An automatic liquid supplementing structure for a snowflake machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine, belonging to the field of snow machine technology. It includes a machine body and an automatic liquid replenishment device. The machine body is equipped with a liquid storage tank and an evaporator, with the evaporator rotating on the liquid storage tank. The automatic liquid replenishment device includes a replenishment box and a cover plate. The replenishment box is detachably mounted on the machine body and, during assembly, is positioned above the liquid storage tank. The replenishment box has a water outlet pipe extending towards the liquid storage tank. The cover plate is detachably mounted on the opening of the replenishment box and has a switch on it. A magnetic suction assembly is provided between the switch and the water outlet pipe. The switch is movable on the cover plate, and during movement, the water outlet pipe is opened and closed via the magnetic suction assembly. This structure can quickly and automatically replenish the liquid storage tank, effectively ensuring that the liquid in the tank is always at the working liquid level. It is not only simple and reasonable in structure, with low production costs, but also allows for easy disassembly and assembly of the replenishment box and cover plate, making daily maintenance convenient and highly practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of snow machine technology, specifically an automatic liquid replenishment structure for snow machines. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese utility model patent CN201410364881.5 discloses a flavored snowflake machine. Through a liquid level control device, the liquid level in the storage tank is maintained at the working level, preventing overflow due to overfilling and ensuring adequate contact between the snow-making roller evaporator and the liquid. This reduces waste and environmental pollution while ensuring normal operation. However, the liquid level control device includes a liquid level switch, an inlet valve, and a feed pump. The snowflake machine achieves liquid level control through circuit control of this device, resulting in a complex structure, high production costs, and response time delays between various electrical components. This leads to low stability in liquid level detection and control. Furthermore, the liquid level control device increases the likelihood of damage and maintenance to the snowflake machine. Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to provide an automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] An automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine designed for this purpose includes a body and an automatic liquid replenishment device. The body is provided with a liquid storage tank and an evaporator. The evaporator is rotatably mounted on the liquid storage tank. The automatic liquid replenishment device includes a replenishment box and a cover plate. The replenishment box is detachably mounted on the body and is located above the liquid storage tank during assembly. The replenishment box is provided with a water outlet pipe that extends toward the liquid storage tank. The cover plate is detachably mounted on the opening of the replenishment box and is provided with a switch. A magnetic attraction component is provided between the switch and the water outlet pipe. The switch is movably mounted on the cover plate and opens and closes the water outlet pipe through the magnetic attraction component when it is in motion.

[0005] The magnetic attraction assembly includes a magnetic component and a magnetic mating ball. The magnetic component is disposed on the switch, and a filter screen is disposed on the water inlet of the water outlet pipe. The magnetic mating ball is limited to move on the filter screen and opens and closes the water inlet through the magnetic attraction of the magnetic component.

[0006] The filter screen is fixed to the water inlet by a snap or fastener, and the magnetic mating ball is located between the filter screen and the water inlet.

[0007] When the magnetic component approaches the magnetic mating ball, the magnetic mating ball moves away from the water inlet due to the magnetic attraction of the magnetic component, thereby opening the water inlet.

[0008] When the magnetic component moves away from the magnetic mating ball, the magnetic mating ball acts on the water inlet by its own gravity, thereby closing the water inlet.

[0009] The filter screen is provided with a fastening part and a filter screen seal on the outside. The water inlet is provided with a screw groove. The filter screen is rotatably fastened to the screw groove through the fastening part, and is sealed with the water inlet through the filter screen seal during assembly.

[0010] The water outlet pipe is located at the bottom of the replenishment box, the water inlet is recessed at the bottom of the replenishment box, the water outlet of the water outlet pipe extends linearly toward the storage tank, and the water outlet is spaced apart from the bottom of the storage tank.

[0011] The shape of the recessed water inlet matches the shape of the magnetic mating ball.

[0012] The cover plate is recessed with a sliding cavity facing the water inlet. An opening groove is provided on the sliding cavity. The switch is slidably disposed on the opening groove. The magnetic component is fixedly disposed on the switch. When the switch slides, it drives the magnetic component to move within the sliding cavity. When the magnetic component moves, it moves closer to or further away from the magnetic mating ball.

[0013] A magnetic component bracket is fixedly connected to the switch, and the magnetic component is fixedly mounted on the magnetic component bracket.

