Ice making apparatus

Abstract

This application relates to the field of ice-making technology, and particularly to an ice-making device, which includes an inner liner, an ice-making box, and a rotation adjustment device. The inner liner has an ice-making area, and the ice-making box is rotatably disposed within the ice-making area, used to hold water for ice making. The ice-making box is configured such that the depth of water it holds varies depending on the angle to which it is rotated. The ice-making box has a first limiting part, and the rotation adjustment device is rotatably disposed within the inner liner. The rotation adjustment device includes a second limiting part and a rotation mechanism. The second limiting part is disposed at the end of the rotation mechanism facing the ice-making area and opposite to the first limiting part. The second limiting part is located on the rotation path of the ice-making box so that the first limiting part can movably abut against the second limiting part. When the rotation mechanism rotates, it drives the second limiting part to change its spatial position to adjust the angle of the ice-making box during ice making. By configuring the above-described ice-making device, ice cubes of different sizes can be formed, improving the flexibility and practicality of ice making.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice-making technology, and particularly to an ice-making device. Background Technology

[0002] Ice-making equipment, as a device that quickly produces ice, can be used in industrial settings as well as homes, small shops, offices, and other places to bring convenience to users. Ice-making equipment typically includes an ice-making tray for holding liquid water, an evaporator inside the tray to cool the liquid water and condense it into ice, and the ice-making and unfreezing processes are achieved by rotating the ice-making tray. However, in the existing ice-making process, the ice-making tray is often in a fixed position, resulting in ice cubes of relatively uniform size, which is difficult to meet the needs of users in different usage environments. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide an ice-making device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] This application provides an ice-making device, including an inner liner, an ice-making box, and a rotation adjustment device. The inner liner has an ice-making area, and the ice-making box is rotatably disposed within this area. The ice-making box holds water for ice making, and is configured such that the depth of water held in the ice-making box varies depending on the angle to which it is rotated. The ice-making box has a first limiting portion, and the rotation adjustment device is rotatably disposed within the inner liner. The rotation adjustment device includes a second limiting portion and a rotation mechanism. The second limiting portion is disposed at the end of the rotation mechanism facing the ice-making area and opposite to the first limiting portion. The second limiting portion is located on the rotation path of the ice-making box so that the first limiting portion can movably abut against the second limiting portion. When the rotation mechanism rotates, it causes the second limiting portion to change its spatial position to adjust the angle of the ice-making box during ice making.

[0005] In some embodiments, the ice maker has a first rotation axis, the rotation adjustment device has a second rotation axis, the second limiting part is located on the second rotation axis, and the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are parallel to each other.

[0006] In some embodiments, the ice-making device includes a housing with an inner liner disposed inside the housing. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating component and a transmission component connected to each other. The rotating component is disposed outside the housing, and the transmission component rotatably passes through the housing and the inner liner. A second limiting portion is disposed at the end of the transmission component opposite to the rotating component.

[0007] In some embodiments, the rotating member drives the transmission member to rotate, thereby causing the second limiting part to rotate. The second limiting part has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other. When the second limiting part is in the first position, there is a first gap between the second limiting part and the bottom wall of the ice-making area. When the second limiting part is in the second position, there is a second gap between the second limiting part and the bottom wall. The first gap is greater than the second gap. The first limiting part is disposed between the second limiting part and the bottom wall.

[0008] In some embodiments, the shell is provided with a first limiting groove, the inner liner is provided with a second limiting groove, the transmission member is rotatably inserted through and presses against the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, the rotating member is disposed outside the first limiting groove, and the second limiting part is disposed outside the second limiting groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first limiting groove has a notch, and the transmission component has a limiting rib. The limiting rib is located outside the first limiting groove and rotatably abuts against the end of the notch, so that the rotating component can rotate within the range of 0° to 90°.

[0010] In some embodiments, the ice maker includes a body portion with an opening. The end of the opening forms a first limiting portion, which protrudes relative to the body portion and extends toward a second limiting portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ice-making device includes a drive mechanism, and the ice-making box has a rotating shaft that is drively connected to the drive mechanism.

