Refrigerator

Abstract

The application discloses a refrigerator, which is provided with a guide vane plate below a fan. The guide vane plate is arranged corresponding to a first air outlet of the fan. A first guide air portion of the guide vane plate can guide at least part of the cold air blown by the fan to a first end of an ice storage box (an end away from a door body), so that the cold air circulates in the shell. A second guide air portion of the guide vane plate is connected with the first guide air portion at an angle, so that the second guide air portion and the first guide air portion extend in opposite directions along the depth direction of the box body. The second guide air portion can guide at least part of the cold air blown by the fan to an ice outlet cavity. In this way, the cold air can be guided to the ice outlet cavity by the guide vane plate, so that the temperature in the ice outlet cavity is reduced, the melting phenomenon of the ice blocks in the ice outlet cavity is avoided, and the use experience of the user is improved. Another part is guided to the first end of the ice storage box, so that the cold air circulates in the shell, and the cold air is recycled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] To meet users' needs for quick ice production and use, various refrigerators equipped with ice makers have emerged. The ice maker is used for rapid ice production. Using a separate ice maker for ice production is faster and more convenient than making ice through the freezer compartment.

[0003] In related technologies, the cold air discharged from the fan outlet inside the ice maker is usually directed at the ice storage box. When the refrigerator door is closed, the cold air cannot enter the ice discharge cavity or the amount of air entering the ice discharge cavity is small, which may result in a higher temperature inside the ice discharge cavity, causing the ice to melt and affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application discloses a refrigerator that can guide the cold air inside the ice maker to the ice outlet cavity, thereby preventing the ice in the ice outlet cavity from melting and improving the user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of this application disclose a refrigerator, comprising:

[0006] The container has a storage compartment;

[0007] A door, which is rotatably connected to the box to open or close the storage room;

[0008] An ice-making module is provided in the storage room;

[0009] The ice-making module includes:

[0010] A housing having a receiving space;

[0011] An ice maker, wherein the ice maker is disposed in the accommodating space;

[0012] An ice storage box is disposed in the accommodating space, and along the height direction of the housing, the ice storage box is located below the ice maker;

[0013] The ice storage box has the following features:

[0014] First end;

[0015] The second end is disposed opposite to the first end along the depth direction of the box body. The second end is closer to the door body than the first end. The second end is provided with an ice outlet. An ice outlet cavity is formed between the second end and the wall surface of the shell along the depth direction of the box body. The ice outlet cavity is connected to the ice outlet.

[0016] The ice-making module also includes:

[0017] A fan is disposed in the receiving space and located between the ice maker and the ice storage box along the height direction of the housing. The fan has a first air outlet along the height direction of the housing, and the first air outlet is configured to blow air toward the second end.

[0018] An air guide plate, located below the fan along the height direction of the housing, and corresponding to the first air outlet, comprises:

[0019] A first air guide section is configured to direct at least a portion of the cold air blown out by the fan to the first end, so that the cold air circulates within the housing.

[0020] The second air guide is connected at an angle to the first air guide, such that the second air guide and the first air guide extend opposite to each other along the depth direction of the housing. The second air guide is configured to direct at least a portion of the cold air blown out by the fan to the ice outlet cavity.

[0021] Ice makers typically have an internal fan that blows cold air into the ice storage box to lower the temperature and prevent the ice from melting. However, when users need to remove ice, it has to pass through the ice outlet. Since the ice outlet is closer to the door than the storage box, it's hotter. Furthermore, the cold air from the fan outlet may not be able to enter the ice outlet, or the airflow entering may be too weak, causing the ice to melt and affecting the user experience. Based on this, this application splits the cold air by setting an air guide plate below the first air outlet of the fan. That is, the air guide plate includes a first air guide section and a second air guide section. The first air guide section and the second air guide section split the cold air blown out of the first air outlet into two paths. One path is guided to the first end of the ice storage box through the first air guide section, and the other path is guided to the ice outlet cavity through the second air guide section. Since the ice outlet cavity is connected to the ice outlet, when ice is discharged from the ice outlet of the ice storage box into the ice outlet cavity, the cold air can be directly blown onto the ice in the ice outlet cavity, thereby playing a cooling role and effectively preventing the ice in the ice outlet cavity from melting, thereby improving the user experience.

[0022] Furthermore, because the first air guide can direct some of the cold air blown out by the fan to the first end, the overall air pressure inside the ice outlet cavity increases, while the air pressure at the second end does not increase. This creates a pressure difference between the ice outlet cavity and the second end, allowing the cold air entering the ice outlet cavity to return to the ice storage box through the ice outlet and continue circulating within the shell. This reduces energy loss caused by direct exhaust of cold air, thereby lowering the overall energy consumption of the ice-making module.

[0023] As an optional implementation, both the first air guide and the second air guide are constructed as arc-shaped structures, with the concave side of the arc-shaped structure facing the first air outlet.

[0024] The arc-shaped air guide can more smoothly change the direction of airflow, thereby reducing airflow resistance and turbulence during the turning process, and thus more effectively guiding the cold air to the first end and the ice outlet cavity respectively.

[0025] As an optional implementation, the second air guide includes:

[0026] The first plate portion is connected to the first air guide portion at an angle, and the first plate portion is constructed as the arc-shaped structure.

[0027] The enclosure portion is disposed around the outer periphery of the first plate portion to form an air guide cavity between the enclosure portion and the first plate portion. The enclosure portion is provided with a second air outlet communicating with the air guide cavity. The second air outlet is disposed towards the ice outlet cavity to communicate with the ice outlet cavity.

[0028] The first plate of the second air guide is connected to the first air guide at an angle, and the first plate itself has an arc-shaped structure. Simultaneously, a surrounding plate surrounds the outer periphery of the first plate, together forming an air guide cavity. This design allows cold air to be more accurately guided to the ice outlet cavity through the air guide cavity, preventing the cold air from dispersing or deviating from the target area during flow. This improves the utilization efficiency of the cold air, ensures a lower and more stable temperature within the ice outlet cavity, and consequently reduces the likelihood of the ice melting within the ice outlet cavity.

[0029] As an optional implementation, the air guide cavity has an opening facing the first air outlet, and the second air guide portion further includes:

[0030] The side panel protrudes from the enclosure panel along the height direction of the housing and surrounds the opening of the air guide cavity.

