Tube ice machine ice cutting mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipe ice machine cuts ice mechanism, and specifically relates to pipe ice machine cuts ice technical field, including the container box, the container box top fixed intercommunication has the connecting pipe no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice cutting technology for tube ice machines, and specifically to an ice cutting mechanism for tube ice machines. Background Technology

[0002] Tube ice machines are a type of ice maker. They are named for the irregularly shaped, hollow tubes they produce. The inner diameter of these tubes is 5mm-15mm, and the length ranges from 25mm-42mm. Various sizes are available, with outer diameters of 22, 29, 32, and 35mm. The produced ice is called tube ice. It has the smallest contact area among existing ice types on the market, offering the best melt resistance, making it suitable for beverage preparation, decoration, food preservation, etc., and therefore mostly edible ice.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent application CN222104012U discloses an ice-cutting device for a tube ice machine, including an ice-cutting chamber with an inlet and an outlet. Several cutting plates are rotatably mounted inside the ice-cutting chamber via a circular tube. The cutting plates have the same through hole. The inner circumference of the circular tube and the through hole are rotatably mounted on the same first rotating shaft via bearings. One end of the first rotating shaft extends out of the circular tube and is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor. The motor is fixedly mounted on the ice-cutting chamber. The first rotating shaft and the circular tube are connected by a speed reduction transmission device, which makes the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft higher than that of the circular tube. Several through slots are respectively opened on the cutting plates, and the through slots are respectively connected to the through hole. Several cutting blades are fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft, and the cutting blades correspond one-to-one with the through slots, and the cutting blades can pass through the corresponding through slots.

[0004] However, the following problems still exist in this technical solution: the distance between the cutting blades is fixed and there is no adjustment function, so the tube ice cannot be cut into different lengths. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address this issue, the present invention provides an ice-cutting mechanism for tube ice machines, thereby solving the problem in the prior art where the lack of adjustment function between the cutting blades prevents the tube ice from being cut into different lengths.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ice-cutting mechanism for a tube ice machine, including a container, a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the top of the container, the connecting pipe being connected to the tube ice machine, a cutting mechanism for cutting tube ice inside the container, a second filter plate inside the container, a collection box on one side of the container, a feeding plate fixedly located on one side of the container, and the feeding plate being located at the top of the collection box.

[0007] Furthermore, the cutting mechanism includes a support plate located inside the container, a first filter plate located inside the support plate, a support rod movably connected to the top of the first filter plate via a bearing, two limiting rings passing through the outside of the support rod, a cutting blade located outside each limiting ring, a first threaded hole on the limiting ring, and multiple second threaded holes on the support rod, the two threaded holes and the first threaded holes being connected by the same first bolt for cutting the tube ice.

[0008] Furthermore, a rotating shaft is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the support rod. The bottom end of the rotating shaft passes through the first filter plate and extends out of the bottom of the first filter plate. The rotating shaft and the first filter plate are movably connected by a bearing. A motor is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the rotating shaft to drive the support rod to rotate.

[0009] Furthermore, a push plate is provided through the outside of the support rod, and a through groove is provided on the first filter plate for pushing the cut tube ice.

[0010] Furthermore, the front of the container is provided with an installation mechanism for fixing the cutting mechanism. The installation mechanism includes a connecting plate located on the front of the support plate. The connecting plate has a third threaded hole on both sides, and the container has a fourth threaded hole on both sides. The third threaded hole and the fourth threaded hole are connected by the same second bolt. A handle is fixed on the front of the connecting plate for fixing the cutting mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the support plate is equipped with a protective mechanism for intercepting pipe ice. The protective mechanism includes a protective cover on the top of the support plate, and multiple fixing plates are provided on the outside of the protective cover. Each fixing plate has a sixth threaded hole, and the support plate has multiple fifth threaded holes. The sixth threaded holes and the fifth threaded holes are connected by the same third bolt for intercepting pipe ice.

[0012] Furthermore, a connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the container, and a water storage tank is provided at the bottom of the container. The bottom end of the connecting pipe extends into the water storage tank for water collection.

