Refrigerator

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model belongs to the refrigeration technology, and provides a refrigerator which comprises an ice storage box, an ice storage cavity and a refrigerator body. An ice outlet is formed in the bottom end of the ice storage box; the ice storage box comprises a first side plate; an insertion hole is formed in the first side plate; the ice outlet mechanism comprises a driving shaft which is inserted into the ice storage cavity, the driving shaft is located on one side of the first side plate, and a first ice outlet channel is defined by the driving shaft and the first side plate; the first ice outlet channel is communicated with the insertion hole; the shielding device comprises a first shielding piece which is inserted into the first ice outlet channel through the insertion hole and moves from the first ice outlet channel to the outer side of the first ice outlet channel through the insertion hole; when the first shielding piece is located at the first position, the first shielding piece is inserted into the first ice outlet channel, and the first shielding piece at least partially shields the first ice outlet channel so as to prevent ice from penetrating through the first ice outlet channel to be discharged from the ice outlet, prevent the ice from blocking the channel of the distributor and prevent the ice from melting in the channel of the distributor to cause water dripping at the outlet of the distributor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, to meet users' ice needs, refrigerators are typically equipped with an ice maker. Refrigerators also usually have an ice storage tray to store ice cubes separated from the ice maker. The ice storage tray contains an ice dispensing mechanism connected to a drive unit. Driven by the drive unit, the ice dispensing mechanism dispenses ice cubes from the ice storage tray.

[0003] In related technologies, ice dispensing mechanisms generally include a drive shaft rotatably connected within an ice storage box, and multiple moving ice blades connected to the drive shaft. The drive shaft drives the moving ice blades to rotate, and the moving ice blades drive ice out of the ice outlet at the bottom of the ice storage box.

[0004] However, when the refrigerator vibrates, ice cubes can easily fall through the gap between the ice dispensing mechanism and the inner wall of the ice storage box. This causes the ice cubes to move out of the ice storage box and into the ice channel of the dispenser. After the ice melts, it causes water to drip from the dispenser outlet, and the ice cubes can also block the ice channel of the dispenser, making it difficult to dispense ice normally. Therefore, this application proposes a refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a refrigerator that can solve the technical problems of water dripping at the dispenser outlet and ice blocks clogging the dispenser's ice channel.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] The enclosure contains a refrigeration compartment;

[0008] The cabinet door is used to open or close the refrigeration compartment;

[0009] An ice maker is installed on the housing or door.

[0010] An ice storage box is located below the ice maker; the ice storage box has an ice storage cavity for storing ice; the bottom end of the ice storage box has an ice outlet, which communicates with the ice storage cavity; the ice storage box includes:

[0011] A first side plate is used to form the ice storage cavity; the first side plate is disposed on the side of the ice storage cavity; the first side plate is provided with an insertion hole;

[0012] Ice removal mechanism, including:

[0013] A drive shaft is inserted into the ice storage cavity. The drive shaft is located on one side of the first side plate, and the drive shaft and the first side plate define a first ice outlet channel. The first ice outlet channel communicates with the insertion hole.

[0014] The shielding device includes:

[0015] The first blocking member is inserted into the first ice outlet channel through the insertion hole, and moves from inside the first ice outlet channel to the outside of the first ice outlet channel through the insertion hole.

[0016] When the first blocking member is in the first position, the first blocking member is inserted into the first ice outlet channel, and the first blocking member at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel to prevent ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel and being discharged from the ice outlet.

[0017] By setting a blocking device including a first blocking member, when the first blocking member is in a first position, the first blocking member is inserted into the first ice outlet channel. The first blocking member at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel, so that the first blocking member can prevent ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel and being discharged from the ice outlet. When the refrigerator vibrates, it prevents ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel and being discharged from the ice storage box from the ice outlet, prevents ice from entering the distributor channel, prevents ice from clogging the distributor channel, prevents ice from melting in the distributor channel and causing water to drip at the distributor outlet, and prevents ice from falling out of the ice storage box when it is removed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the ice-discharging mechanism includes a movable ice blade, which is sleeved on the drive shaft; the blocking device includes:

[0019] The drive mechanism is connected to the first shielding member;

[0020] When the first shielding member is in the second position, the first shielding member is inserted into the first ice outlet channel or located outside the first ice outlet channel;

[0021] When the first shielding member switches from the first position to the second position, the moving ice blade drives the ice to move and the ice drives the first shielding member to move to the outside of the first ice outlet channel, and / or the driving mechanism drives the first shielding member to move to the outside of the first ice outlet channel so that the ice passes through the first ice outlet channel and is discharged from the ice outlet, enabling the distributor outlet to discharge ice normally.

[0022] When the first blocking member switches from the second position to the first position, the driving mechanism drives the first blocking member to move into the first ice outlet channel. The driving mechanism is configured to allow the first blocking member to return to the first position and block ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel again.

[0023] According to one embodiment of this application, the blocking device further includes:

[0024] The second shielding component is rotatably connected to the first side plate;

[0025] When the first shielding member is in the first position, the first shielding member is supported below the second shielding member, and the second shielding member at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel.

[0026] The second shielding component is provided, and the first shielding component is provided below the second shielding component. This ensures that when ice passes through the first ice outlet channel, it will not be blocked by the upper side of the first shielding component, allowing the ice to pass through the first ice outlet channel more smoothly. In addition, the second shielding component can block the insertion hole, preventing ice from getting stuck in the gap between the insertion hole and the first shielding component, which would cause the first shielding component to get stuck.

[0027] According to one embodiment of this application, when the first blocking member switches from the first position to the second position, the second blocking member rotates downward under the action of gravity so that the ice passes through the first ice outlet channel and is discharged from the ice outlet, and no driving structure is required, thus saving resources.

[0028] When the first blocking member switches from the second position to the first position, the first blocking member drives the second blocking member to rotate upward to block ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel.

[0029] According to one embodiment of this application, the rotatable connection between the second shield and the first side plate is located on the side of the first side plate away from the ice storage cavity. The second shield is inserted into the ice storage cavity through the insertion hole. When the second shield is rotatably connected to the side of the first side plate close to the ice storage cavity, a connection structure needs to be provided on the inner wall of the first side plate, which will block the ice. By setting the rotatable connection between the second shield and the first side plate to be located on the side of the first side plate away from the ice storage cavity, the connection structure between the second shield and the first side plate can be avoided from causing the ice to flow unevenly.

