Door structure capable of resetting through gravity
The gravity-reset door structure utilizes mechanical design to achieve automatic opening and closing of the ice maker door, solving the problems of high cost and easy damage of motor-driven door structures, reducing noise, extending equipment life, and simplifying the process of replacing counterweights.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG LONSID HEALTHY DRINKING WATER EQUIP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
The existing motor-driven door structure of ice makers is costly to use, prone to damage, and requires high maintenance, making it difficult to meet hygiene and safety requirements.
The door structure employs gravity reset, utilizing the mechanical design of connecting blocks, connecting seats, movable doors, and counterweights, combined with buffer and fixing structures, to achieve automatic opening and closing of the movable door. The cooperation of springs and buffer pads reduces noise and protects the door structure.
It reduces operating costs, extends equipment lifespan, reduces the probability of failure, lowers noise, simplifies the replacement process of counterweights, and improves the maintainability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fully automatic ice maker technology, and in particular to a door structure that resets by gravity. Background Technology
[0002] In modern life, fully automatic ice makers are widely used in homes, hotels, restaurants, bars, and other places due to their efficient and convenient ice-making functions. As people become increasingly reliant on ice makers, they also place higher demands on hygiene and safety during their use. A motor-driven door is installed at the bottom of the ice outlet; the door opens when ice is dispensed and closes when the ice is finished.
[0003] Since motor-driven doors are expensive to use and prone to damage due to the aging of electrical components, resulting in high maintenance costs, this application proposes a gravity-driven door structure. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing a door structure that can be reset by gravity.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a door structure that resets by gravity, including a discharge pipe, a movable door for controlling ice discharge is provided below the discharge pipe, a connecting block is fixedly provided on the top of the movable door, a connecting seat is movably provided on the outside of the connecting block, a rotating shaft for positioning is provided between the connecting seat and the connecting block, a counterweight is provided at the bottom of the movable door, and a buffer structure for noise reduction is provided at the top of the movable door.
[0006] The buffer structure includes a horizontal plate for installation, and a buffer pad for buffering and noise reduction is fixedly provided on the top of the horizontal plate.
[0007] Optionally, a plurality of springs are fixedly provided at the bottom of the horizontal plate, and the bottom of each of the plurality of springs is fixedly connected to the top of the movable door. The buffer pad is provided with honeycomb holes.
[0008] Optionally, the bottom of the movable door is provided with a fixing structure for fixing the counterweight. The fixing structure includes two fixing boxes for installation. The inner walls of the two fixing boxes are movably provided with locking frames for locking. Each of the two fixing boxes is movably provided with a connecting column. The bottom of the two connecting columns is fixed with the same connecting plate.
[0009] Optionally, a plurality of locking blocks are fixedly provided on the side of the connecting column near the locking frame, and the locking blocks and the side of the locking frame that are close to each other are provided with parallel inclined surfaces.
[0010] Optionally, the lock frame is movably provided with a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to one side inner wall of the fixing box, a second spring is fixedly provided on one side of the lock frame, the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing box, and a top rod for pressing the lock frame is movably provided on one side inner wall of the fixing box.
[0011] Optionally, the inner wall of the front and back of the fixing box is provided with limiting grooves, and the front and back of the connecting column are fixedly provided with limiting strips, and the limiting strips and limiting grooves are movably connected.
[0012] Optionally, a plurality of columns are fixedly provided on the top of the connecting plate, and an extrusion plate is fixedly provided on the top of each of the plurality of columns.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model, through the setting of connecting block, connecting seat, movable door and counterweight block, allows the movable door to selectively open or close according to the gravity of its top side. By using a pure mechanical structure to replace electrical components, it not only reduces the cost of use, but also reduces the probability of failure and extends the service life. Furthermore, through the setting of spring and buffer, it can play a double buffering effect when the movable door is closed, reducing the impact force. This not only reduces the noise generated when the movable door is closed, but also protects the movable door and the discharge pipe.
