Ice maker and ice crushing assembly thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice maker and its ice crushing component, the ice crushing component of ice maker comprises: shell, flip and ice crushing drive module, the shell is formed with the ice crushing cavity, the ice crushing cavity is provided with the ice inlet and at least one ice outlet, the ice crushing cavity is internally provided with the ice crushing structure; the flip cover is arranged at the ice inlet and movably connected with the shell, and the flip cover can rotate to the position where the ice inlet is closed and the position where the ice inlet is opened relative to the shell; and the ice crushing driving module is in driving connection with the ice crushing structure. The ice crushing assembly of the ice maker can realize the ice crushing function of the ice maker, improves the user experience, and is simple in overall structure and reasonable in layout; the ice crushing blades are designed to be detachable, later maintenance and replacement are facilitated, ice crushing can be stably achieved through cooperation of the ice pushing blades and the ice crushing blades, and the situation that ice blocks splash in the ice crushing cavity is reduced; in addition, the rotating mode of the turning cover is designed, so that the turning position is convenient to clean, water is not prone to accumulating, and safety and sanitation are achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to ice crushing technical field, concretely relates to an ice maker and ice crushing assembly thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of the demand of users on the quality of life, the demand of household ice maker is increasing day by day. Moreover, due to the high price of household ice maker and large space occupation, the ice maker is often combined with the water dispenser to form an ice maker with ice making, water purification, hot water and other functions, and is more and more loved by users.

[0003] The current ice maker with water purification and hot water functions can make ice, but cannot realize the ice crushing function. When the user needs ice crushing, an additional ice crusher is needed, resulting in a large number of devices and poor experience. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at overcoming the defects and deficiencies in the prior art, and provides an ice maker and ice crushing assembly thereof.

[0005] One embodiment of the utility model provides an ice crushing assembly of an ice maker, which comprises:

[0006] A shell is formed with an ice crushing cavity, the ice crushing cavity is provided with an ice inlet and at least one ice outlet, and the ice crushing cavity is provided with the ice crushing structure;

[0007] A flip cover is arranged at the ice inlet and movably connected with the shell, and the flip cover can rotate relative to the shell to a position for closing the ice inlet and a position for opening the ice inlet;

[0008] An ice crushing driving module is drivingly connected with the ice crushing structure.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, the ice crushing structure comprises at least one ice pushing blade and at least one ice crushing blade, the ice pushing blade is rotatably arranged in the ice crushing cavity, the ice crushing blade is arranged at the ice outlet, and the ice outlet is located on one side of the ice crushing cavity;

[0010] The ice crushing driving module is drivingly connected with the ice pushing blade to drive the ice pushing blade to rotate in a preset rotation direction.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the ice crushing blade is detachably arranged at the ice outlet.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, the ice pushing blade has an ice-approaching portion located at the front side of the ice pushing blade in the preset rotating direction, the ice-approaching portion extends spirally along the rotating direction of the rotating axis of the ice pushing blade, and the ice outlet is located at one side of the rotating axis of the ice pushing blade.

[0013] In some optional embodiments, the ice crushing driving module comprises a driving motor and a transmission mechanism, the driving motor is located at one side of the ice crushing cavity, and the driving motor is drivingly connected with the ice crushing structure through the transmission mechanism.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the shell is provided with a rotating groove and a plurality of stoppers, at least one end of the rotating groove is provided with the stopper, and a mounting opening is formed between the stopper and the opening edge of the rotating groove.

[0015] One side of the cover is provided with a rotating portion which is detachably mounted in the rotating groove, the cover can be rotated to a position closing the ice inlet and a position opening the ice inlet through the rotating portion relative to the rotating groove, and when the cover is rotated to the position closing the ice inlet, the stopper limits the rotating portion from being separated from the rotating groove.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the stopper is formed with an arc-shaped stopper portion towards one side of the rotating groove, the arc-shaped stopper portion extends around the rotating axis of the rotating portion, and when the cover is rotated to the position closing the ice inlet, the arc-shaped stopper portion is limited and matched with the rotating portion.

[0017] In some optional embodiments, the ice inlet is arranged at the top of the ice crushing cavity.

[0018] The shell is provided with a movable groove, the movable groove is arranged at one side of the ice crushing cavity, one side of the movable groove is formed with a drainage opening, the movable groove is communicated with the ice crushing cavity through the drainage opening, the inside of the movable groove is provided with a water guide portion which gradually extends downward in the direction close to the drainage opening.

[0019] One side of the cover is rotationally matched with the movable groove, and the cover can be rotated to a position closing the ice inlet and a position opening the ice inlet through the rotating portion relative to the movable groove.

[0020] In some optional embodiments, the shell is provided with a locking buckle groove, the locking buckle groove and the movable groove are respectively arranged at opposite sides of the ice crushing cavity, the cover is provided with a locking buckle, and when the cover is rotated to the position closing the ice inlet, the locking buckle is buckled and matched with the locking buckle groove.

[0021] The utility model discloses an embodiment provides a kind of ice maker, comprising: the ice crushing assembly of a kind of ice maker as described above.

[0022] Relative to prior art, the ice crushing assembly of the ice maker of the utility model can realize the ice crushing function of the ice maker, improve the experience of user, the overall structure is simple, and the layout is reasonable;The ice crushing blade adopts detachable design, which facilitates later maintenance and replacement, and the ice crushing can be stably realized by the cooperation of the ice pushing blade and the ice crushing blade, reducing the occurrence of ice splashing in the ice crushing cavity;In addition, the rotating mode of the flip cover is designed to facilitate cleaning at the turning point, and water accumulation is not easy, safe and sanitary.