[0030] According to one embodiment of this application, the second blocking member includes:

[0031] The second connecting part is rotatably connected to the first side plate;

[0032] The second shield is connected to the second connecting part and is inserted into the ice storage cavity. There are at least two second shields.

[0033] Along the axial direction of the drive shaft, the moving ice blade is located between two adjacent second baffles to prevent the moving ice blade from directly contacting the second baffles during rotation, and to prevent long-term friction between the moving ice blade and the second baffles from causing the second baffles to fail or causing material debris from the second baffles to remain in the removed ice.

[0034] According to one embodiment of this application, the first shielding member includes a first shielding plate; the first shielding plate has at least two parts; when the first shielding member is in a first position, the first shielding plate is supported below the second shielding member;

[0035] Along the axial direction of the drive shaft, the moving ice blade is located between two adjacent first baffles to prevent the moving ice blade from directly contacting the first baffle during rotation, and to prevent long-term friction between the moving ice blade and the first baffle from causing the first baffle to fail or causing material debris from the first baffle to remain in the removed ice.

[0036] According to one embodiment of this application, the driving mechanism includes:

[0037] A fastener is connected to the ice storage box, and the fastener has a first mounting hole;

[0038] The first elastic element is disposed in the first mounting hole;

[0039] The first shielding member includes a first connecting post, which is inserted into the first mounting hole;

[0040] The first elastic element is located between the bottom end of the first mounting hole and the first connecting post;

[0041] When the first blocking member switches from the first position to the second position, the first connecting post compresses the first elastic member;

[0042] When the first shielding member switches from the second position to the first position, the first elastic member drives the first shielding member to move into the first ice outlet channel through the first connecting post.

[0043] The first blocking component includes a first connecting post and a driving mechanism including a fixing component and a first elastic component. The fixing component has a first mounting hole, the first elastic component is disposed in the first mounting hole, and the first connecting post is inserted into the first mounting hole. The first blocking component can be restored to the first position by utilizing the elastic force generated after the first elastic component is compressed, thus avoiding the need for other driving components, saving parts and resources.

[0044] According to one embodiment of this application, the first shielding member includes a first drive post, which is connected to the side of the first connecting post;

[0045] The drive mechanism includes:

[0046] First connecting rod;

[0047] A drive motor is connected to the first connecting rod. The drive motor drives the first connecting rod to rotate. Under the constraint of the first mounting hole, the first connecting rod drives the first connecting column to compress the first elastic member through the first drive column.

[0048] The drive mechanism includes a drive motor and a first connecting rod. The first blocking member includes a first drive column. The drive motor can drive the first blocking member to move out of the first ice outlet channel. When ice is being discharged, the first blocking member can be prevented from blocking the ice, so that the first blocking member does not need to be pressed out of the first ice outlet channel with ice blocks, thus reducing the load on the drive mechanism.

[0049] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator, comprising:

[0050] The enclosure contains a refrigeration compartment;

[0051] The cabinet door is used to open or close the refrigeration compartment;

[0052] An ice maker is installed on the housing or door.

[0053] An ice storage box is located below the ice maker; the ice storage box has an ice storage cavity for storing ice; the bottom end of the ice storage box has an ice outlet, which communicates with the ice storage cavity; the ice storage box includes:

[0054] A first side plate is used to form the ice storage cavity; the first side plate is disposed on the side of the ice storage cavity; the first side plate is provided with an insertion hole;

[0055] Ice removal mechanism, including:

[0056] A drive shaft is inserted into the ice storage cavity. The drive shaft is located on one side of the first side plate, and the drive shaft and the first side plate define a first ice outlet channel. The first ice outlet channel communicates with the insertion hole.

[0057] A movable ice blade, which is sleeved on the drive shaft;

[0058] The drive shaft drives the moving ice blade to rotate. When the moving ice blade rotates in the first direction, the moving ice blade drives ice through the first ice outlet channel and out of the ice outlet.

[0059] The shielding device includes:

[0060] The first blocking member is inserted into the first ice outlet channel through the insertion hole, and moves from inside the first ice outlet channel to the outside of the first ice outlet channel through the insertion hole.

[0061] When the moving ice blade is stationary or when the moving ice blade rotates in the opposite direction of the first direction, the first blocking member is in the first position;

[0062] When the first blocking member is in the first position, the first blocking member is inserted into the first ice outlet channel, and the first blocking member at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel to prevent ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel and being discharged from the ice outlet.

[0063] When the ice blade is stationary or rotating in the opposite direction of the first direction, the first blocking member is in the first position. This ensures that when ice does not exit the second ice outlet channel, the first blocking member at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel. This prevents ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel and exiting the ice storage box when the refrigerator vibrates, avoids ice from entering the distributor channel, prevents ice from clogging the distributor channel, prevents ice from melting in the distributor channel and causing water to drip from the distributor outlet, and prevents ice from falling out of the ice storage box when it is removed, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0064] To more clearly illustrate the implementation methods in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0065] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0067] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 4 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0069] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0070] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0071] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of an ice storage box according to an embodiment of this application;

[0072] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0073] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of a drive mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0074] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of a shielding device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0075] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shielding member according to an embodiment of this application;

[0076] Figure 12 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0077] Figure 13 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first shielding member according to an embodiment of this application;

[0078] Figure 14 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0079] Figure 15 This is another partial structural diagram of an ice storage box according to an embodiment of this application;

[0080] Figure 16 This is another partial structural diagram of an ice storage box according to an embodiment of this application.

[0081] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0082] 3: Ice storage box;

[0083] 301: First box; 302: Second box; 303: Third box; 304: Fourth box;

[0084] 31: Ice storage cavity;

[0085] 321: Ice inlet; 322: Ice outlet;

[0086] 331: First side plate; 3311: First fixing post; 33111: First fixing hole; 3312: Insertion hole; 33121: First insertion hole; 33122: Second insertion hole; 3313: First ice outlet plate;

[0087] 332: Second side panel; 3321: Second ice outlet panel;

[0088] 333: Third side panel; 3331: Third ice-exit panel;

[0089] 334: Fourth side panel; 3341: Fourth ice-exit panel;

[0090] 341: First ice exit passage; 342: Second ice exit passage;

[0091] 4: Ice removal mechanism;

[0092] 41: Drive shaft;

[0093] 42: Ice blade; 421: Blade;

[0094] 43: Fixed ice skate;

[0095] 5: Shielding device;

[0096] 51: First shielding component; 511: First connecting post; 512: First driving post; 513: First shielding block; 5131: First shielding block groove; 514: First limiting plate; 5141: Limiting plate hole; 515: First shielding plate;

[0097] 52: Drive mechanism; 521: Fixing component; 5211: First mounting hole; 5212: Guide hole; 5213: First fixing plate; 5214: First limiting component; 52141: Second limiting plate; 52142: Side wall of mounting hole; 522: First elastic component; 523: Drive motor; 524: First connecting rod;

[0098] 53: Second shielding component; 531: Second connecting part; 532: Second shielding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0099] To make the objectives, implementation methods and advantages of this application clearer, the exemplary implementation methods of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the exemplary embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described exemplary embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0100] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0101] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclusively include, for example, a product or device that includes a series of components is not necessarily limited to those that are explicitly listed, but may include other components that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0102] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., 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 application 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 application.

