Quantitative ice discharging machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a quantitative ice discharging machine which comprises an ice containing bucket, an ice outlet is formed in one side of the ice containing bucket, and the side face, provided with the ice outlet, of the ice containing bucket is obliquely arranged in the direction away from the bottom face of the ice containing bucket. The ice conveying part comprises a rotating disc and a plurality of grid openings formed in the outer ring of the rotating disc, when the rotating disc rotates to drive the grid openings to rotate, the ice outlet is formed in the ice containing bucket and corresponds to any grid opening in position, and the ice outlet communicates with the ice containing bucket and the outside; the stirring assembly is used for stirring the ice blocks in the ice containing bucket; the driving mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the ice containing bucket and used for driving the ice feeding piece and the stirring assembly to rotate; the counting mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the ice outlet and used for calculating the number of the ice blocks passing through the ice outlet; and the controller is in communication connection with the driving mechanism and the counting mechanism. When the ice discharging device is used, the rotating disc drives the grid openings to rotate, and ice blocks can be promoted to move to the grid openings of the ice feeding piece in the process that the rotating disc drives the grid openings to rotate and then fall into cups below the ice outlets, so that the ice discharging work is completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing, in particular to a quantitative ice dispenser. Background Art

[0002] When people enjoy tea, they usually add ice cubes to the tea to enhance the taste. In the work of making tea in existing tea shops, the usual practice is to first place the frozen ice cubes of uniform size in a low-temperature container. When ice cubes need to be added to the tea, tools (usually a small shovel) are used to manually scoop out the ice cubes and add them to the tea. The entire process is completed manually by the staff, and different numbers of ice cubes are added according to different cup models. Therefore, the amount of ice cubes added to each cup of tea is basically determined by the staff's feel and experience, and there is a problem that the ice cubes cannot be added accurately and quantitatively every time; if the scooped ice cubes are weighed, it will increase the workload and affect the speed of serving, which may lead to consumer complaints and other problems. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model proposes a quantitative ice dispenser, which can ensure that equal ice cubes fall into the cup each time the ice is dispensed, thereby ensuring the quality of tea drinks.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is achieved in this way:

[0005] A quantitative ice dispensing machine, comprising:

[0006] An ice bucket, wherein an ice outlet is provided on one side of the ice bucket, and the side of the ice bucket provided with the ice outlet is inclined in a direction away from the bottom surface of the ice bucket;

[0007] The ice delivery component includes a turntable and a plurality of grids arranged on the outer ring of the turntable. When the turntable rotates to drive the grids to rotate, the ice outlet is arranged on the ice bucket and corresponds to the position of any of the grids. The ice outlet is connected to the ice bucket and the outside.

[0008] A stirring component, used for stirring the ice cubes in the ice bucket;

[0009] A driving mechanism, disposed outside the ice bucket, for driving the ice delivery component and the stirring component to rotate;

[0010] A counting mechanism, disposed outside the ice outlet, for counting the number of ice cubes passing through the ice outlet;

[0011] A controller is communicatively connected with the driving mechanism and the counting mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, it further comprises an ice outlet channel, wherein the ice outlet channel connects the ice outlet with the outside, and the counting mechanism is arranged at the end of the ice outlet channel.

[0013] Preferably, a receiving groove cooperating with the ice delivery member is further provided in the ice bucket, the receiving groove is provided on a side of the ice bucket where the ice outlet is provided, and the ice delivery member is installed on the receiving groove.

[0014] Preferably, the outer ring of the turntable is provided with a plurality of partitions, and a grid is formed between two adjacent partitions.

[0015] Preferably, the partition comprises a guide piece and a blocking piece, the guide piece forms an acute angle with the axial line of the turntable, and the blocking piece is arranged at one side of the ice bucket and connected to the guide piece.

[0016] Preferably, the guide piece is arranged in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the turntable.

[0017] Preferably, the stirring assembly comprises a main rod and a plurality of supporting rods arranged around the main rod, and the main rod is connected to the driving mechanism.

[0018] Preferably, the support rod is spirally arranged on the outer circumference of the main rod.

[0019] Preferably, the ice outlet is arranged on the ice bucket, corresponding to the opening at the highest point of the outer ring of the turntable.