[0023] In order to more clearly understand the utility model, the specific embodiments of the utility model will be described in the following with reference to the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic view of the ice crushing assembly of the ice maker of embodiment one of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic view of the ice crushing assembly of the ice maker of embodiment one of the utility model when the flip cover is opened into ice inlet;

[0026] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic view of one side of the ice crushing assembly of the ice maker of embodiment one of the utility model when part structure of hidden shell;

[0027] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic view of the shell of embodiment one of the utility model when part structure is hidden;

[0028] Figure 5 It is the explosion view of the shell of embodiment one of the utility model when part structure is hidden;

[0029] Figure 6 It is the structure schematic view of one side of the shell of embodiment one of the utility model when part structure is hidden;

[0030] Figure 7 It is the structure schematic view of the fixed blade seat and ice crushing blade of embodiment one of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 It is the explosion view of the fixed blade seat and ice crushing blade of embodiment one of the utility model when first threaded structure and second threaded structure are hidden;

[0032] Figure 9 It is the structure schematic view of the ice pushing blade of embodiment one of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 10 It is the sectional view of the ice crushing assembly of embodiment one of the utility model when part structure is hidden.

[0034] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the ice crusher body and sealing structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 12 for Figure 10 The enlarged view at point A is shown below;

[0036] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-crushing drive module according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 14 This is a partial structural diagram of the ice crushing component of the ice maker in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the flip cover is hidden;

[0038] Figure 15 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the ice crushing component of the ice maker according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the flip cover structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional view of the flip cover of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0041] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the ice crushing component of the ice maker according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the ice crushing component of the ice maker in Embodiment 2 of this utility model when the ice inlet is opened by flipping the cover;

[0043] Figure 20 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the ice crushing component of the ice maker according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0044] Figure 21 This is a partial structural diagram of one side of the ice crushing component of the ice maker according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0045] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the flip cover structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0046] Figure 23 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the ice crushing component of the ice maker according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0047] Figure 24 for Figure 20 The enlarged view at point B is shown below;

[0048] Figure 25 for Figure 23 The enlarged view at point C is shown below;

[0049] Figure 26 Figure 2 is a partial structural schematic view of a flip cover of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0050] Figure 27 Figure 3 is a partial structural schematic view of an ice crusher assembly of an ice maker of an embodiment of the utility model when the flip cover is opened into an ice inlet;

[0051] Figure 28 Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of an ice maker of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0052] Explanation of reference signs:

[0053] 10, shell; 11, ice crushing cavity; 111, ice inlet; 112, ice outlet; 113, ice crushing structure; 1131, ice pushing blade; 1132, ice crushing blade; 1133, positioning notch; 1134, connecting hole; 1135, second threaded structure; 1136, ice receiving part; 12, ice crushing seat body; 121, fixed blade seat; 1211, first threaded structure; 1212, base body; 1213, fixed part; 122, blade seat supporting part; 1221, first positioning groove; 123, second positioning groove; 1231, blade positioning part; 124, avoiding shaft hole; 125, limiting column; 13, protection part; 14, ice outlet seat; 141, ice outlet channel; 142, positioning ring part; 15, rotating groove; 16, stopper; 161, arc-shaped stopper part; 162, overturning supporting part; 17, locking buckle groove; 18, position detection assembly; 19, movable groove; 191, drainage opening; 192, water guiding part; 193, first mounting hole; 194, second mounting shaft part; 195, angle limiting part; 196, damping ring; 20, flip cover; 21, rotating part; 211, limiting shaft part; 22, limiting matching part; 23, locking buckle; 231, locking buckle part; 232, operating part; 24, reset elastic member; 25, movable cavity; 251, first movable opening; 252, second movable opening; 26, first mounting shaft part; 261, limiting protruding part; 262, guide groove; 27, second mounting hole; 28, driving inclined part; 30, ice crushing driving module; 31, driving motor; 32, transmission mechanism; 321, gear box; 3211, positioning groove; 3212, sealing positioning groove; 3213, bearing mounting groove; 3214, limiting hole; 322, transmission gear set; 323, transmission shaft; 3231, circumferential limiting part; 324, sealing structure; 325, bearing member; 40, outer shell; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] Clearly and completely describe the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the utility model. In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is 2 or more than 2, and the meaning of "several" is 1 or more than 1. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features.

[0055] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "straight", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0056] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication between two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For the ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] In the description of the utility model, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some optional embodiments" or "some optional examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In the description, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0058] Embodiment one:

[0059] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment one of the utility model provides a crushed ice assembly of ice maker, comprising: shell 10, flip cover 20 and crushed ice drive module 30.

[0060] The shell 10 is formed with an ice crushing cavity 11, which is provided with an ice inlet 111 and at least one ice outlet 112, and is provided with an ice crushing structure 113.

[0061] The cover 20 is arranged at the ice inlet 111 and movably connected with the shell 10, and can rotate relative to the shell 10 to a position of closing the ice inlet 111 and a position of opening the ice inlet 111.

[0062] The ice crushing driving module 30 is drivingly connected with the ice crushing structure 113, and is used for driving the ice crushing structure 113 to crush ice.