[0103] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0104] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0105] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0106] As described in the background section, in related technologies, an ice dispensing mechanism generally includes a drive shaft rotatably connected within it, and multiple moving ice blades connected to the drive shaft. The drive shaft drives the moving ice blades to rotate, and the moving ice blades drive ice out of the ice outlet at the bottom of the ice storage box. However, when the moving ice blades rotate to a certain position, a problem arises where the gap between the moving ice blades and the inner wall of the ice storage box becomes too large. When the refrigerator vibrates, especially when the ice storage box is installed on the door and the door is closed normally, the door will vibrate, causing ice to fall through the gap between the ice dispensing mechanism and the inner wall of the ice storage box. This causes ice to move out of the ice storage box and into the ice channel of the dispenser. The ice may melt, causing water to drip from the ice channel of the dispenser, which the user can see dripping at the dispenser outlet, resulting in a poor user experience. The ice may also block the ice channel of the dispenser, making it difficult to dispense ice normally. When the ice storage box is removed from the door, the problem of ice falling out of the ice storage box also occurs, affecting the user experience.

[0107] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application proposes a refrigerator, comprising a cabinet, a door, an ice maker, an ice storage box, an ice dispensing mechanism, and a shielding device. The cabinet contains a refrigeration compartment, and the door is used to open or close the refrigeration compartment. The ice maker is mounted on the cabinet or the door. The ice storage box is located below the ice maker; the ice storage box contains an ice storage cavity for storing ice; the bottom end of the ice storage box has an ice dispensing port that communicates with the ice storage cavity. The ice storage box includes a first side plate that surrounds the ice storage cavity; the first side plate is located on the side of the ice storage cavity; the first side plate has an insertion hole. The ice dispensing mechanism includes a drive shaft; the drive shaft is inserted into the ice storage cavity, located on one side of the first side plate, and the drive shaft and the first side plate define a first ice dispensing channel; the first ice dispensing channel communicates with the insertion hole. The blocking device includes a first blocking member, which is inserted into the first ice outlet channel through an insertion hole and moves from inside the first ice outlet channel to the outside of the first ice outlet channel through the insertion hole. When the first blocking member is in the first position, it is inserted into the first ice outlet channel and at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel to prevent ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel and being discharged from the ice outlet. When the refrigerator vibrates, it prevents ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel and being discharged from the ice storage box, prevents ice from entering the distributor channel, prevents ice from clogging the distributor channel, prevents ice from melting in the distributor channel and causing water to drip from the distributor outlet, and prevents ice from falling out of the ice storage box when it is removed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0108] This application provides a refrigerator. The refrigerator may include a cabinet. The cabinet may have multiple refrigeration compartments. The refrigeration compartments may be either refrigerator compartments or freezer compartments.

[0109] A refrigerator may include a door. The door may be connected to the body. The door is used to open or close the cooling compartment. The door and body may be hinged, allowing the door to rotate relative to the body.

[0110] The height of the box can be measured from its bottom to its top. The box also has a width, measured from one end to the other. Finally, the box has a front-to-back direction, measured from its front to its back. Of the height, width, and front-to-back directions, at least two are perpendicular to each other. The door can be attached to the front of the box.

[0111] In some embodiments, the refrigerator may include an ice maker. The ice maker is used to make ice. The ice maker may be mounted on the refrigerator body or the door. When the ice maker is attached to the refrigerator body, it is located within the refrigeration compartment. Specifically, the ice maker may be located in the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment. When the ice maker is mounted on the door, it may be mounted on the inside of the door and can move with the door.

[0112] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigerator may include an ice storage box 3. The ice storage box 3 is used to store ice. Specifically, the ice storage box 3 stores ice produced by an ice maker. Ice produced by the ice maker can be transported into the ice storage box 3 by various means. The ice storage box 3 may be located below the ice maker. Ice blocks produced by the ice maker can fall into the ice storage box 3 under the influence of gravity.

[0113] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The ice storage box 3 has an ice storage cavity 31 inside. The ice storage cavity 31 is used for storing ice. The ice storage box 3 has an ice inlet 321. The ice inlet 321 can be located at the top of the ice storage box 3. The ice inlet 321 can communicate with the ice storage cavity 31. The ice inlet 321 can serve as the entrance for ice to enter the ice storage cavity 31.

[0114] An ice outlet 322 may be provided on the ice storage box 3. The ice outlet 322 may be located at the bottom end of the ice storage box 3. The ice outlet 322 or 321 may be connected to the ice storage cavity 31. The ice outlet 322 or 321 may serve as an outlet for ice to exit from the ice storage cavity 31.

[0115] In some embodiments, a dispenser may be provided on the door. The dispenser's dispensing channel can be opposite the ice outlet 322, and the dispenser can be selectively opened or closed to deliver ice to the dispenser.

[0116] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 The ice storage box 3 includes a first side plate 331. The first side plate 331 is used to form an ice storage cavity 31. The first side plate 331 can be disposed on the side of the ice storage cavity 31. The ice storage box 3 includes a second side plate 332. The second side plate 332 is used to form an ice storage cavity 31. The second side plate 332 is disposed on the side of the ice storage cavity 31. The first side plate 331 and the second side plate 332 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0117] refer to Figure 7 An insertion hole 3312 is provided on the first side plate 331, and the insertion hole 3312 communicates with the ice storage cavity 31. The insertion hole 3312 penetrates through the first side plate 331, one end of the insertion hole 3312 communicates with the ice storage cavity 31, and the other end of the insertion hole 3312 communicates with the space on the side of the first side plate 331 away from the ice storage cavity 31.