[0013] This utility model has the following advantages: Insert the two limiting rings into the outside of the support rod respectively, rotate the first bolt to turn the first bolt into the first threaded hole and the second threaded hole, and use the first bolt to fix the limiting rings on the support rod. Adjust the distance between the two limiting rings according to the required length of the pipe ice to obtain pipe ice of different lengths and expand the application range. Turn the second bolt to pull it out from inside the third and fourth threaded holes. Then pull the handle to pull the support plate out from inside the container, making it easier for people to inspect and maintain the cutting mechanism and extend its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0015] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 1 Front view provided for this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the container provided by this utility model; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the protective mechanism provided by this utility model; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cutting mechanism provided by this utility model; Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the support plate provided by this utility model; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the installation mechanism provided by this utility model Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the container provided for this utility model.

[0017] In the picture: 1. Packing box; 2. Connecting pipe; 3 Cutting mechanism, 301 Support plate, 302 First filter plate, 303 Support rod, 304 Limiting ring, 305 Cutting blade, 306 First threaded hole, 307 Second threaded hole, 308 First bolt, 309 Rotary shaft, 310 Motor, 311 Through groove, 312 Push plate; 4. Mounting mechanism, 401 connecting plate, 402 third threaded hole, 403 fourth threaded hole, 404 second bolt, 405 handle; 5. Protective mechanism, 501. Protective cover, 502. Fixing plate, 503. Fifth threaded hole, 504. Sixth threaded hole, 505. Third bolt; 6 Second filter plate, 7 Feed plate, 8 Collection box, 9 Connecting pipe II, 10 Water storage tank. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following detailed description illustrates the embodiments of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, what is described is only a part of this utility model, not all of it. All other inventions based on this utility model that are obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-7 The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine shown includes a container 1, a connecting pipe 2 fixedly connected to the top of the container 1, the connecting pipe 2 being connected to the tube ice machine, a cutting mechanism 3 for cutting tube ice inside the container 1, a second filter plate 6 inside the container 1, a collection box 8 on one side of the container 1, a feeding plate 7 fixedly connected to one side of the container 1, the feeding plate 7 being located on top of the collection box 8, a connecting pipe 9 fixedly connected to the bottom of the container 1, a water storage tank 10 at the bottom of the container 1, and the bottom end of the connecting pipe 9 extending into the water storage tank 10. like Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the cutting mechanism 3 includes a support plate 301 located inside the container 1. A first filter plate 302 is located inside the support plate 301. A support rod 303 is movably connected to the top of the first filter plate 302 via a bearing. Two limiting rings 304 are provided through the outside of the support rod 303. Each limiting ring 304 is provided with a cutting blade 305. A first threaded hole 306 is provided on the limiting ring 304. A plurality of second threaded holes 307 are provided on the support rod 303. The second threaded holes 307 and the first threaded holes 306 are connected by the same first bolt 308. like Figure 4 , 5 As shown, a rotating shaft 309 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the support rod 303. The bottom end of the rotating shaft 309 passes through the first filter plate 302 and extends out of the bottom of the first filter plate 302. The rotating shaft 309 and the first filter plate 302 are movably connected by a bearing. A motor 310 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the rotating shaft 309. A push plate 312 passes through the outside of the support rod 303. A through groove 311 is provided on the first filter plate 302. Two limiting rings 304 are respectively inserted into the outside of the support rod 303. The first bolt 308 is rotated to turn the first bolt 308 into the first threaded hole 306 and the second threaded hole 307. The limiting rings 304 are fixed to the support rod 303 by the first bolt 308. The distance between the two limiting rings 304 is adjusted according to the required length of the pipe ice to obtain pipe ice of different lengths and expand the application range. The tube ice from the tube ice machine enters the container 1 through connecting pipe 2. The motor 310 is started, which drives the rotating shaft 309 to rotate. The rotating shaft 309 drives the support rod 303 to rotate, which in turn drives the cutting blade 305 to rotate. The cutting blade 305 cuts the tube ice, and the cut tube ice falls onto the top of the first filter plate 302. Simultaneously, the rotating support rod 303 moves the push plate 312, which pushes the cut tube ice into the through groove 311. The cut tube ice then falls onto the second filter plate 6. Debris or water generated during the tube ice cutting process flows through the second filter plate 6 into the connecting pipe 9, and then into the water storage tank 10. The cut tube ice rolls down through the second filter plate 6 into the collection box 8, where it is collected.