[0020] Preferably, a drainage hole is provided at the bottom of the ice bucket, a drainage channel is provided below the ice bucket, and the drainage hole communicates the ice bucket with the drainage channel.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0022] Ice making machines usually use the same mold to make ice cubes, so that the size of the ice cubes can be guaranteed to be uniform. Therefore, when the utility model is used, ice cubes of uniform size are placed in the ice bucket in advance, and the driving mechanism drives the ice delivery member and the stirring assembly to rotate, so that when the stirring assembly stirs the ice cubes, the turntable also drives the grid opening to rotate, and the process of the turntable driving the grid opening to rotate will promote the ice cubes to move to the grid opening of the ice delivery member; because the side surface of the ice bucket provided with the ice outlet is inclined in a direction away from the bottom surface of the ice bucket, when the turntable drives the grid opening to carry the ice cubes to the ice outlet, under the action of gravity, the ice cubes can fall from the ice outlet to the outside world, at this time, at the corresponding Cups (i.e., the outside world) are placed below the ice outlet. When ice cubes are transported to the ice outlet by the grid opening, they can fall into the cups below, completing the ice outlet work. In addition, the melted ice water will flow down along the turntable or grid opening without dripping into the cups. The ice cubes on other grid openings will be blocked by the ice bucket and will not fall until they are driven by the turntable to the ice outlet. The counting mechanism is used to count the number of ice cubes that fall from the ice outlet, ensuring that the same number of ice cubes fall into the cups each time the utility model works. Since the size of the ice cubes is uniform, it can be ensured that the same amount of ice cubes fall into the cups each time the ice outlet works, ensuring the quality of tea drinks. Moreover, the operation of the driving mechanism and the counting mechanism is controlled by a controller, which can realize the automation of the use of the utility model, without the need for staff to spend time on this process, improving work efficiency, and thus improving meal delivery efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a top-down perspective view of the present invention (the machine body and controller are not shown);

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Explosion diagram of

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model from the main viewing angle (the machine body and controller are not shown);

[0027] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ice delivery unit;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a right-side perspective view of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a right side cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the utility model from the right side;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram at point A in the middle.

[0032] Figure identification: 1-ice bucket, 11-ice outlet, 12-containing groove, 13-drainage hole, 2-ice delivery piece, 21-turntable, 22-partition, 221-guide plate, 222-blocking plate, 23-grid opening, 3-stirring assembly, 31-main rod, 32-support rod, 4-counting mechanism, 5-ice outlet channel, 51-inclined channel, 52-straight-falling channel, 53-guide channel, 6-driving mechanism, 7-machine body, 8-drainage channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 8 The utility model discloses a quantitative ice dispenser, comprising an ice bucket 1, an ice outlet 11 is provided on one side of the ice bucket 1, and the side of the ice bucket 1 provided with the ice outlet 11 is inclined in a direction away from the bottom surface of the ice bucket 1; an ice delivery member 2, comprising a turntable 21 and a plurality of grid openings 23 provided on the outer ring of the turntable 21, when the turntable 21 rotates and drives the grid openings 23 to rotate, the ice outlet 11 is provided on the ice bucket 1 and corresponds to the position of any grid opening 23, and the ice outlet 11 communicates with the ice bucket 1 and the outside; a stirring assembly 3, used for stirring the ice cubes in the ice bucket 1; a driving mechanism 6, which is provided on the outer side of the ice bucket 1, and is used for driving the ice delivery member 2 and the stirring assembly 3 to rotate; a counting mechanism 4, which is provided on the outer side of the ice outlet 11, and is used for counting the number of ice cubes passing through the ice outlet 11; a controller (not shown in the figure), which is communicatively connected with the driving mechanism 6 and the counting mechanism 4.

[0035] Specifically, an ice outlet 11 is provided on the ice bucket 1, and the position of the ice outlet 11 corresponds to the position of any grid opening 23, that is, the ice outlet 11 can be provided on the ice bucket 1, at a position corresponding to the grid opening 23 on the top of the turntable 21, or can be provided on the ice bucket 1, at a position corresponding to the grid opening 23 on the left or right part of the turntable 21, or can be provided on the ice bucket 1, at a position corresponding to any grid opening 23 on the northeast, northwest, etc. of the turntable 21 corresponding to the ice bucket 1. Since the side surface of the ice outlet 11 of the ice bucket 1 is inclined in a direction away from the bottom surface of the ice bucket 1, when the turntable 21 drives the grid opening 23 to carry ice cubes to the ice outlet 11, the ice cubes can fall from the ice outlet 11 to the outside under the action of gravity.

[0036] Specifically, the driving mechanism 6 is arranged on the outside of the ice bucket 1, and is connected to the turntable 21 of the ice delivery component 2 and the stirring component 3 in sequence, and drives the two to rotate, wherein the turntable 21 drives the grid 23 to rotate to transport ice cubes; the stirring component 3 rotates to stir the ice cubes in the ice bucket 1.

[0037] Specifically, the counting mechanism 4 is a photosensitive counter or an infrared sensor or an optical fiber sensor, or other components or devices that can count the number of ice cubes.

