CN117781535A - Ice blocking structure and ice making equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of electrical equipment and discloses an ice blocking structure and ice making equipment. The ice blocking structure is arranged in the ice storage inner container, the turntable is further arranged in the ice storage inner container, the ice blocking structure comprises a main body part and an ice blocking part, the main body part is connected with the ice storage inner container, the ice blocking part is connected with the main body part, the ice blocking part is arranged between a turntable rotation area of the turntable and ice cubes stored in the ice storage inner container, and the ice blocking part is used for separating the turntable rotation area and the ice cubes.

Description

Ice blocking structure and ice making equipment

Technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and in particular to an ice retaining structure and ice making equipment.

Background technique

An ice maker is a product or device that uses compressor refrigeration to cool water from an evaporator and then make ice cubes. The automatic ice-discharging ice making machine is based on the above-mentioned ice making machine and adds an ice cube stirring mechanism and an ice cube conveying mechanism to achieve the purpose of automatically delivering ice cubes.

Existing automatic ice-discharging ice machines are equipped with a turntable in the ice storage liner. The turntable can rotate in the ice storage liner, and the turntable transports ice cubes to the ice outlet during the rotation process. However, as ice cubes accumulate in the ice storage liner, the turntable rotation area (the turntable rotation area refers to the area between the ice outlet and the ice inlet on the rotation track of the turntable) is easily stuck by ice cubes. stuck, causing the turntable to block, causing great inconvenience to the user and affecting the user experience.

Contents of the invention

In view of this, the present invention provides an ice-blocking structure and ice-making equipment to solve the problem in existing ice-making machines that when there are many ice cubes in the ice storage tank, the rotating part of the turntable is prone to ice jam, causing the turntable to be blocked.

In a first aspect, the present invention provides an ice-blocking structure, which is arranged in an ice storage liner. A turntable is also provided in the ice storage liner. The ice-blocking structure includes:

The main part is connected to the ice storage inner tank;

An ice-blocking part is connected to the main body part, and is arranged between the turntable rotation area of the turntable and the ice cubes stored in the ice storage liner. The ice-blocking part is used to separate the The turntable turns the area and the ice cubes.

Beneficial effects: The ice-blocking structure of the present invention includes a main body and an ice-blocking part. The main part is used to connect with the ice storage liner, and the ice-blocking part is arranged between the rotating area of the turntable and the ice cubes stored in the ice storage liner. time, it can separate the turntable rotation area from the ice cubes. Due to the separation and blocking effect of the ice blocking part, during the rotation of the turntable, even if there are many ice cubes, they will not get stuck in the turntable rotation area, thus completely solving the problem of ice jam in the turntable. , blockage problem, so that the turntable can rotate smoothly, improve the stability of automatic ice dispensing, reduce equipment failure rate, reduce maintenance costs, significantly improve the product performance of ice making equipment, and enhance the user experience.

In an optional implementation, the shape and size of the ice retaining portion match the shape and size of the rotating area of the turntable.

Beneficial effect: The shape and size of the ice retaining part of the ice retaining structure of the present invention match the shape and size of the turntable rotating area, which can not only ensure that the ice retaining part can reliably separate the turntable rotating area and ice cubes, but also save manufacturing costs and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the ice storage tank.

In an optional embodiment, the inner edge of the ice blocking portion is an arc-shaped edge concentric with the turntable.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the inner edge of the ice-blocking part is an arc-shaped edge concentric with the turntable, which enables the ice-blocking part to effectively avoid the outward protruding structure on the turntable, thereby preventing the ice-blocking part from affecting the rotation of the turntable. .

In an optional implementation, the ice blocking portion is an arc-shaped ice blocking portion.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the ice-blocking part as a whole is preferably an arc-shaped ice-blocking part. The ice-blocking part of this structure can not only effectively separate the turntable rotation area and the ice cubes, but also save manufacturing costs and reduce the impact on ice storage. The internal space of the liner is occupied, and at the same time, it can effectively avoid the protruding structure of the turntable to ensure the normal operation of the turntable.

In an optional implementation, the ice blocking structure further includes a reinforcing structure.

Beneficial effects: The ice-blocking structure of the present invention also has a reinforcement structure. The reinforcement structure can enhance the structural strength of the baffle structure, reduce the possible impact of ice block impact on the baffle structure, and extend the service life of the ice-blocking structure. Helps improve product performance.

In an optional implementation, the reinforcing structure is provided on the main body part and/or the ice blocking part.

Beneficial effects: The ice-blocking structure and the reinforcement structure of the present invention can be arranged on the main body and the ice-blocking part or only on the main body or only on the ice-blocking part. They can be selected and set according to actual needs, and the installation flexibility is high. .

