ice maker

Abstract

This utility model discloses an ice maker, belonging to the field of ice-making technology. The ice maker includes a shell, a top cover, an inner liner, and a power cord. The shell has a cavity, and its top has an opening communicating with the cavity. The top cover is detachably fitted over the opening. The inner liner is installed within the cavity and has an ice storage chamber. One end of the power cord extends from the shell, and the other end extends into the ice storage chamber. When the top cover is opened, the ice storage chamber is exposed. This utility model not only reduces the packaging volume of the ice maker, lowering transportation and storage costs, but also isolates the power cord from the shell, preventing collisions and thus preventing scratches, dents, and other cosmetic defects on the machine surface.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, during the factory packaging and transportation of ice makers, the power cord is usually stored by wrapping or fixing it to the outside of the machine body. However, this storage method causes the power cord and plug to protrude significantly from the outside of the machine body. On the one hand, this increases the packaging volume; on the other hand, during transportation, the power plug is prone to collision with the machine body, causing scratches or dents on the surface of the machine body. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an ice maker that can reduce the packaging volume of the ice maker and also prevent appearance defects such as scratches and dents from occurring on the surface of the machine.

[0004] An ice maker according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a shell, a top cover, an inner liner, and a power cord. The shell has a cavity, and the top of the shell has an opening communicating with the cavity. The top cover is detachably covered by the opening. The inner liner is installed in the cavity and has an ice storage cavity. One end of the power cord passes through the shell, and the other end passes through the ice storage cavity. When the top cover opens the opening, the opening can expose the ice storage cavity.

[0005] The ice maker according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: The ice maker of this utility model has an ice storage cavity in the inner liner, which allows the power cord to be inserted and stored inside the ice storage cavity. In the factory packaging state, it is completely covered by a detachable top cover. This eliminates the need for the power cord to be wrapped or fixed to the outside of the machine body. Instead, the ice storage cavity inside the ice maker is used as the storage space for the power cord, avoiding the extra protrusion caused by the power cord being coiled on the outside of the shell. This not only reduces the packaging volume of the ice maker and lowers transportation and storage costs, but also isolates the power cord from the machine body shell, preventing them from bumping into each other. This, in turn, prevents scratches, dents and other appearance defects on the surface of the machine body, ensuring the appearance quality of the ice maker.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner liner includes a main body, an ice storage basket, and an extension. The main body defines an inner cavity, the ice storage basket is detachably installed in the inner cavity, the ice storage cavity is disposed in the ice storage basket, the opening of the ice storage cavity faces upward, the extension is connected to the side wall of the main body, and the extension is provided with a wire passage connected to the opening of the ice storage cavity. The wire passage includes at least one wire groove, the opening of each wire groove faces upward, and the opening can also expose each wire groove.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the side wall of the outer shell is provided with an outlet for the power cord to be led out to the external environment, and the top cover and the inner liner together define an inlet located above the outlet. The inlet is used for the power cord to be introduced into the cable passage from the external environment. The power cord is configured to pass through the outlet from the cavity and then pass through the inlet and the cable passage in sequence to enter the ice storage cavity.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the extension and the inner cavity are arranged sequentially along a first direction, the cable outlet is located on the side wall of the outer shell away from the inner cavity, the cable inlet is located on the side of the extension facing away from the inner cavity, and the cable passage extends along the first direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inlet is configured as a notch on the side wall of the top cover, the extension is configured as a disc protruding from the side wall of the main body along the first direction, at least one of the wire grooves is formed on the upper end face of the disc, the disc is connected to the top of the inner cavity, the circumference of the disc is provided with an upwardly protruding flange, the flange is provided with a limiting groove, after the power cord passes through the notch, the top cover can apply downward pressure to the power cord so that the power cord fits against the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the side wall of the top cover is provided with a protruding cover plate, the cover plate is disposed on the upper side of the notch and is inclined downward, and on the projection plane perpendicular to the first direction, the projection of the cover plate covers at least part of the projection of the notch. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker further includes a water tank, and the extension is provided with a first water passage and a second water passage. The first water passage and the second water passage are the cable passage. The first water passage is connected to the water tank, and one end of the second water passage is connected to the first water passage and the other end is connected to the inner cavity. The first water passage and the second water passage are configured to allow water to flow from the water tank when the power cord is disconnected from the cable passage and the ice storage basket.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the extension and the ice storage cavity are arranged sequentially along a first direction. The top cover includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover is disposed on the extension. The second cover is rotatably connected to one side of the first cover along the first direction and is disposed on the ice storage cavity. The second cover is configured such that when the first cover is disposed on the extension, the second cover can rotate relative to the first cover to expose the opening of the ice storage cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first cover and the extension are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure, the snap-fit ​​structure including a buckle and a latch, one of which is provided on the first cover and the other is provided on the extension.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the power cord is provided with a plug, and the power cord and / or the plug are attached to the inner wall of the ice storage cavity by an adhesive. Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an explosion diagram of the inner liner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a rear view schematic diagram of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view along the AA direction; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Icon labels: Ice maker 1000; Power cord 100; 200 for outer casing; 210 for cavity; 220 for opening; 230 for cable outlet; Top cover 300; cable inlet 310; notch 311; cover plate 320; first cover 330; second hinge 331; snap hole 332; second cover 340; first hinge 341; pivot 342; Inner liner 400; wire passage 410; ice storage cavity 420; main body 430; inner cavity 431; ice storage basket 440; extension 450; wire groove 451; disc 452; flange 453; limiting groove 454; first water passage groove 460; second water passage groove 470; Buckle 500; Clip position 510. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or the order of the technical features.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0020] During the factory packaging and transportation of ice makers, the common method for storing the power cord is to coil the power cord and plug together around the side, back, or bottom of the machine and temporarily secure it with cable ties or tape. However, the power cord and plug create a noticeable protrusion on the outside of the machine, forcing the packaging foam and outer cardboard box to be designed to fit the maximum outer dimensions of the ice maker plus the thickness of the power cord. This results in an increased overall packaging volume, reducing the amount of space that can be loaded into shipping containers and increasing transportation and storage costs.

