A snow cone machine with a rotating receiving cup and a snow cone machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of snow ice machine, especially a snow ice machine with rotating receiving cup, including ice machine host computer and receiving cup, the ice machine host computer front side is equipped with receiving tray, the receiving cup is located on receiving tray, be equipped with drive arrangement on the ice machine host computer, drive arrangement and receiving cup drive connection, the utility model discloses receiving cup rotates under the action of drive arrangement, and after the broken ice falls from the discharge gate, the broken ice can be evenly distributed in the receiving cup, effectively avoid the ice product accumulation overflow, improve the ice product modeling aesthetic property and the advantage of taking efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shaved ice machine technology, specifically to a shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup and the shaved ice machine thereof. Background Technology

[0002] As a typical type of ice maker, the working principle and product characteristics of shaved ice machines are well-known in the industry. This equipment can produce fine, snowflake-like or strip-shaped crushed ice at temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. This special form of ice product is widely used in catering services and cold drink production due to its excellent plasticity and ease of handling. Traditional shaved ice machines have significant technical defects in the feeding process: when the crushed ice discharged from the feeding port falls into the stationary receiving container, the random accumulation of ice particles easily leads to uneven distribution of ice within the container. This uneven accumulation not only causes excessive ice in some areas of the container, affecting the user experience, but also severely restricts the aesthetics and consistency of the ice product's shape. While existing technologies, such as the basic structure shown in patent CN216620356U, incorporate a receiving tray and a receiving cup, the lack of a rotating function in the receiving cup means that the fundamental problem of uneven ice accumulation cannot be solved in actual use.

[0003] Therefore, the shortcomings of existing technologies need to be effectively addressed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup. The receiving cup rotates under the action of a drive device, so that the crushed ice is evenly distributed in the receiving cup, effectively preventing the ice from piling up and overflowing, and improving the aesthetic appearance of the ice and the efficiency of use.

[0005] This application provides a shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup, including a main body of the ice machine and a receiving cup. The main body of the ice machine is provided with a receiving tray on the front side; the receiving cup is disposed on the receiving tray; the main body of the ice machine is provided with a driving device, and the driving device is drivenly connected to the receiving cup.

[0006] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the receiving tray is rotatably provided with a rotating disk; the bottom of the receiving cup is detachably and fixedly connected to the rotating disk.

[0007] Furthermore, this application also proposes a driving device including a motor and a drive gear, with a driven gear provided on the upper outer wall of the receiving cup, and the motor driving the receiving cup to rotate through the meshing of the drive gear and the driven gear.

[0008] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the receiving tray is provided with an annular fixed seat, and the annular sidewall of the rotating disk is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular fixed seat, so that the rotating disk can be rotatably mounted on the annular fixed seat.

[0009] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the receiving tray is provided with a groove, and an annular fixing seat is provided in the groove. When the rotating disk is covered on the annular fixing seat, the upper surface of the rotating disk and the upper surface of the receiving tray are located in the same horizontal plane.

[0010] Furthermore, this application also proposes a friction reduction mechanism between the rotating disk and the annular fixed seat. The bottom of the rotating disk is provided with an annular protrusion, and the annular fixed seat is provided with a plurality of pins. The annular protrusion and the pins are arranged correspondingly, and the annular protrusion and the pins constitute the friction reduction mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the bottom of the rotating disk is provided with a buckle and the bottom of the annular fixed seat is provided with a stop, with the buckle correspondingly located below the stop, to prevent the rotating disk from axially shifting and disengaging from the annular fixed seat.

[0012] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the bottom of the receiving cup be located on a cup ring, and the cup ring be fixedly sleeved on a rotating disk.

[0013] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the inner diameter of the cup ring matches the outer diameter of the rotating disk, the cup ring is made of an elastic material, and the rotating disk is made of a rigid material.

[0014] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the receiving tray has a plug-in protrusion on one side and a slot on the ice machine main unit, and the receiving tray can be detachably installed on the front side of the ice machine main unit through the cooperation of the plug-in protrusion and the slot.

