High-stability split mounting type ice maker box body

Abstract

The utility model discloses a high-stability split mounting type ice maker box body, an ice maker box body comprises a left side plate, a right side plate, a front lower sealing plate, a rear sealing plate and a bottom plate, the upper parts of the left side plate and the right side plate are connected with a box body limiting assembly, the box body limiting assembly comprises a first positioning bulge and a limiting bulge, and the ice maker box body also comprises a damping seat; the damping base comprises a first containing cavity arranged on the front upper portions of the left side plate and the right side plate in a wrapping and sleeving mode, a first positioning cavity is formed in the side face, corresponding to the first positioning protrusion, of the first containing cavity and used for positioning, a notch with a lower opening is formed in the position corresponding to the limiting protrusion and used for limiting, and the first positioning protrusion can be elastically clamped in or pulled out relative to the first positioning cavity. The damping seat is connected with a damper, the damper is connected with a box door spindle, and the box door spindle is connected with a box door. According to the utility model, the first positioning bulge and the limiting bulge are matched with the first positioning cavity and the notch on the damping seat, so that the precise multi-dimensional limiting of the side plate is realized, and the deformation risk is reduced. And the whole-course screw-free splicing design is adopted, so that the assembling process is greatly simplified.

Description

A highly stable modular ice maker housing Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, specifically a highly stable modular ice maker housing. Background Technology

[0002] Throughout the technological development of ice makers, the structural design and assembly process of the ice maker housing have always been core factors influencing product performance and market competitiveness. Traditional ice maker housings suffer from significant structural design deficiencies. The upper parts of the left and right side panels are open, and the lower front panel is positioned too low, resulting in extremely high freedom of movement on the upper front side of the housing, while the left and right side panels lack effective horizontal and vertical restraints. This structural defect causes a series of problems during transportation and use. In transportation scenarios, especially in foreign trade container transport, the ice maker housing is highly susceptible to deformation due to bumps and compression, damaging internal components. During use, the side panels may also gradually deform due to long-term external forces or changes in their own stress, affecting the ice maker's ice-making efficiency, sealing, and insulation, leading to energy waste and increased user operating and maintenance costs.

[0003] Furthermore, the traditional assembly method for ice maker housings is quite outdated. It relies heavily on screws and other connectors to secure components. This method not only requires pre-drilling holes in the housing parts, increasing production steps and costs, but also compromises the structural integrity of the materials, reducing the housing's strength and durability. Moreover, the installation and removal of screws is cumbersome, requiring specialized tools and consuming significant time and manpower, hindering production efficiency and causing considerable inconvenience during later equipment maintenance. In addition, exposed screws detract from the overall aesthetics of the ice maker, failing to meet consumers' demands for high-quality, visually appealing products. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a highly stable modular ice maker housing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a highly stable modular ice maker housing, encompassing the ice maker housing body. The ice maker housing body includes left and right side panels, a front lower sealing plate, a rear sealing plate, and a bottom plate. The upper part of the left and right side panels is connected to a housing limiting assembly. The housing limiting assembly includes a first positioning protrusion and a limiting protrusion arranged from top to bottom, and also includes a damping seat. The damping seat includes a first accommodating cavity covering and sleeved on the upper front part of the left and right side panels. A first positioning cavity is provided on the side of the first accommodating cavity corresponding to the first positioning protrusion for positioning, and a slot with a lower opening is provided corresponding to the limiting protrusion for limiting. The first positioning protrusion can be elastically inserted into or pulled out relative to the first positioning cavity. The damping seat is connected to a damper, and the dampers on both sides are connected to the housing door hinge. The housing door hinge is connected to the housing door.

[0006] Preferably, the upper front side of the left and right side panels is connected to the frame of the cabinet door, and the cabinet limiting component is provided on the upper part of the frame of the cabinet door.

[0007] Preferably, the first positioning protrusion and the limiting protrusion are respectively disposed on an integral elastic base plate, and the height of the limiting protrusion is greater than the height of the first positioning protrusion.

[0008] Preferably, an ice-making guide plate is provided on the upper part of the ice maker housing body. The ice-making guide plate includes an upper top plate and an inclined guide plate. An extension overlapping plate is provided on each side of the upper top plate. The extension overlapping plate overlaps the upper part of the left and right side plates. A first fixed end plate is provided at the front end of the extension overlapping plate. The first fixed end plate is pressed into the first accommodating cavity for limiting position when assembled.

[0009] Preferably, a second fixed end plate is provided at the rear end of the extended lap plate, and a positioning pressure plate is pressed on the second fixed end plate. The positioning pressure plate is bolted to the left and right side plates.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] Structurally, this invention utilizes a housing limiting assembly on the upper part of the left and right side panels. By cooperating with the first positioning protrusion, the limiting protrusion, and the first positioning cavity and slot on the damping seat, precise multi-dimensional limiting of the side panels is achieved, effectively reducing the risk of deformation during transportation and use. Simultaneously, the linkage structure formed by the damping seat, damper, housing door hinge, and housing door further enhances the rigidity of the housing, ensuring the ice maker maintains good structural integrity under complex operating conditions, reducing damage to internal components, and improving the stability and service life of the equipment.

