Magnetic suction discharging head structure suitable for snowflake ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses a magnetic suction discharging head structure suitable for a snowflake ice maker. The magnetic suction discharging head structure comprises a discharging head, a metal steel ball and a discharging switch assembly. The discharging head comprises a barrel cover and a liquid discharging column; the barrel cover is detachably installed on the liquid storage barrel, and the liquid discharging column is of a vertically-through pipeline structure. The barrel cover is provided with a water outlet groove communicated with the lower liquid column; the metal steel ball is placed in the water outlet groove and can block the water inlet of the lower liquid column; the discharging switch assembly comprises a switch handle and a magnetic attraction piece. According to the utility model, the metal steel ball naturally blocks the water inlet of the lower liquid column by virtue of gravity, and a physical sealing barrier is formed in a closed state in combination with non-contact adsorption control of the magnetic attraction piece, so that the problem of material liquid leakage or odor tainting is effectively avoided, and the purity and the storage stability of liquids with different flavors are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shaved ice machine technology, and in particular to a magnetic feeding head structure suitable for shaved ice machines. Background Technology

[0002] As an important branch of ice-making equipment, shaved ice machines are widely used in the food and beverage industry, such as cold drink shops and dessert stations, due to their ability to produce fine, soft, and highly malleable ice crystals at temperatures below zero. Traditional shaved ice machines generally employ a single storage tank design, as shown in patent CN209944829U. This design includes a liquid dispensing device consisting of a transparent liquid container, a receiving tray, an evaporator assembly, and an ice-scraping mechanism. The ice-making process involves the liquid solidifying and being scraped on the evaporator surface through refrigerant circulation. However, this structure has significant limitations: the storage tank can only hold a single-flavor pre-mixed liquid. When changing the beverage flavor, operation must be interrupted for physical disassembly and replacement of the storage tank. This mechanical replacement process not only increases operational complexity and time costs but also leads to more frequent equipment downtime, severely restricting the continuous supply capacity of multiple product categories in commercial settings and failing to meet the growing demand for personalized and diversified products in the modern catering industry. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a magnetic feeding head structure suitable for shaved ice machines.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a magnetic feeding head structure suitable for shaved ice machines, including: a feeding head, metal steel balls and a feeding switch assembly;

[0005] The discharge head includes a bucket cover and a liquid column; the bucket cover is detachably installed on the liquid storage tank, and the liquid column is a vertically connected pipe structure; the bucket cover is provided with a water outlet groove communicating with the liquid column; the metal steel ball is placed in the water outlet groove to block the water inlet of the liquid column;

[0006] The discharge switch assembly includes a switch handle and a magnetic component; the magnetic component is located at the end of the switch handle facing the water outlet groove; when the switch handle approaches the water outlet groove, the metal ball can be moved by the magnetic component to open the inlet of the liquid column.

[0007] Optionally, the water outlet groove is embedded with a feeding silicone; the feeding silicone has a feeding port, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the metal steel ball.

[0008] Optionally, a sealing silicone is provided above the water outlet groove; the sealing silicone is provided on the water outlet groove to prevent the metal steel ball from falling out of the water outlet groove.

[0009] Optionally, the sealing silicone is provided with a hook, which can be fastened to the unloading silicone.

[0010] Optionally, the bucket lid is provided with a switch slide, and the switch handle is slidably disposed on the switch slide.

[0011] Optionally, a sliding cover is provided below the bucket lid, the sliding cover being detachably installed on the bucket lid and encapsulating the switch handle inside the switch slide.

[0012] Optionally, the lower cover of the slide groove is provided with an elastic pressure plate facing the switch slide, the elastic pressure plate being used to press the switch handle.

[0013] Optionally, the switch handle is provided with a handle lug on the side opposite to the water outlet groove.

[0014] Optionally, the end of the switch handle facing the water outlet groove is provided with a magnetic base for embedding a magnetic component.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Metal steel balls naturally seal the inlet of the liquid column due to gravity, combined with the non-contact adsorption control of the magnetic component, forming a physical sealing barrier in the closed state. This effectively prevents leakage or cross-contamination of flavors, ensuring the purity and storage stability of different flavored liquids. It abandons the traditional mechanical valve structure, adopting a frictionless magnetic control method to avoid sealing failure caused by component wear. Both the metal steel balls and the magnetic component are made of food-grade stainless steel, offering strong corrosion resistance, simplifying disassembly and maintenance, and complying with food safety regulations. Using this magnetic discharge head structure, the opening and closing of the liquid column can be controlled without disassembling the storage tank through the combination of the magnetic switch handle and the metal steel balls. When multiple storage tanks are installed simultaneously, the discharge status of a specific tank can be effectively controlled. Operators only need to move the switch handle to switch between different flavored storage tanks, significantly improving the efficiency of continuous preparation of multiple product categories and significantly reducing equipment downtime.

