A new type of splash-proof ice crusher

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of ice crushing equipment, and more particularly to a novel splash-proof ice crusher, comprising an ice crusher body, the ice crusher body comprising a housing, the housing being provided with an ice insertion port connected to the outside, a spiral channel located below the ice insertion port, a turntable rotatable relative to the housing being provided below the spiral channel, the upper end surface of the turntable being the bottom of the spiral channel, the turntable being provided with an ice discharge port extending through its upper and lower end surfaces, the ice discharge port being provided with a blade, the spiral channel forming a downward spiraling guide space with a gradually decreasing height, and the direction of rotation of the turntable being consistent with the direction of rotation of the spiral channel so that when the turntable rotates, it can drive the ice cubes in the spiral channel to move in a direction of gradually decreasing height. The spiral channel has a blocking effect on ice crushing, and can effectively prevent ice cubes from splashing out during the ice crushing process. Users do not need to close the cover when using the ice crusher, making it more convenient and safe for users to use, thereby improving user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of ice crushing equipment, in particular to a novel splash-proof ice crusher. Background Art

[0002] As people's dietary requirements improve, crushed ice is used in a wider range of applications, such as making cold drinks and serving as a cooking ingredient. An ice crusher is a machine that converts large ice cubes into crushed ice. Existing small ice crushers generally include a pressure cover, a curved tubular barrel, a housing, a motor, a power switch, a power cord, a serving tray, and a base. To use an ice crusher, ice cubes must be placed in the barrel, the pressure cover is closed, and the handle of the pressure cover is manually depressed. The blades attached to the rotating cutter disc then crush the ice cubes. To prevent ice cubes from splashing during the crushing process, the cover must be closed after placing the ice cubes and before starting the ice crusher. This often causes inconvenience to the user. Furthermore, if the cover is forgotten, ice cubes can easily splash during crushing, potentially causing injury or soiling the surrounding area, further inconvenience to the user.

[0003] The present invention is proposed in view of the deficiencies in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The above-mentioned existing ice crusher needs to close the lid to prevent ice cubes from splashing when in use, which easily causes inconvenience to users.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is:

[0006] A novel splash-proof ice crusher includes an ice crusher main body, which includes a shell, the shell is provided with an ice insertion port connected to the outside, and a spiral channel located below the ice insertion port, a turntable rotatable relative to the shell is provided below the spiral channel, the upper end surface of the turntable is the bottom of the spiral channel, the turntable is provided with an ice discharge port penetrating the upper and lower end surfaces, and the ice discharge port is provided with a blade; the spiral channel forms a guide space that spirals downward and gradually decreases in height, and the direction of rotation of the turntable is consistent with the direction of rotation of the spiral channel so that when the turntable rotates, it can drive the ice cubes in the spiral channel to move in a direction of gradually decreasing height.

[0007] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, an ice-blocking portion is provided in the shell between the ice-dropping port and the spiral channel, a downward spiral ice-guiding surface is provided at the bottom of the ice-blocking portion, and the ice-guiding surface is the top of the spiral channel. The ice-blocking portion is also provided with a first side wall and a second side wall extending downward and arranged opposite to each other, the first side wall is away from the turntable, and the second side wall is close to the turntable, and the ice-guiding surface connects the first side wall and the second side wall along a downward spiral trend.

[0008] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, an ice throwing channel is provided between the ice throwing port and the spiral channel, a connecting port is provided between the ice throwing channel and the spiral channel, and the central axis of the ice throwing port is located on one side of the central axis of the connecting port.

[0009] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, the ice-dropping channel includes an inclined surface provided between the ice-dropping opening and the connecting opening.

[0010] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, the ice-dropping channel further includes a third side wall arranged opposite to the inclined surface, and the third side wall is an arc-shaped surface.

[0011] According to the new splash-proof ice crusher described above, the ice crusher body also includes an ice crushing knife installed in the turntable, the blade of the ice crushing knife extends above the ice discharge port, the turntable includes a first mounting portion provided on one side of the ice discharge port, and a second mounting portion is provided at one end of the ice crushing knife, and the first mounting portion is correspondingly connected to the second mounting portion.

[0012] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, the turntable further includes an ice guide portion opposite to the ice crushing blade and connected to the ice discharge port, and the ice guide portion extends downward along the side of the ice discharge port.

[0013] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, the ice crusher body further includes a driving device for driving the turntable to rotate, and a connecting shaft connected to the turntable, wherein the connecting shaft connects the turntable to the lower part of the spiral channel, and the turntable rotates around the connecting shaft relative to the spiral channel through the driving device.

