A smoothie machine with automatic feeding function

Abstract

The present invention discloses a smoothie machine with an automatic feeding function, comprising a machine frame, an ice-making roller rotatably mounted on the machine frame, a refrigeration mechanism for providing a low-temperature medium to an inner cavity of the ice-making roller, a driving mechanism for driving the ice-making roller to rotate and a scraper located at one side of the ice-making roller, and also comprising: a temperature monitor 1, a temperature monitor 2 and an automatic feeding device; in the present invention, the temperature monitor 1, the temperature monitor 2, the automatic feeding device and a controller are arranged in coordination with each other, when the temperature difference between the temperature monitor 1 and the temperature monitor 2 reaches a temperature threshold preset by the controller, the controller can control the automatic feeding device to automatically feed, and then the smoothie machine does not need to be fed manually, thereby increasing the automatic feeding function of the smoothie machine, and compared with the existing smoothie machines with manual feeding, the smoothie machine has a higher degree of automation and is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of ice making equipment, and in particular to a smoothie machine with an automatic feeding function. Background Art

[0002] Smoothie drinks are becoming more and more popular among consumers because of their unique taste that is different from popsicles and liquid cold drinks. With the popularity of smoothie drinks and the love of consumers, the smoothie machines for making smoothies have also been improved and developed.

[0003] Most of the existing smoothie machines include a machine frame, an ice-making roller driven by a motor, and a feeding device arranged on the ice-making roller. In the process of making smoothies, liquid raw materials (such as milk, juice, water or other liquid raw materials) are added to the feeding device, and the liquid raw materials in the feeding device are directly fed to the ice-making roller to freeze, and finally the rotating ice-making roller forms smoothies through a scraper. Although the existing smoothie machines can also prepare smoothies, the functions of their overall mechanisms are relatively simple. During use, the ice-making roller is mostly fed manually, and the equipment is not sufficiently automated, which seriously affects the production efficiency of the equipment. Therefore, the current smoothie machines still need to be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a smoothie machine with an automatic feeding function, aiming to solve the problem of insufficient automation of the existing smoothie machines with manual feeding.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A smoothie machine with an automatic feeding function comprises a machine frame, an ice-making roller rotatably mounted on the machine frame, a refrigeration mechanism for providing a low-temperature medium to an inner cavity of the ice-making roller, a driving mechanism for driving the ice-making roller to rotate, and a scraper located on one side of the ice-making roller, and further comprises:

[0007] Temperature monitor 1; the temperature monitor 1 is arranged in the inner cavity of the ice making drum;

[0008] Temperature monitor 2; the temperature monitor 2 is arranged on the outside of the ice making roller;

[0009] At least one automatic feeding device; the automatic feeding device is installed on the top of the ice making drum;

[0010] Controller; the temperature monitor 1, the temperature monitor 2 and the automatic feeding device are electrically connected.

[0011] Preferably, the automatic feeding device includes a feeding machine platform arranged on the top of the machine frame, a material storage box arranged on the top of the feeding machine platform and a solenoid valve installed to the bottom outlet of the material storage box; a material guide hopper is installed at the bottom of the feeding machine platform, the material guide hopper is located at the bottom of the solenoid valve, and the other end of the material guide hopper is connected to the ice-making roller.

[0012] Preferably, the automatic feeding device includes a feeding machine platform arranged on the top of the machine frame, a storage box arranged on the top of the feeding machine platform, a delivery box connected to the discharge port of the storage box, and a solenoid valve installed to the bottom outlet of the delivery box; a material guide hopper is installed at the bottom of the feeding machine platform, the material guide hopper is located at the bottom of the solenoid valve, and the other end of the material guide hopper is connected to the ice-making roller.

[0013] Preferably, a screw conveyor for transferring raw materials from the inside of the storage box to the outside is rotatably installed at the inner bottom of the storage box, and the discharge port of the screw conveyor is located on the top feed port of the delivery box; a toggle wheel is rotatably installed inside the storage box, and the toggle wheel is meshed with a threaded conveying rod on the screw conveyor for transmission.

[0014] Preferably, a stirring blade is rotatably connected in the delivery box, a driving motor for driving the stirring blade to rotate is installed on the feeding machine platform, and the driving motor is transmission-connected to the stirring blade.

[0015] Preferably, a mounting cavity is provided on the machine frame, a mounting shaft cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and one end of the ice-making roller is sealed and rotated to the mounting shaft cylinder;

[0016] The other end of the ice-making roller is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft, and one end of the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting cavity.

