Ice mold assembly, ice maker and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ice making, and provides an ice mold assembly, an ice maker and refrigeration equipment. The ice mold assembly comprises a first ice making mold, a first sealing edge is formed on the first ice making mold, and the first sealing edge is obliquely arranged from the center of the first ice making mold to the direction away from the center of the first ice making mold; the second ice-making mold is movably connected to the first ice-making mold, a second sealing edge is formed on the second ice-making mold, the second sealing edge is obliquely arranged from the center of the second ice-making mold to the direction away from the center of the second ice-making mold, the second ice-making mold is suitable for being switched between an attaching position and a separating position relative to the first ice-making mold, and at the attaching position, the second sealing edge is separated from the first ice-making mold. An ice making space is defined by the first ice making mold and the second ice making mold, a gap is formed between the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge, and the second ice making mold is suitable for being away from the first ice making mold to complete ice unloading from the attaching position to the separating position. The ice mold assembly not only ensures the ice making quality, but also can reduce the ice unloading resistance and improve the ice unloading efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice making, and provides an ice mold component, an ice maker, and a refrigeration device. Background Technology

[0002] Spherical ice makers are devices specifically designed to produce spherical ice cubes. In traditional spherical ice makers, the seal between the upper and lower ice-making boxes mostly relies on the concave-convex mating surfaces in the middle of the upper and lower ice-making boxes. Although this sealing structure is simple in design, in actual operation, this simple concave-convex mating method can easily lead to a large skirt on the ice cubes, especially when removing ice. This can cause ice cubes to stick together between multiple ice-making boxes, which not only affects the appearance of the ice cubes but also increases the difficulty of removing ice. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an ice mold assembly to solve the defects in related technologies where ice mold assemblies are prone to developing skirts and are difficult to remove ice from.

[0004] This utility model embodiment also provides an ice maker.

[0005] This utility model embodiment also provides a refrigeration device.

[0006] The first aspect of this utility model provides an ice mold assembly, comprising:

[0007] A first ice-making mold, wherein a first sealing edge is formed on the first ice-making mold, and the first sealing edge is inclined from the center of the first ice-making mold toward the direction away from the center of the first ice-making mold;

[0008] A second ice-making mold is movably connected to the first ice-making mold. A second sealing edge is formed on the second ice-making mold, and the second sealing edge is inclined in a direction away from the center of the second ice-making mold. The second ice-making mold is adapted to switch between a fitting position and a separating position relative to the first ice-making mold. In the fitting position, the first ice-making mold and the second ice-making mold surround an ice-making space, and a gap is formed between the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge. From the fitting position to the separating position, the second ice-making mold is adapted to move away from the first ice-making mold to complete the de-icing.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first ice grid is formed in the first ice mold, and the first sealing edge is formed on the outer wall of the first ice grid.

[0010] The second ice mold has a second ice grid, and the second sealing edge is formed on the outer wall of the second ice grid. At the fitting position, the gap is formed between the outer wall of the first sealing edge and the inner wall of the second sealing edge.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first sealing edge includes at least two interconnected first sealing segments, and the second sealing edge includes at least two interconnected second sealing segments. At the fitting position, the first sealing segments and the second sealing segments surround and form the gap.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first sealing structure is formed on the inner wall edge of the first ice tray, and a second sealing structure is formed on the inner wall edge of the second ice tray. At the fitting position, the first sealing structure and the second sealing structure are used to seal the edges of the first ice tray and the edges of the second ice tray.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an ice-pushing rod is provided on the first ice-making mold, and at least one of the first ice-making mold and the second ice-making mold forms a water channel. A stop extending toward the interior of the water channel is formed on the edge of the water channel. From the contact position to the separation position, at least a portion of the ice-pushing rod is adapted to extend into the first ice-making mold, so that the stop forms a stress concentration area in the water channel to achieve ice removal.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water channel is formed between two adjacent first ice-making trays, and / or, the water channel is formed between two adjacent second ice-making trays.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water passage includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other, and the baffle is formed in at least one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second ice mold is provided with an abutment on the side opposite to the first ice mold, which is offset from the central axis of the second ice mold. In the separated position, the abutment is used to cooperate with the abutment position of the ice maker to remove the ice block from the second ice mold.

