A device for crushing ice

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of ice crushing devices, it is related to ice crushing technical field, including the ice crushing box of ice block and rotation shaft being rotationally arranged in ice crushing box, the tangential direction of the rotation shaft outside is provided with several stirring vanes, the collecting hopper corresponding with the stirring vane rotation track is arranged below the ice crushing box of rotation shaft, the drive part one for driving the rotation of rotation shaft is arranged outside the ice crushing box, the drive end of the drive part one is provided with reduction gearbox between rotation shaft, the cutting knife for cutting ice block towards stirring vane is arranged at the discharge port position of collecting hopper, the cutting knife is arranged obliquely towards stirring vane, the rotation of rotation shaft is driven by drive part one through reduction gearbox, the stirring vane along tangential direction arranged outside rotation shaft is pushed to the cutting knife of discharge port position of collecting hopper with the rotation of rotation shaft, and ice block is broken, and ice is dropped from the discharge port of collecting hopper, meet the demand of people to ice.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice crushing technology, and in particular to an ice crushing device. Background Technology

[0002] As users' demands for quality of life increase, the demand for home ice makers is growing. Moreover, due to the high price and large space required of home ice makers, they are often combined with water dispensers to create ice makers that integrate ice making, water purification, and hot water functions, which are becoming increasingly popular among users.

[0003] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, the inventors believe that current ice makers with drinking and ice-making functions can output ice cubes and provide purified drinking water. However, the ice cubes produced by ice makers are usually quite large and can only be placed in beverages to achieve cooling. Some iced drinks require the addition of crushed ice to enhance the taste and further cool the beverage, but current ice makers cannot meet users' demand for crushed ice. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an ice crushing device to improve the problem that ice blocks produced by ice makers are too large to meet the needs of some iced drinks that require the addition of crushed ice.

[0005] This application provides an ice-crushing device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An ice crushing device includes a crushing refrigerator body for holding ice blocks and a rotating shaft rotatably disposed within the crushing refrigerator body. A plurality of agitating blades are arranged tangentially on the outer side of the rotating shaft. A collection hopper corresponding to the rotation trajectory of the agitating blades is disposed below the rotating shaft in the crushing refrigerator body. A drive unit for driving the rotating shaft is disposed on the outer side of the crushing refrigerator body. A reduction gearbox is disposed between the drive end of the drive unit and the rotating shaft. A plurality of cutters for crushing the ice blocks are disposed at the outlet of the collection hopper, and the cutters are inclined toward the agitating blades.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the ice crusher body provides a space for ice blocks. The drive unit drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the reduction gearbox. The stirring blades arranged tangentially on the outside of the rotating shaft rotate with the rotating shaft and push the ice blocks towards the cutter at the discharge port of the collection hopper. The inclined cutter crushes the ice blocks, and the crushed ice falls from the discharge port of the collection hopper, thus achieving efficient crushing of ice blocks.

[0008] Optionally, the crusher body and the outer side of the collection hopper are provided with a mounting shell, and the output shaft of the gearbox is provided with a mounting seat that mates with the inner side wall of the mounting shell. The output shaft of the gearbox passes through the mounting seat and is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting seat of the gearbox output shaft cooperates with the inner wall of the mounting housing, which can effectively limit the radial displacement of the gearbox output shaft, enhance the stability of the connection between the gearbox output shaft and the rotating shaft, reduce the shaking during rotation, install a sealed bearing between the mounting seat and the gearbox output shaft, and install a sealing gasket between the mounting seat and the mounting housing to prevent water from melting ice on the inner wall of the crusher body and the collection hopper from leaking into the gearbox.

[0010] Optionally, positioning blocks are provided on both sides of the gearbox, and positioning posts are provided on the outer side of the mounting housing facing the positioning blocks. Positioning holes corresponding to the positioning posts are opened in the positioning blocks, and the positioning posts are inserted into the positioning holes and fixed with bolts.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation of the positioning block, positioning post and positioning hole can achieve precise positioning when installing the gearbox, which facilitates quick installation and improves assembly efficiency. The positioning post inserted into the positioning hole is fixed by bolts to prevent the gearbox from shifting due to vibration or other reasons during operation, and ensures the stable transmission of the gearbox's output power.

[0012] Optionally, a collection cavity is provided on the outside of the collection hopper, a fixing groove is provided on the top of the collection cavity, and a fixing column is provided below the collection hopper after being inserted into the fixing groove and connected by bolts. The collection cavity is configured to enclose the collection hopper.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the collection chamber collects the crushed ice from the outlet of the collection hopper. The fixing groove at the top of the collection chamber cooperates with the fixing column below the crushing refrigerator body and is connected by bolts. This not only facilitates the installation and disassembly of the collection chamber and the crushing refrigerator body, but also ensures that the connection between the two is firm, so that the collection chamber will not easily fall off during operation.

