Automatic deicing device for flake ice machine evaporator

By designing an automatic de-icing system, the problem of reduced heat exchange efficiency caused by frost formation in the evaporator of the flake ice machine was solved. This system enables motor temperature control and evaporator protection, extends equipment life, and improves operational stability.

CN224470551UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07
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Application Number
CN202521411300.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Filing Date
2025-07-07
Publication Date
2026-07-07
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-07

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Technical Problem

The existing flake ice machine evaporator forms frost due to water vapor condensation during operation, which reduces the heat exchange effect and affects efficiency and refrigeration performance.

Method used

An automatic de-icing system was designed, comprising a base plate, a flake ice device, a drive motor, a rotating base plate, ice blades, a de-icing device, and a blowing device. The system removes heat through air circulation to prevent the motor from overheating and moisture from condensing. A protective plate is used to protect the evaporator and reduce mechanical damage and vibration.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces motor temperature, prevents equipment overheating, reduces moisture condensation, extends the life of the motor and evaporator, reduces noise and vibration, and improves the service life and operational stability of the evaporator.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flake ice machine, and disclose a flake ice machine evaporimeter automatic deicing device, including the bottom plate, its characterized in that the bottom plate top is provided with flake ice device, the bottom plate top is provided with connecting device, the flake ice device top is provided with transmission motor, the output of transmission motor is fixedly installed with transmission link, the circumference of transmission link is fixedly installed with rotary base plate, the rotary base plate top rotatory mounting has the ice knife, the inside of flake ice device is provided with evaporation equipment, the top of flake ice device is provided with ice removing device, through the blowing device starting to transmission motor blowing, the air flow of transmission motor around is accelerated and is helpful to more effectively take away the heat around transmission motor and evaporation equipment, reduce the temperature of motor and system, prevent motor overheating, prolong the service life of motor and other components.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flake ice machine technology, specifically to an automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine. Background Technology

[0002] The automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine is a system used to prevent ice buildup on the evaporator surface and maintain efficient operation of the equipment.

[0003] Patent publication number CN205784015U relates to the field of flake ice machine technology. This patent relates to an evaporator for a flake ice machine, including an inner cylinder, partitions, and an arc-shaped sealing plate. The partitions are welded at intervals along the outer wall of the inner cylinder. The arc-shaped sealing plate is welded to the outer ends of two adjacent partitions. The arc-shaped sealing plate, partitions, and the outer wall of the inner cylinder together form a spirally rising refrigerant channel. A refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet are provided on the arc-shaped sealing plate. The outer cylinder of this flake ice machine evaporator is constructed using an arc-shaped sealing plate, which can largely eliminate the thermal expansion and contraction deformation that occurs during the production and use of the flake ice machine evaporator, preventing the welds from cracking due to deformation, reducing the rework rate and failure rate, and improving the quality of the flake ice machine evaporator.

[0004] In the aforementioned patent, by employing an arc-shaped sealing plate, it can largely eliminate the thermal expansion and contraction deformation of the flake ice machine evaporator during production and use, preventing the weld from cracking due to deformation, reducing the rework rate and failure rate, and improving the quality of the flake ice machine evaporator. However, it is difficult to eliminate the frost formed on the evaporator surface due to water vapor condensation when the flake ice machine is working. This can easily reduce the heat exchange effect of the evaporator during operation, thus affecting the efficiency and refrigeration performance of the flake ice machine. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic de-icing device for an evaporator of a flake ice machine, comprising a base plate, characterized in that a flake ice device is provided on the top of the base plate, a connecting device is provided on the top of the base plate, a drive motor is provided on the top of the flake ice device, a drive rod is fixedly installed at the output end of the drive motor, a rotating base plate is fixedly installed on the circumferential surface of the drive rod, an ice blade is rotatably installed on the top of the rotating base plate, an evaporation device is provided inside the flake ice device, and a de-icing device is provided on the top of the flake ice device;

[0007] The de-icing device includes a protective shell, which is fixedly installed on top of the flake ice device. A blower is located on the top of the protective shell. An electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the top of the protective shell. A baffle is fixedly installed on the top of the output end of the electric telescopic rod. A first elastic telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the top of the protective shell. A rack is fixedly installed on the movable end of the first elastic telescopic rod. A first inclined block is fixedly installed on the top of the rack. A pressure rod is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle near the first inclined block. A first gear and a second gear are rotatably installed on the top of the protective shell. A stop bar is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second gear. The electric telescopic rod is simultaneously activated and pushes the baffle upwards. The baffle moves, opening the air inlet on the blower and simultaneously causing the pressure rod to move upwards. The pressure rod moves and disengages from the first inclined block. Subsequently, the rack moves under the influence of the movable end of the first elastic telescopic rod. The rack's movement causes the first gear to rotate, which in turn causes the second gear to rotate. The second gear's rotation causes the stop bar to move, opening the air outlet on the protective shell.

