Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration, and provides a refrigerator which comprises an ice storage assembly, the ice storage assembly comprises an ice storage box, the ice storage box comprises a first ice storage area and a second ice storage area which are separated from each other, and the first ice storage area and the second ice storage area are configured to contain ice blocks of different specifications; the first ice blade structure is located in the first ice storage area; the second ice blade structure is located in the second ice storage area; the driving structure is connected with the first ice blade structure, the driving structure is connected with the second ice blade structure, the driving structure drives the first ice blade structure to rotate in the first direction, and ice blocks in the first ice storage area move to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the first ice blade structure; the driving structure drives the second ice blade structure to rotate in the second direction, and ice blocks in the second ice storage area move to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the second ice blade structure. According to the refrigerator, partitioned storage of ice blocks of different specifications can be achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigeration. In particular, the present application relates to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, users have increased demands for various functions of refrigerators, such as setting up an ice making device to automatically make ice cubes for users to use.

[0003] In the related art, a refrigerator includes a cabinet, a door body, and an ice making device. The ice making device includes an ice maker and an ice storage assembly. After the ice maker makes ice cubes, the ice cubes are poured into the ice storage assembly. When a user takes ice, the ice storage assembly can deliver the ice cubes to the user's ice taking container.

[0004] However, the storage area of the ice cubes in the ice storage assembly is single. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] The present application provides a refrigerator that can realize the partitioned storage of ice cubes of different specifications.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present application provides a refrigerator, which includes:

[0008] a cabinet, the cabinet being provided with a refrigeration compartment

[0009] a door body, the door body being movably connected with the cabinet to open or close the refrigeration compartment;

[0010] an ice making device, the ice making device being arranged on the door body or the cabinet, and the ice making device including:

[0011] an ice maker assembly, the ice maker assembly being configured to make at least two kinds of ice cubes of different specifications;

[0012] an ice storage assembly, the ice storage assembly being located below the ice maker, and the ice storage assembly including:

[0013] an ice storage box, the ice storage box including a first ice storage area and a second ice storage area that are separated from each other, and the first ice storage area and the second ice storage area being configured to accommodate ice cubes of different specifications;

[0014] a first ice knife structure, the first ice knife structure being located in the first ice storage area;

[0015] a second ice knife structure, the second ice knife structure being located in the second ice storage area;

[0016] The driving structure is connected with the first ice skate structure and the second ice skate structure, the driving structure drives the first ice skate structure to rotate in the first direction, and the ice blocks in the first ice storage area are moved to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the first ice skate structure; the driving structure drives the second ice skate structure to rotate in the second direction, and the ice blocks in the second ice storage area are moved to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the second ice skate structure; wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

[0017] The refrigerator provided in the application comprises a cabinet, a door body and an ice making device. The ice making device comprises an ice maker assembly and an ice storage assembly. The ice maker assembly is used for preparing at least two different specifications of ice blocks. The ice storage assembly is located below the ice maker assembly. The ice storage assembly comprises an ice storage box, a first ice skate structure, a first ice skate structure and a driving structure. The ice storage box comprises a first ice storage area and a second ice storage area which are separated from each other and are used for accommodating ice blocks of different specifications. The first ice skate structure is located in the first ice storage area. The second ice skate structure is located in the second ice storage area. The driving structure is connected with the first ice skate structure and the second ice skate structure. The driving structure drives the first ice skate structure to rotate in the first direction. The ice blocks in the first ice storage area are moved to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the first ice skate structure. The driving structure drives the second ice skate structure to rotate in the second direction. The ice blocks in the second ice storage area are moved to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the second ice skate structure. In this way, the ice storage assembly can store different types of ice blocks, so that the ice blocks can be moved to the outside of the ice storage box according to the needs of the user.

[0018] In some embodiments, the driving structure comprises:

[0019] The driving member is connected with the ice storage box.

[0020] The transmission shaft is connected with the driving shaft of the driving member. The first ice skate structure is connected with the transmission shaft. The second ice skate structure is connected with the transmission shaft. The first ice storage area and the second ice storage area are arranged along the axial direction of the transmission shaft.

[0021] In this way, the number of driving members can be one, which is beneficial to save space and reduce cost.

[0022] In some embodiments, the number of first ice skate structures is at least two, and the at least two first ice skate structures are arranged in the axial direction of the transmission shaft.

[0023] In this way, when the ice is discharged, the pushing point of the ice blocks has a larger pushing force, which is beneficial to the smooth discharge of the ice blocks.

[0024] In some embodiments, the number of second ice skate structures is at least two, and the at least two second ice skate structures are arranged in the axial direction of the transmission shaft.

[0025] In this way, when the ice is discharged, the pushing point of the ice blocks has a larger pushing force, which is beneficial to the smooth discharge of the ice blocks.

[0026] In some embodiments, the first ice blade structure comprises:

[0027] a first fixed seat, the first fixed seat being sleeved on the transmission shaft;

[0028] a first elastic member, the first elastic member being arranged on the first fixed seat;

[0029] a first ratchet, the first ratchet being connected with the first elastic member;

[0030] a first ice blade, the first ice blade being provided with a first mounting opening, an inner wall of the first mounting opening being provided with a second ratchet, the first ice blade being sleeved on an outer wall of the first ratchet;

[0031] The driving structure drives the first fixed seat to rotate synchronously in a first direction, the first ratchet meshes with the second ratchet to drive the first ice blade to rotate; the driving structure drives the first fixed seat to rotate synchronously in a second direction, the second ratchet compresses the first elastic member through the first ratchet, so that the first ratchet and the second ratchet disengage from each other.

