Temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure of ice maker and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure of an ice maker and the ice maker. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure comprises an ice tray and a temperature sensor fixedly mounted on the back surface of the ice tray, a sensor support is further arranged on the back face of the ice tray, and a sensor body of the temperature sensor is fixed to the back face of the ice tray through the sensor support. And a lead of the temperature sensor extends along the cells on the back surface of the ice tray and penetrates through the coupling part of the ice tray and the driving component. Compared with a traditional sensor wire side surface lead-out mode, the wire does not need to reserve a turnover margin and does not interfere with the ice tray in the turnover process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and in particular to a temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker, as well as an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of modern refrigeration equipment, ice makers are a common and widely used device, and their performance and reliability are crucial for many industries. The core function of an ice maker is to efficiently and stably produce ice that meets quality standards, and the ice tray, as a key component in ice formation, directly affects the quality of the ice and production efficiency through precise temperature monitoring and control.

[0003] Temperature sensors are typically installed on the back of the ice tray or in other locations to monitor the ice-making temperature in real time. However, existing sensor wires are routed around the back of the ice tray and out from the side. Since the ice tray needs to be repeatedly rotated during operation, the sensor wires need to have a margin for rotation. This results in excessively long wires, which increases costs and may cause interference. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker, as well as an ice maker in general, to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker, including an ice tray and a temperature sensor fixedly installed on the back of the ice tray.

[0006] A sensor bracket is also provided on the back of the water-receiving side of the ice tray, through which the sensor body of the temperature sensor is fixed to the back of the water-receiving side of the ice tray;

[0007] The wire of the temperature sensor extends along the groove on the back of the ice tray on the side where it receives water, and passes through the coupling part between the rotation center of the ice tray and the drive component.

[0008] Preferably, a wire hole is provided at the coupling part between the rotation center of the ice disc and the driving component, so that the wire can pass through.

[0009] Preferably, the end face of the driving component away from the ice plate is provided with a wire passage groove communicating with the wire hole, and the wire turns and extends along the wire passage groove after passing through the wire hole.

[0010] Preferably, the wire guide groove is provided with staggered wire-locking teeth to fix the wires in the wire guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the ice tray has at least one set of locking blocks in the slots on the back for locking the sensor body.

[0012] Preferably, the sensor bracket includes a bracket body with a recessed inner cavity, and the inner cavity is filled with a flexible material that presses against the sensor body.

[0013] Preferably, the main body of the bracket is provided with hooks on both sides, the hooks are adapted to the slots on the back of the ice tray, and the sensor bracket is fixed to the back of the ice tray by the hooks engaging with the slots.

[0014] Preferably, the two sets of hooks are respectively disposed on the arched elastic walls on both sides of the main body of the bracket.

[0015] This utility model also provides an ice maker that uses the above-mentioned temperature sensor fixing structure.

[0016] Preferably, the wire of the temperature sensor passes through the wire hole at the coupling part between the ice plate and the drive component and then turns to extend along the wire groove.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. In this utility model, wire holes are provided at the center of the rotating shaft of the ice tray and at the coupling part with the driving component, so that the wires of the temperature sensor can pass through here;

[0019] 2. The sensor bracket on the back of the ice tray of this utility model has arched elastic walls on both sides. In the free state, after being fastened, the sensor bracket is positioned in the fixed part of the ice tray by the elastic deformation of the arched elastic arms. When the ice tray is twisted, the elastic deformation of the arched elastic arms follows the change of the ice tray size and always maintains the stability of the fastening, ensuring that the sensor bracket will not fall off the ice tray. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an ice maker using the temperature sensor fixing structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the fixed positions of the ice tray and the temperature sensor;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the drive component;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a first-person view structural diagram of the sensor bracket;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor bracket from a second-view perspective;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ice tray structure.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Ice tray; 2. Temperature sensor; 201. Sensor body; 202. Wire; 3. Sensor bracket; 301. Bracket body; 302. Inner cavity; 303. Hook; 304. Arched spring wall; 4. Drive component; 5. Wire hole; 6. Wire groove; 7. Wire clamping teeth; 8. Clamping block; 9. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer from the following description and claims. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Example

[0030] This utility model provides a wiring and fixing structure for a temperature sensor in an ice maker. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The device includes an ice tray 1 and a temperature sensor 2 fixedly installed on the back of the ice tray 1; a sensor bracket 3 is also provided on the back of the water-receiving side of the ice tray 1, through which the sensor body 201 of the temperature sensor 2 is fixed to the back of the water-receiving side of the ice tray 1; the wire 202 of the temperature sensor 2 extends along the grid on the back of the water-receiving side of the ice tray 1 and passes through the coupling part between the rotation center of the ice tray 1 and the drive component 4.

