Upper rotating device for ice cream making
By designing a rotating device for ice cream making, the problem of limited functionality in ice cream machines was solved, enabling diverse ice cream shapes and efficient production, thereby improving the operational efficiency and product competitiveness of ice cream shops.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUXI DANXIAO MACHINERY
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing ice cream machines have limited functionality, making it difficult to meet the circumferential coverage requirements of large-sized ice creams, and they lack flexible extrusion methods to adapt to different sizes and shapes.
A rotating device for ice cream making has been designed, comprising a fixed plate, a pushing device, a rotating device, and an extrusion device. The rotating motion is achieved through a worm gear mechanism. Combined with a guiding component and a material guiding component, it can realize both straight-tube and rotary extrusion, adapting to the making of ice cream of different sizes and shapes.
It has enabled diverse ice cream shapes, improved production efficiency, reduced equipment procurement costs, and enhanced product aesthetics and consistency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice cream making equipment, and in particular to a rotating device for ice cream making. Background Technology
[0002] In the daily operation of ice cream shops, consumers' demands for ice cream are diverse. In terms of product size, there is a demand for small, delicate ice cream that is easy to hold and eat, as well as large-sized ice cream orders for sharing at parties or for decorative display.
[0003] Most common ice cream machines currently available only have a single cylindrical extrusion function, which can only produce regular cylindrical ice cream. This single extrusion method is inadequate when faced with the need to make large-sized ice cream that requires circumferential coverage.
[0004] With consumers' growing demand for personalized and high-quality ice cream, ice cream shops urgently need a production equipment that can flexibly switch extrusion methods. This equipment should be able to meet the needs of small portions and simple shapes with conventional straight-tube extrusion, while also efficiently producing large-sized ice cream with circumferential coverage after activating specific functions, and possess good ingredient mixing and extrusion stability. Developing such a new rotating ice cream making device is of great significance for improving the operational efficiency of ice cream shops, enriching product variety, and enhancing market competitiveness. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a rotating device for making ice cream, so as to solve the problem of the limited function of ice cream making machines in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A rotating device for making ice cream includes a fixed plate, a pushing device disposed on the fixed plate, a rotating device disposed on the pushing device, and an extrusion device disposed on the rotating device; a guide assembly is provided between the fixed plate and the rotating device; the extrusion device includes a storage bin, a feeding port disposed on the upper part of the storage bin, a rotating rod located in the storage bin, and an extrusion drive device for driving the rotating rod to rotate; the upper part of the rotating rod is provided with a mixing section, the lower part of the rotating rod is provided with a guiding section, the upper end of the storage bin is provided with a feeding port, and the lower end of the storage bin is provided with a discharging port.
[0008] To achieve the above technical solution, when the ice cream making rotating device is running, firstly, raw materials such as fruits and nuts are fed into the storage bin along with the basic ice cream ingredients through the feeding port. The extrusion drive device starts, driving the rotating rod to rotate. The mixing section at the top of the rotating rod then operates, stirring and mixing the raw materials in the storage bin. Next, the mixed ice cream is conveyed downwards from the outlet of the storage bin under the action of the guide section at the bottom of the rotating rod. Simultaneously, the pushing device functions, pushing the rotating device to move stably vertically along the guide assembly on the fixed plate, allowing the extrusion device to accurately extrude the ice cream mixture into a designated container or mold. Due to the rotational movement of the rotating device, the extruded ice cream can present a specific spiral or rotating shape, enhancing the aesthetics and uniqueness of the ice cream.
[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating device includes a mounting plate, a bearing disposed at the lower end of the mounting plate, a worm gear nested in the outer wall of the bearing, and a rotating drive device for driving the worm gear to rotate.
[0010] The above technical solution achieves precise control of the rotation angle through the combined use of a worm gear and a rotary drive device. This is particularly important for making ice cream with specific shapes or patterns, helping to improve the product's aesthetics and consistency. The bearing design significantly reduces friction during rotation, making the entire rotation smoother and reducing the risk of errors or damage caused by mechanical vibration.
