WO2023216917A1

WO2023216917A1 - Ice storage mechanism of refrigerator

Info

Publication number: WO2023216917A1
Application number: PCT/CN2023/091426
Authority: WO
Inventors: 李林; 徐佳伟; 费旭丹; 胡哲明
Original assignee: 宁波韩电电器有限公司
Priority date: 2022-05-10
Filing date: 2023-04-28
Publication date: 2023-11-16
Also published as: CN217764030U

Abstract

Disclosed in the present utility model is an ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator. The ice storage mechanism comprises a water storage device, an ice making device, and an ice storage device, which are arranged from top to bottom, wherein the bottom of the water storage device is provided with a water output hole which communicates with a water tank, the water output hole is provided with a rubber plug, and the rubber plug is provided with a pressing rod for a user to operate; the ice making device comprises an ice making box and an ice making support located inside the ice making box, wherein the ice making support is provided with a horizontal shaft, the ice making box is provided with a knob device used for driving the horizontal shaft to rotate, and the ice making box is provided with a cold air port facing a refrigerating compartment of the refrigerator and is further provided with a discharging port facing the ice storage device; and the ice storage device comprises a hopper having an opening facing the discharging port. In the present device, the rubber plug is controlled by operating the pressing rod, so that the plugging of the water output hole is controlled, and finally, the water flow entering the ice making support from the water tank is controlled, such that the ice making capacity is controlled. The ice making support can be controlled to rotate by rotating the knob device, so that ice cubes on the ice making support fall into the ice storage device. The present utility model occupies a small space, can control the ice making capacity, and can store ice cubes multiple times.

Description

Ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator

Technical field

The utility model belongs to the field of refrigeration equipment, and specifically relates to an ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator.

Background technique

In order to obtain ice cubes at any time, there are already special ice-making equipment. For example, in the Chinese utility model patent with the patent number CN215412643U titled: A shape-definable pellet ice making machine, a shape-definable pellet ice making machine is disclosed. The pellet ice making machine includes a shell and an ice-making mechanism; the shell: a partition is provided at the upper end of the interior; an air compressor is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the partition; and a door is hinged at the bottom of the opening at the front end of the shell through a hinge; ice making Mechanism: It is set at the lower end of the partition. The pipe set at the working port of the air compressor is connected to the right end of the ice-making mechanism through a rotary joint. The upper end of the ice-making mechanism is equipped with an ice mold. The rear end of the lower surface of the partition is equipped with an ice mold. Corresponding sink, the lower surface of the sink is evenly provided with through holes; it also includes a PLC controller, the PLC controller is arranged on the right side of the housing, the input end of the PLC controller is electrically connected to an external power supply, and the shape can be determined pellet ice machine. However, this kind of equipment is too large and professional, and is only suitable for use in business premises involving catering, and is not suitable for home use.

In order to meet the needs of household ice making, ice making equipment needs to be miniaturized. The existing technology is to shrink the ice making equipment and place the cold circulation system in the refrigerator, or directly borrow the refrigeration system of the refrigerator. For example, in the Chinese invention patent application document with the publication number CN113137819A and the invention title being a refrigerator with an ice maker and an ice maker installation method, a refrigerator with an ice maker and an ice maker installation method are disclosed. The refrigerator includes: a box body with a low-temperature storage room, the low-temperature storage room including a refrigerator room and a freezer room; a partition provided on the inner tank of the box for separating adjacent low-temperature storage rooms; and a water supply unit provided in the cold storage room Component; an ice making machine installed in the freezing chamber and connected to the water supply assembly; the ice making machine includes: an ice making machine bracket installed on the partition; an ice tray bracket removably installed in the ice making machine bracket; fixedly installed on the ice making machine bracket; The ice making tray in the ice tray bracket; the magnet provided on the ice tray bracket; and the magnetic sensitive switch provided at the bottom of the partition is used to cooperate with the magnet to sense whether the ice making tray is taken out. In the refrigerator provided by this application, the ice making tray and the ice tray bracket can be detached from the ice making machine bracket, which is simple and easy to operate and convenient for cleaning; in addition, through the cooperation of the magnet and the magnetic sensitive switch, it is sensed whether the ice making tray has been taken out. This is to avoid filling the ice tray with water even after taking it out. However, this structure is too fragmented and the ice production volume is difficult to control.

Contents of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an ice storage mechanism for a refrigerator that has a reasonable structural layout, occupies a small space, can control the amount of ice making, and can store ice cubes multiple times in view of the current situation of the above-mentioned existing technology.

