Ice maker ice cube grid assembly and ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to ice block preparation technical field provides an ice grid subassembly and ice machine of ice machine, the utility model provides an ice grid subassembly of ice machine includes ice grid, apron subassembly and drive mechanism, the ice grid is arranged with ice making tank, the ice making tank has the notch, the apron subassembly sets up at one side of the notch, drive mechanism is connected with apron subassembly transmission, is used for driving apron subassembly and opens the notch. Through the technical scheme, the user does not need to open the sealing cap manually, simplifies the operation step of taking ice, greatly improves the convenience of use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice preparation technology, and in particular relates to an ice tray assembly for an ice maker and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that turns water into ice. It is widely used in the catering, food preservation, fishing refrigeration, and medical ice application industries. To prevent dust and other impurities in the air from falling into the ice tray and affecting the cleanliness of the ice, the ice tray is covered with a sealing lid. Once the water in the ice tray freezes into ice, the sealing lid needs to be manually opened to remove the ice, which is a rather cumbersome process. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an ice tray assembly for an ice maker and an ice maker, aiming to solve the problem of the inconvenience of taking ice out of traditional ice makers, which requires manually opening the sealing cover.

[0004] The ice tray assembly for an ice maker provided by this utility model includes an ice tray, a cover plate assembly, and a drive mechanism. Ice-making grooves are arranged on the ice tray, and each ice-making groove has an opening. The cover plate assembly is disposed on one side of the opening, and the drive mechanism is connected to the cover plate assembly for driving the cover plate assembly to seal and open the opening.

[0005] In one embodiment, the cover assembly translates relative to the ice tray to block and open the slot; or, the cover assembly rotates relative to the ice tray to block and open the slot.

[0006] In one embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a motor and a lead screw driven by the motor, the lead screw being threadedly connected to the cover assembly, and the lead screw driving the cover assembly to move toward or away from the ice tray during rotation.

[0007] In one embodiment, the ice tray assembly of the ice maker further includes a support member, the surface of which is provided with a placement groove, and the ice tray is placed in the placement groove; the motor is installed on the side of the support member away from the cover plate assembly, the support member is provided with a clearance hole, and the lead screw passes through the clearance hole and is threadedly connected to the cover plate assembly.

[0008] In one embodiment, the cover plate assembly has connecting lugs protruding at opposite ends, the connecting lugs having threaded holes, and the lead screw passing through the threaded holes to be threadedly connected to the connecting lugs.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cover assembly is connected to a sliding guide rail, which is installed at opposite ends of the cover assembly and slidably connected to the cover assembly. The length direction of the sliding guide rail is consistent with the movement direction of the cover assembly. The driving mechanism is connected to the cover assembly for driving the cover assembly to slide towards or away from the ice tray.

[0010] In one embodiment, the cover plate assembly has connecting ears protruding at opposite ends, and the connecting ears are slidably connected to the sliding guide rail.

[0011] In one embodiment, a water injection cavity is formed inside the cover plate assembly, and a water injection hole communicating with the water injection cavity and the ice making tank is opened on the side of the cover plate assembly facing the ice tray; the ice tray assembly of the ice maker also includes a water supply system, the water supply system including a water supply pipeline, and the water supply pipeline is connected to the water injection cavity.

[0012] This utility model also proposes an ice maker, which includes a refrigeration box and the ice maker ice tray assembly described above, wherein the ice maker ice tray assembly is disposed inside the refrigeration box.

[0013] In one embodiment, the ice tray assembly of the ice maker further includes a support member, the surface of which is provided with a placement groove, the ice tray is placed in the placement groove, and the groove opening is horizontal; the ice maker further includes an ice storage basket, which is disposed below the ice tray so that ice blocks in the ice maker can fall into the ice storage basket; and the support member is rotatably disposed in the cabinet of the ice maker so that ice blocks can be tilted into the ice storage basket; or, the ice maker further includes a vibration mechanism, which is throttledly connected to the support member for shaking ice blocks into the ice storage basket.

