Cold water tank assembly for ice maker, ice maker, water dispenser, and water purification dispenser

Abstract

A cold water tank assembly (100) for an ice maker (1000), an ice maker (1000), a water dispenser (200), and a water purification dispenser. The cold water tank assembly (100) comprises a housing (1), a top cover (2), a first foamed part (3) and a second foamed part (4), wherein an accommodating space (10) having an opening is defined in the housing (1), and the top cover (2) is connected to the housing (1) and seals the opening (110). The first foamed part (3) is wrapped around the housing (1), and the second foamed part (4) is wrapped around the top cover (2); the second foamed part (4) and the first foamed part (3) are separately formed; and the first foamed part (3) and the second foamed part (4) cooperate to enclose the accommodating space (10).

Description

Cold water tank components for ice making machines, ice making machines, water dispensers and water purifiers

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent applications No. 202311195595.6 filed on September 15, 2023, entitled “Ice-making mechanism, water dispenser and water purifier”; No. 202322519752.6 filed on September 15, 2023, entitled “Cold water tank assembly for ice maker and ice maker”; and No. 202322519564.3 filed on September 15, 2023, entitled “Ice-making mechanism, water dispenser and water purifier”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to the technical field of ice making equipment, and in particular to a cold water bin assembly for an ice making machine, an ice making machine, a water dispenser and a water purifier. Background Art

[0004] Traditional ice makers are bulky and take up a lot of space, making them unsuitable for household use. The cold water tank, which stores ice and cold water, is covered with insulation to keep the ice and cold water inside. However, this insulation takes up a lot of space, hindering the miniaturization of the ice maker.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent.

[0007] To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a cold water bin assembly for an ice maker.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide an ice maker having the cold water bin assembly.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a water dispenser having the above-mentioned ice maker.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a beverage purifier having the above-mentioned ice maker.

[0011] According to the cold water tank assembly of the present invention, it includes: a shell, which defines a storage space with an opening; a top cover, which is connected to the shell and covers the opening; a first foam part, which covers the shell; a second foam part, which covers the top cover, the second foam part is molded separately from the first foam part, and the first foam part and the second foam part cooperate to wrap the storage space.

[0012] According to the cold water bin assembly of the present invention, the first foam part and the second foam part are formed separately and respectively cover the shell and the top cover. After the top cover is arranged on the shell to close the opening, the first foam part and the second foam part cooperate with each other to cover the accommodating space to insulate the accommodating space. Compared with the integral foam insulation part, it is not necessary to cover the shell and the top cover as a whole, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty and saving the manufacturing cost, and reducing the volume of the cold water bin assembly after covering, reducing the occupied space, which is conducive to the miniaturized design of the ice maker using the cold water bin assembly of the present invention.

[0013] In some embodiments, the top cover and the shell are molded separately, the first foaming member is foam-molded on the shell, and the second foaming member is foam-molded on the top cover.

[0014] In some embodiments, the top cover and the shell are fixedly connected.

[0015] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the top cover is embedded in the opening.

[0016] In some embodiments, the shell includes a main body and a mounting portion, the mounting portion is connected to the main body, and the opening is constructed on the inner side of the mounting portion, a supporting portion is provided between the mounting portion and the main body, and the top cover is installed in the mounting portion and supported on the supporting portion.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting portion expands outward relative to the main body portion, and the support portion is connected between the mounting portion and the main body portion, and the mounting portion, the support portion and the main body portion cooperate to form a step structure.

[0018] In some embodiments, the top cover includes a bottom plate and a surrounding plate, the surrounding plate is connected to the periphery of the bottom plate and extends along the circumference of the bottom plate, and the second foaming member is arranged in a space surrounded by the surrounding plate.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cold water bin assembly further includes an ice-making module, which is disposed in the upper portion of the accommodating space; the cold water bin assembly further includes an ice storage module, which is disposed in the upper portion of the accommodating space, and a through hole is provided at the bottom of the ice storage module to connect to the lower space of the accommodating space.

[0020] In some embodiments, the upper side of the second foam part is provided with a first area and a second area, the first area is higher than the second area, and the second area has a concave cavity.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, an ice-making machine includes a cold water bin assembly according to the present invention, wherein the cold water bin assembly includes an ice-making bin and a water storage bin, the ice-making bin is connected to the outside of the water storage bin, the ice-making bin includes a first part and a second part arranged along a first direction, the first part is located above the water storage bin, and the second part protrudes from the side of the water storage bin; a refrigerant circulation assembly, at least a part of the refrigerant circulation assembly is arranged below the second part, and the refrigerant circulation assembly provides circulating refrigerant for the ice-making module; a power supply, the power supply is arranged in a concave cavity at the top of the second foaming part.

[0022] According to the ice maker of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned cold water tank assembly, the structural arrangement of the ice maker is facilitated, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the ice maker. The ice maker can be applied to multiple scenes such as furniture, thereby improving the scope of application.

[0023] The ice maker according to the present invention includes: an outer shell, an upper cavity and a lower cavity are formed in the outer shell; an inner shell, the inner shell is arranged in the lower cavity and an ice storage cavity is formed on the inner shell; an ice-making module, the ice-making module is accommodated in the upper cavity and is suitable for making ice in the upper cavity; an ice-discharging mechanism, the ice-discharging mechanism is arranged in the ice storage cavity and is suitable for driving the ice cubes in the ice storage cavity to move; an ice outlet is formed on the outer shell, and a slide is formed on at least a portion of the bottom wall of the ice storage cavity, one end of the slide is lower than the ice outlet, and the other end of the slide is connected to the ice outlet.

[0024] The ice maker according to the present invention includes an upper cavity and a lower cavity formed in a housing. An ice making module is disposed in the upper cavity and can be used to make ice cubes or ice water. At least a portion of an inner housing is accommodated in the lower cavity. An ice storage chamber is formed on a side of the inner housing facing the top of the housing and is connected to the upper cavity. The ice storage chamber can be used to store ice cubes. An ice discharging mechanism is rotatably disposed in the ice storage chamber. A slide is formed on at least a portion of the bottom wall of the ice storage chamber. The ice discharging mechanism can drive the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber along the slide toward the ice outlet through its own rotation. One end of the slide can be connected to the edge of the ice outlet, and the other end of the slide can be stopped by the inner wall of the housing. The slide is inclined toward the bottom of the lower cavity, thereby increasing the volume of the ice storage chamber and allowing more ice cubes to be stored in the ice storage chamber to meet the needs of the user. In addition, due to the inclined configuration of the slide, a certain height is set between the location of the ice outlet and the bottom of the housing to meet the height of the water cup used by the user, so that the user can use the water cup to collect hot water, cold water, and ice cubes.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker further includes: a partition plate connected to the inner shell and defining an ice making cavity between the partition plate and the inner wall of the upper cavity, wherein the ice making module is accommodated in the ice making cavity.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first channel is formed on the inner shell to connect the ice storage chamber with the lower chamber; and / or a second channel is formed on one of the partition plate and the outer shell to connect the ice making chamber with the lower chamber.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a through hole penetrating in the thickness direction is formed on the inner shell, and the through hole structure is a plurality of through holes arranged at intervals in the extension direction of the slideway, and the plurality of through holes constitute the first channel.

[0028] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall extending in a height direction and spaced apart from each other are formed in the outer shell, the lower cavity is formed between the first wall and the second wall, and the inner shell is arranged between the first wall and the second wall; the upper cavity is formed between the third wall and the first wall, a fourth wall is arranged between the third wall and the second wall, and the fourth wall extends in a horizontal direction; wherein a second channel connecting the ice-making cavity with the lower cavity is formed between the second wall and the fourth wall.

[0029] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a groove connecting the second wall and the fourth wall is formed on the housing, and the second channel is formed in the groove.

[0030] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth wall is configured to be inclined toward the lower cavity in a direction away from the third wall.

[0031] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the partition plate is configured as an arc-shaped plate protruding from the ice-making cavity toward the ice-storing cavity.

[0032] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the partition plate and the inner shell are constructed as an integrally formed part.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the shell is open to form an opening connecting the upper cavity with the outside; the ice maker further includes: a top cover, which is detachably provided on the shell and covers the opening.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a support step extending inward is formed on the inner wall of the upper cavity, and a top surface of the support step abuts against the top cover.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker further includes: a power supply assembly, wherein the power supply assembly is disposed on the top of the top cover.

[0036] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a receiving groove suitable for receiving the power supply assembly is formed on the top cover.

[0037] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top cover includes: a first cover body, which is opposite to the ice-making chamber in the height direction; a second cover body, which is connected to the first cover body and is opposite to the ice storage chamber in the height direction, and the receiving groove is formed on the top surface of the second cover body.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top surface of the second cover body is lower than the top surface of the first cover body.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a hand-grip groove is formed on the top surface of the first cover.

[0040] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker further includes: a heat insulating layer, wherein the heat insulating layer is provided on at least a portion of the outer periphery of the housing.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a flange portion surrounding the ice outlet is formed on the outer surface of the housing.

[0042] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes: a lower shell, in which a lower cavity is formed; an upper shell, which is arranged on the top of the lower shell and in which the upper cavity is formed; wherein an avoidance groove is defined between the bottom surface of the upper shell and the side surface of the lower shell.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker further includes: a water circuit control module, the water circuit control module is arranged on the upper shell, and a first water circuit interface and a second water circuit interface connected to the upper cavity or the lower cavity are formed on the upper shell, and the first water circuit interface and the second water circuit interface are respectively connected to the water circuit control module.

