Angle-adjustable snow machine

By introducing a movable base and adjustment components into the snowmaking machine, multi-angle adjustment of the snowmaking tube is achieved, solving the problem of insufficient angle adjustment in the existing technology and improving the uniformity and efficiency of snowmaking.

CN224415453UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26FOCUSUN REFRIGERATION JIANGSU

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FOCUSUN REFRIGERATION JIANGSU
Filing Date
2025-08-20
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing snow machines have shortcomings in angle adjustment, resulting in a fixed snowmaking range and an inability to swing back and forth, which reduces the uniformity of snowmaking and work efficiency.

Method used

It adopts a movable base and adjustment components, including a drive motor, rotating platform, rotating bracket, adjusting rod and transmission gear, etc., to achieve multi-angle adjustment of the snow tube through mechanical transmission and threaded engagement. Combined with support rod and limiting structure, it ensures the stability and smooth operation of the snow tube.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient angle adjustment of the snow tube, improves the overall coverage and work efficiency of snow spraying, has a clever structure, is convenient and practical, and improves the uniformity of snowmaking and ease of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of angle adjustable snow machine, with movable base, multiple rollers are equipped on movable base, snow making cylinder is equipped on movable base, the snow spraying end of snow making cylinder is equipped with water ring and multiple spray pipes, the snow spraying end of snow making cylinder is further equipped with air ring and multiple, air pipe, the tail end of snow making cylinder is equipped with air blower, adjusting assembly is equipped on movable base, adjusting assembly includes drive motor, rotating platform and rotating support, driving gear is fixedly arranged on connecting shaft, adjusting rotating rod is equipped on rotating platform, driven gear is equipped on the lower end of adjusting rotating rod, thread part is equipped on adjusting rotating rod, limit block is equipped on the top of adjusting rotating rod, transmission block is sleeved on thread part, threaded hole is equipped on transmission block, link is equipped on the side of transmission block, side edge sliding slot is equipped on the side wall of snow making cylinder, side edge sliding block is slidably arranged in side edge sliding slot, link is rotatably connected on side edge sliding block.The utility model structure is ingenious, convenient and practical.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of snowmaking machines, and in particular to a snowmaking machine with an adjustable angle. Background Technology

[0002] A snowmaking machine is a device used to create artificial snow. It typically combines water and gas with a low-temperature environment to produce snowflakes similar to natural snowfall, suitable for ski resorts, ski destinations, ski slopes, and other locations that require snow. The use of snowmaking machines allows ski areas and other snow sports venues to provide sufficient skiable snow surfaces when there is no snow or insufficient snowfall, thus ensuring an extended ski season and the continued use of sports facilities.

[0003] Existing snow sprayers use angle-adjustable support structures, which typically only provide a basic turntable rotation effect. The snowmaking range is fixed, which means that existing snow sprayers do not have the ability to swing left and right to improve the uniformity of snowmaking. Furthermore, users need to frequently adjust the angle of the snow sprayer to achieve the desired snowmaking effect across the entire spray area, thus reducing the efficiency of snowmaking work. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an angle-adjustable snowmaking machine with an ingenious structure that enables adjustment of the snowmaking tube at various angles and snowmaking, making it highly efficient and convenient.