[0031] Along the height direction of the housing, the side plate portion at least partially surrounds the outer periphery of the side of the fan having the first air outlet, and the side plate portion is configured to cause the cold air from the first air outlet to gather into the air guide cavity.

[0032] Thus, based on the surrounding panel, a side panel protrudes from the panel along the height of the housing, and the side panel surrounds the outer periphery of the side of the fan with the first air outlet, which can constrain and guide the cold air blown out by the fan. When the cold air is blown out, it is confined to a relatively concentrated area by the side panel, rather than scattered. This allows the cold air to enter the air guide cavity more efficiently, reducing the possibility of cold air loss or deviation from the target area before entering the air guide cavity, thereby further improving the utilization efficiency of the cold air, ensuring that more cold air can be guided to the ice outlet cavity, and optimizing the airflow distribution.

[0033] As an optional implementation, the enclosure portion is provided with a first latch on both sides along the width direction of the box body. The first latch is located at the connection between the first air guide portion and the first plate portion, and the first latch is located on the side of the first air guide portion and the first plate portion away from the first air outlet.

[0034] The second end of the ice storage box has a second locking part on each of its two sides along the width direction of the box body. The second locking part engages with the first locking part to connect the air guide plate to the ice storage box; and / or,

[0035] The second air guide section also includes:

[0036] An extension portion is provided on the enclosure portion and extends along the outside of the air guide cavity. The extension portion is provided with multiple locking positions. The inner surface of the housing located in the accommodating space is provided with multiple locking protrusions, and the locking protrusions are engaged with the locking positions.

[0037] Thus, the first locking part of the air guide plate can engage with the second locking part of the ice storage box, fixing the air guide plate to the ice storage box. Alternatively, the air guide plate can be fixed to the housing by engaging with multiple locking positions on the inner surface of the housing. This ensures the stability of the air guide plate and prevents it from shifting during use, which would affect the flow of cold air.

[0038] As an optional implementation, along the depth direction of the housing, the projection of the connection between the first air guide and the second air guide on the plane where the first air outlet is located is located at the middle of the first air outlet.

[0039] Considering that the specific location of the projection of the connection between the first and second air guides on the plane of the first air outlet along the depth direction of the housing directly affects the ratio of the airflow directed out of the ice cavity to the airflow directed to the first end. For example, if the projection of the connection between the first and second air guides on the plane of the first air outlet is positioned closer to the door, the airflow directed out of the ice cavity from the first air outlet will be less than the airflow directed to the first end, resulting in a smaller temperature drop within the ice cavity. Therefore, this application positions the connection between the first and second air guides at the center of the first air outlet. This allows the cold air blown out of the first air outlet to be more smoothly distributed when entering the air guide plate, avoiding turbulence and impact caused by uneven distribution, thereby improving the flow stability of the cold air.

[0040] As an optional implementation, the housing includes:

[0041] Main shell;

[0042] An end cover plate is located at the second end of the ice storage box along the depth direction of the box body. The end cover plate is connected to the main shell to form the receiving space. The end cover plate is provided with a clearance opening at the second end. The clearance opening is provided corresponding to the ice outlet and communicates with the ice outlet.

[0043] The cover is provided on the portion of the end cover plate where the clearance opening is provided, and the ice outlet cavity is formed between the cover and the second end along the depth direction of the box body.

[0044] The housing comprises a main shell, end caps, and a cover. The end caps are located at the second end of the ice storage box and have a clearance opening that communicates with the ice outlet. The cover covers the clearance opening portion of the end caps, forming an ice outlet cavity between the cover and the second end. This provides a clear and independent channel for ice to exit. When ice is discharged from the ice outlet of the ice storage box, it can directly enter the ice outlet cavity through the clearance opening and exit from the ice outlet cavity when retrieving ice. This reduces potential obstructions encountered by the ice during discharge, ensuring smooth exit. Furthermore, the independent ice outlet cavity prevents ice from contacting other components during discharge, thus reducing the risk of ice sticking or breaking due to friction.

[0045] As an optional implementation, the housing includes:

[0046] The first sub-cover is disposed around the outer periphery of the second air outlet to connect with the second air outlet;

[0047] The second sub-cover is positioned below the first sub-cover along the height direction of the box body. The top of the second sub-cover has multiple ventilation holes that communicate with the first sub-cover. The ice outlet cavity is formed between the second sub-cover and the second end. The second sub-cover has a return air vent along the depth direction of the box body, and the return air vent communicates with the ice outlet so that the cold air from the second air outlet returns to the ice storage box through the return air vent.

[0048] In this way, after the cold air is blown out from the second air outlet, it can directly enter the first sub-cover, and then enter the ice outlet cavity through the first sub-cover, reducing the temperature inside the ice outlet cavity.

[0049] In addition, the top of the second sub-cover has multiple ventilation holes, which connect to the first sub-cover, allowing cold air to further diffuse into the ice outlet cavity. Simultaneously, the return air vent of the second sub-cover connects to the ice outlet, allowing cold air to circulate within the ice outlet cavity and return to the ice storage box. This design ensures that cold air can exchange heat within the ice outlet cavity and then return to the ice storage box, reducing cold air waste within the casing and thus improving cooling efficiency.

[0050] Furthermore, the first and second sub-covers are connected through ventilation holes rather than through direct openings. This method avoids the accumulation of ice blocks during ice removal from the ice outlet cavity, which could cause ice blocks to be squeezed into the first sub-cover and affect the flow of cold air into the ice outlet cavity.

[0051] As an optional implementation, the door is provided with a distributor, and the distributor has an ice-collecting opening formed on the outside of the door.

[0052] The ice-making module also includes:

[0053] An ice blade, wherein the ice blade is disposed in the housing and located within the ice outlet cavity, and the ice blade is configured to cut ice blocks entering the ice outlet cavity;

[0054] An ice guide tube has an ice inlet end and an ice outlet end. The ice inlet end is located inside the door. When the door seals the storage room, the ice inlet end is connected to the ice outlet cavity. The ice outlet end is located outside the door and extends to the ice retrieval port.

[0055] By placing the ice blade inside the ice outlet cavity, when ice blocks enter the ice outlet cavity from the ice storage box, the ice blade can cut the ice blocks into smaller sizes. This prevents large ice blocks from clogging the ice outlet cavity, thus ensuring that the ice blocks are discharged smoothly.

[0056] In addition, the ice guide tube design allows users to obtain ice from the ice dispenser without opening the refrigerator door, enabling quick ice removal from the door, reducing operation steps and improving user convenience and experience.

