Ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice maker relates to ice making equipment technical field, wherein, ice maker includes: base, side shell is located on the base, be equipped with air outlet on the side shell, the periphery of air outlet extends first flanging to the inner chamber of ice maker, and first flanging is paved with first sealing element, fan is located on the base and is located opposite with air outlet position setup, the periphery of fan is equipped with the second flanging that extends to the side shell, and second flanging is paved with second sealing element, when the side shell is matched with the base and is assembled, first flanging and second flanging are jointly surrounded in the periphery of fan, and first sealing element and second sealing element are sealed in the periphery of fan to form closed enclosing edge. The utility model discloses technical scheme has improved the reliability of sealing between ice maker shell and fan.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In current ice makers and other equipment, sealing is typically required between the condenser fan and the air outlet to ensure the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser. Traditional sealing methods generally involve placing a sealing ring at the fan or air outlet and achieving a seal through axial compression. However, with the trend towards lightweight and compact products, more and more equipment housings or fan brackets require assembly using radial insertion or rotary locking methods. Traditional sealing structures are prone to incomplete sealing due to assembly deviations or structural limitations, affecting the sealing effect and ultimately reducing heat exchange performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an ice maker that solves the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an ice maker, comprising: Base; A side shell is provided on the base, and an air outlet is provided on the side shell. A first folded edge extends from the periphery of the air outlet into the inner cavity of the ice maker, and a first sealing element is provided on the first folded edge. A fan is mounted on the base and positioned opposite to the air outlet. The fan has a second folded edge extending toward the side shell, and a second sealing element is provided on the second folded edge. When the side shell is assembled with the base, the first folded edge and the second folded edge together surround the periphery of the fan, and the first seal and the second seal seal the periphery of the fan to form a closed periphery.

[0005] In one embodiment, the ice maker has a front and a back, the side shell is inserted into the base in a direction toward the front, and the periphery of the fan includes a top edge away from the base, a bottom edge near the base, and two side edges connecting the top edge and the bottom edge. Wherein, the first folded edge is provided around the top edge and the side edge near the back, and the second folded edge is provided around the bottom edge and the side edge near the front; or, the first folded edge is provided around the bottom edge and the side edge near the front, and the second folded edge is provided around the top edge and the side edge near the front.

[0006] In one embodiment, the two ends of the second folded edge press against the two ends of the first seal against the first folded edge; or, the two ends of the first folded edge press against the two ends of the second seal against the second folded edge.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first seal and the second seal are disposed between the first fold and the second fold, wherein the first fold and the periphery of the fan hold the first seal in an interference fit, and the second fold and the periphery of the air outlet hold the second seal in an interference fit; wherein, in the axial direction of the fan, the first seal protrudes from the first fold and abuts against the periphery of the fan, and the second seal protrudes from the second fold and abuts against the periphery of the air outlet.

[0008] In one embodiment, the air outlet is provided with a baffle around its perimeter, the baffle and the second folded edge together clamp the second sealing member, and the projection of the baffle on the second sealing member and the projection of the second folded edge on the second sealing member at least partially overlap.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second folded edge includes: The base is located around the periphery of the fan; A positioning part protrudes from the base on the side facing the fan and extends along the periphery of the fan; the second sealing member is sandwiched between the base and the positioning part. A support portion is provided perpendicular to the base portion and the positioning portion, and connects the base portion and the positioning portion. Multiple support portions are provided at intervals along the periphery of the fan, and the support portions abut against the periphery of the fan.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second folded edge further includes: The first reinforcing part protrudes from the base on the side opposite to the fan and extends along the periphery of the fan; The second reinforcing part is disposed perpendicular to the base and the first reinforcing part, and connects the base and the first reinforcing part. The second reinforcing part is disposed on opposite sides of the first reinforcing part and spaced apart along the periphery of the fan.

[0011] In one embodiment, the support portion and the second reinforcement portion are staggered in the direction along the periphery of the fan.

[0012] In one embodiment, the edge of the positioning part is provided with a connecting part, which is stacked on the fan and connected to the fan.

