Ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice maker, including host computer, be equipped with refrigeration subassembly, freezing subassembly, ice making cavity and water storage tank in host computer, still be equipped with ice taking mouth and water tank mouth on host computer, and the front cover covers on ice taking mouth, and the control cover covers on water tank mouth, and the control cover pivotality is set and is buckled with first fastener and second fastener, the ice maker of the utility model is convenient to use, and is easy to clean and add water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice-making equipment, specifically relating to a mobile ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that uses a refrigeration system to cool water through an evaporator to produce ice. The shape of the ice blocks varies depending on the principle of the evaporator and the production method. A mobile ice maker uses a spray method to spray water into ice trays, thus creating ice cubes.

[0003] However, existing ice makers have complex structures and are inconvenient to use; in addition, the cleanliness of the water tank is particularly important for portable ice makers, but existing refrigeration units are inconvenient to clean and need to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address at least one of the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide an ice maker that is compact, easy to use, and easy to clean.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An ice maker includes a main unit, which contains a refrigeration component, a freezing component, an ice-making chamber, and a water tank. The main unit has an ice-dispensing port and a water tank opening. A front cover is fitted onto the ice-dispensing port, and a control cover is fitted onto the water tank opening. The control cover is pivotally mounted and fastened to a second fastener via a first fastener.

[0007] According to the ice maker described above, the control cover is hinged at the rear and fastened at the front.

[0008] According to the ice maker described above, the main unit is provided with a rear cover plate, the rear cover plate is provided with two opposing shafts and a hinge cavity located between the two shafts, the control cover is provided with a shaft member, and the shaft holes at both ends of the shaft member are installed on the shafts, thereby hingedly installing the control cover.

[0009] According to the ice maker described above, the shaft column is provided with a wire hole, and the cable of the control cover passes through the shaft hole and the wire hole and is connected to the main unit, so that the cable of the control cover is internally connected and can be rotated, thus avoiding the cable being exposed.

[0010] According to the ice maker described above, the hinge cavity is recessed at the rear side of the rear cover plate, and the shaft protrudes from the lower rear surface of the control cover to simplify the structure.

[0011] According to the ice maker described above, the ice-making chamber includes a freezing chamber and an ice storage chamber arranged in front and behind, and a partition wall between the freezing chamber and the ice storage chamber, wherein the partition wall is provided with a water outlet.

[0012] According to the ice maker described above, the depth of the ice storage chamber is greater than that of the freezing chamber, which can hold more ice and facilitates the collection of unfrozen water for circulating spraying.

[0013] According to the ice maker described above, the main unit further includes a cavity and a foaming liner. The ice-making cavity and the water storage tank are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the cavity. The foaming liner is sleeved on the outside of the ice-making cavity to keep the ice cold and prevent it from melting.

[0014] According to the ice maker described above, the ice-making chamber is equipped with an ice basket for holding the made ice blocks.

[0015] According to the ice maker described above, the control cover is provided with a control component, which can be a touch panel or control buttons for controlling the operation of the ice maker.

[0016] According to the ice maker described above, the front cover rotates to close onto the ice dispensing port at its rear end.

[0017] According to the ice maker described above, the first fastener and the second fastener are magnetically or snap-fitted together, facilitating opening and closing operations.

[0018] According to the ice maker described above, the control cover is also provided with a spoon hole to avoid contaminating the ice spoon.

[0019] According to the ice maker described above, the rear cover plate is provided with a buckle plate, and the second fastener is provided on the buckle plate.

[0020] According to the ice maker described above, the buckle plate extends downward to form a water level line for indicating the maximum water level.

[0021] The ice maker of this utility model has a more compact structure through structural improvements, making it easier to manufacture and assemble. The control cover can be opened by rotation, which facilitates water addition and cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the ice maker of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice maker with the front cover opened in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice maker with the control cover opened in the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the control cover structure in the ice maker of the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle. Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the ice maker in the embodiment, wherein the control cover and the front cover are removed;

[0028] Figure 8 right Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the further decomposition of the undecomposed portion;

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the undecomposed part;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the control cover of another embodiment.

