Efficient horizontal snow melting machine

Abstract

The efficient horizontal snow melting machine comprises an outer shell, an ice making assembly, an ice discharging assembly and a refrigerating system, the ice making assembly comprises an ice making shell, an ice making cup, an ice scraping knife and a synchronous motor, and the ice making shell is arranged at the top of the outer shell; according to the snow melting machine, the water storage cavity is arranged to convey water to the ice making shell, then the refrigerating system is arranged to cool the water in the ice making shell to form ice, then the ice is converted into smoothie through the ice making cup, the ice scraping knife and the synchronous motor of the ice making assembly, and finally the smoothie is output through the ice outlet assembly, so that efficient smoothie production is achieved, the overall structure is practical and reliable, and the snow melting machine is convenient to use. The operation is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ice-making equipment technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency horizontal snow melting machine. Background Technology

[0002] A slush machine, also known as a slush maker, slush maker, or slush juicer, is what we commonly call a slush machine. It is used to process cold desserts, slushies, slushies, and other cold drinks. These drinks are suitable for all ages and are an excellent choice for cooling down in the hot summer. However, due to its inherent structure, existing slush machines leave a small amount of slushy residue in the ice-making cup after the slushy is produced. They cannot automatically discharge most of the slushy residue. Therefore, if not cleaned, it will mix with subsequent liquids, and the overall efficiency of making slushy is not high. Announcement No. CN218790281U discloses a novel snow melting machine, comprising a base and several feeders mounted on the base. It includes a feeding seat and a feeding section. The base has a feeding position, and the feeders are installed at these positions. The feeders have containers, and the top of each container has a cover. The opening and closing of the container is controlled by flipping the cover. The base has a contact switch, and the cover is connected to a set of levers. Flipping the cover pushes the levers to connect to the contact switch. The container has a rotary valve, and the rotary valve is connected to a motor. Although this snow melting machine is equipped with two ice-making mechanisms, the individual ice-making efficiency is not high. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide a horizontal snow melting machine with lower cost and higher efficiency in making ice slush.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a solution as follows: a high-efficiency horizontal snow melting machine, comprising an outer shell, an ice-making component, an ice-discharging component, and a refrigeration system. The ice-making component includes an ice-making shell, an ice-making cup, an ice scraper, and a synchronous motor. The ice-making shell is disposed on the top of the outer shell, and an ice-making cup is disposed inside the ice-making shell. The ice-making cup is horizontally oriented, and an ice scraper is disposed inside the ice-making cup. The synchronous motor is used to drive the ice scraper to rotate. The ice-discharging component is disposed on the outer wall of the ice-making shell and is used to output the ice shavings inside the ice-making shell. A water storage chamber is formed inside the ice-making shell, and the water storage chamber is connected to the ice-making shell.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: it produces ice slush efficiently. The snow melting machine is equipped with a water storage chamber to deliver water to the ice-making shell. Then, a refrigeration system is set up to cool the water in the ice-making shell to form ice. The ice is then converted into ice slush through the ice-making cup, ice scraper, and synchronous motor of the ice-making component. Finally, the ice slush is output through the ice-discharging component, thus achieving efficient ice slush production. The overall structure is practical and reliable, and the operation is simple.

[0006] Furthermore, the bottom of the ice-making cup has an ice-making chamber connected to the outside, and the top side of the ice-making cup has an installation chamber. A heat exchange tube is disposed in the middle of the side wall of the ice-making cup, inside the side wall. The heat exchange tube extends coiled along the length of the ice-making cup and is used for heat exchange with the outside of the ice-making cup and the ice-making chamber. With the above structure, the present invention can exchange heat with the outer and inner side walls of the ice-making cup to form ice on the outer and inner side walls.

[0007] Furthermore, the ice scraper includes multiple outer ice scrapers and multiple inner ice scrapers. The outer ice scrapers are in close contact with the outer wall of the ice-making cup, and the inner ice scrapers are in close contact with the side wall of the ice-making chamber and extend spirally along the length of the ice-making cup. With the above structure, this invention not only increases the amount of ice slush produced, but also turns the ice formed between the outer and inner walls of the ice-making cup into ice slush, and continuously pushes the formed ice slush forward, achieving automatic ice slush dispensing.

[0008] Furthermore, the first ice scraper and the second ice scraper are distributed one after the other. The first ice scraper is close to the outer wall of the ice maker and extends spirally along the length of the ice maker. The second ice scraper extends out of the ice maker and extends spirally along the length of the ice maker.

