Water storage components, as well as ice-making devices and refrigeration equipment having the water storage components.

Abstract

This utility model discloses a water storage component and an ice-making device and refrigeration equipment having the water storage component. The water storage component is disposed in the freezer compartment of the refrigeration equipment and includes: a housing, the housing including a shell and a liner, the liner having a water storage space, the liner being disposed within the shell, and an insulated space forming between the liner and the shell; a heat insulation element disposed within the insulated space; and a first heating element disposed in the liner for heating the water storage space. The water storage component of this utility model has advantages such as preventing water from freezing, providing stable and efficient water supply to the ice-making component, and offering a good user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration technology, specifically to a water storage component, and also to an ice-making device and refrigeration equipment having the water storage component. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators with integrated ice makers are widely used. In related technologies, the ice maker in refrigerators uses either an external drinking water supply or a water tank located inside the refrigerator compartment. Water from the water tank is then transported to the ice maker in the freezer compartment via a water pipe. This water pipe must pass through the insulation layer between the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a water storage component, as well as an ice-making device and a refrigeration equipment having the water storage component.

[0004] The water storage component of this utility model is installed in the freezer chamber of a refrigeration equipment and includes: a box body, the box body including a box shell and a box liner, the box liner having a water storage space, the box liner being disposed inside the box shell, and a heat insulation space being formed between the box liner and the box shell; a heat insulation member, the heat insulation member being disposed within the heat insulation space; and a first heating member, the first heating member being disposed in the box liner for heating the water storage space.

[0005] The water storage component of this invention has the advantages of preventing water from freezing, providing stable and effective water supply to the ice-making component, and offering a good user experience.

[0006] Optionally, the first heating element is disposed on the outer surface of the box liner.

[0007] Optionally, the first heating element includes: a first metal sheet having a first surface and a second surface opposite each other in its thickness direction, the first surface being in contact with the outer surface of the liner; and a first heating wire disposed on the second surface.

[0008] Optionally, the first heating wire includes a plurality of straight segments and at least one first arc segment. The plurality of straight segments are spaced apart along the length or width direction of the first metal sheet, and two adjacent straight segments are connected by the first arc segment.

[0009] Optionally, the first heating element further includes a second metal sheet disposed on the second surface, the second metal sheet being in contact with the heat insulation element, and the first heating wire being held between the first metal sheet and the second metal sheet.

[0010] Optionally, the water storage assembly further includes: a water outlet pipe communicating with the water storage space, at least a portion of the water outlet pipe being located within the heat insulation space; and a second heating element disposed on the at least a portion of the water outlet pipe.

[0011] Optionally, the second heating element includes: a third metal sheet having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite each other in its thickness direction, the third surface being in contact with the outer surface of the water outlet pipe; and a second heating wire disposed on the fourth surface.

[0012] Optionally, the second heating wire includes a plurality of second arc segments and at least one connecting segment, the plurality of second arc segments being spaced apart along the extension direction of the water outlet pipe, and adjacent two second arc segments being connected by the connecting segment.

[0013] Optionally, the second heating element further includes a fourth metal sheet disposed on the fourth surface, the fourth metal sheet being in contact with the heat insulation element, and the second heating wire being clamped between the third metal sheet and the fourth metal sheet.

[0014] Optionally, the water storage component further includes a water storage box, which is removably disposed within the water storage space, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage box.

[0015] The ice-making device of this utility model includes: an ice-making component; and a water storage component, wherein the water storage component is the water storage component described in this utility model, and the water outlet of the water storage component cooperates with the ice-making component to supply water to the ice-making component.

[0016] The ice-making device of this invention has the advantages of the water storage component not occupying the storage space of the refrigerator, the water storage component being able to stably and effectively supply water to the ice-making component, and a good user experience.

[0017] The refrigeration equipment of this utility model has a freezing chamber, and the freezing chamber is provided with a water storage component as described in this utility model.