In an optional embodiment, the reinforcing structure includes pressure ribs that protrude from the main body part and/or the ice blocking part in a direction away from the turntable.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the reinforcement structure includes pressure ribs, which protrude from the main body and/or the ice-blocking part in a direction away from the turntable. This reinforcement structure can be formed on the main body at one time through stamping, casting, etc. On the part and/or ice-blocking part, the processing technology is relatively simple, which is beneficial to reducing production costs.

In an optional embodiment, the ice-blocking portion is a cantilever, one end of the ice-blocking portion is connected to the main body, and the other end of the ice-blocking portion extends along the shape of the rotating area of the turntable.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the ice-blocking part can be a cantilever structure. The ice-blocking part of this structure requires less manufacturing materials, is beneficial to reducing production costs, and takes up very little space in the ice storage tank without affecting the The ice storage capacity of the ice storage inner tank can meet the user's requirements.

In an optional embodiment, the main body part and the ice blocking part are provided with side flanges close to the side wall of the ice storage liner, and the side flanges are connected with the inner side of the ice storage tank. The lateral walls of the gallbladder are in contact.

Beneficial effect: The ice-blocking structure of the present invention can enhance the supporting force of the ice storage liner on the ice-blocking structure by arranging side folds at the side positions of the main body and the ice-blocking part, and the side folds abut against the side walls of the ice storage liner, thereby improving the setting firmness of the ice-blocking structure and making its structure more reliable.

In an optional implementation, the side flanges are connected to the main body part and the ice blocking part through anti-scratch fillets.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the side folds are connected to the main body and the ice-blocking part through anti-scratch fillets. On the one hand, it can enhance the overall strength of the ice-blocking structure, and on the other hand, it can prevent the ice-blocking structure from being damaged during assembly. Scratch the ice storage tank.

In an optional embodiment, the ice-blocking structure further includes a connecting part, one end of the ice-blocking part is connected to the main body part, and the other end of the ice-blocking part follows the shape of the turntable rotation area. Extending and connected to the main body part through the connecting part, the main body part separates the ice outlet of the ice storage inner bag from the ice storage space of the ice storage inner bag.

Beneficial effects: The ice-blocking structure of the present invention also includes a connecting portion, the other end of the ice-blocking portion extends along the shape of the rotating area of the turntable and is connected to the main body through the connecting portion, and the main body separates the ice outlet of the ice storage tank from the ice storage space of the ice storage tank. This ice-blocking structure is a fully isolated ice-blocking structure, which can completely separate the rotating area of the turntable and the ice cubes. Even if some ice cubes do not slide out of the turntable from the ice outlet, these ice cubes will not be stuck with the ice-blocking plate, further preventing the turntable from getting stuck in ice and stalling, making the baffle structure more reliable, making the turntable rotate more smoothly, and also improving the strength of the baffle structure, further improving the stability of automatic ice output.

In an optional embodiment, the connecting part has an ice entry gap, and the ice cubes enter the turntable through the ice entry gap and rotate with the turntable.

Beneficial effect: The ice retaining structure of the present invention is provided with an ice inlet notch, so that ice cubes in the ice storage tank can enter the turntable through the ice inlet notch and then rotate to the ice outlet with the turntable, thereby realizing an automatic ice outlet process.

In an optional implementation, the ice entry gap is an arc-shaped ice entry gap concentric with the turntable.

Beneficial effects: In the ice blocking structure of the present invention, the ice inlet gap is an arc-shaped ice inlet gap concentric with the turntable. This arc-shaped ice inlet gap matches the rotation trajectory of the turntable, which is beneficial to the smooth entry of ice cubes and improves automatic extraction. Ice efficiency.

In an optional embodiment, an ice guide structure is provided at an edge of the ice entry gap close to the main body.

Beneficial effects: In the ice blocking structure of the present invention, an ice guide structure is provided at the edge of the ice entry gap close to the main body. The ice guide structure can guide the ice cubes so that the ice cubes can enter the turntable more smoothly, and can further prevent ice jamming. occurrence, further improving structural reliability.

In an optional embodiment, the ice-guiding structure includes an ice-guiding flange, and the angle between the plane where the ice-guiding flange is located and the plane where the ice entry gap is located is an acute angle.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the ice-guiding structure includes an ice-guiding folding edge. The angle between the plane where the ice-guiding folding edge is located and the plane where the ice entry gap is located is an acute angle. This ice-guiding structure has a simple structure and is easy to be formed and manufactured. It is beneficial to reduce manufacturing costs and has a good guiding effect on ice cubes.

In an optional implementation, the angle range between the plane where the ice guide flange is located and the plane where the ice entry gap is located is [40°, 50°].

Beneficial effects: In the ice blocking structure of the present invention, the angle range between the plane where the ice guide folds are located and the plane where the ice entry gap is located is [40°, 50°]. The ice guide folds in the above angle range have a good guiding effect on ice cubes. , can effectively prevent the occurrence of ice jam.

In an optional embodiment, the ice blocking structure further includes a support structure, the support structure includes a first support part, the first support part is provided on the main body part and faces away from the ice cube. The end portion of the first support portion away from the main body portion is in contact with the inner wall of the ice storage liner.

