Ice pressing structure of ice crusher

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice shaving machine ice pressing structure which comprises an upper cover, a guide frame, a pressing block and an elastic piece, the upper cover is detachably connected with an ice shaving machine and arranged at the top end of an ice block storage bin of the ice shaving machine, the guide frame is installed in the upper cover, a guide sleeve is arranged on the guide frame, the pressing block is arranged in the guide sleeve in a vertically sliding mode, and the elastic piece is connected with the pressing block. The elastic piece is arranged in the guide sleeve, the bottom end of the elastic piece is connected with the pressing block, the top end of the elastic piece is connected with the guide sleeve, the bottom face of the pressing block is provided with a pressing face used for making contact with ice cubes, and in the using process, after the pressing face abuts against the top face of the ice cubes, the elastic piece is compressed, and the pressing face is stressed and can swing and rotate for self-adaptive adjustment, so that pressure is more evenly applied to the ice cubes; the blade is uniformly stressed, so that ice can be continuously discharged during planing and the consistency of the planed ice is ensured, the planed ice cannot be interrupted, and the granularity of the planed ice is relatively uniform.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice shaving equipment technology, and in particular to an ice pressing structure for an ice shaving machine. Background Technology

[0002] An ice shaver is a device used to cut large blocks of ice into fine ice chips or shaved ice.

[0003] Ice shavers typically use a rotating disc or pressure plate as the clamping element. This clamping element contacts the top surface of the ice block, applying pressure to press the ice block onto the blade disc. The rotating disc or blade disc then shaves the bottom surface of the ice block. Because the top surface of the prepared ice block is usually not flat, the blades on the blade disc are subjected to uneven force during shaving, resulting in intermittent shavings and inconsistent ice particle size, leading to a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this utility model provides an ice pressing structure for an ice shaving machine. This structure can stably and automatically press ice, ensuring that the shaving blades are subjected to even force.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice-pressing structure for pressing ice blocks in the ice storage compartment of an ice shaver onto a cutter disc. The ice shaver uses the cutter disc to shave ice from the ground. This ice-pressing structure includes:

[0006] The top cover is detachably connected to the ice shaver and is located on top of the ice storage compartment of the ice shaver.

[0007] The guide frame is installed inside the top cover;

[0008] Guide sleeve, installed on guide frame;

[0009] The pressure block is vertically slidable and is set inside the guide sleeve;

[0010] A pressing surface is provided on the bottom surface of the pressing block to contact the ice block. The pressing surface can rotate when pressed.

[0011] The elastic element is set inside the guide sleeve, with the bottom end connected to the pressure block and the top end connected to the guide sleeve.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a force-applying plate is provided on the bottom surface of the pressing block, and the bottom surface of the force-applying plate serves as a pressing surface. The force-applying plate is hinged to the pressing block via a ball joint. With this connection method, after the force-applying plate abuts against the top surface of the ice block, the force-applying plate can be adjusted by swinging, so that the blade is subjected to even force during planing, ensuring continuous ice production and consistency of the planed ice. The ice production is not intermittent, and the particle size of the planed ice is relatively uniform.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a plurality of sliders are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the top surface of the pressing block, and a guide groove is provided on the periphery of the guide sleeve. The guide groove and the slider are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the slider is slidably disposed in the guide groove. The width of the guide groove is greater than the width of the slider. This design allows the pressing block to swing relative to the guide sleeve. After the pressing block abuts against the top surface of the ice block, the pressing block, in conjunction with the elastic element, can perform swing adaptive adjustment, so that the blade is subjected to even force during planing, thereby ensuring continuous ice production and consistency of the planed ice. The ice production is not intermittent, and the particle size of the planed ice is relatively uniform.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the pressing surface is provided with textures or several protrusions to increase friction.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the elastic element is a spring, and both the pressure block and the guide sleeve are provided with protrusions for fitting the spring.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the ice storage chamber is detachably installed inside the ice shaving machine; the ice storage chamber is divided into multiple ice-releasing zones by partitions; and the guide sleeves are configured to correspond one-to-one with the ice-releasing zones. During shaving, if the ice moves, the blades will be in an uneven shaving state, while the partitions can block the ice, preventing it from rotating with the blade disc, thus ensuring the continuity and stability of the shaving process.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the guide frame is detachably installed inside the upper cover. Specifically, the guide frame has an upwardly extending protruding ring on its outer periphery, and the circumference of the protruding ring is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion for engaging with the upper cover. The upper cover is provided with a slot for inserting into the top of the protruding ring.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the top cover is screwed onto the shell of the ice shaver, and an L-groove is provided on either the outer wall at the top of the shell or the inner wall at the bottom of the top cover, while a fastening part is provided on the other.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] The ice-pressing structure includes a top cover, a guide frame, a pressing block, and an elastic element. The top cover is detachably connected to the ice shaving machine and is located at the top of the ice storage compartment. The guide frame is installed inside the top cover, and a guide sleeve is installed on the upper guide frame. The pressing block is vertically slidable inside the guide sleeve. The elastic element is located inside the guide sleeve, with its bottom end connected to the pressing block and its top end connected to the guide sleeve. The bottom surface of the pressing block has a pressing surface for contacting the ice. During use, after the pressing surface abuts against the top surface of the ice, the elastic element is compressed, and the pressure on the pressing surface can be adjusted adaptively by swinging, so that the pressure is applied to the ice more evenly. This ensures that the blade is subjected to even force during shaving, so as to ensure continuous ice production and consistency of the shaved ice. The ice production is not intermittent, and the particle size of the shaved ice is relatively uniform. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-pressing structure.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an ice shaving machine equipped with an ice-pressing mechanism.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the ice-pressing structure.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the pressure block and the guide frame.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an ice storage chamber.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the pressure block and the force-applying plate.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 100. Ice storage compartment; 110. Partition; 120. Ice placement area; 200. Ice pressing structure; 210. Top cover; 211. Fastening part; 220. Guide frame; 221. Protruding ring; 222. Locking protrusion; 230. Pressing block; 231. Sliding block; 232. Protrusion; 240. Guide sleeve; 241. Guide vertical groove; 250. Elastic element; 260. Protrusion; 270. Force plate; 280. Ball head; 300. Cutter head; 400. Housing; 410. L-groove. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0030] This embodiment provides an ice-pressing structure 200 for an ice shaver, which can stably and automatically press ice and ensure that the shaver blades are subjected to even force.

