Ice maker

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of ice making equipment, in particular to an ice maker which comprises a shell, an inner container, a support, a water pump and a water supply pipe. The shell is provided with a mounting cavity; the inner container is arranged in the mounting cavity and spaced from the shell, and the inner container is provided with a containing cavity; the bracket comprises a mounting panel, a water pumping mounting pipe and a water inlet pipe; the installation panel is connected to the shell and located on the side, away from the inner container, of the shell. The water pumping mounting pipe is connected to the mounting panel, and the water pumping mounting pipe sequentially penetrates through the shell and the inner container and extends into the containing cavity; the water inlet pipe is connected to the mounting panel, and the water inlet pipe sequentially penetrates through the shell and the inner container and extends into the containing cavity; the water pump is connected to the bracket and communicates with the water pumping mounting pipe; the water supply pipe is connected to the support and communicates with the water inlet pipe. The water pump and the water supply pipe of the ice maker can be synchronously mounted through the bracket, so that the mounting efficiency of the water pump and the water supply pipe is improved, and the overall production and assembly efficiency of the ice maker is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ice making equipment, and particularly relates to an ice maker. BACKGROUND

[0002] A common ice maker usually comprises a shell, an inner container, a water pump and a water feeding pipe. The shell is arranged outside the inner container, the water pump and the water feeding pipe are arranged outside the shell and communicate with the inner container. The water feeding pipe is used for feeding water outside into the inner container, and the water pump is used for pumping water in the inner container for ice making. At present, when an operator assembles the ice maker, two mounting brackets are needed to install the water pump and the water feeding pipe twice, so that the water pump and the water feeding pipe communicate with the inner container, which results in low installation efficiency of the water pump and the water feeding pipe, and is not conducive to improving the overall production and assembly efficiency of the ice maker, so the above problems need to be solved urgently. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The embodiment of the present application provides an ice maker, which comprises a shell, an inner container, a bracket, a water pump and a water feeding pipe. The shell is provided with a mounting cavity. The inner container is arranged in the mounting cavity and is arranged in a spaced manner with the shell. The inner container is provided with a containing cavity. The bracket comprises a mounting panel, a water pumping mounting pipe and a water inlet pipe. The mounting panel is connected to the shell and is located on a side of the shell away from the inner container. The water pumping mounting pipe is connected to the mounting panel. The water pumping mounting pipe is sequentially arranged in the shell, the inner container and extends into the containing cavity. The water inlet pipe is connected to the mounting panel. The water inlet pipe is sequentially arranged in the shell, the inner container and extends into the containing cavity. The water pump is connected to the bracket and communicates with the water pumping mounting pipe. The water feeding pipe is connected to the bracket and communicates with the water inlet pipe.

[0004] Optionally, in some embodiments, a side of the inner container away from the containing cavity is provided with a first sleeve in communication with the containing cavity, and the water pumping mounting pipe is arranged in the first sleeve.

[0005] Optionally, in some embodiments, a side of the shell away from the mounting cavity is provided with a second sleeve in communication with the mounting cavity. The inner diameter of the second sleeve is greater than the inner diameter of the first sleeve, and the water pumping mounting pipe is sequentially arranged in the second sleeve and the first sleeve.

[0006] Optionally, in some embodiments, the water pumping mounting pipe comprises a first pipe segment and a second pipe segment which are coaxial and in communication. The second pipe segment is connected between the first pipe segment and the mounting panel. The first pipe segment is arranged in the first sleeve and is in close contact with the first sleeve. The first sealing ring is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe segment. The second pipe segment is arranged in the second sleeve and is in close contact with the second sleeve. The outer diameter of the second pipe segment is greater than the outer diameter of the first pipe segment. At least part of the structure of the water pump is arranged in the mounting panel and is inserted into the second pipe segment.

[0007] Optionally, in some embodiments, the water pump comprises a pump body fixed to the mounting panel and a water suction pipe connected to the pump body; the ice maker further comprises a water pump sealing member sleeved on the water suction pipe; the water pump sealing member comprises a sleeve portion and a flange portion connected to each other, the sleeve portion is accommodated in the second pipe segment and clamped by the inner side wall of the second pipe segment and the water suction pipe, and the flange portion is located on the side of the mounting panel away from the water suction pipe and clamped by the pump body and the mounting panel.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments, the inner container is provided with a third sleeve communicating with the containing cavity on the side away from the containing cavity, and the water inlet pipe is arranged in the third sleeve; the ice maker further comprises a second sealing ring sleeved on the outer periphery of the water inlet pipe, and the second sealing ring is clamped by the inner side wall of the third sleeve and the water inlet pipe.

