A dispensing mechanism for a cold drink machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a dispensing mechanism for a cold drink machine, including a dispensing tray, a housing, and a handle. The dispensing tray is installed on the housing, and the handle is installed on the dispensing tray. The dispensing tray has a second dispensing port, and the bottom of the dispensing tray has a dispensing cover with a first dispensing port connected to the second dispensing port. The bottom of the handle has a sealing element and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly connects the handle and the sealing element, and is used to control the movement of the sealing element. The sealing element is used to control the opening and closing of the second dispensing port. In this utility model, ice cream or smoothies enter the dispensing cover from the second dispensing port and then exit from the first dispensing port at the bottom of the dispensing cover, effectively avoiding the problem of ice cream or smoothies splashing everywhere when pushed out of the freezing cylinder in traditional cold drink machines.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold drink machine technology, specifically a dispensing mechanism for a cold drink machine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional beverage dispensers use internal mechanical components such as stirring shafts or screws to apply continuous pressure and shear force to the ice cream or smoothie in the freezing cylinder during operation, generating enough power to eject it. However, this mechanical action is often accompanied by strong impact force, especially at the moment the ice cream or smoothie is gradually pushed out of the dispensing spout, where the impact force reaches its peak. Because the temperature at the dispensing spout is higher than that of the freezing cylinder, the ice cream or smoothie accumulated at the spout becomes softer, and the stability of the internal air bubbles decreases. This makes the ice cream or smoothie more prone to deformation and breakage when subjected to impact during dispensing.

[0003] These splashes of ice cream or smoothies not only soil the surrounding equipment and environment, creating hygiene hazards, but also affect the overall quality and safety of the ice cream or smoothies. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, this invention proposes a dispensing mechanism for a beverage cooler. Ice cream or smoothies enter the dispensing hood through the second dispensing port and are then discharged from the first dispensing port at the bottom of the hood. This effectively avoids the problem of ice cream or smoothies splashing everywhere when traditional beverage coolers push them out of the freezing cylinder.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A dispensing mechanism for a cold drink machine includes a dispensing tray, a housing, and a handle; the dispensing tray is installed on the housing, the handle is installed on the dispensing tray, the dispensing tray has a second dispensing port, the bottom of the dispensing tray has a dispensing cover, the dispensing cover has a first dispensing port, and the first dispensing port is connected to the second dispensing port.

[0007] The bottom of the grip is provided with a seal and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly connects the grip and the seal. The transmission assembly is used to control the movement of the seal. The seal is used to control the opening and closing of the second discharge port.

[0008] The discharge hood includes a U-shaped receiving part and a connecting part. The U-shaped receiving part has a receiving cavity. The top and bottom of the receiving cavity penetrate through the U-shaped receiving part. The side wall of the U-shaped receiving part is fixedly connected to the discharge plate. The discharge plate has a second discharge port, which communicates with the receiving cavity.

[0009] The first hinge point of the grip is rotatably connected to the top of the U-shaped receiving portion, and the transmission assembly is located in the receiving cavity;

[0010] The connecting part is installed at an angle at the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part. The connecting part is used to connect the bottom of the two side walls of the U-shaped receiving part. The connecting part and the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part together form the first discharge port.

[0011] The bottom of the discharge hood is detachably equipped with a discharge plate, and the discharge plate has a notch in the center, which forms the first discharge port.

[0012] The notch can be square, circular, or star-shaped.

[0013] The transmission assembly includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The first hinge point of the grip is rotatably mounted on the top of the U-shaped receiving portion. The second hinge point of the grip is rotatably connected to the top of the first transmission component. The bottom of the first transmission component is connected to the top of the rear side of the second transmission component. The bottom of the second transmission component is fixedly connected to the sealing component.

[0014] In the initial state, the line connecting the first hinge point and the second hinge point is horizontal.

[0015] The transmission assembly also includes a return torsion spring, which comprises a winding portion and a transmission portion from top to bottom. The winding portion is wound around the first hinge point of the grip, and the transmission portion is fixedly connected to the front side of the second transmission member.

[0016] The sealing element includes a sealing bracket and a sealing part. The sealing bracket is fixedly connected to the sealing part. The sealing part is used to block the second discharge port. The sealing part is made of food-grade rubber material.

[0017] The second transmission component has a first sealing snap block on the top rear side of the sealing groove, and the first sealing snap block is snapped into the sealing bracket.

[0018] The first sealing snap-fit ​​block is a hook structure with the end curving upwards. The sealing bracket is provided with an elastic protrusion and a hook. The bottom of the elastic protrusion is connected to the sealing bracket, and the top of the elastic protrusion is connected to the hook. The hook is snapped into the hook structure.

