Snowflake machine

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a snowflake machine. The snowflake machine comprises a snowflake preparation assembly; the liquid storage box is connected with the snowflake preparation assembly, so that the snowflake preparation assembly can prepare snowflakes based on water provided by the liquid storage box; the liquid supply system is arranged in parallel with the liquid storage box, is connected with the liquid storage box and is used for supplying water into the liquid storage box; wherein the liquid supply system comprises a feed liquid tank and an air pump, the air pump is used for inflating the feed liquid tank so as to convey water in the feed liquid tank into the liquid storage box through air pressure, and the air pump is determined to be opened and closed based on the water level in the liquid storage box. According to the snowflake machine provided by the embodiment of the invention, the water level in the liquid storage box can be controlled, and the snowflake machine is convenient to clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the technical field of snowflake machines, and in particular to a snowflake machine. Background Art

[0002] Existing snow machines, such as the flavored snow machine disclosed in the Chinese patent with publication number CN104215009A, or the ice machine with the function of preparing snowflakes disclosed in another Chinese patent, usually include a rotary evaporator, a liquid storage box, a compressor, a condenser, a liquid barrel, a reduction motor and other accessories. Its water adding system is a liquid barrel equipped with a screw cap, a discharge port is provided on the screw cap, a steel ball movable seal is installed in the discharge port of the screw cap, and a push rod is provided on the liquid storage box. After the liquid is discharged from the liquid barrel, the screw cap is installed and inverted on the liquid storage box. The push rod of the liquid storage box is inserted into the discharge port of the screw cap and pushes open the steel ball in the screw cap, so that the liquid flows from the discharge port to the liquid storage box. The liquid level of the existing snow machine water adding system is uncontrollable and is easy to leak outside the machine, which seriously affects the user experience. In addition, the liquid barrel is placed outside the machine, which affects the machine from being placed in the cabinet. Summary of the invention

[0003] The embodiment of the present invention provides a snow machine which can control the water level in a liquid storage box and is easy to clean.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a snow machine, comprising:

[0005] Snowflake preparation components;

[0006] A liquid storage box connected to the snowflake preparation component, so that the snowflake preparation component can prepare snowflakes based on water provided by the liquid storage box;

[0007] A liquid supply system, arranged in parallel with the liquid storage box and connected to each other, for supplying water into the liquid storage box;

[0008] Among them, the liquid supply system includes a liquid tank and an air pump. The air pump is used to inflate the liquid tank to transport the water in the liquid tank to the liquid storage box through air pressure. The air pump determines whether to open or close based on the water level in the liquid storage box.

[0009] In some embodiments, the liquid supply system further comprises a water level detector, a detection end of which is located in the liquid storage box and is used to detect the water level in the liquid storage box;

[0010] The air pump is simultaneously connected to the water level detector to obtain a water level detection result, and to determine whether to start or shut down based on the water level detection result.

[0011] In some embodiments, the air pump is disposed outside the liquid tank and is connected to the liquid tank.

[0012] In some embodiments, the liquid supply system further includes a liquid infusion pipeline, both ends of which are respectively connected to a liquid storage box and a liquid tank, for transporting water in the liquid tank to the liquid storage box.

[0013] In some embodiments, the infusion tube is detachably connected to the liquid storage box and the liquid tank.

[0014] In some embodiments, the liquid tank has a cover body for closing the liquid tank, the chamber in the liquid tank includes a liquid chamber and an air chamber, the liquid chamber is connected to the liquid storage box through a liquid infusion pipeline, the connection relationship between the liquid chamber, the liquid storage box and the liquid infusion pipeline meets the first condition, the air pump is connected to the air chamber by the water in the liquid chamber, so as to increase the air pressure by inflating the air chamber, and then use the air pressure to squeeze the water in the liquid chamber, so that it flows to the liquid storage box through the liquid infusion pipeline;

[0015] The first condition indicates that the water in the liquid tank cannot automatically flow to the liquid storage box through the liquid infusion pipe based on gravity.

