A beverage processing apparatus that is easy to clean

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of beverage processing equipment, and particularly relates to a beverage processing equipment convenient to clean, which comprises a material cylinder with a discharge port and a discharge distribution structure located at the discharge port, the discharge distribution structure comprises a discharge cylinder connected with the discharge port and longitudinally arranged, a guard plate located at both sides of the discharge cylinder, and a handle assembly detachably mounted on the material cylinder and used for controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port, and the upper end of the discharge cylinder is in an open arrangement; the handle assembly comprises a mounting seat moving up and down along the two guard plates, a handle main body rotatable relative to the mounting seat, and a sealing assembly arranged between the handle main body and the discharge cylinder and used for closing or opening the discharge port; when the entire handle assembly is detached from the discharge port of the material cylinder, the dismounting path is more direct, the operation is more labor-saving, the cleaning difficulty is reduced, and the part of the sealing assembly extending into the discharge cylinder, the inner wall of the discharge cylinder and the peripheral area of the discharge port of the material cylinder can be fully cleaned, so that the residual liquid and possible bacteria can be completely removed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of beverage processing equipment, and in particular to a beverage processing equipment that is easy to clean. Background Technology

[0002] Beverage processing equipment, such as slush machines, is a device that rapidly cools and agitates beverages to create a semi-frozen slush or smoothie. Existing beverage processing equipment typically includes a base and a mixing drum. The base houses a refrigeration cycle system consisting of a compressor, condenser, and throttling elements. The mixing drum contains an evaporator and a stirring assembly. The evaporator is connected to the refrigeration cycle system, and the stirring assembly scrapes away frost from the outer wall of the evaporator and promotes beverage circulation. During operation, the compressor drives the refrigerant to absorb heat within the evaporator, cooling and partially freezing the beverage in the mixing drum. Simultaneously, the stirring paddle continuously scrapes the evaporator surface to prevent frost buildup, thus creating a smooth, slush-like product.

[0003] As disclosed in patent CN223318446U, this utility model discloses an assembly structure for the outlet valve of a snow melting machine, belonging to the field of snow melting machine technology. Existing snow melting machine valves are inconvenient to disassemble and clean, increasing the packaging size of the snow melting machine product. This utility model addresses this by making the valve a component. The valve lever and the front wall of the cylinder are separately configured with a shaft and an open shaft hole. The shaft is fitted into the open shaft hole to assemble the valve into the cylinder. The second section of a spring supports the cylinder and applies elastic force to the lever, causing the sealing cap to block the outlet. Overcoming the spring force causes the lever to tilt, opening the sealing cap and the outlet. Therefore, by holding the valve and applying external force, the shaft can be easily fitted into the open shaft hole to assemble the valve into the cylinder, or the shaft can be disassembled from the open shaft hole to remove the valve from the cylinder. After removing the valve from the cylinder, it is easy to clean, occupies a small volume, and can reduce the packaging size of the product. This utility model also attaches an outlet mask to the cylinder, which, based on the snap-fit ​​structure, is also easy to disassemble and clean.

[0004] The above solution requires disassembly by first removing the discharge mask and then the valve. The discharge mask is installed using a snap-fit ​​structure, and disassembly requires force to separate the two folded edges. This not only involves many steps but is also time-consuming and labor-intensive, reducing the convenience of daily maintenance for users. Furthermore, the valve lever and the front wall of the cylinder are connected by a shaft and an open shaft hole. During disassembly and cleaning, the shaft can easily slip out of the open shaft hole, causing the valve assembly to disintegrate unexpectedly, resulting in the loss or damage of parts. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To effectively solve the above problems, the present invention provides a beverage processing device that is easy to clean.

[0006] The present invention provides a beverage processing device that is easy to clean, and adopts the following technical solution: A beverage processing device that is easy to clean includes a material cylinder with a discharge port and a material distribution structure located at the discharge port. The material distribution structure includes a discharge cylinder connected to the discharge port and arranged longitudinally, protective plates located on both sides of the discharge cylinder, and a handle assembly detachably installed on the material cylinder for controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port. The upper end of the discharge cylinder is open. The handle assembly includes a mounting base that moves up and down along the two protective plates, a handle body that can rotate relative to the mounting base, and a sealing component located between the handle body and the discharge cylinder for closing or opening the discharge port.

[0007] Optionally, the sealing component is detachably mounted on the handle assembly.

[0008] Optionally, the sealing assembly includes a sealing body disposed inside the discharge cylinder. The sealing body moves up and down along the discharge cylinder under the rotation of the handle body to move to the discharge port to seal it, or moves away from the discharge port to open it.