[0118] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 The ice storage box 3 may include a third side plate 333. The third side plate 333 can be used to form the ice storage box 3. The third side plate 333 is located on the side of the ice storage cavity 31. The ice storage box 3 may include a fourth side plate 334. The fourth side plate 334 is used to form the ice storage box 3. The third side plate 333 and the fourth side plate 334 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0119] The first side plate 331, the second side plate 332, the third side plate 333, and the fourth side plate 334 are connected to form an ice storage cavity 31. The first side plate 331, the second side plate 332, the third side plate 333, and the fourth side plate 334 are connected to form an ice inlet 321. The ice inlet 321 is located at the top of the first side plate 331, the second side plate 332, the third side plate 333, and the fourth side plate 334. The first side plate 331, the second side plate 332, the third side plate 333, and the fourth side plate 334 are connected to form an ice outlet 322. The ice outlet 322 is located at the bottom of the first side plate 331, the second side plate 332, the third side plate 333, and the fourth side plate 334.

[0120] The first side panel 331 has its two ends connected to the third side panel 333 and the fourth side panel 334, respectively, and the second side panel 332 has its two ends connected to the two ends of the third side panel 333 and the fourth side panel 334, respectively. The first side panel 331 and the second side panel 332 can be arranged opposite each other in the width direction of the box. The third side panel 333 and the fourth side panel 334 can be arranged opposite each other in the front-back direction of the box.

[0121] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The refrigerator may include an ice dispensing mechanism 4. The ice dispensing mechanism 4 is used to discharge ice from the ice storage cavity 31 through the ice outlet 322.

[0122] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The ice dispensing mechanism 4 may include a drive shaft 41. The drive shaft 41 is inserted into the ice storage cavity 31. The drive shaft 41 is located on one side of the first side plate 331. The axial direction of the drive shaft 41 may be parallel to the front-back direction of the refrigerator. The drive shaft 41 is located between the first side plate 331 and the second side plate 332.

[0123] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The drive shaft 41 and the first side plate 331 define a first ice outlet channel 341. The first ice outlet channel 341 is located between the drive shaft 41 and the first side plate 331. The first ice outlet channel 341 communicates with the insertion hole 3312.

[0124] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The drive shaft 41 and the second side plate 332 define the second ice outlet channel 342. The second ice outlet channel 342 is located between the drive shaft 41 and the second side plate 332.

[0125] The ice dispensing mechanism 4 may include a movable ice blade 42. The movable ice blade 42 may be sleeved on the drive shaft 41. The ice dispensing mechanism 4 may include a drive component. The drive component may be located outside the ice storage cavity 31. The drive component is connected to one end of the drive shaft 41, and the drive component drives the drive shaft 41 to rotate within the ice storage cavity 31.

[0126] The drive shaft 41 drives the rotating blades 42 to rotate. There can be multiple rotating blades 42. All rotating blades 42 are mounted on the drive shaft 41. When the drive shaft 41 rotates, it drives the multiple rotating blades 42 to rotate. The multiple rotating blades 42 can be spaced apart along the axial direction of the drive shaft 41.

[0127] refer to Figure 5 Each moving blade 42 may include multiple blades 421. Specifically, each moving blade 42 may have three blades 421. Each blade 421 extends radially along the drive shaft 41. Each blade 421 may have a first side and a second side disposed along the extension direction of the blade 421. The first side and the second side are disposed opposite to each other. One of the first side and the second side may be provided with a first toothed structure.

[0128] The ice-ejection mechanism 4 may include a fixed ice blade 43. The fixed ice blade 43 is sleeved on the drive shaft 41. Specifically, one end of the fixed ice blade 43 may be sleeved on the drive shaft 41, and the other end of the fixed ice blade 43 may be connected to the second side plate 332. The drive shaft 41 can rotate relative to the fixed ice blade 43. The top of the fixed ice blade 43 may be provided with a second toothed structure. There may be multiple fixed ice blades 43. Multiple fixed ice blades 43 may be spaced apart along the axial direction of the drive shaft 41. Along the axial direction of the drive shaft 41, the fixed ice blades 43 and the moving ice blades 42 are arranged alternately.

[0129] The drive shaft 41 drives the moving ice blade 42 to rotate. When the moving ice blade 42 rotates in the first direction, it drives the ice through the first ice outlet channel 341 and out of the ice outlet 322. Specifically, when the drive shaft 41 drives the moving ice blade 42 to rotate in the first direction, the moving ice blade 42 drives the ice through the space between the drive shaft 41 and the first side plate 331, and then the ice is discharged from the ice outlet 322. The ice is not cut and the whole ice is discharged from the ice outlet 322.

[0130] The first direction is opposite to the second direction. When the drive shaft 41 drives the moving blade 42 to rotate in the second direction, the moving blade 42 drives the ice to approach the fixed blade 43 from between the drive shaft 41 and the second side plate 332. Under the clamping of the fixed blade 43 and the moving blade 42, the ice is cut and the cut ice is discharged from the ice outlet 322.

[0131] When the drive shaft 41 drives the moving blade 42 to rotate in the second direction, the moving blade 42 drives the ice to approach the fixed blade 43 from between the drive shaft 41 and the second side plate 332. Under the clamping of the first tooth structure and the second tooth structure, the ice is cut.

[0132] In some embodiments, since the second ice outlet channel 342 is equipped with a fixed ice blade 43, the gap on the side of the second ice outlet channel 342 is relatively small. When subjected to vibration, the possibility of ice passing through the second ice outlet channel 342 is small. The first ice outlet channel 341 has a relatively large space on the side, and ice is more likely to pass through the ice and fall out of the ice storage box 3.

[0133] refer to Figure 2 The refrigerator may include a blocking device 5. The blocking device 5 is used to block the first ice discharge channel 341. The blocking device 5 can at least partially block the first ice discharge channel 341.

[0134] refer to Figure 6 The blocking device 5 may include a first blocking member 51. The first blocking member 51 is inserted into the first ice outlet channel 341 through the insertion hole 3312, and the first blocking member 51 moves from inside the first ice outlet channel 341 to the outside of the first ice outlet channel 341 through the insertion hole 3312. Alternatively, the first blocking member 51 can be inserted into the first ice outlet channel 341 through the insertion hole 3312. The first blocking member 51 can be removed from the first ice outlet channel 341 through the insertion hole 3312.

