A snow cone machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of snowflake ice machine, including, machine body, raw material refrigeration device is equipped in machine body, sand ice head, mechanical arm and cup piece, raw material refrigeration device includes box, main cylinder is equipped in box, condenser and compressor, agitator and discharge passage are equipped in main cylinder, condenser, compressor and agitator are electrically connected with the control system in box, discharge passage is connected with main cylinder and sand ice head, mechanical arm is connected with cup piece;Raw material refrigeration device, sand ice head and mechanical arm are electrically connected with the general control system of machine body.The utility model can refrigerate raw material while also fully stirring it, reduces manual work, realizes the automation of snowflake ice machine work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically to a shaved ice machine. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, people have increasingly diverse ways of obtaining food. With the development of technology, some food products that can be made by machines are gradually becoming fully automated. For example, cotton candy machines are used to automatically make cotton candy, ice cream machines are used to automatically make ice cream, and shaved ice machines are used to automatically make shaved ice drinks. However, in existing shaved ice machines, the liquid ingredients used to make shaved ice are usually pre-mixed manually before being placed into the equipment. The mixture is then frozen at around 0°C in the equipment's refrigeration unit before being sent to the next step of the shaved ice making process. This pre-mixing of the shaved ice requires manual operation, which consumes a significant amount of time in ingredient preparation and mixing, making it impossible to achieve fully automated operation of the shaved ice machine. Therefore, this issue needs to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model proposes a shaved ice machine that can refrigerate and preserve raw materials while simultaneously stirring them thoroughly, reducing manual labor and automating the operation of the shaved ice machine.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] A shaved ice machine includes a body, within which are disposed a raw material refrigeration device, a shaved ice head, a robotic arm, and a cup holder. The raw material refrigeration device includes a housing, within which are disposed a main material cylinder, a condenser, and a compressor. The main material cylinder contains a stirrer and a discharge channel. The condenser, the compressor, and the stirrer are all electrically connected to a control system within the housing. The discharge channel connects the main material cylinder and the shaved ice head. The robotic arm is connected to the cup holder. The raw material refrigeration device, the shaved ice head, and the robotic arm are all electrically connected to the overall control system of the machine body.

[0006] Preferably, the main material cylinder is independently mounted on the box body, and the main material cylinder is also equipped with several sensing devices, which are used to detect the liquid level and temperature of the liquid in the main material cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the discharge channel is a discharge port located at the bottom of the main material cylinder, and the discharge port is connected to the slush head.

[0008] Preferably, the sensing device includes a liquid sensing device and a temperature sensing device, wherein the liquid sensing device is used to detect the height of the liquid in the main material cylinder, and the temperature sensing device is used to detect the temperature of the liquid in the main material cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the machine body is further provided with a plurality of ingredient conveying devices for conveying ingredients, and ingredient preservation devices for preserving ingredients. The ingredient preservation devices are connected to the ingredient conveying devices, and both are electrically connected to the overall control system of the machine body.

[0010] Preferably, the machine body is further provided with a cup dispenser, on which multiple cups are placed, and the cup dispenser is electrically connected to the main control system of the machine body.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a viewing window and a retrieval door, the viewing window being disposed on the machine body and the retrieval door being disposed on one side of the machine body.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes an operation screen, which is disposed on the machine body and electrically connected to the main control system of the machine body.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0014] In this invention, a cup is placed on a cup holder, and a robotic arm conveys the cup holder to the area below the slush head's outlet. A raw material refrigeration device processes the thoroughly stirred raw materials through the slush head, and finally, the slush food is discharged from the slush head's outlet into the cup on the cup holder, completing the slush production. The cup is then conveyed out by the robotic arm. In the raw material refrigeration device, after adding liquid raw materials to its main tank, the liquid raw materials in the main tank gradually form an ice-water mixture or crushed ice at around 0°C under the action of a condenser and compressor. Under the action of a stirrer, the liquid raw materials are continuously stirred, ensuring thorough mixing. This allows the ice-water mixture to be thoroughly stirred and uniformly mixed while maintaining its temperature around 0°C, ensuring the freshness of the raw materials. The thoroughly mixed raw materials in the main tank are then sent through the discharge channel to the slush head for processing and to form slush, completing the slush production process. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cabinet door of this utility model when it is opened;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the cabinet door of this utility model when it is open;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a top-view perspective view of the raw material refrigeration device in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded view;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the cabinet door of this utility model when it is closed.