Beneficial effects: The ice-blocking structure of the present invention also includes a support structure. The support structure includes a first support part. The first support part can effectively support the main body, improve the structural strength of the ice-blocking structure, and improve structural reliability. .

In an optional embodiment, the support structure further includes a second support portion, which is disposed on the ice-blocking portion and extends in a direction away from the ice cubes, and an end of the second support portion away from the ice-blocking portion abuts against an inner wall of the ice storage liner.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the support structure also includes a second support part. The second support part can effectively support the lower part of the baffle structure (ie, the baffle part), improve the structural strength of the ice-blocking structure, and improve the structure. reliability.

In an optional embodiment, bending parts are provided on both sides of the main body part, one end of the bending part is connected to the main body part, and the other end extends in a direction away from the ice cube, so The bent portion is in contact with the inner wall of the ice storage liner.

Beneficial effects: The ice-blocking structure of the present invention is also provided with bending parts on both sides of the main body. The bending parts are in contact with the inner wall of the ice storage tank, which can improve the structural strength of the baffle structure and improve its stability. Extended service life.

In an optional embodiment, the main body part and the ice storage liner are detachably connected through a connecting piece.

Beneficial effects: In the ice-blocking structure of the present invention, the main body and the ice storage liner are detachably connected through connectors, which is beneficial to the installation and replacement of the baffle structure and facilitates user operation and use.

In an optional embodiment, the side wall of the ice storage liner is sandwiched between the main body part and the connecting piece through a fastener.

Beneficial effects: In the ice blocking structure of the present invention, since the side walls of the ice storage liner are usually thin, it is better to sandwich the side walls of the ice storage liner between the main body and the connector, thereby ensuring the structure of the ice storage liner. Strengthen the case and easily install the baffle structure.

In a second aspect, the present invention provides an ice-making device, including an ice storage tank, wherein a turntable and the ice retaining structure as described above are arranged in the ice storage tank.

Since the ice making equipment of the present invention includes the ice blocking structure of the present invention, it has the same beneficial effects as the ice blocking structure, which will not be described again.

Description of the drawings

In order to more clearly explain the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings that need to be used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description The drawings illustrate some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exerting any creative effort.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram 1 of the ice blocking structure of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram two of the ice blocking structure of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram three of the ice blocking structure of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram 4 of the ice blocking structure of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram 1 of the ice storage inner tank in the water purification equipment of the present invention;

FIG6 is a second schematic diagram of an ice storage tank in a water purification device of the present invention;

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram three of the ice storage inner tank in the water purification equipment of the present invention;

Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A in Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a schematic diagram 4 of the ice storage inner tank in the water purification equipment of the present invention;

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the ice storage inner tank in the water purification equipment of the present invention;

Figure 11 is a front view of the ice blocking structure according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12 is a top view of the ice blocking structure according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 13 is a perspective view of the ice blocking structure according to another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG14 is a second perspective view of an ice retaining structure according to another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG15 is a schematic diagram of an ice storage tank in a water purification device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG16 is a top view of an ice storage tank in a water purification device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of the ice storage inner tank of the water purification equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of reference symbols:

1. Ice storage inner tank; 101. Ice storage space; 102. Ice outlet;

2. Turntable;

3. Ice shield; 301. Main body; 3011. Top flange; 3012. Top mounting hole; 3013. Middle mounting hole; 302. Ice shield; 303. Connection part; 304. Ice entry gap; 305. Avoidance hole;

4. Press the tendons;

5. Guide ice folding;

6. First support portion; 601. Folding edge of first support portion;

7. Second support part;

8. Bending part;

9. Connectors;

10. Side folding;

11. Anti-scratch rounded corners.

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

The following describes embodiments of the ice retaining structure and ice making equipment of the present invention in conjunction with Figures 1-17.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, in the first aspect, an ice-blocking structure is provided, which is arranged in the ice storage inner tank 1. The ice storage inner tank 1 is also provided with a turntable 2. The ice-blocking structure includes a main body 301 and an ice-blocking structure. part 302, the main part 301 is connected to the ice storage liner 1, the ice blocking part 302 is connected to the main body part 301, the ice blocking part 302 is provided between the turntable rotation area of the turntable 2 and the ice cubes stored in the ice storage liner 1, The ice blocking portion 302 is used to separate the rotating area of the turntable from the ice.

This ice retaining structure, due to the separating and blocking effect of the ice retaining part 302, prevents the turntable 2 from getting stuck in the rotating area during its rotation, even if there are a lot of ice cubes. This solves the problem of ice getting stuck and the turntable being blocked, and allows the turntable 2 to rotate smoothly, thereby improving the stability of automatic ice discharging, reducing equipment failure rate, and reducing maintenance costs, which can significantly improve the product performance of the ice-making equipment and enhance the user experience.