[0014] The sliding cavity is fixedly mounted inside the sliding bracket, and the magnetic component bracket is provided with a sliding guide part, which guides the sliding component to slide on the sliding bracket.

[0015] The cover plate is positioned around a cover plate seal and is sealed to the opening of the replenishment box by the cover plate seal.

[0016] This invention utilizes the movement of a switch to allow the magnetic suction component to open or close the water outlet pipe. When the water outlet pipe is open, the liquid in the replenishment box automatically flows into the storage tank through the water outlet pipe. Furthermore, since the water outlet pipe extends towards the storage tank, when the liquid in the storage tank reaches a certain capacity and overflows the outlet of the water outlet pipe, the liquid in the storage tank will seal the water outlet pipe. At this point, the replenishment box automatically stops replenishing the liquid, thus quickly and automatically replenishing the storage tank and effectively ensuring that the liquid in the storage tank is always at the working liquid level. Not only is the structure simple and reasonable, but the production cost is also low. Moreover, the replenishment box and cover can be disassembled and installed, making daily maintenance convenient. This effectively avoids a series of problems caused by the existing technology that requires detection by electronic control components to achieve replenishment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly cross-sectional structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure from another perspective of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the automatic liquid replenishment device assembly.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an automatic liquid replenishment device.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the automatic liquid replenishment device from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the cover plate, switch, sliding bracket, magnetic component bracket, magnetic component, and cover plate seal.

[0024] Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram from another perspective of the cover plate, switch, sliding bracket, magnetic component bracket, magnetic component, and cover plate seal.

[0025] Figure 9 This is an exploded structural diagram of the replenishment box, magnetic mating ball, filter screen, and filter screen seal.

[0026] Figure 10 This is an exploded structural diagram of the fluid replenishment box, magnetic mating ball, filter screen, and filter screen seal from another perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] See Figures 1-10The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine includes a body 1 and an automatic liquid replenishment device. The body 1 is equipped with a liquid storage tank 2 and an evaporator 3. The evaporator 3 is rotatably mounted on the liquid storage tank 2. The automatic liquid replenishment device includes a liquid replenishment box 4 and a cover plate 5. The liquid replenishment box 4 is detached from the body 1 and is located above the liquid storage tank 2 during assembly. The liquid replenishment box 4 is equipped with a water outlet pipe 6, which extends toward the liquid storage tank 2. The cover plate 5 is detached from the opening of the liquid replenishment box 4 and is equipped with a switch 7. A magnetic attraction component is provided between the switch 7 and the water outlet pipe 6. The switch 7 is movably mounted on the cover plate 5 and opens and closes the water outlet pipe 6 through the magnetic attraction component when it is in motion.

[0030] This embodiment utilizes the movement of switch 7 to allow the magnetic suction component to open or close the water outlet pipe 6. When the water outlet pipe 6 is open, the liquid in the replenishment box 4 can automatically flow into the storage tank 2 through the water outlet pipe 6. In addition, since the water outlet pipe 6 extends towards the storage tank 2, when the liquid in the storage tank 2 is replenished to a certain capacity and submerges the outlet 6.2 of the water outlet pipe 6, the liquid in the storage tank 2 will close the water outlet pipe 6. At this time, the replenishment box 4 will automatically stop replenishing the liquid, thereby quickly and automatically replenishing the storage tank 2 and effectively ensuring that the liquid in the storage tank 2 is always at the working liquid level. Not only is the structure simple and reasonable, but the production cost is also low. Moreover, the replenishment box 4 and the cover plate 5 can be disassembled and installed, making daily maintenance convenient. This effectively avoids a series of problems caused by the existing technology that requires detection by electronic control components to achieve replenishment.

[0031] The magnetic component includes a magnetic element 8 and a magnetic ball 9. The magnetic element 8 is mounted on the switch 7. A filter screen 10 is mounted on the inlet 6.1 of the water outlet pipe 6. The magnetic ball 9 is limited to move on the filter screen 10 and opens and closes the inlet 6.1 through the magnetic attraction of the magnetic element 8.

[0032] In this embodiment, the magnetic component 8 is a magnet, and the magnetic mating ball 9 is a magnetized ball. The magnetic component 8 can move closer to or away from the magnetic mating ball 9 through the movement of the switch 7. In addition, the filter screen 10 can not only filter foreign objects in the liquid replenishment box 4 to prevent foreign objects from clogging the water outlet pipe 6, but also limit the magnetic mating ball 9 so that the magnetic mating ball 9 can only move within the upper limit of the filter screen 10.