[0009] Optionally, the mounting base includes at least a longitudinally arranged mounting cavity that mates with the discharge cylinder, a sealing body extending through the mounting cavity into the discharge cylinder, and one end of the handle body extending into the mounting cavity and connecting to the sealing body.

[0010] Optionally, the upper part of the side wall of the sealing body is provided with a mounting groove, and the handle body includes a main body, a handle and a connecting part. One end of the connecting part is rotatably connected to the mounting seat through a rotating shaft, and the other end extends into the mounting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting base also includes a cover, the outer wall of which is detachably connected to the protective plate via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0012] Optionally, the buckle structure includes a buckle block located on the cover and a buckle groove opened on the protective plate and adapted to the buckle block, and the cover is provided with a driving member to drive the buckle block out of the buckle groove.

[0013] Optionally, the guard plate is provided with a first inclined surface that guides the card block to extend into the card slot, and the card block is provided with a second inclined surface that slides in cooperation with the first inclined surface.

[0014] Optionally, the outer wall of the housing is provided with an elastic mounting part, and the locking block and the driving component are both disposed on the elastic mounting part so that the locking block can be engaged or disengaged from the locking slot.

[0015] Optionally, the top of the guard plate is provided with a clearance groove for the drive component to extend out.

[0016] In summary, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. The mounting base is slidably positioned between the two side guards in the vertical direction, and the mounting base corresponds to the discharge cylinder, so that the sealing component can extend into the discharge cylinder through the mounting base; in addition, the structural design that the top of the double side guards is higher than the top of the discharge cylinder provides stable support and limit for the guiding movement of the handle assembly, which can ensure the stability of the vertical sliding and rotation adjustment of the handle assembly, and the movement path of the sealing component in the discharge cylinder is accurate and controllable, which can reliably close or open the discharge port and effectively prevent the leakage of beverages in the non-discharge state; The handle assembly is detachably mounted on the material cylinder. When cleaning is required, the user can manually remove the entire handle assembly from the outlet of the material cylinder without any additional tools. Compared with existing technologies, the disassembly and assembly path is more direct and the operation is less strenuous, reducing cleaning difficulty and improving cleaning efficiency. Since the handle assembly can be completely separated from the material cylinder, the part of the sealing component that extends into the discharge cylinder, the inner wall of the discharge cylinder, and the area around the outlet of the material cylinder can be thoroughly cleaned, completely removing residual liquid and possible bacteria, effectively avoiding long-term accumulation of dirt and cross-contamination, thereby ensuring the hygienic quality and taste of the subsequent smoothies.

[0017] 2. The sealing component is detachably mounted on the handle assembly. When the handle assembly is removed from the discharge port of the material cylinder, the sealing component can be further separated from the handle assembly to become an independent cleaning component. This allows for thorough cleaning of the sealing component, eliminating any dead corners in the sealing component area and ensuring that residual liquid and any bacteria that may grow are completely removed.

[0018] 3. The snap-fit ​​structure enables a detachable connection between the guard plate and the mounting base, eliminating the need for screw fastening, bolt connections, or riveting—common methods in existing technologies that require specialized tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches. When users need to remove the handle assembly from the material cylinder for cleaning or maintenance, they do not need to find or prepare any additional tools; they can simply manually operate the snap-fit ​​structure to install or remove the mounting base. This significantly simplifies the installation and removal process, lowers the operational threshold, and improves the efficiency and convenience of daily maintenance. Furthermore, the entire handle assembly can be easily and completely separated from the guard plate. Areas that were previously difficult to access, such as the part of the sealing body extending into the discharge cylinder, the inner wall of the discharge cylinder, the area around the material cylinder discharge port, the inner area of ​​the guard plate, and the sliding mating surface between the mounting base and the guard plate, can all be fully exposed and thoroughly cleaned. This effectively avoids the long-term accumulation of dirt on the surfaces of various parts at the discharge port and cross-contamination between different batches of beverages, thus fundamentally ensuring the hygiene quality and consistent taste of subsequent slush products.

