A new type of split ice storage for ice cube machine
By designing a screw conveying mechanism and buffer partition in the ice storage of the square ice machine, the problem that the traditional square ice storage reservoir cannot efficiently convey square ice cubes, and the continuous supply and efficient transportation of ice cubes are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421377355.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-17
AI Technical Summary
The ice storage reservoirs of traditional square ice machines cannot effectively transport square ice cubes, resulting in low transportation efficiency and affecting the market's supply of large amounts of ice cubes.
A new type of square ice machine split ice storage library is designed, adopting a main frame, an ice storage mechanism and a screw conveying mechanism. The screw conveying mechanism includes a speed reduction motor and a screw shaft blade. The screw shaft blade is installed on the output shaft of the speed reduction motor and is located inside the ice storage mechanism. The ice outlet is located at the end of the conveying direction of the screw shaft blade, and a buffer partition is installed inside the ice storage mechanism to disperse the pressure of the ice.
Through the design of the spiral conveying mechanism, the conveying efficiency of square ice cubes is improved, the continuous supply of ice cubes is achieved, and the market demand for large-capacity ice storage is met. At the same time, the design of the buffer partition avoids ice agglomeration and adverse effects on the spiral shaft blades.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making devices, in particular to a new type of split ice storage bin for ice cube machines. Background Art
[0002] With the continuous development of market demand, the market share of the ice-making industry has shown an upward trend year by year, and people's demand for edible ice cubes is also increasing. Ice cube machines usually refer to equipment that produces square ice cubes. Square ice cubes are easier to stack and store than ordinary round ice cubes. Therefore, square ice cubes are usually used in vegetable and fruit preservation, beverage processing and other industries.
[0003] Traditional ice cube machine ice storage warehouses store the square ice cubes made by ice cube machines. The current conveying system cannot effectively convey the square ice cubes, and the conveying efficiency is low, which affects the market supply of large amounts of ice cubes. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a new split ice storage bin for an ice cube machine.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: a split ice storage bin of a new type of ice cube machine, comprising a main frame, an ice storage mechanism and a spiral conveying mechanism, the spiral conveying mechanism comprising a reduction motor and a spiral shaft blade, the spiral shaft blade is installed on the output shaft of the reduction motor, and the spiral shaft blade is located inside the ice storage mechanism, an ice outlet is provided on the main frame, the ice outlet is communicated with the ice storage mechanism, the ice outlet is located at the end of the conveying direction of the spiral shaft blade, a buffer partition is provided inside the ice storage mechanism, and a moving space is left between the buffer partition and the bottom of the ice storage mechanism, and a photoelectric sensor or an ultrasonic sensor is also provided inside the ice storage mechanism.
[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model: the buffer partition is arranged to be inclined from the upper end surface of the ice storage mechanism toward the direction of the spiral shaft blades.
[0007] As a further improvement of the utility model: a bearing is installed at the ice outlet, and the ends of the spiral shaft blades are connected to the bearing.
[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model: the main frame is further provided with a mounting cover, the mounting cover is provided with a bearing seat, the bearing is mounted on the bearing seat, and the mounting cover is arranged on the outer periphery of the ice outlet.
[0009] As a further improvement of the utility model: buffer partitions are symmetrically provided on both sides of the spiral shaft blade in the length direction.
[0010] As a further improvement of the utility model: the bottom of the ice storage mechanism is designed in a V shape, and the spiral shaft blades are installed at the bottom of the ice storage mechanism.
[0011] As a further improvement of the utility model: an observation window is provided on one side of the ice storage mechanism, and the observation window is communicated with the interior of the ice storage mechanism.
[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model: a cover plate is provided at the upper end of the ice storage mechanism, and a handle is provided on the cover plate.
[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model: the ice storage mechanism is surrounded by a bottom plate, a front side plate, a rear side plate, a left side plate and a right side plate to form a hollow structure.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0015] The utility model installs spiral shaft blades inside the ice storage mechanism, leaves an ice outlet on the main frame, and arranges the ice outlet at the end of the conveying direction of the spiral shaft blades. After the reduction motor is started, the spiral continuously conveys the square ice cubes to drop from the ice outlet, thereby improving the conveying efficiency of the square ice cubes and meeting the occasions requiring continuous supply of a large number of ice cubes. The buffer partition is also used to disperse and separate the ice cubes, disperse the pressure of ice cube accumulation, and ensure that the spiral shaft blades can rotate smoothly and evenly convey the square ice cubes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 The exploded view of a new split ice storage bin of an ice cube machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.