[0135] The first blocking member 51 may have a first position. When the first blocking member 51 is in the first position, the first blocking member 51 is inserted into the first ice outlet channel 341, and the first blocking member 51 at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel 341 so that the first blocking member 51 can prevent ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel 341 and being discharged from the ice outlet 322. When the refrigerator vibrates, it prevents ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel 341 and being discharged from the ice storage box 3 from the ice outlet 322, prevents ice from entering the distributor channel, prevents ice from blocking the distributor channel, prevents ice from melting in the distributor channel and causing water to drip at the distributor outlet, and prevents ice from falling out of the ice storage box 3 when it is removed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0136] When the moving blade 42 is stationary or when the moving blade 42 rotates in the opposite direction of the first direction, the first blocking member 51 is in the first position so that the first blocking member 51 can block ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel 341 and being discharged from the ice outlet 322.

[0137] refer to Figure 3 The blocking device 5 may include a driving mechanism 52. The driving mechanism 52 may be connected to the first blocking member 51. The first blocking member 51 may have a second position. When the first blocking member 51 is in the second position, the first blocking member 51 is inserted into the first ice outlet channel 341 or the first blocking member 51 is located outside the first ice outlet channel 341, so that the area of ​​blocking the first ice outlet channel 341 is small or the first ice outlet channel 341 is not blocked, so that the ice can pass smoothly through the first ice outlet channel 341 and be discharged from the ice outlet 322.

[0138] The first blocking member 51 can switch between a first position and a second position. When the first blocking member 51 switches from the first position to the second position, ice can pass smoothly through the first ice outlet channel 341. When the second position switches to the first position, the first blocking member 51 can block ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel 341.

[0139] When the first blocking member 51 switches from the first position to the second position, the moving ice blade 42 drives the ice to move and the ice drives the first blocking member 51 to move outward of the first ice outlet channel 341, and / or, the driving mechanism 52 drives the first blocking member 51 to move outward of the first ice outlet channel 341 so that the ice passes through the first ice outlet channel 341 and is discharged from the ice outlet 322, so that the distributor outlet can discharge ice normally.

[0140] When the first blocking member 51 switches from the second position to the first position, the driving mechanism 52 drives the first blocking member 51 to move into the first ice outlet channel 341. The driving mechanism 52 is configured to enable the first blocking member 51 to return to the first position and block ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel 341 again.

[0141] In some embodiments, when the first blocking member 51 switches from the first position to the second position, the moving ice blade 42 drives the ice to press the first blocking member 51 outward of the first ice outlet channel 341, and / or the driving mechanism 52 drives the first blocking member 51 to move outward of the first ice outlet channel 341 so that the ice passes through the first ice outlet channel 341 and is discharged from the ice outlet 322, enabling the distributor outlet to discharge ice normally.

[0142] In some embodiments, reference Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The drive mechanism 52 may include a fixing member 521. The fixing member 521 is located outside the ice storage cavity 31. The fixing member 521 is connected to the ice storage box 3. The fixing member 521 is provided with a first mounting hole 5211.

[0143] refer to Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10The drive mechanism 52 may include a first elastic element 522. The first elastic element 522 is disposed within the first mounting hole 5211. The first elastic element 522 may be a spring.

[0144] The first blocking member 51 may include a first connecting post 511. The first connecting post 511 is inserted into the first mounting hole 5211. The first elastic member 522 is located between the bottom end of the first mounting hole 5211 and the first connecting post 511.

[0145] When the first blocking member 51 switches from the first position to the second position, the first connecting post 511 compresses the first elastic member 522. When the first blocking member 51 switches from the second position to the first position, the first elastic member 522 drives the first blocking member 51 to move into the first ice outlet channel 341 through the first connecting post 511.

[0146] The first blocking member 51 includes a first connecting post 511 and a driving mechanism 52 including a fixing member 521 and a first elastic member 522. The fixing member 521 has a first mounting hole 5211, the first elastic member 522 is disposed in the first mounting hole 5211, and the first connecting post 511 is inserted into the first mounting hole 5211. The first blocking member 51 can be restored to the first position by the elastic force generated after the first elastic member 522 is compressed, thus avoiding the need for other driving members, saving parts and resources.

[0147] In some embodiments, reference Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The drive mechanism 52 may include a drive motor 523. The drive motor 523 is connected to the fixing member 521. The drive motor 523 drives the first blocking member 51 to move outward of the first ice outlet channel 341 so that ice can pass through the first ice outlet channel 341.

[0148] In some embodiments, reference Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The drive mechanism 52 includes a first connecting rod 524. The first connecting rod 524 is connected to the drive motor 523. The first connecting rod 524 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 523.

[0149] The first blocking member 51 may include a first drive column 512. The first drive column 512 is connected to the side of the first connecting column 511. The drive motor 523 drives the first connecting rod 524 to rotate. Under the constraint of the first mounting hole 5211, the first connecting rod 524 drives the first connecting column 511 to compress the first elastic member 522 through the first drive column 512.

[0150] The drive mechanism 52 includes a drive motor 523 and a first connecting rod 524. The first blocking member 51 includes a first drive column 512. The drive motor 523 can drive the first blocking member 51 to move outward from the first ice outlet channel 341. This can prevent the first blocking member 51 from blocking the ice during ice discharge, so that it is not necessary to use ice blocks to press the first blocking member 51 outward from the first ice outlet channel 341, thereby reducing the load on the drive mechanism.

[0151] In some embodiments, reference Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The fastener 521 has a guide hole 5212. The guide hole 5212 communicates with the first mounting hole 5211. The first drive post 512 is inserted into the guide hole 5212 so that the guide hole 5212 guides the first drive post 512. The end of the first drive post 512 away from the first connecting post 511 extends out of the guide hole 5212.

[0152] The first connecting rod 524 drives the first driving column 512 to move within the guide hole 5212. When the first connecting rod 524 drives the first driving column 512 to move within the guide hole 5212, the connection point between the first connecting rod 524 and the first driving column 512 is located on the side of the guide hole 5212 away from the first mounting hole 5211.

[0153] The end of the guide hole 5212 away from the bottom of the first mounting hole 5211 can be open to facilitate the entry of the first drive post 512 into the guide hole 5212 so that the guide hole 5212 can guide the first drive post 512.

[0154] In some embodiments, reference Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The fixing component 521 may include a first fixing plate 5213. The first fixing plate 5213 may be connected to the ice storage box 3. The drive motor 523 may be connected to the first fixing plate 5213, so that the first fixing plate 5213 can serve to fix the drive motor 523.

