Ice crushing assembly with cover turning mechanism and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice crushing assembly with a flip mechanism and an ice maker, the ice crushing assembly with the flip mechanism comprises a shell, the shell is provided with an ice crushing cavity and a movable groove, the ice crushing cavity is provided with an ice inlet, the movable groove is arranged on one side of the ice crushing cavity, a water outlet is formed on one side of the movable groove, the movable groove is communicated with the ice crushing cavity through the water outlet, and the flip mechanism is arranged on the shell. A water guide part is arranged in the movable groove, and the water guide part gradually extends downwards in the direction close to the water outlet; one side of the turning cover is rotationally matched with the movable groove, and the turning cover can rotate to the position where the ice inlet is closed and the position where the ice inlet is opened through the rotating part relative to the movable groove. According to the ice crushing assembly with the cover turning mechanism, liquid, crushed ice and the like can be guided back to the ice crushing cavity through the water guide part and the water outlet, the liquid is prevented from being accumulated in the movable groove, then the safety and sanitation problems are avoided, the structure is simple, and installation is convenient.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to ice crushing technical field, concretely relates to a kind of ice crushing assembly and ice maker with flap mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, with the improvement of the demand of user to life quality, the demand of household ice maker is increasing day by day.And because the price of household ice maker is expensive, and occupies large space, therefore, ice maker is often combined with water dispenser to form ice maker with ice making, purifying, hot water and other functions, and is loved by more and more users.In order to meet the needs of users, ice maker also increases the ice crushing function, and the ice crushing is carried out through the ice crushing assembly arranged on the ice maker, so as to realize the effect of outputting crushed ice.

[0003] The flap is usually designed on the ice crushing assembly, and the flap is used to avoid the crushed ice from splashing out during ice crushing, but the connection between the flap and the shell is often prone to accumulate at the position where the flap and the shell of the ice crushing assembly are rotationally matched, and the long-term accumulation of liquid is prone to cause hygiene problems. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at overcoming the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art, and provides an ice crushing assembly and ice maker with flap mechanism.

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

[0006] A shell is provided with an ice crushing cavity and a movable slot, the ice crushing cavity has an ice inlet, the movable slot is arranged on one side of the ice crushing cavity, one side of the movable slot is formed with a drain port, the movable slot is communicated with the ice crushing cavity through the drain port, a water guide part is arranged in the movable slot, and the water guide part gradually extends downward in the direction close to the drain port;

[0007] A flap is rotationally matched with the movable slot on one side, and the flap can be rotated relative to the movable slot to the position of closing the ice inlet and the position of opening the ice inlet through the rotating part.

[0008] In some optional embodiments, one side of the movable slot is provided with a first mounting hole, the flap is provided with a first mounting shaft part, and the first mounting shaft part is rotationally matched with the first mounting hole;

[0009] The other side of the movable slot is provided with a second mounting shaft part, the flap is provided with a second mounting hole, and the second mounting shaft part is rotationally matched with the second mounting hole.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the first mounting hole is provided with a protruding angle limiting part, the first mounting shaft part is provided with a limiting protruding part, and when the cover is turned to the position of opening the ice inlet, the angle limiting part and the limiting protruding part limit each other to limit the turning of the cover towards the ice inlet.

[0011] In some alternative embodiments, the first mounting shaft part is provided with a guide groove extending around the rotation axis of the first mounting shaft part, and the limiting protruding part is located in the guide groove, and the angle limiting part and the guide groove slide with each other.

[0012] In some alternative embodiments, a damping ring is arranged between the second mounting shaft part and the inner wall of the second mounting hole.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the shell is provided with a position detection assembly, and when the cover is turned to the position of closing the ice inlet, the position detection assembly and the cover detect each other.

[0014] In some alternative embodiments, the position detection assembly is a micro switch or a proximity switch.

[0015] The cover is provided with a driving inclined part, and when the cover is turned to the position of closing the ice inlet, the driving inclined part presses the micro switch and triggers the micro switch.

[0016] In some alternative embodiments, the water guide part is located below the first mounting hole and the second mounting shaft part.