The ice storage tank 1 is an important structure of the ice making device. The ice storage tank 1 is mainly used to store prepared ice cubes. The ice storage tank 1 has an ice storage space 101 inside. The specific capacity of the ice storage space 101 can be set according to the model of the ice making device, usage requirements, etc. An ice outlet 102 is set at the upper position of the ice storage space 101, and ice cubes are suitable for being output from the ice outlet 102.

In order to realize automatic transportation of ice cubes, a turntable 2 is provided in the ice storage liner 1. The turntable 2 is rotatably arranged in the ice storage liner 1. Optionally, the turntable 2 is tilted as a whole. Specifically, the upper part of the turntable 2 is Tilt away from the ice, that is, the axis of the turntable 2 is not set along the horizontal direction. The rotation direction of the turntable 2 can be set according to the specific structure, and can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. In this embodiment, taking the perspective of FIG. 10 as an example, the turntable 2 rotates clockwise. There is an ice supporting structure on the outer edge of the turntable 2, which can lift the ice cubes to the ice outlet 102.

The turntable 2 has a turntable rotation area, and the turntable rotation area refers to the area on the rotation track of the turntable 2 from the ice outlet 102 to the ice inlet. The ice inlet refers to the entrance on the turntable where the ice cubes enter the turntable ice-holding structure. In this area, it is easy for ice blocks to get stuck, especially when there are a lot of ice blocks, the ice blockage is more serious, which can easily lead to the turntable 2 being blocked.

The ice-blocking structure is arranged in the ice storage tank 1 to prevent ice cubes from getting stuck in the turntable rotation area. Of course, the setting of the ice-blocking structure should not have any adverse effects on the internal capacity of the ice storage tank 1 and the automatic output process of ice cubes.

In this embodiment, the ice blocking structure is specifically the ice blocking plate 3 . The plate-like baffle structure takes up little space and will hardly affect the internal capacity of the ice storage tank 1, nor will it adversely affect the automatic output process of ice cubes. Moreover, the plate-shaped baffle structure is easy to process and manufacture, which is beneficial to controlling production costs.

The ice shield 3 should be made of materials that are resistant to low temperature, corrosion resistance, and have high structural strength. In this embodiment, the ice shield 3 is made of stainless steel plates, which can effectively prevent the ice shield 3 from being stored for a long time. The ice liner 1 is damp and rusty, and its structural strength can meet the needs of use.

Specifically, the ice-blocking structure includes a main body part 301 and an ice-blocking part 302. The main body part 301 and the ice-blocking part 302 are connected to each other to form a whole. Of course, in order to simplify the assembly process, the main body part 301 is preferably integrally formed with the ice-blocking part 302.

In this embodiment, the main body part 301 is disposed above the ice blocking part 302, and the main body part 301 and the ice blocking part 302 are integrally formed. There is no obvious dividing line between the two. The main body part 301 and the ice blocking part 302 jointly form A smooth, continuous plate-like structure.

The main body 301 is connected to the ice storage tank 1. It is preferable that the main body 301 and the ice storage tank 1 are detachably connected to facilitate the installation and subsequent replacement of the ice blocking structure.

In this embodiment, the top of the main body 301 is detachably connected to the ice storage tank 1 . Specifically, the top of the main body 301 has a top flange 3011, which is integrally formed with the main body 301. One end of the top flange 3011 is connected to the main body 301, and the other end is bent away from the ice cubes. In order to match the inner wall structure of the ice storage liner 1, the angle α between the top flange 3011 and the main body 301 is an obtuse angle. In this embodiment, the angle α is preferably 105°.

Furthermore, the main body 301 and the ice storage inner container 1 are detachably connected through the connecting piece 9 .

At least two top mounting holes 3012 are formed on the top flange 3011. In this embodiment, there are two top mounting holes 3012, and the two top mounting holes 3012 are spaced apart. Mounting holes are also provided on the side walls of the connecting piece 9 and the ice storage liner 1 accordingly.

Furthermore, the side wall of the ice storage inner bag 1 is sandwiched between the main body 301 and the connector 9 through fasteners.

Since the side walls of the ice storage liner 1 are usually thin, the connector 9 is provided on the outer wall of the ice storage liner 1 and the main body 301 is disposed on the inner wall of the ice storage liner 1, so that the ice storage liner 1 is The side wall is sandwiched between the main body 301 and the connecting piece 9, and the main body 301, the ice storage tank 1 and the connecting piece 9 are installed and connected through screws and other fasteners, which can not only realize the installation of the baffle structure, but also It can strengthen the structural strength of the side wall of the ice storage tank. Of course, the structural shape of the connecting piece 9 should match the shape of the outer wall of the ice storage tank 1 .

