Ice poking rod structure for ice maker for making chewing ice

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice stirring of ice makers, and provides an ice stirring rod structure for an ice maker for making chewing ice, which comprises an ice knife main body doing rotary motion and an ice stirring head doing circumferential rotation along with the ice knife main body, the ice stirring head comprises an ice breaking part used for breaking ice blocks, the ice breaking part is obliquely arranged along the rotating direction of the ice stirring head, and the ice stirring head is arranged on the ice cutter main body. And the ice breaking part performs ice breaking action in the rotating movement process of the ice shifting head so as to crush and break ice blocks. The utility model relates to an ice stirring rod structure for a granular ice maker. The ice stirring rod structure mainly comprises a rotary ice blade main body and an ice stirring head synchronously rotating with the rotary ice blade main body, the key feature of the ice poking head is that the ice breaking part of the ice poking head is inclined and acts on ice blocks in the rotating process, and therefore efficient ice breaking is achieved. In addition, the ice stirring head is further provided with an ice stirring part used for guiding crushed ice blocks to be discharged along a preset path, and continuity and stability of the ice making process are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice makers, specifically to an ice-pulling rod structure for making chewing ice. Background Technology

[0002] Pellet ice machines (chewable ice machines) are a subcategory of ice makers characterized by their ability to produce miniature, granular ice cubes. These ice crystals offer the following significant advantages:

[0003] Morphological characteristics: The individual volume of the granular ice is the smallest among the ice varieties currently on the market, and its shape is uniform and delicate;

[0004] Performance advantages: It has excellent resistance to melting and can maintain a low temperature for a long time;

[0005] Application scenarios:

[0006] In the beverage sector: perfectly suited for cold drink preparation, ensuring rapid cooling without diluting the taste;

[0007] Food and beverage decoration: The crystal-clear granular texture enhances the visual appeal;

[0008] Food preservation: Providing a mild and uniform refrigeration environment for fresh ingredients;

[0009] Safety standards: Due to their wide range of applications, the products generally meet food-grade hygiene requirements.

[0010] With its practicality and versatility, this model has become the preferred ice-making equipment for both commercial and household use.

[0011] The chewing ice machine includes an ice-making inner barrel and an ice blade that rotates inside the ice-making inner barrel. The ice blade needs to push the ice out of the ice-making inner barrel, and then the ice-pushing head on the ice blade pushes the ice block out. Therefore, it is necessary to design a reasonable ice-pushing rod structure for the chewing ice making machine. Utility Model Content

[0012] This utility model proposes an ice-breaking rod structure for making chewing ice ice. The ice block is broken by an ice-breaking part set at an angle in the ice-breaking head. The ice block is broken into pieces of relatively uniform length and has an attractive appearance.

[0013] An ice-scraping rod structure for making chewing ice is designed for this purpose, including an ice blade body that rotates and an ice-scraping head that rotates circumferentially with the ice blade body. The ice-scraping head includes an ice-breaking part for breaking ice blocks. The ice-breaking part is inclined along the rotation direction of the ice-scraping head and performs ice-breaking action during the rotation of the ice-scraping head.

[0014] The ice-breaking section includes a first ice-breaking inclined surface and / or a second ice-breaking inclined surface for breaking ice blocks. The first ice-breaking inclined surface and the second ice-breaking inclined surface are respectively inclined from the radial inner side to the radial outer side along the ice-breaking head.

[0015] The ice-removing head includes an ice-removing section for moving the ice block after the ice-breaking section breaks the ice block. The ice-removing section includes a first arc-shaped segment and a second arc-shaped segment fixedly disposed on the side periphery of the ice-removing head. The first arc-shaped segment and the second arc-shaped segment are connected end to end to form a closed ring structure.

[0016] The radius of curvature of the first arc segment is greater than that of the second arc segment, and the two arc segments are connected end to end along the circumference of the ice-dispensing head to form a continuous closed ring structure, which is used to guide the broken ice blocks to be discharged along a predetermined path.

[0017] The first and second arc segments connect end to end along the circumference of the ice-penetrating head to form a continuous anti-pinch elliptical structure.

[0018] The ice blade body is rotatably mounted inside the ice-making inner barrel for making ice. The ice blade body is equipped with scrapers for crushing ice and squeezing out ice blocks. Several scrapers are provided and arranged radially along the rotation direction of the ice blade body. The ice-making inner barrel is equipped with an ice-scraping anti-slip section that cooperates with the scrapers.