[0012] In terms of assembly, this solution innovatively adopts a completely screwless assembly design. The left and right side panels are connected by hinges on the cabinet doors, and the components fit together seamlessly, allowing for assembly without drilling. This assembly method not only ensures the structural strength of the cabinet materials but also greatly simplifies the assembly process. Ordinary workers can quickly complete the assembly without specialized tools, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. The easy disassembly of the modular structure also effectively saves time and costs during later maintenance. Furthermore, the screwless, minimalist design enhances the overall aesthetics of the ice maker, strengthening its market competitiveness. This technical solution comprehensively improves the performance, production efficiency, maintenance convenience, and appearance quality of the ice maker, demonstrating significant economic benefits and practical value. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0014] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the high-stability modular ice maker housing of the embodiment;

[0015] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of Figure 1 with the cabinet door 20 removed;

[0016] Figure 3 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the damping seat 11;

[0017] Figure 4 is the second structural schematic diagram of the damping seat 11;

[0018] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the box door frame 6;

[0019] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the layout in Figure 5;

[0020] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the damping seat 11 on one side of Figure 1;

[0021] Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part I in Figure 6;

[0022] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the ice-making guide plate;

[0023] 1-Ice maker housing body, 2-Left and right side panels, 3-Front lower sealing plate, 4-Rear sealing plate, 5-Bottom plate, 6-Housing door frame, 7-Housing limiting component, 8-First positioning protrusion, 9-Limiting protrusion, 10-Integrated elastic bottom plate, 11-Damping seat, 12-Left and right sides, 13-Front side, 14-Top surface, 15-First accommodating cavity, 16-First positioning cavity, 17-Slot, 18-Damper, 19-Housing door hinge, 20-Housing door, 21-Top plate, 22-Angled guide plate, 23-Extension overlapping plate, 24-First fixed end plate, 25-Second fixed end plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9. This utility model provides a highly stable modular ice maker housing, which includes an ice maker housing body 1, specifically including left and right side panels 2, a front lower sealing plate 3, a rear sealing plate 4, and a bottom plate 5. A housing door frame 6 is connected to the upper front part of the left and right side panels 2. A housing limiting component 7 is connected to the upper part of the housing door frame 6. A first positioning protrusion 8 and a limiting protrusion 9 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom on the upper part of the housing limiting component 7. The first positioning protrusion 8 and the limiting protrusion 9 are respectively disposed on an integral elastic bottom plate 10, and the height of the limiting protrusion 9 is greater than the height of the first positioning protrusion 8. It also includes a damping seat 11 that works in conjunction with the housing limiting component 7. The damping seat 11, with its left and right sides 12, front side 13, and top surface 14, forms a first accommodating cavity 15. During installation, the damping seat 11 follows a strict operating procedure, sliding slowly from top to bottom to precisely cover and fit the first accommodating cavity 15 onto the upper front part of the left and right side plates 2. Within the first accommodating cavity 15, corresponding to the position of the first positioning protrusion 8, there is a precisely matching first positioning cavity 16. When the damping seat 11 slides down along a predetermined trajectory to the predetermined position, the first positioning protrusion 8 on the housing limiting assembly 7 smoothly and precisely slides into the first positioning cavity 16. Below the front side 13 of the damping seat 11, corresponding to the position of the limiting protrusion 9, there is a slot 17 with a downward opening. When the damping seat 11 is installed in place, the limiting protrusion 9 can precisely engage with the slot 17, further enhancing the limiting effect on the left and right side plates 2 and ensuring that the displacement of the side plates in all directions is effectively constrained. The first positioning protrusion 8 and the limiting protrusion 9 are respectively disposed on the integrated elastic base plate 10. The height of the limiting protrusion 9 is greater than the height of the first positioning protrusion 8. When disassembly is required, simply press the limiting protrusion 9, and the first positioning protrusion 8 will be elastically pushed out of the first positioning cavity 16. This elastic snap-in and push-out connection method not only achieves a high-precision positioning effect, but also provides great convenience when disassembly is required for subsequent equipment maintenance.

[0026] Dampers 18 are connected to both sides of the damping seat 11. These dampers 18 are evenly distributed on both sides of the housing, with one end firmly connected to the damping seat 11 and the other end reliably connected to the housing door hinge 19 in the middle. The housing door hinge 19 connects to the housing door 20. In the entire structural system, the dampers 18 play a crucial buffering role. When the housing door 20 is opened and closed, a certain amount of impact force is inevitably generated. At this time, the dampers 18 can quickly take effect, efficiently absorbing and mitigating these impact forces, preventing them from being directly transmitted to the housing structure, thereby effectively protecting the housing structure from damage. This buffering function not only improves the smoothness and gentleness of the opening and closing process of the housing door 20, providing a better user experience, but also fundamentally enhances the stability and durability of the entire housing structure. By reducing structural fatigue and damage caused by impact forces, the dampers 18 significantly extend the overall service life of the ice maker and reduce equipment maintenance costs. Furthermore, after installation, the top surface 14 of the damping seat 11 will fit tightly and firmly against the top surfaces of the left and right side plates 2. This design detail further enhances the stability of the connection between the damping seat 11 and the left and right side plates 2, making the entire limiting structure more robust.