[0018] The refrigeration equipment of this invention has the advantages of large storage space and water storage components that do not occupy storage space when not in use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice-making device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a water storage component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial side view of a water storage component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a water storage component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first heating element / second heating element / sealing strip heating element of the water storage assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first heating element / sealing strip heating element of the water storage assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a water storage component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a water storage component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a partial rear view of a water storage component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a partially enlarged view of the water storage component according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0031] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a refrigeration device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 1-11 As shown, the refrigeration equipment 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a freezer compartment 300 and an ice-making device 100. The ice-making device 100 includes an ice-making component 20 and a water storage component 10, both of which are disposed within the freezer compartment 300. The outlet of the water storage component 10 cooperates with the ice-making component 20 to supply water to the ice-making component 20.

[0032] The water storage assembly 10 includes a housing 1, a heat insulation component 3, and a first heating component 2. The housing 1 includes a shell 11 and a liner 12, the liner 12 having a water storage space 121. The liner 12 is disposed within the shell 11, forming a heat insulation space 13 between the liner 12 and the shell 11. The heat insulation component 3 is disposed within the heat insulation space 13. The first heating component 2 is disposed within the liner 12 for heating the water storage space 121.

[0033] In related technologies, the water storage box of ice-making devices is located inside the refrigerator compartment. One end of a water pipe is connected to the water storage box, and the pipe passes through the insulation layer between the refrigerator and freezer compartments to supply water to the ice maker. Because the water pipe connected to the storage box passes through the insulation layer, it cannot be removed, and consequently, the water storage box cannot be removed from the refrigerator compartment. Therefore, even when the ice maker is not in use, the water storage box cannot be removed from the refrigerator compartment, causing it to constantly occupy storage space and reducing the storage capacity of the refrigerator compartment.

[0034] Furthermore, since the water storage box of the ice-making device in the relevant technology is located in the refrigerator compartment, the refrigeration equipment without a refrigerator compartment cannot be equipped with an ice-making device because it cannot have a water storage box, thus the refrigeration equipment without a refrigerator compartment does not have the function of making ice.

[0035] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device 1000 eliminates the need for a water pipe passing through the insulation layer between the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment by placing the water storage component 10 inside the freezer compartment 300. Therefore, when not making ice, the water storage component 10 and the ice-making component 20 can be removed from the freezer compartment 300, i.e., the ice-making device 100 can be removed from the freezer compartment 300. Thus, the water storage component 10 does not occupy storage space in the refrigerator compartment 200, and the water storage component 10 and the ice-making component 20 do not occupy storage space in the freezer compartment 300 when not in use, thereby providing a larger storage space in both the refrigerator compartment 200 and the freezer compartment 300.

[0036] Furthermore, by placing the water storage component 10 inside the freezer compartment 300, an ice-making component 20 and an ice-making device can be installed inside a refrigeration equipment 1000 that does not have a refrigerator compartment, so that the refrigeration equipment 1000 without a refrigerator compartment can have an ice-making function.

[0037] According to the present invention, the water storage component 10 has a first heating element 2 disposed on the inner tank 12 so as to heat the water storage space 121 of the inner tank 12, thereby preventing the water in the water storage component 10 disposed in the freezer 300 from freezing, so that the water storage component 10 can stably and effectively supply water to the ice making component 20, thereby improving the user experience.

[0038] Therefore, the refrigeration equipment 1000 according to the present invention has advantages such as large storage space and the water storage component 10 not occupying storage space when not in use. The water storage component 10 according to the present invention has advantages such as preventing water from freezing, being able to stably and effectively supply water to the ice-making component 20, and providing a good user experience. The ice-making device 100 has advantages such as the water storage component 10 not occupying the storage space of the refrigerator compartment 200, the water storage component 10 being able to stably and effectively supply water to the ice-making component 20, and providing a good user experience.

[0039] like Figures 1-11 As shown, the refrigeration equipment 1000 includes a refrigerator compartment 200, a freezer compartment 300, and an ice-making device 100. The refrigerator compartment 200 and the freezer compartment 300 can be arranged vertically or horizontally. Vertical arrangement is as follows... Figure 1 As shown by arrow A in the diagram.