[0012] In some embodiments, the ice-making equipment includes a refrigeration mechanism, which comprises an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. The compressor is connected to the evaporator, and the condenser is connected to the compressor. The evaporator is disposed within an ice-making tank and has multiple refrigeration heads spaced apart from each other to form multiple ice blocks.

[0013] In some embodiments, multiple cooling heads extend toward the bottom wall of the ice-making container. When the ice-making container contains water for making ice, the cooling heads have an immersion depth that is submerged below the water surface. The immersion depth is inversely related to the rotation angle of the ice-making container.

[0014] Compared to existing technologies, this application provides an ice-making device comprising an inner liner, an ice-making box, and a rotation adjustment device. The ice-making box is rotatable, and the amount of water it holds varies with the rotation angle. By adjusting the rotation angle, different sizes of ice cubes can be formed, improving the practicality and applicability of the ice-making device. Furthermore, the ice-making device eliminates the need for changing the ice-making box or complex operating procedures. The ice cube size can be quickly switched simply by changing the angle of the ice-making box through the rotation adjustment device. Users do not need to prepare multiple ice molds in advance and can adjust the ice cube size according to actual needs, improving the convenience and efficiency of ice making. Further, the ice-making box has a first limiting part, and the rotation adjustment device includes a second limiting part and a rotation mechanism. The second limiting part is located on the rotation path of the ice-making box so that the first limiting part can movably abut against the second limiting part. When the rotation mechanism rotates, it drives the second limiting part to change its spatial position to further adjust the angle of the ice-making box during ice making, further increasing the diversity of ice cube sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice-making device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the ice-making equipment shown.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal cross-sectional structure of the ice-making equipment shown.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the ice-making box and rotation adjustment device in the ice-making equipment shown.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial enlarged view of the ice-making device in one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial enlarged view of the ice-making device in another embodiment.

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 5A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the ice-making equipment shown.

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the ice-making equipment shown from another perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component / part is said to be "fixed to" another component / part, it can be directly on the other component / part or there may be an intermediate component / part. When a component / part is considered to be "connected to" another component / part, it can be directly connected to the other component / part or there may be an intermediate component / part present; also, when a component / part is considered to be "connected to" another component / part, it can be integrally formed or assembled with the other component / part. When a component / part is considered to be "set on" another component / part, it can be directly set on the other component / part or there may be an intermediate component / part present.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 This application provides an ice-making device 100 for rapidly cooling liquid water to form ice cubes for user use. The ice-making device 100 can be used as industrial equipment in production operations, or as food processing equipment to produce food ice cubes. It can also be applied in medical, cold chain transportation, and other fields; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations in these areas. As an example, the ice-making device 100 is used as a household appliance, installed in offices, kitchens, restaurants, and other similar locations to produce food ice cubes.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 3In one embodiment provided in this application, the ice-making device 100 includes an inner liner 10, an ice-making box 20, and a rotation adjustment device 30. The inner liner 10 has an ice-making area 101, and the ice-making box 20 is rotatably disposed within the ice-making area 101, for holding water for ice making. The ice-making box 20 is configured such that the depth of water held in the ice-making box 20 varies depending on the angle to which it is rotated, and the ice-making box 20 has a first limiting part 21. The rotation adjustment device 30 is rotatably disposed within the inner liner 10, and includes a second limiting part 31 and a rotation mechanism 32. The second limiting part 31 is disposed at the end of the rotation mechanism 32 facing the ice-making area 101 and is opposite to the first limiting part 21. The second limiting part 31 is located on the rotation path of the ice maker 20 so that the first limiting part 21 can be movably held against the second limiting part 31. When the rotating mechanism 32 rotates, it drives the second limiting part 31 to change its spatial position to adjust the angle of the ice maker 20 during ice making.

[0029] When the ice-making device 100 is in operation, the ice-making container 20 contains water for ice making (liquid water). The ice-making device 100 includes a refrigeration mechanism 40, which has a refrigeration head 411 protruding into the ice-making container 20. The refrigeration mechanism 40 refrigerates the ice-making container 20 so that the liquid water quickly condenses into ice cubes and adheres to the refrigeration head 411. By flipping or rotating the ice-making container 20, the ice cubes can be separated from the refrigeration head 411 and poured out of the ice-making container 20. When the ice-making container 20 is at different angles, the depth of the liquid water inside the ice-making container 20 is different, that is, the depth to which the refrigeration head 411 is submerged is different, resulting in ice cubes of different sizes.

