Ice block lifting mechanism and ice making equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making equipment, and provides an ice block lifting mechanism and the ice making equipment, the ice block lifting mechanism comprises an ice conveying box, a screw and a baffle, an ice conveying cavity, an ice inlet and an ice outlet are formed in the ice conveying box, the ice inlet and the ice outlet are communicated with the ice conveying cavity, the screw is rotationally arranged in the ice conveying cavity, and the baffle extends in the height direction of the ice conveying cavity; and the screw rod is used for guiding ice blocks in the ice conveying cavity to move in the height direction of the ice conveying cavity in the rotating process of the screw rod. By arranging the baffle in the height direction of the ice conveying cavity, on one hand, the baffle is used for guiding the ice blocks to move and lift in the height direction, and on the other hand, the baffle is used for limiting the moving direction of the ice blocks, the ice blocks do not need to be lifted upwards around the inner wall of the ice conveying cavity in the spiral direction, the moving path of the ice blocks is simplified, and the ice blocks can be continuously and stably lifted; the stability and smoothness of the ice discharging process are improved, and the ice discharging speed and the ice discharging efficiency are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of ice-making equipment technology, and in particular relates to an ice block lifting mechanism and ice-making equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, refrigerators with ice-making functions have a separate ice-making space within the refrigerator compartment. This ice-making space consists of a water system, an ice-making system, an ice storage system, and an ice dispensing system. In this solution, to save on the utilization rate of the refrigerator space, the ice-making system and the ice storage system are placed at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. At the same time, to compress the space of the ice storage system, the ice storage box is placed at the bottom. When the ice blocks in the ice storage box are pushed out, they need to be lifted a certain distance to enter the ice crushing chamber. However, the existing ice block lifting mechanism cannot meet the requirements for smooth ice dispensing and ice dispensing speed. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an ice block lifting mechanism and an ice-making device to solve the shortcomings of existing ice block lifting mechanisms in terms of smoothness and speed of ice dispensing.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an ice-lifting mechanism, comprising:

[0005] An ice conveying box has an ice conveying cavity and an ice inlet and an ice outlet communicating with the ice conveying cavity, with the ice outlet located above the ice inlet;

[0006] The screw is rotatably mounted inside the ice conveying chamber;

[0007] A baffle is provided extending along the height direction of the ice conveying chamber to guide the ice blocks in the ice conveying chamber to move along the height direction of the ice conveying chamber during the rotation of the screw.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the baffle includes a first baffle, which is sleeved inside the screw;

[0009] And / or, the baffle includes a second baffle disposed outside the screw or on the inner wall of the ice delivery box.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the first baffle and the ice conveying box are an integral structure; and / or, the second baffle and the ice conveying box are an integral structure.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the second baffle is connected to the front side of the ice outlet relative to the rotation direction of the screw;

[0012] And / or, the direction of ice entry at the ice inlet is different from the direction of ice exit at the ice outlet.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the ice inlet is provided with a first guide, and the first guide is provided with a first guide surface that is inclined toward the interior of the ice conveying cavity;

[0014] And / or, the ice outlet is provided with a second guide, the second guide having a second guide surface that is inclined toward the outside of the ice conveying cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the first baffle is provided with a first guide surface facing the ice outlet;

[0016] And / or, the second baffle is provided with a second guide surface facing the ice outlet;

[0017] And / or, a third guide surface is provided at the connection between the second guide and the second baffle.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the ice conveying box is provided with an ice crushing port, and an ice crushing box is provided below the ice conveying box, with the ice crushing box corresponding to the ice crushing port.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the ice crushing port is located below the ice outlet, and the ice crushing port is located on the rear side of the second baffle relative to the rotation direction of the screw.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the ice crusher is provided with a handle, and the ice crusher is slidably disposed on the ice conveyor.

[0021] Secondly, this application also provides an ice-making device, which includes an ice-lifting mechanism as described in the above embodiments.

[0022] The ice-lifting mechanism provided in this application includes an ice-feeding box, a screw, and a baffle. The ice-feeding box has an ice-feeding cavity and an ice inlet and an ice outlet communicating with the ice-feeding cavity. The screw is rotatably disposed within the ice-feeding cavity, and the baffle extends along the height direction of the ice-feeding cavity to guide the ice blocks within the ice-feeding cavity to move along the height direction of the ice-feeding cavity during screw rotation. By providing the baffle along the height direction of the ice-feeding cavity, it serves two purposes: firstly, it guides the ice blocks to move and lift along the height direction; secondly, it restricts the direction of movement of the ice blocks. The ice blocks do not need to be lifted upwards in a spiral direction around the inner wall of the ice-feeding cavity, simplifying the movement path of the ice blocks. This allows the ice blocks to be lifted continuously and smoothly, improving the stability and smoothness of the ice-discharging process and ensuring the ice-discharging speed and efficiency.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 Schematic cross-section of the ice lifting mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 .