[0016] In some embodiments, the air cavity is located above the liquid cavity, the air cavity and the liquid cavity are connected to each other, the air pump is arranged at a position outside the liquid tank corresponding to the air cavity, and the infusion pipeline is bent, with its two ends facing downward and respectively connected to the liquid cavity of the liquid tank and the liquid storage box.

[0017] In some embodiments, the air cavity is located below the liquid cavity, a piston is provided in the liquid tank, the air cavity and the liquid cavity are respectively located on both sides of the piston, the air pump is provided at a position outside the liquid tank corresponding to the air cavity, the infusion pipeline is bent, and its two ends face different directions and are respectively connected to the liquid cavity of the liquid tank and the liquid storage box.

[0018] In some embodiments, the snowflake preparation component includes an evaporator, a scraper connected to the evaporator, a condenser connected to the evaporator, and a compressor assembly.

[0019] In some embodiments, a shell is also included, and the snowflake preparation component, liquid storage box, and liquid supply system are all arranged in the shell.

[0020] Based on the disclosure of the above embodiments, it can be known that the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention include that by arranging the liquid supply system and the liquid storage box in parallel rather than vertically, the overall height of the snow machine can be effectively reduced, which is convenient for daily storage and use. Secondly, by setting an air pump, the air pump can be used to press the water in the liquid tank into the liquid storage box, and the start and stop of the air pump is controlled by the water level in the liquid storage box. When the water is full, the inflation is automatically stopped. When the water is less, the inflation is automatically started to add water to the liquid storage box, so that the water level in the liquid storage box can be controlled. In addition, by arranging the air pump outside the liquid tank and arranging a detachable infusion pipeline, water can be prevented from flowing through the air pump, ensuring that the air pump is dry and clean without any liquid residue. At the same time, the detachable infusion pipeline can be easily cleaned, which provides convenience for users to clean the snow machine.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or be understood by practicing the present application. The purpose and other advantages of the present application can be realized and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings.

[0022] The technical solution of the present application is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the snow machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the snow machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of a snow machine in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a snow machine in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] Air pump 1, water delivery pipe 2, water level detector 3, liquid tank 4, evaporator 5, scraper 6, liquid storage box 7, condenser 8, compressor 9, cover plate 10, piston 11, bracket 12, and card slot 13. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] It should be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments disclosed herein. Therefore, the following description should not be considered as limiting, but merely as an example of an embodiment. Other modifications within the scope of the present disclosure will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the general description of the present disclosure given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0033] These and other characteristics of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred form of embodiment given as a non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] It should also be understood that, although the invention has been described with reference to some specific examples, those skilled in the art will be able to realize many other equivalent forms of the invention that have the characteristics recited in the claims and are therefore within the scope of protection defined thereby.

[0035] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of the present disclosure, which may be implemented in a variety of ways. Well-known and / or repeated functions and structures are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure with unnecessary or redundant details. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely serve as a basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to use the present disclosure in a variety of ways with substantially any suitable detailed structure.

[0037] This specification may use the phrases "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," "in a further embodiment," or "in other embodiments," all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to the present disclosure.

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a snow machine, comprising:

[0040] Snowflake preparation components;

[0041] A liquid storage box 7, connected to the snowflake preparation component, so that the snowflake preparation component can prepare snowflakes based on water provided by the liquid storage box 7;

[0042] A liquid supply system, arranged in parallel with the liquid storage box 7 and connected to each other, for supplying water to the liquid storage box 7;

[0043] Among them, the liquid supply system includes a liquid tank 4 and an air pump 1. The air pump 1 is used to inflate the liquid tank 4 to transport the water in the liquid tank 4 to the liquid storage box 7 through air pressure. The air pump 1 determines whether to open or close based on the water level in the liquid storage box 7.

