WO2014079703A1 - Appareil de fabrication de glace ayant une facilité d'utilisation - Google Patents

Appareil de fabrication de glace ayant une facilité d'utilisation Download PDF

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WO2014079703A1
WO2014079703A1 PCT/EP2013/073373 EP2013073373W WO2014079703A1 WO 2014079703 A1 WO2014079703 A1 WO 2014079703A1 EP 2013073373 W EP2013073373 W EP 2013073373W WO 2014079703 A1 WO2014079703 A1 WO 2014079703A1
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support
knob
making apparatus
ice making
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Kadir Ridvan Celik
Ergin Kaplan
Elif Altay
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Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C5/00—Working or handling ice
    • F25C5/18—Storing ice
    • F25C5/182—Ice bins therefor
    • F25C5/185—Ice bins therefor with freezing trays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2400/00—Auxiliary features or devices for producing, working or handling ice
    • F25C2400/06—Multiple ice moulds or trays therefor

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  • the present invention relates to an ice making apparatus that is used in making ice cubes.
  • the ice making apparatuses used for making ice cubes in the cooling devices comprise ice cube trays containing the ice cubes and various drive mechanisms such as the knob, rotating arm, teeth etc., enabling the ice cubes contained in the ice cube tray to be taken out with the actuation thereof.
  • the ice making apparatuses are generally situated inside the freezing compartment. In the freezing compartments situated at the upper part of the cooling devices, the ice making apparatuses are actuated from the front wall of the ice making apparatus so as to be almost aligned with the eye level of the user and the ice cubes are turned upside down in the ice cube tray.
  • a cooling device having an ice making machine wherein the ice cubes contained therein is provided to be taken out by means of a knob situated at the upper part.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of an ice making apparatus where ease of utilization is provided.
  • the ice making apparatus realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises at least one chamber wherein ice cubes are stored, at least one ice cube tray having more than one open-top cell, at least one support disposed on the chamber, whereon the ice cube tray is placed so as to rotatably move, at least one knob movably mounted on the support, more than one tooth surrounding the surface of the knob facing the interior of the support and at least one transfer member mounted on the support, that transfers the rotational movement of the knob to the ice cube tray by means of the gear rack surrounding its surface facing the knob and interlocking with the teeth moving thereon while the knob is being moved.
  • the ice making apparatus of the present invention comprises teeth that are produced to be integrated with the knob. While the knob is being moved by the user, the teeth move on the gear rack and the ice cubes contained inside the ice cube tray, moving depending on the transfer member, are provided to fall down as the transfer member is moved.
  • the ice making apparatus comprises at least one housing wherein the knob is disposed and at least one claw that is disposed on the knob so as to be at least partially at the front of the teeth and that passes from the inner side of the housing and bears against the lower surface of the support while the knob is being mounted to the housing.
  • the knob is prevented from dislodging from the housing as the claw is mounted to the inner side of the housing.
  • the ice making apparatus comprises at least one protrusion that extends from the side of the housing towards the interior of the support and bears against the claw while the knob is being mounted to the housing.
  • the protrusion prevents the claw from moving. Consequently, the knob is prevented from dislodging from the housing.
  • the gear rack is produced to be integrated with the transfer member.
  • the cross-sectional area of the tooth is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the gear rack.
  • the cross-sectional area of the tooth is equal to almost half the cross-sectional area of the gear rack.
  • the ice making apparatus comprises at least one lid that at least partially covers the top of the ice cube tray.
  • the lid By means of the lid, the water contained inside the ice cube tray is prevented from overflowing outside.
  • the ice making apparatus comprises a support in frame form, at least one first wall situated on the support so as to be in the same horizontal direction as the lid when the lid is placed on the support, at least one second wall that is perpendicular to the first wall and at least one opening arranged on the second wall, wherein the transfer member is seated.
  • the ice making apparatus comprises at least one extension situated on the transfer member and at least one recess arranged on the ice cube tray, wherein the extension is seated when the transfer member is placed in the opening.
  • the transfer member is provided to be mounted to the ice cube tray as the extension is seated in the recess.
  • the ice making apparatus comprises at least one hole arranged thereon and at least one shaft that is situated on the ice cube tray and that is borne to the hole when the ice cube tray is placed on the support.
  • the shaft moves by rotating inside the hole during the movement of the ice cube tray.
  • the height of the chamber is greater than the height of the support. The user obtains the ice cubes from the opening remaining at the top of the chamber.
