A continuous ice maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of cotton ice machine, concretely is a cotton ice machine, contains casing, icing cylinder and scraper, scraper is located icing cylinder circumference, and casing has the installation cavity of front side opening, and icing cylinder is located in the cavity, and left and right two ends are rotatably connected with the cavity inner wall, and the installation cavity has the ice outlet and / or ice guide component under the icing cylinder side. Its characterized in that, the casing front side opening has the shielding panel, and the panel has the through peep window and is communicated with the installation cavity. Set up shielding panel can block dust and other pollutants to enter, improve equipment cleanliness and operating stability, the panel modular design can be dismantled, and daily maintenance and cleaning are convenient, reduce maintenance difficulty and cost, and the peep window on the panel can let operating personnel observe internal working condition in real time, ensure that equipment is normally operating, improve use safety and reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shaved ice machines, specifically to a shaved ice machine. Background Technology

[0002] Existing shaved ice machines typically have a front panel that is integrally molded with the casing and has an opening panel. Once opened, the operating space is limited, making cleaning inconvenient for operators. Furthermore, the one-piece design often requires complete replacement of the entire unit when the panel is damaged, increasing maintenance costs and complexity. In addition, this traditional design is extremely inconvenient when internal components need to be inspected, as the opening restricts operating space, making the inspection process cumbersome and time-consuming. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a shaved ice machine that is easy to clean and can monitor the production status of shaved ice in real time.

[0004] A shaved ice machine includes a housing, an ice-forming roller and a scraper installed inside the housing. The scraper is located circumferentially around the ice-forming roller. The housing has a mounting cavity with a front opening. The ice-forming roller is disposed in the mounting cavity. The left and right ends of the ice-forming roller are rotatably connected to the left and right side walls of the mounting cavity, respectively. The mounting cavity has a discharge port and / or ice-guiding components on the lower side of the ice-forming roller. The housing has a shielding panel at the front opening. The shielding panel has a through viewing window that communicates with the mounting cavity.

[0005] This utility model can also be improved in the following ways.

[0006] Preferably, the shielding panel is detachably disposed at the opening on the front side of the housing.

[0007] This detachable design allows operators to easily remove the shielding panel when cleaning the internal structure of the shaved ice machine, providing more operating space and greatly improving cleaning convenience and efficiency. Furthermore, if the shielding panel is damaged, the entire casing does not need to be replaced; only the shielding panel needs to be replaced, reducing maintenance costs and simplifying the repair process. In addition, this design also excels when inspecting internal components. Operators can easily remove the shielding panel for detailed inspection and repair of internal parts, avoiding the difficulties and time-consuming issues caused by limited operating space.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes a tray, in which the icing roller is rotatably disposed, with a portion of the icing roller immersed in the tray to extract liquid from it.

[0009] The shape and size of the tray match the icing roller, ensuring stable liquid dispensing during the rolling process. Furthermore, the tray is made of an easy-to-clean material, allowing operators to thoroughly clean it after each use to guarantee the hygienic quality of the shaved ice.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a feeding device, which is installed above the housing and has its outlet connected to the material tray for conveying liquid.

[0011] The feeding device is designed to control the amount of liquid being fed, ensuring that the liquid enters the tray in the right proportion each time shaved ice is made, thereby guaranteeing the consistent taste and quality of the shaved ice.

[0012] Preferably, the housing is provided with a signal sensing device, which is electrically connected to the icing drum. The shielding panel is provided with a control device, which is wirelessly connected to the signal sensing device to control the rotation and cooling of the icing drum.

[0013] The control device is used to control the rotation speed of the icing drum and the cooling power. The signal sensing device is used to adjust the icing drum after receiving the signal from the control device. Since the shielding panel is detachable, a wireless signal connection is adopted, which facilitates the removal and installation of the shielding panel and also reduces the complexity of the wiring layout.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model, through the installation of a shielding panel, can effectively prevent dust, impurities, and other pollutants from the external environment from entering the shaved ice machine, thereby significantly improving the cleanliness and operational stability of the equipment. The shielding panel features a modular design and convenient detachability, making daily maintenance and thorough cleaning extremely simple, greatly reducing maintenance difficulty and time costs. Furthermore, the shielding panel is equipped with a viewing window, allowing operators to observe and monitor the working status and operation of the internal structure in real time, ensuring the equipment is always in normal operating condition and improving safety and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a shaved ice machine.

[0016] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of a shaved ice machine.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the shaved ice machine after its cover panel has been removed.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a shaved ice machine.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Mounting cavity; 12. Discharge port; 2. Icing roller; 3. Scraper; 4. Material tray; 5. Covering panel; 51. Viewing window; 52. Control device; 6. Feeding device; 61. Discharge port. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] This utility model relates to a shaved ice machine that is easy to clean and can monitor the production status of shaved ice in real time.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a shaved ice machine, mainly including a housing 1, an ice-forming roller 2, a scraper 3, a material tray 4, and a shielding panel 5. The housing 1 forms the main frame of the device, and the housing 1 has a front-opening mounting cavity 11 inside. This mounting cavity 11 is used to accommodate the core ice-making components.