[0014] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, the driving device includes a driving motor, a first transmission member connected to the driving motor, and a second transmission member engaged with the first transmission member. The outer wall of the turntable is provided with a first tooth portion engaged with the second transmission member. The second transmission member is provided with a second tooth portion located at the upper part and engaged with the first transmission member and a third tooth portion located at the lower part and engaged with the first tooth portion. The first transmission member is rotated by the driving motor and causes the second transmission member to rotate through the second tooth portion. The second transmission member drives the turntable to rotate through the third tooth portion.

[0015] According to the novel splash-proof ice crusher described above, the ice crusher body further comprises an ice receiving box located below the turntable, and the outer wall of the ice receiving box is provided with a recessed portion adapted to the hand state of a human body performing a grabbing action.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. The spiral channel has an overall downward spiraling trend and its height gradually decreases, so that the spiral channel can better adapt to various ice cube sizes, thereby enhancing the guiding function of the spiral channel;

[0018] 2. By using the upper end surface of the turntable as the bottom of the spiral channel, as the height of the spiral channel decreases, the guide space squeezes the ice cubes so that the ice cubes fully contact the blades on the ice discharge port, thereby fully crushing the ice cubes and enhancing the ice crushing effect of the ice crusher;

[0019] 3. The spiral channel has a blocking effect on ice crushing, which can effectively prevent ice cubes from splashing out during the ice crushing process. Since the rotation direction of the turntable is consistent with the rotation direction of the spiral channel, the splashing of ice during the ice crushing process can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the safety risk of users and avoiding the external environment of the ice crusher from being dirty. In addition, users do not need to close the cover when using the ice crusher, making it more convenient and safer for users to use, and improving the user experience.

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 The structural decomposition of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 3 The structural decomposition of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 A top view of the ice barrier of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The C-C section view in the figure;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 1 D-D section view in. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] like Figure 1As shown in —7, a new type of splash-proof ice crusher in this embodiment includes an ice crusher body, and the ice crusher body includes a shell 1, and the shell 1 is provided with an ice-dropping port 11 connected to the outside, and a spiral channel 12 located at the bottom of the ice-dropping port 11, and a turntable 2 that can rotate relative to the shell 1 is provided below the spiral channel 12. The bottom of the spiral channel 12 on the upper end face of the turntable 2 is provided with an ice discharge port 21 that passes through its upper and lower end faces, and the ice discharge port 21 is provided with a blade; the spiral channel 12 forms a guide space that spirals downward and gradually decreases in height, and the direction of rotation of the turntable 2 is consistent with the direction of rotation of the spiral channel 12 so that when the turntable rotates, it can drive the ice cubes in the spiral channel 12 to move in a direction of gradually decreasing height. In this embodiment, the user throws the ice cubes to be cut into the spiral channel 12 from the ice-dropping port 11, and the ice cubes are cut into crushed ice by the blade on the ice discharge port 21, and finally the crushed ice is discharged through the ice discharge port 21. Among them, as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the spiral channel 12 located at the lower part of the ice insertion port 11 has a spiral downward trend as a whole, which plays a role in guiding the ice to be cut; Figure 6 As shown, the height H1 of the head end of the spiral channel 12 is greater than the height H2 of the tail end thereof. As the size of the ice cubes to be cut gradually becomes smaller due to the cutting of the blade, the height of the spiral channel 12 gradually decreases to make it better adapt to smaller ice cubes and guide them, thereby enhancing the guiding effect of the spiral channel 12 on ice cubes of various sizes. Since the upper end surface of the turntable 2 serves as the bottom of the spiral channel 12, as the height of the spiral channel 12 decreases, the guiding space is reduced to squeeze the ice cubes so that the ice cubes are fully in contact with the blades on the ice discharge port 21, so that the ice cubes are fully crushed, thereby enhancing the ice crushing effect of the ice crusher. Unlike traditional ice crushers, in traditional ice crushers, there is a vertical ice drop channel between the ice feeding port and the blade disc. In the ice crusher of this embodiment, the above-mentioned spiral channel with a downward spiral trend is provided between the ice feeding port 11 and the turntable 2. The spiral channel 12 is provided to the ice discharging outlet 21 so that the ice cubes to be cut can spirally fall along the spiral channel 12 and be cut into crushed ice by the blade on the ice discharge port 21. The spiral channel 12 has a blocking effect on the crushed ice, which can effectively prevent the ice cubes from splashing out during the ice crushing process. Combined with the fact that the rotation direction of the turntable 2 is consistent with the rotation direction of the spiral channel 12, that is, the cutting force direction of the ice cubes to be cut is consistent with the moving direction of the ice cubes, the splashing of the crushed ice during the ice crushing process can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the safety risk of the user and avoiding the external environment of the ice crusher from being dirty. In addition, the user does not need to close the cover when using the ice crusher, which makes it more convenient and safe for the user to use, improves the user experience, and can also protect the internal components of the ice crusher, especially the turntable 2 and the blade, thereby extending the service life of the ice crusher, reducing the user's maintenance cost, and further improving the user experience.

