Ice box assembly and ice maker with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice box assembly and an ice maker with the same, the ice box assembly comprises an ice making main body, an ice receiving groove is formed on the ice making main body, and an ice receiving box is inserted in the ice receiving groove; an anti-falling convex part is formed at the side part of the ice receiving box, an anti-falling flange is formed at an outlet of the ice receiving groove, and when the anti-falling flange is propped against the anti-falling convex part, the ice receiving box partially extends out of the ice receiving groove and is hung on the ice making main body in a downward inclined manner so as to gather ice blocks in the ice making main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, specifically to an ice box assembly and an ice maker having the same. Background Technology

[0002] As people's quality of life continues to improve, ordinary water dispensers with water purification functions can no longer meet the needs of young people, especially in many foreign countries where people of all ages are accustomed to adding ice to juice, beverages, beer, wine and coffee.

[0003] Therefore, some people have invented water dispensers with ice-making functions. In existing technology, ice boxes are usually set up to store ice. However, in daily use, the ice box can only be pulled directly, which makes it difficult to scoop out the ice from the bottom, greatly reducing the user's daily experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes an ice box component and an ice maker having the same.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows:

[0006] An ice box assembly includes an ice-making body, an ice-receiving groove formed on the ice-making body, and an ice-receiving box inserted into the ice-receiving groove.

[0007] The side of the ice receiving box has an anti-detachment protrusion, and the outlet of the ice receiving groove has an anti-detachment baffle. When the anti-detachment baffle abuts against the anti-detachment protrusion, the ice receiving box extends out of the ice receiving groove and hangs on the ice making body at a downward angle to gather the ice inside.

[0008] Preferably, the anti-detachment side has a release groove for the anti-detachment protrusion to pass through. With the above improvement, when it is necessary to disassemble the ice box, the ice box can be lifted so that the anti-detachment protrusion passes through the release groove, thereby realizing the disassembly of the ice box.

[0009] Preferably, the anti-detachment protrusion includes a first protrusion arranged in an arc shape and a second protrusion formed on the first protrusion, and the second protrusion extends upward. Through the above improvement, the first protrusion is set in an arc shape, so that the ice receiving box can rotate after abutting against the anti-detachment protrusion. When it rotates to a certain angle, the second protrusion abuts against the anti-detachment protrusion, so that the ice receiving box is tilted at a certain angle and hung on the ice making body, so that the ice gathers in the corner of the ice receiving box, which greatly improves the convenience for users in the process of leveling.

[0010] Preferably, when the ice receiving box is hung at an angle on the ice-making body, the first protrusion and the second protrusion respectively abut against the anti-detachment guard, and the anti-detachment guard forms a triangle. Through the above improvements, the stability of the ice receiving box in the tilted state is greatly improved.

[0011] Preferably, the anti-detachment protrusions are located on both sides of the ice receiving box, facing away from the direction of the ice receiving box being pulled out, and close to the bottom of the ice receiving box. Through the above improvements, the extension distance of the ice receiving box is increased, and the tilt angle is increased, which not only increases the ice gathering effect, but also makes it easier for users to take out ice.

[0012] Preferably, the ice-receiving box has a drainage groove, and a drain valve is inserted into the drainage groove. The ice-making body has a connecting protrusion, and the ice-receiving groove has a drain outlet. When the ice-receiving box is completely placed into the ice-receiving groove, the connecting protrusion is inserted into the drainage groove and abuts against the drain valve to connect the ice-receiving box and the drain outlet. Through the above improvements, not only is the stability of the ice-receiving box installation improved, but drainage is also achieved.

[0013] Preferably, a scraper is provided in the ice collection tray, and the scraper abuts against the bottom of the ice collection box during the removal process. Through the above improvements, the scraper can scrape off the condensate at the bottom of the ice collection box, so that it can be left in the ice collection tray, thereby improving the user experience.

