Automatic ice dispenser

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic ice dispenser, which comprises an ice maker body, a controller, a balance and a detection mechanism. A control unit in the controller is electrically connected with the ice maker body, and is used for controlling ice making and ice dispensing of the ice maker body. The balance is arranged below an ice outlet of the ice maker body, and is electrically connected with the control unit, and is used for acquiring the mass of a target cup. The detection mechanism is installed on the ice maker body, and is electrically connected with the control unit. When the target cup is placed on the balance, the target cup is located on a detection path of the detection mechanism. When the detection mechanism detects that the target cup is located on the balance, the control unit clears the mass of the target cup. When the weight of the ice block reaches a preset weight, the control unit controls the ice maker body to stop ice dispensing, so that the accuracy of the ice dispensing quality is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of ice machine technology, and more specifically, relates to an automatic ice dispensing machine. Background Technology

[0002] An ice maker is a device used to automatically produce ice. Its core function is to freeze water into ice through a refrigeration system and output ice in the specified form, such as cubes, granules, or flakes, according to demand.

[0003] In existing ice-making technology, the control of ice output typically relies on preset time or simple mechanical structures, such as baffles or fixed-volume ice storage boxes, making it impossible to accurately detect and dynamically adjust the actual weight of the ice output. The problem with this approach is that the weight of the ice output cannot be precisely controlled. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an automatic ice dispensing machine to solve the technical problem that existing automatic ice dispensing machines cannot accurately control the weight of the dispensing ice.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes an automatic ice dispensing machine, comprising:

[0006] The main body of the ice maker, used to make ice cubes;

[0007] The controller includes a control unit and a display screen electrically connected to the control unit. The display screen is electrically connected to the ice maker body, and the ice maker body is electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to control the ice maker body to make and dispense ice.

[0008] A balance is positioned below the ice outlet of the ice maker body and is electrically connected to the control unit to obtain the mass of the target cup and the ice cubes inside.

[0009] The detection mechanism is installed on the ice maker body and electrically connected to the control unit. When the target cup is placed on the balance, the target cup is located on the detection path of the detection mechanism.

[0010] When the detection mechanism detects that the target cup is on the balance, the control unit resets the mass of the target cup to zero, and when the weight of the ice reaches a preset weight, the control unit controls the ice maker to stop dispensing ice.

[0011] Optionally, the testing organization includes:

[0012] A signal transmitter used to transmit detection signals;

[0013] A signal receiver is used to receive the reflected signal reflected by the target cup and transmit the detection signal to the control unit, which then resets the mass of the target cup to zero based on the reflected signal.

[0014] Optionally, the signal transmitter transmits the detection signal in a horizontal direction.

[0015] Optionally, it also includes:

[0016] The display screen includes operation options for selecting the target cup size.

[0017] Optionally, the ice maker body includes:

[0018] The enclosure has the display screen mounted on it, the control unit mounted inside it, and the balance located outside the enclosure.

[0019] An ice-making mechanism, installed inside the housing and electrically connected to the control unit, is used to make ice blocks;

[0020] An ice dispensing mechanism, installed inside the housing and electrically connected to the control unit, is used to receive the ice cubes and convey them from the ice outlet to the target cup.

[0021] Optionally, the ice-discharging mechanism includes:

[0022] A support base is connected to the box body and has an opening for the ice to enter and a flow channel for the ice to flow out, the flow channel being connected to the ice outlet;

[0023] A drive motor is connected to the support base;

[0024] An impeller, connected to the drive motor, is used to transport the ice block located in the bearing seat to the flow channel.

[0025] Optionally, the ice-making mechanism includes:

[0026] The compressor is installed inside the housing and located below the support.

[0027] An evaporator is installed inside the housing, located below the support, and connected to the compressor;

[0028] An ice tray evaporator is installed inside the box and located above the support base, and is connected to the evaporator. The ice tray evaporator is used to produce the ice cubes.

[0029] Optionally, the housing is provided with heat dissipation holes, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the compressor and the evaporator.

[0030] Optionally, it also includes:

[0031] The base is detachably connected to the ice maker body, and the base is provided with a receiving groove, in which the balance is installed.

