Yogurt machine with automatic refrigeration function
By using TEC chips and heat dissipation structures in the yogurt machine, instead of the traditional refrigeration and heating modules, the problems of complex structure and high production cost of yogurt machine are solved, and the equipment is simplified and volume reduction is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421695702.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-17
AI Technical Summary
The existing yogurt machines with refrigeration function have complex structures and require independent heating and refrigeration modules, resulting in high production costs, low assembly efficiency and large space occupancy.
TEC chips are used to replace the traditional refrigeration module and heating module, combining the heat dissipation structure and control circuit components, and the cooling and heating functions of yogurt are realized by changing the current direction, simplifying the internal component structure.
While achieving the same effect, the internal components of the yogurt machine are simplified, the production and assembly costs are reduced, the equipment volume is reduced, and the storage is easy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances, in particular to an automatic refrigerated yogurt machine. Background Art
[0002] A yogurt machine is a household appliance that uses constant temperature fermentation technology to make yogurt. Users only need to put milk and yogurt starter into the machine. The yogurt machine can provide a constant temperature environment for milk fermentation, between 35-45 degrees. In this environment, probiotics multiply in large numbers, the lactose in the milk is converted into lactic acid, and the milk is fermented into yogurt. After setting the fermentation time and temperature, the yogurt machine can automatically complete the yogurt production.
[0003] In order to make it convenient for customers to drink yogurt directly the next morning after fermenting it the day before, yogurt machines with refrigeration function have appeared on the market. Such yogurt machines usually include separate refrigeration components and heating components, which can heat the milk to ferment it into yogurt, and can also automatically refrigerate the milk after it is fermented into yogurt to keep the yogurt refrigerated.
[0004] However, for the refrigerated yogurt machines currently on the market, independent heating modules and cooling modules are required to heat or refrigerate the yogurt at different stages respectively. The structure is complex, the production cost is high, the production and assembly efficiency is low, and a large installation space is required. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model aims to provide an automatic refrigerated yogurt machine to solve the technical problem of the complicated structure of the refrigerated yogurt machine in the prior art.
[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0007] An automatic refrigerated yogurt machine, comprising an outer shell, an inner pot and a heat preservation layer, wherein the bottom of the outer shell is detachably connected to a bottom shell, a placement plate is fixedly connected to the inside of the outer shell, the inner pot is arranged inside the outer shell, and the bottom is in contact with the placement plate, the heat preservation layer is arranged between the inner pot and the outer shell, and further comprises:
[0008] TEC chip, a mounting groove is formed through the bottom of the placement plate, the TEC chip is mounted in the mounting groove and extends to the bottom of the placement plate, the top of the TEC chip is in contact with the inner pot, and a control circuit component is also provided inside the shell, the control circuit component is used to control the working state of the TEC chip;
[0009] The heat dissipation structure is arranged inside the shell and cooperates with the TEC chip, and the control circuit component is electrically connected to the heat dissipation structure.
[0010] As a further solution of the utility model: the heat dissipation structure includes a heat dissipation substrate and a fan, the heat dissipation substrate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the TEC chip, a plurality of vertical heat dissipation fins are evenly distributed on the bottom of the heat dissipation substrate, and the heat dissipation fins are wavy plate-shaped, the fan is connected to the top of the bottom shell, the position of the fan and the heat dissipation substrate are aligned, the fan is electrically connected to the control circuit component, and a plurality of air inlets are opened on the bottom shell, and a plurality of air outlets matching the heat dissipation fins are distributed on the side walls of the outer shell.
[0011] As a further solution of the utility model: a plurality of heat conducting sheets are connected to one end of each heat dissipating wing away from the heat dissipating substrate.
[0012] As a further solution of the utility model: a temperature sensor is also arranged inside the shell, and the temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature inside the inner pot, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit component.
[0013] As a further solution of the utility model: a cover cap which engages with the inner pot is arranged on the top of the outer shell.
[0014] As a further solution of the utility model: a plurality of anti-slip seats are distributed on the bottom of the bottom shell.
[0015] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0016] 1. The utility model replaces the cooling module and the heating module in the existing yogurt machine with a TEC chip, thereby achieving the same effect and simplifying the internal components of the yogurt machine. The installation is simple and convenient, and there are fewer assembly parts, which reduces the cost of mold and whole machine production and assembly, thereby reducing the overall size of the yogurt machine for easy storage.
[0017] 2. The utility model sets a heat dissipation component, and the control circuit component is used to control the heat dissipation component to work. The fan works to blow air to the heat dissipation blades to dissipate heat. The fan drives the air to enter from the air inlet, and is discharged from each air outlet through the channel formed by adjacent heat dissipation blades. The heat dissipation component can quickly reduce the temperature of the inner tank heat conductive sheet on the one hand, and on the other hand, it can prevent the hot end of the TEC chip from overheating and damaging the internal TEC chip original. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the base of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view in the AA direction;
[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the TEC chip and the placement plate of the utility model in cooperation with each other;
[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the heat dissipation fins and the heat dissipation base plate of the utility model.