[0015] As can be seen from the above, the shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup provided in this application has a drive device on the main body of the ice machine that is connected to the receiving cup. By driving the receiving cup to rotate, the crushed ice is evenly distributed, which effectively solves the problem of uneven ice accumulation in traditional ice machines. It has the advantages of evenly distributing ice by rotating the receiving cup, avoiding overflow, improving aesthetics and retrieval efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the receiving cup and receiving tray of this utility model; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating disk structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the picture: 1. Receiving tray; 11. Groove; 12. Annular fixing seat; 13. Pin; 14. Stop position; 15. Insertion protrusion; 2. Receiving cup; 21. Driven gear; 22. Cup ring; 3. Ice machine main unit; 31. Motor; 32. Drive gear; 4. Rotating disk; 41. Annular side wall; 42. Annular protrusion; 43. Buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] In existing technologies, shaved ice machines are widely used in the food and beverage industry, where the ice-making process requires collecting crushed ice into a container. In traditional equipment, the receiving cup is stationary at the inlet, resulting in uneven accumulation of crushed ice within the container, easy overflow, and difficulty in controlling the shape of the ice cream. For example, existing technologies use a fixed receiving tray and receiving cup, making it impossible to achieve a uniform ice layer distribution by dynamically adjusting the position of the receiving cup.

[0020] To address the aforementioned problems, the inventor attempted to improve the uniformity of material receiving by introducing a rotating structure.

[0021] Therefore, this application proposes a slush ice machine with a rotating receiving cup, including an ice machine main unit 3 and a receiving cup 2. A receiving tray 1 is provided on the front side of the ice machine main unit 3; the receiving cup 2 is provided on the receiving tray 1; a driving device is provided on the ice machine main unit 3, and the driving device is drivenly connected to the receiving cup 2.

[0022] The receiving tray 1 refers to the basic support platform that carries the rotating disk 4 and the receiving cup 2, and can be made of metal or engineering plastic. The receiving cup 2 is directly mounted on the receiving tray 4. The drive device is connected to the receiving cup 2, and power can be transmitted through gears, belts, or couplings to ensure that the receiving cup 2 rotates continuously during the receiving process.

[0023] Specifically, the drive unit of the ice machine 3 outputs power to the receiving cup 2. When crushed ice falls into the receiving cup 2 from the discharge port, the rotation of the receiving cup 2 causes the crushed ice to be evenly distributed along the cup wall under the action of centrifugal force, avoiding local accumulation.

[0024] Compared to existing technologies, in traditional equipment, the receiving cup 2 remains stationary, and the crushed ice relies solely on gravity to accumulate naturally, which can easily lead to uneven ice layer thickness or even overflow. This solution directly drives the receiving cup 2 to rotate via a drive device, ensuring that the crushed ice is evenly distributed during the dynamic receiving process.

[0025] Through the above technical solution, this application realizes the automatic rotation of the receiving cup 2 during the receiving process, effectively solving the problem of uneven accumulation of crushed ice, reducing ice spillage, and improving the aesthetic appearance of ice products.

[0026] This application further proposes that the receiving tray 1 is rotatably provided with a rotating disk 4; the bottom of the receiving cup 2 is detachably and fixedly connected to the rotating disk 4.

[0027] The rotating disk 4 is rotatably mounted on the receiving disk 1. Specifically, it can achieve low-friction rotation through a bearing or ball bearing structure. Its function is to provide a basis for the rotational movement of the receiving cup 2, making the rotation of the receiving cup 2 more convenient. The bottom of the receiving cup 2 is detachably and fixedly connected to the receiving disk 4, specifically by means of snap-fit, thread, or magnetic connection, which ensures rotational stability and facilitates disassembly and cleaning.

[0028] This application further proposes a driving device including a motor 31 and a drive gear 32, and a driven gear 21 is provided on the upper outer wall of the receiving cup 2. The motor 31 drives the receiving cup 2 to rotate through the meshing of the drive gear 32 and the driven gear 21.

[0029] The driving gear 32 is a transmission component connected to the output shaft of the motor 31, and its number of teeth forms a predetermined transmission ratio with the driven gear 21. The driven gear 21 is a ring-shaped transmission component fixed to the outer wall of the receiving cup 2. It can be made of nylon composite material by injection molding, and its inner diameter is interference-fitted with the outer wall of the receiving cup 2, or it can be directly fixed to the outer wall of the receiving cup 2.

[0030] This application further proposes that the receiving tray 1 is provided with an annular fixed seat 12, and the annular sidewall 41 of the rotating disk 4 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular fixed seat 12, so that the rotating disk 4 can be rotatably disposed on the annular fixed seat 12.