[0155] The fixing member 521 may include a first limiting member 5214. The first limiting member 5214 is connected to the first fixing plate 5213. A first mounting hole 5211 is formed in the first limiting member 5214. The first limiting member 5214 may include a second limiting plate 52141. The second limiting plate 52141 is located at the end of the first mounting hole 5211 away from the first blocking member 51. The first limiting member 5214 includes a mounting hole sidewall 52142 located on the side of the first mounting hole 5211. The mounting hole sidewall 52142 is connected to the second limiting plate 52141 to form the first mounting hole 5211.

[0156] The guide hole 5212 can be provided on the side wall 52142 of the mounting hole. The end of the guide hole 5212 away from the second limiting plate 52141 is open, so that the first drive column 512 can enter the guide hole 5212 and guide the first drive column 512.

[0157] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11 The first blocking member 51 may include a first blocking block 513. The first blocking block 513 is located at one end of the first blocking member 51. When the first blocking member 51 is in the first position, the first blocking block 513 is inserted into the first ice outlet channel 341.

[0158] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11 The first blocking member 51 may include a first limiting plate 514. The first limiting plate 514 is connected to the first blocking block 513. The first limiting plate 514 is located on the side of the first blocking block 513 away from the ice storage cavity 31. The first limiting plate 514 is located on the side of the first side plate 331 away from the ice storage cavity 31. When the first blocking member 51 is in the first position, the first limiting plate 514 can abut against the first side plate 331, so that the first side plate 331 can limit the first limiting plate 514, thereby limiting the first blocking member 51 and preventing the first blocking member 51 from being inserted too far into the ice storage cavity 31.

[0159] When the first limiting plate 514 abuts against the first side plate 331, the first limiting plate 514 can cover the insertion hole 3312, which can prevent ice from leaking out and reduce the leakage of cold air in the ice storage box 3.

[0160] In some embodiments, one end of the first connecting post 511 away from the bottom end of the first mounting hole 5211 is connected to the side of the first limiting plate 514 away from the first side plate 331.

[0161] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11 A first blocking block groove 5131 is formed on the first blocking block 513. The first blocking block groove 5131 is located on the side of the first blocking block 513 near the first elastic member 522. One end of the first connecting post 511 is inserted into the first blocking block groove 5131, and the first connecting post 511 is connected to the first blocking block 513. The first blocking block groove 5131 can remove part of the material of the first blocking block 513, thereby reducing its weight.

[0162] When the first blocking member 51 is in the second position, the drive mechanism 52 can be inserted into the first blocking block slot 5131, which can save space and reduce the space occupied by the drive mechanism 52 and the first blocking member 51 inside the refrigerator.

[0163] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11The first limiting plate 514 may be provided with a limiting plate hole 5141. The limiting plate hole 5141 passes through the first limiting plate 514 and communicates with the first blocking block groove 5131, so that the first connecting post 511 can pass through the limiting plate hole 5141 and connect with the first blocking block 513.

[0164] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 and Figure 10 The blocking device 5 may include a second blocking member 53. The second blocking member 53 is rotatably connected to the first side plate 331. The connection between the second blocking member 53 and the first side plate 331 is located above the insertion hole 3312. When the first blocking member 51 is in the first position, the first blocking member 51 is supported below the second blocking member 53, and the second blocking member 53 at least partially blocks the first ice outlet channel 341 to prevent ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel 341 and being discharged from the ice outlet 322. The first blocking block 513 is supported below the second blocking member 53.

[0165] The second shield 53 and the first shield 51 are provided below the second shield 53 so that when ice passes through the first ice outlet channel 341, it will not be blocked by the upper side of the first shield 51, allowing the ice to pass through the first ice outlet channel 341 more smoothly. In addition, the second shield 53 can block the insertion hole 3312, preventing ice from getting stuck in the gap between the insertion hole 3312 and the first shield 51 and causing the first shield 51 to get stuck.

[0166] When the first blocking member 51 switches from the first position to the second position, the second blocking member 53 rotates downward under the action of gravity, allowing ice to pass through the first ice outlet channel 341 and be discharged from the ice outlet 322. When the first blocking member 51 switches from the second position to the first position, the first blocking member 51 drives the second blocking member 53 to rotate upward, blocking ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel 341. Specifically, when the first blocking member 51 switches from the second position to the first position, the first blocking block 513 drives the second blocking member 53 to rotate upward.

[0167] The rotatable connection between the second shielding member 53 and the first side plate 331 is located on the side of the first side plate 331 away from the ice storage cavity 31. The second shielding member 53 is inserted into the ice storage cavity 31 through the insertion hole 3312. When the second shielding member 53 is rotatably connected to the side of the first side plate 331 close to the ice storage cavity 31, a connection structure needs to be set on the inner wall of the first side plate 331, which will block the ice. Setting the rotatable connection between the second shielding member 53 and the first side plate 331 to be located on the side of the first side plate 331 away from the ice storage cavity 31 can avoid the connection structure between the second shielding member 53 and the first side plate 331 causing the ice to not flow smoothly.

[0168] In some embodiments, reference Figure 12The first side plate 331 is provided with two first fixing holes 33111. The two first fixing holes 33111 are arranged at intervals.

[0169] The first side plate 331 is provided with a first fixing post 3311. There are two first fixing posts 3311. The two first fixing posts 3311 are arranged at intervals. A first fixing hole 33111 is formed on the first fixing post 33111.

[0170] refer to Figure 10 The second shielding member 53 includes a second connecting portion 531. The second connecting portion 531 is rotatably connected to the first side plate 331. Specifically, both ends of the second connecting portion 531 are respectively inserted into two first fixing holes 33111, and the second connecting portion 531 is rotatably connected to the first fixing post 3311. The second connecting portion 531 can be a post.

[0171] The second shielding member 53 may include a second shielding plate 532. The second shielding plate 532 is connected to the second connecting portion 531. Specifically, one end of the second shielding plate 532 is connected to the second connecting portion 531. The second shielding plate 532 is inserted into the ice storage cavity 31.

[0172] refer to Figure 14 The rotation axis of the second blocking member 53 can be parallel to the axial direction of the drive shaft 41. Multiple second blocking plates 532 can be provided. These multiple second blocking plates 532 are spaced apart along the extending direction of the rotation axis of the second blocking member 53.

[0173] At least two second baffles 532 are provided. Along the axial direction of the drive shaft 41, the second baffles 532 are located between two adjacent moving ice blades 42, and the moving ice blades 42 are located between two adjacent second baffles 532. This prevents the moving ice blades 42 from directly contacting the second baffles 532 during rotation, and prevents long-term friction between the moving ice blades 42 and the second baffles 532 from causing the second baffles 53 to fail or causing material debris from the second baffles 532 to remain in the removed ice.

