Moving structure of ice maker convenient to move

Abstract

The utility model relates to the related technical field of ice makers, and discloses an ice maker moving structure convenient to move, which comprises an ice maker, and four groups of moving seats which are symmetrically distributed relative to the central axis of the bottom of the ice maker are arranged at the bottom of the ice maker. According to the moving structure of the ice maker convenient to move and the ice maker, through the design that the supporting seat is in threaded connection with the threaded column, a worker can adjust the threaded column by rotating the rotating disc, so that the height between the supporting legs and the ground is adjusted, and the ice maker can move in different road conditions; by means of the design that an adjusting rod is in sliding connection with a sliding groove, the distance between the adjusting rod and the movable base can be adjusted according to the bottom size of the ice maker, when the adjusting rod is adjusted to the fixed position, a rotary knob is rotated to enable a plug pin to be inserted into a first limiting hole and a second limiting hole at the same time, and the ice maker is fixed. The adjusting assembly is fixed, so that the movable seat is connected and mounted with ice makers with different sizes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, specifically to a movable structure for an ice maker that is easy to move. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that uses a refrigeration system to cool water through an evaporator to produce ice. It employs a refrigeration system with water as the carrier, and produces ice when powered on. The shape of the ice blocks varies depending on the evaporator's principle and production method. Water automatically enters a storage tank through a water supply valve, and then, via a flow control valve, is pumped to a distribution head. There, the water is evenly sprayed onto the surface of the ice maker, flowing like a water curtain across the walls, cooling the water to its freezing point. Water that doesn't evaporate and freeze flows back into the storage tank through a perforated channel, restarting the cycle. When the ice reaches the desired thickness (selectable by the operator / user), the hot air discharged from the compressor is redirected back into the ice maker's jacket, replacing the low-temperature liquid refrigerant. This forms a thin film of water between the ice and the evaporator wall. This water film acts as a lubricant as the ice falls freely into the lower tank under gravity. The water generated during the ice harvesting cycle will return to the storage tank through a porous channel, which also prevents the wet ice from being discharged by the machine.

[0003] Currently, ice makers require manual lifting for movement or transportation. However, ice makers are heavy and require multiple people to move them. While factory equipment can be moved using moving equipment such as forklifts, it is impractical to move household ice makers using moving equipment due to limited space in residential buildings. Therefore, adjusting the position of the ice maker after placing it at home is very inconvenient, time-consuming, and labor-intensive.

[0004] Chinese Utility Model Patent Publication No. CN 210220321 U discloses: a movable structure for an ice maker that is easy to move. This movable ice maker and its movable structure are equipped with various types of feet or rollers, which can achieve both stable placement and free movement of the ice maker, greatly reducing the waste of manpower during the movement of the ice maker. At the same time, the caster group and the foot group are set at the same height to achieve temporary placement during the movement. The equal height setting improves the stability of the ice maker and prevents it from moving in a free state and causing dangerous situations. The addition of a high-height base assembly, which is higher than the casters, can improve the stability and safety of the automatic operation. However, this mobile ice maker lacks a support structure. When facing uneven ground, the casters and base assemblies, set at the same height, are not convenient for moving the ice maker to different road conditions. Furthermore, the support for uneven ground is low, resulting in poor safety. The absence of an adjustment mechanism means that the casters and base assemblies need to be reinstalled for ice makers of different sizes, leading to low work efficiency and poor practicality. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a movable structure for an ice maker that is easy to move, which can effectively solve the problems in the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a movable structure for an ice maker that is easy to move, including an ice maker, and four sets of movable seats symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the bottom of the ice maker are provided at the bottom of the ice maker. Grooves are provided on the outer side of the movable seats. Adjustment components are provided between the four sets of movable seats. A support component is fixedly installed at the end of the movable seat away from the ice maker. An installation groove is provided at the end of the movable seat near the displacement component.

[0007] The adjustment assembly includes a fixed base, a sliding groove, a limiting hole, an adjusting rod, a limiting hole, a knob, and a pin. The fixed base is fixedly installed at one end of the adjustment assembly near the movable base. The sliding groove is provided on the inner side of the fixed base. The limiting hole is provided on the outer side of the fixed base. An adjusting rod is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed base away from the movable base, which is also fixedly installed with other movable bases. The limiting holes are provided at equal intervals on the outer side of the adjusting rod. A knob is rotatably installed on the inner side of the groove. A pin is fixedly installed at the end of the knob near the fixed base.

