Ice discharging track for beverage machine

Through the improved ice skating device and PLC-controlled electric telescopic rod system, the problems of ice sliding and clogging are solved, efficient ice delivery and resource conservation are achieved, and the efficiency of beverage machine use and customer experience are improved.

CN116687204BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26LUAN SOYEA ELECTRIC APPLIANCE MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310920673.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-26
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-26

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Technical Problem

The ice dispensing track design of existing fully automatic hot and cold beverage machines can easily cause ice cubes to slip or become blocked, affecting sales efficiency and customer experience, and increasing merchant costs.

Method used

The ice skating device, including an anti-scattering mechanism, a double-layer slide mechanism and a sealing mechanism, uses an electric telescopic rod and a PLC controller to work together to ensure that ice cubes enter the cup smoothly and avoid blockage. The blocked ice cubes are recovered through a collection bucket and re-ice is made, saving water resources.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces ice sliding and clogging, improves sales efficiency, saves water resources and costs, and enhances customer experience.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of ice dispensing for beverage machines, and specifically discloses an ice dispensing track for a beverage machine, comprising a beverage machine main body, an ice outlet installed on the beverage machine main body, an ice skating device installed on the beverage machine main body below the ice outlet, and a collection bucket below the ice skating device. In the present invention, by providing an anti-scattering mechanism, the receiving range of falling ice is greatly increased, making it easier for ice cubes to fall onto the first conical slide, and reducing the occurrence of ice cubes scattering outside the cup. By providing a slide mechanism, ice cubes retained in the slide mechanism can be processed, reducing the occurrence of ice cubes being blocked in the slide. By providing a sealing mechanism, the waste of ice cubes can be effectively reduced. By providing a collection bucket, it is beneficial to perform secondary melting and ice-making processing on the collected ice cubes, saving water resources while also saving costs.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of ice dispensing for beverage machines, and particularly discloses an ice dispensing track for a beverage machine. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of modern technology and the fast-paced process of society, our food, clothing, housing and transportation have become more convenient and efficient. For example, the fully automatic hot and cold dual-use beverage machines that can be seen everywhere in shopping malls have greatly facilitated the sales of merchants, saved labor costs, and also made it convenient for customers to buy beverages.

[0003] The fully automatic hot and cold dual-use beverage machine not only allows customers to experience beverages at different temperatures, but also can place a certain amount of ice cubes into the beverage cup through the ice discharge track according to customer needs to enhance the experience.

[0004] However, currently, fully automatic dual-use ice and hot beverage dispensers on the market typically dispense ice cubes through a square channel into the cup. If the channel is too large, some ice cubes can easily slip out of the cup. If the channel is too small, ice cubes can easily block the channel and prevent it from falling into the cup, affecting sales, reducing the customer experience, affecting subsequent product sales, and increasing hidden costs for the merchant. Therefore, a beverage dispenser ice track has been proposed to address these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose an ice-discharging track for a beverage machine.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] An ice-discharging track for a beverage machine comprises a beverage machine body, an ice outlet is installed on the beverage machine body, an ice skating device installed on the beverage machine body is arranged below the ice outlet, and a collection bucket is arranged below the ice skating device.

[0008] Preferably, the skating device includes a first connecting plate arranged below the ice outlet, eight corresponding racetrack-shaped screw holes are arranged on the edges around the first connecting plate, anti-slip gaskets are arranged on the outside of the screw holes, screws are passed through the anti-slip gaskets, and the screws are connected to the first connecting plate through the screw holes, a horizontal slot is arranged in the middle part of the first connecting plate, an anti-scattering mechanism is arranged on the outer wall of the first connecting plate, a slide mechanism is arranged below the anti-scattering mechanism, two corresponding vertical T-shaped slots are arranged on the inner wall of the first connecting plate, and a sealing mechanism is inserted into the T-shaped slots.

[0009] Preferably, grooves are provided on the upper and lower inner walls of the slot hole, and rollers are installed on the grooves, and the rollers are higher than the tops of the grooves.

[0010] Preferably, the anti-scattering mechanism includes a first conical protective plate arranged on the outer side wall of the first connecting plate, a first electric telescopic rod is installed on the outer wall of the first conical protective plate, and a second conical protective plate is provided at the bottom of the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod.

[0011] Preferably, the slide mechanism includes a second connecting plate installed on the first connecting plate, a first conical slide is provided on the inner wall of the second connecting plate, the top of the first conical slide is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second conical protective plate, and a second conical slide is provided below the first conical slide.

