Evaporator module and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of ice makers, and discloses an evaporator module and an ice maker. The evaporator module comprises a box body inner container, an evaporator assembly and a water tank assembly. A limiting groove is formed in the box body inner container; the evaporator assembly comprises an evaporator tray and a locking part, and the evaporator tray is connected with the box body inner container. The water tank assembly comprises a water tank body, the water tank body is provided with a limiting boss and a matching part, one of the water tank body and the evaporator tray is further provided with a sliding groove, the other one of the water tank body and the evaporator tray is further provided with a sliding table, and when the sliding table is in sliding connection with the sliding groove and the limiting boss is limited in the limiting groove, the limiting boss is limited in the limiting groove. The locking part can be locked with the matching part, so that quick locking of the water tank body and the evaporator tray is realized, and the water tank body is prevented from shaking and falling off; when the water tank body needs to be disassembled, the water tank body can be unlocked and pulled reversely, and then the water tank body can be quickly disassembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and in particular to an evaporator module and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] The evaporator module of the ice maker includes an evaporator assembly and a water tank assembly for supplying water to the evaporator assembly. Both the evaporator assembly and the water tank assembly are fixedly connected to the inner liner of the machine with screws to prevent the evaporator assembly and the water tank assembly from shaking.

[0003] During the use of ice makers, the water tank assembly needs to be disassembled and cleaned frequently. In the existing technology, tools are required to remove the screws that fix the water tank assembly in order to disassemble the water tank assembly. The operation process is relatively cumbersome and cannot achieve the purpose of quickly disassembling and assembling the water tank assembly, thus reducing work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an evaporator module and an ice maker, with a water tank assembly that is easy to disassemble and assemble, thus improving work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] Evaporator module, including:

[0007] The inner liner of the box;

[0008] An evaporator assembly includes an evaporator tray and a locking component disposed on the evaporator tray, the evaporator tray being connected to the inner liner of the housing;

[0009] A water tank assembly, including a water tank body, wherein the water tank body is provided with a mating part;

[0010] One of the inner liner of the box and the water tank body is provided with a limiting boss, and the other is provided with a limiting groove;

[0011] One of the water tank body and the evaporator tray is also provided with a sliding groove, and the other is also provided with a sliding table;

[0012] When the slide table is slidably connected to the slide groove, the limiting boss can be limited to the limiting groove, and the locking component can be locked with the mating part to restrict the positional movement of the water tank body.

[0013] As an alternative, the locking component includes a pin that is slidably connected to the evaporator tray, and the mating part is provided with a insertion hole, the pin being able to be inserted into the insertion hole for locking.

[0014] As an alternative, the evaporator tray is provided with a plug, the plug is provided with a sliding cavity, the pin is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and one end of the pin can extend out of the sliding cavity and be inserted into the insertion hole.

[0015] As an alternative, the side wall of the insert is provided with a horizontal groove and a vertical groove that communicate with the sliding cavity, and the horizontal groove and the vertical groove are interconnected.

[0016] The pin includes a plug rod and a handle rod connected at an angle. The plug rod is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and the handle rod can switch between the horizontal groove and the vertical groove to drive the plug rod to be inserted into or removed from the insertion hole.

[0017] As an alternative, the outer peripheral surface of the insertion rod is provided with an outer ring boss, and the inner peripheral surface of the sliding cavity at the end away from the handle is provided with an inner ring boss;

[0018] The locking component also includes an elastic element disposed within the sliding cavity, with its two ends elastically abutting against the outer ring boss and the inner ring boss, respectively.

[0019] As an alternative, along the axial direction of the sliding cavity, a limiting notch is provided on the groove wall of the transverse groove away from the inner ring boss, and the elastic element can drive the handle rod to be limited within the limiting notch.

[0020] As an alternative, the locking component further includes a limiting cover plate, which is connected to the evaporator tray and located at the end of the insert away from the insertion hole, and the limiting cover plate is used to prevent the pin from disengaging from the sliding cavity.

[0021] As an alternative, the slide rail includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail, and the slide table includes a first slide table and a second slide table;

[0022] The evaporator tray is provided with a first slide and a first extension on both sides, and the first extension is provided with a first slide groove. The water tank body is provided with a second slide and a second extension on both sides, and the second extension is provided with a second slide groove. The first slide can be slidably connected to the second slide groove, and the second slide can be slidably connected to the first slide groove.

[0023] As an optional solution, both the second extension and the second slide are provided with the mating part;

[0024] The locking component is provided in two parts, and the two locking components lock with the two mating parts respectively.