[0008] Preferably, a displacement component is provided at the end of the movable seat away from the ice maker, a baffle is fixedly installed on the side of the movable seat close to the ice maker, and an anti-slip pad is provided at the end of the movable seat close to the ice maker.

[0009] The displacement assembly includes a mounting plate, a protrusion, a caster wheel, and a locking screw. The mounting plate is located at the end of the movable seat away from the ice maker. A protrusion is fixedly mounted at the end of the mounting plate near the movable seat. A caster wheel is fixedly mounted at the end of the mounting plate away from the movable seat. A locking screw is located on the side of the mounting plate away from the movable seat. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the movable seat by the locking screw.

[0010] The above technical solution provides displacement capability for the ice maker by setting up displacement components, making it easier for staff to move and saving labor costs. Furthermore, by setting up baffles, the ice maker can be fully installed on the mobile base, improving the stability of the device.

[0011] Preferably, the cross-section of the protrusion is the same as the cross-section of the mounting groove, the protrusion and the mounting groove are plugged in, and displacement components are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the four sets of movable seats.

[0012] The above technical solution, through the design of the protrusion and the mounting groove for plug-in installation, enables the quick and detachable installation of the displacement component and the moving seat. This effectively prevents misalignment by the workers, improves installation efficiency, and reduces installation difficulty. The quick and detachable installation of the displacement component and the moving seat also allows for the rapid replacement of the casters by the workers, reducing maintenance difficulty. Furthermore, by fixing the displacement component to the bottom of each of the four moving seats, the stability of the device during displacement is ensured.

[0013] Preferably, the support assembly includes a support base, a second fixed base, a connecting groove, a threaded post, a turntable, and a support foot. The support base is fixedly installed at the end of the movable base away from the ice maker. The second fixed base is fixedly installed on the side of the support base away from the movable base. A connecting groove is provided at the end of the support base away from the movable base. A threaded post is provided on the side of the support base away from the movable base. A turntable is fixedly installed at the end of the threaded post away from the support base. A support foot is fixedly installed on the side of the turntable away from the threaded post.

[0014] The above technical solution improves the stability of the device by setting up a support component to facilitate the movement of the ice maker to a fixed position and adjusting the contact between the support component and the ground.

[0015] Preferably, the support base and the threaded column are threadedly connected, and the support assembly is provided in four identical sets, with each of the four sets of support assemblies corresponding to one of the four sets of movable seats.

[0016] With the above technical solution, and through the threaded connection between the support base and the threaded column, when the ice maker is moved to the working position, the operator can adjust the threaded column by rotating the turntable, thereby adjusting the height of the support foot from the ground until the support foot is firmly in contact with the ground, which effectively improves the stability of the device. Furthermore, by adjusting the height of the support foot from the ground, the device can also provide stable support when facing uneven ground, making it suitable for different scenarios.

[0017] Preferably, the anti-slip mat is made of rubber, and there are four identical sets of anti-slip mats, all of which are symmetrically distributed on the top of the movable seat.

[0018] By using the above technical solution, and by making the anti-slip pads out of rubber, the direct contact between the ice maker and the mobile base can be effectively reduced, preventing damage to the bottom of the ice maker due to prolonged contact. In addition, the rubber anti-slip pads have a certain shock absorption effect, improving the protection of the ice maker during transportation and thus extending the service life of the device.

[0019] Preferably, the adjusting rod and the slide groove are slidably connected, the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole have the same radius, and the pin can be inserted into the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole.

[0020] Through the above technical solution, by using the sliding connection design between the adjusting rod and the slide groove, the distance between the four sets of moving seats can be adjusted according to the different sizes of ice makers during installation, so as to provide displacement function for ice makers of different sizes. When adjusted to a fixed position, the pin is inserted into the limiting hole one and the limiting hole two at the same time by rotating the knob, so as to fix the adjusting component.

[0021] A portable ice maker, comprising a movable structure for the portable ice maker.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a movable structure for an ice maker that is easy to move, and has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. The movable structure and ice maker of this easy-to-move ice maker are designed with a threaded connection between the support base and the threaded column. When the ice maker is moved to the working position, the operator can adjust the height of the support foot from the ground by rotating the turntable until the support foot is firmly in contact with the ground, which effectively improves the stability of the device. Furthermore, by adjusting the height of the support foot from the ground, the device can also provide stable support when facing uneven ground, making it suitable for different scenarios.

