Ice bag preparation system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice bag preparation system, and relates to the technical field of ice bag preparation systems. An ice bag preparation system comprises a batching module, a feeding port of the batching module is communicated with a water source, and a preset amount of liquid is output through a discharging port of the batching module; a feed port of the ice making module is communicated with a discharge port of the batching module, the ice making module is provided with an ice making groove used for containing a preset amount of liquid, and the ice making module is used for refrigerating the ice making groove so as to output flake ice with the same shape as the ice making groove; a feeding port of the pressing module communicates with a discharging port of the ice making module, and the pressing module is used for pressing the multiple sets of flake ice into ice blocks with preset shapes and sizes; and a feeding port of the packaging module communicates with a discharging port of the pressing module, and the packaging module is used for packaging the ice blocks to obtain ice bags. The whole machining process of the system does not need human participation, manpower and material resources are saved, and the preparation efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model relate to the technical field of ice pack preparation systems, and more specifically, this application relates to an ice pack preparation system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the most effective method for food preservation is freezing. Low temperatures not only lower the temperature of food but also effectively inhibit the physiological reactions of microorganisms that cause food spoilage. Without the growth of microorganisms, food can maintain its original state in a low-temperature, sterile environment, while its taste and nutritional value are preserved intact.

[0003] In the existing process of preparing ice packs for heat preservation and refrigeration, production and packaging are generally separated. First, a packaging machine is used to produce liquid or gel-like ice blocks, which are then transported to a cold storage for freezing. After the ice packs are completely frozen, they are transported to the place of use. This process is not only inefficient, but also requires a lot of manpower. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to at least address the problems of long and inefficient ice pack preparation processes in existing technologies. To this end, this application provides an ice pack preparation system that requires no human intervention during processing, saving manpower and resources, and offering high preparation efficiency.

[0005] The solution presented in this application is implemented through the following steps.

[0006] This application provides an ice pack preparation system, comprising:

[0007] The ingredient dispensing module has its inlet connected to a water source and outputs a preset amount of liquid through its outlet.

[0008] An ice-making module has its inlet connected to the outlet of the ingredient mixing module. The ice-making module is equipped with an ice-making tank for holding a preset amount of liquid and performs refrigeration treatment on the ice-making tank to output flake ice with the same shape as the ice-making tank.

[0009] The pressing module has its inlet connected to the outlet of the ice-making module, and is used to press several groups of ice flakes into ice blocks of a preset shape and size.

[0010] The packaging module has its inlet connected to the outlet of the pressing module, and is used to package the ice blocks to obtain ice packs.

[0011] The ice pack preparation system described above may optionally include an ice storage module, whose inlet is connected to the outlet of the ice making module for storing the flake ice and transferring it to the inlet of the pressing module through the outlet.

[0012] In the ice pack preparation system described above, optionally, the ice storage module includes:

[0013] Insulation blocks are used to keep the ice flakes warm;

[0014] A conveyor is used to transport the insulated flake ice to the feed inlet of the pressing module.

[0015] In the ice pack preparation system described above, optionally, the dispensing module includes a pipe, on which a flow meter is fixedly installed to measure the liquid flow rate at the pipe inlet in order to output the preset amount of liquid.

[0016] In the ice pack preparation system described above, optionally, a solenoid valve is also fixedly installed on the pipeline for opening and closing the pipeline to control the output of the preset amount of liquid.

[0017] In the ice pack preparation system described above, optionally, the ingredient dispensing module includes:

[0018] A mixing tank is used to stir the liquid transported from the water source.

[0019] Storage tanks are used to store liquids after they have been stirred and processed.

[0020] The feeding machine is used to transport the stirred liquid to the ice-making module.

[0021] Optionally, in the ice pack preparation system described above, the ice-making module further includes a refrigeration unit, with the ice-making tank disposed within the refrigeration unit.

[0022] In the ice pack preparation system described above, optionally, the compression module includes several sets of tablet presses for pressing the flake ice into ice blocks.

[0023] The ice pack preparation system described above may optionally include a packing module, whose inlet is connected to the outlet of the packaging module, for packing and stacking the packaged ice packs.

[0024] The ice pack preparation system described above may optionally include a conveyor belt connecting the outlet and inlet of two adjacent modules.