[0031] The annular fixing seat 12 refers to the annular protrusion structure provided on the receiving tray 1. It can be made of stainless steel or hard plastic in one piece. Its outer diameter is in clearance fit with the inner diameter of the annular sidewall 41 of the rotating disk 4 to provide rotational support for the rotating disk 4. The annular sidewall 41 refers to the annular wall structure extending downward from the upper surface of the rotating disk 4. It can be formed by stamping or injection molding. Its inner circumferential surface contacts the outer circumference of the annular fixing seat 12 to form a radial constraint, which is used to limit the radial displacement of the rotating disk 4 during rotation.

[0032] Specifically, the annular fixed seat 12 provides a uniform support surface for the rotating disk 4 through its annular structure. The rotating disk 4 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular fixed seat 12 through the annular sidewall 41, so that the axis of rotation coincides with the central axis of the annular fixed seat 12.

[0033] This application further proposes that the receiving tray 1 is provided with a groove 11 and an annular fixing seat 12 is provided in the groove 11. When the rotating disk 4 is covered on the annular fixing seat 12, the upper surface of the rotating disk 4 and the upper surface of the receiving tray 1 are located in the same horizontal plane.

[0034] The groove 11 refers to the annular groove formed by the inward indentation of the surface of the receiving tray 1, which can be achieved by machining or injection molding, and is used to accommodate the annular fixing seat 12. The fact that the upper surface of the rotating disk 4 and the upper surface of the receiving tray 1 are on the same horizontal plane means that there is no height difference between them in the vertical direction. This can be achieved by adjusting the depth of the groove 11 or the thickness of the rotating disk 4 to ensure the continuous flatness of the ice receiving surface.

[0035] The rotating disk 4 is fitted around the annular fixed seat 12 via the annular sidewall 41 and is radially positioned by the constraint of the sidewall of the groove 11. When the rotating disk 4 completely covers the annular fixed seat 12, its top plane forms a seamless transition with the surface of the receiving disk.

[0036] This application further proposes to provide a friction reduction mechanism between the rotating disk 4 and the annular fixed seat 12.

[0037] Among them, the friction reduction mechanism refers to the device that reduces frictional resistance by changing the shape of the contact surface or introducing auxiliary components. Specifically, it can be achieved by using rolling elements, low-friction material coatings, or point contact structures.

[0038] Specifically, this application further proposes that the bottom of the rotating disk 4 is provided with an annular protrusion 42, and the annular fixed seat 12 is provided with a plurality of pins 13. The annular protrusion 42 and the pins 13 are correspondingly arranged, and the annular protrusion 42 and the pins 13 constitute a friction reduction mechanism.

[0039] The annular protrusion 42 refers to the annular protrusion structure set at the bottom of the rotating disk 4. It can be made of one-piece molded metal or plastic material. Its continuous annular distribution provides uniform support force and ensures the balance of the rotating disk during rotation. The pin 13 refers to the columnar support component fixed on the annular fixed seat. It can be made of stainless steel or wear-resistant alloy material. Multiple pins 13 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the annular fixed seat 12 to form discrete support points. The point contact method reduces the friction area with the annular protrusion 42.

[0040] Specifically, when the rotating disk 4 is mounted on the annular fixed base 12, the annular protrusion 42 and the pin 13 form partial contact. During the rotation of the rotating disk 4, the load is transmitted only through the line contact between the top of the pin 13 and the annular protrusion 42. The discretely distributed pins 13 transform traditional planar sliding friction into multi-point rolling friction, significantly reducing the contact area and consequently reducing frictional resistance. At the same time, the continuous annular structure of the annular protrusion 42 always covers the support area of ​​the pin 13 during rotation, enabling the rotating disk 4 to maintain axial stability while reducing friction and avoiding wobbling problems caused by discrete support points.

[0041] This application also proposes that the bottom of the rotating disk 4 is provided with a buckle 43 and the bottom of the annular fixed seat 12 is provided with a stop 14, and the buckle 43 is correspondingly provided below the stop 14 to prevent the rotating disk 4 from axially shifting and disengaging from the annular fixed seat 12.

[0042] The latch 43 refers to a protruding structure located at the bottom of the rotating disk 4. Specifically, it can be formed into an annular flange using injection molding, and its cross-sectional shape can be trapezoidal or rectangular. It is machined to form a contact surface that matches the stop 14. This feature creates a physical barrier in the vertical direction by limiting the axial movement range of the rotating disk 4.

[0043] Among them, the stop position 14 refers to the limiting structure set at the bottom of the annular fixed seat. Specifically, it can be achieved by injection molding of metal inserts or forming a boss by machining. This feature forms an upper and lower limiting cooperation with the buckle position 43 to prevent the rotating disk 4 from disengaging from the annular fixed seat 12.