[0005] The technical solution to achieve the purpose of this utility model is as follows: This utility model has a movable base, on which multiple rollers are provided. A snowmaking tube is provided on the movable base. The snow-spraying end of the snowmaking tube is provided with a water spray ring and multiple spray pipes arranged on the water spray ring. The snow-spraying end of the snowmaking tube is also provided with an air spray ring and multiple air spray pipes arranged on the air spray ring. A blower is provided at the tail end of the snowmaking tube. An adjustment component is provided on the movable base to adjust the snow spraying angle of the snowmaking tube. The adjustment component includes a drive motor fixed on the movable base, a rotating platform rotatably arranged on the movable base under the drive of the drive motor, and a rotating bracket arranged on the rotating platform. The snowmaking tube is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket. An air compressor and a water tank are provided on the rotating platform. The air compressor is connected to the air spray ring through an air pipe, and the water tank is connected to the water spray ring through a water pipe. A connecting shaft is fixedly provided at the output end of the drive motor. The end of the connecting shaft away from the drive motor is fixed to the bottom of the rotating platform. A transmission gear is fixedly mounted on the connecting shaft. An adjusting rod is mounted on the rotating platform, passing through the rotating platform. The lower end of the adjusting rod has a driven gear that engages with the transmission gear. The driven gear is located below the rotating platform. The adjusting rod has a threaded portion, and a limiting block is located at the top of the adjusting rod. A transmission block is fitted onto the threaded portion, and the transmission block has a threaded hole that can be threadedly connected to the threaded portion. A connecting rod is located on the side of the transmission block. A side groove parallel to the axis of the snowmaking tube is located on the side wall of the snowmaking tube. A side slider slides within the side groove. One end of the connecting rod away from the transmission block is rotatably connected to the side slider. The snowmaking tube drives the rotating platform to rotate via a drive motor. The snow spray angle of the snowmaking tube is adjusted through the transmission engagement of the transmission gear and driven gear on the connecting shaft, the threaded engagement of the threaded portion and the threaded hole, the rotational connection of the side slider and the connecting rod, and the sliding engagement of the side slider and the side groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the connecting rod is provided with a rotating plate, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the connecting rod. The side slider is provided with a through hole through which the connecting rod can pass and a rotating hole through which the rotating plate can rotate. The diameter of the rotating hole is larger than the diameter of the through hole. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the side slider through the cooperation of the rotating plate and the rotating hole.

[0007] Furthermore, a support rod is provided between the snowmaking tube and the rotating platform. The support rod includes a bottom rod and a telescopic rod that is slidably mounted on the bottom rod. The bottom of the snowmaking tube is provided with a bottom groove that is parallel to the side groove. A bottom slider is slidably mounted in the bottom groove. The upper end of the telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the bottom slider. The telescopic rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the snowmaking tube through the cooperation of the bottom slider and the bottom groove.

[0008] Furthermore, each side of the bottom slide groove is provided with a side limiting groove that is parallel to the bottom slide groove, and both sides of the bottom slider are provided with side limiting blocks that are adapted to each side limiting groove. The bottom slider is slidably connected in the bottom slide groove through the cooperation of the side limiting blocks and the side limiting grooves.

[0009] Furthermore, the aforementioned movable base is provided with two opposing limiting arc grooves, and the bottom of the rotating platform is provided with bottom limiting blocks that are adapted to each limiting arc groove. The rotating platform is mounted on the movable base by driving the connecting shaft with a drive motor and by the cooperation of the bottom limiting blocks and the limiting slide grooves.

[0010] Furthermore, the aforementioned movable base is equipped with a handle that allows the movable base to be moved.

[0011] Furthermore, the aforementioned mobile base is also equipped with hooks.

[0012] This utility model has positive effects: (1) This utility model adjusts the angle of the snowmaking tube by setting the snowmaking tube on the rotating platform and then setting the adjustment component on the moving base. During the adjustment process, the drive motor drives the rotating platform to rotate, and the adjustment rod is driven to rotate by the drive motor. The adjustment rod and the transmission block work together to adjust the angle of the snowmaking tube. This effectively solves the problem of inefficiency and inconvenience caused by manual adjustment of the snowmaking tube in the prior art. It greatly improves the adjustment of the angle of the snowmaking tube, has good adjustability and applicability, and can also ensure the full coverage of the snow spray. The structure is ingenious, convenient and practical.

[0013] (2) This utility model provides a rotating plate on the connecting rod and a rotating hole on the side slider. The combination of the rotating plate and the rotating hole can ensure the rotational connection between the connecting rod and the side slider, and can also prevent the connecting rod from disengaging from the side slider, thus ensuring smooth adjustment of the snow tube angle, which is convenient and practical.