[0174] In some embodiments, reference Figure 13 The first blocking member 51 includes a first blocking plate 515. When the first blocking member 51 is in the first position, the first blocking plate 515 is inserted into the first ice outlet channel 341. Furthermore, when a second blocking member 53 is present and the first blocking member 51 is in the first position, the first blocking plate 515 is supported below the second blocking member 53. When the first blocking member 51 switches from the second position to the first position, the first blocking plate 515 drives the second blocking member 53 to rotate upwards.

[0175] In some embodiments, there are multiple first shielding plates 515. The multiple first shielding plates 515 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the axial direction of the drive shaft 41.

[0176] At least two first baffles 515 are provided. Along the axial direction of the drive shaft 41, the first baffles 515 are located between two adjacent moving ice blades 42, and the moving ice blades 42 are located between two adjacent first baffles 515. This prevents the moving ice blades 42 from directly contacting the first baffles 515 during rotation, and prevents the moving ice blades 42 from rubbing against the first baffles 515 for a long time, which could cause the first baffles 51 to fail or cause material debris from the first baffles 515 to be present in the removed ice.

[0177] In some embodiments, reference Figure 13 The first blocking member 51 may include a first limiting plate 514. The first limiting plate 514 is connected to the first blocking plate 515. The first limiting plate 514 is located on the side of the first side plate 331 away from the ice storage cavity 31. When the first blocking member 51 is in the first position, the first limiting plate 514 can abut against the first side plate 331, so that the first side plate 331 can limit the first limiting plate 514, thereby limiting the first blocking member 51 and preventing the first blocking member 51 from being inserted too far into the ice storage cavity 31.

[0178] When the first limiting plate 514 abuts against the first side plate 331, the first limiting plate 514 can cover the insertion hole 3312, which can prevent ice from leaking out and reduce the leakage of cold air in the ice storage box 3.

[0179] One end of the first connecting post 511 away from the bottom of the first mounting hole 5211 is connected to the side of the first limiting plate 514 away from the first side plate 331.

[0180] In some embodiments, there may be multiple insertion holes 3312. Multiple first baffles 515 are respectively inserted into different insertion holes 3312. Multiple second baffles 532 are respectively inserted into different insertion holes 3312. An insertion hole 3312 may include a first insertion hole 33121 for inserting a first baffle 515 into an ice storage cavity 31. An insertion hole 3312 may include a second insertion hole 33122 within the ice storage cavity 31 for inserting a second baffle 532. The first insertion hole 3312 and the second insertion hole 3312 are connected.

[0181] In some embodiments, the first side plate 331 includes a first ice outlet plate 3313. The first ice outlet plate 3313 is located at the bottom end of the first side plate 331. The bottom end of the first ice outlet plate 3313 forms an ice outlet 322. The drive shaft 41 and the first ice outlet plate 3313 define a first ice outlet channel 341.

[0182] An insertion hole 3312 is provided on the first ice outlet plate 3313. The second blocking member 53 is rotatably connected to the first ice outlet plate 3313. A first fixing post 3311 is provided on the first ice outlet plate 3313.

[0183] The second side plate 332 includes a second ice outlet plate 3321. The second ice outlet plate 3321 is located at the bottom end of the second side plate 332. The bottom end of the second ice outlet plate 3321 forms an ice outlet 322. The drive shaft 41 and the second ice outlet plate 3321 define a second ice outlet channel 342. The fixed ice blade 43 is connected to the second ice outlet plate 3321.

[0184] In some embodiments, the third side plate 333 includes a third ice outlet plate 3331. The third ice outlet plate 3331 is located at the bottom end of the third side plate 333. The bottom end of the third ice outlet plate 3331 is used to form an ice outlet 322.

[0185] refer to Figure 15 The fourth side plate 334 includes a fourth ice outlet plate 3341. The fourth ice outlet plate 3341 is located at the bottom end of the fourth side plate 334. The bottom end of the fourth ice outlet plate 3341 is used to form an ice outlet 322.

[0186] The first ice-discharging plate 3313, the second ice-discharging plate 3321, the third ice-discharging plate 3331, and the fourth ice-discharging plate 3341 are connected to form an ice outlet 322. The ice outlet 322 is located at the bottom end of the first ice-discharging plate 3313, the second ice-discharging plate 3321, the third ice-discharging plate 3331, and the fourth ice-discharging plate 3341. The drive shaft 41 can be located between the first ice-discharging plate 3313 and the second ice-discharging plate 3321.

[0187] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 The ice storage box 3 includes a first box body 301. The ice storage box 3 may include a second box body 302. The first box body 301 and the second box body 302 are connected. The first box body 301 and the second box body 302 can form a section at the bottom of the ice storage cavity 31.

[0188] The first housing 301 may include a third ice dispensing plate 3331. The second housing 302 may include a fourth ice dispensing plate 3341. The first housing 301 may include a first ice dispensing plate 3313, or the second housing 302 may include a first ice dispensing plate 3313, or the first housing 301 may include a portion of the first ice dispensing plate 3313, and the second housing 302 may include a portion of the second ice dispensing plate 3321, with the first housing 301 and the second housing 302 connected to form the first ice dispensing plate 3313. The first housing 301 may include a second ice dispensing plate 3321, or the second housing 302 may include a second ice dispensing plate 3321, or the first housing 301 may include a portion of the second ice dispensing plate 3321, and the second housing 302 may include a portion of the second ice dispensing plate 3321, with the first housing 301 and the second housing 302 connected to form the second ice dispensing plate 3321.

[0189] The ice storage box 3 includes a third box body 303. The third box body 303 can be connected to the first box body 301. The third box body 303 can cover the outside of the second box body 302.

[0190] refer to Figure 16 The ice storage box 3 includes a fourth box body 304. The fourth box body 304 can be connected to the third box body 303. The fourth box body 304 can be connected to the top of the third box body 303.

[0191] The first box 301, the second box 302, the third box 303 and the fourth box 304 are connected to form an ice storage cavity 31.