[0019] 4. The locking block and slot form a stable limiting fit when engaged, reliably positioning the mounting base in the predetermined working position between the two side guard plates. When the handle assembly is in the installation state, the mounting base will not experience unexpected displacement or loosening due to vibration or accidental contact during the operation of the beverage processing equipment, ensuring the accuracy of the sealing component's position within the discharge cylinder, thereby guaranteeing the stable and reliable operation of the discharge port in both closed and open states. Furthermore, the installation and removal of the mounting base between the two side guard plates does not require additional tools such as screwdrivers; it can be completed simply by engaging and disengaging the locking block and slot. Simultaneously, the mounting base is equipped with a drive mechanism to disengage the locking block from the slot. Users only need to operate this drive mechanism to release the locking block and remove the entire handle assembly from between the guard plates, significantly simplifying the disassembly and assembly steps, reducing operational difficulty, and improving the convenience of daily maintenance for users.

[0020] 5. Through the sliding fit between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, when the mounting base is slidably installed along the guard plate, the locking block first contacts the first inclined surface and automatically slides into the slot under the guidance of the first inclined surface. The user does not need to accurately align the opening position of the locking block and the slot, which effectively reduces the alignment accuracy requirements during installation. Even when the operating space is limited or the line of sight is poor, the user can easily complete the installation, realizing blind installation or self-guided installation, which significantly improves the convenience and fault tolerance of the installation operation. During the process of the card block extending into the card slot, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface form a smooth inclined sliding engagement, which transforms the hard contact or end-face collision between the card block and the guard plate into an inclined progressive sliding friction, greatly reducing the external force required to push the card block into the card slot, allowing the user to smoothly complete the locking of the guard plate and the mounting base with less force, and improving the comfort of operation.

[0021] 6. By setting the locking block on the elastic mounting part, the elastic deformation of the elastic mounting part itself provides the displacement stroke required for the locking block to engage or disengage from the slot. When the user operates the drive component, this force is directly transmitted to the elastic mounting part and drives the locking block to move inward toward the mounting base, causing the locking block to disengage from the slot and release the latch lock. Subsequently, while keeping the drive component pressed down, the same hand pulls the mounting base upward in the same direction. The mounting base slides vertically upward along the inner wall of the side guards. As the mounting base slides upward, the sealing component gradually exits from the discharge cylinder, and the entire handle assembly can be completely removed. Throughout the disassembly process, the user only needs to use one hand to complete the unlocking and separation actions sequentially without the aid of any tools. Compared with the existing technology that requires both hands to operate simultaneously or the use of tools such as screwdrivers to disassemble fasteners, the present invention significantly improves the convenience and freedom of disassembly operations, shortens the disassembly time, and improves operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material cylinder and the material distribution structure in the beverage processing equipment shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the discharge cylinder and the protective plate in the beverage processing equipment shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution structure shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the beverage processing equipment shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the material distribution structure shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Material cylinder; 11. Discharge port; 2. Discharge distribution structure; 20. Protective plate; 200. Relief groove; 21. Discharge cylinder; 22. Handle assembly; 23. Mounting base; 232. Mounting cavity; 233. Cover; 234. Elastic mounting part; 235. First notch; 24. Handle body; 241. Main body; 242. Handle; 243. Connecting part; 25. Sealing assembly; 251. Sealing body; 252. Sealing ring; 253. Sealing plunger; 254. Mounting groove; 255. Inclined surface; 3. Snap-fit ​​structure; 31. Snap-fit ​​block; 32. Snap-fit ​​groove; 33. Driving component; 34. First inclined surface; 35. Second inclined surface; 4. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments are merely specific illustrations of the present invention, intended to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, and should not be regarded as limitations on the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0031] This invention discloses a beverage processing device that is easy to clean, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the equipment includes a base, a material cylinder 1 with a discharge port 11, and a discharge distribution structure 2 located at the discharge port 11. The base contains a compressor, a condenser, and a throttling element. The material cylinder 1 contains an evaporation tank and a stirring assembly. The evaporation tank contains an evaporation tube. The stirring assembly includes a stirring paddle located on the outer periphery of the evaporation tank and a drive motor that drives the stirring paddle to rotate. When the beverage processing equipment is running, the beverage is poured into the material cylinder 1. The compressor starts working, delivering high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas to the condenser for cooling and liquefaction. After being depressurized by the throttling element, the low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant flows into the evaporation tube of the evaporation tank and releases cold air onto the beverage through the wall of the evaporation tank. At the same time, the drive motor drives the stirring paddle to rotate around the evaporation tank. Because the stirring paddle is set in close contact with the outer periphery of the evaporation tank, it can scrape off the frost that is generated and condensed on the outer wall of the evaporation tank during rotation, preventing frost accumulation from hindering heat exchange and ensuring refrigeration efficiency. It can also drive the liquid to circulate within the material cylinder 1, ensuring that the subsequent slush has a fine texture.

