Ice drink machine with ventilation assembly

Abstract

An ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly comprises a machine shell, a feeding groove, the ventilation assembly, a freezing cylinder, a refrigeration assembly, a stirring assembly, a driving assembly and a discharging assembly. The stirring assembly is arranged in the freezing cylinder, the driving assembly is used for driving the stirring assembly to rotate, and the refrigerating assembly is used for refrigerating the freezing cylinder; the feeding groove communicates with the freezing cylinder through the feeding port, an air channel and a feeding channel are formed in the position, at the feeding port, of the ventilation assembly, the air channel is used for communicating the freezing cylinder with the outside, and the air channel and the feeding channel do not interfere with each other; the discharging assembly communicates with the freezing cylinder and is used for making out drinks. By arranging the air exchange assembly at the feeding port, effective air exchange between the freezing cylinder and the outside can be achieved in the process that beverage raw materials enter the freezing cylinder through the feeding port, the feeding resistance caused by the difference of air pressure inside and outside the freezing cylinder is remarkably reduced, the beverage raw materials can flow into the freezing cylinder more quickly and smoothly, and the service life of the freezing cylinder is prolonged. Therefore, the efficiency of the whole feeding process is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, in particular to an ice drink machine with a ventilation component. Background Art

[0002] As an important device in the modern food industry, ice drink machines are widely used in cold drink shops, dessert shops and food processing enterprises. However, there is a common problem in the feeding process of existing ice drink machines: the feeding port lacks an effective ventilation structure, resulting in the obstruction of ice drink raw materials when entering the freezing cylinder through the feeding port due to air pressure difference, high viscosity or temperature factors, and it is difficult to achieve fast and smooth feeding. This not only affects the production efficiency of ice drinks, but also may affect the final quality of the product due to the long retention of raw materials at the feeding port. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] Aiming at the problems raised in the background art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an ice drink machine with a ventilation component, which solves the problems that the existing ice drink machine lacks a ventilation structure, resulting in slow feeding speed or even material bubbling and splashing due to the ventilation of the internal and external spaces during the feeding process.

[0004] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] An ice drink machine with a ventilation component includes a machine shell, a feeding trough, a ventilation component, a freezing cylinder, a refrigeration component, a stirring component, a driving component and a discharging component;

[0006] The freezing cylinder, the refrigeration component and the driving component are arranged inside the machine shell, and the feeding trough and the discharging component are installed on the machine shell;

[0007] The stirring component is arranged inside the freezing cylinder, the driving component is used to drive the stirring component to rotate, and the refrigeration component is used to refrigerate the freezing cylinder;

[0008] The feeding trough is provided with a feeding port, the feeding trough and the freezing cylinder are communicated through the feeding port, the ventilation component is installed at the feeding port, and the ventilation component forms an air channel and a feeding channel at the feeding port. The air channel is used for the freezing cylinder to communicate with the outside world, and the air channel and the feeding channel do not interfere with each other;

[0009] The discharging component is communicated with the freezing cylinder, and the discharging component is used to discharge the drink.

[0010] Preferably, the ventilation component includes an inner column and an outer ring. The outer ring is sleeved outside the inner column, and a blanking interval is formed between the outer ring and the inner column. The blanking interval forms the feeding channel within the ventilation component. The top surface of the inner column is higher than the end surface of the feeding port. An air exchange hole extending through along the length direction is provided inside the inner column, and the air exchange hole forms the air channel within the ventilation component. The outer ring is connected to the feeding port.

[0011] Preferably, the outer ring and the inner column are connected by a plurality of rib strips, and the blanking interval is between adjacent rib strips.

[0012] Preferably, an annular groove is recessed along the outer wall of the outer ring, and a plurality of clamping protrusions are provided along the circumferential direction on the inner wall of the feeding port. The clamping protrusions are in clamping fit with the annular groove.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the inner column is higher than the top of the outer ring, and the bottom of the inner column is lower than the bottom of the outer ring.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of support columns are provided along the circumferential direction of the outer ring. The lower part of the support column is connected to the top of the outer ring, and the upper part of the support column is connected to the top of the inner column.