[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotary drive device includes two support seats fixed to the lower end of the mounting plate, a worm gear rotatably disposed between the two support seats and meshing with the worm wheel, and a rotary motor disposed at one end of the worm gear.
[0012] To achieve the above technical solution, when the extrusion device needs to be rotated, the rotary motor starts working, directly driving the worm gear connected to it to rotate. The worm gear transmits rotational motion to the worm wheel through the meshing of its helical teeth. As the worm wheel rotates, it in turn drives the entire extrusion device to rotate. In this way, the angle and direction of the ice cream extrusion can be adjusted according to actual needs, achieving diverse ice cream shapes.
[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage bin is eccentrically positioned at the lower end of the worm gear.
[0014] To achieve the above technical solution, when the rotary motor starts, it drives the worm to rotate. The worm meshes with the worm wheel, causing the worm wheel to start rotating. Since the storage bin is eccentrically mounted below the worm wheel, as the worm wheel rotates, the storage bin will also perform circular motion with a certain eccentricity.
[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the extrusion drive device includes an extrusion motor, a drive pulley disposed on the output shaft of the extrusion motor, a driven pulley disposed on the rotating rod, and a belt sleeved between the drive pulley and the driven pulley.
[0016] To achieve the above technical solution, when the mixed ice cream ingredients need to be extruded from the storage hopper, the extrusion motor starts working. The output shaft of the extrusion motor drives the drive pulley to rotate. The rotational motion of the drive pulley is transmitted to the driven pulley via a belt fitted on it. The driven pulley is mounted on a rotating rod, and as the driven pulley rotates, the rotating rod also rotates. During rotation, the guide section at the bottom of the rotating rod pushes the ice cream ingredients in the storage hopper downwards and extrudes them through the discharge port at the bottom of the storage hopper, thus completing the ice cream shaping.
[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage bin is a cone shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, the mixing section includes a plurality of mixing blades disposed on the upper part of the rotating rod, and the guiding section is a conical spiral blade disposed on the rotating rod.
[0018] To achieve the above technical solution, the storage silo's design, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, helps guide the raw materials towards the center, facilitating subsequent mixing and conveying. Several mixing blades are installed on the upper part of the rotating rod, which agitate the raw materials entering the storage silo as the rod rotates. Conical spiral blades at the lower part of the rotating rod act as a guide; as the rod rotates, these blades push the thoroughly mixed ice cream ingredients downwards, gradually compressing them, and finally extruding them through the outlet at the bottom of the storage silo.
[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pushing device is a pushing cylinder disposed on the fixed plate, and the piston rod of the pushing cylinder is disposed on the mounting plate.
[0020] To achieve the above technical solution, the push cylinder provides a quick and precise way to adjust the height of the extrusion device, which is especially important for situations where the operating height needs to be changed frequently during the production process.
[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the guide assembly includes a plurality of guide sleeves disposed on the fixed plate and guide posts fixed on the mounting plate and passing through the guide sleeves.
[0022] The above technical solution ensures the precision of the rotating device's operation by achieving a tight fit between the guide post and the guide sleeve, making the ice cream extruded more accurately and helping to improve product quality and consistency.
[0023] As described above, the rotating device for ice cream making of this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model is designed with two working modes: straight extrusion and rotary extrusion. When the rotating device is not activated, the straight extrusion method can quickly produce conventional cylindrical ice cream, suitable for small portions and single-serving ice cream products, meeting consumers' demand for simple and classic styles. When the rotating device is activated, the device can achieve circumferential coverage of large-sized ice cream. When making large ice cream cake decorations or party-sharing ice cream, it can efficiently and evenly cover the ice cream mixture in a designated area, greatly improving production efficiency. The extrusion device is equipped with a highly efficient mixing section and a guiding section, which can further enhance the mixing effect of raw materials such as fruits and nuts during the operation of the rotating device, ensuring that the ingredients are evenly distributed in the ice cream mixture. One device can realize both straight extrusion and rotary circumferential coverage functions, eliminating the need for ice cream shops to purchase multiple different types of equipment, significantly reducing equipment purchase costs. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 2 The image shown is a side view of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 The image shown is a perspective view of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the extrusion unit.
