, when the ice maker with the ice maker shell is installed in the inner container of the freezer of the refrigerator, the air in the freezer can flow easily, the cold air circulation is strengthened, the energy consumption is reduced, and the uneven refrigeration is avoided.

[0015] Also, in the ice maker shell, two inner sides in the left and right directions of the drawer storage space are respectively formed with drawer guide rails. By pulling with the help of the drawer guide rails, the range of sliding contact is smaller, the resistance generated during pulling can be reduced, and the user experience is improved.

[0016] Also, in the ice maker shell, when the ice making drawer is closed, the front side of the face of the ice making drawer and the front side of the face of the first part of the main part form a plane. Therefore, the ice maker shell has high integrity and looks more beautiful.

[0017] Also, in the ice maker housing, the wire harness cover plate has a snap structure, and is snapped to a snap structure formed on the bottom surface of the main body portion via the snap structure. Thus, the wire harness cover plate can be fixed reliably while the wire harness is passed to ensure connection.

[0018] Also, in the ice maker housing, a reinforcing rib and a flange are formed on the outside of the ice maker housing. Thus, the rigidity and strength of the ice maker housing can be improved, and the structure is stable and not easily damaged in the event of a collision or the like.

[0019] Another aspect of the present application is an ice maker having any of the above ice maker housings.

[0020] Still another aspect of the present application is a refrigerator including: a freezer inner container; a freezer drawer provided on the top of the freezer inner container; and the ice maker installed above the freezer drawer.

[0021] Effects of the present application

[0022] According to the ice maker housing, the ice maker, and the refrigerator of the present application, the invalid space above the drawer of the freezer inner container can be utilized reasonably, space waste can be avoided, and the integrity and the aesthetics can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a top view of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0024] Figure 2 is a bottom view of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0025] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0026] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the main body portion of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0027] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the ice making drawer of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0028] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the wire harness cover plate of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic view of the installation of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0030] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the installation of the ice maker housing of the present application.

[0031] Figure 9 is an installation schematic view of the ice maker shell of the present application.

[0032] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] 10 ice maker

[0034] 100 ice maker shell

[0035] 101 ice maker inner liner embedded part

[0036] 1 main body part

[0037] 11 partition wall

[0038] 12 first fixing structure

[0039] 121-124 first clamping jaw

[0040] 125 screw hole

[0041] 13 second fixing structure

[0042] 131-132 second clamping jaw

[0043] 14 drawer storage space

[0044] 141 drawer guide rail

[0045] 15 air inlet

[0046] 2 ice making drawer

[0047] 3 wire cover plate

[0048] 200 freezer inner liner

[0049] 201 freezer drawer

[0050] 202 beam structure DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the air conditioner according to the present application will be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same elements or elements having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

[0052] Figure 1 is a top perspective view of the ice maker shell 100 of the present application. Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the ice maker shell 100 of the present application. Figure 3 is an exploded view of the ice maker shell 100 of the present application.

[0053] As Figures 1 to 3As shown, the ice maker shell 100 comprises a main body part 1, an ice making drawer 2 and a wire harness cover plate 3.

[0054] Figure 4 It is the perspective view of the main body part 1 of the ice maker shell 100 of the utility model.

[0055] As shown, Figure 4 The main body part 1 is in the shape of a substantially cuboid. In the substantially central part of the main body part 1 in the left-right direction, there is a partition wall 11 extending in the front-rear direction. The partition wall 11 divides the main body part 1 in the left-right direction into a first part on the left side and a second part on the right side. It can also be that the first part and the second part are reversed in the left-right direction, with the first part on the right side and the second part on the left side.

[0056] A first fixing structure 12 is provided in the first part. The first fixing structure 12 is fixed in cooperation with an ice maker inner tank embedded part 101 provided on the top wall of the freezer inner tank 200. On the outer side of the wall of the second part opposite to the partition wall 11 in the left-right direction, a second fixing structure 13 is provided. The second fixing structure 13 is fixed in cooperation with a beam structure 202 provided on the inner side of the side wall of the freezer inner tank 200. In this way, the invalid space above the drawer in the top part of the freezer inner tank can be reasonably utilized, avoiding space waste and improving the overall integrity and aesthetics.

