Water storage box and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and provides a water storage box and refrigeration equipment. The water storage box comprises a water storage box body and a mask, the water storage box body comprises a box body, the box body is provided with a water storage cavity, a water injection port and a first water outlet, the water injection port and the first water outlet are communicated with the water storage cavity, the box body is configured to be arranged in the refrigeration equipment, and the first water outlet is configured to be communicated with an ice making mold; the face mask is movably arranged at the end, facing the user, of the box body in a covering mode and provided with a second water outlet capable of being communicated with the box body. According to the water storage box, water can be supplied to ice making of the ice making mold, drinking water can also be supplied to a user, and the drinking water requirement of the user is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a water storage box and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, refrigeration equipment with ice-making functions, such as freezers, refrigerators, and ice makers, are widely used in residential homes. These refrigeration devices are usually equipped with a water storage box and an ice-making mold connected to the water storage box. However, the existing water storage boxes have a simple structure and a single function, only supplying water to the ice-making mold. For users who do not need to make ice, the water storage box is idle in practical applications. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this utility model proposes a water storage box that can supply water for ice making molds and also supply drinking water to users, thus meeting users' drinking water needs.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a refrigeration device.

[0005] The water storage box according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0006] The water storage box body includes a box body, the box body is provided with a water inlet and a first water outlet communicating with the water storage cavity, the box body is configured to be installed inside a refrigeration device, and the first water outlet is configured to communicate with an ice-making mold.

[0007] A face mask is movably mounted on the end of the housing facing the user and is equipped with a second water outlet that can communicate with the housing.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask is rotatably connected to the box body.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask is configured to be able to rotate relative to the box body about a horizontal axis, and the second water outlet is located at the lower end of the mask.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the box facing the user has a first wall and a second wall connected to each other, the first wall is located above the second wall, and the first wall gradually moves away from the mask from bottom to top.

[0011] The mask has a first state and a second state. When the mask is in the first state, the first wall and the mask are spaced apart, and the second wall is covered inside the mask. When the mask is in the second state, the second wall and the mask are spaced apart, and the first wall is covered inside the mask.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask has a first hinge ear, the box body has a second hinge ear, and the mask and the box body are rotatably connected by a pin passing through the first hinge ear and the second hinge ear.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask has a first state and a second state. When the mask is in the first state, the box and the second water outlet are cut off. When the mask is in the second state, the box and the second water outlet are connected.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box further includes a water supply pipe, which is connected between the box body and the second water outlet.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box further includes:

[0016] A control valve is provided, and the housing is connected to the second water outlet via the control valve.

[0017] A detector is used to detect the position information of the mask relative to the box body;

[0018] The controller is connected to both the detector and the control valve. The controller controls the on / off state of the control valve based on the position information fed back by the detector.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the box body includes a water guiding structure formed around the water inlet.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the box body further includes a water injection pipe, which is disposed inside the box body. The first end of the water injection pipe is connected to the water injection port, and the second end of the water injection pipe extends toward the bottom wall of the box body.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box body further includes a cover plate, which is movably disposed on the box body to open or close the water inlet.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet is located on the top wall of the box body, the cover plate is movably located on the top wall along a first direction, and the box body is configured to be movably inserted into the refrigeration device along the first direction.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes:

[0024] A drying module is located at the bottom of the box to dry the bottom of the box.

[0025] A refrigeration device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a housing and a water storage box as described above, wherein the housing is configured to be disposed within the housing.

[0026] The above-mentioned one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model have at least one of the following technical effects: The water storage box shown in this utility model, by configuring a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet on the box body, allows water to be injected into the box body through the water inlet. The water in the box body can reach the ice-making mold through the first water outlet, thus meeting the water supply needs of the ice-making mold when making ice. When the user needs to drink water, the movement relative to the box body can be controlled, and the second water outlet can be moved to a position that is convenient for the user to receive water, so that the user can receive the water flowing out of the box body through the second water outlet, thus meeting the user's drinking water needs.

[0027] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water storage box body provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the face mask provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the water storage box provided in this embodiment of the utility model when the mask is in the second state.

