A snowflake machine with a display panel that can be turned over

Abstract

The utility model relates to a snowflake machine with a display panel that can be turned over, comprising a main machine, including refrigeration chamber and ice making chamber, be provided with refrigeration assembly in the refrigeration chamber, the ice making chamber is provided with ice outlet, evaporimeter, around the axis L rotation installation in the ice making chamber, and be located close to the ice outlet, ice knife, be located in the ice outlet, and along the axis L extension setting, blade edge is towards the outer surface of evaporimeter, water box, be located in the ice making chamber top, and extend the blanking tube and extend to the ice making chamber in, carry out the feed to the ice making chamber, the ice outlet front is provided with panel assembly, the panel assembly swing joint in the main machine, to make panel assembly have the opening position that ice outlet is completely exposed and the shielding position that ice outlet is completely shielded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to a snow machine with a rotatable display panel. Background Technology

[0002] A shaved ice machine can quickly turn water into snowflake-shaped ice cubes, perfect for use as a topping for iced drinks and desserts in summer. It's a very practical kitchen appliance that can provide refreshing and delicious beverages and cold drinks for the catering industry, hotels, and homes. However, commercially available shaved ice machines are typically bulky and cumbersome. When a malfunction occurs, the machine needs to be disassembled piece by piece, consuming a significant amount of time and manpower, resulting in high maintenance costs.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN220556224U discloses a portable slush ice machine. Specifically, it includes a frame with a support column fixedly installed at the bottom, an outer cover embedded in the top of the frame, a refrigeration compressor and radiator installed inside the frame, a drive motor placed horizontally on the inner wall of the frame, a refrigerant circulation pipe installed inside the frame, a refrigeration drum, a tray, and a liquid flow tank all installed on the outside of the frame. The refrigeration drum is driven and connected to the drive motor via a transmission chain. A liquid storage tank is placed horizontally on the frame and inserted into the liquid flow tank. This utility model optimizes the rotary transmission structure of the slush ice machine by placing it at the front end of the device and using an embedded outer cover structure, facilitating quick installation and routine maintenance. Furthermore, the plug-in liquid storage tank allows for quick changes in ice-making type as needed, providing a plug-and-play solution to meet various ice-making requirements.

[0004] However, the aforementioned shaved ice machine is prone to splashing snowflake-shaped ice blocks during use, making it difficult to collect them into containers according to customer needs, thus making it inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a snowflake machine with a flip-up display panel.

[0006] The above-mentioned problems of this utility model are solved by the following technical solution: A snow machine with a flip-up display panel includes, The main unit includes a refrigeration chamber and an ice-making chamber. The refrigeration chamber is equipped with a refrigeration component, and the ice-making chamber is equipped with an ice outlet. An evaporator is rotatably mounted in the ice-making chamber about axis L and is located near the ice outlet; An ice blade is provided at the ice outlet and extends along the axis L, with the blade facing the outer surface of the evaporator; A water box is located above the ice-making chamber, and a feed pipe extends into the ice-making chamber to supply water to the ice-making chamber. A panel assembly is provided in front of the ice outlet, and the panel assembly is movably connected to the host, so that the panel assembly has an open position that fully exposes the ice outlet and a blocked position that fully covers the ice outlet.

[0007] A further provision of the above technical solution is that: hinge seats extend on both sides of the ice outlet on the front surface of the host, and the upper end of the panel assembly is mounted on the upper end of the hinge seats via a pivot. An ice outlet channel is formed between the panel assembly and the ice outlet.

[0008] A further provision of the above technical solution is that: a positioning guide structure is provided on the hinge seat, and a positioning protrusion that cooperates with the positioning guide structure is provided on the panel assembly.

