Drainage structure for ice maker

By using an adjustable angle and number of diversion plates, combined with cylinder drive and U-shaped groove design, the problem of inflexible diversion structure in ice makers is solved, achieving efficient water flow control and simplified maintenance, thus improving the versatility and efficiency of ice makers.

CN223826551UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23GUANGDONG WILLING TECH CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520288267.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing ice maker's flow control structure cannot flexibly adjust the angle and number of flow plates, resulting in inaccurate water flow control and reduced ice-making efficiency.

Method used

The system employs an adjustable angle and number of diversion plates, and through the design of cylinder drive components and bearing seats, it achieves flexible adjustment and synchronous operation of the diversion plates. Combined with the U-shaped channel guiding structure, it optimizes the water flow path.

Benefits of technology

It improves the versatility and fluid guidance efficiency of ice makers, reduces mechanical wear, simplifies the maintenance process, and enhances ice-making efficiency and water flow smoothness.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a drainage structure for an ice maker, and relates to the field of refrigeration, the drainage structure comprises an ice maker, a drawer box is installed in the ice maker, a protective frame is fixedly arranged at the top of the drawer box, a baffle support and a drainage plate are installed in the protective frame, and a driving assembly used for driving the drainage plate to move is installed between the baffle support and the inner wall of the protective frame. The drainage plates are synchronously operated through the driving assembly, the multiple drainage plates can be cooperatively adjusted, and uniform guiding of water flow is guaranteed. In addition, a U-shaped groove is arranged in the design, so that the guiding effect of water flow is further enhanced. By adopting the structure, the ice making speed is increased, the maintenance difficulty is reduced, and the service life of the equipment is prolonged. The technical scheme provided by the utility model has good adaptability and universality, is suitable for ice-making machines with different sizes and types, and meets the requirements of the market on efficient and convenient ice-making equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to a flow-guiding structure for an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of ice makers in commercial and residential environments, the requirements for their performance and efficiency are also increasing.

[0003] Existing ice makers typically use a fixed flow distribution structure, which cannot flexibly adjust the angle and number of flow plates according to actual needs, resulting in insufficient precision in water flow control. This reduces ice-making efficiency.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides a novel fracture fixation screw to solve one or more of the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a flow-guiding structure for an ice maker to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution, including: an ice maker, wherein a drawer box is installed inside the ice maker, a protective frame is fixedly provided on the top of the drawer box, a baffle bracket and a flow guide plate are installed inside the protective frame, and a drive component for driving the flow guide plate is installed between the baffle bracket and the inner wall of the protective frame.

[0007] Preferably, the baffle bracket is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective frame.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the diversion plate is provided with several sets of U-shaped diversion groove structures, and the edge of the diversion plate is provided with blind holes.

[0009] Preferably, the number of drainage plates is several sets, and the drainage plates are rotatably connected to the baffle bracket.

[0010] Preferably, a filter basket is installed inside the drawer box.

[0011] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the baffle bracket, and a push plate is fixedly connected to the cylinder output shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the guide post is fixedly connected to the baffle bracket, the drive link is slidably connected to the guide post, and the top of the drive link is fixedly connected to the push plate.

[0013] Preferably, the bearing housing is bolted to the outer wall of the baffle bracket, and one end of the drive shaft near the baffle bracket passes through the bearing housing and the baffle bracket and extends into the blind hole of the diversion plate, and the end of the drive shaft extending into the blind hole is fixedly connected to the diversion plate.

[0014] Preferably, one end of the connector is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the drive shaft, and the other end of the connector extends to form a U-shaped groove.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the drive column is fixedly connected to the drive connecting rod, and the other end of the drive column is movably disposed in the U-shaped groove.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. Flexibility: The number and angle of the diversion plates can be adjusted according to actual needs, adapting to ice makers of different sizes, thus improving the product's versatility.

[0018] 2. Synchronous operation: Multiple guide plates can change their deflection angles synchronously to ensure the efficiency and consistency of fluid guidance.

[0019] 3. Flow optimization: The stepped design of the diversion plate helps to improve the diversion effect, reduce flow resistance, and ensure smooth water flow.

[0020] 4. Simplified maintenance: The cylinder drive system and bearing housing design make the operation of the deflector plate smoother, reduce mechanical wear, and simplify the maintenance process.

[0021] 5. Multifunctionality: The U-shaped groove design assists in guiding the flow, further improving the flow effect and making the ice maker more efficient in use. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0023] In the attached diagram:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exterior of the ice-making machine of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the diversion plate in this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the diversion plate in this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the diversion plate in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure in this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Ice maker; 2. Drawer box; 3. Protective frame; 4. Baffle bracket; 5. Drain plate; 6. Filter basket; 7. Guide channel; 8. Blind hole; 9. Cylinder; 10. Push plate; 11. Connector; 12. Guide column; 13. Drive linkage; 14. Drive column; 15. U-shaped groove; 16. Drive shaft; 17. Bearing seat. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described using the same technical terms, and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions and features of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0032] This utility model provides a technical solution; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1-5 The device includes: an ice maker 1, a drawer box 2 installed inside the ice maker 1, a protective frame 3 fixedly installed on the top of the drawer box 2, a baffle bracket 4 and a flow guide plate 5 installed inside the protective frame 3, and a drive assembly for driving the flow guide plate 5 to move is installed between the baffle bracket 4 and the inner wall of the protective frame 3.