[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments, the shell is provided with a fourth sleeve communicating with the mounting cavity on the side away from the mounting cavity, and the inner diameter of the fourth sleeve is greater than the inner diameter of the third sleeve, and the water inlet pipe is arranged in the fourth sleeve and the third sleeve in sequence.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments, the water inlet pipe comprises a third pipe segment and a fourth pipe segment coaxially and in communication, and the fourth pipe segment is connected between the third pipe segment and the mounting panel; the third pipe segment is arranged in the third sleeve and in abutment with the third sleeve, the second sealing ring is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the third pipe segment, the fourth pipe segment is arranged in the fourth sleeve and in abutment with the fourth sleeve, and the outer diameter of the fourth pipe segment is greater than the outer diameter of the third pipe segment; the water delivery pipe communicates with the fourth pipe segment.

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments, the shell is provided with a cooperating piece on the side away from the inner container, the support further comprises a positioning sleeve arranged on the mounting panel and sleeved on the outer periphery of the cooperating piece, and the ice maker further comprises a first fastener arranged in the mounting panel and detachably connected to the cooperating piece.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments, the ice maker further comprises a bottom plate covering the side of the shell away from the inner container, the support further comprises a support connecting portion arranged on the mounting panel and abutting against the bottom plate, and the ice maker further comprises a second fastener arranged in the bottom plate and detachably connected to the support connecting portion.

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments, the support further comprises a water pump mounting portion arranged on the mounting panel, and a connecting lug plate is arranged on the water pump and in abutment with the water pump mounting portion; the ice maker further comprises a third fastener arranged in the connecting lug plate and detachably connected to the water pump mounting portion, and the arrangement direction of the third fastener is perpendicular to the bottom plate; the bottom plate is provided with an access hole corresponding to the third fastener.

[0014] The ice maker provided by the embodiments of the present application is provided with a support, the support comprises a mounting panel, a water pumping mounting pipe and a water inlet pipe, the mounting panel is connected to the shell and located on the side of the shell away from the inner container, the water pumping mounting pipe is connected to the mounting panel, the water pumping mounting pipe is sequentially arranged in the shell, the inner container and extends into the containing cavity, the water inlet pipe is connected to the mounting panel, the water inlet pipe is sequentially arranged in the shell, the inner container and extends into the containing cavity, the water pump is connected to the support and communicates with the water pumping mounting pipe, and the water delivery pipe is connected to the support and communicates with the water inlet pipe. Through the above arrangement, when the water pump and the water delivery pipe are installed, the water pump can be first installed on the mounting panel and communicated with the water pumping mounting pipe, then the water delivery pipe is installed on the mounting panel and communicated with the water inlet pipe, and finally the support is installed on the shell so that the water pumping mounting pipe and the water inlet pipe are both communicated with the containing cavity, so that the water pump is communicated with the containing cavity through the water pumping mounting pipe, the water delivery pipe is communicated with the containing cavity through the water inlet pipe, and the installation of the water pump and the water delivery pipe can be realized. In summary, the water pump and the water delivery pipe of the above-mentioned ice maker can be synchronously installed through the support, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the water pump and the water delivery pipe, and further improving the overall production and assembly efficiency of the ice maker. Moreover, the water pump and the water delivery pipe share one support installation, which can save materials and reduce production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall structure schematic diagram of the ice maker in some embodiments of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the internal structure schematic diagram of the ice maker shown in the figure.

[0018] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the structure schematic diagram of the shell shown in the figure.

[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 2 the structure schematic diagram of the support shown in the figure.

[0020] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the structure schematic diagram of the support in another view shown in the figure.

[0021] Figure 6 is Figure 2 the schematic cross-sectional view of the structure shown in the figure.

[0022] Figure 7is Figure 6 Enlarged view of part A.

[0023] Figure 8 is Figure 2 Schematic cross-sectional view of the structure shown.

[0024] Figure 9 is Figure 8 Enlarged view of part B.