[0032] In this way, the second ratchet and the first ratchet are arranged along the radial direction of the transmission shaft, which is beneficial to save the space of the ice storage assembly along the axial direction of the transmission shaft.

[0033] In some embodiments, the number of the first ratchets is at least two, the number of the first elastic members is at least two, and the at least two first elastic members are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the at least two first ratchets.

[0034] The number of the second ratchets is at least two, and the at least two second ratchets are arranged in a circumferential direction of the inner wall of the first mounting opening.

[0035] In this way, the number of the first ratchets and the second ratchets is large, and the reliability of transmission is high when the first ratchets and the second ratchets mesh.

[0036] In some embodiments, the second ice blade structure comprises:

[0037] a second fixed seat, the second fixed seat being sleeved on the transmission shaft;

[0038] a second elastic member, the second elastic member being arranged on the second fixed seat;

[0039] a third ratchet, the third ratchet being connected with the second elastic member;

[0040] a second ice blade, the second ice blade being provided with a second mounting opening, an inner wall of the second mounting opening being provided with a fourth ratchet, the second ice blade being sleeved on an outer wall of the third ratchet;

[0041] The drive structure drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the second direction, and the third ratchet meshes with the fourth ratchet to drive the second ice skate to rotate; the drive structure drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the first direction, and the fourth ratchet compresses the second elastic element through the third ratchet to disengage the third ratchet from the fourth ratchet.

[0042] In this way, the third and fourth ratchet teeth are arranged radially along the drive shaft, which helps to save space along the axial direction of the ice storage assembly.

[0043] In some embodiments, the number of third ratchet teeth is at least two, the number of second elastic members is at least two, and the at least two second elastic members are configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two third ratchet teeth;

[0044] There are at least two fourth ratchet teeth, and the at least two fourth ratchet teeth are arranged circumferentially at intervals along the inner wall of the second mounting port.

[0045] In this way, the number of third and fourth ratchet teeth is relatively large, and the reliability of the transmission is high when the two mesh together.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first ice skate structure includes:

[0047] The third fixed seat is sleeved on the drive shaft;

[0048] The third elastic element is connected to the third fixed base;

[0049] The first sliding seat is sleeved on the transmission shaft and slidably connected to the transmission shaft. The first sliding seat is connected to the side of the third elastic element away from the third fixed seat. The side of the first sliding seat away from the third fixed seat is provided with a fifth ratchet.

[0050] The third ice skate is mounted on the drive shaft, and a sixth ratchet is provided on the side of the third ice skate facing the first sliding seat.

[0051] The drive structure drives the third fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the first direction, and the fifth ratchet and the sixth ratchet mesh to drive the third ice skate to rotate; the drive structure drives the third fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the second direction, and the first sliding seat slides relative to the drive shaft and compresses the third elastic element so that the fifth ratchet and the sixth ratchet disengage.

[0052] In this way, the fifth and sixth ratchet teeth are arranged along the axial direction of the drive shaft, which helps to save space in the radial direction of the ice storage assembly along the drive shaft.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second ice skate structure includes:

[0054] The fourth fixed seat is sleeved on the drive shaft;

[0055] The fourth elastic element is connected to the fourth fixed base;

[0056] The second sliding seat is sleeved on the drive shaft and slidably connected to the drive shaft. The second sliding seat is connected to the side of the fourth elastic element away from the fourth fixed seat. The side of the second sliding seat away from the fourth fixed seat is provided with a seventh ratchet.

[0057] The fourth ice skate is mounted on the drive shaft, and the side of the fourth ice skate facing the second sliding seat has an eighth ratchet.

[0058] The drive structure drives the fourth fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the second direction, and the seventh ratchet and the eighth ratchet mesh to drive the fourth ice skate to rotate; the drive structure drives the fourth fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the first direction, and the second sliding seat slides relative to the drive shaft and compresses the fourth elastic element so that the seventh ratchet and the eighth ratchet disengage.

[0059] In this way, the seventh and eighth ratchet teeth are arranged along the axial direction of the drive shaft, which helps to save space in the radial direction of the ice storage assembly along the drive shaft. Attached Figure Description

[0060] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0061] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0062] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the state of the refrigerator door after it has been opened;

[0063] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage component in a refrigerator provided in this application embodiment;

[0064] Figure 4 A top view of the ice storage assembly in a refrigerator provided in this application embodiment;

[0065] Figure 5 An exploded view of the ice storage assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 6 For along Figure 4 Sectional view along the middle AA direction;

[0067] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive shaft and the first ice blade in the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0069] Figure 9 Another structural schematic diagram of the drive shaft and first ice blade structure in the refrigerator provided in this application embodiment;

[0070] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first sliding seat in the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0071] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0072] 100 - Box;

[0073] 200- Enclosure;