[0063] The ice crushing assembly of the ice maker can be installed on the ice maker, the ice crushing function of the ice maker is increased, the demand of the user for crushed ice is met, and the user experience is improved. The shell 10 can be installed on the shell 40 of the ice maker, in an embodiment, the shell 10 includes an ice crushing seat body 12 and a protection part 13, and the ice crushing seat body 12 and the protection part 13 can be connected through a colloid structure, a threaded part or a buckle structure. The ice crushing seat body 12 and the protection part 13 can also be integrally formed, the ice crushing cavity 11 is arranged on the ice crushing seat body 12, the protection part 13 is arranged on the outer side of the ice crushing seat body 12 and surrounds the ice crushing seat body 12, and plays a protection role and improves the aesthetic degree; the ice crushing driving module 30 is arranged between the outer sides of the protection part 13 and the ice crushing seat body 12, and the cover 20 is arranged on the protection part 13 or the ice crushing seat body 12, and in the embodiment, the cover 20 is arranged on the protection part 13.

[0064] In some optional embodiments, the ice crushing structure 113 includes at least one ice pushing blade 1131 and at least one ice crushing blade 1132, the ice pushing blade 1131 is rotatably arranged in the ice crushing cavity 11, and the ice crushing blade 1132 is arranged at the ice outlet 112.

[0065] The ice crushing driving module 30 is drivingly connected with the ice pushing blade 1131 and drives the ice pushing blade 1131 to rotate in a preset rotating direction.

[0066] During ice crushing, the ice pushing blade 1131 rotates in the ice crushing cavity 11, the ice pushing blade 1131 drives the ice blocks in the ice crushing cavity 11 to move towards the ice outlet 112, and the ice crushing blade 1132 breaks the ice blocks, so that the crushed ice is output from the ice outlet 112.

[0067] In some optional embodiments, the ice crushing blade 1132 is detachably arranged at the ice outlet 112. The ice crushing blade 1132 is designed to be detachable, so that the ice crushing blade 1132 can be replaced when it is contaminated or damaged.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 5 The mounting manner of the ice crushing blade 1132 can be selected according to actual needs, for example, the ice crushing blade 1132 can be detachably mounted on the shell 10 by a buckle or a screw, and specifically, at least one screw hole is arranged on the ice crushing blade 1132, the screw passes through the screw hole and then threadedly cooperates with the shell 10, so as to realize the fixation of the ice crushing blade 1132. In some optional embodiments, at least one fixed blade seat 121 is arranged on the side of the shell 10, the fixed blade seat 121 is detachably connected with the shell 10 and clamps the ice crushing blade 1132, the ice crushing blade 1132 is detachably mounted through the fixed blade seat 121, so as to stably fix the ice crushing blade 1132. Since the fixed blade seat 121 tightly clamps the ice crushing blade 1132, the structure of the ice crushing blade 1132 can be simplified, and the complexity of the structure of the ice crushing blade 1132 is avoided, so as to avoid the increase of the production cost of the ice crushing blade 1132 or the insufficient strength of the ice crushing blade 1132.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 6 In order to facilitate the stability of the installation of the ice crushing blade 1132, in some optional embodiments, at least one protruding blade seat support portion 122 is arranged on the outer side of the shell 10, the blade seat support portion 122 is located on the side of the ice outlet 112, the fixed blade seat 121 is detachably mounted on the blade seat support portion 122, the ice crushing blade 1132 is clamped between the fixed blade seat 121 and the blade seat support portion 122, the blade seat support portion 122 improves the support strength, and the fixed blade seat 121 fixes the ice crushing blade 1132 by cooperating with the blade seat support portion 122, so that the ice crushing blade 1132 is more stably fixed. In the embodiment, the fixed blade seat 121 detachably cooperates with the ice crushing seat body 12, and the blade seat support portion 122 is arranged on one side of the ice crushing seat body 12.

[0070] In some optional embodiments, two first positioning grooves 1221 are arranged on the side of the blade seat support portion 122, and the opposite sides of the fixed blade seat 121 are positioned and cooperated with the first positioning grooves 1221. The position of the fixed blade seat 121 is positioned and fixed through the first positioning grooves 1221, so as to avoid the shaking of the fixed blade seat 121 during the crushing of ice, and further improve the installation stability of the ice crushing blade 1132.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 7The mounting mode of the fixed blade seat 121 can be selected according to actual needs, for example, in some optional embodiments, the fixed blade seat 121 is detachably mounted on the blade seat support part 122 through a first buckle structure or a first threaded structure 1211. In the embodiment, the first threaded structure 1211 includes a plurality of screws, and the fixed blade seat 121 is locked on the shell 10 through the plurality of screws, so as to realize quick disassembly and assembly of the fixed blade seat 121. Of course, the fixed blade seat 121 can also be buckled with the shell 10 through a buckle structure, specifically, the first buckle structure includes a fixed buckle groove arranged on the fixing part and a buckle part arranged on the shell 10, and the buckle part is buckled with the fixed buckle groove, so as to realize fixation of the fixed blade seat 121; or the fixed blade seat 121 can also be locked on the shell 10 through a locking pin or the like.

