Ice storage basket for vehicle-mounted ice maker and vehicle-mounted ice maker

By installing a removable baffle in the ice storage basket of the vehicle-mounted ice maker to divide it into ice blocks and a refrigerated compartment, the problems of low space utilization and easy bacterial growth in the existing technology are solved, realizing an efficient combination of ice block storage and refrigeration functions and convenient cleaning.

CN224551849UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24ZHONGSHEN TECH (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHEN TECH (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to ice making equipment technical field discloses a kind of ice storage basket for vehicle-mounted ice maker and vehicle-mounted ice maker, be equipped in ice maker ice outlet below, including ice basket body, detachable baffle is equipped in the ice basket body, the baffle will the accommodating space of ice basket body be divided into first containing bin and second containing bin;The first containing bin is located directly below ice outlet for receiving ice block, and the second containing bin is used for cold storage article;The utility model, by setting first containing bin is specially used for receiving ice block, second containing bin can independently store beverage / food, space utilization rate is improved by more than 50%, realize the integration of ice block storage and refrigeration function under vehicle-mounted scene;Small amount of ice block only occupies first containing bin, avoid large space ineffective refrigeration, cold air passage extends to the above of second containing bin, and is opposite to cold air outlet, ensure that the temperature of refrigeration area is evenly distributed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making equipment technology, and in particular to an ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker and a vehicle-mounted ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] Existing vehicle-mounted ice makers (such as the ice basket and ice maker disclosed in CN220707802U) generally adopt a single-cavity ice storage basket structure, which has the following technical drawbacks:

[0003] Limited functionality: Ice blocks are directly piled up inside the ice basket. When the amount of ice produced is small, the space utilization of the ice basket is low, and it cannot take into account the refrigeration function. In addition, the divider mesh is difficult to disassemble and clean, and it is easy for bacteria to grow. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide an ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker and a vehicle-mounted ice maker, in order to solve the technical problems of current vehicle-mounted ice makers where ice blocks are directly piled up in the entire ice basket, resulting in low space utilization when the ice production is small and the refrigeration function cannot be taken into account; and the partition mesh is difficult to disassemble and clean, and is prone to bacterial growth.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned utility model objectives, the first aspect of this utility model proposes an ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker and a vehicle-mounted ice maker, which is located below the ice outlet of the ice maker and includes an ice basket body. The ice basket body is provided with a detachable baffle, which divides the accommodating space of the ice basket body into a first accommodating compartment and a second accommodating compartment.

[0006] The first compartment is located directly below the ice outlet and is used to receive ice blocks, while the second compartment is used for refrigerated storage of items.

[0007] Furthermore, the baffle has a wavy structure and is provided with ventilation holes on its surface.

[0008] Furthermore, the wave crest height of the wave-shaped structure is 10-30mm, and the trough depth is 5-15mm.

[0009] Furthermore, the baffle is made of food-grade polypropylene material, and the surface of the baffle is coated with a nano-ice-repellent coating.

[0010] Furthermore, the vent is a vertical strip-shaped hole with a diameter of 2-5mm.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the ice basket is provided with a sliding groove, and the baffle is detachably connected to the sliding groove by a sliding insertion method.

[0012] Furthermore, the height of the baffle is 2 / 3 to 4 / 5 of the height of the side wall of the ice basket body.

[0013] Furthermore, the chute is formed by strip plates fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ice basket body.

[0014] This utility model also protects a vehicle-mounted ice maker, including an ice maker body and an ice storage basket located below its ice outlet.

[0015] The ice storage basket is for a vehicle-mounted ice maker.

[0016] Furthermore, the cold air passage of the ice maker body extends above the second container, and the cold air outlet faces the second container.

[0017] The present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0018] 1. This utility model improves space utilization by setting up a first compartment specifically for holding ice blocks and a second compartment for independently storing beverages / food, achieving integrated ice storage and refrigeration functions in a vehicle setting. A small amount of ice blocks only occupies the first compartment, avoiding ineffective refrigeration in a large space. The cold air channel extends above the second compartment and faces the cold air outlet, ensuring uniform temperature distribution in the refrigerated area.

[0019] 2. This utility model features an ice storage basket connected to the ice maker body via a sliding groove, enabling quick installation or replacement and adapting to the compatibility needs of different vehicle models or ice maker models. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of an ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker and a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker and the assembly structure of the vehicle-mounted ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] in:

[0023] 10-Ice basket body; 11-Slide chute; 30-Baffle; 101-First containment compartment; 102-Second containment compartment; 31-Ventilation hole; 200-Ice maker body; 202-Ice outlet.

[0024] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0025] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0026] 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," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of 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 or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically defined.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Reference Figures 1-2 One embodiment of this utility model provides an ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker, which is located below the ice outlet of the ice maker and includes an ice basket body 10.

[0031] The ice basket body 10 is provided with a detachable baffle 30, which divides the accommodating space of the ice basket body 10 into a first accommodating compartment 101 and a second accommodating compartment 102.

[0032] The first compartment 101 is located directly below the ice outlet and is used to receive ice blocks, while the second compartment 102 is used for refrigerated storage of items.

[0033] This embodiment provides an ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker, located below the ice outlet 202 of the ice maker. The ice storage basket includes an ice basket body 10, the interior of which is divided into a first receiving compartment 101 and a second receiving compartment 102 by a removable baffle 30. The first receiving compartment 101 faces the ice outlet 202 and is used to directly receive ice blocks falling from the ice maker; the second receiving compartment 102 is located on the side and is used for refrigerating and storing beverages, fruits, and other items, realizing multi-functional use of partitioned storage. Two symmetrical sliding grooves 11 are arranged on the inner sidewall of the ice basket body 10.

