Ice basket and electric appliance with ice making function

Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic ice taking technical field discloses an ice basket and electric appliance equipment with ice making function. Ice basket includes: ice storage box, is equipped with the ice storage cavity of ice block can deposit and the ice outlet communication with ice storage cavity, ice baffle, activity sets up in ice outlet, ice baffle has the first state of closing ice outlet and the second state of opening ice outlet, drive assembly is connected with ice baffle transmission, drive assembly can be driven manually to drive ice baffle activity, makes ice baffle switch between the first state and the second state. The utility model sets up ice baffle at the ice outlet of ice storage box, and sets up drive assembly connected with ice baffle transmission, drives drive assembly to drive ice baffle activity with manual operation, can close or open ice outlet, thereby can take ice fast under not pulling out ice basket and not needing ice shovel, realizes contactless ice taking and improved the convenience of ice taking operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic ice-making technology, specifically to an ice basket and an electrical device with ice-making function. Background Technology

[0002] In home appliances with ice-making functions, such as ice makers, refrigerators, and ice-making / water-purifying machines, ice baskets are typically provided to store the prepared ice cubes for easy access. Currently, the conventional method of removing ice requires pulling out the ice basket and then using an ice shovel to scrape the ice out, or simply holding the basket and pouring the ice out. This leaves the ice completely exposed to the air, making it susceptible to contamination, and the inconvenience of using an ice shovel or manually pouring ice negatively impacts the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an ice basket to solve the problems of ice cubes being easily contaminated and the inconvenience of ice removal when taking ice from the ice basket. At the same time, the present invention provides an electrical device with an ice-making function.

[0004] Firstly, this utility model provides an ice basket, comprising:

[0005] An ice storage box is provided with an ice storage cavity for storing ice and an ice outlet communicating with the ice storage cavity;

[0006] An ice baffle is movably disposed at the ice outlet, and the ice baffle has a first state of closing the ice outlet and a second state of opening the ice outlet;

[0007] A drive assembly is connected to the ice baffle plate. The drive assembly can be manually driven to move the ice baffle plate, allowing the ice baffle plate to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0008] Beneficial effects: This utility model provides an ice basket with an ice baffle plate installed at the ice outlet of the ice storage box, and a drive component connected to the ice baffle plate. By manually operating the drive component to move the ice baffle plate, the ice outlet can be closed or opened, so that ice can be quickly retrieved without pulling out the ice basket and without the need for an ice shovel. This achieves contactless ice retrieval and improves the convenience of ice retrieval operations.

[0009] In one optional embodiment, the ice outlet is located on the side wall of the ice storage box, the side wall is provided with a mounting component having a mounting cavity, and the drive assembly is located in the mounting cavity.

[0010] Beneficial effects: By placing the ice outlet, mounting components, and drive assembly on the side of the ice storage box, the ease of operation of the drive assembly for the user is improved.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the mounting component includes a limiting insertion hole disposed in the mounting cavity;

[0012] The drive assembly includes a stop lever that is drively connected to the ice baffle, and the stop lever is movably disposed in the limiting socket.

[0013] When the lever is driven away from the ice outlet, the ice baffle can open the ice outlet; when the lever is driven closer to the ice outlet, the ice baffle can close the ice outlet.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The drive assembly is equipped with a stop lever that can move in the limit socket. The movement of the stop lever away from or towards the ice outlet causes the ice baffle to open or close the ice outlet. The structure is simple and the transmission is efficient.

[0015] In one optional embodiment, the ice baffle is fixedly disposed at one end of the baffle bar near the ice outlet and is capable of moving synchronously with the baffle bar;

[0016] When the stop lever is driven away from the ice outlet, it causes the ice baffle to move away from the ice outlet, thereby opening the ice outlet; when the stop lever is driven closer to the ice outlet, it causes the ice baffle to move closer to the ice outlet, thereby closing the ice outlet.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The ice baffle is fixedly installed on the baffle bar to form a rigid connection. When the baffle bar is driven, it can directly move the ice baffle to open or close the ice outlet.

[0018] In one optional embodiment, the ice baffle is rotatably disposed at the ice outlet, and the end of the baffle rod near the ice outlet abuts against the side of the ice baffle away from the ice outlet.

[0019] When the stop lever is driven away from the ice outlet, its contact with the ice baffle plate fails. The ice baffle plate is driven by the ice block that wants to slide out and can rotate away from the ice outlet, so that the ice baffle plate opens the ice outlet. When the stop lever is driven closer to the ice outlet, it can drive the ice baffle plate to rotate closer to the ice outlet, so that the ice baffle plate closes the ice outlet.