[0044] The following briefly describes a water dispenser according to the present invention. The water dispenser according to the present invention is provided with an ice maker as described in any of the aforementioned embodiments. Because the water dispenser according to the present invention is provided with an ice maker as described in any of the aforementioned embodiments, the water dispenser according to the present application can not only store and provide a large amount of ice cubes, but also provide chilled water, thereby meeting the various beverage mixing needs of customers and improving their user experience.

[0045] The following briefly describes the beverage purifier according to the present invention.

[0046] The beverage purifier according to the present invention includes the ice maker described in any one of the above embodiments. Since the beverage purifier according to the present invention is provided with the ice maker described in any one of the above embodiments, the beverage purifier can not only purify water sources, but also be used to make ice and produce cold water to meet customers' various beverage mixing needs and improve customers' usage experience.

[0047] The ice maker of the present invention is composed of an outer shell, an inner shell, an ice making module and an ice dispensing mechanism. The outer shell is provided with an ice outlet, an upper cavity and a lower cavity are formed in the outer shell, the inner shell is arranged in the lower cavity, an ice storage chamber is formed on one side of the inner shell toward the top of the outer shell, a partition plate is connected to the inner shell and defines an ice making chamber between the inner wall of the upper cavity, the ice making module is accommodated in the ice making chamber, and the ice making module can be used to make ice cubes or ice water. The inner shell is also formed with an inclined slide, one end of the slide is connected to the ice outlet, and the other end of the slide is arranged below the ice outlet, on the one hand, the volume of the ice storage chamber is increased, so that more ice cubes can be stored in the ice storage chamber to meet the needs of users. Due to the inclined arrangement of the slide, there is a certain height between the setting position of the ice outlet and the bottom of the outer shell to meet the height of the water cup used by the user, so that the user can use the water cup to collect hot water and cold water as well as ice cubes. A plurality of through holes arranged at intervals are provided on the slide, which connect the ice storage chamber and the lower chamber. A groove is formed on the inner wall of the shell, which connects the ice making chamber and the lower chamber. The cold water generated in the ice making chamber and the ice storage chamber can flow into the lower chamber through the groove and the through hole respectively. The ice discharging mechanism is rotatably provided in the ice storage chamber. The ice discharging mechanism can drive the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber to move along the slide toward the ice outlet through its own rotation, so that the ice machine mechanism can provide both ice cubes and cold water to the user to meet the various needs of the user.

[0048] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a cold water bin assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] FIG2 is an exploded view of a portion of a cold water bin assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] FIG3 is an exploded view of a portion of the cold water bin assembly from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] FIG4 is an exploded view of the structure of a cold water tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] 5 is a cross-sectional view of a cold water tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] 6 is a cross-sectional view of a cold water bin assembly of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a cold water tank assembly, a refrigerant circulation assembly, and a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] FIG8 is an exploded view of the cold water tank assembly, the refrigerant circulation assembly, and the power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] FIG10 is an exploded view of the structure of an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] FIG11 is a cross-sectional view of a refrigeration mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of the mechanism of a water dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] FIG13 is a side view of a refrigeration mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] FIG14 is a schematic structural diagram of a housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] FIG15 is a front view of an inner shell according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] FIG16 is a side view of an inner shell according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] FIG17 is a schematic structural diagram of a top cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0066] FIG18 is a schematic structural diagram of a heat insulation layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Reference numerals:

[0068] Ice maker 1000; housing 1001; panel 1002; main body 1003;

[0069] Cold water bin assembly 100; first direction X; second direction Y; ice making bin 101; first portion 1011; second portion 1012; water storage bin 102; step portion 103;

[0070] Housing 1; accommodating space 10; main body 11; opening 110; mounting portion 12; latch hole 122; support portion 13;

[0071] Top cover 2; bottom plate 21; through hole 211; enclosure 22; buckle 221; buckle handle 222;

[0072] First foam part 3; second foam part 4; first region 41; second region 42; third region 43; cavity 44;

[0073] Ice making module 5; evaporator 50; columnar body 51; ice making tray 52; ice paddle 521; turntable 53;

[0074] Ice storage module 6; ice receiving tray 61; conveying screw 62;

[0075] Refrigerant circulation assembly 700; compressor 71; connecting pipe 72; control valve 73; condenser 74; cooling fan 75; frequency converter 76; refrigerant pipe 77;

[0076] Power supply 800; heating module 900; water dispenser 200; avoidance groove 1004;

[0077] A first cover 201, a second cover 202, a hand-grip groove 203, a receiving groove 204, a first receiving notch 205, and a second receiving notch 206;

[0078] Housing 30, first wall 301, second wall 302, third wall 303, fourth wall 304, lower cavity 305, first snap-fit ​​portion 306, second channel 307, support step 308, flange portion 309;

[0079] Inner shell 40, partition plate 401, slide 402, first channel 403, ice storage chamber 404;

[0080] Ice making module 50, ice making chamber 501, slide plate 502;

[0081] Upper shell 60, lower shell 70;

[0082] Ice discharging mechanism 1100, ice discharging box 1101, ice discharging screw 1102;

[0083] Water circuit control module 120 , water tank assembly 140 , thermal insulation layer 150 , evaporator 160 , ice outlet 170 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0084] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0085] Traditional ice makers are bulky and take up a lot of space, making them unsuitable for household use. The cold water tank, which stores ice and cold water, is covered with insulation to keep the ice and cold water inside. However, this insulation takes up a lot of space, hindering the miniaturization of the ice maker.

[0086] Hereinafter, a cold water bin assembly 100 for an ice maker according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0087] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cold water tank assembly 100 includes: a shell 1 and a top cover 2. The shell 1 defines a storage space 10 with an opening 110. The top cover 2 is connected to the shell 1 and covers the opening 110. The top cover 2 closes the storage space 10 to ensure the closedness and cleanliness of the storage space 10.

[0088] It is worth noting that the cold water bin assembly 100 of the present invention is used in an ice maker 1000 , and the accommodating space 10 is suitable for storing ice cubes and / or cold water, etc.

[0089] It is also worth mentioning that the ice maker 1000 should be understood in a broad sense. It is not just a single-function machine with only ice-making function. For example, it can also be a desktop water dispenser with ice-making function, a vertical water dispenser with ice-making function, an embedded water dispenser with ice-making function, a water purifier with ice-making function, and a pipeline machine with ice-making function, etc.

[0090] The ice maker 1000 may also be a machine with multiple functions, with ice making being only one of the functions.

[0091] For example, taking a desktop water dispenser as an example, the ice maker can also be a desktop water dispenser with ice making and hot water making functions, a desktop water dispenser with ice making and chilled water (normal temperature water) functions, and a desktop water dispenser with ice making, hot water making and chilled water (normal temperature water) functions, etc.

[0092] For another example, taking a water purifier as an example, the ice maker can also be a water purifier with the function of making ice with purified water, a water purifier with the function of making ice and hot water with purified water, a water purifier with the function of making ice with purified water and cooling water with purified water (normal temperature water), and a water purifier with the function of making ice with purified water, making hot water with purified water and cooling water with purified water (normal temperature water), etc.

[0093] For example, the ice maker 1000 may also be a coffee machine with an ice-making function, a tea machine with an ice-making function, a beverage machine with an ice-making function, and the like.

[0094] The storage space 10 is suitable for storing ice cubes and / or cold water. The cold water bin assembly 100 also includes a first foam part 3 and a second foam part 4. The first foam part 3 covers the shell 1, and the second foam part 4 covers the top cover 2. The second foam part 4 is molded separately from the first foam part 3, and the first foam part 3 and the second foam part 4 cooperate to wrap the storage space 10 to insulate the storage space 10 and maintain the temperature of the ice cubes and / or cold water in the storage space 10.

[0095] It is understandable that the cold water bin assembly 100 is used in the ice maker and is used to store ice cubes and / or cold water. There is no need to open the cold water bin assembly 100 during use. Therefore, in order to ensure the closedness and cleanliness of the accommodating space 10, the cold water bin assembly is usually covered with an integral foam insulation component. However, the integral foam insulation component occupies a large space, which is not conducive to the miniaturized design of the cold water bin assembly.

[0096] The cold water tank assembly 100 of the present invention includes a first foam part 3 and a second foam part 4. After the first foam part 3 and the second foam part 4 are separately molded, the first foam part 3 covers the shell 1 and the second foam part 4 covers the top cover 2. After the top cover 2 is set on the shell 1 to close the opening 110, the first foam part 3 and the second foam part 4 cooperate with each other to cover the accommodating space 10 to insulate the accommodating space 10.

[0097] Compared with the integral foam insulation part, the first foam part 3 and the second foam part 4 of the present invention are molded separately. The first foam part 3 and the second foam part 4 respectively cover the shell 1 and the top cover 2. It is not necessary to cover the shell 1 and the top cover 2 as a whole, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty and saving manufacturing costs. It can also reduce the volume of the cold water bin assembly 100 after covering, reduce the occupied space, and is conducive to the miniaturized design of the ice maker using the cold water bin assembly 100 of the present invention.