[0017] A second aspect of this utility model provides an ice maker, including the ice mold assembly described above.

[0018] A third aspect of this utility model provides a refrigeration device, including a refrigeration chamber, wherein the refrigeration chamber is provided with the aforementioned ice mold assembly;

[0019] or,

[0020] The aforementioned ice maker is installed in the refrigeration room.

[0021] According to the ice mold assembly provided in the first aspect of this utility model, the sealing performance of the ice-making space is enhanced by the cooperation of the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge, especially the inclined design of the first and second sealing sections in the second sealing edge. That is, through the sealing cooperation of the first and second sealing edges, problems such as low ice-making efficiency and a damp environment around the ice mold caused by water leakage are avoided. This not only ensures the stability of the ice-making process but also improves the quality of the ice, resulting in ice cubes with regular shapes and reliable quality. When ice removal is required, the rotational design of the second ice mold relative to the first ice mold makes the ice removal process more convenient and efficient. By simply switching the second ice mold from the contact position to the separation position, the separation of the ice cube from the ice mold can be easily achieved. The gap between the second sealing edge and the first sealing edge prevents interference between the second ice mold and the first ice mold during the switching process from the contact position to the separation position, preventing the second ice mold from getting stuck during the ice removal process and facilitating rapid ice removal.

[0022] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the ice maker, due to the use of the sealing structure of the ice mold assembly, can reduce water seepage at the edge of the ice grid during the ice making process compared with traditional ice makers, avoid the formation of skirts or adjacent sticking of ice blocks, and produce ice blocks with neat edges and smooth surfaces. It is especially suitable for the production of spherical ice blocks and also facilitates efficient and quick ice removal.

[0023] According to the third aspect of the refrigeration equipment provided by this utility model, the ice mold assembly has a compact structure, which can be rationally arranged in the refrigeration room to make full use of the limited space without excessively occupying the volume of the refrigeration room. This allows the refrigeration equipment to have sufficient space for storing other items while still possessing the function of making ice. The sealing and de-icing designs of the ice mold assembly can effectively ensure the sealing of the ice-making process in the low-temperature environment of the refrigeration equipment, preventing moisture leakage and heat intrusion, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of ice making, and producing ice blocks with regular shapes and high transparency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second ice-making mold in the fitting position of the ice mold assembly provided by this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2This is a schematic structural diagram of the second ice-making mold in the separated position in the ice mold assembly provided by this utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic bottom view of the second ice-making mold in the fitting position in the ice mold assembly provided by this utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic top view of the second ice mold component in the fitting position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view along the BB direction.

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point D.

[0033] Figure 9 A schematic top view of the second ice mold assembly in the separated position provided in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A schematic cross-sectional view along the EE direction.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 100. First ice mold; 102. First sealing edge; 104. Second ice mold; 106. Second sealing edge; 107. Gap; 108. First sealing section; 110. Second sealing section; 112. First ice tray; 114. Second ice tray; 116. First sealing structure; 118. Second sealing structure; 120. Ice pusher; 122. Water channel; 124. Stop block; 126. Abutment joint; 128. Abutment position. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the first aspect of this utility model provides an ice mold assembly, comprising:

[0039] A first ice-making mold 100 has a first sealing edge 102 formed on it. The first sealing edge 102 is inclined from the center of the first ice-making mold 100 to a direction away from the center of the first ice-making mold 100.