[0072] In some optional embodiments, the fixed blade seat 121 includes a base body 1212 and a fixed part 1213 connected with each other, the base body 1212 is arranged on one side of the blade seat support part 122 and is positioned and matched with the first positioning groove 1221, and the fixed part 1213 is arranged at the end of the blade seat support part 122 and is detachably matched with the blade seat support part 122. By positioning and limiting the fixed blade seat 121 in two directions, the mounting stability of the fixed blade seat 121 is improved, and the ice crushing blade 1132 is arranged between the blade seat support part 122 and the base body 1212, and the stability of the ice crushing blade 1132 is greatly improved by the limitation of the fixed blade seat 121.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 8 In some optional embodiments, the fixed blade seat 121 or the shell 10 is provided with a second positioning groove 123, and part of the ice crushing blade 1132 is positioned and matched with the second positioning groove 123. The second positioning groove 123 avoids deviation and shaking of the ice crushing blade 1132, and improves the mounting stability of the ice crushing blade 1132. In the embodiment, the second positioning groove 123 is arranged on one side of the base body 1212 facing the blade seat support part 122.

[0074] In some optional embodiments, the second positioning groove 123 is further provided with a blade positioning part 1231, and the ice crushing blade 1132 is provided with a positioning notch 1133, the blade positioning part 1231 is positioned and matched with the positioning notch 1133, and the positioning notch 1133 and the blade positioning part 1231 cooperate to improve the stability of the ice crushing blade 1132 in the second positioning groove 123, and prevent the ice crushing blade 1132 from deviating from the position.

[0075] In some optional embodiments, the ice crushing blade 1132 is detachably mounted on the fixed blade seat 121 through a second clamping structure or a second threaded structure 1135, so as to avoid the ice crushing blade 1132 from being offset relative to the fixed blade seat 121, and the ice crushing blade 1132 can be assembled on the fixed blade seat 121 in advance before the fixed blade seat 121 is mounted on the shell 10, and then the fixed blade seat 121 is mounted on the shell 10, thereby improving the convenience of mounting the ice crushing blade 1132. In the present embodiment, the second threaded structure 1135 includes at least one screw, and the ice crushing blade 1132 is locked on the fixed blade seat 121 through the at least one screw. Of course, in other embodiments, the second clamping structure includes a clamping hole arranged on the ice crushing blade 1132 and a clamping post arranged on the fixed blade seat 121, and the clamping post is clamped with the clamping hole.

[0076] The number of the ice outlet 112, the ice pushing blade 1131, the fixed blade seat 121 and the blade seat support part 122 can be selected according to actual needs, for example, in the present embodiment, the ice outlet 112, the ice pushing blade 1131, the fixed blade seat 121 and the blade seat support part 122 are all two.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 9 In order to facilitate the ice pushing blade 1131 to apply force to the ice blocks so as to press the ice blocks on the ice crushing blade 1132, in some optional embodiments, the ice pushing blade 1131 has an ice-approaching part 1136 located at the front side of the ice pushing blade 1131 in the preset rotating direction, and the ice-approaching part 1136 spirally extends along the rotating direction in the direction of the rotating axis of the ice pushing blade 1131. The ice outlet 112 is located on one side of the rotating axis of the ice pushing blade 1131. When the ice pushing blade 1131 rotates, the ice-approaching part 1136 will push the ice blocks, so that the ice blocks are pressed towards the ice crushing blade, thereby realizing rapid ice crushing. Moreover, the shape design of the ice-approaching part 1136 is beneficial to avoid the ice blocks from splashing due to mutual collision, and it is easier to apply an inclined force to the ice blocks. After the ice blocks move towards the ice crushing blade 1132 based on the centrifugal force during the rotation and are extruded by the ice pushing blade 1131, the ice blocks can be stably pressed towards the ice crushing blade 1132, so that the ice blocks can be more easily crushed. In the present embodiment, the rotating axis of the ice pushing blade 1131 is substantially perpendicular to the vertical direction, and when the ice pushing blade 1131 rotates, the shape design of the ice-approaching part 1136 is beneficial to the ice pushing blade 1131 to press the ice blocks downwards, so that the ice blocks are difficult to splash.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figures 10 to 13The specific structure of the ice crushing driving module 30 can be selected according to actual needs, for example, in some optional embodiments, the ice crushing driving module 30 includes a driving motor 31 and a transmission mechanism 32, the driving motor 31 is located at one side of the ice crushing cavity 11 and is drivingly connected with the ice crushing structure 113 through the transmission mechanism 32. The driving motor 31 of the ice crushing cavity 11 and the ice crushing driving module 30 is arranged side by side, which is beneficial to effectively utilize the position of the ice crushing assembly in the width direction, reduces the overall height of the ice crushing assembly, and is further beneficial to reduce the overall height of the ice maker. In the present embodiment, the driving motor 31 is arranged at one side of the ice crushing seat body 12 and located between the protection part 13 and the ice crushing seat body 12, and the transmission mechanism 32 is arranged between the ice crushing seat body 12 and the driving motor 31.

[0079] The specific structure of the transmission mechanism 32 can be selected according to actual needs, for example, in some optional embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 includes a gear box 321 and a transmission gear set 322 arranged in the gear box 321, the driving motor 31 is arranged on the gear box 321 and is drivingly connected with the transmission gear set 322, the transmission gear set 322 is drivingly connected with the ice crushing structure 113, the driving motor 31 drives the ice pushing blade 1131 of the ice crushing structure 113 to rotate through the transmission gear set 322, when the ice pushing blade 1131 rotates, the ice block is pushed to the ice crushing blade 1132 at the ice outlet 112, so that the ice block is crushed into crushed ice, and the gear box 321 facilitates the installation of the transmission gear set 322.