[0008] Preferably, an air outlet is provided on the circumferential surface of the protective shell, and an air inlet is provided on the surface of the blower. By providing the air outlet and the air inlet, normal air circulation can be accelerated for de-icing.

[0009] Preferably, the baffle is in contact with the air blowing device, and the side of the pressure rod that is in contact with the inclined block is set as an inclined surface. The contact ensures that the baffle can control the opening and closing of the air inlet on the air blowing device, and the inclined surface ensures that the pressure rod can smoothly push the inclined block when it moves.

[0010] Preferably, the rack meshes with gear one, and gear one meshes with gear two. The meshing ensures that the rack can drive gear one to rotate when it moves, and that gear one can drive gear two to rotate when it rotates.

[0011] Preferably, the baffle bar contacts the protective shell, and the contact ensures that the baffle bar can control the opening and closing of the air outlet on the protective shell.

[0012] Preferably, the circumferential surface of the flake ice device is provided with a protective device, which includes an inclined rod. A second elastic telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate. A connecting rod is fixedly installed on the movable end of the second elastic telescopic rod. A protective plate is fixedly installed on the end of the connecting rod away from the movable end of the second elastic telescopic rod. A fixing rod is fixedly installed on the front part of the protective plate. An inclined block is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing rod. When the baffle moves to open the air outlet on the protective shell, it drives the inclined rod to start moving. The moving inclined rod contacts and pushes the inclined block to start moving. The moving inclined block drives the fixing rod to start moving. The moving fixing rod drives the protective plate to start moving. The moving protective plate protects the entire flake ice machine.

[0013] Preferably, the surfaces of the inclined rod and the inclined block 2 that are in contact with each other are both set as inclined surfaces. By setting the inclined surfaces, it is ensured that the inclined rod can smoothly push the inclined block 2 when it moves.

[0014] Preferably, the protective plate is in contact with the flake ice device, and this contact ensures that the protective plate can completely protect the flake ice device.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention uses a blower to blow air onto the drive motor, accelerating airflow around the motor and helping to more effectively remove heat from the motor and evaporation equipment, reducing the temperature of the motor and system, preventing overheating, and extending the service life of the motor and other components. At the same time, enhanced airflow reduces condensation of moisture in the evaporator and surrounding environment, preventing water vapor from accumulating into water droplets on the motor and other components, thus reducing the risk of equipment damage caused by water vapor.

[0017] This invention protects the entire flake ice machine by moving the protective plate. The protective plate can effectively prevent the evaporator surface from directly contacting external objects, reducing mechanical damage or corrosion and extending the service life of the evaporator. At the same time, it can effectively reduce the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the flake ice machine, and reduce the impact on the machine and the surrounding environment by isolating the vibration source. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the flake ice device and evaporation equipment provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the de-icing device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the air blowing device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the protective device provided by this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Flake ice device; 3. Connecting device; 4. Drive motor; 5. De-icing device; 501. Protective shell; 502. Blowing device; 503. Electric telescopic rod; 504. Baffle; 505. Elastic telescopic rod one; 506. Rack; 507. Inclined block one; 508. Pressure rod; 509. Gear one; 510. Gear two; 511. Stop bar; 6. Protective device; 601. Inclined rod; 602. Elastic telescopic rod two; 603. Connecting rod; 604. Protective plate; 605. Fixing rod; 606. Inclined block two; 7. Drive rod; 8. Rotating base plate; 9. Ice blade; 10. Evaporation equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-5 As shown, an automatic de-icing device for an evaporator of a flake ice machine includes a base plate 1, a flake ice device 2 disposed on the top of the base plate 1, a connecting device 3 disposed on the top of the base plate 1, a drive motor 4 disposed on the top of the flake ice device 2, a drive rod 7 fixedly installed at the output end of the drive motor 4, a rotating base plate 8 fixedly installed on the circumferential surface of the drive rod 7, an ice blade 9 rotatably mounted on the top of the rotating base plate 8, an evaporation device 10 disposed inside the flake ice device 2, and a de-icing device 5 disposed on the top of the flake ice device 2.

