Ice box structure of ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice machine ice box structure which comprises an ice box, side frames are fixedly arranged in the middle positions of the two sides of the inner wall of the ice box, extending sliding grooves are formed in one sides of the two side frames, pulleys are arranged in the two extending sliding grooves in a sliding mode, the two pulleys are rotationally connected with the tops of the two sides of a U-shaped frame through connecting shafts, and the U-shaped frame is provided with a sliding groove. According to the ice box structure of the ice maker, a user can directly take ice without stretching into the deep position of the ice box, operation convenience is greatly improved, ice blocks are pushed out of the mold to the top to coincide with an external mold, the user does not need to make direct contact with the ice blocks in the whole process, pollution is reduced, and the requirement for food sanitation is met; and the ice taking operation is compressed to the top layer area through the superposition of the inner mold and the top mold, and extra space does not need to be occupied.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an ice box structure for an ice maker, and particularly to an ice box structure for an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device that uses artificial refrigeration technology to cool and solidify water or other liquids into ice cubes. It is widely used in homes, businesses, and industries for food preservation, cold drink preparation, and industrial cooling.

[0003] Traditional ice boxes require users to touch the ice directly with their hands, increasing the risk of contamination, especially when shared by multiple people. Ordinary ice boxes only utilize a single layer of space, have limited capacity, and cannot be flexibly adjusted or fully utilize vertical space.

[0004] It should be noted that the above content falls within the scope of the technical knowledge of the utility model owner and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide an ice box structure for an ice maker.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an ice box structure for an ice maker, including an ice box:

[0007] Side frames are fixedly installed at the middle position of both sides of the inner wall of the ice box. An extension groove is opened on one side of each of the two side frames. A pulley is slidably installed inside each of the two extension grooves. The two pulleys are rotatably connected to the top of both sides of the U-shaped frame through connecting shafts. The two connecting shafts pass through the U-shaped frame and are rotatably connected to one end of the corresponding first connecting rod. The other end of the two first connecting rods is rotatably connected to the top of one side of the corresponding side frame. A second connecting rod is rotatably installed at the bottom of one side of each of the two side frames. One end of the two second connecting rods is rotatably connected to the middle position of both sides of the inner wall of the U-shaped frame. The inner side of the two side frames is fixedly connected to one end of both sides of the base plate. A first mold plate is fixedly installed at the top of the base plate.

[0008] In one example, slide rails are fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom end of the U-shaped frame, and the two slide rails are slidably connected to the corresponding slide grooves. The two slide grooves are symmetrically opened at the middle position of the top of the inner wall of the ice box.

[0009] In one example, a second mold plate is fixedly provided at the top of the ice box, and auxiliary slides are fixedly provided on both sides of the top of the ice box. The two auxiliary slides are slidably connected to the corresponding slides, and the two slides are opened on both sides of the bottom of the sliding cover.

[0010] In one example, the extended groove is in a downward-curving arc shape at the top position of one end.

[0011] In one example, the size of the pulley will match the size of the corresponding extended groove.

[0012] The ice box structure for the ice maker proposed in this utility model can bring the following beneficial effects:

[0013] When the U-shaped frame moves from the inside to the outside of the ice box, the pulleys on the U-shaped frame slide along the extended groove on the side frame. As the U-shaped frame moves, the extended groove gradually moves upward, and the base plate, which was initially at the bottom of the ice box, moves to the position of the top of the ice box. The internal slide of the ice box automatically pushes out, moving the internal mold to the outside of the ice box and overlapping with the top mold. This allows users to directly take ice without having to reach deep into the ice box, greatly improving the convenience of operation. The ice cubes are pushed out of the mold and overlap with the top mold. Throughout the process, the user does not need to directly touch the ice cubes, reducing contamination and meeting food hygiene requirements. Moreover, by overlapping the internal mold and the top mold, the ice taking operation is compressed to the top layer area, without occupying additional space. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first mold plate and the second mold plate of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the side frame structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped frame of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Ice box; 2. Sliding lid; 3. Slide; 4. Slide rail; 5. Slide groove; 6. Auxiliary slide; 7. Second mold plate; 8. First mold plate; 9. Base plate; 10. U-shaped frame; 11. Extension slide groove; 12. Side frame; 13. Pulley; 14. First connecting rod; 15. Side frame; 16. Second connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this utility model, a detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0022] Furthermore, 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "a solution," "some solutions," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that solution or example is included in at least one solution or example of this invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same solution or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more solutions or examples.