  • the support and the chamber are attached to one another by snap fitting method.
  • the chamber is provided to be fixed to the support.
  • the ice making apparatus of the present invention is suitable to be used in the refrigerator.
  • an ice making apparatus is realized, that is enabled to be used ergonomically by the user, comprising a knob that allows the ice cube tray to be effectively actuated when moved by the user.
  • Figure 1 – is the perspective view of an ice making apparatus and the lid.
  • Figure 2 – is the perspective view of the ice making apparatus.
  • Figure 3 – is the exploded view of the ice making apparatus and the lid.
  • Figure 4 – is the perspective view of the knob related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 — is the sideways cross-sectional view of the support and the knob while the knob is mounted to the support.
  • Figure 6 — is the perspective view of the support and the chamber when separated from each other.
  • Figure 7 — is the perspective view of the support and the lid when separated from each other.
  • Figure 8 — is the partial cross-sectional view of the ice making apparatus and the lid.
  • the ice making apparatus (1) suitable to be used in cooling devices, comprises at least one chamber (2) wherein ice cubes are stored, at least one support (4) disposed on the chamber (2), at least one ice cube tray (3) mounted movably on the support (4) and having more than one cell, at least one knob (5) mounted rotatably to the upper side of the support (4), more than one tooth (8) surrounding the surface of the knob (5) facing the interior of the support (4), at least one gear rack (9) wherein the teeth (8) are seated, and at least one transfer member (6) mounted on the support (4), that interlocks with the teeth (8) while the knob (5) is being moved, that contacts the knob (5) by means of the gear rack (9) surrounding the surface thereof facing the knob (5) and providing the transfer of the rotational movement of the knob (5) to the ice cube tray (3) by changing the rotational axis thereof.
  • the ice making apparatus (1) is situated in the freezing compartment located at the lower part of cooling devices.
  • the ice making apparatus (1) of the present invention comprises the teeth (8) that are integrated with the knob (5).
  • the transfer member (6) is disposed on the support (4) so as to be connected to the ice cube tray (3).
  • the knob (5) is mounted to the support (4) such that there is almost a right angle between the rotational axes of the transfer member (6).
  • the knob (5) and the transfer member (6) contact each other when mounted on the support (4) and the teeth (8) are seated in the gear rack (9).
  • the teeth (8) move on the gear rack (9).
  • the transfer member (6) is connected to the knob (5) from one side and to the ice cube tray (3) from the other side.
  • the transfer member (6) provides the ice cube tray (3) to move by rotating around its own axis by transferring the movement of the knob (5) to the ice cube tray (3).
  • the ice cubes contained inside the ice cube tray (3) fall into the chamber (2).
  • the teeth (8) being single piece with the knob (5), the rotational force applied by the user to the knob (5) is provided to be transferred directly to the transfer member (6) and the knob (5) is enabled to actuate the transfer member (6) effectively.
  • the teeth (8) being produced integrated with the knob (5), saving from assembly time is maintained ( Figure 3, Figure 4).
  • the ice making apparatus (1) comprises at least one housing (10) that enables the knob (5) to be rotatably attached to the support (4) and at least one claw (11) that extends from the knob (5), that bears against the lower surface of the support (4) by passing from the inner side of the housing (10) while the knob (5) is being mounted to the housing (10).
  • the housing (10) is situated across from the base of the support (4).
  • the knob (5) is fitted into the housing (10) so as to rotate freely. While the knob (5) is being placed into the housing (10), the claw (11) passes from the inner side of the housing (10) and bears against the lower surface of the support (4). Consequently, the knob (5) is prevented from dislodging from the housing (10) ( Figure 5).
  • the ice making apparatus (1) comprises at least one protrusion (12) situated on the support (4) and extending into the housing (10), against which the claw (11) at least partially bears while the knob (5) is being mounted into the housing (10).
  • the protrusion (12) extends into the support (4). While the knob (5) is being mounted into the housing (10), the claw (11) contacts the protrusion (12). The protrusion (12) prevents the claw (11) from dislodging from the housing (10) ( Figure 5).
  • the gear rack (9) is integrated with the transfer member (6).
  • the gear rack (9) is produced integrated with the transfer member (6).
  • the cross-sectional area of the tooth (8) is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the gear rack (9).
  • the transfer member (6) is provided to move for a distance that is greater than the movement distance of the knob (5).