The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above technical problems is: an ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator, including a water storage device, an ice making device and an ice storage device arranged from top to bottom;

There is a water outlet hole at the bottom of the water storage device, which is connected to the water tank. The water outlet hole is equipped with a rubber plug, and the rubber plug is equipped with a pressure rod for the user to operate;

The ice making device includes an ice making box and an ice making holder located inside the ice making box. The ice making holder is provided with a horizontal axis, and the ice making box is provided with a knob device for driving the horizontal axis to rotate;

The ice-making box is equipped with an air-conditioning port facing the refrigeration compartment of the refrigerator, and is also equipped with a discharging port facing the ice storage device;

The ice storage device includes a hopper with an opening facing the discharge opening. This device is generally placed behind the refrigerator door, and controls the rubber plug by operating the pressure lever to control the opening and blocking of the water outlet, and ultimately controls the amount of water poured from the water tank to the ice tray, thereby controlling the amount of ice. The rotating knob device can control the rotation of the ice tray so that the ice cubes on the ice tray fall into the ice storage device.

In the preferred solution, the rubber plug is located below the water outlet hole, the pressure rod sleeve is provided with a spring, the pressure rod is provided with an enlarged portion that presses against the upper end of the spring, and the water storage device is provided with a stopper that presses against the lower end of the spring. The expanded part is exposed on the outside of the water storage device. Pressing the expanded part can push the rubber plug away from the water outlet. The water in the water tank enters the ice making tray through the water outlet. At the same time, the spring undergoes elastic deformation. When the expanded part is removed, the After the pressure is applied, the spring resets, and the rubber plug blocks the water outlet again, thereby preventing the water in the water tank from pouring. The preferred solution for controlling ice production is more convenient.

In the preferred solution, the water storage device is provided with a tubular body, the tubular body is located on the periphery of the pressure rod, and the stopper is located within the tubular body; the tubular body is provided with a water delivery port that connects the water outlet and the water tank. The water delivery port is set horizontally to prevent water in the water tank from quickly rushing to the water outlet. In a preferred solution, raising the height of the water delivery port in the water tank can prevent fine particles at the bottom of the water tank from entering the water outlet.

In the preferred solution, a water filling port is provided above the water storage device, and the water filling port is provided with a cover.

In a preferred solution, the knob device includes a knob body located outside the ice making box, and a gear transmission mechanism located between the knob and the horizontal shaft. The rotating knob body can drive the gear transmission mechanism, thereby driving the ice making tray to rotate and discharge ice. In addition to providing rotation, the gear transmission mechanism can also increase damping to prevent the ice box from turning over at will.

In a preferred solution, the axis of the knob body is perpendicular to the horizontal axis, and the gear transmission mechanism includes a first bevel gear connected to the knob body, and a second bevel gear connected to the horizontal axis, and the first bevel gear meshes with the third bevel gear. Two bevel gears. When opening the refrigerator door, the most habitual posture is to face the back of the refrigerator door with the palm of your hand. At this time, the knob body is facing the palm of your hand.

In the preferred solution, the horizontal axis is provided with a torsion spring connected to the ice box. The torsion spring can reset the horizontal axis after the external force is removed from the knob body, thereby allowing the ice tray to rotate and reset.

In a preferred solution, the ice storage device also includes a fixed bucket for the hopper to snap into. Axles are provided on both sides of the hopper, and the fixed bucket is provided with a shaft hole for the shaft to rotate.

In the preferred solution, each shaft hole is provided with two circular clamping positions arranged up and down, and the shaft body includes two cylinders that can be respectively clamped in the two clamping positions.

In the preferred solution, the fixed bucket is provided with a guide groove for the shaft to be tilted and pulled out a certain distance, so that it is convenient to pull the hopper a certain distance to get ice.

To sum up, the innovative solution of this utility model takes up little space, can control the amount of ice making, and can store ice cubes multiple times.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of Figure 2;

Figure 5 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the water storage device in 4;

Figure 8 is an exploded schematic diagram of Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a top structural schematic diagram of the ice making device in Figure 2;

Figure 10 is an exploded schematic diagram of Figure 9;

Figure 11 is a left view of the ice storage device in Figure 2;

Figure 12 is a working schematic diagram of the ice storage device in Embodiment 1 when the hopper is turned out of the fixed bucket;

FIG. 13 is an exploded schematic view of FIG. 11 .

Implementation

The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Figures 1 to 11 are structural schematic diagrams of the present utility model.

