Assembly structure of ice maker

Abstract

An assembling structure of an ice maker comprises a main body assembly and an integrally-formed shell, the main body assembly is sleeved with the shell, a positioning part and a connecting part are arranged between the main body assembly and the shell, the shell is positioned on the main body assembly through the positioning part, and the main body assembly and the shell are connected through the connecting part; the positioning part comprises a slot arranged at the top of the main body assembly and an insertion edge arranged at the top of the shell, and the insertion edge is positioned and inserted into the slot; a plurality of limiting ribs are annularly arranged at the top of the main body assembly, a first turnup is arranged on the outer edge of the top of the main body assembly, an insertion groove is formed between the limiting ribs and the first turnup, the inner side of the insertion edge abuts against the limiting ribs, and the outer side of the insertion edge abuts against the first turnup. According to the utility model, by arranging the integrally formed shell, after all parts of the main body assembly are completely assembled, the shell is sleeved on the main body assembly, so that the assembly and the shell only have one part, the assembly is simple, the cost is low, and the appearance is integrally formed, so that the product is more attractive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and in particular to an assembly structure for an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] The outer shell of bullet-shaped ice makers on the market is basically made by separating the front and rear sections. This is because separating the two parts results in more components, more complex assembly, and thus higher costs. In addition, separating the front and rear sections will result in a gap between them, making the product look unsightly.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an assembly structure for an ice maker that is simple in structure, has few parts, is easy to assemble, has low cost, is aesthetically pleasing, and is highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] An assembly structure for an ice maker designed for this purpose includes a main body component, characterized in that it also includes an integrally molded outer shell, which is fitted onto the main body component, and a positioning part is provided between the main body component and the outer shell, through which the outer shell is positioned on the main body component.

[0006] A connecting part is provided between the main body component and the outer shell, and the main body component and the outer shell are connected through the connecting part.

[0007] The positioning part includes a slot located on the top of the main body component and a insertion edge located on the top of the housing, with the insertion edge positioned and inserted into the slot.

[0008] The top of the main component is provided with several limiting ribs in a ring shape, and the outer edge of the top of the main component is provided with a first flange. A slot is formed between the limiting ribs and the first flange. The inner side of the insertion edge abuts against the limiting ribs, and the outer side of the insertion edge abuts against the first flange.

[0009] The bottom of the main component is provided with a support edge, and the bottom of the outer shell is provided with a second flange, with the bottom of the support edge supported on the second flange.

[0010] The bottom of the support edge is provided with a raised rib, and the second flange is provided with a clearance hole, through which the raised rib passes.

[0011] The connecting part includes a fixing hole provided on the second flange and a fixing post hole provided on the support edge. After the fastener passes through the fixing hole, it is fastened to the fixing post hole to connect the main body component and the housing.

[0012] The bottom of the main component has several support feet for supporting the ice maker.

[0013] The outer shell has an inner cavity with openings on the top and bottom sides, and the main components are mounted on the inner cavity.

[0014] A control panel is provided on the outside of the housing. The control panel has a buckle, and the housing has a snap hole. The buckle and the snap hole are interlocked to fix the control panel to the housing.

[0015] The outer casing has wiring holes corresponding to the position of the control panel.

[0016] The assembly structure of the ice maker of this utility model features an integrally molded outer shell. That is, the outer shell is a single unit. After all the parts of the main component are fully assembled, the outer shell is then fitted onto the main component to form an assembly. The outer shell consists of only one part, making assembly simple and low-cost. Moreover, the appearance is integrally molded without any gaps, making the product more aesthetically pleasing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of an ice maker according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ice maker in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an ice maker according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the main component in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ice maker from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the outer shell and the control board in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9 This is an exploded structural diagram of the outer shell and control board in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10 This is an exploded structural diagram of the main component in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] See Figures 1-10 The assembly structure of this ice maker includes a main body component 1 and an integrally molded outer shell 2. The outer shell 2 is fitted onto the main body component 1. A positioning part and a connecting part are provided between the main body component 1 and the outer shell 2. The outer shell 2 is positioned on the main body component 1 by the positioning part, and the main body component 1 and the outer shell 2 are connected by the connecting part. During installation, the outer shell 2 is fitted onto the main body component 1 from the bottom up. The ice maker is a bullet-shaped ice maker.

[0029] The positioning part includes a slot 3 located on the top of the main body component 1 and an insert edge 4 located on the top of the outer casing 2. The insert edge 4 is positioned and inserted into the slot 3 so that the outer casing 2 is positioned on the main body component 1 in all directions.