[0015] Preferably, a feeding sliding cover is provided at the top opening of the feeding groove. The feeding sliding cover is slidably connected to the feeding groove, and the feeding sliding cover is used to open or close the top opening of the feeding groove.

[0016] Preferably, a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions are provided on the top of the feeding sliding cover, and the length direction of the strip-shaped protrusions is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the feeding sliding cover.

[0017] Preferably, a control component is further included. The control component is installed on the outer wall of the machine housing, and the control component is used to control the refrigeration component and the drive component.

[0018] Preferably, the cold drink machine is a smoothie machine or an ice cream machine.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, one of the above technical solutions has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] By providing a ventilation component at the feeding port, effective ventilation between the freezing cylinder and the outside can be achieved during the process of the beverage raw material entering the freezing cylinder through the feeding port, significantly reducing the feeding resistance caused by the air pressure difference inside and outside the freezing cylinder, enabling the beverage raw material to flow into the freezing cylinder more quickly and smoothly, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire feeding process. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is another schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model (hiding part of the casing);

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the feeding trough, ventilation component and freezing cylinder of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the feeding trough, ventilation component and freezing cylinder of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is Figure 3 The cross-sectional comparison diagrams of A-A and B-B in

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the ventilation component of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present utility model (the feeding sliding cover is in the open state).

[0028] Wherein: casing 1, feeding trough 2, feeding port 21, clamping convex block 211, ventilation component 3, air channel 301, feeding channel 302, inner column 31, ventilation hole 311, outer ring 32, annular groove 321, blanking interval 33, rib 34, support column 35, freezing cylinder 4, refrigeration component 5, drive component 6, discharging component 7, feeding sliding cover 8, strip-shaped protrusion 81 and control component 9. Specific embodiments

[0029] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0031] In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first", "second", and "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0032] It should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] The following combines the attached Figures 1 to 7 and further illustrates the technical solution of the present utility model through specific embodiments.

[0034] An ice drink machine with a ventilation component, comprising a machine shell 1, a feed trough 2, a ventilation component 3, a freezing cylinder 4, a refrigeration component 5, a stirring component, a driving component 6, and a discharging component 7;

[0035] The freezing cylinder 4, the refrigeration component 5, and the driving component 6 are arranged inside the machine shell 1, and the feed trough 2 and the discharging component 7 are installed on the machine shell 1;

[0036] The stirring component is arranged inside the freezing cylinder 4, the driving component 6 is used to drive the stirring component to rotate, and the refrigeration component 5 is used to refrigerate the freezing cylinder 4;

[0037] The feed trough 2 is provided with a feed port 21. The feed trough 2 and the freezing cylinder 4 are communicated through the feed port 21. The ventilation component 3 is installed at the feed port 21. The ventilation component 3 forms an air passage 301 and a feed passage 302 at the feed port 21. The air passage 301 is used for the freezing cylinder 4 to communicate with the outside, and the air passage 301 and the feed passage 302 do not interfere with each other;

[0038] The discharging component 7 is communicated with the freezing cylinder 4, and the discharging component 7 is used to discharge the drink.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2, the present utility model provides an ice drink machine with a ventilation component. The freezing cylinder 4, the refrigeration component 5 and the driving component 6 are installed inside the machine shell 1. The driving component 6 is connected to the stirring component arranged inside the freezing cylinder 4 and is used to drive the stirring component to rotate and stir the drink raw materials in the cylinder. The refrigeration component 5 refrigerates the freezing cylinder 4 so that the drink raw materials in the freezing cylinder 4 are solidified after being frozen. Among them, the feeding groove 2 and the discharging component 7 installed on the outer wall of the machine shell 1 are communicated with the freezing cylinder 4. The drink raw materials are added into the feeding groove 2 and flow into the inside of the freezing cylinder 4 through the feeding port 21. The drink after being frozen, stirred and formed is discharged through the discharging component 7. Among them, a ventilation component 3 is arranged at the feeding port 21. The ventilation component 3 can ensure the continuous and effective ventilation between the freezing cylinder 4 and the outside through the air channel 301 during the process of the drink raw materials entering the freezing cylinder 4 through the feeding port 21, and does not affect the feeding of the feeding channel 302 during ventilation. The design of the ventilation component 3 significantly reduces the feeding resistance caused by the air pressure difference, enables the drink raw materials to flow into the freezing cylinder more quickly and smoothly, and thus improves the efficiency of the whole feeding process. Since the freezing cylinder 4 and the outside are ventilated through the ventilation component 3 during the feeding process, the problem of the drink raw materials foaming and splashing out caused by both feeding inward and ventilating outward at the feeding port 21 is avoided. Further, the ventilation component 3 can reduce the residence time of the drink raw materials at the feeding port 21 and avoid the risk of raw material deterioration or quality decline caused by long-term residence. At the same time, since the feeding process is smoother, the mixing and freezing effects of the raw materials in the freezing cylinder are more uniform, further improving the taste and quality of the final drink product.

