Ice maker capable of being remotely maintained

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice maker capable of being remotely maintained, and relates to the technical field of ice makers. Comprising a freezer shell, an ice taking module, an ice making module, an ice baffle, an elastic cover assembly, a transmission assembly and a bottom plate assembly, wherein the ice taking module and the ice making module are mounted on one side in the freezer shell; the ice baffle is arranged on the ice taking module; the elastic cover assembly is mounted on the other side in the freezer shell; according to the ice maker capable of being remotely maintained, the material taking drawer is pushed into the material taking groove, the elastic cover assembly can be pressed backwards, so that the material leaking groove leaks out, ice can be rapidly taken, meanwhile, the movable plate is driven by the transmission assembly to tilt, ice blocks are gathered towards the material leaking groove, ice taking is more convenient even if the number of the ice blocks is small, and the movable plate is reset after ice taking is completed. And materials are difficult to leak when ice is added to the bottom plate assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and more specifically, to an ice maker that can be remotely maintained. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device used to produce ice cubes or ice balls. It is widely used in the catering industry, businesses, and homes. Ice makers with remote maintenance capabilities are usually equipped with advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing users to remotely monitor and manage the operating status of the ice maker. These devices can be controlled via mobile applications or computers, providing many conveniences.

[0003] Application number CN202310455607.8 discloses an ice maker capable of remote maintenance, which describes that "the weight of the ice blocks will push the contact plate to move. When the amount of ice blocks in the storage tank decreases, the elasticity of the first spring will push the contact plate upward. The contact plate will push the ice blocks upward, thus facilitating the removal of the ice blocks from the storage tank. At the same time, the sealing plate will compress the gas at the top of the fixed frame. The gas inside the fixed frame will enter the interior of the arc-shaped air bladder. The expansion of the arc-shaped air bladder will push the elastic telescopic plate to rotate. The rotation of the elastic telescopic plate will push the ice blocks towards the contact plate, thus facilitating the collection and removal of the ice blocks."

[0004] While the ice maker disclosed in the aforementioned patent that can be remotely maintained can move ice blocks upwards via a contact plate for easy retrieval when the ice blocks in the storage tank decrease, the storage tank is generally quite deep. When the ice blocks in the storage tank decrease, the user still needs to reach into the bottom of the storage tank to scrape off the remaining ice blocks. Furthermore, when the ice blocks in the storage tank are used up and need to be replenished, the ice blocks are prone to leaking into the gap between the elastic telescopic plate and the storage tank due to the continuous tilting of the elastic telescopic plate. In order to solve the above technical problems, this application proposes an ice maker that can be remotely maintained. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an ice maker that can be remotely maintained, so as to solve the technical problem that the existing ice makers that can be remotely maintained lack the functionality of ice dispensing and ice replenishment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an ice maker capable of remote maintenance, comprising a freezer shell, an ice-retrieving module and an ice-making module installed on one side inside the freezer shell, an ice baffle plate disposed on the ice-retrieving module, an elastic cover assembly installed on the other side inside the freezer shell, a transmission assembly fixedly installed on the outside of the elastic cover assembly, and a base plate assembly fixedly installed on the outside of the transmission assembly.

[0007] The base plate assembly includes a fixed plate that is fixedly installed inside the freezer shell. The fixed plate has a leakage groove that can be sealed by an elastic cover assembly. A movable plate is hinged to the outside of the fixed plate via a hinge assembly, and a transmission assembly is installed outside the movable plate.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting frame with a movable plate is fixedly installed inside the freezer shell, and a material scoop is provided on the outside of the freezer shell.

[0009] Preferably, the freezer shell is also provided with a shelf, and a detachable drawer is connected to the shelf.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic cover assembly includes an L-shaped plate that seals the bottom of the leakage channel, with side plates fixed on both sides of the L-shaped plate, and the L-shaped plate is connected to the freezer shell by a spring.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a rack fixed to the outside of the elastic cover assembly via a transmission rod, the rack being externally connected to a gear, and the gear being fixed to the outside of the movable plate via the transmission rod.