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the ice lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 4 Schematic cross-section of the ice lifting mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 .

[0030] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the ice lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 100. Ice feeding box; 110. Ice feeding cavity; 120. Ice inlet; 130. Ice outlet; 121. First guide; 122. First guide surface; 131. Second guide; 132. Second guide surface; 133. Third guide surface; 140. Ice crushing outlet; 150. Ice crushing box; 151. Handle;

[0034] 200. Screw;

[0035] 300, baffle; 310, first baffle; 320, second baffle; 311, first guide surface; 321, second guide surface. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "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 the embodiments of 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 the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0041] In related technologies, ice-making functionality has become a standard feature in overseas refrigerator products. Among refrigerators with ice-making capabilities, there exists a type where the ice maker is housed in the refrigerator compartment, and ice is dispensed through the refrigerator door. These refrigerators typically have an upper refrigerator compartment and a lower freezer compartment, with a separate ice-making space within the refrigerator compartment. To save space, the ice-making and ice-storage systems are placed at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. Furthermore, to compress the space required for the ice storage system, the ice storage tray is located at the bottom. When ice blocks from the ice storage tray are ejected, they need to be lifted a certain distance into the ice-crushing compartment. However, existing ice-lifting mechanisms cannot meet the requirements for smooth and fast ice dispensing.

[0042] This application provides an ice-lifting mechanism and an ice-making device to solve the problems of low ice-dispensing smoothness and speed in existing ice-lifting mechanisms. The following will be discussed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 1-6 Please provide an explanation.

[0043] The ice lifting mechanism provided in this application embodiment is referenced. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the device includes an ice conveying box 100, a screw 200, and a baffle 300. The ice conveying box 100 forms an ice conveying cavity 110 and an ice inlet 120 and an ice outlet 130 that communicate with the ice conveying cavity 110. The ice outlet 130 is located above the ice inlet 120. The screw 200 is rotatably disposed inside the ice conveying cavity 110. The baffle 300 extends along the height direction of the ice conveying cavity 110 and is used to guide the ice blocks inside the ice conveying cavity 110 to move along the height direction of the ice conveying cavity 110 during the rotation of the screw 200.

[0044] It is understood that in this embodiment, the ice inlet 120 of the ice conveying chamber 110 can be connected to the ice storage box of the ice maker. The ice blocks in the ice storage box enter the ice conveying chamber 110 through the ice inlet 120. The screw 200 extends along the height direction of the ice conveying chamber 110. The ice blocks are gradually lifted upward under the drive of the screw 200 and discharged from the ice outlet 130. The ice outlet 130 can be connected to the ice crusher. The ice crusher can be equipped with an ice blade assembly. During the rotation of the ice blade assembly, the whole ice is chopped into crushed ice, realizing the switching of the ice making system between the whole ice dispensing mode and the crushed ice dispensing mode.

[0045] For example, the cross-sectional shape of the ice container 100 may include, but is not limited to, a circle, a square or other shapes, and this embodiment does not specifically limit it.

[0046] A baffle 300 is installed along the height direction inside the ice conveying chamber 110. The design of the baffle 300 ensures that the ice blocks move linearly along the height direction within the ice conveying chamber 110, preventing lateral deviation of the ice blocks during the lifting process. This avoids the complexity of the traditional spiral path, reduces unnecessary movement paths, and thus speeds up the ice dispensing speed. The rotation of the screw 200 and the cooperation of the baffle 300 allow the ice blocks to be lifted continuously, reducing jamming or interruptions, thereby improving ice dispensing efficiency. Users can obtain more ice blocks in a shorter time, improving the smoothness of ice dispensing.

[0047] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the baffle 300 includes a first baffle 310, which is sleeved inside the screw 200 to prevent ice from accumulating inside the spiral screw 200 and causing the ice to be unable to be lifted effectively. This reduces the need for manual cleaning due to ice stuck on the screw 200, reduces maintenance workload, improves the overall stability and reliability of the ice lifting mechanism, and reduces the failure rate caused by ice accumulation.