[0009] Furthermore, the ice scraper also includes a base, the bottom of which is formed with a plurality of first connecting portions, which are arranged in a ring at intervals, and one of the first connecting portions connects to the second ice scraping portion. By adopting the above structure, the stability of the overall connection structure is improved.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting sleeve is formed on the top of the base, and the inner side of each inner ice scraper is connected to the connecting sleeve. The bottom side of each inner ice scraper is connected to the front side of the second ice scraping part and the first connecting part. A second connecting part is formed on the outer side of each inner ice scraper, and the second connecting part connects the first ice scraping part and the second ice scraping part. By adopting the above structure, the stability of the overall connection structure is improved.

[0011] Furthermore, the ice scraper also includes a base frame, which has a ring structure and is disposed on the outside of the ice-making cup. The front end of each of the first ice scraping parts is connected to the base frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the ice scraper also includes multiple support rods, one end of each support rod being connected to the base frame, and the other end of each support rod being connected to the first ice scraping part. By adopting the above structure, the stability of the overall connection structure is improved.

[0013] Furthermore, the ice-making assembly also includes a fixed bracket, on which the synchronous motor is mounted. The fixed bracket has a U-shaped structure and is located inside the ice-making housing. The middle part of the fixed bracket is positioned within the mounting cavity, so that the lower side of the synchronous motor is located within the mounting cavity. The synchronous motor is connected to a rotating shaft, which is inserted downwards into a connecting sleeve. With the above structure, the synchronous motor portion is located within the mounting cavity, resulting in a shorter rotating shaft, lower torque requirements for the motor, and reduced effort.

[0014] Furthermore, a water inlet valve is provided on the top of the ice-making shell, which is used to open or close the water storage chamber. With the above structure, water can be added to the water storage chamber by opening the water inlet valve.

[0015] Furthermore, the refrigeration system includes a compressor and a condenser disposed within the outer casing, the compressor being connected to the condenser, and the condenser being connected to a heat exchange tube. With the above structure, the present invention achieves heat exchange.

[0016] Furthermore, a cooling fan is provided on the condenser, and a heat dissipation vent is opened on the outer casing, with the cooling fan facing the heat dissipation vent.

[0017] Furthermore, the ice-dispensing assembly includes an ice-dispensing housing and a sealing head, a pressure arm, a connecting rod, and a compression spring disposed within the ice-dispensing housing. The ice-making housing has a discharge port. The front of the sealing head is used to seal the discharge port, and the back of the sealing head is provided with a connecting frame. The connecting frame is formed with a third connecting part and a fourth connecting part. The fourth connecting part is hinged to the outer wall of the ice-making housing. The compression spring is disposed at the hinge between the fourth connecting part and the ice-making housing. One end of the pressure arm is hinged to the outer wall of the ice-making housing, and the other end of the pressure arm is connected to a handle. The end of the pressure arm that is hinged to the ice-making housing is hinged to a connecting rod, and the connecting rod is hinged to the third connecting part. With the above structure, the present invention utilizes a swing handle to drive the sealing head to move, thereby opening the discharge port and achieving automatic output of ice slush. The overall structure is also more labor-saving.

[0018] Furthermore, the ice outlet shell has a sliding groove that extends vertically, and the pressure arm moves up and down within the sliding groove.

[0019] Furthermore, an ice outlet is formed at the bottom of the ice outlet shell.

[0020] Furthermore, the top of the outer shell is formed with a mounting groove for detachably mounting the ice-making shell. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 The overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 2The overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 3 The overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention Figure 3 .

[0024] Figure 4 The overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention Figure 4 .

[0025] Figure 5 The overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention Figure 5 .

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the ice maker, synchronous motor, and ice scraper of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the ice scraper of the present invention.