In addition, since the connection position between the main body 301 and the ice storage liner 1 is at the top, in order to prevent the ice shield from warping in the middle, at least one middle mounting hole 3013 is provided in the middle of the main body 301, which is suitable for screws, etc. The fasteners are used to further install and connect the main body 301, the ice storage liner 1 and the connector 9, so that the ice blocking structure and the inner wall of the ice storage liner are more closely aligned and stable. In this embodiment, one central mounting hole 3013 is provided.

The ice blocking portion 302 is disposed between the turntable rotation area of the turntable 2 and the ice cubes stored in the ice storage tank 1. The ice blocking portion 302 is used to separate the turntable rotation area and the ice cubes. By providing the ice blocking part 302, the turntable rotation area and the ice cubes can be physically separated, so that the turntable rotation area remains a relatively independent and interference-free space, and the ice blocks are prevented from being stuck in the turntable rotation area when there are many ice cubes, which is conducive to the smooth rotation of the turntable 2. , improve the stability of automatic ice dispensing of ice making equipment.

In this embodiment, the ice blocking portion 302 is integrally formed with the main body 301 , and the ice blocking portion 302 extends downward from the main body 301 along the rotation trajectory of the turntable 2 for a distance.

Further, the shape and size of the ice blocking portion 302 matches the shape and size of the rotation area of the turntable. This ice blocking portion 302 can not only reliably separate the turntable rotation area from the ice cubes, but also save manufacturing costs and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the ice storage tank 1 .

Furthermore, the inner edge of the ice blocking portion 302 is an arc-shaped edge concentric with the turntable 2 . This ice blocking part 302 can not only play the role of ice isolation, but also prevent the outward protruding structure on the turntable 2 from hitting the ice blocking plate 3 when the turntable 2 rotates, so that the ice blocking plate can effectively avoid the ice blocking plate 3, thereby ensuring that the ice blocking plate 3 The service life can also ensure the smooth rotation of the turntable 2.

Further, the ice blocking portion 302 is an arc-shaped ice blocking portion. The ice blocking part 302 of this structure can not only effectively separate the turntable rotation area and the ice cubes, but also save manufacturing costs and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the ice storage tank. At the same time, it can also effectively avoid the protruding structure on the turntable 2. Ensure the normal rotation of turntable 2.

Furthermore, the ice-blocking structure also includes a reinforcing structure.

Since the ice barrier structure is a plate-like structure as a whole, in order to improve the strength of the barrier structure, a reinforcement structure is also provided on the barrier structure to enhance its structural strength and reduce the possible impact of ice impact on the barrier structure. The service life of the ice structure is beneficial to improving product performance.

Further, the reinforcing structure is provided on the main body part 301 and/or the ice blocking part 302.

In order to better reinforce the baffle structure, in this embodiment, the main body part 301 and the ice blocking part 302 are both provided with reinforcing structures.

Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing structure can be provided only on the main body part 301 or only on the ice blocking part 302 to simplify the baffle structure and reduce manufacturing costs.

Specifically, the reinforcing structure includes pressure ribs 4 that protrude from the main body part 301 and the ice blocking part 302 in a direction away from the turntable 2 (towards the direction of ice storage). The shape of the pressure rib 4 is adapted to the shape of the main body part 301 and the ice blocking part 302 to increase its installation area, thereby improving its reinforcement effect.

Side flanges 10 are provided on the main body part 301 and the ice blocking part 302 close to the side wall of the ice storage liner 1 , and the side flanges 10 are in contact with the side walls of the ice storage liner 1 .

Specifically, one end of the side flange 10 is connected to the main body part 301 and/or the ice blocking part 302, and the other end extends toward the direction of ice storage. At least part of the outer surface of the side flange 10 is connected to the ice storage inner bag 1. The inner walls are in contact with each other to enhance the stability of the baffle structure.

Furthermore, the side fold 10 is connected to the main body 301 and the ice retaining part 302 through the anti-scratch fillet 11. The anti-scratch fillet 11 has no edges and its surface is relatively smooth. The anti-scratch fillet 11 can enhance the overall strength of the entire ice retaining structure on the one hand, and can prevent the ice retaining structure from scratching the ice storage liner 1 during assembly on the other hand, thereby protecting the ice storage liner 1. The radius size of the anti-scratch fillet 11 can be selected and set according to the specific size of the ice retaining structure, the installation space, etc.

Furthermore, the ice blocking portion 302 is a cantilever, one end of the ice blocking portion 302 is connected to the main body 301, and the other end of the ice blocking portion 302 extends along the shape of the rotating area of the turntable.

In this embodiment, the ice blocking part 302 is a cantilever structure, that is, one end of the ice blocking part 302 is connected to the main body part 301, and the other end is not connected to other structures, but the other end of the ice blocking part 302 is along the rotation area of the turntable. The shape extends to cover the turntable rotation area and separate the turntable rotation area from the ice to achieve the purpose of blocking ice. This cantilevered ice-blocking structure has a relatively simple structure, is easy to process and manufacture, requires less manufacturing materials, has a low manufacturing cost, does not occupy too much internal space of the ice storage tank, and is easy to set up and install.