[0024] In the figure: 1. outer shell; 2. bottom shell; 3. placement plate; 4. inner pot; 5. insulation layer; 6. cover cap; 7. mounting slot; 8. TEC chip; 9. heat dissipation substrate; 10. heat dissipation fins; 11. heat conductive sheet; 12. fan; 13. air inlet; 14. air outlet; 15. anti-slip seat; 16. control circuit assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0026] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, an automatic refrigerated yogurt machine includes an outer shell 1, an inner pot 4 and a heat preservation layer 5. The bottom of the outer shell 1 is detachably connected to a bottom shell 2 by screws or buckles, and a placement plate 3 is fixedly connected to the inside of the outer shell 1. The inner pot 4 is arranged inside the outer shell 1, and the bottom is fitted with the placement plate 3. The placement plate 3 is used to place the inner pot 4, and the inner pot 4 is used to place yogurt. The heat preservation layer 5 is arranged between the inner pot 4 and the outer shell 1. The setting of the heat preservation layer 5 plays a heat preservation role, ensuring that the inner pot 4 and the outer side have a heat insulation effect during the refrigeration, heating or constant temperature process. The yogurt machine also includes a TEC chip 8 and a heat dissipation structure;
[0027] A mounting groove 7 is provided at the bottom of the placement plate 3, and a TEC chip 8 is installed in the mounting groove 7 and extends to the bottom of the placement plate 3. The top of the TEC chip 8 is in contact with the inner pot 4. A control circuit component 16 is also provided inside the outer shell 1. The control circuit component 16 includes a TEC controller and a switch controller. The TEC controller may be an ADN883X series controller, which can control the direction of current passing through the TEC, thereby accurately adjusting the temperature, so that the control circuit component 16 can control the working state of the TEC chip 8.
[0028] The working principle of the above-mentioned TEC chip 8 is the Peltier effect, which can produce a cooling effect on one side of the chip and a heating effect on the other side. By controlling the magnitude and direction of the current flowing through the TEC chip 8, precise control of the temperature of the cooling end and the heating end can be achieved. For example, by changing the direction of the current, the roles of the cooling and heating ends can be changed, so that the original cooling end becomes the heating end, and vice versa. The TEC chip 8 belongs to the prior art and will not be elaborated here. The TEC chip 8 can be used to cool or heat yogurt.
[0029] The heat dissipation structure is disposed inside the housing 1 and cooperates with the TEC chip 8 , and the control circuit component 16 is electrically connected to the heat dissipation structure.
[0030] By providing a TEC chip 8 to replace the cooling module and the heating module in the existing yogurt maker, the cooling and heating functions of the yogurt can be realized by changing the direction of the current, thereby achieving the same effect while simplifying the internal components of the yogurt maker, making the installation simple and convenient, and having fewer assembly parts, thereby reducing the cost of mold and whole machine production and assembly, thereby reducing the overall size of the yogurt maker for easy storage.
[0031] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 3 or Figure 5 As shown, in order to facilitate the heat dissipation of the TEC chip 8, the heat dissipation structure includes a heat dissipation substrate 9 and a fan 12. The heat dissipation substrate 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the TEC chip 8. A number of vertical heat dissipation wings 10 are evenly distributed on the bottom of the heat dissipation substrate 9, and the heat dissipation wings 10 are wavy plate-shaped. The wavy design can further increase the contact area between the heat dissipation wings 10 and the ambient air. The channel formed between adjacent heat dissipation wings 10 plays a role in guiding wind, and at the same time can increase the heat dissipation area and improve the heat dissipation effect. The fan 12 is connected to the top of the bottom shell 2, and the position of the fan 12 and the heat dissipation substrate 9 are aligned. The fan 12 is electrically connected to the switch controller of the control circuit component 16. When the side of the TEC chip 8 away from the inner pot 4 is the heating end, the fan 12 is controlled to turn on, and a number of air inlets 13 are opened on the bottom shell 2. A number of air outlets 14 that match the heat dissipation wings 10 are distributed on the side wall of the outer shell 1. Through the channel formed between adjacent heat dissipation wings 10, the heat of the heat dissipation wings 10 is quickly discharged from the air outlet 14 to prevent the heat from circulating inside the outer shell 1 and affecting the heat dissipation effect.
[0032] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, in order to increase the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat dissipation fins 10, a plurality of heat conducting sheets 11 are connected to one end of each heat dissipation fin 10 away from the heat dissipation substrate 9, and the heat conducting sheets 11 serve to increase the contact area with the air.