[0040] The ice-making device 100 may include a water storage component 10 and an ice-making component 20. The water storage component 10 and the ice-making component 20 may be arranged vertically. For example, the water storage component 10 may be located above the ice-making component 20, and the water in the water storage component 10 may flow into the ice-making component 20 under its own gravity. In this case, a water outlet pipe 4 for transporting water from the water storage component 10 to the ice-making component 20 is not required; an outlet only needs to be provided at the bottom of the water storage component 10, located above the ice-making component 20.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will understand that when the water storage assembly 10 is located above the ice-making assembly 20, a water outlet pipe 4 can also be provided. The inlet of the water outlet pipe 4 is connected to the water storage space 121, and the outlet of the water outlet pipe 4 cooperates with the ice-making assembly 20 to transport water from the water storage space 121 to the ice-making assembly 20. In addition, the water storage assembly 10 and the ice-making assembly 20 can also be arranged horizontally.

[0042] like Figures 3-5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the water storage assembly 10 includes a tank body 1, a heat insulation component 3, and a first heating component 2. The tank body 1 includes a shell 11 and a liner 12, with the liner 12 disposed inside the shell 11, forming a heat insulation space 13 between the liner 12 and the shell 11. The heat insulation component 3 is disposed within the heat insulation space 13.

[0043] Optionally, the insulation component 3 can be a foam layer, or it can be a vacuum insulation panel (VIP). Furthermore, the insulation component 3 includes a vacuum insulation panel and a foam layer, with the foam layer disposed between the inner chamber 12 and the outer shell 11, and the vacuum insulation panel disposed between the inner chamber 12 and the foam layer. In other words, the foam layer is located on the outside of the vacuum insulation panel.

[0044] The tank liner 12 has a water storage space 121. A first heating element 2 is provided on the tank liner 12 for heating the water storage space 121.

[0045] Optionally, the first heating element 2 is disposed on the outer surface 122 of the tank liner 12. Therefore, the first heating element 2 does not occupy the water storage space 121, and when the first heating element 2 uses electricity to heat the water storage space 121, there is no need to insulate the first heating element 2, thus simplifying the structure of the water storage assembly 10. Furthermore, the user will not see the first heating element 2 during use of the water storage assembly 10, making the appearance of the water storage assembly 10 more concise and aesthetically pleasing. In addition, by disposing of the first heating element 2 on the outer surface 122 of the tank liner 12, the first heating element 2 can be located within the heat insulation space 13, allowing the heat insulation element 3 to press down on the first heating element 2 for a more stable installation.

[0046] The outer surface 122 of the tank liner 12 is the surface of the tank liner 12 facing the tank shell 11, that is, the outer surface 122 of the tank liner 12 is the surface of the tank liner 12 facing away from the water storage space 121. The inner surface of the tank shell 11 is the surface of the tank shell 11 facing the tank liner 12. A heat insulation space 13 is formed between the outer surface 122 of the tank liner 12 and the inner surface of the tank shell 11.

[0047] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first heating element 2 includes a first metal sheet 21 and a first heating wire 22. The first metal sheet 21 has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in its thickness direction. The first surface is attached to the outer surface 122 of the box liner 12, that is, the first metal sheet 21 is disposed on the outer surface 122 of the box liner 12. The first heating wire 22 is disposed on the second surface of the first metal sheet 21.

[0048] When the first heating wire 22 is energized, it generates heat. The heat generated by the first heating wire 22 is transferred through the first metal sheet 21 to the outer surface 122 of the tank liner 12, and then to the water storage space 121 to heat the water inside the water storage space 121. By setting the first metal sheet 21, the contact area between the first heating element 2 and the tank liner 12 can be effectively increased, thereby effectively heating the water storage space 121 and further preventing the water inside the water storage space 121 from freezing.

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, the first heating element 2 also includes a second metal sheet 23, which is disposed on the second surface and contacts the heat insulation element 3. The first heating wire 22 is clamped between the first metal sheet 21 and the second metal sheet 23.

[0050] The heat generated by the first heating wire 22 is transferred to the heat insulation element 3 through the second metal sheet 23, thereby heating the heat insulation element 3. This further prevents the cold air in the freezer compartment 300 from being transferred to the water storage space 121 through the heat insulation element 3, thus further preventing the water in the water storage space 121 from freezing. The heat insulation element 3 can only prevent the cold air in the freezer compartment 300 from being transferred to the water storage space 121 to a large extent; it cannot completely prevent the cold air in the freezer compartment 300 from being transferred to the water storage space 121.

