A shaft seat resistance positioning spring piece for an ice maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of for ice maker's axle seat resistance positioning spring piece, belong to mechanical engineering technical field, including bearing mechanism, including ice maker main body, fixedly installed in the supporting leg of ice maker main body bottom, set in the cover of ice maker main body outer surface, locking mechanism includes fixedly installed in the mounting block of ice maker main body outer surface, fixedly installed in the limit post of mounting block inner surface, the clamping groove being opened in the outer surface of limit post, the positioning assembly when limiting cover opening, positioning assembly includes with the limit block of limit post inner surface adhesion, with the clamping sleeve of clamping groove outer surface adhesion, with the fixed connection of limit block and clamping sleeve fixed disc, fixed pipe is rotatably connected in the outer surface of fixed disc.The utility model can be tightly adhered to the outer surface of clamping sleeve by the mutual cooperation of each component of locking mechanism when cover is completely opened, form stable mechanical limit structure, avoid the risk of causing harm to operator, improve the convenience and reliability of equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical engineering technology, specifically relating to a bearing resistance positioning spring for an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] During the use of ice makers, the lid is a critical operating component that is frequently opened and closed, requiring high structural safety and stability. Traditional ice maker lids often use ordinary hinges, lacking effective limiting, buffering, and positioning devices. This makes the lid prone to sudden falls due to gravity or external forces when open, posing a risk of pinching injuries. Furthermore, some structures lack proper guiding and sealing components, resulting in inflexible opening and closing, poor sealing performance, and impacting the equipment's energy efficiency and hygiene. Therefore, it is necessary to design a shaft seat resistance positioning spring for ice makers to achieve stable opening and closing angle positioning of the lid, buffering protection, and good sealing, thereby improving overall machine safety and user experience.

[0003] In the existing technology, traditional ice maker lids generally lack effective automatic limit devices, which makes it easy for the lid to close suddenly due to gravity or unintentional touch when it is open. This may cause injury to the personnel who are operating the machine, increase the risk of accidental pinching or other injuries, and affect the convenience of operation and the reliability of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bearing resistance positioning spring for an ice maker, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A bearing resistance positioning spring for an ice maker, comprising:

[0007] The supporting mechanism includes the ice maker body, the support legs fixedly installed at the bottom of the ice maker body, the cover plate set on the outer surface of the ice maker body, and the drainage groove opened on the inner wall of the ice maker body;

[0008] The locking mechanism includes a mounting block fixedly installed on the outer surface of the ice maker body, a limiting post fixedly installed on the inner surface of the mounting block, a slot opened on the outer surface of the limiting post, and a positioning component for limiting the opening of the cover.

[0009] The positioning assembly includes a limiting block that fits against the inner surface of the limiting post, a sleeve that fits against the outer surface of the slot, a fixed plate that is fixedly connected to the limiting block and the sleeve, and a fixed tube that is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the fixed plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the positioning component further includes a mounting groove formed on the outer surface of the fixed tube, a spring piece that fits into the mounting groove, a mounting sleeve that is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the mounting block and fixedly connected to the outer surface of the ice maker body by bolts, and a follower that works in conjunction with the cover plate when it is open or closed.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the driven member includes a guide block fixedly installed on the outer surface of the fixed pipe, and a guide groove formed on the outer surface of the cover plate and used in conjunction with the guide block, wherein the outer surface of the guide block is in contact with the inner surface of the guide groove.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a sealing strip is provided on the surface of the cover plate, and a drain switch for use with the drain trough is installed at the bottom of the ice maker body.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner surface of the limiting post is fitted with the outer surface of the limiting block, and the outer surface of the card slot is fitted with the inner surface of the card sleeve.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a bearing sleeve for rotation is installed at the connection between the fixed disk and the fixed tube, and the fixed tube is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outer surface of the mounting groove is fitted with the inner surface of the spring piece, and the locking mechanism is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the cover plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: through the cooperation of the various components of the locking mechanism, when the cover is fully opened, the spring piece and the outer surface of the sleeve can be tightly fitted to form a stable mechanical limiting structure, avoiding the risk of injury to the operator and improving the convenience and reliability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate opening of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of the cover plate when it is closed according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure when the cover plate of this utility model is opened;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the disassembled drive mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting block and positioning component of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 100, bearing mechanism; 101, ice maker body; 102, support leg; 103, cover plate; 104, drainage channel; 200, locking mechanism; 201, mounting block; 202, limiting post; 203, slot; 204, positioning component; 204a, limiting block; 204b, clamping sleeve; 204c, fixing plate; 204d, fixing tube; 204e, mounting groove; 204f, spring; 204g, mounting sleeve; 204h, driven component; 204h-1, guide block; 204h-2, guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0028] Example

