Supporting bracket and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a supporting bracket and an ice maker, the supporting bracket is used for being connected with the ice maker, the supporting bracket comprises a first supporting frame, the first supporting frame is connected with the ice maker, the first supporting frame is provided with a first containing area, and the first containing area is at least used for containing a compressor in the ice maker; the second supporting frame is arranged at the top of the first supporting frame, a second containing area is formed between the second supporting frame and the first supporting frame, the second containing area is used for containing a pump body in the ice machine, and the second supporting frame is used for supporting an ice maker in the ice machine. The supporting bracket is of a double-layer frame body structure, compared with a single-layer structure in the prior art, the supporting bracket is additionally provided with the second containing area capable of containing the pump body of the ice maker, the space utilization rate of the supporting bracket in the height direction is increased, meanwhile, due to the fact that the supporting bracket of the double-layer frame body structure is arranged in a layered mode, the overall structural strength is higher, and the bearing performance is higher; and the pump body and the ice maker can be stably supported, and the structural reliability is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to a support bracket and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that turns water into ice cubes. It is widely used in various places such as restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, hospitals, schools, laboratories, and research institutes.

[0003] The ice-making module in an ice maker typically includes a support bracket, a compressor, a condenser, an ice maker, and a cold water tank. The compressor, condenser, ice maker, and cold water tank are all mounted on the support bracket. The refrigerant outlet of the compressor is connected to the condenser, the refrigerant outlet of the condenser is connected to the ice maker, and the ice maker is connected to the water storage chamber of the cold water tank, thus enabling both water storage and ice-making functions. However, since the support bracket in the ice maker is a single-layer structure, it suffers from low utilization. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a support bracket and an ice maker to solve the problem of low utilization rate in related technologies. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a support bracket for connection to an ice maker, comprising:

[0006] A first support frame, connected to the ice maker, the first support frame having a first receiving area for accommodating at least a compressor within the ice maker; and

[0007] A second support frame is disposed on top of the first support frame, and a second receiving area is formed between the second support frame and the first support frame. The second receiving area is used to receive the pump body inside the ice maker, and the second support frame is used to support the ice maker inside the ice maker.

[0008] In one embodiment, the support bracket further includes:

[0009] A third support frame is disposed on top of the second support frame. The tops of the third support frame and the second support frame form a third receiving area. The third receiving area is used to receive at least a portion of the ice maker, and the top of the third support frame is used to support at least a portion of the ice maker.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first accommodating area is also used to accommodate at least a portion of the cold water tank and the condenser within the ice maker.

[0011] In one embodiment, the support bracket further includes a base plate connected to the first support frame and located below the first support frame. The base plate is used to support the cold water tank, compressor, and condenser inside the ice maker.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first support frame includes:

[0013] A plurality of first support legs, the plurality of first support legs being spaced apart on the base plate; and

[0014] A first support plate is connected to the plurality of first support legs. The first support plate is supported by the plurality of first support legs. The first support plate and the plurality of first support legs form a first receiving area. A second support is mounted on the first support plate.

[0015] In one embodiment, at least three of the plurality of first support legs are located below the second support frame.

[0016] In one embodiment, the lower end of the first support leg is provided with a first connecting part, the first connecting part is attached to the top of the base plate, and the first connecting part is connected to the base plate by a first fastener;

[0017] The first support plate has a second connecting part on its side, the upper end of the first support leg rests on the side of the second connecting part, and the upper end of the first support leg and the second connecting part are connected together by a second fastener.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second support frame includes:

[0019] At least two second support legs, the at least two second support legs being spaced apart and disposed on the top of the first support plate; and

[0020] A second support plate is connected to the at least two second support legs and is supported by the at least two second support legs. The second support plate, the at least two second support legs, and the first support plate form a second receiving area. The second support plate is used to support the ice maker.

[0021] In one embodiment, the lower end of the second support leg is provided with a third connecting part, the third connecting part is mounted on the top of the first support plate, and the third connecting part is connected to the first support plate by a third fastener.

[0022] The upper end of the second support leg is provided with a fourth connecting part, which is mounted on the bottom of the second support plate and is connected to the second support plate by a fourth fastener.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an ice maker, including the aforementioned support bracket.

[0024] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solutions include at least the following:

[0025] The support bracket of this utility model has a second support bracket set on top of a first support bracket, forming a second accommodating area between the second and first support brackets. The second accommodating area can accommodate the pump body inside the ice maker, and the second support bracket can support the ice maker inside the ice maker. This support bracket has a double-layer frame structure. Compared with the single-layer structure of the prior art, this support bracket increases the second accommodating area that can accommodate the pump body of the ice maker, improving the space utilization rate in the height direction of the support bracket. At the same time, due to the layered arrangement of the double-layer frame structure, the overall structural strength is higher, the load-bearing capacity is higher, and it can stably support the pump body and the ice maker, resulting in higher structural reliability.

[0026] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of this application will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0027] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support bracket of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support bracket of this utility model applied to an ice maker.

