Ice block profile lifting device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of lifting devices, in particular to an ice block profile lifting device which comprises a first chassis, a driving part is arranged above the first chassis, a material carrying plate is arranged on the driving part, square ice blocks are borne above the material carrying plate, a top bin is arranged above the driving part, a first electric cylinder is arranged in the top bin, and a heat preservation bin is arranged below the first electric cylinder. A second chassis and a third chassis are arranged on the two sides of the first chassis correspondingly, a second linear motor is arranged above the third chassis, a lifting machine is arranged above the second linear motor, a visual recognition module and a material kicking assembly are arranged above the lifting machine through a carrier, and a first linear motor is arranged above the second chassis. And a crushing assembly is arranged above the first linear motor. Cooperative work of all the functional modules ensures continuity and high efficiency of the ice making process, the operation efficiency and the finished product quality of the square industrial ice block lifting device are remarkably improved, and the automation degree and stability of the device are enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lifting devices, in particular to an ice profile lifting device. Background Art

[0002] The square industrial ice cube lifting device is an automated equipment specially used in ice making production lines. It is mainly used to complete the ice cube transfer process after ice making. The lifting devices on the market are usually composed of a rigid metal frame, hydraulic or electric lifting modules, guide slides and control systems. They cooperate with the ice pushing mechanism to complete a series of ice making operations. The lifting devices on the market are widely used and have industrial characteristics such as low temperature resistance and corrosion resistance. They are key equipment for realizing the automated connection between ice making demolding and transfer processes.

[0003] Although the square industrial ice cube lifting device plays a key role in the ice making automation process, it still has some technical defects in actual operation. The main problems are as follows:

[0004] 1. Thermal melting phenomenon: During the lifting and transportation process, due to the high temperature of the environment, the surface of the ice is prone to partial melting, resulting in damage to the appearance or weight loss, affecting the product qualification rate;

[0005] 2. Ice block adhesion problem: When multiple square ice blocks are continuously transported, their contact surfaces may stick together due to low-temperature refrozen or surface water film ice formation, requiring additional manual intervention to separate them, reducing production efficiency;

[0006] 3. Shape detection defects: Existing devices lack automatic detection functions and are unable to identify and remove irregularly shaped ice cubes (such as missing corners, broken pieces, or dimensional deviations). This causes unqualified products to be mixed into the conveying process, affecting the overall quality of the finished product. These problems directly restrict the continuity of the ice-making process and the quality of the finished product. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide an ice profile lifting device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0008] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0009] An ice profile lifting device comprises a first chassis, a driving part which can be lifted up and down is provided above the first chassis, a loading plate is provided on the driving part, square ice cubes are carried above the loading plate, a top bin is provided above the driving part, at least two first electric cylinders are symmetrically provided in the top bin, an output end below the first electric cylinder passes through the bottom of the top bin and an insulation bin for preventing ice cubes from melting is provided, a second chassis and a third chassis are respectively arranged on both sides of the first chassis, a second linear motor which can be moved horizontally is provided above the third chassis, an elevator is provided above the linear motor, a visual recognition module for identifying material shape defects and a kicking component for rejecting materials are provided above the elevator through a loading rack, a first linear motor which can be moved horizontally is provided above the second chassis, and a A crushing assembly is provided for breaking square ice cubes with defects in shape, and an embedding groove is provided under the first chassis, the second chassis and the third chassis, and movable wheels are provided in the embedding groove. An electrical control box is provided above the third chassis, and one end of the heat preservation bin is in an open state and the four inner sides of the heat preservation bin are provided with refrigeration plates, and a knife holder is provided at the end of the heat preservation bin away from the opening, and temperature sensors are provided on both sides of the knife holder. A plurality of blades are mounted on the knife holder by screws, and the blades are square sheets and can cut square ice cubes that are stuck to each other. A plurality of electric suction cups are provided above the heat preservation bin, and the circular disk of the electric suction cup passes through the outer wall of the heat preservation bin and extends to the interior of the heat preservation bin, and the circular disk is located between the two blades. The heat preservation bin is adapted to the loading plate, and the heat preservation bin can be buckled onto the loading plate to achieve insulation of the square ice cubes.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention: the loading plate is composed of three layers, namely, a grid plate, a polyurethane shock-absorbing pad and a hard plate from top to bottom. The grid plate is provided with a plurality of bottom holes distributed in a matrix pattern from top to bottom, and a connecting flow groove is provided between the bottom holes in the same row. Liquid loading grooves are installed on both sides of the grid plate by bolts, and an inner groove is provided inside the liquid loading groove. An inner shaft is provided in the inner groove, and a plurality of pulleys are provided on the inner shaft. The material of the hard plate is a nano aerogel plate, and a plurality of weighing sensors are provided under the hard plate. A plurality of rubber piers that can act as buffers are provided under the hard plate. Square ice cubes are placed above the grid plate.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention: the driving part includes a support frame, a carrier frame, a first motor, a reinforcement plate, a rotating shaft, a blocking rod, a convex rail, a through-hole, a conveyor belt and a slider assembly, the support frame is symmetrically arranged above the first chassis, the carrier frame is arranged on the inner side of the support frame, the first motor is arranged above the carrier frame, the support frame and the carrier frame are fixedly connected through the reinforcement plate, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged at both ends of the carrier frame through bearings, the rotating shaft and the first motor are rotatably connected through a belt, the blocking rods are arranged on both sides of the carrier frame, the blocking rods are adjacent to the rotating shaft and the blocking rods are symmetrically distributed on the carrier frame in an upper and lower manner, the convex rails are arranged between the blocking rods, the through-hole is opened on both sides of the rotating shaft, the conveyor belt passes through the through-hole and is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the sliding assembly is arranged on the conveyor belt;

