Ice-making components and ice makers

Abstract

This application provides an ice-making assembly and an ice maker. The ice-making assembly includes an ice-making chamber and a refrigeration component and a water storage component disposed within the ice-making chamber. The ice-making chamber has an opening communicating with the outside. The ice-making assembly also includes an ice-discharging component, which includes an ice-receiving section and an ice-lowering section connected to the ice-receiving section. The ice-receiving section can be placed in or removed from the ice-making chamber through the opening. When placed in the ice-making chamber, the ice-receiving section is located below the refrigeration component and the water storage component, and is used to collect ice blocks produced by the refrigeration component. The ice-lowering section is located outside the ice-making chamber and is used to receive ice blocks pushed out of the ice-receiving section when the water storage component rotates, and for the ice blocks to fall into the ice-receiving container. The ice-discharging component of this application is detachably disposed on the ice-making chamber, which facilitates the user to disassemble and clean the ice-discharging component that is in direct contact with the ice. The cleaning is thorough, and the operation is convenient and quick.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular relates to an ice-making component and an ice maker including the ice-making component. Background Technology

[0002] With advancements in technology and refrigeration, ice makers have experienced rapid growth and play a vital role in various industries. The core components of an ice maker include a refrigeration unit, water tank, water pump, ice dispensing mechanism, and ice storage basket. The refrigeration unit turns water added to the tank into ice, which is then dispensing into the ice storage basket for storage, thus completing the ice-making process. However, harmful substances such as limescale can accumulate on water-contacting parts inside the machine, such as the ice dispensing mechanism. These parts cannot be disassembled for cleaning, impacting the user experience.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN 2075015 U discloses a practical ice maker in which the ice maker, ice cube tray, and ice-making components are all fixed and sealed inside the ice-making chamber, making it impossible to disassemble and clean the inside of the machine without specialized tools. After prolonged operation, minerals in the water will precipitate on various water-contacting parts inside the machine, producing scale and other harmful substances. This patent uses an electromagnetic drain valve to automatically clean the components inside the ice-making chamber when the machine is turned on; however, this cleaning method is not thorough and affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide an ice-making assembly, wherein the ice-dispensing part of the ice-making assembly can be removed from the ice-making chamber, thereby improving the convenience of cleaning.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is an ice-making assembly, including an ice-making chamber and a refrigeration component and a water storage component disposed in the ice-making chamber, wherein the ice-making chamber has an opening communicating with the outside.

[0006] The ice-making assembly further includes an ice-discharging component, which includes an ice-receiving section and an ice-lowering section connected to the ice-receiving section. The ice-receiving section can be placed in or removed from the ice-making chamber through the opening. When placed in the ice-making chamber, the ice-receiving section is located below the refrigeration component and the water storage component, and is used to collect ice blocks produced by the refrigeration component. The ice-lowering section is located outside the ice-making chamber and is used to receive ice blocks pushed out from the ice-receiving section when the water storage component rotates, and for them to fall into the ice-receiving container. In this embodiment, the ice-discharging component of the ice-making assembly is detachably mounted on the ice-making chamber, which facilitates the user to disassemble and clean the ice-discharging component that is in direct contact with the ice. The cleaning is thorough, and the operation is convenient and quick.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the ice-receiving part includes an ice-receiving groove for receiving ice blocks, the ice-receiving groove having an arc-shaped groove wall; the water storage component, when rotating within the ice-making chamber, has an ice-pushing part that is close to the arc-shaped groove wall, the ice-pushing part moving in an arc along the arc-shaped groove wall to push the ice blocks in the ice-receiving groove to the lower ice section. By providing an arc-shaped groove wall in the ice-receiving groove, it is easier to push the ice blocks in the ice-receiving groove to the lower ice section, improving the convenience of the ice-pushing operation.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the ice receiving tank is provided with a shock-absorbing pad located directly below the refrigeration component, so that the ice blocks produced by the refrigeration component fall directly onto the shock-absorbing pad, which can reduce the noise of the ice blocks falling and hitting the ice receiving tank.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the bottom of the ice-receiving trough near its arc-shaped wall is provided with multiple ribs extending along the pushing direction of the ice-pushing part; the bottom of the shock-absorbing pad is provided with multiple slots, and the multiple ribs are correspondingly embedded in the multiple slots to fix the shock-absorbing pad to the bottom of the ice-receiving trough, and the shock-absorbing pad has an arc-shaped surface that connects with the surface of the arc-shaped trough wall and has the same curvature. The shock-absorbing pad is convenient and quick to install on the ice-receiving trough and is easy to replace.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the lower ice section has a lower ice groove. One side wall of the lower ice groove is inclined towards and connected to the arc-shaped groove wall of the ice receiving section. The inner wall surface of one side wall of the lower ice groove forms an inclined surface that connects with the arc-shaped wall surface of the ice receiving groove, so that the ice block pushed by the water storage component slides into the lower ice groove along the inclined surface. By setting the inclined surface, the ice block can be guided to slide into the lower ice groove, avoiding the ice block falling directly and impacting the lower ice groove.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the bottom of the ice trough is provided with a trough cover, and the trough cover has multiple narrow slits arranged radially from its center. These narrow slits can expand under the influence of the ice's gravity, allowing the ice to fall into the ice-receiving container. This achieves a vertical drop of the ice, ensuring it falls accurately into the ice-receiving container.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the inclination angle of the inclined plane is 5° to 90°.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, a gap is formed below the connection between one side wall of the lower ice trough and the arc-shaped wall of the ice receiving part;