[0014] Preferably, a sliding protrusion is formed on the side wall of the ice receiving box, and a downwardly extending guide block is formed in the ice receiving groove. During the sliding process of the ice receiving box, the sliding protrusion abuts against the guide block and slides along the guide block. Through the above improvements, the stability of the ice receiving box during normal sliding is improved by using the sliding protrusion and the guide block to cooperate.

[0015] Preferably, a limiting groove is formed on the side wall of the ice receiving box, and when the ice receiving box is completely placed in the ice receiving groove, the guide block is placed in the limiting groove. Through the above improvements, the stability of the ice receiving box in the installation state is improved.

[0016] An ice maker includes a housing, an ice-making body disposed within the housing, and an ice-making cavity formed within the ice-making body that communicates with an ice-receiving groove. An ice-making component is disposed within the ice-making cavity, and an ice-receiving box is inserted into the ice-receiving groove and used to receive ice blocks produced by the ice-making component.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0018] By setting an ice-receiving groove inside the ice-making body, and inserting an ice-receiving box into the ice-receiving groove to receive ice blocks, and forming an anti-detachment protrusion on the side of the ice-receiving box, and forming an anti-detachment baffle at the outlet of the ice-receiving groove, when the anti-detachment baffle abuts against the anti-detachment protrusion, the ice-receiving box extends out of the ice-receiving groove and hangs on the ice-making body at a downward angle to gather the ice blocks inside, so that users can better scoop out the ice blocks from the ice-receiving box, greatly improving the convenience of users during use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the ice-receiving box of this utility model in the pulled-out state.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the ice-receiving box of this utility model in the inserted state;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the ice-making body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice-receiving box of this utility model in the pulled-out state.

[0023] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice-receiving box of this utility model in the inserted state;

[0025] Figure 7 For the present utility model Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice receiving box of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the ice receiving box of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice receiving box of this utility model;

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Ice maker body; 2. Ice receiving tray; 3. Ice receiving box; 4. Outer shell; 5. Ice making cavity; 6. Ice making assembly; 1.1 Anti-detachment protrusion; 1.2 Anti-detachment guard; 1.3 Detachment groove; 2.1 First protrusion; 2.2 Second protrusion; 3.1 Drain valve; 3.2 Elastic element; 3.3 Drain groove; 3.4 Drain outlet; 3.5 Insertion protrusion; 3.6 Scraper; 4.1 Handle; 4.2 Clearance groove; 5.1 Sliding protrusion; 5.2 Guide block; 5.3 Limiting groove; Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] It should be understood that although the terms upper, middle, lower, top, one end, etc., appear in this document to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the elements from each other for ease of understanding, and are not used to define any directional or sequential restrictions.

[0032] like Figure 1-10 As shown, an ice box assembly includes an ice-making body 1, an ice-receiving groove 2 formed on the ice-making body 1, and an ice-receiving box 3 inserted into the ice-receiving groove 2.

[0033] Specifically, the side of the ice receiving box 3 has an anti-detachment protrusion 1.1, and the outlet of the ice receiving groove 2 has an anti-detachment guard 1.2. When the anti-detachment guard 1.2 abuts against the anti-detachment protrusion 1.1, part of the ice receiving box 3 extends out of the ice receiving groove 2 and hangs on the ice making body 1 at a downward angle to gather the ice inside. Compared with the traditional ice receiving box 3, which can only be pulled out horizontally, this allows users to better scoop out the ice from the ice receiving box 3, greatly improving the convenience of users.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in a further explanation of the embodiment of the anti-detachment guard 1.2, a detachment groove 1.3 is formed on the anti-detachment guard 1.2 for the anti-detachment protrusion 1.1 to pass through, and the ice box 3 can be disassembled by connecting the detachment groove 1.3.

[0035] During daily use, when it is necessary to disassemble and clean the ice box 3, the ice box 3 can be lifted so that the anti-detachment protrusion 1.1 passes through the detachment groove 1.3 to disassemble the ice box 3.