[0019] The grip is a frustum structure that gradually tapers from bottom to top.

[0020] The top of the U-shaped receiving part is provided with a relief slope, which slopes from top to bottom toward the side away from the discharge plate.

[0021] The technical solution of this utility model can include the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. Ice cream or smoothie enters the discharge hood from the second discharge port and then exits from the first discharge port at the bottom of the discharge hood, effectively avoiding the problem of ice cream splattering everywhere when traditional ice cream machines push ice cream out of the freezing tank.

[0023] 2. The seals are made of food-grade rubber, which ensures that the ice cream can remain completely inside the casing when it is not needed, avoiding material leakage or splashing that may occur with traditional mechanical dispensing methods, thereby reducing unnecessary material loss. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the discharge mechanism of one embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the discharge mechanism of one embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the transmission assembly and grip according to one embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a sealing element according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a sealing element blocking the second discharge port according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing element opening the second discharge port in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Among them, 1. discharge plate; 2. machine housing; 3. handle; 4. seal; 41. sealing bracket; 42. elastic protrusion; 43. hook; 44. sealing part; 5. transmission assembly; 51. first transmission component; 52. second transmission component; 521. sealing groove; 522. first sealing snap block; 56. reset torsion spring; 6. discharge cover; 62. U-shaped receiving part; 64. discharge plate; 65. avoidance slope. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "middle", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0033] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "assembly," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 4 This describes the dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] A dispensing mechanism for a cold drink machine includes a dispensing tray 1, a housing 2, and a handle 3; the dispensing tray 1 is installed on the housing 2, the handle 3 is installed on the dispensing tray 1, the dispensing tray 1 is provided with a second dispensing port, the bottom of the dispensing tray 1 is provided with a dispensing cover 6, the dispensing cover 6 is provided with a first dispensing port, and the first dispensing port is connected to the second dispensing port;

[0037] The bottom of the grip 3 is provided with a sealing element 4 and a transmission assembly 5. The transmission assembly 5 connects the grip 3 and the sealing element 4. The transmission assembly 5 is used to control the movement of the sealing element 4. The sealing element 4 is used to control the opening and closing of the second discharge port.

[0038] The operation of the dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to this solution is as follows: The handle 3 is swung, causing the transmission component 5 to move. The movement of the transmission component 5 causes the sealing element 4 to open the second dispensing port. At this time, ice cream or smoothie flows from the second dispensing port onto the dispensing cover 6, and then is discharged from the first dispensing port, thus completing the dispensing of ice cream or smoothie.

[0039] The handle 3, transmission component 5 and seal 4 work together to achieve precise and rapid opening and closing of the second discharge port, which not only significantly improves the efficiency of the discharge process, but also makes the entire production process more flexible, and can quickly adjust the discharge volume according to actual needs, thereby improving the discharge efficiency of ice cream or smoothie.

[0040] It is worth noting that the seal 4 is made of food-grade rubber material, which ensures that the ice cream or smoothie can be completely retained inside the casing 2 when it is not needed, avoiding material leakage or splashing that may be caused by traditional mechanical dispensing methods, thereby reducing unnecessary material loss.

[0041] Moreover, the ice cream or smoothie enters the discharge hood 6 from the second discharge port and then exits from the first discharge port at the bottom of the discharge hood 6, effectively avoiding the problem of ice cream or smoothie splashing everywhere when traditional cold drink machines push ice cream or smoothie out of the freezing tank.

[0042] The discharge hood 6 includes a U-shaped receiving part 62 and a connecting part 63. The U-shaped receiving part 62 is provided with a receiving cavity. The top and bottom of the receiving cavity penetrate through the U-shaped receiving part 62. The side wall of the U-shaped receiving part 62 is fixedly connected to the discharge plate 1. The discharge plate 1 is provided with a second discharge port, which is connected to the receiving cavity.

[0043] The first hinge point of the grip 3 is rotatably connected to the top of the U-shaped receiving portion 62, and the transmission assembly 5 is located in the receiving cavity;

[0044] The connecting part 63 is obliquely installed at the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part 62. The connecting part 63 is used to connect the bottom of the two side walls of the U-shaped receiving part 62. The connecting part 63 and the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part 62 together form the first discharge port.

[0045] The first hinge point of the handle 3 is rotatably connected to the top of the U-shaped receiving portion 62, allowing the handle 3 to swing flexibly to open or close the second discharge port. Furthermore, the transmission assembly 5 is located within the receiving cavity, thus being effectively protected and reducing interference and damage from the external environment.