[0033] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, in order to facilitate the control of the temperature inside the inner pot 4, a temperature sensor is also provided inside the outer shell 1. The temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature inside the inner pot 4. The temperature sensor transmits the detected temperature to the control circuit component 16. The control circuit component 16 adjusts the temperature value of the TEC chip 8, thereby facilitating the heating or refrigeration temperature control of the yogurt.
[0034] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, in order to provide a closed space for yogurt fermentation, a cover cap 6 that engages with the inner pot 4 is provided on the top of the outer shell 1 .
[0035] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, in order to enhance the stability of the yogurt maker, a plurality of anti-slip seats 15 are distributed at the bottom of the bottom shell 2.
[0036] In order to facilitate the understanding of the embodiments of this solution by those skilled in the art, the working principle of this solution is briefly described in combination with specific application scenarios:
[0037] When in use, milk and yogurt starter are placed in the inner pot 4, and the cap 6 is closed on the inner pot 4. The corresponding end of the TEC chip 8 is energized by the control circuit, so that the side close to the inner pot 4 releases heat, and the heating end transfers the heat to the inner pot 4 for heating. The control circuit component 16 and the temperature sensor control the temperature of the inner pot 4, first quickly heating it to 40 degrees Celsius, and then steadily heating it to 42 degrees Celsius, and then stabilizing it at 42 degrees Celsius for insulation.
[0038] When the temperature is kept warm for the set time, the control circuit component 16 changes the current direction of the TEC chip 8, so that the original heating end becomes the cooling end, so that the fermented yogurt can be automatically refrigerated, and the original cooling end becomes the heating end, that is, the side close to the heat dissipation substrate 9 is heated. The heating end of the TEC chip 8 at this time transfers the heat to the heat dissipation substrate 9, and then transfers the heat to the heat dissipation fins 10. When the current direction is changed, the control circuit component 16 controls the heat dissipation component to work, and the fan 12 works to blow air on the heat dissipation fins 10 for heat dissipation. The fan 12 drives the air to enter from the air inlet 13, and is discharged from each air outlet 14 through the channel formed by adjacent heat dissipation fins 10. The heat dissipation component can quickly reduce the temperature of the inner tank thermal conductive sheet 11 on the one hand, and on the other hand, it can prevent the hot end of the TEC chip 8 from overheating and damaging the internal TEC chip 8 components.
[0039] Several embodiments of the utility model are described in detail above, but the embodiments of the utility model are not limited thereto and cannot be considered to limit the scope of implementation of the utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of application of the utility model should still fall within the scope of the patent coverage of the utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic refrigerated yogurt machine, comprising an outer shell (1), an inner pot (4) and a heat-insulating layer (5), wherein the bottom of the outer shell (1) is detachably connected to a bottom shell (2), the inner shell (1) is fixedly connected to a placement plate (3), the inner pot (4) is arranged inside the outer shell (1), and the bottom is in contact with the placement plate (3), and the heat-insulating layer (5) is arranged between the inner pot (4) and the outer shell (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A TEC chip (8), a mounting groove (7) is provided through the bottom of the placement plate (3), the TEC chip (8) is mounted in the mounting groove (7) and extends to the bottom of the placement plate (3), the top of the TEC chip (8) is in contact with the inner pot (4), and a control circuit component (16) is further provided inside the housing (1), the control circuit component (16) is used to control the working state of the TEC chip (8); A heat dissipation structure is arranged inside the housing (1) and cooperates with the TEC chip (8); the control circuit component (16) is electrically connected to the heat dissipation structure.
2. The automatic refrigerated yogurt machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation structure comprises a heat dissipation substrate (9) and a fan (12); the heat dissipation substrate (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the TEC chip (8); a plurality of vertical heat dissipation wings (10) are evenly distributed on the bottom of the heat dissipation substrate (9); and the heat dissipation wings (10) are in the shape of a wavy plate; the fan (12) is connected to the top of the bottom shell (2); the position of the fan (12) and the heat dissipation substrate (9) are aligned; the fan (12) is electrically connected to a control circuit component (16); a plurality of air inlets (13) are provided on the bottom shell (2); and a plurality of air outlets (14) matching the heat dissipation wings (10) are distributed on the side wall of the outer shell (1).
3. The automatic refrigerated yogurt machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of heat conducting sheets (11) are connected to one end of each heat dissipating fin (10) away from the heat dissipating substrate (9).
4. The automatic refrigerated yogurt machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor is also provided inside the housing (1), and the temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature inside the inner pot (4). The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit component (16).
5. The automatic refrigerated yogurt machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the outer shell (1) is provided with a cover cap (6) which is engaged with the inner pot (4).
6. The automatic refrigerated yogurt machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of anti-slip seats (15) are distributed on the bottom of the bottom shell (2).