[0057] As an optional implementation, the refrigerator further includes:

[0058] A refrigeration module includes a compressor, a condenser, and a refrigeration pipe connected in sequence. The refrigeration pipe is used to circulate the refrigerant in the ice-making module, and the ice maker is connected to the refrigeration pipe.

[0059] By incorporating the ice-making module into the overall refrigeration system of the refrigerator, that is, using the same refrigeration module (shared core components such as compressor and condenser), the ice-making module of this application adopts a direct cooling method, which eliminates the need to set up a complex refrigeration unit separately for the ice-making module. This simplifies the internal structure of the refrigerator, facilitates a compact layout of the overall refrigerator space, and improves the overall integration and rationality of the refrigerator.

[0060] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0061] The refrigerator provided in this application has an air guide plate installed below the fan, corresponding to the first air outlet of the fan. The first air guide section of the air guide plate directs at least a portion of the cold air blown by the fan to the first end of the ice storage box (the end away from the door), allowing the cold air to circulate within the casing. A second air guide section of the air guide plate is connected at an angle to the first air guide section, extending in opposite directions along the depth of the casing. The second air guide section directs at least a portion of the cold air blown by the fan out of the ice cavity. This design allows a portion of the cold air to be directed out of the ice cavity, thereby reducing the temperature inside the ice cavity, preventing the ice from melting, and improving the user experience. The remaining portion is directed to the first end of the ice storage box, further circulating the cold air within the casing and achieving cold air recycling. Attached Figure Description

[0062] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0063] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0064] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator (hidden door) disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0065] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making module (including the housing) disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0066] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making module (hidden housing) disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 5 This is a side view of the ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Sectional view at point AA;

[0069] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0070] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the ice-making module (including a fan, an air guide plate, and an ice storage box) disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0071] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fan and the air guide plate connected together, as disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0072] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air guide plate disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0073] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the ice-making module (including the housing and the air guide plate) disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0074] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the end cover plate disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0075] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the casing disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0076] Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of the door and ice-making module connected together, as disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0077] Figure 15 for Figure 14 Sectional view at CC;

[0078] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A magnified view of a section at point D;

[0079] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the return air plate and water guide plate disclosed in the embodiments of this application.

[0080] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0081] 100-Refrigerator; 1-Cabinet; 11-Storage compartment; 2-Door; 21-Distributor; 211-Ice outlet; 3-Ice making module; 31-Shell; 311-Accommodation space; 312-Main shell; 313-End cover; 3131-Protrusion; 3132-Apartment opening; 314-Cover; 3141-First sub-cover; 3142-Second sub-cover; 3142a-Ventilation hole; 3142b-Return air vent; 3143c-Ice blade; 32-Ice maker; 321-Ice mold; 33-Ice storage box; 331-First end; 332-Second end; 3321-Ice outlet; 3322 - Second clamping part; 34- Ice outlet cavity; 35- Fan; 351- Air inlet; 352- First air outlet; 36- Air guide plate; 361- First air guide part; 362- Second air guide part; 3621- First plate part; 3622- Enclosure part; 3622a- Second air outlet; 3622b- First clamping part; 3623- Air guide cavity; 3624- Side plate part; 3625- Outer extension part; 3625a- Clamping position; 37- Ice guide pipe; 371- Ice inlet end; 372- Ice outlet end; 38- Return air plate; 381- Return air channel; 39- Water guide plate; 391- Third end; 392- Fourth end. Detailed Implementation

[0082] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0083] In this application, the terms "upper," "left," "right," "front," "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0084] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0085] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "equipped with," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0086] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0087] Refrigerators, as a common household appliance, are primarily used to store food, beverages, and other items to maintain their freshness and extend their shelf life. A refrigerator typically includes a storage compartment, which comprises a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment is usually set at a temperature between 0°C and 7°C, slowing down the metabolism of food and the growth of microorganisms, thus extending the shelf life of food. The freezer compartment is typically set at a temperature below -18°C, freezing food and putting it into a "dormant" state, thereby almost completely inhibiting microbial activity and chemical reactions, allowing food to maintain its freshness for a longer period and preventing spoilage.

[0088] The freezer compartment of a refrigerator can usually freeze ice cubes to meet users' ice needs. However, the freezer compartment makes ice relatively slowly. Therefore, refrigerators with built-in ice makers have appeared on the market. The ice maker makes ice separately, which is faster and more convenient than making ice in the freezer compartment.

[0089] In related technologies, ice makers are equipped with fans that circulate cold air into the ice storage box to lower the temperature and prevent the ice from melting. However, when users need to remove ice, it must pass through an ice outlet. Since this outlet is closer to the door than the storage box, it is hotter. Furthermore, the cold air from the fan outlet may not be able to enter the outlet, or the airflow entering may be insufficient, potentially causing the ice to melt and affecting the user experience.

[0090] In particular, for direct-cooling ice makers, the refrigerant discharged from the compressor is piped into the ice maker and directly contacts the ice molds for heat exchange. Because the fan in a direct-cooling ice maker is directly connected to the evaporator, its primary function is to facilitate heat exchange between the evaporator and the air, unlike air-cooled ice makers which have a dedicated high-powered ventilation system for the ice storage box and ice outlet. Therefore, the airflow generated by the fan is smaller. During the airflow to the ice storage box, the air travels through a longer channel, significantly reducing the volume and force of the cold air discharged from the fan. This makes it difficult to effectively lower the temperature of the ice outlet, causing the ice to melt easily there.

[0091] Based on this, this application discloses a refrigerator that uses a guide vane installed below the fan corresponding to the first air outlet. The first guide vane directs at least a portion of the cold air blown by the fan to the first end, allowing the cold air to circulate within the casing. Simultaneously, the second guide vane directs at least a portion of the cold air blown by the fan out of the ice cavity, thereby reducing the temperature inside the ice cavity, preventing the ice from melting inside, and thus improving the user experience.

[0092] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0093] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure disclosed in an embodiment of this application. This application discloses a refrigerator 100, which can be a double-door refrigerator, a single-door refrigerator, a three-door refrigerator, or a French door refrigerator. Alternatively, it can be a French door refrigerator, i.e., the upper part is a double-door refrigerator compartment providing ample storage space for users, and the lower part is typically a drawer-type freezer compartment, making it easier to categorize, store, and access frozen foods. The specific form of this refrigerator is not limited in this embodiment.

