Device for making smoothie and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a device for making smoothie and a refrigerator. The device for making smoothie comprises: a water storage assembly for storing cold water; and the pressure regulating assembly is communicated with the water storage assembly and is used for obtaining cold water from the water storage assembly under the condition that the smoothie needs to be made, and the cold water is made into the smoothie by adopting a pressure regulating mode. According to the method, the steps of freezing cold water into ice blocks and then mechanically breaking the ice blocks are not required to be executed, so that the process of making the smoothie is simplified, and the smoothie making efficiency is improved. Besides, the smoothie is an ice-water mixture obtained after cold water reaches the freezing point, so that the smoothie is more uniform in particle compared with smoothie produced by fragmenting ice blocks, and the quality of the prepared smoothie is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, for example, to a device and a refrigerator for making smoothies. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, water is generally frozen into ice cubes, and then the ice cubes are broken into finely crushed ice by mechanical scraping or squeezing.

[0003] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that there are at least the following problems in the related art:

[0004] The method of making smoothies by crushing ice cubes is complicated, slow and inefficient. In addition, the smoothies produced by crushing ice cubes have low particle uniformity and poor quality.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device and a refrigerator for making smoothies, which can increase the efficiency of making smoothies and improve the quality of the made smoothies.

[0008] In some embodiments, a device for making smoothies includes: a water storage component for storing cold water; a pressure regulating component connected to the water storage component, and when smoothies need to be made, the pressure regulating component is used to obtain cold water from the water storage component and make the cold water into smoothies by regulating the pressure.

[0009] Optionally, the water storage component includes: a water storage box, used to store cold water, connected to the pressure regulating component; a flow valve, arranged on the connecting pipeline between the water storage box and the pressure regulating component, used to control the amount of cold water flowing into the pressure regulating component.

[0010] Optionally, the water storage component also includes: a water volume detection device, disposed in the water storage box, for detecting the water volume in the water storage box; a reminder device, disposed in the water storage box, electrically connected to the water level detection device, for reminding the user to add water when the water volume in the water storage box is less than the set water volume.

[0011] Optionally, the water volume detection device is a pressure sensor or a water level sensor.

[0012] Optionally, the water storage component also includes: a water temperature detection device, which is arranged in the water storage box and is used to detect the water temperature in the water storage box; wherein, during the process of making smoothies, the pressure regulating component is specifically used to adjust the pressure according to the water temperature in the water storage box.

[0013] Optionally, the pressure regulating component includes: a containing chamber for containing cold water obtained from the water storage component; and a pressure regulator connected to the containing chamber for regulating the pressure inside the containing chamber to increase the freezing point of the cold water.

[0014] Optionally, the regulating component further includes: a smoothie outlet, disposed on the side wall of the accommodating chamber, for the user to obtain smoothies; and a pressure plate switch, disposed at the smoothie outlet.

[0015] Optionally, the regulating component further comprises: a water receiving trough, which is arranged at the lower part of the smoothie outlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the refrigerator includes: a door body; a device for making smoothies as described above, installed on the door body; a control device, installed on the door body, electrically connected to a water storage component and a pressure regulating component, and when receiving an instruction to make a smoothie, used to control the cold water in the water storage component to flow into the pressure regulating component, and control the pressure regulating component to adjust the pressure, so as to make the cold water into a smoothie.

[0017] The device and refrigerator for making smoothies provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] In the disclosed embodiment, the device for making smoothies includes a water storage component and a pressure regulating component. The water storage component is used to store cold water, and the pressure regulating component is connected to the water storage component, and can obtain cold water from the water storage component and adjust the pressure inside it. Specifically, when it is necessary to make a smoothie, it is only necessary to control the flow of cold water into the pressure regulating component and adjust the pressure inside the pressure regulating component so that the cold water reaches the freezing point, and the smoothie can be made. In this way, there is no need to freeze the cold water into ice cubes and then mechanically crush the ice cubes, which simplifies the process of making smoothies and improves the efficiency of making smoothies. In addition, since the smoothie in the disclosed embodiment is an ice-water mixture after the cold water reaches the freezing point, its particles are more uniform than those of the smoothie produced by crushing the ice cubes, which improves the quality of the produced smoothie.

