Ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice maker. The ice maker comprises a machine body and a water storage device, the water storage device is detachably connected with the machine body and provided with a water storage cavity and a water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe communicates with the water storage cavity; the machine body is provided with a water inlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the water inlet pipe is communicated with a water inlet of a water device of the ice maker; wherein the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is detachably connected with the water outlet pipe, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe communicates with the water outlet pipe; or the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is used for being detachably connected with an external water supply device, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe communicates with the water supply device. The water storage device and the external water supply device can be used for supplying water to the water utilization device, the water supply modes are more diversified, and different use requirements of users can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice-making technology, and more particularly to an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that cools water through an evaporator using a refrigerant in a refrigeration system to produce ice. It is widely used in various settings such as restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, hospitals, schools, laboratories, and research institutes.

[0003] Currently, ice makers on the market generally include a main body, a raw water tank, a filter, and an ice-making device. The filter and ice-making device are located inside the main body, while the raw water tank is located on a support base outside the main body and is integrated with it. The raw water tank supplies water to the filter, and the filter supplies purified water to the ice-making device, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the ice cubes. However, the method of using a raw water tank to supply water to the filter is relatively simple and cannot meet the different needs of users. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an ice maker to solve the problem of a single water supply method in related technologies. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] This application provides an ice maker, including a body and a water storage device:

[0006] The water storage device and the machine body are detachably connected. The water storage device has a water storage chamber and a water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber.

[0007] The machine body is provided with a water inlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the water inlet pipe is used to connect with the water inlet of the water device of the ice maker;

[0008] The inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are detachably connected, and the inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the outlet pipe.

[0009] Alternatively, the inlet end of the water inlet pipe is used for detachable connection with an external water supply device, and the inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device.

[0010] In one embodiment, the water storage device includes:

[0011] A support base, detachably connected to the machine body, the support base having a first connecting pipe, the outlet end of the first connecting pipe being detachably connected to the inlet end of the inlet pipe, and the outlet end of the first connecting pipe communicating with the inlet end of the inlet pipe; and

[0012] A water tank is detachably mounted on the support base. The water tank has a water storage chamber and a water outlet pipe. The water outlet pipe is detachably connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe.

[0013] In one embodiment, the water-using device is a filtration device;

[0014] The machine body is also provided with a first wastewater pipe, the inlet end of the first wastewater pipe being connected to the wastewater outlet of the filter device;

[0015] The water tank is also provided with a wastewater chamber and a second wastewater pipe, and the outlet end of the second wastewater pipe is connected to the wastewater chamber;

[0016] The support base is also provided with a second connecting pipe, the outlet end of the second connecting pipe and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe are detachably connected, and the outlet end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe;

[0017] The outlet end of the first wastewater pipe and the inlet end of the second connecting pipe are detachably connected, and the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe is connected to the inlet end of the second connecting pipe.

[0018] Alternatively, the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe is detachably connected to an external drainage device, and the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe is connected to the external drainage device.

[0019] In one embodiment, the body has an inner cavity and an installation port, the water-using device is located in the inner cavity, the installation port communicates with the inner cavity, and the installation port is for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe to pass through.

[0020] When the support base is connected to the body, the support base covers the mounting port.

[0021] In one embodiment, the ice maker further includes a cover plate, which is detachably connected to the machine body. The cover plate covers the mounting port and has two clearance openings that communicate with the mounting port. One clearance opening is for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe to pass through, and the other clearance opening is for the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe to pass through.

[0022] In one embodiment, the body is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure;

[0023] The support base is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure;

[0024] The cover plate is equipped with a third snap-fit ​​structure;

[0025] The first and second snap-fit ​​structures are detachably connected to connect the support base and the body together; or the first and third snap-fit ​​structures are detachably connected to connect the cover plate and the body together.

[0026] In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion being located on a first side near the mounting opening, and the second connecting portion being located on a second side near the mounting opening, the second side of the mounting opening and the first side of the mounting opening being disposed opposite to each other;

[0027] The second buckle structure includes a first buckle part and a second buckle part, wherein the first buckle part and the first connecting part are detachably engaged, and the second buckle part and the second connecting part are detachably engaged;

[0028] The third buckle structure includes a third buckle part and a fourth buckle part. The third buckle part and the first connecting part are detachably engaged, and the fourth buckle part and the second connecting part are detachably engaged.

[0029] In one embodiment, the support base has a receiving cavity on the side facing the machine body, the receiving cavity accommodating the connecting pipe between the inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the outlet end of the first connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe between the outlet end of the second connecting pipe and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe, the opening of the receiving cavity being covered by the machine body.

