Automatic ice block supply device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic ice block supply device which comprises an ice block supply mechanism, an output mechanism, a weighing mechanism and a transfer mechanism, the ice block supply mechanism can manufacture or store ice blocks, and the output mechanism is connected with the ice block supply mechanism and can output the ice blocks in the ice block supply mechanism. The weighing mechanism is in signal connection with the control mechanism, the weighing mechanism is arranged below the output port of the output mechanism or can move to the position below the output port of the output mechanism, and the weighing mechanism can receive ice blocks and conduct weighing; the transferring mechanism comprises a dumping assembly and a transferring assembly, and the dumping assembly is connected with the weighing mechanism and can drive the weighing mechanism to pour out ice blocks; the transferring assembly can receive ice blocks poured out by the weighing mechanism and convey the ice blocks, or can move the pouring assembly and the weighing mechanism together; the control mechanism is in control connection with the output mechanism and the transfer mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food equipment, in particular to an automatic ice supply device. Background Art

[0002] With the accelerating pace of modern life and consumers' increasing demands for beverage quality, tea drinks, a beverage that blends traditional tea culture with modern fashion elements, have gained widespread popularity and popularity worldwide in recent years. As a result, the tea beverage market has rapidly expanded, offering a wide variety of beverages while also emphasizing the integration of personalization and health concepts to meet the taste needs of diverse consumers.

[0003] Traditional milk tea shops often add ice to their drinks during the brewing process. This not only helps cool the hot tea, but also chills and enhances the flavor of the finished drink. Currently, this is typically done manually, removing ice from an ice bin. This method results in inconsistent amounts of ice, leading to variations in drinks and making standardization difficult. Furthermore, manual handling is inefficient, often leading to long wait times during peak hours, and unavoidable contact with ice, which can lead to hygiene issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic ice supply device that can automatically and accurately supply ice cubes according to needs.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides an automatic ice supply device, comprising an ice supply mechanism, an output mechanism, a weighing mechanism and a transfer mechanism, wherein the ice supply mechanism can produce or store ice cubes, the output mechanism is connected to the ice supply mechanism and can output the ice cubes in the ice supply mechanism, the weighing mechanism is connected to the control mechanism signal, the weighing mechanism is arranged below the output port of the output mechanism or can be moved below the output port of the output mechanism, the weighing mechanism can receive the ice cubes and weigh them; the transfer mechanism comprises a dumping assembly and a transfer assembly, the dumping assembly is connected to the weighing mechanism and can drive the weighing mechanism to pour out the ice cubes; the transfer assembly can receive the ice cubes dumped out by the weighing mechanism and transport them, or can move the dumping assembly and the weighing mechanism together; the control mechanism is respectively controlled and connected to the output mechanism and the transfer mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the weighing mechanism includes a weighing base plate, an electronic weighing module and a weighing pan. The electronic weighing module and the weighing pan are both arranged on the weighing base plate. The electronic weighing module is connected to the weighing pan and can weigh the weighing pan. The electronic weighing module is connected to the control mechanism signal.

[0007] Furthermore, the dumping assembly is connected to the weighing base of the weighing mechanism, and can drive the weighing base to flip to a receiving posture or a dumping posture. When the weighing base is in the receiving posture, the weighing pan can receive the ice cubes output by the output mechanism. When the weighing base is in the dumping posture, the ice cubes in the weighing pan are dumped out.

[0008] Furthermore, the ice supply mechanism includes an ice maker capable of making ice cubes.

[0009] Furthermore, the output mechanism includes a conveying seat, a spiral conveying rod and a conveying drive assembly, a conveying channel is provided in the conveying seat, the conveying channel is provided with a feed port connected to the outlet of the ice supply mechanism, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the conveying channel, the conveying seat is provided with an output port connected to the discharge port, the spiral conveying rod is arranged in the conveying channel, the spiral conveying rod is provided with a spiral conveying blade, and the distance between the feed port and the discharge port in the length direction of the spiral conveying rod is at least greater than one pitch of the conveying blade; the conveying drive assembly is connected to the spiral conveying rod and can drive the spiral conveying rod to rotate; the control mechanism is control-connected to the conveying drive assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the conveying drive assembly includes a conveying drive motor, which is fixedly mounted on the conveying seat, and the conveying shaft of the conveying drive motor is transmission-connected to the spiral conveying rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the conveying seat is provided with an output funnel, the upper port of the output funnel is connected to the discharge port, and the lower port constitutes the output port.

