Automatic ice discharging system

Abstract

An automatic ice discharging system comprises an ice storage bucket and an ice discharging device. The ice storage bucket comprises an ice storage bucket body, a containing cavity and an ice outlet. The ice discharging device comprises a driving unit and an ice stirring unit. The driving unit comprises a driving motor and a driving rod. The ice stirring unit comprises a shifting wheel and an ice stirring frame. The shifting wheel comprises a shifting wheel body and shifting wheel teeth. The center shaft of the poking wheel and the center shaft of the driving rod both penetrate through the center of the ice storage bucket, and the distance between each poking wheel tooth and the center shaft of the ice storage bucket is larger than the distance between the ice outlet and the center shaft of the ice storage bucket body so that the poking wheel teeth can drive ice blocks to enter the ice outlet. The automatic ice discharging system ensures the use of ice blocks, can avoid the blockage of the ice storage bucket, and improves the ice discharging efficiency of the ice maker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic ice dispensing systems, and in particular, an automatic ice dispensing system. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a refrigeration machine that uses a refrigeration system to cool water through an evaporator to produce ice. It employs a refrigeration system with water as the carrier, and produces ice by passing the water through a device when powered on. Depending on the structure of the evaporator and the production method, the shape of the ice produced varies. Ice makers are generally classified according to the shape of the ice, such as granular ice machines, flake ice machines, plate ice machines, tube ice machines, and shell ice machines.

[0003] In automated ice makers, the storage refrigerator stores ice cubes and then conveys them to the outlet, where they slide out for user use. However, due to the surface tension of water, some ice cubes stick inside the storage refrigerator and cannot slide out of the outlet, resulting in intermittent ice dispensing, low efficiency, and poor dispensing stability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic ice dispensing system that can improve ice dispensing efficiency to meet industrial needs.

[0005] An automatic ice dispensing system includes an ice storage tank and an ice dispensing device disposed within the ice storage tank. The ice storage tank includes an ice storage tank body, a receiving cavity disposed within the ice storage tank body for holding ice blocks, and an ice dispensing port disposed on the ice storage tank body. The ice dispensing device includes a drive unit fixedly connected to the ice storage tank, and an ice stirring unit disposed on the drive unit. The drive unit includes a drive motor fixedly connected to the ice storage tank body, and an ice stirring unit disposed on the drive motor and housed within... The accommodating cavity includes a drive rod, and the ice-stirring unit includes a dial wheel mounted on the drive rod and an ice-stirring frame mounted at one end of the drive rod. The dial wheel includes a dial wheel body fixedly connected to the drive rod and a dial wheel tooth mounted on the dial wheel body. The central axis of the dial wheel and the drive rod both pass through the center of the ice storage tank. The distance between each dial wheel tooth and the central axis of the ice storage tank is greater than the distance between the ice outlet and the central axis of the ice storage tank body, so that the dial wheel tooth can drive the ice block into the ice outlet.

[0006] Furthermore, the ice dispensing device also includes an ice outlet baffle fixedly connected to the ice storage tank body. The ice outlet baffle is spaced apart at the top of the ice outlet, and the edge of the ice outlet baffle is chamfered.

[0007] Furthermore, the ice-stirring unit also includes a stirring rod fixedly connected to the drive rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the stirring rod corresponds to the ice outlet baffle, and the outer contour of the stirring rod is L-shaped.

[0009] Furthermore, the dial also includes multiple reinforcing rib protrusions disposed on the dial body and the sidewalls of the dial teeth.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer contour of each of the ice churns is an inverted "U" shape.

[0011] Furthermore, the dial teeth, the dial body, and the reinforcing rib protrusions are integrally formed.