[0014] (3) By setting a support rod between the snow tube and the rotating platform, the telescopic rod on the support rod can support the snow tube on the one hand and ensure the smoothness of the snow tube rotation on the other hand through the cooperation of the bottom slider and the bottom groove, which is efficient and convenient.

[0015] (4) This utility model provides a side limiting groove on the side of the bottom slide groove and a side limiting block on the bottom slider. Through the cooperation of the side limiting groove and the side limiting block, the smooth and stable sliding of the bottom slider and the bottom slide groove is ensured, while also preventing the bottom slider from separating from the bottom slide groove. It is practical and efficient.

[0016] (5) This utility model sets a limiting arc groove on the movable base and a bottom limiting block at the bottom of the rotating platform. Through the cooperation of each bottom limiting block and the limiting arc groove, it can ensure the stability of the rotating platform and limit the rotation angle of the rotating platform, thus avoiding excessive rotation of the rotating platform. It is safe and practical.

[0017] (6) By providing a handle, this utility model facilitates the operator to move the mobile base and snow tube.

[0018] (7) By setting a hook, the present invention can facilitate the operation of the snowmaking tube by pulling or traction, which is convenient and practical. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, wherein...

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the angle-adjustable snow drifting machine in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the adjusting rod and the transmission block in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the adjusting rod and the transmission block in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a top view of the overall structure of the movable base in this utility model;

[0026] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0027] 1. Movable base, 11. Roller, 12. Handle, 13. Hook, 14. Air compressor, 15. Water tank, 16. Limiting arc groove, 2. Snowmaking tube, 20. Side slide, 21. Blower, 22. Side slider, 221. Rotating hole, 23. Bottom slide, 24. Bottom slider, 25. Side limiting block, 26. Side limiting groove, 3. Adjustment assembly, 31. Drive motor, 311. Connecting shaft, 312. Transmission gear, 321. Rotating platform, 33. Bottom limiting block, 34. Rotating rod, 341. Threaded part, 342. Driven gear, 35. Limiting block, 36. Transmission block, 361. Connecting rod, 362. Threaded hole, 363. Rotating plate, 4. Support rod, 41. Telescopic rod, 42. Detailed Implementation

[0028] See Figures 1 to 6 This utility model includes a movable base 1, on which multiple rollers 11 are provided. A snowmaking tube 2 is mounted on the movable base 1. The snowmaking tube 2 has a water spray ring and multiple spray pipes mounted on the water spray ring at its snow spraying end. The snowmaking tube 2 also has an air spray ring and multiple air spray pipes mounted on the air spray ring at its snow spraying end. A blower 21 is mounted at the tail end of the snowmaking tube 2. An adjustment assembly 3 is provided on the movable base 1 to adjust the snow spraying angle of the snowmaking tube 2. The adjustment assembly 3 includes a drive motor 31 fixed on the movable base 1, and a mechanism that rotates under the drive of the drive motor 31. A rotating platform 32 is placed on a movable base 1, and a rotating bracket 33 is set on the rotating platform 32. The snowmaking tube 2 is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket 33. An air compressor 14 and a water tank 15 are provided on the rotating platform 32. The air compressor 14 is connected to the air jet ring through an air pipe, and the water tank 15 is connected to the water spray ring through a water pipe. A connecting shaft 311 is fixedly provided at the output end of the drive motor 31. One end of the connecting shaft 311 away from the drive motor 31 is fixed to the bottom of the rotating platform 32. A transmission gear 312 is fixedly provided on the connecting shaft 311. An adjustment mechanism is provided on the rotating platform 32. A rotating rod 34 passes through a rotating platform 32. The lower end of the rotating rod 34 is provided with a driven gear 342 that meshes with a transmission gear 312. The driven gear 342 is located below the rotating platform 32. The rotating rod 34 has a threaded portion 341, and a limiting block 35 is provided at its top. A transmission block 36 is fitted onto the threaded portion 341, and the transmission block 36 has a threaded hole 362 that can be threadedly connected to the threaded portion 341. A connecting rod 361 is provided on the side of the transmission block 36. A connecting rod 361 is provided on the side wall of the snowmaking tube 2, parallel to the axis of the snowmaking tube 2. The side slide groove 20 is provided, and a side slider 22 is slidably provided in the side slide groove 20. The end of the connecting rod 361 away from the transmission block 36 is rotatably connected to the side slider 22. The snow tube 2 drives the rotating platform 32 to rotate through the drive motor 31 to drive the connecting shaft 311. The snow spray angle of the snow tube 2 is adjusted by the transmission gear 312 and driven gear 342 on the connecting shaft 311, the threaded part 341 and the threaded hole 362, the rotational connection between the side slider 22 and the connecting rod 361, and the sliding connection between the side slider 22 and the side slide groove 20.

