Ice bar manufacturing equipment
By first manufacturing thin ice flakes using ice bar manufacturing equipment and then forming them using an extrusion structure, combined with quantity control and hydraulic component design, the problem of long production cycles in traditional ice bar manufacturing has been solved, achieving efficient and automated ice bar production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING PAICHI ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In the existing ice bar manufacturing process, the heat transfer rate is slow when the liquid is frozen as a whole in the mold, resulting in a long manufacturing cycle for a single ice bar and low efficiency.
The ice bar manufacturing equipment first produces thin ice flakes, then uses an extrusion structure to compact the thin ice flakes into block ice bars. Combined with a volume control structure and hydraulic components, it achieves automated discharge, avoiding the problem of slow freezing in the center of the liquid.
It significantly reduces ice pop manufacturing time, improves production efficiency and product consistency, lowers labor costs, and ensures the continuity and integrity of ice pops.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice pop manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to an ice pop manufacturing device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the common process for manufacturing ice pops involves directly injecting water or other liquids into a mold and then freezing the entire piece. This traditional method suffers from significant efficiency bottlenecks. Firstly, when the liquid freezes entirely within the mold, heat transfer relies primarily on conduction, which is slow. Especially for larger or more complex-shaped ice pop molds, the liquid in the center takes longer to reach its freezing point and freeze completely, significantly extending the manufacturing cycle of a single ice pop. Therefore, we propose an ice pop manufacturing device. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, adapt to the needs of reality, and provide an ice pop manufacturing device to solve the technical problem of the long manufacturing cycle of a single ice pop.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ice bar manufacturing device, including an outer frame shell, an outlet provided at the bottom of the outer frame shell, an ice flake machine provided at the upper half of the outer frame shell, a large funnel and a small funnel connected sequentially at the bottom of the ice flake machine, an ice pressing shell provided below the small funnel, a quantity control structure provided between the large funnel and the small funnel, an extrusion structure installed on the ice pressing shell, and an ice discharging structure provided on one side of the extrusion structure.
[0005] Preferably, the control structure includes a weighing device and a switch door installed at the bottom of the large funnel, with the switch door installed at the bottom outlet of the weighing device.
[0006] Preferably, the extrusion structure includes an extrusion hydraulic rod, the drive end of which penetrates through the ice-pressing shell and is connected to an extrusion plate, the outer periphery of which is in contact with the inner wall of the ice-pressing shell.
[0007] Preferably, the ice-discharging structure includes a fixed frame that is fixed to the outer frame, a lifting plate that is hinged to the fixed frame, and a lifting hydraulic rod that is movably connected between the lifting plate and the fixed frame.
[0008] Preferably, a push plate is provided on one side of the lifting plate, and a push hydraulic rod is connected to one side of the push plate. The fixed end of the push hydraulic rod is connected to the outer frame shell.
[0009] Preferably, the outer frame consists of a frame and a heat-insulating protective plate.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] 1. This utility model uses an ice bar manufacturing device to first quickly produce thin ice flakes through the outlet, and then feed the thin ice flakes into the ice pressing shell through a funnel. The extrusion structure is used to compact the thin ice flakes into block ice bars. Compared with the traditional method of directly injecting liquid into the mold and freezing it as a whole, this method avoids the inefficiency caused by the slow freezing of the liquid in the center, significantly reduces the manufacturing time of ice bars, effectively improves production efficiency, and solves the problem of long manufacturing cycle for a single ice bar.
[0012] 2. This utility model sets up a quantity control structure between the large funnel and the small funnel, and uses a weighing device to detect the weight of the thin ice flakes. Once the required weight is reached, the switch door is opened to feed the thin ice flakes into the ice pressing shell, ensuring that the amount of ice entering the ice pressing shell is consistent each time. This ensures that the ice strips produced are of the same size and specifications, thereby improving the consistency and quality stability of the product.
[0013] 3. This utility model features an ingeniously designed discharge structure for ice bar manufacturing equipment. Through the coordinated operation of components such as the lifting plate, lifting hydraulic rod, push plate, and pushing hydraulic rod, efficient discharge is achieved. When the automatic valve at the bottom of the ice press shell opens, the ice bar naturally slides onto the lifting plate, which is horizontal to the ice press shell and in contact with its end. After the sensor at the bottom of the lifting plate detects this, the lifting hydraulic rod is activated to rotate the ice bar to a position perpendicular to the ground and at the discharge port. Subsequently, the pushing hydraulic rod drives the push plate to push the ice bar out. This process is highly automated, reducing manual operation and not only lowering labor costs but also greatly improving discharge efficiency. It avoids ice bar damage or production interruption that may be caused by manual handling, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of ice bar manufacturing. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with the insulation panel removed;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the extrusion structure in this utility model.