[0080] The specific structure of the transmission gear set 322 can be selected according to actual needs, for example, the transmission gear set 322 can adopt a speed reduction gear set, which is not limited to this example.

[0081] In order to facilitate the connection between the transmission gear set 322 and the ice crushing structure 113, in some optional embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 further includes a transmission shaft 323, the bottom of the ice crushing cavity 11 is provided with an avoiding shaft hole 124, part of the transmission shaft 323 is arranged in the avoiding shaft hole 124 and is drivingly connected with the transmission gear set 322 and the ice crushing structure 113 respectively.

[0082] In some optional embodiments, a concave circumferential limiting portion 3231 is formed on the drive shaft 323, and a connecting hole 1134 matching the shape of the drive shaft 323 is provided on the ice-crushing structure 113. The drive shaft 323 is circumferentially limited to the connecting hole 1134, thereby restricting the ice-crushing structure 113 and the drive shaft 323 from rotating relative to each other. Of course, in other embodiments, the drive shaft 323 and the ice-crushing structure 113 can also be circumferentially fixed by an interference fit, or by a snap-fit, or by a threaded connection, thereby achieving circumferential fixation. In this embodiment, the connecting hole 1134 is provided on the ice-pushing blade 1131.

[0083] In some alternative embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 further includes a sealing structure 324, which is arranged around the transmission shaft 323. The gearbox 321 is disposed at the bottom of the ice crushing base body 12. The gearbox 321 and the ice crushing base body 12 cooperate to clamp the sealing structure 324. The sealing structure 324 improves the sealing between the transmission shaft 323 and the clearance shaft hole 124, preventing liquid in the ice crushing cavity 11 from leaking out of the ice crushing cavity 11 through the clearance shaft hole 124.

[0084] The specific structure of the sealing structure 324 can be selected according to the actual needs. For example, the sealing structure 324 can use an oil seal skeleton and a sealing ring set on the oil seal skeleton. Of course, the sealing structure 324 can also use a sealing gasket, and the ice crusher body 12 and the gearbox 321 cooperate to clamp the sealing gasket.

[0085] In some optional embodiments, the housing 10 further includes an ice outlet seat 14. The ice outlet seat 14 has an ice outlet channel 141 communicating with the ice outlet 112 of the ice crushing chamber 11. Part of the ice outlet seat 14 is positioned between the gearbox 321 and the ice crushing body 12. Both the gearbox 321 and the ice crushing body 12 have positioning grooves 3211 arranged around the drive shaft 323. The ice outlet seat 14 has two protruding positioning rings 142, which are positioned and engaged with the positioning grooves 3211 of the gearbox 321 and the ice crushing body 12. The tight fit between the gearbox 321, the ice crushing body 12, and the ice outlet seat 14 makes the overall structure more stable, improving the positional stability of the drive shaft 323 and preventing gaps between the drive shaft 323 and the clearance shaft hole 124 that could lead to liquid leakage. In this embodiment, the positioning rings 142 are arranged around the sealing structure 324.

[0086] In some alternative embodiments, a sealing positioning groove 3212 is provided on the top of the gearbox 321 or the bottom of the ice crusher body 12, and a sealing structure 324 is disposed in the sealing positioning groove 3212. The sealing positioning groove 3212 improves the positional stability of the sealing structure 324.

[0087] In some alternative embodiments, the transmission mechanism 32 further includes a bearing component 325, and a bearing mounting groove 3213 is provided in the gearbox 321. The bearing component 325 is disposed in the bearing mounting groove 3213, and a portion of the transmission shaft 323 passes through the bearing component 325. The bearing component 325 improves the stability of the transmission shaft 323 and reduces the shaking of the transmission shaft 323.

[0088] In some optional embodiments, the ice crusher body 12 is provided with a plurality of limiting posts 125, and the gearbox 321 is provided with a plurality of limiting holes 3214. The limiting posts 125 and the limiting holes 3214 are matched in a limiting manner, thereby improving the stability of the matching between the ice crusher body 12 and the gearbox 321. In this embodiment, the ice outlet 14 is provided with holes for the limiting posts 125 to pass through.

[0089] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 14 to 17 The installation method of the flip cover 20 can be selected according to the actual needs. For example, in some optional embodiments, the housing 10 is provided with a rotating groove 15 and a plurality of stop members 16. At least one end of the rotating groove 15 is provided with a stop member 16, and an installation inlet is formed between the stop member 16 and the opening edge of the rotating groove 15.

[0090] A rotating part 21 is provided on one side of the flip cover 20. The rotating part 21 is detachably installed in the rotating groove 15. The flip cover 20 can be rotated relative to the rotating groove 15 via the rotating part 21 to the position of closing the ice inlet 111 and opening the ice inlet 111. When the flip cover 20 is rotated to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the stop member 16 restricts the rotating part 21 from disengaging from the rotating groove 15.