[0048] For example, there is a certain gap between the first baffle 310 and the screw 200 to avoid affecting the normal rotation of the screw 200.

[0049] In another alternative implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the baffle 300 includes a second baffle 320, which is disposed on the outside of the screw 200 or on the inner wall of the ice conveying box 100. This effectively restricts the lateral movement of the ice block during the lifting process, ensuring that the ice block rises along a predetermined path. Placing the second baffle 320 on the inner wall of the ice conveying cavity 110 allows for a more compact design of the ice conveying box 100, improving the space utilization within the ice conveying cavity 110.

[0050] For example, the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320 can both be installed through the ice conveying cavity 110 along its height direction, that is, the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320 extend from the bottom to the top of the ice conveying cavity 110, which can guide the ice block to rise vertically throughout the process, ensuring that the ice block will not deviate from the predetermined trajectory during the entire lifting process, thereby enhancing the stability of the ice block lifting process.

[0051] After the ice block enters the ice conveying chamber 110 through the ice inlet 120, the screw 200 rotates and drives the ice block to spiral upward. When the ice block encounters the second baffle 320, due to the blocking effect of the second baffle 320 (the gap between the second baffle 320 and the screw 200 is small, which cannot allow larger ice blocks to pass through), the ice block cannot continue to move along the circumference of the ice conveying chamber 110. Instead, it can only move upward along the second baffle 320 under the drive of the screw 200 and the guidance of the second baffle 320 to reach the ice outlet 130 for discharge.

[0052] In one optional embodiment, the first baffle 310 and the ice dispensing box 100 are an integral structure. In another optional embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the second baffle 320 and the ice conveying box 100 are an integral structure. That is, the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320 can be integrally formed with the ice conveying box 100. On the one hand, this can improve the structural strength of the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320, thereby improving the overall stability of the ice lifting mechanism and preventing the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320 from shifting during long-term use. On the other hand, the integral connection method eliminates the need for additional assembly structures for the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320, reducing structural complexity and assembly steps, and reducing the space occupied in the ice conveying cavity 110.

[0053] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the second baffle 320 is connected to the front side of the ice outlet 130 relative to the rotation direction of the screw 200. When the ice block is lifted upward under the action of the screw 200, when the ice block is lifted to the height of the ice outlet 130, the ice block will not cross the second baffle 320 in the horizontal direction due to the blocking effect of the second baffle 320, thus preventing it from deviating from the position of the ice outlet 130. This ensures that the ice block can be smoothly discharged from the ice outlet 130, thereby completing the ice discharge process.

[0054] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the ice inlet 120 has an ice inlet direction that is different from the ice outlet 130. That is, the projections of the ice inlet 120 and the ice outlet 130 on the horizontal plane are offset to a certain extent. This helps to reduce the interference between the structures on the ice inlet side and the ice outlet side, and improves the convenience of operation and the stability of the system.

[0055] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the ice inlet 120 is provided with a first guide 121, and the first guide 121 is provided with a first guide surface 122 that is inclined toward the inside of the ice conveying cavity 110.

[0056] In this embodiment, the shape of the first guide 121 can be tubular or other shapes, and the first guide 121 can be separately set or integrated with the ice conveying box 100. This embodiment does not make specific limitations on this.

[0057] The first guide surface 122 can be an inclined surface or a curved surface. Its function is to guide the movement of ice blocks so that they can enter the ice block lifting mechanism from the ice storage box of the ice maker for lifting, thereby increasing the ice inlet speed and efficiency at the ice inlet 120.

[0058] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the ice outlet 130 is provided with a second guide 131, and the second guide 131 is provided with a second guide surface 132 that is inclined toward the outside of the ice conveying cavity 110.

[0059] For example, the second guide 131 may also be tubular or other shapes, and the second guide 131 may be separately or integrally disposed with the ice delivery box 100. This embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0060] The second guide surface 132 can be an inclined or curved surface, which is inclined downward toward the outside of the ice conveying cavity 110. Its function is to guide the ice block out, reduce the residence time of the ice block at the ice outlet 130, prevent the ice block from blocking the ice outlet 130, ensure the continuity of the ice discharge process, and improve the ice discharge speed and efficiency at the ice outlet 130.

[0061] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the first baffle 310 is provided with a first guide surface 311 facing the ice outlet 130; in an optional embodiment, the second baffle 320 is provided with a second guide surface 321 facing the ice outlet 130; in an optional embodiment, a third guide surface 133 is provided at the connection between the second guide member 131 and the second baffle 320.