[0013] In one embodiment, the ice maker further includes: A water storage shell is disposed above the base and together with the base to form a cavity, and the fan is disposed within the cavity; A condenser is located on the side of the fan away from the air outlet, and the condenser is positioned opposite to and fixedly connected to the fan; The third sealing element is located between the water storage tank and the condenser, and also between the condenser and the base.

[0014] In the technical solution of this utility model, a first folded edge is provided around the air outlet, and a first sealing element is provided on the first folded edge. Simultaneously, a second folded edge is provided around the fan, and a second sealing element is provided on the second folded edge. When the side shell and the base are spliced, the first folded edge and the second folded edge are spliced ​​together, and the two together enclose the periphery of the fan. The first sealing element and the second sealing element cooperate to seal the periphery of the fan, forming a periphery extending from the fan to the air outlet. This ensures that all the airflow output by the fan can be delivered out of the air outlet, eliminating the problems of misalignment of the sealing ring, vibration displacement and sealing failure caused by assembly, and ensuring the reliability of the seal. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice maker provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a vertical cross-section at the central fan location; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second sealing structure in the diagram; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the side shell structure; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point C; Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a vertical cross-section at the intermediate condenser; Figure 9 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the central fan along the transverse direction; Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a section at point D; Figure 11 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle.

[0017] Explanation of icon numbers: 10. Front; 20. Back; 30. Top edge; 40. Bottom edge; 50. Side; 100. Base; 110. Support body; 200. Side shell; 210. Air outlet; 300. Fan; 410. First folded edge; 420. First seal; 510. Second folded edge; 511. Base; 512. Positioning part; 513. Support part; 514. First reinforcing part; 515. Second reinforcing part; 516. Connecting part; 520. Second seal; 600. Baffle; 700. Condenser; 800. Water storage shell; 900. Third seal.

[0018] 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

[0019] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0020] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0021] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0022] This application discloses an ice maker, comprising: Base 100; A side shell 200 is provided on the base 100. An air outlet 210 is provided on the side shell 200. A first folded edge 410 extends from the periphery of the air outlet 210 into the inner cavity of the ice maker, and a first sealing element 420 is provided on the first folded edge 410. A fan 300 is mounted on a base 100 and positioned opposite to an air outlet 210. The fan 300 has a second folded edge 510 extending toward the side shell 200 around its periphery, and a second sealing element 520 is laid on the second folded edge 510. When the side shell 200 is assembled with the base 100, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 together surround the periphery of the fan 300, and the first seal 420 and the second seal 520 seal the periphery of the fan 300 to form a closed periphery.

[0023] In the technical solution of this utility model, a first folded edge 410 is provided around the air outlet 210, and a first sealing element 420 is provided on the first folded edge 410. Simultaneously, a second folded edge 510 is provided around the fan 300, and a second sealing element 520 is provided on the second folded edge 510. When the side shell 200 and the base 100 are spliced, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 are spliced ​​together, and the two together enclose the periphery of the fan 300. The first sealing element 420 and the second sealing element 520 cooperate to seal the periphery of the fan 300, forming a periphery extending from the fan 300 to the air outlet 210. This ensures that all the airflow output by the fan 300 can be delivered out from the air outlet 210, eliminating the problems of misalignment of the sealing ring, vibration displacement and sealing failure caused by assembly, and ensuring the reliability of the seal.

