Liquid drainage structure and snowflake ice maker

By providing an overflow port and a first overflow pipe on the liquid storage pan, and combining them with the drainage channel and guide slope at the bottom of the ice-making tank, the problem of liquid overflow in the slush ice machine is solved, achieving centralized discharge of liquid, preventing machine contamination, and extending service life.

CN223909806UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13ZHONGSHAN DONLIM WEILI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520526873.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-24

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Technical Problem

When the liquid supply of a shaved ice machine exceeds the ice production capacity or when the machine is shut down and liquid is supplied again, the liquid overflows from the edges of the storage pan, contaminating the machine body and electrical equipment, increasing cleaning difficulty, and shortening its service life.

Method used

An overflow port and a first overflow pipe are provided on the liquid storage pan. The top of the first overflow pipe is lower than the edge of the liquid storage pan. Combined with the drainage channel at the bottom of the ice making tank, a guide slope and a liquid receiving channel are designed to centrally discharge the overflowing liquid.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents liquid from overflowing from around the storage tray, avoiding machine contamination and extending the service life of the shaved ice machine.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of liquid drainage, in particular to a liquid drainage structure and a snowflake ice maker, the liquid drainage structure comprises a machine body and a liquid storage disc, the machine body is provided with an ice making groove, and the liquid storage disc is arranged in the ice making groove; a liquid overflow opening is formed in the liquid storage disc, a first overflow pipe communicated with the liquid overflow opening is arranged in the liquid storage disc, and the top end of the first overflow pipe is lower than the edge of the liquid storage disc; and a liquid discharge channel is arranged at the bottom of the ice-making tank, and is arranged below the liquid overflow opening so as to lead out liquid. According to the utility model, concentrated drainage is realized, and overflow is prevented.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a drainage field especially relates to a drainage structure and snowflake ice machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] The snowflake ice machine is through the rotation of the cylinder of the evaporator, and the cylinder is partly immersed in the liquid of the liquid storage tray under the roller. The cylinder brings up the liquid, so that the liquid freezes on the surface of the cylinder. During the operation of the snowflake ice machine, the liquid supply tank will continuously output liquid to the liquid storage tray. If the liquid supply amount of the liquid supply tank is greater than the ice making amount of the cylinder, or the liquid supply tank still supplies liquid to the liquid storage tray after shutdown, the liquid in the liquid storage tray will overflow from the periphery of the liquid storage tray, which will cause the machine body and the electrical equipment installed on the machine body to be full of liquid, polluting the liquid and dirtying the machine body, increasing the cleaning work of the machine body and the difficulty of cleaning, and even damaging the electrical equipment on the machine body, shortening the service life of the snowflake ice machine. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model lies in providing a drainage structure that can concentrate drainage and prevent overflow.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model also lies in providing a snowflake ice machine provided with the drainage structure.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a drainage structure, which comprises a machine body and a liquid storage tray, the machine body is provided with an ice making groove, and the liquid storage tray is installed in the ice making groove.

[0006] An overflow port is arranged on the liquid storage tray, a first overflow pipe is arranged in the liquid storage tray and communicates with the overflow port, and the top end of the first overflow pipe is lower than the height of the edge of the liquid storage tray.

[0007] The bottom of the ice making groove is provided with a drainage channel, and the drainage channel is arranged below the overflow port to guide the liquid out.

[0008] As an improvement of the above scheme, the overflow port is arranged in the middle of the liquid storage tray.

[0009] As an improvement of the above scheme, the first overflow pipe is arranged upward from the edge of the overflow port.

[0010] As an improvement of the above scheme, the bottom of the liquid storage tray is provided with a second overflow pipe, and the first overflow pipe and the second overflow pipe communicate.

[0011] The second overflow pipe is arranged downward from the edge of the overflow port.

[0012] As the improvement of the above-mentioned scheme, the liquid discharge channel comprises a liquid receiving flow channel, which is arranged on the bottom wall of the ice making tank and below the overflow port.

[0013] As the improvement of the above-mentioned scheme, the bottom wall of the ice making tank is provided with a flow guiding slope, the liquid receiving flow channel is arranged on the flow guiding slope, and the flow guiding slope is below the liquid storage tray.

[0014] As the improvement of the above-mentioned scheme, the flow guiding slope is arranged to be inclined downward from the inner side to the outer side of the ice making tank.

[0015] The bottom surface of the liquid receiving flow channel and the flow guiding slope are arranged to be parallel to each other.

[0016] As the improvement of the above-mentioned scheme, the liquid discharge channel further comprises a liquid guiding flow channel in communication with the liquid receiving flow channel.

[0017] As the improvement of the above-mentioned scheme, the bottom surface of the liquid receiving flow channel and the bottom surface of the liquid guiding flow channel are connected by a flow guiding arc surface.

