Ice crushing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ice crushing devices have low efficiency and safety issues due to manual ice feeding, which makes continuous ice crushing inconvenient and potentially dangerous.
Innovation Solution
An ice crushing device comprising a conveying mechanism, a guide mechanism, and an ice crushing mechanism, where the conveying mechanism temporarily stores ice blocks and guides them automatically into the crushing mechanism, enhancing efficiency and safety by eliminating manual feeding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual ice feeding is used, then the device structure is simple, but the ice crushing efficiency is low and continuous operation is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The conveying mechanism performs preliminary action by automatically transporting ice blocks from the storage area to the crushing chamber before the crushing operation begins, eliminating the need for manual feeding and enabling continuous operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves self-service through the automatic conveying mechanism that feeds ice blocks into the crushing chamber without human intervention, allowing the device to operate continuously and improve productivity
2Reliability
If manual ice feeding is used, then the device structure is simple, but operation safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The conveying mechanism acts as an intermediary between the ice block storage and the crushing chamber, automatically transporting ice blocks and eliminating the need for operators to manually place ice into the crushing area, thereby improving operation safety
3Productivity
If automatic conveying is implemented, then continuous ice crushing is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional modules: an ice block storage area, an automatic conveying mechanism with spiral conveying piece, a guide mechanism, and a crushing chamber. This modular segmentation allows continuous operation while managing complexity through organized functional separation
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device achieves continuous ice crushing with improved efficiency and safety by automating the ice feeding process, allowing for efficient and safe operation.
Implementation Method 1
The spiral conveying piece is located in the conveying shell. An output shaft of the driving piece for conveying extends into the conveying shell and is connected with an end of the spiral conveying piece... the driving piece for conveying is configured for driving the spiral conveying piece to rotate, and then the spiral conveying piece drives the ice blocks to move
Implementation Method 2
The rotating blades are installed on a periphery of the rotating shaft; and when the driving piece for ice crushing operates, the rotating shaft and the rotating blades are driven to rotate, such that the rotating blades and the fixed blades are matched to crush ice
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AI summary
Disclosed is an ice crushing device, and relates to the field of ice crushing technology. The ice crushing device includes a conveying mechanism, a guide mechanism and an ice crushing mechanism. An upper end of the conveying mechanism is open and used for placing ice blocks, and a lower end of the conveying mechanism communicates with an upper end of the guide mechanism; a lower end of the guide mechanism communicates with an upper end of the ice crushing mechanism; the conveying mechanism is used for guiding the ice blocks into the guide mechanism, and the ice blocks in the guide mechanism fall into the ice crushing mechanism through the upper end of the ice crushing mechanism; and the ice crushing mechanism is used for crushing ice. The ice crushing device can improve the ice crushing efficiency and the ice crushing safety.