[0012] Preferably, a strip groove is also provided on the outer shell of the freezer corresponding to the toothed rack.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The ice maker of this utility model that can be remotely maintained pushes the material tray into the material tray and can press the elastic cover assembly backward to allow the material tray to leak out and quickly take ice, thus solving the problem of insufficient ice taking and adding functionality of existing ice makers that can be remotely maintained.

[0015] 2. In this utility model, when the elastic cover assembly is pressed backward, the transmission assembly drives the movable plate to tilt up, causing the ice to gather in the leakage trough. Even if there is a small amount of ice, it is easier to remove the ice. After removing the ice, the movable plate returns to its original position, and it is difficult to leak ice when adding ice to the bottom plate assembly. This solves the problem of insufficient ice removal and ice addition functionality in existing ice makers that can be remotely maintained. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, 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:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3This is a structural schematic diagram of the base plate assembly of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the base plate assembly of this utility model.

[0021] 1. Freezer outer shell; 2. Ice dispensing module; 3. Ice baffle; 4. Ice making module; 5. Flexible cover assembly; 6. Base plate assembly; 7. Transmission assembly; 8. Limiting frame; 9. Dispensing slot; 10. Shelf; 11. Dispensing drawer; 12. Strip slide;

[0022] 501. L-shaped plate; 502. Side plate; 503. Spring;

[0023] 601. Fixed plate; 602. Material discharge chute; 603. Hinge assembly; 604. Movable plate;

[0024] 701. Gear; 702. Rack. Detailed Implementation

[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides an ice maker that can be remotely maintained, including a freezer shell 1, an ice-retrieving module 2 and an ice-making module 4 installed on one side inside the freezer shell 1, an ice baffle 3 set on the ice-retrieving module 2, an elastic cover assembly 5 installed on the other side inside the freezer shell 1, a transmission assembly 7 fixedly installed on the outside of the elastic cover assembly 5, and a base plate assembly 6 fixedly installed on the outside of the transmission assembly 7.

[0026] The base plate assembly 6 includes a fixed plate 601 fixedly installed inside the freezer shell 1. The fixed plate 601 has a leakage groove 602 that can be blocked by the elastic cover assembly 5. A movable plate 604 is hinged to the outside of the fixed plate 601 through a hinge assembly 603. A transmission assembly 7 is installed on the outside of the movable plate 604. When the ice maker of this utility model, which can be remotely maintained, pushes the dispensing drawer 11 into the dispensing groove 9, it can press the elastic cover assembly 5 backward to make the leakage groove 602 leak out for quick ice dispensing. At the same time, the transmission assembly 7 drives the movable plate 604 to tilt up, so that the ice blocks gather in the leakage groove 602. It is easier to dispense ice even when there are few blocks. After the ice is dispensed, the movable plate 604 returns to its original position, and it is difficult to leak ice when adding ice to the base plate assembly 6.

[0027] Furthermore, a limiting frame 8 with a movable plate 604 is fixedly installed inside the freezer shell 1, a material retrieval slot 9 is opened on the outside of the freezer shell 1, and a shelf 10 is also provided on the outside of the freezer shell 1. A material retrieval drawer 11 is detachably connected to the shelf 10, and the shelf 10 is convenient for placing the material retrieval drawer 11.

[0028] Furthermore, the elastic cover assembly 5 includes an L-shaped plate 501 that seals the bottom of the material leakage channel 602. Side plates 502 are fixed on both sides of the L-shaped plate 501. The L-shaped plate 501 is connected to the freezer shell 1 by a spring 503. In its natural state, the spring 503 presses against the L-shaped plate 501, and the top horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate 501 blocks the material leakage channel 602.

