Ice unloading structure of ice maker

Abstract

An ice unloading structure of an ice maker comprises a cabinet body, a front opening of the cabinet body, a cabinet door arranged on the upper side of the opening of the cabinet body in a matched mode, an ice storage box arranged on the lower side of the opening of the cabinet body and capable of being pulled out, the ice storage box extends into the cabinet body, an evaporator coil and a refrigeration assembly are fixedly installed in the cabinet body, the refrigeration assembly is connected with the evaporator coil, and a cylinder is rotatably installed in the cabinet body. One end of the cylinder is fixedly connected with an output shaft of a motor, and the motor is fixedly installed on the cabinet body through a supporting rod. The ice removing device is simple in structure and ingenious in conception, after the first ice making mold completes ice making, the cylinder rotates by 180 degrees, the second ice making mold is aligned with the water injection mechanism, the electric push rod extends, and then ice blocks in the first ice making mold can be ejected out by the ejector rod when water is injected into the second ice making mold, so that the ice removing process is shortened, and the ice removing efficiency is improved. The ice-making efficiency is improved, the actual requirements can be met, and the ice-making machine is suitable for popularization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice makers, specifically an ice removal structure for an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that uses an internal refrigeration system to quickly freeze water into ice. Patent CN219841676U, entitled "An Ice Removal Structure for an Ice Maker," discloses a mechanism that uses a cam mechanism to eject ice blocks from the ice-making tank. However, this requires rotating and tilting the mold to allow the ice blocks to slide off and fall into the ice storage box. The mold then needs to be reset before the next water filling can begin. This process halts the ice-making process, increasing the time required and reducing efficiency. Therefore, we designed an ice removal mechanism for an ice maker with higher ice-making efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides an ice-removing structure for an ice maker to address the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An ice-removing structure for an ice maker includes a cabinet with a front opening. A cabinet door is fitted on the upper side of the opening, and a pull-out ice storage box is located on the lower side, extending into the cabinet. An evaporator coil and a refrigeration component are fixedly installed inside the cabinet, connected to the evaporator coil. A cylinder is rotatably installed inside the cabinet, with one end of the cylinder fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor. The motor is fixedly mounted on the cabinet via a support rod. Through slots are opened on opposite sides of the cylinder, each containing an ice-making mold. Several rows of ice-making grooves are provided on each ice-making mold, with elastic bottoms that can contact the evaporator coil. A water-injection mechanism is located above the cylinder, with an electric push rod fixedly installed on it. The electric push rod is fixedly installed inside the cabinet. Several push rods are located on the lower side of the cylinder, capable of pushing ice out of the ice-making grooves. A first horizontal plate is fixedly installed on each push rod, and the first horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the water-injection mechanism.

[0006] As described above, in the ice removal structure of an ice maker, a perforated plate is fixedly installed inside the ice storage box.

[0007] As described above, the ice-removing structure of an ice maker has corresponding threaded holes on the ice-making mold and the cylinder, and the ice-making mold is installed on the cylinder by bolts. The ice-making mold is available in various models.

[0008] In the ice removal structure of an ice maker as described above, a heat-conducting plate is fixedly installed on the evaporator coil.

[0009] As described above, in the ice removal structure of an ice maker, several casters are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cabinet.

[0010] As described above, in the ice removal structure of an ice maker, a handle is fixedly installed on the ice storage box.

[0011] As described above, the de-icing structure of an ice maker includes a water injection mechanism comprising several water injection pipes connected to the same flexible hose, a second horizontal plate fixedly installed on the water injection pipes, and an electric push rod fixedly installed and connected to the second horizontal plate.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model are: the utility model has a simple structure and ingenious design. After the first ice-making mold finishes making ice, the cylinder is rotated 180 degrees and the second ice-making mold is aligned with the water injection mechanism. The electric push rod is extended, so that when water is injected into the second ice-making mold, the push rod pushes out the ice block in the first ice-making mold, shortening the ice removal process. Water injection is completed at the same time as ice removal, which improves ice-making efficiency, meets practical needs, and is suitable for promotion. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A sectional view of the right view.