[0051] Furthermore, the heat generated by the first heating wire 22 is transferred outward through the first metal sheet 21 and the second metal sheet 23, thereby further increasing the heat transfer area of ​​the first heating element 2 to further prevent the water in the water storage space 121 from freezing. In addition, by clamping the first heating wire 22 between the first metal sheet 21 and the second metal sheet 23, the first heating wire 22 can also be protected by the first metal sheet 21 and the second metal sheet 23.

[0052] Optionally, both the first metal sheet 21 and the second metal sheet 23 can be aluminum foil. The first heating wire 22 can be a PVC heating wire, a silicone heating wire, a graphene heating wire, a metal heating wire, etc. The outer surface 122 of the tank liner 12 can include an upper surface 1221, a lower surface, a left side surface, a right side surface 1222, and a rear surface. Each of the upper surface, lower surface, left side surface, right side surface, and rear surface can be provided with a first heating element 2, thereby more effectively heating the water storage space 121 to further prevent the water in the water storage space 121 from freezing.

[0053] Optionally, the first heating wire 22 may be curved to increase its length, thereby increasing the heat generated by the first heating wire 22. For example, the first heating wire 22 may be corrugated (serpentine) to further increase its length, thereby further increasing the heat generated by the first heating wire 22.

[0054] The first heating wire 22 includes a plurality of straight segments 221 and at least one first arc segment 222. The plurality of straight segments 221 are spaced apart along the length or width direction of the first metal sheet 21 (second metal sheet 23), and adjacent two straight segments 221 are connected by the first arc segment 222. This can further increase the length of the first heating wire 22, thereby further increasing the heat generated by the first heating wire 22.

[0055] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the water storage assembly 10 also includes a water outlet pipe 4 and a second heating element 5. The water outlet pipe 4 is connected to the water storage space 121. For example, the water inlet of the water outlet pipe 4 is connected to the water storage space 121, and the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 4 is matched with the ice-making assembly 20 so that water in the water storage space 121 is transported to the ice-making assembly 20 through the water outlet pipe 4.

[0056] At least a portion 41 of the outlet pipe 4 is located within the insulation space 13. Thus, the outlet pipe 4 passes through the insulation member 3, i.e., the insulation member 3 surrounds the outlet pipe 4. The second heating member 5 is disposed on at least a portion 41 of the outlet pipe 4.

[0057] After water is supplied to the ice-making assembly 20 via the outlet pipe 4, some water will remain inside the outlet pipe 4. By placing at least a portion 41 of the outlet pipe 4 within the insulation space 13, the water inside the outlet pipe is prevented from freezing, so that the outlet pipe can stably and effectively supply water to the ice-making assembly 20, thereby improving the user experience.

[0058] Furthermore, by placing the second heating element 5 on at least a portion 41 of the water outlet pipe 4, the water outlet pipe 4 can be heated by the second heating element 5, thereby further preventing the water in the water outlet pipe 4 from freezing, so that the water outlet pipe 4 can supply water to the ice-making component 20 more stably and effectively, further improving the user experience.

[0059] Optionally, the second heating element 5 is disposed on the outer surface 42 of the water outlet pipe 4, that is, the second heating element 5 is located within the heat insulation space 13. Therefore, the second heating element 5 does not occupy the internal space of the water outlet pipe 4, so as not to affect the water supply from the water outlet pipe 4 to the ice-making assembly 20. Furthermore, when the second heating element 5 uses electricity to heat the water outlet pipe 4, there is no need to insulate the second heating element 5, thus simplifying the structure of the water storage assembly 10. In addition, by disposing of the second heating element 5 on the outer surface 42 of the water outlet pipe 4, the second heating element 5 can be located within the heat insulation space 13, thereby allowing the heat insulation element 3 to press down on the second heating element 5, thus providing a more stable installation of the second heating element 5.

[0060] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the second heating element 5 includes a third metal sheet 51 and a second heating wire 52. The third metal sheet 51 has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite each other in its thickness direction. The third surface is attached to the outer surface 42 of the water outlet pipe 4, that is, the third metal sheet 51 is disposed on the outer surface 42 of the water outlet pipe 4. The second heating wire 52 is disposed on the fourth surface of the third metal sheet 51.