[0017] Figure 2 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of a split ice storage bin of a novel ice cube machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 3 The figure is an overall schematic diagram of a split ice storage bin of a novel ice cube machine according to an embodiment.
[0019] Reference numerals:
[0020] 1. Main frame, 101, ice outlet,
[0021] 2. Ice storage mechanism, 21. Bottom plate, 22. Front side plate, 23. Rear side plate, 24. Left side plate, 25. Right side plate, 26. Cover plate, 261. Handle,
[0022] 3. Screw conveying mechanism, 31. Speed reduction motor, 311. Output shaft, 32. Screw shaft blade, 33. Bearing,
[0023] 4. Bearing seat, 5. Limiting partition,
[0024] 6. Install the hood.
[0025] 7. Windows and doors. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the specific embodiments of the utility model and the corresponding drawings. 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.
[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0028] In order to solve the technical problems in the prior art, the utility model is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0029] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the embodiment of the utility model discloses a new split ice storage bin of an ice cube machine, including a main frame 1, an ice storage mechanism 2 and a spiral conveying mechanism 3. The main frame 1 plays the role of supporting and fixing the ice storage mechanism 2. The ice cubes of the ice cube machine fall into the ice storage mechanism 2. The spiral conveying mechanism 3 is on the main frame 1. The spiral conveying mechanism 3 conveys the ice cubes in the ice storage mechanism 2 to the outside of the main frame 1 for use. The spiral conveying mechanism 3 mainly includes a reduction motor 31, a spiral shaft blade 32 and a bearing. The spiral shaft blade 32 is installed on the output shaft 311 of the reduction motor 31, and the output shaft 311 and the spiral shaft blade 32 thereon are located inside the ice storage mechanism 2. The main frame 1 is also provided with an ice outlet 101, which is connected to the inside of the ice storage mechanism 2. The ice cubes in the ice storage mechanism 2 are discharged through the ice outlet 101.
[0030] A photoelectric sensor or an ultrasonic sensor is also provided inside the ice storage mechanism. The photoelectric sensor or the ultrasonic sensor detects the accumulation of ice cubes inside the ice storage mechanism. The photoelectric sensor and the ultrasonic sensor are usually installed at a set height at the upper end of the ice storage mechanism. When the ice cubes accumulate to a certain height, a signal is triggered.
[0031] Connect the photoelectric sensor or ultrasonic sensor to the controller of the ice maker. When the ice full signal is detected, it sends a signal to the controller of the ice maker, which then controls the ice maker to stop making ice, so as to make and transport ice at the same time and meet the market demand for ice cubes.
[0032] The ice outlet 101 is located at the end of the spiral blade 32 in the conveying direction, and the end of the spiral blade 32 is covered with a rubber sleeve.
[0033] As a preferred embodiment, the ice storage mechanism 2 is provided with a plurality of buffer partitions at intervals, and the buffer partitions can be placed vertically or tilted. The ice cubes inside the ice storage mechanism 2 are appropriately separated, and intervals are left to disperse the pressure at the spiral shaft blades 32, which has a certain blocking and buffering effect, avoids excessive local pressure causing ice cubes at the spiral shaft blades 32 to agglomerate or have an adverse effect on the spiral shaft blades 32, and improves work efficiency and stability.
[0034] Of course, the buffer partition leaves a moving space from the bottom of the ice storage mechanism 2 to accommodate the ice cubes sliding toward the spiral shaft blades 32 . Specifically, the buffer partition does not contact the bottom of the ice storage mechanism 2 .
[0035] More preferably, the interior of the ice storage mechanism 2 is divided into a plurality of ice storage bins, and a buffer partition is installed between adjacent ice storage bins, and the buffer partition is inclined from the upper end surface of the ice storage mechanism 2 toward the spiral shaft blade 32. The buffer partition is used to divide the interior of the ice storage mechanism 2 into a plurality of ice storage bins, disperse and separate ice cubes, disperse the pressure of ice cube accumulation, ensure that the spiral shaft blade 32 can rotate smoothly, evenly transport square ice cubes, and improve the transport efficiency.
[0036] As the spiral blades 32 spirally transport the lower layer of ice cubes, the upper layer of ice cubes move toward the spiral blades 32 under the action of gravity. This plays a certain buffering role when the ice cubes move, reduces the collision between the ice cubes and the impact on the spiral blades 32, protects the equipment and reduces noise.