[0020] Beneficial effects: The ice baffle is rotatably mounted at the ice outlet and has a stop bar that abuts against the ice baffle. When driven, the stop bar can temporarily detach from or remain in contact with the ice baffle, thereby moving the ice baffle to open or close the ice outlet.

[0021] In one optional embodiment, the drive assembly further includes a connecting rod rotatably connected to the mounting component, the connecting end of the connecting rod being rotatably connected to the stop lever, and the driven end of the connecting rod extending out of the mounting component and capable of being manually driven.

[0022] The connecting rod, when manually driven to rotate, can drive the stop lever, causing the stop lever to move away from the ice outlet so that the ice baffle opens the ice outlet, or to move closer to the ice outlet so that the ice baffle closes the ice outlet.

[0023] Beneficial effects: The drive assembly is equipped with a connecting rod that rotates with the stop lever, and the driven end of the connecting rod extends out of the mounting component, so that the user can manually drive the driven end of the connecting rod to open or close the ice outlet by driving the ice baffle through the stop lever.

[0024] In one optional embodiment, the end of the stop lever near the ice outlet is provided with a first clearance portion, which can avoid the inner wall of the limiting hole when the stop lever moves along the limiting hole.

[0025] And / or, the limiting hole is provided with a second clearance portion on the side near the ice outlet, the second clearance portion being able to avoid the outer wall of the stop rod when the stop rod moves along the limiting hole.

[0026] Beneficial effects: The first and second clearance parts are designed to avoid motion interference between the lever and the limit hole during the movement of the lever, thereby improving the smoothness of the lever's movement.

[0027] In one optional embodiment, the connecting rod includes a fixed section and a telescopic section, the fixed section being rotatably connected to the mounting component, and the telescopic section being rotatably connected to the stop lever;

[0028] When the stop lever moves away from or near the ice outlet, the telescopic section can extend or retract relative to the fixed section to limit the movement direction of the stop lever in the limiting socket.

[0029] Beneficial effects: By setting the connecting rod as a telescopic structure, motion interference between the stop lever and the limit socket is avoided when the stop lever moves, thus improving the smoothness of the stop lever's movement.

[0030] In one alternative embodiment, the drive assembly further includes an elastic reset member, one end of which abuts against the end of the stop lever away from the ice outlet, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the mounting component.

[0031] The elastic reset member can retract when the stop lever is driven away from the ice outlet and reset when the stop lever is not driven, so as to drive the stop lever closer to the ice outlet.

[0032] Beneficial effects: An elastic reset element is installed between the stop lever and the inner wall of the mounting component, so that the stop lever can automatically reset when it is not driven, improving the convenience of use for users.

[0033] In one alternative embodiment, the mounting component has an opening through which the driven end of the connecting rod extends out of the mounting component;

[0034] The drive assembly also includes a button located in the opening, the button abutting against the driven end of the connecting rod.

[0035] Beneficial effect: An opening is provided on the mounting component to allow the driven end of the connecting rod to extend from it, and a button is provided at the opening to abut against the driven end of the connecting rod, so that the user can drive the connecting rod by pressing the button.

[0036] In one optional embodiment, the ice basket further includes a handle located on the side wall of the ice storage box, the handle having a cavity inside and an ice outlet communicating with the cavity, the ice outlet communicating with the ice outlet.

[0037] Beneficial effects: By setting an ice outlet on the handle that communicates with the ice outlet, the handle with the cavity can be used directly as the ice outlet structure, simplifying the ice basket structure and improving its aesthetics.

[0038] In one optional embodiment, the periphery of the ice outlet is provided with an extension, and the extension is provided with an ice outlet channel communicating with the ice outlet.

[0039] The ice basket also includes a side plate disposed on the side wall of the ice storage box, the side plate is installed on the extension, the handle is disposed on the panel of the side plate, and the ice dispensing channel communicates with the cavity of the handle;

[0040] The extension, the side plate, and the handle together form the mounting component, and the ice outlet channel, the inner cavity of the side plate, and the cavity of the handle together form the mounting cavity of the mounting component.

[0041] Beneficial effect: The ice outlet channel, the inner cavity of the side plate, and the cavity of the handle together form the mounting cavity of the mounting component, thereby providing a mounting position for the drive assembly.

[0042] In one optional embodiment, the ice outlet is located at the bottom of the side wall of the ice storage box and is connected to the bottom plate of the ice storage box; the bottom plate of the ice storage box is inclined downward along the direction close to the ice outlet.