The reference numbers are: water storage device 1, water outlet 11, water tank 12, water filling port 13, cover 131, stopper 14, tubular body 15, water delivery port 151, ice making device 2, ice making tray 21 , horizontal axis 211, ice box 22, air-conditioning port 221, discharge port 222, ice storage device 3, hopper 31, shaft 311, cylinder 3111, fixed bucket 32, shaft hole 321, clamping position 3211, guide groove 322 , pressure rod 4, enlarged portion 41, spring 5, rubber plug 6, knob device 7, knob body 71, gear transmission mechanism 72, second bevel gear 721, first bevel gear 722, torsion spring 8.

Embodiment 1. Figures 1 to 11 are structural schematic diagrams of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model. As shown in the figures, an ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator of the present utility model includes a water storage device 1 arranged from top to bottom. Ice device 2 and ice storage device 3;

The bottom of the water storage device 1 is provided with a water outlet hole 11, which is connected to the water tank 12. The water outlet hole 11 is provided with a rubber plug 6, and the rubber plug 6 is provided with a pressure rod 4 for the user to operate;

The ice making device 2 includes an ice making box 22 and an ice making tray 21 located inside the ice making box 22. The ice making tray 21 is provided with a horizontal shaft 211, and the ice making box 22 is provided with a knob device 7 for driving the horizontal shaft 211 to rotate;

The ice box 22 is provided with a cold air port 221 facing the refrigerator refrigeration compartment, and is also provided with a discharge port 222 facing the ice storage device 3;

The ice storage device 3 includes a hopper 31 with an opening facing a discharge port 222 . This device is generally placed behind the refrigerator door. The rubber plug 6 is controlled by operating the pressure lever 4, thereby controlling the opening and blocking of the water outlet hole 11, and ultimately controlling the amount of water poured from the water tank 12 onto the ice making tray 21. Control ice production. The rotating knob device 7 can control the rotation of the ice tray 21 so that the ice cubes on the ice tray 21 fall into the ice storage device 3 .

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the rubber plug 6 is located below the water outlet hole 11, the pressure rod 4 is equipped with a spring 5, the pressure rod 4 is provided with an enlarged portion 41 against the upper end of the spring 5, and the water storage device 1 is provided with The stopper 14 presses against the lower end of the spring 5. The expanded portion 41 is exposed outside the water storage device 1. Pressing the expanded portion 41 can push the rubber plug 6 away from the water outlet hole 11. The water in the water tank 12 enters the ice making tray 21 through the water outlet hole 11. At the same time, the spring 5 Elastic deformation occurs, and when the pressure on the enlarged portion 41 is removed, the spring 5 is reset, and the rubber plug 6 blocks the water outlet hole 11 again, thereby preventing the water in the water tank 12 from pouring. The preferred solution for controlling ice production is more convenient.

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the water storage device 1 is provided with a tubular body 15. The tubular body 15 is located on the periphery of the pressure rod 4, and the stopper 14 is located in the tubular body 15; the tubular body 15 is provided with a connecting water outlet and a water tank 12. The water delivery port 151. The water delivery port 151 is set transversely, which can prevent the water in the water tank 12 from quickly rushing toward the water outlet 11 . In a preferred solution, raising the height of the water delivery port 151 in the water tank 12 can prevent fine particles at the bottom of the water tank 12 from entering the water outlet hole 11 .

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, a water filling port 13 is provided above the water storage device 1, and the water filling port 13 is provided with a cover 131.

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the knob device 7 includes a knob body 71 located outside the ice box 22, and a gear transmission mechanism 72 located between the knob and the horizontal shaft 211. Rotating the knob body 71 can drive the gear transmission mechanism 72, thereby driving the ice making tray 21 to rotate and discharge ice. In addition to providing rotation, the gear transmission mechanism 72 can also increase damping to prevent the ice box 22 from turning over at will.

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the axis of the knob body 71 is perpendicular to the horizontal axis 211, and the gear transmission mechanism 72 includes a first conical gear 722 connected to the knob body 71, and a second conical gear connected to the horizontal axis 211. Gear 721, the first bevel gear 722 meshes with the second bevel gear 721. When opening the refrigerator door, it is the most customary posture to face the back of the refrigerator door with the palm of the hand. At this time, the knob body 71 just faces the palm of the hand.

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the horizontal axis 211 is provided with a torsion spring 8 connected to the ice box 22. The torsion spring 8 can reset the horizontal axis 211 after the external force is removed from the knob body 71, thereby causing the ice making tray 21 to rotate and reset.