[0046] The side wall of the U-shaped receiving part 62 is fixedly connected to the dispensing tray 1, forming a closed or semi-closed space, which effectively prevents ice cream or smoothie from splashing and leaking during the dispensing process, reduces the contact between ice cream or smoothie and the external environment, and ensures the quality of ice cream or smoothie.

[0047] Furthermore, the connecting part 63 is installed at the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part 62, and together with the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part 62, forms the first discharge port, allowing ice cream or smoothies to slide from the connecting part 63 to the first discharge port, further facilitating the smooth discharge of ice cream or smoothies. At the same time, the connecting part 63 also helps to reduce the accumulation and blockage of ice cream or smoothies at the discharge port, improving the smoothness and efficiency of discharge.

[0048] The bottom of the discharge hood 6 is detachably equipped with a discharge plate 64, and the discharge plate 64 has a notch in the center, which forms the first discharge port. The notch is square, circular or star-shaped.

[0049] It is worth noting that the dispensing plate 64 is detachably installed at the bottom of the dispensing cover 6, allowing the beverage machine in this solution to replace the dispensing plate 64 at any time according to the user's needs, thereby improving the user experience.

[0050] The transmission assembly 5 includes a first transmission member 51 and a second transmission member 52. The first hinge point of the grip 3 is rotatably mounted on the top of the U-shaped receiving portion 62. The second hinge point of the grip 3 is rotatably connected to the top of the first transmission member 51. The bottom of the first transmission member 51 is connected to the top of the second transmission member 52. The bottom of the second transmission member 52 is fixedly connected to the sealing member 4.

[0051] In the initial state, the line connecting the first hinge point and the second hinge point is horizontal.

[0052] In this design, the line direction connecting the first hinge point and the second hinge point of the handle 3 is defined, which can effectively ensure that when the handle 3 is swung outward, the handle 3 can sequentially drive the first transmission component 51 and the second transmission component 52 to move, so that the bottom of the second transmission component 52 drives the sealing component 4 to move, so that the sealing component 4 can open the second discharge port, allowing ice cream or shaved ice to be squeezed from the second discharge port into the first discharge port, thus completing the discharge of ice cream or shaved ice.

[0053] Swing the handle 3 inward, and the handle 3 will sequentially drive the first transmission component 51, the second transmission component 52 and the sealing component 4 to move, so that the sealing component 4 seals the second discharge port, thereby stopping the discharge of ice cream or smoothie.

[0054] The cascaded design of the first transmission component 51 and the second transmission component 52 forms a stable transmission chain. This design not only enhances the stability of the transmission, but also makes the movement of the seal 4 more smooth and precise during the opening and closing process.

[0055] The transmission assembly 5 also includes a reset torsion spring 56, which includes a winding part and a transmission part from top to bottom. The winding part is wound around the first hinge point of the grip 3, and the transmission part is fixedly connected to the front side of the second transmission member 52.

[0056] When the handle 3 is swung outward, its rear end tilts upward, causing the first transmission component 51 to move upward, which in turn drives the rear side of the second transmission component 52 to move upward. Simultaneously, the return torsion spring 56 deforms under the action of the handle 3, causing the transmission part to drive the front side of the second transmission component 52 to move upward. At this time, both the front and rear sides of the second transmission component 52 are subjected to upward forces, causing the second transmission component 52 to drive the sealing component 4 upward as well, ensuring that the sealing component 4 opens the second discharge port.

[0057] When the operator releases the handle 3 and the handle 3 returns to its original position, the reset torsion spring 56 resets, and the first transmission component 51 moves downward under the action of the handle 3, causing the second transmission component 52 to move downward under the action of the reset torsion spring 56 and the first transmission component 51, thereby driving the seal 4 to move downward and close the second discharge port.

[0058] The bottom of the second transmission component 52 is provided with a downward-opening sealing groove 521. The sealing groove 521 is slidably connected to the left and right sides of the sealing component 4. The sealing component 4 includes a sealing bracket 41 and a sealing part 43. The sealing bracket 41 is fixedly connected to the sealing part 43. The sealing part 43 is used to block the second discharge port. The sealing part 43 is made of food-grade rubber material.

[0059] The second transmission component 52 is provided with a first sealing snap block 522 on the top rear side of the sealing groove 521, and the first sealing snap block 522 is snapped into the sealing bracket 41.

[0060] The second transmission component 52 is equipped with a first sealing latch block 522, and the sealing component 4 is equipped with a sealing bracket 41, allowing the sealing component 4 to be detachably installed on the second transmission component 52. When the user needs to clean the equipment, they only need to separate the first sealing latch block 522 and the second sealing latch block 41 to quickly remove the sealing component 4 for cleaning and replacement.