[0023] The icing roller 2 is horizontally arranged inside the mounting cavity 11. The rotating shafts at its left and right ends are rotatably connected to the left and right side walls of the mounting cavity 11 through bearings and other components, so that the icing roller 2 can be driven by a drive device (such as a motor, not shown in the figure) to rotate around its own axis. The icing roller 2 integrates a cooling system such as a semiconductor refrigeration chip or an evaporator for cooling its inner walls.

[0024] The scraper 3 is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity 11 by a bracket and is located on one side of the circumference of the icing roller 2, with its cutting edge maintaining a small gap with the outer surface of the icing roller 2. When the surface of the icing roller 2 is covered with ice and rotates to the position of the scraper 3, the scraper 3 can scrape the ice layer into flake-shaped shaved ice.

[0025] The material tray 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting cavity 11, and its upper part is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the shape of the icing roller 2. The icing roller 2 is rotatably disposed in the arc-shaped groove, and the lower part of the icing roller 2 is immersed in the material tray 4 so as to continuously and evenly pick up the liquid during rotation.

[0026] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 The feeding device 6 is fixedly installed above the housing 1, and its outlet 61 is connected to the material tray 4 inside the housing 1 through a pipe. The feeding device 6 can controllably and automatically replenish the material tray 4, thereby ensuring the continuity and stability of the material supply during the shaved ice making process, avoiding production interruptions or excessively thick ice layers due to insufficient material, and ensuring the consistency of product quality.

[0027] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4The mounting cavity 11 has a discharge port 12 on the lower side of the icing roller 2. The shaved ice scraped off by the scraper 3 falls naturally from the discharge port 12 under the action of gravity and enters the container placed below. Ice guiding components such as ice guide plates can also be added to the discharge port 12 to better guide the direction of the falling shaved ice.

[0028] Combination Figure 3 The shielding panel 5 is detachably mounted at the front opening of the housing 1 via a snap-fit ​​connection. This connection method ensures the stability of the panel installation, and it can be easily removed by applying a certain force when cleaning or maintenance is required, making the operation extremely simple. A through viewing window 51 is provided in the upper middle part of the shielding panel 5. The viewing window 51 is connected to the internal mounting cavity 11, allowing operators to directly and clearly observe the icing condition of the icing roller 2, the working status of the scraper 3, and the remaining liquid in the material tray 4 without opening or disassembling any parts, thus realizing real-time monitoring of the production process.

[0029] The intelligent control system includes a control device 52 disposed on the surface of the shielding panel 5 and a signal sensing device disposed within the housing. The control device 52 integrates control buttons and / or a touchscreen for setting and sending control commands (such as the rotational speed of the icing drum, refrigeration power, etc.). The signal sensing device is electrically connected to the drive motor of the icing drum 2 and the refrigeration system.

[0030] The control device 52 connects to the signal sensing device wirelessly (e.g., via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi). This design perfectly complements the detachable feature of the shielding panel 5. When the shielding panel 5 is removed for cleaning, the control unit automatically disconnects wirelessly from the main unit, eliminating the constraints of cables and ensuring a smooth and unobstructed disassembly and installation process. After reinstallation, the system automatically reconnects and resumes control. This not only simplifies the physical structure and reduces wiring failures caused by frequent plugging and unplugging, but also increases the modularity of the equipment and makes maintenance more convenient.

[0031] Working process: When in use, pour the prepared liquid into the material tray 4. Start the equipment, and the freezing drum 2 begins to rotate and cool. The surface of the drum quickly freezes after absorbing the liquid, and the resulting ice layer is scraped into shaved ice by the scraper 3 and falls through the discharge port 12. The operator can monitor the entire process through the viewing window 51.

[0032] Cleaning process: When cleaning is required, first disconnect the power. Then, manually move the latches to remove the shielding panel 5 from the housing 1. At this time, the mounting cavity 11 is fully exposed, and the operator can easily and thoroughly clean the icing roller 2, scraper 3, material tray 4, and the inner wall of the mounting cavity 11 without any blind spots or dead angles, greatly improving the thoroughness and efficiency of cleaning.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shaved ice machine, comprising a housing, an ice-forming roller and a scraper installed within the housing, the scraper being located circumferentially on the ice-forming roller, the housing having a mounting cavity with a front opening, the ice-forming roller being disposed within the mounting cavity, the left and right ends of the ice-forming roller being rotatably connected to the left and right side walls of the mounting cavity respectively, the mounting cavity having a discharge port and / or an ice-guiding component on the lower side of the ice-forming roller, characterized in that: The housing has a shielding panel at the front opening, and the shielding panel has a through viewing window that is connected to the mounting cavity.

2. The shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding panel is detachably installed at the opening on the front side of the housing.

3. The shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a material tray, in which the icing roller is rotatably disposed, with a portion of the icing roller immersed in the material tray to extract liquid from the material tray.

4. The shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding device, which is installed on the top of the housing. The discharge port of the feeding device is connected to the material tray for conveying liquid.

5. The shaved ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is equipped with a signal sensing device, which is electrically connected to the icing drum. The shielding panel is equipped with a control device, which is wirelessly connected to the signal sensing device to control the rotation and cooling of the icing drum.

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