[0021] Attached diagram labels: 1-Main body, 2-Raw material refrigeration device, 201-Box body, 202-Main material cylinder, 203-Agitator, 204-Condenser, 205-Compressor, 206-Discharge port, 207-Liquid sensing device, 208-Temperature sensing device, 3-Operating panel, 4-Smoothie head, 5-Robotic arm, 6-Cup holder, 7-Ingredient conveying device, 8-Ingredient preservation device, 9-Cup dispenser, 10-Viewing window, 11-Retrieving door. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] See Figures 1 to 5 This utility model discloses a shaved ice machine, including a machine body 1. The machine body 1 is equipped with a raw material refrigeration device 2, a shaved ice head 4, a robotic arm 5, and a cup holder 6. The raw material refrigeration device 2 includes a housing 201, which is equipped with a main material cylinder 202, a condenser 204, and a compressor 205. The main material cylinder 202 is equipped with a stirrer 203 and a discharge channel. The condenser 204, the compressor 205, and the stirrer 203 are all electrically connected to the control system in the housing 201. The discharge channel connects the main material cylinder 202 and the shaved ice head 4. The robotic arm 5 is connected to the cup holder 6. The raw material refrigeration device 2, the shaved ice head 4, and the robotic arm 5 are all electrically connected to the main control system of the machine body 1.

[0024] See Figure 3-4In the raw material refrigeration device 2 of this utility model, after adding liquid raw materials to its main material cylinder 202, under the action of condenser 204 and compressor 205, the liquid raw materials in the main material cylinder 202 gradually form an ice-water mixture or crushed ice at around 0°C. Under the action of stirrer 203, the liquid raw materials can be continuously stirred, so that the liquid raw materials are fully stirred and mixed, and the ice-water mixture is fully stirred and evenly mixed, while its temperature is kept at around 0°C to ensure the freshness of the raw materials. This allows the fully stirred and mixed raw materials in the main material cylinder 202 to be sent to the slush head 4 through the discharge channel for processing and to form slush, thus completing the slush production work.

[0025] Preferably, the refrigeration power of the condenser 204 and the compressor 205 can be adjusted according to usage requirements to condense the liquid raw material to the required temperature value in order to form a suitable slushie raw material.

[0026] Therefore, the complete workflow of this utility model is as follows: a cup is placed on the cup holder 6, the robotic arm 5 conveys the cup holder 6 to the bottom of the discharge port 206 of the slush head 4, the raw material refrigeration device 2 processes the fully stirred raw material through the slush head 4, and finally the slush food is dropped into the cup on the cup holder 6 through the discharge port 206 of the slush head 4 to complete the slush making; finally, the cup is conveyed out by the robotic arm 5.

[0027] Preferably, in this embodiment, the connection between the robotic arm 5 and the cup holder 6 can be such that the cup holder 6 is directly placed on the top or side of the robotic arm 5, and the travel trajectory of the robotic arm 5 is set to move the cup holder 6 to the bottom of the slush head 4 outlet 206, ensuring that the cup in the cup holder 6 can catch the slush falling from the slush head 4; in another preferred embodiment, the cup holder 6 can be set as the clamping part of the robotic arm 5, which clamps the cup and sends it to the bottom of the slush head 4 outlet 206.

[0028] In the raw material refrigeration device 2 of this utility model, raw materials can be refrigerated and preserved while being thoroughly stirred. Compared with the traditional work of pre-mixing raw materials in shaved ice machines, this solution reduces the manual pre-mixing and preparation of raw materials, thus reducing the manual work in this part and ultimately realizing the automation of shaved ice machine operation.

[0029] Furthermore, the main material cylinder 202 is independently mounted on the housing 201. Several sensors are installed inside the main material cylinder 202 to detect the liquid level and temperature within it. The condenser 204 and compressor 205 work to lower the raw material in the main material cylinder 202 to a set temperature. The sensors continuously monitor the liquid level and temperature in the main material cylinder 202 to ensure suitable temperature and liquid level, facilitating timely adjustments to relevant parameters.

[0030] Furthermore, the discharge channel is a discharge port 206 located at the bottom of the main material cylinder 202, and the discharge port 206 is connected to the slush head 4. Preferably, the discharge port 206 and the slush head 4 can be connected by a pipe, so that the raw materials in the cylinder can be sent to the slush head 4 under the action of gravity, which can save equipment layout costs. As another implementation, a combination of pipe and pump can also be used to send the raw materials in the main material cylinder 202 to the slush head 4.

[0031] Furthermore, the agitator 203 includes a stirring motor and stirring blades. The stirring blades are located inside the main material tank 202, and the stirring motor is located on the bottom outer side of the main material tank 202. The stirring motor is electrically connected to the stirring blades, and the stirring motor is used to drive the stirring blades to agitate the raw materials within the main material tank 202. Specifically, the stirring motor is located on the bottom outer side of the main material tank 202 where the stirring blades are located, to save on connecting components. As another embodiment, an agitator 203 integrating the stirring motor and stirring blades can also be used as a device for agitating raw materials.