[0061] The first sealing snap block 522 is a hook structure with the end curving upward. The sealing bracket 41 is provided with an elastic protrusion 42 and a hook 43. The bottom of the elastic protrusion 42 is connected to the sealing bracket 41, and the top of the elastic protrusion 42 is connected to the hook 43. The hook 43 is snapped into the hook structure.

[0062] It is worth noting that when the elastic protrusion 42 is pressed, it indents inward, causing the hook portion 43 to move away from the hook structure. Then, the seal 4 can be quickly removed by pulling it downward. When installing the seal 4, push it upward so that the hook portion 43 abuts against the hook structure. At this time, press the elastic protrusion 42 and push the seal 4 upward so that the hook portion 43 and the hook structure move closer to each other and engage, thus completing the installation of the seal 4.

[0063] The grip 3 is a frustum structure that gradually tapers from bottom to top. The frustum shape design makes the lower diameter of the grip 3 larger, providing a larger support area and helping to enhance the stability when the user holds the grip 3.

[0064] The top of the U-shaped receiving part 62 is provided with a relief slope 65, which slopes from top to bottom toward the side away from the discharge plate 1.

[0065] During the dispensing process of ice cream or smoothie, the handle 3 needs to swing outward frequently to release the material, which can easily cause it to collide with the U-shaped receiving part 62 and be damaged. Therefore, a clearance slope 65 is provided at the top of the U-shaped receiving part 62, so that the handle 3 can slide naturally along the slope during the swinging process, instead of directly hitting the hard edge of the U-shape, thus extending the service life of the handle 3 and the dispensing cover 6.

[0066] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dispensing mechanism for a cold beverage machine, characterized by, It includes a discharge tray, a housing, and a handle; the discharge tray is installed on the housing, the handle is installed on the discharge tray, the discharge tray has a second discharge port, the bottom of the discharge tray has a discharge cover, the discharge cover has a first discharge port, and the first discharge port is connected to the second discharge port; The bottom of the grip is provided with a seal and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly connects the grip and the seal. The transmission assembly is used to control the movement of the seal. The seal is used to control the opening and closing of the second discharge port.

2. A dispensing mechanism for a cold beverage machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The discharge hood includes a U-shaped receiving part and a connecting part. The U-shaped receiving part has a receiving cavity. The top and bottom of the receiving cavity penetrate through the U-shaped receiving part. The side wall of the U-shaped receiving part is fixedly connected to the discharge plate. The discharge plate has a second discharge port, which communicates with the receiving cavity. The first hinge point of the grip is rotatably connected to the top of the U-shaped receiving portion, and the transmission assembly is located in the receiving cavity; The connecting part is installed at the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part, and the connecting part is used to connect the bottom of the two side walls of the U-shaped receiving part. The connecting part and the bottom of the U-shaped receiving part together form the first discharge port.

3. A dispensing mechanism for a cold beverage machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the discharge hood is detachably equipped with a discharge plate, and the discharge plate has a notch in the center, which forms the first discharge port.

4. A dispensing mechanism for a cold beverage machine as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The notch can be square, circular, or star-shaped.

5. The dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The first hinge point of the grip is rotatably mounted on the top of the U-shaped receiving portion. The second hinge point of the grip is rotatably connected to the top of the first transmission component. The bottom of the first transmission component is connected to the top of the rear side of the second transmission component. The bottom of the second transmission component is fixedly connected to the sealing component. In the initial state, the line connecting the first hinge point and the second hinge point is horizontal.

6. The dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission assembly also includes a return torsion spring, which comprises a winding portion and a transmission portion from top to bottom. The winding portion is wound around the first hinge point of the grip, and the transmission portion is fixedly connected to the front side of the second transmission member.

7. The dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the second transmission component is provided with a downward-opening sealing groove, which is slidably connected to the left and right sides of the sealing component; The sealing element includes a sealing bracket and a sealing part, the sealing bracket being fixedly connected to the sealing part, and the sealing part being used to block the second discharge port; the sealing part is made of food-grade rubber material; The second transmission component has a first sealing snap block on the top rear side of the sealing groove, and the first sealing snap block is snapped into the sealing bracket.

8. The dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first sealing snap-fit ​​block is a hook structure with the end curving upwards. The sealing bracket is provided with an elastic protrusion and a hook. The bottom of the elastic protrusion is connected to the sealing bracket, and the top of the elastic protrusion is connected to the hook. The hook is snapped into the hook structure.

9. The dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grip is a frustum structure that gradually tapers from bottom to top.

10. The dispensing mechanism of a cold drink machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the U-shaped receiving part is provided with a relief slope, which slopes from top to bottom toward the side away from the discharge plate.

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