200928262 九、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於一種用於製造和分配冰塊的機器。 【先前技術】 用於生產冰塊的機器已經存在於市場一段時間，該類 型的機器包含有用以形成冰塊的管狀管，該管狀管由冷凍 機組蒸發器所包覆，以及在其內部配備有螺旋鑽（auger ) 以傳送冰塊至該產品輸出口，而該輸出口連結至以引出孔 © 穿過的環形螺帽（ring nut)。 尤其，在此所稱的機器係用來生產粒狀的冰塊，即所 謂的顆粒狀、方塊狀或柱狀的「塊體（nugget)」或「碎片 (flaker)」。 這些機器之其中一個主要問題是有關於把該機器放在 能容易到達的區域，讓使用者能毫無困難地取得冰塊，而 不是在不方便的機器安裝位置。 一般來說，這種形式的機器自身如果直接設於地板 ❹ 上，在其中一側會配備有外部冰塊配給器。 既然這樣，使用者被迫去彎腰以達到大致上位於地板 的容器中的冰塊，那裡汙染和髒汙的媒介易於與大氣中的 灰塵集中一起。 另外，習知的冰塊配給器通常包括簡單的收集室，其 中存有生產出來的冰粒。爲了取得冰粒，使用者必須使用 一些鏟狀物，因而導入汙染物。更重要的是，爲了要使該 冰粒能取出，該收集室不是要開放於空氣中就是有個門能 200928262 允許取出。這樣進一步使該冰塊受到汙染物的影響。 再者，這樣的冰塊配給器並沒有良好的隔熱效果’而 會導致該冰粒的凝取成塊。 基於這些理由，爲了較易爲進入或者較佳的衛生’這 種機器常常被置於較高於地面之上的高度，並且該外部冰 塊配給器會設在該機器的側邊或者下方。 由於這樣，對於冰塊在直立高度之改善的衛生以及容 易使用的優點會受到後面所舉的事實而限制，亦即，該機 ❹ 器的位置會妨礙運輸，且必須創造包含適當的支撐托架及 安全鎖固系統的複雜系統以支撐該機器，當該機器單純地 置於地面時是非必要的支撐托架以及安全鎖固系統。此 外，當該機器置於升高的位置時，並非所有的部分都可由 使用者輕易地利用。 W02007090523之發明揭露了輸送構件之使用，該輸送 構件爲冰塊生產單元之管狀管的軸向延伸，以使來自該傳 遞元件之冰塊輸出口係位在大致較高於機器的頂端之高 W 度。然而，雖然不是在地上，但具有開口端的輸出口仍然 受到空氣污染的影響而髒污，並且該發明也沒有揭露具有 隔熱之冰塊配給器。另外，因爲冰塊必須每當需要冰塊時 首先生產，所以並無法提供立即可用的冰粒供給。並且， 該冰塊的配給量僅僅依該冰塊的生產量而定。 【發明內容】 本發明所提出之技術任務因此提供用於生產並分配冰 粒的機器，以克服上述之先前技術的技術問題。 200928262 在該技術任務之一範疇中，本發明的一個目的是提供 用於生產並分配冰粒的機器，以保護冰塊遠離現存於機器 所安裝環境中的污染和灰塵。 本發明的另一目的是提供用於生產並分配冰粒的機 器’而該機器具有當使所有機器部分可以簡易地用於檢 査、維修、組合、拆卸以及清潔的同時讓使用者舒服利用 該冰塊配給器之供給位置。 本發明之又一目的係提供用於生產並分配冰粒的機 〇 器’而該機器允許該冰塊配給器設在直立的高度而不會使 該機器的結構複雜或是需要由地面提昇位置的特定支撐結 構。 ， 本發明的又一目的是提供用於生產並分配冰粒的機 器，提供可容易取得的冰粒供應。 本發明的又一目的是提供生產並分配冰粒的機器，依 須求配給預定量之冰塊。 本發明的另一目的是提供生產並分配冰粒的機器，避 ® 免冰粒凝聚成塊。 本發明之最後但非至少的目的是提供生產並分配冰粒 的機器，其構成簡單且經濟的。 上述之技術任務，以及那些或其他的目的，可根據本 發明藉由用於生產並分配冰粒的機器來完成，該機器具有 包括冷凍機組蒸發器以及用於形成冰粒之形成手段的機 座，該機器更具有用於分配冰粒的分配裝置以及包括一用 於儲存冰粒的封閉殼體，其特徵在於該分配裝置係位於該 200928262 機座的外部。 該封閉殼體保護該冰粒免於現存於該機器所安裝的環 境中之污染和灰塵。另外，該封閉殻體係隔熱地，且該分 配裝置幫助避免該冰粒凝聚成塊。 位於該機座之外部的分配裝置允許該冰塊配給器設於 直立的高度而不需要使該機器結構複雜化或是需要從該地 面抬昇位置之特定的支撐結構。 有益地是，該封閉殼體允許該冰粒的製造和儲存直到 © 分配是符合需求的，因而提供冰粒之簡易利用地供給。另 外，該配給並未依據每當需要冰塊時的冰粒生產，可使該 機器在每當分配裝置啓動時標準化配給預設的冰塊量。 本發明的其他特徵係另界定於之隨後的申請專利範圍 中。本發明的進一步的特徵和優點將根據所附加但非限制 性之圖式之用於生產並分配冰粒的機器的較佳而非唯一之 實施例的敘述而顯現。 【實施方式】 ® 現參酌圖式，該機器包括：機座1，包括冷凍機組蒸 發器2以及用於形成冰粒之形成手段3。如第1圖所示之 實施例，該形成手段3係顯示爲在冷凍機組蒸發器2內部 之具有螺旋鑽的管狀管形式，能傳送生產的冰塊至連結以 引出孔穿過的環形螺帽之輸出口。裝附於此的輸送構件4, 然後能傳送因而產生的冰粒經由環狀通道4A至位於該機 座1外部之封閉殼體5中並且朝向設計成使偏轉冰粒落在 殻體中之斜面7上的偏轉構件6。然而，應明瞭的是其他 -8- 200928262 形式的冷凍機組蒸發器以及用於形成冰粒之形成手段能夠 用於本發明之機器中。 該殻體5係較佳隔熱的並設計成能儲存冰粒。配給手 段，較佳爲攪拌器（agitator ) 8的形式，能將包含於該殻 體5中的冰粒自殼體5朝輸出口（ delivery outlet)9移動。 連接至該輸出口的選配的漏斗1 0能導引冰粒朝例如玻璃 的承接容器11。使用裝附於馬達8A之攪拌器8協助殼體5 中之冰粒避免凝聚成塊。另外，使用攪拌器8以及輸出口 〇 9使該機器利用重力自該殼體5將冰粒移至該承接容器11 中〇 該殻體2可以選擇性地包含用於排出融冰之導管 (duct) 12。擱置冰粒的殻體之底板13較佳爲斜面，使得 該輸出口 9係在殼體中位在比該導管12更高之處，因此避 免融冰自該輸出口離開。 該攪拌器8較佳具有至少一個葉片14，該葉片14具 有至少一個開口 1 5。這樣促使該扭力的最小化，藉以節省 〇 能源。該葉片可以是符合該殼體底板13之形狀的形狀。 該機器可以選擇性地包含用於額外排出融冰的第二導 管16，而該導管位於該輸出口 9的下方。 重要的是，該機器可選擇性地包括用於控制冰塊之生 產或分配量的電子控制單元。該控制單元能連接至該分配 手段和/或至該冷凍機組蒸發器和該形成手段。 第一偵測手段，較佳爲至少一個偵測器17的形式，能 夠設置用以偵測來自該殼體5之輸出口 9下方之承接容器 200928262 π的存在。該偵測手段連接至該電子控制單元，使得當來 自該第一偵測手段的訊號是正確時，啓動該配給手段。在 這樣的方式下，冰粒存於該殼體中，受到保護而免於污染， 直到承接容器被設於該輸出口之下方，在此處冰粒被配給 到承接容器。該機器可進一步選擇地設置有連接至該控制 單元之電子控制手段，用於設定該配給手段之啓動的期 間。在此方式下，不論是製造商或是使用者能預設每當在 該分配裝置啓動時的冰塊量配給量。 e 第二偵測手段，較佳係至少一搜查光線（search light) 18的形式，能夠設置用以偵測該殼體5中的冰塊高度。該 偵測手段係連接至電子控制單元以使得當來自該第二偵測 手段的訊號正確時，啓動該冷凍機組蒸發器和該形成手 段。這種方式下，該殻體總會包含已預備好之冰粒供給， 使得冰粒分配不必依賴第一次必須生產之冰粒。 因此構思的用於生產並分配冰粒的機器得作各種修飾 及變化，這些修飾及變化皆落入至本發明槪念的範疇中； ® 另外，所有細部可以用技術上均等的元件取代。實際上， 根據需要和通常技術，任何的材料或尺寸都可以使用。 【圖式簡單說明】 第1圖係顯示根據本發明之實施例中的機器之局部曝 露的剖面圖。 第2圖係顯示根據本發明之實施例中的本發明的分配 裝置之放大剖面圖。 -10- 200928262200928262 IX. Description of the Invention: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a machine for manufacturing and dispensing ice cubes. [Prior Art] Machines for producing ice cubes have been in the market for some time. This type of machine contains a tubular tube useful for forming ice cubes, which is covered by a refrigeration unit evaporator and is equipped with An auger is used to deliver ice cubes to the product outlet, and the outlet is coupled to a ring nut that passes through the extraction apertures©. In particular, the machine referred to herein is used to produce granular ice cubes, i.e., "granular, square or columnar" "nuggets" or "flakers". One of the main problems with these machines is that they are placed in an easily accessible area, allowing the user to obtain ice without difficulty, rather than in an inconvenient machine installation. In general, this form of machine itself, if placed directly on the floor raft, will be equipped with an external ice dispenser on one side. In this case, the user is forced to bend over to reach an ice cube that is substantially in the container of the floor where the contaminated and soiled media tends to concentrate with the dust in the atmosphere. Additionally, conventional ice dispensers typically include a simple collection chamber in which the produced ice particles are present. In order to obtain ice particles, the user must use some shovel to introduce contaminants. More importantly, in order to enable the ice particles to be removed, the collection chamber is either open to the air or has a door energy 200928262. This further causes the ice to be affected by the contaminants. Moreover, such an ice dispenser does not have a good thermal insulation effect' which causes the ice particles to condense into pieces. For these reasons, such machines are often placed at a higher level above the ground for easier access or better hygiene, and the external ice dispenser will be located on the side or below the machine. Because of this, the improved hygiene and ease of use of the ice at the upright height are limited by the facts that are behind, that is, the position of the jaws hinders transportation and must be created to include appropriate support brackets. And a complex system of safety locking systems to support the machine, which is an unnecessary support bracket and a safety locking system when the machine is simply placed on the ground. In addition, not all parts can be easily utilized by the user when the machine is placed in an elevated position. The invention of WO2007090523 discloses the use of a conveying member which is an axial extension of the tubular tube of the ice production unit such that the ice outlet from the transmission element is tied at a height which is substantially higher than the top of the machine. degree. However, although not on the ground, the outlet having the open end is still contaminated by the influence of air pollution, and the invention does not disclose the ice dispenser having the heat insulation. In addition, because ice cubes must be produced first when ice cubes are needed, there is no provision for ready-to-use ice pellets. Moreover, the ration of the ice cube is determined only by the production amount of the ice cube. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The technical task proposed by the present invention therefore provides a machine for producing and distributing ice particles to overcome the above-mentioned prior art problems. 200928262 In one of the technical tasks, it is an object of the present invention to provide a machine for producing and distributing ice particles to protect ice from dirt and dust existing in the environment in which the machine is installed. Another object of the present invention is to provide a machine for producing and distributing ice particles, which machine has a user's comfortable use of the ice while making all machine parts easy to inspect, repair, assemble, disassemble, and clean. The supply position of the block dispenser. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a casing for producing and distributing ice particles, and the machine allows the ice dispenser to be placed at an upright height without complicating the structure of the machine or requiring lifting from the ground. Specific support structure. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a machine for producing and dispensing ice particles that provides an easily available supply of ice particles. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a machine for producing and dispensing ice particles that is dispensed to a predetermined amount of ice. Another object of the present invention is to provide a machine for producing and distributing ice particles, avoiding the condensation of ice particles into pieces. A final, but not at least, object of the present invention is to provide a machine for producing and dispensing ice particles that is simple and economical to construct. The above technical tasks, as well as those or other objects, can be accomplished according to the invention by a machine for producing and distributing ice particles having a machine comprising a refrigeration unit evaporator and means for forming ice particles. The machine further has a dispensing device for dispensing ice particles and a closed housing for storing ice particles, characterized in that the dispensing device is external to the 200928262 base. The enclosed housing protects the ice particles from contamination and dust present in the environment in which the machine is installed. Additionally, the closed housing is thermally insulated and the dispensing device helps to prevent the ice particles from agglomerating into pieces. A dispensing device located outside of the base allows the ice dispenser to be placed at an upright height without the need to complicate the machine structure or the particular support structure that needs to be raised from the ground. Beneficially, the closed casing allows for the manufacture and storage of the ice particles until the distribution is satisfactory, thus providing a simple utilization of the ice particles. In addition, the dispensing is not based on ice pellet production whenever ice cubes are required, allowing the machine to standardize the amount of pre-set ice cubes each time the dispensing device is activated. Other features of the invention are further defined in the scope of the subsequent claims. Further features and advantages of the present invention will appear from the description of preferred, but not exclusive, embodiments of the machine for producing and dispensing ice particles in addition to, but not limited to, the drawings. [Embodiment] ® In the present specification, the machine includes a base 1, including a refrigerating unit evaporator 2, and a forming means 3 for forming ice particles. As in the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the forming means 3 is shown in the form of a tubular tube having an auger inside the refrigerating unit evaporator 2, capable of conveying the produced ice to a ring-shaped nut that is connected to the lead-through hole. The output port. The conveying member 4 attached thereto can then convey the resulting ice particles through the annular passage 4A into the closed casing 5 located outside the casing 1 and toward the inclined surface designed to deflect the deflected ice particles in the casing. Deflection member 6 on 7. However, it should be understood that other chiller evaporators in the form of -8-200928262 and means for forming ice particles can be used in the machine of the present invention. The housing 5 is preferably thermally insulated and designed to store ice particles. The dispensing means, preferably in the form of an agitator 8, is capable of moving the ice particles contained in the casing 5 from the casing 5 toward the delivery outlet 9. An optional funnel 10 connected to the outlet can