[0019] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a device for making smoothies provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a water storage assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a water storage assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another water storage assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a voltage regulating assembly provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a door of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure at a first angle;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigerator door provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure at a first angle.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 10. A device for making smoothies;

[0031] 100, water storage assembly; 101, water storage box; 102, flow valve; 103, water volume detection device; 104, reminder device; 105, water supply valve; 106, water temperature detection device;

[0032] 200, pressure regulating assembly; 201, accommodating chamber; 202, pressure regulator; 203, smoothie outlet; 204, pressure plate switch; 205, water tank;

[0033] 300. Refrigerator; 310. Door; 320. Control device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0035] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so as to describe the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0036] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0038] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0039] The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0040] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0041] The device 10 for making smoothies provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is as follows Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the device 10 for making smoothies includes a water storage component 100 and a pressure regulating component 200. The water storage component 100 is used to store cold water. The pressure regulating component 200 is connected to the water storage component 100. When it is necessary to make smoothies, the pressure regulating component 200 is used to obtain cold water from the water storage component 100 and make the cold water into smoothies by adjusting the pressure.

[0042] Specifically, the water storage assembly 100 is a container with heat preservation or refrigeration capabilities, which can be used to store cold water with a relatively low water temperature, or can adjust the water stored therein to a relatively low water temperature.

[0043] Specifically, the pressure regulating assembly 200 is a container that can regulate its internal pressure. Specifically, by reducing the pressure, the freezing point of water can be increased, so that water becomes an ice-water mixture. Therefore, by connecting the pressure regulating assembly 200 with the water storage assembly 100, introducing cold water in the water storage assembly 100 into the pressure regulating assembly 200, and controlling the pressure regulating assembly 200 to regulate its internal pressure, the cold water can be made into a smoothie.

[0044] In the related art, water is generally frozen into ice cubes, and then the ice cubes are broken into finely crushed ice by mechanical scraping or squeezing.

[0045] However, the method of making smoothies by crushing ice cubes is complicated, slow and inefficient. Moreover, the smoothies produced by crushing ice cubes have low particle uniformity and poor quality.

[0046] Therefore, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a water storage component 100 and a pressure regulating component 200 are provided in the device 10 for making smoothies. The water storage component 100 is used to store cold water, and the pressure regulating component 200 is connected to the water storage component 100, and can obtain cold water from the water storage component 100 and adjust the pressure inside it. When it is necessary to make a smoothie, it is only necessary to control the flow of cold water into the pressure regulating component 200 and adjust the pressure inside the pressure regulating component 200 so that the cold water reaches the freezing point, and the smoothie can be made. In this way, there is no need to freeze the cold water into ice cubes and then mechanically crush the ice cubes, which simplifies the process of making smoothies and improves the efficiency of making smoothies. In addition, since the smoothie in the embodiment of the present disclosure is an ice-water mixture after the cold water reaches the freezing point, its particles are more uniform than those of the smoothie produced by crushing the ice cubes, which improves the quality of the produced smoothie.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the water storage assembly 100 includes a water storage box 101 and a flow valve 102. The water storage box 101 is used to store cold water and is connected to the pressure regulating assembly 200. The flow valve 102 is arranged on the connecting pipeline between the water storage box 101 and the pressure regulating assembly 200, and is used to control the amount of cold water flowing into the pressure regulating assembly 200.

[0048] Specifically, a water storage box 101 for storing cold water is provided which is communicated with the pressure regulating assembly 200. When it is necessary to make smoothies, the cold water in the water storage box 101 can flow into the pressure regulating assembly 200 to make smoothies through the pressure regulating assembly 200.