[0044] The snowflake preparation component in this embodiment has an uncertain specific structure and can be set to different structures according to actual needs, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this. The liquid storage box 7 is connected to the snowflake preparation component and is used to provide it with liquid for preparing snowflakes. The specific liquid is not unique and can be water, juice, etc., so that the snowflake preparation component can prepare the snowflakes required by the user after obtaining the raw materials. The liquid supply system includes a liquid tank 4 and an air pump 1. The liquid tank 4 is different from the previous scheme in that it is arranged in parallel with the liquid storage box 7, or approximately in parallel. In the existing scheme, the liquid tank 4 is vertically arranged above the liquid storage box 7, and the liquid in the tank flows to the liquid storage box 7 by gravity. In this embodiment, the liquid tank 4 and the liquid storage box 7 are not longitudinally connected, but are arranged in parallel, that is, they are not longitudinally arranged. The liquid in the liquid tank 4 cannot automatically flow to the liquid storage box 7 by gravity. In order to enable the liquid in the liquid tank 4 to flow into the liquid storage box 7, in this embodiment, an air pump 1 is provided to inflate the liquid tank 4, and the liquid in the liquid tank 4 is pressed into the liquid storage box 7 by air pressure. The start and stop of the air pump 1 is negatively correlated with the water level in the liquid storage box 7. When the water level meets the high water level standard, the air pump 1 stops pumping air. When the water level meets the low water level standard, the air pump 1 starts pumping air to supply water to the liquid storage box 7.

[0045] Based on the above embodiments, it can be known that the present embodiment can effectively reduce the overall height of the snow machine by arranging the liquid supply system and the liquid storage box 7 in parallel, rather than in a longitudinal arrangement, so as to facilitate daily storage and use. Secondly, by arranging the air pump 1, the air pump 1 can be used to press the water in the liquid tank 4 into the liquid storage box 7, and the start and stop of the air pump 1 is controlled by the water level in the liquid storage box 7. When the water is full, the inflation is automatically stopped, and when the water is less, the inflation is automatically started to add water to the liquid storage box 7, so that the water level in the liquid storage box 7 can be controlled.

[0046] In one embodiment, the liquid supply system further includes a water level detector 3, whose detection end is located in the liquid storage box 7, and is used to detect the water level in the liquid storage box 7; the air pump 1 is also connected to the water level detector 3 to obtain the water level detection result, and determine the start and stop based on the water level detection result. Alternatively, the water level detector 3 has an MCU chip, etc., that is, it has a certain data processing function, which can determine the generation of a start signal or a stop signal according to the water level detection result, and send the generated signal to the air pump 1 to control the start and stop of the air pump 1. Alternatively, the water level detector 3 can send the detection result to the controller in the snow machine, and the controller determines how to control the start and stop of the air pump 1 based on the detection result. The above methods can all be applied, and the specific method is not unique.

[0047] Furthermore, the air pump 1 in this embodiment is arranged outside the liquid tank 4 and communicated with the liquid tank 4. For example, the air pump 1 can be arranged in the snow machine by setting a bracket 12, that is, it is not fixedly connected to the liquid tank 4, and of course it can also be arranged in a form of fixed connection with the liquid tank 4, which is not specific.

[0048] The liquid supply system further comprises a liquid infusion pipe, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the liquid storage box 7 and the liquid tank 4, for conveying the water in the liquid tank 4 to the liquid storage box 7. The liquid infusion pipe is detachably connected to the liquid storage box 7 and the liquid tank 4.

[0049] In this embodiment, by setting the air pump 1 outside the liquid tank 4 and setting a detachable infusion pipeline, water can be effectively prevented from flowing through the air pump 1, ensuring that the air pump 1 is dry and clean, and there will be no liquid residue, which increases the difficulty of cleaning the snow machine. In addition, by setting the infusion pipeline to be detachable at the same time, it can be easily cleaned, which provides convenience for users to clean the snow machine. It can be seen that the scheme in this embodiment has a simple waterway, and the liquid does not need to pass through the pump body. Since the air pump 1 does not need to be fixedly connected to the liquid tank 4, the liquid tank 4 and the infusion pipeline can be disassembled separately, which is convenient for users to clean. Among them, the design that the liquid does not pass through the pump body can prevent the pump body from being corroded by the liquid for a long time, affecting its life, and will not breed bacteria, so that all parts in the snow machine that are in contact with the liquid can be thoroughly cleaned.