[0074] 300 - Ice storage assembly; 310 - Ice storage box; 311 - First ice storage area; 312 - Second ice storage area; 320 - First ice blade structure; 321 - First fixed seat; 322 - First elastic element; 323 - First ratchet; 324 - First ice blade; 325 - Second ratchet; 326 - Third fixed seat; 327 - First sliding seat; 3271 - Fifth ratchet; 328 - Third elastic element; 329 - Third ice blade; 3210 - Sixth ratchet; 330 - Second ice blade structure; 340 - Drive structure; 341 - Drive element; 342 - Drive shaft; 350 - First fixed ice blade; 360 - Second fixed ice blade;

[0075] 400-Ice-dispensing component. Detailed Implementation

[0076] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0077] In related technologies, ice storage boxes can often only store ice of one size. They provide two types of ice for users to choose from: crushed ice and whole ice by rotating the ice blade. However, there is no corresponding ice storage box solution that can automatically dispense ice for ice of different sizes or shapes produced by different ice-making machines.

[0078] To overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, this application provides a refrigerator comprising a cabinet, a door, and an ice-making device. The ice-making device includes an ice maker assembly and an ice storage assembly. The ice maker assembly is used to prepare at least two different sizes of ice cubes. The ice storage assembly is located below the ice maker assembly and includes an ice storage box, a first ice blade structure, and a drive structure. The ice storage box includes a first ice storage area and a second ice storage area separated from each other, used to hold ice cubes of different sizes. The first ice blade structure is located in the first ice storage area. The second ice blade structure is located in the second ice storage area. The drive structure is connected to both the first and second ice blade structures. The drive structure drives the first ice blade structure to rotate in a first direction, moving the ice cubes in the first ice storage area to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the first ice blade structure. The drive structure also drives the second ice blade structure to rotate in a second direction, moving the ice cubes in the second ice storage area to the outside of the ice storage box under the action of the second ice blade structure. Thus, the ice storage assembly can store different types of ice cubes, allowing ice cubes to be moved to the outside of the ice storage box according to user needs.

[0079] The contents of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can have a clearer and more detailed understanding of the contents of this application.

[0080] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the state of the refrigerator door after it is opened.

[0081] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application provides a refrigerator. The refrigerator can be a frost-free refrigerator or a direct-cooling refrigerator.

[0082] In some embodiments, the refrigerator includes a cabinet 100.

[0083] The housing 100 is equipped with a refrigeration compartment.

[0084] It should be noted that there can be at least one refrigeration room. A refrigeration room may include at least one of a refrigerator room and a freezer room.

[0085] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the refrigerator includes a door 200.

[0086] The door 200 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 100 to open or close the refrigeration compartment.

[0087] It should be noted that the number of doors 200 can be at least one. Doors 200 may include at least one of freezer doors and refrigerator doors.

[0088] In some embodiments, the refrigerator includes an ice-making device.

[0089] In some embodiments, the ice-making device includes an ice-making assembly (not shown) disposed inside the refrigeration room or on the door 200. The ice-making assembly is configured to produce at least two different sizes of ice cubes. For example, the ice cubes may be of different sizes or different shapes.

[0090] Figure 3 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage component in a refrigerator. Figure 4 A top view of the ice storage assembly in a refrigerator provided in this application embodiment.

[0091] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice-making device includes an ice storage assembly 300, which is disposed in the refrigeration room or on the door 200.

[0092] The ice storage assembly 300 is located below the ice maker. The ice storage assembly 300 is used to receive ice blocks made by the ice maker.

[0093] See Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice-making device includes an ice-dispensing assembly 400, which is disposed on the door 200. The ice-dispensing assembly 400 is connected to the ice-storage assembly 300.

[0094] When a user retrieves ice, the ice in the ice storage component 300 can enter the ice retrieval container through the ice dispensing component 400.

[0095] In some embodiments, an ice-making device is provided on the freezer door, and an ice-making assembly, an ice-storing assembly 300, and an ice-dispensing assembly 400 are installed on the freezer door. When the door is closed, ice cubes can enter the user's cup through the ice-dispensing assembly 400 on the door when the user takes ice.

[0096] In some embodiments, an ice-making device is provided on the refrigerator door. The ice-making component, ice-storage component 300, and ice-dispensing component 400 are installed in separate compartments on the refrigerator door for ice making and storage. When the door is closed, ice cubes can enter the user's cup through the ice-dispensing component 400 on the door when the user wants to take ice.

[0097] In some embodiments, the ice-making and ice-storage components 300 are installed in a separate, enclosed space within the cold storage compartment, and the door 200 is equipped with an ice-dispensing component 400, allowing users to retrieve ice without opening the door 200.

[0098] Figure 5 An exploded view of the ice storage assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 For along Figure 4Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0099] See Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the ice storage assembly 300 includes an ice storage box 310.

[0100] The ice storage box 310 includes a first ice storage area 311 and a second ice storage area 312 that are separated from each other. The first ice storage area 311 and the second ice storage area 312 are configured to accommodate ice blocks of different sizes.

[0101] In some embodiments, the ice storage assembly 300 includes a first ice blade structure 320.

[0102] The first ice blade structure 320 is located in the first ice storage area 311.

[0103] In some embodiments, the ice storage assembly 300 includes a second ice blade structure 330.