[0049] Optionally, the water storage box 101 is made of heat-insulating material.

[0050] Specifically, by making the water storage box 101 with a heat-insulating material, the cold water in the water storage box 101 can be maintained at a relatively low water temperature. Since the lower the water temperature of the cold water flowing from the water storage box 101 into the pressure regulating assembly 200, the lower the pressure that needs to be regulated by the pressure regulating assembly 200. Therefore, it is necessary to make the water storage box 101 with a heat-insulating material so that the water storage box 101 can have good heat-insulating ability.

[0051] Optionally, the water storage assembly 100 further includes a refrigeration device. The refrigeration device is disposed in the water storage box 101 and is used to refrigerate the cold water in the water storage box 101.

[0052] Specifically, by arranging a refrigeration device in the water storage box 101, the cold water in the water storage box 101 can be refrigerated so that the cold water in the water storage box 101 is maintained at a relatively low water temperature. Since the lower the water temperature of the cold water flowing from the water storage box 101 into the pressure regulating component 200, the lower the pressure that needs to be regulated by the pressure regulating component 200. Therefore, the refrigeration device arranged in the water storage box 101 can also be used to reduce the water temperature of the cold water to reduce the pressure that needs to be regulated by the pressure regulating component 200.

[0053] Specifically, by providing a flow valve 102 on the connecting pipeline between the water storage box 101 and the pressure regulating assembly 200, the amount of cold water flowing from the water storage box 101 into the pressure regulating assembly 200 can be controlled. In this way, the amount of cold water flowing from the water storage box 101 into the pressure regulating assembly 200 can be matched with the amount of smoothie required by the user.

[0054] In the disclosed implementation, the water storage assembly 100 includes a water storage box 101 connected to the pressure regulating assembly 200, and a flow valve 102 for regulating the flow from the water storage box 101 into the pressure regulating assembly 200, so that the amount of cold water flowing from the water storage box 101 into the pressure regulating assembly 200 can be matched with the amount of ice smoothie required by the user. In this way, it is avoided that the refrigerator 300 made by the pressure regulating assembly 200 is not used for a long time, and the unused ice smoothie is stored in the pressure regulating assembly 200 for a long time, causing the ice smoothie in the pressure regulating assembly 200 to turn into ice cubes, making the pressure regulating assembly 200 unable to continue to be used.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the water storage assembly 100 further includes a water volume detection device 103 and a reminder device 104. The water volume detection device 103 is disposed in the water storage box 101, and is used to detect the water volume in the water storage box 101. The reminder device 104 is disposed in the water storage box 101, and is electrically connected to the water level detection device, and is used to remind the user to perform a water adding operation when the water volume in the water storage box 101 is less than the set water volume.

[0056] Specifically, by arranging a water level detection device in the water storage box 101, the water level of the remaining cold water in the water storage box 101 can be detected by the water level detection device. In this way, the user can timely understand the amount of cold water remaining in the water storage box 101, reducing the risk that the amount of cold water remaining in the water storage box 101 cannot meet the demand for making smoothies when cold water needs to be obtained from the water storage box 101.

[0057] Optionally, the water level detection device is a pressure sensor or a water level sensor.

[0058] Specifically, when the water level detection device is a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is arranged at the bottom of the water storage box 101. In this way, the water amount in the water storage box 101 can be indirectly obtained by detecting the gravity of the cold water.

[0059] Specifically, when the water level detection device is a water level sensor, the water level sensor is vertically arranged on the inner wall of the water storage box 101. In this way, the water amount in the water storage box 101 can be directly detected.

[0060] Specifically, by arranging the reminder device 104 on the water storage box 101 and electrically connecting the reminder device 104 to the water level detection device, the reminder device 104 can read the water volume of the cold water in the water storage box 101 through the water level detection device in real time, so as to compare the cold water volume in the water storage box 101 with the set water volume and determine the remaining cold water volume in the water storage box 101. In this way, when the remaining cold water volume in the water storage box 101 is less than the set water volume, the user can be reminded in time to add cold water to the water storage box 101.

