Reducing mechanism for ice maker

By designing a multi-stage interlocking gear set and a sensor mounting bridge reduction mechanism on the ice maker, the problems of low transmission efficiency and inconvenient sensor installation are solved, thereby improving the operating efficiency and reliability of the ice maker.

CN223908709UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13FEITENG PRECISION TRANSMISSION (ZHEJIANG) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520394470.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-07
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-07

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Technical Problem

Existing reducers for ice makers lack sensor mounting locations, have low transmission efficiency, and are unable to meet the complex operating requirements of ice makers.

Method used

A reduction mechanism including a housing, a transmission mechanism, and a sensor mounting bridge was designed. It adopts a multi-stage interlaced parallel meshing gear set, and is equipped with transmission bearings and oil seals to enhance sealing performance and ensure convenient power transmission and monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It improves the transmission efficiency and reliability of ice makers, simplifies sensor installation, extends equipment life, and meets different work requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a reducing mechanism for an ice maker, which comprises a casing, the casing comprises an upper casing and a lower casing, a transmission mechanism is arranged in the casing, two ends of the upper casing are respectively provided with an input end and an output end, the lower casing extends to be provided with an installation bridge for installing a sensor, and the sensor is arranged on the installation bridge. A transmission motor is arranged at the input end, and an input shaft of the transmission motor penetrates through the upper shell to be in transmission connection with the transmission mechanism. According to the utility model, the structural design is reasonable, and the shell comprises the upper shell and the lower shell, so that the installation and maintenance of an internal transmission mechanism are facilitated. And the input end and the output end are arranged at the two ends, so that the speed reducer is more conveniently connected with other parts of the ice maker. And the mounting bridge frame extending from the lower shell is specially designed for mounting the sensor, so that the mounting process of the sensor is simplified, and the convenience and the stability of operation monitoring of the ice maker are improved. The connection mode of the transmission motor and the transmission mechanism ensures effective transmission of power.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to mechanical technical field especially relates to a kind of deceleration mechanism for ice maker on. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the running process of ice maker, deceleration machine plays a vital role, it can adjust the rotational speed and torque of motor output, to meet the different parts of ice maker work demand.However, the existing ice maker with deceleration machine has many deficiencies.No special reserved suitable position is used for installing sensor, it cannot be monitored in time during the running process of ice maker, and the installation of sensor is extremely inconvenient.Secondly, on transmission mechanism, the transmission efficiency of traditional deceleration machine is low.Some deceleration machines adopt simple single-stage gear transmission, cannot provide sufficient torque while ensuring rotational speed, difficult to meet the complex work requirements of ice maker. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem for the present situation of prior art, provides a kind of deceleration mechanism for ice maker on.

[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem of above-mentioned technical scheme for: a kind of deceleration mechanism for ice maker on, including shell, the shell includes upper shell body and lower shell body, transmission mechanism is arranged in the shell, the upper shell body is provided with input end and output end respectively at two ends, the lower shell body is extended and is provided with the installation bridge for installing sensor, transmission motor is provided on the input end, the input shaft of transmission motor passes through upper shell body and is driven connected with transmission mechanism.

[0005] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes a first gear set, a second gear set, a third gear set and an output gear set which are staggered and parallel engaged along the input shaft, the output gear set is extended to provide an output shaft, and the output shaft is arranged on the output end through the upper shell body.

[0006] The above components achieve the following effects: in the transmission mechanism, the input shaft is staggered and parallel engaged with the first gear set, the second gear set, the third gear set and the output gear set. This can effectively reduce the rotational speed, increase the torque, meet the different work requirements of the ice maker, and improve the work efficiency of the ice maker. The connection of the output gear set and the output shaft ensures stable power output to the working parts of the ice maker.

[0007] Preferably, the first gear set includes a gear shaft and a gear sheet arranged on the gear shaft, and the second gear set, the third gear set and the output gear set have the same structure as the first gear set.

[0008] The effects achieved by the above components are that the gear sets of different levels have the same structure, which are composed of gear shafts and gear plates, facilitating production and manufacture, reducing production cost, improving interchangeability of parts, facilitating equipment maintenance, and reducing downtime.

[0009] Preferably, the first gear set, the second gear set, the third gear set, and the output gear set are provided with transmission bearings at both upper and lower ends in the machine shell.

[0010] The effects achieved by the above components are that the transmission bearings are arranged at both upper and lower ends of the gear sets in the machine shell, effectively reducing gear rotation friction, improving transmission efficiency, reducing energy consumption, making the speed reducer operate more smoothly, and prolonging the service life of the equipment.

[0011] Preferably, the output end is provided with an oil seal in the machine shell along the output shaft.

[0012] The effects achieved by the above components are that the oil seal is arranged at the output end along the output shaft, which can effectively prevent lubricating oil leakage, protect the internal environment of the ice maker, avoid component damage caused by lubricating oil leakage, and ensure good lubrication conditions inside the speed reducer.