[0040] The present utility model effectively solves the problems of slow feeding speed or even bubbling and splashing of materials caused by the ventilation between the internal and external spaces during the feeding process in the existing ice drink machines due to the lack of a ventilation structure by introducing the ventilation component 3 at the feeding port of the ice drink machine. The ventilation component 3 improves the production efficiency, optimizes the product quality, enhances the equipment stability, improves the user experience, and simplifies the cleaning and maintenance process.

[0041] Further, the ventilation component 3 includes an inner column 31 and an outer ring 32. The outer ring 32 is sleeved outside the inner column 31. A blanking interval 33 is formed between the outer ring 32 and the inner column 31. The blanking interval 33 forms the feeding channel 302 inside the ventilation component 3. The top end surface of the inner column 31 is higher than the end surface of the feeding port 21. An air exchange hole 311 extending and penetrating along the length direction is arranged inside the inner column 31. The air exchange hole 311 forms the air channel 301 inside the ventilation component 3. The outer ring 32 is connected to the feeding port 21.

[0042] Reference Figure 6As shown in the figure, the ventilation holes 311 in the inner column 31 allow air to flow from inside the freezing cylinder 4 to the outside or from the outside into the freezing cylinder 4 through the ventilation holes while the beverage raw materials are being fed, achieving a dynamic air pressure balance. This design reduces the feeding resistance caused by the air pressure difference, enabling the raw materials to enter the freezing cylinder more smoothly and improving the ventilation efficiency.

[0043] The beverage raw materials flow into the freezing cylinder 4 through the material falling interval 33 between the outer ring 32 and the inner column 31. Combined with the ventilation of the ventilation holes 311, a dynamic air pressure balance is achieved, effectively reducing the feeding resistance caused by the air pressure difference, enabling the raw materials to enter the freezing cylinder more smoothly and improving the ventilation efficiency.

[0044] Furthermore, the outer ring 32 and the inner column 31 are connected by a plurality of rib strips 34, and the material falling interval 33 is between adjacent rib strips 34.

[0045] The rib strips 34 provide connection support between the outer ring 32 and the inner column 31, and also enhance the structural stability of the entire ventilation component 3. The space between the outer ring 32 and the inner column 31 is divided into multiple material falling intervals 33 by the rib strips 34, and each material falling interval can serve as a guiding channel for the raw materials. This design enables the raw materials to be more evenly distributed and flow along a specific path before falling into the freezing cylinder, reducing the splashing and chaos of the raw materials, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of material falling. Although the rib strips 34 occupy part of the space, they also increase the opportunity for the raw materials to contact the air. During the process of the raw materials falling through the material falling interval 33, the air can exchange more effectively with the raw materials through the gaps between the rib strips, thereby further improving the ventilation efficiency. This design helps to reduce the air pressure difference inside the freezing cylinder, enabling the raw materials to enter more smoothly.

[0046] Furthermore, a circular groove 321 is recessed along the outer wall of the outer ring 32, and a plurality of clamping protrusions 211 are provided along the circumferential direction on the inner wall of the feeding port 21. The clamping protrusions 211 are clamped and matched with the circular groove 321.