[0021] Furthermore, during transportation, the hard outer shell of the plug is easily scratched by the machine body, resulting in scratches, dents, or paint damage to the machine's surface, reducing the yield rate of the ice maker upon delivery. The power cord itself is also easily deformed by the pressure of the machine body, and may even break.

[0022] To address the aforementioned problems, some embodiments of this utility model propose an ice maker 1000 that reduces the packaging volume of the ice maker 1000 and prevents surface defects such as scratches and dents from occurring on the machine body. See details below. Figures 1 to 6 The ice maker 1000 is described below.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment of the invention, the ice maker 1000 includes: a power cord 100, a housing 200, a top cover 300, and an inner liner. The power cord 100 can be understood as a wire used to connect to an external power source to supply power to the functional components of the ice maker 1000. Specifically, the housing 200 serves as the outer contour structure of the ice maker 1000, and its interior defines a cavity 210 for housing functional components such as a compressor, water tank, and water pump. Furthermore, the inner liner is also installed within the cavity 210.

[0024] Reference Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment of the invention, the outer shell 200 has an open structure with an opening 220 at its top that connects to the cavity 210. The top cover 300 is detachably connected to the outer shell 200, and its size and shape match the opening 220, thus covering the opening 220. The inner liner is provided with an ice storage cavity 420 for storing ice.

[0025] It is understandable that the ice storage cavity 420 of the ice maker 1000 is completely empty during the factory packaging and transportation stages. Based on this, in this embodiment of the utility model, the idle space is utilized to store the power cord 100. Specifically, the power cord 100 can be inserted into the ice storage cavity 420, and the ice storage cavity 420 can accommodate the portion of the power cord 100 inserted into the ice storage cavity 420, thereby avoiding the defect of the power cord 100 being wrapped around the outside of the outer casing 200.

[0026] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the opening 220 is configured such that when the top cover 300 is opened, the opening 220 exposes the ice storage cavity 420. Specifically, in this embodiment, the opening 220 at the top of the outer shell 200 covers the entire upper surface of the outer shell 200, and the ice storage cavity 420 on the inner liner is located below the opening 220 in an unobstructed position. Therefore, when the user removes the power cord for the first time, they only need to remove the top cover 300, and the opening 220 immediately reveals the internal space of the ice storage cavity 420, allowing the user to directly see and easily remove the power cord 100.