[0038] Furthermore, it also includes a body 7, and the ice bucket 1, the ice outlet passage 5, the driving mechanism 6 and the controller are all arranged inside the body 7. The body 7 is used to protect important functional components such as the ice bucket 1, the ice outlet passage 5, the driving mechanism 6 and the controller to prevent damage caused by external interference.

[0039] Ice making machines usually use the same mold to make ice cubes, so that the size of the ice cubes can be guaranteed to be uniform. Therefore, when the utility model is used, ice cubes of uniform size are placed in the ice bucket 1 in advance, and the driving mechanism 6 drives the ice delivery member 2 and the stirring assembly 3 to rotate, so that while the stirring assembly 3 stirs the ice cubes, the turntable 21 also drives the grid opening 23 to rotate, and the process of the turntable 21 driving the grid opening 23 to rotate will promote the ice cubes to move to the grid opening 23 of the ice delivery member 2; because the ice bucket 1 is provided with an ice outlet 11, the side surface is inclined in a direction away from the bottom surface of the ice bucket 1, so that when the turntable 21 drives the grid opening 23 to carry the ice cubes to the ice outlet 11, under the action of gravity, the ice cubes can fall from the ice outlet 11 to the outside world. , a cup (i.e., the outside world) is placed below the corresponding ice outlet 11. When the ice cubes are transported to the ice outlet 11 by the grid opening 23, they can fall into the cup below it, completing the ice outlet work. In addition, the melted ice water will flow down along the turntable 21 or the grid opening 23 without dripping into the cup. The ice cubes on other grid openings 23 will be blocked by the ice bucket 1 and will not fall until they are driven to the ice outlet 11 by the turntable 21. The counting mechanism 4 is used to count the number of ice cubes that fall from the ice outlet 11 to ensure that the same number of ice cubes fall into the cup each time the utility model works. Since the size of the ice cubes is uniform, it can be ensured that the same amount of ice cubes fall into the cup each time the ice outlet works, ensuring the quality of the tea drink. Moreover, the operation of the driving mechanism 6 and the counting mechanism 4 is controlled by the controller, which can realize the automation of the use of the utility model, without the need for the staff to spend time on this process, improving the work efficiency, and thus improving the efficiency of serving meals.

[0040] Furthermore, it also includes an ice outlet passage 5, which connects the ice outlet 11 with the outside world, and a counting mechanism 4 is arranged at the end of the ice outlet passage 5. By setting the ice outlet passage 5, the distance for ice cubes to fall from the ice outlet 11 to the outside world is extended, so that the ice cubes can be guided to the ice drop point of the cup outside, buffering the speed of their falling, and preventing the ice cubes from falling too fast and splashing, and the counting mechanism 4 is arranged at the end of the ice outlet passage, so that the counting mechanism 4 can count the number of ice cubes passing through the end of the ice outlet passage 5 in real time, ensuring that the same amount of ice cubes fall into the cup each time the ice is discharged, and ensuring the quality of the tea drink.

[0041] Furthermore, a receiving groove 12 cooperating with the ice delivery member 2 is further provided in the ice bucket 1, and the receiving groove 12 is provided on one side of the ice bucket 1 where the ice outlet 11 is provided, and the ice delivery member 2 is installed on the receiving groove 12. The receiving groove 12 is used to limit and fix the position of the ice delivery member 2 on the ice bucket 1, so as to prevent the ice cubes from squeezing the ice delivery member 2 and causing it to shift during the stirring process.

[0042] Furthermore, the outer ring of the turntable 21 is provided with a plurality of partitions 22, and a grid 23 is formed between two adjacent partitions 22. The turntable 21 is a circular turntable 21, and the plurality of partitions 22 are evenly arranged and distributed on the outer ring of the turntable 21, so that the grid 23 formed between two adjacent partitions 22 can accommodate ice cubes of the same size.

[0043] Specifically, the partition 22 includes a guide piece 221 and a baffle 222. The guide piece 221 forms an acute angle with the axial line of the turntable 21. The baffle 222 is disposed on one side of the ice bucket 1 and connected to the guide piece 221. When the grid 23 is loaded with ice cubes during the rotation of the turntable 21, the guide piece 221 is used to form the grid 23 to separate the ice cubes; the baffle 222 is used to limit the number of ice cubes falling from the ice outlet 11 to prevent excessive falling out.

[0044] Furthermore, the guide piece 221 is arranged in the opposite direction of the rotation direction of the turntable 21. This structure can ensure that when the turntable 21 rotates, even if the ice cubes are slightly displaced in the opening 23 due to inertia, they can be stably located in the opening 23 and not fall back into the ice bucket 1.

[0045] Furthermore, the stirring assembly 3 includes a main rod 31 and a plurality of supporting rods 32 arranged around the main rod 31 , and the main rod 31 is connected to the driving mechanism 6 .