[0012] The sliding assembly includes a driving block, a card plate, a mounting plate and a surrounding plate. The driving block is arranged on the conveyor belt, and the driving block moves up and down with the transmission belt. The card plates are symmetrically distributed and arranged on the rear side of the driving block. The card plates are adapted to the convex rails so that the card plates can slide on the convex rails. The mounting plate is arranged on the front side of the driving block. The mounting plate facilitates the installation and fixation of the loading plate. The surrounding plate is arranged on the side of the card plate away from the driving block to enhance the stability and firmness of the sliding assembly.

[0013] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention: the visual recognition module includes an industrial camera and a thickness measuring sensor. The industrial camera is symmetrically arranged above the loading rack, the thickness measuring sensor is arranged above the industrial camera, and a support base for stable support is arranged on the rear side of the elevator.

[0014] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention: the kicking assembly includes a second electric cylinder and a push plate, the second electric cylinder is arranged above the loading rack, and the push plate is arranged on the output end of the second electric cylinder. The push plate can push and remove square ice cubes with shape defects under the action of the second electric cylinder.

[0015] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention: the crushing assembly includes a frame, a processing bin, a second motor, a rotating shaft, a rotating wheel, a V-belt, a stirring blade and a discharge port. The frame is arranged above the first linear motor, the processing bin is arranged on the frame, the processing bin is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, the second motor is arranged on one side of the processing bin, the rotating shaft passes through both sides of the processing bin through bearings, the rotating wheel is arranged on the output end of the rotating shaft and the second motor, the V-belt sleeve is arranged on the rotating wheel of the second motor and the rotating shaft, the stirring blade is arranged on the rotating shaft inside the processing bin, and the discharge port is arranged below the processing bin and the discharge port is inclined.

[0016] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention: a stirring tank is provided above the second chassis, and the discharge port of the crushing assembly is connected to the stirring tank through a transmission pipe. The stirring tank optimizes and accelerates the crushing and melting of square ice cubes. A water pump is provided above the second chassis, and one end of the water pump is connected to the stirring tank. The water pump can directly connect water to the outside to meet ice making needs.

[0017] As a further preferred solution of the present invention: a towing hook is provided at one end of the first chassis, the second chassis and the third chassis.

[0018] As a further preferred solution of the present invention: a receiving tray for receiving square ice cubes dropped from above is provided between the support frames, and a leakage net is provided in the receiving tray.

[0019] As a further preferred solution of the present invention: shields that can shield and protect the first motor are provided on both sides of the upper end of the support frame, and warning lights that serve as warnings are provided on the sides of the top bin.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. The present invention effectively solves the problems of thermal melting, adhesion and shape detection defects existing in traditional square industrial square ice cube lifting devices, significantly improving the automation level and product quality of the ice making production line. The device adopts a modular chassis design. The first chassis, the second chassis and the third chassis are all equipped with movable wheels, so that the entire system has flexible layout adjustment capabilities and is easy to adapt to the needs of different production sites. The four inner sides of the insulation bin are equipped with refrigeration fins. Combined with the temperature sensors on both sides of the blade holder, the temperature in the insulation bin can be accurately monitored, effectively preventing the surface melting of the square ice cubes during transportation, maintaining the integrity of the ice cube shape and stable weight. The buckling design of the insulation bin and the loading plate realizes the airtight protection of the square ice cubes. At the same time, the square blade installed on the blade holder works in conjunction with the electric suction cup to quickly cut the square ice cubes that stick to each other, avoiding the problem of traditional devices requiring manual intervention and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0022] 2. The present invention also realizes automatic detection, sorting and crushing of square ice cubes by installing a visual recognition module on the loading rack, in conjunction with the kicking assembly and the crushing assembly. This structural design enables the device to accurately identify and remove unqualified square ice cubes with missing corners, cracks or size deviations, ensuring the consistency of the finished product quality. The horizontal movement design of the first linear motor and the second linear motor enables the crushing assembly and the visual recognition module to be flexibly positioned within the working area, improving the system's response speed and work efficiency, and enabling automatic and accurate material quality inspection. The electrical control box centrally manages each functional unit, realizing centralized control of the entire device. The organic combination of the heat preservation bin, the visual recognition module and the kicking assembly not only solves the technical defects of traditional devices, but also improves the stability and reliability of the equipment through structural optimization.

