Stirring blade of snow melting ice maker

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stirring blade of a snow melting ice maker, which is characterized by comprising a bottom fixing ring, at least two groups of spiral blades which are uniformly arranged and rotate around the direction of a central shaft extend from the bottom fixing ring, and the tail ends of the spiral blades are connected with a discharging component. The middle section of the spiral blade is at least connected with a middle fixing ring which is vertical to the direction of the central shaft and is used for reinforcing the spiral blade; the tail end of the discharging assembly is provided with a rotating sleeve for providing rotating power for the spiral blade. According to the novel structure, due to the fact that the middle fixing rings are perpendicular to the center shaft and connected with the spiral blades, when the stirring blades push the smoothie, the cross sections of the middle fixing rings make contact with the smoothie, the contact area is very small, resistance formed between the cross sections of the middle fixing rings and the smoothie is very small, a motor driving the stirring blades to rotate cannot generate heat, and the stirring blades cannot generate heat. And the service life of the motor is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of manufacturing technology of snow melting machines, and in particular to a stirring blade for a snow melting ice making machine. Background Technology

[0002] A slush machine is a device used to turn various fruit juices into refreshing, slushy beverages. The juice or other liquid is placed in a container, where it is continuously stirred by a stirring blade while a cooling device absorbs heat from the liquid, ultimately forming a fruit-flavored slush. During the cooling process, the stirring blades ensure even cooling, resulting in a smooth slush. The slush machine mainly consists of a refrigeration system and a stirring system. The refrigeration system cools the materials in the container, while the stirring system mixes and blends the materials. The slush is then discharged through either the stirring system or the discharge system when needed.

[0003] The existing stirring blades are mainly composed of spiral blades arranged around the cooling device. The spiral blades are mounted on a support that rotates together. This structure results in bulky blades and high production costs.

[0004] Chinese Patent Publication (Announcement) No.: CN221059481U, Patent Title: A Stirring Blade for a Snow Melting Machine and a Snow Melting Machine. It discloses "a stirring blade for a snow melting machine, characterized in that it includes a support rod, a spiral blade, a mounting sleeve, and a discharge plate, wherein the mounting sleeve is located at the front end of the spiral blade, and the spiral blade is spirally arranged around its own rotation axis; the support rod is arranged parallel to the rotation axis and connected to the spiral blade; the discharge plate is located at the front end of the spiral blade, and its outer peripheral edge is connected to the inner edge of the spiral blade." The technical solution achieved is "

[0018] The stirring blade of this embodiment can be conveniently installed on the surface of the rotary drive mechanism, which is easy to disassemble and clean. The front end of the spiral blade is provided with a discharge plate, which can push the slush to the discharge port at the front end of the snow melting machine after the slush is made, thus completing the automatic discharge. The spiral blade is fixed by the support rod, the support structure is simple, and the bracket is avoided from hindering the stirring of the liquid, thus improving the taste of the slush."

[0005] Chinese Patent Publication (Announcement) No.: CN214316889U, Patent Title: A Snow Melting Machine with Rotary Sealing Structure, which discloses "

[0028] Specifically, the stirring blade 4 is a spiral stirring blade, which can be used to stir materials and also to discharge materials."

[0006] As can be seen from the two published figures, their support rods are arranged parallel to the rotating shaft and connected to the spiral blades. When the stirring blades push the ice slush, the support rods rotate synchronously and continuously. The entire surface of the support rod is in contact with the ice slush, forcibly pushing the ice slush to rotate. Since the ice slush is not liquid, the resistance of pushing the ice slush with the entire surface of the support rod is relatively large, which can easily cause the motor that drives the stirring blades to rotate to heat up and reduce the service life of the motor. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a stirring blade for a snow melting ice maker to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical measures: a stirring blade for a snow melting ice maker, characterized in that: it includes a bottom fixing ring, and at least two sets of evenly arranged spiral blades rotating around a central axis extend from the bottom fixing ring; the ends of the spiral blades are connected to a discharge assembly; at least one intermediate fixing ring perpendicular to the central axis is connected to the middle section of the spiral blades for reinforcing the spiral blades; the end of the discharge assembly is provided with a rotating sleeve that provides rotational power for the spiral blades.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: In this new structure, since the middle fixing ring is perpendicular to the central shaft and connected to the spiral blades, when the stirring blades push the ice slush, the cross-section of the middle fixing ring contacts the ice slush. The contact area is very small, so the resistance formed between the ring and the ice slush is very small, thus preventing the motor that drives the stirring blades to rotate from overheating and extending the service life of the motor.

[0010] As an improvement to this utility model, the spiral blade is an integral structure, extending from the bottom fixing ring to the discharge assembly. The purpose of choosing this design is to achieve a simple structure and convenient manufacturing.

[0011] As an improvement to this invention, the helical blade has a segmented structure, extending from the bottom fixing ring to the middle fixing ring as one segment. The purpose of this design is that the segmented structure not only enhances the strength of the middle fixing ring but also increases the contact surface area of ​​the helical blade.

[0012] As an improvement of this utility model, the discharge assembly consists of a discharge plate and a rotating sleeve. The purpose of choosing this design is: simple structure and convenient manufacturing.

