Strip ice maker

Abstract

A strip ice machine comprises a plurality of ice buckets and a water injection pipe frame for injecting water into the ice buckets, the water injection pipe frame comprises a water conveying pipe, a plurality of electric push rods are fixedly installed on the water conveying pipe, the same support is fixedly installed on the electric push rods, a plurality of vertical pipes are installed on the water conveying pipe in a communicated mode, and one side of each vertical pipe is communicated with a water outlet pipe. The ice bucket is simple in structure and ingenious in conception, the water outlet pipe of each ice bucket can be independently controlled, when the water level in the ice bucket meets the requirement, the floating ball can move upwards under the action of buoyancy until the rubber sealing plug blocks the corresponding vertical pipe, and the corresponding water outlet pipe does not discharge water any more, so that overflow caused by continuous water injection of the ice bucket is avoided, and the service life of the ice bucket is prolonged. After one vertical pipe is blocked, the water outlet amount of the other water outlet pipes can be increased, and water injection of the other ice buckets is accelerated; and the device can also ice ice blocks with different sizes by adjusting the extending length of the threaded rod and adjusting the water injection amount of the ice bucket, so that the practicability is improved, the actual requirements can be met, and the device is suitable for popularization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice-making devices, specifically a bar ice machine. Background Technology

[0002] A strip ice machine is an ice-making device that freezes water into strips of ice. The size of the strips can be customized according to the size of the ice mold. It is mainly used in ice factories in ports and wharves, for the preservation and cooling of aquatic products, long-distance transportation, aquatic products, food preservation, ice sculpture display, and edible ice. Depending on the ice-making method, it can be divided into brine ice making and direct cooling ice making. When making ice with brine, water is generally injected into the ice bucket through a row of water injection pipes. However, the water output of each water injection pipe is different and cannot be individually controlled, resulting in varying water injection speeds. Fast injection can lead to a large amount of water overflowing, causing waste. Alternatively, using a water pump for recycling can consume a lot of energy and require the pump to work for a long time, increasing production costs. Slow injection can also increase the water injection time and ice-making time, reducing production efficiency. Therefore, we have designed a strip ice machine with higher water injection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a bar ice machine to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An ice bar machine includes several ice buckets and a water injection pipe frame for filling the ice buckets with water. The water injection pipe frame includes a water supply pipe, several electric push rods are fixedly installed on the water supply pipe, and the same bracket is fixedly installed on the electric push rods. Several vertical pipes are connected and installed on the water supply pipe, and water outlet pipes are connected and installed on one side of each vertical pipe. Vertical rods are slidably installed inside each vertical pipe. A rubber sealing plug is fixedly installed at one end of each vertical rod to block the vertical pipe. A threaded hole is opened at the other end of the vertical rod and a threaded rod is threadedly connected to it. A float ball is fixedly installed on the threaded rod.

[0006] In the ice bar machine described above, the upper half of the rubber sealing plug is frustum-shaped and the lower half is cylindrical, and the inner wall of the vertical tube is provided with a channel that can fit with the rubber sealing plug.

[0007] As described above, in a bar ice machine, annular frustums are fixedly installed on the vertical rod, hooks are hinged to the vertical tube, and torsion springs are provided between the hooks and the vertical tube.

[0008] As described above, in a bar ice machine, a stop bar is hinged to the hook, a torsion spring is provided between the stop bar and the hook, a stop block is fixedly installed on the hook, and a baffle is fixedly installed on the bracket.

[0009] As described above, in a bar ice machine, several ice buckets are assembled together by an array connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a plug ring, which is fixedly installed on the ice bucket. The plug rings in the same group are fitted with the same screw, and the screw is threaded with a nut.

[0010] As described above, in one type of bar ice machine, several partition rods are fixedly installed on one side of the ice bucket.

[0011] The advantages of this invention are: It has a simple structure and ingenious design. Each ice bucket's outlet pipe can be controlled independently. When the water level in the ice bucket reaches the required level, the float will move upwards under buoyancy until the rubber sealing plug blocks the corresponding vertical pipe. This stops the corresponding outlet pipe from discharging water, preventing overflow caused by continuous water filling. Furthermore, once one vertical pipe is blocked, the water flow from the remaining outlet pipes increases, accelerating the filling of the other ice buckets. This device can also adjust the amount of water poured into the ice bucket by adjusting the length of the threaded rod, allowing for the freezing of ice blocks of different sizes, increasing its practicality and meeting actual needs, making it suitable for widespread application. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The left view; Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the assembly of the ice bucket. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part I in the image.