[0061] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a water level detection device is provided in the water storage box 101, and a reminder device 104 is provided which is electrically connected to the water level detection device. When the amount of cold water remaining in the water storage box 101 is less than the set amount of water, the user can be reminded to add cold water to the water storage box 101. In this way, the risk of water shortage in the water storage box 101 is reduced.

[0062] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the water storage assembly 100 further includes a water replenishment valve 105. The water replenishment valve 105 is disposed on the water storage box 101, and the water storage box 101 is connected to an external water source through the water replenishment valve 105.

[0063] Specifically, Figure 4 W in the formula represents external water source

[0064] Specifically, a water replenishment valve 105 is provided on the water storage box 101, and the water storage box 101 is connected to an external water source through the water replenishment valve 105. When the water level detection device detects that the amount of cold water remaining in the water storage box 101 is less than the set water amount, the water storage box 101 can be connected to the external water source by controlling the water replenishment valve 105, and the cold water in the external water source can be replenished into the water storage box 101.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a water replenishment valve 105 for connecting an external water source and the water storage box 101, cold water in the external water source can be replenished into the water storage box 101 by controlling the water replenishment valve 105. In this way, the risk of water shortage in the water storage box 101 is reduced.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the water storage assembly 100 further includes a water temperature detection device 106. The water temperature detection device 106 is disposed in the water storage box 101 and is used to detect the water temperature in the water storage box 101. In the process of making smoothies, the pressure regulating assembly 200 is specifically used to regulate the pressure according to the water temperature in the water storage box 101.

[0067] Specifically, by providing a water temperature detection device 106 in the water storage box 101, the water temperature of the cold water stored in the water storage box 101 can be clearly determined. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the cold water is made into ice smoothie by reducing the pressure and raising the freezing point of the water. It is understandable that when the initial water temperature of the cold water is different, the pressure required to turn the cold water into ice smoothie is completely different.

[0068] Therefore, it is necessary to set a water temperature detection device 106 in the water storage box 101 to detect the water temperature of the cold water in the water storage box 101, so as to determine the pressure that needs to be adjusted by the pressure regulating component 200 when making smoothies.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting the water temperature detection device 106 in the water storage box 101, the water temperature of the cold water in the water storage box 101 can be determined, and then the pressure corresponding to the water temperature of the cold water that needs to be adjusted by the pressure regulating component 200 when making smoothies can be determined. In this way, after the regulating component adjusts the pressure, the cold water inside the pressure regulating component 200 can just be turned into smoothies, which improves the accuracy of controlling the pressure regulating component 200 and reduces the energy consumption of making smoothies.

[0070] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressure regulating assembly 200 includes a receiving chamber 201 and a pressure regulator 202. The receiving chamber 201 is used to receive cold water obtained from the water storage assembly 100. The pressure regulator 202 is connected to the receiving chamber 201 and is used to adjust the pressure inside the receiving chamber 201 to increase the freezing point of the cold water.

[0071] Specifically, the accommodating chamber 201 is a container with good sealing performance, and the internal pressure of which can be adjusted by an external pressure source.

[0072] Specifically, by connecting the accommodating chamber 201 with the water storage assembly 100, the cold water in the water storage assembly 100 can flow into the accommodating chamber 201. In this way, the cold water in the accommodating chamber 201 can be made into smoothies by adjusting the internal pressure of the accommodating chamber 201.

[0073] Optionally, the pressure regulator 202 is a device for adjusting the internal pressure of the accommodating chamber 201 by injecting gas into the accommodating chamber 201 or exhausting gas.

[0074] Specifically, by providing a pressure regulator 202 connected to the accommodating chamber 201, gas can be injected into or discharged from the accommodating chamber 201 through the pressure regulator 202 to adjust the pressure inside the accommodating chamber 201, so that the cold water inside the accommodating chamber 201 reaches the freezing point and becomes an ice-water mixture (i.e., smoothie).