[0098] According to the cold water bin assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the first foam part 3 and the second foam part 4 are formed separately and respectively cover the shell 1 and the top cover 2. After the top cover 2 is arranged on the shell 1 to close the opening 110, the first foam part 3 and the second foam part 4 cooperate with each other to cover the accommodating space 10 to insulate the accommodating space 10. Compared with the integral foam insulation part, it is not necessary to cover the shell 1 and the top cover 2 as a whole, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty and saving the manufacturing cost, and reducing the volume of the cold water bin assembly 100 after covering, reducing the occupied space, which is conducive to the miniaturized design of the ice maker using the cold water bin assembly 100 of the present invention.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures 3 and 4 , the top cover 2 and shell 1 are formed separately, with the first foam member 3 foam-molded on the shell 1 and the second foam member 4 foam-molded on the top cover 2. The conformal shape of the first foam member 3 and the shell 1 not only ensures uniform thermal insulation performance across the first foam member 3 but also reduces the space occupied by the first foam member 3 and the volume of the cold water tank assembly 100. Similarly, foam-molding the second foam member 4 on the top cover 2 also ensures thermal insulation performance and reduces the volume of the cold water tank assembly 100.

[0100] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top cover 2 and the housing 1 are fixedly connected.

[0101] It can be understood that the cold water bin assembly 100 is used in the ice maker and is used to store ice cubes and / or cold water. There is no need to open the cold water bin assembly 100 during use, so the top cover 2 and the shell 1 are fixedly connected to ensure the closedness and cleanliness of the accommodating space 10.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, at least a portion of the top cover 2 is embedded in the opening 110, and the top cover 2 is at least partially disposed in the opening 110 formed by the shell 1. On the one hand, the connection stability between the top cover 2 and the shell 1 can be improved, and the structural strength of the cold water bin assembly 100 can be improved. On the other hand, the volume of the cold water bin assembly 100 can be reduced, and the space occupied by the cold water bin assembly 100 can be reduced, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the ice maker using the cold water bin assembly 100 of the present invention.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the housing 1 includes a main body 11 and a mounting portion 12. The mounting portion 12 is connected to the main body 11, and an opening 110 is constructed on the inner side of the mounting portion 12. A support portion 13 is provided between the mounting portion 12 and the main body 11. The top cover 2 is installed in the mounting portion 12 and supported on the support portion 13. The connection stability between the top cover 2 and the housing 1 is strong, which can improve the integrity and working stability of the cold water tank assembly 100.

[0104] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the mounting portion 12 is located above the main body 11, and an opening 110 is provided at the top of the mounting portion 12. When the top cover 2 is installed on the shell 1, the top cover 2 directly covers the opening 110 from top to bottom, and the installation is convenient and quick.

[0105] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the mounting portion 12 expands outward relative to the main body 11, and the support portion 13 is connected between the mounting portion 12 and the main body 11, one end of the support portion 13 is connected to the upper end of the main body 11, and the other end of the support portion 13 extends in a direction away from the accommodating space 10, the lower end of the mounting portion 12 is connected to the other end of the support portion 13, and the upper end of the mounting portion 12 extends upward, and the mounting portion 12, the support portion 13 and the main body 11 cooperate to construct a step structure.

[0106] When the top cover 2 is installed on the shell 1, the support part 13 supports the top cover 2, and the support part 13 extends in the horizontal direction. The top cover 2 supports and has good installation stability on the support part 13, which improves the integrity and working stability of the cold water tank assembly 100.

[0107] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top cover 2 and the shell 1 are buckled together to achieve a fixed connection between the top cover 2 and the shell 1 .

[0108] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, a card hole 122 is provided on the mounting portion 12, and a buckle 221 corresponding to the card hole 122 is provided on the top cover 2. When the top cover 2 is installed in place, the buckle 221 on the top cover 2 is inserted into the card hole 122 of the shell 1, thereby fixing the top cover 2 to the shell 1, improving the connection stability between the top cover 2 and the shell 1, and improving the integrity and working stability of the cold water tank assembly 100.

[0109] In some embodiments, there are multiple card holes 122, and the card holes 122 are arranged at circumferential intervals along the mounting portion 12. The buckles 221 also correspond one-to-one to the card holes 122, which can make the top cover 2 bear the force evenly and further improve the installation stability of the top cover 2 and the shell 1.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures 2 and 4, the top cover 2 includes a base plate 21 and a surrounding plate 22. The surrounding plate 22 is connected to the periphery of the base plate 21 and extends along the circumference of the base plate 21. The top cover 2 is constructed as a box structure with an open mouth. The second foam part 4 is arranged in the space surrounded by the surrounding plate 22, that is, the second foam part 4 is arranged in the internal space of the box structure, which can improve the installation stability of the second foam part 4.

[0111] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG5 , the upper end of the first foam member 3 abuts against the support portion 13. The support portion 13 is not only used to support the bottom plate 21 of the top cover 2, but also serves to connect the first foam member 3, thereby facilitating the installation of the first foam member 3. Optionally, the outer surface of the first foam member 3 is flush with the outer wall of the support portion 13 away from the accommodating space 10, thereby improving the integrity and aesthetics of the cold water tank assembly 100.

[0112] When the top cover 2 is mounted on the housing 1, the support portion 13 supports the bottom plate 21 of the top cover 2, and the second foam member 4 is placed on the bottom plate 21 of the top cover 2. Therefore, the second foam member 4 covers the upper surface of the support portion 13, and the first foam member 3 abuts the lower surface of the support portion 13. The first foam member 3 and the second foam member 4 combine to enclose the entire accommodating space 10, thereby insulating the accommodating space 10.

[0113] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figure 4, the upper side of the second foam member 4 is provided with a first area 41 and a second area 42, the first area 41 is located on the first direction X side of the second foam member 4, and the second area 42 is located on the second direction Y side of the second foam member 4, the first direction X and the second direction Y are opposite, the first area 41 is higher than the second area 42, and the second area 42 has a cavity 44.

[0114] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the second foam member 4 and the top cover 2 have similar structures, both of which are provided with a downwardly concave structure on the side in the second direction Y. Correspondingly, the support portion 13 on the side in the second direction Y is lower than the support portion 13 on the side in the first direction X. These structures are all to cooperate with the provision of a cavity 44 in the second area 42 to facilitate the placement of components such as the power supply 800. When the component is placed in the cavity 44, since a certain depth of space is formed above the second area 42 relative to the first area 41, the component will not protrude too much after placement, which helps to reduce the spatial volume of the cold water tank assembly 100.

[0115] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG4 , the second foam member 4 is further provided with a third region 43. The third region 43 is disposed between the second region 42 and the first region 41, and is inclined from the first region 41 toward the second region 42. When a component is placed in the cavity 44, the component is separated from the first region 41 by a certain distance, making it easier for personnel to install and remove the component.

[0116] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figure 5, when the top cover 2 is supported on the support portion 13, that is, after the top cover 2 is installed in place, the top cover 2 enclosure 22 is not higher than the installation portion 12; the top wall of the second foam part 4 is not higher than the enclosure 22, which is beneficial to reducing the spatial volume of the cold water tank assembly 100.

[0117] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5 , after the top cover 2 is installed in place, the first direction X side of the enclosure 22 is flush with the mounting portion 12 , and the second direction Y side of the enclosure 22 is lower than the mounting portion 12 to accommodate the space required for the concave cavity 44 on the second foaming part 4 .

[0118] In some embodiments of the present invention, in order to facilitate the installation of the top cover 2 on the box body, a buckle 222 is provided on the top cover 2. The so-called buckle 222 is a structure for the operator to hold by his hand, so that it is convenient for the operator to take and place the top cover 2. Specifically, when the top cover 2 is installed in place, when the cold water tank assembly 100 is repaired or replaced, it is inconvenient for the operator to take it when removing the top cover 2. For this reason, in this embodiment, the top cover 2 is provided with a buckle 222, and the buckle 222 is provided on the upper side of the top cover 2. The buckle 222 is provided in the first area 41. Even if the top cover 2 is in a state of being installed on the shell 1, the operator can conveniently take and place the top cover 2 through the buckle 222 on the upper side of the top cover 2.

[0119] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG6 , the cold water bin assembly 100 further includes an ice-making module 5 , which is disposed at the upper portion of the accommodating space 10 . The ice-making module 5 is used to make ice, so that the cold water bin assembly 100 can realize an ice-making function.

[0120] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG6 , the cold water bin assembly 100 further includes an ice storage module 6 , which is disposed at the upper portion of the accommodating space 10 . After the ice making module 5 makes ice, the ice cubes are transferred to the ice storage module 6 for storage for easy retrieval.

[0121] The bottom of the ice storage module 6 is provided with a through hole to connect to the lower space of the storage space 10. When ice cubes are transferred or placed in the ice storage module 6, they will melt into water due to temperature changes or wear and tear. The lower space of the storage space 10 can be used to store cold water. The storage space 10 is divided into an upper space for ice making and storage and a lower space for cold water storage. This allows the cold water tank assembly 100 to have not only ice making functions but also refrigeration functions, improving functionality. The cold water in the lower space can not only be stored as low-temperature drinking water, but can also be recycled to the ice making module 5 for ice making.

[0122] The bottom of the ice storage module 6 is provided with a hole connected to the lower space of the accommodating space 10. The melted water can drip into the lower space along the hole and be stored, thereby preventing water from accumulating in the ice storage module 6 and accelerating the melting of ice cubes, thereby reducing the impact on the ice storage module 6 and the ice making module 5.