[0014] The ice-discharging component also includes a support portion, which is inserted into the cavity to support the ice-receiving portion and the lower ice portion; when the ice-receiving portion of the ice-discharging component is placed in the ice-making chamber, the support portion seals the opening of the ice-making chamber. By providing the support portion, the structural strength of the entire ice-discharging component can be improved, and the sealing performance of the ice-making chamber can be enhanced.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the bottom wall of the ice-making chamber includes a first portion with a flat inner wall surface; the bottom outer wall surface of the ice-receiving part is flat, and when the ice-receiving part is placed inside the ice-making chamber, the bottom outer wall surface of the ice-receiving part fits against the flat surface of the first portion of the inner wall surface of the ice-making chamber, so that the ice-receiving part is stably held inside the ice-making chamber.

[0016] An ice maker includes a housing and an ice-making component as described in any of the above embodiments, the ice-making component being disposed on the top of the housing. The ice maker of this application embodiment, because it includes an ice-making component with a detachable ice-dispensing part, is easy to clean and ensures hygiene and safety.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows: This application is not only simple in structure, highly efficient in manufacturing, and more economical, but also allows users to remove the ice-dispensing parts that are in direct contact with ice for cleaning and then reinstall them in the machine for reuse. The operation is simple and convenient, overcoming the problem that the water-contacting (ice) parts inside the existing ice maker cannot be thoroughly cleaned.

[0018] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit this application.

[0019] The overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this application is not a full disclosure of the entire scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0020] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to illustrate the claimed embodiments. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the ice-making assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice-making component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-discharging component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the ice-discharging component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice maker according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the ice receiving part of the ice dispensing component is placed inside the ice making chamber.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice maker according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the ice dispensing component is removed from the ice-making chamber.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of an ice maker in ice-making mode according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice maker in the de-icing state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice maker in the ice-pushing state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 1-Ice-making chamber; 11-Opening; 12-First section;

[0032] 2-Refrigeration components;

[0033] 3-Water storage component; 31-Ice pushing part;

[0034] 4-Ice outlet component; 41-Ice receiving part; 411-Ice receiving trough; 4111-Arc-shaped trough wall; 4112-Skeleton; 4113-Flat surface; 42-Lower ice part; 421-Lower ice trough; 4211-Sloping surface; 422-Trough cover; 4221-Narrow slit; 43-Void; 44-Shock-absorbing pad; 441-Slot; 45-Supporting part;

[0035] 5-Ice cubes;

[0036] 6-Ice receiving container;