[0030] In one embodiment, the top of the support base is provided with a positioning boss;

[0031] The bottom of the water tank has a positioning groove, which is adapted to the positioning boss.

[0032] In one embodiment, the outlet end of the water outlet pipe and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe both extend into the positioning groove;

[0033] The inlet end of the first connecting pipe and the outlet end of the second connecting pipe both extend to the top of the positioning boss.

[0034] The inlet end of the first connecting pipe is inserted into the outlet end of the outlet pipe, and the outlet end of the second connecting pipe is inserted into the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe. When the positioning groove and the positioning boss are engaged, the inlet end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the outlet end of the outlet pipe, and the outlet end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe.

[0035] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solutions include at least the following:

[0036] This invention relates to an ice maker, comprising a body and a water storage device. The body has a water inlet pipe, the outlet of which is connected to the water inlet of the ice maker's water-using device. The water storage device is detachably connected to the body, allowing it to be separated from the body. The water storage device has a water storage chamber and an outlet pipe connecting to the storage chamber. The inlet and outlet pipes of the water inlet pipe are detachably connected, with the inlet end of the inlet pipe connected to the outlet pipe. This allows water from the storage chamber to be sequentially transported to the water-using device via the outlet and inlet pipes, thus enabling the water storage device to supply water to the water-using device. When the water storage device is not needed, it can be detached from the body, allowing the inlet end of the water inlet pipe to be detachably connected to an external water supply device. Thus, the water supply can be provided by either the water storage device or an external water supply device, offering more diverse water supply options to meet different user needs.

[0037] 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

[0038] 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.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ice maker according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of an ice maker is shown.

[0041] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an ice maker is shown.

[0042] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the image;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ice maker according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded view of an ice maker is shown.

[0045] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of an ice maker is shown.

[0046] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of section B in the image;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the body in this utility model;

[0048] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support base in this utility model;

[0049] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water tank in this utility model;

[0050] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the water tank in this utility model;

[0051] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cover body in this utility model.

[0052] Figure Labels

[0053] 1. Body; 11. Inlet pipe; 12. Inner cavity; 13. First wastewater pipe; 14. Mounting port; 15. First snap-fit ​​structure; 151. First connecting part; 152. Second connecting part; 2. Support base; 21. First connecting pipe; 22. Second connecting pipe; 23. Second snap-fit ​​structure; 231. First snap-fit ​​part; 232. Second snap-fit ​​part; 24. Receiving cavity; 25. Positioning boss; 3. Water tank; 31. Box body; 311. Water storage cavity; 312. Outlet pipe; 313. Wastewater cavity; 314. Second wastewater pipe; 315. Positioning groove; 32. Box cover; 4. Cover plate; 41. Circumvention opening; 42. Third snap-fit ​​structure; 421. Third snap-fit ​​part; 422. Fourth snap-fit ​​part. Detailed Implementation

[0054] 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.

[0055] See Figures 1-13 This invention illustrates an ice maker according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, comprising a body 1 and a water storage device;

[0056] The water storage device and the main body 1 are detachably connected. The water storage device has a water storage chamber 311 and a water outlet pipe 312, and the water outlet pipe 312 is connected to the water storage chamber 311.

[0057] The machine body 1 is provided with a water inlet pipe 11, and the water outlet of the water inlet pipe 11 is used to connect with the water inlet of the water device of the ice maker.

[0058] The inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 and the outlet pipe 312 are detachably connected, and the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 is connected to the outlet pipe 312.

[0059] Alternatively, the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11 is used for detachable connection with an external water supply device, and the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11 is connected to the water supply device.

[0060] The ice maker of this utility model includes a body 1 and a water storage device. The body 1 is provided with a water inlet pipe 11, the outlet end of which can be connected to the water inlet of the water-using device of the ice maker. The water storage device and the body 1 are detachably connected, so that the water storage device can be separated from the body 1. The water storage device is provided with a water storage chamber 311 and a water outlet pipe 312 connecting the water storage chamber 311. The inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11 and the outlet pipe 312 are detachably connected, and the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11 is connected to the outlet pipe 312, so that the water output from the water storage chamber 311 can be used according to... The water is then transported to the water-using device via the outlet pipe 312 and the inlet pipe 11, meaning that the water storage device can be used to supply water to the water-using device. When the water storage device is not needed to supply water to the water-using device, the water storage device can be removed from the body 1, so that the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 can be detachably connected to the external water supply device, and the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 is connected to the water supply device. In this way, the water storage device can be used to supply water to the water-using device, and the external water supply device can also be used to supply water to the water-using device, making the water supply method more diversified and able to meet the different needs of users.