[0032] Among them, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 The discharge distribution structure 2 includes a discharge cylinder 21 connected to the discharge port 11 and arranged longitudinally, protective plates 20 located on the left and right sides of the discharge cylinder 21, and a handle assembly 22 detachably installed on the material cylinder 1 for controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port 11. The upper and lower ends of the discharge cylinder 21 are both open. The top height of the protective plate 20 is greater than the top height of the discharge cylinder 21, and the bottom height of the protective plate 20 is greater than the bottom height of the discharge cylinder 21. The handle assembly 22 includes a mounting base 23 that moves up and down along the two protective plates 20, a handle body 24 that can rotate relative to the mounting base 23, and a sealing assembly 25 located between the handle body 24 and the discharge cylinder 21 for closing or opening the discharge port 11.

[0033] The mounting base 23 is slidably disposed between the two side guard plates 20 in the vertical direction, and the mounting base 23 corresponds to the discharge cylinder 21 so that the sealing component 25 can extend into the discharge cylinder 21 through the mounting base 23. Furthermore, the structural design that the top of the double side guard plates 20 is higher than the top of the discharge cylinder 21 provides stable support and limit for the guiding movement of the mounting base 23, which can improve the stability of the vertical sliding of the handle assembly 22, make the movement path of the sealing component 25 in the discharge cylinder 21 more accurate, and reliably close or open the discharge port 11, effectively preventing the leakage of beverages in the non-discharge state.

[0034] Furthermore, the handle assembly 22 is detachably installed on the material cylinder 1. When cleaning is required, the user can manually remove the entire handle assembly 22 from the outlet 11 of the material cylinder 1 without the need for any additional tools. Compared with the existing technology, this reduces the difficulty of cleaning and improves the cleaning efficiency. Since the handle assembly 22 can be completely separated from the material cylinder 1, the part of the sealing component 25 that extends into the outlet cylinder 21, the inner wall of the outlet cylinder 21, and the area around the outlet 11 of the material cylinder 1 can be thoroughly cleaned, completely removing residual liquid and bacteria that may grow. This effectively avoids long-term accumulation of dirt and cross-contamination, thereby ensuring the hygiene quality and taste of the subsequent smoothies.

[0035] It should be noted that the end of the guard plate 20 away from the material cylinder 1 extends inward, and the rear part of the mounting seat 23 is accommodated in the space enclosed by the guard plates 20 on both sides. Its sliding direction is precisely defined by the inner wall of the guard plate 20, which effectively avoids the shaking, swaying or tilting of the mounting seat 23 during the sliding process, and ensures the accuracy and stability of the linear movement of the mounting seat 23 in the vertical direction.

[0036] The sealing component 25 is detachably mounted on the handle component 22. When the handle component 22 is removed from the discharge port 11 of the material cylinder 1, the sealing component 25 can be further separated from the handle component 22 to become an independent cleaning component. This allows for thorough cleaning of the sealing component 25, completely eliminating cleaning dead corners in the sealing component area and ensuring that residual liquid and possible bacteria are completely removed.

[0037] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 3 The sealing assembly 25 includes a sealing body 251 disposed within the discharge cylinder 21, a sealing ring 252 sleeved on the sealing body 251, and a sealing plunger 253 disposed at the lower part of the sealing body 251. The outer surface of the sealing body 251 is cylindrical and matches the discharge cylinder 21. The sealing body 251 moves up and down along the discharge cylinder 21 under the rotation of the handle body 24 to close the discharge port 11 or to open it away from the discharge port 11. When the handle assembly 22 moves the sealing body 251 within the discharge cylinder 21, the cylindrical surface provides a stable guide, ensuring that the sealing assembly 25 always moves in a straight line along the axis of the discharge cylinder 21, effectively avoiding uneven force or excessive wear of the sealing body 251 due to skewness.

[0038] With the discharge port 11 closed, the sealing ring 252 is located above the discharge port 11, forming an elastic compression seal between the sealing body 251 and the inner wall of the discharge cylinder 21. The sealing ring 252 can effectively prevent the liquid in the material cylinder 1 from leaking upward along the gap between the sealing body 251 and the discharge cylinder 21 due to capillary action or pressure difference, thus forming the first sealing line of the sealing assembly 25. Furthermore, the sealing ring 252 is made of rubber, and its elastic material can adaptively compensate for the small gaps between the sealing body 251 and the discharge cylinder 21 caused by manufacturing tolerances or long-term wear, ensuring long-term reliable sealing performance.