[0027] For example, when a user opens the box for the first time, they can first remove the top cover 300 by hand, separating the top cover 300 from the outer shell 200. The top opening 220 then fully exposes the entire ice storage chamber 420. The user can then directly grab the power cord 100 and remove it. Afterward, the top cover 300 is closed again, and the power cord 100 is plugged in to start the ice maker 1000 normally.

[0028] The ice maker 1000 of this utility model has an ice storage cavity 420 in the inner liner, which allows the power cord 100 to be inserted into and stored in the ice storage cavity 420. In the factory packaging state, it is completely covered by a detachable top cover 300. This means that the power cord 100 does not need to be wrapped or fixed to the outside of the machine body. Instead, the ice storage cavity 420 inside the ice maker 1000 is used as the storage space for the power cord 100. This avoids the extra protrusion caused by the power cord 100 being coiled on the outside of the outer shell 200. This not only reduces the packaging volume of the ice maker 1000 and reduces transportation and storage costs, but also isolates the power cord 100 from the outer shell 200, preventing them from bumping into each other. This prevents scratches, dents and other appearance defects on the surface of the machine body, and ensures the appearance quality of the ice maker 1000.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment of the invention, the inner liner includes a main body 430, an ice storage basket 440, and an extension 450. The main body 430 is a shell structure constituting the main part of the inner liner, which can be manufactured using injection molding to form a structure with stable support performance. In this embodiment, the main body 430 defines an inner cavity 431, which is adapted to the size and shape of the ice storage basket 440, so the ice storage basket 440 can be installed in the inner cavity 431. The ice storage basket 440 is detachable and can be directly removed or placed into the inner cavity 431 through the opening 220.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the ice storage cavity 420 is disposed within the ice storage basket 440, with the opening of the ice storage cavity 420 facing upwards. Therefore, the user can directly take ice from the ice storage cavity 420 after removing the top cover 300. In this embodiment, the extension 450 is connected to the side wall of the main body 430. In one example, the extension 450 may be a protruding boss or partition on the rear side of the main body 430, which cooperates with the main body 430 to divide the inner cavity 431 into a wet area and a dry area arranged in the front-back direction. The wet area is used to accommodate the ice storage basket 440 for storing ice and the water tank, etc., while the dry area is used to house functional components such as compressors, water pumps, fans, and circuit boards.

[0031] Specifically, continue to refer to Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the extension 450 is provided with a cable passage 410 connected to the opening of the ice storage cavity 420. The cable passage 410 includes at least one cable groove 451. For example, the cable passage 410 is implemented by one cable groove 451, or by two or more interconnected cable grooves 451. In this embodiment, at least one cable groove 451 is connected to the opening of the ice storage cavity 420. In one example, the height of the cable groove 451 is aligned with the opening of the ice storage cavity 420. The opening of each cable groove 451 faces upwards, and when the opening is opened, each cable groove 451 is exposed. Therefore, when the user removes the power cord 100, they can directly pull the power cord 100 out of the cable groove 451, improving the user's convenience in removing the cord.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the outer casing 200 is provided with an outlet 230 for the power cord 100 to be led out to the external environment. The outlet 230 is a channel structure opened in the side wall of the outer casing 200 for guiding the power cord 100 from the cavity 210 to the external environment. It can be implemented in the form of a circular, square, or other shaped opening 220. Combined with... Figure 3 Understandably, in one example, the outlet 230 is located on the rear end face of the housing 200. Under normal use, the power cord 100 is led out from the circuit board inside the cavity 210 and passes directly through the outlet 230 to extend to the outside for power connection.

[0033] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the top cover 300 and the inner liner together define an inlet 310 located above the outlet 230. Specifically, the inlet 310 is formed between the lower edge of the top cover 300 and the top of the extension 450 of the inner liner. The inlet 310 can be formed entirely on the top cover 300, entirely on the extension 450, or partially on the top cover 300 and partially on the extension 450. In this embodiment, the inlet 310 is used to allow the power cord 100 to be introduced into the cable passage 410 from the external environment. Based on this, after the power cord 100 exits from the cavity 210 through the outlet 230, it can pass through the inlet 310 and at least one cable groove 451 in sequence, thereby entering the ice storage cavity 420.