[0012] Furthermore, the dumping assembly of the transfer mechanism is fixedly arranged, the weighing mechanism is maintained below the output port of the output mechanism, the transfer assembly includes an ice conveying channel, the input end of the ice conveying channel is arranged below the weighing mechanism, and can receive the ice poured out by the weighing mechanism, and the ice conveying channel can transport and transfer ice cubes.

[0013] Furthermore, the ice cube conveying path is a slide path arranged at an angle, and the ice cubes in the ice cube conveying path can slide down automatically.

[0014] Furthermore, the ice cube conveying channel is provided with a protective upper cover between the position for receiving ice cubes and the output end.

[0015] Furthermore, the ice cube conveying channel is provided with an anti-fall shield at the position where the ice cubes are received, and the weighing mechanism dumps the ice cubes into the anti-fall shield.

[0016] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism also includes a posture detection component, which is connected to the control mechanism signal. When the weighing base plate is flipped to the material receiving posture or the dumping posture, the posture detection component will send a sensing signal.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a support frame and a position adjustment mechanism, the dumping assembly and the ice cube conveying channel are both installed on the support frame, and the position adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the support frame.

[0018] As described above, the automatic ice supply device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. By setting up ice supply mechanism, output mechanism, weighing mechanism and transfer mechanism, ice cubes of corresponding mass can be accurately and automatically output as needed, and automatically transported to the designated location, so as to realize the precise supply of ice cubes, meet the various usage needs of tea shops, reduce manual operations, and improve work efficiency and hygiene and safety.

[0020] 2. By setting up the posture detection component, the flipping movement of the weighing mechanism can be accurately controlled to receive and dump ice cubes, with a high degree of automation.

[0021] 3. The output mechanism is equipped with a spiral conveyor rod to transport ice cubes, which can more accurately control the amount of output ice cubes, further ensuring that ice cubes of corresponding quality are finally supplied as needed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the automatic ice supply device of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the output mechanism, weighing mechanism and transfer mechanism in the utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the output mechanism in the utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a top view of the output mechanism in the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 AA section view in.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism in the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 7 It is a side view of a certain direction of the transfer mechanism in the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a side view of a certain direction of the transfer mechanism in the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of Figure Numbers

[0031] 1 Ice supply mechanism

[0032] 2 Output mechanism

[0033] 21 Conveyor seat

[0034] 211 conveying channel

[0035] 212 Feed port

[0036] 213 discharge port

[0037] 214 output port

[0038] 215 Output Funnel

[0039] 22 Screw conveyor rod

[0040] 221 conveyor blade

[0041] 23 Conveyor drive motor

[0042] 3 Weighing mechanism

[0043] 31 Weighing base

[0044] 32 Electronic weighing module

[0045] 33 weighing pan

[0046] 4 Transfer institution

[0047] 41 Tipping motor

[0048] 42 support frame

[0049] 43 Ice Conveyor Lane

[0050] 44 Posture Detection Component

[0051] 441 Material receiving posture detector

[0052] 442 Tipping Attitude Detector

[0053] 443 Trigger Board

[0054] 45 protective cover

[0055] 46 Anti-fall shield

[0056] 5 Position adjustment cylinder DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. People familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0058] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. depicted in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in this specification for the understanding and reading of those familiar with this technology, and are not used to limit the conditions for the implementation of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model without affecting the efficacy and purpose of the utility model. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle", etc. quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of the implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be considered as the scope of the implementation of this utility model without substantially changing the technical content.

[0059] See also Figures 1 to 8 The utility model provides an automatic ice supply device, including an ice supply mechanism 1, an output mechanism 2, a weighing mechanism 3 and a transfer mechanism 4. The ice supply mechanism 1 can produce or store ice cubes. The output mechanism 2 is connected to the ice supply mechanism 1 and can output the ice cubes in the ice supply mechanism 1. The weighing mechanism 3 is connected to the control mechanism signal. The weighing mechanism 3 is arranged below the output port 214 of the output mechanism 2 or can be moved below the output port 214 of the output mechanism 2. The weighing mechanism 3 can receive the ice cubes and weigh them; the transfer mechanism 4 includes a dumping component and a transfer component. The dumping component is connected to the weighing mechanism 3 and can drive the weighing mechanism 3 to pour out the ice cubes; the transfer component can receive the ice cubes poured out by the weighing mechanism 3 and transport them, or can move the dumping component and the weighing mechanism 3 together; the control mechanism is respectively controlled and connected to the output mechanism 2 and the transfer mechanism 4.