[0094] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 may include a cabinet 1, within which a storage compartment 11 is formed for storing food. The storage compartment 11 may include a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment. The temperature of the refrigerator compartment is typically between 0°C and 7°C, and it is used to store perishable foods such as fruits, vegetables, and beverages. The temperature of the freezer compartment is typically below -18°C, and it is used to store ice, frozen foods, meat, etc.

[0095] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 may include a door 2, which is rotatably connected to the cabinet 1 to open or close the storage compartment 11, thereby preventing cold air leakage from the storage compartment 11.

[0096] In this design, the height of box 1 is from its bottom to its top; the width of box 1 is from one horizontal end to the other; the width of box 1 is from left to right; the front of box 1 faces the user; the rear of box 1 faces away from the user; and the depth of box 1 is from its front to its rear. All three directions—height, width, and depth—are perpendicular to each other.

[0097] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator (with hidden door) disclosed in an embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 includes an ice-making module 3, which can be disposed within the storage compartment 11. The ice-making module 3 is capable of making, storing, and dispensing ice, thereby meeting the user's need for quick ice use.

[0098] As can be understood from the foregoing, the storage compartment 11 may include a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, and the ice-making module 3 may be installed in either the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment. This application will now describe the case where the ice-making module 3 is installed in the refrigerator compartment as an example.

[0099] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making module (including the housing) disclosed in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making module (hidden housing) disclosed in an embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the ice-making module 3 includes a housing 31 with a receiving space 311, which can accommodate the various components included in the ice-making module 3. For example, the housing 31 can be used to accommodate components such as the ice maker 32, the ice storage box 33, and the fan 35, providing a stable working space for these components and protecting them from damage that could affect their use. In addition, the housing 31 can also prevent external heat from being transferred to the interior of the ice-making module 3, thereby ensuring a low-temperature environment inside the ice-making module 3 and guaranteeing ice-making efficiency.

[0100] In some embodiments, the ice-making module 3 further includes an ice maker 32, which is the core component for freezing water into ice cubes. The ice maker 32 typically includes a water pump, an ice-making mold 321, a heating element, and an ice pusher. From the perspective of ice-making principles, the ice maker 32 can be divided into two types: air-cooled and direct-cooled. The air-cooled ice maker 32 mainly uses a fan 35 to draw cold air from the evaporator of the refrigerator 100 for ice making and storage. The direct-cooled ice maker 32, on the other hand, uses refrigerant pipes in direct contact with the ice-making mold 321 for heat exchange, thus achieving ice making. Fins are installed at the bottom of the ice-making mold 321 to exchange heat with the air, and the fan 35 circulates the air, thereby cooling the ice storage box 33. The water pump delivers water to the ice-making mold 321, freezing the water in the mold 321 into ice through air cooling or direct cooling.

[0101] In addition, a heating element is usually installed below the ice mold 321 to slightly heat the ice after ice making, making it easier for the ice to be removed from the mold. The ice is pushed out of the ice mold 321 using an ice pusher, so that the ice mold 321 can continue to make ice for the next time.

[0102] Please see Figures 4 to 7 , Figure 5 This is a side view of the ice-making module disclosed in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 for Figure 5 Sectional view at point AA. Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view at point B. In some embodiments, the ice-making module 3 further includes an ice storage box 33, which is disposed in the receiving space 311 and located below the ice maker 32 along the height direction of the housing 1. By placing the ice storage box 33 below the ice maker 32, ice cubes produced by the ice maker 32 can be transported to the ice storage box 33 for storage. This ensures that there is always stored ice in the ice storage box 33 when the user needs to obtain ice, thereby improving the convenience of obtaining ice for the user.

[0103] In some embodiments, the ice storage box 33 is typically a long, narrow box that extends roughly along the depth direction of the box body. That is, the ice storage box 33 has a first end 331 and a second end 332. The second end 332 is disposed opposite to the first end 331 along the depth direction of the box body 1, and the second end 332 is closer to the door 2 than the first end 331. An ice outlet 3321 is provided on the second end 332. An ice outlet cavity 34 is formed between the second end 332 and the wall of the shell 31 along the depth direction of the box body 1, and the ice outlet cavity 34 communicates with the ice outlet 3321.

[0104] Because the second end 332 of the ice storage box 33 is closer to the door 2 than the first end 331, and the ice outlet 3321 is located at the second end 332, when the user needs to retrieve ice, they do not need to reach into the storage chamber 11; they can directly retrieve ice from the ice outlet 3321 near the door 2, which helps improve the user's operational comfort and convenience. Furthermore, along the depth direction of the box 1, the ice outlet cavity 34 between the second end 332 and the wall of the shell 31 is connected to the ice outlet 3321, forming a relatively independent ice delivery channel. When ice is discharged from the ice storage box 33, it can be temporarily stored or moved in an orderly manner in the ice outlet cavity 34, thus preventing ice from accumulating directly at the ice outlet 3321 and ensuring that ice falls smoothly when retrieved.

[0105] Understandably, an ice storage box 33 is usually equipped with a spiral propeller or ice wheel, which is driven by a motor to move the ice blocks inside the ice storage box 33 toward the ice outlet 3321, thereby realizing the removal of the ice blocks from the ice storage box 33.

[0106] Please see Figures 7 to 10 ,in, Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the ice-making module (including a fan, a guide plate, and an ice storage box) disclosed in the embodiments of this application. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the fan and the air guide plate are connected together, as disclosed in the embodiments of this application. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide plate disclosed in an embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the ice-making module 3 further includes a fan 35, which is disposed in the receiving space 311 and located between the ice maker 32 and the ice storage box 33 along the height direction of the housing 1. The fan 35 has a first air outlet 352 along the height direction of the housing 1, and the first air outlet 352 is configured to blow air toward the second end 332. By blowing air through the first air outlet 352 of the fan 35 toward the second end 332, cold air can be blown into the ice storage box 33. In addition, the second end 332 is located on the side of the ice storage box 33 near the door 2, which can prevent the ice in the ice storage box 33 from melting due to heat intrusion caused by the opening of the door 2.

