An ice maker with adjustable ice block shape

Abstract

This utility model discloses an ice maker with adjustable ice block shape, including a casing. An ice-making tank is installed inside the casing. An adjustment mechanism is provided inside the casing, comprising a fixed plate, a fixed rod, a connecting plate, a fixed shaft, a movable plate, and a partition. A movable plate is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the casing. Two fixed shafts are fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate. A connecting plate is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two fixed shafts. A fixed rod is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two connecting plates. A fixed plate is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two fixed rods. By starting a motor, the rotating shaft rotates, causing the movable plate to move. This, in turn, causes the connecting plate to move via the fixed shaft. The fixed rod then moves the two fixed plates along the surface of the ice-making tank, allowing the partition to move within the ice-making tank and the distance between the partitions to be adjusted. This allows for adjustment of the length and shape of the ice during production, enabling the production of different strip-shaped ice blocks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, specifically to an ice maker with adjustable ice block shape. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that produces ice by cooling water through an evaporator with a refrigerant in a refrigeration system. It uses a refrigeration system with water as the carrier and produces ice by passing it through a device when powered on.

[0003] Currently, ice makers use a fixed mold size for the ice-making tank. When it is necessary to adjust the size and shape of the ice, the ice-making tank may need to be replaced, which will reduce the ice-making efficiency. Therefore, an ice maker with adjustable ice shape is designed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide an ice maker with adjustable ice block shape, thereby resolving the issues raised in the background section.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an ice maker with adjustable ice block shape, including a housing, and an ice-making tank is installed inside the housing; The housing is equipped with an adjustment mechanism, which includes a fixed plate, a fixed rod, a connecting plate, a fixed shaft, a movable plate, and partitions. A movable plate is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the housing. Two fixed shafts are fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate. A connecting plate is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two fixed shafts. A fixed rod is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two connecting plates. A fixed plate is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two fixed rods. Multiple partitions are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the two fixed plates.

[0006] In one example, an electric cylinder is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the housing, and a connector is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the electric cylinder.

[0007] In one example, a connecting shaft is mounted on one side of the connector, and the connecting shaft is fixed to the ice-making tank.

[0008] In one example, a motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the housing, and a rotating shaft is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the motor, with the rotating shaft passing through and extending into the housing.

[0009] In one example, the end of the rotating shaft located inside the housing is fixedly connected to the movable plate.

[0010] In one example, a limiting rod is fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates, the limiting rod passing through and extending beyond the other fixed plate, and a limiting plate is fixedly installed at the other end of the limiting rod.

[0011] The ice maker with adjustable ice block shape proposed in this utility model can bring the following beneficial effects: 1. This ice maker with adjustable ice block shape function drives the rotating shaft to rotate by starting the motor, which in turn drives the movable plate to move. The fixed shaft drives the connecting plate to move, and the fixed rod drives the two fixed plates to move along the surface of the ice making tank. This allows the partition to move within the ice making tank and the distance between the partitions to be adjusted, thereby adjusting the length and shape of the ice during ice making, and thus producing ice blocks of different shapes.

[0012] 2. This ice maker with adjustable ice block shape function uses an electric cylinder to drive the connector to rise and fall, and the connecting shaft to drive the ice trough to fall. When the partition separates from the ice trough, it is convenient to discharge the ice blocks in the ice trough. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the casing of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing plate structure of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Ice maker; 3. Connecting shaft; 4. Connector; 5. Electric cylinder; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Fixing rod; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Fixing shaft; 10. Movable plate; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Motor; 13. Limiting plate; 14. Limiting rod; 15. Partition plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this utility model, a detailed description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model proposes an ice maker with adjustable ice block shape, including a housing 1, and an ice maker 2 installed inside the housing 1. The housing 1 has an adjustment mechanism inside, which includes a fixed plate 6, a fixed rod 7, a connecting plate 8, a fixed shaft 9, a movable plate 10, and a partition 15. The movable plate 10 is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the housing 1. Two fixed shafts 9 are fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate 10. A connecting plate 8 is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two fixed shafts 9. A fixed rod 7 is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two connecting plates 8. A fixed plate 6 is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two fixed rods 7. Multiple partitions 15 are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the two fixed plates 6.