[0017] Preferably, the refrigeration mechanism includes a compressor arranged on a machine frame and a condenser connected to the outlet of the compressor. The outlet seal of the condenser is arranged in the inner cavity of the mounting shaft cylinder, and the inner cavity of the mounting shaft cylinder is also connected to the inlet of the compressor through a pipeline.

[0018] Preferably, a refrigerant transmission head is installed in the installation shaft cylinder, the refrigerant transmission head extends into the inner cavity of the ice-making roller, and an input pipe and an output pipe are arranged on the refrigerant transmission head;

[0019] The external interface of the input pipe is connected to the outlet of the condenser; the external interface of the output pipe is connected to the inlet of the compressor.

[0020] Preferably, the refrigerant transmission head is provided with an installation port for installing a temperature monitor 1, and the temperature monitor 1 is plugged into the installation port.

[0021] Preferably, a plug interface is installed on the installation cavity and located on one side of the ice-making roller, and the second temperature monitor is installed in the plug interface.

[0022] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] In the present invention, through the mutual coordination of temperature monitor 1, temperature monitor 2, automatic feeding device and controller, when the temperature difference between temperature monitor 1 and temperature monitor 2 reaches the temperature threshold preset by the controller, the controller can control the automatic feeding device to automatically feed, and then the smoothie machine no longer needs manual feeding, thereby increasing the automatic feeding function of the smoothie machine. Compared with the existing smoothie machines with manual feeding, the smoothie machine has a higher degree of automation and is more convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 One of the three-dimensional diagrams of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the machine frame in the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is the second stereogram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ice-making roller in the present invention.

[0028] Markings in the figure: 1. Machine frame; 101. Installation cavity; 102. Installation shaft cylinder; 103. Rotating shaft; 2. Ice-making roller; 3. Refrigeration mechanism; 301. Compressor; 302. Condenser; 4. Motor; 5. Scraper; 6. Temperature monitor 1; 7. Temperature monitor 2; 8. Controller; 9. Refrigerant transfer head; 10. Feeding machine; 11. Storage box; 12. Delivery box; 13. Screw conveyor; 14. Driving wheel; 15. Guide hopper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the 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.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , 2 and 3, a smoothie machine with an automatic feeding function, comprising a machine frame 1, an ice-making roller 2 rotatably mounted on the machine frame 1, a refrigeration mechanism 3 for providing a low-temperature medium to an inner cavity of the ice-making roller 2, a driving mechanism for driving the ice-making roller 2 to rotate, and a scraper 5 located on one side of the ice-making roller 2;

[0033] A receiving tray for accommodating liquid raw materials is provided at the bottom of the ice-making roller 2. When liquid raw materials (such as milk, juice, water or other liquid raw materials) are put into the receiving tray, the refrigeration mechanism 3 provides a cold medium to the inner cavity of the ice-making roller 2, and then the scraper 5 cooperates with the rotating ice-making roller 2 to scrape the ice layer attached to the ice-making roller 2 into smooth ice;

[0034] Also includes:

[0035] Temperature monitor 6; temperature monitor 6 is a thermocouple temperature sensor, and temperature monitor 6 is disposed in the inner cavity of the ice-making drum 2. Temperature monitor 6 can monitor the temperature in the ice-making drum 2 in real time;

[0036] Temperature monitor 2 7; temperature monitor 2 7 is an infrared temperature sensor, and temperature monitor 2 7 is arranged on the outside of ice-making drum 2. Temperature monitor 2 7 located on the outside of ice-making drum 2 can monitor the temperature outside of ice-making drum 2, and the temperature outside is also a necessary factor for ice-making drum 2 to freeze liquid raw materials;

[0037] At least one automatic feeding device; the automatic feeding device is installed on the top of the ice-making drum 2, and after the raw materials are stored inside the automatic feeding device, the ice-making drum 2 can be automatically fed;

[0038] Controller 8; temperature monitor 1 6, temperature monitor 2 7 and automatic feeding device are electrically connected, and the signals collected by temperature monitor 1 6 and temperature monitor 2 7 can be fed back to controller 8, and controller 8 presets the temperature threshold value that reaches the ice-making condition. When the temperature difference between the inside and outside reaches the temperature threshold value preset by controller 8, controller 8 controls the automatic feeding device to automatically feed, thereby completing the automated processing of shaved ice;