[0024] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 11The base 100 can be made of metal or plastic. The base 100 provides stable support for other components of the ice maker. The side shell 200 is injection molded from plastic. In this design, the side shell 200 is U-shaped, forming the left and right sides and the back 20 of the ice maker. The side shell 200 can be manufactured in one piece. This structure reduces the number of components in the outer shell and the number of parts required for connection and fixation, thus simplifying the structure. An air outlet 210 is provided on the side shell 200. The air outlet 210 can be circular, square, or any other arbitrary shape, and has a circumferential edge. Additionally, a fan 300 is mounted on the base 100. The fan 300 is an axial flow fan, coaxially aligned with the air outlet 210, and has a circumferential edge around itself. Furthermore, a first flange 410 protrudes into the ice maker from the periphery of the air outlet 210. The first flange 410 can be integrally formed with the side shell 200. The first flange 410 extends around a portion of the periphery of the air outlet 210. A first sealing element 420 can be fixed to the first flange 410 by adhesive or hot pressing. The first sealing element 420 is made of elastic materials such as sponge or silicone, and its function is to form a seal with the periphery of the fan 300 during assembly. A second flange 510 protruding towards the side shell 200 is provided around the periphery of the fan 300. The second flange 510 can be... The fan 300 frame can be an integrally formed part or a separate part that is welded or fixed with screws later. The second folded edge 510 extends around part of the periphery of the fan 300. A second sealing element 520 is laid on the second folded edge 510. The second sealing element 520 can be the same structure as the first sealing element 420. Its function is to form a seal by contacting the periphery of the air outlet 210 during assembly. In addition, in this solution, the second folded edge 510 and the first folded edge 410 form a complementary structure. During assembly, the two together surround the periphery of the fan 300 to form a periphery around the fan 300.

[0025] During assembly, the fan 300 is first fixed to the base 100. Then, the side shell 200 is radially spliced ​​onto the base 100 along the air outlet 210. Radial splicing along the air outlet 210 means that the side shell 200 is spliced ​​onto the base 100 along the direction from the back 20 to the front 10. This can be achieved using clips, guide rails, or plug-in structures. During this process, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 gradually approach and eventually assemble to form a closed perimeter surrounding the fan 300, thus creating a sealed channel from the fan 300 to the air outlet 210. On the fan 300, the first folded edge 410 is radially pressed against the perimeter of the fan 300 via the first sealing element 420, consistent with the splicing direction of the side shell 200, thus ensuring a tight seal. Since the second folded edge 510 is directly fixed to the fan 300, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510... The sealing performance between the air outlet 210 and the fan 300 is guaranteed. At the air outlet 210, the first folded edge 410 is directly fixed to the side shell 200, while the second folded edge 510 slides from one side of the air outlet 210 to the periphery of the air outlet 210. The second seal 520 is also pressed against the periphery of the air outlet 210. Before and after assembly, the second folded edge 510 and the first folded edge 410 always surround the air outlet 210 in the middle. Therefore, at the air outlet 210, the sealing performance between the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 and the air outlet 210 can also be guaranteed. In this way, the above structure satisfies the sealing between the air outlet 210 and the fan 300 during radial splicing, eliminating the sealing failure that occurs at the periphery of the air outlet 210 or the periphery of the fan 300 due to deformation of the sealing ring during assembly in the traditional structure. The reliability of the seal can be improved by the above split sealing structure.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The ice maker has a front 10 and a back 20. The side shell 200 is inserted into the base 100 in the direction facing the front 10. The periphery of the fan 300 includes a top edge 30 away from the base 100, a bottom edge 40 close to the base 100, and two side edges 50 connecting the top edge 30 and the bottom edge 40. The first folded edge 410 is arranged around the top edge 30 and the side edge 50 near the back surface 20, and the second folded edge 510 is arranged around the bottom edge 40 and the side edge 50 near the front surface 10; or, the first folded edge 410 is arranged around the bottom edge 40 and the side edge 50 near the front surface 10, and the second folded edge 510 is arranged around the top edge 30 and the side edge 50 near the front surface 10.