[0060] The main working principle of the automatic ice supply device of the present invention is as follows: the automatic ice supply device can be used to add ice cubes to various tea drinks or other occasions requiring the addition of ice cubes in a fixed quantity. When a specific mass (generally a range of ice cubes) is required, a control mechanism controls the output mechanism 2 to start, outputting the ice cubes from the ice supply mechanism 1. At this time, the weighing mechanism 3 is in a state capable of receiving the ice cubes and is located below the output port 214 of the output mechanism. The ice cubes gradually fall into the weighing mechanism 3, which weighs the ice cubes and outputs a weight signal. When the ice cube weight reaches the required weight, the control mechanism promptly controls the output mechanism 2 to stop according to the signal output by the weighing mechanism 3, thereby ensuring that the specified weight of ice cubes is output. The ice cubes in the weighing tray 33 are then poured out and transferred to a specified location by the transfer mechanism 4. Specifically, the transfer mechanism 4 operates in two ways: one is to first pour out the ice cubes from the weighing mechanism 32 through the dumping assembly and then transfer the ice cubes to the specified location; the other is to first move the dumping assembly and the weighing mechanism 3 together to the specified location, and then the dumping assembly drives the weighing mechanism 3 to dump the ice cubes. The automatic ice supply device can automatically and accurately provide ice cubes as needed and output them to the designated location. The entire work can be automated, reducing manual operations and improving work efficiency.

[0061] See also Figures 1 to 8 The present invention is further described below with a specific embodiment:

[0062] See also Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, as a preferred design, the weighing mechanism 3 includes a weighing base plate 31, an electronic weighing module 32, and a weighing pan 33. The electronic weighing module 32 and the weighing pan 33 are both mounted on the weighing base plate 31. The electronic weighing module 32 is connected to the weighing pan 33 and is capable of weighing the weighing pan 33. The electronic weighing module 32 is also connected to the control mechanism signal. Furthermore, a dumping assembly is connected to the weighing base plate 31 of the weighing mechanism 3 and is capable of driving the weighing base plate 31 to flip to a receiving posture or a dumping posture. When the weighing base plate 31 is in the receiving posture, the weighing pan 33 can receive ice cubes output by the output mechanism 2. When the weighing base plate 31 is in the dumping posture, the ice cubes in the weighing pan 33 are dumped out. When ice cubes are to be received, the weighing base 31 of the weighing mechanism 3 is positioned in a receiving position, with the weighing pan 33 facing upward and positioned below the output port 214 of the output mechanism. The ice cubes gradually fall into the weighing pan 33 and are weighed as they pass through the electronic weighing module 32. When the weight of the ice cubes in the weighing pan 33 reaches the required weight, the control mechanism promptly stops the output mechanism 2 based on the signal output by the electronic weighing module 32. When the ice cubes need to be dumped, the dumping assembly drives the weighing base 31 to flip to the dumping position, and the ice cubes in the weighing pan 33 are dumped out. In other embodiments, the specific structure and dumping method of the weighing mechanism 3 can also adopt other suitable forms.

[0063] See also Figure 1 In this embodiment, as a preferred design, the ice supply mechanism includes an ice maker capable of making ice cubes, which can continuously provide ice cubes.

[0064] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, as a preferred design, the output mechanism 27 includes a conveying seat 21, a spiral conveying rod 22 and a conveying drive assembly, wherein the conveying drive assembly includes a conveying drive motor 23, and the conveying drive motor 23 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the conveying seat 21, and its output shaft is connected to the rear end of the spiral conveying rod 22 through a transmission assembly or directly. The spiral conveying rod 22 is driven by the output shaft drive motor, and the rotation angle of the spiral conveying rod 22 can be accurately controlled. A conveying channel 211 is provided in the conveying seat 21. The conveying channel 211 is provided with a feed port 212 connected to the outlet of the ice supply mechanism 1, and the feed port 212 is preferably arranged at the top of the conveying channel 211. A discharge port 213 is provided at the bottom of the conveying channel 211. The conveying seat 21 is provided with an output port 214 connected to the discharge port 213. A spiral conveying rod 22 is provided in the conveying channel 211. The spiral conveying rod 22 is provided with a spiral conveying blade 221. The distance between the feed port 212 and the discharge port 213 in the length direction of the spiral conveying rod 22 is at least greater than one pitch of the conveying blade 221; the conveying drive assembly is connected to the spiral conveying rod 22 and can drive the spiral conveying rod 22 to rotate; the control mechanism is control-connected to the conveying drive assembly.