[0029] The connecting rod 361 is provided with a rotating plate 363, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the connecting rod 361. The side slider 22 is provided with a through hole through which the connecting rod 361 can pass and a rotating hole 221 through which the rotating plate 363 can rotate. The diameter of the rotating hole 221 is larger than the diameter of the through hole. The connecting rod 361 is rotatably connected to the side slider 22 through the cooperation of the rotating plate 363 and the rotating hole 221.

[0030] A support rod 4 is provided between the snowmaking tube 2 and the rotating platform 32. The support rod 4 includes a bottom rod part 42 and a telescopic rod part 41 slidably disposed on the bottom rod part 42. The bottom of the snowmaking tube 2 is provided with a bottom groove 23 that is parallel to the side groove 20. A bottom slider 24 is slidably disposed in the bottom groove 23. The upper end of the telescopic rod part 41 is rotatably connected to the bottom slider 24. The telescopic rod part 41 is slidably connected to the bottom of the snowmaking tube 2 through the cooperation of the bottom slider 24 and the bottom groove 23.

[0031] Each side of the bottom slide groove 23 is provided with a side limiting groove 26 arranged parallel to the bottom slide groove 23. Both sides of the bottom slider 24 are provided with side limiting blocks 2535 that are adapted to each side limiting groove 26. The bottom slider 24 is slidably connected in the bottom slide groove 23 through the cooperation of the side limiting blocks 2535 and the side limiting grooves 26.

[0032] The movable base 1 is provided with two opposing limiting arc grooves 16, and the bottom of the rotating platform 32 is provided with a bottom limiting block 321 that is adapted to each limiting arc groove 16. The rotating platform 32 is mounted on the movable base 1 by driving the connecting shaft 311 through the drive motor 31, and by the cooperation between the bottom limiting block 321 and the limiting slide groove.

[0033] The movable base 1 is provided with a handle 12 that can be pushed to move the movable base 1.

[0034] The mobile base 1 is also equipped with a hook 13.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, the operator moves the movable base 1 to the area where snow spraying is needed via handle 12 or hook 13. Then, the drive motor 31 drives the connecting shaft 311 and the rotating platform 32 on the connecting shaft 311 to rotate. During the rotation of the connecting shaft 311, the transmission gear 312 on the connecting shaft 311 drives the driven gear 342 on the adjusting rod 34 to rotate. Simultaneously, the rotation of the adjusting rod 34 drives the threaded part 341 to rotate. The transmission block 36 moves up and down on the adjusting rod 34 through the engagement of the threaded part 341 and the threaded hole. During the raising and lowering of the transmission block 36... The rotation of the connecting rod 361 and the side slider 22 causes the side slider 22 to slide within the side groove 20. During the sliding of the side slider 22, the snow tube 2 is adjusted in angle. During the adjustment, the telescopic rod 41 supports the bottom of the snow tube 2 through the cooperation of the bottom slider 24 and the bottom groove 23, and the cooperation of the side limiting block 2535 and the side limiting groove 26. During the snow spraying process, the snow tube 2 sprays snow at various angles through the rotation of the rotating platform 32 driven by the drive motor 31, the lifting and lowering cooperation of the adjusting rod 34 and the transmission block 36, and the rotation cooperation of the transmission block 36 and the side slider 22. This ensures the comprehensiveness and efficiency of the snow spraying. The structure is ingenious, convenient and practical.