[0017] In some alternative embodiments, the shell is provided with a locking buckle groove, the locking buckle groove and the movable groove are located on opposite sides of the ice crushing cavity respectively, the cover is provided with a locking buckle, and when the cover is turned to the position of closing the ice inlet, the locking buckle and the locking buckle groove buckle with each other.

[0018] One embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of ice maker, comprising: the ice crushing assembly with cover mechanism as described above.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the ice crushing assembly with cover mechanism can guide liquid, crushed ice and the like back to the ice crushing cavity through the water guide part and the drain port, avoid liquid accumulation in the movable groove, and further avoid safety and health problems, with simple structure and easy installation.

[0020] In order to more clearly understand the utility model, the specific embodiments of the utility model will be described below in conjunction with the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 Structure diagram of the ice crusher assembly with the flip cover mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 Structure diagram of the ice crusher assembly with the flip cover mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application when the flip cover is opened to the ice inlet;

[0023] Figure 3 Structure diagram of a part of the ice crusher assembly with the flip cover mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 Structure diagram of a part of one side of the ice crusher assembly with the flip cover mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 Structure diagram of the flip cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 Sectional view of a part of the ice crusher assembly with the flip cover mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 7 Figure 3 Enlarged view of A shown in FIG. 6;

[0028] Figure 8 Figure 6 Enlarged view of B shown in FIG. 6;

[0029] Figure 9 Structure diagram of a part of the flip cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 10 Structure diagram of a part of the ice crusher assembly with the flip cover mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application when the flip cover is opened to the ice inlet.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0032] 10, housing; 11, ice crushing cavity; 111, ice inlet; 12, movable groove; 121, water outlet; 122, water guide part; 123, first mounting hole; 124, second mounting shaft part; 125, angle limiting part; 126, damping ring; 13, position detection assembly; 14, locking buckle groove; 20, flip cover; 21, first mounting shaft part; 211, limiting protruding part; 212, guide groove; 22, second mounting hole; 23, locking buckle; 24, driving inclined part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] ​​The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "a plurality of" means two or more than two, and "several" means one or more than one. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the terms "first", "second", etc. 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.

[0034] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0035] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting", "fixing" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of the present application, 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 present application. In the present specification, 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.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 An embodiment of the present application provides a broken ice assembly with a flip cover mechanism, which comprises a shell 10 and a flip cover 20.

[0038] The ice crusher 10 is provided with an ice crushing cavity 11 and a movable groove 12. The ice crushing cavity 11 is provided with an ice inlet 111. The movable groove 12 is arranged at one side of the ice crushing cavity 11. The movable groove 12 is provided with a water outlet 121 at one side. The movable groove 12 is communicated with the ice crushing cavity 11 through the water outlet 121. The movable groove 12 is provided with a water guide part 122 inside. The water guide part 122 gradually extends downward in the direction close to the water outlet 121. The water guide part 122 can be used to guide the liquid and crushed ice in the movable groove 12 to move to the ice crushing cavity 11 through the water outlet 121.

[0039] One side of the flip cover 20 is rotationally connected with the movable groove 12. The flip cover 20 can be rotated to the position closing the ice inlet 111 and the position opening the ice inlet 111 through the rotating part relative to the movable groove 12. The flip cover 20 can be flipped relative to the movable groove 12 through the rotating part. The flip cover 20 can cover the ice inlet 111. The flip cover 20 can block the crushed ice in the ice crushing cavity 11 from splashing out when the ice is crushed. In the embodiment, the ice inlet 111 is arranged at the top of the ice crushing cavity 11. The ice crushing cavity 11 is convenient for pouring ice blocks into the ice crushing cavity 11. The water guide part 122 can guide the water to the ice inlet 111 of the ice crushing cavity 11.