[0039] The sealing plunger 253 is arranged in an inverted T-shape. The lower part of the sealing body 251 has a cavity with an opening at the lower end. The upper part of the sealing plunger 253 is inserted into the cavity through the opening. The lower outer diameter of the sealing plunger 253 is larger than the inner diameter of the cavity and equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the sealing body 251. When the upper part of the sealing plunger 253 is installed in the cavity, its lower part forms a circumferentially outward-protruding intercepting flange at the cavity opening. Since the intercepting flange is located below the sealing body 251 and further downstream of the discharge port 11, even if the sealing body 251 experiences a slight leakage due to long-term use, the leaked liquid will be blocked by the intercepting flange when flowing downward along the gap between the sealing body 251 and the discharge cylinder 21, and will not continue to leak downward to the outside of the discharge cylinder 21.

[0040] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 The mounting base 23 includes a cover 233, inside which is a cylindrical body. The interior of the cylindrical body forms a longitudinally arranged mounting cavity 232 that cooperates with the discharge cylinder 21. The upper part of the cylindrical body is provided with a relief opening to connect the internal space of the cover 233 with the mounting cavity 232. The sealing body 251 extends through the mounting cavity 232 into the discharge cylinder 21. One end of the handle body 24 extends into the mounting cavity 232 through the relief opening and connects with the sealing body 251.

[0041] The upper part of the side wall of the sealing body 251 is provided with a mounting groove 254. The handle body 24 includes a main body 241, a handle 242 located at the upper end of the main body 241, and a connecting part 243 located at the lower end of the main body 241. One end of the connecting part 243 is rotatably connected to the cover 233 via a rotating shaft, and the other end extends into the mounting groove 254 of the sealing body 251. The rotating shaft serves as a fixed fulcrum to provide a precise rotation center for the connecting part 243, ensuring that the movement trajectory of the connecting part 243 remains constant during rotation. At the same time, the other end of the connecting part 243 drives the sealing assembly 25 to move within the discharge cylinder 21, ensuring that the sealing assembly 25 accurately closes or opens the discharge port 11.

[0042] A reliable plug-in fit is formed between the connecting part 243 and the sealing component 25. When the handle body 24 rotates around the pivot, the inclined connecting part 243 converts its rotational motion into a pushing and pulling force on the sealing component 25. The sealing component 25 is driven to move along the axial direction of the discharge cylinder 21 through the cylinder body, so that the movement direction of the sealing component 25 is precisely limited to the axial direction of the discharge cylinder 21. This avoids radial deviation or jamming of the sealing component 25 during movement, and ensures the uniformity of contact and sealing reliability between the sealing component 25 and the inner wall of the discharge cylinder 21.

[0043] Combination Figure 5 The upper and lower ends of the opening of the mounting groove 254 are provided with inclined surfaces 255, so that the entrance of the mounting groove 254 forms an outwardly expanding opening structure. When the user installs the handle assembly 22, one end of the connecting part 243 needs to be inserted into the mounting groove 254. The inclined surface 255 guides the connecting part 243 when it contacts the entrance of the mounting groove 254, so that the connecting part 243 can smoothly slide into the mounting groove 254 along the inclined surface 255.

[0044] With the sealing assembly 25 closing the outlet 11, the bottom wall of the clearance port of the cylinder is higher than the lower end of the mounting groove 254 in the vertical direction. The side wall of the cylinder forms a physical stop on the disengagement path of the connection part, effectively preventing the connection part 243 from disengaging from the mounting groove 254 in the closed state. The position of the sealing assembly 25 is kept constant, thereby ensuring that the outlet 11 always maintains a reliable seal in the closed state.

[0045] It should be noted that, in combination Figure 5 The top of the cover 233 of the handle body 6 is open, and the main body 241 of the handle body 24 can be directly covered by the opening; at the same time, the top of the guard plate 20 is flush with the top of the cover 233, so that after the handle body 24 is covered, it can be placed stably on the top surface of the cover 233 and the guard plate 20.

[0046] The front side of the cover 233 is provided with a second notch, and the main body 241 extends downward to the second notch. There is a gap between the main body 241 and the second notch. When the user holds the handle 242 to operate the handle body 24 to rotate, the main body 241 has sufficient swing space and will not interfere with the front side wall of the cover 233, thus ensuring the smoothness of the handle body 24 rotating around the pivot.