[0023] In summary, the coordinated work of various functional modules ensures the continuity and efficiency of the ice-making process, significantly improves the operating efficiency and finished product quality of the square industrial ice cube lifting device, enhances the degree of automation and stability of the equipment, and ultimately solves the problems of production interruptions and quality fluctuations caused by thermal melting, adhesion, and shape defects in traditional lifting devices, providing reliable technical support for automated production in the ice-making industry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a left side perspective view of an ice profile lifting device;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a right side perspective view of an ice profile lifting device;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a left side view of an ice profile lifting device;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a right side view of an ice profile lifting device;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a bottom perspective view of an ice profile lifting device;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the operation structure of the lifting drive unit and the loading plate;

[0030] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket and the carrier

[0031] Figure 8 It is an enlarged view of the structure of the sliding component;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the insulation warehouse;

[0033] Figure 10 is a top view of the carrier plate;

[0034] Figure 11 is a bottom view of the carrier plate;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of the elevator;

[0036] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the crushing component;

[0037] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the processing chamber;

[0038] Figure 15 This is a structural diagram of the lifting device, ice pushing device, and ice pushing rack in use.

[0039] In the figure: 1. first chassis; 2. support frame; 3. top bin; 4. square ice cubes; 5. carrier frame; 6. first motor; 7. reinforcement plate; 8. rotating shaft; 9. stop bar; 10. convex rail; 11. through port; 12. conveyor belt; 13. slider assembly; 1301. driving block; 1302. clamping plate; 1303. mounting plate; 1304. enclosure; 14. loading plate; 1401. grid plate; 1402. bottom hole; 1403. continuous flow trough; 1404. liquid carrying trough; 1405. inner shaft; 1406. inner trough; 1407. pulley; 1408. polyurethane shock-absorbing pad; 1409. hard plate; 1410. weighing sensor; 15. first electric cylinder; 16. heat preservation bin; 17. electrical control box; 18. second chassis; 19. third chassis; 20. first straight Linear motor; 21. Second linear motor; 22. Crushing assembly; 2201. Frame; 2202. Processing chamber; 2203. Second motor; 2204. Rotating shaft; 2205. Rotating wheel; 2206. V-belt; 2207. Stirring blade; 23. Transmission pipe; 24. Stirring tank; 25. Water pump; 26. Elevator; 27. Drag hook; 28. Receiving plate; 29. ​​Net; 30. Support seat; 31. Warning light; 32. Shield; 33. Moving wheel; 34. Loading rack; 35. Industrial camera; 36. Thickness sensor; 37. Second electric cylinder; 38. Push plate; 39. Refrigeration plate; 40. Electric suction cup; 41. Blade; 42. Tool holder; 43. Rubber pier; 44. Temperature sensor; 45. Embedded slot; 46. Ice pushing device; 47. Ice pushing rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] See also Figure 1-5 as well as Figure 9As shown, this embodiment provides an ice profile lifting device, including a first chassis 1, a driving part that can be lifted up and down is provided above the first chassis 1, a loading plate 14 is provided on the driving part, and square ice cubes 4 are carried on the loading plate 14, a top bin 3 is provided above the driving part, at least two first electric cylinders 15 are symmetrically provided in the top bin 3, and the output end below the first electric cylinder 15 passes through the top bin 3 and is provided with an insulation bin 16 for preventing the square ice cubes 4 from melting, a second chassis 18 and a third chassis 19 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first chassis 1, a second linear motor 21 that can be moved horizontally is provided above the third chassis 19, a lift 26 is provided above the linear motor, a visual recognition module for identifying material shape defects and a kicking component for rejecting materials are provided above the lift 26 through a loading rack 34, a first linear motor 20 that can be moved horizontally is provided above the second chassis 18, and a kicking component for crushing the shape defects is provided above the first linear motor 20 The crushing assembly 22 of the square ice cube 4 with shaped defects is provided with an embedding groove 45 below the first chassis 1, the second chassis 18 and the third chassis 19. A movable wheel 33 is provided in the embedding groove 45. An electrical control box 17 is provided above the third chassis 19. One end of the heat preservation bin 16 is open and the four inner sides of the heat preservation bin 16 are provided with cooling fins 39. A knife holder 42 is provided at the end of the heat preservation bin 16 away from the opening. Temperature sensors are provided on both sides of the knife holder 42. Sensor 44, multiple blades 41 are installed on the knife holder 42 by screws, the blades 41 are square sheets, and can cut the square ice cubes 4 that stick to each other. Multiple electric suction cups 40 are arranged above the heat preservation bin 16, and the circular disc of the electric suction cup 40 passes through the outer wall of the heat preservation bin 16 and extends to the interior of the heat preservation bin 16. The circular disc is located between two blades 41. The heat preservation bin 16 is adapted to the loading plate 14, and the heat preservation bin 16 can be buckled onto the loading plate 14 to achieve insulation of the square ice cubes 4.First, when the loading plate 14 carries the square ice cubes 4, the heat preservation bin 16 is lowered onto the loading plate 14 by the first electric cylinder 15, and the heat preservation bin 16 is buckled down to form a closed space. The refrigeration plate 39 performs cooling as needed, and the temperature sensor 44 can measure the temperature as needed to ensure that the square ice cubes 4 are in the best storage environment. Secondly, the adhesion treatment adopts the mechanical coordination of the blade 41 array and the electric suction cup 40. When the visual recognition module detects that the square ice cube 4 is adhered, the blade 41 cuts into the adhesion surface horizontally from top to bottom, and at the same time sucks the square ice cube 4 to prevent it from moving. Finally, the square ice cube 4 is scanned by the movable visual recognition module, and the image processing system is better than For the preset parameters, when a shape defect is found, the linear motor drives the elevator 26 to drive the kicking assembly to kick the material out of the loading plate 14, so that the square ice cubes 4 with shape defects fall into the crushing assembly 22. The crushing assembly 22 reaches the predetermined position through the first linear motor 20 to receive the square ice cubes 4 falling from above. This principle of multi-system collaboration realizes the full automation process from heat preservation and anti-melting to automatic quality inspection, and can also move the square ice cubes 4 that have been inspected by moving the first chassis 1. At this time, the heat preservation bin 16 not only plays a role in heat preservation, but also stabilizes the square ice cubes 4 by adsorbing them through the electric suction cup 40.