[0030] By incorporating a rotatable ice-making container 20, and ensuring that the depth of the water used for ice making within the container varies with the rotation angle, different ice cube sizes can be formed simply by adjusting the rotation angle of the ice-making container 20. This enhances the practicality and applicability of the ice-making device 100. Furthermore, the ice-making device 100 eliminates the need for replacing the ice-making container 20 or undergoing complex operating procedures. The ice cube size can be quickly switched simply by rotating the adjustment device 30 to change the angle of the ice-making container 20. Users can adjust the ice cube size according to their actual needs without needing to prepare multiple ice molds in advance, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of ice making. Furthermore, the ice maker 20 is provided with a first limiting part 21, and the rotation adjustment device 30 includes a second limiting part 31 and a rotation mechanism 32. The second limiting part 31 is located on the rotation path of the ice maker 20 so that the first limiting part 21 can be movably held against the second limiting part 31. When the rotation mechanism 32 rotates, it drives the second limiting part 31 to change its spatial position to further adjust the angle of the ice maker 20 when making ice, which further improves the diversity of ice cube sizes.

[0031] The following sections will introduce each component of the ice-making equipment 100 and the specific structure of each component.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 50 is used to install and protect components, and also to support the ice-making equipment 100 in its place of use, such as on the ground, a table, or other support platform. Specifically, the housing 50 is generally rectangular, but in other embodiments, it can also be any shape, such as a cube, a cylinder, or even an irregular shape. The housing 50 has a receiving space 501 for installing and placing components, which may include the aforementioned inner liner 10, ice-making box 20, rotation adjustment device 30, and refrigeration mechanism 40, etc., which are not limited in this embodiment. The housing 50 also has an installation port 502 and a cover 503, which is used to seal the installation port 502 to prevent external impurities from entering the interior of the inner liner 10.

[0033] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The inner liner 10 is the place where the ice-making device 100 makes ice and collects ice cubes. The inner liner 10 is located inside the housing 50 and connected to the housing 50. The inner liner 10 is generally a semi-enclosed structure to prevent liquid water from leaking into the housing 50, thereby ensuring the normal operation of electrical components. The inner liner 10 has a bottom wall 103 and a peripheral wall 102. The peripheral wall 102 is arranged in a circumferential manner, and the bottom wall 103 and the peripheral wall 102 together define the internal space of the inner liner 10. In this embodiment, the internal space may include an ice-making area 101. The bottom wall 103 is generally stepped, and the ice-making area 101 is located at the higher end of the bottom wall 103 so that liquid water or ice cubes in the ice-making area 101 can be collected in the collection area by gravity.

[0034] In this embodiment, the ice-making area 101 is used to install the ice-making box 20 and make ice through the refrigeration mechanism 40. Specifically, the ice-making box 20 is used to contain water for ice making (liquid water) and condenses the liquid water into ice blocks through the refrigeration mechanism 40. It is rotatably arranged in the ice-making area 101 to facilitate ice making and ice removal. Specifically, the refrigeration mechanism 40 includes an evaporator 41, a compressor 42, and a condenser 43. The compressor 42 is connected to the evaporator 41, and the condenser 43 is connected to the compressor 42. The heat exchange medium in the evaporator 41 absorbs heat from the ice-making area 101 and the ice-making box 20 and changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state to cool the ice-making box 20. The gaseous heat exchange medium is then cooled back to a liquid state by the compressor 42 and the condenser 43. The liquid heat exchange medium returns to the evaporator 41 to continue absorbing heat and cooling. The above process is repeated continuously to achieve the cooling of the liquid water in the ice-making box 20, so as to freeze the liquid water into ice blocks.

[0035] In this embodiment, the evaporator 41 can be at least partially disposed within the ice-making box 20 and directly contact the liquid water to improve production efficiency. Specifically, the evaporator 41 can be provided with multiple cooling heads 411, which extend toward the bottom wall 103 of the ice-making box 20 and are spaced apart from each other. Each cooling head 411 is in contact with the liquid water, so that when the refrigeration mechanism 40 is refrigerating, the evaporator 41 evaporates and absorbs ambient heat, causing the liquid water to condense on the multiple cooling heads 411 and form multiple bullet-shaped ice blocks. In this embodiment, the number of cooling heads 411 is not specifically limited and can be set according to actual usage requirements.