[0104] The second ice blade structure 330 is located in the second ice storage area 312.

[0105] In some embodiments, the ice storage assembly 300 includes a drive structure 340.

[0106] The drive structure 340 is connected to the first ice blade structure 320 and the second ice blade structure 330. The drive structure 340 drives the first ice blade structure 320 to rotate in a first direction, causing ice blocks in the first ice storage area 311 to move to the outside of the ice storage box 310 under the action of the first ice blade structure 320. The drive structure 340 drives the second ice blade structure 330 to rotate in a second direction, causing ice blocks in the second ice storage area 312 to move to the outside of the ice storage box 310 under the action of the second ice blade structure 330.

[0107] In some embodiments, the bottom of the ice storage box 310 is provided with an ice outlet, which communicates with the first ice storage area 311 and the second ice storage area 312. Ice blocks move to the outside of the ice storage box 310 through the ice outlet.

[0108] The first direction and the second direction are opposite. It should be noted that one of the first direction and the second direction is counterclockwise, and the other is clockwise. Alternatively, one of the first direction and the second direction is the forward rotation of the drive structure 340, and the other is the reverse rotation.

[0109] When a user needs ice from the first ice storage area 311, the drive structure 340 drives the first ice blade structure 320 to rotate in the first direction. The ice from the first ice storage area 311 moves into the ice dispensing component 400 under the action of the first ice blade structure 320, and then the ice enters the user's ice collection container through the ice dispensing component 400.

[0110] When a user needs ice from the second ice storage area 312, the drive structure 340 drives the second ice blade structure 330 to rotate in the second direction. Under the action of the second ice blade structure 330, the ice from the second ice storage area 312 moves into the ice dispensing component 400, and then the ice enters the user's ice collection container through the ice dispensing component 400.

[0111] The refrigerator provided in this application includes a cabinet 100, a door 200, and an ice-making device. The ice-making device includes an ice maker assembly and an ice storage assembly 300. The ice maker assembly is used to prepare ice cubes of at least two different sizes. The ice storage assembly 300 is located below the ice maker assembly and includes an ice storage box 310, a first ice blade structure 320, and a drive structure 340. The ice storage box 310 includes a first ice storage area 311 and a second ice storage area 312 that are separated from each other. The first ice storage area 311 and the second ice storage area 312 are used to hold ice cubes of different sizes. The first ice blade structure 320 is located in the first ice storage area 311. The second ice blade structure 320 is located in the second ice storage area 312. The drive structure 340 is connected to the first ice blade structure 320 and the second ice blade structure 330. The drive structure 340 drives the first ice blade structure 320 to rotate in a first direction, and the ice blocks in the first ice storage area 311 move to the outside of the ice storage box 310 under the action of the first ice blade structure 320. The drive structure 340 drives the second ice blade structure 330 to rotate in a second direction, and the ice blocks in the second ice storage area 312 move to the outside of the ice storage box 310 under the action of the second ice blade structure 330. In this way, the ice storage assembly 300 can store different types of ice blocks, so that ice blocks can be moved to the outside of the ice storage box 310 according to the user's needs.

[0112] In some embodiments, the drive structure 340 includes a drive element 341.

[0113] The drive unit 341 is connected to the ice storage box 310.

[0114] The driving component 341 can be a motor or an electric motor.

[0115] In some embodiments, the drive structure 340 includes a drive shaft 342.

[0116] The drive shaft 342 is connected to the drive shaft of the drive component 341, the first ice skate structure 320 is connected to the drive shaft 342, and the second ice skate structure 330 is connected to the drive shaft 342.

[0117] It should be noted that the drive shaft 342 can be installed as an integral part, or the drive shaft 342 can be installed separately and connected by couplings or other connecting parts.

[0118] In some embodiments, the first ice storage area 311 and the second ice storage area 312 are arranged along the axial direction of the drive shaft 342.

[0119] Understandably, the number of drive components 341 can be one, which helps to save space and reduce costs.

[0120] In other embodiments, the number of drive members 341 is at least two. The number of drive shafts 342 is at least two, and each drive shaft 342 is correspondingly arranged with at least two drive members 341. One drive shaft 342 is located in the first ice storage area 311, and the other drive shaft 342 is located in the second ice storage area 312. The first ice skate structure 320 is connected to the drive shaft 342 located in the first ice storage area 311, and the second ice skate structure 330 is also connected to the drive shaft 342 located in the first ice storage area 311.

[0121] In some embodiments, the number of first blade structures 320 is at least two, and the at least two first blade structures 320 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the drive shaft 342.

[0122] For example, the number of first blade structures 320 can be two or three, etc.

[0123] In this way, when the ice is removed, there are more points of pushing and a greater pushing force, which helps the ice to be removed smoothly.

[0124] In some embodiments, the number of second blade structures 330 is at least two, and the at least two second blade structures 330 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the drive shaft 342.

[0125] For example, the number of second blade structures 330 can be two or three, etc.

[0126] In this way, when the ice is removed, there are more points of pushing and a greater pushing force, which helps the ice to be removed smoothly.

[0127] See Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice storage assembly 300 includes a first fixed ice blade 350. The first fixed ice blade 350 can prevent ice blocks from falling, thereby effectively solving the problem of ice blocks falling out of the first ice storage area 311 when the first ice blade structure 320 does not rotate.