[0016] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic feeding head structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the structure of the magnetic feeding head;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the structure of the magnetic feeding head.

[0021] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0022] 10. Discharge head; 11. Bucket lid; 12. Liquid column; 13. Water outlet groove; 14. Discharge silicone; 141. Discharge port; 15. Sealing silicone; 151. Hook; 16. Switch slide; 17. Slide cover; 171. Elastic pressure plate; 20. Metal ball; 30. Discharge switch assembly; 31. Switch handle; 311. Handle lug; 312. Magnetic base; 32. Magnetic component. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Example

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The present invention proposes a magnetic feeding head 10 structure suitable for shaved ice machines, comprising: feeding head 10, metal steel ball 20 and feeding switch assembly 30;

[0029] The discharge head 10 includes a bucket cover 11 and a liquid column 12; the bucket cover 11 is detachably installed on the liquid storage tank, and the liquid column 12 is a pipe structure that runs vertically through the tank; the bucket cover 11 is provided with a water outlet groove 13 that communicates with the liquid column 12; metal steel balls 20 are placed in the water outlet groove 13 to block the water inlet of the liquid column 12.

[0030] The discharge switch assembly 30 includes a switch handle 31 and a magnetic suction component 32; the magnetic suction component 32 is disposed at the end of the switch handle 31 facing the water outlet groove 13; when the switch handle 31 is close to the water outlet groove 13, the metal ball 20 can be moved by the magnetic suction component 32 to open the water inlet of the liquid column 12.

[0031] In this invention, the metal steel ball 20 naturally seals the inlet of the liquid column 12 by gravity, combined with the non-contact adsorption control of the magnetic suction component 32, forming a physical sealing barrier in the closed state. This effectively prevents leakage or cross-contamination of flavors, ensuring the purity and storage stability of different flavored liquids. It abandons the traditional mechanical valve structure, adopting a frictionless magnetic suction control method to avoid sealing failure caused by component wear. Both the metal steel ball 20 and the magnetic suction component 32 are made of food-grade stainless steel, which is highly corrosion-resistant, simplifies disassembly and maintenance, and complies with food safety regulations. Using this magnetic discharge head 10 structure, the opening and closing of the liquid column 12 can be controlled without disassembling the storage tank through the cooperation design of the magnetic switch handle 31 and the metal steel ball 20. When multiple storage tanks are installed simultaneously, the discharge status of a specific storage tank can be effectively controlled. Operators only need to move the switch handle 31 to switch between different flavored storage tanks, significantly improving the efficiency of continuous preparation of multiple product categories and significantly reducing equipment downtime.

[0032] In this embodiment, a discharge silicone rubber 14 is embedded in the water outlet groove 13. The discharge silicone rubber 14 has a discharge port 141, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the metal steel ball 20. The discharge silicone rubber 14 is embedded in the water outlet groove 13, and its discharge port 141 is smaller than the diameter of the metal steel ball 20. The discharge port 141 of the small-volume discharge silicone rubber 14 serves as the control seat for the liquid outlet switch of the storage tank. The discharge silicone rubber 14 has a certain degree of deformability, and the tight fit between the steel ball and the discharge silicone rubber 14 further blocks the liquid penetration path, ensuring sealing and effectively preventing minor leakage or cross-contamination of flavors between different flavored liquids. Furthermore, if leakage occurs at the discharge port 141, the discharge silicone rubber 14 can be replaced directly without completely replacing the tank lid 11.

[0033] In this embodiment, a sealing silicone 15 is also provided above the water outlet groove 13; the sealing silicone 15 covers the water outlet groove 13 to prevent the metal steel ball 20 from detaching from the water outlet groove 13. The sealing silicone 15 covers the top of the water outlet groove 13, and the metal steel ball 20 is wrapped with a flexible material to restrict its range of motion, preventing the steel ball from accidentally detaching from the groove when the equipment vibrates or tilts, thus improving structural reliability. At the same time, the sealing silicone 15 and the feeding silicone 14 cooperate to form a sealed cavity, reducing the risk of external contamination and meeting food hygiene and safety requirements.

