Ice shaving machine
AssigneeSnowie LLC
InventorCarl A. Rupp
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices for preparing shaved ice confections. A device for conditioning ice includes a base housing comprising at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space and an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall. The device includes a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing. The devices includes a sidewall disposed within the upper surface of the base housing defining an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and a blade assembly. The device includes a venting channel disposed in the at least one upstanding sidewall of the base housing for releasing heat emitted by the motor. The device includes a control mechanism for activating and deactivating the motor.
Claims20
A modular device for conditioning ice, comprising:
- a base housing comprising:
- at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space,
- an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall, and
- a blade assembly platform;
- a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing;
- a drive shaft;
- a first ice conditioning housing and a second ice conditioning housing that is interchangeable with the first ice conditioning housing;
- a blade assembly comprising:
- a blade;
- wherein the blade assembly platform comprises an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and the blade assembly;
- and
- a first attachment mechanism located on the ice conditioning housing and a second attachment mechanism located on the base housing;
- wherein the conditioning of the ice comprises shaving the ice.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.