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[0032] Main unit 100, control cover 20

[0033] Refrigeration component 11, freezing component 12, ice-making chamber 13, water storage tank 14.

[0034] Ice vent 101, front cover 102, spoon hole 103.

[0035] Base plate 111, front shell 112, rear shell 113, handle 114, foam liner 115, cavity component 116, water pump 117.

[0036] Control panel 200, control component 201, first fastener 202, second fastener 203.

[0037] Ice basket 131, freezing chamber 132, ice storage chamber 133, partition wall 134, water outlet 135.

[0038] Rear cover 141, snap-on plate 142, water level line 143

[0039] 151 shaft, 152 hinge cavity, 153 wire hole, 212 shaft, 213 shaft hole. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model and to more clearly define the scope of protection claimed by this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to certain specific embodiments.

[0041] like Figure 1-9 As shown, an ice maker, specifically a flow-cooled ice maker, produces ice blocks by freezing water through a spray-flow method. The relevant principle is known in the prior art and will not be elaborated further.

[0042] In this embodiment, the ice maker includes a front cover 102 located at the front end of the main unit 100 and a control cover 20 located at the rear end of the main unit 100. The front cover 102 and the control cover 20 are hingedly connected at their respective rear ends to form a rotational opening mechanism. Figure 2 , 3 As shown. The current cover 102 is as follows. Figure 2 When opened as shown, it can be used by the user to remove prepared ice cubes. When the control lid 20 is... Figure 3 When opened, it can be used to add water to the water storage tank 14 or to clean the water storage tank 14. The main unit 100 is provided with an ice outlet 101, and the front cover 102 is closed on the ice outlet 101.

[0043] like Figure 3-4 As shown, a first fastener 202 is provided on the side of the control cover 20 away from the hinge end, and a fastening plate 142 is provided at the corresponding position of the water tank opening 140. A second fastener 203 is provided on the fastening plate 142. The first fastener 202 and the second fastener 203 are engaged with each other to lock when the control cover 20 is closed. Preferably, the first fastener 202 and the second fastener 203 are engaged magnetically, with one being a magnet and the other being a ferromagnetic component or a magnet arranged in the opposite direction. In other embodiments, the first fastener 202 and the second fastener 203 can also be replaced by a snap-fit ​​and a slot to achieve engagement.

[0044] like Figure 4 , 7 As shown, a rear cover plate 141 is fastened to the upper rear surface of the main unit 100, and a water tank opening 140 is formed on the rear cover plate 141. The fastening plate 142 also extends downward to form a water level line 143, which is used to indicate the maximum allowable water level of the water storage tank 14, so as to prevent water from overflowing or entering the main unit 100 due to excessive water addition.

[0045] like Figure 4-6As shown, two opposing shafts 151 are provided on the rear cover plate 141, and a hinge cavity 152 is formed between the two shafts 151. A shaft 212 protrudes from the lower rear surface of the control cover 20. The shaft 212 is assembled in the hinge cavity 152 and is assembled with the shafts 151. Furthermore, a wire hole 153 is provided in the shaft 151, and a shaft hole 213 is provided in the shaft 212. After assembly, the shaft 151 is installed in the shaft hole 213 to form a pivotal connection. The wire hole 153 communicates with the shaft hole 213 to allow the cable to pass through, so that the cable of the control component 201 of the control cover 20 can pass through the wire hole 153 to the host 100, achieving the purpose of not exposing the cable and facilitating the opening of the control cover 20.

[0046] like Figure 7 As shown, the ice-making chamber 13 and water tank 14 of the main unit 100 are arranged in a front-to-back direction, with the ice-making chamber 13 on the front and the water tank 14 on the rear, and the two are set independently of each other. The freezing assembly 12 is installed in the ice-making chamber 13, and the ice basket 131 is also installed in the ice-making chamber 13, with the freezing assembly 12 located on the rear side of the ice-making chamber 13 and the ice basket 131 located on the front side.