direct ice particles toward the receiving container 11 such as glass. The agitator 8 attached to the motor 8A is used to assist the ice particles in the casing 5 from agglomerating into a block. In addition, the agitator 8 and the output port 9 are used to cause the machine to move ice particles from the housing 5 into the receiving container 11 by gravity. The housing 2 can optionally include a conduit for discharging ice melting. ) 12. The bottom plate 13 of the housing in which the ice particles are placed is preferably beveled such that the output port 9 is positioned higher in the housing than the conduit 12, thereby preventing the melted ice from exiting the outlet. The agitator 8 preferably has at least one vane 14 having at least one opening 15 . This promotes the minimization of the torque, thereby saving energy. The blade may have a shape conforming to the shape of the bottom plate 13 of the casing. The machine may optionally include a second conduit 16 for additional discharge of molten ice, the conduit being located below the outlet 9. Importantly, the machine can optionally include an electronic control unit for controlling the production or dispensing of ice cubes. The control unit can be coupled to the dispensing means and/or to the refrigeration unit evaporator and the forming means. The first detecting means, preferably in the form of at least one detector 17, can be arranged to detect the presence of the receiving container 200928262 π from below the output port 9 of the housing 5. The detecting means is coupled to the electronic control unit such that when the signal from the first detecting means is correct, the dispensing means is activated. In this manner, ice particles are stored in the housing and protected from contamination until the receiving container is disposed below the outlet, where the ice particles are dispensed to the receiving container. The machine may be further selectively provided with an electronic control means coupled to the control unit for setting the period of activation of the dispensing means. In this manner, either the manufacturer or the user can preset the amount of ice rations each time the dispensing device is activated. e The second detecting means, preferably in the form of at least one search light 18, can be arranged to detect the height of the ice in the housing 5. The detection means is coupled to the electronic control unit such that when the signal from the second detection means is correct, the refrigeration unit evaporator and the forming means are activated. In this way, the shell will always contain the prepared ice pellets so that the ice pellets do not have to rely on the ice pellets that must be produced the first time. The machine for the production and distribution of ice particles thus conceived is subject to various modifications and variations, all of which fall within the scope of the present invention; ® In addition, all details may be replaced by technically equivalent elements. In fact, any material or size can be used as needed and in the usual technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a partial exposure of a machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the dispensing device of the present invention in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. -10- 200928262
【主要元件符號說明】 1 機座 2 冷凍機組蒸發器 3 形成手段 4 輸送構件 4A 環狀通道 5 封閉殻體 6 偏轉構件 7 斜面 8 攪拌器 8 A 馬達 9 輸出口 10 漏斗 11 接容器 12、16 導管 13 底板 14 葉片 15 開口 17 偵測器 18 搜查光線[Main component symbol description] 1 Base 2 Freezer evaporator 3 Forming means 4 Transfer member 4A Annular passage 5 Closed housing 6 Deflection member 7 Bevel 8 Stirrer 8 A Motor 9 Output port 10 Funnel 11 Connect container 12, 16 Catheter 13 bottom plate 14 blade 15 opening 17 detector 18 search light