[0050] Furthermore, the liquid tank 4 has a cover 10 for closing the liquid tank 4. The cavity in the liquid tank 4 includes a liquid cavity and an air cavity. The liquid cavity is connected to the liquid storage box 7 through an infusion pipe. The connection relationship between the liquid cavity, the liquid storage box 7 and the infusion pipe meets the first condition. The air pump 1 is connected to the air cavity by the water in the liquid cavity to increase the air pressure by inflating the air cavity, and then use the air pressure to squeeze the water in the liquid cavity so that it flows to the liquid storage box 7 through the infusion pipe. Among them, the first condition indicates that the water in the liquid tank 4 cannot automatically flow to the liquid storage box 7 through the infusion pipe based on gravity. That is, as mentioned above, the liquid in the liquid tank 4 cannot flow to the liquid storage box 7 based on its own gravity, and the air pressure in the liquid tank 4 needs to be changed by the air pump 1 to realize the output of the liquid through the external force.

[0051] In one embodiment, the air cavity is located above the liquid cavity, and the air cavity and the liquid cavity are connected to each other. The air pump 1 is arranged at a position outside the liquid tank 4 corresponding to the air cavity. The infusion pipeline is bent, and its two ends are respectively facing downward and are respectively connected to the liquid cavity of the liquid tank 4 and the liquid storage box 7.

[0052] In another embodiment, the air cavity is located below the liquid cavity, a piston 11 is provided in the liquid tank 4, the air cavity and the liquid cavity are respectively located on both sides of the piston 11, the air pump 1 is provided outside the liquid tank 4 at a position corresponding to the air cavity, the infusion pipeline is bent, and its two ends face different directions, and are respectively connected to the liquid cavity of the liquid tank 4 and the liquid storage box 7.

[0053] In practical applications, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the snow machine also includes a housing, and the snowflake preparation component, liquid storage box 7, and liquid supply system are all arranged in the housing. The snowflake preparation component includes an evaporator 5, a scraper 6 connected to the evaporator 5, a condenser 8 connected to the evaporator 5, and a compressor 9 component.

[0054] For example, in one embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the liquid tank 4 is placed in the slot at the rear side of the machine, the evaporator 5 and the scraper 6 are fixedly installed at the front end of the machine, the machine has a compressor 9 and a condenser 8 connected to the evaporator 5, the liquid storage box 7 is placed below the evaporator 5, and a water level detector 3 (for example, but not limited to a water level conductive needle) is installed above the liquid storage box 7, one end of the water level detector 3 is fixed on the machine, and the other end extends into the inner cavity of the liquid storage box 7; the delivery pipeline 2 is inserted into the liquid tank 4 through the card slot 13, one end of the delivery pipeline 2 extends to the bottom of the liquid tank 4, and the other end is placed above the liquid storage box 7; the air pump 1 is fixed in the machine through the fixed bracket 12, and the inflation port extends above the liquid tank 4. When the air pump 1 is started, the air pump 1 inflates the liquid tank 4 covered with a sealing cover, that is, inflates the air cavity. Under the action of the increased air pressure in the air cavity, the liquid in the liquid cavity of the liquid tank 4 will be injected into the liquid storage box 7 through the delivery pipeline 2. When the liquid level in the liquid storage box 7 is below the water level detector 3, the water level detector 3 detects that the liquid level has reached the highest point, and the air pump 1 stops inflating the liquid storage box 7 and adding water; when the liquid level in the liquid storage box 7 is lower than the water level detector 3, the water level detector 3 detects that the liquid level is insufficient, and the air pump 1 starts to inflate the liquid storage box 7 and add water.