[0047] Combination Figure 3The outer wall of the cover 233 and the guard plate 20 are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure 3. The snap-fit ​​structure 3 includes a snap block 31 on the cover 233 and a slot 32 on the guard plate 20 that matches the snap block 31. The cover 233 is provided with a drive member 33 that drives the snap block 31 to disengage from the slot 32. The snap block 31 and the slot 32 form a stable limiting fit in the snap-fit ​​state, which can reliably position the mounting base 23 in the predetermined working position between the two guard plates 20. When the handle assembly 22 is in the installed state, the mounting base 23 will not be unexpectedly displaced or loosened due to vibration or accidental contact during the operation of the beverage processing equipment, ensuring the accuracy of the position of the sealing assembly 25 in the discharge cylinder 21, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the closed and open states of the discharge port 11.

[0048] The installation and removal of the mounting base 23 and the guard plate 20 can be completed without the need for additional tools such as screwdrivers, simply by engaging and disengaging the locking block 31 and the slot 32. At the same time, the cover 233 is provided with a driving component 33 for driving the locking block 31 to disengage from the slot 32. The user only needs to operate the driving component 33 to release the locking state of the locking block 31, and then remove the entire handle assembly 22 from between the two guard plates 20. This significantly simplifies the disassembly and assembly steps, reduces the difficulty of operation, and improves the convenience of daily maintenance for users.

[0049] Specifically, the guard plate 20 is provided with a first inclined surface 34 for guiding the locking block 31 to extend into the slot 32. The locking block 31 is provided with a second inclined surface 35 that slides in cooperation with the first inclined surface 34. Through the sliding cooperation between the first inclined surface 34 and the second inclined surface 35, when the mounting base 23 is slidably installed along the guard plate 20, the locking block 31 first contacts the first inclined surface 34 and automatically slides into the slot 32 under the guidance of the first inclined surface 34. This effectively reduces the alignment accuracy requirements during installation. Even when the operating space is limited or the line of sight is poor, the user can easily complete the installation, realizing blind installation or self-guided installation, which significantly improves the convenience and fault tolerance of the installation operation.

[0050] During the process of the locking block 31 extending into the slot 32, the first inclined surface 34 and the second inclined surface 35 form a smooth inclined sliding engagement, which transforms the hard contact or end-face collision between the locking block 31 and the guard plate 20 into an oblique progressive sliding friction, greatly reducing the external force required to push the locking block 31 into the slot 32, allowing the user to smoothly complete the locking of the guard plate 20 and the mounting base 23 with less force, thus improving the comfort of operation; its second inclined surface 35 is inclined inward from top to bottom, and when the locking block 31 extends into the slot 32, the top of the locking block 31 forms an abutment engagement with the top wall of the slot 32, effectively preventing the locking block 31 from loosening in the slot 32, and improving the connection stability of the buckle in the installed state.

[0051] Among them, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The outer wall of the cover 233 is provided with an elastic mounting part 234. The locking block 31 and the driving component 33 are both set on the elastic mounting part 234 so that the locking block 31 can be engaged or disengaged from the slot 32. By setting the locking block 31 on the elastic mounting part 234, the elastic deformation of the elastic mounting part 234 itself provides the displacement stroke required for the locking block 31 to engage or disengage from the slot 32. When the user operates the driving component 33, the elastic mounting part 234 undergoes elastic deformation and drives the locking block 31 to move in the direction of disengaging from the slot 32. Then, the entire handle assembly 22 is pulled upward along the inner wall of the guard plate 20. As the mounting base 23 slides upward, the sealing component 25 gradually exits from the discharge cylinder 21, and the entire handle assembly 22 can be completely removed.

[0052] It should be noted that both outer walls of the cover 233 are provided with an upward-facing first notch 235, and a mounting block is provided at the first notch 235. The mounting block is connected to the cover 233 only through its bottom. There is a gap between the two ends of the mounting block and the cover 233, which allows the mounting block to have the ability to elastically deform relative to the cover 233, thereby naturally forming an elastic mounting part 234. At the same time, this structure limits the mounting block to mainly generate elastic deformation in a direction perpendicular to the wall surface of the cover 233, that is, swinging towards the inside of the cover 233 or towards the guard plate 20. The mounting block has relatively high rigidity in its own planar direction and is not easy to twist or bend laterally. Therefore, the movement trajectory of the locking block 31 set on the mounting block is precisely limited to a predetermined direction during the process of locking into or disengaging from the locking groove 32, avoiding the deflection or offset of the locking block 31 during the elastic deformation process, and effectively ensuring the accuracy of the fit between the locking block 31 and the locking groove 32.