[0091] The flip cover 20 can be flipped relative to the rotating groove 15 via the rotating part 21, covering the ice inlet 111 and preventing ice fragments from splashing out of the ice crushing chamber 11 during ice crushing. When installing the rotating part 21, at least a portion of it enters the rotating groove 15 through the loading port. The rotating part 21 of the flip cover 20 can be detachably installed into the rotating groove 15 through the loading port, or removed from the rotating groove 15 through the loading port, thus achieving a detachable design for the flip cover 20 and facilitating cleaning of the rotating groove 15. The stop 16 prevents the flip cover 20 from popping out when it covers the ice inlet 111. In this embodiment, the ice inlet 111 is located at the top of the ice crushing chamber 11.

[0092] In addition, since the rotating part 21 can be restricted by the stop 16 and the rotating groove 15, the rotating part 21 does not need to penetrate into the housing 10. The rotating groove 15 and the stop 16 can be features formed on the outside of the housing 10, thereby preventing liquid from entering the interior of the housing 10 from the rotating groove 15 and improving the sealing performance.

[0093] In this embodiment, the rotating groove 15 is provided on the protective part 13, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the ice crusher body 12. Two stop members 16 are provided on the protective part 13. The two stop members 16 are located at both ends of the rotating groove 15 respectively. The two ends of the rotating part 21 are restricted by the two stop members 16. Of course, in other embodiments, only one stop member 16 may be provided. A hole is provided at the other end of the rotating groove 15. One end of the rotating part 21 first extends into the hole, and the other end of the rotating part 21 is then inserted into the rotating groove 15 from the loading port.

[0094] In some alternative embodiments, the stop member 16 has an arc-shaped stop portion 161 on the side facing the rotating groove 15. The arc-shaped stop portion 161 extends around the rotation axis of the rotating part 21. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the arc-shaped stop portion 161 engages with the rotating part 21 in a limiting fit. The arc-shaped stop portion 161 can guide the rotation of the rotating part 21, allowing the rotating part 21 to rotate smoothly within the rotating groove 15, avoiding the arc-shaped stop portion 161 from obstructing the rotating part 21, and is more suitable for stopping the rotating part 21, thus improving the stability under force.

[0095] In some alternative embodiments, the stop member 16 is provided with a flip support 162. When the flip cover 20 is rotated to the position where the ice inlet 111 is opened, the flip support 162 abuts against the flip cover 20. When the flip cover 20 is rotated to the position where the ice inlet 111 is opened, the flip cover 20 is supported in the open state, which helps to maintain the position of the flip cover 20.

[0096] In order to facilitate the flip support 162 to support the flip cover 20, in some optional embodiments, the flip cover 20 is provided with at least one limiting engagement part 22. When the flip cover 20 is rotated to the position where the ice inlet 111 is opened, the limiting engagement part 22 abuts against the flip support 162, and the flip support 162 is supported on the flip support 162 through the limiting engagement part 22, so as to facilitate stable support of the flip cover 20.

[0097] In some alternative embodiments, at least one end of the rotating part 21 is formed with a limiting shaft 211. The diameter of the limiting shaft 211 is larger than the width of the loading inlet, thereby making it easier to restrict the rotating part 21 from disengaging from the loading inlet and the rotating part 21 passes through the loading inlet by utilizing the elasticity of the housing 10 and the elasticity of the rotating part 21.

[0098] In some optional embodiments, the housing 10 is provided with a locking groove 17, which is located on one side of the ice crushing chamber 11. The flip cover 20 is provided with a locking fastener 23. When the flip cover 20 is rotated to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the locking fastener 23 engages with the locking groove 17, thereby improving the stability of the flip cover 20 when the ice inlet 111 is closed. In this embodiment, the locking groove 17 and the rotating groove 15 are located on opposite sides of the ice crushing chamber 11. Since the locking groove 17 and the stop 16 are located on opposite sides of the flip cover 20, the limiting stability of the flip cover 20 is higher.

[0099] In some alternative embodiments, a reset elastic element 24 is provided between the flip cover 20 and the locking fastener 23. The reset elastic element 24 can help maintain the engagement between the locking fastener 23 and the locking groove 17. Moreover, after the locking fastener 23 is moved to disengage from the locking groove 17, the reset elastic element 24 can also drive the locking fastener 23 to reset, thus preventing the locking fastener 23 from shaking.

[0100] In some optional embodiments, the flip cover 20 is provided with a movable cavity 25, and a first movable opening 251 and a second movable opening 252 are provided on one side of the movable cavity 25. The locking fastener 23 is provided with a locking buckle part 231 and an operating part 232. The locking fastener 23 is movably disposed within the movable cavity 25, the locking buckle part 231 extends from the first movable opening 251 to the outside of the movable cavity 25, and the operating part 232 is disposed at the second movable opening 252. The locking buckle part 231 engages with the locking buckle groove 17. The movable cavity 25 allows the locking fastener 23 to move stably. The user can press the operating part 232 to move the locking fastener 23 into the movable cavity 25, causing the locking buckle part 231 to move into the first movable opening 251 and disengage from the locking buckle groove 17. The operating part 232 may be disposed only within the second movable opening 252 or may extend beyond the second movable opening 252.

[0101] In some optional embodiments, a position detection component 18 is provided on the housing 10. When the flip cover 20 is rotated to the position where the ice inlet 111 is closed, the position detection component 18 engages with the flip cover 20. The specific structure of the position detection component 18 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the position detection component 18 can be a proximity switch, an infrared sensor, etc. The principles of the position detection component 18, such as proximity switches and infrared sensors, are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. The position detection component 18 is connected to the control system inside the ice maker. The position detection component 18 determines whether the flip cover 20 is accurately in the position where the ice inlet 111 is closed, and then proceeds with the subsequent ice crushing step. This avoids the situation where the flip cover 20 crushes ice when the ice inlet 111 is open, which would cause ice fragments to splash out from the ice inlet 111, thus improving the automation level of the ice maker.

