Transfer device for ice maker double-layer conveying line

By designing a motor-driven transfer device and a scraper cleaning system, the labor intensity and safety hazards of manual ice transfer in the double-layer conveyor belt system of the ice maker were solved, realizing automated transfer of ice blocks and cleaning of trays, thus improving safety and automation.

CN224349737UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12YUYAO LANGKUN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUYAO LANGKUN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

In the traditional method, the transfer of ice blocks in the double-layer conveyor belt system of the ice maker requires manual operation, which increases labor intensity and poses safety hazards. In addition, ice chips and other impurities easily accumulate on the tray, causing pollution.

Method used

A transfer device including a transfer platform, a motor-driven tray, and a scraper was designed. The device achieves automated ice block transfer through a motor-driven screw and gear system, and is equipped with a scraper to clean up ice debris, thus achieving automated cleaning.

🎯Benefits of technology

It enables automated transfer of ice blocks, reduces manual operation, improves safety, and cleans ice debris from the tray surface with a scraper, enhancing automation and preventing contamination.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to double -deck conveying line technical field discloses the transfer device for ice maker double -deck conveying line, including the transfer platform, the inner side fixedly connected with the mounting block of transfer platform, the inside of mounting block has set up the mounting groove, the upper fixedly connected with first motor of mounting block, the lower output fixedly connected with screw rod of first motor, the outside equidistance screw thread connection of screw rod has two slide platforms, the outside fixedly connected with transmission rod of two slide platforms, the outside of mounting block has set up first limit slot. The utility model discloses the transfer device for ice maker double -deck conveying line through setting tray body, can conveniently automatic with the different double -deck ice block of height and transfer to a collection platform, has facilitated the transfer of ice block, has saved the manpower operation, has improved the safety, through setting the scraper, can conveniently automatic to the tray body surface carries out the cleaning, has improved the degree of automation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of double-layer conveyor line technology, and in particular to a transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker. Background Technology

[0002] The double-layer conveyor belt system for ice makers is a vertically optimized material (ice) transport system, typically consisting of two parallel conveyor belts, used to transport ice blocks produced by the ice maker from the outlet to a designated location. It is widely used in large commercial ice makers, automated ice sorting systems, food processing lines, and beverage equipment to increase production capacity, save space, and enhance automation.

[0003] Ice blocks transported by a double-layer conveyor belt system in an ice maker need to be transferred to the same ice block collection platform before use. Since the two conveyor belts are at different heights, direct transport is inconvenient for transferring ice blocks from the upper and lower layers to the same collection platform. Traditionally, manual handling or adjustments are required to transfer ice blocks between different heights, increasing labor intensity and potentially creating safety hazards. Furthermore, ice chips and other impurities easily accumulate on the trays used for transferring ice blocks, leading to contamination over time. Therefore, a transfer device for double-layer conveyor lines in ice makers is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker. It solves the problem that the double-layer conveyor belts are at different heights, making direct transport inconvenient. The device transfers ice blocks from the upper and lower layers to a collection platform. In the traditional method, manual handling or adjustment is required to transfer ice blocks between different heights, which increases labor intensity and is prone to safety hazards. Furthermore, ice chips and other impurities that fall from the ice blocks easily accumulate on the trays used for transferring ice blocks, which can cause pollution if left for a long time.

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

[0006] A transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker includes a transfer platform. An installation block is fixedly connected to the inner side of the transfer platform. An installation groove is opened inside the installation block. A first motor is fixedly connected to the top of the installation block. A screw is fixedly connected to the lower output end of the first motor. Two slides are threaded at equal intervals to the outer side of the screw. A transmission rod is fixedly connected to the outer side of each of the two slides. A first limiting groove is opened on the outer side of the installation block. Both transmission rods pass through the first limiting groove.

[0007] Furthermore, a transmission assembly is installed on the outer side of both transmission rods. The two transmission assemblies have the same structure. Each transmission assembly includes a second motor. A transmission rod is fixedly connected above the second motor. A first gear is fixedly connected to the outer output end of the second motor. A second gear is engaged with the outer side of the first gear.

[0008] Furthermore, a mounting sleeve is fixedly fitted inside the second gear, and the mounting sleeve is movably fitted onto the outside of the transmission rod.

[0009] Furthermore, a tray body is installed on the outer side of each of the two mounting sleeves, and a limiting frame is fixedly connected to the top of each of the two tray bodies. A second limiting groove is provided on the outer side of each of the two limiting frames.

[0010] Furthermore, a cleaning assembly is installed on top of both pallet bodies. The two cleaning assemblies have the same structure. Each cleaning assembly includes two electric push rods, with the pallet body fixedly connected to the bottom of each electric push rod. Two connecting holes are equidistantly opened on one side of the limiting frame. The transmission ends of the two electric push rods pass through the two connecting holes respectively. A limiting shaft is fixedly connected to the transmission ends of the two electric push rods. The two ends of the limiting shaft pass through two second limiting grooves respectively. A baffle is fixedly connected to both ends of the limiting shaft. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting shaft, and a scraper is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a control panel is provided on one side of the transfer platform, and the control panel is electrically connected to the first motor, the second motor and the electric push rod.