[0025] Label explanation: 100, ice maker; 10, shell; 101, mounting cavity; 102, second sleeve; 103, fourth sleeve; 104, matching piece; 11, inner container; 111, containing cavity; 112, first sleeve; 113, third sleeve; 114, drainage groove; 12, support; 121, mounting panel; 122, water pumping mounting pipe; 1221, first pipe section; 1222, second pipe section; 123, water inlet pipe; 1231, third pipe section; 1232, fourth pipe section; 124, positioning sleeve; 125, support connecting part; 126, water pump mounting part; 127, connecting pipe; 13, water pump; 131, pump body; 132, water pumping pipe; 133, connecting lug plate; 15, first sealing ring; 16, second sealing ring; 17, water pump sealing piece; 171, sleeve part; 172, flange part; 19, bottom plate; 191, access hole; 21, top shell; 22, first ring groove; 23, second ring groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to enable persons skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by persons skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0027] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and the like indicate the orientation or state relationship based on the orientation or state relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0028] In addition, the aforementioned partial terms can be used to represent other meanings in addition to the orientation or state relationship, for example, the term "upper" can also be used to represent a certain dependent relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are mainly used to distinguish different devices, elements or components (the specific types and structures can be the same or different), and are not used to indicate or imply the relative importance and quantity of the indicated devices, elements or components. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0030] In addition, unless otherwise specifically defined or limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be broadly understood. For example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two elements, or it can be only surface contact. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] As some words are used in the description and claims to refer to specific components, those skilled in the art should understand that hardware manufacturers can use different names to refer to the same component. The description and claims do not distinguish components by name difference, but by functional difference. As mentioned throughout the description and claims, "including" is an open term, so it should be interpreted as "including but not limited to"; "approximately" means that those skilled in the art can solve technical problems within a certain error range and basically achieve technical effects.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The embodiments of the present application provide an ice maker 100 which can cool liquid water to make ice cubes. The ice maker 100 comprises a shell 10, an inner container 11, a bracket 12, a water pump 13 and a water delivery pipe (not shown in the figure).

[0033] The shell 10 is provided with a mounting cavity 101, and the shell 10 is used for connecting and protecting the inner container 11. The inner container 11 is a container for containing water in the ice maker 100, and the inner container 11 is arranged in the mounting cavity 101 and is spaced apart from the shell 10. The inner container 11 and the shell 10 can be connected by a fastening connector such as a screw or a bolt, or can be connected by a clamping connection through the cooperation of a buckle and a clamping groove. The specific connection form of the inner container 11 and the shell 10 is not limited in the embodiment. The inner container 11 is internally provided with a containing cavity 111, and the containing cavity 111 is a cavity for containing.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the bracket 12 is a mounting component for realizing the communication between the water pump 13 and the inner container 11 and the communication between the water supply pipe and the inner container 11. The bracket 12 includes a mounting panel 121, a water pumping mounting pipe 122, and a water inlet pipe 123. The mounting panel 121 is generally plate-shaped, and the mounting panel 121 is connected to the shell 10 and located on the side of the shell 10 away from the inner container 11. The water pumping mounting pipe 122 is connected to the mounting panel 121, and the water pumping mounting pipe 122 is sequentially arranged in the shell 10, the inner container 11, and extends into the containing cavity 111. The water inlet pipe 123 is connected to the mounting panel 121, and the water inlet pipe 123 is sequentially arranged in the shell 10, the inner container 11, and extends into the containing cavity 111.

[0035] The water pump 13 is connected to the bracket 12 and communicates with the water pumping mounting pipe 122. The water pump 13 is used for pumping water in the inner container 11 and conveying the water to the refrigeration mechanism of the ice maker 100 to perform ice making operation. The water supply pipe is connected to the bracket 12 and communicates with the water inlet pipe 123. The end of the water supply pipe away from the bracket 12 is connected to a water supply device. The water supply pipe is used for supplying water to the inner container 11 to ensure that the amount of water in the inner container 11 is sufficient.

[0036] Through the above arrangement, when installing the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe, the worker can first install the water pump 13 on the mounting panel 121 and make it communicate with the water pumping mounting pipe 122, then install the water supply pipe on the mounting panel 121 and make it communicate with the water inlet pipe 123, and finally install the bracket 12 on the shell 10 to make the water pumping mounting pipe 122 sequentially pass through the shell 10 and the inner container 11 and extend into the containing cavity 111 and communicate with the containing cavity 111, and also make the water inlet pipe 123 sequentially pass through the shell 10 and the inner container 11 and extend into the containing cavity 111 and communicate with the containing cavity 111, so as to realize the installation of the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe. In summary, the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe of the above-mentioned ice maker 100 can be simultaneously installed through the bracket 12, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe, and further improving the overall production and assembly efficiency of the ice maker 100. Moreover, the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe share one bracket 12 for installation, which can save materials and reduce production cost.

[0037] In some embodiments, the gap between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 is filled with a foamed thermal insulation layer (not shown in the figure), which is generated by injecting a foaming liquid into the gap between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 after the connection between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 is completed. The foamed thermal insulation layer can completely fill the gap between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 and provide thermal insulation for the inner container 11.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the side of the shell 10 away from the inner container 11 is provided with a fitting part 104. The bracket 12 further includes a positioning sleeve 124 provided on the mounting panel 121, which is generally cylindrical, and the positioning sleeve 124 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fitting part 104. The ice maker 100 further includes a first fastener (not shown in the figure), which can be a threaded fastener such as a screw or a bolt, which is arranged through the mounting panel 121 and detachably connected to the fitting part 104. As a specific example, in the present embodiment, the fitting part 104 and the positioning sleeve 124 are provided with two sets of corresponding structures, and in other embodiments, the fitting part 104 and the positioning sleeve 124 can also be provided with one, three, four or any number of sets of corresponding structures, which are not limited.