[0128] The first fixed ice blade 350 is located in the first ice storage area 311, and is connected to the ice storage box 310. The first fixed ice blade 350 is fixed relative to the ice storage box 310.

[0129] The first fixed blade 350 can be fitted onto the drive shaft 342 with a clearance fit. When the drive shaft 342 rotates, the first fixed blade 350 does not rotate.

[0130] In some embodiments, the number of first blade structures 320 is at least two, and at least one first fixed blade 350 is disposed between two adjacent first blade structures 320.

[0131] See Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice storage assembly 300 includes a second fixed ice blade 360. The second fixed ice blade 360 ​​can prevent ice blocks from falling, thereby effectively solving the problem of ice blocks falling out of the second ice storage area 312 when the second ice blade structure 330 does not rotate.

[0132] The second fixed ice blade 360 ​​is located in the second ice storage area 312, and is connected to the ice storage box 310. The second fixed ice blade 360 ​​is fixed relative to the ice storage box 310.

[0133] The second fixed blade 360 ​​can be sleeved on the drive shaft 342 and is clearance-fitted with the drive shaft 342. When the drive shaft 342 rotates, the second fixed blade 360 ​​does not rotate.

[0134] In some embodiments, the number of second blade structures 330 is at least two, and at least one second fixed blade 360 ​​is provided between two adjacent second blade structures 330.

[0135] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the drive shaft and the first ice blade structure in the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point B.

[0136] See Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the first ice skate structure 320 includes a first mounting base 321.

[0137] The first fixed seat 321 is sleeved on the transmission shaft 342.

[0138] For example, the first fixed seat 321 can be connected to the drive shaft 342 by a positioning pin, thereby realizing the synchronous rotation of the first fixed seat 321 and the drive shaft 342.

[0139] In some embodiments, the first ice skate structure 320 includes a first elastic element 322.

[0140] The first elastic element 322 is disposed in the first fixed seat 321.

[0141] It should be noted that the first elastic element 322 can be a spring or a leaf spring, etc. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the first elastic element 322 is a spring, so the contact area between the first elastic element 322 and the first ratchet is large, and the connection reliability is high.

[0142] In some embodiments, the first blade structure 320 includes a first ratchet 323.

[0143] The first ratchet 323 is connected to the first elastic element 322.

[0144] For example, the first ratchet 323 and the first elastic member 322 can be welded or bonded, etc., and this embodiment does not make specific limitations here.

[0145] In some embodiments, the first ratchet 323 is rotatably connected to the first fixed base 321, thereby restricting the direction of movement of the first ratchet 323 and causing the first ratchet 323 to rotate relative to the first fixed base 321 to compress the first elastic member 322.

[0146] In some embodiments, one of the first ratchet 323 and the first fixed base 321 is provided with a mounting hole, and the other is provided with a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is inserted into the mounting hole so that the first ratchet 323 and the first fixed base 321 are rotatably connected.

[0147] In some embodiments, the first blade structure 320 includes a first blade 324.

[0148] The first ice blade 324 is provided with a first mounting port.

[0149] The inner wall of the first mounting port is provided with a second ratchet 325, and the first ice blade 324 is fitted onto the outer wall of the first ratchet 323.

[0150] In some embodiments, the second ratchet 325 is integrally formed with the first blade 324.

[0151] In this configuration, the drive structure 340 drives the first fixed base 321 to rotate synchronously in a first direction, with the first ratchet 323 engaging with the second ratchet 325 to drive the first ice skate 324 to rotate. The drive structure 340 also drives the first fixed base 321 to rotate synchronously in a second direction, with the second ratchet 325 compressing the first elastic member 322 through the first ratchet 323, thereby disengaging the first ratchet 323 from the second ratchet 325.

[0152] Specifically, the driving member 341 rotates in the first direction, driving the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously, which in turn drives the first fixed seat 321 to rotate synchronously. The first fixed seat 321 drives the first elastic member 322 and the first ratchet 323 to rotate synchronously. Since the first ratchet 323 and the second ratchet 325 are engaged, the first ice skate 324 rotates. The driving member 341 rotates in the second direction, driving the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously, which in turn drives the first fixed seat 321 to rotate synchronously. The first fixed seat 321 drives the first elastic member 322 and the first ratchet 323 to rotate synchronously. Under the action of the second ratchet 325, the first ratchet 323 compresses the first elastic member 322, and the first ratchet 323 and the second ratchet 325 are in a non-engaged state, so the first ice skate 324 does not rotate.

[0153] It is understandable that the second ratchet 325 and the first ratchet 323 are arranged radially along the drive shaft 342, which helps to save space in the ice storage assembly 300 along the axial direction of the drive shaft 342.

[0154] In some embodiments, the number of first ratchet teeth 323 is at least two, the number of first elastic members 322 is at least two, and the at least two first elastic members 322 are configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two first ratchet teeth 323.

[0155] For example, the number of first ratchet teeth 323 can be two, and the number of first elastic members 322 can be two. Alternatively, the number of first ratchet teeth 323 can be three, and the number of first elastic members 322 can be three.