[0015] Attached reference numerals: 1. Cabinet body, 2. Cabinet door, 3. Ice storage box, 4. Evaporator coil, 5. Cylinder, 7. Support ring, 8. Through groove, 9. Ice mold, 10. Ice trough, 11. Water injection pipe, 12. Hose, 13. Second horizontal plate, 14. Electric push rod, 15. Top rod, 16. First horizontal plate, 17. Motor, 18. C-shaped rod, 19. Refrigeration component, 20. Mesh plate, 30. Bolt, 40. Heat conduction plate, 50. Casters, 60. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0017] An ice-removing structure for an ice maker, such as Figure 1 , 2As shown, the system includes a cabinet body 1 with an opening on its front side. A cabinet door 2 is fitted to the upper side of the opening and is hinged to the cabinet body 1. A pull-out ice storage box 3 is located on the lower side, with an opening at the top. The ice storage box 3 extends into the cabinet body 1. An evaporator coil 4 and a refrigeration assembly 19 are fixedly installed inside the cabinet body 1. The refrigeration assembly 19 is connected to the evaporator coil 4 and includes components such as a compressor, condenser, and expansion valve, which are existing mature technologies and will not be described in detail here. The cabinet body 1 has heat dissipation holes for condenser heat dissipation (not shown in the diagram). A cylinder 5 is rotatably installed inside the cabinet body 1. The closed end of the cylinder 5 is rotatably connected to a pre-drilled hole on the cabinet body 1 via a bearing, and the open end of the cylinder 5 is rotatably connected to a support ring 7 via a bearing. The support ring 7 is fixedly installed inside the cabinet body 1 via a connecting plate for greater stability during rotation. One end of the cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 17. The motor 17 is fixedly installed on the cabinet 1 via a support rod. One end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the motor 17, and the other end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the cabinet 1. Through slots 8 are opened on opposite sides of the cylinder 5. Ice molds 9 are provided in the through slots 8. Several rows of ice troughs 10 are provided on the ice molds 9. The bottom of the ice troughs 10 is elastic and can be pushed to deform. The bottom of each ice trough 10 can contact the evaporator coil 4. A water injection mechanism is provided above the cylinder 5. An electric push rod 14 is fixedly installed on the water injection mechanism. The electric push rod 14 is fixedly installed inside the cabinet 1. Several push rods 15 are provided on the lower side inside the cylinder 5. The push rods 15 can push the ice out of the ice troughs 10. The same first horizontal plate 16 is fixedly installed on the push rods 15. The first horizontal plate 16 is fixedly connected to the water injection mechanism. This utility model has a simple structure and ingenious design. After the first ice-making mold 9 finishes making ice, the cylinder 5 is rotated 180 degrees, and the second ice-making mold 9 is aligned with the water injection mechanism. The electric push rod 14 is extended, so that when water is injected into the second ice-making mold 9, the push rod 15 pushes out the ice block in the first ice-making mold 9, shortening the ice removal process. Water injection is completed at the same time as ice removal, improving ice-making efficiency, meeting practical needs, and suitable for promotion.In use, the refrigeration unit 19 is activated, and heat is conducted to the ice-making mold 9 through the evaporator coil 4. The cylinder 5 is rotated by the motor 17, causing the first ice-making mold 9 to rotate to the upper side and align with the water injection mechanism. The electric push rod 14 moves the water injection mechanism closer to the ice-making mold 9, and the water injection mechanism fills the ice-making tank 10 on the ice-making mold 9 with water. After the water injection mechanism is completed, the electric push rod 14 moves the water injection mechanism to reset. The evaporator coil 4 exchanges heat with the water in the ice-making tank 10, causing the water to freeze into ice. After ice making is completed, the cylinder 5 is rotated by the motor 17. The first ice mold 9 is rotated 180 degrees to the lower side, with the opening of the ice-making tank 10 on it facing downwards. The second ice mold 9 is rotated to the upper side and aligned with the water injection mechanism. The water injection process is repeated. At the same time, when the electric push rod 14 extends and drives the first horizontal plate 16 to move, it will drive the first horizontal plate 16 and the push rod 15 to move downwards together, so that the push rod 15 pushes the ice block on the first ice mold 9 out. The ice block falls into the ice storage box 3. This process is carried out simultaneously with the water injection of the second ice mold 9, which shortens the ice-making process and improves the ice-making efficiency.

[0018] Specifically, as shown in the figure, a perforated plate 20 is fixedly installed inside the ice storage box 3 in this embodiment. When water overflows from the ice-making mold 9 or water generated from melting ice, it can flow from the holes in the perforated plate 20 to the bottom of the ice storage box 3, thereby achieving ice-water separation and reducing ice melting.