[0024] 2. The movable structure and the ice maker of this easy-to-move ice maker are designed with a sliding connection between the adjusting rod and the slide. During installation, the operator can adjust the position of the adjusting rod and the slide according to the size of the bottom of the ice maker, thereby adjusting the distance between the movable base and the bottom of the ice maker. This makes it easy for the movable base to fit the bottom of the ice maker, thereby improving the stability of the ice maker during operation. At the same time, when dealing with ice makers of different sizes, it is only necessary to adjust the rod to connect ice makers of different sizes. By turning the knob, the pin can be inserted into the limiting hole one and the limiting hole two at the same time, which can quickly fix the adjusting component.

[0025] 3. The movable structure and the ice maker of this easy-to-move ice maker are designed with a plug-in installation of protrusions and mounting slots, which enables quick installation of the displacement component and the moving base. This effectively avoids misalignment during installation, thereby improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, the detachable installation of the displacement component and the moving base, combined with the support component, allows the ice maker to be supported, facilitating maintenance and replacement of the casters and reducing the difficulty of replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the ice maker and the movable base of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the movable seat structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the movable seat structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support component structure of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the displacement component structure of this utility model.

[0034] The components include: 1. Ice maker; 2. Movable seat; 3. Displacement assembly; 301. Mounting plate; 302. Protrusion; 303. Caster wheel; 304. Locking screw; 4. Baffle; 5. Anti-slip pad; 6. Groove; 7. Adjustment assembly; 701. Fixed seat one; 702. Slide groove; 703. Limiting hole one; 704. Adjusting rod; 705. Limiting hole two; 706. Knob; 707. Pin; 8. Support assembly; 801. Support base; 802. Fixed seat two; 803. Connecting groove; 804. Threaded post; 805. Turntable; 806. Support foot; 9. Mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0036] Example 1: As Figure 1-8 As shown, the present invention provides a movable structure for an ice maker that is easy to move. The movable structure for an ice maker includes an ice maker 1. Four sets of movable seats 2 are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the bottom of the ice maker 1. Grooves 6 are provided on the outer side of the movable seats 2. Adjustment components 7 are provided between the four sets of movable seats 2. A support component 8 is fixedly installed at the end of the movable seat 2 away from the ice maker 1. An installation groove 9 is provided at the end of the movable seat 2 near the displacement component 3.

[0037] The adjustment assembly 7 includes a fixed base 701, a slide groove 702, a limiting hole 703, an adjustment rod 704, a limiting hole 705, a knob 706, and a pin 707. The fixed base 701 is fixedly installed at one end of the adjustment assembly 7 near the movable base 2. The slide groove 702 is provided on the inner side of the fixed base 701. The limiting hole 703 is provided on the outer side of the fixed base 701. An adjustment rod 704 is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed base 701 away from the movable base 2. The limiting holes 705 are provided at equal intervals on the outer side of the adjustment rod 704. The knob 706 is rotatably installed on the inner side of the groove 6. The pin 707 is fixedly installed at one end of the knob 706 near the fixed base 701.

[0038] Specifically, a displacement component 3 is provided at the end of the movable seat 2 away from the ice maker 1, a baffle 4 is fixedly installed on the side of the movable seat 2 close to the ice maker 1, and an anti-slip pad 5 is provided at the end of the movable seat 2 close to the ice maker 1.

[0039] The displacement assembly 3 includes a mounting plate 301, a protrusion 302, a caster wheel 303, and a locking screw 304. The mounting plate 301 is located at the end of the movable base 2 furthest from the ice maker 1. The protrusion 302 is fixedly mounted on the end of the mounting plate 301 closest to the movable base 2. The caster wheel 303 is fixedly mounted on the end of the mounting plate 301 furthest from the movable base 2. The locking screw 304 is located on the side of the mounting plate 301 furthest from the movable base 2. The mounting plate 301 is fixedly connected to the movable base 2 via the locking screw 304. The advantages are that the displacement assembly 3 provides displacement capability for the ice maker 1, facilitating its handling and saving labor costs. Furthermore, the baffle 4 ensures the ice maker 1 is fully mounted on the movable base 2, improving the stability of the device.