[0107] in, Figure 6 The solid arrow in the image indicates the cold air flow path from the first air outlet 352, through the first air guide 361, into the ice outlet cavity 34, and then recirculates. Figure 6The dashed arrow indicates the cold air flow path from the first air outlet 352, which passes through the second air guide 362 and is blown towards the first end 331 before recirculation. In some embodiments, the ice-making module 3 further includes an air guide plate 36, which is located below the fan 35 along the height of the housing 1 and is positioned corresponding to the first air outlet 352. By positioning the air guide plate 36 below the fan 35 and corresponding to the first air outlet 352, the cold air blown by the fan 35 through the first air outlet 352 can be guided, allowing the blown cold air to flow to the location where cold air flow is needed.

[0108] In some embodiments, the air guide plate 36 includes a first air guide portion 361, which is configured to direct at least a portion of the cold air blown out by the fan 35 to the first end 331, so that the cold air circulates within the housing 31. That is, the first air guide portion 361 can guide the cold air blown out by the fan 35 through the first air outlet 352 into the interior of the ice storage box 33, thereby enabling the cold air to circulate.

[0109] In some embodiments, the air guide plate includes a second air guide portion 362, which is angularly connected to the first air guide portion 361, such that the second air guide portion 362 and the first air guide portion 361 extend opposite to each other along the depth direction of the housing 1. The second air guide portion 362 is configured to guide at least a portion of the cold air blown out by the fan 35 to the ice outlet cavity 34.

[0110] The second air guide 362 can guide part of the cold air blown out by the fan 35 to the ice outlet 34, and the ice outlet 34 is connected to the ice outlet 3321. In this way, when ice blocks are discharged from the ice outlet 3321 of the ice storage box 33 into the ice outlet 34, the cold air can be blown directly onto the ice blocks in the ice outlet 34 to achieve a cooling effect. This can prevent the ice blocks in the ice outlet 34 from melting, thereby improving the user experience.

[0111] In addition, the first air guide 361 can direct some of the cold air blown out by the fan 35 to the first end 331, which increases the air pressure in the ice outlet cavity 34, but the air pressure in the second end 332 does not increase. This creates a pressure difference between the ice outlet cavity 34 and the second end 332, allowing the cold air entering the ice outlet cavity 34 to return to the ice storage box 33 through the ice outlet 3321 and continue to circulate within the shell 31. This reduces energy loss caused by direct exhaust of cold air, thereby reducing the overall energy consumption of the ice-making module 3.

[0112] It is understandable that the cross-section of the air guide plate 36 obtained by the plane perpendicular to the depth direction of the box is "A" shaped, that is, the first air guide part 361 and the second air guide part 362 are connected to form an A-shaped air guide plate 36.

[0113] Understandably, in some examples, the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 can be two inclined plates connected at the top, with the bottom of the first air guide 361 closer to the first end 331 and the bottom of the second air guide 362 closer to the ice outlet 34, thus making the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 connected at an angle. Using the inclined plates of the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362, cold air can be directed to the locations where cold air is needed.

[0114] Or, such as Figure 10 As shown, in other examples, both the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 may be constructed as arc-shaped structures, with the concave side of the arc-shaped structure facing the first air outlet 352, meaning the cross-section of the entire air guide plate 36 is herringbone-shaped. The arc-shaped air guide can more smoothly change the direction of airflow, reducing airflow resistance and turbulence during the turning process, thereby more effectively guiding the cold air to the first end 331 and the ice outlet 34.

[0115] In some embodiments, the second air guide portion 362 includes a first plate portion 3621 and a surrounding plate portion 3622. The first plate portion 3621 is connected to the first air guide portion 361 at an angle, and the first plate portion 3621 is constructed as an arc shape. The surrounding plate portion 3622 is disposed around the outer periphery of the first plate portion 3621 to form an air guide cavity 3623 between the two portions. The surrounding plate portion 3622 is provided with a second air outlet 3622a communicating with the air guide cavity 3623, and the second air outlet 3622a is disposed facing the ice outlet cavity 34 to communicate with the ice outlet cavity 34.

[0116] The first plate portion 3621 of the second air guide portion 362 is connected to the first air guide portion 361 at an angle, and the first plate portion 3621 itself has an arc-shaped structure. Simultaneously, the surrounding plate portion 3622 surrounds the outer periphery of the first plate portion 3621, together forming an air guide cavity 3623. This design allows cold air to be more accurately guided to the ice outlet cavity 34 through the air guide cavity 3623, preventing the cold air from dispersing or deviating from the target area during flow. This improves the utilization efficiency of the cold air, ensures a lower and more stable temperature within the ice outlet cavity 34, and thus prevents the ice within the ice outlet cavity 34 from melting.

[0117] It is understandable that the aforementioned second air outlet 3622a can be directly installed on the enclosure section 3622. Alternatively, it can be as follows: Figure 10 As shown, the second air outlet 3622a protrudes from the enclosure 3622 along the depth direction of the housing 1. This protruding second air outlet 3622a allows cold air to enter the ice outlet cavity 34 more directly, reducing the mixing and backflow of cold air with the surrounding air at the second air outlet 3622a. This design avoids interference from the surrounding air when the cold air enters the ice outlet cavity 34, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the cold air.

[0118] Alternatively, the first air guide 361 can also be an arc-shaped plate to direct the cold air blown out through the first air outlet 352 toward the first end 331.

[0119] In some embodiments, the air guide cavity 3623 has an opening facing the first air outlet 352, and the second air guide portion 362 further includes a side plate portion 3624. The side plate portion 3624 protrudes from the enclosure portion 3622 along the height direction of the housing 1 and surrounds the opening of the air guide cavity 3623. Along the height direction of the housing 1, the side plate portion 3624 at least partially surrounds the outer periphery of the side of the fan 35 having the first air outlet 352, and the side plate portion 3624 is configured to concentrate the cold air from the first air outlet 352 into the air guide cavity 3623.

[0120] Based on the enclosure panel 3622, a side panel 3624 protrudes from the enclosure panel 3622 along the height direction of the housing 1. The side panel 3624 surrounds the outer periphery of the side of the fan 35 with the first air outlet 352, which can constrain and guide the cold air blown out by the fan 35. When the cold air is blown out, it is confined to a relatively concentrated area by the side panel 3624, instead of scattering. This allows the cold air to enter the air guide cavity 3623 more efficiently, reducing the possibility of the cold air being lost or deviating from the target area before entering the air guide cavity 3623, thereby further improving the utilization efficiency of the cold air, ensuring that more cold air can be guided to the ice outlet cavity 34, and optimizing the airflow distribution.