[0014] The ice tray assembly for an ice maker provided by this utility model includes an ice tray, a cover assembly, and a drive mechanism. The cover assembly is positioned on the side facing the ice trough opening, ensuring it covers all ice troughs. It is connected to the cover assembly via the drive mechanism, which moves the cover assembly closer to and away from the ice tray to seal and open the ice troughs. When water needs to be added to the ice troughs, the drive mechanism moves the cover assembly towards the ice tray to seal it. Then, the water supply system in the ice maker adds water until each ice trough is full. Once the water in the ice troughs freezes, the drive mechanism moves the cover assembly away from the ice tray to open the ice trough opening, facilitating ice removal. As can be seen from the above process, this technical solution eliminates the need for users to manually open the sealing cover, simplifying the ice removal process and greatly improving ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in 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.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice maker provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the ice tray assembly of the ice maker provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the cover plate assembly of the ice tray assembly of the ice maker provided in this embodiment of the utility model moving to the first position;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cover plate assembly of the ice tray assembly of the ice maker provided in this embodiment of the utility model moving to the second position;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Another structural diagram from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate assembly in the ice tray assembly of the ice maker provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the cover plate assembly of the ice maker ice tray assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model when it is placed on the ice tray.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 100. Ice maker; 10. Cabinet; 20. Ice tray; 21. Ice trough; 30. Cover assembly; 31. Cover; 311. Water inlet; 32. Enclosure; 321. Connecting lug; 34. Water inlet chamber; 35. Water inlet; 41. Water supply pipe; 50. Support component; 51. Placement slot; 60. Drive mechanism; 61. Motor; 62. Lead screw; 70. Ice storage basket. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to direct setup or connection, or indirect setup or connection through centered components or centered structures.

[0027] Furthermore, in embodiments of this utility model, terms such as "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are used to indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or in a conventional placement or usage state. These terms are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure, feature, device, or element referred to must have a specific orientation or positional relationship, nor that it must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0028] The various specific technical features and embodiments described in the detailed embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different implementation methods can be formed by combining different specific technical features / embodiments. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the various specific technical features / embodiments in this utility model will not be described separately.

[0029] Ice makers typically pour water into ice trays to freeze it into ice. To prevent dust and other impurities in the air from falling into the ice trays and affecting the cleanliness of the ice, the ice trays are covered with a sealing lid. Once the water in the ice trays has frozen, the sealing lid needs to be opened manually to remove the ice, which is a rather cumbersome process.

[0030] To solve this problem, this utility model provides an ice tray assembly for an ice maker, which is installed and used on an ice maker.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the ice tray assembly of the ice maker provided by this utility model includes an ice tray 20, a cover plate assembly 30, and a drive mechanism 60. Ice trays 21 are arranged on the ice tray 20, and the ice trays 21 have slots. The cover plate assembly 30 is located on the side facing the slots of the ice trays 21 and can cover all the slots of the ice trays 21. The drive mechanism 60 is connected to the cover plate assembly 30 for driving the cover plate assembly 30 to block and open the slots of the ice trays 21.