[0030] Furthermore, the shell 1 is provided with an ice blocking portion 13 located between the ice insertion port 11 and the spiral channel 12. The bottom of the ice blocking portion 13 is provided with an ice guiding surface 131 spiraling downward. The ice guiding surface 131 is the top of the spiral channel 12. The ice blocking portion 13 is also provided with a first side wall 132 and a second side wall 133 extending downward and arranged opposite to each other. The first side wall 132 is away from the turntable 2, and the second side wall 133 is close to the turntable 2. The ice guiding surface 131 connects the first side wall 132 and the second side wall 133 along a downward spiral trend. Figure 4 As shown in FIG6 , in this embodiment, the ice blocking portion 13 is used to prevent ice cubes from being splashed out by the force of the blade during the ice crushing process, which can effectively reduce the safety risk of users, avoid the external environment of the ice crusher from being dirty, make it more convenient and safe for users to use, and improve user experience; the ice guide surface 131 and the turntable 2 are spaced apart to form a spiral channel 12, and the ice guide surface 131 serves as the top of the spiral channel 12. The ice guide surface 131 extends in a spiral downward trend, and the upper end surface of the turntable 2 serves as the bottom of the spiral channel 12. The spiral channel 12 can temporarily store ice cubes to be cut and can provide sufficient space for crushed ice to be cut by the blade on the ice discharge port 21. The above-mentioned arrangement increases the internal space of the spiral channel 12, thereby increasing the capacity of the spiral channel 12, so that the spiral channel 12 can temporarily store more ice cubes to be cut, thereby improving the ice crushing efficiency of the ice crusher. Moreover, as Figure 6 As shown, a height H1 of the first side wall 132 in the spiral channel 12 from the upper end surface of the turntable 2 is greater than a height H2 of the second side wall 133 from the upper end surface of the turntable 2. As the ice cubes to be cut gradually form crushed ice during the ice crushing process and the size of the ice cubes decreases, the height of the spiral channel 12 gradually decreases, further enhancing the guiding effect of the spiral channel 12 on ice transportation, so that the ice cubes can be fully crushed, thereby enhancing the ice crushing effect of the ice crusher and preventing the turntable 2 from getting stuck due to insufficient ice crushing and different sizes of ice cubes.

[0031] Furthermore, an ice throwing channel 14 is provided between the ice throwing port 11 and the spiral channel 12. A connecting port 15 is provided between the ice throwing channel 14 and the spiral channel 12. The central axis of the ice throwing port 11 is located on one side of the central axis of the connecting port 15. Figure 4As shown in FIG7 , the front and rear sides of the connecting port 15 are respectively the first side wall 132 and the second side wall 133. The central axis B of the connecting port 15 is located between the first side wall 132 and the second side wall 133, and the central axis A of the ice insertion port 11 is located on the left side of the central axis B of the connecting port 15. The ice insertion port 11 is staggered with the connecting port 15, which effectively prevents the user from easily putting his hand into the ice crusher when putting ice cubes, thereby causing injury. This enhances the safety of the ice crusher, further protects the user's safety, and improves the user experience. In this embodiment, the ice insertion port 11 is preferably provided at the top of the shell 1 to facilitate the user to put ice cubes, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0032] Further, such as Figure 7 As shown, the ice-dropping channel 14 includes an inclined surface 141 disposed between the ice-dropping port 11 and the connecting port 15. In this embodiment, the ice-dropping port 11 and the connecting port 15 can be understood as the entrance and exit of the ice-dropping channel 14. The inclined surface 141 serves as a guide slope for the ice-dropping channel 14. When a user drops ice cubes into the ice-dropping port 11, the ice cubes slide through the inclined surface 141 to the connecting port 15 and enter the spiral channel 12. The ice cubes are then cut into crushed ice by the blades on the turntable 2. This further prevents the user from inserting their hands into the ice crusher when dropping ice cubes, which could cause injury. This enhances the safety of the ice crusher, further protects the user, and improves the user experience. The inclined surface 141 also serves as a guide and buffer for the falling ice cubes, reducing the impact of the falling ice cubes on the internal components of the ice crusher, thereby extending the service life of the ice crusher.