[0019] The ice-making inner barrel has a hollow structure, and an extrusion head is provided at the first end of the ice-making inner barrel. The extrusion head has several circumferentially spaced ice outlets that are connected to the ice outlets of the ice-making inner barrel, and the ice-dispensing head is located outside the ice outlets.

[0020] The ice-making inner barrel is equipped with a positioning seat, and the positioning seat is equipped with an oil seal ring assembly. The oil seal ring assembly is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft of the ice blade body; a sealing element is provided between the positioning seat and the ice-making inner barrel.

[0021] The ice-making inner barrel is equipped with a bearing, and the rotating shaft of the ice blade body is rotatably connected to the bearing.

[0022] The ice-making inner barrel is provided with a heat exchange outer barrel on the outside. A heat exchange gap is provided between the ice-making inner barrel and the heat exchange outer barrel for the flow of heat exchange medium. The ice-making inner barrel is provided with a liquid inlet pipe. The liquid in the ice-making inner barrel exchanges heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange gap to form ice.

[0023] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0024] This solution relates to an ice-dispensing rod structure for a pellet ice maker, mainly comprising a rotating ice blade body and an ice-dispensing head that rotates synchronously with it. The key feature of the ice-dispensing head is its ice-breaking section, which employs an inclined design and acts on the ice block during rotation, thereby achieving efficient ice breaking. Furthermore, the ice-dispensing head also includes an ice-dispensing section for guiding the broken ice block out along a predetermined path, ensuring the continuity and stability of the ice-making process. The ice-dispensing section consists of two segments with different radii of curvature, forming a near-elliptical structure. This elliptical structure guides the broken ice block onto the ice-collecting basket, preventing excessive ice block accumulation. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the ice-making inner bucket and the heat exchange outer bucket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the ice-making inner barrel and the heat exchange outer barrel in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, showing the ice-removing head located outside the ice outlet.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the connection between the ice-making inner bucket and the heat exchange outer bucket in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] See Figures 1-4 An ice-scraping rod structure for making chewing ice ice makers includes an ice blade body 1 that rotates and an ice-scraping head 2 that rotates circumferentially following the ice blade body 1. The ice-scraping head 2 includes an ice-breaking part 3 for breaking ice blocks. The ice-breaking part 3 is inclined along the rotation direction of the ice-scraping head 2. The ice-breaking part 3 performs an ice-breaking action during the rotation of the ice-scraping head 2 to break the ice blocks.

[0031] The ice-breaking section 3 includes a first ice-breaking inclined surface 3.1 and / or a second ice-breaking inclined surface 3.2 for breaking ice blocks. The first ice-breaking inclined surface 3.1 and the second ice-breaking inclined surface 3.2 are respectively inclined from the radial inner side to the radial outer side of the ice-breaking head 2.

[0032] The ice-breaking section 3 is provided with at least one inclined ice-breaking slope. The ice-breaking slope is arranged at an angle along the rotation direction of the ice-breaking head 2 so that when the ice block comes into contact with the ice-breaking section 3, the ice-breaking section 3 acts on the ice block to achieve ice breaking.

[0033] Because the ice-breaking ramp is designed with an inclination, when the ice block is cut, the force is in the same direction, resulting in a uniform length and regular shape of the broken ice block, which enhances the visual appeal.

[0034] The inclined plane makes the ice break more smoothly, avoiding uneven force that could cause the ice to break incompletely or stick together, thus achieving efficient ice breaking.

[0035] The ice-removing head 2 includes an ice-removing part 4 for moving the ice block after the ice-breaking part 3 breaks the ice block. The ice-removing part 4 includes a first arc-shaped segment 4.1 and a second arc-shaped segment 4.2 fixedly disposed on the side periphery of the ice-removing head 2. The first arc-shaped segment 4.1 and the second arc-shaped segment 4.2 are connected end to end to form a closed ring structure of the ice-removing part 4.

[0036] The radius of curvature of the first arc segment 4.1 is greater than that of the second arc segment 4.2, and the two arc segments are connected end to end along the circumference of the ice-dispensing head to form a continuous closed ring structure, which is used to guide the broken ice blocks to be discharged along a predetermined path.

[0037] The first arc segment 4.1 and the second arc segment 4.2 are connected end to end along the circumference of the ice-penetrating head to form a continuous anti-pinch elliptical structure.

[0038] The first arc segment 4.1 and the second arc segment 4.2 form an elliptical ice-dispensing section 4. When rotating, the elliptical ice-dispensing section 4 can quickly dispense broken ice blocks from the ice outlet 8.1, preventing ice block accumulation and ensuring continuous ice dispensing.

