Two-step decap ice maker

By designing a secondary opening structure with a limiting protrusion and a groove, the problem of cleaning the ice tank in existing ice makers is solved, achieving hygienic protection and convenient cleaning of the ice-making system.

CN224415448UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26NINGBO JIMIXING ELECTRIC CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO JIMIXING ELECTRIC CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-19
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ice machines of secondary uncovering: including: shell, built-in ice making system;Machine cover component, the machine cover component includes: first machine cover, with the shell is rotated and is connected by first pivot part;Second machine cover, with first machine cover is rotated and is connected by second pivot part.Compared with prior art, the utility model has the advantages that: the utility model simple structure, when only opening second machine cover, due to the cooperation of limiting protrusion and limiting recess, first machine cover can not be opened, when first machine cover needs to be opened, a certain degree of force is needed to make limiting protrusion separate from limiting recess to realize secondary uncovering operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of double-lid ice makers, and specifically relates to a double-lid ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a container used to hold the ice produced. For example, the ice maker disclosed in Chinese invention CN115615073A is called "Ice Maker". However, it only has a lid installed on the ice basket and cannot open the ice making system, making it difficult to clean the water tank and other parts of the ice making system. Therefore, it is very important to obtain an ice maker that can be opened twice. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a two-stage opening ice maker, comprising:

[0004] The outer casing has a built-in ice-making system; and,

[0005] The hood assembly includes:

[0006] A first cover is rotatably connected to the outer casing via a first pivot; and

[0007] The second cover is rotatably connected to the first cover via a second pivot.

[0008] The second cover is used to cover the ice basket area, while the first cover is used to cover the ice-making system area. Therefore, when opening the ice basket area, the first cover does not need to be opened, which is convenient to operate and protects the ice-making system from contamination, keeping it clean and hygienic.

[0009] A limiting groove and a limiting protrusion cooperating with the limiting groove are provided between the first cover and the inner wall of the outer shell. The first cover has an extension that mates with at least a portion of the inner wall of the outer shell, and the limiting groove or limiting protrusion is disposed on the extension. A connector is disposed on the second cover between the two extensions. The connector and the extensions are respectively provided with a second rotating shaft and a second rotating groove, the second rotating shaft forming a second rotating shaft portion. The inner wall of the outer shell has a protrusion with an arc-shaped groove that adapts to the outer wall of the connector and the outer wall of the extension. The first cover has a first limiting portion, and the second cover has a limiting slot to adapt to the first limiting portion.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the first limiting part can be locked in the limiting slot to achieve the opening angle limit.

[0011] The connector of the second cover protrudes outward in a cylindrical shape, forming a limiting groove between itself and the outer surface plane of the second cover.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, the arc-shaped groove on the protrusion can provide support when the second cover is rotated and opened, ensuring a stable opening state.

[0013] The outer casing is provided with a first resting surface for resting the first cover, and the outer casing is provided with a second resting surface for resting the second cover.

[0014] The first cover includes an outer cover and an inner cover that snaps into the outer cover. A fixed pivot is mounted on the inner cover to insert into a slot formed in the outer cover, and the fixed pivot forms the first pivot portion. The fixed pivot is provided with a second limiting portion, and an elastic abutment arm is mounted on the outer cover. The elastic abutment arm abuts the second limiting portion against the inner wall of the inner cover to stably install the fixed pivot. The fixed pivot passes through the side wall of the inner cover and enters the slot.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the utility model has a simple structure. When only the second cover is opened, the first cover can be opened without opening it because the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are in conjunction with each other. When the first cover needs to be opened, a certain amount of force is required to disengage the limiting protrusion from the limiting groove to achieve secondary opening of the cover, and it can also be used for cleaning or maintenance of the ice-making system. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-section at point AA;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 A cross-sectional diagram of section BB (with the second cover open);

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at point C;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A three-dimensional cross-section view;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the first and second covers of this utility model when they are both open.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Outer shell; 101. Ice basket area; 102. Ice-making system area; 103. Limiting protrusion; 104. Protrusion; 105. Arc-shaped groove; 106. First resting surface; 107. Second resting surface;

[0025] 2 First cover; 201 First pivot part; 202 Limiting groove; 203 Extension part; 204 First limiting part; 205 Outer cover; 206 Inner cover; 207 Fixed pivot; 208 Rotary groove; 209 Second limiting part; 211 Elastic abutment arm;

[0026] 3. Second cover; 301. Second rotating shaft; 302. Connecting piece; 303. Second rotating shaft; 304. Second rotating groove; 305. Limiting groove;

[0027] 4. Extended section. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model and to more clearly define the scope of protection claimed by this utility model, the present utility model is described in detail below with reference to certain specific embodiments. It should be noted that the following are only some specific embodiments of the present utility model concept, and are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model. The specific and direct description of related structures is only for the convenience of understanding this utility model, and the specific features do not necessarily or directly limit the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0029] See appendix Figure 1-7 As shown, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a two-stage opening ice maker, comprising:

[0030] Outer shell 1, with an internal ice-making system;

[0031] The hood assembly further includes:

[0032] The first cover 2 is rotatably connected to the outer shell 1 via a first rotating shaft 201;

[0033] The second cover 3 is rotatably connected to the first cover 2 via the second rotating shaft 301.