[0033] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the water storage box provided in this embodiment of the utility model when the mask is in the second state.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water storage box provided in this embodiment of the utility model with the water inlet opened on the cover.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the water storage box is in the water intake state.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the water storage box is pulled out of the box.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 100. Water storage box; 200. Container body;

[0039] 1. Water storage box body; 11. Box body; 12. Cover plate; 13. Base; 101. Water inlet; 102. First water outlet; 1021. First water outlet pipe; 1022. Second water outlet pipe; 103. Second water outlet; 1100. Notch; 1101. First wall surface; 1102. Second wall surface; 1111. Water guiding structure; 1112. Water inlet pipe; 121. Handrail;

[0040] 2. Face mask; 3. Water pipe;

[0041] 4. Hinged structure; 41. First hinge lug; 42. Second hinge lug; 43. Pin;

[0042] 5. Drying module. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0047] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0048] The following is combined with Figures 1-8 The water storage box and refrigeration equipment provided in the utility model embodiments will be described in detail through specific implementation methods and application scenarios.

[0049] In the first aspect, such as Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a water storage box 100, including: a water storage box body 1 and a face shield 2;

[0050] The water storage box body 1 includes a box body 11, which is provided with a water storage cavity and a water inlet 101 and a first water outlet 102 communicating with the water storage cavity. The box body 11 is configured to be installed inside a refrigeration device, and the first water outlet 102 is configured to communicate with an ice-making mold. The mask 2 is movably covered on the end of the box body 11 facing the user, and is provided with a second water outlet 103 that can communicate with the box body 11.

[0051] Understandably, the water storage box 100 is configured within the cold storage compartment of the refrigeration equipment to ensure that the water inside the box 11 reaches a low temperature, such as 0-10°C, based on the low-temperature environment provided by the cold storage compartment. The refrigeration equipment can be a freezer, refrigerator, water dispenser, ice maker, or other device with ice-making capabilities.

[0052] For the water inlet 101, the first water outlet 102, and the second water outlet 103, the positions of the water inlet 101, the first water outlet 102, and the second water outlet 103 can be configured according to actual application requirements.

[0053] For example, the water inlet 101 can be provided on the top wall or side wall of the box 11, as long as it is convenient for the user to inject water into the box 11 through the water inlet 101, and there are no specific restrictions.

[0054] For example, the first water outlet 102 can be located near the bottom wall of the box body 11, or the first water outlet 102 can be located at the top of the box body 11. At least a portion of the first water outlet 102 extends into the box body 11 to ensure that water at different water levels inside the box body 11 can reach the ice-making mold through the first water outlet 102 as much as possible. A water pump can be installed between the first water outlet 102 and the ice-making mold to pump water from the box body 11 into the forming cavity of the ice-making mold.

[0055] For example, in order to ensure the aesthetics of the mask 2, the second water outlet 103 can be set around the mask 2, such as the bottom edge or side edge of the mask 2, as long as it is convenient for the user to collect water through the second water outlet 103.

[0056] For the face mask 2, the face mask 2 may include a cover body and a decorative panel. The cover body is movably covered on the end of the box 11 facing the user, and the decorative panel is located on the side of the cover body away from the box 11. The decorative panel may be a panel with decorative patterns or a display panel that can display information.

[0057] In the application scenario of this embodiment, by movably covering the end of the box 11 facing the user with the mask 2, the second water outlet 103 can be moved to a position convenient for the user to collect water by controlling the mask 2 to move relative to the box 11. The second water outlet 103 is configured to communicate with the box 11 when the mask 2 moves relative to the box 11.

[0058] In practical applications, the mask 2 can be configured to move relative to the housing 11 in various motion forms, as shown below:

[0059] For example, the mask 2 can be configured to slide with the box 11, such that the mask 2 can translate horizontally relative to the box 11, or the mask 2 can translate vertically relative to the box 11.

[0060] For example, the mask 2 can be configured to rotate with the box 11, such that the mask 2 can be flipped left and right relative to the box 11 about a vertical axis, or the mask 2 can be flipped up and down relative to the box 11 about a horizontal axis.