[0034] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2Understandably, when the ice maker 1000 is in its factory packaging and transportation state, the power cord 100 is first led out from the outlet 230 on the side wall of the outer casing 200 to the outside, then runs upward along the side wall of the outer casing 200, and re-enters the cavity 210 through the inlet 310, and falls into the wire groove 451 at the top of the extension 450. The remaining majority of the wire is laid flat or coiled and stored in the ice storage cavity 420. Therefore, only a small part of the wire is exposed on the outside of the ice maker 1000.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the extension 450 and the inner cavity 431 are arranged sequentially along a first direction. In one example, the first direction is a front-to-back direction. For ease of description, the following description will use the front-to-back direction as an example. Combined with... Figure 4 It is understood that in this embodiment, the outlet 230 and the inlet 310 are located on the same side, both arranged at the rear of the extension 450. Specifically, the outlet 230 and the inlet 310 are positioned on the rear end face of the housing 200, allowing the power cord 100 to directly connect to the inlet 310 after exiting the housing 200 without needing to detour, thereby shortening the routing path of the power cord 100 exposed outside the housing 200. Therefore, during the factory packaging and transportation stages, only a small portion of the power cord 100 is exposed at the rear of the housing 200.

[0036] Reference Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment of the utility model, the cable passage 410 extends along the first direction, ensuring that the power cable 100 always follows the straight direction of the passage during its passage after re-entering the cavity 210 from the cable inlet 310, thus avoiding jamming or twisting of the power cable 100.

[0037] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the inlet 310 is configured as a notch 311 on the side wall of the top cover 300. Specifically, the notch 311 can be formed by an upward indentation from the lower edge of the side wall of the top cover 300. The extension 450 is configured as a disc 452 protruding from the side wall of the main body 430 along a first direction. The disc 452 is connected to the top of the inner cavity 431 and extends along the first direction. In one example, the disc 452 is integrally formed with the main body 430.

[0038] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, at least one wire groove 451 is formed on the upper end surface of the disk body 452. Specifically, the upper end surface of the disk body 452 may be provided with multiple protruding structures, and the wire groove 451 is formed between adjacent protruding structures. It can be understood that, in order to effectively constrain the outgoing path of the power cord 100, in this embodiment, the periphery of the disk body 452 is provided with an upwardly protruding flange 453, wherein the flange 453 is provided with a limiting groove 454 with the opening facing upward.

[0039] Specifically, continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the position of the limiting groove 454 corresponds to the extension path of the wire groove 451, allowing the power cord 100 to be arranged along the wire groove 451 after being placed in the limiting groove 454. When the top cover 300 is closed on the disk body 452, the notch 311 is positioned opposite to the limiting groove 454. Based on this, after the power cord 100 is routed outside the outer casing 200, it can sequentially pass through the notch 311, the limiting groove 454, and the wire groove 451.

[0040] Reference Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment of the invention, the limiting groove 454 is configured such that after the power cord 100 passes through the notch 311, the top cover 300 can apply downward pressure to the power cord 100, so that the power cord 100 fits against the inner wall of the limiting groove 454. Specifically, the size of the limiting groove 454 and the assembly gap between the top cover 300 and the disk body 452 are configured such that when the power cord 100 passes through the notch 311 and is placed in the limiting groove 454, the lower end face of the top cover 300 can contact the surface of the power cord 100 and apply downward pressure to the power cord 100, preventing the power cord 100 from shifting and improving the routing accuracy of the power cord 100 on the disk body 452.

[0041] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the side wall of the top cover 300 is provided with a protruding cover plate 320, which is located above the notch 311 and is inclined downwards. Specifically, as can be understood from reference 5, the cover plate 320 is connected to the upper edge of the notch 311 and is offset downwards from front to back. On the projection plane perpendicular to the first direction, the projection of the cover plate 320 covers at least part of the projection of the notch 311. In other words, under normal use, when the user looks at the notch from the side or from directly above, the cover plate 320 can block the notch 311, thereby improving the integrity and aesthetics of the ice maker 1000 and reducing the negative impact of the notch 311 on the appearance of the ice maker 1000. In addition, the cover plate 320 can also limit and guide the power cord 100, thereby preventing the power cord 100 from being excessively bent at the bend.

