Cold drink machine discharging device with locking trigger structure and cold drink machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure and a cold drink machine. The cold drink machine discharging device comprises a machine shell and a discharging disc. The machine shell is provided with a first discharging port, the discharging disc is provided with a second discharging port, the discharging disc is installed on the machine shell through a clamping structure, a microswitch is arranged at the position, at the top of the first discharging port, of the machine shell, and the clamping structure is used for detachably locking the discharging disc and the machine shell. The first discharge port is communicated with the second discharge port, and the second discharge port is used for discharging ice cream or smoothie. After the discharging disc is installed, the microswitch can detect whether the discharging disc is correctly and firmly locked on the machine shell or not in real time. When the microswitch recognizes that the discharging disc is in the locking state, a circuit is connected, so that the cold drink machine normally conducts discharging operation, accidental leakage or equipment damage caused by unlocking is avoided, the operation safety is greatly improved, and the problem that traditional workers judge the locking state of the discharging disc through experience, and the working efficiency is high is solved. The efficiency is low and the error rate is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cold drink machines, in particular to a cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure and a cold drink machine. Background Art

[0002] Cold drink machines typically include ice cream or smoothie machines, used to make finished ice cream or smoothies. Traditional cold drink machine designs often focus on dispensing efficiency and taste control, neglecting comprehensive safety considerations. This results in many models lacking effective technical means to verify the locking status of the discharge tray. When replacing the discharge tray, workers often rely on subjective judgment or experience to confirm the locking status. This method is not only inefficient but also sometimes leads to errors.

[0003] Due to the lack or inadequate detection of the discharge tray's locking status, if the operator starts the discharge operation without confirming the locking status, there is a high risk of accidental leakage of ice cream or smoothie. Leaked ice cream or smoothie not only wastes raw materials but also may contaminate the internal structure of the cold drink machine, affecting the quality of subsequent products. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the above-mentioned drawbacks, the present invention proposes a cold drink dispenser dispensing device and cold drink dispenser with a locking trigger structure. After the dispensing tray is installed, a microswitch can detect in real time whether the dispensing tray is correctly and securely locked to the machine housing. When the microswitch detects that the dispensing tray is locked, it connects the circuit, allowing the cold drink dispenser to perform normal dispensing operations, thereby avoiding accidental leakage or equipment damage caused by an unlocked state. This greatly improves operational safety and solves the problem of traditional workers relying on experience to determine the locking status of the dispensing tray, which is inefficient and has a high error rate.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure comprises a housing and a discharging tray; the housing is provided with a first discharging port, the discharging tray is provided with a second discharging port, the discharging tray is mounted to the housing via a snap-fit ​​structure, the housing is provided with a micro switch at the top of the first discharging port, the snap-fit ​​structure is used to detachably lock the discharging tray and the housing, the discharging tray is used to seal the first discharging port, and the micro switch is used to identify whether the discharging tray is locked and to switch the circuit on and off;

[0007] The first discharge port is communicated with the second discharge port, and the second discharge port is used for discharging ice cream or smoothie.

[0008] The housing is provided with an annular groove at the first discharge port, the annular groove is arranged around the first discharge port, and a circular ring is provided on a side of the discharge tray close to the housing, the circular ring movably extends into the annular groove;

[0009] The clamping structure includes a first clamping block and a second clamping block. Multiple first clamping blocks are arranged on the side wall of the annular groove, and multiple second clamping blocks are arranged on the side wall of the circular ring. The first clamping blocks and the second clamping blocks correspond to each other one by one and are clamped to each other.

[0010] The micro switch includes a spring, a first positioning block, a second positioning block and a sensor. The first positioning block is installed on the side wall of the annular groove, and the second positioning block is installed on the circular ring. The first positioning block corresponds to the second positioning block one by one and is clamped with each other. The annular groove is provided with a positioning hole on the first positioning piece. The sensor is installed on the top of the positioning hole of the casing. The mounting end of the spring is installed on the sensor. The movable end of the spring is movably extended into the positioning hole. The second positioning block is movably passed through the positioning hole and abuts against the spring upward.

[0011] The elastic piece includes an inclined portion and an abutting portion, the inclined portion is obliquely connected to the sensor and the abutting portion, and the abutting portion is movably arranged to penetrate the positioning hole.