[0027] Specifically, the ice maker has a front side 10 and a back side 20. The front side 10 is the side of the ice maker facing the user. The fan 300 is vertically mounted on the base 100. The air outlet 210 is located on the side shell 200 on one side of the ice maker. The fan 300 and the air outlet 210 are directly opposite each other. The periphery of the fan 300 includes a top edge 30 away from the base 100, a bottom edge 40 close to the base 100, and two side edges 50 connecting the top edge 30 and the bottom edge 40. The top edge 30 is defined as the edge of the fan 300 away from the base 100, the bottom edge 40 is defined as the edge close to the base 100, and the two side edges 50 are defined as the edges connecting the top edge 30 and the bottom edge 40. One of the two side edges 50 is close to the front side 10 of the ice maker, and the other is close to the back side 20 of the ice maker. When the side shell 200 is assembled with the base 100, the side shell 200 is inserted into the base 100 along the direction from the back 20 towards the front 10. During this process, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 gradually approach each other along the assembly direction. In one embodiment, the first folded edge 410 covers the top edge 30 of the fan 300 and the side edge 50 near the back 20 and seals with them. The second folded edge 510 covers the edge of the air outlet 210 corresponding to the bottom edge 40 and the edge corresponding to the side edge 50 near the front 10 and seals with them. In another embodiment, the first folded edge 410 covers the fan 300. The bottom edge 40 of the fan 30 and the side edge 50 near the back 20 are sealed together. The second folded edge 510 covers the edge of the air outlet 210 corresponding to the top edge 30 and the edge of the side edge 50 near the front 10 and is sealed together. In the above two schemes, the coverage areas of the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 are complementary, so that no matter how the force changes when the side shell 200 is inserted, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 can adapt to the assembly path and surround the fan 300. The first seal 420 and the second seal 520 can form a continuous sealing structure along the surrounding edge.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 9In another embodiment of this utility model, the two ends of the second folded edge 510 press against the two ends of the first sealing member 420; or, the two ends of the first folded edge 410 press against the two ends of the second sealing member 520. In this solution, when the side shell 200 is spliced ​​with the base 100, the end of the second folded edge 510 can abut against the two ends of the first sealing member 420, and the second folded edge 510 and the first folded edge 410 cooperate to clamp the first sealing member 420 and form an interference fit; or, the end of the first folded edge 410 can abut against the two ends of the second sealing member 520, and the second folded edge 510 and the first folded edge 410 cooperate to clamp the second sealing member 520 and form an interference fit. Regardless of which method is adopted, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 can form a continuous sealing surface at the circumferential connection, which can effectively eliminate the assembly gap at the circumferential sealing connection, prevent air leakage caused by structural misalignment or tolerance accumulation, and improve sealing reliability.

[0029] like Figure 3 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In one embodiment, a first seal 420 and a second seal 520 are disposed between a first folded edge 410 and a second folded edge 510. The first folded edge 410 and the periphery of the fan 300 clamp the first seal 420, forming an interference fit. The second folded edge 510 and the periphery of the air outlet 210 clamp the second seal 520, also forming an interference fit. In the axial direction of the fan 300, the first seal 420 protrudes from the first folded edge 410 and abuts against the periphery of the fan 300. Similarly, the second seal 520 protrudes from the second folded edge 510 and abuts against the periphery of the air outlet 210.

[0030] Specifically, when the side shell 200 is assembled with the base 100, the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 gradually surround the fan 300. The first seal 420 is simultaneously squeezed and press-fitted by the first folded edge 410 and the periphery of the fan 300, filling the assembly gap between the first folded edge 410 and the fan 300. The second seal 520 is held by the second folded edge 510 and the periphery of the air outlet 210, filling the assembly gap between the second folded edge 510 and the periphery of the air outlet 210. In addition, during the assembly process, the protruding part of the first seal 420 preferentially contacts the periphery of the fan 300. The protruding part can adapt to the shape change of the periphery of the fan 300, further enhancing the sealing effect between the first folded edge 410 and the fan 300. Similarly, the protruding part of the second seal 520 can better fit the periphery of the air outlet 210, further enhancing the sealing effect between the second folded edge 510 and the air outlet 210. Through the above technical solution, this application achieves a reliable seal around the fan 300, eliminates the gap between the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 and the fan 300, and also eliminates the gap between the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 and the periphery of the air outlet 210, thereby improving the reliability of the seal.