[0009] A further provision of the above technical solution is that: the back of the panel assembly is also provided with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, and the irradiation direction of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is towards the ice outlet channel.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the back of the panel assembly is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, which is directed towards the ice outlet channel. This allows for real-time disinfection during the snowflake ice output process, reducing the risk of bacterial growth. It is especially suitable for scenarios with high hygiene requirements, such as catering.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the front end face of the hinge seat is inclined, and the mating groove fits into the mating block of the panel assembly, ensuring that the panel fits tightly when in the obstructed position and reducing displacement caused by vibration.

[0012] A further configuration of the above technical solution is as follows: the front end face of the ice-making chamber is opened to form an ice outlet, the ice blade is located at the lower edge of the ice outlet and the blade is set upward; the outer end face of the blade is an inclined surface.

[0013] A further provision of the above technical solution is as follows: a guide plate is provided on the lower edge of the ice outlet, and the ice blade is installed on the inner side of the guide plate; the guide plate is provided with a guide surface that connects with the outer end face of the blade.

[0014] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the guiding surface includes an inclined guiding surface and a straight guiding surface, and the inclined guiding surface and the straight guiding surface are sequentially connected to the lower end of the cutting edge.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the outer end face of the ice blade is inclined, which, together with the inclined and straight guide surfaces of the guide plate, allows the snowflakes to slide down along a preset path, reducing accumulation and blockage, and improving the smoothness of ice removal.

[0016] A further provision of the above technical solution is as follows: a one-way valve structure is provided inside the water box, the one-way valve structure includes a steel ball disposed inside the feed pipe, and a limiting sleeve is provided on the inner wall of the feed pipe to prevent the steel ball from falling out; a discharge hole is provided inside the limiting sleeve; and a ejector pin is provided in the ice-making chamber to extend into the discharge hole and lift the steel ball.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the water box has a built-in one-way valve structure that automatically seals the feed pipe when the water box is removed to prevent water leakage; during installation, the ejector pin pushes open the steel ball to supply material, taking into account both convenience and sealing.

[0018] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the bottom surface of the ice-making chamber is configured as a receiving area located below the water box and a production area located below the evaporator, the receiving area and the production area are connected by an inclined liquid guiding surface, and the end face of the receiving area is higher than the end face of the production area.

[0019] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the host is also provided with a water receiving tray, which is located below the ice outlet and is magnetically connected to the front end of the host.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, a magnetic water receiving tray is installed below the ice outlet, which can be quickly disassembled for cleaning, and can catch splashed ice chips and melted water, keeping the environment around the equipment clean.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the panel assembly is movably connected to the main unit through a hinged seat, and has two positions: open and closed. When closed, it can completely cover the ice outlet, forming a closed ice outlet channel with the ice outlet, guiding the snowflakes to fall in a specific direction, thus solving the problems of snowflakes splashing and being difficult to collect in traditional equipment; when open, it can fully expose the internal structure, making it convenient to observe the ice-making status or clean and maintain it. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the panel assembly in the obstructed position.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the panel assembly in the open position.

[0024] Figure 3 This is an isometric sectional view of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separate structure of the panel assembly and the main unit.

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 6This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram of part B in the middle.

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram of part C in the middle.

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of part D in the middle.

[0031] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 100, Main unit; 101, Ice-making chamber; 101.1, Ice outlet; 102, Refrigeration chamber; 110, Hinge seat; 111, Shaft hole; 112, Mating groove; 120, Ejector pin; 113, Guide groove; 114, Positioning groove; 103, Receiving area; 104, Liquid guiding surface; 105, Manufacturing area. 200. Panel assembly; 210. Crossbeam; 300. Water box; 310. Feed pipe; 400. Ice blade; 410. Blade; 500, guide plate; 501, guide surface; 501.1, inclined guide surface; 501.2, straight guide surface; 600, Limit sleeve; 601, Discharge hole; 1. Evaporator; 2. Water tray; a. Ice outlet channel; 3. Lamp cover; 4. Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 5. Steel ball. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0033] like Figure 1-8 As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a snow machine with a flip-up display panel.

