Control assembly for an ice maker and ice maker

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and solves the problem that when removing ice from inside an ice maker, personnel need to wait for the ice to melt and shrink before removing it, or tools are used to chisel out the ice, causing changes in the size of the ice and resulting in ice fragments falling off and wasting ice. Specifically, it includes a control component and an ice maker, comprising an ice maker, a water tank fixedly installed on one side of the surface of the ice maker, a guide tube provided on one side of the surface of the water tank, a sliding groove on the front of the ice maker, a sealing plate slidably connected inside the sliding groove, an installation groove on the top of the ice maker, an ice mold fixedly installed inside the installation groove, a sealing cover fixedly installed on the top of the ice maker, an extrusion component provided inside the sealing cover, a storage cavity provided in the middle of the front of the ice maker, and the extrusion component including limiting plates fixedly installed on both sides inside the sealing cover, with electric push rods fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the limiting plates.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, specifically to the control components and ice maker of an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] The control component and ice maker disclosed in CN220707797U include: a data collector for collecting the number and type of faults in the ice maker, the data collector including a counter and a sensor; a controller electrically connected to the counter and sensor to obtain the number and type of faults in the ice maker; an indicator light electrically connected to the controller, used to indicate the faults of the ice maker using light color; and a display window electrically connected to the controller, used to display the number and type of faults in the ice maker separately. The display window can show the number and type of faults in the ice maker separately, allowing maintenance personnel to know the fault type and number of faults without having to troubleshoot them one by one, thus improving the maintenance efficiency.

[0003] By indicating the fault status of the ice maker through indicator lights, users can be notified of any malfunctions and promptly alert maintenance personnel. Furthermore, the display window can show the number and type of each fault, allowing maintenance personnel to identify the specific fault type and number without having to troubleshoot individually, thus improving maintenance efficiency.

[0004] However, when removing ice from inside the ice maker, people need to wait for it to melt and shrink before removing it, or they need to use tools to chisel out the ice, which causes the size of the ice to change and ice fragments to fall out, resulting in ice waste. This solution is inconvenient for removing ice from inside the ice maker. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a control component and an ice maker, solving the problems of having to wait for ice to melt and shrink before removing it from the ice maker, or having to use tools to chisel out the ice, which causes changes in the size of the ice and results in ice fragments falling off and being wasted.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a control component for an ice maker and an ice maker, including an ice maker, a water tank fixedly installed on one side of the surface of the ice maker, a guide tube provided on one side of the surface of the water tank, a sliding groove opened on the front of the ice maker, a sealing plate slidably connected inside the sliding groove, an installation groove opened on the top of the ice maker, an ice mold fixedly installed inside the installation groove, a sealing cover fixedly installed on the top of the ice maker, an extrusion component provided inside the sealing cover, and a storage cavity provided in the middle of the front of the ice maker;

[0007] The extrusion assembly includes limiting plates fixedly installed on both sides inside the sealing cover. Electric push rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the limiting plates. An extrusion plate is fixedly installed at one end of the electric push rod, and several extrusion blocks are fixedly installed at the bottom of the extrusion plate.

[0008] In one specific embodiment, the surface of the ice-making mold is provided with a plurality of mold grooves, the size of which is adapted to the size of the extrusion block.

[0009] In one specific embodiment, connecting plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the surface of the ice maker, and a sealing cover is fixedly installed between the connecting plates.

[0010] In one specific embodiment, support feet are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the ice maker, and the bottom of the support feet is provided with rubber pads to improve anti-slip properties.

[0011] In one specific embodiment, an embedding groove is provided on one side of the front of the ice maker, and a display screen for observing the internal temperature is embedded inside the embedding groove.

[0012] In one specific embodiment, a control knob for controlling the internal temperature of the ice maker is provided on the side adjacent to the display screen, and the surface of the control knob is provided with several anti-slip stripes.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a control component and an ice maker, which have the following advantages:

[0014] In the technical solution disclosed in this utility model, by using the arrangement of a sealing cap, an extrusion assembly, and a storage cavity, when in use, the operator starts the extrusion assembly inside the sealing cap, which will extrude the ice block inside the ice-making mold. After extrusion, the ice block will fall into the storage cavity, which improves the efficiency of removing the ice block.

