Ice bucket carousel ice lifting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ice bucket carousel type ice lifting device, including ice storage box, rotating mechanism is arranged in the ice storage box, the front end of rotating mechanism is connected with impeller;The ice block at the bottom of ice storage box is lifted to ice outlet height along circumference and slides out of ice storage box by the rotation of impeller driven by rotating mechanism. Impeller rotation is directly applied to the ice block at the bottom of ice storage box, and it is lifted upwards along the wall surface of ice storage box by circumferential motion, and then slides out of ice storage box by using the gravity of ice block itself, without additional pushing mechanism, structure is simplified, the risk of jamming ice and blocking ice is reduced, and the ice outlet reliability is improved. The slope of the conical bottom surface of ice storage box can guide the ice block to slide naturally to the action area of impeller, and the ice block is concentrated to the impeller area, so that the impeller can effectively pick up ice block every time, improve efficiency, and solve the problem that ice block is accumulated in flat bottom or corner and cannot be effectively picked up by impeller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice maker technology, specifically to an ice bucket rotary lifting and ice dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most ice makers on the market use either a spiral pusher or a scraper pusher mechanism for discharging ice. Spiral pushers require a horizontal spiral rod at the bottom of the refrigerator, which rotates to push the ice out of the outlet; however, they are prone to clogging. Scraper mechanisms, on the other hand, rely on a reciprocating pusher to scrape the ice towards the outlet, resulting in a complex structure and large space requirements.

[0003] Furthermore, traditional refrigerators often have a flat-bottomed structure, causing ice to easily accumulate in the corners and become difficult for the pushing mechanism to pick up effectively. This necessitates the addition of a vibrator, further increasing energy consumption and the failure rate. The ice outlet is usually an open design, leading to cold loss, the intrusion of hot outside air which accelerates ice melting, and posing hygiene risks.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated ice storage and dispensing device that is structurally simple, has high space utilization, reliable ice dispensing, and can effectively keep the ice warm and prevent dust. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an ice bucket turntable lifting and ice dispensing device. It achieves self-aggregation and circumferential lifting of ice blocks through the cooperation of a rotating impeller and a conical bottom surface, eliminating the need for a traditional pushing mechanism. It utilizes a one-way door structure to isolate the external environment, reducing cold loss and contamination. An integrated stirrer breaks up ice clumps, ensuring continuous ice dispensing.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: An ice bucket turntable lifting and ice dispensing device includes a storage refrigerator, inside which a rotating mechanism is provided, and the front end of the rotating mechanism is connected to an impeller; the impeller is driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism, lifting the ice blocks at the bottom of the storage refrigerator circumferentially to the height of the ice outlet and sliding them out of the storage refrigerator.

[0007] Furthermore, the refrigerator has an ice storage cavity inside, and the bottom of the ice storage cavity is a conical bottom surface, which is used to guide the ice blocks to concentrate in the working area of ​​the impeller.

[0008] Furthermore, an ice outlet is provided on the upper part of the front side wall of the refrigerator, and a one-way baffle is provided inside the ice outlet; the top of the one-way baffle is rotatably connected to the inner edge of the ice outlet, and the ice blocks push the one-way baffle outward by their own weight.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the refrigerator is provided with a drain hole, the diameter of which is smaller than the size of the ice block or is provided with a mesh screen.

[0010] Furthermore, the refrigerator is provided with an ice-making inlet on its top or side.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a drive motor and a transmission shaft; one end of the transmission shaft is connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the other end is fixedly connected to the impeller.

[0012] Furthermore, the impeller includes a conical cylindrical hub and several arc-shaped blades evenly distributed along the circumference of the hub; the drive motor is fixedly installed on the outside of the refrigerator, and the arc-shaped concave surface of the arc-shaped blades faces the direction of rotation.

[0013] Furthermore, the ice outlet includes a beveled structure, and the inclination angle of the beveled structure is adapted to the taper of the conical wheel hub.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes multiple agitators, which are fixedly connected to the drive shaft at intervals.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the technical solution of this patent has the following advantages: 1. The impeller rotation directly acts on the ice blocks at the bottom of the refrigerator, lifting them upwards along the refrigerator wall through circumferential motion, and then allowing the ice blocks to slide out of the refrigerator by their own gravity. No additional pushing mechanism is needed, simplifying the structure, reducing the risk of ice jamming and blockage, and improving the reliability of ice dispensing.