[0015] 2. This utility model, through the setting of a fixed box, connecting column, locking frame, top rod, connecting column and extrusion plate, can realize the quick disassembly and installation of the counterweight, which facilitates the subsequent replacement of the counterweight. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 A first-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention is provided;
[0017] Figure 2 A second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention is provided;
[0018] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable door in this utility model is provided;
[0019] Figure 4 An exploded view of the buffer structure in this utility model is provided;
[0020] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixed box and the connecting column after separation is provided in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 A side sectional view of the fixed box and connecting column after separation is given in this utility model.
[0022] Figure label:
[0023] 1. Discharge pipe;
[0024] 2. Connecting base;
[0025] 3. Connecting block;
[0026] 4. Movable door;
[0027] 5. Counterweight;
[0028] 6. Buffer structure; 601. Spring 1; 602. Horizontal plate; 603. Buffer pad;
[0029] 7. Fixed structure; 701. Fixed box; 702. Mounting bracket; 703. Locking bracket; 704. Spring 2; 705. Top rod; 706. Connecting column; 707. Locking block; 708. Connecting plate; 709. Upright column; 710. Extrusion plate. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments.
[0031] The components of the embodiments of this disclosure, which are typically described and shown in the accompanying drawings, can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of embodiments of this disclosure provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed disclosure, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the disclosure.
[0032] All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this disclosure without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0033] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.
[0034] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.
[0035] Example
[0036] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the present invention proposes a door structure that resets by gravity, including a discharge pipe 1, a movable door 4 for controlling ice discharge below the discharge pipe 1, a connecting block 3 fixedly provided on the top of the movable door 4, a connecting seat 2 movably provided on the outside of the connecting block 3, a pivot for positioning between the connecting seat 2 and the connecting block 3, a counterweight 5 provided at the bottom of the movable door 4, and a buffer structure 6 for noise reduction at the top of the movable door 4.
[0037] The buffer structure 6 includes a horizontal plate 602 for installation. Multiple springs 601 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate 602. The bottom of each spring 601 is fixedly connected to the top of the movable door 4. A buffer pad 603 for buffering and noise reduction is fixedly installed at the top of the horizontal plate 602. The cooperation between the buffer pad 603 and the springs 601 can achieve the purpose of buffering and reduce the impact force between the movable door 4 and the discharge pipe 1. It can not only reduce the noise generated when the movable door 4 is closed, but also protect the movable door 4 and the discharge pipe 1. The buffer pad 603 has honeycomb holes inside, which can further optimize the buffering effect of the buffer pad 603.
[0038] The bottom of the movable door 4 is provided with a fixing structure 7 for fixing the counterweight 5. The fixing structure 7 includes two fixing boxes 701 for installation. A locking frame 703 for locking is movably installed on the inner wall of the two fixing boxes 701. A mounting frame 702 is movably installed on the outside of the locking frame 703. The mounting frame 702 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the fixing box 701. A second spring 704 is fixedly installed on one side of the locking frame 703. The other end of the second spring 704 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing box 701. A push rod 705 for pressing the locking frame 703 is movably installed on one side of the inner wall of the fixing box 701. A connecting post 706 is movably installed inside each of the two fixing boxes 701. The inner walls of the front and back of the fixing box 701 are provided with limiting grooves. The front and back of the connecting column 706 are fixed with limiting strips, which are movably connected to the limiting grooves. Multiple locking blocks 707 are fixed on the side of the connecting column 706 near the locking frame 703. The cooperation between the locking frame 703 and the locking blocks 707 can realize the quick locking of the connecting column 706. The sides of the locking blocks 707 and the locking frame 703 that are close to each other are provided with parallel inclined surfaces. The bottom of the two connecting columns 706 is fixed with the same connecting plate 708. Multiple uprights 709 are fixed on the top of the connecting plate 708. The top of the multiple uprights 709 is fixed with a pressing plate 710.