[0033] Furthermore, the ice-dropping channel 14 also includes a third sidewall 142 disposed opposite the inclined surface 141. The third sidewall 142 is an arcuate surface. By configuring the third sidewall 142 as an arcuate surface, the ice-dropping channel 14 increases the amount of ice that can pass through it, improving the efficiency of delivering ice to be cut, thereby improving the ice crushing efficiency of the ice crusher and further enhancing the user experience.

[0034] Preferably, the ice crusher body further comprises an ice crushing knife 3 mounted in the turntable 2, the blade of the ice crushing knife 3 extending above the ice discharge port 21, the turntable 2 comprises a first mounting portion 22 provided on one side of the ice discharge port 21, and a second mounting portion 31 is provided at one end of the ice crushing knife 3, the first mounting portion 22 being connected to the second mounting portion 31 in correspondence. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the ice-crushing blade 3 is mounted at the end of the ice discharge port 21, allowing the crushed ice to be quickly discharged through the ice discharge port 21, thereby improving the ice-discharging efficiency of the ice crusher. Furthermore, the blade of the ice-crushing blade 3 is higher than the ice discharge port 21. During manufacturing, the thickness of the crushed ice can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the blade. This simple structure facilitates flexible design by manufacturers to meet user needs. Furthermore, the first mounting portion 22 and the second mounting portion 31 are preferably fixed by screws, which facilitates assembly and reduces production costs. Furthermore, the turntable 2 can be provided with multiple ice discharge ports 21 and multiple ice-crushing blades 3 to improve the ice-crushing and ice-discharging efficiency of the ice crusher.

[0035] Furthermore, the turntable 2 further includes an ice guide portion 23 opposite to the ice crushing blade 3 and connected to the ice discharge port 21, and the ice guide portion 23 extends downward along the side of the ice discharge port 21. Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the ice guide portion 23 is used to guide the crushed ice to be discharged through the ice discharge port 21, avoiding the accumulation of crushed ice at the ice discharge port 21 and causing blockage inside the ice crusher, thereby improving user convenience and further improving user experience.

[0036] Preferably, the ice crusher body further includes a driving device 4 for driving the turntable 2 to rotate, and a connecting shaft 5 connected to the turntable 2, the connecting shaft 5 connecting the turntable 2 to the lower part of the spiral channel 12, and the turntable 2 rotates relative to the spiral channel 12 around the connecting shaft 5 through the driving device 4. Furthermore, the driving device 4 includes a driving motor 41, a first transmission member 42 connected to the driving motor 41, and a second transmission member 43 meshing with the first transmission member 42. The outer wall of the turntable 2 is provided with a first tooth portion 24 meshing with the second transmission member 43, the second transmission member 43 is provided with a second tooth portion 431 located at the upper part and meshing with the first transmission member 42, and a third tooth portion 432 located at the lower part and meshing with the first tooth portion 24; the first transmission member 42 is rotated by the driving motor 41, and the second transmission member 43 is rotated by the second tooth portion 431, and the second transmission member 43 drives the turntable 2 to rotate through the third tooth portion 432. As shown Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the driving device 4 preferably adopts gear transmission, wherein the first transmission member 42 preferably adopts an external gear. Gear transmission has the characteristics of compact structure, stable transmission, high efficiency and long life, which is conducive to driving the electric ice crusher. Moreover, gear transmission is widely used and easy to repair once damaged, which can effectively improve the user experience.

[0037] Preferably, the ice crusher body further comprises an ice receiving box 6 located below the turntable 2, and the outer wall of the ice receiving box 6 is provided with a recessed portion 61, which is adapted to the hand state of the human body for grasping action. Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the ice crusher body is provided with a base, which is provided with a groove, and the ice receiving box 6 is placed in the groove. The user can take the ice receiving box 6 out of the ice crusher at any time. The outer wall of the ice receiving box 6 is provided with a recessed portion 61 that conforms to the hand position of the human body in the grasping state. Preferably, the recessed portion 61 can adapt to the finger position of the human body when grasping the ice receiving box 6, so that the user can grasp the ice receiving box 6 firmly so that the ice receiving box 6 is not easy to fall, which is convenient for the user to use.