[0061] For example, the mask 2 can also be configured to move relative to the box 11 in the direction of the box 11 toward the user. For example, a trigger switch and an ejection mechanism are provided between the mask 2 and the box 11. The trigger switch and the ejection mechanism are electrically connected. When the user presses the mask 2, the mask 2 will touch the trigger switch. The trigger switch will feed back a trigger signal to the ejection mechanism, and the ejection mechanism will drive the mask 2 to move toward the side of the user.

[0062] As can be seen from the above, the water storage box 100 shown in this utility model, by configuring a water inlet 101, a first water outlet 102 and a second water outlet 103 on the box body 11, allows water to be injected into the box body 11 through the water inlet 101. The water in the box body 11 can reach the ice-making mold through the first water outlet 102, thus meeting the water supply requirements of the ice-making mold when making ice. When the user needs to drink water, the device can be controlled to move relative to the box body 11, and the mask 2 can move the second water outlet 103 to a position that is convenient for the user to receive water, so that the user can receive the water flowing out of the box body 11 through the second water outlet 103, thus meeting the user's drinking water needs.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to facilitate the control of the mask 2 relative to the box 11, the mask 2 can be rotatably connected to the box 11 through the hinge structure 4.

[0064] Specifically, the mask 2 has a first hinge ear 41, the box body 11 has a second hinge ear 42, and the mask 2 and the box body 11 are rotatably connected by a pin 43 passing through the first hinge ear 41 and the second hinge ear 42.

[0065] The first hinge ear 41 can be disposed inside the face mask 2 and located on the side of the face mask 2 facing the box body 11; the second hinge ear 42 is disposed on the end of the box body 11 facing the user.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the mask 2 is configured to be able to rotate relative to the box 11 about the horizontal axis K, and the second water outlet 103 is located at the lower end of the mask 2.

[0067] It is understandable that the pin 43 of the hinge structure 4 extends along the horizontal axis K, and the mask 2 can rotate up and down relative to the box 11 around the horizontal axis K.

[0068] To ensure the stability of the mask 2 when flipped relative to the box 11, multiple sets of hinge structures 4 can be provided, arranged sequentially along the horizontal axis K. The first hinge lug 41 and the second hinge lug 42 corresponding to the multiple sets of hinge structures 4 can share the same pin 43.

[0069] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, when the user does not press the upper end of the mask 2, the second water outlet 103 is located close to the box 11. Considering that the water storage box 100 is usually located inside the refrigeration equipment, it is inconvenient for the user to take water from the lower side of the second water outlet 103 at this time.

[0070] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, since the second water outlet 103 is located at the lower end of the mask 2, when the user presses the upper end of the mask 2, the lower end of the mask 2 will cause the second water outlet 103 to swing toward the user. At this time, the second water outlet 103 is in a position away from the box 11, and the second water outlet 103 is exposed on the surface of the cooling device facing the user. The user can place the water container under the second water outlet 103 to receive the drinking water flowing out of the second water outlet 103.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the end of the box 11 facing the user has a first wall 1101 and a second wall 1102 connected to each other. The first wall 1101 is located above the second wall 1102 and is inclined toward the side away from the mask 2.

[0072] At the same time, the mask 2 has a first state and a second state, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the user does not press the upper end of the mask 2, the mask 2 is in the first state, at which time the mask 2 is roughly vertical, the first wall surface 1101 and the mask 2 are spaced apart, and the second wall surface 1102 is covered inside the mask 2; as Figure 4 As shown, when the user presses the upper end of the mask 2, the mask 2 is in the second state. At this time, the mask 2 is roughly tilted. The second wall 1102 and the mask 2 are spaced apart, and the first wall 1101 is covered inside the mask 2.

[0073] In practical applications, in order to adapt to the distribution structure of the first wall surface 1101 and the second wall surface 1102 and ensure that the mask 2 can be stably flipped relative to the box 11, the above-mentioned hinge structure 4 can be set at a position corresponding to the connection area of ​​the first wall surface 1101 and the second wall surface 1102. For example, the second hinge ear 42 of the hinge structure 4 is set in the connection area of ​​the first wall surface 1101 and the second wall surface 1102, and the first hinge ear 41 of the hinge structure 4 is set in the middle area inside the mask 2, which corresponds to the connection area of ​​the first wall surface 1101 and the second wall surface 1102.