[0043] Beneficial effect: The bottom plate of the ice storage box is tilted, so that the ice blocks slide towards the ice outlet using gravity, which improves the convenience of users to take ice.

[0044] Secondly, this utility model also provides an electrical device with an ice-making function, comprising:

[0045] The main body of the equipment is equipped with an ice-making device and a placement cavity;

[0046] The ice basket described in any of the above embodiments is removably disposed in the placement cavity, and the ice storage box of the ice basket can receive the ice blocks prepared by the ice-making device.

[0047] Since electrical appliances with ice-making functions include ice baskets, which have the same effect as ice baskets, they will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0048] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0049] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an ice basket and an electrical device with ice-making function provided by this utility model;

[0050] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an ice basket provided by this utility model;

[0051] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an ice baffle in an ice basket in its first state, provided by this utility model;

[0052] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of an ice baffle in an ice basket in its second state, provided by this utility model;

[0053] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice baffle provided by this utility model;

[0054] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the handle provided by this utility model.

[0055] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0056] 1. Ice storage box; 101. Ice storage cavity; 102. Ice outlet;

[0057] 2. Ice baffle; 201. Connecting shaft;

[0058] 3. Extension section; 301. Limiting socket; 302. Ice outlet channel;

[0059] 4. Stop lever; 401. First clearance part; 402. First bushing column;

[0060] 5. Connecting rod; 501. Shaft;

[0061] 6. Flexible reset component;

[0062] 7. Handle; 701. Opening; 702. Ice nozzle; 703. Baffle;

[0063] 8. Button; 801. Anti-slip reinforcement;

[0064] 9. Side panel; 901. Panel; 902. Lining; 903. Second bushing column;

[0065] 100. Main body of the equipment; 1001. Placement cavity;

[0066] 200. Ice basket. Detailed Implementation

[0067] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0068] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0069] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0070] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0071] The following is combined Figures 1-6 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0072] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an ice basket is provided, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3, Figure 4 As shown, it includes: an ice storage box 1, an ice baffle 2, and a drive assembly.

[0073] The ice storage box 1 is provided with an ice storage cavity 101 for storing ice and an ice outlet 102 communicating with the ice storage cavity 101; the ice baffle 2 is movably disposed at the ice outlet 102, and the ice baffle 2 has a first state of closing the ice outlet 102 and a second state of opening the ice outlet 102; the drive component is connected to the ice baffle 2 for transmission, and the drive component can be manually driven to move the ice baffle 2, so that the ice baffle 2 switches between the first state and the second state.

[0074] In the above embodiment, an ice baffle 2 is provided at the ice outlet 102 of the ice storage box 1, and a drive component is provided that is connected to the ice baffle 2. By manually operating the drive component to move the ice baffle 2, the ice outlet 102 can be closed or opened. This allows ice to be taken quickly without pulling out the ice basket or using an ice shovel, achieving contactless ice taking and improving the convenience of ice taking operation.

[0075] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the ice outlet 102, which communicates with the ice storage chamber 101, is configured to be at least larger than the width of an ice block, thereby ensuring that ice blocks can pass through smoothly. An ice baffle 2, positioned at the ice outlet 102, can either block or avoid the ice outlet 102. When the ice baffle 2 blocks the ice outlet 102, it is in a first state of closed ice outlet 102; when the ice baffle 2 avoids the ice outlet 102, it is in a second state of open ice outlet 102. At least a portion of the drive assembly is configured as an operating unit, allowing the user to manually adjust the position of the ice baffle 2 via the drive assembly, thus switching the ice baffle 2 between the first and second states.

[0076] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific structural form of the transmission connection between the drive component and the ice baffle 2. In one implementation, the drive component and the ice baffle 2 are connected by rotation or rigidity to form a transmission connection. In this case, the drive component directly drives the ice baffle 2 to rotate or move, and the ice baffle 2 directly blocks or avoids the ice outlet 102 through the drive of the drive component. In another implementation, the drive component and the ice baffle 2 are connected by abutment. In this case, when the drive component abuts against the ice baffle 2, it blocks the ice outlet 102; when the drive component disengages from the ice baffle 2, the ice baffle 2 avoids the ice outlet 102 due to the action of the ice.

[0077] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific structural form of the driving component. In one implementation, the driving component is configured as a driving rod or rotating rod fixedly connected to the ice baffle 2, directly driving the ice baffle 2 to move or rotate; in another implementation, the driving component is configured as a linkage assembly abutting or rotatingly connected to the ice baffle 2, driving the ice baffle 2 to move or rotate.