[0013] Preferably, a sealing gasket is arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell.

[0014] The effects achieved by the above components are that the sealing gasket is arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell, enhancing the overall sealing performance of the machine shell, blocking water vapor from entering, protecting internal transmission components, reducing rust and wear, improving the reliability and stability of the speed reducer in a humid environment, and prolonging the service life.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model lie in that the machine shell is composed of the upper shell and the lower shell, facilitating installation and maintenance of the internal transmission mechanism. The input end and the output end arranged at both ends facilitate connection of other components. The mounting bridge extended from the lower shell is specially designed for sensor installation, simplifying the sensor installation process, improving the convenience and stability of ice maker operation monitoring. The connection mode of the transmission motor and the transmission mechanism ensures effective power transmission. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of the utility model;

[0017] Fig. 2 is a sectional structure schematic view of the utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 2. Upper housing; 3. Lower housing; 4. Transmission mechanism; 5. Input end; 6. Output end; 7. Mounting bridge; 8. Drive motor; 9. Input shaft; 10. First-stage gear set; 11. Second-stage gear set; 12. Third-stage gear set; 13. Output gear set; 14. Output shaft; 15. Gear shaft; 16. Gear disc; 17. Transmission bearing; 18. Oil seal; 19. Sealing gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following drawings will disclose several embodiments of this utility model. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit this utility model. That is, in some embodiments of this utility model, these practical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.

[0020] It should be noted that all directional indicators in this utility model embodiment, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0021] Furthermore, in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship, the aforementioned terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setting," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral structures; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two devices, components, or parts. The connection methods described herein are existing technologies without any modifications and are common knowledge to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] In addition, the description of "first", "second" and the like in the utility model is only for the purpose of description, and does not mean to particularly indicate the order or sequence, nor to limit the utility model, which is only to distinguish the components or operations described by the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one feature. In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but must be based on the realization of ordinary technical personnel in the art, and when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the utility model.

[0024] In the embodiment 1,

[0025] As Figs. 1-2 The utility model provides a kind of deceleration mechanism for ice maker on, including shell 1, the shell 1 includes upper shell 2 and lower shell 3, transmission mechanism 4 is provided in the shell 1, input end 5 and output end 6 are respectively provided on the upper shell 2 two ends, the lower shell 3 is extended and is provided with the installation bridge 7 for installing sensor, transmission motor 8 is provided on the input end 5, the input shaft 9 of transmission motor 8 passes through upper shell 2 and is transmissionally connected with transmission mechanism 4.

[0026] Shell 1 includes upper shell 2 and lower shell 3, facilitate the installation and maintenance of internal transmission mechanism 4.Input end 5 and output end 6 arranged at both ends facilitate the connection of other components more convenient.Lower shell 3 extends the installation bridge 7 specially designed for sensor installation, simplifies sensor installation process, improves the convenience and stability of ice maker operation monitoring.The connection mode of transmission motor 8 and transmission mechanism 4 ensures effective power transmission.

[0027] Transmission mechanism 4 includes primary gear set 10, secondary gear set 11, tertiary gear set 12 and output gear set 13 staggered parallel engagement in sequence along input shaft 9, output gear set 13 is extended and is provided with output shaft 14, and output shaft 14 is arranged on output end 6 by passing through upper shell 2.

[0028] In transmission mechanism 4, input shaft 9 is staggered parallel engagement with primary gear set 10, secondary gear set 11, tertiary gear set 12 and output gear set 13 in sequence. It can effectively reduce the rotating speed, increase the torque, meet the different working requirements of ice maker, and improve the working efficiency of ice maker. The connection of output gear set 13 and output shaft 14 ensures that power is stably output to the working components of the ice maker.

[0029] The primary gear set 10 comprises a gear shaft 15 and gear pieces 16 arranged on the gear shaft 15, and the secondary gear set 11, the tertiary gear set 12 and the output gear set 13 are identical in structure to the primary gear set 10.

[0030] The gear sets are identical in structure, each comprising a gear shaft 15 and gear pieces 16, which facilitates production and manufacture, reduces production cost, improves interchangeability of parts, facilitates equipment maintenance and reduces downtime.

[0031] The primary gear set 10, the secondary gear set 11, the tertiary gear set 12 and the output gear set 13 are each provided with a transmission bearing 17 along the upper and lower ends of the casing 1.

[0032] The transmission bearings 17 are arranged along the upper and lower ends of the gear sets in the casing 1, which effectively reduces gear rotation friction, improves transmission efficiency, reduces energy consumption, makes the speed reducer run more smoothly and prolongs the service life of the equipment.

[0033] The output end 6 is provided with an oil seal 18 along the output shaft 14 in the casing 1.