[0039] Specifically, through the mutual coordination of the temperature monitor 1 6, the temperature monitor 2 7, the automatic feeding device and the controller 8, the temperature monitor 1 6 can monitor the temperature in the inner cavity of the ice-making roller 2, and the temperature monitor 2 7 can monitor the temperature outside the ice-making roller 2. Due to the external temperature factor of the ice-making roller 2, the temperature inside the ice-making roller 2 cannot be used as the temperature value required for ice making. Therefore, the temperature value required for ice making by the ice-making roller 2 can be effectively obtained through the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the ice-making roller 2; the temperature signals collected by the temperature monitor 1 6 and the temperature monitor 2 7 are fed back to the controller 8, and the controller 8 is preset with a temperature threshold for the ice-making roller 2 to reach the ice-making condition. When the temperature difference between the inside and outside reaches the temperature threshold preset by the controller 8, the controller 8 can control the automatic feeding device to automatically feed, and then the smoothie machine does not need to be fed manually, thereby increasing the automatic feeding function of the smoothie machine. Compared with the existing smoothie machines with manual feeding, the smoothie machine has a higher degree of automation and is convenient to use; in addition, the absence of manual feeding also saves manpower, further reducing labor costs;

[0040] Furthermore, when there are multiple automatic feeding devices, the multiple automatic feeding devices are installed in parallel on the top of the ice-making drum 2;

[0041] Specifically, through the cooperation between multiple automatic feeding devices and the ice-making drum 2, each automatic feeding device can deliver one type of raw material, so that multiple automatic feeding devices can conveniently deliver raw materials of different types or flavors to the ice-making drum 2 to make shaved ice, which is convenient for operators to prepare different types of shaved ice conveniently;

[0042] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, the automatic feeding device includes a feeding machine platform 10 arranged on the top of the machine frame 1, a material storage box 11 arranged on the top of the feeding machine platform 10, a delivery box 12 connected to the discharge port of the storage box 11, and a solenoid valve installed at the bottom outlet of the delivery box 12; a guide hopper 15 is installed at the bottom of the feeding machine platform 10, the guide hopper 15 is located at the bottom of the solenoid valve, and the other end of the guide hopper 15 is connected to the ice making roller 2;

[0043] Specifically, the material storage box 11 can store raw materials for preparing shaved ice; the raw materials in the material storage box 11 can be stored and transferred to the delivery box 12; the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller 8, and when the temperature of the ice-making roller 2 reaches the temperature required for ice making, the controller 8 controls the solenoid valve to open, so that the raw materials in the delivery box 12 can be automatically delivered to the guide hopper 15, and after being guided by the guide hopper 15, the raw materials can be automatically delivered to the ice-making roller 2, thereby completing the automatic delivery of the shaved ice machine;

[0044] Further, such as Figure 1As shown, a screw conveyor 13 for conveying raw materials from the storage box 11 to the outside is rotatably installed at the inner bottom of the storage box 11, and the discharge port of the screw conveyor 13 is located on the top feed port of the delivery box 12; a toggle wheel 14 is rotatably installed inside the storage box 11, and the toggle wheel 14 is meshed with a threaded conveying rod on the screw conveyor 13 for transmission;

[0045] Specifically, through the cooperation between the screw conveyor 13 and the material storage box 11, the raw materials stored in the material storage box 11 can be transmitted to the top feed port of the delivery box 12 through the screw conveyor 13, thereby completing the transmission between the raw materials in the material storage box 11 and the delivery box 12; in addition, through the transmission of the raw materials by the screw conveyor 13, the raw materials at this time can be powdered, and the powdered raw materials are put into the material storage box 11 and then water is added to form liquid raw materials, and the toggle wheel 14 is meshed with the threaded conveying rod on the screw conveyor 13 for transmission. The structure of the toggle wheel 14 and the threaded conveying rod is the same as the principle of the turbine worm structure. The screw conveyor 13 can drive the toggle wheel 14 to rotate during its rotation, so that the toggle wheel 14 can perform a certain toggle or stirring of the raw materials;

[0046] Alternatively, liquid raw materials or semi-fluid raw materials may be directly added to the storage box 11, which further facilitates the use of different types of raw materials;

[0047] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, a stirring blade is rotatably connected in the delivery box 12, and a driving motor for driving the stirring blade to rotate is installed on the feeding machine platform 10, and the driving motor is transmission-connected with the stirring blade;

[0048] Specifically, the driving motor can drive the stirring blade to rotate. When the raw materials delivered are powdered raw materials and water, the stirring blade in the delivery box 12 can fully stir the powdered raw materials and water to facilitate the subsequent use of the raw materials, thereby ensuring that high-quality smoothies can be prepared.