[0012] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a U-shaped plug plate inserted into the T-shaped slot, a second electric telescopic rod is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the U-shaped plug plate, the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod is inserted into the U-shaped plug plate, and a sealing component is provided at the bottom of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod and inserted into the slot hole.

[0013] Preferably, the sealing assembly includes a connecting block installed at the bottom of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod, a baffle is provided on the outer wall of the connecting block, an empty groove is provided on the top of the baffle, several springs are provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the empty groove, and a buffer plate is provided on the top of the spring.

[0014] Preferably, the inner wall of the collecting bucket is designed to be funnel-shaped, and the water outlet at the bottom of the collecting bucket is connected to the water inlet pipe of the ice maker inside the beverage machine.

[0015] Preferably, the first conical slide forms an angle of 55° with the first connecting plate in a normal ice-out state, and the inner wall of the first conical slide is ground and polished.

[0016] Preferably, the first electric telescopic rod and the second electric telescopic rod are both electrically connected to the PLC controller, and a weight sensor is provided on the support platform at the bottom of the cup, and the weight sensor is electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The present invention provides eight corresponding racetrack-shaped screw holes around the first connecting plate. This facilitates installation of the entire ice skating device onto the outer wall of the ice maker. By controlling the screws to move along the racetrack-shaped screw holes during installation, the device can more easily find the screw holes on the outer wall of the ice maker for installation. Furthermore, the eight corresponding screws provide greater stability for the entire ice skating device. Anti-slip pads are also provided to prevent excessive screw tightening and thread slippage after the screws are engaged with the corresponding screw holes. They also prevent the screws from sliding within the racetrack-shaped screw holes after being tightened.

[0019] The present invention provides an anti-scattering mechanism and installs a first conical protective plate below the ice outlet. The large end of the first conical protective plate is in a trumpet-shaped structure, which greatly increases the receiving range of falling ice, makes it easier for ice cubes to fall into the first conical slide, and reduces the occurrence of ice cubes scattering outside the cup.

[0020] The present invention is provided with a double-layer slide mechanism. When ice cubes block the first conical slide, the weight detector at the bottom of the beverage cup cannot receive the signal that ice cubes of corresponding weight have entered the cup, and will send a signal to the PLC controller to start the first electric telescopic rod, thereby driving the first conical slide to flip. Since the ice outlet at the top of the first conical slide is larger than the ice outlet at the bottom, the ice cubes blocked in the first conical slide slide back to the second conical slide, and then slide into the collection bucket through the second conical slide. Finally, the ice cubes melt and are re-made into ice by the ice maker. On the one hand, the blockage of the first conical slide is alleviated, and on the other hand, costs are saved and the waste of water resources is reduced.

[0021] The present invention provides a sealing mechanism. When the PLC controller receives a signal to start the first electric telescopic rod, it will also start the second electric telescopic rod at the same time, driving the sealing assembly to slide outward until the bottom port of the first conical protective plate is sealed, preventing ice cubes from continuing to fall into the slide mechanism and then falling into the collection bucket through the second conical slide, causing unnecessary waste and remaking of ice cubes, saving corresponding costs, and making it easier for the slide mechanism to handle ice blockage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a beverage machine main body with an ice discharging track of a beverage machine proposed by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a side view of the beverage machine main body with an ice dispensing track of the beverage machine proposed by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ice-discharging track for a beverage machine proposed by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a front view of an ice-discharging track for a beverage machine proposed by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a front view of a first connecting plate of an ice-discharging track of a beverage machine proposed by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a rear view of the first connecting plate of the ice discharging track of a beverage machine proposed by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of an ice-discharging track for a beverage machine proposed by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 The present invention proposes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 9 The present invention proposes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the slot structure proposed by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the sealing assembly proposed by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped plugboard structure proposed by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the T-slot structure proposed by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the operating state of a beverage machine proposed by the present invention when the ice discharging track is blocked by ice cubes.