[0034] Specific reference Figure 1 As shown, including, The main unit 100 includes a refrigeration chamber 102 and an ice-making chamber 101. The refrigeration chamber 102 is provided with a refrigeration component, and the ice-making chamber 101 is provided with an ice outlet 101.1. Evaporator 1 is rotatably mounted in the ice-making chamber 101 about axis L and is located near the ice outlet 101.1; Ice blade 400 is provided at the ice outlet 101.1 and extends along the axis L, with the blade 410 facing the outer surface of the evaporator 1; A water box 300 is located above the ice-making chamber 101 and has a feed pipe 310 extending into the ice-making chamber 101 to supply water to the ice-making chamber 101. A panel assembly 200 is provided in front of the ice outlet 101.1. The panel assembly 200 is movably connected to the host 100 so that the panel assembly 200 has an open position that fully exposes the ice outlet 101.1 and a blocked position that fully covers the ice outlet 101.1.

[0035] The above is the basic scheme of this embodiment.

[0036] In this embodiment, the panel assembly 200 has a hollow interior structure for mounting circuit boards and control components, which can be used to control the start or stop of the snow machine.

[0037] The refrigeration chamber 102 and the ice-making chamber 101 are arranged in a front-to-back position within the main unit 100. The refrigeration chamber 102 houses a compressor and a condenser, while the evaporator 1 is located within the ice-making chamber 101. When the refrigeration components are activated, they cool the refrigerant and deliver the low-temperature refrigerant to the evaporator 1, further cooling it. Liquid feedstock is fed into the ice-making chamber 101 from the water tank 300. When the liquid feedstock in the ice-making chamber 101 reaches a certain depth, the evaporator 1 comes into contact with it. As the evaporator 1 rotates around its axis L, the liquid feedstock adheres to its surface and rapidly solidifies under the action of the refrigerant inside, forming an ice layer on its surface. As the evaporator 1 rotates, the ice layer comes into contact with the ice cutter 400, which cuts the ice layer, causing it to fall from the evaporator 1 in the form of snowflakes to the outside of the ice outlet 101.1.

[0038] Because the thickness of the liquid raw material adhering to different locations on the evaporator 1 is inconsistent, the thickness of the resulting ice layer is also inconsistent. This causes the ice blade 400 to produce snowflakes of varying thicknesses when cutting the ice layer, and these snowflakes splash out of the evaporator 1 at different speeds and directions. Therefore, in this embodiment, a panel assembly 200 is provided in front of the ice outlet 101.1 to block the snowflakes splashing out of the ice outlet 101.1. Furthermore, the panel assembly 200 is movably mounted on the main unit 100. The user can open the panel assembly 200 as needed to fully expose the ice outlet 101.1 to observe the cutting situation of the snowflakes or to clean the ice blade 400 and the evaporator 1. When the panel assembly 200 is closed, the ice outlet 101.1 is completely covered, so that the snowflakes can only fall into the container in a set falling direction, as detailed in the following reference. Figure 2 As shown.

[0039] The panel assembly 200 is designed with user convenience and safety in mind. Made of lightweight materials, it ensures structural strength while facilitating user operation, and effectively prevents snowflakes and ice from splashing onto external areas, keeping the area around the equipment clean.

[0040] Specifically, hinge seats 110 extend from both sides of the ice outlet 101.1 on the front end surface of the main unit 100, and the upper end of the panel assembly 200 is mounted on the upper end of the hinge seats 110 via a pivot. An ice outlet channel a is formed between the panel assembly 200 and the ice outlet 101.1.

[0041] Specific reference Figure 3 As shown, the hinge seat 110 protrudes from the end face of the main unit 100, that is, it protrudes from the ice outlet 101.1. The ice outlet 101.1 is located on the front end face of the main unit 100.