[0012] The first positioning block includes a guide portion and a positioning portion, the guide portion and the positioning portion are arranged in a ring around the positioning hole, one end of the positioning portion is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove, and the other end of the positioning portion is vertically connected to the guide portion, and the length direction of the positioning portion is consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port.

[0013] The first clamping block includes a first vertical portion and a first horizontal portion that are perpendicular to each other, an end of the first vertical portion away from the first horizontal portion is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove, and the first horizontal portion is flush with the outer surface of the housing;

[0014] The second clamping block includes a second vertical portion and a second horizontal portion perpendicular to each other, an end of the second vertical portion away from the second horizontal portion is connected to the inner wall of the discharge tray, and the first horizontal portion is flush with the end of the ring;

[0015] The length directions of the first vertical portion and the second vertical portion are both consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port.

[0016] A second inclined sub-portion and a concave sub-portion are provided on a side of the second horizontal portion close to the first horizontal portion, and two ends of the concave sub-portion are respectively connected to two second inclined sub-portions;

[0017] A first inclined sub-portion and a raised sub-portion are provided on a side of the first horizontal portion close to the second horizontal portion, and two ends of the raised sub-portion are respectively connected to two of the first inclined sub-portions;

[0018] The concave sub-portion is engaged with the convex sub-portion, and the first inclined sub-portion and the second inclined sub-portion are in contact with each other.

[0019] The second horizontal portion of the second clamping block is disposed adjacent to the second vertical portion of the adjacent second clamping block;

[0020] The first horizontal portion of the first clamping block is disposed close to the first vertical portion of the adjacent first clamping block.

[0021] On the other hand, a cold drink machine is provided with any one of the cold drink machine discharging devices with a locking trigger structure.

[0022] The technical solution of the utility model may have the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. After the discharge tray is installed, the microswitch can detect in real time whether the tray is correctly and securely locked to the machine housing. When the microswitch detects that the tray is locked, it connects the circuit, allowing the cold drink machine to discharge normally. This avoids accidental leakage or equipment damage caused by an unlocked tray, greatly improving operational safety and solving the problem of low efficiency and high error rate caused by traditional workers' judgment of the tray's locking status based on experience.

[0024] 2. The circular ring movably extends into the annular groove, which can provide a precise guide and positioning mechanism for the clamping process of the discharge tray and the housing, ensuring that the discharge tray can be accurately aligned with the first discharge port during installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a discharging device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a discharging device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a housing according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a discharge device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a housing according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a spring piece according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Among them, 1. casing; 11. first discharge port; 12. annular groove; 2. discharge tray; 21. second discharge port; 22. circular ring; 31. spring piece; 32. first positioning block; 321. guide portion; 322. positioning portion; 33. second positioning block; 34. sensor; 35. inclined portion; 36. abutting portion; 37. positioning hole; 41. first clamping block; 42. second clamping block; 43. first vertical portion; 44. first horizontal portion; 45. second vertical portion; 46. second horizontal portion; 47. second inclined sub-portion; 48. recessed sub-portion; 49. first inclined sub-portion; 50. raised sub-portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "middle", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means more than two.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installation," "splicing," and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; they may refer to direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] The following combination Figures 1 to 8, describing an embodiment of the present invention, a cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] A cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure includes a housing 1 and a discharging tray 2; the housing 1 is provided with a first discharging port 11, the discharging tray 2 is provided with a second discharging port 21, the discharging tray 2 is mounted on the housing 1 via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the housing 1 is provided with a micro switch at the top of the first discharging port 11, the snap-fit ​​structure is used to detachably lock the discharging tray 2 and the housing 1, the discharging tray 2 is used to seal the first discharging port 11, and the micro switch is used to identify whether the discharging tray 2 is locked and to switch the circuit on and off;

[0041] The first discharge port 11 is communicated with the second discharge port 21 , and the second discharge port 21 is used for discharging ice cream or smoothie.

[0042] This embodiment of a cold drink dispenser with a locking trigger mechanism is removably mounted to the housing 1 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism, allowing a discharge tray 2 to open or seal a first discharge opening 11. When the discharge tray 2 seals first discharge opening 11, it prevents degradation of the ice cream or smoothie during production or storage due to environmental influences (such as temperature fluctuations and dust intrusion). The snap-fit ​​mechanism allows for easy removal and installation of the discharge tray 2, simplifying cleaning and maintenance of the cold drink dispenser.