[0037] 7-Casing; 71-Control panel; 72-Tray plate. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0040] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this application clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0041] This application provides an ice-making assembly for use in an ice maker.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the ice-making assembly includes an ice-making chamber 1, a refrigeration unit 2, a water storage unit 3, and an ice-dispensing unit 4. The ice-making chamber 1 has an opening 11 communicating with the outside. The ice-making unit is fixed to the top inside the ice-making chamber 1 and is suspended. The water storage unit 3 is rotatably mounted on the top inside the ice-making chamber 1. The ice-dispensing unit 4 is detachably mounted on the ice-making chamber 1 and includes an ice-receiving part 41 and an ice-dropping part 42 connected to the ice-receiving part 41. The ice-receiving part 41 can be placed inside the ice-making chamber 1 through the opening 11 or removed from the ice-making chamber 1. When placed inside the ice-making chamber 1, the ice-receiving part 41 is located below the refrigeration unit 2 and the water storage unit 3, and is used to collect ice blocks 5 made by the refrigeration unit 2. The ice-dropping part 42 is located outside the ice-making chamber 1 and is used to receive ice blocks 5 pushed out of the ice-receiving part 41 when the water storage unit 3 rotates, and to fall into the ice-receiving container 6.

[0043] In this embodiment of the application, the ice-making assembly has an ice-discharging component 4 detachably mounted on the ice-making chamber 1, allowing it to be discharging ice from the ice chamber. Figure 1 As shown by the arrow, remove the ice from ice-making chamber 1 for cleaning. After cleaning, then... Figure 1 The ice is installed back into the ice-making chamber 1 in the opposite direction of the arrow shown, making it convenient for users to clean the ice-dispensing component 4, which is in direct contact with the ice, thus solving the problem of difficult cleaning in existing technologies. Furthermore, it is simple and convenient to operate, providing a better user experience.

[0044] The refrigeration component 2 can be an evaporator, which is connected to the compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and other components of the ice maker's refrigeration system, and they work together to form a refrigeration cycle. The water storage component 3 can be a water storage box, which can be driven by a drive component to switch between ice-making, ice-removing, and ice-pushing states. When the water storage box is in ice-making state, it is located near the water inlet (not shown in the figure) at the top of the ice-making chamber 1, and the evaporator is placed inside it (see [reference]). Figure 7 Water is supplied to the water storage box through the inlet. The evaporator removes heat from the water in the storage box, causing it to freeze into ice blocks 5. Once the ice blocks 5 are frozen, the water storage box rotates away from the inlet, moving away from the evaporator and avoiding the path of the falling ice blocks 5. The ice blocks 5 that have detached from the evaporator fall into the ice receiving part 41. At this point, the water storage box is in a de-icing state (see...). Figure 8 Then the water storage box rotates towards the direction of the inlet and pushes the ice block 5 in the ice receiving part 41 to the lower ice part 42. At this time, the water storage box is in the ice pushing state (see...). Figure 9 The water storage box continues to rotate toward the inlet and returns to its original position. Figure 7 The ice-making process is shown below.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the ice receiving part 41 includes an ice receiving groove 411 for receiving ice blocks 5. When the ice receiving part 41 is placed in the ice-making chamber 1, the opening of the ice receiving groove 411 faces upward, i.e., towards the evaporator. The ice receiving groove 411 has an arc-shaped groove wall 4111 on the side near the lower ice part 42. The inner wall surface of the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 is an arc-shaped surface. When the water storage component 3 rotates in the ice-making chamber 1, it has an ice pushing part 31 that is close to the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped groove wall 4111. The ice pushing part 31 moves in an arc along the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 to push the ice blocks 5 in the ice receiving groove 411 to the lower ice part 42. See [reference needed]. Figure 8 and Figure 9 By providing an arc-shaped groove wall 4111 with an arc surface inside the ice receiving groove 411, it is convenient to push the ice blocks 5 in the ice receiving groove 411 to the lower ice part 42 through the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 while the water storage component 3 is rotating, thus simplifying the structure and improving the convenience of ice pushing operation.

[0046] It is understandable that the water storage component 3 can be rotatably connected to the ice-making chamber 1 via a rotating shaft. Under the drive of the drive component, the water storage component 3 reciprocates around the rotating shaft as the rotation center. When the water storage component 3 rotates from the de-icing state toward the direction closer to the water inlet, the part of it that is close to the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 of the ice receiving groove 411 is used as the ice pushing part 31. The ice pushing part 31 and the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 can be infinitely close but do not contact each other, so as to avoid the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 affecting the rotation of the water storage component 3.