[0039] In this embodiment, when the ice block falls, the weight on one side of the counterweight 5 is greater than the weight on the other side. Under the action of the counterweight 5, the movable door 4 closes and fits against the bottom opening of the discharge pipe 1. When the ice block falls onto the surface of the buffer pad 603, and the weight on the right side of the connecting block 3 is greater than the weight on the left side, the movable door 4 rotates clockwise and opens. After the ice block has finished falling, the movable door 4 closes again under the action of the lever. The simple mechanical structure not only reduces the cost of use, but also has a low failure rate and a long service life. When the movable door 4 is closed, the buffer pad 603 fits against the bottom opening of the discharge pipe 1, and the spring 601 at the bottom is squeezed by the horizontal plate 602. The cooperation of the spring 601 and the buffer pad 603 can play a double buffering role, reducing the impact force. This not only reduces the noise generated when the movable door 4 closes, but also protects the movable door 4 and the discharge pipe 1. When it is necessary to maintain or replace the counterweight 5 with a different specification, the two... Simultaneously, the push rods 705 press inward, causing the locking frame 703 to rotate and separate from the locking block 707. Then, pull down the connecting plate 708. Once the pressing plate 710 separates from the counterweight 5, the counterweight can be removed and replaced. During installation, align the counterweight 5 with the movable door 4, then insert the connecting post 706 into the fixing box 701 and push the bottom connecting plate 708. The connecting post 706 drives the locking block 707, and the inclined surface of the locking block 707 interacts with the inclined surface of the locking frame 703. When the inclined surface of the locking frame 703 separates from the inclined surface of the locking block 707, the second spring 704 causes the locking frame 703 to reset and lock onto the locking block 707, achieving unidirectional positioning of the connecting column 706. At this time, the connecting block 706 cannot be pulled down. The connecting block 706 drives the connecting plate 708, and the connecting plate 708 drives the pressing plate 710. When the pressing plate 710 is in contact with and fixed to the counterweight 5, the pushing of the connecting plate 708 can be stopped, completing the installation of the counterweight 5.
[0040] The above specific embodiments are merely several optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.
Claims
1. A door structure that resets by gravity, comprising a discharge pipe (1), characterized in that: The discharge pipe (1) is provided with a movable door (4) for controlling ice discharge. A connecting block (3) is fixedly provided on the top of the movable door (4). A connecting seat (2) is movably provided on the outside of the connecting block (3). A rotating shaft for positioning is provided between the connecting seat (2) and the connecting block (3). A counterweight block (5) is provided at the bottom of the movable door (4). A buffer structure (6) for noise reduction is provided at the top of the movable door (4). The buffer structure (6) includes a horizontal plate (602) for installation, and a buffer pad (603) for buffering and noise reduction is fixedly provided on the top of the horizontal plate (602).
2. The door structure that resets by gravity according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the horizontal plate (602) is fixedly provided with multiple springs (601), and the bottom of each spring (601) is fixedly connected to the top of the movable door (4). The buffer pad (603) is provided with honeycomb holes.
3. The door structure that resets by gravity according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the movable door (4) is provided with a fixing structure (7) for fixing the counterweight (5). The fixing structure (7) includes two fixing boxes (701) for installation. The inner walls of the two fixing boxes (701) are movably provided with locking frames (703) for locking. The two fixing boxes (701) are movably provided with connecting columns (706). The bottom of the two connecting columns (706) is fixed with the same connecting plate (708).
4. A door structure that resets by gravity according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting column (706) is fixedly provided with a plurality of locking blocks (707) on the side near the locking frame (703), and the locking blocks (707) and the side of the locking frame (703) that are close to each other are provided with parallel inclined surfaces.
5. A door structure that resets by gravity according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lock frame (703) is movably provided with a mounting bracket (702), the mounting bracket (702) is fixedly connected to one side inner wall of the fixing box (701), a second spring (704) is fixedly provided on one side of the lock frame (703), the other end of the second spring (704) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing box (701), and a push rod (705) for pressing the lock frame (703) is movably provided on one side inner wall of the fixing box (701).
6. A door structure that resets by gravity according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing box (701) has a limiting groove on both the front inner wall and the back inner wall, and the connecting column (706) has a limiting strip fixed on both the front and the back, and the limiting strip and the limiting groove are movably connected.
7. A door structure that resets by gravity according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the connecting plate (708) is fixedly provided with a plurality of columns (709), and the top of each of the plurality of columns (709) is fixedly provided with an extrusion plate (710).