[0039] Through the above arrangement, the first fastener is used to realize the connection between the mounting panel 121 and the fitting part 104, that is, the connection between the mounting panel 121 and the shell 10. The positioning sleeve 124 sleeved on the outer periphery of the fitting part 104 can provide positioning effect for the installation of the mounting panel 121, so as to improve the stability of the mounting panel 121 during installation. Moreover, due to the existence of the fitting part 104 and the positioning sleeve 124, the mounting panel 121 needs to be arranged in a spaced manner with the shell 10, thereby reserving installation space for other structures (such as the second sleeve 102 and the fourth sleeve 103 described below) outside the shell 10.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the side of the inner container 11 away from the containing cavity 111 is provided with a first sleeve 112 in communication with the containing cavity 111. The first sleeve 112 is generally cylindrical, and one end of the first sleeve 112 is connected to the side wall of the inner container 11. The water drawing installation pipe 122 is arranged through the first sleeve 112 and extends into the containing cavity 111. The ice maker 100 further includes a first sealing ring 15 sleeved on the outer periphery of the water drawing installation pipe 122. The first sealing ring 15 is generally annular, which can be a ring of elastic material such as rubber or silicone. The first sealing ring 15 is clamped by the water drawing installation pipe 122 and the inner side wall of the first sleeve 112.

[0041] Through the above arrangement, the water pumping installation pipe 122 is arranged in the first sleeve 112 and extends into the accommodating cavity 111 to realize the communication with the accommodating cavity 111, and since the water pump 13 is communicated with the water pumping installation pipe 122, the communication between the water pump 13 and the accommodating cavity 111 is realized. Since the first sealing ring 15 sleeved outside the water pumping installation pipe 122 is clamped by the water pumping installation pipe 122 and the inner side wall of the first sleeve 112, a sealing structure can be formed between the water pumping installation pipe 122 and the inner side wall of the first sleeve 112 to prevent the water in the accommodating cavity 111 from flowing out from the gap between the water pumping installation pipe 122 and the inner side wall of the first sleeve 112, and also prevent the foaming liquid between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 from entering the inside of the inner container 11 from the gap between the first sleeve 112 and the water pumping installation pipe 122 during the process of generating the foaming insulation layer by the expansion of the foaming liquid.

[0042] In some embodiments, the outer side wall of the water pumping installation pipe 122 is provided with a first ring groove 22, which is a circular annular groove, and the first sealing ring 15 is embedded in the first ring groove 22 and clamped by the inner bottom wall of the first ring groove 22 and the inner side wall of the first sleeve 112. The arrangement of the first ring groove 22 can shorten the distance between the outer side wall of the water pumping installation pipe 122 and the inner side wall of the first sleeve 112, which is conducive to the close fit of the outer side wall of the water pumping installation pipe 122 and the inner side wall of the first sleeve 112, so that the first sleeve 112 can guide and position the movement of the water pumping installation pipe 122 during the installation process of the support 12, thereby facilitating the quick penetration of the water pumping installation pipe 122 through the side wall of the inner container 11 and insertion into the accommodating cavity 111.

[0043] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the side of the shell 10 away from the installation cavity 101 is provided with a second sleeve 102 communicated with the installation cavity 101. The second sleeve 102 is generally cylindrical, and one end of the second sleeve 102 is connected to the side wall of the inner container 11. The inner diameter of the second sleeve 102 is greater than the inner diameter of the first sleeve 112, and the water pumping installation pipe 122 is arranged in the second sleeve 102 and the first sleeve 112 in sequence.

[0044] Through the above arrangement, during the installation process of the support 12, the water pumping installation pipe 122 first penetrates through the second sleeve 102 (i.e. through the shell 10) and then penetrates through the first sleeve 112 (i.e. through the inner container 11), and since the inner diameter of the second sleeve 102 is greater than the inner diameter of the first sleeve 112, the water pumping installation pipe 122 is more easily penetrated through the shell 10, thereby facilitating the installation of the support 12.

[0045] In some embodiments, the water pumping installation pipe 122 comprises a coaxial and communicating first pipe segment 1221 and a second pipe segment 1222. The first pipe segment 1221 and the second pipe segment 1222 are both part of the structure of the water pumping installation pipe 122. The second pipe segment 1222 is connected between the first pipe segment 1221 and the installation panel 121. The first pipe segment 1221 is arranged through and abuts against the first sleeve 112, and the first sealing ring 15 is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the first pipe segment 1221. The second pipe segment 1222 is arranged through and abuts against the second sleeve 102, and the outer diameter of the second pipe segment 1222 is greater than the outer diameter of the first pipe segment 1221. At least part of the structure of the water pump 13 is arranged through the installation panel 121 and inserted into the second pipe segment 1222.