[0075] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressure regulating assembly 200 includes a receiving chamber 201 connected to the water storage assembly 100, and a pressure regulator 202 for regulating the internal pressure of the receiving chamber 201. The freezing point of the cold water in the receiving chamber 201 can be increased by regulating the internal pressure of the receiving chamber 201 by the pressure regulator 202. In this way, the cold water in the receiving chamber 201 can be used to make smoothies.

[0076] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the adjustment assembly further includes an ice smoothie outlet 203 and a pressure plate switch 204. The ice smoothie outlet 203 is disposed on the side wall of the accommodating chamber 201 for the user to obtain ice smoothies. The pressure plate switch 204 is disposed on the ice smoothie outlet 203.

[0077] Specifically, by arranging the smoothie outlet 203 on the side wall of the accommodating chamber 201 , after the cold water in the accommodating chamber 201 is made into smoothie, the user can take the smoothie through the smoothie outlet 203 arranged on the side wall.

[0078] Specifically, by setting a pressure plate switch 204 at the smoothie outlet 203, after the cold water in the receiving chamber 201 is made into smoothies, the user can control the opening and closing of the smoothie outlet 203 by controlling the pressure plate switch 204. In this way, when the user wants to take the prepared smoothies from the receiving chamber 201, the smoothies in the receiving chamber 201 can be taken out through the smoothie outlet 203 by pressing the pressure plate switch 204. After the user finishes taking the smoothies from the receiving chamber 201 and stops pressing the pressure plate switch 204, the pressure plate switch 204 will return to the initial position, closing the smoothie outlet 203 to prevent the smoothies from continuing to flow out of the receiving chamber 201.

[0079] Specifically, in addition to providing the pressure plate switch 204 at the smoothie outlet 203 , other types of switches may also be provided, as long as it is able to control the opening and closing of the smoothie outlet 203 .

[0080] In the disclosed embodiment, a pressure plate switch 204 is provided at the ice smoothie outlet 203 on the side wall of the accommodating chamber 201 to control the opening and closing of the ice smoothie outlet 203. In this way, it is convenient for the user to take ice smoothies from the accommodating chamber 201.

[0081] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the adjustment assembly further includes a water receiving tank 205. The water receiving tank 205 is disposed at the lower part of the smoothie outlet 203.

[0082] Specifically, by arranging a water receiving trough 205 at the lower part of the smoothie outlet 203 , when the smoothie prepared in the accommodating chamber 201 is taken out through the smoothie outlet 203 , water drops flowing out of the smoothie outlet 203 can be received.

[0083] In the disclosed embodiment, a water receiving trough 205 is provided at the lower part of the smoothie outlet 203 to receive water dripping from the smoothie outlet 203. In this way, the risk of water dripping from the device 10 for making smoothies to the ground is reduced.

[0084] Combination Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator 300, which includes: a door body 310, the device 10 for making smoothies as described above, and a control device 320. The device 10 for making smoothies is installed on the door body 310. The control device 320 is installed on the door body 310, and is electrically connected to the water storage component 100 and the pressure regulating component 200. When receiving a smoothie making instruction, the control device 320 is used to control the cold water in the water storage component 100 to flow into the pressure regulating component 200, and control the pressure regulating component 200 to adjust the pressure, so as to make the cold water into smoothies.

[0085] Specifically, the device 10 for making smoothies is installed on the door 310 of the refrigerating compartment of the refrigerator 300 .

[0086] It is understandable that if the device 10 for making smoothies is installed on the door 310 of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator 300, the cold water in the water storage assembly 100 will turn into ice cubes. This will result in that when it is necessary to make smoothies, the cold water in the water storage assembly 100 cannot be introduced into the pressure regulating assembly 200, resulting in the inability to make smoothies through the pressure regulating assembly 200.