[0040] The rotationally connected manner between the flip cover 20 and the movable groove 12 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, a rotating shaft structure can be arranged in the movable groove 12. The flip cover 20 is rotationally connected with the movable groove 12 through the rotating shaft structure. In some optional embodiments, the movable groove 12 is provided with a first mounting hole 123 at one side. The flip cover 20 is provided with a first mounting shaft part 21. The first mounting shaft part 21 is rotationally connected with the first mounting hole 123. The movable groove 12 is provided with a second mounting shaft part 124 at the other side. The flip cover 20 is provided with a second mounting hole 22. The second mounting shaft part 124 is rotationally connected with the second mounting hole 22. The design is convenient for production and assembly. The first mounting shaft part 21 and the first mounting hole 123 can be assembled first. Then, the second mounting shaft part 124 and the second mounting hole 22 can be assembled. Alternatively, the assembly order can be reversed.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5In some optional embodiments, the first mounting hole 123 is provided with a protruding angle limiting part 125, and the first mounting shaft part 21 is provided with a limiting protruding part 211. When the cover 20 is turned to the position of opening the ice inlet 111, the angle limiting part 125 and the limiting protruding part 211 limit each other to limit the turning of the cover 20 towards the ice inlet 111. Through the limiting of the angle limiting part 125 and the limiting protruding part 211, the cover 20 is maintained in the state of opening the ice inlet 111. It should be noted that after the cover 20 is completely opened to the ice inlet 111, the cover 20 can be supported on the shell 10, and at this time, the angle limiting part 125 and the limiting protruding part 211 do not necessarily need to maintain contact, but contact limiting plays a limiting role in the process of closing the cover 20 towards the ice inlet 111, thereby avoiding the cover 20 from being mistakenly closed to the ice inlet 111 and affecting use. When it is needed to close the ice inlet 111 or open the ice inlet 111, a sufficient force is applied to the cover 20 to make the cover 20 turn, and the limiting protruding part 211 can pass the angle limiting part 125.

[0042] Please refer to Figures 6 to 9 In some optional embodiments, the first mounting shaft part 21 is provided with a guide groove 212 extending around the rotation axis of the first mounting shaft part 21, the limiting protruding part 211 is located in the guide groove 212, and the angle limiting part 125 and the guide groove 212 slide with each other, thereby improving the position stability of the angle limiting part 125 relative to the limiting protruding part 211, especially the position stability when the limiting protruding part 211 passes the angle limiting part 125, and avoiding the limiting protruding part 211 from being offset relative to the angle limiting part 125 along the axial direction of the first mounting shaft part 21. In addition, the guide groove 212 can also limit the position of the first mounting shaft part 21 relative to the first mounting hole 123 through cooperation with the angle limiting part 125.

[0043] In some optional embodiments, a damping ring 126 is arranged between the second mounting shaft part 124 and the inner wall of the second mounting hole 22. The damping ring 126 reduces the turning speed of the cover 20 through the friction with the second mounting shaft part 124 and the inner wall of the second mounting hole 22, thereby achieving a damping effect. The damping ring 126 is preferably a damping ring 126 with elasticity, such as a rubber ring, a silica gel ring, etc. The elasticity of the damping ring 126 can improve the assembly stability of the second mounting shaft part 124 and the second mounting hole 22, avoid the mutual shaking of the second mounting shaft part 124 and the second mounting hole 22, and also improve the sealing between the second mounting shaft part 124 and the inner wall of the second mounting hole 22, thereby reducing the entry of liquid along the second mounting shaft part 124 into the shell 10.

[0044] In some alternative embodiments, the position detection assembly 13 is arranged on the housing 10, and the position detection assembly 13 is in detection cooperation with the cover 20 when the cover 20 is turned to the position of closing the ice inlet 111. The specific structure of the position detection assembly 13 can be selected according to actual needs, for example, the position detection assembly 13 can adopt a proximity switch, an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or the like. The principle of the proximity switch, the infrared sensor, the photoelectric sensor, or the like is known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described here. The position detection assembly 13 is signal connected with the control system inside the ice maker, and whether the cover 20 is accurately positioned at the position of closing the ice inlet 111 is determined through the position detection assembly 13, and then the subsequent ice crushing step is performed, so as to avoid the situation that the ice is splashed out of the ice inlet 111 when the cover 20 is turned to open the ice inlet 111, and the automation degree of the ice maker is improved.