[0042] When the panel assembly 200 is fully fitted to the hinge base 110, a stable ice outlet channel a is formed between it and the ice outlet 101.1. The lower end of the ice outlet channel a is open, and the area below the opening is the direction in which the snowflakes fall. When the snowflakes are cut and splashed out from the surface of the evaporator, they first impact the rear end face of the panel assembly 200. Due to the blocking and guiding effect of this end face, the movement direction of the snowflakes changes, and they fall accurately and smoothly along the lower part of the ice outlet channel a into the collection container below, thus completing the entire ice outlet process.

[0043] In the specific structure of this embodiment, the upper end of the panel assembly 200 is provided with a pivot (not shown in the figure), and the two hinge seats 110 are provided with shaft holes 111 on their opposite inner surfaces that perfectly match the size and shape of the pivot. By inserting both ends of the pivot into the corresponding shaft holes 111, a reliable hinge connection can be achieved between the panel assembly 200 and the hinge seats 110. This design allows the user to directly apply force to the lower end of the panel assembly 200 to easily adjust the tilt angle or opening / closing state of the panel, thereby flexibly controlling the size of the ice-dispensing space and the falling trajectory of the snowflakes according to actual needs.

[0044] Users can open or close the panel assembly 200 by operating the lower end of the panel assembly 200. When it is necessary to observe the cutting situation, simply open the panel assembly 200 by flipping it up, and the panel assembly 200 will rotate around the pivot to open; when it is necessary to use normally, the panel assembly 200 is lowered so that it fits tightly against the hinge seat 110 to ensure the stability and directionality of the ice outlet space.

[0045] In this embodiment, in order to limit the two extreme positions of the panel assembly 200, the hinge seat is provided with a positioning guide structure, and the panel assembly 200 is provided with a positioning protrusion that cooperates with the positioning guide structure.

[0046] Specific reference Figure 9 As shown, the positioning and guiding structure consists of a positioning groove 114 and a guide groove 113 located on the outside of the shaft hole. The guide groove 113 is an arc-shaped structure and is coaxially arranged with the shaft hole 111. Two positioning grooves 114 are provided, located at the two ends of the guide groove 113, and are on the same circular path as the guide groove 113. Simultaneously, a positioning protrusion (not shown in the figure) matching the positioning and guiding structure is provided on the back of the panel assembly 200. This positioning protrusion is an arc-shaped protrusion slightly protruding from the end face, capable of being embedded in the positioning groove 114 or sliding along the guide groove 113.

[0047] When the positioning protrusion is located in one of the two positioning grooves 114, it indicates that the panel assembly 200 is in the blocked position or the open position. When the user operates the panel assembly 200 to change its position, the positioning protrusion will cross the plane between the positioning groove 114 and the guide groove 113, then enter the interior of the guide groove 113, and slide smoothly along the path of the guide groove 113.

[0048] In this embodiment, the back of the panel assembly 200 is also provided with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 4, and the irradiation direction of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 4 is towards the ice outlet channel a.

[0049] Specific reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the back of the panel assembly 200 has a horizontally extending crossbeam 210 structure. This crossbeam 210 protrudes significantly from the back end face of the panel and has a hollow design, with an internal cavity shape, which reduces the overall weight and facilitates internal wiring and component arrangement. A rectangular notch is provided at the lower end of the crossbeam 210, within which a transparent or semi-transparent lampshade 3 is installed. The lampshade 3 contains an ultraviolet disinfection lamp. This ultraviolet disinfection lamp is connected to the circuit system of the panel assembly 200 via internal wiring for power supply and control.

[0050] When the panel assembly 200 is in the obstructed position, the crossbeam 210 is positioned directly above the ice outlet channel a. At this time, the irradiation surface of the lamp cover 3 is arranged downwards, directly facing the opening area of ​​the ice outlet channel a. Under this positional relationship, the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet disinfection lamp can directly and comprehensively irradiate the interior of the ice outlet channel a, thereby effectively and continuously disinfecting the snowflakes transported in the channel with ultraviolet light.

[0051] In this embodiment, the positioning protrusion is formed on the side end face of the crossbeam 210.