[0032] The shape of the ice-making trays 21 arranged on the ice tray 20 can be customized according to the desired shape of the ice cubes, such as square, round, heart-shaped, etc., without limitation. To prevent dust and other impurities in the air from falling into the ice-making trays 21 and affecting the cleanliness of the ice cubes, the ice tray 20 is equipped with a cover plate assembly 30, which is connected to the cover plate 31 by a drive mechanism 60. The drive mechanism 60 drives the cover plate assembly 30 to move closer to and away from the ice tray 20, so that the cover plate assembly 30 can block and open the ice-making trays 21. For example, the cover plate assembly 30 can be configured to move linearly relative to the ice tray 20. The direction of movement of the cover plate assembly 30 can be parallel to the opening of the ice-making tray 21, in which case the cover plate assembly 30 is a pressure-type design; or, the direction of movement of the cover plate assembly 30 can be perpendicular to the opening of the ice-making tray 21, in which case the cover plate assembly 30 is a sliding-type design. When water needs to be added to the ice-making tank 21, the drive mechanism 60 drives the cover assembly 30 to move towards the ice tray 20, thereby sealing the ice-making tank 21. Then, the water supply system in the ice maker 100 fills the ice-making tank 21 with water until each ice-making tank 21 is full. After the water in the ice-making tank 21 freezes into ice, the drive mechanism 60 drives the cover assembly 30 to move away from the ice tray 20, thereby opening the opening of the ice-making tank 21 for easy ice removal. Alternatively, the cover assembly 30 can be configured to rotate relative to the ice tray 20. In this case, the cover assembly 30 is a flip-top design. When the drive mechanism 60 drives the cover assembly 30 to rotate in the first direction, the cover assembly 30 seals the ice-making tank 21. When the drive mechanism 60 drives the cover assembly 30 to rotate in the second direction, the cover assembly 30 opens the ice-making tank 21. As can be seen from the above process, with this ice maker 100, users do not need to manually open the sealing cover, simplifying the ice-taking process and greatly improving the convenience of use.

[0033] In specific applications, a set of cover plate assemblies 30 can be provided to simultaneously cover each of the ice-making tanks 21. Of course, at least two sets of cover plate assemblies 30 can also be provided, and each set of cover plate assemblies 30 can be driven simultaneously or independently to cover different ice-making tanks 21 respectively.

[0034] In some embodiments of this utility model, a water injection cavity 34 is formed inside the cover plate assembly 30, and a water injection hole 311 is provided on the side of the cover plate assembly 30 facing the ice tray 20, which connects the water injection cavity 34 and the ice making tank 21.

[0035] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the ice maker 100 also includes a water supply system, which includes a water supply pipe 41 and is connected to the water injection chamber 34.

[0036] In this embodiment, the cover assembly 30 is a cover with a certain thickness, and a water injection cavity 34 is formed inside it. The side of the cover assembly 30 facing the ice tray 20 has a water injection hole 311 that connects the water injection cavity 34 and the ice-making tank 21. Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the cover plate assembly 30 may include a cover plate 31 and a surrounding plate 32. The cover plate 31 is disposed on the side facing the opening of the ice making tank 21 and can cover all ice making tanks 21. The surrounding plate 32 covers the side of the cover plate 31 away from the ice grid 20. The surrounding plate 32 and the cover plate 31 enclose each other to form a water injection cavity 34. A water injection hole 311 is opened on the cover plate 31.

[0037] In addition to the water supply pipeline 41, the water supply system may also include a water pump (not shown in the figure) and a control valve (not shown in the figure, the control valve may be a solenoid valve, etc.) installed on the water supply pipeline 41. The water supply pipeline 41 may be connected to an external water pipe, or the ice maker 100 may have a water storage tank for water storage, with the water supply pipeline 41 connected to the water storage tank. The control valve controls the opening and closing of the water supply pipeline 41. When water needs to be injected into the water injection chamber 34, the control valve opens; when water does not need to be injected into the water injection chamber 34, the control valve closes. Thus, the water supply system can inject water into the water injection chamber 34 through the water supply pipeline 41. When the water level in the water injection chamber 34 is above the water injection hole 311, the water in the water injection chamber 34 will flow into the ice-making tank 21 through the water injection hole 311. When each ice-making tank 21 is filled with water, the overflowing water can flow back into the water injection chamber 34 through the water injection hole 311.

[0038] Therefore, this ice maker 100 can complete the water filling without removing the ice tray 20. The user only needs to start the water supply system, and the water will automatically flow into the ice maker tank 21 through the water filling hole 311. There is no need to manually remove and put the ice tray 20 back in place, which greatly simplifies the ice making operation and improves the convenience of use.