[0018] Explanation of the numbers in the diagram: 1. Outer frame; 101. Frame; 102. Thermal insulation plate; 2. Outlet; 3. Flake ice machine; 4. Large funnel; 5. Small funnel; 6. Volume control structure; 7. Ice pressing shell; 8. Extrusion structure; 9. Ice dispensing structure;
[0019] 601. Weighing device; 602. Door opening / closing;
[0020] 801. Extrusion hydraulic rod; 802. Extrusion plate;
[0021] 901. Fixing frame; 902. Lifting plate; 903. Lifting hydraulic rod; 904. Push plate; 905. Pushing hydraulic rod. Detailed Implementation
[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the ice pop manufacturing equipment involved in this utility model is an innovative device that integrates high-efficiency production, precise quantitative measurement and convenient material discharge. Its structure is ingeniously designed and all components work together to greatly improve the manufacturing efficiency and quality stability of ice pops.
[0023] Overall Equipment Architecture
[0024] The main body of the equipment consists of an outer frame shell 1, which is a combination of a frame 101 and a heat insulation plate 102. The frame 101 provides a stable support structure for the entire equipment, ensuring the stability of the equipment during operation. The heat insulation plate 102 plays a good role in heat insulation and heat preservation, effectively reducing the heat exchange between the inside of the equipment and the external environment, and maintaining the low temperature environment inside the equipment. This is crucial for the ice bar manufacturing process, as it can reduce energy consumption and ensure that the quality of the ice bars is not affected by external temperature fluctuations.
[0025] Thin-flake ice manufacturing process
[0026] The outlet 2 located below the outer frame shell 1 is a key part of the flake ice manufacturing process. The outlet 2 connects the ice-carrying liquid inlet and outlet. Using existing mature technology, it is possible to quickly produce flake ice. Compared with the traditional whole-ice freezing method, this method of quickly manufacturing flake ice greatly shortens the ice-making time. The principle is that through the special flow and heat exchange mechanism of the ice-carrying liquid in the outlet 2, the water can be rapidly cooled and form flake ice, which greatly improves the efficiency and output of ice making.
[0027] Ice bar forming process
[0028] The upper half of the outer frame shell 1 is equipped with a flake ice machine 3. The bottom of the flake ice machine 3 is connected to a large funnel 4 and a small funnel 5. The flake ice produced by the flake ice machine 3 is first collected and stored through the large funnel 4. The large volume of the large funnel 4 can hold a certain amount of flake ice, providing a buffer for subsequent quantitative operations. The volume control structure 6 set between the large funnel 4 and the small funnel 5 is the core component to ensure the uniformity of ice strip specifications. The volume control structure 6 includes a weighing device 601 installed at the bottom of the large funnel 4 and a switch door 602 located at the bottom outlet of the weighing device 601. During the flake ice production process, the top of the large funnel 4 is always kept open, and the flake ice continuously enters the large funnel 4. The weighing device 601 accurately detects the weight of the flake ice in the large funnel 4 in real time. When the preset required mass is reached, the switch door 602 automatically opens, inputting a quantitative amount of flake ice into the small funnel 5, and then into the ice pressing shell 7 through the ice inlet corresponding to the position below the small funnel 5.
[0029] The ice press shell 7 is a key component in ice bar forming. Its bottom end is equipped with an automatic valve activated by cylinders and baffles. An extrusion structure 8 is also installed on the ice press shell 7. The extrusion structure 8 mainly consists of an extrusion hydraulic rod 801 and an extrusion plate 802. The drive end of the extrusion hydraulic rod 801 penetrates the ice press shell 7 and is firmly connected to the extrusion plate 802. The outer circumference of the extrusion plate 802 is tightly fitted to the inner wall of the ice press shell 7. When a measured amount of thin ice flakes enters the ice press shell 7, the extrusion hydraulic rod 801 begins to operate, generating a powerful thrust through hydraulic drive. This propels the extrusion plate 802 to move inside the ice press shell 7, compressing the thin ice flakes. Because the ice temperature is below zero, during the extrusion process, the thin ice flakes are squeezed and fused together, ultimately being compacted into block-shaped ice bars. This method of first manufacturing thin ice flakes and then extruding them significantly reduces the ice bar manufacturing time and improves production efficiency compared to traditional whole-ice freezing.