[0031] like Figure 1-5 As shown, an ice-pressing structure 200 for pressing ice blocks in the ice storage compartment 100 of an ice shaver onto the cutter head 300 is provided. The ice-pressing structure 200 includes:

[0032] The top cover 210 is detachably connected to the ice shaver and is located on top of the ice storage compartment 100 of the ice shaver.

[0033] Guide frame 220 is installed inside the upper cover 210;

[0034] Guide sleeve 240 is mounted on guide frame 220;

[0035] The pressure block 230 is vertically slidable within the guide sleeve 240;

[0036] A pressing surface is provided on the bottom surface of the pressing block 230 for contact with the ice block. The pressing surface can rotate after being pressed.

[0037] The elastic element 250 is set inside the guide sleeve 240, with the bottom end connected to the pressure block 230 and the top end connected to the guide sleeve 240.

[0038] It should be noted that the ice shaver uses a drive blade 300 to rotate and shave the bottom of the ice. After the top cover 210 is assembled with the ice shaver, if there is no ice in the ice storage compartment 100, the elastic element 250 will not be deformed by pressure, and the bottom of the pressing block 230 will extend into the bottom of the ice storage compartment 100. When shaving is needed, ice is placed into the ice storage compartment 100 of the ice shaver, and then the top cover 210 is assembled with the ice shaver. Due to the obstruction of the top surface of the ice, the pressing block 230 moves upward, and the elastic element 250 is deformed by pressure, generating elastic force that acts on the pressing surface. The pressing surface contacts the top surface of the ice. To ensure force balance, the pressing surface can rotate and adaptively adjust according to the shape of the top surface of the ice, thereby applying pressure more evenly to the ice. This ensures that the blades are subjected to even force during shaving, guaranteeing continuous ice production and consistency of the shaved ice. The shaving process is not intermittent, and the size of the shaved ice particles is relatively uniform.

[0039] In one embodiment, a plurality of sliders 231 are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the top surface of the pressing block 230, and a guide vertical groove 241 is provided on the periphery of the guide sleeve 240. The guide vertical groove 241 and the sliders 231 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The sliders 231 are slidably disposed in the guide vertical groove 241, and the width of the guide vertical groove 241 is greater than the width of the sliders 231. This design allows the pressing block 230 to swing relative to the guide sleeve 240. After the pressing block 230 abuts against the top surface of the ice block, the pressing block 230, in conjunction with the elastic element 250, can perform swing adaptive adjustment so that the blade is subjected to even force during planing, thereby ensuring continuous ice production and consistency of the planed ice. The ice production is not intermittent, and the particle size of the planed ice is relatively uniform.

[0040] In this embodiment, the pressing surface is provided with textures or several protrusions 232 to increase friction.

[0041] In this embodiment, the elastic element 250 is a spring, and both the pressure block 230 and the guide sleeve 240 are provided with protrusions 260 for fitting the spring.