[0047] In some embodiments, continue to combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 The ice receiving tank 411 is equipped with a shock-absorbing pad 44 located directly below the refrigeration component 2, so that the ice blocks 5 produced by the refrigeration component 2 fall directly onto the shock-absorbing pad 44. By setting the shock-absorbing pad 44, the noise of the ice blocks 5 falling and hitting the ice receiving tank 411 can be reduced, thus improving the user experience.

[0048] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the ice-receiving trough 411 has multiple ribs 4112 extending along the pushing direction of the ice-pushing part 31 near its arc-shaped trough wall 4111. The bottom of the shock-absorbing pad 44 has multiple slots 441, and the multiple ribs 4112 are correspondingly embedded in the multiple slots 441 to fix the shock-absorbing pad 44 to the bottom of the ice-receiving trough 411. This facilitates the installation and replacement of the shock-absorbing pad 44. In addition, the shock-absorbing pad 44 has an arc-shaped surface with the same curvature as the arc-shaped trough wall 4111, that is, the shock-absorbing pad 44 is set on the side of the arc-shaped trough wall 4111 of the ice-receiving trough 411 and connected to the arc-shaped trough wall 4111 to form a smooth curved surface. By setting an arc-shaped surface on the shock-absorbing pad 44, the ice block 5 falling on the shock-absorbing pad 44 can smoothly enter the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 of the ice receiving groove 411 under the action of the ice pushing part 31 of the water storage component 3, making the ice pushing action smooth.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the lower ice section 42 has a lower ice groove 421. One side wall of the lower ice groove 421 is inclined towards and connected to the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 of the ice receiving section 41. The inner wall surface of one side wall of the lower ice groove 421 forms an inclined surface 4211 that connects with the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped groove wall 4111 of the ice receiving section 411, so that the ice block 5 pushed by the water storage component 3 can slide into the lower ice groove 4211 along the inclined surface 4211. The inclined surface 4211 and the arc-shaped surface can be smoothly transitioned, allowing the ice block 5 to pass smoothly. By setting the inclined surface 4211, the ice block 5 can be guided, allowing the ice block 5 to slide into the lower ice groove 421, avoiding the ice block 5 falling directly and impacting the lower ice groove 421.

[0050] The inclination angle of the inclined plane 4211 can be selected and determined according to actual needs. For example, the angle α between the inclined plane 4211 and the horizontal plane is 5° to 90°.

[0051] One side wall of the lower ice trough 421 and the arc-shaped wall 4111 of the ice receiving trough 411 are concave at the connection point. When the ice receiving trough 411 is located in the ice making chamber 1, there is a certain gap between the connection point and the upper edge of the opening 11 of the ice making chamber 1, so as to form a channel for connecting the lower ice trough 421 and the ice receiving trough 411, so that the ice block 5 in the ice receiving trough 411 can slide into the lower ice trough 421 through the channel under the pushing action of the water storage component 3.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lower ice trough 421 is open at both the top and bottom. The lower end of the lower ice trough 421 is open, meaning that a trough cover 422 is provided at the bottom of the trough. The trough cover 422 has multiple narrow slits 4221 arranged radially from its center. The narrow slits 4221 expand under the gravity of the ice block 5, allowing the ice block 5 to fall into the ice receiving container 6. By providing narrow slits 4221 on the trough cover 422, when the ice block 5 slides into the lower ice trough 421, the trough wall of the lower ice trough 421 prevents the ice block 5 from sliding forward. Due to the gravity of the ice block 5, the position of the narrow slits 4221 pressed by the ice block 5 deforms, creating a larger gap. The ice block 5 falls vertically downward through the gap, accurately falling into the ice receiving container 6 placed directly below the lower ice trough 421.

[0053] The groove cover 422 should be made of a material that can undergo elastic deformation, such as silicone, rubber and soft plastic.