[0049] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, a mounting cavity 101 is provided on the machine frame 1, and a mounting shaft cylinder 102 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 101, and one end of the ice-making roller 2 is sealed and rotated to the mounting shaft cylinder 102; the other end of the ice-making roller 2 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 103, and one end of the rotating shaft 103 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 101;

[0050] Specifically, by the mutual cooperation of the mounting shaft cylinder 102, the rotating shaft 103 and the ice-making roller 2, the ice-making roller 2 can be rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 101, ensuring that the ice-making roller 2 can be stably rotated for use;

[0051] Further, such as Figure 2As shown, the refrigeration mechanism 3 includes a compressor 301 arranged on the machine frame 1 and a condenser 302 connected to the outlet of the compressor 301, the outlet of the condenser 302 is sealed in the inner cavity of the mounting shaft cylinder 102, and the inner cavity of the mounting shaft cylinder 102 is also connected to the inlet of the compressor 301 through a pipeline; a refrigerant transmission head 9 is installed in the mounting shaft cylinder 102, and the refrigerant transmission head 9 extends to the inner cavity of the ice-making roller 2, and an input pipe and an output pipe are arranged on the refrigerant transmission head 9; the external interface of the input pipe is connected to the outlet of the condenser 302; the external interface of the output pipe is connected to the inlet of the compressor 301;

[0052] Specifically, the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas output by the compressor 301 is input into the condenser 302, and becomes liquid after being condensed by the condenser 302, and then enters the inner cavity of the ice-making roller 2 along the outlet and input pipe of the condenser 302 in sequence; the ice-making roller 2 acts as an evaporator, outputs cold energy, and the liquid raw material in contact with it is condensed into ice due to heat absorption, so that the ice-making roller 2 can have the function of making ice;

[0053] Further, such as Figure 4 As shown, a mounting port for mounting a temperature monitor 6 is provided on the refrigerant transmission head 9, and the temperature monitor 6 is plugged into the mounting port;

[0054] Specifically, through the mutual cooperation between the refrigerant transmission head 9 and the mounting shaft cylinder 102, the refrigerant transmission head 9 is easy to install, so that the temperature monitor 6 installed on the refrigerant transmission head 9 is also easy to install, and can also stably monitor the temperature of the inner cavity of the ice-making drum 2;

[0055] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, a plug interface is installed on the installation cavity 101 and located on one side of the ice-making roller 2, and the temperature monitor 2 7 is installed in the plug interface;

[0056] Specifically, the ice-making roller 2 is located in the installation cavity 101, and the temperature monitor 2 7 is installed on the inner wall of the installation cavity 101, so as to accurately monitor the external temperature of the ice-making roller 2;

[0057] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, the driving mechanism includes a motor 4 and a transmission mechanism installed on the machine frame 1, the output shaft of the motor 4 drives the rotating shaft 103 to rotate through the transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism includes a transmission chain, a sprocket wheel 1 installed on the output shaft of the motor 4 and a sprocket wheel 2 installed on the rotating shaft 103, and the transmission chain is installed on the sprocket wheel 1 and the sprocket wheel 2;

[0058] Specifically, when the motor 4 is started, it can drive the sprocket wheel 1 to rotate, and the rotating sprocket wheel 1 drives the sprocket wheel 2 to rotate through the transmission chain, so that the rotating sprocket wheel 2 can drive the rotating shaft 103 and the ice-making roller 2 to rotate.

[0059] Example 2

[0060] A smoothie machine with an automatic feeding function, comprising a machine frame 1, an ice-making roller 2 rotatably mounted on the machine frame 1, a refrigeration mechanism 3 for providing a low-temperature medium to the inner cavity of the ice-making roller 2, a driving mechanism for driving the ice-making roller 2 to rotate, and a scraper 5 located on one side of the ice-making roller 2, and further comprising:

[0061] Temperature monitor 1 6; The temperature monitor 1 6 is arranged in the inner cavity of the ice making roller 2;

[0062] Temperature monitor 2 7; The temperature monitor 2 7 is arranged on the outside of the ice making roller 2;

[0063] At least one automatic feeding device; the automatic feeding device is installed on the top of the ice making drum 2;

[0064] Controller 8; temperature monitor 1 6, temperature monitor 2 7 and automatic feeding device are electrically connected;

[0065] The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that:

[0066] The automatic feeding device includes a feeding machine platform 10 arranged on the top of the machine frame 1, a material storage box 11 arranged on the top of the feeding machine platform 10, and a solenoid valve installed at the bottom outlet of the material storage box 11; a guide hopper 15 is installed at the bottom of the feeding machine platform 10, and the guide hopper 15 is located at the bottom of the solenoid valve, and the other end of the guide hopper 15 is connected to the ice making roller 2;