[0027] In this embodiment, structurally, a housing limiting assembly 7 is installed on the upper part of the left and right side plates 2. Utilizing the cooperation of the first positioning protrusion 8, the limiting protrusion 9, and the first positioning cavity 16 and slot 17 on the damping seat 11, precise multi-dimensional limiting of the side plates is achieved, effectively reducing the risk of deformation during transportation and use. Simultaneously, the linkage structure formed by the damping seat 11, damper 18, housing door hinge 19, and housing door 20 further enhances the rigidity of the housing, ensuring that the ice maker maintains good structural integrity under complex operating conditions, reducing damage to internal components, and improving the stability and service life of the equipment.

[0028] In terms of assembly, this solution innovatively adopts a completely screwless assembly design. The left and right side panels are connected by hinges 19, and the components fit together seamlessly, allowing for assembly without drilling. This assembly method not only ensures the structural strength of the cabinet materials but also greatly simplifies the assembly process. Ordinary workers can quickly complete the assembly without specialized tools, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. The easy disassembly of the assembly structure also effectively saves time and costs during later maintenance. Furthermore, the screwless, minimalist design enhances the overall aesthetics of the ice maker, strengthening its market competitiveness. This technical solution comprehensively improves the performance, production efficiency, maintenance convenience, and appearance quality of the ice maker, demonstrating significant economic benefits and practical value.

[0029] In other specific embodiments, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 7, and 9, an ice-making guide plate is installed in the upper space of the ice maker housing 1. The ice-making guide plate consists of an upper top plate 21 and an inclined guide plate 22. Extending overlapping plates 23 extend from the two side edges of the upper top plate 21. The extending overlapping plates 23 overlap the upper parts of the left and right side plates 2. A first fixed end plate 24 is provided at the front end of the extending overlapping plate 23 near the damping seat 11. In the assembled state, the first fixed end plate 24 is inserted into the first accommodating cavity 15 of the damping seat 11. At this time, the upper top surface 14 of the first accommodating cavity 15 of the damping seat 11 presses against the first fixed end plate 24. This unique connection method completely eliminates the traditional screw connection method, avoids damage to the material structure caused by drilling, and greatly simplifies the assembly process. Through this screwless assembly design, not only is production efficiency improved and production costs reduced, but the stability of the ice-making guide plate during operation is also ensured. During the ice-making process, the generated water flow is effectively guided by the inclined guide plate 22 to flow smoothly to the designated location, ensuring efficient ice-making. A second fixed end plate 25 is also provided at the rear end of the extended overlapping plate 23. A positioning pressure plate is pressed onto the surface of the second fixed end plate 25. The positioning pressure plate is connected to the left and right side plates 2 by bolts. This double-fixing method further strengthens the connection stability between the ice-making guide plate and the housing. The combination of the front-end insertion limit and the rear-end bolt fastening ensures that the ice-making guide plate will not experience displacement or loosening under any working conditions during long-term use, providing strong support for the stable operation of the ice maker.

[0030] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A highly stable modular ice maker housing, characterized in that: The ice maker housing includes left and right side panels, a front lower sealing plate, a rear sealing plate, and a bottom plate. The upper part of the left and right side panels is connected to a housing limiting assembly. The housing limiting assembly includes a first positioning protrusion and a limiting protrusion arranged from top to bottom, and also includes a damping seat. The damping seat includes a first accommodating cavity that covers and is sleeved on the upper front part of the left and right side panels. The first accommodating cavity is provided on the side corresponding to the first positioning protrusion for positioning, and a slot with a lower opening is provided at the location corresponding to the limiting protrusion for limiting. The first positioning protrusion can be elastically inserted into or pulled out relative to the first positioning cavity. The damping seat is connected to a damper, and the dampers on both sides are connected to the housing door hinge. The housing door hinge is connected to the housing door.

2. The high-stability modular ice maker housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper front side of the left and right side panels is connected to the frame of the cabinet door, and the cabinet limiting component is provided on the upper part of the frame of the cabinet door.

3. The high-stability modular ice maker housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning protrusion and the limiting protrusion are respectively disposed on an integral elastic base plate, and the height of the limiting protrusion is greater than the height of the first positioning protrusion.

4. The high-stability modular ice maker housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice-making guide plate is provided on the upper part of the ice maker housing. The ice-making guide plate includes an upper top plate and an inclined guide plate. An extension overlapping plate is provided on each side of the upper top plate. The extension overlapping plate overlaps the upper part of the left and right side plates. A first fixed end plate is provided at the front end of the extension overlapping plate. The first fixed end plate is pressed into the first accommodating cavity for limiting position when assembled.

5. The high-stability modular ice maker housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rear end of the extended lap plate is provided with a second fixed end plate, and a positioning pressure plate is pressed on the second fixed end plate. The positioning pressure plate is bolted to the left and right side plates.

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