[0123] In some embodiments, the ice-making module 5 includes an evaporator 50. As shown in FIG6 , the evaporator 50 has a plurality of columns 51 extending downward and arranged alternately. When making ice, water is passed into the ice tray 52, and the evaporator 50 absorbs heat, thereby forming ice cubes on the columns 51 of the evaporator 50. Of course, a sprayer can also be provided to directly spray water onto the columns 51 of the evaporator 50 to form ice cubes. The ice cubes can be separated from the columns 51 of the evaporator 50 under the action of heat. For example, a heater can be provided to heat the columns 51 of the evaporator 50, so that the ice cubes on the columns 51 of the evaporator 50 are separated.

[0124] The ice-making module 5 includes an ice-making tray 52 and a turntable 53. The ice-making tray 52 is arranged above the turntable 53. The bottom of the ice-making tray 52 is provided with a hole that penetrates the lower space. The ice-making tray 52 needs to be connected to a driver, and the driver drives the ice-making tray 52 to rotate. For example, when making ice, the ice-making tray 52 is located directly below the evaporator 50. When the ice cubes are made, the ice-making tray 52 rotates a certain angle, and then the ice cubes separate from the evaporator 50 and fall onto the turntable 53. An ice-pushing plate 521 is provided on one side of the ice-making tray 52. ​​The ice-making tray 52 is reset to drive the ice-pushing plate 521 to poke the ice cubes, so that the ice cubes fall from the turntable 53 into the ice storage module 6.

[0125] In some embodiments, the ice storage module 6 includes an ice receiving tray 61 and a conveying screw 62. Since the ice storage module 6 needs to store ice cubes produced by the ice making module 5, the ice receiving tray 61 is positioned lower than the ice making module 5 to facilitate receiving the ice cubes. For example, the ice receiving tray 61 is positioned below the transfer tray 53. When the ice paddle 521 pushes the ice cubes away from the transfer tray 53, the ice cubes fall into the ice receiving tray 61 under the action of gravity and are temporarily stored there. The conveying screw 62 rotates to transfer the ice cubes in the ice receiving tray 61 to the outside.

[0126] As shown in Figure 6, the ice-making module 5 is located on the first direction X side of the cold water bin assembly 100, and the ice storage module 6 is located on the second direction Y side of the cold water bin assembly 100. The space above the ice storage module 6 is much larger than the space above the ice-making module 5. Therefore, the first area 41 of the second foam part 4 is designed to be higher than the second area 42, and a cavity 44 is provided in the second area 42, and the components are installed in the cavity 44. That is to say, the parts of the top cover 2 and the second foam part 4 used to install the components are recessed downward relative to the other parts. In this way, the space above the ice storage module 6 can be fully utilized, and the protrusion of the components set in the cavity 44 can be avoided, making the cold water bin assembly 100 more compact as a whole.

[0127] In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the top cover 2 is at least partially arched upward at the position opposite to the ice-making module 5, which can avoid interference with the movable stroke of the ice-making tray 52 of the ice-making module 5, and is conducive to the compact setting of the cold water bin assembly 100, avoiding occupying too much space.

[0128] The cross-section of the ice tray 52 is roughly semicircular. During the ice-making process, the ice tray 52 opens upward. After ice-making is complete, the ice tray 52 rotates counterclockwise by a certain angle. As the ice tray 52 rotates, it moves above the evaporator 50, thereby facilitating the transfer of ice cubes to the transfer tray 53. To avoid interference with the rotation of the ice tray 52, the top cover 2 can be positioned a certain distance from the ice module 5. However, this is not conducive to the miniaturization of the cold water tank assembly 100. This is because the ice tray 52 rotates, resulting in wasted space outside the rotation path of the ice tray 52. ​​Therefore, in this embodiment, the top cover 2 can be relatively moved downward, and the portion opposite the ice module 5 is raised upward to adapt to the rotation path of the ice tray 52, thereby avoiding the ice tray 52. ​​The downward movement of the top cover 2 fully occupies the space outside the rotation path of the ice tray 52, which facilitates the compact design of the ice maker.

[0129] The ice making machine 1000 according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0130] The ice maker 1000 of the present invention should be understood in a broad sense. It is not just a single-function machine with only ice-making function. For example, it can also be a desktop water dispenser with ice-making function, a vertical water dispenser with ice-making function, an embedded water dispenser with ice-making function, a pure water dispenser with ice-making function, and a pipeline machine with ice-making function, etc.

[0131] The ice maker 1000 may also be a machine with multiple functions, with ice making being only one of the functions.

[0132] For example, taking a desktop water dispenser as an example, the ice maker 1000 can also be a desktop water dispenser with ice making and hot water making functions, a desktop water dispenser with ice making and chilled water (normal temperature water) functions, and a desktop water dispenser with ice making, hot water making and chilled water (normal temperature water) functions, etc.

[0133] For example, the ice maker 1000 may also be a coffee machine with an ice-making function, a tea machine with an ice-making function, a beverage machine with an ice-making function, and the like.

[0134] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the ice maker 1000 includes: a cold water bin assembly 100, a refrigerant circulation assembly 700 and a power supply 800. The cold water bin assembly 100 is any one of the cold water bin assemblies 100 described above. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the cold water bin assembly 100 includes an ice making bin 101 and a water storage bin 102. The ice making bin 101 is connected to the outside of the water storage bin 102. The ice making bin 101 includes a first part 1011 and a second part 1012 arranged along a first direction X. The first part 1011 is located above the water storage bin 102, and the second part 1012 protrudes from the side of the water storage bin 102.

[0135] It can be understood that the cold water bin assembly 100 is a whole, and the interior is an interconnected accommodating space. In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention and simplify the description, the cold water bin is artificially divided into an ice making bin 101 and a water storage bin 102, and the ice making bin 101 is divided into a first part 1011 and a second part 1012.

[0136] The ice making bin 101 defines the upper part of the accommodating space, wherein the ice making module is arranged in the second part 1012 of the ice making bin 101, the ice storage module is arranged in the first part 1011 of the ice making bin 101, and the ice storage module 6 is arranged above the water storage bin 102. The water storage bin 102 is used to store cold water, so that the ice maker 1000 not only has an ice making function, but also has a cooling water function, thereby improving the functionality of the ice maker 1000.

[0137] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, at least a portion of the refrigerant circulation assembly 700 is disposed below the second portion 1012. The refrigerant circulation assembly 700 provides circulating refrigerant for the ice-making module 5. The cold water tank assembly 100 is constructed in a stepped shape with a wider upper portion and a narrower lower portion to cooperate with the refrigerant circulation assembly 700. This makes the structure of the ice-making machine 1000 compact, avoids occupying excessive space, and facilitates the miniaturization of the ice-making machine 1000.

[0138] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, a step portion 103 protruding away from the side wall is provided on the upper portion of the side wall of the water storage tank 102 facing the first direction X, and the step portion 103 is provided below the second portion 1012, and the protruding dimension of the step portion 103 is smaller than the width dimension of the second portion 1012.

[0139] The water storage bin 102, in the first direction X, is located below the second portion 1012 to accommodate the refrigerant circulation assembly 700. However, the refrigerant circulation assembly 700 does not need to completely occupy the entire three-dimensional space below the second portion 1012. Therefore, the cold water bin assembly 100 of the present invention is adapted to the shape of the refrigerant circulation assembly 700, and a stepped portion 103 protruding outward is provided in the first direction X of the water storage bin 102 to increase the storage space of the water storage bin 102. Without affecting the layout of the refrigerant circulation assembly 700 or increasing the volume of the ice maker 1000, the storage space of the water storage bin 102 is increased, thereby improving the storage capacity of the cold water bin assembly 100.

[0140] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the refrigerant circulation component 700 includes: a compressor 71, a connecting pipe 72 and a control valve 73. The connecting pipe 72 is connected between the compressor 71 and the control valve 73. The compressor 71 is arranged below the second part 1012. The control valve 73 and the connecting pipe 72 connected between the compressor 71 and the control valve 73 are arranged above the compressor 71. The volume of the control valve 73 and the connecting pipe 72 are relatively small. The control valve 73 and the connecting pipe 72 are directly opposite to the step portion 103.

[0141] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the refrigerant circulation assembly 700 also includes a condenser 74 and a heat dissipation fan 75. The heat dissipation fan 75 accelerates the heat dissipation of the condenser 74. The refrigerant circulation assembly 700 also includes a frequency conversion board 76 and a refrigerant pipe 77. The frequency conversion board 76 is arranged away from the condenser 74, and the condenser pipe 74 is connected between the evaporator 50 and the condenser 74. Correspondingly, the cold water tank assembly 100 is provided with a mounting groove for arranging the condenser 74, the frequency conversion board 76, and the refrigerant pipe 77. This improves the installation stability of the refrigerant circulation assembly 700 and also makes the structure of the ice maker 1000 compact and reduces the overall volume.

[0142] The ice maker 1000 also includes a power supply 800, which is disposed within the concave cavity 44 at the top of the second foam member 4. This prevents the corresponding portion of the cold water tank assembly 100 where the power supply 800 is mounted from protruding excessively, thereby making the ice maker 1000 compact and reducing its size. Furthermore, the power supply 800 is disposed at the top of the cold water tank assembly 100. Even if the ice maker 1000 malfunctions and water leaks, the power supply 800, being located at a higher position, is protected from water damage, providing enhanced safety.

[0143] The ice maker 1000 includes a variety of electrical components, so the ice maker 1000 needs to be equipped with a power supply 800 to support the various electrical components. The power supply 800 can be used to adjust the voltage, distribute power and / or receive and process instructions, etc. Therefore, the power supply 800 has a certain volume and the power supply 800 also constitutes an electrical component. In order to optimize the layout of the power supply 800, in this embodiment, the power supply 800 is arranged on the second foam part 4 of the top cover 2 to reduce the layout volume.