[0037] Reasonable arrangement of the buffer baffle can allow the spiral shaft blade 32 to rotate smoothly without obstruction and maintain uniform delivery of ice cubes, thereby improving the working efficiency and stability of the ice storage mechanism 2.
[0038] When the reduction motor 31 is started, the spiral shaft blade 32 on the output shaft 311 is driven to rotate, and the spiral shaft blade 32 extending into the ice storage mechanism 2 drives the ice cubes to move toward the ice outlet 101, and the ice falls at the ice outlet 101. The spiral conveying mechanism can realize continuous conveying, which is suitable for occasions where a large amount of ice cubes are continuously supplied, meeting the market demand for large-capacity ice storage, and the ice is discharged smoothly. The spiral conveying mechanism has a compact structure and occupies a small space.
[0039] The split ice storage of this embodiment is provided with a main frame 1, an ice storage mechanism 2 is installed on the main frame 1, an ice outlet 101 is left on the main frame 1, a spiral shaft blade 32 is installed inside the ice storage mechanism 2, and the ice outlet 101 is set at the end of the conveying direction of the spiral shaft blade 32. After the reduction motor 31 is started, the spiral shaft blade 32 rotates, and the spiral continuously conveys the square ice cubes to fall from the ice outlet 101, thereby improving the conveying efficiency of the square ice cubes. The spiral conveying mechanism can continuously and evenly convey the square ice cubes, meeting the occasions where a large amount of ice cubes need to be continuously supplied, and the structure is compact, which can save space.
[0040] At the same time, a rubber sleeve is sleeved on the end of the spiral shaft blade 32 to reduce the friction between the spiral shaft blade 32 and the ice cubes, ensure the continuity and stability of transportation, and avoid damage to the square ice cubes by the blades during transportation.
[0041] Correspondingly, a bearing seat 4 is also installed at the ice outlet 101 of the main frame 1, and the bearing is fixedly installed on the bearing seat 4. The end of the output shaft 311 of the reduction motor 31 is connected to the bearing 33. A limiting partition 5 is set between the bearing seat 4 and the ice outlet 101 to prevent ice debris from entering the bearing seat 4 and affecting the rotation of the output shaft 311 of the reduction motor 31.
[0042] As a preferred embodiment, the main frame 1 is formed into an integral frame by welding a stainless steel 304 square tube and a stainless steel 304 rectangular tube.
[0043] As a preferred embodiment, the ice storage mechanism 2 is arranged in the middle space of the main frame 1. The ice storage mechanism 2 is surrounded by a bottom plate 21, a front side plate 22, a rear side plate 23, a left side plate 24 and a right side plate 25 to form a hollow structure for storing ice cubes.
[0044] Preferably, the bottom plate 21, the front side plate 22, the rear side plate 23, the left side plate 24 and the right side plate 25 are made of stainless steel 304 plates and welded to form a hollow container. It can be used to store large-capacity ice cubes, and equipped with a spiral conveying mechanism for spiral conveying, so that ice can be discharged continuously and smoothly, thereby improving the efficiency of conveying ice cubes.
[0045] More preferably, the bottom sides of the ice storage mechanism 2 are inclined toward the middle. The bottom plate 21 can be designed in a V-shaped shape, specifically, it can be formed by welding two inclined stainless steel 304 plates, and the overall ice storage mechanism 2 is similar to a square bucket shape.
[0046] More preferably, buffer partitions are symmetrically provided on both sides of the spiral shaft blades 32 in the length direction, and the buffer partitions are inclined, and the spiral shaft blades 32 are arranged in the depression of the bottom plate 21 in cooperation with the V-shaped bottom plate 21, that is, the bottom of the ice storage mechanism 2 is designed in a V-shape, and the ice cubes inside the ice storage mechanism 2 are dispersed and gathered at the spiral shaft blades 32 to complete efficient spiral transportation of ice.
[0047] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes a sealing plate mechanism, which is welded with stainless steel 304 plates and then fixed around the main frame 1 by bolts.
[0048] More preferably, a cover plate 26 is provided at the upper end of the ice storage mechanism 2 to seal the ice inlet of the ice storage mechanism 2. When the cover plate 26 is removed, ice cubes in the square ice maker fall into the ice storage mechanism 2 from the ice inlet.