[0040] Specifically, the cross-section of the protrusion 302 is the same as that of the mounting groove 9. The protrusion 302 and the mounting groove 9 are plugged in. The bottom of each of the four sets of movable seats 2 is fixedly equipped with a displacement component 3. The advantages are that the plug-in installation design of the protrusion 302 and the mounting groove 9 allows for quick and detachable installation of the displacement component 3 and the movable seat 2, effectively preventing misalignment by the workers, improving installation efficiency and reducing installation difficulty. The quick and detachable installation of the displacement component 3 and the movable seat 2 also allows for quick replacement of the casters 303 by the workers, reducing maintenance difficulty. Furthermore, the fixed installation of the displacement component 3 at the bottom of each of the four sets of movable seats 2 facilitates the stability of the device during displacement.

[0041] Specifically, the support assembly 8 includes a support base 801, a second fixed base 802, a connecting groove 803, a threaded post 804, a turntable 805, and a support foot 806. The support base 801 is fixedly installed at the end of the movable base 2 away from the ice maker 1. The second fixed base 802 is fixedly installed on the side of the support base 801 away from the movable base 2. The connecting groove 803 is provided at the end of the support base 801 away from the movable base 2. The threaded post 804 is provided on the side of the support base 801 away from the movable base 2. The turntable 805 is fixedly installed at the end of the threaded post 804 away from the support base 801. The support foot 806 is fixedly installed on the side of the turntable 805 away from the threaded post 804. The advantage is that by setting up the support assembly 8, it is convenient for operators to adjust the contact between the support assembly 8 and the ground when moving the ice maker 1 to a fixed position, thereby improving the stability of the device.

[0042] Example 2: Figure 2-8 As shown, this is an improvement on the previous embodiment.

[0043] Specifically, the support base 801 and the threaded column 804 are threadedly connected. Four identical sets of support components 8 are provided, each corresponding to one of the four movable seats 2. The advantage is that, through the threaded connection between the support base 801 and the threaded column 804, when the ice maker 1 moves to the working position, the operator can adjust the threaded column 804 by rotating the turntable 805, thereby adjusting the height of the support foot 806 relative to the ground until the support foot 806 is firmly in contact with the ground. This effectively improves the stability of the device. Furthermore, by adjusting the height of the support foot 806 relative to the ground, the device can provide stable support even on uneven ground, making it suitable for various scenarios.

[0044] Specifically, the anti-slip pads 5 are made of rubber, and four identical sets of anti-slip pads 5 are symmetrically distributed on the top of the movable base 2. The advantage is that by using rubber for the anti-slip pads 5, direct contact between the ice maker 1 and the movable base 2 is effectively reduced, preventing damage to the bottom of the ice maker 1 from prolonged contact. Furthermore, the rubber anti-slip pads 5 have a certain shock-absorbing effect, improving protection for the ice maker 1 during handling, thereby extending the service life of the device.

[0045] Specifically, the adjusting rod 704 is slidably connected to the slide groove 702. The first limiting hole 703 and the second limiting hole 705 have the same radius, and the pin 707 can be inserted into the first limiting hole 703 and the second limiting hole 705. The advantage is that, through the design of the sliding connection between the adjusting rod 704 and the slide groove 702, the spacing between the four sets of moving seats 2 can be adjusted according to the different sizes of ice makers 1 during installation, so as to provide displacement function for ice makers 1 of different sizes. When adjusted to a fixed position, the pin 707 is simultaneously inserted into the first limiting hole 703 and the second limiting hole 705 by rotating the knob 706, thereby fixing the adjusting component 7.

[0046] An easy-to-move ice maker includes a movable structure for the ice maker, and the movable structure is disposed at the bottom end of the ice maker housing.

