Anti-icing ice maker structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice machine structure of preventing ice from being stuck, including the body, the ice storage cavity is equipped with in the body, the opening that is used to seal the opening is rotatably connected with the door plate and is equipped with with the opening communication of ice storage cavity in the body front lateral wall surface, and the door plate rear lateral wall surface is equipped with the ice blocking element that extends to the back side, and the lower surface of ice blocking element and the lower surface of opening abut. This structure sets up the ice blocking element through in the door plate rear side, utilizes the abutment of ice blocking element and opening lower surface, forms the effective blocking of the ice block in the ice storage cavity, can prevent the ice block from entering the opening and closing of door plate, avoids the problem that door plate can not be closed completely because of ice block stuck. At the same time, can guarantee the sealing performance of opening, reduces the situation that the external impurity enters the ice storage cavity and pollutes the ice block, also can reduce the cold quantity loss, improves the use effect and ice block storage quality of ice machine, has the characteristics such as simple structure, strong practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, and in particular to an ice maker structure that prevents ice from getting stuck. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of ice-making equipment, ice makers, as devices that can quickly and automatically produce ice, are widely used in various scenarios such as homes and commercial venues. Their basic working principle is usually to cool water to below the freezing point through a refrigeration system, forming ice blocks, which are then detached and collected in an ice storage chamber for users to use at any time.

[0003] To ensure the cleanliness of the ice in the ice storage chamber and reduce cold loss, existing ice makers typically have a door panel at the ice dispensing opening. The main function of this door panel is to seal the opening when ice is not being dispensed, thus preventing dust and impurities from the outside air from entering the ice storage chamber and avoiding contamination of the ice. It also helps maintain the low-temperature environment inside the ice storage chamber, slowing down the melting rate of the ice. When a user needs to dispense ice, the door panel flips open to allow easy access.

[0004] However, in actual use, as ice-making time progresses, the continuously generated ice blocks will gradually fall into the ice storage cavity, resulting in an increasing number of ice blocks inside. Since the ice blocks may shift in position within the ice storage cavity due to their own weight and the impact of falling new ice blocks, there is a possibility that these ice blocks may fall into the opening between the door panel and the door.

[0005] When ice enters the opening between the door panel and the opening, it obstructs the normal closing of the door. Specifically, the ice fills the gap between the door panel and the edge of the opening, preventing the door panel from completely sealing the opening and thus preventing an effective seal. This seal failure leads to a series of problems: First, dust, bacteria, moisture, and other impurities from the external environment can enter the ice storage chamber through the unsealed gaps, directly contaminating the ice inside and affecting its hygiene quality, posing a potential threat to the user's health. Second, a large amount of cold air will be lost from the ice storage chamber through the gaps, increasing the ice maker's energy consumption and potentially causing the temperature inside the ice storage chamber to rise, accelerating the melting of the ice and reducing the ice maker's efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an ice maker structure that prevents ice jamming.

[0007] An ice maker structure designed for this purpose includes a body, an ice storage cavity inside the body, an opening communicating with the ice storage cavity on the front side wall of the body, and a door panel rotatably connected to the front wall for sealing the opening, and an ice-blocking element extending rearward on the rear side wall of the door panel.

[0008] The lower surface of the ice-blocking element abuts against the lower surface of the opening.

[0009] Preferably, the ice-blocking element includes a first ice-blocking section and a second ice-blocking section that are connected vertically to each other;

[0010] The first ice-blocking section is connected to a first connecting part on the side near the door panel, and the first connecting part is detachably connected to the door panel;

[0011] The second ice-blocking section is connected to a second connecting part on the side near the door panel, and the second connecting part is detachably connected to the door panel.

[0012] Preferably, the first connecting part is provided with a plurality of connecting posts extending forward, and the door panel is provided with through holes corresponding to the positions of the connecting posts, and the connecting posts extend forward through the through holes; the front end of the connecting posts is connected to a limiting element, and the door panel is at least partially clamped between the limiting element and the first connecting part.