[0156] There are at least two second ratchet teeth 325, and the at least two second ratchet teeth 325 are arranged circumferentially along the inner wall of the first mounting port.

[0157] For example, the number of second ratchet teeth 325 can be two, six, eight, or ten, etc.

[0158] In this way, the number of first ratchet 323 and second ratchet 325 is relatively large, and the reliability of the transmission is high when the two mesh.

[0159] In some embodiments, the second blade structure 330 includes a second mounting base.

[0160] The second fixed seat is sleeved on the drive shaft 342.

[0161] For example, the second fixed seat can be connected to the drive shaft 342 via a locating pin, thereby achieving synchronous rotation between the second fixed seat and the drive shaft 342.

[0162] In some embodiments, the second blade structure 330 includes a second elastic element.

[0163] The second elastic element is disposed in the second fixed seat.

[0164] It should be noted that the second elastic element can be a spring or a leaf spring, etc.

[0165] In some embodiments, the second blade structure 330 includes a third ratchet.

[0166] The third ratchet is connected to the second elastic element.

[0167] For example, the third ratchet and the second elastic element can be welded or bonded, etc., and this embodiment does not make specific limitations here.

[0168] In some embodiments, the second blade structure 330 includes a second blade.

[0169] The second ice skate has a second mounting port.

[0170] The inner wall of the second mounting port is provided with a fourth ratchet, and the second ice blade is fitted onto the outer wall of the third ratchet.

[0171] In some embodiments, the fourth ratchet is integrally formed with the second ice blade.

[0172] The drive structure 340 drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the second direction, and the third ratchet meshes with the fourth ratchet to drive the second ice skate to rotate. The drive structure 340 drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the first direction, and the fourth ratchet compresses the second elastic element through the third ratchet to disengage the third ratchet from the fourth ratchet.

[0173] Specifically, the drive member 341 rotates in the second direction, driving the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously, which in turn drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously. The second fixed seat drives the second elastic member and the third ratchet to rotate synchronously. Since the third and fourth ratchets are engaged, the second ice skate rotates. Alternatively, the drive member 341 rotates in the first direction, driving the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously, which in turn drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously. The second fixed seat drives the second elastic member and the third ratchet to rotate synchronously. Under the action of the fourth ratchet, the third ratchet compresses the second elastic member, and the third and fourth ratchets are not engaged, so the second ice skate does not rotate.

[0174] In this way, the third and fourth ratchet teeth are arranged radially along the drive shaft 342, which helps to save space in the ice storage assembly 300 along the axial direction of the drive shaft 342.

[0175] In some embodiments, the number of third ratchet teeth is at least two, the number of second elastic members is at least two, and the at least two second elastic members are configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two third ratchet teeth.

[0176] There are at least two fourth ratchet teeth, and the at least two fourth ratchet teeth are arranged circumferentially at intervals along the inner wall of the second mounting port.

[0177] For example, the number of third ratchet teeth can be two, and the number of second elastic elements can be two. Alternatively, the number of third ratchet teeth can be three, and the number of second elastic elements can be three.

[0178] For example, the number of fourth ratchet teeth can be two, six, eight, or ten, etc.

[0179] Figure 9 This is another structural schematic diagram of the drive shaft and the first ice blade structure in the refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first sliding seat in the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0180] See Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the first ice skate structure 320 includes a third mounting base 326.

[0181] The third fixed seat 326 is mounted on the drive shaft 342.

[0182] For example, the third fixed base 326 can be connected to the drive shaft 342 via a locating pin, thereby achieving synchronous rotation between the third fixed base 326 and the drive shaft 342. Alternatively, the third fixed base 326 can be integrally formed with the drive shaft 342.

[0183] In some embodiments, the first ice skate structure 320 includes a third elastic member 328.

[0184] The third elastic element 328 is connected to the third fixed base 326.

[0185] In some embodiments, the third elastic element 328 may be a spring or elastic rubber, etc.

[0186] In some embodiments, the third elastic element 328 is sleeved on the drive shaft 342.

[0187] In some embodiments, the first blade structure 320 includes a first sliding seat 327.

[0188] The first sliding seat 327 is sleeved on the drive shaft 342 and is slidably connected to the drive shaft 342. The first sliding seat 327 and the drive shaft 342 can be clearance-fitted.

[0189] The first sliding seat 327 is connected to the side of the third elastic member 328 opposite to the third fixed seat 326, and the side of the first sliding seat 327 opposite to the third fixed seat 326 is provided with a fifth ratchet 3271.

[0190] The fifth ratchet 3271 can be integrally set with the first sliding seat 327, thereby reducing the installation process.

[0191] In some embodiments, the first blade structure 320 includes a third blade 329.

[0192] The third ice skate 329 is mounted on the drive shaft 342, and a sixth ratchet 3210 is provided on the side of the third ice skate 329 facing the first sliding seat 327.

[0193] The third ice skate 329 and the drive shaft 342 can be fitted with a clearance.

[0194] In some embodiments, the third blade 329 and the sixth ratchet 3210 are integrally formed, thereby reducing the installation steps.

