Cleaning brush and ice maker
By designing a detachable cleaning brush head to limit the evaporator, the problem of evaporator position displacement when the ice maker falls or drops is solved, achieving evaporator stability and cleaning brush versatility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN INTELLIROCKS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
When an ice maker falls or drops, the evaporator is prone to shifting position, resulting in poor ice production.
Design a cleaning brush with a detachable brush head and handle. When the brush head is detached, it can be installed in the ice-making area of an ice maker. The evaporator is limited by a clamping part to prevent the evaporator from shifting position.
It effectively prevents the evaporator from shifting when the ice maker is tilted or dropped, improving the stability of the evaporator and solving the problem of fixing the brush head, giving the cleaning brush multiple functions and improving its practicality.
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Abstract
Description
Cleaning brushes and ice makers Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and in particular to a cleaning brush and an ice maker. Background Technology
[0002] The ice-making area of the ice maker includes a water tank and an evaporator. The evaporator consists of a main evaporator pipe and a cooling head that connects to the main evaporator pipe and extends towards the water tank. One end of the main evaporator pipe is connected to the ice maker via a support plate. When the water tank is filled with water, the cooling head extends into the water and generates a low temperature, causing the water in the water tank to freeze. Because the main evaporator pipe of this ice maker has a cantilever structure, if the ice maker is tipped over or falls, the evaporator may shift in position after a strong impact, leading to problems such as ice clumping or irregularly shaped ice during ice making. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cleaning brush and an ice maker. After the brush head of the cleaning brush is separated from the handle, it can be used to support and limit the evaporator inside the ice maker, preventing the evaporator from shifting its position when subjected to a strong impact.
[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A cleaning brush, including a brush head and a handle, wherein the brush head includes a connecting rod and a clamping part disposed at one end of the connecting rod;
[0006] The other end of the connecting rod is detachably connected to the handle so that the brush head and the handle can be in an assembled state and a separated state. When the brush head and the handle are in the separated state, the brush head can be installed in the ice-making area of the ice maker. The clamping part is used to limit the evaporator of the ice maker.
[0007] As an alternative, the clamping part includes two clamping arms, and when the brush head is installed in the ice-making area, the evaporator is confined between the two clamping arms.
[0008] As an alternative, the ice maker has two insertion slots on the side wall of the ice-making area and a connecting part on the top wall of the ice-making area;
[0009] When the brush head is installed in the ice-making area, the two clamping arms are respectively inserted into the two insertion slots, and the connecting rod is connected to the connecting part.
[0010] As an optional solution, the connecting part is provided with a first insertion hole;
[0011] The other end of the connecting rod is provided with a connector, which can be inserted into the first connector hole when the brush head is installed in the ice-making area.
[0012] As an alternative, the ice maker has a cleaning window at the top of the ice-making area, the cleaning window has a removable cover, and the connecting part is located on the inside of the cover.
[0013] As an alternative, the cleaning brush also includes a brush body for cleaning, with two clamping arms used to clamp the brush body when the brush head and the handle are in the assembled state.
[0014] As an alternative, the inner surfaces of the two clamping arms facing each other are provided with multiple undercut protrusions that are inclined toward the connecting rod. The multiple undercut protrusions on each clamping arm are spaced apart, and the undercut protrusions are used to prevent the brush body from falling out.
[0015] As an alternative, the clamping arm is elastic.
[0016] As an optional solution, the end face where the handle connects to the connecting rod is provided with a second insertion hole;
[0017] The other end of the connecting rod is provided with a connector, which can be inserted into the second connector hole when the brush head and the handle are in the assembled state.
[0018] An ice maker includes an inner liner, an evaporator, and a cleaning brush as described in any of the above embodiments. The inner liner has an ice-making area, the evaporator is disposed in the ice-making area, the brush head of the cleaning brush can be installed in the ice-making area when it is detached from the handle of the cleaning brush, the clamping part of the brush head limits the evaporator, and the cleaning brush can be used to clean the inside of the inner liner when the brush head and the handle are assembled.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0020] The cleaning brush provided by this utility model is detachably connected to the handle at the other end of the connecting rod. This allows the brush head to be installed in the ice-making area of the ice maker when the brush head and handle are separated. The clamping part of the brush head limits the evaporator of the ice maker, and the brush head serves as a support for the evaporator without incurring additional costs, effectively preventing the evaporator from shifting when the ice maker is tilted or dropped. It also solves the problem of fixing the cleaning brush head, eliminating the need to find additional space to fix the brush head. In addition, after the brush head and handle are assembled, the cleaning brush can be used to clean the inside of the ice maker, giving the cleaning brush multiple functions and improving its practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the ice maker provided in the embodiment of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the structure at point A in Figure 1;
[0023] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the cleaning brush provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the cover plate involved in the embodiment of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the brush head involved in the embodiment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the handle structure involved in the embodiment of this utility model.
