Snow melting machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of snow melting machines, and discloses a snow melting machine, which comprises a shell used for accommodating internal components of the snow melting machine; the two inverted U-shaped brackets are arranged in the shell and are used for supporting a compressor assembly, an evaporator assembly and a condenser assembly in the snow melting machine; the compressor assembly is mounted between the two brackets and is used for driving a refrigerant to circulate; the evaporator assembly is installed on one sides of the tops of the two supports and is close to the water cup assembly, the evaporator assembly is connected with the compressor assembly, heat is absorbed through evaporation of a refrigerant, and ice shavings are made; the combined design of the shell, the two inverted-U-shaped supports, the compressor assembly, the evaporator assembly and the condenser assembly is adopted. The shell is made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy or plastic materials, and is firm, durable, light in weight and convenient to carry and install.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of snow melting machines, and in particular to a snow melting machine. Background Art

[0002] A slush machine, also known as a smoothie machine or slushie machine, is a machine specifically designed for making frozen drinks. These machines are primarily used in the food and beverage industry, including but not limited to ice cream parlors, cafes, bars, dessert shops, and fast food chains, for quickly preparing refreshing drinks such as crushed ice, slushies, shaved ice, and milkshakes.

[0003] Existing snow melters have complex internal structures, high costs, and are heavy, making them unsuitable for ordinary household users. At the same time, they often lack effective heat exchange designs, resulting in low ice-making efficiency and high energy consumption. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a snow melting machine, aiming to solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object of the invention, the first aspect of the present invention provides a snow melting machine, comprising:

[0006] a housing for housing internal components of the snow melter;

[0007] Two inverted "U"-shaped brackets are arranged in the shell to support the compressor assembly, evaporator assembly and condenser assembly inside the snow melter;

[0008] A compressor assembly, mounted between the two brackets, for driving a refrigerant circulation;

[0009] An evaporator assembly is installed on one side of the top of the two brackets and close to the water cup assembly. The evaporator assembly is connected to the compressor assembly and absorbs heat through the evaporation of the refrigerant to make smoothies.

[0010] A condenser assembly is installed on the other side of the top of the two brackets, and the condenser assembly is connected to the compressor assembly to condense the refrigerant and release heat to the external environment;

[0011] The water cup assembly is located on the side wall of the shell and is used for collecting shaved ice.

[0012] Optionally, the water cup assembly includes:

[0013] The water outlet switch is used to control the flow of shaved ice from the water cup assembly;

[0014] The water outlet is connected to the water outlet switch and serves as a channel for the shaved ice to flow out.

[0015] Optionally, the compressor assembly, the evaporator assembly and the condenser assembly form a closed refrigeration cycle system, wherein the refrigerant is compressed, condensed, expanded and evaporated under the action of the compressor assembly, thereby making smoothies.

[0016] Optionally, the water outlet is located below the lowest water level of the water cup assembly to ensure that all shaved ice can be completely discharged. Beneficial effects

[0017] The utility model provides a snow melting machine with beneficial effects.

[0018] 1. The utility model relates to a snow melter, which is designed to combine a housing, two inverted "U"-shaped brackets, a compressor assembly, an evaporator assembly, and a condenser assembly. The housing is made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or plastic, which is not only strong and durable but also lightweight and easy to carry and install. The brackets are made of galvanized steel, which enhances corrosion resistance and extends the service life of the equipment. The compressor assembly is installed between the two brackets, the evaporator assembly is located on one side of the top of the brackets, close to the water cup assembly, and the condenser assembly is located on the other side of the top of the brackets. This internal structural layout ensures optimal connection and working coordination between the components, improving the overall performance of the system.

[0019] 2. The snow melting machine of the present invention makes full use of the limited space through the layout of internal components, so that the device is compact but fully functional and suitable for various application scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a snow melting machine provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a disassembled shell of a snow melter provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a snow melter bracket provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Outer casing; 2. Bracket; 3. Compressor assembly; 4. Evaporator assembly; 5. Condenser assembly; 6. Water cup assembly; 61. Water outlet switch; 62. Water outlet.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like, indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections, direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they may refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0029] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 An embodiment of the present invention provides a snow melting machine, comprising:

[0031] Housing 1, for accommodating the internal components of the snow melter;

[0032] Two inverted "U"-shaped brackets 2 are provided in the housing 1 to support the compressor assembly 3, the evaporator assembly 4 and the condenser assembly 5 inside the snow melter;

[0033] A compressor assembly 3 is installed between the two brackets 2 and is used to drive the refrigerant circulation;

[0034] The evaporator assembly 4 is installed on one side of the top of the two brackets 2 and close to the water cup assembly 6. The evaporator assembly 4 is connected to the compressor assembly 3 and absorbs heat through the evaporation of the refrigerant to make smoothies;

[0035] The condenser assembly 5 is installed on the other side of the top of the two brackets 2, and the condenser assembly 5 is connected to the compressor assembly 3 to condense the refrigerant and release heat to the external environment;

[0036] The water cup assembly 6 is located on the side wall of the housing 1 and is used to collect shaved ice.

[0037] It should be noted that the housing 1 serves as the outer cover of the snow melter, housing and protecting the internal components. Two inverted "U"-shaped brackets 2 are mounted within the housing 1. Their primary function is to support the compressor assembly 3, the evaporator assembly 4, and the condenser assembly 5.