[0016] 2. The slope of the conical bottom of the refrigerator guides the ice blocks to slide naturally towards the impeller's working area. The ice blocks are concentrated in the impeller area, so that the impeller can effectively pick up the ice blocks with each rotation, which improves efficiency and solves the problem of ice blocks piling up on the flat bottom or in corners and not being effectively picked up by the impeller.

[0017] 3. The one-way baffle design keeps the baffle closed when not discharging ice, effectively isolating the interior of the ice storage container from heat exchange and dust intrusion. This helps maintain a low temperature inside the container, reduces ice melting, and ensures ice hygiene. Once the ice block is raised to the height of the ice outlet, its own weight easily pushes open the one-way baffle and slides out, requiring no additional power or complex mechanisms.

[0018] 4. An agitator is added, which rotates with the drive shaft to continuously agitate the ice blocks in the refrigerator, effectively breaking up the large clumps formed by the ice blocks sticking together, ensuring that the ice blocks remain loose and can be easily picked up by the impeller. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 The figure shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this utility model; Figure 2 The figure shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this utility model; Figure 3 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Ice storage container; 2. Impeller; 3. Drive motor; 4. Drive shaft; 5. Agitator; 6. One-way baffle; 11. Ice storage cavity; 12. Ice outlet; 13. Drain hole; 14. Ice making inlet; 21. Hub; 22. Arc-shaped blade; 121. Sloping structure. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] See Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides an ice bucket rotary ice dispensing device, including a storage refrigerator 1. A rotating mechanism is installed inside the storage refrigerator 1, with an impeller 2 connected to its front end. The impeller 2 is driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism, lifting the ice blocks at the bottom of the storage refrigerator 1 circumferentially to the height of the ice outlet 12, and then sliding out of the storage refrigerator 1 under its own weight. The rotating mechanism and impeller 2 are integrated inside the storage refrigerator 1, making full use of space and resulting in a compact overall structure. The rotation of the impeller 2 directly acts on the ice blocks at the bottom of the storage refrigerator 1, lifting them upwards along the refrigerator wall through circumferential motion, and then allowing the ice blocks to slide out of the storage refrigerator 1 using their own gravity. This eliminates the need for an additional pushing mechanism, simplifies the structure, reduces the risk of ice jamming or blockage, and improves the reliability of ice dispensing.

[0023] The ice storage chamber 1 has an ice storage cavity 11 inside. The bottom of the ice storage cavity 11 is conical, which guides the ice blocks to concentrate in the working area of ​​the impeller 2. The slope of the conical bottom guides the ice blocks to slide naturally into the working area of ​​the impeller 2. The ice blocks are concentrated in the impeller area, so that the impeller 2 can effectively pick up the ice blocks with each rotation, which improves efficiency and solves the problem of ice blocks accumulating on flat bottoms or in corners and not being effectively picked up by the impeller.

[0024] An ice outlet 12 is located on the upper part of the front side wall of the refrigerator 1. Inside the ice outlet 12 is a one-way baffle 6. The top of the one-way baffle 6 is rotatably connected to the inner edge of the ice outlet 12. This one-way baffle structure consists of components such as a rotating shaft and a return torsion spring. Ice blocks push the one-way baffle 6 outwards by their own weight. When not discharging ice, the one-way baffle 6 remains closed, effectively isolating the interior of the refrigerator 1 from heat exchange and dust intrusion, helping to maintain the low temperature inside the refrigerator 1, reduce ice melting, and ensure ice hygiene. Once the ice block is raised to the height of the ice outlet, its own weight easily pushes open the one-way baffle and slides out, requiring no additional power or complex mechanisms.

[0025] The bottom of the refrigerator 1 is provided with a drain hole 13, which can promptly drain the water generated by the melting of ice inside the refrigerator 1. The diameter of the drain hole 13 should be smaller than that of the ice, or a mesh screen can be designed in the drain hole 13 to prevent ice from draining directly from the drain hole.

[0026] The refrigerator 1 has an ice inlet 14 on its top or side. This facilitates connection to ice-making equipment, allowing ice cubes to fall directly into the refrigerator 1. The top or side design option provides installation flexibility to accommodate the layout requirements of different ice-making equipment.