This embodiment also provides an ice-making equipment, which includes an ice storage tank 1. The ice storage tank 1 is provided with a turntable 2 and the ice blocking structure of the above embodiment.

In this kind of ice making equipment, since the ice storage tank 1 is provided with an ice blocking structure, when there are many ice cubes in the ice storage tank 1, the ice cubes are not easily stuck in the turntable rotation area, thereby solving the problem of ice jam and blockage of the turntable. It can solve the problem of rotation, make the automatic ice dispensing more stable, reduce equipment failure rate and maintenance costs, which can significantly improve the product performance of ice making equipment and enhance the user experience.

In this embodiment, the ice making equipment is specifically an automatic ice discharging type ice making machine, which can realize automatic transportation of ice cubes. The ice storage liner 1 is mainly used to store prepared ice cubes. The capacity of the ice storage space 101 inside the ice storage liner 1 can be set according to actual needs. A turntable 2 is also provided inside the ice storage liner 1. The turntable 2 is rotatably arranged in the ice storage liner 1. In this embodiment, the turntable 2 is tilted as a whole. Specifically, the upper part of the turntable 2 is directed away from the ice. The direction of the block is tilted, that is, the axial direction of the turntable 2 is not set along the horizontal direction. The rotation direction of the turntable 2 can be set according to the specific structure, and can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. In this embodiment, taking the perspective of FIG. 10 as an example, the turntable 2 rotates clockwise. There is an ice supporting structure on the outer edge of the turntable 2, which can lift the ice cubes to the ice outlet 102. The ice outlet 102 is arranged at the upper position of the ice storage inner tank 1.

The turntable 2 has a turntable rotation area, and the turntable rotation area refers to the area on the rotation track of the turntable 2 from the ice outlet 102 to the ice inlet. The ice inlet refers to the entrance on the turntable where the ice cubes enter the turntable ice-holding structure. In this area, it is easy for ice blocks to get stuck, especially when there are a lot of ice blocks, the ice blockage becomes more serious, which in turn causes the turntable 2 to stall.

Of course, the automatic ice-dispensing ice-making machine of this embodiment also has other structures and components that all existing ice-making machines have, which will not be described in detail here.

The baffle process of the ice blocking structure in the ice making equipment of this embodiment is described below:

First, as the ice making process of the ice making equipment is completed, the prepared ice cubes are stored in the ice storage liner 1; the turntable 2 rotates in the ice storage liner 1, and the ice cubes can enter the turntable from the ice inlet of the turntable 2 2. The ice cubes entering the turntable 2 can rotate together with the turntable 2 until it reaches the ice outlet, and the ice cubes slide out from the ice outlet, realizing the automatic output process of ice cubes;

During the above process, the turntable rotation area is covered by the ice blocking portion 302 of the baffle structure, so that the ice cubes in the ice storage tank 1 are separated from the turntable rotation area, and the ice cubes will not get stuck in the turntable rotation area, causing the turntable 2 The rotor is blocked so that the turntable 2 can always maintain a smooth rotating state.

As shown in Figures 11 to 17, the present invention also provides another embodiment of an ice blocking structure. The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is that the shape of the baffle structure in this embodiment is different from the previous embodiment.

Specifically, the ice blocking structure of this embodiment also includes a connecting part 303. One end of the ice blocking part 302 is connected to the main body part 301. The other end of the ice blocking part 302 extends along the shape of the turntable rotation area and is connected to the main body part through the connecting part 303. 301 is connected, and the main body 301 separates the ice outlet 102 of the ice storage liner 1 from the ice storage space 101 of the ice storage liner 1 .

It should be noted that the main body part 301 is provided above the ice blocking part 302 and the connecting part 303, and the main body part 301, the ice blocking part 302 and the connecting part 303 are integrally formed. There is no obvious dividing line between the three. The main body part 301 , the ice-blocking part 302 and the connecting part 303 together form a smooth and continuous plate-shaped structure. The ice-blocking structure of this shape has higher structural strength.

This ice-blocking structure is a fully isolated ice-blocking structure. The main body part 301 has a larger coverage area and can cover the upper part of the turntable 2 and the position of the ice outlet, thereby separating the ice outlet 102 and the ice storage space 101, even if there is a partial If the ice cubes do not slide out of the turntable 2 from the ice outlet, this part of the ice cubes will not get stuck with the ice blocking plate 3, further preventing the turntable 2 from getting ice jammed or stalling, making the ice making equipment more reliable.

The shape and size of the ice blocking portion 302 matches the shape and size of the turntable's rotation area. The ice blocking portion 302 extends downward from the main body 301 along the rotation trajectory of the turntable 2. This ice blocking portion 302 can reliably separate the rotation of the turntable. area and ice cubes, and can save manufacturing costs and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the ice storage liner 1.