[0039] The elliptical structure has no sharp edges and a smooth curvature. Even if the operator accidentally touches the ice-penetrating head, the fingers will be naturally pushed away by the curved surface, and will not be pinched or scratched, thus achieving a safe anti-pinch effect.

[0040] The ice blade body 1 is rotatably installed inside the ice-making inner barrel 5 for making ice. The ice blade body 1 is provided with a scraper 6 for crushing ice and squeezing out ice blocks. Several scrapers 6 are provided and are arranged radially along the rotation direction of the ice blade body 1. The ice-making inner barrel 5 is provided with an ice-scraping anti-slip section 5.1 that cooperates with the scraper 6.

[0041] During the ice-making process, if the inner wall of the ice-making inner bucket 5 is a smooth surface, the friction between the scraper 6 and the ice layer will be insufficient when the scraper rotates, which will lead to the following problems:

[0042] Ice slippage: The scraper cannot effectively grab and scrape the ice layer, resulting in the ice blocks not being broken and conveyed out of the ice-making inner barrel 5;

[0043] Freezing risk: Unscraped ice layers continue to accumulate, eventually causing the inner ice container 5 to freeze and become blocked, preventing the equipment from operating normally.

[0044] To address the aforementioned issues, this solution incorporates an anti-slip section on the inner wall of the ice-making inner tank 5 that matches the rotation of the scraper 6. This increases the scraping friction contact force between the scrapers 6 during the ice-scraping process. The anti-slip section can be designed with anti-slip textures, grooves, micro-protrusions, or threaded sections, replacing the original smooth inner wall surface of the ice-making inner tank 5. This significantly enhances the gripping force between the scraper 6 and the ice layer, ensuring that the scraper 6 can effectively scrape the ice layer. The ice layer is continuously scraped off and discharged, preventing ice accumulation that could cause the ice-making inner tank 5 to freeze and become clogged, thus avoiding the risk of the ice-making inner tank 5 freezing.

[0045] The ice-making inner barrel 5 has a hollow structure, and the first end of the ice-making inner barrel 5 is provided with an extrusion head 8. The extrusion head 8 is provided with a number of circumferentially spaced ice outlets 8.1 that are connected to the ice outlets 8.1 of the ice-making inner barrel 5. The ice-scraping head 2 is located outside the ice outlets 8.1.

[0046] The ice-making inner barrel 5 is provided with a positioning seat 9, and an oil seal ring assembly 10 is provided on the positioning seat 9. The oil seal ring assembly 10 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft of the ice blade body 1. A sealing element 11 is provided between the positioning seat 9 and the ice-making inner barrel 5 to prevent the liquid in the ice-making inner barrel 5 from leaking outward.

[0047] The ice-making inner barrel 5 is equipped with a bearing 12, and the rotating shaft of the ice skate body 1 is rotatably connected to the bearing 12. The bearing 12 reduces vibration and friction, making the rotation of the rotating shaft of the ice skate body 1 smoother.

[0048] When the ice blade body 1 scrapes the ice layer in the ice-making inner barrel 5, it is subjected to forces in the left-right and up-down directions. When the ice is pushed and squeezed into the extruder 8, and the ice is extruded from the outlet 8.1 of the extruder 8, it experiences a significant downward thrust. If the ice blade body 1 is not reliably secured, the scraping and squeezing forces will cause it to move within the ice-making inner barrel 5, increasing the gap between the top surface of the ice blade body 1 and the extruder 8. This gap increases with the thickness of the ice, resulting in greater stress on the gearbox assembly connected to the ice blade body 1. Furthermore, this thrust will press down on the gearbox assembly, potentially damaging it. To effectively secure the ice blade body 1 and prevent it from deforming and moving within the ice-making inner barrel 5 during operation, a bearing 12 is added. This bearing 12 can secure the ice blade body 1 in all directions (front-to-back, left-to-right, and up-down), ensuring normal ice-making operation.

[0049] Axial: The inclined contact of the tapered roller decomposes the thrust into axial and radial components, which are transmitted to the ice-making inner barrel 5 through the positioning seat 9;

[0050] Radial: The pre-tightened inner and outer rings of the bearing form a rigid support, suppressing lateral vibration;

[0051] Torsion: The use of paired bearings with inner and outer rings can balance the rotational torque and prevent shaft instability. Therefore, the bearing 12 can fix the ice blade body 1 in the front and back, left and right, and up and down directions, ensuring the normal operation of ice making.