[0020] like Figure 6 As shown, the front side of the container 1 is provided with an installation mechanism 4 for fixing the cutting mechanism 3. The installation mechanism 4 includes a connecting plate 401 located on the front side of the support plate 301. The connecting plate 401 has a third threaded hole 402 on both sides and a fourth threaded hole 403 on both sides of the container 1. The third threaded hole 402 and the fourth threaded hole 403 are connected by the same second bolt 404. A handle 405 is fixedly provided on the front side of the connecting plate 401. like Figure 3 As shown, the top of the support plate 301 is provided with a protective mechanism 5 for intercepting pipe ice. The protective mechanism 5 includes a protective cover 501 on the top of the support plate 301. Multiple fixing plates 502 are provided outside the protective cover 501. Each fixing plate 502 is provided with a sixth threaded hole 504. Multiple fifth threaded holes 503 are provided on the support plate 301. The sixth threaded hole 504 and the fifth threaded hole 503 are connected by the same third bolt 505. Rotate the second bolt 404 to unscrew it from the third threaded hole 402 and the fourth threaded hole 403. Then pull the handle 405 to pull the support plate 301 out of the container 1. Next, rotate the third bolt 505 to unscrew it from the fifth threaded hole 503 and the sixth threaded hole 504. This allows the protective cover 501 to be removed from the support plate 301, facilitating inspection and maintenance of the cutting mechanism 3 and extending its service life.

[0021] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general and specific descriptions, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice-cutting mechanism for a tube ice machine, comprising a container (1), characterized in that: The top of the container (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (2), which is connected to the tube ice machine. The container (1) is equipped with a cutting mechanism (3) for cutting tube ice. The cutting mechanism (3) includes a support plate (301) located inside the container (1). The support plate (301) has a first filter plate (302) inside. The top of the first filter plate (302) is movably connected to a support rod (303) via a bearing. Two limiting rings (304) are provided through the outside of the support rod (303). Each limiting ring (304) has a cutting blade (305) on its outside. The limiting ring (304) has a first threaded hole (306). The support rod (303) has multiple second threaded holes (307). The connected second threaded holes (307) and the first threaded holes (306) are internally threaded with the same first bolt (308).

2. The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the support rod (303) is fixedly provided with a rotating shaft (309). The bottom end of the rotating shaft (309) passes through the first filter plate (302) and extends out of the bottom of the first filter plate (302). The rotating shaft (309) and the first filter plate (302) are movably connected by a bearing. The bottom end of the rotating shaft (309) is fixedly provided with a motor (310).

3. The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod (303) is provided with a push plate (312) through it, and the first filter plate (302) is provided with a through groove (311).

4. The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container (1) is provided with a mounting mechanism (4) for fixing the cutting mechanism (3) on the front side; The installation mechanism (4) includes a connecting plate (401) located on the front side of the support plate (301). The connecting plate (401) has a third threaded hole (402) on both sides, and the container (1) has a fourth threaded hole (403) on both sides. The third threaded hole (402) and the fourth threaded hole (403) are connected by the same second bolt (404). A handle (405) is fixedly provided on the front side of the connecting plate (401).

5. The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support plate (301) is provided with a protective mechanism (5) for intercepting pipe ice; The protective mechanism (5) includes a protective cover (501) on the top of the support plate (301). The protective cover (501) has multiple fixing plates (502) on its exterior. Each fixing plate (502) has a sixth threaded hole (504). The support plate (301) has multiple fifth threaded holes (503). The sixth threaded hole (504) and the fifth threaded hole (503) are connected internally by the same third bolt (505).

6. The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container (1) is provided with a second filter plate (6) inside, a collection box (8) is provided on one side of the container (1), and a feeding plate (7) is fixedly provided on one side of the container (1).

7. The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The feed plate (7) is located on top of the collection box (8).

8. The ice-cutting mechanism of the tube ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the container (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (9), and a water storage tank (10) is provided at the bottom of the container (1). The bottom end of the connecting pipe (9) extends into the water storage tank (10).

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