[0032] Optionally, the base is provided with a water storage cavity, which is independent of the receiving trough, and the base is provided with multiple through holes on the side facing the ice outlet.

[0033] The beneficial effects of the automatic ice dispensing machine provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the automatic ice dispensing machine provided in this application includes: an ice maker body, a controller, a balance, and a detection mechanism. The control unit in the controller is electrically connected to the ice maker body and is used to control the ice maker body to make and dispense ice. The balance is set below the ice outlet of the ice maker body and is electrically connected to the control unit to obtain the mass of the ice cubes in the target cup. The detection mechanism is installed on the ice maker body and is electrically connected to the control unit. When the target cup is placed on the balance, the target cup is located on the detection path of the detection mechanism. When the detection mechanism detects that the target cup is on the balance, the control unit zeroes the mass of the target cup. When the weight of the ice cubes reaches a preset weight, the control unit controls the ice maker body to stop dispensing ice to ensure the accuracy of the ice dispensing quality. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a front view of the automatic ice dispensing machine provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 2 A side view of an automatic ice dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 3 A perspective view of the automatic ice dispensing machine provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the automatic ice dispenser provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0039] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0040] 10. Ice maker body; 11. Housing; 111. Ice outlet; 112. Heat dissipation hole; 12. Ice making mechanism; 121. Compressor; 122. Evaporator; 123. Ice grid evaporator; 124. Grid; 13. Ice dispensing mechanism; 131. Support base; 132. Drive motor; 133. Impeller; 134. Stirring rod; 14. Guide channel; 20. Balance; 30. Detection mechanism; 40. Display screen; 50. Base; 51. Container slot; 52. Water storage chamber; 53. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0042] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0043] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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 application 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 application.

[0044] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0045] Please see below Figures 1 to 4 The automatic ice dispenser provided in this application will now be described.

[0046] An automatic ice dispensing machine includes an ice maker body 10, a controller, a balance 20, and a detection mechanism 30.

[0047] In this application, the ice maker body 10 is used to make ice cubes. The controller (not shown) includes a control unit (not shown) and a display screen 40 electrically connected to the control unit. The display screen 40 is electrically connected to the ice maker body 10, and the ice maker body 10 is electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to control the ice maker body 10 to make and dispense ice. A balance 20 is positioned below the ice outlet 111 of the ice maker body 10 and is electrically connected to the control unit, used to obtain the mass of the target cup and the ice cubes inside. A detection mechanism 30 is installed on the ice maker body 10 and electrically connected to the control unit, and when the target cup is placed on the balance 20, the target cup is located on the detection path of the detection mechanism 30.

[0048] When the detection mechanism 30 detects that the target cup is on the balance 20, the control unit zeroes the mass of the target cup, and when the weight of the ice reaches the preset weight, the control unit controls the ice maker 10 to stop dispensing ice.

[0049] Specifically, the operator can select the size of the target cup on the display screen 40, such as small, medium, or large. After the operator selects the size, the control unit controls the ice dispensing mass of the ice maker 10 to ensure that the mass of ice dispensed by the ice maker 10 corresponds to a preset weight for the target cup size. After dispensing, the control unit stops dispensing ice. The operator can select the target cup type on the display screen 40 before or after placing the target cup on the balance 20.

[0050] In the application, the testing agency 30 includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver.

[0051] Both the signal transmitter and the signal receiver are installed on the ice maker body 10 and located below the ice outlet 111, for transmitting detection signals. The signal receiver is used to receive the reflected signal reflected by the target cup and transmit the detection signal to the control unit. The control unit resets the mass of the target cup to zero based on the reflected signal to prevent the weight of the target cup from affecting the weight of the ice dispensed.

[0052] In one embodiment of the application, the signal transmitter is a laser transmitter and the signal receiver is a photoelectric sensor.

[0053] In another embodiment of the application, the signal transmitter is an infrared transmitter and the signal receiver is an infrared receiver.

[0054] In this application, preferably, the signal transmitter transmits the detection signal in a horizontal direction.