[0049] As a preferred embodiment, an observation window is provided on one side of the ice storage mechanism 2, and the observation window is connected to the ice storage mechanism 2. When the operator checks through the observation window that the ice cubes in the ice storage mechanism 2 have reached the maximum ice storage amount, the reduction motor 31 is started, and the reduction motor 31 drives the spiral shaft blades 32 to spirally transport the ice cubes, and the ice cubes are discharged from the ice outlet 101. Generally speaking, the observation window is provided at the upper part of the ice storage mechanism 2.
[0050] More preferably, a window door 7 is provided at the observation window, one side of the window door 7 is connected to the side plate of the ice storage mechanism 2 by a hinge, and rivets are provided between the other side of the window door 7 and the side plate of the ice storage mechanism 2, and the window door 7 is opened and closed by the rivets.
[0051] Preferably, an ice storage mechanism 2 is provided on one side of the main frame 1, and a motor room is provided on the other side of the main frame 1, and the reduction motor 31 is installed in the motor room.
[0052] As a preferred embodiment, a mounting cover 6 is provided at the ice outlet 101, the mounting cover 6 is fixedly connected to the main frame 1, the bearing seat 4 and the bearing are fixedly installed on the mounting cover 6, one side of the mounting cover 6 extends to the ice outlet 101, and the mounting cover 6 is provided on the outer periphery of the ice outlet 101. The ice cubes coming out of the ice outlet 101 fall toward the lower edge direction of the mounting cover 6 under the limiting action of the mounting cover 6. At the same time, under the action of the above-mentioned limiting partition 5, the ice cubes at the ice outlet 101 will not have no physical contact with the bearing seat 4 and the bearing.
[0053] More preferably, the cover plate 26 is provided with a handle 261 to facilitate an operator to lift the cover plate 26 and open the ice inlet of the ice discharging mechanism.
[0054] The main functions of this utility model:
[0055] The spiral shaft blades of the spiral conveying mechanism are installed inside the ice storage mechanism, and the reduction motor drives the internal square ice cubes to be spirally and evenly conveyed to the ice outlet for ice dropping. It has a compact structure and high conveying efficiency, and is suitable for occasions that require a large amount of continuous supply of ice cubes.
[0056] In summary, after reading the utility model document, ordinary technicians in this field can make various other corresponding transformation schemes based on the technical scheme and technical concept of the utility model without creative mental labor, which all fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
Claims
1. A new type of split ice storage for ice cube machine, characterized in that: The ice storage device comprises a main frame, an ice storage mechanism and a spiral conveying mechanism, wherein the spiral conveying mechanism comprises a reduction motor and a spiral shaft blade, wherein the spiral shaft blade is mounted on the output shaft of the reduction motor and is located inside the ice storage mechanism, an ice outlet is arranged on the main frame, and the ice outlet is located at the end of the spiral shaft blade in the conveying direction, a buffer partition is arranged inside the ice storage mechanism, and a moving space is left between the buffer partition and the bottom of the ice storage mechanism, and a photoelectric sensor or an ultrasonic sensor is also arranged inside the ice storage mechanism.
2. A new type of split ice storage for ice cube machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer partition is arranged to be inclined from the upper end surface of the ice storage mechanism toward the direction of the spiral shaft blades.
3. The split ice storage bin of the novel ice cube machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A bearing is installed at the ice outlet, and the ends of the spiral shaft blades are connected to the bearing.
4. A new type of split ice storage for ice cube machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main frame is also provided with a mounting cover, the mounting cover is provided with a bearing seat, the bearing is mounted on the bearing seat, and the mounting cover is arranged on the outer periphery of the ice outlet.
5. The new split ice storage bin of the ice cube machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that: Buffer partitions are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the spiral shaft blade in the length direction.
6. The novel split ice storage bin of the ice cube machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The bottom of the ice storage mechanism is designed in a V shape, and the spiral shaft blades are installed at the bottom of the ice storage mechanism.
7. The novel split ice storage bin of the ice cube machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: An observation window is arranged on one side of the ice storage mechanism, and the observation window is communicated with the interior of the ice storage mechanism.
8. The novel split ice storage bin of the ice cube machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate is provided at the upper end of the ice storage mechanism, and a handle is provided on the cover plate.
9. The novel split ice storage bin of the ice cube machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice storage mechanism is surrounded by a bottom plate, a front side plate, a rear side plate, a left side plate and a right side plate to form a hollow structure.