[0046] Through the above arrangement, since the first sleeve 112 abuts against the first pipe segment 1221 of the water pumping installation pipe 122, the foaming liquid between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 cannot enter the narrow gap between the first sleeve 112 and the first pipe segment 1221 during the expansion of the foaming liquid to generate the foaming insulation layer, further reducing the possibility of the foaming liquid penetrating into the inner container 11. At the same time, the water in the inner container 11 is also difficult to enter the narrow gap between the first sleeve 112 and the first pipe segment 1221, thereby further reducing the possibility of water leakage of the inner container 11. Since the second sleeve 102 abuts against the second pipe segment 1222 of the water pumping installation pipe 122, the foaming liquid between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 cannot enter the narrow gap between the second sleeve 102 and the second pipe segment 1222 during the expansion of the foaming liquid to generate the foaming insulation layer, thereby avoiding the accidental leakage of the foaming liquid from the shell 10.

[0047] In some embodiments, the inner bottom wall of the inner container 11 is provided with a drainage groove 114, and the portion of the first pipe segment 1221 located in the containing cavity 111 is accommodated in the drainage groove 114. Through the above arrangement, since the height of the drainage groove 114 is lower than the height of the inner bottom surface of the inner container 11, the water in the inner container 11 is more likely to flow into the drainage groove 114 to be pumped away by the water pump 13. And the arrangement of the drainage groove 114 can ensure that the first pipe segment 1221 is as much as possible submerged in the water in the inner container 11, thereby reducing the noise generated during the pumping of the water pump 13.

[0048] In some embodiments, the water pump 13 comprises a pump body 131 fixed to the mounting panel 121 and a water suction pipe 132 connected to the pump body 131. The water suction pipe 132 is connected to and communicates with the pump body 131. The ice maker 100 further comprises a water pump sealing member 17 sleeved on the water suction pipe 132. The water pump sealing member 17 is generally cylindrical, and the water pump sealing member 17 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water pump 13. The water pump sealing member 17 can be a sealing member made of elastic materials such as rubber and silica gel. The water pump sealing member 17 comprises a sleeve portion 171 and a flange portion 172 connected to each other. The sleeve portion 171 is generally circular and is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water suction pipe 132. The sleeve portion 171 is accommodated in the second pipe section 1222 and is clamped by the inner side wall of the second pipe section 1222 and the water suction pipe 132. The flange portion 172 is generally annular, and the inner ring of the flange portion 172 is connected to the port at the end of the sleeve portion 171 away from the first pipe section 1221. The flange portion 172 extends along the radial direction of the sleeve portion 171. The flange portion 172 is located on the side of the mounting panel 121 away from the water suction installation pipe 122 and is clamped by the pump body 131 and the mounting panel 121.

[0049] Through the above arrangement, the sleeve portion 171 is clamped by the second pipe section 1222 and the water suction pipe 132 to form a sealing structure between the second pipe section 1222 and the water suction pipe 132, so as to prevent water in the water suction installation pipe 122 from leaking out of the gap between the second pipe section 1222 and the water suction pipe 132 during water suction. The flange portion 172 is clamped by the mounting panel 121 and the pump body 131 to form a sealing structure between the mounting panel 121 and the pump body 131, which not only further prevents water from leaking out of the water suction installation pipe 122, but also softens the flange portion 172 to buffer the vibration generated during the operation of the water pump 13, thereby protecting the water pump 13 and prolonging the service life of the water pump 13.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the inner container 11 is provided with a third sleeve 113 on the side away from the containing cavity 111, which communicates with the containing cavity 111. The third sleeve 113 is generally cylindrical, and one end of the third sleeve 113 is connected to the side wall of the inner container 11. The water inlet pipe 123 is arranged through the third sleeve 113 and extends into the containing cavity 111. The ice maker 100 further comprises a second sealing ring 16 sleeved on the outer periphery of the water inlet pipe 123. The second sealing ring 16 is generally annular, and it can be a ring made of elastic materials such as rubber and silica gel. The second sealing ring 16 is clamped by the inner side wall of the third sleeve 113 and the water inlet pipe 123.