[0054] Continue to combine Figure 4 A gap 43 is formed below the connection between one side wall of the lower ice trough 421 and the arc-shaped wall 4111 of the ice receiving part 41. The ice discharging component 4 also includes a support part 45, which is inserted into the gap 43 to support the ice receiving part 41 and the lower ice part 42, thereby improving the structural strength of the entire ice discharging component 4. When the ice receiving part 41 of the ice discharging component 4 is placed inside the ice-making chamber 1, the support part 45 seals the opening 11 of the ice-making chamber 1, improving the airtightness of the ice-making chamber 1 and preventing cold leakage.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, the bottom wall of the ice-making chamber 1 includes a first portion 12 whose inner wall surface is a plane. (As shown...) Figure 3 As shown, the bottom outer wall surface of the ice receiving part 41 is a plane 4113. When the ice receiving part 41 is placed into the ice making chamber 1, the bottom outer wall surface of the ice receiving part 41 is in contact with the plane of the first part 12 of the inner wall surface of the ice making chamber 1, so that the ice receiving part 41 is stably held in the ice making chamber 1.

[0056] like Figures 5 to 9As shown, this application also provides an ice maker, which includes a housing 7 and an ice-making assembly as described in any of the above embodiments. The ice-making assembly is located on the top of the housing 7. The housing 7 has a through-hole corresponding to the opening 11 of the ice-making chamber 1, exposing the opening 11 to facilitate the entry and exit of the ice-receiving part 41 of the ice-dispensing component 4 into and out of the ice-making chamber 1. Because the ice maker of this application includes an ice-making assembly with a detachable ice-dispensing component 4, it facilitates cleaning of the ice-dispensing component 4, ensuring hygiene and safety.

[0057] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, an operation panel 71 protrudes from the housing 7, and the operation panel is equipped with a display screen and operation keys. The operation panel 71 is located above the through opening and extends outward. When the ice receiving part 41 of the ice dispensing component 4 is placed into the ice making chamber 1, the lower ice part 42 of the ice dispensing component 4 is located below the operation panel 71, and the operation panel 71 covers the upper opening of the lower ice trough 421.

[0058] like Figure 6 As shown, the housing 7 has a tray 72 located directly below the control panel 71. The tray 72 is used to place the ice receiving container 6, so that the ice receiving container 6 is directly below the lower ice groove 421 of the ice dispensing component 4, ensuring that the ice blocks 5 fall vertically into the ice receiving container 6. The ice receiving container 6 can be an ice cup.

[0059] Below, in conjunction with Figures 7 to 9 The ice-making process of the ice maker described in this application is as follows:

[0060] The water storage component 3 is moved by a drive component to move away from or towards the water inlet (the water inlet is connected to the water tank, through which water from the water tank is supplied to the water storage component 3). When ice making begins, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the water storage component 3 is in the ice-making state near the water inlet. The evaporator comes into contact with the water in the water storage component 3 to begin ice making. Ice making is completed under the control of a program or sensor. When ice making stops and ice is removed, the water storage component 3 rotates away from the evaporator (water inlet). Figure 8 The de-icing state shown is as follows. Figure 8 The direction of the middle arrow indicates the rotation direction of the water storage component 3. In this de-icing state, the water storage component 3 completely avoids the evaporator and the ice block 5 on it, that is, the distance X between the water storage component 3 and the ice block 5 is greater than 0 mm. The evaporator heats up, and the ice in the part of the ice block 5 in contact with the evaporator melts. Due to its own gravity, the ice block 5 is de-iced and falls onto the shock-absorbing pad 44 of the ice receiving tank 411; then the water storage component 3 rotates along... Figure 9 The direction indicated by the middle arrow is rotated towards the ice-pushing state, pushing the ice block 5 in the ice-receiving trough 411 along the inclined surface 4211 of the lower ice trough 421 into the water trough, and then falling into the ice-receiving container 6 through the narrow cut 4221. See [link / reference] Figure 9The refrigeration technologies used in ice makers are all general technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0061] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of this disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other, and these embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements.