[0036] In the figure: 1. Beverage machine body; 2. Ice outlet; 3. Skating device; 31. First connecting plate; 32. Screw through hole; 33. Slotted hole; 331. Groove; 332. Roller; 34. T-shaped slot; 4. Anti-scattering mechanism; 41. First conical protective plate; 42. First electric telescopic rod; 43. Second conical protective plate; 5. Slide mechanism; 51. Second connecting plate; 52. First conical slide; 53. Second conical slide; 6. Sealing mechanism; 61. U-shaped plug plate; 62. Second electric telescopic rod; 63. Sealing assembly; 631. Buffer plate; 632. Spring; 633. Connecting block; 634. Baffle; 7. Screw; 8. Anti-slip gasket; 9. Collection bucket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0038] Reference Figure 1-14 A beverage machine ice discharging track includes a beverage machine main body 1, an ice outlet 2 is installed on the beverage machine main body 1, an ice skating device 3 installed on the beverage machine main body 1 is provided below the ice outlet 2, and a collecting bucket 9 is provided below the ice skating device 3. The collecting bucket 9 can collect ice cubes blocking the first conical slide 52, so that the collected ice cubes can be melted in the collecting bucket 9 and then re-made into ice by the ice maker, which saves costs and reduces the waste of water resources.

[0039] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the ice skating device 3 includes a first connecting plate 31 arranged below the ice outlet 2, and eight corresponding racetrack-shaped screw through holes 32 are arranged on the edges around the first connecting plate 31. The purpose of the racetrack-shaped screw through holes 32 is, on the one hand, to facilitate the installation of the entire ice skating device 3 on the outer wall of the ice maker. When installing the ice skating device 3, by controlling the screw 7 to move on the racetrack-shaped screw through hole 32, it is easier to find the screw hole on the outer wall of the ice maker for installation. On the other hand, the installation of eight corresponding screws 7 makes the entire ice skating device 3 more stable. An anti-slip gasket 8 is provided on the outside of the screw through hole 32. The anti-slip gasket 8 can prevent the screw 7 from slipping due to excessive force, and can also prevent the screw 7 from sliding in the racetrack-shaped screw through hole 32 after being tightened. The anti-slip gasket 8 is penetrated by the screw 7, and the screw 7 passes through the screw through hole 32 and is connected to the first connecting plate 31. A horizontal slot 33 is provided in the middle part of the first connecting plate 31, and an anti-scattering mechanism 4 is provided on the outer wall of the first connecting plate 31. A slide mechanism 5 is provided below the anti-scattering mechanism 4, and two corresponding vertical T-shaped slots 34 are provided on the inner wall of the first connecting plate 31, and a sealing mechanism 6 is inserted into the T-shaped slot 34.

[0040] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, grooves 331 are provided on the upper and lower inner walls of the slot hole 33, and a roller 332 is installed on the groove 331. The roller 332 is slightly higher than the top of the groove 331. The roller 332 is provided to reduce the friction between the sealing component 63 and the slot hole 33, so that the sealing component 63 can slide back and forth on the slot hole 33 more flexibly, thereby improving the service life of the sealing component 63.

[0041] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the anti-scattering mechanism 4 includes a first conical protective plate 41 arranged on the outer wall of the first connecting plate 31. The large end of the first conical protective plate 41 is in a trumpet-shaped structure, which greatly increases the receiving range of falling ice and makes it easier for ice cubes to fall into the first conical slide 52, reducing the occurrence of ice cubes scattering outside the cup. A first electric telescopic rod 42 is installed on the outer wall of the first conical protective plate 41, and a second conical protective plate 43 is provided at the bottom of the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod 42. The second conical protective plate 43 is to prevent the ice maker from making ice too quickly, which causes excessive overflow and falling of ice cubes from the first conical slide 52, thereby reducing the waste of ice cubes.

[0042] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the slide mechanism 5 includes a second connecting plate 51 installed on the first connecting plate 31, and a first conical slide 52 is provided on the inner wall of the second connecting plate 51. The top of the first conical slide 52 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second conical protective plate 43, and a second conical slide 53 is provided below the first conical slide 52. When ice cubes block the first conical slide 52, the weight detector at the bottom of the beverage cup cannot receive the signal that the corresponding number of ice cubes have entered the cup, and it will send a signal to the PLC controller to start the first electric telescopic rod 42, driving the first conical slide 52 to flip. Since the ice receiving port at the top of the first conical slide 52 is larger than the ice dropping port at the bottom, the ice cubes blocked in the first conical slide 52 slide back to the second conical slide 53, and then slide into the collection bucket 9 by the second conical slide 53. Finally, the ice cubes melt and are re-made into ice by the ice maker. On the one hand, the blockage of the first conical slide 52 is alleviated, and on the other hand, costs are saved and water waste is reduced.

