Single layer conveyor line for ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to single layer conveying line technical field discloses single layer conveying line for ice maker, including conveying platform, the upper portion equidistance fixed connection of conveying platform has two support support, one the outside fixed connection of support support has second motor, the output fixed connection of second motor has first drive link, the outside fixed sleeve joint of first drive link has third ratchet wheel, the outside tooth of third ratchet wheel has second drive chain, the inside tooth of second drive chain has fourth ratchet wheel, the utility model discloses single layer conveying line for ice maker through setting pivot, can realize the adjustment of the position of limiting plate, let limiting plate carry out the location of the ice block of different width, has facilitated the use of conveying line, has protected the ice block and not been damaged, through the spring of setting, can realize the shock attenuation of limiting plate, reduce the damage that ice block collides limiting plate causes, has improved the ice block conveying quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of single-layer conveyor line technology, and in particular to a single-layer conveyor line for ice makers. Background Technology

[0002] Ice makers typically include core components such as evaporators, condensers, and compressors. They use a refrigerant cycle to cool water and form ice. Once formed, the ice needs to be efficiently collected and transported to a storage or packaging area.

[0003] Chain conveyors are a common ice-carrying mechanism. They work by using a chain to drive teeth, which in turn propel the ice blocks. During this movement, the ice blocks are slippery and prone to rolling, causing breakage. Existing conveyor lines often use limit plates on both sides to prevent rolling. However, in practice, ice blocks come in various widths to meet different needs, and existing conveyor lines are inconvenient for adjusting the limit plate positions to effectively limit ice blocks of different widths. Even when the limit plates are in place, the ice blocks still collide with them, potentially causing damage. Therefore, a single-layer conveyor line for ice makers is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a single-layer conveyor line for ice makers. It solves the problem that existing conveyor lines often have limiting plates on both sides to limit the ice blocks and prevent them from rolling. However, in actual use, ice blocks often come in various widths to meet different usage needs. Existing conveyor lines are not convenient for adjusting the position of the limiting plates and cannot effectively limit ice blocks of different widths. When the limiting plates limit the ice blocks, the ice blocks will still collide with the limiting plates, and direct collisions may also cause damage to the ice blocks.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker includes a conveyor platform. Two support brackets are fixedly connected at equal intervals above the conveyor platform. A second motor is fixedly connected to the outer side of one of the support brackets. A first transmission rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. A third ratchet is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first transmission rod. A second transmission chain is toothed on the outer side of the third ratchet. A fourth ratchet is toothed on the inner side of the second transmission chain. A second transmission rod is fixedly sleeved on the inner side of the fourth ratchet. A fifth ratchet is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first transmission rod. A third transmission chain is toothed on the outer side of the fifth ratchet. A sixth ratchet is toothed on the inner side of the third transmission chain. A third transmission rod is fixedly sleeved on the inner side of the sixth ratchet.

[0007] Furthermore, limit components are installed on the outer sides of the first, second, and third transmission rods. The three limit components have the same structure. Each limit component includes a rotating shaft. The inner sides of the three rotating shafts are respectively fixedly connected to the first, second, and third transmission rods. The rotating shafts are movably sleeved on two support brackets. Threaded grooves are opened at both ends of the rotating shafts. Slides are toothed into the threaded grooves at both ends of the support brackets.

[0008] Furthermore, a limiting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two slides, and two limiting blocks are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom of each of the two limiting frames. A limiting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two limiting blocks on the same side. Four limiting slots are opened at equal intervals above the conveying platform, and the four limiting blocks pass through the four limiting slots respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, three sets of shock-absorbing components are equidistantly installed on the inner sides of both limiting frames. Several sets of shock-absorbing components have the same structure. Each shock-absorbing component includes three connecting rods. All three connecting rods are movably sleeved on the limiting frames. Limiting plates are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the three connecting rods. Connecting plates are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the three connecting rods. Springs are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the three connecting plates. The limiting frames are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the three springs.

[0010] Furthermore, a first motor is fixedly connected to one side of the conveying platform, and a first connecting shaft is fixedly connected to one output end of the first motor. The first connecting shaft is movably sleeved on the conveying platform, and a second ratchet is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first connecting shaft. A second connecting shaft is movably sleeved on the other side of the conveying platform, and a first ratchet is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the second connecting shaft. A first transmission chain is toothed on the outer sides of the first and second ratchets, and a plurality of teeth are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the outer side of the first transmission chain.

