Ice making assembly and ice maker

Abstract

This utility model discloses an ice-making component and an ice maker, comprising: a refrigerator body with an installation cavity inside; an ice-making tray with an ice-making cavity, the ice-making tray being installed in the installation cavity, the two ends of the ice-making cavity being respectively configured as a water inlet and a water outlet, the water outlet being provided with a water outlet; an evaporator installed in the installation cavity and fixedly connected to the refrigerator body; and a water inlet device with a water supply port and a water inlet, the water inlet being located near the water inlet end, and the evaporator being located between the water inlet and the water outlet. Water enters the water inlet device through the water supply port, then enters the water inlet end near the installation cavity through the water inlet, and then flows towards the water outlet side of the water outlet end, flows through the evaporator, and finally flows out from the water outlet. The water flows in one direction, making the water flow more stable, ensuring that all the water in the ice-making tray flows, thus making the ice produced more transparent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice maker technology, specifically relating to an ice-making component and an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] Because water contains dissolved air, the ice-making module will condense the air and water simultaneously during ice making, resulting in a hazy white ice. To solve this problem, existing technology uses live water ice making, which involves setting up a water inlet and outlet structure in the ice-making pan so that the water in the ice-making pan can flow, thereby driving the air in the water to flow and preventing the air from condensing and causing the ice to turn white.

[0003] However, the water inlet and outlet of the existing ice-making module is irregular. In some areas, the water does not move or rotates in a circle, causing the dissolved air in that part of the water to still condense, resulting in some ice cubes still appearing hazy white. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice-making component and an ice maker that produce more transparent ice.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ice-making component, comprising:

[0006] A refrigerator body, wherein an installation cavity is provided inside the refrigerator body;

[0007] An ice-making tray is provided with an ice-making cavity. The ice-making tray is installed in the mounting cavity. The two ends of the ice-making cavity are respectively set as a water inlet and a water outlet. The water outlet is provided with a water outlet.

[0008] An evaporator is installed in the mounting cavity and is fixedly connected to the refrigerator body;

[0009] A water inlet device is provided with a water supply port and a water inlet. The water inlet is located near the water inlet end or is located on the side of the evaporator.

[0010] Furthermore, the water inlet device includes a water inlet horizontal plate, which is disposed in the ice-making cavity. The water inlet horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the ice-making body through a first bracket. A first water inlet cavity is provided inside the water inlet horizontal plate. The water supply port and the water inlet are connected to the first water inlet cavity. The water inlet is located near the water inlet end, and the opening of the water inlet faces the water outlet end.

[0011] Furthermore, the water inlet device includes a water inlet rod disposed within the ice-making cavity. The water inlet rod is fixedly connected to the ice-making cavity via a second bracket. A second water inlet cavity is provided within the water inlet rod. The water supply port and the water inlet are connected to the second water inlet cavity. Several water inlets are provided, and each water inlet is located near the water inlet end, with its opening facing the water outlet end. The several water inlets are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the ice-making cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the water outlet is located near the bottom of the ice-making chamber.

[0013] Furthermore, the water outlet is located at the top near the ice-making chamber.

[0014] Furthermore, there are two water outlets, one of which is located near the bottom of the ice-making cavity, and the other is located near the top of the ice-making cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, the water outlet near the bottom of the ice-making chamber is circular in shape.

[0016] Furthermore, a baffle is fixed inside the mounting cavity, the baffle is located below the water outlet, and the baffle is inclined from top to bottom into the mounting cavity.

[0017] Furthermore, the water inlet device includes a water inlet pipe located on the side of the evaporator and fixedly connected to the refrigerator body. The water inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of water inlets, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the water inlet pipe, with the openings of the water inlets facing the evaporator.

[0018] An ice maker, including the aforementioned ice-making components, was also disclosed.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] (1) Water enters the water inlet device through the water supply port, and then enters the water inlet end near the installation cavity through the water inlet. Then the water will flow to the water outlet side of the water outlet end, flow through the evaporator, and finally flow out from the water outlet. The water flow is unidirectional and the water flow is more stable, so that all the water in the ice making tray flows, and the ice made is more transparent.

[0021] (2) Water enters the water inlet through the water supply port, and then flows from the side of the evaporator to the ice-making protrusion of the evaporator through the water inlet, so that the water in that place is always flowing, and more transparent ice is obtained.