[0018] Correspondingly, the utility model also provides a snow ice machine, the snow ice machine is equipped with above-mentioned liquid discharge structure.

[0019] The utility model discloses a snow ice machine, which has the following advantages:

[0020] The liquid discharge structure of the utility model is provided with an overflow port on the liquid storage tray, a first overflow pipe in communication with the overflow port is arranged in the liquid storage tray, and the top end of the first overflow pipe is lower than the height of the edge of the liquid storage tray. When the liquid level in the liquid storage tray is higher than the top end of the first overflow pipe, the liquid will flow into the first overflow pipe through the top end of the first overflow pipe and flow out of the liquid storage tray through the overflow port, thereby preventing the liquid from overflowing from the edges of the liquid storage tray and allowing the liquid to be discharged from the overflow port. The cooperation of the overflow port and the first overflow pipe prevents the liquid in the liquid storage tray from overflowing and ensures the liquid level. Meanwhile, the liquid storage tray is installed in the ice making tank of the machine body, the ice making tank is provided with a liquid discharge channel below the overflow port, and the excessive liquid in the liquid storage tray can flow into the liquid discharge channel through the overflow port and be collected in a specific place under the guidance of the liquid discharge channel, thereby preventing the liquid from scattering in other places of the machine body and causing pollution of the liquid and the machine body, and prolonging the service life of the snow ice machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the liquid discharge structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a sectional view along line A-A;

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a structural schematic view of the liquid storage tray;

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 1 Structure diagram of the machine body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with the drawings. Only this statement, the up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside and other orientation words appearing in the text or about to appear of the utility model are based on the drawings of the utility model, and it is not a specific limitation on the utility model.

[0026] Referring to Figures 1-4 The utility model discloses a kind of liquid discharge structures, including machine body 1 and liquid storage tray 2, the machine body 1 is equipped with ice making tank 12, the liquid storage tray 2 is installed in ice making tank 12.

[0027] The liquid storage tray 2 is equipped with overflow port 21, the first overflow pipe 22 that is communicated with overflow port 21 is equipped in the liquid storage tray 2, the top end height of the first overflow pipe 22 is lower than the height of the rim of liquid storage tray 2.

[0028] The bottom of the ice making tank 12 is equipped with drainage passage 11, the drainage passage 11 is arranged below overflow port 21, to guide liquid out.

[0029] The utility model discloses a kind of liquid discharge structures, including machine body 1 and liquid storage tray 2, the machine body 1 is equipped with ice making tank 12, the liquid storage tray 2 is installed in ice making tank 12. When the liquid level in the liquid storage tray is higher than the top end of the first overflow pipe, liquid will flow into the first overflow pipe by crossing the top end of the first overflow pipe, flow out of the liquid storage tray through overflow port, avoid liquid overflow from the rim of the liquid storage tray, so that liquid is concentrated and discharged from overflow port. The cooperation of overflow port and the first overflow pipe prevents liquid in the liquid storage tray from overflowing and ensures the liquid level. At the same time, the liquid storage tray is installed in the ice making tank of the machine body, the bottom of the ice making tank is equipped with drainage passage, the drainage passage is arranged below the overflow port, and the excessive liquid in the liquid storage tray can flow to the drainage passage through the overflow port and be collected in a specific place under the guidance of the drainage passage, avoiding the liquid from scattering in other places of the machine body and causing pollution of the liquid and the machine body, prolonging the service life of the snowflake ice machine.

[0030] Preferably, the overflow port 21 is arranged in the middle of the liquid storage tray 2. That is, the overflow port 21 is arranged in the middle of the bottom wall of the liquid storage tray 2, facilitating the liquid around the overflow port to flow in the direction of the overflow port, accelerating the speed of liquid discharge and reducing the possibility of liquid overflowing from the rim of the liquid storage tray.

[0031] Preferably, as Figure 3As shown, the first overflow pipe 22 is arranged upwardly from the edge of the overflow opening 21, and the top end of the first overflow pipe 22 is lower than the edge of the liquid storage tray 2, specifically, the top end of the first overflow pipe 22 is lower than the lowest edge of the liquid storage tray 2. The arrangement of the first overflow pipe serves to limit the highest position of the liquid surface in the liquid storage tray. When the liquid surface is at the highest position, the liquid will flow into the overflow opening and be discharged through the first overflow pipe, otherwise, the liquid will not be discharged through the overflow opening, ensuring the liquid storage amount in the liquid storage tray, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the ice flake machine.

[0032] Preferably, as shown in Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the liquid storage tray 2 is provided with a second overflow pipe 23, and the first overflow pipe 22 and the second overflow pipe 23 are in communication; the second overflow pipe 23 is arranged downwardly from the edge of the overflow opening 21. The arrangement of the second overflow pipe serves to guide the liquid to flow downwardly of the overflow opening, thereby avoiding the liquid splashing around the overflow opening and polluting other parts of the machine.