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the ice storage device 3 also includes a fixed bucket 32 for the hopper 31 to be inserted into. Shafts 311 are provided on both sides of the hopper 31. The fixed bucket 32 is provided with a shaft hole for the shaft 311 to rotate. 321.

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, each shaft hole 321 is provided with two circular clamping positions 3211 arranged up and down. The shaft body 311 includes two shaft bodies 3111 that can be respectively clamped in the two clamping positions 3211.

In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the fixed bucket 32 is provided with a guide groove 322 for the shaft 311 to tilt and pull out a certain distance, so as to facilitate the hopper 31 to be pulled out a certain distance to get ice.

The working principle of the first embodiment is that when quantitative ice making is required, pressing the enlarged portion 41 can push the rubber plug 6 away from the water outlet 11, and the water in the water tank 12 enters the ice making tray 21 through the water outlet 11. At the same time, the spring 5 undergoes elastic deformation. When the pressure on the enlarged portion 41 is removed, the spring 5 resets, and the rubber plug 6 blocks the water outlet hole 11 again, thereby preventing the water in the water tank 12 from pouring.

The cold air transmitted from the refrigerator is blown into the ice-making tray 21 from the cold air port 221. After the ice cubes in the ice-making tray 21 are manufactured, the knob body 71 is rotated until the ice-making tray 21 is turned over, and the ice cubes are introduced into the hopper 31 middle.

Embodiment 2: The structure of Embodiment 2 is similar to Embodiment 1, except that the rubber plug 6 blocks the water outlet hole 11 from above.

The preferred embodiments of the present utility model have been clarified, and various changes or modifications made by those of ordinary skill in the art will not depart from the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

An ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator, which is characterized by: including a water storage device (1), an ice making device (2) and an ice storage device (3) arranged from top to bottom;

The bottom of the water storage device (1) is provided with a water outlet hole (11), the water outlet hole (11) is provided with a rubber plug (6), and the rubber plug (6) is provided with a water outlet for the user. operating pressure lever (4);

The ice making device (2) includes an ice making box (22) and an ice making holder (21) located inside the ice making box (22). The ice making holder (21) is provided with a horizontal axis (211). The ice box (22) is provided with a knob device (7) for driving the horizontal axis (211) to rotate;

The ice box (22) is provided with a cold air port (221) facing the refrigeration compartment of the refrigerator, and is also provided with a discharge port (222) facing the ice storage device (3);

The ice storage device (3) includes a hopper (31) with an opening facing a discharge port (222).
The ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: the rubber plug (6) is located below the water outlet hole (11), and the pressure rod (4) is sleeved There is a spring (5), the pressure rod (4) is provided with an enlarged portion (41) that presses against the upper end of the spring (5), and the water storage device (1) is provided with a stopper that presses against the lower end of the spring (5). Piece(14).
An ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: the water storage device (1) is provided with a tubular body (15), and the tubular body (15) is located on the pressure rod (4) On the periphery of the water tank, the stopper (14) is located in the tubular body (15); the tubular body (15) is provided with a water delivery port (151) that connects the water outlet and the water tank (12).
An ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: a water filling port (13) is provided above the water storage device (1), and a cover plate is provided on the water filling port (13). (131).
The ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: the knob device (7) includes a knob body (71) located outside the ice box (22), and a gear transmission mechanism (72) located between the knob and the horizontal shaft (211).
The ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: the axis of the knob body (71) is perpendicular to the horizontal axis (211), and the gear transmission mechanism (72) It includes a first bevel gear (722) connected to the knob body (71), and a second bevel gear (721) connected to the horizontal shaft (211). The first bevel gear (722) is meshed with the third bevel gear (722). Two bevel gears (721).
The ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: the horizontal axis (211) is provided with a torsion spring (8) connected to the ice box (22).
The ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: the ice storage device (3) further includes a fixed bucket (32) for the hopper (31) to be stuck into, The two sides of the hopper (31) are respectively provided with shaft bodies (311), and the fixed bucket (32) is provided with an axis hole (321) for the rotation of the shaft body (311).
The ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to any one of claims 8, characterized in that: each shaft hole (321) is provided with two circular clamping positions (3211) arranged up and down, and the shaft body (311) includes two shaft bodies (3111) that can be respectively stuck in two clamping positions (3211).
The ice storage mechanism of a refrigerator according to any one of claims 9, characterized in that: the fixed bucket (32) is provided with a guide groove (322) for the shaft body (311) to tilt and pull out a certain distance. .