[0022] (3) There are three water inlets, so that water can be supplied from three locations at the same time to increase the fluidity of the ice water;

[0023] (4) There are two outlets, which can drain water at the same time, increasing the flow of water. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-making component of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point I;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the water inlet device;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the water inlet device;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A sectional view;

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the water inlet device;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the baffle.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Refrigerator body; 2. Installation cavity; 3. Ice maker tray; 4. Ice maker cavity; 5. Water inlet; 6. Water outlet; 7. Water outlet; 8. Evaporator; 9. Water inlet device; 10. Water supply port; 11. Water inlet; 12. Water inlet horizontal plate; 13. First bracket; 14. First water inlet cavity; 15. Water inlet rod; 16. Second bracket; 17. Second water inlet cavity; 18. Baffle; 19. Water inlet pipe; 20. Ice-making protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] Please see Figures 1-8 This utility model provides a technical solution for an ice-making component and an ice maker.

[0035] An ice-making component, comprising:

[0036] A refrigerator body 1 is made, and an installation cavity 2 is provided inside the refrigerator body 1;

[0037] Ice making tray 3, ice making cavity 4 is provided on ice making tray 3, ice making tray 3 is installed in installation cavity 2, ice making cavity 4 is provided with water inlet 5 and water outlet 6 at both ends respectively, and water outlet 6 is provided with water outlet 7.

[0038] Evaporator 8 is installed in the installation cavity 2 and is fixedly connected to the refrigerator body 1. The ice-making protrusions of the evaporator 8 are arranged sequentially along the length of the ice-making cavity, and there may be two rows of ice-making protrusions.

[0039] The water inlet device 9 is provided with a water supply port 10 and a water inlet 11. The water inlet 11 is located near the water inlet end 5 or is located on the side of the evaporator 8.

[0040] Water enters the water inlet device 9 through the water supply port 10, and then enters the water inlet end 5 near the installation cavity 2 through the water inlet 11. The water then flows towards the water outlet 7 of the water outlet end 6, flows through the evaporator 8, and finally flows out from the water outlet 7. The water flows in one direction, making the water flow more stable and ensuring that all the water in the ice-making tray 3 flows, thus making the ice produced more transparent.

[0041] Water enters the water inlet device 9 through the water supply port 10, and then flows from the side of the evaporator 8 through the water inlet 11 to the ice-making protrusion of the evaporator 8, so that the water there is always flowing, resulting in more transparent ice.

[0042] The following is one embodiment of the water inlet device 9, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the water inlet device 9 includes a water inlet horizontal plate 12, which is disposed inside the ice-making cavity 4. The water inlet horizontal plate 12 is fixedly connected to the ice-making body 1 via a first bracket 13. A first water inlet cavity 14 is provided inside the water inlet horizontal plate 12. A water supply port 10 and a water inlet 11 are connected to the first water inlet cavity 14. The water inlet 11 is located near the water inlet end 5, and its opening faces the water outlet end 6. The shape of the water inlet 11 is set to elliptical, but it is not limited to elliptical shapes; it can also be rectangular, circular, etc. Water enters the first water inlet cavity 14 through the water supply port 10 and then flows out through the water inlet 11. Alternatively, a first water supply channel can be provided on the first bracket 13, which is connected to the water supply port 10, thereby supplying water to the first water inlet cavity 14 through the first water supply channel.

[0043] The following is another embodiment of the water inlet device 9, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the water inlet device 9 includes a water inlet rod 15, which is disposed inside the ice-making cavity 4. The water inlet rod 15 is fixedly connected to the ice-making cavity 1 via a second bracket 16. A second water inlet cavity 17 is provided inside the water inlet rod 15. A water supply port 10 and a water inlet 11 are connected to the second water inlet cavity 17. Several water inlets 11 are provided, and they are located near the water inlet end 5, with their openings facing the water outlet end 6. The several water inlets 11 are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the ice-making cavity 4. Water enters the second water inlet cavity 17 through the water supply port 10, and then is transported to the ice-making cavity 4 from each water inlet 11.

[0044] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, there are three inlets 11, allowing water to be supplied simultaneously from three locations to increase the flow rate of the ice water. The three inlets 11 are not limited to being on the same horizontal plane; they can also be arranged as follows: Figure 5 As shown, the water inlets 11 on both sides are higher than the water inlet 11 in the middle.