[0078] Furthermore, the method of discharging ice from the ice storage cavity 101 in this embodiment is not limited. As one implementation, a driving structure such as a pusher is provided in the ice storage cavity 101 to drive the ice block to slide towards the ice outlet 102; as another implementation, the bottom plate of the ice storage box 1 is set as an inclined structure, and gravity is used to make the ice block slide towards the ice outlet 102.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the ice outlet 102 is located on the side wall of the ice storage box 1, and the side wall is provided with a mounting component having a mounting cavity, and the drive assembly is located in the mounting cavity.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the ice outlet 102, the mounting component and the drive assembly are located on the side of the ice storage box 1, which improves the convenience for users to operate the drive assembly.

[0081] Specifically, at least a portion of the drive assembly is configured as an operating part and extends out of the mounting cavity of the mounting component, so that the user can manually drive the operating part to adjust the position of the ice baffle 2, thereby switching the ice baffle 2 between a first state and a second state.

[0082] Furthermore, as an alternative implementation, the ice outlet 102 is located on the bottom plate of the ice storage box 1.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the mounting component includes a limiting insertion hole 301 disposed in the mounting cavity; the driving component includes a stop lever 4 that is pulsatorically connected to the ice baffle 2, and the stop lever 4 is movably disposed in the limiting insertion hole 301; when the stop lever 4 is driven away from the ice outlet 102, it can cause the ice baffle 2 to open the ice outlet 102, and when the stop lever 4 is driven closer to the ice outlet 102, it can cause the ice baffle 2 to close the ice outlet 102.

[0084] In the above embodiment, the drive assembly is provided with a stop bar 4 that can move in the limit socket 301. The movement of the stop bar 4 away from or towards the ice outlet 102 causes the ice baffle 2 to open or close the ice outlet 102. The structure is simple and the transmission is efficient.

[0085] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the lever 4 can be driven to move vertically. The limiting hole 301 is used to limit the lateral movement of the lever 4, thereby limiting the range of motion of the lever 4 and ensuring the stability of the drive assembly. When the lever 4 is driven to move upward, it moves away from the ice outlet 102 and opens the ice outlet 102 with the ice baffle 2. When the lever 4 is driven to move downward, it moves closer to the ice outlet 102 and closes the ice outlet 102 with the ice baffle 2.

[0086] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific manner in which the lever 4 is driven. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the lever 4 is configured as an operating part, allowing the user to manually drive the lever 4 to adjust the position of the ice baffle 2. In another embodiment, the lever 4 is also provided with a transmission component, at least a portion of which is configured as an operating part, allowing the user to manually drive the transmission component to adjust the position of the ice baffle 2.

[0087] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the mounting component is provided with a set of opposing limiting ribs, and the gap between the two limiting ribs forms a limiting insertion hole 301.

[0088] In some embodiments, the ice baffle 2 is fixedly disposed at one end of the baffle 4 near the ice outlet 102 and can move synchronously with the baffle 4; when the baffle 4 is driven away from the ice outlet 102, it causes the ice baffle 2 to move away from the ice outlet 102, so that the ice baffle 2 opens the ice outlet 102; when the baffle 4 is driven closer to the ice outlet 102, it causes the ice baffle 2 to move closer to the ice outlet 102, so that the ice baffle 2 closes the ice outlet 102.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the ice baffle 2 is fixedly mounted on the baffle 4 to form a rigid connection. When the baffle 4 is driven, it can directly drive the ice baffle 2 to move, thereby opening or closing the ice outlet 102.

[0090] Specifically, the ice baffle 2, fixedly mounted on the baffle lever 4, is positioned on the outer side of the ice outlet 102. When the baffle lever 4 is driven upward away from the ice outlet 102, it causes the ice baffle 2 to move upward away from the ice outlet 102, thus opening the ice outlet 102; when the baffle lever 4 is driven downward towards the ice outlet 102, it causes the ice baffle 2 to move downward towards the ice outlet 102, thus blocking the ice outlet 102 and opening the ice outlet 102.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the ice baffle 2 is rotatably mounted on the ice outlet 102. The end of the baffle 4 near the ice outlet 102 abuts against the side of the ice baffle 2 away from the ice outlet 102. When the baffle 4 is driven away from the ice outlet 102, the abutment with the ice baffle 2 fails. The ice baffle 2 is driven by the ice block that wants to slide out and can rotate away from the ice outlet 102, so that the ice baffle 2 opens the ice outlet 102. When the baffle 4 is driven close to the ice outlet 102, it can drive the ice baffle 2 to rotate close to the ice outlet 102, so that the ice baffle 2 closes the ice outlet 102.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the ice baffle 2 is rotatably disposed at the ice outlet 102 and a stop bar 4 is provided to abut against the ice baffle 2. The stop bar 4 can be driven to temporarily disengage from or continuously abut against the ice baffle 2, thereby driving the ice baffle 2 to move and thus open or close the ice outlet 102.