[0015] With the extrusion assembly provided by this invention, after the ice is made, the operator pulls out the sealing plate and then activates the electric push rod through the limiting plate installed inside the sealing cover. After the electric push rod is activated, it will drive the extrusion plate to move downward. When the extrusion plate moves downward, it will drive the extrusion block to squeeze the ice inside the ice mold. The ice will fall downward as it is squeezed and fall into the storage cavity inside the ice maker, which improves the efficiency of the operator in removing the ice. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the extrusion assembly structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice maker of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Ice maker; 2. Water tank; 3. Guide tube; 4. Sealing plate; 5. Ice mold; 6. Sealing cover; 7. Extrusion assembly; 71. Limiting plate; 72. Electric push rod; 73. Extrusion plate; 74. Extruded block; 8. Storage cavity; 9. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0023] Figures 1-4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the control components and the ice maker of the ice maker include an ice maker 1, a water tank 2 fixedly installed on one side of the surface of the ice maker 1, a guide tube 3 provided on one side of the surface of the water tank 2, a sliding groove opened on the front of the ice maker 1, a sealing plate 4 slidably connected inside the sliding groove, an installation groove opened on the top of the ice maker 1, an ice mold 5 fixedly installed inside the installation groove, a sealing cover 6 fixedly installed on the top of the ice maker 1, an extrusion assembly 7 provided inside the sealing cover 6, and a storage cavity 8 provided in the middle of the front of the ice maker 1.

[0024] The specific problem addressed in this embodiment is the need for personnel to wait for the ice to melt and shrink before removing it from the ice maker 1, or to use tools to chisel out the ice, resulting in changes in the size of the ice and the shedding of ice fragments, leading to ice waste. This invention utilizes a sealing cover 6, an extrusion assembly 7, and a storage cavity 8. During use, the extrusion assembly 7 inside the sealing cover 6 is activated, extruding the ice inside the ice mold 5. After extrusion, the ice falls into the storage cavity 8, improving the efficiency of ice removal.

[0025] The extrusion assembly 7 includes a limiting plate 71 fixedly installed on both sides inside the sealing cover 6. An electric push rod 72 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the limiting plate 71. An extrusion plate 73 is fixedly installed at one end of the electric push rod 72. Several extrusion blocks 74 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the extrusion plate 73. Several mold grooves are opened on the surface of the ice-making mold 5, the size of which matches the size of the extrusion blocks 74. In this specific embodiment, after the ice is made, the operator pulls out the sealing plate 4 and then activates the electric push rod 72 through the limiting plate 71 installed inside the sealing cover 6. After the electric push rod 72 is activated, it will drive the extrusion plate 73 to move downwards. When the extrusion plate 73 moves downwards, it will drive the extrusion blocks 74 to squeeze the ice inside the ice-making mold 5. The ice will fall downwards as it is squeezed and fall into the storage cavity 8 inside the ice maker 1, improving the efficiency of removing the ice.

[0026] In this specific embodiment, connecting plates 9 are fixedly installed on both sides of the surface of the ice maker 1, and sealing covers 6 are fixedly installed between the connecting plates 9. Support feet are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the ice maker 1. Rubber pads with improved anti-slip properties are provided at the bottom of the support feet. An embedded groove is provided on one side of the front of the ice maker 1. A display screen for observing the internal temperature is embedded inside the embedded groove. A control knob for controlling the internal temperature of the ice maker 1 is provided on the side adjacent to the display screen. Several anti-slip stripes are provided on the surface of the control knob.

[0027] The control method of this utility model is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by simple programming by those skilled in the art. The power supply is also common knowledge in the field. Since this utility model is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, the control method and circuit connection will not be explained in detail.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control component for an ice maker, comprising an ice maker (1), characterized in that: A water tank (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the surface of the ice maker (1). A guide tube (3) is provided on one side of the surface of the water tank (2). A sliding groove is provided on the front of the ice maker (1). A sealing plate (4) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove. An installation groove is provided on the top of the ice maker (1). An ice mold (5) is fixedly installed inside the installation groove. A sealing cover (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the ice maker (1). An extrusion assembly (7) is provided inside the sealing cover (6). A storage cavity (8) is provided in the middle of the front of the ice maker (1). The extrusion assembly (7) includes a limiting plate (71) fixedly installed on both sides inside the sealing cover (6). Electric push rods (72) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the limiting plate (71). An extrusion plate (73) is fixedly installed at one end of the electric push rod (72). Several extrusion blocks (74) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the extrusion plate (73).

2. The control component of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the ice-making mold (5) is provided with a number of mold grooves, the size of which is adapted to the size of the extrusion block (74).

3. The control component of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate (9) is fixedly installed on both sides of the surface of the ice maker (1), and a sealing cover (6) is fixedly installed between the connecting plates (9).

4. The control component of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice maker (1) has support feet fixedly installed at the four corners of its bottom, and the bottom of the support feet is provided with rubber pads to improve anti-slip properties.

5. The control component of the ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice maker (1) has an embedded groove on one side of its front, and a display screen for observing the internal temperature is embedded inside the embedded groove.

6. The control component of the ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The display screen is provided with a control knob on one side adjacent to the ice maker (1) for controlling the internal temperature. The surface of the control knob is provided with several anti-slip stripes.

7. An ice maker, characterized in that: The ice maker is provided with a control component for the ice maker according to any one of claims 1-6.

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