A dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JINAN MTS EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
The condenser surface of existing household ice makers is prone to dust accumulation, which leads to reduced heat exchange efficiency and increased energy consumption. In addition, the existing dustproof structure can easily scrape dust into the machine during cleaning, making it inconvenient to use.
Design a dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker that does not require disassembly. Through the cooperation of a scraper and a protective cover, dust is automatically guided into a collection box to prevent dust from entering the machine. The structure is simple and easy to clean.
It enables effective cleaning of condenser dust without disassembly, maintaining heat exchange efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and preventing dust from entering the machine, making it easy to use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of dust prevention for ice makers, specifically a dust prevention structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker. Background Technology
[0002] With economic development and improved living standards, ice makers have gradually entered the household market. Currently, household ice makers on the market use a compressor to exchange heat between the cold and hot ends of the refrigeration pipes. The condenser, as the hot end, needs to exchange heat with the outside air. Therefore, the condenser in household ice makers is either exposed or built into the casing. The casing has a grid structure to allow airflow around the condenser. After prolonged use, dust accumulates on the surface of the condenser, reducing its heat exchange efficiency and increasing ice-making time and energy consumption. Patent CN222560337U, "A Detachable Dustproof Screen Structure for an Ice Maker," discloses a filter that is easy to remove. However, this device requires removing the filter each time it is cleaned, which may scrape off dust and cause it to fall into the ice maker, making it inconvenient. Therefore, we designed a dustproof structure for ice makers that allows for filter cleaning without disassembly. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention provides a dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker to address the deficiencies in the prior art.
[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] A dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker includes an ice maker body, an air inlet on the ice maker body, a filter plate fixedly installed thereon, a cooling fan fixedly installed inside the ice maker body, a scraper on one side of the filter plate, a protective cover on the other side of the filter plate, one end of a sliding rod fixedly connected to each end of the scraper, a groove corresponding to the sliding rod on the ice maker body, the sliding rod slidably installed in the corresponding groove, a sliding sleeve fixedly installed at the other end of the sliding rod, vertical rods slidably installed inside the sliding sleeves, the vertical rods fixedly installed on the protective cover, the sliding sleeves being elastically connected to the protective cover by springs, and a dust collection box on the ice maker body.
[0006] As described above, in the dustproof structure of the heat dissipation area of an ice maker, a through groove is opened on the ice maker body, a collection box is slidably installed in the through groove, the top of the collection box is open, a first cover plate is hinged to one side of the collection box, a torsion spring is provided between the first cover plate and the inner wall of the collection box, and a first top rod is fixedly installed on the protective cover.
[0007] As described above, in the dustproof structure of the heat dissipation area of an ice maker, a second cover plate is hinged to the other side of the collection box, a torsion spring is provided between the second cover plate and the inner wall of the collection box, and a second top rod is fixedly installed on the scraper.
[0008] As described above, in the dustproof structure of the heat dissipation area of an ice maker, a magnet is fixedly installed on the ice maker body, and an iron plate is fixedly installed on the scraper.
[0009] As described above, in the dustproof structure of the heat dissipation area of an ice maker, a handle is fixedly installed on the collection box.
[0010] As described above, in the dustproof structure of the heat dissipation area of an ice maker, a dustproof box is provided on one side of the slide groove. The dustproof box is fixedly installed on the ice maker body. A dustproof cloth is fixedly installed inside the dustproof box. A slide rod passes through the dustproof cloth. An avoidance slide groove is opened on the dustproof box. The slide rod slides in contact with the avoidance slide groove. The dustproof cloth has sufficient allowance to extend along the direction of the slide groove.
[0011] The advantages of this utility model are: the utility model has a simple structure and ingenious design. When cleaning the filter plate, the dust on the outside of the filter plate is scraped off by pushing the scraper to move. When scraping the filter plate, the protective cover can cover the inside of the filter plate and guide the dust into the collection box, so as to prevent some dust from passing through the filter plate and affecting the internal components of the ice maker. It can meet the actual needs and is suitable for promotion. Attached Figure Description
[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the 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 based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The right view; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 View A in the diagram.