[0043] In terms of quality control, the temperature fluctuation of the insulation bin 16 can be effectively controlled by the refrigeration plate 39 to prevent the square ice cubes from melting. In addition, the precise detection of the visual recognition module is combined to ensure the improvement of the product qualification rate. In terms of production efficiency, the modular mobile chassis shortens the equipment line change time, and the adhesion treatment can complete the separation operation within 2 seconds, which is several times more efficient than manual operation. In terms of equipment performance, the crushing component 22 driven by the first linear motor 20 and the visual recognition module and kicking component driven by the second linear motor 21 complete the identification and crushing of the square ice cubes 4. This design fully reflects the significant advantages of the device in improving the automation level and product quality of the ice making industry.

[0044] See also Figure 10-12As shown, the loading plate 14 consists of three layers, namely, a grid plate 1401, a polyurethane shock-absorbing pad 1408 and a hard plate 1409 from top to bottom. The grid plate 1401 is provided with a plurality of bottom holes 1402 distributed in a matrix pattern from top to bottom, and a connecting groove 1403 is provided between the bottom holes 1402 in the same row. Liquid carrying grooves 1404 are installed on both sides of the grid plate 1401 by bolts, and an inner groove 1406 is provided inside the liquid carrying groove 1404. An inner shaft 1405 is provided in the inner groove 1406, and a plurality of pulleys 1407 are provided on the inner shaft 1405. The material of the hard plate 1409 is a nano aerogel plate. A plurality of weighing sensors 1410 are provided below the hard plate 1409. A plurality of rubber piers 43 that can act as a buffer are provided below the hard plate 1409. The square ice cubes 4 are placed above the grid plate 1401. The matrix bottom holes 1402 and the continuous flow grooves 1403 of the grid plate 1401 constitute a diversion system for the melted water of the square ice cubes 4. Combined with the pulley 1407 structure in the liquid-carrying tanks 1404 on both sides, it can guide the discharge of large pieces of melted ice and the storage of liquid to avoid secondary freezing. The design of the pulley 1407 also facilitates the movement of the square ice cubes 4. The polyurethane shock-absorbing pad 1408 serves as an intermediate buffer layer, which can effectively absorb the vibration and impact during the lifting process. The hard plate 1409 made of nano-aerogel material at the bottom layer has both structural support and thermal insulation functions. This layered design realizes the functional integration of meltwater treatment, shock absorption and buffering, and weight monitoring. The synergistic effect of each layer of structure ensures the integrity of the square ice cubes 4 during transportation.

[0045] The diversion system of the grid plate 1401 of this design can promptly remove large pieces of melted ice and store liquid in the liquid carrier tank 1404, fundamentally preventing the adhesion problem of the square ice cubes 4 caused by refreezing of accumulated water at the bottom. The polyurethane shock-absorbing layer significantly reduces the risk of damage to the square ice cubes 4 when they are placed in, and is particularly suitable for high-speed lifting conditions. The hard plate 1409 made of nano-aerogel material not only provides rigid support, but its excellent thermal insulation performance also blocks heat conduction from the outside. The loading plate 14 cooperates with the insulation bin 16 to form an anti-melting effect for the square ice cubes 4 during the lifting process. The design of the weighing sensor 1410 realizes real-time monitoring of the weight of the square ice cubes 4. The buffer rubber pier 43 ensures the support stability of the loading plate 14 when it needs to drop to the bottom. This multi-layer structure design achieves lightweight through material optimization while ensuring functionality, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency and reliability of the equipment.