[0144] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , a through hole 211 is provided on the top cover 2 , and the power supply 800 can be connected to the top cover 2 through the through hole 211 , for example, fixedly connected by screws, to improve the installation stability of the power supply 800 .

[0145] According to the ice maker 1000 of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned cold water tank assembly 100, the structural arrangement of the ice maker 1000 is facilitated, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the ice maker 1000. The ice maker 1000 can be applied to multiple scenes such as furniture, thereby improving the scope of application.

[0146] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 10, the ice maker 1000 also includes a heating module 900, which is arranged in the first direction X of the cold water tank assembly 100. The heating module 900 and the cold water tank assembly 100 jointly sandwich the refrigerant circulation assembly 700, which is conducive to the compact setting of the ice maker 1000, avoids occupying too much space, and is conducive to the miniaturized design of the ice maker 1000.

[0147] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9 , ice maker 1000 is a built-in ice maker. As shown in FIG10 , ice maker 1000 includes a housing 1001 , which includes a main body 1003 and a panel 1002 . The heating module 900 and the cold water tank assembly 100 are disposed within the main body 1003 . The top of panel 1002 is provided with a water outlet and an ice outlet. The four sides of panel 1002 extend beyond the sidewalls of main body 1003 , facilitating the built-in installation of ice maker 1000 and contributing to its miniaturized design. This effectively utilizes installation space and enhances the application scenarios of ice maker 1000 .

[0148] The ice making machine 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 18 .

[0149] The ice maker 1000 according to the present invention includes: an outer shell 30, an inner shell 40, an ice-making module 50, and an ice-dispensing mechanism 1100. The outer shell 30 is formed with an upper cavity and a lower cavity 305. The inner shell 40 is disposed in the lower cavity 305 and has an ice storage chamber 404 formed therein. The ice-making module 50 is accommodated in the upper cavity and is suitable for making ice in the upper cavity. The ice-dispensing mechanism 1100 is disposed in the ice storage chamber 404 and is suitable for moving ice cubes in the ice storage chamber 404. The outer shell 30 is formed with an ice outlet 170, and at least a portion of the bottom wall of the ice storage chamber 404 is formed with a slide 402. One end of the slide 402 is lower than the ice outlet 170, and the other end of the slide 402 is connected to the ice outlet 170.

[0150] As shown in FIG11 , the ice maker 1000 is mainly composed of an outer shell 30, an inner shell 40, an ice making module 50 and an ice discharging mechanism 1100. A receiving cavity is formed inside the outer shell 30, and an ice outlet 170 is formed on the outer shell 30. The inner shell 40, the ice making module 50 and the ice discharging mechanism 1100 are all accommodated in the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is divided into an upper cavity and a lower cavity 305 in the height direction of the outer shell 30. At least part of the inner shell 40 is accommodated in the lower cavity 305. An ice storage cavity 404 is formed on one side of the inner shell 40 facing the top of the outer shell 30. The side of the shell 40 facing the bottom of the outer shell 30 and the inner wall of the outer shell 30 jointly define a water storage chamber, which can be used to store water that slides from the upper chamber to the lower chamber 305. The upper chamber is connected to the ice storage chamber 404. An ice making module 50 is provided in the upper chamber. The ice making module 50 can be used to make ice cubes or ice water. The ice making module 50 is provided with a slide plate 502 on the side facing the ice storage chamber 404. The slide plate 502 extends obliquely toward the inner shell 40. The ice cubes made by the ice making module 50 can slide into the ice storage chamber 404 through the slide plate 502. To achieve storage of ice cubes, the ice discharging mechanism 1100 can be rotatably arranged in the ice storage chamber 404. A slide 402 is formed on at least part of the bottom wall of the ice storage chamber 404. The slide 402 can be used to carry ice cubes. The ice discharging mechanism 1100 can drive the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber 404 to move along the slide 402 toward the ice outlet 170 through its own rotation. The slide 402 is obliquely arranged in the lower cavity 305. One end of the slide 402 can be connected to the edge of the ice outlet 170, and the other end of the slide 402 is stopped against the inner wall of the shell 30. The other end of the slide 402 is lower than the ice outlet 170. Compared with the horizontal setting of the slide 402, the slide 402 is inclined toward the bottom of the lower cavity 305, which can increase the volume of the ice storage cavity 404, so that more ice cubes can be stored in the ice storage cavity 404 to meet the needs of users. In addition, due to the inclined setting of the slide 402, there is a certain height between the setting position of the ice outlet 170 and the bottom of the shell 30 to meet the height of the water cup used by the user, so that the user can use the water cup to collect hot water, cold water and ice cubes.

[0151] The ice maker 1000 according to the present invention is formed with an upper cavity and a lower cavity 305 in the outer shell 30. The upper cavity is provided with an ice making module 50, which can be used to make ice cubes or ice water. At least a portion of the inner shell 40 is accommodated in the lower cavity 305. An ice storage cavity 404 communicating with the upper cavity is formed on one side of the inner shell 40 facing the top of the outer shell 30. The ice storage cavity 404 can be used to store ice cubes. The ice discharging mechanism 1100 can be rotatably arranged in the ice storage cavity 404. A slide 402 is formed on at least a portion of the bottom wall of the ice storage cavity. The ice discharging mechanism 1100 can drive the ice cubes in the ice storage cavity 404 along the ice storage cavity 404 by its own rotation. The slide 402 moves toward the ice outlet 170, one end of the slide 402 can be connected to the edge of the ice outlet 170, and the other end of the slide 402 stops at the inner wall of the shell 30. The slide 402 is inclined toward the bottom of the lower cavity 305, which increases the volume of the ice storage chamber 404, so that more ice cubes can be stored in the ice storage chamber 404 to meet the needs of the user. In addition, due to the inclined setting of the slide 402, a certain height is between the setting position of the ice outlet 170 and the bottom of the shell 30 to meet the height of the water cup used by the user, so that the user can use the water cup to collect hot water, cold water and ice cubes.

[0152] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker 1000 further includes a partition plate 401 connected to the inner shell 40 and defining an ice making chamber 501 between the partition plate 401 and the inner wall of the upper cavity, and the ice making module 50 is accommodated in the ice making chamber 501 .

[0153] In some specific embodiments, a partition plate 401 is further provided in the ice maker 1000. The partition plate 401 divides the upper cavity into an ice making cavity 501 and an ice storage cavity 404. The side of the inner shell 40 facing the ice making module 50 is connected to one end of the partition plate 401. The connection between the partition plate 401 and the inner shell 40 is stopped at the inner wall of the upper cavity. The other end of the partition plate 401 extends toward the top of the outer shell 30 in a direction away from the ice making module 50. The partition plate 401 and the inner shell 40 together define the ice storage cavity 404. 4. An ice-making chamber 501 is defined between the partition plate 401 and the inner wall of the upper chamber. The other end of the partition plate 401 is slightly lower than the slide plate 502. Ice cubes in the ice-making chamber 501 can fall into the ice storage chamber 404 through the slide plate 502 without being blocked by the partition plate 401. The partition plate 401 can also protect the ice-making module, preventing interference between the ice-dispensing mechanism 1100 and the ice-making module, thereby ensuring that the ice-making module is always in a stable and reliable working environment, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the ice-making machine during operation.

[0154] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first channel 403 is formed on the inner shell 40 to connect the ice storage chamber 404 with the lower chamber 305; and / or a second channel 307 is formed on one of the partition plate 401 and the outer shell 30 to connect the ice making chamber 501 with the lower chamber 305.

[0155] In some specific embodiments, a first channel 403 is formed on the inner shell 40, and the first channel 403 can connect the ice storage chamber 404 with the lower chamber 305. Water dripping from the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber 404 when moving toward the ice outlet 170 can flow into the lower chamber 305 through the first channel 403, so that no water accumulates in the ice storage chamber 404, thereby ensuring a good ice storage environment. In addition, a second channel 307 is formed on one of the partition plate 401 or the outer shell 30, and the second channel 307 can connect the ice making chamber 501 with the lower chamber 305. Water dripping from the ice cubes in the ice making chamber 501 when moving toward the ice storage chamber 404 or ice water produced by the ice making module 50 can flow into the lower chamber 305 through the second channel 307, so that no water accumulates in the ice making chamber 501, thereby ensuring a good ice making environment.

[0156] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a through-hole is formed on the inner shell 40 that passes through in the thickness direction. The through-hole connects the ice storage chamber 404 with the lower cavity 305. Water generated by the ice cubes carried on the inner shell 40 can fall into the lower cavity 305 through the through-hole, thereby ensuring the stability of the ice storage environment in the inner shell 40. The through-hole structure is a plurality of through-holes arranged at intervals in the extension direction of the slide 402. The plurality of through-holes are configured as a first channel 403. During the ice discharging process, the ice discharging mechanism 1100 can drive the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber 404 to move along the slide 402 toward the ice outlet 170 through its own rotation. During the movement, the ice cubes generate water on the slide 402. Since the slide 402 is provided with multiple through-holes at intervals, the water generated by the ice cubes at different positions of the slide 402 can flow into the lower cavity 305 and will not accumulate at the connection between the slide 402 and the inner shell 40 body, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the ice transportation environment and improving the ice output quality of the ice maker. According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first wall 301, a second wall 302, and a third wall 303 extending in a height direction and spaced apart from each other are formed in the outer shell 30, a lower cavity 305 is formed between the first wall 301 and the second wall 302, and the inner shell 40 is disposed between the first wall 301 and the second wall 302; an upper cavity is formed between the third wall 303 and the first wall 301, a fourth wall 304 is disposed between the third wall 303 and the second wall 302, and the fourth wall 304 extends in a horizontal direction; a second channel 307 connecting the ice-making cavity 501 with the lower cavity 305 is formed between the second wall 302 and the fourth wall 304.