[0051] Through the above arrangement, the water inlet pipe 123 is arranged in the first sleeve 112 and extends into the accommodating cavity 111 to realize the communication with the accommodating cavity 111, and since the water inlet pipe 123 is communicated with the water delivery pipe, the communication between the water delivery pipe and the accommodating cavity 111 is realized. Since the second sealing ring 16 sleeved outside the water inlet pipe 123 is clamped by the water inlet pipe 123 and the inner side wall of the third sleeve 113, a sealing structure can be formed between the water inlet pipe 123 and the inner side wall of the third sleeve 113 to prevent the water in the accommodating cavity 111 from flowing out from the gap between the water inlet pipe 123 and the inner side wall of the third sleeve 113, and also prevent the foaming liquid between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 from entering the inside of the inner container 11 from the gap between the third sleeve 113 and the water inlet pipe 123 during the process of generating the foaming insulation layer by the expansion of the foaming liquid.

[0052] In some embodiments, the shell 10 is provided with a fourth sleeve 103 on the side away from the mounting cavity 101, which is communicated with the mounting cavity 101. The fourth sleeve 103 is generally cylindrical, and one end of the fourth sleeve 103 is connected to the side wall of the inner container 11. The inner diameter of the fourth sleeve 103 is larger than the inner diameter of the third sleeve 113, and the water inlet pipe 123 is arranged in the fourth sleeve 103 and the third sleeve 113 in sequence.

[0053] Through the above arrangement, during the installation of the bracket 12, the water inlet pipe 123 first passes through the fourth sleeve 103 (i.e. passes through the shell 10) and then passes through the second sleeve 102 (i.e. passes through the inner container 11), and since the inner diameter of the fourth sleeve 103 is larger than the inner diameter of the second sleeve 102, the water inlet pipe 123 is more easily passed through the shell 10, which facilitates the installation of the bracket 12.

[0054] In some embodiments, the water inlet pipe 123 includes a third pipe segment 1231 and a fourth pipe segment 1232 which are coaxial and communicated. The third pipe segment 1231 and the fourth pipe segment 1232 are both part of the structure of the water inlet pipe 123. The fourth pipe segment 1232 is connected between the third pipe segment 1231 and the mounting panel 121. The third pipe segment 1231 is arranged in the third sleeve 113 and abuts against the third sleeve 113, and the second sealing ring 16 is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the third pipe segment 1231. The fourth pipe segment 1232 is arranged in the fourth sleeve 103 and abuts against the fourth sleeve 103, and the outer diameter of the fourth pipe segment 1232 is larger than the outer diameter of the third pipe segment 1231. The water delivery pipe is communicated with the fourth pipe segment 1232.

[0055] Through the above arrangement, since the third sleeve 113 is in contact with the third pipe segment 1231 of the water inlet pipe 123, in the process of the foaming liquid between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 expanding to form the foaming insulation layer, the foaming liquid cannot enter the narrow gap between the third sleeve 113 and the third pipe segment 1231, further reducing the possibility of the foaming liquid penetrating into the inner container 11. At the same time, the water in the inner container 11 is also difficult to enter the narrow gap between the third sleeve 113 and the third pipe segment 1231, thereby further reducing the possibility of the inner container 11 leaking. Since the fourth sleeve 103 is in contact with the fourth pipe segment 1232 of the water inlet pipe 123, in the process of the foaming liquid between the inner container 11 and the shell 10 expanding to form the foaming insulation layer, the foaming liquid cannot enter the narrow gap between the fourth sleeve 103 and the fourth pipe segment 1232, thereby avoiding the foaming liquid from accidentally leaking out of the shell 10.

[0056] In some embodiments, the outer side wall of the water inlet pipe 123 is provided with a second ring groove 23, the second ring groove 23 is a substantially circular annular groove, the second sealing ring 16 is embedded in the second ring groove 23 and is clamped by the inner bottom wall of the second ring groove 23 and the inner side wall of the third sleeve 113. The arrangement of the second ring groove 23 can shorten the distance between the outer side wall of the water inlet pipe 123 and the inner side wall of the third sleeve 113, which is conducive to the outer side wall of the water inlet pipe 123 and the inner side wall of the third sleeve 113 being as close as possible. During the installation process of the support 12, the third sleeve 113 can guide and position the movement of the water inlet pipe 123, so as to facilitate the water inlet pipe 123 to quickly pass through the side wall of the inner container 11 and be inserted into the accommodation cavity 111.

[0057] In some embodiments, the support 12 further comprises a connecting pipe 127, the connecting pipe 127 is arranged on the mounting panel 121 and located on the side of the mounting panel 121 away from the water inlet pipe 123, and the connecting pipe 127 is coaxially arranged with the water inlet pipe 123 and is in communication. The connecting pipe 127 is used to connect with the water supply pipe, so as to facilitate the communication between the water supply pipe and the water inlet pipe 123 and the accommodation cavity 111.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further comprises a bottom plate 19. The bottom plate 19 is substantially a flat plate, and the bottom plate 19 is located at the bottommost part of the ice maker 100. The bottom plate 19 covers the side of the shell 10 away from the inner container 11. The support 12 further comprises a support connecting part 125 arranged on the mounting panel 121. The support connecting part 125 is a part of the structure of the support 12, and the support connecting part 125 extends substantially in a direction perpendicular to the bottom plate 19 and abuts against the bottom plate 19. The ice maker 100 further comprises a second fastener (not shown in the figure), which can be a threaded fastener such as a screw or a bolt. The second fastener is arranged through the bottom plate 19 and detachably connected to the support connecting part 125.