[0011] Furthermore, a control panel is fixedly connected to the outside of the conveying platform, and the control panel is electrically connected to the first motor and the second motor.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This utility model, through its rotating shaft, enables adjustment of the position of the limiting plate, allowing it to limit ice blocks of different widths. This facilitates the use of the conveyor line and protects the ice blocks from damage. The second motor, activated, drives the third and fifth ratchet wheels via the first transmission rod. The fourth and fifth ratchet wheels, via the second and third transmission chains respectively, drive the fourth and sixth ratchet wheels to rotate. These ratchet wheels, in turn, drive the second and third transmission rods to rotate. The first, second, and third transmission rods then rotate the rotating shaft. During this rotation, the rotating shaft moves the sliding tables on both sides via the threaded groove. The sliding tables move closer together, causing the limiting frames on both sides to move. These limiting frames then move the shock-absorbing components on both sides closer together, adjusting the spacing between them to limit the ice blocks. By adjusting the spacing of the shock-absorbing components, it can accommodate ice blocks of different widths. This design allows for adjustment of the limiting plate's position, enabling it to limit ice blocks of varying widths and facilitating the use of the conveyor line.

[0014] 2. This utility model, through the inclusion of a spring, can dampen the limiting plate, reducing damage caused by ice blocks colliding with it and improving the quality of ice block conveying. When an ice block impacts the limiting plate during movement, the limiting plate transmits the vibration to the spring via a connecting rod and a connecting plate. The spring and the damping pad work together to absorb the transmitted vibration, preventing damage from the ice block impacting the limiting plate. This design effectively dampens the limiting plate, reducing damage caused by ice blocks colliding with it and improving the quality of ice block conveying.

[0015] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to the present invention from the first angle.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker from the second angle.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the conveyor platform of the single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a portion of the limiting component of a single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker after it has moved.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the limiting component of a single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the shock-absorbing component of the single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Conveying platform; 2. Control panel; 3. First motor; 4. First ratchet; 5. Second ratchet; 6. First transmission chain; 7. Teeth; 8. Support bracket; 9. Second motor; 10. Third ratchet; 11. Second transmission chain; 12. Fourth ratchet; 13. Fifth ratchet; 14. Third transmission chain; 15. Sixth ratchet; 16. Rotating shaft; 18. Threaded groove; 19. Slide table; 20. Limiting frame; 21. Connecting rod; 22. Spring; 23. Connecting plate; 24. Limiting plate; 25. Limiting block; 26. Limiting rod; 27. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0024] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker includes a conveyor platform 1. Two support brackets 8 are fixedly connected at equal intervals above the conveyor platform 1. A second motor 9 is fixedly connected to the outer side of one support bracket 8. A first transmission rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 9. A third ratchet 10 is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first transmission rod. A second transmission chain 11 is toothed on the outer side of the third ratchet 10. A fourth ratchet 12 is toothed on the inner side of the second transmission chain 11. A second transmission rod is fixedly sleeved on the inner side of the fourth ratchet 12. A fifth ratchet 13 is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first transmission rod. A third transmission chain 14 is toothed on the outer side of the fifth ratchet 13. A sixth ratchet 15 is toothed on the inner side of the third transmission chain 14. A third transmission rod is fixedly sleeved on the inner side of the sixth ratchet 15. By adopting the above technical solution, a protective cover is installed on the outer side of the support bracket 8, which can protect the movement of components such as the third ratchet 10, the fourth ratchet 12, the fifth ratchet 13, and the sixth ratchet 15.

[0025] The third ratchet 10, the fourth ratchet 12, the fifth ratchet 13, and the sixth ratchet 15 are the same size, so that when the first transmission rod rotates, the first transmission rod, the second transmission rod, and the third transmission rod rotate to the same degree, and the first transmission rod, the second transmission rod, and the third transmission rod rotate in the same direction.

[0026] The second motor, number 9, is a servo motor.

