A 2-valve control gun head for a gun-type snowmaker

By using a two-valve control nozzle design, the problems of low filtration efficiency and easy deformation of the water and air transmission pipeline in gun-type snowmaking machines are solved, resulting in more efficient snowmaking effects and equipment reliability, and high cost performance.

CN224340408UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09SMI SNOWMAKERS CHINA CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SMI SNOWMAKERS CHINA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

The existing water and air transmission pipelines of gun-type snowmaking machines are too concentrated, resulting in low filtration efficiency and easy deformation, which affects the snowmaking effect and equipment reliability.

Method used

The nozzle adopts a 2-valve control design, including a nozzle assembly, a water distributor assembly, and a nucleator assembly. The nozzle is made of aluminum and is anodized. The water nozzles are distributed at a specific angle. Combined with the water distributor and nucleator nozzles, the water mist and snow nuclei are fully combined.

Benefits of technology

It improves the binding efficiency of water mist and snow nuclei, enhances snowmaking effects, reduces equipment weight and maintenance difficulty, and has the advantage of high cost performance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gun type snow making machine 2 valve control gun head, including spray head assembly, water segregator assembly and nuclear device assembly, spray head assembly includes the spray head, and eight water nozzles are installed on one side of spray head, and eight water nozzles are divided into four groups, wherein horizontal direction two water nozzles are a group, and horizontal direction two water nozzles intercommunicate, water segregator assembly includes the base, and two normally open waterway pipelines, two waterway pipelines and an air pipeline are installed on the base, nuclear device assembly includes the aluminum shell and the snow making nuclear device in the aluminum shell, and six holes are evenly distributed on the aluminum shell, and the snow making process is ejected from six holes tiny water particles, and nuclear device nozzle and water nozzle are set up at the included angle. The utility model is used for the narrow snow way, and the small space snow making uses, can conveniently guarantee that the water mist that water nozzle sprays can be more fully combined with the "snow core" that nuclear device produces, and the snow making effect is good, and has the cost performance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of snowmaking machine technology, specifically to a two-valve control nozzle for a gun-type snowmaking machine. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial snow machines use the principle of snowflakes to mix water and air under suitable conditions to create snowflakes for use in various places where snow has not fallen but snow is needed. They are often used in tourist attractions, ski resorts, snow-themed amusement parks, and other similar locations.

[0003] Previously, artificial snowmaking machines were mainly cannon-type snowmaking machines. However, these machines suffer from drawbacks such as high investment costs, complex equipment, high water quality requirements, inability to produce snow on steep slopes (resulting in snow drifting everywhere), difficult maintenance, limited spare parts, and high prices. To address these shortcomings, gun-type snowmaking machines have emerged on the market. Gun-type snowmaking machines offer advantages such as lower investment costs, simple operation, adaptability to various water qualities, targeted snowmaking, reduction of unwanted snow, convenient maintenance, and energy efficiency. Therefore, gun-type snowmaking machines are increasingly favored by the market. Current gun-type snowmaking machines use a combined water and air delivery pipeline. This concentrated water delivery hinders filtration, resulting in low filtration efficiency. Furthermore, the heavy weight of the combined water and air delivery pipeline makes it prone to bending, deformation, and breakage. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a two-valve control nozzle for a gun-type snowmaking machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a gun-type snowmaking machine with a two-valve control nozzle, including a nozzle assembly, a water distributor assembly and a nucleator assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle, and eight water nozzles are installed on one side of the nozzle. The eight water nozzles are divided into four groups, wherein two water nozzles in the horizontal direction form one group and the two water nozzles in the horizontal direction are interconnected.

[0006] The water distributor assembly includes a base, on which two normally open water pipes, two water pipes and one air pipe are installed;

[0007] The nucleus assembly includes an aluminum shell and a snow-making nucleus located inside the aluminum shell. The aluminum shell has six holes evenly distributed on it, and a nucleus nozzle is installed at each of the six holes. The nucleus nozzle and the water nozzle are set at an angle.

[0008] Preferably, the nozzle assembly is made of aluminum and undergoes anodizing treatment.

[0009] Preferably, the two sets of water nozzles located at the top and bottom of the nozzle are connected to two normally open water pipes.

[0010] Preferably, the two sets of water nozzles located in the middle of the nozzle are connected to two water pipes respectively, and valve one and valve two are installed on the water pipes respectively.

[0011] Preferably, the aluminum housing is mounted vertically on the base.

[0012] Preferably, a hollow hexagonal plug 1 and a hollow hexagonal plug are installed on one side of the base, and a plurality of hollow hexagonal plugs 2 are installed on one side of the nozzle.