[0013] As an improvement of this utility model, the discharge assembly consists of a top fixing ring, a discharge plate, and a rotating sleeve. The purpose of this design is to make the connection between the discharge plate and the spiral blades more stable by adding a top fixing ring.

[0014] As an improvement of this utility model, a power hole is provided at the center of the rotating sleeve. The purpose of this design is to provide rotational power more effectively through the power hole. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.

[0016] In the attached diagram:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the stirring blade described in this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the stirring blade described in this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the stirring blade in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the stirring blade in Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Bottom fixing ring; 2. Spiral blade; 3. Middle fixing ring; 4. Rotating sleeve; 5. Discharge plate; 6. Top fixing ring; 7. Power hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 -2.

[0025] The snow melting ice maker provided in this embodiment has a stirring blade, including a bottom fixing ring 1, and two sets of spiral blades 2 that are evenly distributed and rotate around the central axis extending from the bottom fixing ring 1. It should be noted that there can be three sets of spiral blades 2 evenly arranged, or there can be four or more sets arranged.

[0026] The end of the spiral blade 2 is connected to a discharge assembly, which includes a discharge plate for pushing out the slush. Like the spiral blade, the discharge plate forms a certain angle with the intermediate fixing ring, but it can be either flat or curved. In this embodiment, the discharge assembly consists of a top fixing ring 6, a discharge plate 5, and a rotating sleeve 4. One end of the top fixing ring 6 is connected to the spiral blade 2, and the other end is connected to the discharge plate 5. This structure with the top fixing ring 6 makes the connection between the discharge plate 5 and the spiral blade 2 more stable.

[0027] Furthermore, two intermediate fixing rings 3, perpendicular to the central axis direction, are connected to the middle section of the spiral blade 2 to reinforce the spiral blade 2.

[0028] Furthermore, the end of the discharge assembly is provided with a rotating sleeve 4 that provides rotational power for the spiral blades 2.

[0029] Furthermore, the spiral blade 2 is an integral structure, extending from the bottom fixing ring 1 to the discharge assembly, and connected to two intermediate fixing rings 3 in the middle. This structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0030] Furthermore, a power hole 7 is provided at the center of the rotating sleeve 4. The power hole 7 allows for better provision of rotational power. It should be noted that the power hole can be triangular, quadrilateral, or other polygonal shapes, or it can be an irregular shape capable of transmitting power.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] Please refer to Figure 3 .

[0033] While keeping everything else unchanged, the structure of the helical blade 2 was improved. The original single-piece structure was changed to a segmented structure. That is, the helical blade 2 starts from the bottom fixing ring 1 and extends to the middle fixing ring 3 as one segment, then starts from the middle fixing ring 3 and extends to another middle fixing ring 3 as another segment, and finally starts from the middle fixing ring 3 and extends to the top fixing ring 6 as another segment. Since the starting and ending positions of each segment are different, this segmented structure not only enhances the strength of the middle fixing ring 3, but also increases the contact surface area of ​​the helical blade 2.

[0034] Example 3

[0035] Please refer to Figure 4 .

[0036] While keeping everything else unchanged, the discharge assembly was improved. The new discharge assembly consists of a discharge plate 5 and a rotating sleeve 4. Compared with embodiments 1 and 2, the top fixing ring 6 is omitted, and the discharge plate 5 is directly connected to the spiral blade 2. This structure is simple and easy to manufacture. It should be noted that the contact area between the spiral blade 2 and the discharge plate 5 can be increased, or reinforcing structures such as reinforcing ribs can be added to ensure connection strength while reducing the top fixing ring 6.

[0037] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In this novel structure, because the intermediate fixing ring 3 is perpendicular to the central shaft and connected to the spiral blades 2, when the stirring blades push the slush, the cross-section of the intermediate fixing ring 3 contacts the slush, resulting in a very small contact area. Therefore, the resistance formed between the ring and the slush is minimal, preventing the motor driving the stirring blades from overheating and extending the motor's lifespan. Simultaneously, because the inclination angle of the spiral blades is relatively small (it is an acute angle), compared to the obtuse angles in existing technologies, the resistance can be reduced, allowing for a smaller load on the motor. This enables the selection of a lower-power motor, reducing production costs.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation 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.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. 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. A stirring blade for a snow melting ice maker, characterized in that: It includes a bottom fixing ring (1), from which at least two sets of evenly arranged spiral blades (2) rotating around the central axis extend. The ends of the spiral blades (2) are connected to a discharge assembly. At least one intermediate fixing ring (3) perpendicular to the central axis is connected to the middle section of the spiral blades (2) for reinforcing the spiral blades (2). The end of the discharge assembly is provided with a rotating sleeve (4) that provides rotational power to the spiral blades (2).

2. The stirring blade of the snow melting ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spiral blade (2) is an integral structure that extends from the bottom fixing ring (1) all the way to the discharge assembly.

3. The stirring blade of the snow melting ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spiral blade (2) has a segmented structure, starting from the bottom fixing ring (1) and extending to the middle fixing ring (3) as one segment.

4. The stirring blade of the snow melting ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge assembly consists of a discharge plate (5) and a rotating sleeve (4).

5. The stirring blade of the snow melting ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge assembly consists of a top fixing ring (6), a discharge plate (5), and a rotating sleeve (4).

6. The stirring blade of the snow melting ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power hole (7) is provided at the center of the rotating sleeve (4).

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