[0030] Discharge stage
[0031] To ensure smooth discharging of ice bars, an ice discharging structure 9 is provided on one side of the extrusion structure 8. The ice discharging structure 9 includes a fixed frame 901 fixed to the outer frame shell 1. The fixed frame 901 provides stable support for the entire ice discharging structure 9. A lifting plate 902 is hinged to the fixed frame 901. The lifting plate 902 and the fixed frame 901 are movably connected through a lifting hydraulic rod 903. A push plate 904 is provided on one side of the lifting plate 902. The push plate 904 is connected to the outer frame shell 1 through a pushing hydraulic rod 905. The fixed end of the pushing hydraulic rod 905 is firmly fixed to the outer frame shell 1.
[0032] During discharge, the automatic valve installed at the bottom of the ice press shell 7 opens first. At this time, the lifting plate 902 is in a horizontal position with the ice press shell 7, and its end is in close contact with the bottom side of the ice press shell 7. A sensor is installed at the bottom of the lifting plate 902. When the ice strip slides naturally from the ice press shell 7 onto the lifting plate 902, the sensor can quickly detect the presence of the ice strip. Then, the lifting hydraulic rod 903 is activated. Through hydraulic drive, the lifting plate 902 rotates around the hinge point with the fixed frame 901, so that the ice strip gradually becomes perpendicular to the ground and is accurately positioned at the outlet 2. Then, the pushing hydraulic rod 905 runs, generating a horizontal thrust, which drives the push plate 904 to move. The push plate 904 then pushes the ice strip perpendicular to the ground, so that it passes smoothly through the outlet 2, realizing the discharge. The entire discharge process is automated through the coordinated work of multiple hydraulic components. This not only improves the discharge efficiency but also reduces the risk of ice strip damage caused by manual intervention, ensuring the integrity of the ice strip and the continuity of production.
[0033] Working Principle: This embodiment provides an ice bar manufacturing device. When in use, the flake ice machine 3 starts working after the temperature reaches the set temperature. The flake ice machine 3 cuts out crushed ice blocks and puts them into the large funnel 4. Since the top of the large funnel 4 is always open, when the weighing device 601 reaches the set weight, the switch door 602 is opened, and the thin flake ice enters the small funnel 5, and then enters the ice pressing shell 7. After it has completely entered, the door is closed, and the extrusion structure 8 works to press the crushed ice into ice blocks. After 7-10 minutes, an ice block of 1150x500x230 is completed. When the ice block reaches the set state, the bottom of the ice pressing shell 7 will open through an automatic valve, allowing the ice bar to slide naturally onto the lifting plate 902. The bottom of the lifting plate 902 is controlled by a sensor. When the ice block touches the bottom, the lifting hydraulic rod 903 and the pushing hydraulic rod 905 operate in sequence to further push the ice bar into a vertical state with the ground before output.
[0034] The embodiments disclosed herein are preferred embodiments, but are not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can readily grasp the spirit of this utility model based on the above embodiments and make different extensions and variations. However, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of this utility model, they are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An ice pop manufacturing device, characterized in that, The device includes an outer frame shell (1), with a discharge port (2) at the bottom of the outer frame shell (1), a flake ice machine (3) at the upper half of the outer frame shell (1), a large funnel (4) and a small funnel (5) connected sequentially at the bottom of the flake ice machine (3), an ice pressing shell (7) at the bottom of the small funnel (5), a quantity control structure (6) between the large funnel (4) and the small funnel (5), an extrusion structure (8) installed on the ice pressing shell (7), and an ice discharge structure (9) on one side of the extrusion structure (8).
2. The ice pop manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control structure (6) includes a weighing device (601) and a switch door (602) installed at the bottom of the large funnel (4), with the switch door (602) installed at the bottom outlet of the weighing device (601).
3. The ice pop manufacturing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The extrusion structure (8) includes an extrusion hydraulic rod (801), the driving end of which passes through the ice press shell (7) and is connected to an extrusion plate (802), the outer periphery of which is in contact with the inner wall of the ice press shell (7).
4. The ice pop manufacturing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ice-discharging structure (9) includes a fixed frame (901) fixed to the outer frame (1), a lifting plate (902) is hinged on the fixed frame (901), and a lifting hydraulic rod (903) is movably connected between the lifting plate (902) and the fixed frame (901).
5. The ice pop manufacturing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, A push plate (904) is provided on one side of the lifting plate (902), and a push hydraulic rod (905) is connected to one side of the push plate (904). The fixed end of the push hydraulic rod (905) is connected to the outer frame shell (1).
6. The ice pop manufacturing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer frame (1) is composed of a frame (101) and a heat insulation panel (102).