[0039] The cover plate 31 and the surrounding plate 32 can be detachably connected, such as by snap-fit ​​or screw connection, so that the water injection chamber 34 can be easily opened for cleaning.

[0040] Reference Figures 3 to 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, the drive mechanism 60 includes a motor 61 and a lead screw 62 driven by the motor 61. The lead screw 62 passes through the cover plate assembly 30 to be connected to the cover plate assembly 30 in a transmission manner. During the rotation, the lead screw 62 drives the cover plate assembly 30 to move toward or away from the ice tray 20 in a direction perpendicular to the ice tray 20, thereby blocking and opening the ice making tank 21.

[0041] Reference Figures 3 to 5In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 60 adopts a motor-screw transmission structure. When the motor 61 drives the screw 62 to rotate in the first direction, the cover plate assembly 30 moves towards the ice tray 20, thereby sealing the ice-making tank 21. When the motor 61 drives the screw 62 to rotate in the second direction, the cover plate assembly 30 moves away from the ice tray 20, thereby opening the ice-making tank 21. The motor-screw transmission structure has high transmission accuracy and stability and is easy to implement.

[0042] Reference Figures 3 to 5 The ice maker 100 also includes a support member 50, which is disposed within the cabinet 10 of the ice maker 100. The surface of the support member 50 has a recessed placement groove 51, into which the ice tray 20 is placed. The support member 50 provides physical support for the ice tray 20, providing a stable and precise placement position and ensuring that the ice tray 20 remains stable throughout the ice-making process. Figures 3 to 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the motor 61 is mounted on the side of the support member 50 opposite to the cover plate assembly 30. The support member 50 has an clearance hole, which is an internally threaded hole. The lead screw 62 passes through the clearance hole and is threadedly connected to the cover plate assembly 30. This embodiment mounts the motor 61 on the side of the support member 50 opposite to the ice tray 20, meaning the motor 61 and the cover plate assembly 30 are respectively located on opposite sides of the support member 50. This allows for a more compact structure of the cover plate assembly 30, the support member 50, and the motor 61, saving space and enabling a smaller overall size for the ice maker 100.

[0043] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 To facilitate the transmission connection between the lead screw 62 and the cover plate assembly 30, connecting ears 321 protrude from opposite ends of the enclosure 32. The lead screw 62 passes through the connecting ears 321 for transmission connection. Specifically, the connecting ears 321 may have internal threaded holes, through which the lead screw passes for threaded connection with the connecting ears 321. The motor 61 drives the lead screw 62 to rotate, and the lead screw 62 drives the cover plate assembly 30 to move in a direction perpendicular to the ice tray 20 via the connecting ears 321, thereby realizing the action of the cover plate assembly 30 moving closer to and away from the ice tray 20.

[0044] In some embodiments of this invention, the cover assembly 30 is connected to a sliding guide rail. The sliding guide rail is installed at opposite ends of the cover assembly 30 and slidably connected to the cover assembly 30. The length direction of the sliding guide rail is consistent with the movement direction of the cover assembly 30. The drive mechanism 60 is drivenly connected to the cover assembly 30 and is used to drive the cover assembly 30 to slide towards or away from the ice tray 20, thereby blocking and opening the opening of the ice-making tank. The sliding guide rail provides a stable sliding path for the cover assembly 30, ensuring the linearity and stability of its movement.

[0045] Similarly, to facilitate the sliding connection between the sliding guide rail and the cover plate assembly 30, connecting ears 321 protrude from opposite ends of the enclosure plate 32, and the connecting ears 321 are slidably connected to the sliding guide rail. The design of the connecting ears 321 makes the installation and disassembly of the sliding guide rail more convenient. Its shape and size should match the track shape of the sliding guide rail to ensure the stability and reliability of the sliding connection. Guide grooves or ball bearings can be provided on the connecting ears 321 to reduce the friction between the connecting ears 321 and the sliding guide rail.