[0036] Since the cooling head 411 extends towards the bottom wall 103 of the ice-making container 20, when the ice-making container 20 contains water for ice making, the cooling head 411 has an immersion depth below the water surface. The immersion depth roughly represents the height of the ice block to be formed. By adjusting the immersion depth of the cooling head 411 in the ice-making container 20, ice blocks of different sizes can be formed, improving the convenience and practicality of the ice-making device 100. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on the method of adjusting the immersion depth. For example, the immersion depth can be adjusted by controlling the amount of water used for ice making in the ice-making container 20.

[0037] As a specific example, the ice maker 20 is configured such that the depth of the water used for making ice varies when the ice maker 20 is rotated to different angles, thereby controlling the depth of the water used for making ice by controlling the rotation angle of the ice maker 20.

[0038] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 Specifically, in this embodiment, the ice maker 20 is generally arranged in a U-shaped groove. The ice maker 20 includes a body portion 22, which forms the main body of the U-shaped groove. The body portion 22 has an opening 221, which allows the overflow of ice-making water and the detachment of ice cubes. The ice maker 20 has a rotating shaft 23 that passes through the inner liner 10. The rotating shaft 23 forms a first rotation axis O1. When no external force is applied, the horizontal plane where the opening 221 is located is approximately parallel to the bottom wall 103 of the shell 50, that is, the ice maker 20 is in a horizontal state. When an external force is applied to the rotating shaft 23, the body portion 22 tilts, and liquid water can accumulate on the side of the body portion 22 where the height is relatively lower, or some liquid water overflows from the opening 221, thereby reducing the immersion depth of the cooling head 411, reducing the height of the formed ice cube, and reducing the overall size of the ice cube.

[0039] Furthermore, the rotating shaft 23 also serves to generate damping with the inner liner 10 when the external force is removed, so that the ice-making box 20 remains at a predetermined rotation angle to achieve ice making. In this embodiment, the external force is the driving force of the drive mechanism 60 on the rotating shaft 23. Specifically, the ice-making device 100 also includes a drive mechanism 60, and the rotating shaft 23 is tractively connected to the drive mechanism 60, so that the ice-making box 20 can rotate relative to the inner liner 10 around the rotating shaft 23 (first rotation axis O1) under the drive of the drive mechanism 60. In some embodiments, the ice-making device 100 may also include a controller (not shown in the figure), which is electrically connected to the drive mechanism 60 to control the rotation angle of the ice-making box 20 driven by the drive mechanism 60, so as to form more precise ice cube size control. This embodiment does not impose a specific limitation on the rotation angle of the ice-making box 20 driven by the drive mechanism 60, and can be set according to actual usage requirements. It should be noted that the immersion depth and the rotation angle of the ice-making box 20 are inversely related. That is, the larger the rotation angle of the ice-making box 20, the lower the immersion depth and the smaller the height of the ice block formed.