[0053] Combination Figure 2 The top of the guard plate 20 is provided with a relief groove 200 for the drive member 33 to extend out. When the user installs the handle assembly 22, the mounting base 23 is aligned with the slide between the two guard plates 20, so that the mounting base 23 slides down along the inner wall of the guard plate 20. During this sliding process, the second inclined surface 35 on the locking block 31 slides and engages with the first inclined surface 34 on the guard plate 20. Under the guidance of the inclined surface, the locking block 31 drives the elastic mounting part 234 to undergo adaptive elastic deformation and move inward towards the mounting base 23. When the mounting base 23 slides along the inner wall of the guard plate 20 to the predetermined working position, the locking block 31 is exactly aligned with the slot 32. At this time, the elastic mounting part 234 relies on its own elastic restoring force to drive the locking block 31 to automatically extend into the slot 32, thereby achieving a locking. At the same time, the drive member 33 falls into the relief groove 200 at the top of the guard plate 20 and extends outward from the relief groove 200.

[0054] When the user needs to disassemble the handle assembly 22 for cleaning and maintenance, the user presses both drive components 33 simultaneously. This force is directly transmitted to the elastic mounting part 234, causing the locking block 31 to move inward toward the mounting base 23, disengaging the locking block 31 from the slot 32 and releasing the latch lock. Subsequently, while keeping the drive components 33 pressed, the user pulls the mounting base 23 upward with the same hand. The mounting base 23 slides vertically upward along the inner wall of the side guard plates 20. During this process, since the locking block 31 has disengaged from the slot 32 and the elastic mounting part 234 is in a yielding state, the locking block 31 no longer interferes with the inner wall of the guard plate 20. The mounting base 23 can smoothly move upward along the inner slide of the guard plate 20. When the mounting base 23 slides out of the top opening of the guard plate 20, the entire handle assembly 22 is completely separated from the discharge port 11 of the material cylinder 1, completing the disassembly. Throughout the disassembly process, the user only needs to use one hand to complete the unlocking and separation actions sequentially without the aid of any tools. Compared with the existing technology that requires both hands to operate simultaneously or the use of tools such as screwdrivers to disassemble fasteners, the present invention significantly improves the convenience and freedom of disassembly operations, shortens the disassembly time, and improves operational efficiency.

[0055] Combination Figure 6 A torsion spring 4 is fitted inside the housing 233 and located on the rotating shaft, with the lower end of the torsion spring 4 extending into the bottom of the housing 233 and abutting against the cylinder. When the user pulls the handle 242 to open the discharge port 11, the handle body 24 overcomes the elastic force of the torsion spring 4 and rotates around the rotating shaft. After releasing the handle 242, the elastic potential energy stored in the torsion spring 4 is released, driving the handle body 24 to automatically rotate in the opposite direction to reset, thereby driving the sealing component 25 to return to its original position and close the discharge port 11. This automatic reset structure avoids continuous leakage or dripping of liquid due to the user forgetting to manually close the handle 242, which can improve the safety and hygiene of the equipment. Furthermore, when the discharge port 11 is closed, the torsion spring 4 still maintains a certain initial torque, so that the sealing component 25 is always subjected to a pressing force pointing towards the discharge port 11. This pressing force can compensate for the elastic decay or slight wear of the sealing component 25 after long-term use, ensuring that the sealing surface is always tightly fitted.

[0056] Among them, the torsion spring 4 is made of stainless steel or rust-proof material, which can withstand frequent cleaning and humid environments. It is not easy to rust or fatigue break after long-term use, and the maintenance cost is low.

[0057] During normal discharge, the user holds and pulls the handle 242, causing the handle body 24 to rotate around the shaft. The connecting part 243 converts the rotational motion into an upward pulling force on the sealing component 25. The sealing component 25 moves vertically upward along the axial direction of the discharge cylinder 21, and the sealing plunger 253 moves away from the discharge port 11. At this time, the discharge port 11 is opened, and the liquid in the material cylinder 1 flows out. After releasing the handle, the torsion spring 4 installed on the shaft releases its elastic potential energy, driving the handle body 24 to automatically rotate in the opposite direction to reset. The connecting part 243 pushes the sealing component 25 vertically downward, causing the sealing body 251 to re-close the discharge port.