[0040] The second ice-making mold 104 is movably connected to the first ice-making mold 100. A second sealing edge 106 is formed on the second ice-making mold 104. The second sealing edge 106 is inclined from the center of the second ice-making mold 104 away from the center of the second ice-making mold 104. The second sealing edge 106 includes a first sealing section 108 and a second sealing section 110 that are connected to each other. The second ice-making mold 104 is adapted to switch between a fitting position and a separating position relative to the first ice-making mold 100. In the fitting position, the first ice-making mold 104 and the second ice-making mold 104 surround to form an ice-making space, and a gap 107 is formed between the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106. From the fitting position to the separating position, the second ice-making mold 104 is adapted to move away from the first ice-making mold 100 to complete the de-icing.

[0041] According to the ice mold assembly provided in the first aspect of this utility model, the sealing performance of the ice-making space is enhanced by the cooperation between the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106, especially the inclined design of the first sealing section 108 and the second sealing section 110 in the second sealing edge 106. That is, the sealing cooperation between the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106 avoids problems such as low ice-making efficiency and a damp environment around the ice mold caused by water leakage. This not only ensures the stability of the ice-making process but also improves the quality of the ice, resulting in ice cubes with regular shapes and reliable quality. When ice removal is required, the rotational design of the second ice-making mold 104 relative to the first ice-making mold 100 makes the ice removal process more convenient and efficient. By simply switching the second ice mold 104 from the fitting position to the separating position, the ice cube can be easily separated from the ice mold. In addition, the gap 107 between the second sealing edge 106 and the first sealing edge 102 can prevent the second ice mold 104 from interfering with the first ice mold 100 during the switching process from the fitting position to the separating position, and prevent the second ice mold 104 from getting stuck during the ice removal process, which is conducive to achieving rapid ice removal.

[0042] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 10 The ice mold assembly provided in the first aspect of this utility model mainly includes a first ice mold 100 and a second ice mold 104.

[0043] A first sealing edge 102 is formed on the first ice-making mold 100. During the ice-making process, the first sealing edge 102 cooperates with the second sealing edge 106 of the second ice-making mold 104 to play a sealing role and prevent the water used for ice making from leaking.

[0044] The second ice-making mold 104 is mounted on the first ice-making mold 100 via a rotatable connection, allowing the second ice-making mold 104 to flexibly switch between a mating position and a separated position relative to the first ice-making mold 100. The second sealing edge 106 on the second ice-making mold 104 consists of an interconnected first sealing section 108 and a second sealing section 110. When the second ice-making mold 104 is in the mating position, the first ice-making mold 100 and the second ice-making mold 104 are tightly fitted together, forming a closed ice-making space. At this time, the first sealing section 108 is inclined away from the first sealing edge 102, and the second sealing section 110 is further inclined away from the first sealing edge 102 and the first sealing section 108. This inclined structure allows the second sealing edge 106 to form a multi-layered sealing structure when it mates with the first sealing edge 102. During the ice-making process, water is injected into this ice-making space. Due to the good seal, water will not leak to the outside of the ice mold assembly, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the ice-making process.

[0045] After ice making is complete, an ice removal operation is required. At this time, the second ice mold 104 switches from the contact position to the separation position, gradually moving away from the first ice mold 100. As the second ice mold 104 moves away, the ice-making space is opened, the contact area between the ice and the ice mold gradually decreases, and finally the ice can be smoothly removed from the ice mold, completing the ice removal process. During the ice removal process, because a gap 107 is formed between the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106, it ensures that the second ice mold 104 can smoothly switch from the contact position to the separation position, preventing the second ice mold 104 from getting stuck during the ice removal process.

[0046] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a first ice-making mold 100 has a first ice-making grid 112 formed therein, and a first sealing edge 102 is formed on the outer wall of the first ice-making grid 112; a second ice-making mold 104 has a second ice-making grid 114 formed therein, and a second sealing edge 106 is formed on the outer wall of the second ice-making grid 114. In the mating position, a gap 107 is formed between the outer wall of the first sealing edge 102 and the inner wall of the second sealing edge 106.