[0052] To ensure that the hinge base 110 can stably support the panel assembly 200 and that the panel assembly 200 has good fit stability on the hinge base 110, in this embodiment, the front end face of the hinge base 110 is specifically designed as an inclined surface structure. A mating groove 112 is machined on this inclined surface, and correspondingly, a mating block (not shown in the figure) is provided on the panel assembly 200 that can be precisely embedded into the mating groove 112. This mating structure design of the inclined surface, the mating groove 112, and the mating block not only enhances the connection strength and stability between the panel assembly 200 and the hinge base 110, but also further improves the overall assembly accuracy and reliability.

[0053] The purpose of setting the end face of the hinge seat 110 as an inclined end face is that when the panel assembly 200 is in the blocked position, its back side is stably connected to the hinge seat 110 by the mating block embedded in the mating groove 112. At this time, the back plate is also set with an inclined end face. When the snowflakes splash onto the back plate of the panel assembly 200, due to the special setting of the inclined end face, the snowflakes bounce in the direction of the vertical back plate end face backward, so that the snowflakes have a downward force, and the downward force drives the snowflakes to fall from the opening.

[0054] Furthermore, this design effectively reduces the accumulation of ice flakes on the back panel of the panel assembly 200, avoiding the risk of equipment instability or damage due to excessive ice buildup. By optimizing the tilt angle and the depth of the mating groove 112, the tightness of the fit between the panel assembly 200 and the hinge seat 110 is further improved, ensuring excellent performance even during prolonged use. At the same time, this structure facilitates later maintenance and cleaning; users can easily disassemble the panel assembly 200 to quickly remove residual ice chips or other debris, thereby extending the overall lifespan of the equipment.

[0055] In this embodiment, the front end face of the ice-making chamber 101 has an opening, which forms the ice outlet 101.1 for discharging the snowflakes generated during the ice-making process. An ice blade 400 is positioned at the lower edge of the ice outlet 101.1, with its blade 410 facing upwards to facilitate effective cutting of the ice layer. Simultaneously, the outer end face of the blade 410 is designed as an inclined surface to optimize the sliding path of the ice chips.

[0056] Preferred, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the evaporator 1 is designed as a cylindrical structure and is installed horizontally inside the ice-making chamber 101. That is, the axis L of the evaporator 1 remains horizontal, and the entire evaporator 1 can continuously rotate around this horizontal axis. The ice blade 400 is fixed to the lower edge of the ice outlet 101.1, with the blade 410 facing upward and located close to the evaporator 1. As the evaporator 1 rotates continuously, the ice layer condensed on its outer surface comes into contact with and rubs against the blade 410, achieving continuous cutting of the ice layer through the blade 410. The shaved ice then falls naturally from the outside of the blade 410.

[0057] The outer end face of the blade 410 is set as an inclined surface, so that the thickness of the upper end of the blade 410 is significantly less than that of the lower end. This structure allows the slush ice to slide down the inclined outer surface in the inclined direction after being cut at the upper end of the blade 410, thus accurately falling into the opening of the ice outlet channel a, improving the smoothness and efficiency of ice outlet.

[0058] To further enhance cutting performance, the angle of the blade 410 ensures efficient ice stripping during the cutting process without damaging the surface of the evaporator 1. Furthermore, the installation position of the ice blade 400 is optimized to maintain a small and uniform gap with the outer surface of the evaporator 1, thus guaranteeing the stability and consistency of the cutting process. This design not only extends the service life of the ice blade 400 but also significantly improves the quality of the shaved ice produced.

[0059] In order to further optimize the falling direction of the snowflakes, in this embodiment, a guide plate 500 is provided on the lower edge of the ice outlet 101.1, and the ice blade 400 is installed on the inner side of the guide plate 500; the guide plate 500 is provided with a guide surface 501 that connects with the outer end face of the blade 410.