[0061] When the second heating wire 52 is energized, it generates heat. The heat generated by the second heating wire 52 is transferred to the outer surface 42 of the water outlet pipe 4 through the third metal sheet 51, so as to heat the water inside the water outlet pipe 4. By setting the third metal sheet 51, the contact area between the second heating element 5 and the water outlet pipe 4 can be effectively increased, thereby effectively heating the water outlet pipe 4 and further preventing the water inside the water outlet pipe 4 from freezing.

[0062] like Figure 6As shown, the second heating element 5 also includes a fourth metal sheet 53, which is disposed on the fourth surface and contacts the heat insulation element 3. The second heating wire 52 is clamped between the third metal sheet 51 and the fourth metal sheet 53.

[0063] The heat generated by the second heating wire 52 is transferred to the heat insulation member 3 through the fourth metal sheet 53 to heat the heat insulation member 3. This further prevents the cold air in the freezer compartment 300 from being transferred to the water outlet pipe 4 through the heat insulation member 3, thereby further preventing the water in the water outlet pipe 4 from freezing.

[0064] Furthermore, the heat generated by the second heating wire 52 is transferred outward through the third metal sheet 51 and the fourth metal sheet 53, thereby further increasing the heat transfer area of ​​the second heating element 5 to further prevent the water in the outlet pipe 4 from freezing. In addition, by clamping the second heating wire 52 between the third metal sheet 51 and the fourth metal sheet 53, the third metal sheet 51 and the fourth metal sheet 53 can also protect the second heating wire 52.

[0065] Optionally, both the third metal sheet 51 and the fourth metal sheet 53 can be aluminum foil. The second heating wire 52 can be a PVC heating wire, a silicone heating wire, a graphene heating wire, a metal heating wire, etc. The second heating wire 52 can be curved to increase its length, thereby increasing the heat generated. For example, the second heating wire 52 can be corrugated (serpentine) to further increase its length, thereby further increasing the heat generated.

[0066] The second heating wire 52 includes a plurality of second arc segments and at least one connecting segment. The plurality of second arc segments are spaced apart along the extension direction (length direction) of the water outlet pipe 4, and adjacent two second arc segments are connected by the connecting segment. This can further increase the length of the second heating wire 52, thereby further increasing the heat generated by the second heating wire 52.

[0067] like Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the water storage assembly 10 also includes a water storage box 6. The water storage box 6 is removably disposed within the water storage space 121, and the water outlet pipe 4 is connected to the water storage box 6. Water in the water storage box 6 can be transported to the ice-making assembly 20 through the water outlet pipe 4. When the water in the water storage box 6 is used up, the water storage box 6 can be removed for refilling, and then placed back into the water storage space 121. By providing the water storage box 6, refilling water is more convenient, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0068] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figures 8-11As shown, the housing 1 also includes a door frame 13, which is connected to the inner tank 12 and the outer shell 11, forming a heat-insulating space 13 between the door frame 13, the inner tank 12, and the outer shell 11. The water storage assembly 10 also includes a door 7, a sealing strip 8, and a sealing strip heating element 9.

[0069] The door frame 13 has a first side 131 and a second side 132 opposite to each other in its thickness direction. A sealing strip 8 is provided on one of the door body 7 and the first side 131, and the sealing strip 8 cooperates with the other of the door body 7 and the first side 131. A sealing strip heating element 9 is provided on one of the first side 131 and the second side 132 to heat the sealing strip 8.

[0070] By installing a sealing strip heating element 9 on the door frame 13, the sealing strip 8 can be heated by the sealing strip heating element 9, thereby preventing the sealing strip 8 from hardening in the low temperature environment of the freezer 300, so as to ensure that the sealing strip 8 always maintains its elasticity and flexibility, and thus ensures that the sealing strip 8 always has excellent sealing effect.