[0040] By adjusting the rotation angle of the ice-making box 20 using the aforementioned drive mechanism 60 and controller, ice cubes of different sizes can be formed, improving the practicality and applicability of the ice-making equipment 100. Furthermore, the ice-making equipment 100 eliminates the need to replace the ice-making box 20 or perform complex operating procedures; simply changing the angle of the ice-making box 20 via the rotation adjustment device 30 allows for rapid switching of ice cube sizes. Users do not need to prepare multiple ice-making molds in advance and can adjust the ice cube size according to actual needs at any time, improving the convenience and efficiency of ice making. To further enhance the diversity of ice cube sizes and improve the accuracy of ice making, in this embodiment, the rotation angle of the ice-making box 20 can be further adjusted by setting the rotation adjustment device 30. Specifically, the ice maker 20 is also provided with a first limiting part 21, and the rotation adjustment device 30 is provided with a second limiting part 31 and a rotation mechanism 32. The second limiting part 31 is located on the rotation path of the ice maker 20 so that the first limiting part 21 can be movably held against the second limiting part 31. When the rotation mechanism 32 rotates, it drives the second limiting part 31 to change its spatial position to adjust the angle of the ice maker 20 when making ice.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first limiting part 21 is disposed on the side of the main body 22 facing the second limiting part 31. The first limiting part 21 is used to follow the rotation of the ice maker 20 and move against the second limiting part 31, thereby limiting the rotation angle range of the ice maker 20 in a single direction, and thus achieving precise control of the rotation angle of the ice maker 20. This embodiment does not limit the specific position of the first limiting part 21, but only as an example, the end of the opening 221 can form the second limiting part 21. During the rotation of the ice maker 20, since the second limiting part 31 protrudes relative to the ice maker 20, it is not necessary to set an additional structure to contact the second limiting part 31 to achieve the end moving against the second limiting part 31, reducing the production cost of the equipment. In some embodiments, the first limiting part 21 can protrude relative to the main body 22 and protrude towards the second limiting part 31. For example, the first limiting part 21 can be disposed on the side wall of the main body 22 and protrude towards the second limiting part 31 so as to abut against the second limiting part 31. The first limiting part 21 may also protrude from the opening 221, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0042] The second limiting part 31 is used to cooperate with the first limiting part 21. The second limiting part 31 is disposed at one end of the rotating mechanism 32 facing the ice-making area 101 and opposite to the first limiting part 21. For example, the second limiting part 31 is disposed above the first limiting part 21, so that the ice container 20 can abut against the second limiting part 31 during the flipping process. The second limiting part 31 is configured as a plate-like structure with a certain thickness, so that the rotating mechanism 32 can drive the second limiting part 31 to change its spatial position, thereby effectively adjusting the distance between the second limiting part 31 and the bottom wall 103. That is, the distance between the ice container 20 and the second limiting part 31 can be changed to change the adjustable rotation angle of the ice container 20, thereby realizing the size control of the ice cubes.

[0043] In this embodiment, the rotation adjustment device 30 has a second rotation axis O2, and the rotation mechanism 32 is used to drive the second limiting part 31 to rotate around the second rotation axis O2. The rotation mechanism 32 may include a rotating member 321 and a transmission member 322 connected to each other. The transmission member 322 may be generally rod-shaped and extends along the direction of the second rotation axis O2. The second limiting part 31 is disposed at the end of the transmission member 322 opposite to the rotating member 321 so that the second limiting part 31 is located on the second rotation axis O2. The second rotation axis O2 is generally parallel to the first rotation axis O1, which can avoid jamming, stiffness, or mutual interference in the rotation of the ice maker 20 and the rotation mechanism 32, thereby ensuring that the ice maker 20 can rotate smoothly when adjusting the angle and improving the overall operational stability of the equipment. It is understood that in some embodiments, the transmission member 322 may also be other transmission forms, such as gear transmission, chain transmission, etc., and the second limiting part 31 is rotatably connected to the gear or chain through the rotating shaft 23.

[0044] The rotating component 321 drives the transmission component 322 to rotate, thereby rotating the second limiting part 31. This changes the spatial position of the second limiting part 31, and consequently, the rotation angle of the ice-making container 20. Changing the spatial position can be understood as changing the contact area or the tilt angle between the second limiting part 31 and the first limiting part 21. Specifically, the second limiting part 31 has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other. The first position indicates that a first part of the second limiting part 31 is in contact with the first limiting part 21, and the second position indicates that a second part of the second limiting part 31 is in contact with the first limiting part 21. The first part and the second part can be coplanar or non-coplanar; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this. As an example, the first part and the second part can be non-coplanar. The second limiting part 31 is generally a cuboid plate structure. The first part can be the lower surface facing the ice-making container 20, and the second part can be the side surface connected to the lower surface. The rotating component 321 can switch between the first and second positions every 90° rotation.

[0045] It should be noted that the rotation angle of the rotating member 321 is not limited to 90°, but can also be other angles. As another example, when the first part and the second part are coplanar or in the same position, the rotation angle of the rotating member 321 when driving the second limiting part 31 to switch from the first position to the second position can be less than 90°. In this case, the tilt angle of the first part corresponding to the second limiting part 31 in the first position is different from the tilt angle of the second part corresponding to the second position.