[0060] The primary function of the blade 410 is to fine-tune and guide the slush ice, precisely directing it from the ice outlet 101.1 area. This effectively prevents slush ice from accidentally entering the ice-making chamber 101, avoiding any impact on ice-making efficiency or equipment blockage. To enhance the stability of the ice blade 400 and optimize the guiding effect, a guide plate 500 is specially designed to connect with the ice blade 400. The guide plate 500, through its structural design, not only provides a robust mounting support for the ice blade 400 but also utilizes the smooth curvature of its outer surface to continuously guide the slush ice. This dual guiding mechanism ensures that the slush ice falls stably and smoothly in the preset direction, improving the reliability and efficiency of the overall ice-discharging process.

[0061] The guide plate 500 is made of engineering plastic that is resistant to low temperatures and has good impact resistance. This material can maintain stable performance in long-term low-temperature environments, while effectively reducing the resistance generated by friction during the descent of the ice flakes. Furthermore, the installation angle of the guide plate 500 has been verified through multiple experiments to ensure optimal cooperation with the ice blade 400. By adjusting the angle of the guide plate 500, the flow path of the ice flakes can be further optimized, allowing them to quickly enter the ice exit channel a after leaving the blade 410, without accumulating or deviating midway. This design not only improves the overall operating efficiency of the equipment but also significantly reduces maintenance costs and operational difficulty.

[0062] Preferably, in this embodiment, the guide surface 501 includes an inclined guide surface 501.1 and a straight guide surface 501.2, which are sequentially connected to the lower end of the blade 410.

[0063] To ensure the consistency of the guiding structure in terms of function, the tilt angle of the inclined guide surface 501.1 is designed to be basically close to or slightly smaller than the tilt angle of the outer surface of the blade 410; while the straight guide surface 501.2 is set to be approximately perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0064] Based on the above structural design, as the snowflakes slide down along each guide surface, their trajectory and falling direction are gradually adjusted and approach the ideal vertical falling state, thereby effectively and stably ensuring that the snowflakes are smoothly output from the ice outlet channel a, avoiding blockage or deflection.

[0065] This design, combining the inclined guide surface 501.1 and the straight guide surface 501.2, not only optimizes the flow path of the snowflakes but also further enhances the stability and adaptability of the guiding structure. In practical use, this structure significantly reduces abnormal situations caused by irregular ice shapes or equipment vibration, thereby improving the overall continuity and uniformity of ice dispensing. Furthermore, the smooth surface of the guide surface 501 has a low coefficient of friction, which reduces the resistance encountered by the snowflakes as they slide down, further improving ice dispensing efficiency. Simultaneously, this design also facilitates subsequent cleaning and maintenance, reducing the workload of operators.

[0066] In this embodiment, to prevent water leakage when the water box 300 is removed, a one-way valve structure is provided inside the water box 300. The one-way valve structure includes a steel ball 5 disposed inside the feed pipe 310. The inner wall of the feed pipe 310 is provided with a limiting sleeve 600 to prevent the steel ball 5 from falling out. A discharge hole 601 is provided inside the limiting sleeve 600. A corresponding ejector pin 120 is provided inside the ice-making chamber 101, which can extend into the discharge hole 601 to lift the steel ball 5.

[0067] Specific reference Figure 8 As shown, the feed tube 310 is a long and thin tube with its lower end extending into the ice-making chamber 101 to guide the liquid raw material to the bottom of the ice-making chamber 101. The ejector pin 120 is formed at the bottom of the ice-making chamber 101 and extends upward.

[0068] A limiting sleeve 600 is installed at the lower end of the feeding pipe 310. The limiting sleeve 600 is firmly inserted into the inside of the feeding pipe 310, thereby effectively reducing the actual inner diameter at the opening of the feeding pipe 310. The steel ball 5 is positioned directly above the limiting sleeve 600. With the structural support of the limiting sleeve 600, it is stably held and confined within the internal space of the feeding pipe 310 to ensure that it will not accidentally fall off or shift.