[0026] The de-icing device 5 includes a protective shell 501, which is fixedly installed on top of the flake ice device 2. A blowing device 502 is installed on the top of the protective shell 501. An electric telescopic rod 503 is fixedly installed on the top of the protective shell 501. A baffle 504 is fixedly installed on the top of the output end of the electric telescopic rod 503. A first elastic telescopic rod 505 is fixedly installed on the top of the protective shell 501. A rack 506 is fixedly installed on the movable end of the first elastic telescopic rod 505. A first inclined block 507 is fixedly installed on the top of the rack 506. A pressure rod 508 is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle 504 near the first inclined block 507. A rotating part is mounted on the top of the protective shell 501. Gear 1 509 and Gear 2 510 are rotatably mounted on the top of the protective shell 501. A baffle 511 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of Gear 2 510. When the blower 502 is activated, air is blown onto the drive motor 4, which accelerates the air circulation around the drive motor 4 and helps to more effectively remove the heat around the drive motor 4 and the evaporation equipment 10, reduce the temperature of the motor and the system, prevent the motor from overheating, and extend the service life of the motor and other components. At the same time, the enhanced air circulation can reduce the condensation of moisture in the evaporator and the surrounding environment, prevent water vapor from accumulating into water droplets on the motor and other components, and reduce the risk of equipment damage caused by water vapor.

[0027] An air outlet is provided on the circumferential surface of the protective shell 501, and an air inlet is provided on the surface of the blowing device 502. By providing the air outlet and air inlet, normal air circulation can be accelerated for de-icing.

[0028] The baffle 504 contacts the air blowing device 502, and the sides of the pressure rod 508 and the inclined block 507 that are in contact with each other are both set as inclined surfaces. The contact ensures that the baffle 504 can control the opening and closing of the air inlet on the air blowing device 502, and the inclined surfaces ensure that the pressure rod 508 can smoothly push the inclined block 507 when it moves.

[0029] The rack 506 meshes with gear 509, and gear 509 meshes with gear 510. The meshing ensures that the rack 506 can drive gear 509 to rotate when it moves, and that gear 509 can drive gear 510 to rotate when it rotates.

[0030] The baffle 511 contacts the housing 501, and the contact ensures that the baffle 511 can control the opening and closing of the air outlet on the housing 501.

[0031] The flake ice device 2 is equipped with a protective device 6 on its circumferential surface. The protective device 6 includes an inclined rod 601, a second elastic telescopic rod 602 fixedly installed on the top of the base plate 1, a connecting rod 603 fixedly installed on the movable end of the second elastic telescopic rod 602, a guard plate 604 fixedly installed on the end of the connecting rod 603 away from the movable end of the second elastic telescopic rod 602, a fixing rod 605 fixedly installed on the front of the guard plate 604, and an inclined block 606 fixedly installed on the top of the fixing rod 605. The entire flake ice machine is protected by the movement of the guard plate 604. The guard plate 604 can effectively prevent the evaporator surface from directly contacting external objects, reduce mechanical damage or corrosion, extend the service life of the evaporator, and effectively reduce the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the flake ice machine. By isolating the vibration source, it reduces the impact on the machine and the surrounding environment.

[0032] The sides of the inclined rod 601 and the inclined block 606 that come into contact with each other are both set as inclined surfaces. By setting the inclined surfaces, it is ensured that the inclined rod 601 can smoothly push the inclined block 606 when it moves.

[0033] The protective plate 604 comes into contact with the flake ice device 2, and this contact ensures that the protective plate 604 can completely protect the flake ice device 2.