[0087] By installing the device 10 for making smoothies on the door 310 of the refrigerating compartment of the refrigerator 300, the water storage assembly 100 can be always placed in a relatively low temperature environment (generally within the range of 3°C to 8°C), so that the temperature of the cold water in the water storage assembly 100 can also be maintained at a relatively low temperature. In this way, it is convenient to make smoothies from cold water by adjusting the pressure.

[0088] Optionally, the installation relationship between the control device 320 and the door body 310 of the refrigerator 300 is not limited to being placed inside the door body 310 of the refrigerator 300, but also includes installation connections with other components of the refrigerator 300, including but not limited to physical connection, electrical connection or signal transmission connection, etc. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the control device 320 can be adapted to a feasible refrigerator 300, thereby realizing other feasible embodiments.

[0089] Optionally, the control device 320 controls the device 10 for making smoothies to make smoothies in the following specific steps:

[0090] When receiving the instruction of making smoothies inputted by the user, the control device 320 obtains the current water temperature of the cold water in the water storage assembly 100 .

[0091] The control determines the target pressure that the pressure regulating component 200 needs to adjust according to the current water temperature;

[0092] The control device 320 analyzes the smoothie making instruction to determine the target water amount;

[0093] The control device 320 controls the water storage assembly 100 to introduce a target amount of cold water into the pressure regulating assembly 200, and controls the pressure regulating assembly 200 to adjust the internal pressure to the target pressure. The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process and other changes.

[0094] The embodiments are representative of possible variations only. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations may vary.

[0095] The parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace the parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and claims, unless the context clearly indicates, the singular "a" (a), "an" (an) and "the" (the) are intended to include plural forms as well. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of listings that include one or more associated ones.

[0096] In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device that includes the elements.

[0097] In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments may refer to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts may refer to the description of the method part.

[0098] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for making smoothies, characterized in that: include: A water storage component, used for storing cold water; The pressure regulating component is connected to the water storage component. When smoothies need to be made, the pressure regulating component is used to obtain cold water from the water storage component and make smoothies from the cold water by regulating the pressure.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The water storage components include: A water storage box, used for storing cold water, connected to the pressure regulating assembly; The flow valve is arranged on the connecting pipeline between the water storage box and the pressure regulating assembly, and is used to control the amount of cold water flowing into the pressure regulating assembly.

3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The water storage component also includes: A water volume detection device is arranged in the water storage box and is used to detect the water volume in the water storage box; The reminder device is arranged in the water storage box and is electrically connected to the water level detection device. When the amount of water in the water storage box is less than the set amount of water, the user is reminded to add water.

4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that The water volume detection device is a pressure sensor or a water level sensor.

5. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The water storage component also includes: The water supply valve is arranged on the water storage box, and the water storage box is connected with an external water source through the water supply valve.

6. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The water storage component also includes: A water temperature detection device is arranged in the water storage box and is used to detect the water temperature in the water storage box; Among them, in the process of making smoothies, the pressure regulating component is specifically used to adjust the pressure according to the water temperature in the water storage box.

7. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The voltage regulating components include: A receiving chamber, used for receiving cold water obtained from the water storage assembly; The pressure regulator is communicated with the accommodating chamber and is used for adjusting the pressure inside the accommodating chamber to increase the freezing point of the cold water.

8. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that The adjustment components also include: A smoothie outlet is provided on the side wall of the accommodating chamber and is used for the user to obtain smoothies; The pressure plate switch is installed at the smoothie outlet.

9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that The adjustment components also include: The water receiving trough is arranged at the lower part of the smoothie outlet.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: Door body; The device for making smoothies as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, mounted on a door body; The control device is installed on the door body and is electrically connected to the water storage component and the pressure regulating component. When receiving an instruction to make a smoothie, it is used to control the cold water in the water storage component to flow into the pressure regulating component and control the pressure regulating component to adjust the pressure to make the cold water into a smoothie.

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