[0012] Furthermore, a gap is maintained between the dial and the bottom wall of the ice storage tank body.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the automatic ice dispensing system provided by this utility model uses the ice dispensing device to flow ice from the ice storage tank to the ice outlet. The drive unit in the ice dispensing device drives the ice-stirring unit to rotate. The drive motor in the drive unit is mounted on the ice storage tank, and the drive rod is mounted on the drive motor and housed in the receiving cavity. The ice-stirring unit includes a dial wheel mounted on the drive rod and an ice-stirring frame mounted at one end of the drive rod. The dial wheel includes a dial wheel body fixedly connected to the drive rod and multiple dial wheel teeth mounted on the dial wheel body. The central axis of the dial wheel and the drive rod both pass through the center of the ice storage tank. The distance between each dial wheel tooth and the central axis of the ice storage tank is greater than the distance between the ice outlet and the central axis of the ice storage tank body, so that the dial wheel teeth can drive the ice into the ice outlet. When the automatic ice dispensing system is in operation, the drive rod in the drive unit rotates, and the ice shovel pushes against the ice blocks at the top of the ice storage tank to disperse the ice blocks and prevent them from sticking together. During rotation, the dial drives the ice blocks at the bottom of the ice storage tank, pushing them into the ice outlet to dispense the ice. Therefore, this automatic ice dispensing system ensures efficient ice dispensing, prevents ice blocks from sticking together, avoids clogging the outlet, improves dispensing efficiency, allows control over the amount of ice dispensed, and enhances the user's ice-using experience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic ice dispensing system provided by this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the ice-discharging device in an automatic ice-discharging system.

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ice outlet baffle in the automatic ice dispensing system. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described in further detail below. It should be understood that the description of the embodiments of this utility model herein is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the automatic ice dispensing system provided by this utility model. The automatic ice dispensing system includes an ice storage tank 10 and an ice dispensing device 20 disposed within the ice storage tank 10. The automatic ice dispensing system also includes other functional modules, such as assembly components, electrical connection components, etc., which should be known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0019] The ice storage bucket 10 includes an ice storage bucket body 11, a receiving cavity 12 disposed within the ice storage bucket body 11 for holding ice cubes, and an ice outlet 13 disposed on the ice storage bucket body 11. The receiving cavity 12 is disposed within the ice storage bucket body 11 for holding ice cubes, and the ice outlet 13 is used to discharge the ice cubes from the ice storage bucket body 11. The ice storage bucket body 11, the receiving cavity 12, and the ice outlet 13 are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0020] The ice dispensing device 20 includes a drive unit 21 disposed at the bottom of the ice storage tank 10, an ice stirring unit 22 disposed on the drive unit 21, and an ice outlet baffle 23 fixedly connected to the ice storage tank body 11.

[0021] The drive unit 21 includes a drive motor 211 fixedly connected to the ice storage tank 10, and a drive rod 212 disposed on the drive motor 21 and housed within the receiving cavity 12.

[0022] The ice-stirring unit 22 includes a dial 221 mounted on the drive rod 212, an ice-stirring frame 222 mounted at one end of the drive rod 212, and a stirring rod 223 fixedly connected to the drive rod 212.

[0023] The dial 221 includes a dial body 2211 fixedly connected to the drive rod 212, a plurality of dial teeth 2212 disposed on the dial body 2211, and a plurality of reinforcing rib protrusions 2213 disposed on the side walls of the dial body 2211 and the dial teeth 2212. A gap is maintained between the dial 221 and the bottom wall of the ice storage tank body 11, wherein the bottom wall of the ice storage tank body 11 is provided with a water outlet 1 and a guide groove (not shown) to facilitate the flow of water generated by the melting of ice in the ice storage tank body 11 to the water outlet 1.