[0057] The first fixing structure 12 comprises first clamping jaws 121-124 and a screw hole 125. The first clamping jaws 121-124 comprise first clamping jaws 121, 122 provided on the front side of the first part and first clamping jaws 123, 124 provided on the rear side of the first part. However, there can also be only one first clamping jaw or a number of first clamping jaws. The screw hole 125 is provided on the front side of the first clamping jaws 121, 122, but can also be provided on the rear side of the first clamping jaws 121, 122. In this way, the reliability of the fixing of the ice maker shell can be improved.

[0058] The second fixing structure 13 comprises second clamping jaws 131, 132. However, there can also be only one second clamping jaw or a number of second clamping jaws. In this way, the reliability of the fixing of the ice maker shell can be improved.

[0059] A drawer receiving space 14 is provided in the second part. On the two inner sides of the drawer receiving space 14 in the left-right direction, drawer guide rails 141 are formed, respectively. By pulling and sliding with the help of the drawer guide rails 141, the range of sliding contact is small, which can reduce the resistance generated during pulling and improve the user experience.

[0060] An air inlet 15 is formed on the rear surface and the bottom surface of the second part of the main body. The air inlet 15 has a grid-shaped air inlet guide structure. Thus, when the ice maker having the ice maker shell 100 is installed into the inner liner of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator, the air in the freezer compartment can be easily flowed, the cold air circulation is strengthened, the energy consumption is reduced, and the uneven refrigeration is avoided.

[0061] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the ice making drawer 2 of the ice maker shell 100 of the present application.

[0062] The ice making drawer 2 is pullably arranged in the drawer receiving space 14 by means of the drawer guide rail 141. The ice making drawer 2 can be used for ice making and ice storage.

[0063] When the ice making drawer 2 is closed, the front surface of the ice making drawer 2 and the front surface of the first part of the main body 1 form a plane. Thus, the ice maker shell 100 has high integrity and looks more beautiful.

[0064] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the wire harness cover plate 3 of the ice maker shell 100 of the present application.

[0065] The wire harness cover plate 3 is arranged on the bottom surface of the main body 1. The wire harness cover plate 3 is located between the air inlet 15 on the bottom surface and the bottom surface of the first part. The wire harness cover plate 3 has a buckle structure which is buckled to the buckling structure on the bottom surface of the main body 1.

[0066] When the wire harness cover plate 3 is buckled to the buckling structure on the bottom surface of the main body 1, at this time, the wire harness cover plate 3 and the bottom surface of the main body 1 form a plane, and a gap is left between the wire harness cover plate 3 and the bottom surface of the main body 1. The wire harness of the motor of the ice maker passes through the gap to be connected. Thus, the reliability of the wire harness cover plate can be improved while the wire harness passes through to ensure the connection.

[0067] Reinforcing ribs and flanges are formed on the outer side of the ice maker shell 100. Thus, the rigidity and strength of the ice maker shell 100 can be improved, and the structure is stable and not easily damaged in the case of collision.

[0068] The main body 1, the ice making drawer 2, and the wire harness cover plate 3 can be made of plastic and can be integrally formed by injection molding, or can be formed by bonding after forming each part.

[0069] The outer side surfaces of the ice maker shell 100 can be formed to have a uniform color and material by spraying paint, so that the appearance is more beautiful and high-grade.

[0070] Next, the structure of the ice maker shell 100 when it is installed into the refrigerator will be described. Figures 7 to 9 ​

[0071] Figures 7 to 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the ice maker housing 100 of this utility model.

[0072] like Figure 7 As shown, an ice maker inner liner embedded part 101 is provided on the top wall of the freezer inner liner 200 of the refrigerator, a freezer drawer 201 is provided on the top of the freezer inner liner 200, and a beam structure 202 is provided on the inner side of the side wall of the freezer inner liner 200 of the refrigerator, near the side wall or close to the side wall.