[0093] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, after the lever 4 is driven upward away from the ice outlet 102, its contact with the ice baffle 2 fails, and the ice block that is about to slide out moves towards the ice outlet 102, causing the ice baffle 2 to be driven away from the ice outlet 102 and rotate counterclockwise. Figure 3 (From the perspective) the rotation causes the ice baffle 2 to open the ice outlet 102; the lever 4 is driven downwards towards the ice outlet 102, which in turn drives the ice baffle 2 downwards towards the ice outlet 102 in a clockwise direction. Figure 4 (From the perspective) rotate to close the ice outlet 102 with the ice baffle 2.

[0094] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the outer plate of the ice outlet 102 is provided with a shaft hole, and the ice baffle 2 is rotatably disposed on the ice outlet 102 via the connecting shaft 201.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly also includes a connecting rod 5 rotatably connected to the mounting component. The connecting end of the connecting rod 5 is rotatably connected to the stop lever 4. The driven end of the connecting rod 5 extends out of the mounting component and can be manually driven. When the connecting rod 5 is manually driven to rotate, it can drive the stop lever 4, so that the stop lever 4 moves away from the ice outlet 102 to open the ice outlet 102, or moves closer to the ice outlet 102 to close the ice outlet 102.

[0096] In the above embodiment, the drive assembly is provided with a connecting rod 5 that is rotatably connected to the stop lever 4, and the driven end of the connecting rod 5 extends out of the mounting component so that the user can manually drive the driven end of the connecting rod 5 to drive the ice baffle 2 to open or close the ice outlet 102 through the stop lever 4.

[0097] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the inner wall of the mounting component has a shaft hole, and the connecting rod 5 is rotatably connected to the shaft hole via a rotating shaft 501. The connecting rod 5 is manually driven to rotate clockwise ( Figure 3 (From the perspective) the rotation drives the lever 4 upward away from the ice outlet 102, causing the ice baffle 2 to open the ice outlet 102; the connecting rod 5 is manually driven to rotate counterclockwise ( Figure 4 (From the perspective) rotate, drive lever 4 downwards and approach ice outlet 102, so that ice baffle 2 closes ice outlet 102.

[0098] Furthermore, as shown in 4, when the ice baffle 2 closes the ice outlet 102, the rotation of the connecting rod 5 can directly drive the stop rod 4 to move downward; or an elastic reset component can be set between the inner wall of the mounting component and the stop rod 4 and connecting rod 5, and the elastic reset component can be used to reset the stop rod 4 and connecting rod 5, thereby driving the ice baffle 2 to reset.

[0099] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the end of the stop lever 4 near the ice outlet 102 is provided with a first clearance part 401, which can avoid the inner wall of the limiting insertion hole 301 when the stop lever 4 moves along the limiting insertion hole 301; and / or, the side of the limiting insertion hole 301 near the ice outlet 102 is provided with a second clearance part, which can avoid the outer wall of the stop lever 4 when the stop lever 4 moves along the limiting insertion hole 301.

[0100] In the above embodiment, a first clearance portion 401 and a second clearance portion are provided to avoid motion interference between the stop lever 4 and the limiting socket 301 when the stop lever 4 is moving, thereby improving the smoothness of the movement of the stop lever 4.

[0101] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, since the connecting rod 5 drives the stop lever 4 to move by rotating, when the connecting rod 5 is set as a single structural component, the rotation of the connecting end of the connecting rod 5 will cause the stop lever 4 to tilt at a certain angle, resulting in a certain left-right swing in the movement of the stop lever 4 in the limiting socket 301. Furthermore, in order to ensure the lateral limiting effect of the limiting socket 301 on the stop lever 4, the gap between the limiting socket 301 and the stop lever 4 should be designed to be as small as possible. Therefore, by setting the first clearance part 401 and the second clearance part, specifically a chamfered structure, sufficient movement space is formed between the stop lever 4 and the limiting socket 301 when swinging left and right.

[0102] In some embodiments, the connecting rod 5 includes a fixed section and a telescopic section. The fixed section is rotatably connected to the mounting component, and the telescopic section is rotatably connected to the stop lever 4. When the stop lever 4 moves away from or near the ice outlet 102, the telescopic section can extend or retract relative to the fixed section to limit the movement direction of the stop lever 4 in the limiting socket 301.