[0069] When the water tank 300 is removed from the main body 100, the steel ball 5 falls automatically downwards under gravity and eventually comes to rest on the upper surface of the limiting sleeve 600. At this point, the steel ball 5 completely blocks the discharge hole 601 in the center of the limiting sleeve 600, thus forming an effective sealing structure. This mechanism ensures that the liquid inside the water tank 300 cannot leak through the discharge pipe 310, effectively avoiding leakage problems during use.

[0070] When the water box 300 is correctly installed on the main unit 100, the ejector pin 120 on the main unit 100 will extend into the discharge hole 601 of the limiting sleeve 600, and under mechanical action, push the steel ball 5 upward. At this time, the discharge hole 601 and the internal cavity of the feed pipe 310 are connected through the annular gap on the side of the steel ball 5, and the liquid raw material can smoothly seep out through this gap and finally flow out stably from the discharge hole 601, completing the entire discharge process.

[0071] Preferably, in this embodiment, the length of the ejector pin 120 is greater than the depth of the discharge hole 601.

[0072] In this embodiment, in order to ensure that the liquid introduced from the water box to the bottom of the ice-making chamber can be contacted by the evaporator, the bottom surface of the ice-making chamber 101 is configured as a receiving area 103 located below the water box 300 and a production area 105 located below the evaporator 1. The receiving area 103 and the production area 105 are connected by an inclined liquid guiding surface 104, and the end face of the receiving area 103 is higher than the end face of the production area 105.

[0073] Specific reference Figure 3As shown, the bottom structure of the ice-making chamber 101 is designed as a stepped structure. The height of the receiving area 103 below the water box 300 is slightly higher than the production area 105 below the evaporator 1, and the two are smoothly connected by a liquid guiding surface 104 with a certain inclination angle. This structural design allows the liquid to flow naturally along the slope to the lower production area 105 when the water box 300 injects liquid into the ice-making chamber 101, due to the relatively high position of the receiving area 103 and the inclined guiding effect of the liquid guiding surface 104. This allows the liquid to be effectively contacted by the evaporator 1 and perform ice-making operation.

[0074] When the water tank 300 is removed or the liquid in the water tank 300 is completely used up, some liquid may still remain in the receiving area 103. Under the action of gravity and the liquid guiding surface 104, this residual liquid will continue to flow towards the lower manufacturing area 105 until all the liquid in the receiving area 103 is completely drained and there is no accumulation.

[0075] The above structural design effectively avoids the reduction in efficiency and ice-making quality problems caused by uneven liquid distribution or residue during the ice-making process, thus improving the stability of the equipment and the ice-making effect.

[0076] To ensure the stable installation of the water box 300 on the upper part of the host 100, in this embodiment, the upper end face of the host 100 is provided with a sink groove, and the bottom shape of the water box 300 matches the sink groove; the discharge pipe 310 extends downward from the bottom.

[0077] When the water tank 300 is installed on the main unit 100, its bottom can be fully embedded in the settling tank, forming a tight fit. This design not only improves the stability of the connection between the water tank 300 and the main unit 100, but also effectively prevents loosening caused by external forces or vibrations. At the same time, the extension direction of the discharge pipe 310 is coordinated with the structural layout of the settling tank, ensuring a smooth and stable path for the liquid raw material during flow. Furthermore, through precise dimensional matching and positioning design, the overall ease of operation and sealing performance of the device are further enhanced, providing a reliable guarantee for the user experience.

[0078] In this embodiment, the host 100 is also provided with a water receiving tray 2, which is located below the ice outlet 101.1 and is magnetically connected to the front end face of the host 100.

[0079] The drip tray 2 is positioned at the front of the main unit 100, directly below the ice dispensing channel a. Its main function is to collect any ice fragments and shavings that may splash or fall outside the container during the ice dispensing process, preventing the ice from contaminating the surrounding environment or causing inconvenience. Simultaneously, to facilitate regular cleaning of the melted ice water accumulated in the drip tray 2 and prevent bacterial growth or odors from accumulating, magnets are specially installed on the side wall of the drip tray 2. At the corresponding position on the front panel of the main unit 100, an adsorption component matching the magnet is installed, achieving a stable connection between the drip tray 2 and the main unit 100 through magnetic force. This ensures both the convenience and reliability of the drip tray 2's installation and allows users to easily disassemble it for cleaning and maintenance, improving the overall practicality of the product and the user experience.