[0046] See also Figure 6-8As shown, the driving part includes a support frame 2, a carrier frame 5, a first motor 6, a reinforcement plate 7, a rotating shaft 8, a baffle 9, a convex rail 10, a through-port 11, a conveyor belt 12 and a slider assembly 13. The support frame 2 is symmetrically arranged above the first chassis 1, the carrier frame 5 is arranged on the inner side of the support frame 2, the first motor 6 is arranged above the carrier frame 5, the support frame 2 and the carrier frame 5 are fixedly connected through the reinforcement plate 7, the rotating shaft 8 is rotatably arranged at both ends of the carrier frame 5 through a bearing, the rotating shaft 8 and the first motor 6 are rotatably connected through a belt, the baffle 9 is arranged on both sides of the carrier frame 5, the baffle 9 is adjacent to the rotating shaft 8 and the baffle 9 is symmetrically distributed on the carrier frame 5, the convex rail 10 is arranged between the baffle 9, the through-port 11 is opened on both sides of the rotating shaft 8, the conveyor belt 12 passes through the through-port 11 and is sleeved on the rotating shaft 8, and the sliding assembly is arranged on the conveyor belt 12;

[0047] The sliding assembly includes a driving block 1301, a card plate 1302, a mounting plate 1303 and a surrounding plate 1304. The driving block 1301 is arranged on the conveyor belt 12, and the driving block 1301 moves up and down with the transmission belt. The card plates 1302 are symmetrically distributed and arranged on the rear side of the driving block 1301. The card plates 1302 are adapted to the convex rail 10 so that the card plates 1302 can slide on the convex rail 10. The mounting plate 1303 is arranged on the front side of the driving block 1301. The mounting plate 1303 facilitates the installation and fixation of the loading plate 14. The surrounding plate 1304 is arranged on the side of the card plate 1302 away from the driving block 1301 to enhance the stability and firmness of the sliding assembly. The support frame 2 and the carrier frame 5 form a rigid frame through the reinforcement plate 7, providing a stable structural foundation for the lifting movement. The first motor 6 drives the rotating shaft 8 to rotate through the belt, driving the conveyor belt 12 to realize the circular motion, and the sliding cooperation between the convex rail 10 and the card plate 1302 constitutes a precise guiding system to ensure that the sliding assembly moves smoothly along the predetermined trajectory. The symmetrical distribution design of the baffle 9 limits the movement trajectory of the convex rail 10 and the card plate 1302, and the setting of the through opening 11 optimizes the threading path of the conveyor belt 12. The combined structure of the driving block 1301 and the card plate 1302 in the sliding assembly not only realizes power transmission but also ensures guiding accuracy. The reinforcement design of the enclosure 1304 further improves the torsional resistance of the overall structure. This integrated design organically integrates functions such as power transmission, motion guidance and structural stability to form a reliable lifting drive system.

[0048] The core advantage of this structural design is reflected in the significant improvement in motion accuracy and reliability. The stable frame structure ensures the stability of the drive unit during high-speed operation and effectively suppresses vibration and offset. The precise coordination between the convex rail 10 and the card plate 1302 keeps the lifting trajectory of the loading plate 14 linear, avoiding the common shaking problem of traditional chain transmission. The reinforced design of the enclosure 1304 enhances the deformation resistance of the sliding component under load conditions. The optimized layout of the conveyor belt 12 and the rotating shaft 8 reduces transmission loss. The overall design meets the stringent requirements of industrial square ice cube 4 transportation for operational stability through multiple guarantee mechanisms, and ensures the long-term reliability of the equipment in low temperature and humid environments, significantly improving the continuous operation capacity of the ice-making assembly line.

[0049] See also Figure 12 As shown, the visual recognition module includes an industrial camera 35 and a thickness sensor 36. The industrial camera 35 is symmetrically arranged above the carrier 34, and the thickness sensor 36 is arranged above the industrial camera 35. A support base 30 for stable support is provided on the rear side of the elevator 26. The kicking assembly includes a second electric cylinder 37 and a push plate 38. The second electric cylinder 37 is arranged above the carrier 34, and the push plate 38 is arranged on the output end of the second electric cylinder 37. The push plate 38 can push and remove square ice cubes 4 with shape defects under the action of the second electric cylinder 37. The design principle of this visual recognition module is based on the efficient coordination of optical detection and mechanical execution. The symmetrical layout of the industrial camera 35 enables multi-angle three-dimensional imaging of the square ice cubes 4. Combined with the thickness sensor 36 above, a complete stereoscopic detection system is constructed, which can fully capture the outline size and surface features of the square ice cubes 4. The support base 30 on the rear side of the elevator 26 enhances the stability of the detection unit, ensuring that the imaging quality is not affected by the vibration of the equipment. The kicking component adopts a structure in which the second electric cylinder 37 directly drives the push plate 38. When a defective square ice cube 4 is identified, the system can immediately trigger the second electric cylinder 37 to perform precise linear pushing action to achieve rapid sorting. This seamless connection between photoelectric detection and mechanical execution forms a closed-loop quality control system.