[0038] The above examples are merely provided to further illustrate the technical content of the present invention for easier understanding by the reader, but do not limit the embodiments of the present invention to these examples. Any extension or re-creation of the technology based on the present invention is protected by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A novel splash-proof ice crusher, comprising an ice crusher body, characterized in that: The ice crusher body comprises a shell (1), the shell (1) is provided with an ice insertion port (11) connected to the outside, and a spiral channel (12) located below the ice insertion port (11), a turntable (2) rotatable relative to the shell (1) is provided below the spiral channel (12), the upper end surface of the turntable (2) is the bottom of the spiral channel (12), the turntable (2) is provided with an ice discharge port (21) penetrating the upper and lower end surfaces thereof, and the ice discharge port (21) is provided with a blade; The spiral channel (12) forms a guide space that spirals downward and gradually decreases in height, and the rotation direction of the turntable (2) is consistent with the rotation direction of the spiral channel (12) so that when the turntable (2) rotates, it can drive the ice cubes in the spiral channel (12) to move in a direction of gradually decreasing height.

2. The novel splash-proof ice crusher according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice blocking portion (13) is provided in the shell (1) and is located between the ice insertion port (11) and the spiral channel (12). A downward spiraling ice guiding surface (131) is provided at the bottom of the ice blocking portion (13). The ice guiding surface (131) is the top of the spiral channel (12). The ice blocking portion (13) is also provided with a first side wall (132) and a second side wall (133) extending downward and arranged opposite to each other. The first side wall (132) is away from the turntable (2), and the second side wall (133) is close to the turntable (2). The ice guiding surface (131) connects the first side wall (132) and the second side wall (133) along a downward spiral trend.

3. The novel splash-proof ice crusher according to claim 2, characterized in that: An ice throwing channel (14) is provided between the ice throwing port (11) and the spiral channel (12). A connecting port (15) is provided between the ice throwing channel (14) and the spiral channel (12). The central axis of the ice throwing port (11) is located on one side of the central axis of the connecting port (15).

4. The novel splash-proof ice crusher according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The ice throwing channel (14) includes an inclined surface (141) provided between the ice throwing opening (11) and the connecting opening (15).

5. The novel splash-proof ice crusher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ice throwing channel (14) further includes a third side wall (142) arranged opposite to the inclined surface (141), and the third side wall (142) is an arc-shaped surface.

6. A novel splash-proof ice crusher according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The ice crusher body further comprises an ice crushing knife (3) mounted in the turntable (2), the blade of the ice crushing knife (3) extending above the ice discharge port (21), the turntable (2) comprising a first mounting portion (22) arranged on one side of the ice discharge port (21), a second mounting portion (31) being provided at one end of the ice crushing knife (3), and the first mounting portion (22) being connected to the second mounting portion (31) in correspondence.

7. The novel splash-proof ice crusher according to claim 6, characterized in that: The turntable (2) further comprises an ice guide portion (23) opposite to the ice crushing blade (3) and connected to the ice discharge port (21), wherein the ice guide portion (23) extends downward along the side of the ice discharge port (21).

8. A novel splash-proof ice crusher according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The ice crusher body further comprises a driving device (4) for driving the turntable (2) to rotate, and a connecting shaft (5) connected to the turntable (2); the connecting shaft (5) connects the turntable (2) to the lower part of the spiral channel (12); the turntable (2) rotates relative to the spiral channel (12) around the connecting shaft (5) via the driving device (4).

9. The novel splash-proof ice crusher according to claim 8, characterized in that: The driving device (4) comprises a driving motor (41), a first transmission member (42) connected to the driving motor (41), and a second transmission member (43) meshed with the first transmission member (42); the outer wall of the turntable (2) is provided with a first tooth portion (24) meshed with the second transmission member (43); the second transmission member (43) is provided with a second tooth portion (431) located at an upper portion and meshed with the first transmission member (42) and a third tooth portion (432) located at a lower portion and meshed with the first tooth portion (24); the first transmission member (42) is rotated by the driving motor (41), and the second transmission member (43) is rotated by the second tooth portion (431); the second transmission member (43) drives the turntable (2) to rotate through the third tooth portion (432).

10. A novel splash-proof ice crusher according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The ice crusher body further comprises an ice receiving box (6) located below the turntable (2); an outer wall of the ice receiving box (6) is provided with a recessed portion (61); and the recessed portion (61) is adapted to the hand state of a human body performing a grasping action.

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