[0025] An ice maker, including the evaporator module described in any of the above embodiments.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0027] The evaporator module provided by this utility model features a locking component on the evaporator tray and a mating part on the water tank body. After the water tank body is installed in place, the locking component locks with the mating part, and the locking is released when disassembly is required. This allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the water tank body, making operation convenient and improving work efficiency. The sliding connection between the slide table and the slide groove ensures accurate alignment of the water tank body. During operation, the water tank body can be simply pushed into place during installation and pulled out during disassembly. Furthermore, the slide table and the slide groove, as well as the limiting boss and the limiting groove, ensure uniform force distribution on the water tank body, making the installation more stable. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the evaporator module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner liner of the box involved in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the evaporator assembly and water tank assembly involved in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the evaporator tray involved in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the insert and pin involved in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water tank body involved in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0036] In the picture:

[0037] 1. Inner liner of the enclosure; 11. Limiting groove;

[0038] 2. Evaporator assembly; 21. Evaporator tray; 211. Insert sleeve; 2111. Horizontal groove; 2112. Vertical groove; 2113. Limiting notch; 2114. Inner ring boss; 212. First slide table; 213. First slide groove; 214. Side connecting plate; 22. Locking component; 221. Pin; 2211. Insert rod; 2211a. Outer ring boss; 2212. Handle rod; 222. Limiting cover plate; 223. Elastic element; 23. Evaporator; 24. Spray pipe;

[0039] 3. Water tank assembly; 31. Water tank body; 311. Limiting boss; 312. Insertion hole; 313. Second slide; 314. Second slide groove; 32. Sensor plate. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0043] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0044] like Figures 1-8As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an evaporator module, which includes an inner liner 1, an evaporator assembly 2, and a water tank assembly 3. The bottom wall of the inner liner 1 is provided with a limiting groove 11. The evaporator assembly 2 includes an evaporator tray 21 and a locking component 22. The evaporator tray 21 is connected to the inner liner 1 to allow the evaporator assembly 2 to be installed inside the inner liner 1. The water tank assembly 3 includes a water tank body 31, which is provided with a limiting boss 311 and a mating part. One of the water tank body 31 and the evaporator tray 21 is also provided with a sliding groove, and the other is provided with a sliding platform. When the sliding platform is slidably connected to the sliding groove and the limiting boss 311 is confined within the limiting groove 11, that is, when the sliding platform is slidably connected to the sliding groove to push the water tank body 31 against the bottom wall of the inner liner 1, the limiting boss 311 can be confined within the limiting groove 11, and the locking component 22 can be locked with the mating part. The locking mechanism 31 prevents movement of the water tank body (i.e., the water tank body 31 is in the installed state), thus locking the water tank body 31 and the evaporator tray 21 to prevent the water tank body 31 from shaking and falling. When it is necessary to disassemble the water tank body 31, the locking component 22 and the mating part can be released, and the water tank body 31 can be pulled in the opposite direction. The slide table and the slide groove separate, and the limiting boss 311 and the limiting groove 11 separate (i.e., the water tank body 31 is in the disassembly state), realizing the quick disassembly of the water tank body 31. Of course, the limiting groove 11 can also be provided on the water tank body 31, and the limiting boss 311 can be provided on the inner liner 1 of the tank.

[0045] The evaporator module features a locking component 22 on the evaporator tray 21 and a mating part on the water tank body 31. After the water tank body 31 is installed in place, the locking component 22 locks with the mating part, and the locking is released when disassembly is required. This allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the water tank body 31, making operation convenient and improving work efficiency. The sliding connection between the slide table and the slide groove ensures accurate alignment of the water tank body 31. During operation, the water tank body 31 can be pushed directly into place during installation and pulled out directly during disassembly. Furthermore, the water tank body 31 can be evenly stressed between the slide table and the slide groove, as well as between the limiting boss 311 and the limiting groove 11, resulting in a more stable installation.

[0046] Specifically, the locking component 22 includes a pin 221 and a mating part is provided with a insertion hole 312. The pin 221 can be inserted into the insertion hole 312 to lock the water tank body 31. When it is necessary to disassemble the water tank body 31, the pin 221 can be pulled out to disengage the pin 221 from the insertion hole 312 to unlock it. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0047] Specifically, the evaporator tray 21 is provided with a plug 211, the plug 211 is provided with a sliding cavity, the pin 221 is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and one end of the pin 221 can extend out of the sliding cavity and be inserted into the insertion hole 312. This structure realizes the sliding connection between the pin 221 and the evaporator tray 21.