[0050] This design eliminates the visual blind spots of single-point detection through symmetrically arranged industrial cameras 35. Combined with the depth information of the thickness sensor 36, it can accurately identify various shape defects. The kicking component driven by the second electric cylinder 37 responds quickly, ensuring the reliability of the rejection action while avoiding interference with qualified products. The entire system realizes a fully automated process from detection to sorting through intelligent image processing and fast mechanical response, greatly improving the quality control level and operating efficiency of the ice-making production line.

[0051] See also Figure 13-14As shown, the crushing assembly 22 includes a frame 2201, a processing bin 2202, a second motor 2203, a rotating shaft 2204, a rotating wheel 2205, a V-belt 2206, a stirring blade 2207 and a discharge port. The frame 2201 is arranged above the first linear motor 20, the processing bin 2202 is arranged on the frame 2201, the processing bin 2202 is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, the second motor 2203 is arranged on one side of the processing bin 2202, the rotating shaft 2204 is arranged through bearings on both sides of the processing bin 2202, the rotating wheel 2205 is arranged on the rotating shaft 2204 and the output end of the second motor 2203, the V-belt 2206 is set on the rotating wheel 2205 of the second motor 2203 and the rotating shaft 2204, the stirring blade 2207 is set on the rotating shaft 2204 inside the processing bin 2202, and the discharge port is arranged below the processing bin 2202 and the discharge port is inclined. The crushing component 22 uses the synergistic effect of mechanical crushing and gravity discharge, and the processing bin 2202 structure with a width at the top and a narrowness at the bottom forms a natural funnel effect, so that the defective square ice cubes 4 are concentrated in the crushing area under the action of gravity. The second motor 2203 drives the rotating shaft 2204 to rotate at high speed through the V-belt 2206, driving the stirring blade 2207 to produce strong shearing and impact effects, thereby achieving mechanical crushing of the square ice cubes 4. The inclined discharge port utilizes the principle of gravity flow to ensure smooth discharge of crushed ice. The frame 2201 driven by the first linear motor 20 enables the entire component to have horizontal movement capability and can be accurately positioned to the area to be processed. This mechanical transmission realizes continuous processing from feeding, crushing to discharge.

[0052] The processing bin 2202 cooperates with the high-speed rotating stirring blades 2207 to form an efficient crushing chamber, ensuring that the square ice cubes 4 are fully crushed. The V-belt 2206 transmission system runs smoothly and is easy to maintain. The movable design enables the crushing component 22 to be flexibly connected to different workstations. The inclined discharge port avoids blockage by accumulation of crushed ice. The overall structure takes into account both crushing strength and equipment reliability, which not only meets the demand for rapid processing of defective square ice cubes 4, but also adapts to the continuous operation characteristics of the ice-making assembly line, effectively improving the processing efficiency of unqualified products and the automation level of the production line.

[0053] See also Figure 1-6As shown, a stirring tank 24 is provided above the second chassis 18, and the discharge port of the crushing assembly 22 is connected to the stirring tank 24 through a transmission pipe 23. The stirring tank 24 optimizes and accelerates the crushing and melting of the square ice cubes 4. A water pump 25 is provided above the second chassis 18, and one end of the water pump 25 is connected to the stirring tank 24. The water pump 25 can directly connect water to the outside for ice making needs. A drag hook 27 is provided at one end of the first chassis 1, the second chassis 18 and the third chassis 19, and a receiving tray 28 is provided between the support frames 2 to receive the square ice cubes 4 dropped from above. A leakage net 29 is provided in the receiving tray 28, and shields 32 that can shield and protect the first motor 6 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the support frame 2, and a warning light 31 for warning is provided on the side of the top bin 3. The crushing component 22 is directly connected to the mixing tank 24 through the transmission pipe 23, and the crushed ice is further crushed so that the crushed square ice cubes 4 can be quickly introduced into the mixing tank 24 to be melted and reused. The setting of the water pump 25 realizes the circular transportation of water resources to meet the water supply needs of the ice making system. The design of the drag hook 27 facilitates the movement and positioning of the equipment, and the leakage net 29 structure in the receiving tray 28 can effectively collect and process the scattered square ice cubes 4 fragments. The shield 32 and the warning light 31 enhance the safety protection performance of the equipment and ensure the warning and safety of the operation process. This integrated design organically integrates functions such as crushing, melting, and water supply, and optimizes the resource utilization efficiency of the ice making process.