[0034] A limiting groove 202 and a limiting protrusion 103 cooperating with the limiting groove 202 are provided between the first cover 2 and the inner wall of the outer shell 1. The first cover 2 is provided with an extension 203 that cooperates with at least part of the inner wall of the outer shell 1, and the limiting groove 202 or the limiting protrusion 103 is disposed on the extension 203. A connector 302 is disposed on the second cover 3, and the connector 302 and the extension 203 are respectively provided with a second rotating shaft 303 and a second rotating groove 304, and the second rotating shaft 303 forms a second rotating shaft portion. The inner wall of the outer shell 1 is provided with a protrusion 104, and an arc-shaped groove 105 is formed on the protrusion 104, which is adapted to the outer wall of the connector 302 and the outer wall of the extension 203. The first cover 2 is provided with a first limiting part 204, and the second cover 3 is provided with a limiting slot 305 to fit the first limiting part 204.

[0035] Through the above technical solution, the first limiting part 204 can lock the limiting slot 305 to achieve the opening angle limit.

[0036] The connector 302 of the second cover 3 protrudes outward in a cylindrical shape, forming a limiting groove 305 between it and the outer surface plane of the second cover 3.

[0037] Through the above technical solution, the arc groove 105 on the protrusion 104 can provide support for the second cover 3 when it is rotated and opened, and stabilize the open state.

[0038] The outer casing 1 is provided with a first resting surface 106 for resting the first cover 2, and the outer casing 1 is provided with a second resting surface 107 for resting the second cover 3.

[0039] The first cover 2 includes an outer cover 205 and an inner cover 206 that is snapped together with the outer cover 205. A fixing shaft 207 is mounted on the inner cover 206 to be inserted into a rotating groove 208 formed in the outer casing 1. The fixing shaft 207 forms the first shaft portion 201. The fixing shaft 207 is provided with a second limiting portion 209. An elastic abutment arm 211 is mounted on the outer cover 205. The elastic abutment arm 211 abuts the second limiting portion 209 against the inner wall of the inner cover 206 to stably install the fixing shaft 207. The fixing shaft 207 passes through the side wall of the inner cover 206 and enters the rotating groove 208.

[0040] In other implementations, such as Figure 4 The second cover 3 is equipped with an extension 4 to cover the ice basket area 101, and the first cover 2 is used to cover the ice-making system area 102. Therefore, when opening the ice basket area 101, the first cover 2 does not need to be opened, which is clean and hygienic, convenient to operate, and the ice-making system is not easily contaminated.

[0041] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This utility model has a simple structure. When only the second cover 3 is opened, the limiting protrusion 103, in conjunction with the limiting groove 202, prevents the first cover 2 from being opened, thus making the ice-making system less susceptible to contamination during daily use. When cleaning is required, i.e., when the first cover 2 needs to be opened, a certain force is applied to disengage the limiting protrusion 103 from the limiting groove 202, achieving a secondary opening and exposing the ice-making system area 102 for cleaning. Figure 7 As shown, this cleaning operation is convenient.

[0042] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A two-stage opening ice maker, characterized in that: include: Outer shell (1), with an internal ice-making system; and, The hood assembly includes: The first cover (2) is rotatably connected to the outer shell (1) via a first pivot (201); and, The second cover (3) is rotatably connected to the first cover (2) via the second pivot (301); A limiting groove (202) and a limiting protrusion (103) cooperating with the limiting groove (202) are provided between the first cover (2) and the inner wall of the outer shell (1); an extension (203) cooperating with the inner wall of the outer shell (1) is provided on the first cover (2), and the limiting groove (202) or the limiting protrusion (103) is disposed on the extension (203).

2. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second cover (3) is provided with a connector (302), which is located between two extensions (203). The connector (302) and the extensions (203) are respectively provided with a second rotating shaft (303) and a second rotating groove (304). The second rotating shaft (303) forms the second rotating shaft part.

3. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the outer shell (1) is provided with a protrusion (104), and an arc groove (105) is provided on the protrusion (104). The arc groove (105) is adapted to the outer wall of the connector (302) and the outer wall of the extension (203).

4. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first cover (2) is provided with a first limiting part (204), and the second cover (3) is provided with a limiting slot (305) to fit the first limiting part (204).

5. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connector (302) of the second cover (3) protrudes outward in a cylindrical shape, forming a limiting groove (305) between it and the outer surface plane of the second cover (3).

6. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer casing (1) is provided with a first resting surface (106) for resting the first cover (2).

7. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer casing (1) is provided with a second resting surface (107) for resting the second cover (3).

8. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover (2) includes an outer cover (205) and an inner cover (206) that is snapped together with the outer cover (205). A fixed pivot (207) is mounted on the inner cover (206) to be inserted into a slot (208) formed in the outer casing (1). The fixed pivot (207) forms the first pivot portion (201).

9. The double-lid ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixed rotating shaft (207) is provided with a second limiting part (209), and the outer cover (205) is equipped with an elastic abutment arm (211). The elastic abutment arm (211) abuts the second limiting part (209) against the inner wall of the inner cover (206). The fixed rotating shaft (207) passes through the side wall of the inner cover (206) and enters the rotating groove (208).