Claims

1. An ice making assembly comprising an ice making chamber (1) and a refrigeration part (2) and a water storage part (3) provided in the ice making chamber (1), characterized in that, The ice-making chamber (1) has an opening (11) that communicates with the outside. The ice-making assembly also includes an ice-discharging component (4), which includes an ice-receiving part (41) and an ice-lowering part (42) connected to the ice-receiving part (41). The ice-receiving part (41) can be placed in the ice-making chamber (1) through the opening (11) or taken out from the ice-making chamber (1). When the ice-receiving part (41) is placed in the ice-making chamber (1), it is located below the refrigeration component (2) and the water storage component (3) and is used to receive the ice blocks (5) made by the refrigeration component (2). The ice-lowering part (42) is located outside the ice-making chamber (1) and is used to receive the ice blocks (5) pushed out by the water storage component (3) in the ice-receiving part (41) when it rotates and fall into the ice-receiving container (6).

2. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, The ice receiving part (41) includes an ice receiving groove (411) for receiving ice blocks (5), the ice receiving groove (411) having an arc-shaped groove wall (4111); the water storage component (3) has an ice pushing part (31) close to the arc-shaped groove wall (4111) when rotating in the ice making chamber (1), the ice pushing part (31) moves in an arc along the arc-shaped groove wall (4111) to push the ice blocks (5) in the ice receiving groove (411) to the lower ice part (42).

3. The ice-making assembly of claim 2, wherein, The ice receiving tank (411) is provided with a shock-absorbing pad (44) located directly below the refrigeration component (2) so that the ice blocks (5) produced by the refrigeration component (2) fall directly onto the shock-absorbing pad (44).

4. The ice-making assembly of claim 3, wherein, The bottom of the ice receiving trough (411) near its arc-shaped trough wall (4111) is provided with multiple ribs (4112) extending along the ice pushing direction of the ice pushing part (31); the bottom of the shock-absorbing pad (44) is provided with multiple slots (441), and the multiple ribs (4112) are embedded in the multiple slots (441) one by one to fix the shock-absorbing pad (44) to the bottom of the ice receiving trough (411), and the shock-absorbing pad (44) has an arc-shaped surface that connects with the surface of the arc-shaped trough wall (4111) and has the same curvature.

5. The ice-making assembly of claim 2, wherein, The lower ice section (42) has a lower ice groove (421). One side of the groove wall of the lower ice groove (421) is inclined toward the arc-shaped groove wall (4111) of the ice receiving section (41) and connected to the arc-shaped groove wall (4111). The inner wall surface of one side of the groove wall of the lower ice groove (421) forms an inclined surface (4211) that connects with the arc-shaped wall surface of the ice receiving groove (411) so that the ice block (5) pushed by the water storage component (3) slides into the lower ice groove (421) along the inclined surface (4211).

6. The ice-making assembly of claim 5, wherein, The bottom of the lower ice trough (421) is provided with a trough cover (422), and the trough cover (422) is provided with multiple narrow and long cuts (4221) arranged radially from its center to the surrounding area. The narrow and long cuts (4221) can expand under the gravity of the ice block (5) so that the ice block (5) falls into the ice receiving container (6).

7. The ice-making assembly of claim 5, wherein, The inclination angle of the inclined plane (4211) is 5° to 90°.

8. The ice-making assembly of claim 5, wherein, A gap (43) is formed below the connection between one side wall of the lower ice trough (421) and the arc-shaped wall (4111) of the ice receiving part (41); The ice-discharging component (4) also includes a support part (45), which is inserted into the cavity (43) to support the ice-receiving part (41) and the lower ice part (42); when the ice-receiving part (41) of the ice-discharging component (4) is placed in the ice-making chamber (1), the support part (45) blocks the opening (11) of the ice-making chamber (1).

9. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, The bottom wall of the ice-making chamber (1) includes a first part (12) with a flat inner wall surface; the bottom outer wall surface of the ice-receiving part (41) is a flat surface (4113). When the ice-receiving part (41) is placed into the ice-making chamber (1), the bottom outer wall surface of the ice-receiving part (41) is in contact with the flat surface of the first part (12) of the inner wall surface of the ice-making chamber (1).

10. An ice maker, comprising a housing (7), characterized in that, It also includes an ice-making assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the ice-making assembly being disposed on top of the housing (7).

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