[0157] In some specific embodiments, a first wall 301, a second wall 302, a third wall 303 and a fourth wall 304 are respectively formed in the outer shell 30. The first wall 301, the second wall 302 and the third wall 303 all extend in the height direction of the outer shell 30. The first wall 301 is spaced apart from the second wall 302 and the third wall 303 respectively. The third wall 303 is spaced apart from the second wall 302. The third wall 303 is arranged at a position slightly higher than the second wall 302. The first wall 301 and the second wall 302 jointly define a lower cavity 305. The third wall 303 and the first wall 301 jointly define an upper cavity. An inner shell 40 is arranged between the first wall 301 and the second wall 302, and the inner shell 40 is accommodated in the lower cavity 305. The inner shell 40, the first wall 301 and the second wall 302 together define a water storage chamber. The first wall 301, the inner shell 40 and the partition plate 401 together define an ice storage chamber 404 for storing ice cubes produced by the ice making module 50. The third wall 303 and the first wall 301 together define an upper cavity. The partition plate 401 is disposed between the third wall 303 and the first wall 301. An ice making cavity 501 is formed between the partition plate 401 and the third wall 303 for accommodating the ice making module 50. The second wall 302 and the third wall 303 are connected by a horizontally extending third wall 303. The four walls 304 are connected, and a second channel 307 is formed at the connection between the fourth wall 304 and the second wall 302. The second channel 307 can connect the ice-making chamber 501 with the lower chamber 305. When the ice cubes in the ice-making chamber 501 move toward the ice storage chamber 404, the water dripping or the ice water produced by the ice-making module 50 can flow into the water storage chamber through the second channel 307, so that the ice maker 1000 can provide both cold water and ice cubes for the water dispenser 200, so as to meet the user's various drink mixing needs and improve the user experience.

[0158] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a groove is formed on the housing 30 to connect the second wall 302 and the fourth wall 304 , and a second channel 307 is formed in the groove.

[0159] In some specific embodiments, a groove is formed at the connection between the second wall 302 and the fourth wall 304, which is composed of a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate. The bottom plate, the first side plate and the second side plate together define a second channel 307. The bottom plate is rectangular, and the rectangular bottom plate is tilted at the connection between the second wall 302 and the fourth wall 304, so that the ice water produced in the ice-making chamber 501 can naturally flow from the ice-making chamber 501 into the water storage chamber without the aid of other equipment, ensuring the smooth flow of water in the second channel 307, and water accumulation is not easy to occur in the ice-making chamber 501. The first side plate and the second side plate are triangular in structure, and the first side plate and the second side plate are respectively arranged on both sides in the width direction of the bottom plate, so that the structure of the groove is more stable and reliable.

[0160] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth wall 304 is configured to be inclined toward the lower cavity 305 in a direction away from the third wall 303 .

[0161] In some specific embodiments, the connection between the fourth wall 304 and the third wall 303 is higher than the connection between the fourth wall 304 and the second wall 302. The fourth wall 304 is inclined toward the water storage chamber in a direction away from the third wall 303, so that the ice water generated in the ice-making chamber 501 can naturally flow from the ice-making chamber 501 into the second channel 307 without the aid of other equipment, thereby reducing the resistance of the water flow and increasing the speed and flow rate of the water flow. The inclined setting of the fourth wall 304 can also improve the stability of the water flow, so that the cold water generated by the ice-making module 50 can flow into the lower cavity 305 faster and more stably, avoiding water accumulation in the ice-making chamber 501 and ensuring the stability of the ice-making environment of the ice-making module 50.

[0162] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the partition plate 401 is constructed as an arc-shaped plate protruding from the ice-making chamber 501 toward the ice storage chamber 404, so that there is sufficient space between the partition plate 401 and the inner wall of the shell 30 for placing the ice-making module 50. Since the partition plate 401 is constructed as a arc-shaped plate, a certain avoidance space is formed inside the partition plate 401. During the assembly and operation of the ice-making module 50, the partition plate 401 will not interfere with other parts on the ice-making module 50, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the ice-making module 50. At the same time, since the partition plate 401 has a certain curvature, there is a height difference between one end and the other end of the partition plate 401. The water on the partition plate 401 can flow into the second channel 307 faster and more steadily, ensuring that no water accumulates on the partition plate 401.

[0163] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the partition plate 401 and the inner shell 40 can be constructed as an integrally formed part. On the one hand, the partition plate 401 can be manufactured through the same mold as the inner shell 40, reducing the number of manufacturing parts and manufacturing steps in the ice maker 1000, improving the production efficiency of the ice maker 1000, and reducing production costs; on the other hand, the partition plate 401 and the inner shell 40 are constructed as an integral structure, which improves the integration of the ice maker 1000, reduces the volume of the ice maker 1000, and occupies a small installation space. At the same time, the installation and disassembly of the inner shell 40 and the partition plate 401 are simpler, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the ice maker 1000, facilitating the cleaning and maintenance of the inner shell 40 and the partition plate 401, and improving the reliability of the ice maker 1000 during operation.

[0164] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the housing 30 is open to form an opening connecting the upper cavity with the outside; the ice maker 1000 further includes: a top cover 2, which is detachably disposed on the housing 30 and covers the opening.

[0165] In some specific embodiments, an open opening is formed at the top of the outer shell 30, and the open opening can connect the upper cavity with the lower cavity 305 and the external environment. The inner shell 40 and the partition plate 401 are assembled in the accommodating cavity from the open opening of the outer shell 30. A top cover 2 is also provided at the open opening of the outer shell 30, and the top cover 2 is detachably connected to the top of the outer shell 30. The top cover 2 can close the open opening of the outer shell 30 to provide a certain degree of protection for other components arranged inside the outer shell 30, effectively preventing the external environment from damaging the components arranged inside the outer shell 30, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the ice maker 1000 during operation. Since the top cover 2 is detachably arranged on the top of the outer shell 30, it is simpler and more convenient to clean, maintain and replace the components inside the outer shell 30.

[0166] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a support step 308 extending inward is formed on the inner wall of the upper cavity, and the top surface of the support step 308 abuts against the top cover 2 .

[0167] In some specific embodiments, support steps 308 are formed on both sides of the inner wall of the upper cavity in the length direction, and the support steps 308 extend toward the interior of the upper cavity. Extension portions connected to the support steps 308 are formed on both sides of the inner wall of the upper cavity in the width direction, and the extension portions extend horizontally and protrude toward the interior of the upper cavity. The top cover 2 is respectively abutted against the support steps 308 and the top surfaces of the extension portions to limit the movement of the top cover 2 toward the lower cavity 305, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the top cover 2 in the upper cavity. At the same time, the support steps 308 and the extension portions can also support the top cover 2. The force applied to the top cover 2 can be transmitted to the support steps 308 and the extension portions, and then transmitted to the outer shell 30 by the support steps 308 and the extension portions, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity and stability of the top cover 2.

[0168] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker 1000 further includes: a power supply assembly 800, which can provide a power source for the ice-making module 50 and the ice-dispensing mechanism 1100. The power supply assembly 800 is arranged at the top of the top cover 2, so that the power supply assembly 800 is closer to the ice-making module 50 and the ice-dispensing mechanism 1100 arranged in the upper cavity, thereby reducing the length of the connection circuit between the power supply assembly 800 and the ice-making module 50 and the ice-dispensing mechanism 1100, making the appearance of the ice maker 1000 more tidy. Setting the power supply assembly 800 at the top of the top cover 2 can also reduce the length and width of the ice maker 1000, reduce the footprint of the ice maker 1000, and make the structure of the ice maker 1000 more compact.

[0169] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a receiving groove 204 suitable for receiving the power supply assembly 800 is formed on the top cover 2 .

[0170] In some specific embodiments, a receiving groove 204 is formed on the top surface of the top cover 2, which is recessed toward the upper cavity. The receiving groove 204 can be used to receive the power supply assembly 800, so that the appearance of the top cover 2 remains consistent, the height of the ice maker 1000 is not increased, the integration of the ice maker 1000 is improved, the structure of the ice maker 1000 is more compact, and the space occupied by the ice maker 1000 is smaller. In addition, the end of the shell 30 is respectively formed with a first receiving notch 205 and a second receiving notch 206 on both sides in the length direction. The first receiving notch 205 and the second receiving notch 206 are respectively formed on both sides in the length direction. Two receiving notches 206 are arranged on both sides of the receiving groove 204, and the first receiving notch 205 and the second receiving notch 206 are arranged alternately. The first receiving notch 205 and the second receiving notch 206 can be used to accommodate electrical connectors in the power supply assembly 800, further improving the integration of the ice maker 1000, making the structure of the ice maker more compact, and at the same time, it can also limit the movement of the power supply assembly 800 in the receiving groove 204 along the width direction of the receiving groove 204, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the power supply assembly 800 in the receiving groove 204.