[0036] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An angle-adjustable snowmaking machine, comprising a movable base, a plurality of rollers on the movable base, a snowmaking tube on the movable base, a water spray ring and a plurality of spray pipes disposed on the water spray ring at the snow spraying end of the snowmaking tube, an air spray ring and a plurality of air spray pipes disposed on the air spray ring at the snow spraying end of the snowmaking tube, and a blower at the tail end of the snowmaking tube, characterized in that: The movable base is equipped with an adjustment assembly for adjusting the snow spray angle of the snowmaking tube. The adjustment assembly includes a drive motor fixed to the movable base, a rotating platform rotatably mounted on the movable base under the drive of the drive motor, and a rotating bracket mounted on the rotating platform. The snowmaking tube is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket. An air compressor and a water tank are mounted on the rotating platform. The air compressor is connected to a jet ring via an air pipe, and the water tank is connected to a water spray ring via a water pipe. A connecting shaft is fixed to the output end of the drive motor. One end of the connecting shaft, away from the drive motor, is fixed to the bottom of the rotating platform. A transmission gear is fixed to the connecting shaft. An adjusting rod is mounted on the rotating platform, passing through the platform. The lower end of the adjusting rod has a driven gear that meshes with the transmission gear. The driven gear is located below the rotating platform. The adjusting rod has a threaded part and a limiting block at the top. A transmission block is fitted onto the threaded part, and the transmission block has a threaded hole that can be threadedly connected to the threaded part. A connecting rod is located on the side of the transmission block. The side wall of the snowmaking tube has a side groove parallel to the axis of the snowmaking tube. A side slider slides in the side groove. The end of the connecting rod away from the transmission block is rotatably connected to the side slider. The snowmaking tube drives the rotating platform to rotate through the drive motor driving the connecting shaft. The snow spray angle of the snowmaking tube is adjusted through the transmission engagement of the transmission gear and driven gear on the connecting shaft, the threaded engagement of the threaded part and the threaded hole, the rotational connection of the side slider and the connecting rod, and the sliding engagement of the side slider and the side groove.

2. The snowmaking machine with adjustable angle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod is provided with a rotating plate, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the connecting rod. The side slider is provided with a through hole through which the connecting rod can pass and a rotating hole through which the rotating plate can rotate. The diameter of the rotating hole is larger than the diameter of the through hole. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the side slider through the cooperation of the rotating plate and the rotating hole.

3. The snowmaking machine with adjustable angle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support rod is provided between the snowmaking tube and the rotating platform. The support rod includes a bottom rod and a telescopic rod that is slidably mounted on the bottom rod. The bottom of the snowmaking tube is provided with a bottom groove that is parallel to the side groove. A bottom slider is slidably mounted in the bottom groove. The upper end of the telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the bottom slider. The telescopic rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the snowmaking tube through the cooperation of the bottom slider and the bottom groove.

4. The snowmaking machine with adjustable angle according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each side of the bottom slide groove is provided with a side limiting groove that is parallel to the bottom slide groove. Both sides of the bottom slider are provided with side limiting blocks that are adapted to each side limiting groove. The bottom slider is slidably connected in the bottom slide groove through the cooperation of the side limiting blocks and the side limiting grooves.

5. The snowmaking machine with adjustable angle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable base is provided with two opposing limiting arc grooves, and the bottom of the rotating platform is provided with a bottom limiting block that is adapted to each limiting arc groove. The rotating platform is set on the movable base by the driving of the connecting shaft by the drive motor and the cooperation of the bottom limiting block and the limiting slide groove.

6. The snowmaking machine with adjustable angle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable base is equipped with a handle that allows it to be moved.

7. A snowmaking machine with an adjustable angle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mobile base is also equipped with hooks.