[0025] Beneficial effects:

[0026] The ice pack preparation system of this application includes a batching module, an ice-making module, a pressing module, and a packaging module connected in sequence. Each module has an inlet and an outlet, with the outlet of the preceding module connected to the inlet of the following module. Multiple modules operate in an assembly line mode, each with its own function, preparing a preset amount of liquid to form ice packs. The prepared ice packs are pre-packaged and frozen, ready for direct use in cold chain food packaging. The entire process requires no human intervention, saving manpower and resources, and offering high production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of exemplary embodiments of this application will become readily understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of this application are illustrated by way of example and not limitation, and the same or corresponding reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an ice pack preparation system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-Ingredient mixing module; 2-Ice making module; 3-Ice storage module; 4-Pressure module; 5-Packaging module; 6-Boxing module. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application provides an ice pack preparation system, including a dispensing module 1, an ice-making module 2, a pressing module 4, and a packaging module 5 connected in sequence. Each module has an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the preceding module is connected to the inlet of the following module.

[0032] Specifically, the inlet of the ingredient mixing module 1 is connected to a water source (not shown in the attached figure), and outputs a preset amount of liquid through its outlet; the inlet of the ice making module 2 is connected to the outlet of the ingredient mixing module 1, and the ice making module 2 is provided with an ice making tank (not shown in the attached figure) for containing a preset amount of liquid. The ice making tank has a sheet-like structure and is used to refrigerate the ice making tank through the ice making module 2 to output sheet ice with the same shape as the ice making tank. Different styles of ice packs can be prepared by using different shapes of ice making tanks.

[0033] The inlet of the pressing module 4 is connected to the outlet of the ice-making module 2, and is used to press several groups of ice flakes into ice blocks of a preset shape and size. The ice-making module 2 produces ice flakes, not the final ice packs; these flakes need to be pressed by the pressing module 4 to form the ice blocks in the ice packs of the required shape and size. The inlet of the packaging module 5 is connected to the outlet of the pressing module 4, and is used to package the ice blocks to obtain ice packs.

[0034] The ice pack preparation system of this application includes a batching module 1, an ice-making module 2, a pressing module 4, and a packaging module 5 connected in sequence. Each module has an inlet and an outlet, with the outlet of one module connected to the inlet of the next. Multiple modules operate in an assembly line mode, each with its own function, preparing a preset amount of liquid to form ice packs. The prepared ice packs are pre-packaged and frozen, ready for direct use in cold chain food packaging. The entire process requires no human intervention, saving manpower and resources, and offering high production efficiency.

[0035] In addition, the system also includes an ice storage module 3, whose inlet is connected to the outlet of the ice-making module 2, for storing the flake ice and transferring it to the inlet of the pressing module 4 through the outlet. Specifically, the ice storage module 3 includes an insulation block and a conveyor. The insulation block is used to keep the flake ice warm; the conveyor is used to transport the warmed flake ice to the inlet of the pressing module 4.

[0036] During the preparation process, the ice-making module 2 outputs a large amount of flake ice. By using insulation blocks to temporarily store the prepared flake ice, the shape of the flake ice is ensured. After the pressing module 4 in the downstream process completes the pressing of the current ice block, the pre-prepared ice block is transferred to the pressing module 4 by a conveyor. This avoids the situation where the quantity of flake ice is insufficient or excessive, which directly affects the operating efficiency of the entire system.

[0037] In one implementation, the dispensing module 1 includes a pipe (not shown in the accompanying drawings), with one end serving as an inlet connected to a water source and the other end as an outlet. A flow meter and a solenoid valve are fixedly installed on the pipe. The flow meter measures the liquid flow rate at the inlet to ensure that the liquid flow rate is the required amount. The solenoid valve opens and closes the pipe to control the output of the preset amount of liquid. For example, the flow meter and solenoid valve can be installed on the pipe near the inlet.

[0038] In addition, the ingredient mixing module 1 also includes an ingredient mixing tank, a storage tank, and a feeding machine (not shown in the attached drawings). The ingredient mixing tank is equipped with a motor-driven mixer, which performs high-speed, intense shearing, impact, crushing, and dispersion of a preset amount of liquid, achieving rapid mixing, dissolving, dispersing, and refining. The mixed liquid is then stored in the storage tank, and finally, the feeding machine delivers the mixed liquid to the ice-making module 2 through the outlet.

