Ice maker ice scoop storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice shovel storage device of ice maker belongs to ice shovel storage field, including placing box, ear hook, water leakage groove, the placing box upper portion is equipped with the ear hook, the placing box is the box -like structure of opening to the top, the placing box is hooked on the rotating handle of ice maker body through the ear hook, the bottom of placing box is opened and has the water leakage groove. The utility model discloses through ear hook and hooks the placing box on the rotating handle of ice maker body, realizes the detachable installation of placing box, because the rotating handle of ice maker body is the type structure, when the ear hook is hooked on the rotating handle of ice maker body, the ear hook of placing box is limited by the type structure, will not slip from the rotating handle upper side, and the ice shovel is placed to the placing box after the user after using, and the residual water on the ice shovel is discharged through the water leakage groove of placing box bottom, avoids the ponding in placing box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice scoop storage for ice makers, and in particular to an ice scoop storage device for ice makers. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that uses a refrigeration system to cool water through an evaporator to produce ice. It employs a refrigeration system with water as the carrier, and produces ice by passing the water through a device when powered on. Depending on the evaporator's principle and production method, the shape of the ice produced varies. Ice makers are generally classified by ice shape, such as granular ice machines, flake ice machines, plate ice machines, tube ice machines, and shell ice machines.

[0003] In existing small ice makers, when adding ice to drinks, ice cubes are usually scooped out with an ice scoop. However, existing small ice makers typically do not have a storage space for the ice scoop. Users usually place the ice scoop directly inside the ice maker, which causes the gripping part of the ice scoop to come into contact with the ice cubes, contaminating them. Therefore, there is a need for an ice scoop storage device that solves the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art by designing an ice scoop storage device for ice makers.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is an ice maker ice scoop storage device, comprising a placement box, a hanging ear, and a drainage groove. The placement box is equipped with a hanging ear on its upper part and has an upward-opening box-shaped structure. The placement box is hung on the rotating handle of the ice maker body by the hanging ear hooks, and a drainage groove is opened at the bottom of the placement box.

[0006] Furthermore, a rotating plate is rotatably mounted on the lower rear part of the placement box, and elastic arms are respectively installed on the two sides of the front part of the rotating plate. Limiting protrusions are respectively installed on the inner side of the upper part of the two elastic arms, and limiting recesses are respectively opened on the lower sides of the placement box. The limiting protrusions fall into the limiting recesses to limit the rotation angle of the rotating plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the drainage channel is a structure of multiple long, hollowed-out grooves distributed in an array on the bottom surface of the placement box.

[0008] Furthermore, the thickness of the lug is less than or equal to the installation gap between the inside of the rotating handle and the ice maker body.

[0009] Furthermore, a handle is installed at the front end of the rotating plate, and the handle and the rotating plate are an integral structure.

[0010] Beneficial effects:

[0011] This utility model provides an ice scoop storage device for an ice maker, which has the following advantages: Through its structural design, the device hooks the storage box onto the rotating handle of the ice maker body via a hanging ear, enabling detachable installation of the storage box. Since the rotating handle of the ice maker body has a U-shaped structure, when the hanging ear is hooked onto the rotating handle, the hanging ear of the storage box is limited by the U-shaped structure and will not slip sideways off the rotating handle. After use, the user places the ice scoop into the storage box, and any residual water on the ice scoop is drained through the drainage groove at the bottom of the storage box, preventing water accumulation inside. Thus, this device achieves ice scoop storage without damaging the structure of existing small ice makers, solving the problems existing in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front view of the ice scoop storage device for the ice maker described in this utility model with the rotating plate in the open state.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view of the rear of the ice maker ice shovel storage device with the rotating plate in the open state, as described in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a top view of the front of the rotating plate of the ice maker ice shovel storage device of the present invention in its reset state.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice maker ice shovel storage device of the present invention with the rotating plate in the open state and in cooperation with the ice maker body, viewed from an oblique upward angle.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating plate of the ice maker ice shovel storage device described in this utility model in its reset state and in cooperation with the ice maker body, viewed from an oblique top angle.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a top-down structural diagram of the ice maker shovel storage device of the present invention, showing the rotating plate in the open state and its cooperation with the ice maker body.