[0054] The seamless connection between the mixing tank 24 and the crushing assembly 22 accelerates the secondary utilization of the square ice cubes 4. The configuration of the water pump 25 realizes the instant supply of water resources and improves the response speed of the ice-making system. The drag hook 27 and the chassis design make the equipment layout more flexible and convenient for production line adjustment and maintenance. The mesh 29 structure of the receiving tray 28 effectively prevents the accumulation of crushed ice and keeps the working environment clean. The design of the shield 32 and the warning light 31 significantly improves the safety and operational visibility of the equipment and reduces the risk of accidents. The overall design improves the sustainability of the ice-making process and ensures the stable operation and convenient operation of the equipment through functional integration and safety optimization. It should be noted that the first linear motor 20, the second linear motor 21, the mixing tank 24, the water pump 25 and the elevator 26 can all be purchased or customized, and this article will not go into details.

[0055] See also Figure 15As shown, the visual recognition module has completed the scanning of the square ice cube 4 and confirmed whether the current square ice cube 4 has shape defects or adhesion problems. If the square ice cube 4 is qualified, the kicking assembly is not started, and the elevator 26 moves the square ice cube 4 to the adjacent position through the second linear motor 21. The electric suction cup 40 of the heat preservation bin 16 absorbs the square ice cube 4, and the top bin 3 moves down to the loading plate 14, ready to transfer the square ice cube 4 to the transportation equipment. If the square ice cube 4 is unqualified, the kicking assembly is extended under the drive of the elevator 26, and the defective square ice cube 4 is pushed away from the loading plate 14, so that it falls into the crushing assembly 22. The first linear motor 20 drives the crushing assembly 22 to move to the position to receive the fallen square ice cube 4, and randomly starts the crushing program to crush the square ice cube 4. After the qualified square ice cube 4 is adsorbed under the heat preservation bin 16, the first chassis 1 is translated to between the ice pushing device 46 and the ice pushing rack 47 through the moving wheel 33, and the heat preservation bin 16 is moved by the first electric The cylinder 15 rises, exposing the square ice cubes 4, and then pushes them into the ice pushing rack 47 with the help of the ice pushing device 46. If visual recognition detects that the square ice cubes 4 are stuck, the blade array 41 descends to cut the stuck surface, and at the same time, the electric suction cup 40 absorbs and fixes the square ice cubes 4 to ensure separation after cutting. After separation, the quality inspection process is repeated, and the loading plate 14 descends and resets. The weighing sensor 1410 monitors the weight of the new square ice cubes 4. The diversion function of the grid plate 1401, the bottom hole 1402, the continuous flow groove 1403, the liquid carrying groove 1404, etc. clears the residual melt water. The equipment waits for the next square ice cube 4 to enter the loading plate 14. The heat preservation bin 16 not only keeps the heat but also fixes the square ice cubes 4 through the electric suction cup 40 to ensure stability during movement. The embedded groove 45 and the moving wheel 33 design support fast line change and adapt to the needs of multiple stations. The pulley 1407 assists the movement of the square ice cubes 4. The above steps integrate the automated closed-loop process of heat preservation, quality inspection, sorting and transportation.

[0056] In summary, the ice cube profile lifting device of the present invention realizes the full process automation of the ice-making production line, from heat preservation and anti-melting, adhesion treatment to automatic quality inspection. The device adopts a three-layer composite loading plate 14 structure, combined with the closed-loop temperature lock treatment of the heat preservation bin 16, which effectively solves the melting and adhesion problems of square ice cubes 4 during transportation. The coordinated work of the visual recognition module and the kicking component ensures the accurate identification and rapid removal of square ice cubes 4 with shape defects. The efficient connection between the crushing component 22 and the mixing tank 24 realizes the immediate crushing and recycling of unqualified products. Each functional module is driven by the first linear motor 20 and the second linear motor 21 to achieve precise positioning. With the centralized management of the electrical control box 17, a highly intelligent control system is formed. The overall design not only significantly improves product quality and production efficiency, but its modular chassis and mobile wheel 33 structure also enhance the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment. At the same time, the safety protection design and resource recycling mechanism further optimize the reliability and sustainability of the ice-making process, providing an efficient and stable automation solution for the industrial ice-making field.

[0057] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only specific and clear descriptions of the technical solutions and technical features of the present application. For those skilled in the art, solutions or features that belong to the prior art or common knowledge will not be described in detail in the above embodiments.