[0047] Reference Figures 3 to 5 , through the clamping and matching of the circular groove 321 and the clamping protrusions 211, a firm mechanical connection is formed between the ventilation component 3 (especially the outer ring 32 part) and the feeding port 21. This connection method not only enhances the firmness of the connection but also reduces the risk of loosening or falling off caused by vibration or impact, ensuring the stability and reliability of the ice drink machine during long-term operation.

[0048] The design of the annular groove 321 and the snap-fitting protrusion 211 makes the installation and removal process of the ventilation assembly 3 simpler and faster. The operator only needs to align the outer ring 32 with the feed port 21 and smoothly snap the snap-fitting protrusion 211 into the annular groove 321 to complete the installation. Similarly, when removing, it is only necessary to gently separate the two without using additional tools or complicated operation steps.

[0049] Furthermore, the top of the inner column 31 is higher than the top of the outer ring 32 , and the bottom of the inner column 31 is lower than the bottom of the outer ring 32 .

[0050] The height difference formed between the inner column 31 and the outer ring 32 can naturally guide the beverage ingredients to flow into the freezing cylinder. This diversion effect ensures that the ingredients can smoothly enter the freezing cylinder along a predetermined path, reducing splashing or blockage problems caused by poor flow of ingredients or directional deviation.

[0051] Furthermore, the outer ring 32 is provided with a plurality of support columns 35 along the circumferential direction, the lower portion of the support column 35 is connected to the top of the outer ring 32 , and the upper portion of the support column 35 is connected to the top of the inner column 31 .

[0052] The design of the support column 35 significantly enhances the overall structural strength of the ventilation assembly 3. The support column 35 provides an additional support point between the outer ring 32 and the inner column 31, making the entire assembly more stable when bearing the impact and pressure when the beverage raw materials are fed.

[0053] Furthermore, a feed slide cover 8 is provided at the top opening of the feed trough 2 , and the feed slide cover 8 is slidably connected to the feed trough 2 , and the feed slide cover 8 is used to open or close the top opening of the feed trough 2 .

[0054] The design of the feed slide cover 8 helps to keep the feed trough 2 and its surrounding area clean. When feeding is not needed, the user can slide the feed slide cover 8 to the closed position to prevent dust, impurities or other contaminants from entering the feed trough 2, ensuring the purity and sanitation of the beverage ingredients.

[0055] Further, during the feeding process, the raw materials may sometimes splash out due to the viscosity, flow rate or improper operation of the raw materials. The design of the feed slide cover 8 can reduce the possibility of such splashing to a certain extent, especially when the feed slide cover 8 is in a closed state, it can act as a barrier to prevent the splashing of the raw materials.

[0056] The sliding connection mode of the feed slide cover 8 enables the user to easily and quickly open or close the top opening of the feed trough 2. Compared with the traditional opening and closing mode, the sliding connection is smoother and more labor-saving, which improves the convenience of the user when using the ice drink machine.

[0057] Furthermore, a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions 81 are provided on the top of the feed slide cover 8 , and the length direction of the strip-shaped protrusions 81 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the feed slide cover 8 .

[0058] The design of the strip-shaped protrusion 81 increases the roughness of the top surface of the feed slide cover 8, so that the operator can obtain better stability and feel when pushing the feed slide cover 8 to open or close the operation. This design reduces operational errors or accidents caused by hand slippage and improves the safety and accuracy of the operation. The strip-shaped protrusion 81 extends along the width direction of the cover top plate 221 and is perpendicular to the direction in which the feed slide cover 8 slides relative to the feed trough 2 to open or close the feed port 21, so that the operator can more easily find a stable support point when pushing the feed slide cover 8.

[0059] The plurality of strip-shaped protrusions 81 can also be used to remind the user of the working position and opening method of the feed slide cover 8 .

[0060] Furthermore, it also includes a control component 9, which is installed on the outer wall of the casing 1 and is used to control the refrigeration component 5 and the driving component 6.

[0061] The control assembly 9 is mounted on the outer wall of the housing 1, so that the user can intuitively and conveniently operate and control the ice drink machine. The user can easily adjust parameters such as the cooling effect and the stirring speed without opening the housing or looking for a hidden control panel, which improves the convenience of use.