[0043] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the sealing mechanism 6 includes a U-shaped plug-in plate 61 inserted into the T-shaped slot 34, and a second electric telescopic rod 62 is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the U-shaped plug-in plate 61. The telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 62 is inserted into the U-shaped plug-in plate 61, and the bottom of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 62 is provided with a sealing component 63 that is inserted into the slot 33. When the PLC controller starts the first electric telescopic rod 42, it will also start the second electric telescopic rod 62 at the same time, driving the sealing component 63 to slide outward until the bottom end of the first conical protective plate 41 is sealed, preventing the ice cubes from continuing to fall into the slide mechanism 5 and then falling into the collection bucket 9 through the second conical slide 53, causing unnecessary waste and remaking of ice cubes, saving corresponding costs, and at the same time making it easier for the slide mechanism 5 to deal with ice blockage.

[0044] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the sealing assembly 63 includes a connecting block 633 installed at the bottom of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 62, a baffle 634 is provided on the outer wall of the connecting block 633, an empty groove is provided on the top of the baffle 634, and a number of springs 632 are provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the empty groove, and a buffer plate 631 is provided on the top of the spring 632. The spring 632 is provided so that the sealing assembly 63 can slide in accordance with the slot hole 33, so that the sealing assembly 63 is more stable during the sliding process and the service life of the sealing assembly 63 is increased. The buffer plate 631 is provided to reduce the impact force of ice cubes falling onto the sealing assembly 63. At the same time, the buffer plate 631 and the spring 632 cooperate to facilitate the resetting of the sealing assembly 63.

[0045] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the inner wall of the collecting bucket 9 is designed in a funnel shape, and the water outlet at the bottom of the collecting bucket 9 is connected to the water inlet pipe of the ice maker inside the beverage machine. The funnel-shaped structure design makes it easier for the collecting bucket 9 to collect the fallen ice cubes together, so that the ice cubes can flow into the water inlet pipe of the ice maker inside the beverage machine as soon as they melt.

[0046] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the first conical slide 52 forms an angle of 55° with the first connecting plate 31 under normal ice-discharging state, and the inner wall of the first conical slide 52 is ground and polished, which makes it easier for ice cubes to slide from the first conical slide 52 into the cup, reducing the occurrence of ice cubes being trapped in the first conical slide 52.

[0047] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the first electric telescopic rod 42 and the second electric telescopic rod 62 are both electrically connected to the PLC controller (model: CPMI1A). A weight sensor is provided on the support platform at the bottom of the cup, and the weight sensor is electrically connected to the PLC controller. When the weight of ice cubes in the beverage cup does not meet the requirements of the weight sensor, the first electric telescopic rod 42 and the second electric telescopic rod 62 are activated by the PLC controller to cooperate with each other to handle the situation of ice cube blockage, thereby reducing the situation where the slide mechanism 5 is receiving ice cubes while clearing the blocked ice cubes.

[0048] When using the present invention, first, the sealing component 63 is inserted into the slot 33 on the first connecting plate 31, and then the U-shaped plug-in plate 61 is inserted into the bottom end of the T-shaped slot 34 through the T-shaped slot 34 and connected to the first connecting plate 31, and then the second electric telescopic rod 62 is installed on the U-shaped plug-in plate 61, and finally the sealing component 63 and the second electric telescopic rod 62 are fixedly connected.

[0049] Secondly, the first conical protective plate 41 is fixedly installed above the outer wall of the first connecting plate 31, and the upper axis of the outer wall of the first conical protective plate 41 is connected to a first electric telescopic rod 42. The bottom axis of the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod 42 is connected to a second conical protective plate 43. The second connecting plate 51 is fixedly installed below the outer wall of the first connecting plate 31, and the inner wall axis of the second connecting plate 51 is connected to a first conical slide 52. The top of the first conical slide 52 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second conical protective plate 43, and then the second conical slide 53 is installed below the first conical slide 52.

[0050] Secondly, install the entire ice skating device 3 below the ice outlet 2 of the beverage machine, pass the screw 7 through the anti-slip gasket 8 and the screw hole 32, and by controlling the screw 7 to move on the racetrack-shaped screw hole 32, it is easier to find the screw hole on the outer wall of the ice maker and install the entire ice skating device 3 below the ice outlet 2. The installation is simple and easy to disassemble and replace.