[0036] As a further explanation of the embodiment of the anti-detachment protrusion 1.1, the anti-detachment protrusion 1.1 includes a first protrusion 2.1 arranged in an arc shape, and a second protrusion 2.2 formed on the first protrusion 2.1, and the second protrusion 2.2 extends upward.

[0037] The first protrusion is designed in an arc shape, so that the ice receiving box 3 can rotate after it comes into contact with the anti-detachment protrusion 1.1. After rotating to a certain angle, the second protrusion 2.2 comes into contact with the anti-detachment protrusion 1.1, so that the ice receiving box 3 is tilted at a certain angle and hung on the ice making body 1, so that the ice gathers in the corner of the ice receiving box 3, which greatly improves the convenience for users in the process of leveling.

[0038] Furthermore, when the ice receiving box 3 is tilted and hung on the ice making body 1, the first protrusion 2.1 and the second protrusion respectively abut against the anti-detachment blocking edge 1.2, and the anti-detachment blocking edge 1.2 forms a triangle, thereby greatly improving the stability of the ice receiving box 3 in the tilted state and preventing the ice receiving box 3 from shifting during the ice shoveling process, thus improving the user experience.

[0039] In addition, the anti-detachment protrusions 1.1 are set on both sides of the ice receiving box 3, facing away from the direction of the ice receiving box 3 being pulled out, and are set close to the bottom of the ice receiving box 3. This greatly increases the extension distance of the ice receiving box 3 and increases the tilt angle of the ice receiving box 3, which not only increases the ice gathering effect, but also makes it easier for users to take out ice.

[0040] like Figures 6 to 10 As shown, to further explain the structure of the ice box 3, a drainage groove 3.3 is formed on the ice box 3, and a drainage valve 3.1 is inserted into the drainage groove 3.3. An insertion protrusion 3.5 is formed in the ice making body 1, and a drainage outlet 3.4 is formed in the ice receiving groove 2. When the ice box 3 is completely placed in the ice receiving groove 2, the insertion protrusion 3.5 is inserted into the drainage groove 3.3 and abuts against the drainage valve 3.1 to connect the ice box 3 and the drainage outlet 3.4, which not only improves the stability of the ice box 3 installation, but also realizes drainage.

[0041] Specifically, an elastic element 3.2 is provided inside the drainage channel 3.3. One end of the elastic element 3.2 abuts against the drainage channel 3.3, and the other end abuts against the drainage channel 3.3, so that the drainage valve 3.1 always has the tendency to close the drainage channel 3.3, thus realizing the automatic reset of the drainage valve 3.1.

[0042] In addition, a scraper 3.6 is provided in the ice collection tank 2. During the process of removing the ice collection box 3, the scraper 3.6 abuts against the bottom of the ice collection box 3. The scraper 3.6 can scrape off the condensate at the bottom of the ice collection box 3, so that it can be left in the ice collection tank 2. The water can be discharged through the drain outlet 3.4 to realize water circulation.

[0043] Furthermore, a sliding protrusion 5.1 is formed on the side wall of the ice receiving box 3, and a downwardly extending guide block 5.2 is formed in the ice receiving groove 2. During normal pulling, the sliding protrusion 5.1 abuts against the guide block 5.2 and slides along the guide block 5.2. The cooperation between the sliding protrusion 5.1 and the guide block 5.2 improves the stability of the ice receiving box 3 during normal sliding.

[0044] In addition, a limiting groove 5.3 is formed on the side wall of the ice receiving box 3, and when the ice receiving box 3 is fully inserted into the ice receiving groove 2, the guide block 5.2 is inserted into the limiting groove 5.3, which improves the stability of the ice receiving box 3 in the installation state.