[0055] In another embodiment, if Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the liquid tank 4 is installed in the slot at the rear side of the machine, the evaporator 5 and the scraper 6 are fixedly installed at the front end of the machine, the machine has a compressor 9 and a condenser 8 connected to the evaporator 5, the liquid storage box 7 is placed below the evaporator 5, and a water level detector 3 is installed above the liquid storage box 7, one end of the water level detector 3 is fixed on the machine, and the other end extends into the inner cavity of the liquid storage box 7; one end of the delivery pipe 2 is covered on the water outlet above the liquid tank 4, and the other end is placed above the liquid storage box 7; the air pump 1 is fixed in the machine through a fixed bracket 12, and the inflation port extends to the bottom of the liquid tank 4. When the air pump 1 is started, the air pump 1 inflates the air cavity of the sealed liquid tank 4. Under the action of the increased air pressure in the air cavity of the liquid tank 4, the piston 11 in the liquid tank 4 is pushed up by the pressure, squeezing the liquid cavity, so that the liquid is injected into the liquid storage box 7 through the delivery pipe 2. When the liquid level in the liquid storage box 7 is below the water level detector 3, the water level detector 3 detects that the liquid level has reached the highest point, and the air pump 1 stops inflating and adding water to the liquid storage box 7; when the liquid level in the liquid storage box 7 is lower than the water level detector 3, the water level detector 3 detects that the liquid level is insufficient, and the air pump 1 starts to inflate and add water to the liquid storage box 7.

[0056] The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention within the essence and protection scope of the present invention, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions shall also be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A snow machine, characterized in that: include: Snowflake preparation components; A liquid storage box connected to the snowflake preparation component, so that the snowflake preparation component can prepare snowflakes based on water provided by the liquid storage box; A liquid supply system, arranged in parallel with the liquid storage box and connected to each other, for supplying water into the liquid storage box; Among them, the liquid supply system includes a liquid tank and an air pump. The air pump is used to inflate the liquid tank to transport the water in the liquid tank to the liquid storage box through air pressure. The air pump determines whether to open or close based on the water level in the liquid storage box.

2. The snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid supply system also includes a water level detector, a detection end of which is located in the liquid storage box and is used to detect the water level in the liquid storage box; The air pump is simultaneously connected to the water level detector to obtain a water level detection result, and to determine whether to start or shut down based on the water level detection result.

3. The snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air pump is arranged outside the liquid feed tank and is communicated with the liquid feed tank.

4. The snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid supply system also includes a liquid infusion pipeline, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the liquid storage box and the liquid tank, and are used to transport the water in the liquid tank to the liquid storage box.

5. The snow machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The infusion tube is detachably connected to the liquid storage box and the liquid tank.

6. The snow machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The liquid tank has a cover body for closing the liquid tank. The cavity in the liquid tank includes a liquid cavity and an air cavity. The liquid cavity is connected to the liquid storage box through a liquid infusion pipeline. The air pump is connected to the air cavity for increasing the air pressure by inflating the air cavity, and then using the air pressure to squeeze the water in the liquid cavity so that it flows to the liquid storage box through the liquid infusion pipeline.

7. The snow machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The air cavity is located above the liquid cavity, and the air cavity and the liquid cavity are connected to each other. The air pump is arranged at a position outside the liquid tank corresponding to the air cavity. The liquid infusion pipeline is bent, and its two ends are respectively facing downward and are respectively connected to the liquid cavity of the liquid tank and the liquid storage box.

8. The snow machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The air cavity is located below the liquid cavity, a piston is provided in the liquid tank, the air cavity and the liquid cavity are respectively located on both sides of the piston, the air pump is provided at a position outside the liquid tank corresponding to the air cavity, the infusion pipeline is bent, and its two ends face different directions and are respectively connected to the liquid cavity of the liquid tank and the liquid storage box.

9. The snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snowflake preparation component includes an evaporator, a scraper connected to the evaporator, a condenser connected to the evaporator, and a compressor component.

10. The snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a shell, and the snowflake preparation component, liquid storage box, and liquid supply system are all arranged in the shell.

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