Ice unloading support and ice maker

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to an ice unloading bracket and an ice maker. The ice unloading bracket comprises a first end and a second end which are deviated from each other, the first end part is arranged on the ice squeezer in a surrounding manner; the second end is provided with an ice outlet channel and an overflow port; an inlet of the ice outlet channel is communicated with the ice squeezer, and an outlet of the ice outlet channel is connected with an ice basket; the overflow port is arranged between the inlet of the ice outlet channel and the outlet of the ice outlet channel, and the overflow port is respectively communicated with the ice outlet channel and the water storage tank. By means of the ice unloading support, ice cubes made by the ice squeezer can enter the ice basket through the ice outlet channel, at least part of water overflowing from the ice squeezer can enter the water storage tank through the overflow port, the risk that the water overflowing from the ice squeezer enters the ice basket is reduced, and therefore the quality of the ice cubes and the performance of the ice maker can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of de-icing technology, and more particularly to a de-icing bracket and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device used to quickly produce ice cubes and is widely used in homes, restaurants, and medical settings. Existing ice makers typically include an ice extruder, an ice removal bracket, and an ice basket. The ice extruder freezes water into ice cubes and extrudes them. The ice basket collects the extruded ice cubes for storage and use. The ice removal bracket acts as a connecting bridge between the ice extruder and the ice basket, ensuring that the extruded ice cubes enter the ice basket.

[0003] However, the design of the ice-removing bracket in existing ice makers has some problems. Specifically, during the ice removal process, water overflowing from the ice extruder and the extruded ice cubes enter the ice basket together, leading to a higher risk of the produced ice cubes melting due to water. This phenomenon not only reduces the quality of the ice cubes but also affects the overall efficiency and reliability of the ice maker. Especially in continuous ice making, residual water in the ice extruder will continuously flow into the ice basket, causing the ice cubes to gradually melt during storage, ultimately affecting the usability of the ice cubes and user satisfaction. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, this application provides an ice removal bracket and an ice maker, which overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0005] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, an ice removal support is provided, comprising: a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other; the first end is partially surrounded by an ice squeezer; the second end is provided with an ice discharge channel and an overflow port; the inlet of the ice discharge channel is connected to the ice squeezer, and the outlet of the ice discharge channel is connected to an ice basket; the overflow port is disposed between the inlet and the outlet of the ice discharge channel, and the overflow port is connected to the ice discharge channel and a water storage tank respectively.

[0006] In one alternative configuration, the second end is tilted relative to the first end.

[0007] In one alternative embodiment, the first end has a receiving cavity and a mounting hole penetrating the receiving cavity, the ice extruder is disposed in the mounting hole, and the inlet of the ice outlet channel communicates with the receiving cavity.

[0008] In one alternative, the mounting hole is located between the receiving cavity and the outlet of the ice discharge channel.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the ice outlet channel includes a first wall and a first side and a second side surrounding opposite sides of the first wall, wherein one end of the first wall, the first side, and the second side are all connected to the first end.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the overflow outlet is disposed on the first wall surface and extends laterally from the first side to the second side.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, the second end is further provided with an overflow channel, the inlet of which is connected to the water supply tank and the outlet of which is connected to the water storage tank.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, the overflow channel includes a second wall and a third side and the second side surrounding opposite sides of the second wall, one end of the second wall, the second side and the third side being connected to the water supply tank.

[0013] In one alternative, the outlet of the overflow channel is located at the other end of the second wall, the second side, and the third side.

[0014] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, an ice maker is provided, including the ice removal bracket described above.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment include: providing an ice-removing support, including a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other; the first end is disposed around an ice extruder; the second end is provided with an ice outlet channel and an overflow port; the inlet of the ice outlet channel is connected to the ice extruder, and the outlet of the ice outlet channel is connected to an ice basket; the overflow port is disposed between the inlet and outlet of the ice outlet channel, and the overflow port is connected to both the ice outlet channel and a water storage tank. With this ice-removing support, ice blocks produced by the ice extruder can enter the ice basket through the ice outlet channel, and at least part or even all of the water overflowing from the ice extruder can enter the water storage tank through the overflow port when it passes through the ice outlet channel with the produced ice blocks, thereby reducing the risk of water overflowing from the ice extruder entering the ice basket, thus improving the quality of the produced ice blocks and improving the performance of the ice maker. Attached Figure Description

[0016] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the de-icing bracket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the ice maker provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of an ice maker provided in an embodiment of this application from another direction;

[0020] Figure 4 This is another partial schematic diagram of the ice maker provided in the embodiments of this application from another direction.