[0080] In this embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure between the water tray 2 and the main unit 100 is a conventional structure in the prior art that uses a magnet to attract metal parts, which will not be described in detail here.

[0081] The combination of magnets and adsorption components not only simplifies the installation of the water tray 2, but also effectively avoids accidental detachment due to external impact. It not only meets functional requirements, but also takes into account the convenience of cleaning and maintenance, fully reflecting the human-centered design concept of the product.

[0082] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A snow machine with a rotatable display panel, characterized in that: include, The main unit (100) includes a refrigeration chamber (102) and an ice-making chamber (101). The refrigeration chamber (102) is provided with a refrigeration component, and the ice-making chamber (101) is provided with an ice outlet (101.1). An evaporator (1) is rotatably mounted in the ice-making chamber (101) about axis L and is located near the ice outlet (101.1); An ice blade (400) is provided at the ice outlet (101.1) and extends along the axis L, with the blade (410) facing the outer surface of the evaporator (1); A water box (300) is located above the ice-making chamber (101) and a feed pipe (310) extends into the ice-making chamber (101) to supply water to the ice-making chamber (101). A panel assembly (200) is provided in front of the ice outlet (101.1). The panel assembly (200) is movably connected to the host (100) so that the panel assembly (200) has an open position that fully exposes the ice outlet (101.1) and a blocked position that fully covers the ice outlet (101.1).

2. The snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the host (100) extends from both sides of the ice outlet (101.1), and the upper end of the panel assembly (200) is mounted on the upper end of the hinge (110) via a pivot. An ice outlet channel (a) is formed between the panel assembly (200) and the ice outlet (101.1).

3. The snowflake machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hinge seat (110) is provided with a positioning guide structure, and the panel assembly (200) is provided with a positioning protrusion that cooperates with the positioning guide structure.

4. The snowflake machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The back of the panel assembly (200) is also provided with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (4), and the irradiation direction of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp (4) is towards the ice outlet channel (a).

5. The snowflake machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end face of the ice-making chamber (101) opens to form an ice outlet (101.1), and the ice blade (400) is located at the lower edge of the ice outlet (101.1), with the blade (410) facing upward; the outer end face of the blade (410) is an inclined surface.

6. The snowflake machine according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The lower edge of the ice outlet (101.1) is provided with a guide plate (500), and the ice blade (400) is installed on the inner side of the guide plate (500); the guide plate (500) is provided with a guide surface (501) that connects with the outer end face of the blade (410).

7. The snowflake machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide surface (501) includes an inclined guide surface (501.1) and a straight guide surface (501.2), which are connected in sequence to the lower end of the blade (410).

8. The snowflake machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water box (300) is equipped with a one-way valve structure, which includes a steel ball (5) disposed in the feed pipe (310). The inner wall of the feed pipe (310) is provided with a limiting sleeve (600) to prevent the steel ball (5) from falling out. The limiting sleeve (600) is provided with a discharge hole (601). The ice-making chamber (101) is provided with a corresponding ejector pin (120) that can extend into the discharge hole (601) to lift the steel ball (5).

9. The snowflake machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the ice-making chamber (101) is configured as a receiving area (103) below the water box (300) and a production area (105) below the evaporator (1). The receiving area (103) and the production area (105) are connected by an inclined liquid guiding surface (104), and the end face of the receiving area (103) is higher than the end face of the production area (105).

10. The snowflake machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host (100) is also provided with a water receiving tray (2), which is located below the ice outlet (101.1) and is magnetically connected to the front end of the host (100).

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