[0059] Through the above arrangement, since the support connecting portion 125 abuts against the bottom plate 19, the support connecting portion 125 can support the bracket 12 and the water pump 13, thereby improving the stability of the bracket 12 and the water pump 13. Since the support connecting portion 125 is connected with the bottom plate 19 by the second fastener, the fixed connection of the bracket 12 and the bottom plate 19 is achieved, and the stability of the bracket 12 installation can be further improved.

[0060] In some embodiments, the ice maker 100 further comprises a top shell 21. As a specific example, in the present embodiment, the top shell 21 is a shell-shaped structure in the shape of a cuboid. In other embodiments, the top shell 21 can also be in the shape of a cube, a cylinder, or any other shape. The bottom of the top shell 21 is open, and the bottom plate 19 is connected to the top shell 21 and covers the opening at the bottom of the top shell 21. The top shell 21 and the bottom plate 19 together form a housing structure located at the outermost part of the ice maker 100. The inner container 11, the shell 10, the bracket 12, the water pump 13, and the water delivery pipe are all located inside the top shell 21. Through the above arrangement, the top shell 21 and the bottom plate 19 can surround and cover the inner container 11, the shell 10, the bracket 12, the water pump 13, and the water delivery pipe to protect them.

[0061] In some embodiments, the bracket 12 further comprises a water pump 13 mounting portion 126 provided on the mounting panel 121. The water pump 13 mounting portion 126 is a part of the structure of the bracket 12, which is used to realize the connection of the bracket 12 and the water pump 13. The water pump 13 is provided with a connecting lug plate 133 that fits with the water pump 13 mounting portion 126, and the ice maker 100 further comprises a third fastener (not shown in the figure), which can be a threaded fastener such as a screw or a bolt. The third fastener is provided through the connecting lug plate 133 and is detachably connected to the water pump 13 mounting portion 126. The third fastener is perpendicular to the bottom plate 19 in the direction in which it is provided, and the bottom plate 19 is provided with an access opening 191 corresponding to the third fastener. It should be noted that the "direction in which the third fastener is provided" refers to the length direction or extension direction of the third fastener. The "access opening 191 is provided corresponding to the third fastener" means that the projection of the third fastener along its own direction of provision can completely fall into the access opening 191. As a specific example, in the present embodiment, the water pump 13 mounting portion 126 and the connecting lug plate 133 are provided with two groups of corresponding structures, and in other embodiments, the water pump 13 mounting portion 126 and the connecting lug plate 133 can also be provided with one, three, four, or any other number of groups of corresponding structures, which are not limited in this regard.

[0062] Through the above setting, the connecting lug 133 and the water pump 13 mounting portion 126 are fixedly connected by the third fastener, that is, the water pump 13 and the bracket 12 are fixedly connected. Since the third fastener is arranged perpendicularly to the bottom plate 19 and the access hole 191 is arranged corresponding to the third fastener, when the water pump 13 fails, the staff can dismount and install the third fastener through the access hole 191, so as to facilitate the staff to dismount and replace the water pump 13.

[0063] In summary, the embodiment of the present application provides an ice maker 100. When installing the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe of the ice maker 100, the staff can first install the water pump 13 on the mounting panel 121 and make the water pump 13 communicate with the water pumping mounting pipe 122, then install the water supply pipe on the mounting panel 121 and make the water supply pipe communicate with the water inlet pipe 123, and finally install the bracket 12 on the shell 10 to make the water pumping mounting pipe 122 sequentially pass through the shell 10 and the inner container 11 and extend into the containing cavity 111 and communicate with the containing cavity 111, and make the water inlet pipe 123 sequentially pass through the shell 10 and the inner container 11 and extend into the containing cavity 111 and communicate with the containing cavity 111, that is, the installation of the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe can be realized. The water pump 13 and the water supply pipe of the ice maker 100 can be synchronously installed through the bracket 12, so as to improve the installation efficiency of the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe, and further improve the production and assembly efficiency of the ice maker 100 as a whole. Moreover, the water pump 13 and the water supply pipe share one bracket 12 for installation, so as to save materials and reduce production cost.