[0042] In this embodiment of the invention, the ice maker 1000 also includes a water tank (not shown in the figure), see reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the extension 450 is provided with a first water passage 460 and a second water passage 470. In the functional design of the ice maker 1000, the first water passage 460 and the second water passage 470 are flow channels provided for the cleaning function or water circulation function of the ice maker 1000. The first water passage 460 is connected to the water tank, and one end of the second water passage 470 is connected to the first water passage 460, and the other end is connected to the inner cavity 431. Therefore, during the cleaning process or ice-making water replenishment, water can flow from the water tank, sequentially through the first water passage 460 and the second water passage 470, and finally into the inner cavity 431.

[0043] It is understood that in this embodiment of the invention, the first water channel 460 and the second water channel 470 are cable trays 451. In other words, this embodiment utilizes the existing water channel structure on the disc body 452 as a temporary storage carrier for the power cord 100. When the ice maker 1000 is in its stored or transported state, it is in a power-off and off-duty state, and water circulation is not required. At this time, the idle first water channel 460 and the second water channel 470 are converted into storage space for the power cord 100. After the power cord 100 enters the cavity 210 from the inlet 310, it is sequentially embedded into the first water channel 460 and the second water channel 470, utilizing the original depth and direction of the water channels to fix and guide the power cord 100.

[0044] When the ice maker 1000 is in normal use, the user has already removed the power cord 100 from the first water tank 460 and the second water tank 470. At this time, the first water tank 460 and the second water tank 470 resume their original water flow function, and the water in the water tank flows for ice making or cleaning operations.

[0045] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the extension 450 and the ice storage cavity 420 are arranged sequentially along a first direction, i.e., the ice storage cavity 420 is located in front of the extension 450. Based on this, the top cover 300 includes a first cover 330 and a second cover 340. The first cover 330 covers the extension 450 and can be made of rigid plastic or metal, serving to ensure secure coverage of the extension 450 area. The second cover 340 is connected to the front of the first cover 330 and covers the ice storage cavity 420.

[0046] Reference Figure 6As shown in this embodiment of the invention, the first cover 330 and the second cover 340 are rotatably connected. When the first cover 330 is placed on the extension 450, the second cover 340 can rotate relative to the first cover 330 to expose the opening of the ice storage cavity 420. Therefore, when taking ice, the user only needs to rotate the second cover 340 to expose the opening of the ice storage cavity 420 without moving the first cover 330.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the second cover 340 has a first hinge portion 341, the first hinge portion 341 has a rotating shaft 342, and the first cover 330 has a second hinge portion 331, the second hinge portion 331 has a locking hole 332 that matches the rotating shaft 342. It can be understood that after the rotating shaft 342 is engaged with the locking hole 332, it can rotate freely within the locking hole 332, thereby enabling the second cover 340 to rotate around the first cover 330. In one example, the first hinge portion 341 is a protruding structure extending out of the second cover 340. In other words, the second water channel 470 not only serves as a water flow channel but is also constructed as an installation clearance space for the first hinge portion 341 and a storage path for the power cord 100.

[0048] Specifically, in its factory packaging or shipping condition, the first hinge portion 341 and the power cord 100 are positioned side-by-side in the second water passage 470, thereby improving the space utilization of the tray 452 and avoiding the increase in structural size due to a separate cable passage 451. In normal use, when the user removes the power cord 1000 from the second water passage 470, the second water passage 470 primarily serves to accommodate and allow space for the first hinge portion 341. The second water passage 470 provides a recessed mounting position for the first hinge portion 341, ensuring that the second cover 340 does not interfere with the extension portion 450 or other structures of the inner liner when the first hinge portion 341 rotates and opens.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the first cover 330 and the extension 450 are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure, which includes a snap fastener 500 and a latch 510. One of the snap fastener 500 and the latch 510 is located on the first cover 330, and the other is located on the extension 450. In one example, the latch 510 is located on the first cover 330, and the snap fastener 500 is located on the extension 450.