[0102] Example 2:

[0103] Please see Figure 19 and Figure 20 Embodiment 2 of this utility model provides an ice-crushing component for an ice maker, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that:

[0104] The housing 10 is provided with a movable groove 19, which is located on one side of the ice crushing chamber 11. A drain outlet 191 is formed on one side of the movable groove 19. The movable groove 19 is connected to the ice crushing chamber 11 through the drain outlet 191. A water guiding part 192 is provided inside the movable groove 19. The water guiding part 192 gradually extends downward in the direction close to the drain outlet 191. The water guiding part 192 can be used to guide the liquid, ice crushing, etc. in the movable groove 19 to move from the drain outlet 191 to the ice crushing chamber 11.

[0105] One side of the flip cover 20 is rotatably engaged with the movable groove 19. The flip cover 20 can be rotated relative to the movable groove 19 via the rotating part 21 to the position of closing the ice inlet 111 and opening the ice inlet 111. The flip cover 20 can be flipped relative to the rotating groove 15 via the rotating part 21, and the flip cover 20 can cover the ice inlet 111. When breaking ice, the flip cover 20 prevents ice fragments from splashing out of the ice breaking chamber 11.

[0106] The rotational engagement between the flip cover 20 and the movable slot 19 can be designed appropriately according to actual needs. For example, a rotating shaft structure can be provided within the movable slot 19, allowing the flip cover 20 to rotate with the movable slot 19 via the rotating shaft structure. In some optional embodiments, a first mounting hole 193 is provided on one side of the movable slot 19, and a first mounting shaft portion 26 is provided on the flip cover 20, with the first mounting shaft portion 26 rotating with the first mounting hole 193; a second mounting shaft portion 194 is provided on the other side of the movable slot 19, and a second mounting hole 27 is provided on the flip cover 20, with the second mounting shaft portion 194 rotating with the second mounting hole 27. This design facilitates production and assembly, allowing the first mounting shaft portion 26 and the first mounting hole 193 to be assembled first, followed by the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27, or the assembly sequence can be reversed.

[0107] Please see Figures 21 to 23In some optional embodiments, a protruding angle limiting part 195 is provided in the first mounting hole 193, and a limiting protrusion 261 is provided on the first mounting shaft part 26. When the flip cover 20 is rotated to the position where the ice inlet 111 is open, the angle limiting part 195 and the limiting protrusion 261 engage to limit the rotation of the flip cover 20 toward the ice inlet 111. Through the limiting engagement of the angle limiting part 195 and the limiting protrusion 261, the flip cover 20 is maintained in the state where the ice inlet 111 is open. It should be noted that after the flip cover 20 is fully opened to the ice inlet 111, the flip cover 20 can be supported on the housing 10. At this time, the angle limiting part 195 and the limiting protrusion 261 do not necessarily need to be in contact. Rather, they engage to limit the movement of the flip cover 20 toward the ice inlet 111 during the closing process, thereby preventing the flip cover 20 from accidentally closing the ice inlet 111 and affecting its use. When it is necessary to close or open the ice inlet 111, apply sufficient force to the flip cover 20 to rotate the flip cover 20 so that the limiting protrusion 261 can pass over the angle limiting part 195.

[0108] Please see Figures 24 to 27 In some optional embodiments, a guide groove 262 is provided on the first mounting shaft portion 26, extending around the rotation axis of the first mounting shaft portion 26. A limiting protrusion 261 is located within the guide groove 262, and an angle limiting portion 195 slides in cooperation with the guide groove 262, thereby improving the positional stability of the angle limiting portion 195 relative to the limiting protrusion 261, especially improving the positional stability when the limiting protrusion 261 crosses the angle limiting portion 195, and preventing the limiting protrusion 261 from being misaligned relative to the angle limiting portion 195 along the axial direction of the first mounting shaft portion 26. Additionally, the guide groove 262 can also limit the position of the first mounting shaft portion 26 relative to the first mounting hole 193 by cooperating with the angle limiting portion 195.

[0109] In some optional embodiments, a damping ring 196 is provided between the inner walls of the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27. The damping ring 196 reduces the flipping speed of the cover 20 through friction with the second mounting shaft portion 194 and friction with the inner wall of the second mounting hole 27, thereby achieving a damping effect. The damping ring 196 is preferably an elastic damping ring, such as a rubber ring, silicone ring, etc. The elasticity of the damping ring 196 can improve the assembly stability of the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27, prevent the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27 from shaking with each other, and also improve the sealing between the inner walls of the second mounting shaft portion 194 and the second mounting hole 27, reducing the amount of liquid entering the housing 10 along the second mounting shaft portion 194.

[0110] In some alternative embodiments, the water guide portion 192 is located below the first mounting hole 193 and the second mounting shaft portion 194, thereby preventing liquid on the water guide portion 192 from contacting the first mounting hole 193, the second mounting hole 27, the first mounting shaft portion 26 and the second mounting shaft portion 194, and thus preventing liquid from entering the housing 10.