[0043] After the discharging tray 2 is installed, the micro switch can detect in real time whether the discharging tray 2 is correctly and securely locked to the housing 1. When the micro switch recognizes that the discharging tray 2 is locked, it connects the circuit, allowing the cold drink machine to discharge the contents normally. This avoids accidental leakage or equipment damage caused by an unlocked state, greatly improving operational safety and solving the problem of traditional workers relying on experience to determine the locking status of the discharging tray 2, which is inefficient and has a high error rate.

[0044] The housing 1 is provided with an annular groove 12 at the first discharge port 11. The annular groove 12 is arranged around the first discharge port 11. The discharge tray 2 is provided with a ring 22 on one side close to the housing 1. The ring 22 is movably extended into the annular groove 12.

[0045] The clamping structure includes a first clamping block 41 and a second clamping block 42. Multiple first clamping blocks 41 are arranged on the side wall of the annular groove 12, and multiple second clamping blocks 42 are arranged on the side wall of the circular ring 22. The first clamping blocks 41 and the second clamping blocks 42 correspond to each other one by one and are clamped to each other.

[0046] It is worth noting that the circular ring 22 movably extends into the annular groove 12, providing a precise guide and positioning mechanism for the engagement of the discharge tray 2 and the housing 1, ensuring that the discharge tray 2 is accurately aligned with the first discharge port 11 during installation. Furthermore, the one-to-one correspondence and mutual engagement between the first and second engaging blocks 41, 42 create a strong locking force, effectively preventing the discharge tray 2 from loosening or falling off during use, thereby greatly enhancing the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0047] The micro switch includes a spring 31, a first positioning block 32, a second positioning block 33 and a sensor 34. The first positioning block 32 is installed on the side wall of the annular groove 12, and the second positioning block 33 is installed on the circular ring 22. The first positioning block 32 and the second positioning block 33 correspond to each other and are engaged with each other. The annular groove 12 is provided with a positioning hole 37 on the first positioning member. The sensor 34 is installed on the top of the positioning hole 37 of the housing 1. The mounting end of the spring 31 is installed on the sensor 34. The movable end of the spring 31 is movably extended into the positioning hole 37. The second positioning block 33 is movably passed through the positioning hole 37 and upwardly abuts against the spring 31.

[0048] When the first engaging block 41 and the second engaging block 42 engage, the first positioning block 32 and the second positioning block 33 engage, and the top of the second positioning block 33 abuts against the spring 31, causing the spring 31 to be subjected to an external force. The sensor 34 causes a slight deformation of the spring 31, thus connecting the circuit. Rotating the discharge tray 2 in the opposite direction separates the first positioning block 32 and the second positioning block 33. At this point, the spring 31 is no longer subjected to the force from the second positioning block 33, and the sensor recognizes the signal and disconnects the circuit.

[0049] It is worth noting that the spring clip 31 has good elasticity and resilience, and can maintain stable performance after repeated use, ensuring that the sensor 34 can disconnect and connect the circuit in a timely manner. At the same time, the presence of the spring clip 31 also has a certain buffering effect, reducing damage to the device caused by improper operation or external impact.

[0050] The spring piece 31 includes an inclined portion 35 and an abutting portion 36 . The inclined portion 35 is obliquely connected to the sensor 34 and the abutting portion 36 . The abutting portion 36 is movably disposed in the positioning hole 37 .

[0051] When an external force is applied to the abutment portion 36, the inclined portion 35 undergoes a certain degree of elastic deformation, allowing the sensor 34 to more accurately sense the slight deformation of the abutment portion 36 and thus determine the locking state of the discharge tray 2. When the discharge tray 2 is properly locked, the second positioning block 33 pushes the abutment portion 36 upward, causing the abutment portion 36 and the inclined portion 35 to deform. The sensor 34 can accurately capture this state change, avoiding the errors that may be caused by traditional subjective judgment methods.

[0052] Automatic detection is achieved through the cooperation between the spring piece 31, the second positioning block 33 and the sensor 34. The staff no longer needs to perform tedious manual inspection or rely on experience judgment, thereby reducing the error rate caused by human factors.