[0046] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the first limiting part 21 (ice maker 20) is disposed between the second limiting part 31 and the bottom wall 103 of the ice-making area 101. When the second limiting part 31 is in the first position, there is a first distance H1 between the second limiting part 31 and the bottom wall 103 of the ice-making area 101. When the rotating member 321 drives the second limiting part 31 to switch to the second position, there is a second distance H2 between the second limiting part 31 and the bottom wall 103 of the ice-making area 101. The first distance H1 is greater than the second distance H2. Therefore, when the second limiting part 31 is in the first position, the space between the ice maker 20 and the second limiting part 31 is larger, and the ice maker 20 can rotate within a wider range of angles, thus allowing for a greater variety of ice cube sizes to be produced. When the second limiting part 31 is in the second position, the ice maker 20 can rotate within a smaller range of angles, enabling more precise angle control to more accurately obtain ice cubes of the specific size required by the user.

[0047] This embodiment does not limit the driving method of the rotating component 321. As an example, the rotating component 321 can be an electric drive device, such as a drive motor, with the output shaft of the drive motor connected to the transmission component 322. In this embodiment, the rotating component 321 can be a manually driven device, such as a knob, with the transmission component 322 connected to the knob, so that the user can rotate the knob to drive the transmission component 322 to rotate.

[0048] Please see Figure 7 When the rotating component 321 is a manually driven device, for ease of user adjustment, the rotating component 321 can be positioned outside the housing 50, allowing the transmission component 322 to rotatably pass through the housing 50 and the inner liner 10. Specifically, the housing 50 has a first limiting groove 51, and the inner liner 10 has a second limiting groove 52. The transmission component 322 passes through the first limiting groove 51 and the second limiting groove 52 respectively, so that the rotating component 321 is positioned outside the first limiting groove 51 and exposed to the outside, while the second limiting part 31 is positioned outside the second limiting groove 52 and adjacent to the ice maker 20. By positioning the rotating component 321 exposed outside the housing 50, the user can easily adjust the spatial position of the second limiting part 31 without opening the housing 50 or performing other complex operations, thereby adjusting the angle of the ice maker 20. This greatly improves the convenience of operation, allowing users to quickly adjust the size of the ice cubes as needed during use, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0049] In some embodiments, the rotating member 321 may also be provided with a prompt mark, which is used to characterize the size range of ice blocks that the rotating member 321 can form at different rotation angles. Users can intuitively understand the ice block size range corresponding to the current rotation angle by observing the prompt mark, which simplifies the operation process and improves the operation efficiency.

[0050] Please see Figure 8To prevent the rotation adjustment device 30 from over-rotating and thus damaging the ice-making equipment 100, in some embodiments, the rotation range of the rotating member 321 is 0° to 90°. Specifically, the first limiting groove 51 has a notch 511 recessed from the groove wall of the first limiting groove 51. The transmission member 322 has a protruding limiting rib 3221, which cooperates with the notch 511 to limit the rotation range of the rotating member 321. The limiting rib 3221 is specifically disposed outside the first limiting groove 51 and opposite to the notch 511. The notch 511 is located on the rotation path of the limiting rib 3221, so that when the rotating member 321 drives the transmission member 322 to rotate around the second rotation axis O2, the limiting rib 3221 also rotates and can movably abut against the end of the notch 511 so that the rotating member 321 can rotate within the range of 0° to 90°. By setting the aforementioned limiting ribs 3221 and notches 511, on the one hand, it can prevent the rotation adjustment device 30 from rotating excessively, avoiding damage to the ice-making equipment 100, and also ensure that the angle of the ice-making box 20 changes within a reasonable range to meet different ice-making needs. On the other hand, it can make the rotating part 321 more stable during rotation, reduce factors of shaking or instability, ensure the stability of the equipment during operation, and extend its service life.

[0051] In addition, when the limiting rib 3221 abuts against the end of the notch 511, it can provide clear operation feedback to the user. Without the need to add complex limiting devices or sensors, the user can clearly perceive the rotation limit position of the rotating part 321, avoid excessive force or misoperation, and improve the intuitiveness and convenience of operation.