[0048] To enable the latch 221 to switch between the locked and unlocked positions, such as Figures 3-7 As shown, the side wall of the insert 211 is provided with a horizontal groove 2111 and a vertical groove 2112 communicating with the sliding cavity. The horizontal groove 2111 and the vertical groove 2112 can be provided in the middle of the insert 211 or in the upper middle part away from the insertion hole 312. The vertical groove 2112 is located above the horizontal groove 2111 and communicates with the top of the insert 211 away from the insertion hole 312 to realize the installation of the pin 221. The horizontal groove 2111 and the vertical groove 2112 are interconnected. The pin 221 includes a rod 2211 and a handle 2212 connected at an angle (perpendicular to each other in this embodiment). The rod 2211 is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity. Inside the moving cavity, the operator moves the handle 2212 into the horizontal groove 2111 so that the insertion rod 2211 can be inserted into the insertion hole 312. The horizontal groove 2111 can stop the handle 2212 to prevent the insertion rod 2211 from exiting the insertion hole 312. When unlocking is required, the operator moves the handle 2212 to rotate it into the vertical groove 2112 so that the handle 2212 is freed from the restriction of the horizontal groove 2111. The handle 2212 can move within the vertical groove 2112 to move the insertion rod 2211 so that the insertion rod 2211 is disengaged from the insertion hole 312.

[0049] Furthermore, the locking component 22 also includes an elastic element 223. The elastic element 223 can increase the elastic force of the insertion rod 2211, so that the pin 221 is structurally stable when it is inserted into the insertion hole 312. After the handle rod 2212 is moved from the horizontal groove 2111 to the vertical groove 2112, the pin 221 can automatically disengage from the insertion hole 312 under the elastic force of the elastic element 223. Specifically, the outer peripheral surface of the insertion rod 2211 is provided with an outer ring boss 2211a, and the inner peripheral surface of the sliding cavity at the end away from the handle rod 2212 is provided with an inner ring boss 2114. The insertion rod 2211 is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and the elastic element 223 is disposed in the sliding cavity. The two ends of the elastic element 223 elastically abut against the outer ring boss 2211a and the inner ring boss 2114, respectively.

[0050] Optionally, the elastic element 223 may be a spring or multiple disc springs abutting each other.

[0051] To prevent the handle lever 2212 from accidentally rotating into the vertical groove 2112 when it is in the horizontal groove 2111 and thus unlocking, a limiting notch 2113 is provided on the groove wall of the horizontal groove 2111 away from the inner ring boss 2114 along the axial direction of the sliding cavity. When the handle lever 2212 is in the horizontal groove 2111, the handle lever 2212 can be limited to the limiting notch 2113 under the elastic force of the elastic member 223, so as to prevent the handle lever 2212 from rotating accidentally and reduce the probability of accidental unlocking.

[0052] Optionally, the locking component 22 also includes a limiting cover 222, which is connected to the evaporator tray 21 and located at the end of the insert 211 away from the insertion hole 312. To facilitate the installation of the pin 221, the vertical groove 2112 extends through the end face of the insert 211 away from the insertion hole 312 along the axial direction of the sliding cavity. When the handle 2212 of the pin 221 is rotated into the vertical groove 2112, the limiting cover 222 can prevent the pin 221 from coming out of the sliding cavity.

[0053] Optionally, such as Figure 8 and combined Figure 5 As shown, the slide includes a first slide 213 and a second slide 314, and the slide includes a first slide 212 and a second slide 313. The evaporator tray 21 has a first slide 212 and a first extension on both sides along the first direction (the width direction of the inner liner 1), with the first extension having the first slide 213. The water tank body 31 has a second slide 313 and a second extension on both sides along the first direction, with the second extension having the second slide 314. The first slide 212 can be slidably connected to the second slide 314, and the second slide 313 can be slidably connected to the first slide 213. Through the slidable connection of the first slide 212 and the second slide 314 on both sides, and the second slide 313 and the first slide 213, combined with the limiting protrusion 311 and the limiting groove 11, the water tank body 31 can achieve uniform force distribution on three sides. In this embodiment, both the limiting boss 311 and the limiting groove 11 extend along the first direction, and the limiting boss 311 is disposed on the side of the water tank body 31 facing the bottom wall of the inner liner 1 of the tank.

[0054] Of course, in other embodiments, the evaporator tray 21 may also be provided with a first slide 212 and a second slide 313 on both sides, and the water tank body 31 may be provided with a first slide groove 213 and a second slide groove 314 on both sides; or, the evaporator tray 21 may also be provided with a first slide groove 213 and a second slide groove 314 on both sides, and the water tank body 31 may be provided with a first slide 212 and a second slide 313 on both sides.

[0055] In this embodiment, the evaporator tray 21 is connected to the bottom wall of the inner liner 1 of the box by screws.

[0056] To further improve the connection between the evaporator tray 21 and the inner liner 1, optionally, a side connecting plate 214 is provided on one side of the evaporator tray 21 along the first direction. The side connecting plate 214 is connected to the side wall of the inner liner 1 by screws. To improve the connection strength between the side connecting plate 214 and the evaporator tray 21, the side connecting plate 214 and the first extension are set on the same side, and the side connecting plate 214 is fixedly connected to the first extension.