[0033] Further, as shown in Figures 1-2 , 4, the liquid discharge channel 11 comprises a liquid receiving channel 111, which is arranged on the bottom wall of the ice making tank 12 and below the overflow opening 21. Specifically, the liquid receiving channel 111 is arranged below the second overflow pipe 23. The liquid flows out of the second overflow pipe and falls into the liquid receiving channel, and then flows to a specific place under the guidance of the liquid guide channel for collection.

[0034] Preferably, as shown in Figure 2 , 4 As shown, the bottom wall of the ice making tank 12 is provided with a liquid guide slope 121, which is arranged below the liquid storage tray 2, and the liquid receiving channel 111 is arranged on the liquid guide slope 121. The liquid guide slope 121 is arranged downwardly from the inner side to the outer side of the ice making tank 12, so that the liquid falling into the liquid receiving channel flows outwardly under the guidance of the inclined liquid guide slope, which is beneficial to automatically generate flow potential of the liquid and avoid the liquid remaining in the ice making tank.

[0035] More preferably, the bottom surface of the liquid receiving channel 111 and the liquid guide slope 121 are arranged in parallel, which is beneficial to the guidance of the liquid and the manufacture of the machine.

[0036] Preferably, as shown in Figure 2 , 4 As shown, the liquid discharge channel 11 further comprises a liquid guide channel 112 in communication with the liquid receiving channel 111. The machine is provided with a side wall, which is arranged below the liquid guide slope and connected with the liquid guide slope. The liquid guide channel is arranged on the side wall, and the liquid flows from the liquid receiving channel to the liquid guide channel and then flows into the liquid receiving tray at the bottom of the machine for collection, thereby avoiding the pollution of other parts of the machine.

[0037] More preferably, as shown in Figure 2 , 4 The bottom surface of the liquid receiving channel 111 and the bottom surface of the liquid guide channel 112 are connected by the liquid guide arc surface 113. The liquid guide arc surface is arranged to better guide the liquid, so that the liquid in the liquid receiving channel flows into the liquid guide channel along the liquid guide arc surface, the liquid guide effect is good, the liquid guide speed is fast, the liquid is prevented from flowing to other places, and the liquid is effectively collected.

[0038] Correspondingly, referring to Figures 1-4 The utility model discloses a snowflake ice machine, the snowflake ice machine is equipped with above-mentioned drainage structure. Among them, the specific structure of the drainage structure is as described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0039] In summary, the utility model provides a drainage structure and snowflake ice machine, concentrates drainage, prevents spilling.

[0040] The above is the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the principle of the utility model, a number of improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements are also considered to be within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A drain structure, characterized by, The ice maker comprises a body and a liquid storage tray, the body is provided with an ice making groove, and the liquid storage tray is installed in the ice making groove; The liquid storage tray is provided with a liquid overflow port, and a first overflow pipe is arranged in the liquid storage tray and communicates with the liquid overflow port, and the top end of the first overflow pipe is lower than the height of the edge of the liquid storage tray; The bottom of the ice making groove is provided with a liquid discharge channel, and the liquid discharge channel is arranged below the liquid overflow port to guide the liquid out.

2. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 1, wherein The liquid overflow port is arranged in the middle of the liquid storage tray.

3. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 1, wherein The first overflow pipe is arranged upward from the edge of the liquid overflow port.

4. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 1, wherein The bottom of the liquid storage tray is provided with a second overflow pipe, and the first overflow pipe and the second overflow pipe communicate with each other. The second overflow pipe is arranged downward from the edge of the liquid overflow port.

5. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 1, wherein The liquid discharge channel comprises a liquid receiving flow channel, and the liquid receiving flow channel is arranged on the bottom wall of the ice making groove and below the overflow port.

6. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 5, wherein The bottom wall of the ice making groove is provided with a flow guide slope, and the flow guide slope is arranged below the liquid storage tray, and the liquid receiving flow channel is arranged on the flow guide slope.

7. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 6, wherein The flow guide slope is arranged downward from the inner side to the outer side of the ice making groove. The bottom surface of the liquid receiving flow channel and the flow guide slope are arranged in parallel with each other.

8. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 5, wherein The liquid discharge channel further comprises a liquid guide flow channel which communicates with the liquid receiving flow channel.

9. The liquid discharge structure according to claim 8, wherein The bottom surface of the liquid receiving flow channel and the bottom surface of the liquid guide flow channel are connected through a flow guide arc surface.

10. A snow cone machine characterized by, The snowflake ice maker is provided with the liquid discharge structure according to any one of claims 1-9.