[0045] In the present embodiment, the position detection assembly 13 adopts a micro switch or a proximity switch. In the present embodiment, the micro switch is arranged on the housing 10, and the driving slope 24 is arranged on the cover 20. When the cover 20 is turned to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the driving slope 24 presses and triggers the micro switch. When the cover 20 is turned towards the ice inlet 111, the micro switch is driven to move by the driving slope 24, so as to trigger the micro switch.

[0046] In some alternative embodiments, the water guide portion 122 is located below the first mounting hole 123 and the second mounting shaft portion 124, so as to avoid that the liquid on the water guide portion 122 contacts the first mounting hole 123, the second mounting hole 22, the first mounting shaft portion 21, and the second mounting shaft portion 124, and further avoid that the liquid enters into the housing 10.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 10 In some alternative embodiments, the locking buckle groove 14 is arranged on the housing 10, and the locking buckle groove 14 and the movable groove 12 are respectively located on opposite sides of the ice crushing cavity 11. The locking buckle 23 is arranged on the cover 20. When the cover 20 is turned to the position of closing the ice inlet 111, the locking buckle 23 is buckled with the locking buckle groove 14, so as to improve the stability of the cover 20 when the cover 20 closes the ice inlet 111. The first mounting hole 123, the second mounting hole 22, the first mounting shaft portion 21, and the second mounting shaft portion 124 can limit one side of the cover 20, and the locking buckle 23 and the locking buckle groove 14 limit the other side of the cover 20. Through limiting both sides of the cover 20, the stability of the cover 20 is higher.

[0048] The ice crushing assembly with the flip cover mechanism can be applied to an ice maker, which comprises the ice crushing assembly with the flip cover mechanism. In an embodiment, an ice crushing structure is arranged in the ice crushing cavity 11, and the ice crushing mechanism rotates to crush ice under the driving of the driving motor.

[0049] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it is to be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism, characterized in that, include: The outer shell has an ice crushing chamber and a movable groove. The ice crushing chamber has an ice inlet. The movable groove is located on one side of the ice crushing chamber and has a drain outlet on one side. The movable groove communicates with the ice crushing chamber through the drain outlet. The movable groove has a water guiding part inside and the water guiding part gradually extends downward in the direction close to the drain outlet. The flip cover has one side that rotatably engages with the movable groove. The flip cover can be rotated relative to the movable groove via a rotating part to a position that closes the ice inlet and a position that opens the ice inlet.

2. The ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first mounting hole is provided on one side of the movable groove, and a first mounting shaft is provided on the flip cover, the first mounting shaft being rotatably engaged with the first mounting hole; A second mounting shaft is provided on the other side of the movable groove, and a second mounting hole is provided on the flip cover. The second mounting shaft is rotatably engaged with the second mounting hole.

3. The ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first mounting hole is provided with a protruding angle limiting part, and the first mounting shaft is provided with a limiting protrusion. When the flip cover is rotated to the position where the ice inlet is opened, the angle limiting part and the limiting protrusion cooperate to limit the flip cover from rotating toward the ice inlet.

4. An ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first mounting shaft is provided with a guide groove, which extends around the rotation axis of the first mounting shaft. The limiting protrusion is located in the guide groove, and the angle limiting part slides with the guide groove.

5. An ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A damping ring is provided between the second mounting shaft and the inner wall of the second mounting hole.

6. An ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell is provided with a position detection component. When the flip cover is rotated to the position of closing the ice inlet, the position detection component cooperates with the flip cover detection.

7. An ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The position detection component is a micro switch or a proximity switch; The flip cover is provided with a driving slope. When the flip cover is rotated to the position of closing the ice inlet, the driving slope presses against the micro switch or the proximity switch and triggers the micro switch.

8. An ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water guide portion is located below the first mounting hole and the second mounting shaft portion.

9. An ice-crushing assembly with a flip-top mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The outer shell is provided with a locking groove, and the locking groove and the movable groove are respectively located on opposite sides 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 assembly with a flip-top mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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