[0030] The top of the main component 1 is provided with several limiting ribs 5 in a ring shape. The outer edge of the top of the main component 1 is provided with a first flange 6. The first flange 6 is located outside the limiting ribs 5. A slot 3 is formed between the limiting ribs 5 and the first flange 6. The inner side of the insertion edge 4 abuts against the limiting ribs 5, and the outer side of the insertion edge 4 abuts against the first flange 6.

[0031] The bottom edge of the main body component 1 is provided with a support edge 7, and the bottom edge of the outer shell 2 is provided with a second flange 8. The bottom of the support edge 7 is supported on the second flange 8.

[0032] The bottom of the support edge 7 is provided with a raised rib 9, and the second flange 8 is provided with a clearance hole 10, with the raised rib 9 passing through the clearance hole 10.

[0033] The connecting part includes a fixing hole 11 provided on the second flange 8 and a fixing post hole 12 provided on the support edge 7. After the fastener (screw) passes through the fixing hole 11, it is fastened to the fixing post hole 12 to connect the main body component 1 and the outer shell 2.

[0034] The bottom of the main component 1 is provided with several support feet 13 for supporting the ice maker, and the ice maker is supported on the support through the support feet 13.

[0035] The outer shell 2 has an inner cavity 14 with openings on the upper and lower sides. The main body component 1 is mounted on the inner cavity 14, and the support foot 13 is located outside the inner cavity 14.

[0036] A control plate 15 is provided on the outer side of the outer casing 2. A buckle 16 is provided on the control plate 15, and a buckle hole 17 is provided on the outer casing 2. The buckle 16 and the buckle hole 17 are fastened to each other so that the control plate 15 is fixed on the outer casing 2.

[0037] A wire hole 18 is provided on the outer casing 2 at the position corresponding to the control board 15. The wire hole 18 facilitates the connection of the wires led out of the control board 15 to the electrical components inside the main body assembly 1.

[0038] The main component 1 includes an ice-making body 19, a top cover 20, and a base 21. The top cover 20 covers the top of the ice-making body 19, the base 21 is installed at the bottom of the ice-making body 19, the support edge 7 is provided at the edge of the base 21, and the support foot 13 is provided at the bottom of the base 21.

[0039] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An assembly structure for an ice maker, comprising a main component (1), characterized in that: It also includes an integrally molded shell (2), which is fitted onto the main body component (1). A positioning part is provided between the main body component (1) and the shell (2), and the shell (2) is positioned on the main body component (1) through the positioning part.

2. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting part is provided between the main body component (1) and the outer shell (2), and the main body component (1) and the outer shell (2) are connected through the connecting part.

3. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning part includes a slot (3) provided on the top of the main body component (1) and a plug edge (4) provided on the top of the housing (2), the plug edge (4) being positioned and inserted into the slot (3).

4. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the main component (1) is provided with several limiting ribs (5), and the outer edge of the top of the main component (1) is provided with a first flange (6). A slot (3) is formed between the limiting ribs (5) and the first flange (6). The inner side of the insert edge (4) abuts against the limiting ribs (5), and the outer side of the insert edge (4) abuts against the first flange (6).

5. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body component (1) is provided with a support edge (7), and the bottom of the outer shell (2) is provided with a second flange (8). The bottom of the support edge (7) is supported on the second flange (8).

6. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the support edge (7) is provided with a raised rib (9), and the second flange (8) is provided with a clearance hole (10), with the raised rib (9) passing through the clearance hole (10).

7. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting part includes a fixing hole (11) provided on the second flange (8) and a fixing post hole (12) provided on the support edge (7). After the fastener passes through the fixing hole (11), it is fastened to the fixing post hole (12) to connect the main body assembly (1) and the outer shell (2).

8. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the main component (1) is provided with several support feet (13) for supporting the ice maker.

9. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (2) has an inner cavity (14) with openings on the upper and lower sides, and the main component (1) is mounted on the inner cavity (14).

10. The assembly structure of the ice maker according to claim 9, characterized in that: A control plate (15) is provided on the outside of the outer shell (2). A buckle (16) is provided on the control plate (15). A buckle hole (17) is provided on the outer shell (2). The buckle (16) and the buckle hole (17) are fastened to each other so that the control plate (15) is fixed on the outer shell (2). A wire hole (18) is provided on the outer shell (2) corresponding to the position of the control plate (15).

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