[0018] In the diagram, 1. Placement box; 2. Hanging ear; 3. Drainage groove; 4. Rotating plate; 5. Elastic arm; 6. Limiting protrusion; 7. Limiting recess; 8. Handle; 9. Ice maker body; 10. Rotating handle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper / lower end," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "set / set up," "sleeve," "connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within 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.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: an ice maker ice scoop storage device, including a placement box 1, a hanging ear 2, and a drainage groove 3. The upper part of the placement box 1 is equipped with the hanging ear 2. The placement box 1 is a box-shaped structure with the opening facing upward. The placement box 1 is hooked onto the rotating handle 10 of the ice maker body 9 by the hanging ear 2. The bottom of the placement box 1 has a drainage groove 3.

[0023] In this invention, a rotating plate 4 is rotatably mounted on the lower rear part of the placement box 1. Elastic arms 5 are respectively installed on the two sides of the front part of the rotating plate 4. Limiting protrusions 6 are respectively installed on the inner side of the upper part of the two elastic arms 5. Limiting recesses 7 are respectively opened on the lower sides of the placement box 1. The limiting protrusions 6 fall into the limiting recesses 7 to limit the rotation angle of the rotating plate 4. When in use, the rotating plate 4 is rotated downward to open it. The limiting protrusions 6 on both sides of the elastic arms 5 overcome the elastic force of the elastic arms 5 and move outward from the limiting recesses 7. Then, a water-absorbing material such as paper or cloth is laid on the rotating plate 4. Then, the rotating plate 4 is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the limiting protrusions 6 fall back into the limiting recesses 7 under the elastic action of the elastic arms 5 to limit the angle of the rotating plate 4. At this time, the water-absorbing material is in contact with the bottom of the placement box 1, and the water leaking from the water-draining groove 3 in the placement box 1 is absorbed by the water-absorbing material, preventing water from falling on the table.

[0024] In this utility model, the drain trough 3 is a long strip-shaped hollow trough structure distributed in an array on the bottom surface of the placement box 1. Water is drained through the drain trough 3, which also serves as ventilation, making it easier for the ice scraper to dry and reducing the growth of microorganisms.

[0025] In this invention, the thickness of the hanging ear 2 is less than or equal to the installation gap between the inner side of the rotating handle 10 and the ice maker body 9, so that the hanging ear 2 can be hung on the rotating handle 10.

[0026] In this utility model, a handle 8 is installed at the front end of the rotating plate 4. The handle 8 and the rotating plate 4 are an integral structure. The handle 8 facilitates the operation of opening or resetting the rotating plate 4.

[0027] In this implementation plan:

[0028] In use, the placement box 1 is hooked onto the rotating handle 10 of the ice maker body 9 via the hook ear 2, enabling the placement box 1 to be detachably installed. Since the rotating handle 10 of the ice maker body 9 has a U-shaped structure, when the hook ear 2 is hooked onto the rotating handle 10 of the ice maker body 9, the hook ear 2 of the placement box 1 is limited by the U-shaped structure and will not slide off the rotating handle 10. After the ice scoop is used up, the user places it into the placement box 1. The water remaining on the ice scoop is drained through the drainage groove 3 at the bottom of the placement box 1 to prevent water accumulation in the placement box 1.

[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice scoop storage device for an ice maker, comprising a placement box (1), a hanging ear (2), and a drain trough (3), characterized in that, The upper part of the placement box (1) is equipped with a hanging ear (2). The placement box (1) is a box-shaped structure with the opening facing upward. The placement box (1) is hooked onto the rotating handle of the ice maker body by the hanging ear (2). The bottom of the placement box (1) has a drainage groove (3).

2. The ice scoop storage device for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower rear part of the placement box (1) is rotatably mounted with a rotating plate (4). The front two sides of the rotating plate (4) are respectively equipped with elastic arms (5). The upper inner sides of the two elastic arms (5) are respectively equipped with limiting protrusions (6). The lower two sides of the placement box (1) are respectively opened with limiting recesses (7). The limiting protrusions (6) fall into the limiting recesses (7) to limit the rotation angle of the rotating plate (4).

3. The ice scoop storage device for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage channel (3) is a long strip-shaped hollowed-out channel structure that is distributed in an array on the bottom surface of the placement box (1).

4. The ice scoop storage device for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the hanging ear (2) is less than or equal to the installation gap between the inside of the rotating handle and the ice maker body.

5. The ice scoop storage device for an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating plate (4) is equipped with a handle (8) at its front end, and the handle (8) and the rotating plate (4) are an integral structure.

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