[0027] The rotating mechanism includes a drive motor 3 and a transmission shaft 4. The drive motor 3 is fixedly installed on the outside of the storage refrigerator 1. One end of the transmission shaft 4 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 3, and the other end is fixedly connected to the impeller 2. The impeller 2 includes a conical cylindrical hub 21 and several arc-shaped blades 22 evenly distributed along the circumference of the hub. The concave surface of the arc-shaped blades 22 faces the direction of rotation. When rotating, the arc-shaped blades 22 form a bucket-like structure, which can more smoothly catch and receive ice blocks and lift them upward along the inner wall of the storage refrigerator 1. When the ice block is picked up and lifted to the height of the ice outlet 12, the conical cylindrical hub 21 guides the ice block to slide towards the one-way baffle 6 and slide out.

[0028] The ice outlet 12 includes a sloped structure 121, and the inclination angle of the sloped structure 121 is adapted to the taper of the conical cylindrical hub 21. After the ice block pushes aside the one-way baffle 6, it slides out of the refrigerator 1 along the sloped structure 121. The sloped structure 121 allows the ice block to slide out smoothly and prevents blockage of the ice outlet.

[0029] The ice bucket rotary ice-dispensing device also includes multiple agitators 5, which are fixedly connected to the drive shaft 4 at intervals. The agitators 5 rotate with the drive shaft 4, continuously agitating the ice blocks in the refrigerator 1, effectively breaking up the large clumps formed by the ice blocks sticking together, ensuring that the ice blocks remain loose and can be easily picked up by the impeller.

[0030] During operation, ice blocks produced by the ice-making equipment fall into the cone-shaped ice storage cavity 11 of the ice storage refrigerator 1 through the inlet 14. The ice blocks slide along the cone surface towards the bottom center area, i.e., the impeller's action area. The drive motor 3 drives the impeller 2 and the agitator 5 to rotate synchronously through the transmission shaft 4: the agitator 5 continuously stirs the ice blocks to prevent them from sticking together; the concave surface of the arc-shaped blades 22 of the impeller 2 scoops into the ice block group in the direction of rotation, lifting the ice blocks upwards circumferentially; when the ice blocks are lifted to the height of the ice outlet 12, the cone-shaped hub 21 causes the ice blocks to slide down towards the one-way baffle 6 under their own weight, pushing the one-way baffle 6 open and sliding outwards. After the ice blocks are discharged, the one-way baffle 6 automatically resets and closes; the melted ice water is discharged in time through the bottom drain hole 13 to avoid water accumulation affecting operation.

Claims

1. An ice bucket rotary ice-dispensing device, comprising a storage refrigerator (1), characterized in that, The refrigerator (1) is equipped with a rotating mechanism, and the front end of the rotating mechanism is connected to an impeller (2). The impeller (2) is driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism, which lifts the ice block at the bottom of the refrigerator (1) circumferentially to the height of the ice outlet (12) and slides it out of the refrigerator (1).

2. The ice bucket rotary ice-dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator (1) has an ice storage cavity (11) inside, and the bottom of the ice storage cavity (11) is a conical bottom surface.

3. The ice bucket rotary ice-dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice outlet (12) is located on the upper part of the front side wall of the refrigerator (1). A one-way baffle (6) is provided inside the ice outlet (12). The top of the one-way baffle (6) is rotatably connected to the inner edge of the ice outlet (12). The ice blocks push the one-way baffle (6) outward by their own weight.

4. The ice bucket rotary ice-discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the refrigerator (1) is provided with a drain hole (13), the diameter of which is smaller than the size of the ice block or is provided with a mesh.

5. The ice bucket rotary lifting and ice dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator (1) has an ice-making inlet (14) on its top or side.

6. The ice bucket rotary lifting and ice dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a drive motor (3) and a transmission shaft (4); the drive motor (3) is fixedly installed outside the refrigerator (1), and one end of the transmission shaft (4) is connected to the output end of the drive motor (3), and the other end is fixedly connected to the impeller (2).

7. The ice bucket rotary ice-dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The impeller (2) includes a conical cylindrical hub (21) and a number of arc-shaped blades (22) evenly distributed along the circumference of the hub; the arc-shaped concave surface of the arc-shaped blades (22) faces the direction of rotation.

8. The ice bucket rotary ice-dispensing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ice outlet (12) includes a sloped structure, and the angle of inclination of the sloped structure is adapted to the taper of the conical wheel hub (21).

9. The ice bucket rotary ice-dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes multiple stirrers (5), which are fixedly connected to the drive shaft (4) at intervals.

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