[0039] In one embodiment, the ice-making module 2 further includes a refrigerator (not shown in the accompanying drawings) for providing a cooling effect. An ice-making tank is disposed within the refrigerator, holding a preset amount of liquid, and the refrigerator cools the preset amount of liquid to form flake ice. Multiple ice-making tanks can be arrayed within the refrigerator to simultaneously prepare multiple flake ices, improving preparation efficiency.

[0040] In practical implementation, the pressing module 4 includes several sets of tablet presses (not shown in the attached drawings). Each set of tablet presses is used to press the flake ice into ice blocks. Using several sets of tablet presses allows for simultaneous pressing of the flake ice, thereby improving the efficiency of ice block pressing. The amount of flake ice required for each ice block is determined according to the size of the ice block. The pressed ice blocks are then transferred to the packaging module 5 for packaging.

[0041] In addition, the system also includes a boxing module 6, whose inlet is connected to the outlet of the packaging module 5, for boxing and palletizing the packaged ice packs.

[0042] In this system, material transport between modules is achieved using a conveyor belt (not shown in the attached diagram), connecting the inlet and outlet of adjacent modules. This conveyor belt transports material from the outlet of one module to the inlet of the next. The conveyor belt enables automated processing and coordination between the modules throughout the system.

[0043] In the foregoing description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "linked" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly limited in this application, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] Based on the above description of this application, those skilled in the art will also understand that terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "length," "width," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "longitudinal," "transverse," "clockwise," or "counterclockwise," indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this application. These terms are used only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to explicitly or implicitly suggest that the device or element involved must have the stated specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the aforementioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the application.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" or "second," etc., used in this application to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are for convenience of description only and should not be construed as explicitly or implicitly indicating relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Also, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] While numerous embodiments of this application have been shown and described herein, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Many modifications, alterations, and alternatives will arise in the mind and spirit of this application without departing from its intent. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of this application described herein may be employed in the practice of this application. The appended claims are intended to define the scope of protection of this application and therefore cover equivalents or alternatives within the scope of these claims.

Claims

1. An ice pack preparation system, characterized in that, include: The ingredient dispensing module has its inlet connected to a water source and outputs a preset amount of liquid through its outlet. An ice-making module has its inlet connected to the outlet of the ingredient mixing module. The ice-making module is equipped with an ice-making tank for holding a preset amount of liquid and performs refrigeration treatment on the ice-making tank to output flake ice with the same shape as the ice-making tank. The pressing module has its inlet connected to the outlet of the ice-making module, and is used to press several groups of ice flakes into ice blocks of a preset shape and size. The packaging module has its inlet connected to the outlet of the pressing module, and is used to package the ice blocks to obtain ice packs.

2. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an ice storage module, whose inlet is connected to the outlet of the ice making module, for storing the flake ice and transmitting it to the inlet of the pressing module through the outlet.

3. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice storage module includes: Insulation blocks are used to keep the ice flakes warm; A conveyor is used to transport the insulated flake ice to the feed inlet of the pressing module.

4. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The batching module includes a pipe, on which a flow meter is fixedly installed to measure the liquid flow rate at the inlet of the pipe in order to output the preset amount of liquid.

5. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, A solenoid valve is also fixedly installed on the pipeline for opening and closing the pipeline to control the output of the preset amount of liquid.

6. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ingredient dispensing module also includes: A mixing tank is used to stir the preset amount of liquid. Storage tanks are used to store liquids after they have been stirred and processed. The feeding machine is used to transport the stirred liquid to the ice-making module.

7. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making module also includes a refrigeration unit, and the ice-making tank is disposed inside the refrigeration unit.

8. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The compression module includes several sets of tablet presses, which are used to compress the ice flakes into ice blocks.

9. The ice pack preparation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a boxing module, whose inlet is connected to the outlet of the packaging module, for boxing and palletizing the packaged ice packs.

10. The ice pack preparation system according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes a conveyor belt that connects the discharge port and the inlet of two adjacent modules.

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