[0013] Preferably, the second connecting part is provided with a plurality of connecting posts extending forward, and the door panel is provided with through holes corresponding to the positions of the connecting posts, and the connecting posts extend forward through the through holes; the front end of the connecting posts is connected to a limiting element, and the door panel is at least partially clamped between the limiting element and the second connecting part.

[0014] Preferably, the limiting element is a nut, and the limiting element is threadedly connected to the connecting column.

[0015] Preferably, the lower side of the door panel is connected to the body, and the door panel is flipped open or closed relative to the body with the pivot as the rotation axis.

[0016] Preferably, an ice-making module is fixedly installed inside the machine body above the ice storage cavity.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the ice-blocking ice maker structure of this utility model can effectively play a blocking role by setting an ice-blocking element on the rear side wall of the door panel that extends to the rear side and whose lower surface abuts against the lower surface of the opening.

[0018] Specifically, the ice-blocking element physically prevents ice blocks from moving towards the opening and closing point within the ice storage cavity, thus preventing ice blocks from entering the gap between the door panel and the opening. This design directly solves the problem in existing ice makers where ice blocks get stuck in the opening and closing point, preventing the door panel from closing completely. It ensures that the door panel can tightly seal the opening when not removing ice, achieving an effective seal for the ice storage cavity.

[0019] The guaranteed sealing performance brings multiple advantages: on the one hand, it can reliably prevent external dust, bacteria, moisture and other impurities from entering the ice storage cavity, significantly improving the hygiene and safety of ice and protecting the health of users; on the other hand, it can reduce the loss of cold energy in the ice storage cavity, maintain a low temperature environment, not only reducing the energy consumption of the ice maker, but also slowing down the melting speed of ice, improving the working efficiency of the ice maker and the quality of ice storage. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the door panel in the open position. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See Figures 1-5 An ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming includes a body 10, an ice storage cavity 110 inside the body 10, an opening 100 communicating with the ice storage cavity 110 on the front side wall of the body 10, and a door panel 20 rotatably connected to the front wall for sealing the opening 100. An ice-blocking element 30 extending rearward is provided on the rear side wall of the door panel 20; the lower surface of the ice-blocking element 30 abuts against the lower surface 120 of the opening 100.

[0027] This ice maker's anti-ice-jamming structure works by continuously dropping ice blocks into the ice storage chamber during operation. When not in use, the door is closed to seal the opening. At this time, an ice-blocking element on the rear wall of the door extends rearward, its lower surface abutting against the lower surface of the opening, forming a physical barrier that prevents ice blocks from moving towards the opening. When the user needs to retrieve ice, the door is rotated to open the opening, and the ice-blocking element moves with the door, allowing the user to retrieve ice from the storage chamber. After retrieval, the door is rotated again to close the opening, and the ice-blocking element returns to its position abutting against the lower surface of the opening, continuing to prevent ice from entering.

[0028] See Figure 4 The ice-blocking element 30 includes a first ice-blocking section 310 and a second ice-blocking section 320 connected vertically to each other. The first ice-blocking section 310 has a first connecting portion 340 connected to the door panel 20 on the side closest to the door panel 20, and the first connecting portion 340 is detachably connected to the door panel 20. The second ice-blocking section 320 has a second connecting portion 350 connected to the door panel 20 on the side closest to the door panel 20, and the second connecting portion 350 is detachably connected to the door panel 20. The first and second ice-blocking sections of the ice-blocking element work together vertically to enhance the blocking effect on ice, further reducing the probability of ice entering the door panel and the opening / closing point. The detachable connection of the first and second connecting portions to the door panel facilitates the installation, removal, and replacement of the ice-blocking element, and is beneficial for future maintenance.

[0029] Specifically, the lower surface of the second ice-blocking section 320 abuts against the lower surface 120.

[0030] Specifically, the first ice section 310 is a slope or arc that gradually slopes downwards from front to back. The second ice section 320 is a slope or arc that gradually slopes forwards from top to bottom.

[0031] See Figure 4 The ice-blocking element 30 is also provided with extension plates 330 extending to the rear on both the left and right sides. The main function of the extension plates 330 is to facilitate workers to hold the ice-blocking element 30 for assembly.