[0042] In this embodiment, the ice storage chamber 100 is detachably installed inside the ice shaver. The ice storage chamber 100 is divided into multiple ice-dispensing zones 120 by partitions 110. Guide sleeves 240 are configured to correspond one-to-one with each ice-dispensing zone 120, thereby allowing individual pressure to be applied to the ice in each zone 120. During shaving, if the ice moves, the blades will be in an uneven shaving state. The partitions 110 can block the ice, preventing it from rotating with the blade disc 300, thus ensuring the continuity and stability of the shaved ice. Simultaneously, the partitions 110 divide the ice storage chamber 100 into multiple ice-dispensing zones 120, allowing different colors or types of ice to be placed in different zones, satisfying multiple user preferences. By placing different colors or types of ice in different ice-dispensing zones 120 before shaving, shaved ice of different colors or types can be output simultaneously.

[0043] In this embodiment, the guide frame 220 is detachably installed inside the upper cover 210. The connection method between the guide frame 220 and the upper cover 210 can be one or more of plug-in, screw-in, or snap-fit ​​connection. Preferably, the guide frame 220 has an upwardly extending protruding ring 221 on its outer periphery, and the protruding ring 221 has a snap-fit ​​protrusion 222 on its periphery for snapping with the upper cover 210. The upper cover 210 has a slot for inserting into the top end of the protruding ring 221.

[0044] In this embodiment, the upper cover 210 is screwed onto the housing 400 of the ice shaver. One of the outer wall at the top of the housing 400 or the inner wall at the bottom of the upper cover 210 is provided with an L-groove 410, and the other is provided with a fastening part 211. Of course, the upper cover 210 and the ice shaver can also be connected in other ways, such as by insertion, screwing, or snap-fit.

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the swing mechanism is configured as a spherical head 280 universal hinge structure. In this case, a force-applying plate 270 is provided on the bottom surface of the pressure block 230, and the bottom surface of the force-applying plate 270 serves as the pressing surface. The force-applying plate is hinged to the pressure block 230 via the spherical head 280. With this connection method, after the force-applying plate 270 abuts against the top surface of the ice block, the force-applying plate 270 can swing adaptively around the spherical head 280.

[0046] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. Any specific values ​​in all examples shown and discussed herein should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0047] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0048] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0049] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice-pressing structure (200) for an ice shaver, used to press ice blocks in the ice storage compartment (100) of the ice shaver onto the cutter disc (300), characterized in that, include: The top cover (210) is detachably connected to the ice shaver and is located on top of the ice storage compartment (100) of the ice shaver; A guide frame (220) is installed inside the upper cover (210), and a guide sleeve (240) is provided on it; The pressure block (230) is vertically slidably disposed within the guide sleeve (240); A pressing surface is provided on the bottom surface of the pressing block (230) for contacting the ice block. The pressing surface can rotate after being pressed. An elastic element (250) is disposed inside a guide sleeve (240), with a pressure block (230) connected to its bottom end and a guide sleeve (240) connected to its top end.

2. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the pressure block (230) is provided with a force-applying plate (270), the bottom surface of the force-applying plate (270) serves as a pressing surface, and the force-applying plate (270) is hinged to the pressure block (230) via a ball head (280).

3. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure block (230) has several sliders (231) spaced apart on the outer periphery of its top surface. The guide sleeve (240) has a guide groove (241) on its periphery. The guide groove (241) and the slider (231) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The slider (231) is slidably arranged in the guide groove (241). The width of the guide groove (241) is greater than the width of the slider (231).

4. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing surface is provided with textures or several protrusions (232) to increase friction.

5. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic element (250) is a spring, and both the pressure block (230) and the guide sleeve (240) are provided with protrusions (260) for fitting the spring.

6. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice storage compartment (100) is detachably installed inside the ice shaver; The ice storage compartment (100) is divided into multiple ice-dispensing zones (120) by partitions (110); The guide sleeve (240) is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the ice release zone (120).

7. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide frame (220) is detachably installed inside the top cover (210).

8. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 7, characterized in that: The guide frame (220) has an upwardly extending protruding ring (221) on its outer periphery, and the protruding ring (221) is provided with a snap protrusion (222) on its periphery for engaging with the upper cover (210).

9. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper cover (210) is provided with a slot for insertion into the top of the protruding ring (221).

10. The ice-pressing structure (200) of the ice shaver according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (210) is screwed onto the housing (400) of the ice shaver. One of the outer wall at the top of the housing (400) or the inner wall at the bottom of the top cover (210) is provided with an L-groove (410), and the other is provided with a fastening part (211).

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