[0061] It is understood that the water supply device can be a tap water supply device or a purified water supply device.

[0062] See Figures 1-3 In one embodiment, the water storage device includes:

[0063] Support base 2 is detachably connected to the body 1. Support base 2 is provided with a first connecting pipe 21, the outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 are detachably connected, and the outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 is connected to the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11; and

[0064] Water tank 3 is detachably mounted on top of support base 2. Water tank 3 has a water storage chamber 311 and a water outlet pipe 312. The water outlet pipe 312 is detachably connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21, and the water outlet pipe 312 is connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21. That is, the water storage device consists of a separate support base 2 and water tank 3. Thus, when the water storage device needs to supply water to the water device of the ice maker, the support base 2 can be installed on the machine body 1 first, while ensuring that the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11. Then, the water tank 3 is installed on the support base 2, while ensuring that the water outlet pipe 312 is connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21. This allows the water storage device to be installed on the machine body 1. Compared with an integrated water storage device, this separate water storage device is easier to install and improves the installation efficiency of the water storage device.

[0065] In one embodiment, the water-using device is a filtration device;

[0066] The body 1 is also provided with a first wastewater pipe 13, the inlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 is connected to the wastewater outlet of the filter device;

[0067] The water tank 3 is also provided with a wastewater chamber 313 and a second wastewater pipe 314, the outlet of the second wastewater pipe 314 being connected to the wastewater chamber 313;

[0068] The support base 2 is also provided with a second connecting pipe 22. The outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314 are detachably connected, and the outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 is connected to the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314.

[0069] The outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 and the inlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 are detachably connected, and the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 is connected to the inlet end of the second connecting pipe 22. In this way, when water is supplied to the filter device through the water storage device, the wastewater output by the filter device can be transported to the wastewater chamber 313, so that the water tank 3 has a wastewater collection function, which improves the utilization rate of the water tank 3. There is no need to set up a separate wastewater collection device, which simplifies the structure of the ice maker, makes the overall structure of the ice maker more compact, and also reduces the cost of the ice maker, which is more conducive to the promotion and application of the ice maker.

[0070] Alternatively, the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 is detachably connected to an external drainage device, and the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 is connected to the external drainage device. In this way, when water is supplied to the filter device through an external water supply device, the wastewater of the filter device can be discharged to the external drainage device.

[0071] See Figure 2In one embodiment, the body 1 has an inner cavity 12 and an installation port 14. The water-using device is located inside the inner cavity 12, and the installation port 14 is connected to the inner cavity 12. The installation port 14 is for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11 and the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 to pass through.

[0072] With the support base 2 connected to the body 1, the support base 2 covers the mounting port 14, which serves to hide the mounting port 14, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11, and the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13, making the ice maker's appearance simpler and improving its overall integrity.

[0073] See Figures 5-8 In one embodiment, the ice maker further includes a cover plate 4, which is detachably connected to the body 1. The cover plate 4 covers the mounting port 14 and has two clearance openings 41 that connect to the mounting port 14. One clearance opening 41 is for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11 to pass through, and the other clearance opening 41 is for the water outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 to pass through. Thus, when the ice maker is supplied with water by an external water supply device, the cover plate 4 can be installed on the body 1 to cover the mounting port 14, thereby concealing the mounting port 14, the remaining part of the water inlet pipe 11 except for its water inlet end, and the remaining part of the first wastewater pipe 13 except for its water outlet end. This makes the ice maker's appearance simpler and improves its overall integrity.

[0074] See Figure 9 , Figure 10 as well as Figure 13 In one embodiment, the body 1 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure 15;

[0075] The support base 2 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure 23;

[0076] The cover plate 4 is provided with a third snap-fit ​​structure 42;

[0077] The first snap-fit ​​structure 15 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 23 are detachably connected to connect the support base 2 and the body 1 together; alternatively, the first snap-fit ​​structure 15 and the third snap-fit ​​structure 42 are detachably connected to connect the cover plate 4 and the body 1 together. Thus, when the ice maker is supplied with water through a water storage device, the second snap-fit ​​structure 23 and the first snap-fit ​​structure 15 work together to connect the support base 2 and the body 1, ensuring high connection stability. Furthermore, it allows for tool-free assembly and disassembly of the support base 2 and the body 1, making the assembly and disassembly of the support base 2 more convenient and efficient. When the ice maker is supplied with water through an external water supply device, the third snap-fit ​​structure 42 and the first snap-fit ​​structure 15 work together to connect the cover plate 4 and the body 1, ensuring high connection stability. Furthermore, it allows for tool-free assembly and disassembly of the cover plate 4 and the body 1, making the assembly and disassembly of the cover plate 4 more convenient and efficient.