[0032] In this utility model, the first connecting part 340 and the second connecting part 350 can be connected to the door panel 20 by existing connection methods such as riveting or welding.

[0033] In this utility model, the first connecting part 340 is provided with a plurality of connecting posts 360 extending forward, and the door panel 20 is provided with through holes 210 corresponding to the positions of the connecting posts 360. The connecting posts 360 extend forward through the through holes 210. The front end of the connecting post 360 is connected to a limiting element 50, and the door panel 20 is at least partially clamped between the limiting element 50 and the first connecting part 340.

[0034] In this utility model, the second connecting part 350 is provided with a plurality of connecting posts 360 extending forward, and the door panel 20 is provided with through holes 210 corresponding to the positions of the connecting posts 360. The connecting posts 360 extend forward through the through holes 210. The front end of the connecting post 360 is connected to a limiting element 50, and the door panel 20 is at least partially clamped between the limiting element 50 and the second connecting part 350.

[0035] Specifically, the limiting element 50 is a nut, and the limiting element 50 is threadedly connected to the connecting post 360. Of course, the limiting element 50 can also be an existing element such as a snap ring. When a snap ring is used, an annular groove is opened in the connecting post 360 to insert the snap ring into the annular groove.

[0036] In this invention, the lower side of the door panel 20 is connected to the body 10, and the door panel 20 is rotated relative to the body 10 around a pivot 200 to open or close. The lower side of the door panel is connected to the body, and the pivot 200, extending horizontally, forms a door structure that flips vertically. This structure facilitates upward flipping of the door panel to remove ice, making operation more in line with daily usage habits, convenient and effortless. Furthermore, when the door panel is flipped downwards to close, it ensures coordinated action with the ice-blocking element, stably fitting the opening, effectively guaranteeing sealing performance and ice-blocking effect, further reducing the risk of ice jamming.

[0037] In this invention, an ice-making module 40 is fixedly installed inside the body 10 above the ice storage cavity 110.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming, comprising a body (10), an ice storage cavity (110) provided inside the body (10), an opening (100) communicating with the ice storage cavity (110) on the front side wall of the body (10), and a door panel (20) rotatably connected to the opening (100) for sealing the opening (100), characterized in that: The rear wall of the door panel (20) is provided with an ice-blocking element (30) extending to the rear; The lower surface of the ice-blocking element (30) abuts against the lower surface (120) of the opening (100).

2. The ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-blocking element (30) includes a first ice-blocking section (310) and a second ice-blocking section (320) that are connected vertically to each other; The first ice-blocking section (310) is connected to a first connecting part (340) on the side near the door panel (20), and the first connecting part (340) is detachably connected to the door panel (20); The second ice-blocking section (320) is connected to a second connecting part (350) on the side near the door panel (20), and the second connecting part (350) is detachably connected to the door panel (20).

3. The ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting part (340) is provided with a plurality of connecting posts (360) extending forward. The door panel (20) is provided with a through hole (210) corresponding to the position of the connecting post (360). The connecting post (360) extends forward through the through hole (210). The front end of the connecting post (360) is connected to a limiting element (50). The door panel (20) is at least partially clamped between the limiting element (50) and the first connecting part (340).

4. The ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connecting part (350) is provided with a plurality of connecting posts (360) extending forward. The door panel (20) is provided with a through hole (210) corresponding to the position of the connecting post (360). The connecting post (360) extends forward through the through hole (210). The front end of the connecting post (360) is connected to a limiting element (50). The door panel (20) is at least partially clamped between the limiting element (50) and the second connecting part (350).

5. The ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The limiting element (50) is a nut, and the limiting element (50) is threadedly connected to the connecting post (360).

6. The ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the door panel (20) is connected to the body (10), and the door panel (20) is rotated relative to the body (10) with the pivot (200) as the rotation axis to open or close.

7. The ice maker structure for preventing ice jamming according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice-making module (40) is fixedly installed inside the body (10) above the ice storage cavity (110).

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