[0065] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, further preferably, an output funnel 215 is provided at the bottom of the conveying base 21. The upper end of the output funnel 215 is connected to the discharge port 213, and the lower end forms the output port 214. The output funnel 215 can better allow the ice cubes to fall into the weighing tray 33. In other embodiments, the output funnel 215 can be replaced with a tubular structure, or the output funnel 215 can be omitted, and the discharge port 213 directly penetrates the bottom wall of the conveying channel 211 to form the output port 214.

[0066] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5In this embodiment, the spiral conveying rod 22 and the conveying channel 211 in the output mechanism 2 are both arranged horizontally, and can also be arranged slightly inclined. The discharge port 213 is arranged at the bottom of the conveying channel 211 near the front end, and the feed port 212 is arranged at the top of the conveying channel 211 near the rear end. In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the conveying channel 211 is semi-cylindrical, that is, the conveying channel 211 has a semi-cylindrical lower cavity, and the spiral conveying rod 22 is coaxially arranged with the lower cavity, so that the gap between the conveying blade 221 and the inner wall of the lower cavity is uniform, and the gap is smaller than the size of the ice cubes, which can prevent the ice cubes from entering the gap and ensure the stable output of the ice cubes. The discharge port 213 is located on the inner wall of the lower cavity, which can better output the ice cubes.

[0067] When ice cubes are to be dispensed using the dispensing mechanism 2 of this embodiment, the ice cubes in the ice supply mechanism 1 enter the conveying channel 211 through the feed port 212 and enter the spiral space formed by the conveying blades 221. Because the distance between the feed port 212 and the discharge port 213 along the length of the spiral conveying rod 22 is at least one pitch greater than the pitch of the conveying blades 221, the ice cubes entering through the feed port 212 do not exit directly through the discharge port 213 at the bottom of the conveying channel 211. The conveying drive motor 23 drives the spiral conveying rod 22 to rotate, and the conveying blades 221 drive the ice cubes toward the discharge port 213. The ice cubes then fall from the discharge port 213, exit the conveying channel 211, pass through the dispensing funnel 215, and ultimately exit through the dispensing port 214. In this application, the space formed in the axial direction when the conveying blade 221 rotates one revolution is referred to as a pitch space. The pitch and outer diameter of the conveying blade 221 are set according to the actual situation of the ice cubes. During the rotation of the spiral conveying rod 22, the number of ice cubes in one pitch space can basically remain stable within a certain range. When the spiral conveying rod 22 rotates to a certain angle, a corresponding number of ice cubes can be discharged. Therefore, when a specific amount of ice cubes is required to be discharged (generally within a certain range with a certain tolerance), the spiral conveying rod 22 is controlled to rotate to the corresponding angle to discharge the required amount of ice cubes, avoiding excessive discharge.

[0068] In this embodiment, see Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As a preferred design, the dumping assembly of the transfer mechanism 4 is fixedly arranged, and only drives the weighing mechanism 3 to flip over, and does not move in the horizontal direction, so that the weighing plate 33 of the weighing mechanism 3 remains below the output port 214 of the output mechanism 2. The dumping assembly includes a dumping motor 41, and the dumping motor 41 is fixed on a support frame 42. The output shaft of the dumping motor 41 is fixedly connected to the weighing base plate 31, and can drive the weighing base plate 31 to flip around the horizontal axis, so that the weighing plate 33 faces upward to receive materials, or the weighing plate 33 tilts downward to dump ice cubes.