[0033] The filter screen 10 is fixed to the water inlet 6.1 by a snap or fastener, and the magnetic mating ball 9 is located between the filter screen 10 and the water inlet 6.1.

[0034] In this embodiment, the filter screen 10 is provided with a fastening part 11 and a filter screen sealing element 12 on the outside, and a screw groove 13 is provided on the water inlet 6.1. The filter screen 10 is rotatably fastened to the screw groove 13 through the fastening part 11. The structure is simple and easy to assemble and disassemble. When the filter screen 10 is assembled, it is sealed with the water inlet 6.1 through the filter screen sealing element 12, so that the filter screen 10 can achieve a sealed fit with the water inlet 6.1. The liquid in the replenishment box 4 can only flow into the water outlet pipe 6 through several mesh holes on the filter screen 10 through the water inlet 6.1.

[0035] When the magnetic component 8 approaches the magnetic ball 9, the magnetic ball 9 moves away from the inlet 6.1 by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic component 8, thereby opening the inlet 6.1. At this time, the liquid in the replenishment box 4 flows from several mesh holes on the filter screen 10 through the inlet 6.1 into the outlet pipe 6, and finally into the storage tank 2.

[0036] When the magnetic component 8 moves away from the magnetic mating ball 9, the magnetic mating ball 9 acts on the water inlet 6.1 by its own gravity, thereby closing the water inlet 6.1. At this time, the liquid in the replenishment box 4 cannot pass through the water inlet 6.1, and the liquid storage tank 2 stops replenishing.

[0037] The water outlet pipe 6 is located at the bottom of the replenishment box 4, the water inlet 6.1 is recessed at the bottom of the replenishment box 4, and the water outlet 6.2 of the water outlet pipe 6 extends linearly toward the storage tank 2, with the water outlet 6.2 and the bottom of the storage tank 2 forming a certain gap.

[0038] In this embodiment, since the inlet 6.1 is recessed at the bottom of the replenishment box 4, a space is formed between the filter screen 10 and the inlet 6.1 for the magnetic mating ball 9 to move freely between the filter screen 10 and the inlet 6.1. Since the outlet 6.2 extends linearly towards the storage tank 2, the liquid in the replenishment box 4 can flow directly into the storage tank 2 through the outlet pipe 6 by its own gravity. At the same time, since the outlet 6.2 and the bottom of the storage tank 2 are separated by a certain distance, it can be ensured that the storage tank 2 can store a certain amount of liquid, so that the evaporator 3 can contact the liquid in the storage tank 2 and create snowflakes.

[0039] The shape of the recessed inlet 6.1 matches the shape of the magnetic mating ball 9, so that when the magnetic mating ball 9 is away from the magnetic component 8, it can effectively act on the inlet 6.1 to ensure the closure of the inlet 6.1.

[0040] The cover plate 5 is recessed in the direction of the water inlet 6.1 and has a sliding cavity 14. The sliding cavity 14 is provided with an opening groove 15. The switch 7 is slidably disposed on the opening groove 15. The magnetic component 8 is fixedly disposed on the switch 7. When the switch 7 slides, it drives the magnetic component 8 to move in the sliding cavity 14. When the magnetic component 8 moves, it moves closer to or away from the magnetic mating ball 9.

[0041] A magnetic component bracket 16 is fixedly connected to the switch 7, and a magnetic component 8 is fixedly mounted on the magnetic component bracket 16.

[0042] In this embodiment, a fixing part is provided at the bottom of the switch 7, and a fixing mating part is provided at the top of the magnetic component bracket 16. The fixing mating part and the fixing part correspond to each other and are fixed to each other by fasteners. The bottom of the magnetic component bracket 16 is open, and the magnetic component 8 is embedded in the magnetic component bracket 16 through the open bottom of the magnetic component bracket 16. Since the bottom of the magnetic component bracket 16 is open, it will not block the magnetic attraction force generated by the magnetic component 8.

[0043] The sliding cavity 14 is fixedly mounted in the sliding bracket 17. The magnetic component bracket 16 is provided with a sliding guide part 18 and slides on the sliding bracket 17 guided by the sliding guide part 18.