[0013] Preferably, a base plate is fixedly installed on the top of the base, and a valve head seat is installed on the top of the base plate. The top of the valve head seat is connected to the nozzle, and valve head holes are provided on both the base plate and the valve head seat.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] Gun-type snowmaking nozzles are mainly used in small gun-type snowmaking machines for snowmaking in narrower ski runs and smaller spaces. They allow the water mist sprayed from the water-retaining nozzle to combine more fully with the "snow nuclei" generated by the nucleator, resulting in good snowmaking effects and cost-effectiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Valve head seat; 3. Nozzle; 4. Base plate; 5. Hollow hexagonal plug one; 6. Hollow hexagonal plug; 7. Water pipe; 8. Hollow hexagonal plug two; 9. Water nozzle; 10. Aluminum housing; 11. Air pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution: a gun-type snowmaking machine with a 2-valve control nozzle head, including a nozzle assembly, a water distributor assembly and a nucleator assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle 3, and eight water nozzles 9 are installed on one side of the nozzle 3. The eight water nozzles 9 are divided into four groups, of which two water nozzles 9 in the horizontal direction form one group, and the two water nozzles 9 in the horizontal direction are interconnected.

[0021] The water distributor assembly includes a base 1, on which two normally open water pipes, two water pipes 7 and one air pipe 11 are installed;

[0022] The nuclear reactor assembly includes an aluminum housing 10 and a snow-making nuclear reactor located inside the aluminum housing 10. The aluminum housing 10 has six holes evenly distributed on it, and nuclear reactor nozzles are installed at the six holes. The nuclear reactor nozzles are set at an angle to the water nozzles 9.

[0023] In this invention, the nozzle assembly is made of aluminum and undergoes anodizing treatment.

[0024] In this invention, two sets of water nozzles 9 located at the top and bottom of the nozzle 3 are connected to two normally open water pipes.

[0025] In this invention, two sets of water nozzles 9 located in the middle of the nozzle 3 are respectively connected to two water pipes 7, and valve one and valve two are respectively installed on the water pipes 7.

[0026] In this invention, the aluminum outer shell 10 is vertically mounted on the base 1.

[0027] In this utility model, a hollow hexagonal plug 5 and a hollow hexagonal plug 6 are installed on one side of the base 1, and multiple hollow hexagonal plugs 8 are installed on one side of the nozzle 3.

[0028] In this utility model, a base plate 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 1, and a valve head seat 2 is installed on the top of the base plate 4. The top of the valve head seat 2 is connected to the nozzle 3, and valve head holes are opened on both the base plate 4 and the valve head seat 2.

[0029] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The nozzle assembly is mainly made of aluminum and anodized. The nozzle is equipped with 8 water nozzles made of brass. The water nozzles are arranged in groups of two horizontally and are interconnected. The top and bottom groups of water nozzles are connected to the main water circuit. As long as the snowmaking machine supplies water, these two groups of nozzles spray water. The second group of water nozzles from top to bottom is controlled by valve one. After opening valve one, this group of nozzles sprays water. The third group of water nozzles from top to bottom is controlled by valve two. After opening valve two, this group of nozzles sprays water. When both valves are fully opened, all water nozzles spray water. The nucleus assembly is made of aluminum and has 6 holes horizontally distributed. It is installed perpendicular to the base plane and forms a specific angle with the horizontal water nozzles to ensure that the water mist sprayed from the water nozzles can be more fully combined with the "snow nuclei" generated by the nucleus.

[0030] The contents not described in detail in this specification are prior art known to those skilled in the art. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A two-valve control nozzle for a gun-type snowmaking machine, characterized in that: It includes a nozzle assembly, a water distributor assembly and a nucleator assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle (3) and eight water nozzles (9) are installed on one side of the nozzle (3). The eight water nozzles (9) are divided into four groups, of which two water nozzles (9) in the horizontal direction form one group and the two water nozzles (9) in the horizontal direction are interconnected. The water distributor assembly includes a base (1), and two normally open water pipes, two water pipes (7) and one air pipe (11) are installed on the base (1). The nucleus assembly includes an aluminum shell (10) and a snow-making nucleus located inside the aluminum shell (10). The aluminum shell (10) has six holes evenly distributed on it, and a nucleus nozzle is installed at each of the six holes. The nucleus nozzle and the water nozzle (9) are set at an angle.

2. The two-valve control nozzle of a gun-type snowmaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzle assembly is made of aluminum and undergoes anodizing treatment.

3. The two-valve control nozzle of a gun-type snowmaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of water nozzles (9) located at the top and bottom of the nozzle (3) are connected to two normally open water pipes.

4. The two-valve control nozzle of a gun-type snowmaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of water nozzles (9) located in the middle of the nozzle (3) are connected to two water pipes (7) respectively, and valve one and valve two are installed on the water pipes (7) respectively.

5. The two-valve control nozzle of a gun-type snowmaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum housing (10) is vertically mounted on the base (1).

6. The two-valve control nozzle of a gun-type snowmaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hollow hexagonal plug 1 (5) and a hollow hexagonal plug (6) are installed on one side of the base (1), and a plurality of hollow hexagonal plugs 2 (8) are installed on one side of the nozzle (3).

7. The two-valve control nozzle of a gun-type snowmaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1), and a valve head seat (2) is installed on the top of the base plate (4). The top of the valve head seat (2) is connected to the nozzle (3), and valve head holes are opened on both the base plate (4) and the valve head seat (2).