[0032] Furthermore, the sensing device includes a liquid sensing device 207 and a temperature sensing device 208. The liquid sensing device 207 is used to detect the liquid level in the main feed cylinder 202, enabling adaptive processing based on the liquid level in the main feed cylinder 202 in real time. For example, when the liquid level is detected to be low, a low liquid level alarm can be sent, and a signal to add more liquid to the main feed cylinder 202 can be sent in a timely manner to facilitate the subsequent addition of liquid. When the liquid level is detected to be high, a signal to stop adding liquid to the main feed cylinder 202 is sent. The temperature sensing device 208 is used to detect the temperature of the liquid in the main feed cylinder 202. When the temperature in the cylinder rises, a cooling signal is sent to the condenser 204 and the compressor 205 to enable them to perform condensation work and reduce the temperature of the liquid in the main feed cylinder 202. When the temperature in the cylinder reaches a set value, a cooling signal is sent to the condenser 204 and the compressor 205 to suspend their condensation work and maintain the temperature in the cylinder.

[0033] Furthermore, the machine body 1 is also equipped with several ingredient conveying devices 7 for conveying ingredients, and ingredient preservation devices 8 for preserving ingredients. The ingredient preservation devices 8 are connected to the ingredient conveying devices 7, and both are electrically connected to the main control system of the machine body 1. Ingredients are pre-placed in the ingredient preservation devices 8. When ingredients need to be added to the smoothie, they are conveyed out by the ingredient conveying devices 7 and fall into the cup. The movement trajectory of the robotic arm 5 can be adjusted during this step. The ingredient preservation devices 8 can be dry ingredient preservation devices or / and jam preservation devices, providing consumers with more flavor options when making smoothie desserts.

[0034] Furthermore, the machine body 1 is also equipped with a cup dispenser 9, on which multiple cups are placed. The cup dispenser 9 is electrically connected to the main control system of the machine body 1. In use, the robotic arm 5 drives the cup holder 6 to grab or clamp the cups.

[0035] Furthermore, it also includes a viewing window 10 and a retrieval door 11. The viewing window 10 is located on the machine body 1, and the retrieval door 11 is located on one side of the machine body 1. The viewing window 10 allows consumers to watch the entire process of making slushies inside the machine body 1; the retrieval door 11, when closed, creates a closed space inside the machine body 1 to ensure a hygienic environment for slushie making, and is only opened when consumers take their drinks after the slushies are made.

[0036] Furthermore, it also includes an operation screen 3, which is mounted on the machine body 1 and electrically connected to the main control system of the machine body 1. The operation screen 3 allows consumers to place their desired shaved ice flavors independently, improving the full automation of the shaved ice machine and enhancing user convenience.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shaved ice machine, characterized in that, The device includes a body (1), which contains a raw material refrigeration device (2), a slush head (4), a robotic arm (5), and a cup holder (6). The raw material refrigeration device (2) includes a housing (201), which contains a main material cylinder (202), a condenser (204), and a compressor (205). The main material cylinder (202) contains a stirrer (203) and a discharge channel. The condenser (204), the compressor (205), and the stirrer (203) are all electrically connected to the control system in the housing (201). The discharge channel connects the main material cylinder (202) and the slush head (4). The robotic arm (5) is connected to the cup holder (6). The raw material refrigeration device (2), the slush head (4), and the robotic arm (5) are all electrically connected to the main control system of the body (1).

2. The shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main material cylinder (202) is independently installed on the box body (201). The main material cylinder (202) is also equipped with several sensing devices, which are used to detect the liquid level and temperature of the liquid in the main material cylinder (202).

3. A shaved ice machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The discharge channel is a discharge port (206) located at the bottom of the main material cylinder (202), and the discharge port (206) is connected to the slush head (4).

4. A shaved ice machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sensing device includes a liquid sensing device (207) and a temperature sensing device (208). The liquid sensing device (207) is used to detect the height of the liquid in the main material cylinder (202), and the temperature sensing device (208) is used to detect the temperature of the liquid in the main material cylinder (202).

5. A shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body (1) is also provided with several ingredient conveying devices (7) for conveying ingredients and ingredient preservation devices (8) for preserving ingredients. The ingredient preservation devices (8) are connected to the ingredient conveying devices (7) and are electrically connected to the overall control system of the machine body (1).

6. A shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body (1) is also provided with a cup dispenser (9), on which multiple cups are placed, and the cup dispenser (9) is electrically connected to the main control system of the machine body (1).

7. A shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a viewing window (10) and a pickup door (11), the viewing window (10) being located on the body (1) and the pickup door (11) being located on one side of the body (1).

8. A shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an operation screen (3), which is located on the body (1) and is electrically connected to the main control system of the body (1).

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