[0045] Preferably, the ice box 3 has a handle 4.1 for pulling by hand, and the ice box 3 has a concave clearance groove 4.2. The clearance groove 4.2 is set opposite to the handle 4.1, which improves the user's grip comfort.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, to further explain the structure of the ice maker with the above-mentioned ice box assembly, it includes a shell 4, an ice-making body 1 disposed inside the shell 4, and an ice-making cavity 5 formed inside the ice-making body 1 that communicates with the ice-receiving groove 2. An ice-making component 6 is disposed inside the ice-making cavity 5, and an ice-receiving box 3 is inserted into the ice-receiving groove 2 and used to receive the ice produced by the ice-making component 6. During daily use, the ice-receiving box 3 can be pulled out and tilted and suspended on the ice-making body 1, so that the ice inside the ice-receiving box 3 gathers in the corner, thereby improving the user's daily use experience.

[0047] Alternatively, the ice maker structure can be integrated into other electrical appliances such as tea makers and water dispensers to improve the ice-making effect. This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art, after reading this specification, can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice box assembly, characterized in that, It includes an ice-making body (1), on which an ice-receiving groove (2) is formed, and an ice-receiving box (3) is inserted into the ice-receiving groove (2); The side of the ice receiving box (3) is provided with an anti-detachment protrusion (1.1), and the outlet of the ice receiving groove (2) is provided with an anti-detachment guard (1.2). When the anti-detachment guard (1.2) abuts against the anti-detachment protrusion (1.1), part of the ice receiving box (3) extends out of the ice receiving groove (2) and hangs on the ice making body (1) at a downward angle to gather the ice inside.

2. An ice box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-detachment guard (1.2) has a release groove (1.3) through which the anti-detachment protrusion (1.1) passes.

3. An ice box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-detachment protrusion (1.1) includes a first protrusion (2.1) arranged in an arc shape, and a second protrusion (2.2) formed on the first protrusion (2.1), and the second protrusion (2.2) extends upward.

4. An ice box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the ice receiving box (3) is hung at an angle on the ice making body (1), the first protrusion (2.1) and the second protrusion respectively abut against the anti-detachment blocking edge (1.2), and the anti-detachment blocking edge (1.2) forms a triangle.

5. An ice box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-detachment protrusions (1.1) are provided on both sides of the ice receiving box (3), and are positioned away from the direction of withdrawal of the ice receiving box (3), and are located near the bottom of the ice receiving box (3).

6. An ice box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice receiving box (3) has a drainage groove (3.3) and a drain valve (3.1) is inserted into the drainage groove (3.3). The ice making body (1) has an insertion protrusion (3.5) and the ice receiving groove (2) has a drain outlet (3.4). When the ice receiving box (3) is completely placed in the ice receiving groove (2), the insertion protrusion (3.5) is inserted into the drainage groove (3.3) and abuts against the drain valve (3.1) to connect the ice receiving box (3) and the drain outlet (3.4).

7. An ice box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice receiving trough (2) is provided with a scraper (3.6), and the scraper (3.6) abuts against the bottom of the ice receiving box (3) during the process of the ice receiving box (3) being pulled out.

8. An ice box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sliding protrusion (5.1) is formed on the side wall of the ice receiving box (3), and a downwardly extending guide block (5.2) is formed in the ice receiving groove (2). During the sliding process of the ice receiving box (3), the sliding protrusion (5.1) abuts against the guide block (5.2) and slides along the guide block (5.2).

9. An ice box assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side wall of the ice receiving box (3) is provided with a limiting groove (5.3), and when the ice receiving box (3) is completely placed in the ice receiving groove (2), the guide block (5.2) is placed in the limiting groove (5.3).

10. An ice maker, comprising an ice box assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, Includes an outer shell (4), the ice-making body (1) is disposed inside the outer shell (4), and the ice-making body (1) has an ice-making cavity (5) that communicates with the ice-receiving groove (2). An ice-making component (6) is disposed inside the ice-making cavity (5), and the ice-receiving box (3) is inserted into the ice-receiving groove (2) and is used to receive the ice blocks produced by the ice-making component (6).

Images