[0047] In one embodiment of this utility model, a first ice-making mold 100 has a first ice-making grid 112 inside for holding water required for making ice, and a first sealing edge 102 is a structure provided on the outer wall of the first ice-making grid 112. Similarly, the second ice-making mold 104 has a second ice-making grid 114, and a second sealing edge 106 is formed on the outer wall of the second ice-making grid 114.

[0048] When the second ice mold 104 rotates relative to the first ice mold 100 to a mating position, the first ice mold 100 and the second ice mold 104 together form a closed ice-making space. At this time, the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106 cooperate with each other, and a gap 107 is formed between the outer wall of the first sealing edge 102 and the inner wall of the second sealing edge 106.

[0049] During the ice-making process, water is injected into the ice-making space formed by the first ice-making grid 112 and the second ice-making grid 114. The presence of the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106 provides a certain degree of protection for the ice-making space, preventing water leakage to the outside of the ice mold assembly. After ice making is complete, the second ice-making mold 104 switches from the mating position to the separating position. The gap 107 formed between the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106 prevents interference between the second ice-making mold 104 and the first ice-making mold 100 during ice removal, ensuring smooth switching of the second ice-making mold 104. This reduces resistance during ice removal and improves the efficiency of ice removal.

[0050] That is, because a certain gap 107 is formed between the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106, the direct contact area between the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106 is reduced. During the ice-making and ice-removing processes, this helps to reduce the possibility of adhesion between the two sealing edges. Without the gap 107, the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106 would be tightly fitted together. During the ice-making process, the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106 would freeze. Moreover, during the ice-removing process, due to the tight fit of the first sealing edge 102 and the second sealing edge 106, the second ice-making mold 104 is prone to interference with the first ice-making mold 100 when switching from the fitted position to the separated position, causing difficulties in ice removal.

[0051] like Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first sealing edge 102 includes at least two interconnected first sealing segments 108, and the second sealing edge 106 includes at least two interconnected second sealing segments 110. In the mating position, the first sealing segments 108 and the second sealing segments 110 surround and form a gap 107.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first sealing edge 102 on the first ice mold 100 is composed of at least two interconnected first sealing segments 108, and the second sealing edge 106 on the second ice mold 104 is composed of at least two interconnected second sealing segments 110.

[0053] When the second ice-making mold 104 rotates relative to the first ice-making mold 100 to a mating position, the first ice-making mold 100 and the second ice-making mold 104 form an ice-making space. At this time, the first sealing section 108 and the second sealing section 110 cooperate with each other, and together they form a gap 107.

[0054] The shape, length, and tilt angle of the first sealing section 108 and the second sealing section 110 can be flexibly set according to the shapes of the first ice-making mold 100 and the second ice-making mold 104. During the ice-making process, water is injected into the ice-making space, and the first sealing section 108 and the second sealing section 110 act as a seal to prevent water leakage. The gap 107 formed by the first sealing section 108 and the second sealing section 110 can be approximately triangular, or it can be formed into a polygonal shape.

[0055] After ice making is complete, an ice removal operation is required. The second ice mold 104 switches from the contact position to the separation position, gradually moving away from the first ice mold 100, thus opening the ice-making space and allowing the ice to be easily removed. During this process, the non-uniform gap 107 between the first sealing section 108 and the second sealing section 110 prevents the first ice mold 100 and the second ice mold 104 from sticking together, facilitating ice removal.

[0056] That is, the gap 107 formed by the first sealing section 108 and the second sealing section 110 can serve as a stress-relieving area. When the second ice-making mold 104 separates from the first ice-making mold 100, the adhesion between the ice block and the ice mold can be buffered and dispersed to a certain extent through the gap 107. This makes the de-icing process smoother, reduces the possibility of ice block breakage or residue, and improves the integrity rate of the ice block and the de-icing efficiency.