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

[0013] 1. This utility model, through its designed tray body, enables convenient and automatic transfer of double-layered ice blocks of different heights to a single collection platform. This facilitates ice block transfer, saves manpower, and improves safety. The transfer platform is installed on a transmission rail, which then drives the platform to one side of the double-layered conveyor belt. Two tray bodies are respectively connected to the output ends of the two double-layered conveyor belts. The double-layered conveyor belts transport ice blocks onto the tray bodies. At this point, the transmission rail drives the transfer platform to the ice block collection platform. The first motor is then activated, driving a slide up and down via a screw. The slide, through a transmission rod and a mounting sleeve, moves the tray bodies until both tray bodies have alternately moved to a position slightly above and beside the ice block collection platform. The second motor is then activated, driving the mounting sleeve to rotate via a first gear and a second gear. The mounting sleeve tilts the tray bodies downwards, causing the ice blocks to slide off onto the ice block collection platform. This alternating transfer of ice blocks from the two tray bodies to the ice block collection platform facilitates automatic transfer of double-layered ice blocks of different heights to a single collection platform, saving manpower.

[0014] 2. This utility model, through the design of a scraper, can conveniently and automatically clean the surface of the pallet body, improving the degree of automation. When it is necessary to clean the pallet body, the electric push rod is activated, which pushes the scraper to move, and the scraper removes ice chips from the pallet body. This design facilitates convenient and automatic surface cleaning, improving the degree of automation.

[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 an enlarged schematic diagram of the first angle of the transfer platform of the transfer device for the double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the second angle of the transfer platform of the transfer device for the double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the screw structure of the transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the tray body of the transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the scraper structure of the transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the overall structure of the transfer platform of the transfer device for the double-layer conveyor line of the ice maker, which is set on one side of the double-layer conveyor line body.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Transfer platform; 2. Mounting block; 3. First motor; 4. Mounting slot; 5. Screw; 6. Slide table; 7. Transmission rod; 8. Second motor; 9. First gear; 10. Second gear; 11. Mounting sleeve; 12. First limiting slot; 13. Pallet body; 14. Limiting frame; 15. Second limiting slot; 16. Electric push rod; 17. Limiting shaft; 18. Baffle; 19. Connecting plate; 20. Scraper; 24. Connecting hole. 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 transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker includes a transfer platform 1. An installation block 2 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the transfer platform 1. An installation groove 4 is opened inside the installation block 2. A first motor 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the installation block 2. A screw 5 is fixedly connected to the lower output end of the first motor 3. Two slides 6 are equidistantly threaded to the outer side of the screw 5. A transmission rod 7 is fixedly connected to the outer side of each of the two slides 6. A first limiting groove 12 is opened on the outer side of the installation block 2. Both transmission rods 7 pass through the first limiting groove 12. By adopting the above technical solution, a limiting base is installed inside the installation block 2, which can limit the movement of the screw 5 and keep the screw 5 rotating.

[0025] When the transmission rod 7 is installed in the first limiting groove 12, it can limit the movement of the slide table 6 to only move up and down.

[0026] A transmission assembly is installed on the outer side of both transmission rods 7. The two transmission assemblies have the same structure. The transmission assembly includes a second motor 8. The transmission rod 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the second motor 8. A first gear 9 is fixedly connected to the outer output end of the second motor 8. A second gear 10 is meshed on the outer side of the first gear 9. By adopting the above technical solution, a protective cover is installed on the outer side of the transmission rod 7, which can protect the meshing of the first gear 9 and the second gear 10.

[0027] Both the first gear 9 and the second gear 10 are made of high-strength steel, which can effectively support the limit position;

[0028] The second motor 8 is a servo motor and has a locking function, which can lock and maintain the position of the first gear 9.

[0029] The second gear 10 is internally fixedly fitted with an installation sleeve 11, which is movably fitted onto the outside of the transmission rod 7. By adopting the above technical solution, a limiting protrusion is installed on the outside of the transmission rod 7, and a limiting groove is installed on the inside of the installation sleeve 11. The limiting protrusion is engaged in the limiting groove, which limits the installation sleeve 11 to rotate only on the outside of the transmission rod 7 and prevents it from coming off.

[0030] A tray body 13 is installed on the outer side of each of the two mounting sleeves 11. A limit frame 14 is fixedly connected above each of the two tray bodies 13. A second limit groove 15 is opened on the outer side of each of the two limit frames 14. By adopting the above technical solution, a protective soft pad is installed on the inner wall of the limit frame 14 to prevent the ice from being damaged by collision when it is transferred to the tray body 13.

