A liquid receiving tray for a snowflake machine

Abstract

The application discloses a liquid receiving disc of a snowflake machine, which comprises a transversely arranged disc body (6), wherein the disc body (6) is designed to be sunken at an ice making roller (1) to form a liquid containing area (8) as a low point of the disc body (6), and liquid in other areas of the disc body (6) flows to the liquid containing area (8). The liquid receiving disc is beneficial to ensuring that liquid flows to a position where the ice making roller is located and providing sufficient liquid for the ice making roller, and the structure is relatively simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of snowflake machine technology, specifically to a liquid receiving tray for a snowflake machine. Background Technology

[0002] One type of ice maker is called a snow shaved ice machine (also known as a shaved ice machine). For example, the heat transfer type shaved ice machine with authorization announcement number CN213931594U includes a water tank, a hollow rotating drum, a compressor, and a scraper. The hollow rotating drum is located above the water tank, and the scraper is located below the hollow rotating drum. A sealed chamber is installed inside the hollow rotating drum. A hollow shaft is welded to each end of the sealed chamber, coaxial with the hollow rotating drum and extending to the outside. The hollow rotating drum is filled with low-temperature heat transfer oil. The hollow shaft has a refrigerant inlet pipe and a refrigerant return pipe connecting the sealed chamber and the compressor.

[0003] As mentioned above, the liquid level in the water tank decreases due to freezing during the continuous operation of the hollow rotating drum (i.e., the ice-making drum). Therefore, the water tanks in current snow shaving machines are generally quite deep. The challenge lies in how to make the tank shallower, thus facilitating smaller tanks and simplifying the structure. Therefore, the applicant previously filed a utility model patent application (No. 2024230003667) for a self-balancing liquid-dispensing shaved ice maker. This self-balancing liquid-dispensing shaved ice maker divides the liquid supply structure into two parts: a top box (i.e., a liquid supply box) and... Liquid in the top box flows into the liquid supply tray (i.e., the liquid receiving tray) through the outlet of the liquid pipe. Therefore, the depth of the liquid supply tray can be made relatively shallow. However, although the depth is shallow, how to ensure that the liquid flows to the location of the ice-making drum and provides sufficient liquid to the ice-making drum requires further research. This application proposes a liquid receiving tray for a snowflake machine, which is conducive to ensuring that the liquid flows to the location of the ice-making drum and provides sufficient liquid to the ice-making drum. Moreover, the structure is relatively simple. If necessary, the contents of the self-balancing liquid-filling shaved ice maker described above can be completely incorporated into this application. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a liquid receiving tray for a snow machine, which helps to ensure that the liquid flows to the location of the ice-making drum and provides sufficient liquid for the ice-making drum, and the structure is relatively simple.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: a liquid receiving tray for a snow machine, including a horizontally arranged tray body. The tray body is designed to sink at the ice-making drum to form a liquid-containing area. The liquid-containing area is the lowest point of the tray body, and the liquid in other areas of the tray body flows to the liquid-containing area.

[0006] With the above structure, this utility model has the following advantages: In this disclosure, the liquid-containing area is located at the lowest point of the plate, which helps to ensure that the liquid flows to the location of the ice-making drum. The sinking design and the liquid flow from other areas of the plate to the liquid-containing area help to provide sufficient liquid for the ice-making drum, and the structure is relatively simple.

[0007] In particular, the technical solution of setting up a liquid-containing area has additional technical effects. When the liquid level in the receiving tray drops, the liquid level in other areas of the tray drops significantly first. This feature can be used to trigger the liquid supply box to replenish the liquid in time, thereby ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of the ice-making drum. In addition, as the liquid-containing area is at a low point, it is conducive to the inflow of liquid, so the bottom surface of the tray is less likely to accumulate liquid.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bottom of the disc is sloped gently towards the liquid-containing area to form the liquid-containing area.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front end of the disc body is tilted upwards to form a tilted portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the inner surface of the raised portion is an arc surface, which mates with the outer peripheral surface of the ice-making roller.

[0011] In some embodiments, a longitudinally arranged handle is also included, which forms an L-shaped structure with the disc body. Attached image description: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the liquid supply structure of the liquid receiving tray of a snowflake machine according to the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the liquid supply structure after removing the liquid supply nozzle from the liquid supply box.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a top view of the liquid supply structure.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a sectional view along the AA direction.

[0015] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Draw a schematic diagram of the ice-making rollers on the basis.