[0071] Therefore, the sealing strip 8 can prevent the cold air of the freezer compartment 300 from entering the water storage space 121 of the cabinet 1 through the gap between the door 7 and the cabinet 1 (door frame 13), thereby further preventing the water in the water storage component 10 of the freezer compartment 300 from freezing, so that the water storage component 10 can supply water to the ice making component 20 more stably and effectively, and further improve the user experience.

[0072] In addition, by heating the sealing strip 8 with the sealing strip heating element 9, it is possible to prevent the sealing strip 8 and the door body 7 from freezing together, thereby preventing the water storage box 6 (which is connected to the door body 7) from being unable to be pulled out through the door body 7.

[0073] like Figure 11 As shown, the first side 131 is provided with a mounting groove 133, and a portion of the sealing strip 8 fits into the mounting groove 133, that is, the sealing strip 8 is provided on the first side 131. By fitting a portion of the sealing strip 8 into the mounting groove 133, the sealing strip 8 can be more securely installed on the door frame 13. The sealing strip 8 fits with the door body 7 to seal the gap between the door body 7 and the housing 1 (door frame 13).

[0074] The sealing strip heating element 9 is located on the second side 132. At least a portion of the second side 132 forms part of the wall of the heat insulation space 13, that is, the sealing strip heating element 9 is located within the heat insulation space 13. This not only allows the sealing strip heating element 9 to be fixed using the heat insulation element 3, thus more securely installing it onto the door frame 13 (second side 132), but also ensures that the user will not see the sealing strip heating element 9 during the use of the water storage assembly 10, making the water storage assembly 10 more aesthetically pleasing and simple in appearance.

[0075] like Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the sealing strip 8 is annular and surrounds the water storage space 121 of the housing 1. Optionally, when the water storage box 6 is located within the water storage space 121, the sealing strip 8 surrounds the water storage box 6.

[0076] This can further improve the sealing performance of the sealing strip 8, thereby further preventing the cold air of the freezer compartment 300 from entering the water storage space 121 through the gap between the door body 7 and the door frame 13, and further preventing the water in the water storage space 121 (water storage box 6) from freezing, so that the water storage component 10 can supply water to the ice making component 20 more stably and effectively, and further improve the user experience.

[0077] The sealing strip 8 and the sealing strip heating element 9 are positioned opposite each other in the thickness direction of the door frame 13, so that the sealing strip heating element 9 can heat the sealing strip 8 more effectively. This further prevents the sealing strip 8 from hardening in the low-temperature environment of the freezer compartment 300, thereby ensuring that the sealing strip 8 always maintains its elasticity and flexibility, and further ensuring that the sealing strip 8 always has excellent sealing performance.

[0078] like Figures 9-11 As shown, the sealing strip heating element 9 is annular. Therefore, the sealing strip heating element 9 can more effectively heat the sealing strip 8, thus ensuring that the sealing strip 8 always maintains its elasticity and flexibility, and thus always has an excellent sealing effect.

[0079] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the sealing strip heating element 9 includes a fifth metal sheet 91 and a third heating wire 92. The fifth metal sheet 91 has a first surface and a second surface opposite each other in its thickness direction. The first surface of the fifth metal sheet 91 is in contact with one of the first side surface 131 and the second side surface 132. Optionally, the first surface of the fifth metal sheet 91 is in contact with the second side surface 132 so that the sealing strip heating element 9 is in contact with the second side surface 132. The third heating wire 92 is disposed on the second surface of the fifth metal sheet 91.

[0080] When the third heating wire 92 is energized, it generates heat. The heat generated by the third heating wire 92 is transferred to the door frame 13 through the fifth metal sheet 91, and then to the sealing strip 8 to heat the sealing strip 8. By setting the fifth metal sheet 91, the contact area between the sealing strip heating element 9 and the door frame 13 (second side 132) can be effectively increased, thereby heating the sealing strip 8 more effectively so that the sealing strip 8 always has a good sealing effect.

[0081] like Figure 6As shown, the sealing strip heating element 9 also includes a sixth metal sheet 93, which is disposed on the second surface of the fifth metal sheet 91. The sixth metal sheet 93 is in contact with the heat insulation element 3. The third heating wire 92 is clamped between the fifth metal sheet 91 and the sixth metal sheet 93.