[0034] Specifically, the sealing silicone 15 is equipped with a hook 151, which can be fastened to the unloading silicone 14. The hook 151 of the sealing silicone 15 is fastened and fixed to the unloading silicone 14, enabling quick assembly and disassembly and precise positioning. This design eliminates the need for additional fasteners, simplifies the maintenance process, and the fastening structure prevents the silicone components from shifting or loosening due to long-term use, ensuring the durability of the sealing performance.

[0035] In this embodiment, the bucket lid 11 is provided with a switch slide 16, and the switch handle 31 is slidably disposed on the switch slide 16. The switch slide 16 provided on the bucket lid 11 provides a linear sliding track for the switch handle 31, ensuring precise alignment between the magnetic component 32 and the metal ball 20. The groove structure constrains the movement path of the switch handle 31, avoiding magnetic failure or ball jamming caused by operational deviation, thus improving control stability and operating feel.

[0036] Specifically, a sliding cover 17 is provided below the lid 11. The sliding cover 17 is detachably installed on the lid 11 and encapsulates the switch handle 31 within the switch slide 16. The detachable sliding cover 17 encapsulates the switch handle 31 within the sliding groove, protecting the internal components from external contamination and facilitating regular disassembly and cleaning. The modular design simplifies the maintenance process, while the tight connection between the sliding cover 17 and the lid 11 ensures the rigidity of the overall structure, preventing deformation of the sliding groove or loosening of components due to frequent operation.

[0037] Furthermore, the lower cover 17 of the slide groove is provided with an elastic pressure plate 171 facing the switch slide 16. The elastic pressure plate 171 is used to press the switch handle 31. The elastic pressure plate 171 applies a continuous pressing force to the switch handle 31, so that it maintains a stable sliding resistance in the slide groove, and avoids accidental displacement of the switch handle 31 due to equipment vibration or accidental contact. The elastic pressure plate 171 can also compensate for manufacturing tolerances, ensuring the consistency of the operation of the switch handle 31 and the magnetic suction component 32 under different operating conditions, and improving the user experience.

[0038] In this embodiment, a handle lug 311 is provided on the side of the switch handle 31 away from the water outlet groove 13. The handle lug 311 is ergonomically designed to increase the operating contact area and facilitate the user to quickly apply force to move the switch handle 31.

[0039] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the installation of the magnetic component 32, the end of the switch handle 31 facing the water outlet groove 13 is provided with a magnetic base 312 for embedding the magnetic component 32.

[0040] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A magnetic feeding head structure suitable for shaved ice machines, characterized in that, include: The feeding head (10), the metal ball (20), and the feeding switch assembly (30); The discharge head (10) includes a bucket cover (11) and a liquid column (12); the bucket cover (11) is detachably installed on the liquid storage tank, and the liquid column (12) is a pipe structure that runs vertically through the tank; the bucket cover (11) is provided with a water outlet groove (13) that communicates with the liquid column (12); the metal steel ball (20) is placed in the water outlet groove (13) and can block the water inlet of the liquid column (12); The discharge switch assembly (30) includes a switch handle (31) and a magnetic suction element (32); the magnetic suction element (32) is disposed at the end of the switch handle (31) facing the water outlet groove (13); when the switch handle (31) is close to the water outlet groove (13), the metal ball (20) can be moved by the magnetic suction element (32) so that the water inlet of the liquid column (12) is open.

2. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet groove (13) is embedded with a feeding silicone (14); the feeding silicone (14) is provided with a feeding port (141), the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the metal steel ball (20).

3. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing silicone (15) is also provided above the water outlet groove (13); the sealing silicone (15) is placed on the water outlet groove (13) to prevent the metal steel ball (20) from falling out of the water outlet groove (13).

4. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing silicone (15) is provided with a hook (151), which can be fastened to the unloading silicone (14).

5. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bucket lid (11) is provided with a switch slide (16), and the switch handle (31) is slidably disposed on the switch slide (16).

6. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sliding cover (17) is provided below the bucket lid (11). The sliding cover (17) is detachably installed on the bucket lid (11) and encapsulates the switch handle (31) inside the switch slide (16).

7. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower cover (17) of the slide groove is provided with an elastic pressure plate (171) facing the switch slide (16), the elastic pressure plate (171) being used to press the switch handle (31).

8. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch handle (31) is provided with a handle lug (311) on the side opposite to the water outlet groove (13).

9. The magnetic feeding head structure for a shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch handle (31) is provided with a magnetic base (312) for mounting the magnetic component (32) at one end facing the water outlet groove (13).

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