[0028] Component designation explanation
[0029] 1. Fixed plate; 2. Storage bin; 3. Feed port; 4. Rotating rod; 5. Feed inlet; 6. Discharge port; 7. Mounting plate; 8. Bearing; 9. Worm gear; 10. Support base; 11. Worm; 12. Rotary motor; 13. Extrusion motor; 14. Drive pulley; 15. Driven pulley; 16. Belt; 17. Mixing blade; 18. Conical spiral blade; 19. Push cylinder; 20. Guide sleeve; 21. Guide column. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a rotating device for making ice cream, including a fixed plate 1, a pushing device disposed on the fixed plate 1, a rotating device disposed on the pushing device, and an extrusion device disposed on the rotating device; a guide assembly is provided between the fixed plate 1 and the rotating device; the extrusion device includes a storage bin 2, a feeding port 3 disposed on the upper part of the storage bin 2, a rotating rod 4 located in the storage bin 2, and an extrusion drive device for driving the rotating rod 4 to rotate; the upper part of the rotating rod 4 is provided with a mixing part, the lower part of the rotating rod 4 is provided with a guiding part, the upper end of the storage bin 2 is provided with a feeding port 5, and the lower end of the storage bin 2 is provided with a discharging port 6.
[0032] When the ice cream making rotating device is running, firstly, fruits, nuts, and other ingredients are fed into the storage bin 2 along with the basic ice cream ingredients through the feeding port 3. The extrusion drive device is activated, driving the rotating rod 4 to rotate. The mixing section above the rotating rod 4 then operates, stirring and mixing the ingredients in the storage bin 2. Next, the mixed ice cream is conveyed downwards from the discharge port 6 of the storage bin 2 under the action of the guide section below the rotating rod 4. At the same time, the pushing device functions, pushing the rotating device to move stably vertically along the guide assembly on the fixed plate 1, allowing the extruder to accurately extrude the ice cream mixture into the designated container or mold. Due to the rotational movement of the rotating device, the extruded ice cream can present a specific spiral or rotating shape, enhancing the aesthetics and uniqueness of the ice cream.
[0033] The rotating device includes a mounting plate 7, a bearing 8 disposed at the lower end of the mounting plate 7, a worm gear 9 nested in the outer wall of the bearing 8, and a rotating drive device for driving the worm gear 9 to rotate. Through the combined use of the worm gear 9 and the rotating drive device, precise control of the rotation angle can be achieved. This is particularly important for making ice cream of specific shapes or patterns, helping to improve the product's aesthetics and consistency. The design of the bearing 8 significantly reduces friction during rotation, making the entire rotation smoother and reducing the risk of errors or damage that may be caused by mechanical vibration.
[0034] The rotary drive device includes two support seats 10 fixed to the lower end of the mounting plate 7, a worm 11 rotatably disposed between the two support seats 10 and meshing with the worm gear 9, and a rotary motor 12 disposed at one end of the worm 11. When the extrusion device needs to be rotated, the rotary motor 12 starts working, directly driving the worm 11 connected to it to rotate. The worm 11 transmits rotational motion to the worm gear 9 through its helical teeth meshing with the teeth of the worm gear 9. As the worm gear 9 rotates, it drives the entire extrusion device to rotate. In this way, the angle and direction of ice cream extrusion can be adjusted according to actual needs to achieve diverse ice cream shapes.
[0035] The storage bin 2 is eccentrically positioned below the worm wheel 9. When the rotary motor 12 starts, it drives the worm 11 to rotate. The worm 11 meshes with the worm wheel 9, causing the worm wheel 9 to begin rotating. Since the storage bin 2 is eccentrically mounted below the worm wheel 9, as the worm wheel 9 rotates, the storage bin 2 will also perform circular motion with a certain eccentricity.
[0036] The extrusion drive device includes an extrusion motor 13, a drive pulley 14 disposed on the output shaft of the extrusion motor 13, a driven pulley 15 disposed on the rotating rod 4, and a belt 16 sleeved between the drive pulley 14 and the driven pulley 15.