[0103] In the above embodiment, the connecting rod 5 is configured as a telescopic structure to avoid motion interference between the stop lever 4 and the limiting socket 301 when the stop lever 4 is moving, thereby improving the smoothness of the movement of the stop lever 4.

[0104] Specifically, the stop lever 4 is directly slidably connected to the stop lever 4, and the stop lever 4 can only move vertically along the limiting insertion hole 301, thereby improving the lateral limiting effect of the limiting insertion hole 301 on the stop lever 4. At this time, the connecting rod 5 is set as a telescopic structure including a fixed section and a telescopic section. When the fixed section rotates, the telescopic section can telescopically move relative to the fixed section, avoiding motion interference between the connecting end of the connecting rod 5 and the stop lever 4 that is limited.

[0105] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly also includes an elastic reset member 6. One end of the elastic reset member 6 abuts against the end of the stop lever 4 away from the ice outlet 102, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the mounting component. The elastic reset member 6 can retract when the stop lever 4 is driven away from the ice outlet 102 and reset when the stop lever 4 is not driven, so as to drive the stop lever 4 closer to the ice outlet 102.

[0106] In the above embodiment, an elastic reset member 6 is provided between the stop lever 4 and the inner wall of the mounting component so that the stop lever 4 can automatically reset when it is not driven, thereby improving the convenience of user operation.

[0107] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the end of the stop lever 4 away from the ice outlet 102 is provided with a first bushing post 402, and the inner wall of the inner lining 902 of the side plate 9 in the mounting component is provided with a second bushing post 903. The elastic reset member 6 is respectively sleeved on the first bushing post 402 and the second bushing post 903.

[0108] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the elastic reset element 6 is set as a spring or tension spring.

[0109] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the mounting component has an opening 701, and the driven end of the connecting rod 5 extends out of the mounting component through the opening 701; the drive assembly also includes a button 8 located in the opening 701, and the button 8 abuts against the driven end of the connecting rod 5.

[0110] In the above embodiment, an opening 701 is provided on the mounting component so that the driven end of the connecting rod 5 can extend therefrom, and a button 8 is provided at the opening 701 to abut the driven end of the connecting rod 5 so that the user can drive the connecting rod 5 by the button 8.

[0111] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, when the user presses button 8, link 5 is driven to rotate clockwise ( Figure 3 (From the user's perspective) the lever 4 rotates upwards away from the ice outlet 102, and the elastic reset member 6 is compressed, causing the ice baffle 2 to open the ice outlet 102; when the user releases the button 8, the elastic reset member 6 extends and resets, causing the lever 4 to move downwards towards the ice outlet 102 so that the ice baffle 2 closes the ice outlet 102, and at the same time the lever 4 drives the connecting rod 5 to rotate counterclockwise ( Figure 4 (From the perspective) the button 8 rotates, and the button 8 is reset by the drive of the linkage 5.

[0112] Alternatively, as an alternative implementation, when the elastic reset member 6 is not provided between the stop lever 4 and the inner wall of the mounting component, an operating member is provided at the button 8 that is fixedly or rotatably connected to the connecting rod 5, and the connecting rod 5 is directly driven to rotate by the operating member.

[0113] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the ice basket also includes a handle 7 located on the side wall of the ice storage box 1. The handle 7 has a cavity inside and an ice outlet 702 communicating with the cavity. The ice outlet 102 is connected to the ice outlet 702.

[0114] In the above embodiment, an ice outlet 702 communicating with the ice outlet 102 is provided on the handle 7. The handle 7, which has a cavity, is directly used as the ice outlet structure, which simplifies the ice basket structure and improves the aesthetics.

[0115] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, an opening 701 is provided on the handle 7 on the mounting component. A baffle 703 is provided on the handle 7, and an anti-detachment rib 801 is provided on the button 8 that can abut against the baffle 703 to prevent the button 8 from falling off the handle 7.

[0116] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, an extension 3 is provided around the ice outlet 102, and the extension 3 is provided with an ice outlet channel 302 communicating with the ice outlet 102; the ice basket also includes a side plate 9 provided on the side wall of the ice storage box 1, the side plate 9 is installed on the extension 3, and the handle 7 is provided on the panel 901 of the side plate 9, and the ice outlet channel 302 communicates with the cavity of the handle 7; the extension 3, the side plate 9 and the handle 7 together form an installation component, and the ice outlet channel 302, the inner cavity of the side plate 9 and the cavity of the handle 7 together form the installation cavity of the installation component.