[0058] In addition, the technical solutions of the present application are not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An ice profile lifting device, characterized in that: The present invention comprises a first chassis, a driving part which can be lifted up and down is provided above the first chassis, a loading plate is provided on the driving part, square ice cubes are carried above the loading plate, a top bin is provided above the driving part, at least two first electric cylinders are symmetrically provided in the top bin, the output end below the first electric cylinder passes through the bottom of the top bin and is provided with an insulation bin for preventing ice cubes from melting, a second chassis and a third chassis are respectively arranged on both sides of the first chassis, a second linear motor which is movable in the horizontal direction is provided above the third chassis, a lift is provided above the linear motor, a visual recognition module for identifying material shape defects and a kicking component for rejecting materials are provided above the lift through a loading rack, a first linear motor which is movable in the horizontal direction is provided above the second chassis, and a kicking component for knocking A crushing assembly for crushing square ice cubes with shape defects, wherein an embedding groove is provided under the first chassis, the second chassis and the third chassis, movable wheels are provided in the embedding groove, an electrical control box is provided above the third chassis, one end of the heat preservation bin is in an open state and refrigeration plates are provided on the four inner sides of the heat preservation bin, a knife holder is provided at the end away from the opening inside the heat preservation bin, temperature sensors are provided on both sides of the knife holder, a plurality of blades are mounted on the knife holder by screws, the blades are square sheets and can cut square ice cubes that are stuck to each other, a plurality of electric suction cups are provided above the heat preservation bin, the circular disk of the electric suction cup passes through the outer wall of the heat preservation bin and extends to the interior of the heat preservation bin and the circular disk is located between the two blades, the heat preservation bin is adapted to the loading plate, and the heat preservation bin can be buckled onto the loading plate to achieve heat preservation of the square ice cubes.

2. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading plate consists of three layers, namely, a grid plate, a polyurethane shock-absorbing pad and a hard plate from top to bottom. The grid plate is penetrated by a plurality of bottom holes distributed in a matrix, and a connecting flow groove is opened between the bottom holes in the same row. Liquid-carrying tanks are installed on both sides of the grid plate by bolts, and an inner tank is opened inside the liquid-carrying tank. An inner shaft is provided in the inner tank, and a plurality of pulleys are provided on the inner shaft. The material of the hard plate is a nano-aerogel plate, and a plurality of weighing sensors are provided under the hard plate. A plurality of rubber piers that can act as a buffer are provided under the hard plate. Square ice cubes are placed above the grid plate.

3. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving part includes a support frame, a carrier frame, a first motor, a reinforcement plate, a rotating shaft, a blocking rod, a convex rail, a through-hole, a conveyor belt and a slider assembly, wherein the support frame is symmetrically arranged above the first chassis, the carrier frame is arranged on the inner side of the support frame, the first motor is arranged above the carrier frame, the support frame and the carrier frame are fixedly connected through the reinforcement plate, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged at both ends of the carrier frame through bearings, the rotating shaft and the first motor are rotatably connected through a belt, the blocking rods are arranged on both sides of the carrier frame, the blocking rods are adjacent to the rotating shaft and the blocking rods are symmetrically distributed on the carrier frame in an upper and lower manner, the convex rails are arranged between the blocking rods, the through-holes are opened on both sides of the rotating shaft, the conveyor belt passes through the through-hole and is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the sliding assembly is arranged on the conveyor belt; The sliding assembly includes a driving block, a card plate, a mounting plate and a surrounding plate. The driving block is arranged on the conveyor belt, and the driving block moves up and down with the transmission belt. The card plates are symmetrically distributed and arranged on the rear side of the driving block. The card plates are adapted to the convex rails so that the card plates can slide on the convex rails. The mounting plate is arranged on the front side of the driving block. The mounting plate facilitates the installation and fixation of the loading plate. The surrounding plate is arranged on the side of the card plate away from the driving block to enhance the stability and firmness of the sliding assembly.

4. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The visual recognition module includes an industrial camera and a thickness measuring sensor. The industrial camera is symmetrically arranged above the loading rack, and the thickness measuring sensor is arranged above the industrial camera. A support base for stable support is arranged on the rear side of the elevator.

5. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The kicking assembly includes a second electric cylinder and a push plate. The second electric cylinder is arranged above the loading rack, and the push plate is arranged on the output end of the second electric cylinder. The push plate can push and remove square ice cubes with shape defects under the action of the second electric cylinder.

6. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The crushing assembly includes a frame, a processing bin, a second motor, a rotating shaft, a rotating wheel, a V-belt, a stirring blade and a discharge port. The frame is arranged above the first linear motor, the processing bin is arranged on the frame, the processing bin is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, the second motor is arranged on one side of the processing bin, the rotating shaft passes through both sides of the processing bin through bearings, the rotating wheel is arranged on the output end of the rotating shaft and the second motor, the V-belt sleeve is arranged on the rotating wheel of the second motor and the rotating shaft, the stirring blade is arranged on the rotating shaft inside the processing bin, and the discharge port is arranged below the processing bin and the discharge port is inclined.

7. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A stirring tank is provided above the second chassis, and the discharge port of the crushing assembly is connected to the stirring tank through a transmission pipe. The stirring tank optimizes and accelerates the crushing and melting of square ice cubes. A water pump is provided above the second chassis, and one end of the water pump is connected to the stirring tank. The water pump can directly connect water to the outside to meet ice making needs.

8. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the first chassis, the second chassis and the third chassis is provided with a towing hook.

9. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A receiving pan for receiving ice cubes dropped from above is arranged between the support frames, and a leakage net is arranged in the receiving pan.

10. The ice profile lifting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: Shields that can shield and protect the first motor are arranged on both sides of the upper end of the support frame, and warning lights that serve as warnings are arranged on the sides of the top bin.

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