[0058] When the handle assembly 22 needs to be removed for cleaning, the user simultaneously presses the drive component 33 on both sides of the outer wall of the cover 233. The drive component 33 causes the elastic mounting part 234 to deform elastically, causing the locking block 31 to move into the inside of the cover 233, thereby disengaging from the slot 32 on the guard plate 20 and releasing the locking of the buckle structure 3. While keeping the drive component 33 pressed, the mounting seat 23 is pulled upward. The mounting seat slides vertically upward along the inner wall of the guard plates 20 on both sides, and the lower part of the sealing component 25 gradually exits from the discharge cylinder 21. When the mounting seat 23 slides out of the top opening of the guard plate 20, the entire handle assembly 22 is completely separated from the discharge port 11 of the material cylinder 1.

[0059] When it is necessary to remove the sealing component 25 of the handle assembly 22, after completely separating the handle assembly 22 from the discharge port 11 of the material cylinder 1, the handle 242 is turned to the maximum opening angle. The sealing body 251 is driven by the connecting part 243 and rises to a sufficient height within the mounting cavity 232. The cylinder side wall stop, which originally acted as a barrier in the closed state, becomes ineffective, allowing the end of the connecting part 243 to exit. Furthermore, as the handle 242 continues to rotate to the maximum angle, the end of the connecting part 243 slides along the inclined surface 255 at the entrance of the mounting groove 254. This inclined surface 255 forms an expanding opening, smoothly guiding the end of the connecting part 243 from inside the mounting groove 254 to outside the mounting groove 254. After the insertion and engagement between the connecting part 243 and the sealing body 251 is completely released, the user can pull the sealing component 25 downwards from the mounting cavity 232 of the mounting base 23 to obtain an independent sealing component 25.

[0060] For a more thorough cleaning, the sealing ring 252 fitted onto the sealing body 251 can be removed, and the sealing plunger 253 can be pulled out from the cavity at the bottom of the sealing body 251, achieving complete disassembly of the entire component. Due to the thorough disassembly and cleaning, each part of the handle assembly 22 can be cleaned independently, ensuring no residual liquid remains. This effectively prevents odors and bacterial growth caused by long-term liquid accumulation, guaranteeing the hygiene and taste of subsequent smoothies or slush products. Furthermore, the entire disassembly process is simple and intuitive, requiring no tools, further enhancing operational fluency.

[0061] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A beverage processing device that is easy to clean, comprising a material cylinder with a discharge port and a material distribution structure located at the discharge port, characterized in that: The discharge distribution structure includes a discharge cylinder connected to the discharge port and arranged longitudinally, guard plates located on both sides of the discharge cylinder, and a handle assembly detachably installed on the material cylinder for controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port. The upper end of the discharge cylinder is open. The handle assembly includes a mounting base that moves up and down along the guard plates on both sides, a handle body that can rotate relative to the mounting base, and a sealing component located between the handle body and the discharge cylinder for closing or opening the discharge port.

2. The beverage processing equipment that is easy to clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing component is detachably mounted on the handle assembly.

3. The beverage processing equipment that is easy to clean according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing assembly includes a sealing body disposed inside the discharge cylinder. The sealing body moves up and down along the discharge cylinder under the rotation of the handle body, so as to move to the discharge port to seal it, or move away from the discharge port to open it.

4. The beverage processing equipment that is easy to clean according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting base includes at least a longitudinally arranged mounting cavity that cooperates with the discharge cylinder, a sealing body extending through the mounting cavity into the discharge cylinder, and one end of the handle body extending into the mounting cavity and connecting with the sealing body.

5. The beverage processing equipment that is easy to clean according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper part of the side wall of the sealing body is provided with an installation groove. The handle body includes a main body, a handle and a connecting part. One end of the connecting part is rotatably connected to the mounting seat through a rotating shaft, and the other end extends into the installation groove.

6. A beverage processing device that is easy to clean according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The mounting base also includes a cover, and the outer wall of the cover is detachably connected to the protective plate through a snap-fit ​​structure.

7. The beverage processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buckle structure includes a buckle block located on the cover, and a buckle groove opened on the protective plate and adapted to the buckle block, and the cover is provided with a driving component to drive the buckle block out of the buckle groove.

8. The beverage processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The guard plate is provided with a first inclined surface that guides the card block to extend into the card slot, and the card block is provided with a second inclined surface that slides in cooperation with the first inclined surface.

9. The beverage processing equipment that is easy to clean according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the cover is provided with an elastic mounting part, and the locking block and driving component are both set on the elastic mounting part so that the locking block can be engaged or disengaged from the locking slot.

10. A beverage processing device that is easy to clean according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that: The top of the guard plate has a clearance groove for the drive component to extend out.

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