Furthermore, the inner edge of the ice blocking portion 302 is an arc-shaped edge concentric with the turntable 2. This ice blocking portion 302 can not only play an ice isolation role, but also avoid collision with the outwardly protruding structure on the turntable 2 when it rotates. The ice blocking plate 3 is reversed to form an effective avoidance, thereby ensuring the service life of the ice blocking plate 3 and ensuring the smooth rotation of the turntable. Specifically, the ice blocking part 302 is an arc-shaped ice blocking part. This structure of the ice blocking part 302 can not only effectively separate the turntable rotation area and the ice cubes, but also save manufacturing costs and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the ice storage tank. At the same time, it can effectively avoid the protruding structure of the turntable to ensure the normal operation of the turntable.

In this embodiment, the connection part 303 is also an arc-shaped connection part, and the arc-shaped connection part and the arc-shaped ice-blocking part are arranged concentrically. Preferably, the arc-shaped connection part and the arc-shaped ice-blocking part are both concentric with the turntable 2 It is arranged so that the ice blocking part 302 and the connecting part 303 together form an escape hole 305 , and the escape hole 305 is used to avoid protruding structures on the turntable 2 . In this embodiment, the escape hole 305 is a circular hole.

Furthermore, the connecting part 303 has an ice entry notch 304 through which the ice cubes enter the turntable 2 and rotate with the turntable 2 .

In this embodiment, the ice entry gap 304 is an arc-shaped ice entry gap. The arc-shaped ice entry gap extends along the rotation trajectory of the turntable 2, so that the ice cubes can smoothly enter the turntable 2 from the ice entry gap 304. After entering the turntable 2 from the ice inlet gap 304, the ice supporting structure of the turntable 2 lifts the ice cubes and then rotates with the turntable 2.

Further, an ice guide structure is provided at the edge of the ice inlet notch 304 close to the main body 301 . The ice guide structure can guide the ice cubes so that the ice cubes enter the turntable 2 more smoothly, which can further prevent the occurrence of ice jamming and further improve the structural reliability.

Specifically, the ice guide structure includes an ice guide fold 5, and the angle between the plane where the ice guide fold 5 is located and the plane where the ice inlet notch 304 is located is an acute angle. The ice guide fold 5 is arranged at one end of the ice inlet notch 304 away from the ice blocking portion 302, one end of the ice guide fold 5 is connected to the main body 301, and the other end is not connected to other structures.

Furthermore, the ice-guiding flange 5 is a planar structure, and the angle range between the plane where the ice-guiding flange 5 is located and the plane where the ice entry gap 304 is located is [40°, 50°]. Preferably, the angle between the plane where the ice guide flange 5 is located and the plane where the ice entry gap 304 is located is 45°.

Of course, in other embodiments, the angle between the plane where the ice guide folded edge 5 is located and the plane where the ice inlet notch 304 is located can also be 40°, 42°, 50°, etc.

Furthermore, the ice-blocking structure also includes a support structure, which is used to enhance the stability of the ice-blocking structure. The support structure includes a first support part 6. The first support part 6 is provided on the main body part 301 and extends in a direction away from the ice cubes. The end of the first support part 6 away from the main body part 301 is in contact with the inner wall of the ice storage tank 1. . The first supporting part 6 plays a supporting role and can prevent the ice blocking plate 3 from being bent when excessive accumulation of ice cubes occurs.

The end of the first support part 6 away from the main body part 301 has a bent first support part flange 601. The first support part flange 601 can be in close contact with the inner wall of the ice storage tank 1, so that the first support part flange 601 can be The contact between the supporting part 6 and the inner wall of the ice storage tank 1 is more stable and reliable.

Further, the support structure also includes a second support part 7. The second support part 7 is provided on the ice blocking part 302 and extends in a direction away from the ice. The end of the second supporting part 7 away from the ice blocking part 302 is between the end of the ice blocking part 302 and the ice storage The inner wall of bile 1 is in contact.

In this embodiment, the second support part 7 is disposed at the bottom of the ice-blocking structure. The second support part 7 contacts and supports the bottom of the ice storage tank 1, which can further improve the stability and load-bearing capacity of the ice-blocking plate 3. strength.

Preferably, in order to prevent the second support part 7 from scratching the ice storage inner container 1, an elastic soft cover body, such as a silicone cover, can be placed on the second support part 7.

Moreover, a bending portion 8 is provided on both sides of the main body 301, one end of the bending portion 8 is connected to the main body 301, and the other end extends in a direction away from the ice cubes, and the bending portion 8 abuts against the inner wall of the ice storage liner 1. The bending portion 8 can fit the inner wall of the ice storage liner 1, and can keep the ice shield 3 completely separating the ice cubes.