[0031] like Figure 7 and Figure 10 In another embodiment of this utility model, a retaining edge 600 is also provided around the air outlet 210. The retaining edge 600 is located on the air outlet 210 at a position abutting against the second sealing member 520, and the projection of the retaining edge 600 on the second sealing member 520 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the second folded edge 510 on the second sealing member 520. The height of the retaining edge 600 is configured to be lower than the height of the first folded edge 410. The retaining edge 600 and the second sealing member 520 are positioned opposite each other. During assembly, the height difference design of the retaining edge 600 creates a clearance space between the fan 300 and the surrounding edge, avoiding assembly interference. The overlapping projections of the second folded edge 510 and the retaining edge 600 allow them to clamp the second sealing member 520, improving the reliability of the seal.

[0032] like Figure 5 and Figure 10 The specific structure of the second folded edge 510 is shown. In this design, the second folded edge 510 includes: The base 511 is located around the fan 300; The positioning part 512 protrudes from the base 511 on the side facing the fan 300 and extends along the periphery of the fan 300. The second sealing member 520 is sandwiched between the base 511 and the positioning part 512. The support portion 513 is provided perpendicular to the base portion 511 and the positioning portion 512, and connects the base portion 511 and the positioning portion 512. Multiple support portions 513 are provided at intervals along the periphery of the fan 300, and the support portions 513 abut against the periphery of the fan 300.

[0033] The base 511 can be a flat plate structure, and the base 511 can be L-shaped and extend along the periphery of the fan 300. The positioning part 512 is connected to the base 511 by bending. The positioning part 512 is bent toward the center of the fan 300 and fits against the side of the fan 300 facing the air outlet 210. The positioning part 512 extends along the extension direction of the base 511. A stepped structure is formed between the base 511 and the positioning part 512. The second sealing member 520 can fit onto the base 511, and the side 50 abuts against and limits the positioning part 512. In addition, the support portion 513 is designed as a plate-like or rib-like structure perpendicular to the base portion 511 and the positioning portion 512. The support portion 513 connects the base portion 511 and the positioning portion 512 to form a triangular support structure, which improves the strength of the second folded edge 510. Furthermore, multiple support portions 513 are arranged at intervals along the periphery of the fan 300, and multiple support portions 513 abut against the periphery of the fan 300, which can distribute the force and ensure the reliability of the cooperation between the second folded edge 510 and the fan 300. In the above structure, the peripheral fit between the support part 513 and the fan 300 eliminates radial assembly deviation, while the positioning part 512 eliminates axial assembly deviation between the second flange 510 and the fan 300. In addition, the base part 511 and the positioning part 512 form a stepped structure, and the second seal 520 is constrained within the space formed by the step. The positioning part 512 blocks the movement of the seal in the axial direction, and the base part 511 restricts the movement of the seal in the radial direction. This makes the seal bidirectionally constrained, ensuring the accuracy of the setting position of the second seal 520, thereby ensuring the reliability of the peripheral sealing fit of the second seal 520 air outlet 210.

[0034] like Figure 5 and Figure 10In another embodiment, the second folded edge 510 further includes: a first reinforcing portion 514, protruding from the base 511 on the side opposite to the fan 300 and extending along the periphery of the fan 300; and a second reinforcing portion 515, disposed perpendicular to the base 511 and the first reinforcing portion 514, and connecting the base 511 and the first reinforcing portion 514. The second reinforcing portions 515 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first reinforcing portion 514 and spaced apart along the periphery of the fan 300. The first reinforcing portion 514 may be a continuously extending strip-shaped protrusion or a segmented protrusion structure, extending along the extension direction of the base 511, and may be disposed perpendicular to the base 511. The second reinforcing portions 515 are disposed perpendicular to the base 511 and the first reinforcing portion 514, and connecting the base 511 and the first reinforcing portion 514. Multiple second reinforcing portions 515 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first reinforcing portion 514 and spaced apart along the periphery of the fan 300. The above structure enhances the structural stability and rigidity of the second fold 510, reduces the risk of deformation of the second fold 510 during the operation of the fan 300, and ensures the reliability of the seal.

[0035] In another embodiment of this invention, the support portion 513 and the second reinforcing portion 515 are staggered along the periphery of the fan 300. In this design, the projection of the support portion 513 onto the base 511 does not overlap with the projection of the second reinforcing portion 515 onto the base 511, and the two are alternately distributed along the periphery of the fan 300. This arrangement makes the strength of each area of ​​the second folded edge 510 tend to be more even, which helps to further improve the reliability of the seal during long-term use.