[0024] The dial body 221 is used to connect the drive rod 212. The drive motor 211 drives the dial body 221 to rotate. The connection structure between the dial body 221 and the drive rod 212 is a prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0025] Multiple gear teeth 2212 are spaced apart on the side wall of the gear body 2211. The central axes of the gear 221 and the drive rod 212 all pass through the center of the ice storage tank 10. The distance between each gear tooth 2212 and the central axis of the ice storage tank 10 is greater than the distance between the ice outlet 13 and the central axis of the ice storage tank body, so that the gear teeth 2212 can drive ice blocks into the ice outlet 13. Furthermore, the gear teeth 2212 and the gear body 2211 are integrally formed to ensure the structural stability of the gear 2211. The distance between any two adjacent gear teeth 2212 is equal, so that the gear teeth 2212 can evenly drive the ice blocks in the ice storage tank body 11.

[0026] The reinforcing rib protrusions 2213 are provided on the side walls of the dial body 2211 and the dial teeth 2212 to improve the structural strength of the dial body 2211 and the dial teeth 2212, and at the same time improve the friction between the dial body 2211 and the dial teeth 2212 and the ice block, so as to enable the dial body 2211 and the dial teeth 2212 to drive the ice block to move.

[0027] Each of the ice churning racks 222 has an inverted "U" shape in its outer contour. The ice churning rack 222 is located at the top of the drive rod 212. The ice churning rack 222 abuts against the ice block so that the ice block flows to the edge of the ice storage tank 10.

[0028] The stirring rod 223, the drive rod 212, and the dial wheel 221 are all fixedly connected together to ensure the stability of the stirring rod 223 during use. The connection structure between the stirring rod 223, the drive rod 212, and the dial wheel 221 is a prior art technology. Furthermore, the stirring rod 223 corresponds to the ice outlet baffle 23. The outer contour of the stirring rod 223 is L-shaped, and the stirring rod 223 pushes the ice blocks on the ice outlet baffle 23. The stirring rod 223 will be described in detail in conjunction with the ice outlet baffle 23.

[0029] The ice outlet baffle 23 includes a baffle body 231 disposed within the ice storage tank body 11, and a guide groove 232 disposed on the side of the baffle body 231 facing away from the ice outlet 13. The ice outlet baffles 23 are spaced apart at the top of the ice outlet 13, and the ice outlet baffles 23 are used to prevent ice blocks from flowing directly to the ice outlet 13, thus preventing large ice blocks from clogging the ice outlet 13.

[0030] The outer contour of the baffle body 231 fits into the contour of the receiving cavity 12 so that the baffle body 231 can be installed in the receiving cavity 12. The baffle body 231 corresponds to the ice outlet 13 to prevent ice blocks from falling directly into the ice outlet 13. The baffle body 231 is fixedly connected to the ice storage tank 10. The connection structure between the baffle body 231 and the ice storage tank 10 is a prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0031] The guide groove 232 is used to accommodate the stirring rod 223. The guide groove 232 is arc-shaped. The driving radius of the driving motor 211 driving the stirring rod 223 is smaller than the radius of the guide groove 232, so that the stirring rod 223 can easily drive the ice blocks in the guide groove 232.

[0032] When the automatic ice dispensing system is in operation, the drive rod 212 in the drive unit 21 rotates, which drives the dial 221, the ice scrambler 222, and the stirring rod 223 to rotate. The ice scrambler 222, the stirring rod 223, and the dial 221 are sequentially arranged on the drive rod 212. The dial 221, the ice scrambler 222, and the stirring rod 223 drive the ice blocks at different positions in the ice storage tank 10. The ice scrambler 222 abuts against the top ice block in the ice storage tank 10 to disperse the ice blocks in the ice storage tank 10 and prevent the ice blocks from sticking together.

[0033] During rotation, the dial 221 drives the ice blocks at the bottom of the ice storage tank 10, thereby pushing the ice blocks into the ice outlet 13 to discharge the ice blocks.