[0027] In the picture:
[0028] 1. Cleaning brush; 11. Brush head; 111. Connecting rod; 1111. Plug; 112. Clamping arm; 1121. Inverted protrusion; 12. Handle; 121. Second plug hole;
[0029] 2. Outer shell; 21. Cover plate; 211. Connecting part; 2111. First insertion hole; 212. Insertion bone; 213. First snap-fit protrusion;
[0030] 3. Inner liner; 31. Insertion slot;
[0031] 4. Evaporator; 41. Evaporator main pipe; 42. Refrigeration head. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0035] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0036] As shown in Figures 1-6, this embodiment of the present invention provides a cleaning brush 1. The cleaning brush 1 includes a brush head 11 and a handle 12. The brush head 11 includes a connecting rod 111 and a clamping part disposed at one end of the connecting rod 111. The other end of the connecting rod 111 is detachably connected to the handle 12, allowing the brush head 11 and handle 12 to have an assembled state and a separated state. When the brush head 11 and handle 12 are in the separated state, the brush head 11 can be installed in the ice-making area of an ice maker, and the clamping part is used to limit the evaporator 4. When the brush head 11 and handle 12 are in the assembled state, the brush head 11 can be detached from the ice maker, and the cleaning brush 1 can be used to clean the ice maker.
[0037] The cleaning brush 1 is detachably connected to the handle 12 via the other end of the connecting rod 111. This allows the brush head 11 to be installed in the ice-making area of the ice maker when the brush head 11 and the handle 12 are separated. The clamping part of the brush head 11 limits the evaporator 4 of the ice maker. Without incurring additional costs, the brush head 11 serves as a support for the evaporator 4, effectively preventing the evaporator 4 from shifting when the ice maker is tilted or dropped. It also solves the problem of fixing the brush head 11, eliminating the need to find additional space to fix the brush head 11. Furthermore, after the brush head 11 and the handle 12 are assembled (see Figure 3), the cleaning brush 1 can be used to clean the inside of the ice maker, giving the cleaning brush 1 multiple functions and improving its practicality.
[0038] This embodiment also provides an ice maker, which includes a shell 2, an inner liner 3, an evaporator 4, and the aforementioned cleaning brush 1. The inner liner 3 is disposed inside the shell 2 and has an ice-making area. A water container is provided in the ice-making area of the inner liner 3. The evaporator 4 includes an evaporator main pipe 41 and a cooling head 42 disposed on the evaporator main pipe 41. The evaporator main pipe 41 is connected to the inner liner 3 through a support plate, and the cooling head 42 extends into the water container. The brush head 11 of the cleaning brush 1 limits the evaporator main pipe 41, thereby achieving overall limiting of the evaporator 4 and improving the stability of the evaporator 4.
[0039] Specifically, the clamping part includes two clamping arms 112 disposed at one end of the connecting rod 111. When the brush head 11 is installed in the ice-making area, the evaporator main pipe 41 is clamped between the two clamping arms 112. The clamping arms 112 support the evaporator main pipe 41 to prevent the evaporator 4 from tilting downwards due to the cantilever state when the ice maker is tilted or falls.
[0040] In this embodiment, the brush head 11 is disposed on the side of the evaporator main pipe 41 away from the support plate, so as to improve the support and limiting effect of the brush head 11.
[0041] In this embodiment, the outer casing 2 is provided with a cleaning window, and the cleaning window is provided with a detachable cover plate 21. When installing the brush head 11, the cover plate 21 can be opened first, and the brush head 11 can be installed in the ice-making area, and then the cover plate 21 can be placed on the cleaning window.
[0042] Optionally, as shown in Figure 4, a rib 212 is provided on one side of the cover plate 21, and a first snap-fit protrusion 213 is provided on the other side. An installation slot is provided on the outer shell 2 at a position corresponding to the rib 212, and a second snap-fit protrusion is provided on the outer shell 2 at a position corresponding to the first snap-fit protrusion 213. The first snap-fit protrusion 213 and the second snap-fit protrusion can snap into each other so that the cover plate 21 can be stably connected to the outer shell 2.
[0043] To connect the brush head 11 to the ice maker, referring to Figure 2, the inner liner 3 has two insertion slots 31 spaced apart along the height of the ice maker on the inner wall of the ice-making area. The ice maker has a connecting part 211 on the top wall of the ice-making area (i.e., the inner side of the cover plate 21 of the outer shell 2). When the brush head 11 is installed in the ice-making area, the two clamping arms 112 are respectively inserted into the two insertion slots 31, and the connecting rod 111 is connected to the connecting part 211. This structure can limit the two sides of the brush head 11 to prevent the brush head 11 from separating from the evaporator 4.
[0044] To facilitate the smooth insertion of the clamping arm 112 into the insertion slot 31, the insertion slot 31 is provided with a guide bevel.
[0045] Optionally, the clamping arm 112 can be configured as an elastic sheet structure. By configuring the clamping arm 112 to be elastic, when the two clamping arms 112 are inserted into the insertion groove 31, the two clamping arms 112 have an elastic force that brings them closer to each other, making the clamping arm 112 and the insertion groove 31 more firmly inserted.