[0047] like Figure 8 As shown, the main unit 100 includes a base plate 111, a cooling assembly 11 mounted on the base plate 111, a front shell 112 and a rear shell 113 respectively mounted on the front and rear sides of the base plate 111, and a handle 114 connected to the front shell 112. The structure and working principle of the cooling assembly 11 are known in the prior art and will not be described in detail here. Several ventilation openings are provided on the front shell 112 and the rear shell 113 to facilitate heat dissipation from the cooling assembly 11. Preferably, a water pump 117 is also provided on the base plate 111 for delivering water to the cooling assembly 12.

[0048] The main unit 100 also includes a foamed liner 115 and a cavity 116. The foamed liner 115 is made of foamed material to keep the outer surface of the ice-making cavity 13 cold and prevent the ice from melting. The ice-making cavity 13 and the water storage tank 14 are both formed on the cavity 116.

[0049] like Figure 9 As shown, the ice-making chamber 13 includes a freezing chamber 132, an ice storage chamber 133, and a partition wall 134 between them. The partition wall 134 separates the freezing chamber 132 from the ice storage chamber 133, and the depth of the ice storage chamber 133 is greater than that of the freezing chamber 132. The freezing chamber 132 is used to house the freezing assembly 12, and the ice storage chamber 133 is used to house the ice basket 131 to store the prepared ice. Furthermore, a water outlet 135 is provided on the partition wall 134 to facilitate the flow of water from the freezing chamber 132 to the ice storage chamber 133 during the water-cooling process. The ice storage chamber 133 can be circulated and sprayed onto the freezing assembly 12 by a water pump for freezing.

[0050] In this embodiment, the upper surface of the control cover 20 is formed as a control panel 200. In this embodiment, the control panel 200 has a transparent material, and the control buttons (not shown in the figure) are touch buttons located below the transparent panel. (See reference...) Figure 4 As shown. In other embodiments, the control panel 200 can also be configured as a button panel and embedded in the upper surface of the control cover 20, such as... Figure 10 As shown.

[0051] Preferably, the control cover 20 is also provided with a spoon hole 103 for storing an ice spoon (not shown in the figure).

Claims

1. An ice maker, comprising a main unit (100), wherein the main unit (100) is provided with a refrigeration component (11), a freezing component (12), an ice-making chamber (13), and a water storage tank (14); characterized in that, The main unit (100) is provided with an ice outlet (101) and a water tank outlet (140). The front cover (102) is closed on the ice outlet (101), and the control cover (20) is closed on the water tank outlet (140). The control cover (20) is pivotally mounted and fastened to the second fastener (203) via the first fastener (202). The main unit (100) is provided with a rear cover plate (141), the water tank opening (140) is formed on the rear cover plate (141), the rear cover plate (141) is provided with two opposing shafts (151) and a hinge cavity (152) located between the two shafts (151), the control cover (20) is provided with a shaft (212), the shaft holes (213) at both ends of the shaft (212) are installed on the shaft (151); the shaft (151) is provided with a wire hole (153), the cable of the control cover (20) passes through the shaft hole (213) and the wire hole (153) and is connected to the main unit (100).

2. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control cover (20) is hinged at the rear and fastened at the front; the hinge cavity (152) is recessed at the rear side of the rear cover plate (141), and the shaft (212) protrudes from the lower rear surface of the control cover (20).

3. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice-making chamber (13) includes a freezing chamber (132) and an ice storage chamber (133) arranged in front and behind, and a partition wall (134) between the freezing chamber (132) and the ice storage chamber (133), and a water outlet (135) is provided on the partition wall (134).

4. The ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The depth of the ice storage cavity (133) is greater than that of the freezing cavity (132).

5. The ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The host (100) also includes a cavity (116) and a foaming bladder (115). The ice-making cavity (13) and the water storage tank (14) are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the cavity (116), and the foaming bladder (115) is sleeved on the outside of the ice-making cavity (13).

6. The ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ice-making chamber (13) is provided with an ice basket (131), the control cover (20) is provided with a control component (201), and the front cover (102) rotates to close the ice-taking port (101) at its rear end. The first fastener (202) and the second fastener (203) are magnetically fastened or snapped together, and the control cover (20) is also provided with a spoon hole (103).

7. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear cover plate (141) is provided with a buckle plate (142), the second fastener (203) is provided on the buckle plate (142), and the buckle plate (142) extends downward to form a water level line (143).

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