[0034] The oil seal 18 is arranged along the output shaft 14 of the output end 6, which effectively prevents leakage of lubricating oil, protects the internal environment of the ice maker, avoids damage to parts caused by leakage of lubricating oil and ensures good lubrication conditions inside the speed reducer.

[0035] A sealing gasket 19 is arranged between the upper casing 2 and the lower casing 3.

[0036] The sealing gasket 19 is arranged between the upper casing 2 and the lower casing 3, which enhances the overall sealing property of the casing 1, blocks water vapor from entering, protects internal transmission parts, reduces rust and wear, improves the reliability and stability of the speed reducer in a humid environment and prolongs the service life.

[0037] In this embodiment 2,

[0038] As Figs. 1-2As shown, the utility model discloses a transmission mechanism 4 is formed by the multiple gear sets of staggered parallel engagement in proper order, can effectively reduce speed and increase torque, satisfies the different work demand of ice maker, and the gear set structure is same at all levels, is convenient for production and manufacture and spare part replacement. Along the transmission bearing 17 of two ends of gear set setting of machine shell 1 in, can reduce friction, improve transmission efficiency, prolong service life. The oil seal 18 of output end 6 is set, can prevent lubricating oil leakage, protect the internal environment of ice maker, and the sealing pad 19 between upper shell body 2 and lower shell body 3 is set, enhances the sealing property of machine shell 1, blocks the water vapor and enters, protects internal transmission parts, improves the reliability and stability of speed reducer in humid ice environment, and the operation efficiency and reliability of ice maker are improved as a whole.

[0039] In this embodiment 3,

[0040] As Figs. 1-2 The working principle of the utility model:

[0041] When working, transmission motor 8 is installed at input end 5, and the input shaft 9 of motor rotates after electrification. The input shaft 9 passes through the transmission mechanism 4 in upper shell body 2 and machine shell 1 and is connected, and drives the gear shaft 15 and gear sheet 16 of primary gear set 10 to rotate. Since the gear set at all levels along input shaft 9 is staggered parallel engagement in proper order, the rotation of primary gear set 10 is sequentially transmitted to secondary gear set 11, tertiary gear set 12 and output gear set 13 through the meshing effect between gears. The rotation speed is reduced and the torque is increased, to satisfy the work demand of different parts of ice maker. The output shaft 14 of output gear set 13 is set on output end 6 through upper shell body 2, and the power after speed reduction and torque increase is transmitted to the corresponding working parts of ice maker, and drives its operation. In the whole transmission process, the transmission bearing 17 along the upper and lower ends in machine shell 1 plays the role of supporting and reducing friction, guarantees the stable rotation of gear, and improves transmission efficiency. At the same time, the oil seal 18 of output end 6 along output shaft 14 prevents lubricating oil leakage, and ensures the good lubrication environment inside speed reducer. The sealing pad 19 between upper shell body 2 and lower shell body 3 blocks the water vapor from entering machine shell 1, protects internal transmission parts from humid environment erosion, and guarantees the stable operation of speed reducer.

[0042] In the description of the present specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" are used to indicate certain specific features, structures or characteristics included in at least one embodiment of the application.

[0043] The description of the term "an example" or "some examples" or the like means that a particular feature, structure, material or characteristic described in connection with the example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the illustrative representations of the above-mentioned terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the features of different embodiments or examples described in the specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0044] The standard parts used in the present application can be purchased from the market, and the special-shaped parts can be ordered according to the description and the drawings, and the specific connection mode of each part adopts the conventional means such as bolt, rivet, welding and sticking in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0045] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, various modifications and changes can be made in the specific implementation mode and application range, and the content of the specification should not be understood as the limitation of the present application, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A reduction gear mechanism for an ice maker, comprising a housing, characterized in that: The housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing. A transmission mechanism is provided inside the housing. An input end and an output end are respectively provided at both ends of the upper housing. A mounting bracket for mounting sensors is provided on the lower housing. A drive motor is provided on the input end. The input shaft of the drive motor passes through the upper housing and is connected to the transmission mechanism for transmission.

2. The speed reduction mechanism for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a first-stage gear set, a second-stage gear set, a third-stage gear set, and an output gear set that mesh in parallel and interlocking manner along the input shaft. The output gear set extends with an output shaft, which passes through the upper housing and is mounted on the output end.

3. A speed reduction mechanism for an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first-stage gear set includes a gear shaft and gear plates mounted on the gear shaft. The second-stage gear set, third-stage gear set, and output gear set have the same structure as the first-stage gear set.

4. A speed reduction mechanism for an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first-stage gear set, second-stage gear set, third-stage gear set, and output gear set are all equipped with transmission bearings at both the upper and lower ends of the housing.

5. A speed reduction mechanism for an ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: An oil seal is provided at the output end within the housing along the output shaft.

6. A speed reduction mechanism for an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided between the upper shell and the lower shell.