[0117] In the above embodiment, the ice outlet channel 302, the inner cavity of the side plate 9 and the cavity of the handle 7 together form the mounting cavity of the mounting component, thereby providing a mounting position for the drive assembly.

[0118] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the side plate 9 is snapped onto the extension 3 around the ice outlet 102, and the handle 7 is fixedly connected to the panel 901 of the side plate 9, so that the ice outlet channel 302 and the cavity of the handle 7 are connected, so that the ice outlet channel 302 is connected to the ice outlet nozzle 702.

[0119] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the side panel 9 includes a liner 902 that snaps onto the extension 3, and the panel 901 is located outside the liner 902.

[0120] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the ice outlet 102 is located at the bottom of the side wall of the ice storage box 1 and is connected to the bottom plate of the ice storage box 1; the bottom plate of the ice storage box 1 is inclined downward along the direction close to the ice outlet 102.

[0121] In the above embodiment, the bottom plate of the ice storage box 1 is inclined, so that the ice blocks slide towards the ice outlet 102 by gravity, thereby improving the convenience of users to take ice.

[0122] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the angle between the bottom plate of the ice storage box 1 and the horizontal plane is 30°-60°. In a preferred embodiment, the angle between the bottom plate of the ice storage box 1 and the horizontal plane is 35°.

[0123] The ice basket operation method provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0124] When the user retrieves ice, they manually press button 8, which drives linkage 5 to rotate clockwise. Figure 3 (From the perspective of) the rotation, driving the lever 4 upward away from the ice outlet 102 and compressing the elastic reset member 6, causing the ice baffle 2 to rotate counterclockwise ( Figure 3 (From the perspective) Rotate to open the ice outlet 102, and the ice in the ice storage box 1 slides towards the ice outlet 102 under the action of gravity, and slides out through the ice outlet 702 via the ice outlet channel 302;

[0125] When ice removal is complete, the user releases button 8, and the elastic reset member 6 extends and resets, causing the lever 4 to move downwards towards the ice outlet 102, so that the ice baffle 2 rotates clockwise. Figure 4 From the perspective of rotation, the ice outlet 102 is closed, and at the same time, the lever 4 drives the connecting rod 5 to rotate counterclockwise. Figure 4 (From the perspective) the button 8 rotates, and the button 8 is reset by the drive of the linkage 5.

[0126] According to an embodiment of the present invention, another aspect is provided: an electrical device with an ice-making function, such as... Figure 1As shown, it includes: a device body 100 and an ice basket 200 of any of the above embodiments.

[0127] The main body of the equipment 100 is equipped with an ice-making device and a placement cavity 1001; the ice basket 200 is removably installed in the placement cavity 1001, and the ice storage box 1 of the ice basket 200 can receive the ice blocks prepared by the ice-making device.

[0128] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, after the ice basket 200 is placed back into the placement cavity 1001, the inner lining 902 of the side plate 9 extends into the placement cavity 1001, and the panel 901 of the side plate 9 is adapted to the opening of the placement cavity 1001.

[0129] In this embodiment, electrical devices with ice-making functions include, but are not limited to, ice makers, refrigerators, and integrated ice-making and water-purifying machines.

[0130] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. An ice basket, characterized in that, include: An ice storage box (1) is provided with an ice storage cavity (101) capable of storing ice blocks and an ice outlet (102) communicating with the ice storage cavity (101); An ice baffle (2) is movably disposed at the ice outlet (102). The ice baffle (2) has a first state of closing the ice outlet (102) and a second state of opening the ice outlet (102). A drive assembly is connected to the ice baffle (2) via a transmission. The drive assembly can be manually driven to move the ice baffle (2) so that the ice baffle (2) switches between the first state and the second state.

2. The ice basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice outlet (102) is located on the side wall of the ice storage box (1), and the side wall is provided with a mounting component having a mounting cavity, and the drive assembly is located in the mounting cavity.

3. The ice basket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting component includes a limiting insertion hole (301) disposed in the mounting cavity; The drive assembly includes a stop lever (4) that is pulsatorically connected to the ice baffle (2), and the stop lever (4) is movably disposed in the limiting socket (301); When the lever (4) is driven away from the ice outlet (102), the ice baffle (2) can open the ice outlet (102). When the lever (4) is driven closer to the ice outlet (102), the ice baffle (2) can close the ice outlet (102).