[0052] In summary, this application provides an ice-making device 100, which includes an inner liner 10, an ice-making box 20, and a rotation adjustment device 30. The ice-making box 20 is rotatable, and the amount of water it holds varies with the rotation angle. Therefore, by adjusting the rotation angle of the ice-making box 20, ice cubes of different sizes can be formed, improving the practicality and applicability of the ice-making device 100. Furthermore, the ice-making device 100 eliminates the need to replace the ice-making box 20 or perform complex operating procedures. Simply changing the angle of the ice-making box 20 via the rotation adjustment device 30 allows for rapid switching of ice cube sizes. Users do not need to prepare multiple ice-making molds in advance and can adjust the ice cube size according to actual needs at any time, improving the convenience and efficiency of ice making. Furthermore, the ice maker 20 is provided with a first limiting part 21, and the rotation adjustment device 30 includes a second limiting part 31 and a rotation mechanism 32. The second limiting part 31 is located on the rotation path of the ice maker 20 so that the first limiting part 21 can be movably held against the second limiting part 31. When the rotation mechanism 32 rotates, it drives the second limiting part 31 to change its spatial position to further adjust the angle of the ice maker 20 when making ice, which further improves the diversity of ice cube sizes.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0054] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An ice-making device, characterized in that, include: The inner liner is equipped with an ice-making area; An ice maker is rotatably disposed within the ice-making area. The ice maker is used to hold water for making ice. The ice maker is configured such that the depth of the water for making ice varies when the ice maker is rotated to different angles. The ice maker is provided with a first limiting part. A rotation adjustment device is rotatably disposed in the inner liner; the rotation adjustment device includes a second limiting part and a rotation mechanism, the second limiting part is disposed at one end of the rotation mechanism facing the ice-making area and opposite to the first limiting part; The second limiting part is located on the rotation path of the ice maker so that the first limiting part can be movably abutted against the second limiting part. When the rotation mechanism rotates, it drives the second limiting part to change its spatial position to adjust the angle of the ice maker during ice making.

2. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice maker has a first rotation axis, the rotation adjustment device has a second rotation axis, the second limiting part is located on the second rotation axis, and the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are parallel to each other.

3. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making device includes a housing, and the inner liner is disposed inside the housing; the rotating mechanism includes a rotating component and a transmission component connected to each other, the rotating component is disposed outside the housing, the transmission component rotatably passes through the housing and the inner liner, and the second limiting part is disposed at the end of the transmission component opposite to the rotating component.

4. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating component drives the transmission component to rotate, thereby causing the second limiting part to rotate; the second limiting part has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other; when the second limiting part is in the first position, there is a first gap between the second limiting part and the bottom wall of the ice-making area; when the second limiting part is in the second position, there is a second gap between the second limiting part and the bottom wall, and the first gap is greater than the second gap; the first limiting part is disposed between the second limiting part and the bottom wall.

5. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The shell is provided with a first limiting groove, the inner liner is provided with a second limiting groove, the transmission member is rotatably inserted through and presses against the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, the rotating member is disposed outside the first limiting groove, and the second limiting part is disposed outside the second limiting groove.

6. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first limiting groove has a notch, and the transmission component has a limiting rib. The limiting rib is located outside the first limiting groove and rotatably abuts against the end of the notch, so that the rotating component can rotate within the range of 0° to 90°.

7. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice maker includes a body portion with an opening. The end of the opening forms a first limiting portion, which protrudes relative to the body portion and extends toward a second limiting portion.

8. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The ice-making device includes a drive mechanism, and the ice-making box has a rotating shaft, which is drively connected to the drive mechanism.

9. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The ice-making equipment includes a refrigeration mechanism, which includes an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. The compressor is connected to the evaporator, and the condenser is connected to the compressor. The evaporator is disposed inside the ice-making box and has multiple refrigeration heads that are spaced apart from each other to form multiple ice blocks.

10. The ice-making equipment as described in claim 9, characterized in that, Multiple cooling heads extend toward the bottom wall of the ice-making container; when the ice-making container contains the water for making ice, the cooling heads have an immersion depth that is submerged below the water surface, and the immersion depth is inversely related to the rotation angle of the ice-making container.

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