[0171] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top cover 2 includes: a first cover 11201 and a second cover 202. The first cover 11201 is opposite to the ice-making chamber 501 in the height direction; the second cover 202 is connected to the first cover 11201 and is opposite to the ice storage chamber 404 in the height direction. The top surface of the second cover 202 is formed with a receiving groove 204. In some specific embodiments, the top cover 2 is composed of the first cover 11201 and the second cover 202. The first cover 11201 is arranged on the top of the ice-making chamber 501, and the second cover 202 is arranged on the top of the ice storage chamber 404. The first cover 11201 can be used to close the ice-making chamber 501, and the second cover 202 can be used to close the ice storage chamber 404. The top surface of the second cover 202 is formed with a receiving groove 204 that is concave toward the upper cavity. The receiving groove 204 can be used to accommodate the power supply component 800, so that The power supply assembly 800 is arranged on the top cover 2 without increasing the height of the ice maker 1000, and can also improve the integration of the ice maker 1000. The structure of the ice maker 1000 is more compact, so that the ice maker 1000 occupies less space. In addition, the first cover body 11201 and the second cover body 202 are connected, making the installation and disassembly of the first cover body 11201 and the second cover body 202 simpler, improving the assembly efficiency of the top cover 2, and facilitating the cleaning and maintenance of the first cover body 11201 and the second cover body 202.

[0172] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top surface of the second cover body 202 is lower than the top surface of the first cover body 11201, so that there is a certain height between the second cover body 202 and the first cover body 11201, and there is a certain space on the top of the second cover body 202 that can be used to form a receiving groove 204. The receiving groove 204 can be used to receive the power supply component 800. When the power supply component 800 is received in the receiving groove 204, the top surface height of the power supply component 800 is less than or equal to the height of the top surface of the first cover body 11201. The power supply component 800 is arranged in the receiving groove 204 without increasing the height of the ice maker 1000, and can also improve the integration of the ice maker 1000. The structure of the ice maker 1000 is more compact, so that the ice maker 1000 occupies less space.

[0173] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a hand-grip groove 203 is formed on the top surface of the first cover 11201 .

[0174] In some specific embodiments, a rectangular hand-grip groove 203 is formed on one side in the width direction of the first cover plate. The user's fingers can easily reach into the hand-grip groove 203 and open the top cover 2, so that the opening at the top of the shell 30 is open. The user can observe the working status of the ice-making module 50 and the ice-dispensing mechanism 1100 from the opening and adjust them to ensure the normal operation of the ice-making machine 1000. The user can also remove the top cover 2 from the shell 30 more conveniently through the hand-grip groove 203 to clean and maintain the top cover 2 and the internal components of the shell 30.

[0175] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker 1000 further includes a heat insulating layer 150 , which is disposed on at least a portion of the outer periphery of the housing 30 .

[0176] In some specific embodiments, the insulation layer 150 is wrapped around at least part of the periphery of the shell 30. On the one hand, the insulation layer 150 can protect the shell 30 and prevent the shell 30 from being damaged by other parts during assembly, thereby effectively preventing water leakage in the shell 30 and ensuring the reliability and safety of the ice maker during operation. On the other hand, the insulation layer 150 can reduce the heat exchange between the shell 30 and the external environment, reduce the heat absorption capacity of the shell 30, and improve the thermal insulation performance of the shell 30, thereby achieving a continuous insulation effect on the interior of the shell 30, so that the interior of the shell 30 can be maintained at a temperature suitable for ice storage, ensuring the durability and quality of ice storage, and allowing the ice maker 1000 to provide users with high-quality ice at all times.

[0177] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a flange portion 309 surrounding the ice outlet is formed on the outer surface of the housing 30 .

[0178] In some specific embodiments, at least a portion of the outer periphery of the ice cube discharging device is formed with a flange portion 309 surrounding the ice outlet and extending away from the interior of the upper cavity. The outer periphery of the flange portion 309 is provided with an ice discharging mechanism 1100, which is composed of an ice discharging box 1101 and an ice discharging screw 1102. The ice discharging box 1101 is sleeved on the flange portion 309 and fixed with bolts to the flange portion 309. The ice discharging box 1101 can completely cover the ice outlet. An ice drop opening is formed on the ice discharging box 1101 and is open toward the bottom of the shell 30. The width and length are slightly smaller than those of the ice outlet. The ice outlet screw 1102 extends from the ice outlet into the ice storage chamber 404 and can drive the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber 404 to move toward the ice outlet and slide from the ice outlet to the ice outlet box 1101. The ice outlet box 1101 can gather the ice cubes so that the ice cubes can slide out of the ice outlet in an orderly manner, effectively preventing the ice cubes from falling. In addition, there is a certain distance between the ice outlet and the bottom of the shell 30, which can be used to place a water cup, so that the water cup can easily receive hot or cold water, as well as ice cubes.

[0179] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing 30 includes: a lower shell 70 and an upper shell 60, wherein a lower cavity 305 is formed in the lower shell 70; the upper shell 60 is arranged on the top of the lower shell 70 and an upper cavity is formed in the upper shell 60; wherein an avoidance groove 1104 is defined between the bottom surface of the upper shell 60 and the side surface of the lower shell 70.

[0180] In some specific embodiments, the shell 30 is composed of an upper shell 60 and a lower shell 70, and the upper shell 60 and the lower shell 70 are arranged in sequence along the height direction. The lower shell 70 is arranged at the bottom of the upper shell 60, and the upper cavity is arranged in the upper shell. The upper cavity is divided into an ice making cavity 501 and an ice storage cavity 404 for making and storing ice cubes. An ice outlet is also formed on the top of the upper shell 60 to facilitate users to obtain ice cubes. The lower cavity 305 is arranged in the lower shell 70. The lower cavity 305 can be used to store and provide cold water, so that the ice maker 1000 can provide cold water for the water dispenser 200, and provide ice cubes for the water dispenser 200, so as to meet the user's various drink mixing needs and improve the user's usage experience. The upper shell 60 protrudes from the lower shell 70 in the width direction, and an avoidance groove 1104 is defined between the bottom of the upper shell 60 and the side of the lower shell 70. The avoidance groove 1104 extends in the height direction of the lower shell 70 and the length direction of the upper shell 60. The evaporator 160 is accommodated in the avoidance groove 1104, making the structure of the ice maker 1000 more compact and more integrated, thereby reducing the footprint of the water dispenser 200.

[0181] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ice maker 1000 further includes: a water circuit control module 120, which is arranged on the upper shell 60, and a first water circuit interface and a second water circuit interface are formed on the upper shell 60, which are connected to the upper cavity or the lower cavity 305, and the first water circuit interface and the second water circuit interface are respectively connected to the water circuit control module 120.

[0182] The ice maker 1000 of the present application is also provided with a water circuit control module 120. The water circuit control module 120 is provided on at least part of the outer periphery of the upper shell 60. The water circuit control module 120 is arranged in parallel with the water outlet. A first snap-fitting portion 306 is formed on the upper shell 60, and a second snap-fitting portion is formed on the water circuit control module 120. The first snap-fitting portion 306 cooperates with the second snap-fitting portion to limit the operation of the water circuit control module 120 corresponding to the upper shell 60, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the water circuit control module 120 and the ice maker 1000. A first water circuit interface and a second water circuit interface are formed on the upper shell 60. One end of the first water circuit interface can be connected to the upper cavity, and one end of the second water circuit interface can be connected to the lower cavity 305. The other ends of the first water circuit interface and the second water circuit interface are respectively connected to the water circuit control module 120. In the embodiment, the water dispenser 200 is further provided with a water tank assembly 140, which is connected to the water circuit control module 120. The water tank assembly 140 can provide a water source for the water circuit control module 120. When the user needs to drink cold water or ice cubes, the water circuit control module 120 can supply water to the ice maker 1000 provided in the upper cavity through the first water circuit interface, so that the ice maker 1000 makes cold water or ice cubes to meet the needs of the user; when the user needs to clean the water dispenser 200, in the self-cleaning mode of the water dispenser 200, the water in the lower cavity 305 can be transported to the water circuit control module 120 through the second water circuit interface, and then transported to the water tank by the water circuit control module 120, thereby realizing the circulation of water between the ice maker 1000, the water circuit control module 120 and the water tank assembly 140 to self-clean the water tank, the ice maker 1000 and the water circuit.

[0183] The following briefly describes the water dispenser 200 according to the present invention.

[0184] The water dispenser 200 according to the present invention is provided with the ice maker 1000 described in any one of the above embodiments. Since the water dispenser 200 according to the present invention is provided with the ice maker 1000 described in any one of the above embodiments, the water dispenser 200 according to the present application can not only store and provide ice cubes, but also provide ice water to meet the customer's various beverage mixing needs and improve the customer's usage experience.

[0185] In some specific embodiments, the above-mentioned water dispenser 200 can be constructed as a desktop water dispenser 200, a vertical water dispenser 200, an embedded water dispenser 200 and a pipeline machine, etc. with multiple functions such as making ice, making hot water, making refrigerated water and making normal temperature water.

[0186] The following briefly describes the beverage purifier according to the present invention.

[0187] The beverage purifier according to the present invention includes the ice maker 1000 described in any one of the above embodiments. Since the beverage purifier according to the present invention is provided with the ice maker 1000 in any one of the above embodiments, the beverage purifier can not only purify water sources, but also be used to make ice and produce cold water to meet customers' various beverage mixing needs and improve customers' usage experience.