[0027] Limiting components are installed on the outer sides of the first, second, and third transmission rods. The three limiting components have the same structure. Each limiting component includes a rotating shaft 16. The inner sides of the three rotating shafts 16 are respectively fixedly connected to the first, second, and third transmission rods. The rotating shafts 16 are movably sleeved on two support brackets 8. Threaded grooves 18 are opened at both ends of the rotating shafts 16. Slides 19 are toothed on the threaded grooves 18 at both ends of the support brackets 8. By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting baffles installed on the outer side of the rotating shafts 16 can keep the rotating shafts 16 in a position on the support brackets 8 and prevent them from moving in other directions.

[0028] The threaded grooves 18 at both ends of the rotating shaft 16 rotate in opposite directions, so that when the rotating shaft 16 rotates, the rotating shaft 16 can drive the two slides 19 to move in opposite directions;

[0029] A protective cover is installed on the outside of the support bracket 8 to protect the movement of the slide table 19 and the threaded groove 18.

[0030] A limiting frame 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two slides 19. Two limiting blocks 25 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom of each of the two limiting frames 20. A limiting rod 26 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two limiting blocks 25 on the same side. Four limiting grooves 27 are opened at equal intervals above the conveying platform 1. The four limiting blocks 25 pass through the four limiting grooves 27 respectively. By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting grooves 27 can limit the limiting blocks 25, so that the limiting blocks 25 can only move in a straight line. The limiting blocks 25 then limit the limiting frames 20 and the slides 19 to move in a straight line.

[0031] Two limit frames with 20 mirror settings;

[0032] The length of the limiting groove 27 is designed to limit the movement range of the limiting block 25. The limiting block 25 can limit the movement range of the slide 19 through the limiting frame 20, keeping the slide 19 toothed on the threaded groove 18.

[0033] Three sets of shock-absorbing components are equidistantly installed on the inner sides of the two limiting frames 20. Several sets of shock-absorbing components have the same structure. Each shock-absorbing component includes three connecting rods 21. The three connecting rods 21 are movably sleeved on the limiting frame 20. The inner side of the three connecting rods 21 is fixedly connected to a limiting plate 24. The outer side of the three connecting rods 21 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 23. The inner side of the three connecting plates 23 is fixedly connected to a spring 22. The inner side of the three springs 22 is fixedly connected to the limiting frame 20. By adopting the above technical solution, a shock-absorbing pad is installed at the connection between the limiting frame 20 and the spring 22. The shock-absorbing pad is made of silicone material and can also have shock-absorbing function at low temperatures, which can further reduce the vibration transmitted to the spring 22 during collision.

[0034] The limiting plate 24 is made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity, which can prevent the ice block from being damaged when it hits the limiting plate 24.

[0035] A first motor 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the conveying platform 1. A first connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of one side of the first motor 3. The first connecting shaft is movably sleeved on the conveying platform 1. A second ratchet 5 is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first connecting shaft. A second connecting shaft is movably sleeved on the other side of the conveying platform 1. A first ratchet 4 is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the second connecting shaft. A first transmission chain 6 is toothed on the outer side of the first ratchet 4 and the second ratchet 5. Several teeth 7 are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the outer side of the first transmission chain 6. By adopting the above technical solution, limit baffles are installed on the outer side of the first ratchet 4 and the second ratchet 5, which can limit the movement of the first ratchet 4 and the second ratchet 5, so that the first ratchet 4 and the second ratchet 5 can only rotate and will not move in other directions.

[0036] The length of tooth 7 is designed to effectively push ice blocks;

[0037] The first transmission chain 6 is located in the middle of the conveying platform 1, which can effectively and evenly push the ice blocks from the middle position;

[0038] The first motor, number 3, is a servo motor.

[0039] A control panel 2 is fixedly connected to the outside of the conveying platform 1. The control panel 2 is electrically connected to the first motor 3 and the second motor 9. By adopting the above technical solution, the control panel 2 can control the first motor 3 and the second motor 9.

[0040] The surface of the conveyor platform 1 is made of smooth stainless steel, which allows ice cubes to slide easily on the conveyor platform 1.

[0041] It should be noted that during use, an external power source is connected via the control panel 2 to start the first motor 3. The first motor 3 drives the teeth 7 to move through the first ratchet 4 and the first transmission chain 6, placing the ice block on the conveyor platform 1. The teeth 7 can then drive the ice block to move.