[0062] Understandably, in this embodiment, the first baffle 310 has a first guide surface 311 on the side near the ice outlet 130, and the second baffle 320 has a second guide surface 321 on the side near the ice outlet 130. Both the first guide surface 311 and the second guide surface 321 face the ice outlet 130. A third guide surface 133 is provided at the connection between the second guide member 131 and the second baffle 320. The purpose of these guide surfaces is to ensure that the ice blocks move along the correct path from the ice conveying chamber 110 to the ice outlet 130, providing a smooth transition and reducing jamming and blockage during movement. The first guide surface 311, the second guide surface 321, and the third guide surface 133 can be inclined surfaces or curved surfaces to reduce friction and resistance during ice block movement and improve movement efficiency.

[0063] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the ice feeding box 100 is provided with an ice crushing port 140, and the bottom of the ice feeding box 100 is provided with an ice crushing box 150, which is set in relation to the ice crushing port 140.

[0064] Understandably, during the ice lifting process, the ice lifting mechanism may generate ice shards or small ice pieces due to collisions between the ice block and the screw 200, between ice blocks, and between the ice block and the inner wall of the ice conveying box 100. The accumulation of ice shards in the ice conveying chamber 110 can easily cause blockage and affect the ice dispensing efficiency. The bottom of the ice conveying box 100 is provided with an ice crushing port 140. The design of the ice crushing port 140 allows ice shards to be discharged in a timely manner, preventing blockage during the ice lifting process, thereby ensuring that the ice blocks are smoothly delivered to the ice outlet 130.

[0065] Furthermore, by separating ice blocks and ice shards, it ensures that the ice blocks received by the end user are intact and free of fragments, thus improving the user experience. Below the ice delivery box 100 is a crushed ice box 150, which corresponds to the crushing outlet 140. Ice shards falling from the crushing outlet 140 can enter the crushed ice box 150 for storage. The design of the crushed ice box 150 makes collecting and cleaning ice shards simple and convenient, reducing the frequency and difficulty of user maintenance of the ice delivery box 100, and facilitating cleaning and maintenance.

[0066] For example, the size, shape, and number of the ice crushing openings 140 can be configured as needed to ensure that ice shavings can pass through smoothly without clogging, while also preventing large ice chunks from falling into the ice crushing box 150. For instance, there can be multiple ice crushing openings 140, and these openings 140 can be spaced apart circumferentially along the ice conveying box 100 to ensure that ice shavings can be fully discharged into the ice crushing box 150.

[0067] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the ice crushing port 140 is located below the ice outlet 130, and the ice crushing port 140 is located on the rear side of the second baffle 320 relative to the rotation direction of the screw 200.

[0068] It is understood that in this embodiment, the ice crushing port 140 is located below the ice outlet 130, and the ice crushing port 140 is set close to the second baffle 320. When the screw 200 rotates and pushes the ice block forward so that the ice block touches the second baffle 320, the ice crushing port 140 will fall out and be separated, ensuring that the ice slag in the ice conveying chamber 110 can be fully and effectively cleaned, which helps to quickly separate the ice slag, reduces the problem of poor ice discharge caused by ice slag blockage, and improves the user experience.

[0069] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the ice crusher 150 is provided with a handle 151, and the ice crusher 150 is slidably disposed on the ice conveyor 100.

[0070] In this embodiment, the ice crusher 150 is provided with a handle 151, which facilitates easy removal and replacement of the ice crusher 150 by the user, improving operational convenience. The ice crusher 150 is designed to slide within the ice conveyor 100, for example, the bottom of the ice conveyor 100 is provided with a sliding track or guide rail to ensure that the ice crusher 150 can slide smoothly. The sliding arrangement of the ice crusher 150 allows the user to easily remove the ice crusher 150 when needed for cleaning or emptying the crushed ice, preventing ice accumulation and improving operational convenience.