[0047] Working Principle: During use, the design of the protrusion 302 and the mounting groove 9 for plug-in installation allows for quick installation of the displacement component 3 and the movable seat 2, effectively preventing misalignment by the operator, improving installation efficiency while reducing installation difficulty. Furthermore, the quick disassembly and reassembly of the displacement component 3 and the movable seat 2 facilitates later replacement or repair of the displacement component 3, effectively reducing maintenance difficulty. Subsequently, the design of the adjusting rod 704 and the slide groove 702 for sliding connection allows for adjustment of the spacing between the four movable seats 2 according to the size of the ice maker 1, enabling the use of ice makers 1 of different sizes. When the adjusting rod 704 slides to the desired position in the slide groove 702, rotating the knob 706 causes the pin 707 to simultaneously insert into the first limiting hole 703 and the second limiting hole 705, thus fixing the adjusting component 7. Then, the ice maker 1 is installed on the movable seat 2. The baffle 4 effectively... The ice maker 1 is mounted on the movable base 2, which improves the stability of the device. The anti-slip pad 5, made of rubber, effectively reduces direct contact between the ice maker 1 and the movable base 2, preventing damage to the bottom of the ice maker 1 from prolonged contact. The rubber anti-slip pad 5 also provides shock absorption, enhancing protection for the ice maker 1 during transport and extending the device's lifespan. When the operator moves the ice maker 1 to the working position, the threaded connection between the support base 801 and the threaded column 804 allows the operator to adjust the height of the support foot 806 relative to the ground by rotating the turntable 805, ensuring a firm contact between the support foot 806 and the ground. This effectively improves the device's stability. Furthermore, by adjusting the height of the support foot 806 relative to the ground, the device can provide stable support even on uneven surfaces, making it suitable for various scenarios.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A movable structure for an ice maker, comprising an ice maker (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the ice maker (1) is provided with four sets of movable seats (2) symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the bottom of the ice maker (1). The outer side of the movable seats (2) is provided with grooves (6). An adjustment component (7) is provided between the four sets of movable seats (2). A support component (8) is fixedly installed at the end of the movable seat (2) away from the ice maker (1). An installation groove (9) is provided at the end of the movable seat (2) close to the displacement component (3). The adjustment assembly (7) includes a fixed base (701), a slide groove (702), a limiting hole (703), an adjustment rod (704), a limiting hole (705), a knob (706), and a pin (707). The fixed base (701) is fixedly installed at one end of the adjustment assembly (7) near the movable base (2). The slide groove (702) is provided on the inner side of the fixed base (701). The limiting hole (703) is provided on the outer side of the fixed base (701). The adjustment rod (704) is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed base (701) away from the movable base (2) and is fixedly installed with other movable bases (2). The limiting hole (705) is provided at equal intervals on the outer side of the adjustment rod (704). The knob (706) is rotatably installed on the inner side of the groove (6). The pin (707) is fixedly installed at one end of the knob (706) near the fixed base (701).

2. The movable structure of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable seat (2) is provided with a displacement component (3) at the end away from the ice maker (1), and a baffle (4) is fixedly installed on the side of the movable seat (2) close to the ice maker (1). An anti-slip pad (5) is provided at the end of the movable seat (2) close to the ice maker (1). The displacement assembly (3) includes a mounting plate (301), a protrusion (302), a caster wheel (303), and a locking screw (304). The mounting plate (301) is provided at the end of the movable seat (2) away from the ice maker (1). The protrusion (302) is fixedly installed at the end of the mounting plate (301) close to the movable seat (2). The caster wheel (303) is fixedly installed at the end of the mounting plate (301) away from the movable seat (2). The locking screw (304) is provided on the side of the mounting plate (301) away from the movable seat (2). The mounting plate (301) is fixedly connected to the movable seat (2) by the locking screw (304).

3. The movable structure of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the protrusion (302) is the same as the cross section of the mounting groove (9). The protrusion (302) and the mounting groove (9) are plugged in. The bottom of each of the four sets of movable seats (2) is fixedly equipped with a displacement component (3).

4. The movable structure of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (8) includes a support base (801), a second fixed base (802), a connecting groove (803), a threaded column (804), a turntable (805), and a support foot (806). The support base (801) is fixedly installed at one end of the movable seat (2) away from the ice maker (1). The second fixed base (802) is fixedly installed on the side of the support base (801) away from the movable seat (2). The connecting groove (803) is opened at one end of the support base (801) away from the movable seat (2). The threaded column (804) is provided on the side of the support base (801) away from the movable seat (2). The turntable (805) is fixedly installed at one end of the threaded column (804) away from the support base (801). The support foot (806) is fixedly installed on the side of the turntable (805) away from the threaded column (804).

5. The movable structure of an ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support base (801) and the threaded column (804) are connected by threads. The support assembly (8) is provided with four identical sets, and the four sets of support assemblies (8) correspond one-to-one with the four sets of movable seats (2).

6. The movable structure of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-slip mat (5) is made of rubber. There are four identical sets of anti-slip mats (5), and the four sets of anti-slip mats (5) are symmetrically distributed on the top of the movable seat (2).

7. The movable structure of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (704) is slidably connected to the slide groove (702). The first limiting hole (703) and the second limiting hole (705) have the same radius. The pin (707) can be inserted into the first limiting hole (703) and the second limiting hole (705).

8. A portable ice maker, characterized in that: The movable structure of an ice maker as described in any one of claims 1-7 is included.

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