[0046] Optionally, referring to Figures 4-6, the end face of the connecting part 211 is provided with a first insertion hole 2111, and the end face of the handle 12 connected to the connecting rod 111 is provided with a second insertion hole 121; the other end of the connecting rod 111 is provided with a connector 1111; when the brush head 11 and the handle 12 are in a separated state, i.e., when the brush head 11 is installed in the ice-making area, the connector 1111 can be inserted into the first insertion hole 2111 to realize the connection between the connecting part 211 and the connecting rod 111; when the brush head 11 and the handle 12 are in an assembled state, the connector 1111 can be inserted into the second insertion hole 121 to realize the detachable connection between the brush head 11 and the handle 12. This structure realizes the detachable connection between the brush head 11 and the connecting part 211, as well as the detachable connection between the brush head 11 and the handle 12. Moreover, when the brush head 11 and the handle 12 are connected, the brush head 11 can also rotate relative to the handle 12 to adjust the angle of the brush head 11, making cleaning more convenient.
[0047] To facilitate the use of the cleaning brush 1, the end of the handle 12 away from the brush head 11 may be flattened to make it easier for the user to grip the handle 12.
[0048] Optionally, the cleaning brush 1 also includes a brush body (not shown in the figure) for cleaning. When the brush head 11 and handle 12 are assembled, two clamping arms 112 are used to clamp the brush body. By setting the brush body on the brush head 11, the brush body can clean the inside of the ice maker, resulting in better cleaning. Compared to the bristle structure integrated into the brush head 11, the brush body is a detachable structure, and installation and replacement are more convenient. It is understood that the clamping arms 112 are elastic, which enables them to clamp the brush body.
[0049] Optionally, the brush body can be made of sponge.
[0050] To reduce the probability of the brush falling off, the inner sides of the two clamping arms 112 facing each other are provided with multiple inverted protrusions 1121 that are inclined toward the connecting rod 111. The multiple inverted protrusions 1121 on each clamping arm 112 are distributed at intervals. When the brush is clamped on the two clamping arms 112, the inverted protrusions 1121 can increase the friction on the brush and effectively prevent the brush from falling off.
[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A cleaning brush, characterized in that, The device includes a brush head (11) and a handle (12). The brush head (11) includes a connecting rod (111) and a clamping part disposed at one end of the connecting rod (111). The other end of the connecting rod (111) is detachably connected to the handle (12) so that the brush head (11) and the handle (12) can be in an assembled state and a separated state. When the brush head (11) and the handle (12) are in the separated state, the brush head (11) can be installed in the ice-making area of the ice maker. The clamping part is used to limit the evaporator (4) of the ice maker.
2. The cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping part includes two clamping arms (112), and when the brush head (11) is installed in the ice-making area, the evaporator (4) is confined between the two clamping arms (112).
3. The cleaning brush according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice maker has two insertion slots (31) on the side wall of the ice-making area and a connecting part (211) on the top wall of the ice-making area. When the brush head (11) is installed in the ice-making area, the two clamping arms (112) are respectively inserted into the two insertion slots (31) and the connecting rod (111) is connected to the connecting part (211).
4. The cleaning brush according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting part (211) is provided with a first insertion hole (2111); the other end of the connecting rod (111) is provided with a plug (1111), and when the brush head (11) is installed in the ice-making area, the plug (1111) can be inserted into the first insertion hole (2111).
5. The cleaning brush according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ice maker has a cleaning window at the top of the ice-making area, and the cleaning window has a removable cover plate (21). The connecting part (211) is located on the inside of the cover plate (21).
6. The cleaning brush according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning brush (1) also includes a brush body for cleaning, and when the brush head (11) and the handle (12) are in the assembled state, the two clamping arms (112) are used to clamp the brush body.
7. The cleaning brush according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner sides of the two clamping arms (112) facing each other are provided with a plurality of undercut protrusions (1121) inclined toward the connecting rod (111). The plurality of undercut protrusions (1121) on each clamping arm (112) are spaced apart, and the undercut protrusions (1121) are used to prevent the brush body from falling out.
8. The cleaning brush according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping arm (112) is elastic.
9. The cleaning brush according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The end face of the handle (12) connected to the connecting rod (111) is provided with a second insertion hole (121); the other end of the connecting rod (111) is provided with a plug (1111), and when the brush head (11) and the handle (12) are in the assembled state, the plug (1111) can be inserted into the second insertion hole (121).
10. An ice maker, characterized in that, The device includes an inner liner (3), an evaporator (4), and a cleaning brush (1) as described in any one of claims 1-9. The inner liner (3) has an ice-making area, the evaporator (4) is disposed in the ice-making area, the brush head (11) of the cleaning brush (1) is detached from the handle (12) of the cleaning brush (1) and can be installed in the ice-making area, the clamping part of the brush head (11) limits the evaporator (4), and the cleaning brush (1) is used to clean the inside of the inner liner (3) when the brush head (11) and the handle (12) are assembled.