[0071] The ice-lifting mechanism provided in this embodiment includes an ice-feeding box 100, a screw 200, and a baffle 300. The ice-feeding box 100 has an ice-feeding cavity 110 and an ice inlet 120 and an ice outlet 130 communicating with the ice-feeding cavity 110. The screw 200 is rotatably disposed within the ice-feeding cavity 110. The baffle 300 extends along the height direction of the ice-feeding cavity 110 and is used to guide the ice blocks within the ice-feeding cavity 110 to move along the height direction of the ice-feeding cavity 110 during the rotation of the screw 200. By providing the baffle 300 along the height direction of the ice-feeding cavity 110, it serves two purposes: firstly, to guide the ice blocks to move and be lifted along the height direction; and secondly, to limit the direction of movement of the ice blocks. The ice blocks do not need to be lifted upwards in a spiral direction around the inner wall of the ice-feeding cavity 110, simplifying the movement path of the ice blocks. This allows the ice blocks to be lifted continuously and smoothly, improving the stability and smoothness of the ice-discharging process and ensuring the ice-discharging speed and efficiency.

[0072] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an ice-making device, as shown in the reference. Figure 6 As shown, the ice-making equipment includes an ice-lifting mechanism as described in the above embodiment.

[0073] For example, the ice-making equipment can be an ice maker, refrigerator, or freezer, etc., and the ice block lifting mechanism is used to remove whole ice blocks from the ice-making chamber, combined with Figures 1-6 The ice block is moved by the screw 200. When the screw 200 rotates, the ice block will move due to the space limitation of the side wall of the ice box 100. Due to the restriction of rotational movement by the baffle 300 in the space, the ice block will move upward and be lifted to a suitable position for the user to pick up or further process. This solves the problem of ice block lifting and has a simple, reliable and stable structure.

[0074] The ice-making equipment first produces ice in the ice-making chamber through a cooling system. Once the ice blocks reach the predetermined size, the ice-lifting mechanism begins operation. This mechanism mechanically (e.g., by a motor-driven, pneumatic, or hydraulic system driving a screw 200) removes the ice blocks from the ice-making chamber and elevates them to the outside of the equipment or to another storage area. The elevated ice blocks can be used directly by the user or further processed into crushed ice by an ice crusher. This automates the ice-making process, reduces manual operation, improves ice dispensing smoothness and efficiency, and makes the entire ice-making process more convenient and efficient.

[0075] It is understood that since the ice lifting mechanism has the beneficial effects of the above embodiments, the ice making equipment will have the beneficial effects of the above embodiments. The specific implementation method can be referred to the above embodiments, and this embodiment will not repeat it.

[0076] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0077] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An ice cube lifting mechanism, characterized by, The ice delivery device comprises: an ice delivery box, which is formed with an ice delivery cavity, an ice inlet and an ice outlet, the ice outlet is located above the ice inlet; a screw rod, which is rotatably arranged in the ice delivery cavity; a baffle, which is arranged along the height direction of the ice delivery cavity, and is used for guiding the ice blocks in the ice delivery cavity to move along the height direction during the rotation of the screw rod.

2. The ice cube lift mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The baffle comprises a first baffle, which is arranged inside the screw rod. And / or, the baffle comprises a second baffle, which is arranged outside the screw rod or the inner wall of the ice delivery box.

3. The ice cube lift mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The first baffle and the ice delivery box are in an integrated structure; and / or, the second baffle and the ice delivery box are in an integrated structure.

4. The ice cube lift mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The second baffle is connected to the front side of the ice outlet relative to the rotation direction of the screw rod. And / or, the ice inlet direction of the ice inlet is different from the ice outlet direction of the ice outlet.

5. The ice cube lift mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The ice inlet is provided with a first guide, which is provided with a first guide surface that is inclined towards the inside of the ice delivery cavity. And / or, the ice outlet is provided with a second guide, which is provided with a second guide surface that is inclined towards the outside of the ice delivery cavity.

6. The ice cube lift mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The first baffle is provided with a first guide surface that is arranged towards the ice outlet. And / or, the second baffle is provided with a second guide surface that is arranged towards the ice outlet. And / or, the connection between the second guide and the second baffle is provided with a third guide surface.

7. Ice cube lifting mechanism according to any of claims 2-6, characterized in that The bottom of the ice delivery box is provided with a crushed ice outlet, and the lower side of the ice delivery box is provided with a crushed ice box, which is arranged corresponding to the crushed ice outlet.

8. The ice cube lift mechanism of claim 7, wherein, The crushed ice outlet is located below the ice outlet, and the crushed ice outlet is located at the rear side of the second baffle relative to the rotation direction of the screw rod.

9. The ice cube lift mechanism of claim 7, wherein, The crushed ice box is provided with a handle part, and the crushed ice box is slidingly arranged in the ice delivery box.

10. An ice making apparatus characterized by, The ice making device comprises the ice block lifting mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9.

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