[0029] Reference Figures 1-6 This is an embodiment of the present invention, which provides a bearing resistance positioning spring for an ice maker, comprising:

[0030] The supporting mechanism 100 includes an ice maker body 101, a support leg 102 fixedly installed at the bottom of the ice maker body 101, a cover plate 103 provided on the outer surface of the ice maker body 101, and a drainage groove 104 opened on the inner wall of the ice maker body 101.

[0031] The locking mechanism 200 includes a mounting block 201 fixedly installed on the outer surface of the ice maker body 101, a limiting post 202 fixedly installed on the inner surface of the mounting block 201, a slot 203 formed on the outer surface of the limiting post 202, and a positioning component 204 that limits the opening of the cover plate 103.

[0032] The positioning component 204 includes a limiting block 204a that fits against the inner surface of the limiting post 202, a sleeve 204b that fits against the outer surface of the slot 203, a fixed disk 204c that is fixedly connected to the limiting block 204a and the sleeve 204b, and a fixed tube 204d that is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the fixed disk 204c.

[0033] Specifically, the positioning component 204 also includes a mounting groove 204e formed on the outer surface of the fixed tube 204d, a spring piece 204f that fits into the mounting groove 204e, a mounting sleeve 204g that is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the mounting block 201 and fixedly connected to the outer surface of the ice maker body 101 by bolts, and a follower 204h that is used in conjunction with the cover plate 103 when it is open or closed.

[0034] Furthermore, the driven member 204h includes a guide block 204h-1 fixedly installed on the outer surface of the fixed tube 204d, and a guide groove 204h-2 opened on the outer surface of the cover plate 103 and used in conjunction with the guide block 204h-1, wherein the outer surface of the guide block 204h-1 is in contact with the inner surface of the guide groove 204h-2.

[0035] When the cover plate 103 is opened, it will drive the fixed tube 204d fixedly connected to it to rotate synchronously. Since the fixed plate 204c is limited and engaged with the limiting post 202 and the slot 203 through the limiting block 204a and the sleeve 204b respectively, the fixed plate 204c will not rotate with the fixed tube 204d. At this time, the spring piece 204f installed on the outer surface of the fixed tube 204d rotates with the fixed tube 204d and gradually approaches and finally fits against the outer surface of the sleeve 204b during its rotation. When the cover plate 103 is in the fully open state, the spring piece 204f fits tightly against the outer surface of the sleeve 204b to form a mechanical limiting structure, thereby effectively preventing the fixed tube 204d and the cover plate 103 from being accidentally closed due to gravity or accidental contact, and preventing the cover plate 103 from suddenly closing in the open state and causing injury to the human body.

[0036] Furthermore, a sealing strip is provided on the surface of the cover plate 103, and a drain switch is installed at the bottom of the ice maker body 101 to work with the drain trough 104.

[0037] The sealing strip design effectively prevents cold air leakage and external dust from entering the equipment. The combination of the drain switch and the drain trough 104 facilitates cleaning of accumulated water, improves hygiene, and enhances maintenance convenience.

[0038] Furthermore, the inner surface of the limiting post 202 is fitted with the outer surface of the limiting block 204a, and the outer surface of the card slot 203 is fitted with the inner surface of the card sleeve 204b.

[0039] Preferably, a bearing sleeve for rotation is installed at the connection between the fixed disk 204c and the fixed tube 204d, and the fixed tube 204d is fixedly connected to the cover plate 103.

[0040] It should be noted that the outer surface of the mounting groove 204e fits against the inner surface of the spring piece 204f, and the locking mechanism 200 is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the cover plate 103.

[0041] The symmetrically arranged locking mechanism 200 and the tight fit between the spring and the mounting groove ensure that the force on both sides of the cover plate is uniform, avoiding uneven loading and improving the balance and overall structural stability.