[0057] It should be noted that, as Figure 7 As shown, when the second ice mold 104 is in the fitting position, the second sealing section 110 near the bottom and the first sealing section 108 near the bottom are used to seal the first ice mold 100 and the second ice mold 104; the second sealing section 110 near the top and the connection position of the two first sealing sections 108 are used to form the gap 107 described above.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first sealing structure 116 is formed on the inner wall edge of the first ice tray 112, and a second sealing structure 118 is formed on the inner wall edge of the second ice tray 114. In the fitting position, the first sealing structure 116 and the second sealing structure 118 are used to seal the edges of the first ice tray 112 and the edges of the second ice tray 114.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, an annular first sealing structure 116 is provided around the inner wall edge of the first ice tray 112. The first sealing structure 116 may be an outwardly protruding semi-cylindrical sealing rib. The height of the first sealing structure 116 may be 1 mm to 3 mm. The cross-sectional diameter of the first sealing structure 116 matches that of the second sealing structure 118.

[0060] The inner wall edge of the second ice tray 114 is provided with a corresponding annular second sealing structure 118. For example, the second sealing structure 118 can be a groove adapted to the sealing rib, and the depth of the groove can be slightly less than the height of the sealing rib. When the first ice mold 100 and the second ice mold 104 are fitted together, the sealing rib is embedded in the groove, forming a mortise and tenon-like sealing fit, completely covering the joint between the edges of the first ice tray 112 and the second ice tray 114.

[0061] By setting complementary sealing protrusions and sealing grooves on the inner wall edge of the ice grid, the inner edge of the ice-making space can be precisely sealed to prevent water from leaking through the gaps in the inner wall during the ice-making process. This avoids ice block edge deformities or adjacent ice blocks sticking together due to water seepage, while also enhancing the structural stability of the ice mold when it is closed and improving the reliability of the seal.

[0062] like Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first sealing structure 116 includes one of a sealing groove and a sealing protrusion, and the second sealing structure 118 includes the other of a sealing groove and a sealing protrusion. In the mating position, the sealing groove and the sealing protrusion are sealed together.

[0063] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first sealing structure 116 can be a trapezoidal sealing groove formed on the inner edge of the first ice tray 112, with the groove opening width greater than the groove bottom width and the sealing groove depth ranging from 2 mm to 4 mm; the second sealing structure 118 can be a trapezoidal sealing protrusion set on the inner edge of the second ice tray 114, with its cross-sectional dimensions perfectly matching the sealing groove and the protrusion height slightly greater than the sealing groove depth. When the second ice mold 104 rotates to the fitting position, the sealing protrusion is completely embedded in the sealing groove, and the trapezoidal inclined surfaces of the two form an interference fit. At the same time, a compression allowance of 0.5 mm can be reserved at the bottom of the sealing groove to compensate for the thermal expansion and contraction deformation of the ice mold material.

[0064] The structure employs a combination of trapezoidal grooves and trapezoidal protrusions, utilizing inclined pressure to form a dynamic seal. Compared to traditional flat seals, this effectively enhances the deformation resistance of the sealing structure. Even if the ice mold shrinks slightly in low-temperature environments, it can still maintain a good sealing effect, reduce water leakage, and ensure the airtightness of the ice-making space, thereby producing high-quality ice blocks with neat edges and no sticking.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, an ice pusher 120 is provided on the first ice mold 100. At least one of the first ice mold 100 and the second ice mold 104 forms a water channel 122. A stop block 124 extending toward the interior of the water channel 122 is formed on the edge of the water channel 122. From the contact position to the separation position, at least part of the ice pusher 120 is adapted to extend into the first ice mold 100 so that the stop block 124 forms a stress concentration area in the water channel 122 to achieve ice removal.