[0014] Reference numerals: 1. Ice bucket, 2. Water supply pipe, 3. Vertical pipe, 4. Water outlet pipe, 5. Vertical rod, 6. Rubber sealing plug, 8. Threaded rod, 9. Float, 10. Electric push rod, 11. Bracket, 30. Frustum, 31. Hook, 32. Stop bar, 33. Stop block, 34. Baffle, 50. Insert ring, 51. Screw, 52. Nut, 60. Spacer bar. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0016] A type of ice bar machine, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the device includes several ice buckets 1 and a water injection pipe frame for filling the ice buckets 1 with water. The water injection pipe frame includes a water supply pipe 2, on which several electric push rods 10 are fixedly installed. The same bracket 11 is fixedly installed on each electric push rod 10. The movable end of the electric push rod 10 is fixedly connected to the water supply pipe 2, and the fixed end of the electric push rod 10 is fixedly connected to the bracket 11. Several vertical pipes 3 are connected to the water supply pipe 2. Water outlet pipes 4 are connected to one side of each vertical pipe 3. Vertical rods 5 are slidably installed inside each vertical pipe 3. The bottom of each vertical pipe 3 has an opening, allowing the vertical rods 5 to slide within the opening. A rubber sealing plug 6 is fixedly installed at one end of each vertical rod 5, which can block the vertical pipe 3. A threaded hole is opened at the other end of each vertical rod 5, and a threaded rod 8 is threadedly connected to it. A float ball 9 is fixedly installed on the threaded rod 8. This utility model has a simple structure and ingenious design. The water outlet pipe of each ice bucket 1 can be controlled independently. When the water level in the ice bucket 1 reaches the required level, the float 9 will move upward under the action of buoyancy until the rubber sealing plug 6 blocks the corresponding vertical pipe 3. Then, the corresponding water outlet pipe 4 will stop discharging water, thus preventing the ice bucket 1 from overflowing due to continuous water filling. Moreover, after one vertical pipe 3 is blocked, the water flow of the remaining water outlet pipes 4 will increase, accelerating the water filling of the remaining ice buckets 1. This device can also adjust the amount of water poured into the ice bucket 1 by adjusting the length of the threaded rod 8, freezing ice blocks of different sizes, increasing its practicality, meeting actual needs, and making it suitable for widespread application. When water needs to be added, connect the water supply pipe 2 to an external water source. Use the electric push rod 10 to move the water supply pipe 2 and the vertical pipe 3 downwards, so that the water outlet pipe 4 and the float 9 are close to the ice bucket 1 until the float 9 enters the corresponding ice bucket 1. Water in the water supply pipe 2 flows into the ice bucket 1 through the water outlet pipe 4. When the water in the ice bucket 1 comes into contact with the float 9, the float 9 rises due to buoyancy, which in turn moves the threaded rod 8, the vertical rod 5, and the rubber sealing plug 6 upwards until the rubber sealing plug 6 blocks the vertical pipe 3, and water outlet pipe 4 stops flowing out, preventing the ice bucket 1 from overflowing due to continuous water filling. After the ice bucket 1 is filled, the flow rate of the other unblocked vertical pipes 3 will increase due to the blockage of the vertical pipe 3 corresponding to this ice bucket 1, thus speeding up the water filling time. When it is necessary to adjust the water filling amount of the ice bucket 1, simply turn the threaded rod 8. The threaded rod 8 will extend, and the float 9 will come into contact with the water in the ice bucket 1 earlier, resulting in less water being filled, and vice versa.

[0017] Specifically, as shown in the figure, the upper half of the rubber sealing plug 6 in this embodiment is frustum-shaped, and the lower half is cylindrical. The inner wall of the vertical pipe 3 is provided with a channel that can fit with the rubber sealing plug 6. When the rubber sealing plug 6 seals the vertical pipe 3, the combination of the frustum and cylindrical shapes can better fit with the inner wall of the vertical pipe 3, resulting in better sealing and reducing water leakage. When the rubber sealing plug 6 does not seal the vertical pipe 3, the cylindrical part of the lower half of the rubber sealing plug 6 can also seal the lower end of the vertical pipe 3, preventing water from flowing out from the gap between the vertical pipe 3 and the vertical rod 5.

[0018] Specifically, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, annular frustums 30 are fixedly installed on the vertical rod 5. The inner circumference of the frustums 30 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the vertical rod 5. A hook 31 is hinged to the vertical tube 3. A torsion spring is provided between the hook 31 and the vertical tube 3. The torsion spring is not shown. It is fitted on the hinge shaft, and one end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the hook 31. When the float 9 moves the vertical rod 5 upward, the frustums 30 move along with it. When the frustums 30 contact the hook 31, the frustums 30 push the hook 31 to rotate along the hinge shaft. When the frustums 30 pass the hook 31, the hook 31 returns to its original position under the action of the torsion spring and blocks the frustums 30, preventing them from moving downward. This ensures that the rubber sealing plug 6 can always seal the vertical tube 3.