[0019] Specifically, as shown in the figure, the ice-making mold 9 and the cylinder 5 in this embodiment have corresponding threaded holes. The ice-making mold 9 is installed on the cylinder 5 by bolts 30. The ice-making mold 9 is available in various models to produce ice cubes of different shapes. The ice-making trough 10 has various cross-sectional shapes, such as circular, strip, pentagonal, and flower-shaped. By connecting the ice-making mold 9 and the cylinder 5 with bolts 30, different models of ice-making mold 9 can be selected according to needs to produce ice cubes of different shapes, increasing practicality.

[0020] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, a heat-conducting plate 40 is fixedly installed on the evaporator coil 4 in this embodiment. The heat-conducting plate 40 can increase the contact area with the ice-making mold 9 and accelerate the ice-making efficiency.

[0021] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, several casters 50 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the cabinet 1 in this embodiment. The casters 50 facilitate moving the device to the desired position.

[0022] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, a handle 60 is fixedly installed on the ice storage box 3 in this embodiment. The handle 60 facilitates the removal or installation of the ice storage box 3.

[0023] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the water injection mechanism in this embodiment includes several water injection pipes 11, which are connected to the same flexible hose 12. A second horizontal plate 13 is fixedly installed on each water injection pipe 11. An electric push rod 14 is fixedly connected to the second horizontal plate 13, with its movable end fixedly connected to the second horizontal plate 13 and its fixed end fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet 1. The first horizontal plate 16 and the second horizontal plate 13 are fixedly connected together by a C-shaped rod 18. Before water injection, the flexible hose 12 is connected to an external water source. During water injection, the electric push rod 14 moves the second horizontal plate 13 and the water injection pipes 11 closer to the upper ice-making tank 10, and then water is introduced to complete the water injection process.

[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A defrosting structure of an ice maker, comprising a cabinet (1), an opening in the front side of the cabinet (1), a cabinet door (2) fitted on the upper side of the opening of the cabinet (1), and a pullable ice storage box (3) provided on the lower side of the opening, the ice storage box (3) extending into the cabinet (1), an evaporator coil (4) and a refrigeration assembly (19) fixedly installed in the cabinet (1), the refrigeration assembly (19) connected with the evaporator coil (4), characterized in that: The cylinder (5) is rotatably installed in the cabinet (1), one end of the cylinder (5) is fixedly connected with the output shaft of the motor (17), the motor (17) is fixedly installed on the cabinet (1) through a support rod, the opposite sides of the cylinder (5) are respectively provided with through grooves (8), the through grooves (8) are respectively provided with ice making molds (9), the ice making molds (9) are respectively provided with a plurality of ice making grooves (10), the bottom of the ice making groove (10) is elastic, the bottom of the ice making groove (10) can be in contact with the evaporator coil (4), the upper portion of the cylinder (5) is provided with a water injection mechanism, the water injection mechanism is fixedly installed with an electric push rod (14), the electric push rod (14) is fixedly installed in the cabinet (1), the lower portion of the cylinder (5) is provided with a plurality of ejector rods (15), the ejector rods (15) can eject ice in the ice making groove (10), the ejector rods (15) are fixedly installed with a same first horizontal plate (16), and the first horizontal plate (16) is fixedly connected with the water injection mechanism.

2. The ice ejection structure of claim 1, wherein: The mesh plate (20) is fixedly installed in the ice storage box (3).

3. The ice ejecting structure of claim 1, wherein: Corresponding threaded holes are respectively formed in the ice making mold (9) and the cylinder (5), the ice making mold (9) is installed on the cylinder (5) through bolts (30), and the ice making mold (9) has a plurality of types.

4. The ice ejecting structure of claim 1, wherein: The heat conducting plate (40) is fixedly installed on the evaporator coil (4).

5. The ice ejection structure of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of moving wheels (50) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cabinet (1).

6. The ice ejection structure of claim 1, wherein: The handle (60) is fixedly installed on the ice storage box (3).

7. The ice ejection structure of claim 1, wherein: The water injection mechanism comprises a plurality of water injection pipes (11), the water injection pipes (11) are connected in communication with a same hose (12), the water injection pipes (11) are fixedly installed with a same second horizontal plate (13), and the electric push rod (14) is fixedly installed and connected with the second horizontal plate (13).

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