[0021] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0022] Ice maker 1000;

[0023] Ice removal bracket 100; ice squeezer 200; water supply tank 300;

[0024] First end 10, second end 20;

[0025] Receiving cavity 10a, mounting hole 10s;

[0026] Ice outlet channel 20c, overflow outlet 20h, overflow channel 20s;

[0027] The entrance to the ice exit channel is 20i, and the exit of the ice exit channel is 20e.

[0028] The overflow channel has an inlet of 20m and an outlet of 20m.

[0029] First wall 21, second wall 21a, first side 22, second side 23, third side 24. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an ice removal support 100, which includes a first end 10 and a second end 20 that are opposite to each other. The first end 10 is partially surrounded by an ice extruder 200. The second end 20 is provided with an ice discharge channel 20c and an overflow port 20h. The inlet 20i of the ice discharge channel is connected to the ice extruder 200, and the outlet 20e of the ice discharge channel is connected to an ice basket (not shown). The overflow port 20h is located between the inlet 20i and the outlet 20e of the ice discharge channel, and is connected to the ice discharge channel 20c and a water storage tank (not shown).

[0033] Through the de-icing bracket 100, the ice blocks produced by the ice extruder 200 can enter the ice basket through the ice outlet channel 20c. When water overflowing from the ice extruder 200 passes through the ice outlet channel 20c with the produced ice blocks, at least part or even all of the overflowing water can enter the water storage tank through the overflow port 20h. This reduces the risk of water overflowing from the ice extruder 200 entering the ice basket, thereby improving the quality of the produced ice blocks. When the de-icing bracket 100 provided in this embodiment is applied to the ice maker 1000, since at least part or even all of the water overflowing from the ice extruder 200 is discharged through the overflow port 20h provided in the de-icing bracket 100, the risk of overflowing water and ice blocks entering the ice basket together is reduced, and the overall ice-making performance of the ice maker 1000 is improved.

[0034] It is worth noting that the ice basket can be any container for storing ice; the water tank can be any container for storing water.

[0035] It is worth noting that, to facilitate the entry of manufactured ice blocks into the ice basket, the ice basket can be appropriately positioned according to the location of the ice outlet 20e, for example, it can be located directly below the ice outlet 20e. Additionally, the ice basket can also be attached to the ice removal support 100.

[0036] It is worth noting that, in order to facilitate the flow of water overflowing from the ice extruder 200 into the water storage tank, the water storage tank can be reasonably positioned according to the location of the overflow port 20h, for example, directly below the overflow port 20h. Alternatively, the water storage tank can also be attached to the de-icing support 100.

[0037] It is worth noting that the positions of the ice basket and water tank can be reasonably set according to the actual position of the ice outlet 20e and the overflow outlet 20h, and are not limited to the above example.

[0038] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 and Figure 3The second end 20 is inclined relative to the first end 10. With this setting, compared with the case where the second end 20 is straight relative to the first end 10, the flow speed of ice and overflowing water in the ice outlet channel 20c can be reduced, and the flow time of ice and overflowing water in the ice outlet channel 20c can be extended, which is more conducive to the overflowing water separating from the ice, and thus more conducive to the overflowing water flowing out from the overflow outlet 20h.

[0039] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first end 10 has a receiving cavity 10a and a mounting hole 10s penetrating the receiving cavity 10a. An ice extruder 200 is installed in the mounting hole 10s, and the inlet 20i of the ice outlet channel communicates with the receiving cavity 10a. The mounting hole 10s facilitates the installation of the ice extruder 200 on the ice removal bracket 100. The receiving cavity 10a allows the ice produced by the ice extruder 200 to be temporarily buffered in the receiving cavity 10a before entering the ice outlet channel 20c.

[0040] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting hole 10s is located between the receiving cavity 10a and the outlet 20e of the ice discharge channel. It can be understood that the ice extruder 200 is mounted on the ice removal bracket 100 through the mounting hole 10s, which is located between the receiving cavity 10a and the body of the ice extruder 200. The body of the ice extruder 200 and the outlet 20e of the ice discharge channel are located on the same side. The body of the ice extruder 200 and the water storage tank connected to the outlet 20e of the ice discharge channel are located on the same side, thereby improving the structural compactness of the ice maker 1000.

[0041] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The ice outlet channel 20c includes a first wall 21 and a first side surface 22 and a second side surface 23 surrounding the first wall 21 on opposite sides. One end of the first wall 21, the first side surface 22, and the second side surface 23 are all connected to the first end 10. This configuration provides a specific arrangement of the ice outlet channel 20c and the overflow port 20h.

[0042] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the overflow port 20h is provided on the first wall surface 21, and the overflow port 20h extends laterally from the first side surface 22 to the second side surface 23, that is, a cross-section is created relative to the first wall surface 21 to form the overflow port 20h. Through this arrangement, the efficiency of the overflow port 20h in discharging overflowed water can be improved.