[0053] The first positioning block 32 includes a guide portion 321 and a positioning portion 322. The guide portion 321 and the positioning portion 322 are arranged in a ring around the positioning hole 37. One end of the positioning portion 322 is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove 12, and the other end of the positioning portion 322 is vertically connected to the guide portion 321. The length direction of the positioning portion 322 is consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port 11.

[0054] The discharge tray 2 rotates, driving the second positioning block 33 to rotate. Guided by the guide portion 321, the second positioning block 33 abuts against the positioning portion 322, positioning the second positioning block 33 within the positioning hole 37 and pressing upward against the abutment portion 36. Furthermore, the guide portion 321 provides a good guiding effect, reducing the impact and wear caused by direct hard contact, effectively extending the service life of the first positioning block 32.

[0055] The first clamping block 41 includes a first vertical portion 43 and a first horizontal portion 44 that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the first vertical portion 43 away from the first horizontal portion 44 is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove 12, and the first horizontal portion 44 is flush with the outer surface of the housing.

[0056] The second clamping block 42 includes a second vertical portion 45 and a second horizontal portion 46 that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the second vertical portion 45 away from the second horizontal portion 46 is connected to the inner wall of the discharge tray 2, and the first horizontal portion 44 is flush with the end of the ring 22.

[0057] The length directions of the first vertical portion 43 and the second vertical portion 45 are consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port 11 .

[0058] Because both the first and second clamping blocks 41, 42 are L-shaped, they increase the strength and hardness of the annular ring 22 and the annular groove 12. The first vertical portion 43 is securely connected to the inner wall of the annular groove 12, and the second vertical portion 45 is securely mounted to the inner wall of the discharge tray 2, ensuring that the first and second clamping blocks 41, 42 are not easily loosened or removed when subjected to force. The first horizontal portion 44 is flush with the outer surface of the housing, and the second horizontal portion 46 is flush with the end of the annular ring 22, further enhancing the strength and stability of the connection, making the connection between the housing 1 and the discharge tray 2 more stable and reliable, capable of withstanding greater external forces and impacts.

[0059] The L-shaped design allows the first and second clamping blocks 41, 42 to be initially secured together through the relative positioning of the first vertical portion 43 and the second vertical portion 45. Furthermore, the first and second horizontal portions 44, 46 abut against each other to form a more stable support surface. This dual effect significantly enhances the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the joint, reducing the risk of loosening or deformation due to external forces.

[0060] In addition, rotating the discharge tray 2 in the opposite direction causes the first clamping block 41 and the second clamping block 42 to move away from each other, thereby enabling staff to quickly disassemble the discharge tray 2 when maintenance or replacement is required, shortening maintenance time and improving the overall availability and operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0061] The second horizontal portion 46 of the second clamping block 42 is disposed close to the second vertical portion 45 of the adjacent second clamping block 42;

[0062] The first horizontal portion 44 of the first clamping block 41 is disposed close to the first vertical portion 43 of the adjacent first clamping block 41 .

[0063] The first and second engaging blocks 41, 42 are arranged clockwise, greatly simplifying the assembly process of the discharge tray 2. Rotating the discharge tray 2 counterclockwise separates the first and second engaging blocks 41, 42, allowing for quick disassembly of the tray 2. Rotating the tray 2 clockwise allows the first engaging portion to naturally and smoothly engage with the second engaging portion, eliminating the need for additional adjustment or alignment steps. This significantly improves work efficiency and reduces operation time.

[0064] Example 2:

[0065] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that a second inclined sub-portion 47 and a recessed sub-portion 48 are provided on the side of the second horizontal portion 46 close to the first horizontal portion 44 , and two ends of the recessed sub-portion 48 are respectively connected to two second inclined sub-portions 47 ;

[0066] A first inclined sub-portion 49 and a raised sub-portion 50 are provided on a side of the first horizontal portion 44 close to the second horizontal portion 46 , and two ends of the raised sub-portion 50 are respectively connected to two first inclined sub-portions 49 ;

[0067] The recessed sub-portion 48 is engaged with the raised sub-portion 50 , and the first inclined sub-portion 49 and the second inclined sub-portion 47 are in contact with each other.