[0031] Cleaning components are installed on the top of both tray bodies 13. The two cleaning components have the same structure. The cleaning components include two electric push rods 16. The tray bodies 13 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the two electric push rods 16. Two connecting holes 24 are equidistantly opened on one side of the limiting frame 14. The transmission ends of the two electric push rods 16 pass through the two connecting holes 24 respectively. The transmission ends of the two electric push rods 16 are fixedly connected to the limiting shafts 17. The two ends of the limiting shafts 17 pass through the two second limiting grooves 15 respectively. Baffles 18 are fixedly connected to both ends of the limiting shafts 17. A connecting plate 19 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting shafts 17. A scraper 20 is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting plate 19. By adopting the above technical solution, the extension range of the electric push rods 16 is designed so that the electric push rods 16 can push the scraper 20 to clean the ice chips on the tray bodies 13 through the limiting shafts 17 and the connecting plate 19.

[0032] The second limiting groove 15 can limit the limiting shaft 17, allowing the limiting shaft 17 to maintain linear movement.

[0033] A control panel is provided on one side of the transfer platform 1. The control panel is electrically connected to the first motor 3, the second motor 8 and the electric push rod 16. By adopting the above technical solution, the control panel can control the first motor 3, the second motor 8 and the electric push rod 16.

[0034] A fixing clamp is installed below the transfer platform 1, which can install the transfer platform 1 onto the transmission rail for use. The transfer platform 1 is then driven to the output end of the double-layer conveyor belt via the transmission rail, and then driven away behind the ice block on the transfer conveyor belt.

[0035] It should be noted that during use, the transfer platform 1 is installed on the transmission rail, which then drives the transfer platform 1 to one side of the double-layer conveyor belt. The two pallet bodies 13 are respectively connected to the output ends of the two double-layer conveyor belts. The double-layer conveyor belts transport ice blocks onto the pallet bodies 13. At this point, the transmission rail drives the transfer platform 1 to the position of the ice block collection platform. The first motor 3 is then started. The first motor 3 drives the slide 6 up and down via the screw 5. The slide 6 drives the pallet bodies 13 to move via the transmission rod 7 and the mounting sleeve 11 until the two pallet bodies 13 alternately move to a position slightly above and beside the ice block collection platform. The second motor 8 is then started. The second motor 8 drives the mounting sleeve 11 to rotate via the first gear 9 and the second gear 10. The mounting sleeve 11 causes the pallet bodies 13 to tilt downwards to one side, allowing the ice blocks to slide off the pallet bodies 13 onto the ice block collection platform. This process alternately transfers the ice blocks from the two pallet bodies 13 to the ice block collection platform.

[0036] When it is necessary to clean the tray body 13, the electric push rod 16 is activated, which pushes the scraper 20 to move, and the scraper 20 removes the ice chips on the tray body 13.

[0037] 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 transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker, comprising a transfer platform (1), characterized in that, The inner side of the transfer platform (1) is fixedly connected to an installation block (2). An installation groove (4) is opened inside the installation block (2). A first motor (3) is fixedly connected above the installation block (2). A screw (5) is fixedly connected to the lower output end of the first motor (3). Two slides (6) are equidistantly threaded on the outer side of the screw (5). A transmission rod (7) is fixedly connected to the outer side of each of the two slides (6). A first limiting groove (12) is opened on the outer side of the installation block (2). Both transmission rods (7) pass through the first limiting groove (12).

2. The transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the transmission rods (7) are equipped with transmission components on their outer sides. The two transmission components have the same structure. The transmission components include a second motor (8). The transmission rods (7) are fixedly connected above the second motor (8). A first gear (9) is fixedly connected to the outer output end of the second motor (8). A second gear (10) is engaged on the outer side of the first gear (9).

3. The transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second gear (10) is fixedly fitted with an installation sleeve (11), which is movably fitted on the outside of the transmission rod (7).

4. The transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer sides of the two mounting sleeves (11) are each equipped with a tray body (13), and the upper sides of the two tray bodies (13) are fixedly connected with limit frames (14), and the outer sides of the two limit frames (14) are provided with second limit grooves (15).

5. The transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: Cleaning components are installed on the top of both pallet bodies (13). The two cleaning components have the same structure. Each cleaning component includes two electric push rods (16). The pallet body (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two electric push rods (16). Two connecting holes (24) are equidistantly opened on one side of the limiting frame (14). The transmission ends of the two electric push rods (16) pass through the two connecting holes (24) respectively. The transmission ends of the two electric push rods (16) are fixedly connected to the limiting shaft (17). The two ends of the limiting shaft (17) pass through the two second limiting grooves (15) respectively. Both ends of the limiting shaft (17) are fixedly connected to the baffle (18). A connecting plate (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting shaft (17). A scraper (20) is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting plate (19).

6. The transfer device for a double-layer conveyor line of an ice maker according to claim 5, characterized in that: A control panel is provided on one side of the transfer platform (1), and the control panel is electrically connected to the first motor (3), the second motor (8) and the electric push rod (16).