[0014] Optionally, the bottom of the collection hopper is provided with a fixing frame, and the fixing frame is inclinedly provided with a locking groove. The cutter is locked in the locking groove, and the inner side wall of the collection hopper is provided with an inclined surface that abuts against the cutter.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the cutter is engaged in the engagement groove of the fixed frame. In conjunction with the inclined surface of the inner side wall of the collection hopper that abuts against the cutter, the cutter can be limited, making the cutter installation tighter and more secure. This prevents the cutter from loosening or shifting when cutting ice, ensuring the stability and effectiveness of the ice-breaking operation.

[0016] Optionally, the inner wall of the locking groove is provided with a locking protrusion away from the collection hopper, and a groove is provided on one side of the cutter to cooperate with the locking protrusion.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the engagement of the protrusion and the groove further enhances the connection stability between the two on the basis of the cutter being engaged in the engagement groove, preventing the cutter from loosening or shifting due to the impact force of the ice block during the ice-crushing process.

[0018] Optionally, the fixing frame and the cutter are provided with mounting holes, and fixing bolts are provided in the mounting holes.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the cutting blade is secondary fixed with mounting holes and fixing bolts to prevent it from falling off during long-term operation. When replacement is required, the fixing bracket can be removed and the fixing bolts can be unscrewed to replace the cutting blade.

[0020] Optionally, a gap is left between the blade position of the cutter and the rotation trajectory of the stirring blade.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, a gap is left between the blade position of the cutter and the rotation trajectory of the stirring blade. On the one hand, this can prevent the cutter and the stirring blade from colliding directly during operation and avoid damage due to contact friction. On the other hand, the reasonable gap size can ensure that the ice is effectively squeezed and chopped between the two.

[0022] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. The ice crusher body provides a space for ice blocks. The drive unit drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the reduction gearbox. The stirring blades set tangentially on the outside of the rotating shaft will push the ice blocks towards the cutter at the discharge port of the collection hopper as the rotating shaft rotates. The inclined cutter crushes the ice blocks, and the crushed ice falls from the discharge port of the collection hopper, thus achieving efficient crushing of ice blocks.

[0024] 2. The collection chamber collects the crushed ice from the outlet of the collection hopper. The fixed groove at the top of the collection chamber cooperates with the fixed column at the bottom of the crushing and dismantling body, and is then connected by bolts. This facilitates the installation and disassembly of the collection chamber and the crushing and dismantling body, and ensures that the connection between the two is firm, so that the collection chamber will not easily fall off during operation.

[0025] 3. The cutter is engaged in the engagement groove of the fixed frame. In conjunction with the inclined surface of the inner side wall of the collection hopper that abuts against the cutter, the cutter can be limited, making the cutter installation tighter and more secure. This prevents the cutter from loosening or shifting when cutting ice, ensuring the stability and effectiveness of the ice-breaking operation. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an ice-crushing device.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the ice-crushing device;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the refrigerator body.

[0029] In the diagram, 1. Crusher body; 11. Collection hopper; 111. Inclined surface; 12. Mounting housing; 13. Positioning post; 14. Fixing post; 2. Rotating shaft; 21. Agitator blade; 3. Drive component one; 31. Gearbox; 311. Positioning block; 312. Positioning hole; 32. Mounting base; 4. Cutter; 41. Groove; 42. Mounting hole; 5. Collection cavity; 51. Fixing groove; 6. Fixing bracket; 61. Engaging groove; 62. Engaging protrusion; 63. Fixing bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 3 This application will be described in further detail below.