[0017] Specifically, an electric cylinder 5 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the housing 1. A connector 4 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the electric cylinder 5. The connector 4 is raised and lowered by the electric cylinder 5, and the ice-making tank 2 is raised and lowered by the connecting shaft 3, which facilitates the feeding of ice blocks.

[0018] Specifically, a connecting shaft 3 is installed on one side of the connector 4. The connecting shaft 3 is fixed to the ice-making tank 2, and the connector 4 and the ice-making tank 2 are connected through the connecting shaft 3.

[0019] Specifically, a motor 12 is fixedly installed on one side of the housing 1, and a rotating shaft 11 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the motor 12. The rotating shaft 11 passes through and extends into the housing 1. The motor 12 drives the rotating shaft 11 to rotate, which in turn drives the movable plate 10 to rotate.

[0020] Specifically, one end of the rotating shaft 11 located inside the housing 1 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 10, which fixes the fixed shaft 9 and drives the connecting plate 8 to move.

[0021] Specifically, a limiting rod 14 is fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates 6. The limiting rod 14 passes through and extends to the other fixed plate 6. A limiting plate 13 is fixedly installed on the other end of the limiting rod 14. The limiting rod 14 limits the movement of the fixed plate 6, and the limiting plate 13 limits the other end of the limiting rod 14.

[0022] Working principle: When the shape of the ice cubes needs to be adjusted, the motor 12 is started to drive the rotating shaft 11 to rotate, which in turn drives the movable plate 10 to move. The fixed shaft 9 drives the connecting plate 8 to move, and the fixed rod 7 drives the two fixed plates 6 to move along the surface of the ice-making tank 2. This allows the partition 15 to move within the ice-making tank 2, and the distance between the partitions 15 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the length and shape of the ice during ice making, and producing ice cubes of different shapes. When it is necessary to unload the ice, the electric cylinder 5 is started to drive the connecting head 4 to rise and fall, and the connecting shaft 3 drives the ice-making tank 2 to fall, allowing the ice cubes in the ice-making tank 2 to be unloaded.

[0023] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0024] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice maker with adjustable ice block shape function, comprising a housing (1), wherein an ice maker (2) is installed inside the housing (1); Its features are: The housing (1) is provided with an adjustment mechanism inside, and the adjustment mechanism includes a fixed plate (6), a fixed rod (7), a connecting plate (8), a fixed shaft (9), a movable plate (10), and a partition (15). The movable plate (10) is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the housing (1). Two fixed shafts (9) are fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate (10). A connecting plate (8) is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two fixed shafts (9). A fixed rod (7) is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two connecting plates (8). A fixed plate (6) is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two fixed rods (7). Multiple partitions (15) are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the two fixed plates (6).

2. An ice maker with adjustable ice block shape according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric cylinder (5) is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the housing (1), and a connector (4) is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the electric cylinder (5).

3. An ice maker with adjustable ice block shape according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting shaft (3) is installed on one side of the connector (4), and the connecting shaft (3) is fixed to the ice-making tank (2).

4. An ice maker with adjustable ice block shape according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (12) is fixedly installed on one side of the housing (1), and a rotating shaft (11) is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the motor (12), and the rotating shaft (11) passes through and extends into the housing (1).

5. An ice maker with adjustable ice block shape according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (11) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (10) at one end inside the housing (1).

6. An ice maker with adjustable ice block shape according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting rod (14) is fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates (6), the limiting rod (14) passes through and extends to the other fixed plate (6), and a limiting plate (13) is fixedly installed at the other end of the limiting rod (14).

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