[0082] The heat generated by the third heating wire 92 is transferred to the heat insulation element 3 through the sixth metal sheet 93 to heat the heat insulation element 3. This further prevents the cold air in the freezer compartment 300 from being transferred to the water storage space 121 through the heat insulation element 3, thereby further preventing the water in the water storage space 121 from freezing.

[0083] Furthermore, the heat generated by the third heating wire 92 is transferred outward through the sixth metal sheet 93, thereby further increasing the heat transfer area of ​​the sealing strip heating element 9 to further prevent the water in the water storage space 121 from freezing. In addition, by clamping the third heating wire 92 between the fifth metal sheet 91 and the sixth metal sheet 93, the fifth metal sheet 91 and the sixth metal sheet 93 can also protect the third heating wire 92.

[0084] Optionally, both the fifth metal sheet 91 and the sixth metal sheet 93 can be aluminum foil. The third heating wire 92 can be a PVC heating wire, a silicone heating wire, a graphene heating wire, a metal heating wire, etc.

[0085] Optionally, the third heating wire 92 may be curved to increase its length, thereby increasing the heat generated by the third heating wire 92. For example, the third heating wire 92 may be corrugated (serpentine) to further increase its length, thereby further increasing the heat generated by the third heating wire 92.

[0086] like Figure 7 As shown, the third heating wire 92 includes a plurality of straight segments 921 and at least one arc segment 922. The plurality of straight segments 921 can be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the sealing strip heating element 9. Adjacent straight segments 921 are connected by the arc segment 922. This can further increase the length of the third heating wire 92, thereby further increasing the heat generated by the third heating wire 92.

[0087] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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, and are not intended to 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.

[0088] 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, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0089] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0090] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0091] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0092] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water storage assembly, characterized by, The water storage component is located in the freezer compartment of the refrigeration equipment and includes: The container includes a shell and a liner, the liner having a water storage space, the liner being disposed inside the shell, and a heat-insulating space being formed between the liner and the shell; A heat insulation element, wherein the heat insulation element is disposed within the heat insulation space; and A first heating element is disposed in the tank liner to heat the water storage space.

2. The water storage assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first heating element is located on the outer surface of the box liner.

3. The water storage assembly of claim 2, wherein, The first heating element includes: A first metal sheet having a first surface and a second surface opposite each other in its thickness direction, the first surface being fitted to the outer surface of the container liner; and A first heating wire is disposed on the second surface.

4. The water storage assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first heating wire includes multiple straight segments and at least one first arc segment. The multiple straight segments are spaced apart along the length or width direction of the first metal sheet, and adjacent two straight segments are connected by the first arc segment.

5. The water storage assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first heating element further includes a second metal sheet disposed on the second surface, the second metal sheet being in contact with the heat insulation element, and the first heating wire being held between the first metal sheet and the second metal sheet.

6. The water storage assembly of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A water outlet pipe, which is connected to the water storage space, and at least a portion of the water outlet pipe is located within the heat insulation space; and A second heating element is disposed on at least a portion of the water outlet pipe.

7. The water storage assembly of claim 6, wherein, The second heating element includes: A third metal sheet, having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite each other in its thickness direction, the third surface being in contact with the outer surface of the water outlet pipe; and The second heating wire is disposed on the fourth surface.

8. The water storage assembly of claim 7, wherein, The second heating wire includes a plurality of second arc segments and at least one connecting segment. The plurality of second arc segments are spaced apart along the extension direction of the water outlet pipe, and adjacent two second arc segments are connected by the connecting segment.

9. The water storage assembly of claim 7, wherein, The second heating element further includes a fourth metal sheet disposed on the fourth surface and in contact with the heat insulation element. The second heating wire is clamped between the third metal sheet and the fourth metal sheet.

10. The water storage assembly of claim 6, wherein, It also includes a water storage box, which is removably disposed within the water storage space, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage box.

11. An ice making device, characterized by, include: Ice-making components; and A water storage component, wherein the water storage component is the same as any one of claims 1-10, and the outlet of the water storage component cooperates with the ice-making component to supply water to the ice-making component.

12. A refrigeration appliance characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment has a freezing chamber, and the freezing chamber is provided with a water storage component as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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