  • the cross-sectional area of the tooth (8) is equal to almost half the cross-sectional area of the gear rack (9).
  • the transfer member (6) moves for a distance that is almost twice as much as the movement distance of the knob (5).
  • the ice cubes contained inside the ice cube tray (3) are provided to be taken out easily.
  • the ice making apparatus (1) comprises at least one lid (13) that enables the upper part of the ice cube tray (3) to be at least partially covered.
  • the lid (13) prevents water from overflowing from the ice cube tray (3) due to any shake or vibration.
  • the water poured into the lid (13) by any kind of water filling means is transferred into the ice cube tray (3), wherein the freezing process will is to be realized, by means of one or more than one hole arranged on the lid (13) ( Figure 1, Figure 3, Figure 7).
  • the ice making apparatus (1) comprises a support (4) in frame form, into which the ice cube tray (3) and the transfer member (6) are seated, at least one first wall (14) whereon the housing (10) is disposed, that is situated side by side with the lid (13) when the lid (13) is placed on the support (4) and enabling the support (4) to be at least partially covered, at least one second wall (15) that is perpendicular to the first wall (14) and at least one opening (16) arranged on the second wall (15), providing the attachment of the transfer member (6) rotatably to the support (4).
  • the top of the ice cube tray (3) is almost entirely covered by means of the first wall (14) and the lid (13).
  • the housing (10), wherein the knob (5) is placed, is situated on the first wall (14).
  • the teeth (8) extend downwards from the part of the first wall (14) facing the interior of the support (4).
  • the gear rack (9) extends from the second wall (15) towards the teeth (8) and its rotational axis almost perpendicularly intersects the teeth (8).
  • the rotational movement of the knob (5) moved by the user is transmitted to the ice cube tray (3) by means of the teeth (8) and the gear rack (9) and the ice cubes contained in the ice cube tray (3) are provided to be transferred to the chamber (2) ( Figure 3, Figure 6, Figure 7).
  • the ice making apparatus (1) comprises at least one extension (17) disposed on the transfer member (6) and at least one recess (18) arranged on the ice cube tray (3), wherein the extension (17) is seated when the transfer member (6) is placed in the opening (16).
  • the transfer member (6) is provided to be fixed to the ice cube tray (3) when the claw-shaped extension (17) is seated in the recess (18).
  • the ice cube tray (3) is provided to move together with the transfer member (6) ( Figure 3).
  • the ice making apparatus (1) comprises at least one hole (19) arranged on the support (4) and at least one shaft (7) that is situated on the ice cube tray (3) and that is borne to the hole (19) when the ice cube tray (3) is placed on the support (4).
  • the shaft (7) moves by rotating around its own axis inside the hole (19) ( Figure 3, Figure 6, Figure 8).
  • the height of the chamber (2) is greater than the height of the support (4). The user obtains the ice cubes from the opening remaining at the top of the chamber (2).
  • the support (4) and the chamber (2) are connected to one another by snap fitting method.
  • the chamber (2) is provided to be fixed to the support (4).
  • the ice making apparatus (1) of the present invention is suitable to be used in the refrigerator.
  • an ice making apparatus (1) is realized wherein the movement of the knob (5) is effectively transferred to the ice cube tray (3). With the teeth (8) being integrated with the knob (5), the movement of the knob (5) is directly transmitted to the transfer member (6). Furthermore, saving from assembly time is maintained.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil de fabrication de glace (1) comprenant au moins une chambre (2) dans laquelle sont stockés des cubes de glace, au moins un support (4) disposé sur la chambre (2), au moins un plateau de cube de glace (3) monté de façon mobile sur le support (4) et ayant plus d'une cellule, au moins un bouton (5) monté de façon rotative sur la partie supérieure du support (4), plus d'une dent (8) entourant la surface du bouton (5) faisant face à l'intérieur du support (4), au moins une crémaillère (9) dans laquelle sont placées les dents (8), au moins un élément de transfert (6) monté sur le support (4), entrant en contact avec le bouton (5) au moyen de la crémaillère (9) entourant sa surface faisant face au bouton (5) verrouillé avec les dents (8) lorsque le bouton (5) se déplace, et exécutant le transfert du mouvement de rotation du bouton (5) vers le plateau de cube de glace (3) en changeant son axe de rotation.
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JP2016085011A (ja) * 2014-10-28 2016-05-19 シャープ株式会社 冷蔵庫
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