[0066] In one embodiment of this utility model, an ice pusher 120 is provided at the top center of the first ice mold 100. Both the first ice mold 100 and the second ice mold 104 have water channels 122 at their bottoms. The water channels 122 are located between two adjacent ice compartments and have a long, through-type structure. The two side edges of the water channels 122 extend inwards to form blocks 124. For example, the height of the blocks 124 is one-third of the depth of the water channels 122. When the ice pusher 120 extends downwards into the first ice mold 100, it pushes the ice blocks in the first ice mold 100 into the second ice mold 104 or the ice storage box.

[0067] By setting a stop 124 at the edge of the water channel 122, combined with the mechanical thrust of the ice pusher 120, stress concentration can be generated at the position of the water channel 122 during the ice removal process. The elastic deformation of the material of the corresponding ice mold can be used to break the adhesion between the ice and the inner wall of the ice grid. The ice can be removed without excessive force, reducing the ice removal resistance, improving the ice removal efficiency, and reducing the damage to the ice or ice mold caused by violent ice removal.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a water channel 122 is formed between two adjacent first ice trays 112, and / or, a water channel 122 is formed between two adjacent second ice trays 114.

[0069] In one embodiment of this utility model, water channels 122 are respectively disposed between adjacent first ice grids 112 of the first ice mold 100 and between adjacent second ice grids 114 of the second ice mold 104, in a matrix distribution. For example, the width of each water channel 122 can be a rectangular channel of 3 mm to 5 mm, the channel body penetrates the front and rear end faces of the ice mold, and the edge of the channel extends inward to form a stop 124 with a height of 1.5 mm. The position of the water channel 122 corresponds to the weak area of ​​the ice grid, ensuring that when the ice mold deforms, a stress concentration area can be formed at the position of the stop 124, thereby making the ice at the position of the water channel 122 more likely to break, thus achieving efficient de-icing.

[0070] By placing the water trough 122 between adjacent ice-making grids, ice-removing stress can be applied to multiple ice-making grids simultaneously. The stress concentration point formed by the baffle 124 allows the ice mold to produce uniform elastic deformation during the ice removal process, preventing the ice mold from cracking due to excessive local stress. At the same time, it ensures that the ice blocks in each ice-making grid detach synchronously, improving the consistency of ice removal and reducing ice residue.

[0071] like Figure 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the water passage 122 includes opposing first and second sidewalls, and a baffle 124 is formed in at least one of the first and second sidewalls.

[0072] In one embodiment of this utility model, the water passage 122 includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other, and at least one of the sidewalls is provided with a stop 124. The bottom edge of the stop 124 is connected to the sidewall, and the top corner extends toward the center of the water passage 122. When both sidewalls of the water passage 122 are provided with stop 124, the two stop 124s can be staggered relative to each other.

[0073] By setting a baffle 124 on the side wall of the water tank 122, a local high-stress area can be formed at the position of the baffle 124, causing the ice mold to undergo controllable elastic bending at that position, thereby breaking the frozen connection between the ice block and the inner wall of the ice grid, and further facilitating the removal of ice.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second ice mold 104 is provided with an abutment 126 on the side opposite to the first ice mold 100, which is offset from the central axis of the second ice mold 104. In the separated position, the abutment 126 is used to cooperate with the abutment position 128 of the ice maker to remove the ice from the second ice mold 104.

[0075] like Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a cylindrical abutment 126 is eccentrically positioned at the center of the side of the second ice mold 104 opposite to the center of the first ice mold 100. For example, the axis of the abutment 126 may be offset from the central axis of the second ice mold 104 by 5 mm to 10 mm. The ice maker is provided with an abutment position 128 corresponding to and adapted to the abutment 126. The abutment position 128 may be a planar structure, a protruding structure, etc. When the second ice mold 104 rotates to the separation position, the abutment 126 and the abutment position 128 abut against each other. As the ice maker's drive mechanism moves, the abutment position 128 applies a lateral thrust to the abutment 126, forcing the second ice mold 104 to undergo a certain amount of elastic deformation, thereby removing the ice cube from the second ice tray 114.