[0042] The second motor 9 is started. The second motor 9 drives the third ratchet 10 and the fifth ratchet 13 to rotate via the first transmission rod. The fourth ratchet 12 and the fifth ratchet 13 drive the fourth ratchet 12 and the sixth ratchet 15 to rotate via the second transmission chain 11 and the third transmission chain 14, respectively. The fourth ratchet 12 and the sixth ratchet 15 drive the second transmission rod and the third transmission rod to rotate, respectively. The first transmission rod, the second transmission rod and the third transmission rod drive the rotating shaft 16 to rotate. During the rotation of the rotating shaft 16, the sliding tables 19 on both sides move through the threaded groove 18. The sliding tables 19 on both sides move closer to each other, causing the limiting frames 20 on both sides to move. The limiting frames 20 on both sides drive the shock-absorbing components on both sides to move closer to each other, thereby adjusting the distance between the shock-absorbing components on both sides and thus limiting the ice block. By adjusting the distance between the shock-absorbing components on both sides, ice blocks of different widths can be accommodated.

[0043] When the ice block hits the limiting plate 24 during its movement, the limiting plate 24 transmits the vibration to the spring 22 through the connecting rod 21 and the connecting plate 23. The spring 22 and the shock-absorbing pad work together to absorb the transmitted vibration and prevent the ice block from hitting and damaging the limiting plate 24.

[0044] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker, comprising a conveyor platform (1), characterized in that, Two support brackets (8) are fixedly connected at equal intervals above the conveying platform (1). A second motor (9) is fixedly connected to the outer side of one of the support brackets (8). A first transmission rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (9). A third ratchet (10) is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first transmission rod. A second transmission chain (11) is toothed on the outer side of the third ratchet (10). A fourth ratchet (12) is toothed on the inner side of the second transmission chain (11). A second transmission rod is fixedly sleeved on the inner side of the fourth ratchet (12). A fifth ratchet (13) is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first transmission rod. A third transmission chain (14) is toothed on the outer side of the fifth ratchet (13). A sixth ratchet (15) is toothed on the inner side of the third transmission chain (14). A third transmission rod is fixedly sleeved on the inner side of the sixth ratchet (15).

2. The single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting components are installed on the outer sides of the first, second, and third transmission rods. The three limiting components have the same structure. Each limiting component includes a rotating shaft (16). The inner sides of the three rotating shafts (16) are respectively fixedly connected to the first, second, and third transmission rods. The rotating shafts (16) are movably sleeved on two support brackets (8). Threaded grooves (18) are opened at both ends of the rotating shafts (16). Slides (19) are toothed on the threaded grooves (18) at both ends of the support brackets (8).

3. The single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting frame (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two slides (19), and two limiting blocks (25) are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom of each of the two limiting frames (20). A limiting rod (26) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two limiting blocks (25) on the same side. Four limiting grooves (27) are opened at equal intervals above the conveying platform (1), and the four limiting blocks (25) pass through the four limiting grooves (27) respectively.

4. The single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: Three sets of shock-absorbing components are installed equidistantly on the inner sides of the two limiting frames (20). Several sets of shock-absorbing components have the same structure. Each shock-absorbing component includes three connecting rods (21). The three connecting rods (21) are movably sleeved on the limiting frame (20). The inner side of the three connecting rods (21) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (24). The outer side of the three connecting rods (21) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (23). The inner side of the three connecting plates (23) is fixedly connected to a spring (22). The inner side of the three springs (22) is fixedly connected to the limiting frame (20).

5. The single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first motor (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the conveying platform (1). A first connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of one side of the first motor (3). The first connecting shaft is movably sleeved on the conveying platform (1). A second ratchet (5) is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first connecting shaft. A second connecting shaft is movably sleeved on the other side of the conveying platform (1). A first ratchet (4) is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the second connecting shaft. A first transmission chain (6) is toothed on the outer side of the first ratchet (4) and the second ratchet (5). Several teeth (7) are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the outer side of the first transmission chain (6).

6. The single-layer conveyor line for an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control panel (2) is fixedly connected to the outside of the conveying platform (1), and the control panel (2) is electrically connected to the first motor (3) and the second motor (9).

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