[0067] Specifically, through the cooperation of the feeding machine 10, the storage box 11, the solenoid valve and the guide hopper 15, the liquid raw material is fed into the storage box 11. When the temperature of the ice-making roller 2 reaches the temperature required for ice making, the controller 8 controls the solenoid valve to open, so that the liquid raw material in the storage box 11 can be directly fed into the guide hopper 15. After being guided by the guide hopper 15, the liquid raw material can be automatically fed onto the ice-making roller 2. Compared with the automatic feeding device composed of the feeding machine 10, the storage box 11 and the feeding box 12 in Example 1, the automatic feeding device in this embodiment has fewer components, a simple structure, and a low cost, which is convenient for further popularization and use.

Claims

1. A smoothie machine with an automatic feeding function, comprising a machine frame (1), an ice-making roller (2) rotatably mounted on the machine frame (1), a refrigeration mechanism (3) for providing a low-temperature medium to the inner cavity of the ice-making roller (2), a driving mechanism for driving the ice-making roller (2) to rotate, and a scraper (5) located on one side of the ice-making roller (2), characterized in that: Also includes: Temperature monitor 1 (6); the temperature monitor 1 (6) is arranged in the inner cavity of the ice-making roller (2); Temperature monitor 2 (7); the temperature monitor 2 (7) is arranged on the outside of the ice-making roller (2); At least one automatic feeding device; the automatic feeding device is installed on the top of the ice-making roller (2); Controller (8); the temperature monitor 1 (6), the temperature monitor 2 (7) and the automatic feeding device are electrically connected; The automatic feeding device comprises a feeding platform (10) arranged on the top of a machine frame (1), a material storage box (11) arranged on the top of the feeding platform (10), and a solenoid valve installed at the bottom outlet of the material storage box (11); The machine frame (1) is provided with a mounting cavity (101), the inner wall of the mounting cavity (101) is fixedly connected with a mounting shaft cylinder (102), and one end of the ice-making roller (2) is sealed and rotated onto the mounting shaft cylinder (102).

2. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material guide hopper (15) is installed at the bottom of the feeding machine platform (10), and the material guide hopper (15) is located at the bottom of the solenoid valve, and the other end of the material guide hopper (15) is connected to the ice-making roller (2).

3. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic feeding device further comprises a feeding box (12) connected to a feeding port of the material storage box (11); a material guide hopper (15) is installed at the bottom of the feeding machine platform (10); the material guide hopper (15) is located at the bottom of the solenoid valve; the other end of the material guide hopper (15) is connected to the ice-making roller (2).

4. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 3, characterized in that: A screw conveyor (13) is rotatably mounted on the inner bottom of the material storage box (11) for conveying raw materials from the inside of the material storage box (11) to the outside, and the discharge port of the screw conveyor (13) is located on the top feed port of the delivery box (12); a toggle wheel (14) is rotatably mounted inside the material storage box (11), and the toggle wheel (14) is meshed with a threaded conveying rod on the screw conveyor (13) for transmission.

5. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 4, characterized in that: A stirring blade is rotatably connected in the delivery box (12), and a driving motor for driving the stirring blade to rotate is installed on the feeding machine platform (10), and the driving motor is transmission-connected to the stirring blade.

6. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to any one of claims 1, 3-5, characterized in that: The other end of the ice-making roller (2) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (103), and one end of the rotating shaft (103) is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting cavity (101).

7. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The refrigeration mechanism (3) comprises a compressor (301) arranged on a machine frame (1) and a condenser (302) connected to the outlet of the compressor (301); the outlet of the condenser (302) is sealed in the inner cavity of the mounting shaft cylinder (102); and the inner cavity of the mounting shaft cylinder (102) is also connected to the inlet of the compressor (301) via a pipeline.

8. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 7, characterized in that: A refrigerant transmission head (9) is installed in the installation shaft cylinder (102), and the refrigerant transmission head (9) extends into the inner cavity of the ice-making roller (2). An input pipe and an output pipe are provided on the refrigerant transmission head (9); The external interface of the input pipe is connected to the outlet of the condenser (302); and the external interface of the output pipe is connected to the inlet of the compressor (301).

9. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The refrigerant transmission head (9) is provided with an installation opening for installing a temperature monitor (6), and the temperature monitor (6) is plugged into the installation opening.

10. The smoothie machine with automatic feeding function according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plug interface is installed on the installation cavity (101) and located on one side of the ice-making roller (2), and the second temperature monitor (7) is installed in the plug interface.

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