[0030] Wherein, 1 is the outer casing, 11 is the compressor, 12 is the condenser, 13 is the cooling fan, 15 is the heat dissipation vent, 16 is the mounting slot, 17 is the support base, 21 is the ice-making shell, 211 is the water storage chamber, 212 is the water filling door, 213 is the discharge port, 22 is the ice-making cup, 221 is the ice-making chamber, 222 is the mounting chamber, 223 is the heat exchange tube, 231 is the outer ice scraper, 2311 is the first ice scraping part, 2312 is the second ice scraping part, 232 is the inner ice scraper, 2 321 is the second connecting part, 233 is the base, 2331 is the first connecting part, 2332 is the connecting sleeve, 234 is the base frame, 235 is the support rod, 24 is the fixed bracket, 25 is the synchronous motor, 251 is the rotating shaft, 31 is the ice outlet shell, 311 is the sliding groove, 312 is the ice outlet, 32 is the sealing head, 321 is the connecting frame, 322 is the third connecting part, 323 is the fourth connecting part, 33 is the pressure arm, 34 is the connecting rod, 35 is the compression spring, and 36 is the handle. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] See appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 9 As shown, a high-efficiency horizontal snow melting machine includes an outer shell 1, an ice-making component, an ice-discharging component, and a refrigeration system. The ice-making component includes an ice-making shell 21, an ice-making cup 22, an ice scraper, a fixed bracket 24, and a synchronous motor 25. The ice-making shell 21 is located on the top of the outer shell 1. The ice-making cup 22 is arranged horizontally inside the ice-making shell 21. The ice scraper is located inside the ice-making cup 22. The synchronous motor 25 is used to drive the ice scraper to rotate. The ice-discharging component is located on the outer wall of the ice-making shell 21 and is used to output the ice shavings inside the ice-making shell 21. A water storage chamber 211 is formed inside the ice-making shell 21 and is connected to the ice-making shell 21.

[0034] In this embodiment, the bottom of the ice cup 22 is formed with an ice-making chamber 221 that communicates with the outside, and the top side of the ice cup 22 is formed with an installation chamber 222. A heat exchange tube 223 is provided in the middle of the side wall of the ice cup 22 and inside the side wall of the ice cup 22. The heat exchange tube 223 extends coiled along the length of the ice cup 22 and is used to exchange heat with the outside of the ice cup 22 and the ice-making chamber 221.

[0035] In this embodiment, the synchronous motor 25 is mounted on the fixed bracket 24, which has a U-shaped structure and is located inside the ice-making housing 21. The middle part of the fixed bracket 24 is located in the mounting chamber 222, so that the lower side of the synchronous motor 25 is located in the mounting chamber 222. The synchronous motor 25 is connected to a rotating shaft 251, which is inserted downward into the connecting sleeve 2332.

[0036] Currently, the motors of snow melting machines are typically installed above the surface of the ice cup, requiring a longer motor shaft. In this embodiment, a fixed bracket 24 is used to support the synchronous motor 25 and lower it into the ice cup, making the shaft 251 shorter, requiring less torque from the motor, and requiring less effort. At the same time, since a motor with lower torque is used, a regular synchronous motor 25 can be used instead, effectively reducing the cost of the product.

[0037] In this embodiment, the refrigeration system includes a compressor 11, a condenser 12, and a throttle valve disposed within the outer casing 1. The compressor 11 is connected to the condenser 12, and the condenser 12 is connected to the heat exchange tube 223. A throttle valve is connected between the condenser 12 and the heat exchange tube 223. A cooling fan 13 is disposed on the condenser 12, and a heat dissipation vent 15 is opened in the outer casing 1. The cooling fan 13 is directly facing the heat dissipation vent 15.

[0038] In this embodiment, the ice scraper includes multiple outer ice scrapers 231, multiple inner ice scrapers 232, a base 233, a base frame 234, and multiple support rods 235. The outer ice scrapers 231 are closely attached to the outer wall of the ice-making cup 22 and extend spirally along the length of the ice-making cup 22. The inner ice scrapers 232 are closely attached to the side wall of the ice-making chamber 221 and extend spirally along the length of the ice-making cup 22. Specifically, the outer ice scraper 231 is divided into an integrally formed first ice scraping part 2311 and a second ice scraping part 2312, which are distributed front to back. The first ice scraping part 2311 is closely attached to the outer wall of the ice-making cup 22 and extends spirally along the length of the ice-making cup 22. The second ice scraper 2312 is distributed back to back. Ice section 2312 extends out of ice cup 22 and spirals along the length of ice cup 22; multiple first connecting parts 2331 are formed at the bottom of base 233, and the multiple first connecting parts 2331 are arranged in a ring at intervals, and one first connecting part 2331 connects to the second ice scraping part 2312; a connecting sleeve 2332 is formed at the top of base 233, and the inner side of each inner ice scraper 232 is connected to the connecting sleeve 2332, and the bottom side of each inner ice scraper 232 is connected to the front side of the second ice scraping part 2312 and the first connecting part 2331, wherein a second connecting part is formed on the outer side of the inner ice scraper 232, and the second connecting part connects the first ice scraper 2311 and the second ice scraper 2312 respectively.