[0031] An ice-crushing device, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a stainless steel crusher body 1 for holding ice cubes and a rotating shaft 2 rotatably mounted inside the crusher body 1. Several agitator blades 21 are welded tangentially to the outside of the rotating shaft 2. Supporting ribs are welded between the agitator blades 21 and the rotating shaft 2. A collection hopper 11, corresponding to the rotation trajectory of the agitator blades 21, is welded below the crusher body 1. A mounting shell 12 is welded to the outside of the crusher body 1 and the collection hopper 11. A drive unit 3, electrically connected to a power source, is installed on the outside of the crusher body 1 to drive the rotating shaft 2. A reduction gearbox 3 is installed between the drive end of the drive unit 3 and the rotating shaft 2. 1. The housing of the drive component 3 is bolted to the housing of the gear reducer 31. The drive end of the drive component 3 is connected to the input shaft of the gear reducer 31 via a coupling. The mounting seat 32, which mates with the inner wall of the mounting housing 12, is bolted to the outer side of the housing at the output shaft position of the reducer 31. The output shaft of the reducer 31 passes through the mounting seat 32 and engages with the rotating shaft 2, and is then bolted to secure it. A sealed bearing is installed between the mounting seat 32 and the output shaft of the reducer 31. A sealing gasket is installed between the mounting seat 32 and the mounting housing 12 to prevent water from melting ice from the inner wall of the crusher body 1 and the collection hopper 11 from leaking into the reducer 31.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3Several cutters 4 are installed at the discharge port of the collecting hopper 11, which are inclined toward the stirring blades 21 to cut ice. The ice blocks pushed by the stirring blades 21 collide with the blades 4. A fixing frame 6 is bolted to the bottom of the collecting hopper 11. A locking groove 61 for assembling the cutters 4 is opened in the fixing frame 6. An inclined surface 111 is provided on the inner wall of the collecting hopper 11 to abut against the cutters 4 and limit the cutters 4. A locking protrusion 62 is welded to the inner wall of the locking groove 61 away from the collecting hopper 11. The blade 4 has a groove 41 on one side that mates with the engaging protrusion 62. The mounting bracket 6 and the blade 4 have mounting holes 42. The mounting holes 42 are threaded with fixing bolts 63 to fix the blade 4, preventing the blade 4 from loosening or shifting when cutting ice. There is a gap between the blade edge of the blade 4 and the rotation trajectory of the stirring blade 21. On the one hand, this prevents the blade 4 from colliding directly with the stirring blade 21 during operation, avoiding damage due to contact friction. On the other hand, the appropriate gap size ensures that the ice is effectively squeezed and cut between the two.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Positioning blocks 311 are welded to both sides of the gearbox 31. Positioning posts 13 are welded to the outside of the mounting housing 12 facing the positioning blocks 311. Positioning holes 312 corresponding to the positioning posts 13 are opened in the positioning blocks 311. The positioning posts 13 are inserted into the positioning holes 312 and fixed with bolts to fix the gearbox 31. A collection cavity 5 is installed on the outside of the collection hopper 11. A fixing groove 51 is opened on the top of the collection cavity 5. A fixing post 14 is welded to the bottom of the collection hopper 11 and connected with bolts after being inserted into the fixing groove 51. The collection cavity 5 is set to enclose the collection hopper 11. The collection cavity 5 collects the crushed ice from the outlet of the collection hopper 11 after being broken by the cutter 4.

[0034] The implementation principle of this application embodiment is as follows:

[0035] In actual operation, ice cubes are placed into the crusher body 1, and the drive unit 3 is started. The drive unit 3 drives the rotating shaft 2 to rotate through the reduction gearbox 31. The stirring blades 21 on the rotating shaft 2 push the ice cubes towards the cutter 4 at the discharge port of the collection hopper 11, so that the ice cubes pushed by the stirring blades 21 collide with the blades of the inclined cutter 4 and crush the ice cubes. The crushed ice falls from the discharge port of the collection hopper 11, satisfying people's demand for crushed ice.

[0036] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An ice-crushing device, characterized in that: The device includes a crusher body (1) for holding ice cubes and a rotating shaft (2) rotatably disposed in the crusher body (1). Several stirring blades (21) are disposed on the outer side of the rotating shaft (2) along its tangential direction. A collection hopper (11) corresponding to the rotation trajectory of the stirring blades (21) is disposed below the rotating shaft (2) in the crusher body (1). A drive component (3) for driving the rotating shaft (2) is disposed on the outer side of the crusher body (1). A reduction gearbox (31) is disposed between the drive end of the drive component (3) and the rotating shaft (2). Several cutters (4) for cutting ice cubes toward the stirring blades (21) are disposed at the discharge port of the collection hopper (11). The cutters (4) are inclined toward the stirring blades (21).

2. The ice-crushing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crusher body (1) and the collection hopper (11) are provided with an installation housing (12) on the outside. The output shaft of the gearbox (31) is provided with a mounting seat (32) that cooperates with the inner side wall of the installation housing (12). The output shaft of the gearbox (31) passes through the mounting seat (32) and is connected to the rotating shaft (2).

3. The ice-crushing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gearbox (31) is provided with positioning blocks (311) on both sides. The mounting housing (12) is provided with positioning posts (13) facing the positioning blocks (311) on the outside. The positioning blocks (311) are provided with positioning holes (312) corresponding to the positioning posts (13). The positioning posts (13) are inserted into the positioning holes (312) and fixed with bolts.

4. The ice-crushing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer side of the collecting hopper (11) is provided with a collecting cavity (5), the top of the collecting cavity (5) is provided with a fixing groove (51), and the bottom of the collecting hopper (11) is provided with a fixing column (14) that is inserted into the fixing groove (51) and connected with bolts. The collecting cavity (5) is provided to enclose the collecting hopper (11).

5. The ice-crushing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the collection hopper (11) is provided with a fixing frame (6), and the fixing frame (6) is inclinedly provided with a locking groove (61). The cutter (4) is locked in the locking groove (61), and the inner side wall of the collection hopper (11) is provided with an inclined surface (111) that abuts against the cutter (4).

6. The ice-crushing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the locking groove (61) is provided with a locking protrusion (62) away from the collection hopper (11), and a groove (41) is provided on one side of the cutter (4) to cooperate with the locking protrusion (62).

7. An ice-crushing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing frame (6) and the cutter (4) are provided with mounting holes (42), and fixing bolts (63) are provided in the mounting holes (42).

8. An ice-crushing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: There is a gap between the blade position of the cutter (4) and the rotation trajectory of the stirring blade (21).

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