[0051] When the ice maker is operating normally, if ice is trapped or blocked in the first conical slide 52 and the weight detector at the bottom of the beverage cup fails to receive a signal indicating that a corresponding number of ice cubes have entered the cup, the PLC controller will be signaled to activate the first electric telescopic rod 42, causing the first conical slide 52 to flip. Because the ice receiving opening at the top of the first conical slide 52 is larger than the ice discharge opening at the bottom, the ice stuck in the first conical slide 52 slides back down to the second conical slide 53, from which it then slides into the collection bucket 9. The ice finally melts and is remade by the ice maker. At the same time, when the PLC controller receives a signal to activate the first electric telescopic rod 42, it also activates the second electric telescopic rod 62, causing the sealing assembly 63 to slide outward until it seals the bottom opening of the first conical protective plate 41, preventing ice from continuing to fall into the slide mechanism 5, which would affect the slide mechanism 5's ability to process the blocked ice cubes and cause unnecessary waste of resources and costs.

[0052] Finally, when the first electric telescopic rod 42 and the second electric telescopic rod 62 reach a limited length, they are slowly reset, and after the first electric telescopic rod 42 is reset, the second electric telescopic rod 62 begins to reset. At this time, the ice skating device 3 works normally to release ice.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships 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 should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0054] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0055] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0056] Throughout this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "example," or "specific example" indicate that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0057] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A beverage machine ice dispensing track, comprising a beverage machine body (1), characterized in that: An ice outlet (2) is installed on the beverage machine body (1); an ice skating device (3) installed on the beverage machine body (1) is provided below the ice outlet (2); and a collection bucket (9) is provided below the ice skating device (3); The ice skating device (3) comprises a first connecting plate (31) arranged below the ice outlet (2); an anti-scattering mechanism (4) is arranged on the outer side wall of the first connecting plate (31); a slide mechanism (5) is arranged below the anti-scattering mechanism (4); two corresponding vertical T-shaped slots (34) are arranged on the inner side wall of the first connecting plate (31); a sealing mechanism (6) is inserted into the T-shaped slots (34); and a horizontal slot (33) is arranged in the middle portion of the first connecting plate (31); The anti-scattering mechanism (4) comprises a first conical protective plate (41) arranged on the outer side wall of the first connecting plate (31), a first electric telescopic rod (42) is mounted on the outer side wall of the first conical protective plate (41), and a second conical protective plate (43) is arranged at the bottom of the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod (42); The slide mechanism (5) includes a second connecting plate (51) mounted on the first connecting plate (31), a first conical slide (52) is provided on the inner wall of the second connecting plate (51), the top of the first conical slide (52) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second conical protective plate (43), and a second conical slide (53) is provided below the first conical slide (52); The sealing mechanism (6) includes a U-shaped inserting plate (61) inserted into the T-shaped slot (34), a second electric telescopic rod (62) is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the U-shaped inserting plate (61), the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod (62) is inserted into the U-shaped inserting plate (61), and a sealing component (63) is provided at the bottom of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod (62) and is inserted into the slot hole (33); The sealing assembly (63) includes a connecting block (633) mounted at the bottom of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod (62), a baffle (634) being provided on the outer wall of the connecting block (633), a hollow groove being provided at the top of the baffle (634), a plurality of springs (632) being provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the hollow groove, and a buffer plate (631) being provided at the top of the spring (632).

2. The ice dispensing track of a beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Eight corresponding racetrack-shaped screw through holes (32) are provided on the edges of the first connecting plate (31), and anti-slip pads (8) are provided outside the screw through holes (32). Screws (7) are passed through the anti-slip pads (8), and the screws (7) pass through the screw through holes (32) and are connected to the first connecting plate (31).

3. The ice dispensing track of a beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper and lower inner walls of the slot hole (33) are both provided with grooves (331), and a roller (332) is mounted on the groove (331), and the roller (332) is higher than the top of the groove (331).

4. The ice dispensing track of a beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the collecting bucket (9) is designed to be funnel-shaped, and the water outlet at the bottom of the collecting bucket (9) is connected to the water inlet pipe of the ice maker inside the beverage machine.

5. The ice dispensing track of a beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conical slideway (52) forms an angle of 55° with the first connecting plate (31) in a normal ice-discharging state, and the inner wall of the first conical slideway (52) is ground and polished.

6. The ice dispensing track of a beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first electric telescopic rod (42) and the second electric telescopic rod (62) are both electrically connected to the PLC controller. A weight sensor is provided on the support platform at the bottom of the collection bucket (9), and the weight sensor is electrically connected to the PLC controller.

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