[0039] Currently, the ice scrapers of snow melting machines are all single-blade designs, which only scrape the ice shavings from the outer wall of the ice cup 22. The ice scraper design in this embodiment adopts a double-blade structure, which scrapes the ice shavings produced on both the outer and inner walls of the ice cup 22, greatly increasing the output of ice shavings per unit time.

[0040] In this embodiment, the base frame 234 has a ring structure and is disposed on the outside of the ice cup 22. The front end of each first ice scraper 2311 is connected to the base frame 234. One end of each support rod 235 is connected to the base frame 234, and the other end of each support rod 235 is connected to the first ice scraper 2311.

[0041] In this embodiment, a water filling door 212 is provided on the top of the ice-making shell 21, which is used to open or close the water storage chamber 211.

[0042] In this embodiment, the ice dispensing assembly includes an ice dispensing housing 31 and a sealing head 32, a pressure arm 33, a connecting rod 34, and a compression spring 35 disposed within the ice dispensing housing 31. The ice-making housing 21 has a discharge port. The front of the sealing head 32 is used to seal the discharge port, and the back of the sealing head 32 is provided with a connecting frame 321. The connecting frame 321 is formed with a third connecting part 322 and a fourth connecting part 323. The fourth connecting part 323 is hinged to the outer wall of the ice-making housing 21. A compression spring 35 is provided at the hinge between the fourth connecting part 323 and the ice-making housing 21. One end of the pressure arm 33 is hinged to the outer wall of the ice-making housing 21, and the other end of the pressure arm 33 is connected to a handle 36. The end of the pressure arm 33 that is hinged to the ice-making housing 21 is hinged to the connecting rod 34, and the connecting rod 34 is hinged to the third connecting part 322.

[0043] In this embodiment, the ice-discharging shell 31 has a sliding groove 311 that extends vertically, and the pressure arm 33 moves up and down within the sliding groove 311; the bottom of the ice-discharging shell 31 has an ice outlet 312.

[0044] In this embodiment, the top of the outer shell 1 is formed with a mounting groove 16, which is used for the detachable installation of the ice-making shell 21.

[0045] In this embodiment, the specific ice-making process is as follows: First, open the water inlet 212, then pour water into the water storage chamber 211, and the water enters the ice-making shell 21 through the water storage chamber 211.

[0046] At this time, the compressor 11, condenser 12, and synchronous motor are started. The compressor 11 converts the high-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant, and then delivers the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant to the condenser 12. The high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant in the condenser 12 releases heat to the outside and is converted into a low-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant. The cooling fan sends the heat released by the condenser 12 to the outside through the heat dissipation port. The low-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant enters the expansion valve, which converts the low-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant into a low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant. The low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant is then delivered to the heat exchange tube 223 of the ice cup 22. The low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant in the heat exchange tube 223 absorbs heat from the ice-making shell 21 to form a high-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant, which cools down the ice cup 22. The high-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant is then delivered back to the compressor 11.

[0047] The synchronous motor 25 drives the rotating shaft 251 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 251 drives the ice scraper to rotate. Since the outer ice scraper 231 is in close contact with the outer wall of the ice cup 22 and the inner ice scraper 232 is in close contact with the inner wall of the ice cup 22, the water in the ice cup 22 is cooled down and ice is formed on the outer and inner walls of the ice cup 22. The outer ice scraper 231 and the inner ice scraper 232 stir the ice to form slush, which falls into the ice-making shell 21.

[0048] At this time, the first ice scraper 2311 is in close contact with the outer wall of the ice cup 22 and extends spirally along the length of the ice cup 22, the second ice scraper 2312 extends out of the ice cup 22 and extends spirally along the length of the ice cup 22, and the inner ice scraper 232 is in close contact with the side wall of the ice-making chamber 221 and extends spirally along the length of the ice cup 22, so as to continuously push the ice slush toward the discharge port 213.

[0049] When it is necessary to output smoothies, simply place the container, such as a cup, on the support 17, and then pull down the handle 36 to push the pressure arm 33 to swing downward, thereby pulling the connecting rod 34 to swing upward, causing the third connecting part 322 to move upward, so as to pull out the sealing head 32, so that the sealing head 32 opens the discharge port 213. In this way, after the smoothies are output from the discharge port 213, they fall onto the container on the support 17 through the ice outlet 312. After releasing the handle 36, under the action of the compression spring 35, the pressure arm 33, the connecting rod 34, and the sealing head 32 are pulled back to their original positions, so that the sealing head 32 closes the discharge port 213 again.