[0073] An ice maker 10, having an ice maker housing 100, is positioned above a freezer drawer 201. The ice maker housing 100 is mounted on top of the freezer liner 200 via a first fixing structure 12 and a second fixing structure 13. Specifically, the first fixing structure 12 is fixed by cooperating with an embedded part 101 located on the top wall of the freezer liner 200, and the second fixing structure 13 is fixed by cooperating with a beam structure 202 located on the inner side wall of the freezer liner 200.

[0074] The ice maker inner liner embedded part 101 has a locking part that mates with the first claws 121-124 of the first fixing structure 12, and a screw hole that mates with the first screw hole 125. For example... Figure 8 As shown, by pushing the ice maker housing 100 rearward into the freezer liner, the first claws 121-124 engage with the engaging portion of the ice maker liner embedded part 101. Additionally, as... Figure 9 As shown, by screwing a screw into the first screw hole 125, the ice maker housing 100 can be threadedly connected to the ice maker inner liner embedded part 101.

[0075] The beam structure 202 has a locking portion that engages with the second claws 131 and 132 of the second fixing structure 13. For example... Figure 8 As shown, by pushing the ice maker housing 100 backward into the inner liner of the freezer, the second claws 131 and 132 engage with the engaging part of the beam structure 202.

[0076] Based on the aforementioned ice maker housing 100, its structure has been redesigned. When the ice maker 10 with such a housing 100 is installed in the freezer drawer 201 of the freezer compartment liner 200 of a refrigerator, the components within the freezer compartment are close together, minimizing unused space between them. This allows for the efficient use of the unused space above the freezer drawer, avoiding space waste and improving overall aesthetics and functionality.

[0077] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail above, but the specific manner of the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can deform and combine the present application according to the needs without deviating from the essential spirit and scope of the present application, and these deformations and combinations all fall within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice maker housing characterized by, Comprising: a main body portion having a partition wall extending in a front-rear direction, the partition wall dividing the main body portion in a left-right direction into a first portion and a second portion, a first fixing structure being provided in the first portion, a drawer-receiving space being provided in the second portion, a second fixing structure being provided on an outer side of a wall of the second portion opposite the partition wall; an ice-making drawer provided in the drawer-receiving space in a pullable manner; and a wiring harness cover plate provided on a bottom surface of the main body portion, the ice maker housing is provided on a top of a freezing compartment inner liner of a refrigerator, the first fixing structure is fixed in cooperation with a pre-buried member provided on a top wall of the freezing compartment inner liner, and the second fixing structure is fixed in cooperation with a beam structure provided on an inner side of a side wall of the freezing compartment inner liner. 2.The ice maker housing of claim 1, wherein: the first fixing structure includes one or more first claws and one or more screw holes. 3.The ice maker housing of claim 1, wherein: the second fixing structure includes one or more second claws. 4.The ice maker housing of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: an air inlet is formed on a rear surface and a bottom surface of the second portion of the main body portion, the air inlet has a grid-shaped air inlet guide structure. 5.The ice maker housing of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: drawer guides are respectively formed on two inner side surfaces of the drawer-receiving space in the left-right direction. 6.The ice maker housing of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: a front surface of the ice-making drawer when closed and a front surface of the first portion of the main body portion form a single plane. 7.The ice maker housing of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the wiring harness cover plate has a snap structure that is snapped to a snap structure formed on the bottom surface of the main body portion. 8.The ice maker housing of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: a reinforcing rib and a flange are formed on an outer side of the ice maker housing. 9.An ice maker, comprising: the ice maker housing of any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: Comprising: a freezing compartment inner liner having a pre-buried member provided on a top wall thereof and a beam structure provided on an inner side of a side wall thereof; a freezing compartment drawer provided on a top of the freezing compartment inner liner; and the ice maker of claim 9 installed above the freezing compartment drawer.

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