[0030] Figure Labels

[0031] 1. First support frame; 11. First support leg; 111. First connecting part; 12. First support plate; 121. Second connecting part; 13. First receiving area; 2. Second support frame; 21. Second support leg; 211. Third connecting part; 212. Fourth connecting part; 22. Second support plate; 23. Second receiving area; 3. Third support frame; 31. Third receiving area; 4. Base plate; 5. Compressor; 6. Pump body; 7. Ice maker; 8. Cold water tank; 9. Condenser. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0033] See Figures 1-2 This illustration shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention: a support bracket for connection to an ice maker, comprising:

[0034] A first support frame 1 is connected to an ice maker. The first support frame 1 has a first receiving area 13, which is at least used to receive a compressor 5 inside the ice maker.

[0035] The second support frame 2 is located on top of the first support frame 1. A second receiving area 23 is formed between the second support frame 2 and the first support frame 1. The second receiving area 23 is used to receive the pump body 6 inside the ice maker. The second support frame 2 is used to support the ice maker 7 inside the ice maker.

[0036] The support bracket of this utility model has a second support bracket 2 set on top of the first support bracket 1, forming a second receiving area 23 between the second support bracket 2 and the first support bracket 1. The second receiving area 23 can accommodate the pump body 6 inside the ice maker, and the second support bracket 2 can support the ice maker 7 inside the ice maker. This support bracket has a double-layer frame structure. Compared with the single-layer structure of the prior art, this support bracket has an additional second receiving area 23 that can accommodate the pump body 6 of the ice maker, which improves the space utilization rate in the height direction of the support bracket. At the same time, since the support bracket has a double-layer frame structure, the overall structural strength is higher, the load-bearing capacity is higher, and it can stably support the pump body 6 and the ice maker 7, resulting in higher structural reliability.

[0037] See Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, the support bracket further includes:

[0038] A third support frame 3 is positioned on top of the second support frame 2. The tops of the third support frame 3 and the second support frame 2 together form a third receiving area 31. The third receiving area 31 is used to receive at least a portion of the ice maker 7, and the top of the third support frame 3 is used to support at least a portion of the ice maker 7. This third support frame 3 creates a three-layer frame structure, resulting in higher overall structural strength and load-bearing capacity. Furthermore, by utilizing the second support frame 2 and the third support frame 3 to jointly support the ice maker 7, stable support can be achieved, ensuring that the ice maker 7 can be stably mounted on the support frame, thus increasing structural reliability.

[0039] See Figure 2In one embodiment, the first accommodating area 13 is also used to accommodate at least a portion of the cold water tank 8 and the condenser 9 inside the ice maker, so as to improve the space utilization of the first accommodating area 13 and make the structural arrangement of the cold water tank 8, compressor 5 and condenser 9 on the support bracket more reasonable, thereby making the ice maker more compact and miniaturized.

[0040] For ease of installation of the first support frame 1, cold water tank 8, compressor 5, and condenser 9, please refer to... Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, the support bracket further includes a base plate 4, which is connected to the first support frame 1 and is located below the first support frame 1. The base plate 4 is used to support the cold water tank 8, compressor 5 and condenser 9 inside the ice maker.

[0041] See Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, the first support frame 1 includes:

[0042] Multiple first support legs 11 are spaced apart on the base plate 4; and

[0043] A first support plate 12 is connected to multiple first support legs 11, which support the first support plate 12. The first support plate 12 and the multiple first support legs 11 form a first receiving area 13. A second support frame 2 is mounted on the first support plate 12. In this way, the multiple first support legs 11 can reliably support the first support plate 12, enabling it to bear the weight of the second support frame 2, pump body 6, ice maker 7, etc., resulting in higher structural stability. Secondly, the first support frame 1, composed of the separately arranged first support legs 11 and the first support plate 12, is easier to install, reducing the installation difficulty of the compressor 5, condenser 9, and cold water tank 8. In addition, the spaced-apart first support legs 11 have sufficient heat dissipation gaps to facilitate heat dissipation of the compressor 5 and condenser 9, enabling the compressor 5 and condenser 9 to operate efficiently.

[0044] See Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, at least three of the plurality of first support legs 11 are located below the second support frame 2 to increase the structural strength of the portion of the first support frame 1 located below the second support frame 2, so that the first support frame 1 can stably support the ice maker 7.

[0045] See Figure 1 In one embodiment, the lower end of the first support leg 11 is provided with a first connecting part 111, the first connecting part 111 is attached to the top of the base plate 4, and the first connecting part 111 is connected to the base plate 4 by a first fastener, so that the first support leg 11 and the base plate 4 are reliably fixed together.

[0046] The first support plate 12 has a second connecting part 121 on its side. The upper end of the first support leg 11 rests on the side of the second connecting part 121, and the upper end of the first support leg 11 and the second connecting part 121 are connected together by a second fastener, so that the first support leg 11 and the first support plate 12 are reliably fixed together.