[0036] In another embodiment of this utility model, the positioning part 512 is provided with a connecting part 516, which is stacked on the fan 300 and connected to the fan 300. The connecting part 516 can be a lug or a boss structure. A threaded hole is provided on the connecting part 516, and a through hole is provided at a corresponding position on the fan 300. The connecting part 516 can fit against the axial end face of the fan 300 and be detachably connected to the fan 300 via a screw thread engagement. Furthermore, multiple connecting parts 516 can be provided, and the connecting parts 516 are evenly distributed circumferentially along the positioning part 512. During assembly, the positioning part 512 of the second folded edge 510 is first attached to the fan 300, and then the connecting part 516 is fixed to the surface of the fan 300 by fasteners. In this way, when the second seal 520 needs to be maintained, the second folded edge 510 and the fan 300 can be separated by simply removing the fasteners of the connecting part 516, without having to disassemble the fan 300 as a whole. This improves assembly flexibility, simplifies the assembly process of the overall structure, and ensures the stability of the fit between the second folded edge 510 and the fan 300.

[0037] like Figure 1In another embodiment of this utility model, the ice maker further includes a condenser 700, which is located on the side of the fan 300 away from the air outlet 210, and is positioned opposite to and fixedly connected to the fan 300. The condenser 700 can have a finned structure, consisting of multiple layers of aluminum fins and copper tubes passing through the fins. The condenser 700 is fixedly connected to the side of the fan 300 away from the air outlet 210 by bolts or clips, ensuring a stable relative position between the two to guarantee airflow through the condenser 700 for heat dissipation. By fixing the condenser 700 to the fan 300, heat dissipation is ensured, while the installation structure is simplified. The condenser 700 and fan 300 can be disassembled and reassembled as a whole, making the overall structure more compact and enhancing the fit between the condenser 700 and fan 300.

[0038] In addition, such as Figure 1 The ice maker also includes a water storage shell 800, which is located above the base 100 and encloses to form a chamber. The fan 300 and the condenser 700 are both located in the chamber. The ice maker also includes a third sealing element 900, which seals the water storage shell 800 and the condenser 700 together, and seals the condenser 700 and the support body 110 together.

[0039] In this design, the water storage shell 800 is used to hold the water used for ice making and the processed ice. The water storage shell 800 is constructed with an upwardly extending annular sidewall, the top edge of which forms a mating surface with the outer contour of the condenser 700. The water storage shell 800 and the base 100 together form a chamber with side openings, and the fan 300 and the condenser 700 are both installed inside the chamber. In addition, the bottom of the water storage shell 800 is pressed and sealed to the top of the condenser 700 via a third sealing element 900, and the bottom of the support body 110 is pressed and sealed to the condenser 700 via the third sealing element 900. The third sealing element 900 can be made of foam material and can be configured as a continuous strip structure. When the third sealing element 900 is installed between the water storage shell 800 and the condenser 700, it fills the gap between them. When the third sealing element 900 is installed between the condenser 700 and the support body 110, it fills the gap between them. This ensures that external air entering the chamber must flow completely through the heat exchange surface of the condenser 700 before being transported to the outside by the fan 300, improving the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser 700 and ensuring the stability of the heat dissipation performance during continuous operation of the ice maker.

[0040] In another embodiment of this utility model, the connecting part 516, the fan 300, and the condenser 700 are fixedly connected by the same fastener. Specifically, the connecting part 516 may be provided with multiple screw holes, and the fan 300 and the condenser 700 are also provided with screw holes at corresponding positions. These screw holes are aligned during installation, and then a bolt is passed through these aligned screw holes to simultaneously fix the connecting part 516, the fan 300, and the condenser 700. By fixing the connecting part 516, the fan 300, and the condenser 700 in an integrated manner, the number of parts required for fixing can be reduced, while improving the fitting accuracy between the second folded edge 510, the fan 300, and the condenser 700, ensuring the sealing effect and simplifying the structure.