[0069] In this embodiment, see Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 Further preferably, a posture detection component 44 is provided for detecting the working state of the weighing mechanism 3. The posture detection component 44 is connected to the control mechanism signal. When the weighing base plate 31 is flipped to the material receiving posture or the dumping posture, the posture detection component 44 will send an induction signal and transmit it to the control mechanism. Specifically, the posture detection component 44 includes a material receiving posture detector 441, a dumping posture detector 442 and a trigger plate 443. The material receiving posture detector 441 and the dumping posture detector 442 are both connected to the control mechanism signal. The material receiving posture detector 441 and the dumping posture detector 442 both use position switches, specifically photoelectric position switches or contact position switches, etc. The material receiving posture detector 441 and the dumping posture detector 442 are both fixedly set on the dumping motor 41 or the support frame 42. The trigger plate 443 is fixed on the weighing base 31. When the weighing base 31 rotates to the material receiving posture, the trigger plate 443 moves to the material receiving posture detector 441 and triggers the material receiving posture detector 441 to send a signal; when the weighing base 31 rotates to the dumping posture, the trigger plate 443 moves to the dumping posture detector 442 and triggers the dumping posture detector 442 to send a signal. In other embodiments, the posture detection component 44 can also adopt other appropriate methods.

[0070] In this embodiment, see Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As a preferred design, the ice conveyor 43 is an inclined slide fixedly mounted on the support frame 42. The input end is located below the weighing plate 33, and the lowest end is the output end. When the weighing plate 33 is tilted, the ice cubes fall onto the ice conveyor 43 and then automatically slide down the ice conveyor 43 under the action of gravity and slide out of the output end to the designated location. Preferably, the ice conveyor 43 is equipped with a protective cover 45 between the ice receiving position and the output end, forming a closed channel. The ice cubes slide in the channel, thereby preventing the ice cubes from escaping the ice conveyor 43 and preventing contamination during the sliding process. In addition, the ice conveyor 43 is provided with an anti-fall shield 46 at the position where the ice cubes are received. The anti-fall shield 46 is funnel-shaped, and the internal space gradually decreases as the ice cubes slide downward. When the weighing pan 33 is tilted, its output side approaches the anti-fall shield 46, and the tilted ice cubes fall into the anti-fall shield 46, thereby preventing the ice cubes from escaping from the ice conveyor 43 and ensuring that the ice cubes fall stably into the ice conveyor 43. In other embodiments, the ice conveyor 43 can also adopt other suitable designs, such as a conveyor belt, to transport the ice cubes to the designated location through active transportation.

[0071] In this embodiment, see Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8The transfer mechanism 4 also includes a position adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the support frame 42, thereby adjusting the positions of the weighing mechanism 3 and the ice delivery path 43. Specifically, the position adjustment mechanism includes a position adjustment cylinder 5, which is connected to the support frame 42 and can drive the support frame 42 to move horizontally, thereby adjusting the horizontal position of the weighing mechanism 3 and the ice delivery path 43, thereby facilitating coordination with the output mechanism 2. The position adjustment mechanism can also be provided with a vertical cylinder for adjusting the vertical position of the support frame 42.

[0072] In other embodiments, the transfer mechanism 4 can also be configured to drive the pouring component and the weighing mechanism 3 to move by setting a moving component, thereby moving the weighing mechanism 3 to the output mechanism 2 to receive ice cubes, and moving it to a designated output position to pour ice cubes.

[0073] In the present invention, the control mechanism can adopt the existing structure, specifically a PLC controller, and be equipped with corresponding electrical components. The control mechanism has functions such as data storage, calculation analysis and instruction sending, and can control the device to automatically output and dump ice cubes.

[0074] As can be seen from the above, the automatic ice supply device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0075] 1. By setting up the ice supply mechanism 1, the output mechanism 2, the weighing mechanism 3 and the transfer mechanism 4, ice cubes of corresponding mass can be accurately and automatically output as needed and automatically transported to the designated location, thereby realizing the precise supply of ice cubes, meeting the various usage needs of tea shops, reducing manual operations, and improving work efficiency and hygiene and safety.

[0076] 2. By providing the posture detection component 44, the flipping movement of the weighing mechanism 3 can be accurately controlled to receive and dump ice cubes, with a high degree of automation.

[0077] 3. The output mechanism 2 is provided with a spiral conveying rod 22 to convey ice cubes, which can more accurately control the amount of output ice cubes, further ensuring that ice cubes of corresponding quality are ultimately supplied as needed.