[0121] It is understandable that, considering that the air guide plate 36 is located in the housing 31 and below the first air outlet 352, the method of fixing the air guide plate 36 in the housing 31 needs to be considered.

[0122] For one example, please refer to Figure 10 The enclosure 3622 has a first locking part 3622b on each side along the width direction of the housing 1. The first locking part 3622b is located at the connection between the first air guide part 361 and the first plate part 3621, and the first locking part 3622b is located on the side of the first air guide part 361 and the first plate part 3621 away from the first air outlet 352. The second end 332 of the ice storage box 33 has a second locking part (not shown in the figure) on each side along the width direction of the housing 1. The second locking part engages with the first locking part 3622b to connect the air guide plate 36 to the ice storage box 33.

[0123] For another example, please refer to Figures 10 to 12 , Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the ice-making module (including the housing and the air guide plate) disclosed in the embodiments of this application. Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the end cover plate disclosed in an embodiment of this application. The second air guide portion 362 also includes an extension portion 3625, which is disposed on the surrounding plate portion 3622 and extends along the outside of the air guide cavity 3623. The extension portion 3625 is provided with a plurality of locking positions 3625a, and the inner surface of the housing 31 located in the receiving space 311 is provided with a plurality of locking protrusions 3131, which are engaged with the locking positions 3625a.

[0124] In another example, the air guide plate 36 is provided with a first locking part 3622b and multiple locking positions 3625a. The first locking part 3622b is engaged with the second locking part on the ice storage box 33, and the multiple locking positions 3625a are engaged with the multiple locking protrusions 3131 on the shell 31, so that the air guide plate 36 can be connected to both the ice storage box 33 and the shell 31 at the same time.

[0125] It is understood that either the first locking part 3622b or the second locking part can be a hook, and the other can be a groove or a hole. Alternatively, either the first locking part 3622b or the second locking part can be a locking block, and the other can be a locking slot; this embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0126] It is understood that the aforementioned protrusion 3131 and slot 3625a can be circular protrusions and circular grooves, or square protrusions and square grooves, etc. This embodiment does not specifically limit them.

[0127] In some embodiments, the specific location of the projection of the connection point of the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 onto the plane where the first air outlet 352 is located directly affects the ratio of the airflow from the first air outlet 352 to the airflow leading out of the ice cavity 34 and the airflow leading to the first end 331. For example, if the projection of the connection point of the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 onto the plane where the first air outlet 352 is located is set closer to the side of the door 2, the airflow leading out of the ice cavity 34 from the first air outlet 352 will be less than the airflow leading to the first end 331, and the temperature inside the ice cavity 34 will drop less accordingly.

[0128] Based on this, along the depth direction of the housing 1, the projection of the connection point between the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 onto the plane where the first air outlet 352 is located is at the middle of the first air outlet 352. By positioning the connection point between the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 at the middle of the first air outlet 352, the cold air blown out of the first air outlet 352 can be more smoothly distributed when entering the air guide plate 36, avoiding turbulence and impact caused by uneven distribution, thereby improving the flow stability of the cold air.

[0129] Of course, it is understandable that in other embodiments, the projection of the connection between the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 on the plane where the first air outlet 352 is located, and the position of the connection between the first air guide 361 and the second air guide 362 along the depth direction of the housing 1 at the first air outlet 352 can also be set according to actual needs.

[0130] Please see Figures 11 to 13 , Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing disclosed in an embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the housing 31 includes a main housing 312, an end cover plate 313, and a cover 314. The main housing 312 is the outermost housing 31 of the entire ice-making module 3. The end cover plate 313 is a partition disposed inside the main housing 312, dividing the main housing 312 into two parts. Specifically, along the depth direction of the housing 1, the end cover plate 313 is located at the second end 332 of the ice storage box 33, and the end cover plate 313 is connected to the main housing 312 to form an accommodating space 311. The end cover plate 313 has a clearance opening 3132 corresponding to the second end 332, and the clearance opening 3132 is disposed corresponding to and communicates with the ice outlet 3321. The cover 314 is a separate housing 31. The cover 314 covers the part of the end cover plate 313 that has a clearance opening 3132. Along the depth direction of the box body 1, an ice cavity 34 is formed between the cover 314 and the second end 332.

[0131] An end cover 313 is located at the second end 332 of the ice storage box 33 and has a clearance opening 3132 that communicates with the ice outlet 3321. A cover 314 is fitted over the clearance opening 3132 portion of the end cover 313, forming an ice outlet cavity 34 between the cover 314 and the second end 332. This provides a clear and independent channel for the discharge of ice. When ice is discharged from the ice outlet 3321 of the ice storage box 33, it can directly enter the ice outlet cavity 34 through the clearance opening 3132 and finally be discharged. This reduces the obstruction that ice may encounter during the discharge process, ensuring that the ice can be discharged smoothly. In addition, the independent ice outlet cavity 34 prevents ice from contacting other components during the discharge process, thereby reducing the sticking or breakage of ice due to friction.

[0132] Optionally, please refer to Figure 13The casing 314 includes a first sub-cover 3141 and a second sub-cover 3142. The first sub-cover 3141 covers the outer periphery of the second air outlet 3622a to connect with it. The second sub-cover 3142 is positioned below the first sub-cover 3141 along the height direction of the casing 1. Multiple ventilation holes 3142a are provided on the top of the second sub-cover 3142, and these ventilation holes 3142a communicate with the first sub-cover 3141. An ice outlet cavity 34 is formed between the second sub-cover 3142 and the second end 332. A return air port 3142b is provided along the depth direction of the casing 1 on the second sub-cover 3142, and this return air port 3142b communicates with the ice outlet 3321, allowing the cold air from the second air outlet 3622a to return to the ice storage box 33 via the return air port 3142b.

[0133] By covering the outer periphery of the second air outlet 3622a with the first sub-cover 3141, the cold air blown out of the second air outlet 3622a can directly enter the first sub-cover 3141, thereby ensuring that the cold air blown out of the second air outlet 3622a can better enter the first sub-cover 3141 and thus better enter the ice outlet cavity 34, reducing the temperature inside the ice outlet cavity 34.