[0057] Optionally, two sets of locking components 22 are provided, and the two sets of locking components 22 are respectively provided on both sides of the evaporator tray 21 along the first direction. The second extension and the second slide 313 are both provided with insertion holes 312. Two pins 221 can be inserted into the two insertion holes 312 respectively. By inserting the two pins 221 into the two insertion holes 312 respectively, the water tank body 31 is installed more firmly.

[0058] Of course, the connection between the locking component 22 and the mating part is not limited to plugging, but can also be a snap-fit ​​connection, plug-in connection or other connection methods. The plugging and locking of the pin 221 and the plugging hole 312 is only one embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0059] In this embodiment, refer again Figure 3 The evaporator assembly 2 also includes an evaporator 23 and a spray pipe 24 disposed on the evaporator tray 21; the water tank assembly 3 also includes a first submersible pump and a second submersible pump disposed inside the water tank body 31, as well as an induction plate 32 and a guide strip disposed outside the water tank body 31.

[0060] This utility model also provides an ice maker, including the above-mentioned evaporator module. By setting the evaporator module, the ice maker can realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the water tank body 31, and the water tank body 31 and the inner liner 1 are firmly installed, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An evaporator module, characterized in that, include: The inner liner of the box (1); Evaporator assembly (2) includes an evaporator tray (21) and a locking member (22) disposed on the evaporator tray (21), the evaporator tray (21) being connected to the inner liner (1) of the housing; The water tank assembly (3) includes a water tank body (31), wherein the water tank body (31) is provided with a mating part; One of the inner liner (1) of the box and the water tank body (31) is provided with a limiting boss (311), and the other is provided with a limiting groove (11); One of the water tank body (31) and the evaporator tray (21) is provided with a sliding groove, and the other is provided with a sliding table; When the slide table is slidably connected to the slide groove, the limiting boss (311) can be limited to the limiting groove (11), and the locking component (22) can be locked with the mating part to restrict the position movement of the water tank body (31).

2. The evaporator module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component (22) includes a pin (221) that is slidably connected to the evaporator tray (21), and the mating part is provided with a insertion hole (312), and the pin (221) can be inserted into the insertion hole (312) for locking.

3. The evaporator module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The evaporator tray (21) is provided with a plug (211), the plug (211) is provided with a sliding cavity, the pin (221) is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and one end of the pin (221) can extend out of the sliding cavity and be inserted into the insertion hole (312).

4. The evaporator module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side wall of the insert (211) is provided with a horizontal groove (2111) and a vertical groove (2112) that communicate with the sliding cavity, and the horizontal groove (2111) and the vertical groove (2112) are interconnected. The pin (221) includes a plug rod (2211) and a handle rod (2212) connected at an angle. The plug rod (2211) is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity. The handle rod (2212) can switch between the horizontal groove (2111) and the vertical groove (2112) to drive the plug rod (2211) to be inserted into or withdrawn from the insertion hole (312).

5. The evaporator module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the insertion rod (2211) is provided with an outer ring boss (2211a), and the inner peripheral surface of the sliding cavity at the end away from the handle rod (2212) is provided with an inner ring boss (2114). The locking component (22) further includes an elastic element (223), which is disposed in the sliding cavity. The two ends of the elastic element (223) elastically abut against the outer ring boss (2211a) and the inner ring boss (2114), respectively.

6. The evaporator module according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the axial direction of the sliding cavity, the transverse groove (2111) is provided with a limiting notch (2113) away from the inner ring boss (2114) and the elastic element (223) can drive the handle (2212) to be limited within the limiting notch (2113).

7. The evaporator module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking component (22) further includes a limiting cover plate (222), which is connected to the evaporator tray (21) and located at the end of the insert (211) away from the insertion hole (312). The limiting cover plate (222) is used to restrict the pin (221) from dislodging from the sliding cavity.

8. The evaporator module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide groove includes a first slide groove (213) and a second slide groove (314), and the slide table includes a first slide table (212) and a second slide table (313); The evaporator tray (21) is provided with a first slide (212) and a first extension on both sides, and the first extension is provided with a first slide groove (213). The water tank body (31) is provided with a second slide (313) and a second extension on both sides, and the second extension is provided with a second slide groove (314). The first slide (212) can be slidably connected to the second slide groove (314), and the second slide (313) can be slidably connected to the first slide groove (213).

9. The evaporator module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second extension and the second slide (313) are both provided with the mating part; There are two locking components (22), and the two locking components (22) lock with the two mating parts respectively.

10. An ice maker, characterized in that, Includes the evaporator module as described in any one of claims 1-9 above.

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