[0074] Therefore, by providing a first wall 1101 and a second wall 1102 on the box 11 opposite to the mask 2, the mask 2 can have a large rotation angle when it rotates relative to the box 11 around the horizontal axis K. This design can ensure that the second water outlet 103 is set as far away from the box 11 as possible when the mask 2 is in the second state, so that the lower side of the second water outlet 103 has a large area for accommodating the water container, thus improving the convenience of water collection for users.

[0075] In some embodiments, in order to ensure that the mask 2 switches stably between the first state and the second state, an elastic element can be provided between the housing 11 and the mask 2. When the user does not press the upper end of the mask 2, the elastic force provided by the elastic element can ensure that the mask 2 is in the first state, at which time the mask 2 is roughly vertical. When the user presses the upper end of the mask 2, the mask 2 switches from the first state to the second state, at which time the mask 2 is roughly tilted. If the user separates from the mask 2 to release the pressure on the upper end of the mask 2, the mask 2 will return from the second state to the first state under the drive of the elastic element.

[0076] For example, the elastic element can be a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the outside of the pin 43. One pin of the torsion spring abuts against the housing 11, and the other pin of the torsion spring abuts against the mask 2.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a notch 1100 can be provided on the lower edge of the side of the box 11 facing the user. The notch 1100 is used to accommodate the lower side of the mask 2 when the mask 2 is in the first state. This design helps to reduce the design size of the mask 2 and ensures the compact fit between the box 11 and the mask 2.

[0078] In some embodiments, when the mask 2 has a first state and a second state, it can also be configured such that when the mask 2 is in the first state, the box 11 and the second water outlet 103 are cut off, and the box 11 cannot flow out from the second water outlet 103. When the mask 2 is in the second state, the box 11 and the second water outlet 103 are connected, and the water in the box 11 can flow out from the second water outlet 103. The user can collect water from the lower side of the second water outlet 103.

[0079] It is understood that the box body 11 and the second water outlet 103 are connected by a water guiding structure. For example, the water guiding structure is a first flow channel and a second flow channel that are connected between the box body 11 and the second water outlet 103. The first flow channel is set on the box body 11 and is connected to the inner cavity of the box body 11. The first flow channel is set on the mask 2 and is connected to the second water outlet 103. When the mask 2 is in the first state, the water guiding structure is in the blocked state, causing the box body 11 and the second water outlet 103 to be cut off.

[0080] When the mask 2 switches from the first state to the second state, the position of the mask 2 relative to the box 11 changes, which causes the state of the water guiding structure to change. That is, the water guiding structure is in a conductive state, so as to realize the connection between the box 11 and the second water outlet 103.

[0081] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the water storage box 100 also includes a water supply pipe 3, which is connected between the box body 11 and the second water outlet 103. To accommodate the mask 2 switching between the first and second states, the water supply pipe 3 can be a flexible tube, such as a rubber tube or a silicone tube.

[0082] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the control of water output from the second outlet 103, the water storage box 100 further includes: a control valve, a detector, and a controller; the box body 11 is connected to the second outlet 103 through the control valve; the detector is used to detect the position information of the mask 2 relative to the box body 11; the controller is connected to the detector and the control valve respectively, and the controller controls the on / off state of the control valve according to the position information fed back by the detector.

[0083] It is understandable that the control valve can be a two-position two-way solenoid valve. The control valve can be installed on the housing 11 or on the mask 2, without any specific limitation.

[0084] When the mask 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 11, the detector can be an angle sensor. The angle sensor is used to detect the rotation angle of the mask 2 to determine the position information of the mask 2 relative to the housing 11. Of course, the detector can also be a proximity switch or limit switch, etc. The switch can be set on the housing 11. When the mask 2 is in the first state, the switch cannot be triggered by the mask 2, and at this time the switch is in the open state. When the mask 2 is in the second state, the switch can be triggered by the mask 2, and at this time the switch is in the closed state.