[0034] When making ice, ice blocks fall into the first compartment 101. The wave-shaped baffle 30 cushions the impact of the ice blocks, and the vent 31 allows cold air to penetrate into the second compartment 102. The second compartment 102 uses the low temperature of the ice blocks to achieve refrigeration. Users can remove the baffle 30 at any time to adjust the volume ratio of the two compartments.

[0035] Optionally, the baffle 30 has a corrugated structure and is provided with ventilation holes 31 on its surface. The ventilation holes 31 are vertical strip-shaped holes with a diameter of 2-5 mm. The vertical strip-shaped ventilation holes 31 with a diameter of 3 mm are evenly distributed on the surface of the baffle 30 to promote the circulation of cold air while preventing ice blocks from entering the compartment.

[0036] The wave-shaped structure has a crest height of 10-30mm and a trough depth of 5-15mm. The baffle 30 has a wave-shaped structure, with a crest height preferably of 15mm and a trough depth preferably of 8mm.

[0037] Optionally, the baffle 30 is made of food-grade polypropylene material, and the surface of the baffle 30 is coated with a nano-ice-repellent coating. The baffle 30 is injection molded from food-grade polypropylene, and the surface is sprayed with a nano-ice-repellent coating such as fluorosilane material to reduce the adhesion of ice.

[0038] Optionally, the chute 11 is formed by strip plates fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ice basket body 10. Each chute 11 is formed by two strip plates vertically fixed to the inner wall, forming a U-shaped guide channel.

[0039] The height of the baffle 30 is 2 / 3 to 4 / 5 of the height of the side wall of the ice basket body 10.

[0040] The height of the baffle 30 is 3 / 4 of the height of the side wall of the ice basket body 10, ensuring that ice blocks will not overflow into the second containment compartment 102.

[0041] The inner wall of the ice basket body 10 is provided with a sliding groove 11, and the baffle 30 is detachably connected to the sliding groove 11 by sliding insertion. The two sides of the baffle 30 are inserted into the sliding groove 11, and the detachable installation is achieved by vertical sliding insertion. After installation, the baffle 30 is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the ice basket.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] This embodiment provides a vehicle-mounted ice maker, including an ice maker body 200 and an ice storage basket disposed below its ice outlet 202, wherein the ice storage basket is the ice storage basket for the vehicle-mounted ice maker.

[0044] The cold air passage of the ice maker body 200 extends above the second storage compartment 102, and the cold air outlet faces the second storage compartment 102. This allows the cold air to concentrate and cover the items stored in the second storage compartment 102, improving refrigeration efficiency.

[0045] Explanation: During the operation of the vehicle-mounted ice maker, ice blocks produced by the ice maker body 200 fall vertically from the ice outlet 202 into the first storage compartment 101 of the ice storage basket. At this time, the removable baffle 30 effectively buffers the impact of the falling ice blocks through its wave-shaped structure, preventing ice blocks from splashing. At the same time, the nano-ice-repellent coating on the surface of the baffle 30 significantly reduces the probability of ice block adhesion, ensuring that the ice blocks accumulate smoothly in the first storage compartment 101. As the ice blocks continue to accumulate, cold air naturally permeates into the second storage compartment 102 through the vertical strip-shaped vent holes 31 on the baffle 30. Combined with the cold air channel 201 extending from the ice maker body 200 to the top of the second storage compartment 102 to deliver cold air in a directional manner, the beverages or food stored in the second storage compartment 102 are continuously refrigerated in a low-temperature environment of 0–5℃. Users can pull up the baffle 30 at any time as needed, and remove or adjust the position of the baffle 30 through the slide 11 to change the volume ratio of the two compartments; the vibration during vehicle operation is offset by the interference fit structure between the baffle 30 and the slide 11 and the anti-slip rubber pad at the bottom of the ice basket, ensuring the stability of the compartments, and ultimately achieving the dual-function coordinated operation of ice block receiving and item refrigeration.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker, disposed below the ice outlet of the ice maker, comprising an ice basket body (10), characterized in that: The ice basket body (10) is provided with a detachable baffle (30), which divides the accommodating space of the ice basket body (10) into a first accommodating compartment (101) and a second accommodating compartment (102). The first compartment (101) is located directly below the ice outlet and is used to receive ice blocks, while the second compartment (102) is used for refrigerated storage of items.

2. The ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle (30) has a wave-shaped structure and is provided with ventilation holes (31) on its surface.

3. The ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wave crest height of the wave-shaped structure is 10-30mm, and the trough depth is 5-15mm.

4. The ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle (30) is made of food-grade polypropylene material, and the surface of the baffle (30) is covered with a nano-ice-repellent coating.

5. An ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ventilation hole (31) is a vertical strip-shaped hole with a diameter of 2-5 mm.

6. The ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the ice basket body (10) is provided with a sliding groove (11), and the baffle (30) is detachably connected to the sliding groove (11) by sliding insertion.

7. The ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the baffle (30) is 2 / 3 to 4 / 5 of the height of the side wall of the ice basket body (10).

8. An ice storage basket for a vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The chute (11) is formed by a strip plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ice basket body (10).

9. A vehicle-mounted ice maker, comprising an ice maker body (200) and an ice storage basket disposed below its ice outlet (202), characterized in that: The ice storage basket is the ice storage basket for the vehicle-mounted ice maker according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. A vehicle-mounted ice maker according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cold air passage of the ice maker body (200) extends above the second compartment (102), and the cold air outlet faces the second compartment (102).