[0047] See Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, the second support frame 2 includes:

[0048] At least two second support legs 21 are spaced apart on the top of the first support plate 12; and

[0049] The second support plate 22 is connected to at least two second support legs 21 and is supported by the at least two second support legs 21. The second support plate 22, the at least two second support legs 21, and the first support plate 12 form a second receiving area 23. The second support plate 22 is used to support the ice maker 7. In this way, multiple second support legs 21 can reliably support the second support plate 22, enabling the second support plate 22 to bear the weight of the ice maker 7, resulting in higher structural stability. Secondly, the second support frame 2, composed of separately arranged second support legs 21 and second support plate 22, is easier to install, which helps to reduce the installation difficulty of the pump body 6. In addition, the spaced-apart multiple second support legs 21 have sufficient heat dissipation gaps to facilitate heat dissipation of the pump body 6, enabling the pump body 6 to operate efficiently.

[0050] See Figure 1 In one embodiment, the lower end of the second support leg 21 is provided with a third connecting part 211, which is mounted on the top of the first support plate 12. The third connecting part 211 is connected to the first support plate 12 by a third fastener so that the second support leg 21 and the first support plate 12 are reliably fixed together.

[0051] The upper end of the second support leg 21 is provided with a fourth connecting part 212. The fourth connecting part 212 is placed on the bottom of the second support plate 22. The fourth connecting part 212 is connected to the second support plate 22 by a fourth fastener so that the second support plate 22 and the second support leg 21 are reliably fixed together.

[0052] In one embodiment, the first fastener, the second fastener, the third fastener, and the fourth fastener can all be bolts, or fastening structures such as screws and rivets.

[0053] A preferred embodiment of this utility model provides an ice maker, including the aforementioned support bracket.

[0054] The ice maker of this utility model, due to the adoption of the aforementioned support bracket, also has a second support bracket 2 set on top of the first support bracket 1. A second receiving area 23 is formed between the second support bracket 2 and the first support bracket 1. The second receiving area 23 can accommodate the pump body 6 inside the ice maker, and the second support bracket 2 can support the ice maker 7 inside the ice maker. This support bracket is a double-layer frame structure. Compared with the single-layer structure of the prior art, this support bracket adds a second receiving area 23 that can accommodate the pump body 6 of the ice maker, improving the space utilization rate in the height direction of the support bracket. At the same time, due to the layered arrangement of the double-layer frame structure support bracket, the overall structural strength is higher, the load-bearing capacity is higher, and it can stably support the pump body 6 and the ice maker 7, resulting in higher structural reliability.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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 those different embodiments or examples.

[0056] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A support bracket for connection with an ice maker, characterized by, The support bracket comprises: a first support frame connected with the ice maker, the first support frame having a first accommodating area for accommodating at least a compressor in the ice maker; and a second support frame arranged on a top of the first support frame, the second support frame and the first support frame forming a second accommodating area for accommodating at least a pump body in the ice maker, the second support frame being used for supporting at least an ice maker in the ice maker. The support bracket further comprises:

2. The support bracket of claim 1, wherein a third support frame arranged on a top of the second support frame, the third support frame and the top of the second support frame forming a third accommodating area for accommodating at least a part of the ice maker, and the top of the third support frame being used for supporting at least a part of the ice maker. The first accommodating area is further used for accommodating at least a part of a cold water tank and a condenser in the ice maker.

3. The support bracket of claim 1, wherein The support bracket further comprises a bottom plate connected with the first support frame, the bottom plate being arranged below the first support frame, and the bottom plate being used for supporting the cold water tank, the compressor and the condenser in the ice maker.

4. The support bracket of claim 3, wherein The first support frame comprises:

5. The support bracket of claim 4, wherein a plurality of first support legs arranged on the bottom plate in a spaced manner; and a first support plate connected with the plurality of first support legs, the first support plate being supported by the plurality of first support legs, the first support plate and the plurality of first support legs forming the first accommodating area, and the second support frame being arranged on the first support plate. At least three of the plurality of first support legs are arranged below the second support frame.

6. The support bracket of claim 5, wherein, A lower end of each of the first support legs is provided with a first connecting portion arranged on a top of the bottom plate, and the first connecting portion is connected with the bottom plate by a first fastener.

7. The support bracket of claim 5, wherein A side of the first support plate is provided with a second connecting portion, an upper end of each of the first support legs is arranged on a side of the second connecting portion, and the upper end of each of the first support legs is connected with the second connecting portion by a second fastener. The second support frame comprises:

8. The support bracket of claim 5, wherein, at least two second support legs arranged on a top of the first support plate in a spaced manner; and a second support plate connected with the at least two second support legs, the second support plate being supported by the at least two second support legs, the second support plate, the at least two second support legs and the first support plate forming the second accommodating area, and the second support plate being used for supporting the ice maker. A lower end of each of the second support legs is provided with a third connecting portion arranged on the top of the first support plate, and the third connecting portion is connected with the first support plate by a third fastener.

9. The support bracket of claim 8, wherein, An upper end of each of the second support legs is provided with a fourth connecting portion arranged on a bottom of the second support plate, and the fourth connecting portion is connected with the second support plate by a fourth fastener. The support bracket comprises any one of claims 1-9.

10. An ice maker characterized by, ​

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