[0037] When the mixed ice cream ingredients need to be extruded from the storage hopper 2, the extrusion motor 13 starts working. The output shaft of the extrusion motor 13 drives the drive pulley 14 to rotate. The rotational motion of the drive pulley 14 is transmitted to the driven pulley 15 through the belt 16 fitted on it. The driven pulley 15 is mounted on the rotating rod 4, and as the driven pulley 15 rotates, the rotating rod 4 also rotates. During the rotation, the guide part at the bottom of the rotating rod 4 pushes the ice cream ingredients in the storage hopper 2 downwards and extrudes them through the discharge port 6 at the bottom of the storage hopper 2, thus completing the ice cream shaping.
[0038] The storage bin 2 is a cone shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The mixing section includes several mixing blades 17 disposed on the upper part of the rotating rod 4. The guiding section is a conical spiral blade 18 disposed on the rotating rod 4.
[0039] Because the storage bin 2 adopts a design that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, it helps guide the raw materials to gather towards the center, facilitating subsequent mixing and conveying. Several mixing blades 17 are installed on the upper part of the rotating rod 4. These blades agitate the raw materials entering the storage bin 2 as the rotating rod 4 rotates. The conical spiral blades 18 set at the lower part of the rotating rod 4 serve as a guide. When the rotating rod 4 rotates, these spiral blades push the fully mixed ice cream raw materials downwards and gradually compress them, finally extruding them through the discharge port 6 at the bottom of the storage bin 2.
[0040] The pushing device is a pushing cylinder 19 mounted on the fixed plate 1, and the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 19 is mounted on the mounting plate 7. The pushing cylinder 19 provides a quick and precise way to adjust the height of the extrusion device, which is especially important in situations where the operating height needs to be frequently changed during production.
[0041] The guiding assembly includes a plurality of guide sleeves 20 disposed on the fixed plate 1 and guide posts 21 fixed on the mounting plate 7 and passing through the guide sleeves 20. The tight fit between the guide posts 21 and the guide sleeves 20 ensures the accuracy of the rotating device's operation, making the ice cream extruded more accurately and helping to improve product quality and consistency.
[0042] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. All equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A rotating device for making ice cream, characterized in that, It includes a fixed plate, a pushing device disposed on the fixed plate, a rotating device disposed on the pushing device, and an extrusion device disposed on the rotating device; A guide assembly is provided between the fixed plate and the rotating device; The extrusion device includes a storage bin, a feeding port located at the top of the storage bin, a rotating rod located in the storage bin, and an extrusion drive device for driving the rotating rod to rotate; The upper part of the rotating rod is provided with a mixing part, the lower part of the rotating rod is provided with a guiding part, the upper end of the storage bin is provided with a feeding port, and the lower end of the storage bin is provided with a discharging port.
2. The rotating device for making ice cream according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating device includes a mounting plate, a bearing disposed at the lower end of the mounting plate, a worm gear nested on the outer wall of the bearing, and a rotating drive device for driving the worm gear to rotate.
3. The rotating device for making ice cream according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotary drive device includes two support seats fixed to the lower end of the mounting plate, a worm gear rotatably disposed between the two support seats and meshing with the worm wheel, and a rotary motor disposed at one end of the worm gear.
4. The rotating device for making ice cream according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage bin is eccentrically positioned at the lower end of the worm gear.
5. An ice cream making rotary device as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The extrusion drive device includes an extrusion motor, a drive pulley mounted on the output shaft of the extrusion motor, a driven pulley mounted on the rotating rod, and a belt sleeved between the drive pulley and the driven pulley.
6. The rotating device for making ice cream according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage bin is cone-shaped, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The mixing section includes several mixing blades disposed on the upper part of the rotating rod, and the guiding section consists of conical spiral blades disposed on the rotating rod.
7. An ice cream making rotary device as claimed in claim 2 wherein: The jacking device is a jacking cylinder mounted on the fixed plate, and the piston rod of the jacking cylinder is mounted on the mounting plate.
8. The rotating device for making ice cream according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guiding assembly includes a plurality of guide sleeves disposed on the fixed plate and guide posts fixed on the mounting plate and passing through the guide sleeves.