[0033] Furthermore, the baffle bracket 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective frame 3.

[0034] Furthermore, the top of the diversion plate 5 is provided with several sets of U-shaped diversion grooves 7, and the frame of the diversion plate 5 is provided with blind holes 8.

[0035] Furthermore, the number of drainage plates 5 is several sets, and the drainage plates 5 are rotatably connected to the baffle bracket 4.

[0036] Furthermore, a filter basket 6 is installed inside the drawer box 2.

[0037] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a cylinder 9, which is fixedly connected to the baffle bracket 4, and a push plate 10 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the cylinder 9.

[0038] Preferably, the cylinder 9 model can be: SMC CQS series, FESTO DSNU series or Parker P1D series.

[0039] Furthermore, the guide post 12 is fixedly connected to the baffle bracket 4, the drive link 13 is slidably connected to the guide post 12, and the top of the drive link 13 is fixedly connected to the push plate 10.

[0040] Furthermore, the bearing housing 17 is bolted to the outer wall of the baffle bracket 4, and one end of the drive shaft 16 near the baffle bracket 4 passes through the bearing housing 17 and the baffle bracket 4 and extends into the blind hole 8 of the diversion plate 5, and the end of the drive shaft 16 extending into the blind hole 8 is fixedly connected to the diversion plate 5.

[0041] Furthermore, one end of the connector 11 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the drive shaft 16, and the other end of the connector 11 extends to form a U-shaped groove 15.

[0042] Furthermore, one end of the drive column 14 is fixedly connected to the drive connecting rod 13, and the other end of the drive column 14 is movably disposed in the U-shaped groove 15.

[0043] Working principle and its beneficial effects: When in use, the cylinder 9 is activated to extend and retract, thereby driving the drive rod 13 to move up and down along the guide post 12 via the push plate 10. At this time, the drive rod 13 drives the connector 11 with the U-shaped groove 15 to rotate via the drive post 14, so that the other end of the connector 11 drives the drive shaft 16 to rotate, which in turn drives the diverter plate 5 to rotate, and finally enables several sets of diverter plates 5 to change their deflection angle synchronously.

[0044] The number of diversion plates 5 is set according to actual needs. The bearing seat 17 not only supports the drive shaft 16 but also helps the drive shaft 16 rotate more smoothly. The number of connecting parts 11 and drive shaft 16 is installed according to the number of diversion plates 5. In this way, the number of diversion plates 5 can be increased or decreased at will, and the rotation angle of several sets of diversion plates 5 can be synchronized. This not only enables flow guidance at different angles but also adapts to ice makers of any size. When installing several sets of diversion plates 5, the initial angle of each set of diversion plates 5 can be set in advance, so that several sets of diversion plates 5 in the vertical direction present a stepped shape, thereby making the flow guidance smoother. The setting of several sets of U-shaped grooves 15 on the diversion plates 5 can play an auxiliary role in guiding the flow.

[0045] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A flow-guiding structure for an ice maker, characterized in that: include: An ice maker (1) is provided with a drawer box (2) inside the ice maker (1). A protective frame (3) is fixedly provided on the top of the drawer box (2). A baffle bracket (4) and a flow guide plate (5) are installed inside the protective frame (3). A drive assembly for driving the flow guide plate (5) is installed between the baffle bracket (4) and the inner wall of the protective frame (3).

2. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle bracket (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective frame (3).

3. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the diversion plate (5) is provided with several sets of U-shaped diversion grooves (7) and the frame of the diversion plate (5) is provided with blind holes (8).

4. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The number of diversion plates (5) is several sets, and the diversion plates (5) are rotatably connected to the baffle bracket (4).

5. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A filter basket (6) is installed inside the drawer box (2).

6. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a cylinder (9), which is fixedly connected to a baffle bracket (4), and a push plate (10) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the cylinder (9).

7. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The guide post (12) is fixedly connected to the baffle bracket (4), the drive link (13) is slidably connected to the guide post (12), and the top of the drive link (13) is fixedly connected to the push plate (10).

8. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The bearing housing (17) is bolted to the outer wall of the baffle bracket (4). The end of the drive shaft (16) near the baffle bracket (4) passes through the bearing housing (17) and the baffle bracket (4) and extends into the blind hole (8) of the diverter plate (5). The end of the drive shaft (16) extending into the blind hole (8) is fixedly connected to the diverter plate (5).

9. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the connector (11) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the drive shaft (16), and the other end of the connector (11) extends to form a U-shaped groove (15).

10. The flow-guiding structure for an ice maker as described in claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the drive column (14) is fixedly connected to the drive linkage (13), and the other end of the drive column (14) is movably disposed in the U-shaped groove (15).