By arranging the above support structure, the ice blocking structure can be firmly supported and the structural strength can be improved. During the rotation of the turntable 2, the ice cubes enter from the ice inlet gap 304 and slide out from the ice outlet 102 as the turntable 2 rotates. However, the rotation area of the turntable will not be stuck by the ice cubes due to the isolation effect of the ice blocking plate 3.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the appended rights. within the scope of the requirements.

Claims (22)

1. The utility model provides an keep off ice structure, its characterized in that sets up in storing up in ice inner bag (1), still be provided with carousel (2) in storing up ice inner bag (1), keep off ice structure includes:

a main body (301) connected to the ice storage liner (1);

the ice blocking part (302) is connected with the main body part (301), the ice blocking part (302) is arranged between a turntable rotation area of the turntable (2) and ice cubes stored in the ice storage liner (1), and the ice blocking part (302) is used for separating the turntable rotation area from the ice cubes.

2. The ice blocking structure according to claim 1, wherein the ice blocking portion (302) has a shape and size matching the shape and size of the turntable rotation region.

3. Ice-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner edge of the ice-blocking portion (302) is an arc-shaped edge concentric with the turntable (2).

4. An ice-blocking structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the ice-blocking portion (302) is an arcuate ice-blocking portion.

5. The ice blocking structure of claim 1, further comprising a reinforcing structure.

6. Ice blocking structure according to claim 5, characterised in that the reinforcement structure is provided at the main body part (301) and/or the ice blocking part (302).

7. Ice blocking structure according to claim 6, characterised in that the reinforcement structure comprises a bead (4), which bead (4) protrudes from the body part (301) and/or the ice blocking part (302) in a direction away from the turntable (2).

8. The ice blocking structure according to claim 1, wherein the ice blocking portion (302) is a cantilever, one end of the ice blocking portion (302) is connected to the main body portion (301), and the other end of the ice blocking portion (302) extends along the shape of the turntable rotation region.

9. The ice blocking structure according to claim 8, wherein a side flange (10) is provided at a position of the main body portion (301) and the ice blocking portion (302) close to the side wall of the ice storage liner (1), and the side flange (10) is abutted to the side wall of the ice storage liner (1).

10. Ice-blocking structure according to claim 9, characterized in that the side flaps (10) are connected to the main body (301) and the ice-blocking portion (302) by means of anti-scratch fillets (11).

11. The ice blocking structure according to claim 4, further comprising a connecting portion (303), wherein one end of the ice blocking portion (302) is connected to the main body portion (301), the other end of the ice blocking portion (302) extends along the form of the turntable rotation area and is connected to the main body portion (301) through the connecting portion (303), and the main body portion (301) separates the ice outlet (102) of the ice storage liner (1) from the ice storage space (101) of the ice storage liner (1).

12. Ice-blocking structure according to claim 11, characterized in that the connection (303) has an ice-inlet opening (304), through which opening (304) the ice pieces enter the turntable (2) and rotate with the turntable (2).

13. Ice blocking structure according to claim 12, characterized in that the ice inlet gap (304) is an arc-shaped ice inlet gap concentric with the turntable (2).

14. Ice blocking structure according to claim 12, characterized in that the ice inlet gap (304) is provided with an ice guiding structure near the edge of the main body (301).

15. The ice blocking structure according to claim 14, wherein the ice guiding structure comprises an ice guiding folded edge (5), and an included angle between a plane of the ice guiding folded edge (5) and a plane of the ice inlet notch (304) is an acute angle.

16. The ice blocking structure according to claim 15, wherein the angle between the plane of the ice guiding flange (5) and the plane of the ice inlet notch (304) is in the range of [40 °,50 ° ].

17. The ice blocking structure according to claim 11, further comprising a support structure, the support structure comprising a first support portion (6), the first support portion (6) being arranged in the main body portion (301) and extending in a direction away from the ice cubes, an end of the first support portion (6) away from the main body portion (301) being in abutment with an inner wall of the ice storage liner (1).

18. The ice blocking structure according to claim 17, further comprising a second support portion (7), wherein the second support portion (7) is disposed on the ice blocking portion (302) and extends in a direction away from the ice cubes, and an end portion of the second support portion (7) away from the ice blocking portion (302) abuts against an inner wall of the ice storage liner (1).

19. Ice blocking structure according to claim 11, characterized in that two sides of the main body part (301) are provided with bending parts (8), one end of each bending part (8) is connected with the main body part (301), the other end extends towards a direction away from the ice cubes, and the bending parts (8) are abutted against the inner wall of the ice storage liner (1).

20. Ice-retaining structure according to any one of claims 1-19, characterised in that the main body part (301) is detachably connected to the ice storage liner (1) by means of a connecting piece (9).

21. Ice blocking structure according to claim 20, wherein the side wall of the ice storage liner (1) is clamped between the main body (301) and the connecting piece (9) by means of a fastener.

22. Ice making device, characterized by comprising an ice storage liner (1), wherein a turntable (2) and an ice blocking structure according to any one of claims 1-21 are arranged in the ice storage liner (1).