[0046] In this invention, the ice tray 20 is placed in the placement groove 51 of the support member 50. In practical application, the ice tray 20 can be horizontally placed in the placement groove 51, that is, when the ice tray 20 is placed on the upper surface of the support member 50, the opening of the ice-making tank 21 is vertically oriented. At this time, the cover plate assembly 30 pours water from top to bottom into the ice tray 20. When the ice-making tank 21 is filled with water, the water overflows from bottom to top. Alternatively, the ice tray 20 can be vertically placed in the cabinet 10 of the ice maker 100, that is, the ice tray 20 is placed on the side surface of the support member 50, so that when the ice-making tank 21 is placed, its opening is horizontally oriented, or the angle between the opening of the ice-making tank 21 and the horizontal direction does not exceed 5°. In this case, the cover plate assembly 30 pours water into the ice-making tank 21 from the side of the ice tray 20. When the opening of the ice-making tank 21 is horizontal, the water can flow into the tank in a more stable and gentle manner, thereby reducing the impact force of the water and helping to reduce the possibility of air in the water being agitated and forming bubbles, thus improving the transparency of the ice.

[0047] like Figure 7 As shown, the top of the cover assembly 30 has a water inlet 35, which is connected to the top of the water injection chamber 34. The water supply pipe 41 is connected to the water inlet 35. Water is injected into the water injection chamber 34 from top to bottom through the water supply pipe 41. The water level in the water injection chamber 34 rises continuously with the injection time. When the water level reaches the height of the water injection holes 311, water simultaneously flows from multiple water injection holes 311 into the ice-making tanks 21 at the same height. This water circuit design ensures that the water injection speed and volume are consistent in the ice-making tanks 21 at the same height, improving the uniformity of water injection. Simultaneously, the water level in the water injection chamber 34 rises uniformly, and the water flows smoothly into the ice-making tanks 21 through the water injection holes 311. This smooth water injection method reduces the impact force of the water flow, thereby reducing the possibility of air in the water being agitated and forming bubbles, which helps to improve the transparency of the ice.

[0048] Reference Figure 1This utility model also proposes an ice maker 100, which includes a refrigeration box and an ice maker ice tray assembly. The ice maker ice tray assembly is disposed in the refrigeration box. The specific structure of the ice maker ice tray assembly is as described in the above embodiments. Since this ice maker 100 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 The ice maker 100 also includes an ice storage basket 70. When the ice tray assembly is installed, the opening of the ice tray can be horizontal, and the ice storage basket 70 is positioned below the ice tray 20 so that the ice cubes in the ice tray 21 can fall into the ice storage basket 70. The support member 50 is rotatably mounted inside the cabinet 10 of the ice maker 100, allowing ice cubes to be poured into the ice storage basket 70.

[0050] For example, the support member 50 can be connected to the cabinet 10 of the ice maker 100 via a hinge, and the support member 50 can tilt and rotate around the hinge axis. When it is necessary to pour ice, the support member 50 can be rotated around the hinge axis manually or mechanically, causing the ice tray 20 to tilt, and the ice will fall into the ice storage basket 70 under the action of gravity. Alternatively, a rotating shaft can be installed inside the cabinet 10 of the ice maker 100, and the support member 50 can be fixed on the rotating shaft. The two ends of the rotating shaft are connected to the cabinet 10 via bearings, ensuring that the support member 50 can rotate smoothly around the rotating shaft. When it is necessary to pour ice, the rotating shaft can be rotated manually or mechanically, thereby causing the support member 50 to tilt, realizing the tilting of the ice tray 20 and the pouring of ice.

[0051] Alternatively, the ice maker 100 may also include a vibration mechanism, which is connected to the support 50 for shaking ice blocks into the ice storage basket 70.

[0052] For example, a vibration motor can be installed on the bottom or side of the support member 50. After the vibration motor is started, it can transmit vibration to the support member 50, and then to the ice tray 20. The ice blocks will loosen under the vibration and fall into the ice storage basket 70. Alternatively, a cylinder can be installed on each side of the support member 50. The piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the support member 50. The extension and retraction of the cylinder will cause the support member 50 to vibrate rapidly. The ice blocks in the ice tray 20 will loosen under the vibration and fall into the ice storage basket 70.