[0078] In summary, the present invention effectively overcomes various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0079] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed in the present invention are intended to be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic ice supply device, characterized in that: The invention comprises an ice supply mechanism (1), an output mechanism (2), a weighing mechanism (3) and a transfer mechanism (4); the ice supply mechanism (1) can produce or store ice; the output mechanism (2) is connected to the ice supply mechanism (1) and can output the ice in the ice supply mechanism (1); the weighing mechanism (3) is connected to a control mechanism signal; the weighing mechanism (3) is arranged below an output port (214) of the output mechanism (2) or can be moved below the output port (214) of the output mechanism (2); the weighing mechanism (3) can receive ice and weigh it; the transfer mechanism (4) comprises a dumping assembly and a transfer assembly; the dumping assembly is connected to the weighing mechanism (3) and can drive the weighing mechanism (3) to dump out ice; the transfer assembly can receive ice dumped out by the weighing mechanism (3) and transport it, or can move the dumping assembly and the weighing mechanism (3) together; the control mechanism is respectively connected to the output mechanism (2) and the transfer mechanism (4) for control.

2. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing mechanism (3) comprises a weighing base plate (31), an electronic weighing module (32) and a weighing pan (33). The electronic weighing module (32) and the weighing pan (33) are both arranged on the weighing base plate (31). The electronic weighing module (32) is connected to the weighing pan (33) and is capable of weighing the weighing pan (33). The electronic weighing module (32) is connected to a control mechanism signal.

3. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tipping assembly is connected to the weighing base plate (31) of the weighing mechanism (3) and can drive the weighing base plate (31) to flip to a receiving posture or a tipping posture. When the weighing base plate (31) is in the receiving posture, the weighing pan (33) can receive ice cubes output by the output mechanism (2). When the weighing base plate (31) is in the tipping posture, the ice cubes in the weighing pan (33) are tipped out.

4. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice cube supply mechanism (1) comprises an ice maker capable of making ice cubes.

5. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output mechanism (2) comprises a conveying seat (21), a spiral conveying rod (22) and a conveying drive assembly. A conveying channel (211) is provided in the conveying seat (21). The conveying channel (211) is provided with a feed port (212) connected to the outlet of the ice supply mechanism (1). A discharge port (213) is provided at the bottom of the conveying channel (211). The conveying seat (21) is provided with an output port (214) connected to the discharge port (213). The spiral conveying rod (22) is arranged in the conveying channel (211). The spiral conveying rod (22) is provided with a spiral conveying blade (221). The distance between the feed port (212) and the discharge port (213) in the length direction of the spiral conveying rod (22) is at least greater than one pitch of the conveying blade (221). The conveying drive assembly is connected to the spiral conveying rod (22) and can drive the spiral conveying rod (22) to rotate. The control mechanism is control-connected to the conveying drive assembly.

6. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying drive assembly comprises a conveying drive motor (23), the conveying drive motor (23) is fixedly mounted on the conveying seat (21), and the conveying shaft thereof is in transmission connection with the spiral conveying rod (22).

7. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying seat (21) is provided with an output funnel (215), the upper end of the output funnel (215) is connected to the discharge port (213), and the lower end forms the output port (214).

8. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dumping assembly of the transfer mechanism (4) is fixedly arranged, the weighing mechanism (3) is maintained below the output port (214) of the output mechanism (2), the transfer assembly comprises an ice cube conveying path (43), the input end of the ice cube conveying path (43) is arranged below the weighing mechanism (3), and is capable of receiving ice cubes dumped out by the weighing mechanism (3), and the ice cube conveying path (43) is capable of conveying and transferring ice cubes.

9. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ice cube conveying path (43) is a slide path arranged obliquely, and the ice cubes in the ice cube conveying path (43) can slide down automatically.

10. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ice cube conveying channel (43) is provided with a protective upper cover (45) between the position for receiving ice cubes and the output end.

11. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ice cube conveying channel (43) is provided with an anti-fall shield (46) at the position where the ice cubes are received, and the weighing mechanism (3) dumps the ice cubes into the anti-fall shield (46).

12. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (4) further comprises a posture detection component (44), the posture detection component (44) being connected to the control mechanism signal, and the posture detection component (44) will send a sensing signal when the weighing base plate (31) is turned over to the material receiving posture or the dumping posture.

13. The automatic ice supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame (42) and a position adjustment mechanism. The pouring assembly and the ice cube conveying path (43) are both installed on the support frame (42). The position adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the support frame (42).

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