[0029] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 7 includes a rack 702 fixed to the outside of the elastic cover assembly 5 via a transmission rod. A gear 701 is meshed with the rack 702. The gear 701 is fixed to the outside of the movable plate 604 via the transmission rod. A strip groove 12 is also provided on the outside of the freezer shell 1 corresponding to the rack 702 to facilitate transmission.

[0030] Working Principle: This novel ice maker, capable of remote maintenance, pushes the dispensing tray 11 into the dispensing trough 9. The elastic cover assembly 5 can be pressed backward, causing the leakage trough 602 to open, allowing for quick ice dispensing. Simultaneously, the transmission assembly 7 drives the movable plate 604 to tilt upward, causing ice to gather in the leakage trough 602, making it easier to dispensing even with small amounts of ice. After dispensing, the movable plate 604 returns to its original position, making it difficult to add more ice to the base plate assembly 6. When there is little ice remaining on the base plate assembly 6, and the user cannot quickly dispensing ice by reaching into it, the user holds the dispensing tray 11, inserts it into the dispensing trough 9, and pushes it backward, causing the L-shaped plate 501 to slide backward. The spring 503 is compressed until the leakage trough 602 on the fixed plate 601 is opened, and the rack 702 also... Then it moves backward, causing gear 701 to rotate counterclockwise, which lifts the movable plate 604, causing ice to gather at the leakage trough 602 and leak into the feeding tray 11. After the feeding is completed and the feeding tray 11 is removed, the spring 503 rebounds and resets, causing the L-shaped plate 501 to move forward and reset, continuing to block the leakage trough 602. At the same time, through the transmission component 7, the movable plate 604 resets to a horizontal state and rests on the top of the limit frame 8. When ice is put into the top of the bottom plate component 6, it is difficult for it to leak into the gap (the ice-retrieving module 2 and the refrigeration module are both existing products in ice makers on the market and are connected to an external power supply and an external switch with remote maintenance function. The external switch with remote maintenance function is an existing device in an existing ice maker that can be remotely maintained).

[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or equivalent variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are considered equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.

Claims

1. An ice maker capable of remote maintenance, characterized in that, It includes a freezer shell (1), an ice-retrieving module (2) and an ice-making module (4) installed on one side inside the freezer shell (1), an ice baffle (3) set on the ice-retrieving module (2), an elastic cover assembly (5) installed on the other side inside the freezer shell (1), a transmission assembly (7) fixedly installed on the outside of the elastic cover assembly (5), and a base plate assembly (6) fixedly installed on the outside of the transmission assembly (7). The base plate assembly (6) includes a fixed plate (601) fixedly installed inside the freezer shell (1). The fixed plate (601) has a material leakage groove (602) that can be blocked by the elastic cover assembly (5). A movable plate (604) is hinged to the outside of the fixed plate (601) through a hinge assembly (603). A transmission assembly (7) is installed on the outside of the movable plate (604).

2. The ice maker capable of remote maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The freezer shell (1) is fixedly installed with a limiting frame (8) for a movable plate (604), and the freezer shell (1) is provided with a material scooping slot (9) on the outside.

3. An ice maker capable of remote maintenance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The freezer shell (1) is also provided with a shelf (10), and a detachable drawer (11) is connected to the shelf (10).

4. An ice maker capable of remote maintenance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic cover assembly (5) includes an L-shaped plate (501) that seals the bottom of the material leakage groove (602). Side plates (502) are fixed on both sides of the L-shaped plate (501). The L-shaped plate (501) is connected to the freezer shell (1) by a spring (503).

5. An ice maker capable of remote maintenance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (7) includes a rack (702) fixed outside the elastic cover assembly (5) by a transmission rod. The rack (702) is externally connected to a gear (701), and the gear (701) is fixed outside the movable plate (604) by the transmission rod.

6. An ice maker capable of remote maintenance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The freezer outer shell (1) is also provided with a strip groove (12) at the corresponding toothed rack (702).

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