[0111] It should be noted that when the housing 10 is provided with a locking groove 17 and the flip cover 20 is provided with a locking fastener 23, the locking groove 17 and the movable groove 19 can be arranged on opposite sides of the ice crushing chamber 11 respectively. The first mounting hole 193, the second mounting hole 27, the first mounting shaft 26 and the second mounting shaft 194 can restrict one side of the flip cover 20, while the locking fastener 23 and the locking groove 17 restrict the other side of the flip cover 20. By restricting both sides of the flip cover 20, the stability of the flip cover 20 is improved.

[0112] Since the flip cover 20 adopts a different installation method in Embodiment 2, in order to facilitate the detection of the position of the flip cover 20, the detection method of the position detection component 18 is adapted in Embodiment 2. The position detection component 18 can be a micro switch or a proximity switch. A micro switch is provided on the housing 10, and a driving slope 28 is provided on the flip cover 20. When the flip cover 20 rotates to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the driving slope 28 presses against the micro switch and triggers the micro switch. When the flip cover 20 rotates toward the ice inlet 111, the driving slope 28 drives the micro switch to move, thereby triggering the micro switch.

[0113] The movable groove 19 can be provided on the protective part 13 or the ice crusher body 12. In this embodiment, one part of the movable groove 19 is formed on the protective part 13 and the other part is formed on the ice crusher body 12. The first mounting hole 193 and the second mounting shaft part 194 are provided on the part of the movable groove 19 located on the protective part 13. The drain outlet 191 is provided on the part of the movable groove 19 located on the ice crusher body 12, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the ice crusher body 12. The ice inlet 111 is provided on the top of the ice crushing cavity 11, which facilitates the pouring of ice into the ice crushing cavity 11 and also facilitates the water guiding part 192 to guide water into the ice inlet 111 of the ice crushing cavity 11.

[0114] Please see Figure 28The ice-crushing component of the aforementioned ice maker can be applied to an ice maker, which includes the ice-crushing component of the aforementioned ice maker. In one embodiment, the ice maker includes a housing 40, and a protective part 13 and / or an ice-crushing base body 12 can be mounted on the housing 40 of the ice maker. In this embodiment, the protective part 13 is mounted on the housing 40 of the ice maker, and the ice-crushing base body 12 is mounted on the protective part 13. The protective part 13 can be assembled with the housing 40 of the ice maker through a structure such as a gel structure, a threaded part, or a snap-fit ​​structure. Of course, the protective part 13 can also be integrally formed with the housing 40 of the ice maker.

[0115] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice-crushing component for an ice maker, characterized in that, include: A shell having an ice-crushing cavity formed thereon, the ice-crushing cavity having an ice inlet and at least one ice outlet, and an ice-crushing structure being provided inside the ice-crushing cavity; A flip cover is provided at the ice inlet and is movably connected to the housing. The flip cover can rotate relative to the housing to a position that closes the ice inlet and a position that opens the ice inlet. An ice-crushing drive module is connected to the ice-crushing structure in a driving connection.

2. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-crushing structure includes at least one ice-pushing blade and at least one ice-crushing blade. The ice-pushing blade is rotatably disposed within the ice-crushing cavity, and the ice-crushing blade is disposed at the ice outlet, which is located on one side of the ice-crushing cavity. The ice-crushing drive module is connected to the ice-pushing blade drive, driving the ice-pushing blade to rotate in a preset rotation direction.

3. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ice-crushing blade is detachably mounted at the ice outlet.

4. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ice-pushing blade has an ice-facing section, which is located on the front side of the ice-pushing blade in a preset rotation direction. The ice-facing section extends spirally along the rotation direction of the ice-pushing blade, and the ice outlet is located on one side of the rotation axis of the ice-pushing blade.

5. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-crushing drive module includes a drive motor and a transmission mechanism. The drive motor is located on one side of the ice-crushing chamber and is driven by the ice-crushing structure through the transmission mechanism.

6. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a rotating groove and a plurality of stop members. At least one end of the rotating groove is provided with the stop member, and an inlet is formed between the stop member and the opening edge of the rotating groove. A rotating part is provided on one side of the flip cover. The rotating part is detachably installed in the rotating groove. The flip cover can be rotated relative to the rotating groove to a position where the ice inlet is closed and a position where the ice inlet is open. When the flip cover is rotated to the position where the ice inlet is closed, the stop member prevents the rotating part from disengaging from the rotating groove.

7. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that: The stop member has an arc-shaped stop portion on the side facing the rotating groove. The arc-shaped stop portion extends around the rotation axis of the rotating part. When the flip cover is rotated to the position of closing the ice inlet, the arc-shaped stop portion and the rotating part are in a limiting engagement.

8. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The ice inlet is located at the top of the ice crushing chamber; The housing is provided with a movable groove, which is located on one side of the ice crushing chamber. A drain outlet is formed on one side of the movable groove. The movable groove is connected to the ice crushing chamber through the drain outlet. A water guiding part is provided inside the movable groove, which gradually extends downward in the direction close to the drain outlet. One side of the flip cover is rotatably engaged with the movable groove, and the flip cover can rotate relative to the movable groove to the position of closing the ice inlet and the position of opening the ice inlet.

9. The ice-crushing component of an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a locking groove, which is located on one side of the ice crushing chamber. The flip cover is provided with a locking fastener. When the flip cover is rotated to the position of closing the ice inlet, the locking fastener engages with the locking groove.

10. An ice maker, characterized in that, include: An ice crushing component for an ice maker as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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