[0050] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Any person skilled in the art can make more possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of the present invention, or modify them into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the concept of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An efficient horizontal snow melting machine, comprising an outer shell (1), an ice making component, an ice discharging component, and a refrigeration system, characterized in that: The ice-making assembly comprises an ice-making housing (21), an ice-making cup (22), an ice scraper, and a synchronous motor (25); the ice-making housing (21) is arranged at the top of the outer housing (1); an ice-making cup (22) is arranged in the ice-making housing (21); the ice-making cup (22) is arranged in a horizontal direction; an ice scraper is arranged in the ice-making cup (22); the synchronous motor (25) is used to drive the ice scraper to rotate; the ice-discharging assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the ice-making housing (21); the ice-discharging assembly is used to output the ice in the ice-making housing (21); a water storage chamber (211) is formed in the ice-making housing (21); the water storage chamber (211) is connected to the ice-making housing (21).

2. An efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice-making chamber (221) communicating with the outside is formed at the bottom of the ice-making cup (22), an installation chamber (222) is formed at the top of the ice-making cup (22), and a heat exchange tube (223) is arranged in the middle of the side wall of the ice-making cup (22) and inside the side wall of the ice-making cup (22). The heat exchange tube (223) is coiled and extends along the length direction of the ice-making cup (22), and the heat exchange tube (223) is used for exchanging heat with the outside of the ice-making cup (22) and the ice-making chamber (221).

3. The efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice scrapers comprise a plurality of outer ice scrapers (231) and a plurality of inner ice scrapers (232); the outer ice scrapers (231) are closely attached to the outer side wall of the ice-making cup (22); and the inner ice scrapers (232) are closely attached to the side wall of the ice-making chamber (221) and extend in a spiral along the length direction of the ice-making cup (22).

4. The efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ice-making assembly further comprises a fixed bracket (24), the synchronous motor (25) being arranged on the fixed bracket (24), the fixed bracket (24) being in a U-shaped structure, the fixed bracket (24) being arranged in the ice-making housing (21), the middle part of the fixed bracket (24) being arranged in the installation chamber (222) so that the lower side of the synchronous motor (25) is located in the installation chamber (222), the synchronous motor (25) being connected to a rotating shaft (251), and the rotating shaft (251) being inserted downwardly into the connecting sleeve (2332).

5. The efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The refrigeration system comprises a compressor (11) and a condenser (12) which are arranged in an outer shell (1); the compressor (11) is connected to the condenser (12); and the condenser (12) is connected to a heat exchange pipe (223).

6. The efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice discharging assembly comprises an ice discharging housing (31) and a blocking head (32), a pressure arm (33), a connecting rod (34), and a pressure spring (35) arranged in the ice discharging housing (31); the ice making housing (21) is provided with a material discharging port; the front side of the blocking head (32) is used for blocking the material discharging port; the back side of the blocking head (32) is provided with a connecting frame (321); the connecting frame (321) is formed with a third connecting portion (322) and a fourth connecting portion (323); the fourth connecting portion (323) is provided with a connecting frame (321); The fourth connecting portion (323) is hinged to the outer wall of the ice-making shell (21); the compression spring (35) is arranged at the hinge between the fourth connecting portion (323) and the ice-making shell (21); one end of the compression arm (33) is hinged to the outer wall of the ice-making shell (21); the other end of the compression arm (33) is connected to a handle (36); the end of the compression arm (33) hinged to the ice-making shell (21) is hinged to a connecting rod (34); and the connecting rod (34) is hinged to the third connecting portion (322).

7. An efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The ice discharging housing (31) is provided with a sliding groove (311), the sliding groove (311) extends vertically, and the pressing arm (33) moves up and down in the sliding groove (311).

8. The efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 6, characterized in that: An ice outlet (312) is formed at the bottom of the ice outlet housing (31).

9. The efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove (16) is formed on the top of the outer shell (1), and the mounting groove (16) is used for detachably mounting the ice-making shell (21).

10. The efficient horizontal snow melter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water filling door (212) is provided on the top of the ice-making housing (21), and the water filling door (212) is used to open or close the water storage chamber (211).

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