[0192] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0193] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The application relates to a refrigerator, which comprises: a cabinet, wherein a refrigeration compartment is arranged in the cabinet; a cabinet door, which is used for opening or closing the refrigeration compartment; an ice maker, which is arranged on the cabinet or the cabinet door; an ice storage box (3), which is arranged below the ice maker; the ice storage box (3) is internally provided with an ice storage cavity (31) for storing ice; the bottom end of the ice storage box (3) is provided with an ice outlet (322), which is in communication with the ice storage cavity (31); the ice storage box (3) comprises: a first side plate (331), which is used for surrounding the ice storage cavity (31); the first side plate (331) is arranged on the side of the ice storage cavity (31); the first side plate (331) is provided with an insertion hole (3312); an ice outlet mechanism (4), which comprises: a driving shaft (41), which is inserted into the ice storage cavity (31); the driving shaft (41) is arranged on one side of the first side plate (331); the driving shaft (41) and the first side plate (331) define a first ice outlet channel (341); the first ice outlet channel (341) is in communication with the insertion hole (3312); a shielding device (5), which comprises: a first shielding piece (51), which is inserted into the first ice outlet channel (341) through the insertion hole (3312) and moves from the first ice outlet channel (341) to the outside of the first ice outlet channel (341) through the insertion hole (3312); when the first shielding piece (51) is in a first position, the first shielding piece (51) is inserted into the first ice outlet channel (341); the first shielding piece (51) at least partially shields the first ice outlet channel (341), so as to block the ice from being discharged from the ice outlet (322) through the first ice outlet channel (341).

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice outlet mechanism (4) comprises a moving ice cutter (42), which is sleeved on the driving shaft (41); the shielding device (5) comprises: a driving mechanism (52), which is connected with the first shielding piece (51); when the first shielding piece (51) is in a second position, the first shielding piece (51) is inserted into the first ice outlet channel (341) or is arranged outside the first ice outlet channel (341); when the first shielding piece (51) is switched from the first position to the second position, the moving ice cutter (42) drives the ice to move and the ice drives the first shielding piece (51) to move to the outside of the first ice outlet channel (341); and / or the driving mechanism (52) drives the first shielding piece (51) to move to the outside of the first ice outlet channel (341), so that the ice is discharged from the ice outlet (322) through the first ice outlet channel (341); when the first shielding piece (51) is switched from the second position to the first position, the driving mechanism (52) drives the first shielding piece (51) to move into the first ice outlet channel (341).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shielding device (5) further comprises: a second shielding piece (53), which is rotationally connected with the first side plate (331). The first shielding piece (51) supports the second shielding piece (53) from below when the first shielding piece (51) is in the first position.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second shielding piece (53) rotates downward under the action of gravity when the first shielding piece (51) switches from the first position to the second position. The first shielding piece (51) drives the second shielding piece (53) to rotate upward when the first shielding piece (51) switches from the second position to the first position.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating connection between the second shielding piece (53) and the first side plate (331) is located on the side of the first side plate (331) away from the ice storage cavity (31), and the second shielding piece (53) is inserted into the ice storage cavity (31) through the insertion hole (3312).

6. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second shielding piece (53) comprises: A second connecting part (531) is rotatably connected with the first side plate (331); A second shielding plate (532) is connected with the second connecting part (531), and the second shielding plate (532) is inserted into the ice storage cavity (31); the second shielding plate (532) has at least two; Along the axial direction of the driving shaft (41), the ice knife (42) is located between two adjacent second shielding plates (532).

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that The first shielding piece (51) comprises a first shielding plate (515); the first shielding plate (515) has at least two; when the first shielding piece (51) is in the first position, the first shielding plate (515) supports the second shielding piece (53) from below; Along the axial direction of the driving shaft (41), the ice knife (42) is located between two adjacent first shielding plates (515).

8. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, The driving mechanism (52) comprises: A fixing piece (521) is connected to the ice storage box (3), and a first mounting hole (5211) is arranged on the fixing piece (521); A first elastic piece (522) is arranged in the first mounting hole (5211); The first shielding piece (51) comprises a first connecting column (511), and the first connecting column (511) is inserted into the first mounting hole (5211); The first elastic piece (522) is located between the bottom end of the first mounting hole (5211) and the first connecting column (511); When the first shielding piece (51) switches from the first position to the second position, the first connecting column (511) compresses the first elastic piece (522); When the first shielding piece (51) switches from the second position to the first position, the first elastic piece (522) drives the first shielding piece (51) to move into the first ice outlet channel (341) through the first connecting column (511).

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first shielding piece (51) comprises a first driving column (512), and the first driving column (512) is connected to the side of the first connecting column (511); The driving mechanism (52) comprises: A first connecting rod (524) A driving motor (523) is connected with the first connecting rod (524), the driving motor (523) drives the first connecting rod (524) to rotate, and the first connecting rod (524) drives the first connecting column (511) to compress the first elastic member (522) through the first driving column (512) under the limitation of the first mounting hole (5211).

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: It comprises: A cabinet, wherein a refrigeration compartment is arranged; A cabinet door for opening or closing the refrigeration compartment; An ice maker installed on the cabinet or the cabinet door; An ice storage box (3) located below the ice maker; the ice storage box (3) is provided with an ice storage cavity (31) for storing ice; the bottom end of the ice storage box (3) is provided with an ice outlet (322) in communication with the ice storage cavity (31); the ice storage box (3) comprises: A first side plate (331) for enclosing the ice storage cavity (31); the first side plate (331) is arranged on the side of the ice storage cavity (31); the first side plate (331) is provided with an insertion hole (3312); An ice outlet mechanism (4) comprising: A driving shaft (41) inserted into the ice storage cavity (31), the driving shaft (41) is located on one side of the first side plate (331), and the driving shaft (41) and the first side plate (331) define a first ice outlet channel (341); the first ice outlet channel (341) is in communication with the insertion hole (3312); A movable ice knife (42) sleeved on the driving shaft (41); The driving shaft (41) drives the movable ice knife (42) to rotate, when the movable ice knife (42) rotates in a first direction, the movable ice knife (42) drives ice to pass through the first ice outlet channel (341) and be discharged from the ice outlet (322); A shielding device (5) comprising: A first shielding member (51) inserted into the first ice outlet channel (341) through the insertion hole (3312) and moved from the first ice outlet channel (341) to the outside of the first ice outlet channel (341) through the insertion hole (3312); When the movable ice knife (42) is stationary or rotates in the opposite direction of the first direction, the first shielding member (51) is in a first position; When the first shielding member (51) is in the first position, the first shielding member (51) is inserted into the first ice outlet channel (341), and the first shielding member (51) at least partially shields the first ice outlet channel (341) to block ice from passing through the first ice outlet channel (341) and being discharged from the ice outlet (322).

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