[0014] Reference numerals: 1. Ice maker body; 2. Filter plate; 3. Scraper; 4. Protective cover; 5. Slide rod; 6. Slide groove; 7. Slide sleeve; 8. Vertical rod; 9. Spring; 11. Collection box; 20. First cover plate; 21. First push rod; 30. Second cover plate; 31. Second push rod; 40. Magnet; 41. Iron plate; 50. Handle; 60. Dustproof box; 61. Dustproof cloth; 62. Clearance slide groove. Detailed Implementation
[0015] 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.
[0016] A dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, the device includes an ice maker body 1. An air inlet is provided on the ice maker body 1, and a filter plate 2 is fixedly installed thereon. A cooling fan is fixedly installed inside the ice maker body 1. The ice maker body 1 is based on existing mature technology and will not be described in detail here. A scraper 3 is provided on one side of the filter plate 2, and a protective cover 4 is provided on the other side. One end of a sliding rod 5 is fixedly connected to both ends of the scraper 3. A groove 6 corresponding to the sliding rod 5 is provided on the ice maker body 1. The sliding rod 5 is slidably installed in the corresponding groove 6. A sliding sleeve 7 is fixedly installed at the other end of the sliding rod 5. Vertical rods 8 are slidably installed inside the sliding sleeves 7. The vertical rods 8 are fixedly installed on the protective cover 4. The sliding sleeves 7 are elastically connected to the protective cover 4 via springs 9. The springs 9 are fitted onto the vertical rods 8. One end of the spring 9 is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve 7, and the other end of the spring 9 is fixedly connected to the protective cover 4. A dust collection box 11 is provided on the ice maker body 1. This utility model has a simple structure and ingenious design. When cleaning the filter plate 2, the dust on the outside of the filter plate 2 is scraped off by pushing the scraper 3 to move. When scraping the filter plate 2, the protective cover 4 can cover the inside of the filter plate 2 and guide the dust into the collection box 11, so as to prevent some dust from passing through the filter plate 2 and affecting the components inside the ice maker body 1. It can meet the actual needs and is suitable for promotion. When scraper 3 needs to clean filter plate 2, push scraper 3 downward. Scraper 3 moves sliding sleeve 7 via sliding rod 5. At this time, the protective cover 4 is not blocked, so it moves downward under the push of spring 9 and its own weight until it contacts collection box 11. The protective cover 4 stops moving downward. At this time, the protective cover 4 covers the inner side of filter plate 2. Then continue to push scraper 3 downward. Scraper 3 contacts filter plate 2 and scrapes off the dust on filter plate 2. As scraper 3 moves downward, sliding sleeve 7 slides down on vertical rod 8. Spring 9 is compressed. Spring 9 further presses the protective cover 4 tightly onto collection box 11. When scraper 3 scrapes filter plate 2, if dust passes through filter plate 2, the dust will enter collection box 11 under the guidance of protective cover 4 and be collected. After filter plate 2 is cleaned, push scraper 3 upward to reset. Sliding sleeve 7 moves upward along vertical rod 8 until spring 9 resets. Sliding sleeve 7 moves the protective cover 4 upward to reset.
[0017] Specifically, as shown in the figure, the ice maker body 1 of this embodiment has a through groove, and the collection box 11 is slidably installed in the through groove. The top of the collection box 11 is open, and a first cover plate 20 is hinged to one side of the collection box 11. A torsion spring is provided between the first cover plate 20 and the inner wall of the collection box 11. The torsion spring is not shown in the figure. The torsion spring is fitted on the hinge shaft. One end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the first cover plate 20, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the collection box 11. A first top rod 21 is fixedly installed on the protective cover 4. When the protective cover 4 moves downward, causing the first push rod 21 to contact the first cover plate 20, the first push rod 21 pushes the first cover plate 20 to rotate, and the first cover plate 20 tilts. At this time, the dust falling from the side of the filter plate 2 facing the protective cover 4 can fall into the collection box 11 and be collected. When the protective cover 4 moves upward and causes the first push rod 21 to separate from the first cover plate 20, the first cover plate 20 resets and seals the part of the collection box 11 located inside the ice maker body 1, preventing the cooling fan from sucking out the dust when it is running.