[0076] By setting an abutment joint 126 that is offset from the central axis, the lever effect generated by the eccentric structure allows the ice maker to apply a more uniform pushing force to the second ice mold 104 during the ice removal process. This effectively overcomes the adhesion between the ice and the ice grid, and is especially suitable for demolding complex-shaped ice blocks such as spheres. It avoids ice block deformation or residue caused by excessive vertical demolding resistance, thereby improving the success rate of ice removal and the integrity of the ice block.

[0077] More importantly, if there is only a small amount of water in the second ice mold 104, after freezing, the abutment 126 can still apply a uniform external force to the second ice mold 104, thereby causing the second ice mold 104 to undergo a certain amount of elastic deformation to complete the de-icing.

[0078] A second aspect of this utility model provides an ice maker, including the ice mold assembly described above.

[0079] The ice maker provided in the second aspect of this utility model has the ice mold assembly described above as its core component. During operation, the second ice mold 104 is first driven to rotate to the fitting position. After the second ice mold 104 switches to the fitting position, water injection is started, and the evaporator starts cooling. After the ice is formed, the second ice mold 104 begins to switch from the fitting position to the separation position. At the same time, the ice pusher 120 extends into the first ice mold 100 to push the ice in the first ice mold 100 into the second ice mold 104 or the ice storage box. When the second ice mold 104 switches to the separation position, the abutment 126 and the abutment position 128 abut against each other to completely remove the ice in the second ice mold 104, and finally the ice falls into the ice storage box.

[0080] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the ice maker, due to the use of the sealing structure of the ice mold assembly, can reduce water seepage at the edge of the ice grid during the ice making process compared with traditional ice makers, avoid the formation of skirts or adjacent sticking of ice blocks, and produce ice blocks with neat edges and smooth surfaces. It is especially suitable for the production of spherical ice blocks and also facilitates efficient and quick ice removal.

[0081] A third aspect of this utility model provides a refrigeration device, including a refrigeration chamber, in which the aforementioned ice mold assembly is disposed;

[0082] or,

[0083] The aforementioned ice maker is installed in the refrigeration room.

[0084] In the refrigeration equipment according to the third aspect embodiment of this utility model, when the above-mentioned ice mold assembly is installed in the refrigeration chamber, the refrigeration system of the refrigeration equipment will provide a low-temperature environment for the refrigeration chamber where the ice mold assembly is located. The first ice mold 100 and the second ice mold 104 of the ice mold assembly are installed in a suitable position in the refrigeration chamber, and may be fixed by a specific bracket or mounting structure.

[0085] The first sealing edge 102 on the first ice mold 100 and the second sealing edge 106 on the second ice mold 104 form a good seal at the mating position to ensure the airtightness of the ice-making space. The refrigeration system continues to operate, lowering the temperature inside the refrigeration chamber to a level sufficient to freeze the water injected into the ice-making space of the ice mold assembly. After ice making is complete, the second ice mold 104 is rotated from the mating position to the separating position manually or by a drive device integrated with the refrigeration equipment, thus performing the ice removal operation.

[0086] If the ice maker described above is installed in the refrigeration room, the entire ice maker shall be housed within the refrigeration room. The outer casing of the ice maker shall be compatible with the internal structure of the refrigeration room to ensure its stable operation.

[0087] The ice maker's water supply system is connected to the water supply device of the refrigeration equipment, and the control module precisely controls the amount of water injected into the ice-making space of the ice mold assembly. The refrigeration system is integrated with the refrigeration cycle of the refrigeration equipment, and the evaporator obtains cooling energy from the refrigeration system of the refrigeration equipment to cool and freeze the water in the ice-making space.

[0088] After ice making is complete, the drive mechanism drives the second ice mold 104 to rotate to the separation position according to a preset program, while the ice pushing component assists the ice block to detach from the ice mold. The entire ice making process is completed automatically in the refrigeration room of the refrigeration equipment, and the control system of the refrigeration equipment can monitor and adjust each part of the ice maker.

