Ice blocking structure of ice maker
By introducing ice baffles and ice churning components into the ice maker, the problem of ice blocks sliding out of the ice storage area was solved, enabling smooth output of ice blocks and collection of melted water, thus avoiding waste and slippery floors.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Ice blocks from existing open-type ice makers tend to slide out of the ice storage area, causing waste and making the floor slippery.
An ice-blocking structure was designed, including an ice-blocking plate and an ice-stirring component. The ice-blocking plate is kept closed by an elastic element, and the ice-stirring component pushes the ice blocks towards the ice outlet. Combined with the inclined design of the ice storage area and the water outlet, the ice blocks are prevented from sliding out and the melted water is collected.
It effectively prevents ice from sliding out of the ice storage area, reduces waste, ensures smooth ice retrieval, slows down ice melting, and prevents the ground from becoming slippery.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an ice-blocking structure for an ice maker. Background Technology
[0002] An ice maker is an electrical device that continuously produces ice. Currently, open-type ice makers on the market use a rotating ice churning element to push out ice. However, in actual use, these open-type ice makers often have too much ice in the storage area, causing some ice to slide out of the storage area and fall from the outlet, resulting in ice waste. In addition, the ice can easily melt on the ground, forming icy water and making the ground slippery. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems. We provide an ice-blocking structure for an ice maker that can prevent ice blocks from sliding out of the ice storage area when the user does not take the ice.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an ice-blocking structure for an ice maker, comprising an ice-making shell, an ice storage area and an ice-making mechanism inside the ice-making shell, the ice storage area having an ice outlet and an ice baffle plate, the ice baffle plate being located at the ice outlet to block ice blocks, the ice baffle plate being rotatable outward to open the ice outlet, the ice baffle plate having an elastic element that applies an inward rotational force to the ice baffle plate, and an ice-stirring element being provided in the ice storage area to push ice blocks toward the ice outlet.
[0005] In one or more embodiments, the top of the ice baffle is provided with a pivot portion, and the ice storage area is provided with a pivot position for the pivot portion to be pivotally connected.
[0006] In one or more embodiments, the elastic element is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the pivot portion and abuts against the cavity wall of the ice storage area and the ice baffle plate, respectively.
[0007] In one or more embodiments, the ice outlet is located at one end of the ice storage area, and the bottom of the ice storage area is inclined downwards from that end of the ice outlet relative to the other end of the ice outlet.
[0008] In one or more embodiments, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the ice storage area at the other end opposite to the ice outlet.
[0009] In one or more embodiments, one end of the ice churning element is rotatably connected to the ice storage area, and the other end of the ice churning element extends out of the ice storage area and is connected to the drive motor.
[0010] In one or more embodiments, the ice-stirring component is a spiral ice-stirring paddle.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the ice-blocking structure can prevent ice blocks from sliding out of the ice storage area without affecting the user's normal ice retrieval, thus avoiding waste caused by ice blocks sliding out of the ice storage area on their own. In addition, the ice-blocking structure can also slow down the outflow of cold air, making the ice blocks less likely to melt. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-blocking structure installed on the ice maker according to this application;
[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another angle;
[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure from another angle. Detailed Implementation
[0015] To enhance understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0016] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1-3 This utility model provides an ice-blocking structure for an ice maker, which includes an ice-making shell 1, an ice storage area 2 and an ice-making mechanism 3 inside the ice-making shell. The ice-making mechanism is a common ice pellet type ice-making mechanism on the market, and the specific type is not limited. The ice storage area is provided with an ice outlet 4 and an ice baffle 5. The ice baffle 5 is located at the ice outlet 4 to block ice blocks. The ice baffle 5 can be rotated outward to open the ice outlet 4. The ice baffle 5 is provided with an elastic element 6 that applies an inward rotational force to the ice baffle. When the user does not take ice, the ice baffle maintains an inward rotational tendency under the elastic force of the elastic element to prevent ice blocks from easily breaking through the ice baffle. The ice storage area 2 is provided with an ice-stirring element 7, which is used to push the ice blocks towards the ice outlet 4. When the user takes ice, the ice-stirring element rotates to push the ice blocks towards the ice outlet and continuously pushes the ice baffle outward so that the ice blocks can be smoothly output from the ice outlet.
[0017] The top of the ice baffle 5 is provided with a pivot part 8, and the ice storage area 2 is provided with a pivot position 9 for the pivot part to pivot. The elastic element 6 is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the pivot part 8. The torsion spring abuts against the cavity wall of the ice storage area 2 and the ice baffle 5 respectively. The torsion spring can be directly sleeved on the pivot part, which has the advantages of easy installation and disassembly. When the torsion spring has insufficient elasticity, it can be easily replaced.
[0018] The ice outlet 4 is located at one end of the ice storage area 2. The bottom of the ice storage area 2 is inclined downward from the end of the ice outlet 4 to the other end relative to the ice outlet 4. This structure can prevent ice from accumulating at the ice outlet and can collect the ice water produced by the melted ice. Specifically, a water outlet 10 is provided at the bottom of the ice storage area 2 at the other end relative to the ice outlet 4. The water outlet is used to discharge the melted ice water.
[0019] One end of the ice churning component 7 is rotatably connected to the ice storage area 2, and the other end of the ice churning component extends out of the ice storage area and is connected to the drive motor 11. The ice churning component is driven to rotate by the drive motor. Specifically, the ice churning component is a spiral ice churning paddle.
[0020] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art based on the content disclosed in the present utility model should be included in the protection scope recorded in the claims.
Claims
1. An ice-blocking structure for an ice maker, characterized in that: The device includes an ice-making shell (1), an ice storage area (2) and an ice-making mechanism (3) inside the ice-making shell. The ice storage area is provided with an ice outlet (4) and an ice baffle (5). The ice baffle is located at the ice outlet (4) to block ice blocks. The ice baffle (5) can be rotated outward to open the ice outlet (4). The ice baffle (5) is provided with an elastic element (6) that applies an inward rotational force to the ice baffle. The ice storage area (2) is provided with an ice stirring element (7) to push ice blocks toward the ice outlet (4). The ice outlet (4) is located at one end of the ice storage area (2). The bottom of the ice storage area (2) is inclined downward along the end of the ice outlet (4) to the other end relative to the ice outlet (4). The bottom of the ice storage area (2) at the other end relative to the ice outlet (4) is provided with a water outlet (10).
2. The ice-blocking structure of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the ice baffle (5) is provided with a pivot part (8), and the ice storage area (2) is provided with a pivot position (9) for the pivot part to be pivoted.
3. The ice-blocking structure of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic element (6) is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the pivot (8) and abuts against the cavity wall of the ice storage area (2) and the ice baffle (5) respectively.
4. The ice-blocking structure of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the ice churning component (7) is rotatably connected to the ice storage area (2), and the other end of the ice churning component extends out of the ice storage area and is connected to the drive motor (11).
5. An ice-blocking structure for an ice maker according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The ice-stirring component (7) is a spiral ice-stirring paddle.