[0085] Furthermore, the controller can be a microprocessor, a single-chip microcomputer, or a PLC controller.

[0086] In practical applications, when the user does not press the upper end of the mask 2, the mask 2 is in the first state, the detector does not feed back the position information of the mask 2 to the controller, or the detector feeds back to the controller that the mask 2 is in the initial position. At this time, the controller controls the control valve to be in the open state, and the water path between the box 11 and the second outlet 103 is blocked.

[0087] When the user presses the top of the mask 2, the mask 2 switches from the first state to the second state. The detector feeds back the position information of the mask 2 to the controller. At this time, the controller controls the control valve to be in the conducting state when it determines that the mask 2 is in the position corresponding to the second state, based on the position information fed back by the detector, so as to ensure that the water path between the box 11 and the second water outlet 103 is in the connected state, and the water in the box 11 can be output from the second water outlet 103.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the box body 11 includes a water guiding structure 1111, which is formed around the water inlet 101.

[0089] Understandably, the water guiding structure 1111 is used to guide the water flow from the user's injection into the water inlet 101 and into the housing 11 through the water inlet 101. This design can prevent the water flow from splashing out of the housing 11.

[0090] For example, the water guiding structure 1111 can be configured as a funnel-shaped structure, with the water inlet 101 formed at one end of the water guiding structure 1111 facing the box body 11. The diameter of the end of the water guiding structure 1111 away from the box body 11 is larger than the diameter of the end of the water guiding structure 1111 closer to the box body 11.

[0091] Furthermore, the water inlet 101 is located on the top wall of the box body 11, and the water guiding structure 1111 is formed on the top wall of the box body 11 and is recessed towards the inside of the box body 11. The water guiding structure 1111 extends circumferentially along the water inlet 101.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the box body 11 also includes a water injection pipe 1112, which is disposed inside the box body 11. The first end of the water injection pipe 1112 is connected to the water injection port 101, and the second end of the water injection pipe 1112 extends toward the bottom wall of the box body 11.

[0093] Understandably, the water injected from the water inlet 101 enters the box 11 under the guidance of the water inlet pipe 1112. The water inlet pipe 1112 is used to limit the impact area formed by the water flow inside the box 11, and to prevent the water inside the box 11 from splashing out from the water inlet 101.

[0094] The water injection pipe 1112 can be configured to be perpendicular to the bottom wall of the box 11 or inclined to the bottom wall of the box 11, without any specific limitation.

[0095] In practical applications, a water guiding structure 1111 can be set around the water inlet 101, and the water inlet 101 can be connected to the water inlet pipe 1112. Thus, the water flow enters the water inlet 101 under the guidance of the water guiding structure 1111, and then enters the box 11 through the water inlet pipe 1112.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the water storage box body 1 also includes a cover plate 12, which is movably disposed on the box body 11 to open or close the water inlet 101.

[0097] It is understood that the cover plate 12 can be configured to be rotatably connected to the box body 11 so as to open or close the water inlet 101 based on the flipping of the cover plate 12 relative to the box body 11. The cover plate 12 can also be configured to slide with the box body 11 so as to open or close the water inlet 101 based on the sliding of the cover plate 12 relative to the surface of the box body 11.

[0098] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the water inlet 101 is located on the top wall of the box body 11, and the cover plate 12 is movably located on the top wall of the box body 11 along the first direction. The box body 11 is configured to be movably inserted into the refrigeration equipment along the first direction.

[0099] It is understandable that moving the box 11 along the first direction toward the user can remove the box 11 from the refrigeration equipment, while moving the box 11 along the first direction toward the side away from the user can push the box 11 into the refrigeration equipment.

[0100] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in order to facilitate the movable insertion of the box 11 into the refrigeration equipment, a base 13 is provided at the bottom of the box 11. The base 13 is configured to slide in a first direction with the guide structure inside the refrigeration equipment.

[0101] Accordingly, by controlling the cover plate 12 to move along the first direction on the top wall of the housing 11, the water inlet 101 can be opened or closed. The top wall of the housing 11 can be provided with a guide groove extending along the first direction, and the cover plate 12 is movably disposed in the guide groove, which guides the movement of the cover plate 12. Two guide grooves can be provided, with each guide groove positioned opposite to one of the two sides of the cover plate 12.