[0134] In addition, the top of the second sub-cover 3142 is provided with multiple ventilation holes 3142a, which are connected to the first sub-cover 3141, allowing cold air to further diffuse into the ice outlet cavity 34. Simultaneously, the return air vent 3142b of the second sub-cover 3142 is connected to the ice outlet 3321, allowing the cold air to circulate within the ice outlet cavity 34 and then return to the ice storage box 33 through the return air vent 3142b. This design allows the cold air to exchange heat within the ice outlet cavity 34 and then return to the ice storage box 33, reducing the waste of cold air within the casing 31 and thus improving cooling efficiency.

[0135] Furthermore, the first sub-cover 3141 and the second sub-cover 3142 are connected through a ventilation hole 3142a, rather than being directly connected through an opening. This method can prevent the accumulation of ice blocks when the ice outlet cavity 34 is discharging ice, thus avoiding the ice blocks being squeezed into the first sub-cavity and affecting the flow of cold air into the ice outlet cavity 34.

[0136] It is understood that the first sub-cover 3141 and the second sub-cover 3142 can be integrally formed or can be manufactured separately and then connected together. This embodiment does not make specific limitations on this.

[0137] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 14 to 16 , Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of the door and ice-making module connected together, as disclosed in an embodiment of this application. Figure 15 for Figure 14 Sectional view at CC, Figure 16 for Figure 15 A magnified view of section D. The door 2 is equipped with a distributor 21, which has an ice-collecting opening 211 on its outer side. The ice-making module 3 also includes an ice blade 3143c, which is located inside the housing 314 and within the ice outlet cavity 34. The ice blade 3143c is configured to cut ice blocks entering the ice outlet cavity 34. By placing the ice blade 3143c within the ice outlet cavity 34, when ice blocks enter the ice outlet cavity 34 from the ice outlet 3321 of the ice storage box 33, the ice blade 3143c can cut the ice blocks into smaller, uniformly sized blocks. This prevents large ice blocks from clogging the ice outlet cavity 34, ensuring smooth ice discharge.

[0138] Optionally, please refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 The ice-making module 3 also includes an ice guide tube 37, which has an ice inlet end 371 and an ice outlet end 372. The ice inlet end 371 is located inside the door 2. When the door 2 closes the storage compartment 11, the ice inlet end 371 is connected to the ice outlet cavity 34. The ice outlet end 372 is located outside the door 2 and extends to the ice dispensing port 211. The ice inlet end 371 of the ice guide tube 37 is located inside the ice outlet cavity 34 of the refrigerator 100, and the ice outlet end 372 extends to the ice dispensing port 211 on the outside of the refrigerator 100 door 2. This design allows users to obtain ice from the ice dispensing port 211 through the dispenser 21 without opening the refrigerator 100 door, reducing operating steps and improving ease of use.

[0139] Understandably, the aforementioned dispenser 21 is applied to the refrigerator 100 and installed on the door 2, primarily to facilitate users in removing ice from the refrigerator 100. For example, by inputting an ice-removal command and then activating a switch, the ice-removal action is completed via the dispenser 21.

[0140] It is understood that the ice-making module 3 of this application uses direct cooling for refrigeration. The refrigerator 100 also includes a refrigeration module (not shown in the figure), which includes a compressor, a condenser, and refrigeration pipes connected in sequence. The refrigeration pipes are used to circulate the refrigerant within the ice-making module 3, and the ice maker 32 is connected to the refrigeration pipes. Of course, in addition to this method of drawing some refrigerant from the compressor of the refrigerator 100 to supply the ice maker 32 for refrigeration, a separate refrigeration module can also be directly installed within the ice-making module 3 to directly refrigerate the ice maker 32.

[0141] Understandably, cabinet 1 usually has a chamber located behind the freezer compartment, which is used to house the compressor, condenser, etc.

[0142] Optionally, please refer to Figure 17 , Figure 17This is a schematic diagram of the return air plate and water guide plate disclosed in the embodiments of this application. A refrigeration pipe (not shown in the figure) is connected to the bottom of the ice-making mold 321. A return air plate 38 is also connected to the bottom of the ice-making mold 321. The return air plate 38 and the bottom surface of the ice-making mold 321 form a return air channel 381. The refrigeration pipe is located in the return air channel 381. The return air channel 381 is used to return the cold air blown out from the first end 331 of the ice storage box 33 to the air inlet 351 of the fan 35.

[0143] By setting up a return air plate 38, which forms a return air channel 381 around the bottom surface of the ice-making mold 321, cold air can form a closed circulation path inside the ice-making module 3. This reduces the waste of cold air and improves the utilization efficiency of cold air. In addition, by placing the refrigeration pipes inside the return air channel 381, the cold air can come into contact with the refrigeration pipes during the return flow, further absorbing the cold energy of the refrigeration pipes and thus reducing the temperature of the cold air.

[0144] It is understandable that the cross-sectional shape of the aforementioned return air plate 38 along the width direction of the housing 1 can be U-shaped or similar to U-shaped, so that the return air plate 38 and the bottom surface of the ice mold 321 can form a return air channel 381.

[0145] In addition, the return air plate 38 should be able to cover the entire ice storage box 33 along the depth direction of the box body 1. This allows the cold air in the ice storage box 33 to be drawn into the return air channel 381 from the first end 331 of the ice storage box 33 after cooling, thereby ensuring the effective utilization of the cold air.

[0146] In some embodiments, a water guide plate 39 is provided at intervals below the return air plate 38. The water guide plate 39 is configured to collect water flowing out of the ice mold 321. Along the depth direction of the housing 1, the water guide plate 39 has a third end 391 and a fourth end 392, with the third end 391 positioned closer to the door 2 than the fourth end 392. Along the height direction of the housing 1, the third end 391 is located above the fourth end 392. Furthermore, the water guide plate 39 should be able to cover the entire ice mold 321 along the depth direction of the housing 1, thus collecting all the water flowing out of the ice mold 321. A pipe can be connected to the end of the water guide plate 39 furthest from the door to drain the water out of the housing 31.

[0147] By installing a water guide plate 39 below the return air plate 38, water flowing out of the ice mold 321 can be collected. The design of the water guide plate 39 allows water to flow naturally along its inclined surface, from the third end 391 to the fourth end 392, and then exit through the fourth end 392 to the outside of the housing 31. This prevents water from accumulating inside the ice-making module 3, thereby reducing problems such as ice melting, bacterial growth, and odor caused by water accumulation.

[0148] It is understandable that the cross-sectional shape of the water guide plate 39 along the width direction of the housing 1 can be U-shaped or similar to U-shaped, so that the water guide plate 39 can block water splashing from both sides, preventing water from splashing onto other equipment in the ice making module 3 and causing damage to them.