[0050] In another example, a snap 500 is provided on the first cover 330, and a latch 510 is provided on the extension 450. Specifically, refer to Figure 6As shown, the buckle 500 protrudes from the inner surface of the side wall of the first cover 330, and correspondingly, the latch 510 is formed on the outer side of the flange 453 of the disc 452. Based on this, the top cover 300 can be easily removed without tools when the user first retrieves the cable, improving user convenience.

[0051] In this embodiment of the invention, the end of the power cord 100 is provided with a plug (not shown in the figure). The power cord 100 and / or the plug are attached to the inner wall of the ice storage cavity 420 by an adhesive component, which can be double-sided tape, Velcro, silicone adhesive strips, etc. During factory packaging or transportation, the power cord 100 segment and the plug stored in the ice storage cavity 420 are secured by the adhesive component, preventing scratches and damage to the inner wall of the ice storage cavity 420.

[0052] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An ice maker, characterized in that, include: The outer shell has a cavity, and the top of the outer shell has an opening communicating with the cavity; A top cover, which can be detachably covered by the opening; An inner liner is installed inside the cavity, and the inner liner is provided with an ice storage cavity; A power cord, one end of which extends out of the outer casing and the other end of which enters the ice storage cavity; When the top cover opens the opening, the opening exposes the ice storage cavity.

2. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner liner includes a main body, an ice storage basket, and an extension. The main body defines an inner cavity, and the ice storage basket is detachably installed in the inner cavity. The ice storage cavity is located in the ice storage basket, with its opening facing upwards. The extension is connected to the side wall of the main body and has a wire passage connected to the opening of the ice storage cavity. The wire passage includes at least one wire groove, with the opening of each wire groove facing upwards. The opening can also expose each wire groove.

3. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the outer shell is provided with an outlet for the power cord to be led out to the external environment. The top cover and the inner liner together define an inlet located above the outlet. The inlet is used for the power cord to be introduced into the cable passage from the external environment. The power cord is configured to pass through the outlet from the cavity and then pass through the inlet and the cable passage in sequence to enter the ice storage cavity.

4. The ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The extension and the inner cavity are arranged sequentially along a first direction. The cable outlet is located on the side wall of the outer shell away from the inner cavity. The cable inlet is located on the side of the extension facing away from the inner cavity. The cable passage extends along the first direction.

5. The ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inlet is configured as a notch on the side wall of the top cover, and the extension is configured as a disc protruding from the side wall of the main body along the first direction. At least one of the cable grooves is formed on the upper end face of the disc, and the disc is connected to the top of the inner cavity. The disc has an upwardly protruding flange around its periphery, and the flange has a limiting groove. After the power cable passes through the notch, the top cover can apply downward pressure to the power cable so that the power cable fits against the inner wall of the limiting groove.

6. The ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top cover has a protruding cover plate on its side wall. The cover plate is located above the notch and is inclined downward. On a projection plane perpendicular to the first direction, the projection of the cover plate covers at least part of the projection of the notch.

7. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice maker also includes a water tank. The extension is provided with a first water passage and a second water passage. The first water passage and the second water passage are the cable passage. The first water passage is connected to the water tank. One end of the second water passage is connected to the first water passage, and the other end is connected to the inner cavity. The first water passage and the second water passage are configured to allow water to flow from the water tank when the power cord is disconnected from the cable passage and the ice storage basket.

8. The ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The extension and the ice storage cavity are arranged sequentially along a first direction. The top cover includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover is placed on the extension. The second cover is rotatably connected to one side of the first cover along the first direction and is placed on the ice storage cavity. The second cover is configured such that when the first cover is placed on the extension, the second cover can rotate relative to the first cover to expose the opening of the ice storage cavity.

9. The ice maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first cover and the extension are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure, which includes a snap fastener and a latch, one of which is located on the first cover and the other on the extension.

10. The ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power cord is provided with a plug at one end, and the power cord and / or the plug are attached to the inner wall of the ice storage cavity by an adhesive.

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