[0102] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a handle 121 is provided on the cover plate 12. The user can use the handle 121 to drive the cover plate 12 to move relative to the box body 11, so as to conveniently open or close the water inlet 101.

[0103] As can be seen from the above, by setting both the box body 11 and the cover plate 12 to move along the first direction, when water needs to be added to the water storage box 100, the box body 11 can be pulled out from the refrigeration equipment along the first direction first, and then the cover plate 12 can be driven to move relative to the box body 11 along the first direction to open the water inlet 101. This design is not only convenient to operate, but also reduces the volume occupied by the whole device.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the cover plate 12 is movably disposed on the top wall of the box body 11 along the first direction, the first water outlet 102 of the water storage box 100 may include a first water outlet pipe 1021 and a second water outlet pipe 1022. The first water outlet pipe 1021 is disposed inside the box body 11, the first end of the first water outlet pipe 1021 is formed on the top wall of the box body 11, the second end of the first water outlet pipe 1021 extends toward the bottom wall of the box body 11, and the second water outlet pipe 1022 is disposed on the cover plate 12.

[0105] When the cover plate 12 is in the closed water inlet 101 position, the first end of the first water outlet pipe 1021 and the first end of the second water outlet pipe 1022 are in fluid communication, and the second end of the second water outlet pipe 1022 is configured to communicate with the ice-making mold; when the cover plate 12 is in the open water inlet 101 position, the first end of the first water outlet pipe 1021 and the first end of the second water outlet pipe 1022 are separated, and at this time the water in the box 11 cannot be transported to the ice-making mold through the first water outlet pipe 1021 and the second water outlet pipe 1022.

[0106] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the water storage box 100 also includes a drying module 5, which is located at the bottom of the box body 11 to dry the bottom of the box body 11.

[0107] Understandably, when a user fills water into the container 11 through the water inlet 101, some water may splash outside the container 11. This water will slide down the side wall of the container 11 under gravity to the bottom of the container 11, and may even flow into the storage compartment of the refrigeration equipment. Since the refrigeration equipment is in a low-temperature environment, if the water adhering to the bottom of the container 11 is not treated in time, this water may freeze, affecting the normal operation of the water storage box 100 and other equipment in the refrigeration equipment. Therefore, in this embodiment, the drying module 5 dries the bottom of the container 11, which can effectively remove water droplets adhering to the bottom of the container 11.

[0108] In practical applications, the drying module 5 can be an electric heating module, such as an electric heating wire, which can use the heat generated when the electric heating module is working to evaporate the water droplets attached to the bottom of the box 11.

[0109] like Figure 1As shown, when a base 13 is provided at the bottom of the box 11, the electric heating module can be set inside the base 13. Multiple electric heating modules can be set. The base 13 can be a heat-conducting component. This design can avoid direct contact between the electric heating module and the bottom of the box 11 and can ensure the uniformity of heating of the bottom of the box 11.

[0110] Of course, the drying module 5 can also be a fan. An air duct can be set between the bottom of the box 11 and the base 13, with the fan's outlet side blowing air into the air duct to promote the evaporation of water droplets attached to the bottom based on the airflow. In this case, the fan can be used in conjunction with an electric heating module set in the air duct to use hot air to enhance the evaporation effect of water droplets.

[0111] In the second aspect, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 This utility model embodiment also provides a refrigeration device, including: a box 200 and a water storage box 100 as described above, wherein the box 11 is configured to be disposed inside the box 200.

[0112] Understandably, refrigeration equipment includes freezers, refrigerators, ice makers, and water dispensers with refrigeration functions. The cabinet 200 of the refrigeration equipment forms a storage compartment for storing food. Depending on the storage temperature requirements of the refrigeration equipment, the storage compartment can be divided into a cold storage compartment and a freezer compartment. Evaporators are installed in both the cold storage compartment and the freezer compartment, or only the freezer compartment has an evaporator. This can achieve a temperature of approximately 2℃ to 8℃ in the cold storage compartment and approximately -18℃ or lower in the freezer compartment.