[0042] In use, when the user needs to open the cover plate 103, they first manually pull the cover plate 103 to make the fixed tube 204d, which is fixedly connected to it, rotate accordingly. Since the fixed tube 204d is fixedly connected to the cover plate 103, the opening action of the cover plate 103 will drive the fixed tube 204d to rotate synchronously. At this time, the fixed plate 204c in the positioning assembly 204 forms a stable limiting structure by the inner surface of the limiting block 204a and the limiting post 202, and the outer surface of the sleeve 204b and the slot 203, thereby keeping the fixed plate 204c stationary and not rotating with the fixed tube 204d. As the fixed tube 204d rotates, the mounting groove 204e on its outer surface rotates accordingly, causing the spring piece 204f, which is in contact with it, to rotate as well. During the gradual opening of the cover plate 103, the spring piece 204f moves relative to the sleeve 204b, and when it rotates to a specific angle, it contacts and fits against the outer surface of the sleeve 204b, thus forming a mechanical limiting structure. This effectively prevents the cover plate 103 from closing accidentally due to gravity or accidental contact, thereby avoiding injury to the operator and improving the safety and stability of the equipment.

[0043] In summary, through the cooperation of the various components of the locking mechanism 200, when the cover plate 103 is fully open, the spring piece 204f and the outer surface of the ferrule 204b are tightly fitted, forming a stable mechanical limiting structure, which avoids the risk of injury to the operator and improves the convenience and reliability of the equipment.

[0044] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure performing the function described herein, and not only structural equivalence but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0045] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0046] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine task in design, manufacturing, and production without requiring extensive experimentation.

[0047] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A shaft seat resistance positioning spring for an ice maker, characterized by: include, The supporting mechanism (100) includes an ice maker body (101), a support leg (102) fixedly installed at the bottom of the ice maker body (101), a cover plate (103) provided on the outer surface of the ice maker body (101), and a drainage groove (104) opened on the inner wall of the ice maker body (101). The locking mechanism (200) includes a mounting block (201) fixedly installed on the outer surface of the ice maker body (101), a limiting post (202) fixedly installed on the inner surface of the mounting block (201), a slot (203) opened on the outer surface of the limiting post (202), and a positioning component (204) for limiting the opening of the cover plate (103). The positioning assembly (204) includes a limiting block (204a) that fits against the inner surface of the limiting post (202), a sleeve (204b) that fits against the outer surface of the slot (203), a fixed disk (204c) that is fixedly connected to the limiting block (204a) and the sleeve (204b), and a fixed tube (204d) that is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the fixed disk (204c).

2. A resistance locating tab for an ice maker shaft mount according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning assembly (204) also includes a mounting groove (204e) formed on the outer surface of the fixed tube (204d), a spring piece (204f) that fits into the mounting groove (204e), a mounting sleeve (204g) that is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the mounting block (201) and fixedly connected to the outer surface of the ice maker body (101) by bolts, and a follower (204h) that works in conjunction with the cover plate (103) when it is open or closed.

3. A resistance locating tab for an ice maker shaft mount according to claim 2, wherein: The driven member (204h) includes a guide block (204h-1) fixedly installed on the outer surface of the fixed tube (204d) and a guide groove (204h-2) opened on the outer surface of the cover plate (103) and used in conjunction with the guide block (204h-1), wherein the outer surface of the guide block (204h-1) is in contact with the inner surface of the guide groove (204h-2).

4. A resistance locating tab for an ice maker shaft mount according to claim 3, wherein: The surface of the cover plate (103) is provided with a sealing strip, and the bottom of the ice maker body (101) is equipped with a drain switch for use with the drain trough (104).

5. A bearing bearing resistance positioning spring for an ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner surface of the limiting post (202) is in contact with the outer surface of the limiting block (204a), and the outer surface of the card slot (203) is in contact with the inner surface of the card sleeve (204b).

6. A bearing bearing resistance positioning spring for an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: A bearing sleeve for rotation is installed at the connection between the fixed plate (204c) and the fixed tube (204d), and the fixed tube (204d) is fixedly connected to the cover plate (103).

7. A bearing bearing resistance positioning spring for an ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the mounting groove (204e) fits against the inner surface of the spring (204f), and the locking mechanism (200) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the cover plate (103).

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