[0188] In some specific embodiments, the water purifier can be constructed as a desktop water purifier, a vertical water purifier, an embedded water purifier, a pipeline machine, etc. with the functions of purifying water to make ice, purifying water to make heating, purifying water to make cooling water, and purifying water to make normal temperature water.

[0189] In some specific embodiments, the ice maker 1000 can also be used in coffee machines, soda water machines, tea machines and other equipment, so that the coffee machines, soda water machines, tea machines and other equipment can store enough ice cubes and also provide cold water to meet the user's various beverage mixing needs, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0190] In summary, the ice maker 1000 in the present application is composed of an outer shell 30, an inner shell 40, an ice making module 50, and an ice discharging mechanism 1100. An ice outlet is formed on the outer shell 30, an upper cavity and a lower cavity 305 are formed in the outer shell 30, the inner shell 40 is arranged in the lower cavity 305, an ice storage cavity 404 is formed on one side of the inner shell 40 facing the top of the outer shell 30, a partition plate 401 is connected to the inner shell 40 and defines an ice making cavity 501 between the inner wall of the upper cavity, the ice making module 50 is accommodated in the ice making cavity 501, and the ice making module 50 can be used to make Ice cubes or ice water, an inclined slide 402 is also formed on the inner shell 40, one end of the slide 402 is connected to the ice outlet, and the other end of the slide 402 is set lower than the ice outlet, on the one hand, the volume of the ice storage chamber 404 is increased, so that more ice cubes can be stored in the ice storage chamber 404 to meet the needs of users. Since the slide 402 is set at an angle, there is a certain height between the setting position of the ice outlet and the bottom of the outer shell 30 to meet the height of the water cup used by the user, so that the user can use the water cup to collect hot water, cold water and ice cubes. The slide 402 is provided with a plurality of through holes arranged at intervals, which connect the ice storage chamber 404 and the lower chamber 305. A groove is formed on the inner wall of the shell 30, which connects the ice making chamber 501 and the lower chamber 305. The cold water generated in the ice making chamber 501 and the ice storage chamber 404 can flow into the lower chamber 305 through the grooves and the through holes respectively. The ice discharging mechanism 1100 is rotatably arranged in the ice storage chamber 404. The ice discharging mechanism 1100 can drive the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber 404 to move along the slide 402 toward the ice outlet by its own rotation, so that the ice machine mechanism can provide both ice cubes and cold water to the user to meet the various needs of the user.

[0191] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0192] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0193] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0194] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0195] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0196] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cold water tank assembly for an ice maker, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein a receiving space having an opening is defined in the housing; A top cover connected to the shell and covering the opening; a first foaming member, wherein the first foaming member covers the shell; A second foaming member, wherein the second foaming member covers the top cover, the second foaming member and the first foaming member are formed separately, and the first foaming member and the second foaming member cooperate to wrap the accommodating space.

2. The cold water tank assembly for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover and the shell are formed separately, the first foaming piece is foam-formed on the shell, and the second foaming piece is foam-formed on the top cover.

3. The cold water tank assembly for an ice maker according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The top cover and the shell are fixedly connected.

4. The cold water tank assembly for an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: At least a portion of the top cover is embedded in the opening.

5. The cold water bin assembly for an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The shell includes a main body and a mounting portion, wherein the mounting portion is connected to the main body, and the opening is constructed on the inner side of the mounting portion, a supporting portion is provided between the mounting portion and the main body, and the top cover is installed in the mounting portion and supported on the supporting portion.

6. The cold water tank assembly for an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting portion expands outward relative to the main body portion, and the support portion is connected between the mounting portion and the main body portion, and the mounting portion, the support portion and the main body portion cooperate to form a step structure.

7. The cold water bin assembly for an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The top cover includes a bottom plate and a surrounding plate, wherein the surrounding plate is connected to the periphery of the bottom plate and extends along the circumference of the bottom plate, and the second foaming member is arranged in a space surrounded by the surrounding plate.

8. The cold water bin assembly for an ice maker according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also includes an ice-making module, which is arranged in the upper part of the accommodating space; The cold water bin assembly further includes an ice storage module, which is disposed at the upper portion of the accommodation space, and a through hole is disposed at the bottom of the ice storage module to communicate with the lower space of the accommodation space.

9. The cold water bin assembly for an ice maker according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The upper side of the second foamed part is provided with a first area and a second area, the first area is higher than the second area, and the second area has a cavity.

10. An ice making machine, characterized in that: include: The cold water bin assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cold water bin assembly comprises an ice making bin and a water storage bin, the ice making bin is connected to the outside of the water storage bin, the ice making bin comprises a first portion and a second portion arranged along a first direction, the first portion is located above the water storage bin, and the second portion protrudes from a side of the water storage bin; a refrigerant circulation assembly, at least a portion of which is disposed below the second portion, and the refrigerant circulation assembly provides circulating refrigerant for the ice-making module; A power source is arranged in the concave cavity at the top of the second foaming member.

11. The ice making machine according to claim 10, characterized in that include: A housing, wherein an upper cavity and a lower cavity are formed in the housing; An inner shell, the inner shell is arranged in the lower cavity and an ice storage cavity is formed on the inner shell; An ice-making module, the ice-making module is accommodated in the upper cavity, and the ice-making module is suitable for making ice in the upper cavity; An ice discharging mechanism, the ice discharging mechanism is disposed in the ice storage cavity and is suitable for driving the ice cubes in the ice storage cavity to move; in An ice outlet is formed on the shell, and a slide is formed on at least a portion of the bottom wall of the ice storage cavity. One end of the slide is lower than the ice outlet, and the other end of the slide is connected to the ice outlet.

12. The ice making machine according to claim 11, characterized in that Also includes: A partition plate is connected to the inner shell and defines an ice-making cavity with the inner wall of the upper cavity. The ice-making module is accommodated in the ice-making cavity.

13. The ice making machine according to claim 12, characterized in that: A first channel is formed on the inner shell to connect the ice storage cavity with the lower cavity; and / or A second passage connecting the ice-making chamber with the lower chamber is formed on one of the partition plate and the housing.

14. The ice making machine according to claim 13, characterized in that The inner shell is formed with a through hole penetrating in the thickness direction. The through hole is configured as a plurality of through holes spaced apart in the extending direction of the slideway. The plurality of through holes are configured as the first channel.

15. The ice making machine according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that: The outer shell is formed with a first wall, a second wall and a third wall extending in the height direction and spaced apart from each other, the lower cavity is formed between the first wall and the second wall, and the inner shell is arranged between the first wall and the second wall; The upper cavity is formed between the third wall and the first wall, and a fourth wall is arranged between the third wall and the second wall, and the fourth wall extends in a horizontal direction; wherein A second passage connecting the ice-making chamber and the lower chamber is formed between the second wall and the fourth wall.

16. The ice making machine according to claim 15, characterized in that A groove connecting the second wall and the fourth wall is formed on the shell, and the second channel is formed in the groove.

17. The ice making machine according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that: The fourth wall is configured to be inclined toward the lower cavity in a direction away from the third wall.

18. The ice making machine according to any one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that: The partition plate is configured as an arc-shaped plate protruding from the ice making cavity toward the ice storing cavity.

19. The ice making machine according to claim 18, characterized in that The partition plate and the inner shell are constructed as an integrally formed part.

20. The ice making machine according to any one of claims 11 to 19, characterized in that: The top of the shell is open to form an opening for connecting the upper cavity with the outside; the ice maker also includes: A top cover is detachably disposed on the shell and covers the open opening.

21. The ice making machine according to claim 20, characterized in that A supporting step extending inward is formed on the inner wall of the upper cavity, and the top surface of the supporting step abuts against the top cover.

22. The ice making machine according to claim 21, characterized in that Also includes: A power supply assembly is arranged on the top of the top cover.

23. The ice making machine according to claim 22, characterized in that The top cover is formed with a receiving groove suitable for receiving the power supply component.

24. The ice making machine according to claim 23, characterized in that The top cover comprises: a first cover body, wherein the first cover body is directly opposite to the ice-making chamber in a height direction; The second cover body is connected to the first cover body and is arranged opposite to the ice storage cavity in the height direction, and the receiving groove is formed on the top surface of the second cover body.

25. The ice making machine according to claim 24, characterized in that The top surface of the second cover body is lower than the top surface of the first cover body.

26. The ice making machine according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that A hand-grip groove is formed on the top surface of the first cover.

27. The ice making machine according to any one of claims 21 to 26, characterized in that: Also includes: A heat insulation layer is disposed on at least a portion of the outer periphery of the shell.

28. The ice making machine according to any one of claims 21 to 27, characterized in that: The outer surface of the shell is formed with a flange portion surrounding the ice outlet.

29. The ice making machine according to any one of claims 21 to 28, characterized in that: The housing comprises: A lower shell body, wherein a lower cavity is formed in the lower shell body; An upper shell, the upper shell is arranged on the top of the lower shell and the upper cavity is formed in the upper shell; wherein An escape groove is defined between the bottom surface of the upper shell and the side surface of the lower shell.

30. The ice making machine according to claim 29, characterized in that Also includes: A water circuit control module is arranged on the upper shell, and a first water circuit interface and a second water circuit interface connected to the upper cavity or the lower cavity are formed on the upper shell, and the first water circuit interface and the second water circuit interface are respectively connected to the water circuit control module.

31. A water dispenser, characterized in that: The ice making machine comprises the ice making machine described in any one of claims 11-30.

32. A water purifier, characterized in that: The ice making machine comprises the ice making machine described in any one of claims 11-30.

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