[0019] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a stop bar 32 is hinged to the hook 31, and a torsion spring is also provided between the stop bar 32 and the hook 31. A stop block 33 is fixedly installed on the hook 31, and a baffle 34 is fixedly installed on the bracket 11. Under the restriction of the stop block 33, the stop bar 32 cannot rotate upward and can only rotate downward. When the ice bucket 1 is filled with water, the vertical pipe 3 moves upward and drives the stop bar 32 upward until it contacts the baffle 34. Under the obstruction of the baffle 34, the stop bar 32 rotates downward along the hinge axis. When the stop bar 32 is no longer in contact with the baffle 34, the stop bar 32 returns to its original position under the action of the torsion spring. During this process, the hook 31 will not rotate along its hinge axis. When the ice bucket 1 needs to be filled with water, the vertical pipe 3 moves downward, and the vertical pipe 3 drives the stop bar 32 to approach the baffle 34 until it contacts the baffle 34. Since the stop bar 34 cannot rotate upward along its hinge axis, and the vertical pipe 3 moves downward, the stop bar 32 rotates downward along the hinge axis. 3. The hook 31 moves downward, causing the hinge shaft corresponding to the hook 31 to rotate clockwise, thus separating from the frustum 30. The frustum 30 is no longer restricted and moves downward relative to the vertical tube 3. The rubber sealing plug 6 no longer blocks the vertical tube 3, enabling water to automatically flow out when the water outlet pipe 4 needs to be filled. No additional driving force or manual operation is required, making it easy to use. As the hook 31 continues to move downward and rotate along the hinge shaft, the stop bar 32 will eventually separate from the baffle 34. The stop bar 32 will no longer be blocked by the baffle 34, and the hook 31 will automatically reset under the action of the torsion spring so that when the float 9 rises, it will again be limited to the frustum 30.

[0020] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, several ice buckets 1 are assembled together by an array connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a retaining ring 50, which is fixedly installed on the ice bucket 1. A common screw 51 is inserted into the retaining rings 50 of the same group, and a nut 52 is threaded onto the screw 51. This connecting mechanism enables the ice buckets 1 to be assembled and connected, allowing for the selection of a suitable number of ice buckets 1 for connection. During assembly, the ice buckets 1 are arranged sequentially, the screw 51 is inserted into the retaining ring 50 of the corresponding group, and then the nut 52 is tightened.

[0021] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, several partition rods 60 are fixedly installed on one side of the ice bucket 1 in this embodiment. The partition rods 60 can separate two adjacent ice buckets, increase the contact area between the ice bucket 1 and the brine, facilitate heat exchange, reduce ice-making time, and speed up ice-making.

[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bar ice machine, comprising a plurality of ice buckets (1) and a water injection pipe frame for filling the ice buckets (1) with water, characterized in that: The water supply pipe rack includes a water supply pipe (2), several electric push rods (10) are fixedly installed on the water supply pipe (2), the same bracket (11) is fixedly installed on the electric push rods (10), several vertical pipes (3) are connected to the water supply pipe (2), water outlet pipes (4) are connected to one side of each vertical pipe (3), vertical rods (5) are slidably installed inside each vertical pipe (3), a rubber sealing plug (6) is fixedly installed at one end of each vertical rod (5), the rubber sealing plug (6) can block the vertical pipe (3), a threaded hole is opened at the other end of the vertical rod (5), and a threaded rod (8) is threadedly connected to it, and a float (9) is fixedly installed on the threaded rod (8).

2. A slab ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper half of the rubber sealing plug (6) is frustum-shaped and the lower half is cylindrical. The inner wall of the vertical tube (3) is provided with a channel that can fit the rubber sealing plug (6).

3. The ice bar machine of claim 1, wherein: A circular frustum (30) is fixedly installed on the vertical rod (5), and a hook (31) is hinged on the vertical tube (3). A torsion spring is provided between the hook (31) and the vertical tube (3).

4. A slab ice maker according to claim 3, wherein: A stop bar (32) is hinged to the hook (31), and a torsion spring is also provided between the stop bar (32) and the hook (31). A stop block (33) is fixedly installed on the hook (31), and a baffle (34) is fixedly installed on the bracket (11).

5. The ice bar machine of claim 1, wherein: Several ice buckets (1) are assembled together by an array connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a plug ring (50), which is fixedly installed on the ice bucket (1). The plug rings (50) in the same group are fitted with the same screw (51), and the screw (51) is threaded with a nut (52).

6. A slab ice maker according to claim 5, wherein: Several partition bars (60) are fixedly installed on one side of the ice bucket (1).

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