[0018] Specifically, as shown in the figure, a second cover plate 30 is hinged to the other side of the collection box 11 in this embodiment. A torsion spring is provided between the second cover plate 30 and the inner wall of the collection box 11. The torsion spring is not shown in the figure. The torsion spring is fitted on the hinge shaft. One end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the second cover plate 30, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the collection box 11. A second push rod 31 is fixedly installed on the scraper 3. When the scraper 3 drives the second push rod 31 to move downward until the second push rod 31 contacts the second cover plate 30, the second push rod 31 pushes the second cover plate 30 to rotate. At this time, the dust scraped off by the scraper 3 can fall into the collection box 11 and be collected. When the second push rod 31 separates from the second cover plate 30, the second cover plate 30 seals the part of the opening of the collection box 11 that is outside the ice maker body 1.
[0019] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, a magnet 40 is fixedly installed on the ice maker body 1 in this embodiment, and an iron plate 41 is fixedly installed on the scraper 3. When the scraper 3 is pushed upward to the top, the iron plate 41 and the magnet 40 are attracted together, thereby preventing the scraper 3 and the protective cover 4 from sliding downward due to gravity.
[0020] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, a handle 50 is fixedly installed on the collection box 11 in this embodiment. When it is necessary to remove the collection box 11, the collection box 11 can be moved by pulling the handle 50, making it more convenient to use.
[0021] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a dustproof box 60 is provided on one side of the slide 6. The dustproof box 60 is fixedly installed on the ice maker body 1. A dustproof cloth 61 is fixedly installed inside the dustproof box 60. The slide rod 5 passes through the dustproof cloth 61. An avoidance slide groove 62 is opened on the dustproof box 60. The slide rod 5 slides and contacts the avoidance slide groove 62. One end of the dustproof cloth 61 is fixedly connected to one end of the slide 6, and the other end of the dustproof cloth 61 is fixedly connected to the other end of the slide 6. The outer periphery of the slide rod 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the pre-drilled hole on the dustproof cloth 61. The dustproof cloth 61 has sufficient allowance to extend along the direction of the slide 6. The dustproof cloth 61 can prevent external dust from entering the ice maker body 1 from the slide 6. When the slide rod 5 slides towards one end of the slide 6, one end of the dustproof cloth 61 piles up, and the other end of the dustproof cloth 61 extends, thereby maintaining the seal of the slide 6.
[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker, comprising an ice maker body (1), an air inlet hole on the ice maker body (1) and a filter plate (2) fixedly installed thereon, and a cooling fan fixedly installed inside the ice maker body (1), characterized in that: A scraper (3) is provided on one side of the filter plate (2), and a protective cover (4) is provided on the other side of the filter plate (2). The two ends of the scraper (3) are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the slide rod (5). A slide groove (6) corresponding to the slide rod (5) is opened on the ice maker body (1). The slide rod (5) is slidably installed in the corresponding slide groove (6). A sliding sleeve (7) is fixedly installed on the other end of the slide rod (5). Vertical rods (8) are slidably installed in the sliding sleeve (7). The vertical rods (8) are fixedly installed on the protective cover (4). The sliding sleeve (7) is elastically connected to the protective cover (4) through springs (9). A dust collection box (11) is provided on the ice maker body (1).
2. The dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice maker body (1) has a through groove, and the collection box (11) is slidably installed in the through groove. The top of the collection box (11) is open, and a first cover plate (20) is hinged to one side of the collection box (11). A torsion spring is provided between the first cover plate (20) and the inner wall of the collection box (11). A first top rod (21) is fixedly installed on the protective cover (4).
3. The dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second cover plate (30) is hinged to the other side of the collection box (11). A torsion spring is provided between the second cover plate (30) and the inner wall of the collection box (11). A second top rod (31) is fixedly installed on the scraper (3).
4. The dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: Magnets (40) are fixedly installed on the ice maker body (1), and iron plates (41) are fixedly installed on the scraper (3).
5. The dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: A handle (50) is fixedly installed on the collection box (11).
6. The dustproof structure for the heat dissipation area of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A dustproof box (60) is provided on one side of the slide (6). The dustproof box (60) is fixedly installed on the ice maker body (1). A dustproof cloth (61) is fixedly installed inside the dustproof box (60). The slide rod (5) passes through the dustproof cloth (61). An avoidance slide groove (62) is opened on the dustproof box (60). The slide rod (5) slides and contacts the avoidance slide groove (62). The dustproof cloth (61) has enough slack to extend along the direction of the slide (6).