[0016] The diagram shows: 1-Ice-making roller, 2-Liquid receiving tray, 3-Float, 4-Block, 5-Liquid supply outlet, 6-Panel body, 7-Handle, 8-Liquid holding area, 9-Liquid outlet hole, 10-Liquid inlet area, 11-Liquid outlet area, 12-Head, 13-Sealing ring, 14-Liquid supply nozzle, 15-Swing rod, 16-Float, 17-Raised part. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To better understand this application, various aspects of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these detailed descriptions are merely illustrative of exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application in any way. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0018] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 4 and 5, this disclosure proposes a liquid receiving tray for a snowflake machine. The liquid receiving tray includes a horizontally arranged tray body (6). The tray body (6) is designed to sink at the ice-making drum (1) to form a liquid holding area (8). The liquid holding area (8) is the lowest point of the tray body (6), and the liquid in other areas of the tray body (6) flows to the liquid holding area (8).

[0019] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front end of the plate (6) is raised to form a raised part (17). In this way, when the ice-making roller (1) is rotating, it is not easy for liquid to be carried out of the liquid storage area (8).

[0020] Furthermore, the inner surface of the raised part (17) is an arc surface, which matches the outer circumferential surface of the ice-making roller (1).

[0021] This disclosure is applicable not only to the self-balancing liquid-dispensing shaved ice maker described in the prior utility model patent application No. 2024230003667, but also to other liquid supply structures. This disclosure can be used in any applicable snowflake machine (shaved ice maker).

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 The illustration shows another liquid supply structure for a snow machine. This liquid supply structure includes a liquid receiving tray 2 located below the ice-making drum 1 of the snow machine. The liquid receiving tray 2 is equipped with a swingable float 3, and the float 3 is equipped with a plug 4. A liquid supply outlet 5 is provided on the upper side of the plug 4. Liquid flows into the liquid receiving tray 2 through the liquid supply outlet 5. The liquid in the liquid receiving tray 2 causes the float 3 to swing and rise. The swinging and rising of the float 3 drives the plug 4 to rise. When the liquid level in the liquid receiving tray 2 reaches a set value, the plug 4 blocks the liquid supply outlet 5. When the liquid level in the liquid receiving tray 2 is lower than the set value, the plug 4 opens the liquid supply outlet 5, allowing liquid to flow into the liquid receiving tray 2 through the liquid supply outlet 5.

[0023] like Figure 4 As shown, at this time, the liquid supply outlet 5 is blocked by the blockage 4. When the liquid level drops, the liquid supply outlet 5 is immediately opened, and the liquid flows into the receiving tray 2, causing the liquid level to rise again.

[0024] The specific structure of the oscillating float 3 can be various. Any oscillating float 3 that is suitable for this disclosure can be applied to this disclosure.

[0025] In this example, as Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the float 3 includes a rocker arm 15 and a float body 16. The float body 16 is located at the end of the rocker arm 15 near the ice-making drum 1, and the end of the rocker arm 15 away from the ice-making drum 1 is a rotatable end. A plug 4 is located on the rocker arm 15. In this way, the rocker arm 15 and the float body 16 can be made of different materials, which is beneficial to obtain a float 3 with small volume and large buoyancy. In addition, with this design, the upward force of the float body 16 is sufficient to block the liquid supply outlet 5 with the plug 4, making it less likely to leak.

[0026] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , 4 As shown, the end of the float 3 furthest from the ice-making drum 1 is rotatably connected to the drip tray 2. This allows the float 3 to be mounted on the drip tray 2 as a single unit.

[0027] In addition to the single-component configuration, the rotating connection end of the float 3 can also be set on the body of the snow machine, thus forming two components with the liquid receiving tray 2. In other words, the rotating connection end of the float 3 can not be rotatably connected to the liquid receiving tray 2, which is also acceptable.

[0028] Furthermore, the receiving tray 2 can be removed for cleaning, and the float 3 is removed and placed along with the receiving tray 2 when it is removed or placed. In this way, since the float 3 is installed on the receiving tray 2 as a component, the float 3 can be removed and placed along with the receiving tray 2 when it is removed or placed, which is more convenient and easier to use.

[0029] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , 4 As shown in Figure 5, the drip tray 2 includes a horizontally arranged tray body 6 and a vertically arranged handle 7. The main body of the float 3 is located in the tray body 6, and the end of the float 3 away from the ice-making roller 1 is hinged to the handle 7. In this way, the drip tray 2 can be more easily removed through the handle 7. In addition, the hinged end of the float 3 away from the ice-making roller 1 is conducive to the integrity of the tray body 6.