[0034] The stirring rod 223 is used to drive the ice blocks on the ice outlet baffle 23, preventing excessive ice blocks from accumulating in the guide groove 232 of the ice outlet baffle 23. Furthermore, when a large ice block falls into the gap between the ice outlet baffle 23 and the ice outlet 13, the edge of the ice outlet baffle 23 is chamfered, allowing it to cut the large ice block and ensuring that the volume of ice entering the ice outlet 13 is sufficient to prevent blockage.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the automatic ice dispensing system provided by this utility model uses the ice dispensing device 20 to flow ice from the ice storage tank 10 to the ice outlet 13. The drive unit 21 in the ice dispensing device 20 drives the ice stirring unit 22 to rotate. The drive motor 211 in the drive unit 21 is mounted on the ice storage tank 10, and the drive rod 212 is mounted on the drive motor 211 and housed in the receiving cavity 12. The ice stirring unit 22 includes a dial wheel 221 mounted on the drive rod 212 and an ice stirring frame 222 mounted at one end of the drive rod 212. The dial wheel 221 includes a dial wheel body 2211 fixedly connected to the drive rod 212, and multiple dial wheel teeth 2212 mounted on the dial wheel body 2211. The central axes of the dial 221 and the drive rod 212 both pass through the center of the ice storage tank 10. The distance between each dial tooth 2212 and the central axis of the ice storage tank 10 is greater than the distance between the ice outlet 13 and the central axis of the ice storage tank body, so that the dial teeth 2212 can drive ice blocks into the ice outlet 13. When the automatic ice dispensing system is in operation, the drive rod 212 in the drive unit 21 rotates, and the ice scrambler 222 abuts against the ice blocks at the top of the ice storage tank 10 to disperse the ice blocks and prevent them from sticking together. During rotation, the dial 221 drives the ice blocks at the bottom of the ice storage tank 10, thereby pushing the ice blocks into the ice outlet 13 to dispense the ice. It can be seen that this automatic ice dispensing system ensures the use of ice blocks, prevents ice blocks from sticking together, avoids blockage of the ice outlet, improves ice dispensing efficiency, can control the amount of ice dispensed, and improves the user's ice-using experience.

[0036] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements within the spirit of the present utility model are covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic ice dispensing system, characterized in that: The automatic ice dispensing system includes an ice storage tank and an ice dispensing device disposed within the ice storage tank. The ice storage tank includes a main body, a receiving cavity disposed within the main body for holding ice, and an ice dispensing outlet on the main body. The ice dispensing device includes a drive unit fixedly connected to the ice storage tank and an ice-stirring unit disposed on the drive unit. The drive unit includes a drive motor fixedly connected to the main body, and an ice-stirring unit disposed on the drive motor and housed within the receiving cavity. The ice-stirring unit includes a drive rod for the ice storage chamber, a dial wheel mounted on the drive rod, and an ice-stirring frame mounted at one end of the drive rod. The dial wheel includes a dial wheel body fixedly connected to the drive rod and a dial wheel tooth mounted on the dial wheel body. The central axis of the dial wheel and the drive rod both pass through the center of the ice storage tank. The distance between each dial wheel tooth and the central axis of the ice storage tank is greater than the distance between the ice outlet and the central axis of the ice storage tank body, so that the dial wheel tooth can drive the ice block into the ice outlet.

2. The automatic ice-discharging system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ice dispensing device also includes an ice outlet baffle fixedly connected to the ice storage tank body. The ice outlet baffle is spaced apart at the top of the ice outlet, and the edge of the ice outlet baffle is chamfered.

3. The automatic ice-discharging system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-stirring unit also includes a stirring rod fixedly connected to the drive rod.

4. The automatic ice-discharging system as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The stirring rod corresponds to the ice outlet baffle, and the outer contour of the stirring rod is L-shaped.

5. The automatic ice-discharging system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The dial also includes multiple reinforcing ribs protruding on the dial body and the sidewalls of the dial teeth.

6. The automatic ice-discharging system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer contour of each ice churn is an inverted "U" shape.

7. The automatic ice-discharging system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The dial teeth, the dial body, and the reinforcing rib protrusions are integrally formed.

8. The automatic ice-discharging system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A gap is maintained between the dial and the bottom wall of the ice storage tank body.

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