[0089] According to the third aspect of the refrigeration equipment provided by this utility model, the ice mold assembly has a compact structure, which can be rationally arranged in the refrigeration room to make full use of the limited space without excessively occupying the volume of the refrigeration room. This allows the refrigeration equipment to have sufficient space for storing other items while still possessing the function of making ice. The sealing and de-icing designs of the ice mold assembly can effectively ensure the sealing of the ice-making process in the low-temperature environment of the refrigeration equipment, preventing moisture leakage and heat intrusion, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of ice making, and producing ice blocks with regular shapes and high transparency.

[0090] 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. An ice mold component, characterized in that, include: A first ice-making mold (100) has a first sealing edge (102) formed on it. The first sealing edge (102) is inclined from the center of the first ice-making mold (100) toward the direction away from the center of the first ice-making mold (100). A second ice-making mold (104) is movably connected to the first ice-making mold (100). A second sealing edge (106) is formed on the second ice-making mold (104). The second sealing edge (106) is inclined from the center of the second ice-making mold (104) away from the center of the second ice-making mold (104). The second ice-making mold (104) is adapted to switch between a fitting position and a separating position relative to the first ice-making mold (100). In the fitting position, the first ice-making mold (100) and the second ice-making mold (104) surround and form an ice-making space, and a gap (107) is formed between the first sealing edge (102) and the second sealing edge (106). From the fitting position to the separating position, the second ice-making mold (104) is adapted to move away from the first ice-making mold (100) to complete the de-icing.

2. The ice mold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first ice grid (112) is formed in the first ice mold (100), and the first sealing edge (102) is formed on the outer wall of the first ice grid (112); The second ice mold (104) has a second ice grid (114) formed therein, and the second sealing edge (106) is formed on the outer wall of the second ice grid (114). At the fitting position, the gap (107) is formed between the outer wall of the first sealing edge (102) and the inner wall of the second sealing edge (106).

3. The ice mold assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first sealing edge (102) includes at least two interconnected first sealing segments (108), and the second sealing edge (106) includes at least two interconnected second sealing segments (110). At the mating position, the first sealing segments (108) and the second sealing segments (110) surround and form the gap (107).

4. The ice mold assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall edge of the first ice tray (112) is formed with a first sealing structure (116), and the inner wall edge of the second ice tray (114) is formed with a second sealing structure (118). At the fitting position, the first sealing structure (116) and the second sealing structure (118) are used to seal the edge of the first ice tray (112) and the edge of the second ice tray (114).

5. The ice mold assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, An ice pusher (120) is provided on the first ice mold (100). At least one of the first ice mold (100) and the second ice mold (104) forms a water channel (122). A stop (124) extending toward the inside of the water channel (122) is formed on the edge of the water channel (122). From the contact position to the separation position, at least part of the ice pusher (120) is adapted to extend into the first ice mold (100) so that the stop (124) forms a stress concentration area in the water channel (122) to achieve ice removal.

6. The ice mold assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water passage (122) is formed between two adjacent first ice trays (112), and / or, the water passage (122) is formed between two adjacent second ice trays (114).

7. The ice mold assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water passage (122) includes opposing first and second sidewalls, and the stop (124) is formed in at least one of the first and second sidewalls.

8. The ice mold assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The second ice mold (104) is provided with an abutment (126) on the side opposite to the first ice mold (100) and offset from the central axis of the second ice mold (104). In the separated position, the abutment (126) is used to cooperate with the abutment position (128) of the ice maker to remove the ice from the second ice mold (104).

9. An ice maker, characterized in that, Includes the ice mold assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, Includes a refrigeration chamber, wherein the refrigeration chamber is provided with an ice mold assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; or, The refrigeration room is equipped with an ice maker as described in claim 9.

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