[0045] The following are several ways to set the water outlet 7. The shape of the water outlet 7 is not limited to circle, rectangle, and ellipse.

[0046] The first method involves placing the water outlet 7 at the bottom near the ice-making chamber 4, so that drainage can be achieved when the water level is low.

[0047] The second type is: the water outlet 7 is located near the top of the ice-making chamber 4, so that when the water level is low, the water level in the ice-making chamber 4 can be quickly increased, and when the water level is higher than the water outlet 7, the water can be drained.

[0048] The third type has two outlets 7, one located near the bottom of the ice-making chamber 4 and the other near the top. This allows both outlets 7 to drain water simultaneously when the water level is high, increasing water flow. Furthermore, the outlet 7 near the bottom of the ice-making chamber 4 is circular, and the outlet 7 near the top is rectangular.

[0049] The following is another embodiment of the water inlet device, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the water inlet device includes a water inlet pipe 19, which is located on the side of the evaporator 8. The water inlet pipe 19 is arranged parallel to the evaporator 8. The side here refers to the front or rear side of the evaporator 8. The water inlet pipe 19 is fixedly connected to the refrigerator body 1. The water inlet pipe 19 is provided with a plurality of water inlets 11, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the water inlet pipe 19. The openings of the water inlets 11 face the evaporator 8.

[0050] Water enters the water inlet 19 through the water supply port 10, and then flows into the evaporator 8 through the water inlet 11, causing water to flow continuously on the ice-making protrusions on the evaporator 8 to obtain transparent ice. Finally, the water is discharged from the water outlet 7.

[0051] like Figure 8 As shown, a baffle 18 is fixed inside the mounting cavity 2. The baffle 18 is located below the water outlet 7 and is inclined downwards into the mounting cavity 2. The water discharged from the water outlet 7 flows onto the baffle 18 and then flows downwards along the baffle 18 back to the lower part of the mounting cavity 2, reducing the generation of air bubbles. This portion of water is pumped back to the ice-making cavity 4 to obtain more transparent ice.

[0052] An ice maker, including the aforementioned ice-making components, was also disclosed.

[0053] 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 making assembly, comprising: include: A refrigerator body, wherein an installation cavity is provided inside the refrigerator body; An ice-making tray is provided with an ice-making cavity. The ice-making tray is installed in the mounting cavity. The two ends of the ice-making cavity are respectively set as a water inlet and a water outlet. The water outlet is provided with a water outlet. An evaporator is installed in the mounting cavity and is fixedly connected to the refrigerator body; A water inlet device is provided with a water supply port and a water inlet. The water inlet is located near the water inlet end or is located on the side of the evaporator.

2. An ice-making assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The water inlet device includes a water inlet horizontal plate, which is disposed in the ice-making cavity. The water inlet horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the ice-making body through a first bracket. A first water inlet cavity is provided inside the water inlet horizontal plate. The water supply port and the water inlet are connected to the first water inlet cavity. The water inlet is located near the water inlet end, and the opening of the water inlet faces the water outlet end.

3. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, The water inlet device includes a water inlet rod disposed within the ice-making cavity. The water inlet rod is fixedly connected to the ice-making cavity via a second bracket. A second water inlet cavity is provided within the water inlet rod. The water supply port and the water inlet are connected to the second water inlet cavity. Several water inlets are provided, and each water inlet is located near the water inlet end, with its opening facing the water outlet end. The several water inlets are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the ice-making cavity.

4. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, The water outlet is located at the bottom near the ice-making chamber.

5. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, The water outlet is located at the top near the ice-making chamber.

6. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, The water outlet is provided in two parts, one of which is located near the bottom of the ice-making cavity, and the other is located near the top of the ice-making cavity.

7. An ice-making assembly according to claim 6, wherein, The water outlet near the bottom of the ice-making chamber is circular in shape.

8. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, A baffle is fixed inside the mounting cavity. The baffle is located below the water outlet and is inclined from top to bottom into the mounting cavity.

9. The ice-making assembly of claim 1, wherein, The water inlet device includes a water inlet pipe located on the side of the evaporator and fixedly connected to the refrigerator body. The water inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of water inlets, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the water inlet pipe, with the openings of the water inlets facing the evaporator.

10. An ice maker characterized by, Includes the ice-making assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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