[0044] Specifically, when the rotating disk 4 is subjected to an external load and tends to move upward, the upper surface of the latch 43 contacts the lower surface of the stop 14, forming an axial constraint.

[0045] This application further proposes that a cup ring 22 be provided at the bottom of the receiving cup 2, and the cup ring 22 be fixedly sleeved on the rotating disk 4.

[0046] The cup ring 22 refers to the annular structure that surrounds the bottom edge of the receiving cup. The inner diameter of the cup ring 22 matches the outer diameter of the rotating disk 4, creating an interference fit after the sleeve is attached, thus enhancing the stability of the connection.

[0047] Specifically, the cup ring 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the receiving cup 2 by injection molding or bonding to form an integral structure. When the receiving cup 2 is placed on the rotating disk, the cup ring 22 undergoes elastic deformation under the action of external force, expands and fits into the outer wall of the rotating disk 4, and the elastic restoring force makes the inner wall of the cup ring 22 tightly adhere to the outer periphery of the rotating disk 4.

[0048] This application further proposes that the inner diameter of the cup ring 22 matches the outer diameter of the rotating disk 4, the cup ring 22 is made of an elastic material, and the rotating disk 4 is made of a rigid material.

[0049] The matching of the inner diameter of the cup ring 22 with the outer diameter of the rotating disk 4 means that the inner circumference of the cup ring 22 and the outer circumference of the rotating disk 4 form an interference fit. Specifically, this can be achieved by using a size relationship where the inner diameter of the cup ring 22 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the rotating disk 4, and the dimensional tolerance is compensated by the deformation capability of the elastic material.

[0050] This application further proposes that the receiving tray 1 has a plug-in protrusion 15 on one side and the ice machine host 3 has a slot (not shown in the figure). The receiving tray 1 can be detachably installed on the front side of the ice machine host 3 through the cooperation of the plug-in protrusion 15 and the slot.

[0051] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup, comprising a main body (3) of the ice machine and a receiving cup (2), wherein a receiving tray (1) is provided on the front side of the main body (3); characterized in that: The receiving cup (2) is located on the receiving tray (1); The ice machine host (3) is equipped with a drive device, which is driven to connect with the receiving cup (2).

2. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving tray (1) is rotatably provided with a rotating disk (4); the bottom of the receiving cup (2) is detachably and fixedly connected to the rotating disk (4).

3. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving device includes a motor (31) and a drive gear (32). The upper outer wall of the receiving cup (2) is provided with a driven gear (21). The motor (31) drives the receiving cup (2) to rotate through the meshing of the drive gear (32) and the driven gear (21).

4. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that: The receiving tray (1) is provided with an annular fixed seat (12), and the annular sidewall (41) of the rotating disk (4) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the annular fixed seat (12), so that the rotating disk (4) is rotatably mounted on the annular fixed seat (12).

5. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 4, characterized in that: The receiving tray (1) is provided with a groove (11), and the annular fixing seat (12) is located in the groove (11). When the rotating disk (4) is covered on the annular fixing seat (12), the upper surface of the rotating disk (4) and the upper surface of the receiving tray (1) are located in the same horizontal plane.

6. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 5, characterized in that: A friction reduction mechanism is provided between the rotating disk (4) and the annular fixed seat (12). The bottom of the rotating disk (4) is provided with an annular protrusion (42), and the annular fixed seat (12) is provided with a plurality of pins (13). The annular protrusion (42) and the pins (13) are arranged correspondingly, and the annular protrusion (42) and the pins (13) constitute a friction reduction mechanism.

7. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating disk (4) has a buckle (43) at the bottom and the annular fixed seat (12) has a stop (14) at the bottom. The buckle (43) is located below the stop (14) to prevent the rotating disk (4) from shifting axially and disengaging from the annular fixed seat (12).

8. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the receiving cup (2) is located on the cup ring (22), and the cup ring (22) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating disk (4).

9. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the cup ring (22) matches the outer diameter of the rotating disk (4). The cup ring (22) is made of elastic material, and the rotating disk (4) is made of hard material.

10. A shaved ice machine with a rotating receiving cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving tray (1) has a plug-in protrusion (15) on one side, and the ice machine host (3) has a slot. The receiving tray (1) can be detachably installed on the front side of the ice machine host (3) through the cooperation of the plug-in protrusion (15) and the slot.

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