[0078] See Figure 9 In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 15 includes a first connecting part 151 and a second connecting part 152. The first connecting part 151 is located on a first side near the mounting opening 14, and the second connecting part 152 is located on a second side near the mounting opening 14. The second side of the mounting opening 14 and the first side of the mounting opening 14 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0079] See Figure 4 and Figure 10 The second latching structure 23 includes a first latching part 231 and a second latching part 232. When the water supply device of the ice maker supplies water through the water storage device, the first latching part 231 and the first connecting part 151 are detachably engaged, and the second latching part 232 and the second connecting part 152 are detachably engaged, so as to reliably connect the support base 2 and the body 1 together.

[0080] See Figure 8 and Figure 13 The third latching structure 42 includes a third latching part 421 and a fourth latching part 422. When the water supply device of the ice maker is supplied with water through an external water supply device, the third latching part 421 and the first connecting part 151 are detachably engaged, and the fourth latching part 422 and the second connecting part 152 are detachably engaged to reliably connect the cover plate 4 and the body 1 together.

[0081] See Figure 10 To improve the utilization rate of the internal space of the support base 2, in one embodiment, the support base 2 has a receiving cavity 24 on the side facing the body 1. The receiving cavity 24 accommodates the connecting pipe between the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 11 and the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21, as well as the connecting pipe between the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the water inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314. The opening of the receiving cavity 24 is covered by the body 1.

[0082] See Figure 10 and Figure 11 In one embodiment, the top of the support base 2 is provided with a positioning boss 25;

[0083] The bottom of the water tank 3 has a positioning groove 315, which is adapted to the positioning boss 25. Thus, during installation, by engaging the positioning groove 315 and the positioning boss 25, a detachable connection between the water tank 3 and the support base 2 can be achieved. The installation operation is convenient, simple, and efficient. At the same time, the engagement of the positioning groove 315 and the positioning boss 25 can play a role in positioning the water tank 3 and restricting the lateral movement of the water tank 3 relative to the support base 2, thereby making the water tank 3 more reliably installed on the support base 2.

[0084] See Figures 11-12 In one embodiment, the water tank 3 includes:

[0085] The housing 31 has a water storage chamber 311 and a wastewater chamber 313, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the housing 31. The opening of the water storage chamber 311 penetrates through the top of the housing 31, and the opening of the wastewater chamber 313 also penetrates through the top of the housing 31.

[0086] The cover 32 is located on the body 31. The cover 32 has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the openings of the water storage chamber 311 and the wastewater chamber 313 are open to add water to the water storage chamber 311, clean the water storage chamber 311, or discharge wastewater or clean the wastewater chamber 313. In the closed state, the openings of the water storage chamber 311 and the wastewater chamber 313 are closed to seal the water storage chamber 311 and the wastewater chamber 313.

[0087] See Figure 11 In one embodiment, the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312 and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314 both extend into the positioning groove 315.

[0088] See Figure 10 In one embodiment, the inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 both extend to the top of the positioning boss 25. The inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the outlet end of the outlet pipe 312 are inserted into each other, and the outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314 are inserted into each other. In this way, by engaging the positioning groove 315 and the positioning boss 25, the inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the outlet end of the outlet pipe 312 can be connected, as can the outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314. This enables the simultaneous operation of the mechanical connection and water circuit connection between the support base 2 and the water tank 3, making the installation operation more convenient, simple, and efficient.

[0089] In one embodiment, a first valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312. The first valve body is used to control the opening and closing of the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312. When the inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312 are connected, the first valve body is pushed open, thereby connecting the inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312. Thus, when the inlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312 are disconnected, the first valve body can be used to close the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312, thereby preventing water leakage from the outlet end of the water outlet pipe 312.

[0090] In one embodiment, a second valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314. The second valve body is used to control the opening and closing of the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314. When the outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314 are connected, the second valve body is opened, thereby connecting the outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314. Thus, when the outlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314 are disconnected, the second valve body can be used to close the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314, thereby preventing water leakage from the inlet end of the second wastewater pipe 314.