[0113] like Figure 7 As shown, the box 11 is configured to be located in the storage compartment of the cabinet 200. The user can press the upper end of the mask 2, causing the lower end of the mask 2 to swing the second water outlet 103 toward the user's side, ensuring that the second water outlet 103 is exposed on the surface of the refrigeration equipment facing the user, so that the user can place the water container under the second water outlet 103 to receive the drinking water flowing from the second water outlet 103.

[0114] like Figure 8 As shown, the box 11 is configured to be movably disposed in the storage compartment of the cabinet 200 along the first direction. The user can move the box 11 toward the user along the first direction to pull the box 11 out of the refrigeration equipment. Then, the control cover 12 opens the water inlet 101 to inject water into the box 11 through the water inlet 101.

[0115] Since the refrigeration equipment includes a water storage box 100, and the specific structure of the water storage box 100 is as described in the above embodiments, the refrigeration equipment of this embodiment includes all the technical solutions of the above embodiments. Therefore, it has at least all the beneficial effects achieved by all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0116] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water storage box (100), characterized in that, include: The water storage box body (1) includes a box body (11), the box body (11) is provided with a water storage cavity and a water inlet (101) and a first water outlet (102) communicating with the water storage cavity. The box body (11) is configured to be installed in a refrigeration device, and the first water outlet (102) is configured to communicate with an ice-making mold. The mask (2) is movably mounted on the end of the box (11) facing the user and is provided with a second water outlet (103) that can communicate with the box (11).

2. The water storage box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mask (2) is rotatably connected to the box (11).

3. The water storage box (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mask (2) is rotated relative to the box (11) about a horizontal axis, and the second water outlet (103) is located at the lower end of the mask (2).

4. The water storage box (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The box (11) has a first wall (1101) and a second wall (1102) connected to each other at the end facing the user. The first wall (1101) is located on the upper side of the second wall (1102), and the first wall (1101) gradually moves away from the mask (2) from bottom to top. The mask (2) has a first state and a second state. When the mask (2) is in the first state, the first wall surface (1101) and the mask (2) are spaced apart, and the second wall surface (1102) is covered inside the mask (2). When the mask (2) is in the second state, the second wall surface (1102) and the mask (2) are spaced apart, and the first wall surface (1101) is covered inside the mask (2).

5. The water storage box (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mask (2) has a first hinge ear (41), and the box body (11) has a second hinge ear (42). The mask (2) and the box body (11) are rotatably connected by a pin (43) passing through the first hinge ear (41) and the second hinge ear (42).

6. The water storage box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mask (2) has a first state and a second state. When the mask (2) is in the first state, the box (11) and the second water outlet (103) are cut off. When the mask (2) is in the second state, the box (11) and the second water outlet (103) are connected.

7. The water storage box (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: Water supply pipe (3) is connected between the box body (11) and the second water outlet (103).

8. The water storage box (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A control valve is provided, and the housing (11) is connected to the second outlet (103) through the control valve; A detector is used to detect the position information of the mask (2) relative to the box (11); The controller is connected to both the detector and the control valve. The controller controls the on / off state of the control valve based on the position information fed back by the detector.

9. The water storage box (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The box (11) includes: A water guiding structure (1111) is formed around the water inlet (101).

10. The water storage box (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The box (11) also includes: Water injection pipe (1112) is disposed inside the box (11). The first end of the water injection pipe (1112) is connected to the water injection port (101), and the second end of the water injection pipe (1112) extends toward the bottom wall of the box (11).

11. The water storage box (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The water storage box body (1) also includes a cover plate (12), which is movably disposed on the box body (11) to open or close the water inlet (101).

12. The water storage box (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The water inlet (101) is located on the top wall of the box (11), the cover plate (12) is movably located on the top wall along the first direction, and the box (11) is configured to be movably inserted into the refrigeration equipment along the first direction.

13. The water storage box (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A drying module (5) is disposed at the bottom of the box body (11) to dry the bottom of the box body (11).

14. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The housing (200) and the water storage box (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the box (11) is disposed within the housing (200).

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