[0062] Through the precise control of the refrigeration component 5 and the drive component 6 by the control component 9, the ice drink machine can achieve a more automated production process. The user can set the working parameters as needed, and the machine can automatically run according to the preset program, reducing the complexity of manual intervention and operation, and improving production efficiency and stability. The control component 9 can adjust the working state of the refrigeration component 5 and the drive component 6 according to actual needs to avoid unnecessary energy waste. For example, after the drink is made, the refrigeration component can be automatically turned off or its power can be reduced to save electricity. At the same time, by optimizing parameters such as the stirring speed, energy consumption can also be reduced to a certain extent.

[0063] The technical principle of the present invention is described above in combination with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the present invention and cannot be interpreted as limiting the protection scope of the present invention in any way. Based on the explanations here, technicians in this field can think of other specific implementation methods of the present invention without creative work, and these methods will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A beverage cooler with a ventilation assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a casing (1), a feed trough (2), a ventilation assembly (3), a freezing cylinder (4), a refrigeration assembly (5), a stirring assembly, a driving assembly (6) and a discharging assembly (7); The freezing cylinder (4), the refrigeration assembly (5) and the driving assembly (6) are arranged inside the casing (1), and the feed chute (2) and the discharge assembly (7) are installed on the casing (1); The stirring component is arranged inside the freezing cylinder (4), the driving component (6) is used to drive the stirring component to rotate, and the refrigeration component (5) is used to cool the freezing cylinder (4); The feed trough (2) is provided with a feed port (21), the feed trough (2) and the freezing cylinder (4) are connected via the feed port (21), the ventilation component (3) is installed at the feed port (21), the ventilation component (3) is formed with an air channel (301) and a feed channel (302) at the feed port (21), the air channel (301) is used for connecting the freezing cylinder (4) with the outside, and the air channel (301) and the feed channel (302) do not interfere with each other; The discharging assembly (7) is in communication with the freezing cylinder (4), and the discharging assembly (7) is used for discharging beverages.

2. The ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ventilation component (3) comprises an inner column (31) and an outer ring (32), wherein the outer ring (32) is sleeved on the outer side of the inner column (31), and a blanking space (33) is formed between the outer ring (32) and the inner column (31), and the blanking space (33) forms the feed channel (302) in the ventilation component (3), and the top end surface of the inner column (31) is higher than the end surface of the feed port (21), and the inner column (31) is provided with a ventilation hole (311) extending through along the length direction, and the ventilation hole (311) forms the air channel (301) in the ventilation component (3), and the outer ring (32) is connected to the feed port (21).

3. The ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer ring (32) and the inner column (31) are connected via a plurality of ribs (34), and the blanking intervals (33) are between adjacent ribs (34).

4. The ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the outer ring (32) is provided with an annular groove (321) along the inner depression, and the inner wall of the feed port (21) is provided with a plurality of clamping protrusions (211) along the circumferential direction, and the clamping protrusions (211) are clamped and matched with the annular groove (321).

5. The ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the inner column (31) is higher than the top of the outer ring (32), and the bottom of the inner column (31) is lower than the bottom of the outer ring (32).

6. The ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer ring (32) is provided with a plurality of support columns (35) along the circumferential direction, the lower portion of the support column (35) is connected to the top of the outer ring (32), and the upper portion of the support column (35) is connected to the top of the inner column (31).

7. A beverage ice machine with a ventilation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The top opening of the feed trough (2) is provided with a feed slide cover (8), the feed slide cover (8) is slidably connected to the feed trough (2), and the feed slide cover (8) is used to open or close the top opening of the feed trough (2).

8. The ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of strip-shaped protrusions (81) are provided on the top of the feed slide cover (8), and the length direction of the strip-shaped protrusions (81) is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the feed slide cover (8).

9. The ice drink machine with a ventilation assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also comprises a control component (9), which is mounted on the outer wall of the casing (1), and is used to control the refrigeration component (5) and the drive component (6).

10. A beverage ice machine with a ventilation assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, 8 or 9, characterized in that: The ice drink machine is a smoothie machine or an ice cream machine.

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