[0053] The ice maker 100 provided in this embodiment has a cover assembly 30 positioned on the side facing the opening of the ice-making tank 21, covering all ice-making tanks 21. A drive mechanism 60 is connected to the cover assembly 30, which moves the cover assembly 30 closer to and further away from the ice trays to seal and open the ice-making tanks 21. When water needs to be added to the ice-making tanks 21, the drive mechanism 60 moves the cover assembly 30 towards the ice trays to seal the tanks. Then, the water supply system in the ice maker adds water to the ice-making tanks 21 until each tank is full. Once the water in the ice-making tanks 21 freezes into ice, the drive mechanism 60 moves the cover assembly 30 away from the ice trays to open the opening of the ice-making tanks 21, facilitating ice removal. As can be seen from the above process, this ice maker eliminates the need for users to manually open the sealing cover, simplifying the ice-removal process and greatly improving ease of use.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ice tray assembly for an ice maker, characterized in that, include: An ice tray, wherein ice-making troughs are arranged on the ice tray and the ice-making troughs have openings; A cover plate assembly, the cover plate assembly being disposed on one side of the slot; A drive mechanism is connected to the cover plate assembly for driving the cover plate assembly to seal and open the slot.

2. The ice tray assembly for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cover assembly translates relative to the ice tray to seal and open the slot; Alternatively, the cover assembly can be rotated relative to the ice tray to seal and open the slot.

3. The ice tray assembly for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a motor and a lead screw driven by the motor. The lead screw is threaded to the cover plate assembly, and during rotation, the lead screw drives the cover plate assembly to move toward or away from the ice tray.

4. The ice tray assembly for an ice maker as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The ice tray assembly of the ice maker also includes a support member, the surface of which is provided with a placement groove, and the ice tray is placed in the placement groove. The motor is installed on the side of the support member away from the cover plate assembly. The support member has a clearance hole, and the lead screw passes through the clearance hole and is threadedly connected to the cover plate assembly.

5. The ice tray assembly for an ice maker as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly has connecting ears protruding at opposite ends. Each connecting ear has a threaded hole, and the lead screw passes through the threaded hole to be threadedly connected to the connecting ear.

6. The ice tray assembly for an ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly is connected to a sliding guide rail, which is installed at opposite ends of the cover plate assembly and slidably connected to the cover plate assembly. The length direction of the sliding guide rail is consistent with the movement direction of the cover plate assembly. The driving mechanism is connected to the cover plate assembly for driving the cover plate assembly to slide towards or away from the ice cube tray.

7. The ice tray assembly for an ice maker as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly has connecting ears protruding at opposite ends, and the connecting ears are slidably connected to the sliding guide rail.

8. The ice tray assembly for an ice maker as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly has a water injection cavity inside, and the side of the cover plate assembly facing the ice tray has a water injection hole that connects the water injection cavity and the ice making tank. The ice tray assembly of the ice maker also includes a water supply system, which includes a water supply pipeline connected to the water injection chamber.

9. An ice maker, characterized in that, It includes a refrigeration chamber and an ice maker ice tray assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the ice maker ice tray assembly is disposed within the refrigeration chamber.

10. The ice maker as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The ice tray assembly of the ice maker also includes a support member, the surface of which is provided with a placement groove. The ice tray is placed in the placement groove, and the groove opening is horizontal. ； The ice maker also includes an ice storage basket, which is positioned below the ice grid so that ice blocks in the ice maker can fall into the ice storage basket. Alternatively, the support member can be rotatably mounted inside the cabinet of the ice maker, thereby enabling ice blocks to be poured into the ice storage basket; or, the ice maker further includes a vibration mechanism, which is throttledly connected to the support member, for shaking ice blocks into the ice storage basket.

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