[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , 5 As shown, float 3 is located behind ice-making drum 1. In this way, float 3 and ice-making drum 1 will not interfere with each other.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , 4As shown in Figure 5, the bottom surface of the receiving tray 2 is designed to sink at the ice-making drum 1, forming a liquid-containing area 8. This liquid-containing area 8 serves as the lowest point of the receiving tray 2, allowing liquid from other areas of the tray 2 to flow into it. This facilitates the formation of the liquid-containing area 8 and provides sufficient liquid to the ice-making drum 1. In this example, as can be seen from the attached figure, the bottom surface of the receiving tray 2 is sloped gently in the liquid-containing area 8 to form it. This liquid-containing area 8 can adequately accommodate a portion of the ice-making drum 1 without affecting the operation of the float 3.

[0032] In particular, the technical solution of setting up the liquid holding area 8 has additional technical effects. When the liquid level drops, on the one hand, the liquid holding area 8 can still provide sufficient liquid for the ice making drum 1 to use, so that the ice making drum 1 can work normally. At this time, the float 3 has already descended to the position and can replenish the liquid in time, thus ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of the ice making drum 1. On the other hand, the liquid holding area 8 is located at the lowest point, which is conducive to the inflow of liquid. Therefore, the bottom surface of the liquid receiving tray 2 at the part corresponding to the float 3 is less likely to accumulate liquid, which would prevent the float 3 from descending in time.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the liquid supply outlet 5 includes a liquid outlet hole 9, an inlet area 10 located above the liquid outlet hole 9, and a liquid outlet area 11 located below the liquid outlet hole 9. The diameter of the inlet area 10 is larger than the diameter of the liquid outlet hole 9. The liquid outlet area 11 is fitted with the plug 4 at intervals, and the diameter of the liquid outlet area 11 is larger than the diameter of the liquid outlet hole 9. The head 12 of the plug 4 is fitted with the liquid outlet hole 9. In this way, the different diameter settings are conducive to a higher flow velocity in the liquid outlet hole 9 for rapid liquid discharge, while the liquid outlet area 11 buffers and guides the liquid, thereby reducing the impact when the liquid flows in. At the same time, the liquid can be guided along the intervals between the plug 4 and the liquid outlet area 11 and flow smoothly into the receiving tray 2.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, a sealing ring 13 is provided on the head 12 of the plug 4 and / or the outlet hole 9. This better seals the outlet hole 9.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a liquid supply box located above the blockage 4, with a liquid supply outlet 5 on the lower side of the liquid supply box. The depth of the drip tray 2 is set to a shallow depth, which is less than the radius of the ice-making roller 1. The liquid supply box replenishes the drip tray 2 with liquid. In this way, the liquid supply box can hold more liquid, so the drip tray 2 can be made shallower, which helps to reduce the volume of the drip tray 2, making it easier for the factory to manufacture and assemble and / or for the user to put the drip tray 2 away. At the same time, it also achieves the purpose of continuously supplying liquid to the drip tray 2.

[0036] In this example, as Figure 1 , 4As shown, the liquid supply box is equipped with a liquid supply nozzle 14, which provides a liquid supply outlet 5.

[0037] When understanding this utility model, the above structure may be referred to other embodiments / appendices if necessary. Figure 1 And that is understood, so I will not elaborate further here.

[0038] The above description is merely an illustrative embodiment of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features, and principles described in the scope of protection of this utility model are included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drip tray for a snow machine, characterized in that: The plate (6) is arranged horizontally. The plate (6) is designed to sink at the ice roller (1) to form a liquid holding area (8). The liquid holding area (8) is the lowest point of the plate (6). Liquid from other areas of the plate (6) flows to the liquid holding area (8).

2. The drip tray for a snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the disc (6) is set with a gentle slope towards the liquid-containing area (8) to form the liquid-containing area (8).

3. The drip tray for a snow machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The front end of the disc body (6) is raised to form a raised part (17).

4. The drip tray for a snow machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner surface of the raised part (17) is an arc surface, which matches the outer circumferential surface of the ice-making roller (1).

5. The drip tray for a snow machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a vertically arranged handle (7), which forms an L-shaped structure with the disc body (6).

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