[0041] In addition, such as Figure 8 In another embodiment, a support body 110 is provided on the base 100. The support body 110 protrudes from the top surface of the base 100. The support body 110 can be multiple protruding columns formed on the base 100 or a continuous boss structure. The condenser 700 is provided on the support body 110 and fixedly connected to the support body 110. The fixed connection can be achieved by bolt connection or snap connection, etc. During splicing, the raised installation space of the support body 110 allows the first folded edge 410 and the second folded edge 510 to have a larger adjustment space in the axial direction, reducing the assembly difficulty and helping to ensure the sealing effect after assembly. In addition, after setting the support body 110, the space between the condenser 700 and the base 100, as well as the space between the top of the condenser 700 and other parts on the ice maker, will be compressed, which is more conducive to the sealing of the condenser 700 and ensures that more airflow can pass through the condenser 700 to improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0042] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ice maker, characterized in that, include: Base; A side shell is provided on the base, and an air outlet is provided on the side shell. A first folded edge extends from the periphery of the air outlet into the inner cavity of the ice maker, and a first sealing element is provided on the first folded edge. A fan is mounted on the base and positioned opposite to the air outlet. The fan has a second folded edge extending toward the side shell, and a second sealing element is provided on the second folded edge. When the side shell is assembled with the base, the first folded edge and the second folded edge together surround the periphery of the fan, and the first seal and the second seal seal the periphery of the fan to form a closed periphery.

2. The ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice maker has a front and a back, the side shell is inserted into the base in the direction facing the front, and the periphery of the fan includes a top edge away from the base, a bottom edge close to the base, and two side edges connecting the top edge and the bottom edge. Wherein, the first folded edge is provided around the top edge and the side edge near the back, and the second folded edge is provided around the bottom edge and the side edge near the front; or, the first folded edge is provided around the bottom edge and the side edge near the front, and the second folded edge is provided around the top edge and the side edge near the front.

3. The ice maker as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The two ends of the second fold press the two ends of the first seal against the first fold; or, the two ends of the first fold press the two ends of the second seal against the second fold.

4. The ice maker as described in any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first seal and the second seal are disposed between the first fold and the second fold, wherein the first fold and the periphery of the fan hold the first seal in an interference fit, and the second fold and the periphery of the air outlet hold the second seal in an interference fit; wherein, in the axial direction of the fan, the first seal protrudes from the first fold and abuts against the periphery of the fan, and the second seal protrudes from the second fold and abuts against the periphery of the air outlet.

5. The ice maker as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The air outlet is provided with a baffle around its perimeter. The baffle and the second folded edge together clamp the second sealing element, and the projection of the baffle on the second sealing element and the projection of the second folded edge on the second sealing element at least partially overlap.

6. The ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second fold includes: The base is located around the periphery of the fan; A positioning part protrudes from the base on the side facing the fan and extends along the periphery of the fan; the second sealing member is sandwiched between the base and the positioning part. A support portion is provided perpendicular to the base portion and the positioning portion, and connects the base portion and the positioning portion. Multiple support portions are provided at intervals along the periphery of the fan, and the support portions abut against the periphery of the fan.

7. The ice maker as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second fold also includes: The first reinforcing part protrudes from the base on the side opposite to the fan and extends along the periphery of the fan; The second reinforcing part is disposed perpendicular to the base and the first reinforcing part, and connects the base and the first reinforcing part. The second reinforcing part is disposed on opposite sides of the first reinforcing part and spaced apart along the periphery of the fan.

8. The ice maker as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The support portion and the second reinforcement portion are staggered along the circumference of the fan.

9. The ice maker according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that, The positioning part has a connecting part on its edge, and the connecting part is stacked on the fan and connected to the fan.

10. The ice maker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes: A water storage shell is disposed above the base and together with the base to form a cavity, and the fan is disposed within the cavity; A condenser is located on the side of the fan away from the air outlet, and the condenser is positioned opposite to and fixedly connected to the fan; The third sealing element is located between the water storage tank and the condenser, and also between the condenser and the base.

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