4. The ice basket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ice baffle (2) is fixedly installed at one end of the baffle (4) near the ice outlet (102) and can move synchronously with the baffle (4); The stop lever (4) is driven away from the ice outlet (102), causing the ice baffle (2) to move away from the ice outlet (102), thus opening the ice outlet (102); the stop lever (4) is driven closer to the ice outlet (102), causing the ice baffle (2) to move closer to the ice outlet (102), thus closing the ice outlet (102).

5. The ice basket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ice baffle (2) is rotatably disposed on the ice outlet (102), and the end of the baffle (4) near the ice outlet (102) abuts against the side of the ice baffle (2) away from the ice outlet (102); When the stop lever (4) is driven away from the ice outlet (102), the contact with the ice baffle (2) fails. The ice baffle (2) is driven by the ice block that wants to slide out and can rotate away from the ice outlet (102), so that the ice baffle (2) opens the ice outlet (102). When the stop lever (4) is driven close to the ice outlet (102), it can drive the ice baffle (2) to rotate close to the ice outlet (102), so that the ice baffle (2) closes the ice outlet (102).

6. The ice basket according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a connecting rod (5) rotatably connected to the mounting component. The connecting end of the connecting rod (5) is rotatably connected to the stop lever (4). The driven end of the connecting rod (5) extends out of the mounting component and can be manually driven. The connecting rod (5) can be manually driven to rotate and drive the stop lever (4) so ​​that the stop lever (4) moves away from the ice outlet (102) and causes the ice baffle (2) to open the ice outlet (102), or moves closer to the ice outlet (102) and causes the ice baffle (2) to close the ice outlet (102).

7. The ice basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The stop lever (4) is provided with a first clearance part (401) at one end near the ice outlet (102). The first clearance part (401) can avoid the inner wall of the limiting hole (301) when the stop lever (4) moves along the limiting hole (301). And / or, the limiting hole (301) is provided with a second clearance portion on the side near the ice outlet (102), the second clearance portion being able to avoid the outer wall of the stop bar (4) when the stop bar (4) moves along the limiting hole (301).

8. The ice basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting rod (5) includes a fixed section and a telescopic section. The fixed section is rotatably connected to the mounting component, and the telescopic section is rotatably connected to the stop rod (4). When the stop bar (4) moves away from or near the ice outlet (102), the telescopic section can extend or retract relative to the fixed section to limit the direction of movement of the stop bar (4) in the limiting hole (301).

9. The ice basket according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes an elastic reset member (6), one end of which abuts against the end of the stop bar (4) away from the ice outlet (102), and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the mounting component; The elastic reset member (6) can retract when the stop lever (4) is driven away from the ice outlet (102) and reset when the stop lever (4) is not driven, so as to drive the stop lever (4) closer to the ice outlet (102).

10. The ice basket according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting component is provided with an opening (701), and the driven end of the connecting rod (5) extends out of the mounting component through the opening (701); The drive assembly also includes a button (8) disposed in the opening (701), the button (8) abutting against the driven end of the connecting rod (5).

11. The ice basket according to any one of claims 2-5, 7, 8, and 10, characterized in that, The ice basket also includes a handle (7) located on the side wall of the ice storage box (1). The handle (7) has a cavity inside and an ice outlet (702) communicating with the cavity. The ice outlet (102) is connected to the ice outlet (702).

12. The ice basket according to claim 11, characterized in that, The ice outlet (102) is provided with an extension (3) around its periphery, and the extension (3) is provided with an ice outlet channel (302) communicating with the ice outlet (102); The ice basket also includes a side plate (9) disposed on the side wall of the ice storage box (1), the side plate (9) is installed on the extension (3), the handle (7) is disposed on the panel (901) of the side plate (9), and the ice outlet channel (302) communicates with the cavity of the handle (7). The extension (3), the side plate (9), and the handle (7) together form the mounting component, and the ice outlet channel (302), the inner cavity of the side plate (9), and the cavity of the handle (7) together form the mounting cavity of the mounting component.

13. The ice basket according to any one of claims 1-5, 7, 8, 10, and 12, characterized in that, The ice outlet (102) is located at the bottom of the side wall of the ice storage box (1) and is connected to the bottom plate of the ice storage box (1); the bottom plate of the ice storage box (1) is inclined downward along the direction close to the ice outlet (102).

14. An electrical appliance with an ice-making function, characterized in that, include: The main body of the equipment (100) is equipped with an ice-making device and a placement cavity (1001); The ice basket (200) according to any one of claims 1-13 is removably disposed in the placement cavity (1001), and the ice storage box (1) of the ice basket (200) is capable of receiving ice blocks prepared by the ice-making device.

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