[0055] In this application, the display screen 40 is connected to the ice maker body 10. The display screen 40 has operation options for selecting the target cup size, such as selecting a small, medium, or large cup size. By operating on the display screen 40, the required weight of ice can be determined, thereby allowing the ice maker body 10 to control the weight of ice dispensed, achieving precise control over the weight of ice dispensed.

[0056] In this application, the ice maker body 10 includes a housing 11, an ice-making mechanism 12, and an ice-dispensing mechanism 13.

[0057] Specifically, the display screen 40 is mounted on the housing 11, the control module is installed inside the housing 11, and the balance 20 is located on the outside of the housing 11. The ice-making mechanism 12 is installed inside the housing 11 and electrically connected to the control unit, used to make ice cubes. The ice-dispensing mechanism 13 is installed inside the housing 11 and electrically connected to the control unit, used to receive ice cubes and convey them from the ice outlet 111 into the target cup.

[0058] In this application, the ice-discharging mechanism 13 includes a support base 131, a drive motor 132, and an impeller 133.

[0059] The support base 131 is connected to the housing 11 and has an opening for ice to enter and a flow channel 14 for ice to flow out. The flow channel 14 is connected to the ice outlet 111. The drive motor 132 is a servo motor and is electrically connected to the control unit. The drive motor 132 is connected to the support base 131 and is located below the support base 131. The impeller 133 is connected to the drive motor 132. When the control unit controls the automatic ice dispenser to dispense ice, the drive motor 132 drives the impeller 133 to rotate, so as to transport the ice in the support base 131 to the flow channel 14, and then into the target cup through the flow channel and the ice outlet 111. When the mass of the ice in the target cup reaches the preset weight, the control unit controls the drive motor 132 to stop working.

[0060] Furthermore, the ice dispensing mechanism 13 employs segmented control of its ice dispensing speed. After the operator selects the target cup size, the control unit determines the weight of the ice cubes. Subsequently, the control unit controls the drive motor 132 to rotate at a first speed and a second speed, with the first speed being greater than the second speed. When the drive motor 132 rotates at the first speed, the ice dispensing mechanism quickly dispenses ice from the target cup to improve dispensing efficiency. When the weight of the ice cubes in the target cup approaches the preset weight corresponding to that cup size, the control unit controls the drive motor 132 to rotate at the second speed, causing the ice dispensing mechanism 13 to dispense ice slowly, thereby improving dispensing accuracy. When the ice cubes in the target cup reach the preset weight, the control unit controls the drive motor 132 to stop rotating, causing the ice dispensing mechanism 13 to stop dispensing ice. During the ice dispensing process, the control unit controls the drive motor 132 to rotate at both the first and second speeds, improving both the dispensing speed and the accuracy of the ice quality.

[0061] In this application, the display screen 40 also includes an ice-dispensing operation option for controlling ice dispensing and an ice-loosening operation option for controlling ice movement. When the automatic ice dispenser dispenses ice using the ice-dispensing operation option on the display screen 40, the drive motor 132 rotates forward, and the impeller 133 conveys the ice into the guide channel 14. When the automatic ice dispenser loosens the ice in the support 131 using the ice-loosening operation option on the display screen 40 to control the impeller 133 to loosen the ice, the drive motor 132 rotates in reverse, and the impeller 133 loosens the ice.

[0062] In one embodiment of this application, the ice dispensing mechanism 13 further includes a stirring rod 134.

[0063] Specifically, the stirring rod 134 is located above the impeller 133. When the drive motor 132 is working, it drives the impeller 133 and the stirring rod 134 to rotate simultaneously, so that the stirring rod 134 loosens the ice in advance, making it easier for the impeller 133 to guide the ice into the guide channel 14.

[0064] In this application, the ice-making mechanism 12 includes a compressor 121, an evaporator 122, and an ice tray evaporator 123.

[0065] Compressor 121 is installed inside housing 11 and located below support base 131. Evaporator 122 is installed inside housing 11 and located below support base 131, and communicates with compressor 121. Ice grid evaporator 123 is installed inside housing 11 and located above support base 131, and communicates with evaporator 122. Ice grid evaporator 123 has multiple independent grids 124. When water enters the grids 124 from above the ice grid evaporator 123, the grids 124 are used to make ice.