[0025] like Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of this utility model proposes an ice box structure for an ice maker, including an ice box 1:

[0026] Side frames 12 are fixedly installed at the middle position of both sides of the inner wall of the ice box 1. An extension groove 11 is opened on one side of each of the two side frames 12. A pulley 13 is slidably installed inside each of the two extension grooves 11. The two pulleys 13 are rotatably connected to the top of both sides of the U-shaped frame 10 through connecting shafts. The two connecting shafts pass through the U-shaped frame 10 and are rotatably connected to one end of the corresponding first connecting rod 14. The other end of the two first connecting rods 14 is rotatably connected to the top of one side of the corresponding side frame 15. A second connecting rod 16 is rotatably installed at the bottom of one side of each of the two side frames 15. One end of the two second connecting rods 16 is rotatably connected to the middle position of both sides of the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 10. The inner side of the two side frames 15 is fixedly connected to one end of both sides of the base plate 9. A first mold plate 8 is fixedly installed at the top of the base plate 9.

[0027] Specifically, slide rails 4 are fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom end of the U-shaped frame 10. The two slide rails 4 are slidably connected to the corresponding slide grooves 5. The two slide grooves 5 are symmetrically opened at the middle position of the top of the inner wall of the ice box 1.

[0028] Specifically, a second mold plate 7 is fixedly provided at the top of the ice box 1, and auxiliary slides 6 are fixedly provided on both sides of the top of the ice box 1. The two auxiliary slides 6 are slidably connected to the corresponding slides 3, and the two slides 3 are opened on both sides of the bottom of the sliding cover 2.

[0029] Specifically, the top position of the extended groove 11 at one end is a downward arc shape.

[0030] Specifically, the size of the pulley 13 will match the size of the corresponding extended groove 11.

[0031] Working principle: Initial state of the mold: The second mold plate 7 on the top of the ice box 1 and the first mold plate 8 inside are initially separated. The first mold plate 8 is fixed on the top of the base plate 9 and located in the lower layer inside the ice box 1. The slide rail 4 drives the slide groove 5 to slide outward. The entire U-shaped frame 10, together with the first mold plate 8, gradually slides out from inside the ice box 1 to the outside of the ice box 1. During the sliding process, the pulley 13 moves along the arc trajectory of the extended slide groove 11 to ensure the smooth operation of the U-shaped frame 10. The pulley 13 pushes the first connecting rod 14 to rotate around the connection point on the top of one side of the side frame 12, causing the side frame 15 to swing outward. One end of the second connecting rod 16 is connected to the bottom of the side frame 15, and the other end is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 10. The connecting rod system works together to smoothly move the base plate 9 and the first mold plate 8 to the outside of the ice box 1. The first mold plate 8 after sliding out is precisely aligned with the second mold plate 7 on the top of the ice box 1, forming an overlapping state of the upper and lower layers, which makes it convenient for users to directly take ice cubes.

[0032] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0033] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice maker ice box structure, comprising an ice box (1): characterized in that Both sides of the middle position of the inner wall of the ice box (1) are fixedly provided with side frames (12), one side of the two side frames (12) is provided with an extension sliding groove (11), the inside of the two extension sliding grooves (11) is slidably provided with a pulley (13), the two pulleys (13) are rotatably connected with the top of both sides of the U-shaped frame (10) through connecting shafts, the two connecting shafts are rotatably connected with one end of the corresponding first connecting rod (14) penetrating through the U-shaped frame (10), the other end of the two first connecting rods (14) is rotatably connected with the top of one side of the corresponding side frame (15), the bottom of one side of the two side frames (15) is rotatably provided with a second connecting rod (16), one end of the two second connecting rods (16) is rotatably connected with the middle position of both sides of the inner wall of the U-shaped frame (10), the inner side of the two side frames (15) is fixedly connected with one end of both sides of the base plate (9), and the top of the base plate (9) is fixedly provided with a first mold plate (8).

2. The ice maker ice bin structure of claim 1, wherein: Both sides of the bottom of the U-shaped frame (10) are fixedly provided with sliding rails (4), the two sliding rails (4) are slidably connected with the corresponding sliding grooves (5), and the two sliding grooves (5) are symmetrically provided at the middle position of the top of the inner wall of the ice box (1).

3. The ice maker ice bin structure of claim 1, wherein: The top of the ice box (1) is fixedly provided with a second mold plate (7), both sides of the top of the ice box (1) are fixedly provided with auxiliary sliding frames (6), the two auxiliary sliding frames (6) are slidably connected with the corresponding sliding ways (3), and the two sliding ways (3) are provided at both sides of the bottom of the sliding cover (2).

4. The ice maker ice bin structure of claim 1, wherein: The top of one end of the extension sliding groove (11) is in the shape of a downward arc.

5. The ice maker ice bin structure of claim 1, wherein: The size of the pulley (13) matches the size of the corresponding extension sliding groove (11).

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