[0038] The compressor assembly 3, located between the two brackets 2, is the heart of the refrigeration cycle, responsible for driving the refrigerant's circulation within the system. The compressor draws in low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant vapor and compresses it into high-temperature, high-pressure gas, which is then discharged into the condenser assembly 5. The evaporator assembly 4 is mounted on one side of the top of the two brackets 2, near the water cup assembly 6. As the refrigerant flows through the evaporator, it absorbs heat from the surrounding environment, causing its temperature to drop, thereby freezing the liquid near the evaporator into ice. The evaporator is connected to the compressor assembly 3, forming part of a closed refrigeration cycle. The condenser assembly 5 is also mounted on the top of the two brackets 2, but on the other side of the evaporator assembly 4. The condenser receives high-temperature, high-pressure gas from the compressor, dissipating heat to cool and liquefy the gas, while simultaneously releasing heat to the outside environment. The condensed liquid then passes through the expansion valve and enters the evaporator for the next cycle.

[0039] In some embodiments, the water cup assembly 6 comprises:

[0040] A water outlet switch 61 is used to control the outflow of the shaved ice in the water cup assembly 6;

[0041] The water outlet 62 is connected to the water outlet switch 61 and serves as a channel for the shaved ice to flow out. The water outlet 62 is located below the lowest water level of the water cup assembly 6 to ensure that all the shaved ice can be completely discharged.

[0042] It should be noted that the user can control the outflow of the shaved ice in the water cup by operating the water outlet switch 61 to collect or discharge the shaved ice beverage. The water outlet 62 is lower than the lowest water level line of the water cup assembly 6 to ensure that all the shaved ice can be completely discharged.

[0043] In one example, the housing 1 is made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy or plastic material, and the bracket 2 is made of galvanized steel.

[0044] It should be noted that the housing 1 can be made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or plastic. These materials are selected not only for strength and durability, but also for cost-effectiveness and aesthetics. Furthermore, the housing 1 must provide good thermal insulation to minimize cooling loss and be easy to clean and maintain. To enhance corrosion resistance and extend service life, the bracket 2 is made of galvanized steel.

[0045] In some embodiments, the compressor assembly 3, the evaporator assembly 4 and the condenser assembly 5 constitute a closed refrigeration cycle system, wherein the refrigerant is compressed, condensed, expanded and evaporated under the action of the compressor assembly 3, thereby efficiently producing smoothie drinks.

[0046] It should be noted that the compressor assembly 3, evaporator assembly 4, and condenser assembly 5 together form a closed refrigeration cycle system. In this system, the refrigerant undergoes a series of physical changes—from compression, condensation, expansion, to evaporation—ultimately achieving efficient production of smoothie drinks.

[0047] In specific applications, the user places the snow to be melted inside the housing 1, near the evaporator assembly 4. Make sure the snow melter is properly connected to the power supply and turn on the device. When the snow melter is started, the compressor assembly 3 starts working, sucking in the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant vapor from the evaporator and compressing it to turn it into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas. In this process, electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy, driving the compressor to work, increasing the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant. The high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas is sent to the condenser assembly 5, where it exchanges heat with the external environment, releasing heat to the surrounding air or other cooling media such as air blown by a fan, thereby gradually cooling and liquefying. The condenser accelerates heat dissipation through heat sinks or fans, ensuring efficient heat exchange and allowing the refrigerant to quickly condense into liquid. The condensed high-pressure liquid refrigerant passes through an expansion valve, usually a capillary tube or a thermal expansion valve, and its pressure drops sharply, causing its volume to expand rapidly and the temperature to drop significantly.

[0048] At this point, the refrigerant is at a low temperature and low pressure, ready to enter the next stage - evaporation.

[0049] The low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant flows into the evaporator assembly 4, where it absorbs the heat of the liquid beverage and promotes the liquid to solidify into ice, undergoing a phase change to become a gas. This process effectively lowers the temperature around the evaporator, causing the liquid beverage in contact with it to solidify into ice. As the refrigerant continues to evaporate, it turns into a low-temperature, low-pressure gas again and is re-absorbed by the compressor to continue the next cycle. The shaved ice will flow into the water cup assembly 6 located on the side wall of the outer shell 1. The water cup assembly 6 is equipped with a water outlet switch 61 and a water outlet 62 below the lowest water level line to ensure that all the shaved ice can be completely discharged. The user can control the outflow of shaved ice by operating the water outlet switch 61, and conveniently collect or discharge shaved ice drinks.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A snow melting machine, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) for accommodating internal components of the snow melter; Two inverted "U"-shaped brackets (2) are arranged in the housing (1) and are used to support the compressor assembly (3), evaporator assembly (4) and condenser assembly (5) inside the snow melter; A compressor assembly (3) is installed between the two brackets (2) and is used to drive the refrigerant circulation; An evaporator assembly (4) is installed on one side of the top of the two brackets (2) and close to the water cup assembly. The evaporator assembly (4) is connected to the compressor assembly (3) and absorbs heat through evaporation of the refrigerant to achieve the production of shaved ice; A condenser assembly (5) is mounted on the other side of the top of the two brackets (2), and the condenser assembly (5) is connected to the compressor assembly (3) for condensing the refrigerant and releasing heat to the external environment; The water cup assembly is located on the side wall of the housing (1) and is used to collect shaved ice.

2. A snow melting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water cup assembly comprises: A water outlet switch (61) for controlling the outflow of shaved ice from the water cup assembly (6); The water outlet (62) is connected to the water outlet switch (61) and serves as a channel for the shaved ice to flow out.

3. A snow melting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compressor assembly (3), the evaporator assembly (4) and the condenser assembly (5) constitute a closed refrigeration cycle system, wherein the refrigerant undergoes compression, condensation, expansion and evaporation processes under the action of the compressor assembly (3), thereby achieving the production of shaved ice.

4. A snow melting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water outlet (62) is located below the lowest water level of the water cup assembly (6), ensuring that all shaved ice can be completely discharged.

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