[0195] The drive structure 340 drives the third fixed seat 326 to rotate synchronously in the first direction, and the fifth ratchet 3271 engages with the sixth ratchet 3210 to drive the third ice skate 329 to rotate. The drive structure 340 drives the third fixed seat 326 to rotate synchronously in the second direction, and the first sliding seat 327 slides relative to the drive shaft 342 and compresses the third elastic element 328, so that the fifth ratchet 3271 and the sixth ratchet 3210 disengage.

[0196] Specifically, when the drive member 341 rotates in the first direction, it drives the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously. The transmission shaft 342 drives the third fixed seat 326 and the first sliding seat 327 to rotate synchronously. Since the fifth ratchet 3271 and the sixth ratchet 3210 are engaged, the third ice skate 329 is driven to rotate. When the drive member 341 rotates in the second direction, it drives the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously. The transmission shaft 342 drives the third fixed seat 326 and the first sliding seat 327 to rotate synchronously. Under the action of the sixth ratchet 3210, the first sliding seat 327 slides relative to the transmission shaft 342 and compresses the third elastic member 328. The fifth ratchet 3271 and the sixth ratchet 3210 are in a state of non-engagement, and the third ice skate 329 does not rotate.

[0197] In this way, the fifth ratchet 3271 and the sixth ratchet 3210 are arranged along the axial direction of the drive shaft 342, which helps to save the space of the ice storage assembly 300 along the radial direction of the drive shaft 342.

[0198] In some embodiments, the second blade structure 330 includes a fourth mounting base.

[0199] The fourth fixed seat is mounted on the drive shaft 342.

[0200] For example, the fourth fixed seat can be connected to the drive shaft 342 via a locating pin, thereby achieving synchronous rotation between the fourth fixed seat and the drive shaft 342. Alternatively, the fourth fixed seat can be integrally formed with the drive shaft 342.

[0201] In some embodiments, the second ice skate structure 330 includes a fourth elastic element.

[0202] The fourth elastic element is connected to the fourth fixed seat.

[0203] In some embodiments, the fourth elastic element may be a spring or elastic rubber, etc.

[0204] In some embodiments, the fourth elastic element is sleeved on the drive shaft 342.

[0205] In some embodiments, the first blade structure 320 includes a second sliding seat.

[0206] The second sliding seat is sleeved on the drive shaft 342 and is slidably connected to the drive shaft 342. The second sliding seat and the drive shaft 342 can be clearance-fitted.

[0207] The second sliding seat is connected to the side of the fourth elastic element opposite to the fourth fixed seat, and the side of the second sliding seat opposite to the fourth fixed seat is provided with a seventh ratchet.

[0208] The seventh ratchet can be integrated with the second sliding seat, thereby reducing the installation steps.

[0209] In some embodiments, the first blade structure 320 includes a fourth blade.

[0210] The fourth ice skate is mounted on the drive shaft 342, and the side of the fourth ice skate facing the second sliding seat has an eighth ratchet.

[0211] The fourth ice skate and the drive shaft 342 can be fitted with a clearance.

[0212] In some embodiments, the fourth blade is integrally formed with the eighth ratchet, thereby reducing the installation steps.

[0213] The drive structure 340 drives the fourth fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the second direction, and the seventh ratchet and the eighth ratchet mesh to drive the fourth ice skate to rotate. The drive structure 340 drives the fourth fixed seat to rotate synchronously in the first direction, and the second sliding seat slides relative to the drive shaft 342 and compresses the fourth elastic element, so that the seventh ratchet and the eighth ratchet disengage.

[0214] Specifically, when the drive member 341 rotates in the second direction, it drives the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously. The transmission shaft 342 then drives the fourth fixed seat and the second sliding seat to rotate synchronously. Because the seventh and eighth ratchet teeth are engaged, the fourth ice skate rotates. When the drive member 341 rotates in the first direction, it drives the transmission shaft 342 to rotate synchronously. The transmission shaft 342 then drives the fourth fixed seat and the second sliding seat to rotate synchronously. Under the action of the eighth ratchet, the second sliding seat slides relative to the transmission shaft 342 and compresses the fourth elastic element. The seventh and eighth ratchet teeth are not engaged, and the fourth ice skate does not rotate.

[0215] In this way, the seventh and eighth ratchet teeth are arranged along the axial direction of the drive shaft 342, which helps to save space in the radial direction of the ice storage assembly 300 along the drive shaft 342.