[0052] Bearing 12 is a tapered thrust bearing. The existing bearing is located on the motor, which does not provide ideal shock absorption for the ice skate body 1. Now, bearing 12 is located inside the ice-making inner barrel 5, which provides better shock absorption for the ice skate body 1.

[0053] The ice-making inner barrel 5 is provided with a heat exchange outer barrel 7 on the outside. A heat exchange gap 13 for the flow of heat exchange medium is provided between the ice-making inner barrel 5 and the heat exchange outer barrel 7. The ice-making inner barrel 5 is provided with a liquid inlet pipe 5.2. The liquid in the ice-making inner barrel 5 exchanges heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange gap 13 to form ice.

[0054] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A structure for a pusher bar for a chewing ice maker, characterized by: It includes a rotating ice skate body (1) and an ice-breaking head (2) that rotates circumferentially following the ice skate body (1). The ice-breaking head (2) includes an ice-breaking part (3) for breaking ice blocks. The ice-breaking part (3) is inclined along the rotation direction of the ice-breaking head (2). The ice-breaking part (3) performs ice-breaking action during the rotation of the ice-breaking head (2).

2. The ice plow structure for a table top ice maker as set forth in claim 1, wherein: The ice-breaking section (3) includes a first ice-breaking inclined surface (3.1) and / or a second ice-breaking inclined surface (3.2) for breaking ice blocks. The first ice-breaking inclined surface (3.1) and the second ice-breaking inclined surface (3.2) are respectively inclined from the radial inner side to the radial outer side of the ice-breaking head (2).

3. The ice plow structure for a table top ice maker as set forth in claim 1, wherein: The ice-removing head (2) includes an ice-removing part (4) for moving the ice after the ice-breaking part (3) breaks the ice. The ice-removing part (4) includes a first arc-shaped segment (4.1) and a second arc-shaped segment (4.2) fixedly disposed on the side periphery of the ice-removing head (2). The first arc-shaped segment (4.1) and the second arc-shaped segment (4.2) are connected end to end to form a closed ring structure of the ice-removing part (4).

4. The ice plow structure for a table top ice maker as set forth in claim 3, wherein: The radius of curvature of the first arc segment (4.1) is greater than that of the second arc segment (4.2), and the two arc segments are connected end to end along the circumference of the ice-dispensing head (2) to form a continuous closed ring structure, which is used to guide the broken ice blocks to be discharged along a predetermined path.

5. The ice ejector structure for a table top ice maker as set forth in claim 3, wherein: The first arc segment (4.1) and the second arc segment (4.2) are connected end to end along the circumference of the ice-penetrating head (2) to form a continuous anti-pinch elliptical structure.

6. The ice-pulling rod structure for making chewing ice in an ice-making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice blade body (1) is rotatably installed inside the ice-making inner barrel (5) for making ice. The ice blade body (1) is provided with a scraper (6) for crushing ice and squeezing out ice blocks. There are several scrapers (6) arranged radially along the rotation direction of the ice blade body (1). The ice-making inner barrel (5) is provided with an ice-scraping anti-slip section (5.1) that cooperates with the scraper (6).

7. The ice plow structure for a table top ice maker as set forth in claim 6, wherein: The ice-making inner barrel (5) has a hollow structure, and the first end of the ice-making inner barrel (5) is provided with an extrusion head (8). The extrusion head (8) is provided with several circumferentially spaced ice outlets (8.1) that are connected to the ice outlets (8.1) of the ice-making inner barrel (5). The ice-dispensing head (2) is located outside the ice outlets (8.1).

8. The ice plow structure for a table top ice maker as set forth in claim 6, wherein: The ice-making inner barrel (5) is provided with a positioning seat (9), and an oil seal ring assembly (10) is provided on the positioning seat (9). The oil seal ring assembly (10) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft of the ice blade body (1). A sealing element (11) is provided between the positioning seat (9) and the ice-making inner barrel (5).

9. The ice ejector structure for a flake ice maker according to claim 6, wherein: The ice-making inner barrel (5) is equipped with a bearing (12), and the rotating shaft of the ice blade body (1) is rotatably connected to the bearing (12).

10. The ice ejector structure for a flake ice maker according to claim 6, wherein: The ice-making inner barrel (5) is provided with a heat exchange outer barrel (7) on the outside. A heat exchange gap (13) for the flow of heat exchange medium is provided between the ice-making inner barrel (5) and the heat exchange outer barrel (7). An inlet pipe (5.2) is provided on the ice-making inner barrel (5). The liquid in the ice-making inner barrel (5) exchanges heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange gap (13) to form ice.

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