[0064] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, different embodiments or examples described in the present specification and the features of different embodiments or examples can be combined and combined by those skilled in the art without contradiction.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features. The modification or replacement does not drive the essence of the corresponding technical solution to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice maker characterized by, The ice maker comprises: a shell provided with a mounting cavity; an inner container arranged in the mounting cavity and spaced apart from the shell, the inner container being provided with a containing cavity; a support comprising a mounting panel, a water pumping mounting pipe and a water inlet pipe, the mounting panel being connected to the shell and located on a side of the shell away from the inner container, the water pumping mounting pipe being connected to the mounting panel and sequentially penetrating the shell, the inner container and extending into the containing cavity, the water inlet pipe being connected to the mounting panel and sequentially penetrating the shell, the inner container and extending into the containing cavity; a water pump connected to the support and in communication with the water pumping mounting pipe; and a water delivery pipe connected to the support and in communication with the water inlet pipe.

2. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, A first sleeve in communication with the containing cavity is arranged on a side of the inner container away from the containing cavity, and the water pumping mounting pipe penetrates the first sleeve; the ice maker further comprises a first sealing ring sleeved on an outer periphery of the water pumping mounting pipe, and the first sealing ring is clamped by the water pumping mounting pipe and an inner side wall of the first sleeve.

3. The ice maker of claim 2, wherein, A second sleeve in communication with the mounting cavity is arranged on a side of the shell away from the mounting cavity, an inner diameter of the second sleeve is greater than an inner diameter of the first sleeve, and the water pumping mounting pipe sequentially penetrates the second sleeve and the first sleeve.

4. The ice maker of claim 3, wherein, The water pumping mounting pipe comprises coaxial and communicating first and second pipe sections, the second pipe section is connected between the first pipe section and the mounting panel, the first pipe section penetrates the first sleeve and is in abutment with the first sleeve, the first sealing ring is arranged on an outer peripheral wall of the first pipe section, the second pipe section penetrates the second sleeve and is in abutment with the second sleeve, an outer diameter of the second pipe section is greater than an outer diameter of the first pipe section, and at least part of a structure of the water pump penetrates the mounting panel and is inserted into the second pipe section.

5. The ice maker of claim 4, wherein, The water pump comprises a pump body fixed to the mounting panel and a water pumping pipe connected to the pump body, the ice maker further comprises a water pump sealing member sleeved on the water pumping pipe, the water pump sealing member comprises a sleeve portion and a flange portion connected to each other, the sleeve portion is accommodated in the second pipe section and is clamped by an inner side wall of the second pipe section and the water pumping pipe, and the flange portion is located on a side of the mounting panel away from the water pumping mounting pipe and is clamped by the pump body and the mounting panel.

6. The ice maker of claim 1, wherein, A third sleeve in communication with the containing cavity is arranged on a side of the inner container away from the containing cavity, and the water inlet pipe penetrates the third sleeve; the ice maker further comprises a second sealing ring sleeved on an outer periphery of the water inlet pipe, and the second sealing ring is clamped by the water inlet pipe and an inner side wall of the third sleeve.

7. The ice maker of claim 6, wherein, A fourth sleeve in communication with the mounting cavity is arranged on a side of the shell away from the mounting cavity, an inner diameter of the fourth sleeve is greater than an inner diameter of the third sleeve, and the water inlet pipe sequentially penetrates the fourth sleeve and the third sleeve.

8. The ice maker of claim 7, wherein, The water inlet pipe comprises coaxial and communicating third and fourth pipe sections, the fourth pipe section being connected between the third pipe section and the mounting panel; the third pipe section is arranged in the third sleeve and is in close contact with the third sleeve, the second sealing ring being arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the third pipe section; the fourth pipe section is arranged in the fourth sleeve and is in close contact with the fourth sleeve, the outer diameter of the fourth pipe section being greater than that of the third pipe section; the water delivery pipe is in communication with the fourth pipe section.

9. The ice maker of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The side of the shell away from the inner container is provided with a fitting part, the support further comprises a positioning sleeve arranged on the mounting panel, the positioning sleeve being sleeved on the outer periphery of the fitting part; the ice maker further comprises a first fastener, the first fastener being arranged in the mounting panel and being detachably connected to the fitting part.

10. The ice maker of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The ice maker further comprises a bottom plate covering the side of the shell away from the inner container; the support further comprises a support connecting part arranged on the mounting panel, the support connecting part abutting against the bottom plate; the ice maker further comprises a second fastener, the second fastener being arranged in the bottom plate and being detachably connected to the support connecting part.

11. The ice maker of claim 10, wherein, The support further comprises a water pump mounting part arranged on the mounting panel, the water pump being provided with a connecting lug plate in close contact with the water pump mounting part; the ice maker further comprises a third fastener, the third fastener being arranged in the connecting lug plate and being detachably connected to the water pump mounting part; the third fastener is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the bottom plate, the bottom plate being provided with an access opening corresponding to the third fastener.

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