[0046] Specifically, the driving mechanism 6 includes a motor and a motor output shaft. The motor output shaft is sequentially connected to the turntable 21 and the main rod 31 to drive the two to rotate.

[0047] Furthermore, the support rod 32 is spirally disposed on the outer circumference of the main rod 31 , which can fully stir the ice cubes and promote the ice cubes to be delivered to the grid opening 23 .

[0048] Furthermore, the ice outlet 11 is arranged on the ice bucket 1, corresponding to the grid opening 23 at the highest point of the outer circle of the turntable 21. This position makes the ice outlet 11 located at the highest point, so that ice can be dropped at a fixed point and in small quantities and multiple times. Compared with the ice cubes falling in a pile when located at the bottom, the accuracy of counting can be improved.

[0049] Furthermore, the ice outlet channel 5 includes an inclined channel 51 and a straight channel 52. The inclined channel 51 is arranged between the ice outlet 11 and the straight channel 52. The counting mechanism 4 is arranged on one side of the end of the straight channel 52 to improve the counting accuracy. The inclined channel 51 can extend the path of the ice cubes to slide down and slow down the falling speed of the ice cubes. The inclined channel 51 and the straight channel 52 can limit the falling path space of the ice cubes when they fall, so as to prevent the ice cubes from falling outside the cup.

[0050] Furthermore, a guide channel 53 is provided below the straight-falling channel 52, and the guide channel 53 is in the shape of an inverted ladder. Specifically, the guide channel 53 is in the shape of an inverted ladder with a large top and a small bottom, and the outlet at the bottom is just enough for one ice cube to pass through, so that the counting mechanism 4 can count the number of ice cubes and prevent ice cubes from accumulating at the ice drop outlet.

[0051] Furthermore, a drainage hole 13 is provided at the bottom of the ice bucket 1, and a drainage channel 8 is provided below the ice bucket 1, and the drainage hole 13 connects the ice bucket 1 and the drainage channel 8. The drainage hole 13 and the drainage channel 8 cooperate to drain the ice water melted from the ice cubes in the ice bucket 1, so as to prevent the ice water from being retained in the ice bucket 1.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quantitative ice dispenser, characterized in that: include, An ice bucket (1), wherein an ice outlet (11) is provided on one side of the ice bucket (1), and the side surface of the ice bucket (1) provided with the ice outlet (11) is inclined in a direction away from the bottom surface of the ice bucket (1); The ice delivery component (2) comprises a turntable (21) and a plurality of grid openings (23) arranged on the outer ring of the turntable (21); when the turntable (21) rotates to drive the grid openings (23) to rotate, the ice outlet (11) is arranged on the ice bucket (1) and corresponds to the position of any of the grid openings (23); the ice outlet (11) communicates with the ice bucket (1) and the outside; A stirring assembly (3) for stirring the ice cubes in the ice bucket (1); A driving mechanism (6) is arranged on the outside of the ice bucket (1) and is used to drive the ice delivery component (2) and the stirring component (3) to rotate; A counting mechanism (4) is arranged outside the ice outlet (11) and is used to count the number of ice cubes passing through the ice outlet (11); A controller is communicatively connected with the driving mechanism (6) and the counting mechanism (4).

2. A quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an ice outlet channel (5), wherein the ice outlet channel (5) connects the ice outlet (11) with the outside, and the counting mechanism (4) is arranged at the end of the ice outlet channel (5).

3. A quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice bucket (1) is also provided with a receiving groove (12) cooperating with the ice delivery member (2); the receiving groove (12) is provided on a side of the ice bucket (1) where the ice outlet (11) is provided; and the ice delivery member (2) is installed on the receiving groove (12).

4. The quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ring of the rotating disk (21) is provided with a plurality of partitions (22), and a grid opening (23) is formed between two adjacent partitions (22).

5. A quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The partition (22) comprises a guide piece (221) and a blocking piece (222); the guide piece (221) forms an acute angle with the axial line of the turntable (21); the blocking piece (222) is arranged on one side of the ice bucket (1) and is connected to the guide piece (221).

6. A quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide piece (221) is arranged in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the rotating disk (21).

7. The quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (3) comprises a main rod (31) and a plurality of supporting rods (32) arranged around the main rod (31); the main rod (31) is connected to the driving mechanism (6).

8. The quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support rod (32) is spirally arranged on the outer circumference of the main rod (31).

9. The quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice outlet (11) is arranged on the ice bucket (1) and corresponds to the grid opening (23) at the highest point of the outer circle of the turntable (21).

10. The quantitative ice dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the ice bucket (1) is provided with a drainage hole (13), a drainage channel (8) is provided below the ice bucket (1), and the drainage hole (13) communicates the ice bucket (1) with the drainage channel (8).

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