[0031] Specifically, a wire hole 5 is provided at the coupling part between the rotation center of the ice plate 1 and the driving component 4, so that the wire 202 can pass through.

[0032] Specifically, at least one set of locking blocks 8 are provided in the slots on the back of the ice tray 1 to lock the sensor body 201.

[0033] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 3 The drive component 4 has a wire groove 6 on its end face away from the ice plate 1, which communicates with the wire hole 5. After passing through the wire hole 5, the wire 202 turns and extends along the wire groove 6.

[0034] The wire guide groove 6 is provided with staggered wire clamping teeth 7 to fix the wire 202 in the wire guide groove 6.

[0035] For details, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The sensor bracket 3 includes a bracket body 301, the bracket body 301 has a recessed inner cavity 302, and the inner cavity 302 is filled with a flexible material, which presses against the sensor body 201.

[0036] Furthermore, hooks 303 are provided on both sides of the bracket body 301. The hooks 303 are adapted to the slots 9 on the back of the ice tray 1. The sensor bracket 3 is fixed to the back of the ice tray 1 by the hooks 303 and the slots 9.

[0037] In this embodiment, two sets of hooks 303 are respectively disposed on the arched elastic walls 304 on both sides of the support body 301. In the free state, after being fastened, the sensor support 3 is positioned at the fixed part of the ice plate 1 by the elastic deformation of the arched elastic arms 304; when the ice plate is in the process of twisting, the elastic deformation of the arched elastic arms 304 follows the size change of the ice plate 1 and always maintains the stability of the fastening, ensuring that the sensor support 3 will not fall off the ice plate 1.

[0038] An ice maker has a temperature sensor 2 whose wire 202 passes through the wire hole 5 at the coupling part between the ice tray 1 and the drive component 4 and then turns to extend along the wire groove 6.

[0039] The above description is only a description of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model in any way. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the above disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker, comprising an ice tray (1) and a temperature sensor (2) fixedly installed on the back of the ice tray (1). Its features are, The back of the ice tray (1) on the water-receiving side is also provided with a sensor bracket (3), through which the sensor body (201) of the temperature sensor (2) is fixed to the back of the ice tray (1) on the water-receiving side; The wire (202) of the temperature sensor (2) extends along the grid on the back of the water-receiving side of the ice plate (1) and passes through the coupling part between the rotation center of the ice plate (1) and the drive component (4).

2. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice plate (1) has a wire hole (5) at the coupling part between the rotation center and the drive component (4) so ​​that the wire (202) can pass through.

3. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The drive component (4) has a wire groove (6) on its end face away from the ice plate (1) that communicates with the wire hole (5). The wire (202) passes through the wire hole (5) and then turns to extend along the wire groove (6).

4. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The wire guide groove (6) is provided with staggered wire-locking teeth (7) to fix the wire (202) in the wire guide groove (6).

5. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least one set of locking blocks (8) are provided in the slots on the back of the ice plate (1) to lock the sensor body (201).

6. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor bracket (3) includes a bracket body (301), the bracket body (301) has a recessed inner cavity (302), and the inner cavity (302) is filled with a flexible material, which presses against the sensor body (201).

7. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bracket body (301) is provided with hooks (303) on both sides. The hooks (303) are adapted to the slots (9) on the back of the ice tray (1). The sensor bracket (3) is fixed to the back of the ice tray (1) by the hooks (303) and the slots (9).

8. The temperature sensor wiring and fixing structure for an ice maker as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The two sets of hooks (303) are respectively set on the arched spring walls (304) on both sides of the main body of the bracket (301).

9. An ice maker, characterized in that, The temperature sensor fixing structure according to any one of claims 1-8 is adopted.

10. The ice maker as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The wire (202) of the temperature sensor (2) passes through the wire hole (5) at the coupling part between the ice plate (1) and the drive component (4) and then turns to extend along the wire groove (6).

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