[0034] Working Principle: Before using the flake ice machine, a professional technician must inspect the entire machine. After the inspection is completed, the machine is started to make ice. Once started, the water spraying device sprays water onto the evaporation equipment 10, causing ice to form on its surface. The drive motor 4 then drives the reduction motor, which in turn rotates the drive rod 7. This rotation of the drive rod 7 causes the rotating base plate 8 to rotate, which in turn rotates the ice blade 9. The ice blade 9 contacts and scrapes off the ice formed on the evaporation equipment 10. Simultaneously with the start of the flake ice machine, the electric telescopic rod 503 starts and pushes the baffle 504 upwards. The baffle 504 opens the air inlet on the blowing device 502, simultaneously causing the pressure rod 508 to move upwards. The pressure rod 508 then moves to contact the inclined block... 507 disengages, and then rack 506 begins to move under the drive of the movable end of elastic telescopic rod 505. The movement of rack 506 drives gear 509 to rotate, which in turn drives gear 510 to rotate. Gear 510 then drives baffle 511 to move, opening the air outlet on the protective shell 501. Immediately, the blowing device 502 starts blowing air onto the drive motor 4, accelerating the airflow around the drive motor 4. This helps to more effectively remove heat from the drive motor 4 and the evaporator 10, reducing the temperature of the motor and system, preventing overheating, and extending the service life of the motor and other components. At the same time, enhanced airflow reduces the condensation of moisture in the evaporator and surrounding environment, preventing water vapor from accumulating into water droplets on the motor and other components, and reducing the risk of equipment damage caused by water vapor.

[0035] As the baffle 511 moves to open the air outlet on the protective shell 501, it drives the inclined rod 601 to move. The inclined rod 601 moves and contacts and pushes the inclined block 606 to move. The movement of the inclined block 606 drives the fixed rod 605 to move. The movement of the fixed rod 605 drives the protective plate 604 to move. The movement of the protective plate 604 protects the entire flake ice machine. The protective plate 604 can effectively prevent the evaporator surface from directly contacting external objects, reduce mechanical damage or corrosion, and extend the service life of the evaporator. At the same time, it can effectively reduce the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the flake ice machine. By isolating the vibration source, it reduces the impact on the machine and the surrounding environment.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic de-icing device for an evaporator of a flake ice machine, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that, The base plate (1) is provided with a flake ice device (2) on top, the base plate (1) is provided with a connecting device (3) on top, the flake ice device (2) is provided with a drive motor (4) on top, the output end of the drive motor (4) is fixedly installed with a drive rod (7), the circumferential surface of the drive rod (7) is fixedly installed with a rotating base plate (8), the top of the rotating base plate (8) is rotatably installed with an ice blade (9), the flake ice device (2) is provided with an evaporation device (10) inside, and the flake ice device (2) is provided with an ice removal device (5) on top. The de-icing device (5) includes a protective shell (501), which is fixedly installed on the top of the flake ice device (2). A blower (502) is provided on the top of the protective shell (501). An electric telescopic rod (503) is fixedly installed on the top of the protective shell (501). A baffle (504) is fixedly installed on the top of the output end of the electric telescopic rod (503). An elastic telescopic rod (505) is fixedly installed on the top of the protective shell (501). A rack (506) is fixedly installed on the movable end of the elastic telescopic rod (505). A inclined block (507) is fixedly installed on the top of the rack (506). A pressure rod (508) is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle (504) near the inclined block (507). A gear (509) is rotatably installed on the top of the protective shell (501). A gear (510) is rotatably installed on the top of the protective shell (501). A baffle (511) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the gear (510).

2. The automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air outlet is provided on the circumferential surface of the protective shell (501), and an air inlet is provided on the surface of the blowing device (502).

3. The automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (504) is in contact with the blowing device (502), and the side of the pressure rod (508) that is in contact with the inclined block (507) is set as an inclined surface.

4. The automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rack (506) meshes with gear one (509), and gear one (509) meshes with gear two (510).

5. The automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (511) is in contact with the protective shell (501).

6. The automatic de-icing device for the evaporator of a flake ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circumferential surface of the flake ice device (2) is provided with a protective device (6), the protective device (6) includes an inclined rod (601), an elastic telescopic rod two (602) is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate (1), a connecting rod (603) is fixedly installed on the movable end of the elastic telescopic rod two (602), a guard plate (604) is fixedly installed on the end of the connecting rod (603) away from the movable end of the elastic telescopic rod two (602), a fixing rod (605) is fixedly installed on the front part of the guard plate (604), and an inclined block two (606) is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing rod (605).

7. An automatic de-icing device for an evaporator of a flake ice machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sides of the inclined rod (601) and the inclined block two (606) that are in contact with each other are both set as inclined surfaces.

8. An automatic de-icing device for an evaporator of a flake ice machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guard plate (604) is in contact with the flake ice device (2).

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    CN205784015U