[0149] The following is a brief description of the cold air circulation path in the inner shell 31 of the refrigerator 100 disclosed in the embodiments of this application:

[0150] The fan 35 blows cold air out from the first air outlet 352, which is then split by the air guide plate 36 below. Part of the cold air is guided to the first end 331 of the ice storage box 33 through the first air guide 361, and the other part of the cold air is guided to the ice cavity 34 through the second air guide 362. The cold air entering the ice cavity 34 exchanges heat with the ice blades 3143c and ice blocks in the ice storage cavity, thereby reducing the temperature inside the ice cavity 34. Since the ice extraction port 211 on the outside of the door 2 is controlled by the distributor 21, it is closed when the user does not input an ice extraction command. This prevents the cold air in the ice outlet cavity 34 from flowing out through the ice extraction port 211. Simultaneously, because the air pressure in the ice outlet cavity 34 is greater than the air pressure at the second end 332 of the ice storage box 33, the cold air in the ice outlet cavity 34 enters the ice storage box 33 through the return air port 3142b under the pressure difference, and then merges with the cold air in the ice storage box 33 through diffusion. The air inlet 351 of the fan 35 generates a negative pressure due to air extraction, so the cold air blown out from the first end 331 of the ice storage box 33 is drawn back to the air inlet 351 of the fan 35 through the return air channel 381. The refrigeration pipe is installed in the return air channel 381, so that when the cold air returns, it can be cooled, allowing the cold air to be circulated.

[0151] The refrigerator disclosed in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the refrigerator of this application and its core ideas. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The container has a storage compartment; A door, which is rotatably connected to the box to open or close the storage room; An ice-making module is provided in the storage room; The ice-making module includes: A housing having a receiving space; An ice maker, wherein the ice maker is disposed in the accommodating space; An ice storage box is disposed in the accommodating space, and along the height direction of the housing, the ice storage box is located below the ice maker; The ice storage box has the following features: First end; The second end is disposed opposite to the first end along the depth direction of the box body. The second end is closer to the door body than the first end. The second end is provided with an ice outlet. An ice outlet cavity is formed between the second end and the wall surface of the shell along the depth direction of the box body. The ice outlet cavity is connected to the ice outlet. The ice-making module also includes: A fan is disposed in the receiving space and located between the ice maker and the ice storage box along the height direction of the housing. The fan has a first air outlet along the height direction of the housing, and the first air outlet is configured to blow air toward the second end. An air guide plate, located below the fan along the height direction of the housing, and corresponding to the first air outlet, comprises: A first air guide section is configured to direct at least a portion of the cold air blown out by the fan to the first end, so that the cold air circulates within the housing. The second air guide is connected at an angle to the first air guide, such that the second air guide and the first air guide extend opposite to each other along the depth direction of the housing. The second air guide is configured to direct at least a portion of the cold air blown out by the fan to the ice outlet cavity.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first air guide and the second air guide are constructed as arc-shaped structures, and the concave side of the arc-shaped structure faces the first air outlet.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second air guide section includes: The first plate portion is connected to the first air guide portion at an angle, and the first plate portion is constructed as the arc-shaped structure. The enclosure portion is disposed around the outer periphery of the first plate portion to form an air guide cavity between the enclosure portion and the first plate portion. The enclosure portion is provided with a second air outlet communicating with the air guide cavity. The second air outlet is disposed towards the ice outlet cavity to communicate with the ice outlet cavity.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air guide cavity has an opening facing the first air outlet, and the second air guide portion further includes: The side panel protrudes from the enclosure panel along the height direction of the housing and surrounds the opening of the air guide cavity. Along the height direction of the housing, the side plate portion at least partially surrounds the outer periphery of the side of the fan having the first air outlet, and the side plate portion is configured to cause the cold air from the first air outlet to gather into the air guide cavity.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The enclosure is provided with a first latch on each side along the width direction of the box body. The first latch is located at the connection between the first air guide and the first plate, and the first latch is located on the side of the first air guide and the first plate away from the first air outlet. The second end of the ice storage box is provided with a second locking part on both sides along the width direction of the box body. The second locking part is engaged with the first locking part so that the air guide plate is connected to the ice storage box. And / or, The second air guide section also includes: An extension portion is provided on the enclosure portion and extends along the outside of the air guide cavity. The extension portion is provided with multiple locking positions. The inner surface of the housing located in the accommodating space is provided with multiple locking protrusions, and the locking protrusions are engaged with the locking positions.

6. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Along the depth direction of the housing, the projection of the connection between the first air guide and the second air guide on the plane where the first air outlet is located is located in the middle of the first air outlet.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The housing includes: Main shell; An end cover plate is located at the second end of the ice storage box along the depth direction of the box body. The end cover plate is connected to the main shell to form the receiving space. The end cover plate is provided with a clearance opening at the second end. The clearance opening is provided corresponding to the ice outlet and communicates with the ice outlet. The cover is provided on the portion of the end cover plate where the clearance opening is provided, and the ice outlet cavity is formed between the cover and the second end along the depth direction of the box body.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing includes: The first sub-cover is disposed around the outer periphery of the second air outlet to connect with the second air outlet; The second sub-cover is positioned below the first sub-cover along the height direction of the box body. The top of the second sub-cover has multiple ventilation holes that communicate with the first sub-cover. The ice outlet cavity is formed between the second sub-cover and the second end. The second sub-cover has a return air vent along the depth direction of the box body, and the return air vent communicates with the ice outlet so that the cold air from the second air outlet returns to the ice storage box through the return air vent.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The door is equipped with a distributor, and the distributor has an ice-collecting opening on the outside of the door. The ice-making module also includes: An ice blade, wherein the ice blade is disposed in the housing and located within the ice outlet cavity, and the ice blade is configured to cut ice blocks entering the ice outlet cavity; An ice guide tube has an ice inlet end and an ice outlet end. The ice inlet end is located inside the door. When the door closes the storage room, the ice inlet end is connected to the ice outlet cavity. The ice outlet end is located outside the door and extends to the ice retrieval port.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes: A refrigeration module includes a compressor, a condenser, and a refrigeration pipe connected in sequence. The refrigeration pipe is used to circulate the refrigerant in the ice-making module, and the ice maker is connected to the refrigeration pipe.

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