[0091] In one embodiment, the outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 are plugged into each other. A third valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11. The third valve body controls the opening and closing of the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11. When the outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 are plugged into each other, the third valve body is opened to connect the outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11. Thus, when the outlet end of the first connecting pipe 21 and the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11 are disconnected, the third valve body can be used to close the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11, thereby preventing leakage from the inlet end of the inlet pipe 11.

[0092] In one embodiment, the inlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 are plugged into each other. A fourth valve body (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13. The fourth valve body controls the opening and closing of the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13. When the inlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 are connected, the fourth valve body is opened to connect them. Thus, when the inlet end of the second connecting pipe 22 and the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13 are disconnected, the fourth valve body can be used to close the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13, thereby preventing leakage from the outlet end of the first wastewater pipe 13.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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. An ice maker characterized by, The machine body and the water storage device are detachably connected, the water storage device has a water storage cavity and a water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage cavity; The machine body is provided with a water inlet pipe, and a water outlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to a water inlet of a water using device of the ice maker; The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are detachably connected, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water outlet pipe; Alternatively, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is detachably connected to an external water supply device, and the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device. The water storage device comprises:

2. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, A support seat which is detachably connected to the machine body, the support seat is provided with a first connecting pipe, a water outlet end of the first connecting pipe and a water inlet end of the water inlet pipe are detachably connected, and the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe; and A water tank which is detachably arranged on the support seat, the water tank has the water storage cavity and the water outlet pipe, the water outlet pipe and the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe are detachably connected, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe. The water using device is a filtering device; 3. The ice maker of claim 2, wherein, The machine body is further provided with a first waste water pipe, a water inlet end of the first waste water pipe is connected to a waste water outlet of the filtering device; The water tank is further provided with a waste water cavity and a second waste water pipe, a water outlet end of the second waste water pipe is connected to the waste water cavity; The support seat is further provided with a second connecting pipe, a water outlet end of the second connecting pipe and a water inlet end of the second waste water pipe are detachably connected, and the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe; The water outlet end of the first waste water pipe and the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe are detachably connected, and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the second connecting pipe; Alternatively, the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe is detachably connected to an external waste water discharge device, and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe is connected to the external waste water discharge device. The machine body has an inner cavity and a mounting port, the water using device is located in the inner cavity, the mounting port is connected to the inner cavity, and the mounting port is provided for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe to pass through; 4. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein, When the support seat is connected to the machine body, the support seat covers the mounting port. The ice maker further comprises a cover plate which is detachably connected to the machine body, the cover plate covers the mounting port, the cover plate has two avoiding ports which are connected to the mounting port, one of the avoiding ports is provided for the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe to pass through, and the other avoiding port is provided for the water outlet end of the first waste water pipe to pass through.

5. The ice maker of claim 4, wherein, The machine body is provided with a first clamping structure; 6. The ice maker of claim 5, wherein, The support seat is provided with a second clamping structure; The cover plate is provided with a third clamping structure; The first clamping structure and the second clamping structure are detachably connected to connect the support seat and the machine body together, or the first clamping structure and the third clamping structure are detachably connected to connect the cover plate and the machine body together. ​ 7. The ice maker of claim 6, wherein, The first buckle structure comprises a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the first connecting part is located on the first side close to the installation port, and the second connecting part is located on the second side close to the installation port, and the second side of the installation port is opposite to the first side of the installation port; The second buckle structure comprises a first buckle part and a second buckle part, the first buckle part and the first connecting part are detachably connected, and the second buckle part and the second connecting part are detachably connected when the water using device of the ice maker is supplied with water by the water storage device; The third buckle structure comprises a third buckle part and a fourth buckle part, the third buckle part and the first connecting part are detachably connected, and the fourth buckle part and the second connecting part are detachably connected when the water using device of the ice maker is supplied with water by the external water supply device.

8. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein, The side of the support seat facing the machine body has a containing cavity, the containing cavity contains the connecting pipeline between the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet end of the first connecting pipe and the connecting pipeline between the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe, and the opening of the containing cavity is covered by the machine body.

9. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein, The top of the support seat is provided with a positioning boss; The bottom of the water tank has a positioning groove, and the positioning groove and the positioning boss are matched.

10. The ice maker of claim 9, wherein, The water outlet end of the water outlet pipe and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe both extend into the positioning groove; The water inlet end of the first connecting pipe and the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe both extend above the top of the positioning boss; The water inlet end of the first connecting pipe and the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe are inserted and connected, and the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe and the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe are inserted and connected, and when the positioning groove and the positioning boss are matched, the water inlet end of the first connecting pipe is connected with the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the second connecting pipe is connected with the water inlet end of the second waste water pipe.

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