[0216] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0217] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0218] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this application should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on something” but also “on something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0219] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90° or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0220] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0221] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclusively include, for example, a product or device that includes a series of components is not necessarily limited to those that are explicitly listed, but may include other components that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0222] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0223] 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0224] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0225] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The enclosure (100) is provided with a refrigeration compartment; A door (200) is movably connected to the housing (100) to open or close the refrigeration compartment; An ice-making device is disposed on the door (200) or the box (100), and the ice-making device includes: An ice maker assembly configured to produce at least two different sizes of ice cubes; An ice storage assembly (300) is located below the ice maker, and the ice storage assembly (300) includes: An ice storage box (310) includes a first ice storage area (311) and a second ice storage area (312) that are separated from each other, and the first ice storage area (311) and the second ice storage area (312) are configured to hold ice blocks of different sizes; The first ice blade structure (320) is located in the first ice storage area (311). The second ice blade structure (330) is located in the second ice storage area (312); A driving structure (340) is connected to the first ice skate structure (320) and the second ice skate structure (330). The driving structure (340) drives the first ice skate structure (320) to rotate in a first direction, and the ice blocks in the first ice storage area (311) move to the outside of the ice storage box (310) under the action of the first ice skate structure (320). The driving structure (340) drives the second ice skate structure (330) to rotate in a second direction, and the ice blocks in the second ice storage area (312) move to the outside of the ice storage box (310) under the action of the second ice skate structure (330). The first direction and the second direction are opposite.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive structure (340) includes: A drive unit (341) is connected to an ice storage box (310); A drive shaft (342) is connected to the drive shaft of the drive member (341). The first ice skate structure (320) is connected to the drive shaft (342), and the second ice skate structure (330) is connected to the drive shaft (342). The first ice storage area (311) and the second ice storage area (312) are arranged along the axial direction of the drive shaft (342).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the first ice skate structure (320) is at least two, and the at least two first ice skate structures (320) are arranged at axial intervals along the drive shaft (342).

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the second blade structure (330) is at least two, and the at least two second blade structures (330) are arranged at axial intervals along the drive shaft (342).

5. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first ice skate structure (320) includes: The first fixed seat (321) is sleeved on the transmission shaft (342); The first elastic element (322) is disposed on the first fixed seat (321); The first ratchet (323) is connected to the first elastic element (322); The first ice skate (324) has a first mounting opening, and the inner wall of the first mounting opening is provided with a second ratchet (325). The first ice skate (324) is fitted onto the outer wall of the first ratchet (323). The drive structure (340) drives the first fixed seat (321) to rotate synchronously along the first direction, and the first ratchet (323) meshes with the second ratchet (325) to drive the first ice blade (324) to rotate; the drive structure (340) drives the first fixed seat (321) to rotate synchronously along the second direction, and the second ratchet (325) compresses the first elastic element (322) through the first ratchet (323), and the first ratchet (323) disengages from the second ratchet (325).

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of the first ratchet (323) is at least two, the number of the first elastic element (322) is at least two, and the at least two first elastic elements (322) are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two first ratchet (323); The second ratchet (325) is at least two, and the at least two second ratchets (325) are circumferentially spaced along the inner wall of the first mounting port.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second ice skate structure (330) includes: The second fixed seat is sleeved on the drive shaft (342); The second elastic element is disposed on the second fixed base; The third ratchet tooth is connected to the second elastic element; The second ice skate has a second mounting opening, and the inner wall of the second mounting opening has a fourth ratchet tooth. The second ice skate is fitted onto the outer wall of the third ratchet tooth. The drive structure (340) drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously along the second direction, and the third ratchet meshes with the fourth ratchet to drive the second ice skate to rotate; the drive structure (340) drives the second fixed seat to rotate synchronously along the first direction, and the fourth ratchet compresses the second elastic element through the third ratchet, and the third ratchet disengages from the fourth ratchet.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of the third ratchet teeth is at least two, the number of the second elastic elements is at least two, and the at least two second elastic elements are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two third ratchet teeth; The fourth ratchet is at least two, and the at least two fourth ratchets are arranged circumferentially at intervals along the inner wall of the second mounting port.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first ice skate structure (320) includes: The third fixed seat (326) is sleeved on the transmission shaft (342); The third elastic element (328) is connected to the third fixed base (326); The first sliding seat (327) is sleeved on the transmission shaft (342) and slidably connected to the transmission shaft (342). The first sliding seat (327) is connected to the side of the third elastic member (328) away from the third fixed seat (326). The side of the first sliding seat (327) away from the third fixed seat (326) is provided with a fifth ratchet (3271). The third ice skate (329) is sleeved on the drive shaft (342), and the third ice skate (329) has a sixth ratchet (3210) on the side facing the first sliding seat (327). The drive structure (340) drives the third fixed seat (326) to rotate synchronously in the first direction, and the fifth ratchet (3271) meshes with the sixth ratchet (3210) to drive the third ice skate (329) to rotate; the drive structure (340) drives the third fixed seat (326) to rotate synchronously in the second direction, and the first sliding seat (327) slides relative to the drive shaft (342) and compresses the third elastic element (328), and the fifth ratchet (3271) disengages from the sixth ratchet (3210).

10. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second ice skate structure (330) includes: The fourth fixed seat is sleeved on the transmission shaft (342); The fourth elastic element is connected to the fourth fixed base; The second sliding seat is sleeved on the transmission shaft (342) and slidably connected to the transmission shaft (342). The second sliding seat is connected to the side of the fourth elastic member away from the fourth fixed seat. The side of the second sliding seat away from the fourth fixed seat is provided with a seventh ratchet. The fourth ice skate is sleeved on the drive shaft (342), and the fourth ice skate has an eighth ratchet on the side facing the second sliding seat; The drive structure (340) drives the fourth fixed seat to rotate synchronously along the second direction, and the seventh ratchet meshes with the eighth ratchet to drive the fourth ice skate to rotate; the drive structure (340) drives the fourth fixed seat to rotate synchronously along the first direction, the second sliding seat slides relative to the transmission shaft (342) and compresses the fourth elastic element, and the seventh ratchet disengages from the eighth ratchet.

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