[0068] It is worth noting that the precise snap-fit ​​design of the recessed sub-portion 48 and the raised sub-portion 50 enables the first snap-fit ​​block 41 and the second snap-fit ​​block 42 to form a tighter lock, effectively preventing relative displacement caused by vibration or external force, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0069] The mutual abutment between the first inclined sub-portion 49 and the second inclined sub-portion 47 not only increases the contact area, but also guides and disperses the stress generated during the clamping process through the design of the inclined angle, effectively reduces local stress concentration, and extends the service life of the clamping structure.

[0070] When the raised sub-portion 50 is fully embedded in the recessed sub-portion 48, a wedge-like locking effect is formed due to the presence of the inclined sub-portion. This self-locking mechanism enables the clamping structure to generate greater resistance when subjected to reverse pulling force, further enhancing the stability of the connection.

[0071] Preferably, a cold drink machine is provided with any one of the cold drink machine discharging devices with a locking trigger structure.

[0072] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are intended solely to illustrate the principles of the present invention and should not be construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art will be able to devise other specific implementations of the present invention without inventive effort, and such implementations will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing and a discharge tray; the housing is provided with a first discharge port, the discharge tray is provided with a second discharge port, the discharge tray is mounted on the housing via a clamping structure, the housing is provided with a micro switch at the top of the first discharge port, the clamping structure is used to detachably lock the discharge tray and the housing, the discharge tray is used to seal the first discharge port, and the micro switch is used to identify whether the discharge tray is locked and to switch the circuit on and off; The first discharge port is communicated with the second discharge port, and the second discharge port is used for discharging ice cream or smoothie.

2. The cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is provided with an annular groove at the first discharge port, the annular groove is arranged around the first discharge port, and a circular ring is provided on a side of the discharge tray close to the housing, the circular ring movably extends into the annular groove; The clamping structure includes a first clamping block and a second clamping block. Multiple first clamping blocks are arranged on the side wall of the annular groove, and multiple second clamping blocks are arranged on the side wall of the circular ring. The first clamping blocks and the second clamping blocks correspond to each other one by one and are clamped to each other.

3. The cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The micro switch includes a spring, a first positioning block, a second positioning block and a sensor. The first positioning block is installed on the side wall of the annular groove, and the second positioning block is installed on the circular ring. The first positioning block corresponds to the second positioning block one by one and is clamped with each other. The annular groove is provided with a positioning hole on the first positioning piece. The sensor is installed on the top of the positioning hole of the casing. The mounting end of the spring is installed on the sensor. The movable end of the spring is movably extended into the positioning hole. The second positioning block is movably passed through the positioning hole and abuts against the spring upward.

4. The cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic piece includes an inclined portion and an abutting portion, the inclined portion is obliquely connected to the sensor and the abutting portion, and the abutting portion is movably arranged to penetrate the positioning hole.

5. The cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first positioning block includes a guide portion and a positioning portion, the guide portion and the positioning portion are arranged in a ring around the positioning hole, one end of the positioning portion is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove, and the other end of the positioning portion is vertically connected to the guide portion, and the length direction of the positioning portion is consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port.

6. The cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first clamping block includes a first vertical portion and a first horizontal portion that are perpendicular to each other, an end of the first vertical portion away from the first horizontal portion is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove, and the first horizontal portion is flush with the outer surface of the housing; The second clamping block includes a second vertical portion and a second horizontal portion perpendicular to each other, an end of the second vertical portion away from the second horizontal portion is connected to the inner wall of the discharge tray, and the first horizontal portion is flush with the end of the ring; The length directions of the first vertical portion and the second vertical portion are both consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port.

7. The cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second inclined sub-portion and a concave sub-portion are provided on a side of the second horizontal portion close to the first horizontal portion, and two ends of the concave sub-portion are respectively connected to two second inclined sub-portions; A first inclined sub-portion and a raised sub-portion are provided on a side of the first horizontal portion close to the second horizontal portion, and two ends of the raised sub-portion are respectively connected to two of the first inclined sub-portions; The concave sub-portion is engaged with the convex sub-portion, and the first inclined sub-portion and the second inclined sub-portion are in contact with each other.

8. The cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second horizontal portion of the second clamping block is disposed adjacent to the second vertical portion of the adjacent second clamping block; The first horizontal portion of the first clamping block is disposed close to the first vertical portion of the adjacent first clamping block.

9. A cold drink machine, characterized in that: A cold drink machine discharging device with a locking trigger structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is provided.

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