[0066] In this application, the housing 11 is provided with heat dissipation holes 112, the position of which corresponds to the position of the compressor 121 and the evaporator 122, and is used to discharge the heat exchanged by the compressor 121 and the evaporator 122 out of the housing 11.

[0067] In this application, the automatic ice dispenser also includes a base 50.

[0068] The base 50 is detachably connected to the ice maker body 10. The base 50 is provided with a receiving groove 51, and the balance 20 is installed in the receiving groove 51.

[0069] The base 50 is provided with a water storage chamber 52, which is used to store the water formed by the melting of ice blocks flowing out from the ice outlet 111. The water storage chamber 52 is independent of the receiving tank 51, and the base 50 is provided with multiple through holes 53 on the side facing the ice outlet 111. The through holes 53 are used for the water machine to enter the water storage chamber 52.

[0070] Compared with the prior art, the automatic ice dispensing machine provided in this application includes: an ice maker body 10, a control unit, a balance 20, and a detection mechanism 30. The control unit is electrically connected to the ice maker body 10 and is used to control the ice maker body 10 to make and dispense ice. The balance 20 is located below the ice outlet 111 of the ice maker body 10 and is electrically connected to the control unit to obtain the mass of the target cup. The detection mechanism 30 is installed on the ice maker body 10 and is electrically connected to the control unit. When the target cup is placed on the balance 20, the target cup is located on the detection path of the detection mechanism 30. When the detection mechanism 30 detects that the target cup is on the balance 20, the control unit resets the mass of the target cup to zero. When the weight of the ice reaches the preset weight, the control unit controls the ice maker body 10 to stop dispensing ice to ensure the accuracy of the ice dispensing quality.

[0071] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic ice dispensing machine, characterized in that, include: The main body of the ice maker, used to make ice cubes; The controller includes a control unit and a display screen electrically connected to the control unit. The display screen is electrically connected to the ice maker body, and the ice maker body is electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to control the ice maker body to make and dispense ice. A balance is positioned below the ice outlet of the ice maker body and is electrically connected to the control unit to obtain the mass of the target cup and the ice cubes inside. The detection mechanism is installed on the ice maker body and electrically connected to the control unit. When the target cup is placed on the balance, the target cup is located on the detection path of the detection mechanism. When the detection mechanism detects that the target cup is on the balance, the control unit resets the mass of the target cup to zero, and when the weight of the ice reaches a preset weight, the control unit controls the ice maker to stop dispensing ice.

2. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The testing institutions include: A signal transmitter used to transmit detection signals; A signal receiver is used to receive the reflected signal reflected by the target cup and transmit the detection signal to the control unit, which then resets the mass of the target cup to zero based on the reflected signal.

3. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The signal transmitter emits the detection signal in a horizontal direction.

4. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The display screen includes operation options for selecting the target cup size.

5. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The ice maker body includes: The enclosure has the display screen mounted on it, the control unit mounted inside it, and the balance located outside the enclosure. An ice-making mechanism, installed inside the housing and electrically connected to the control unit, is used to make ice blocks; An ice dispensing mechanism, installed inside the housing and electrically connected to the control unit, is used to receive the ice cubes and convey them from the ice outlet to the target cup.

6. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The ice-discharging mechanism includes: A support base is connected to the box body and has an opening for the ice to enter and a flow channel for the ice to flow out, the flow channel being connected to the ice outlet; A drive motor is connected to the support base; An impeller, connected to the drive motor, is used to transport the ice block located in the bearing seat to the flow channel.

7. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The ice-making mechanism includes: The compressor is installed inside the housing and located below the support. An evaporator is installed inside the housing, located below the support, and connected to the compressor; An ice tray evaporator is installed inside the box and located above the support base, and is connected to the evaporator. The ice tray evaporator is used to produce the ice cubes.

8. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The housing is provided with heat dissipation holes, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the compressor and the evaporator.

9. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The base is detachably connected to the ice maker body, and the base is provided with a receiving groove, in which the balance is installed.

10. The automatic ice dispensing machine as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The base is provided with a water storage cavity, which is independent of the receiving tank, and the base is provided with multiple through holes on the side facing the ice outlet.

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