[0043] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the second end 20 is also provided with an overflow channel 20s. The inlet 20m of the overflow channel is connected to the water supply tank 300, and the outlet 20n of the overflow channel is connected to the water storage tank. The water supply tank 300 is connected to the ice extruder 200 and is used to supply water so that the ice extruder 200 can produce ice. With the overflow channel 20s, the water in the water supply tank 300 can be discharged through the overflow channel 20s, reducing the risk of water overflowing from the water supply tank 300 to other positions of the ice removal bracket 100 and reducing the impact of the water overflowing from the water supply tank 300 on the ice stored in the ice basket.

[0044] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the overflow channel 20s includes a second wall surface 21a and a third side surface 24 and a second side surface 23 surrounding opposite sides of the second wall surface 21a. One end of the second wall surface 21a, the second side surface 23, and the third side surface 24 are all connected to the water storage tank. This configuration provides a specific implementation of the overflow channel 20s.

[0045] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the second wall surface 21a may be the same as the first wall surface 21.

[0046] It is understandable that the specific implementation of the overflow channel 20s is not limited to the above form. For example, the overflow channel 20s and the ice outlet channel 20c may be partially parallel, or the overflow channel 20s and the ice outlet channel 20c may be partially arranged at a certain angle. The layout can be reasonably arranged according to the actual structure and positional relationship of the ice squeezer 200, water storage tank, ice basket, water supply tank 300 and ice removal bracket 100.

[0047] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the outlet 20n of the overflow channel is located at the other end of the second wall 21a, the second side 23 and the third side 24, which is equivalent to creating another cross section on the second wall 21a to form the outlet 20n of the overflow channel. This arrangement can improve the efficiency of the outlet 20n of the overflow channel in discharging water overflowing from the water supply tank 300.

[0048] This application also provides an embodiment of an ice maker 1000; please refer to [link to embodiment]. Figure 2The ice maker 1000 includes an ice extruder 200, an ice basket (not shown), a water supply tank 300, a water storage tank (not shown), and an ice removal support 100. The ice extruder 200 is connected to the first end 10 of the ice removal support 100 and is used to produce ice. The ice basket is connected to the outlet 20e of the ice discharge channel in the ice removal support 100. The ice basket is used to hold the ice flowing out from the ice discharge channel 20c. The water supply tank 300 is connected to the ice extruder 200 and is used to supply water to the ice extruder 200 so that the ice extruder 200 can produce ice. The water storage tank is connected to the overflow port 20h of the ice removal support 100 and is used to hold the water flowing out from the overflow port 20h, thereby reducing the amount of water overflowing from the ice extruder 200 entering the ice basket, reducing the impact of the overflowing water on the ice in the ice basket, and improving the quality of the produced ice. For the specific structure and function of the de-icing bracket 100, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0049] It should be noted that while preferred embodiments of this application are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this application; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this application's specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A de-icing support, characterized in that, The ice maker comprises: a first end and a second end facing away from each other; the first end is partially surrounded by an ice extruder; the second end is provided with an ice outlet and an overflow port; an inlet of the ice outlet is in communication with the ice extruder, and an outlet of the ice outlet is connected with an ice basket; the overflow port is arranged between the inlet of the ice outlet and the outlet of the ice outlet, and the overflow port is in communication with the ice outlet and a water storage tank respectively.

2. The de-icing boom of claim 1, wherein, The second end is arranged obliquely relative to the first end.

3. The de-icing boom of claim 2, wherein, The first end has a receiving cavity and a mounting hole penetrating through the receiving cavity, the ice extruder is arranged in the mounting hole, and the inlet of the ice outlet is in communication with the receiving cavity.

4. The de-icing boom of claim 3, wherein, The mounting hole is located between the receiving cavity and the outlet of the ice outlet.

5. The de-icing boom of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The ice outlet comprises a first wall surface, a first side surface and a second side surface surrounding opposite sides of the first wall surface, and one end of the first wall surface, the first side surface and the second side surface is connected with the first end.

6. The de-icing boom of claim 5, wherein, The overflow port is arranged on the first wall surface, and the overflow port extends laterally from the first side surface to the second side surface.

7. The de-icing boom of claim 5, wherein, The second end is further provided with an overflow channel, an inlet of the overflow channel is in communication with a water supply tank, and an outlet of the overflow channel is in communication with the water storage tank.

8. The de-icing boom of claim 7, wherein, The overflow channel comprises a second wall surface, a third side surface and the second side surface surrounding opposite sides of the second wall surface, and one end of the second wall surface, the second side surface and the third side surface is in communication with the water supply tank.

9. The de-icing boom of claim 8, wherein, The outlet of the overflow channel is located at the other end of the second wall surface, the second side surface and the third side surface.

10. An ice maker characterized by, The ice maker further comprises a support bracket as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.

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