[0044] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the sliding cavity 14 is provided with a fastening part, and the side wall of the sliding bracket 17 is provided with a fastening mating part, and the component is fastened and fixed to the fastening part through the fastening mating part. The sliding guide part 18 is provided on the side wall of the sliding bracket 17. When the switch 7 is active, it can drive the magnetic component bracket 16 to slide on the sliding bracket 17 through the sliding guide part 18, so as to ensure that the magnetic component bracket 16 and the magnetic component 8 can move stably. In addition, the top of the sliding bracket 17 is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the fixing part and the fixing mating part.

[0045] The cover plate 5 is positioned around the periphery with a cover plate seal 19, and is sealed to the opening of the liquid replenishment box 4 through the cover plate seal 19 to prevent the liquid in the liquid replenishment box 4 from flowing out.

[0046] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. 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 without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine, comprising a body (1) and an automatic liquid replenishment device, characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with a liquid storage tank (2) and an evaporator (3). The evaporator (3) is rotatably mounted on the liquid storage tank (2). The automatic liquid replenishment device includes a liquid replenishment box (4) and a cover plate (5). The liquid replenishment box (4) is disassembled and mounted on the body (1) and is located above the liquid storage tank (2) during assembly. The liquid replenishment box (4) is provided with a water outlet pipe (6). The water outlet pipe (6) extends toward the liquid storage tank (2). The cover plate (5) is disassembled and mounted on the opening of the liquid replenishment box (4) and is provided with a switch (7). A magnetic suction assembly is provided between the switch (7) and the water outlet pipe (6). The switch (7) is movably mounted on the cover plate (5) and opens and closes the water outlet pipe (6) through the magnetic suction assembly when it is in motion.

2. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic component includes a magnetic element (8) and a magnetic ball (9). The magnetic element (8) is disposed on the switch (7). A filter screen (10) is disposed on the inlet (6.1) of the water outlet pipe (6). The magnetic ball (9) is limited to move on the filter screen (10) and opens and closes the inlet (6.1) through the magnetic attraction of the magnetic element (8).

3. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filter screen (10) is fixed to the water inlet (6.1) by a snap or fastener, and the magnetic mating ball (9) is located between the filter screen (10) and the water inlet (6.1); When the magnetic component (8) approaches the magnetic ball (9), the magnetic ball (9) moves away from the inlet (6.1) by the magnetic attraction force of the magnetic component (8), thereby opening the inlet (6.1); When the magnetic component (8) moves away from the magnetic ball (9), the magnetic ball (9) acts on the inlet (6.1) by its own gravity, thereby closing the inlet (6.1).

4. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The filter screen (10) is provided with a fastening part (11) and a filter screen seal (12) on the outside. The water inlet (6.1) is provided with a screw groove (13). The filter screen (10) is rotatably fastened to the screw groove (13) through the fastening part (11) and is sealed to the water inlet (6.1) through the filter screen seal (12) during assembly.

5. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe (6) is located at the bottom of the replenishment box (4), the water inlet (6.1) is recessed at the bottom of the replenishment box (4), the water outlet (6.2) of the water outlet pipe (6) extends linearly toward the storage tank (2), and the water outlet (6.2) forms a certain gap with the bottom of the storage tank (2).

6. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shape of the recessed inlet (6.1) matches the shape of the magnetic mating ball (9).

7. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover plate (5) is recessed in the direction of the water inlet (6.1) and has a sliding cavity (14). The sliding cavity (14) is provided with an opening groove (15). The switch (7) is slidably disposed on the opening groove (15). The magnetic component (8) is fixedly disposed on the switch (7). When the switch (7) slides, it drives the magnetic component (8) to move in the sliding cavity (14). When the magnetic component (8) moves, it approaches or moves away from the magnetic mating ball (9).

8. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A magnetic component bracket (16) is fixedly connected to the switch (7), and the magnetic component (8) is fixedly mounted on the magnetic component bracket (16).

9. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sliding cavity (14) is fixedly installed in the sliding bracket (17). The magnetic component bracket (16) is provided with a sliding guide (18) and slides on the sliding bracket (17) through the sliding guide (18).

10. The automatic liquid replenishment structure for a snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (5) is provided with a cover plate seal (19) on its periphery, and is sealed to the opening of the liquid replenishment box (4) by the cover plate seal (19).

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