Ice outlet switch mechanism and cold drink machine
By using an automated ice-out switch mechanism in the cold drink machine, the pollution and stirring problems in the ice-out port design of the cold drink machine are solved, and smoothie output is achieved with simple operation and efficient operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422199200.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-08-29
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-06
AI Technical Summary
The ice outlet design of the existing cold drink machine has the risk of foreign matter contamination and the problem of insufficient stirring of smoothies. It is also inconvenient to operate and time-consuming and labor-intensive.
The ice-out switch mechanism including a mounting base, a driving assembly and a switching assembly is adopted. Through the cooperation of the drive member and the elastic reset member, the automatic opening and closing of the ice-out port is realized to ensure that the ice-out port remains closed when not in use.
It realizes automatic control of the ice outlet, which is easy to operate, avoids foreign matter pollution and smoothie leakage, and improves the stirring effect of the smoothie.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of switches, and particularly relates to an ice outlet switch mechanism and a cold drink machine. Background Art
[0002] A cold drink machine is a food processing device and has wide applications in the cold drink industry. The cold drink machine cools liquids such as fruit juices and dairy products to form ice crystals and makes ice sand. A traditional cold drink machine includes a storage barrel, an evaporator and a scraper disposed in the storage barrel. The liquid is poured into the storage barrel, cooled by the evaporator to form ice crystals, and then stirred by the scraper continuously to form ice sand, and finally the ice sand is discharged through an ice outlet on the storage barrel.
[0003] The ice outlet of the existing storage barrel is either open, and the ice sand is continuously pushed by the scraper and output from the ice outlet. In this way, it is easy for foreign objects to enter the storage barrel, the inside of the storage barrel is easily contaminated, and the ice sand may be pushed out of the ice outlet before being fully stirred into small particles, which is not conducive to the stirring of the ice sand. There is also a piston at the ice outlet. The piston needs to be pulled out when ice needs to be discharged. In this way, it is inconvenient to plug and unplug, time-consuming and laborious. If it is not plugged tightly, ice sand may leak. In addition, usually the ice sand is output from the ice outlet in a connected mass, and the staff needs to find other tools such as knives and shovels to break the ice sand mass, which is inconvenient to use. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an ice outlet switch mechanism with simple operation and capable of preventing ice leakage.
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is further to provide a cold drink machine including the ice outlet switch mechanism.
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an ice outlet switch mechanism for opening and closing the ice outlet of a storage barrel, which includes a mounting base, a driving component and a switch component. The mounting base is provided with a mounting cavity, and both the driving component and the switch component are mounted in the mounting cavity;
[0007] The driving component includes a driving member and an elastic reset member mounted on the driving member. The driving member is movably connected to the mounting base; the switch component includes a closing member corresponding to the ice outlet, and the closing member is movably connected to the driving member;
[0008] The driving member drives the closing member to move away from the ice outlet to open the ice outlet;
[0009] The elastic reset member drives the driving member to move close to the ice outlet to close the ice outlet.
[0010] As an improvement of the above solution, the driving member includes a driving part, a connecting part, and a lifting part connected in sequence. The connecting part is movably connected to the mounting seat, and the lifting part is movably connected to the closing member;
[0011] The elastic reset member is installed on the connecting part and abuts against the lifting part and the mounting seat respectively.
[0012] As an improvement of the above solution, the elastic reset member is a torsion spring.
[0013] As an improvement of the above solution, the switch assembly further includes a sealing member;
[0014] The closing member includes a closing column and a closing seat provided on the closing column. The sealing member is sleeved outside the closing seat; the sealing member can be arranged outside the ice outlet to seal the ice outlet.
[0015] As an improvement of the above solution, the outer side wall of the closing seat is provided with an ice pushing inclined surface.
[0016] As an improvement of the above solution, a cutting block is provided at the bottom of the closing member.
[0017] As an improvement of the above solution, the switch assembly further includes a guiding member. The guiding member is detachably connected to the closing member, and the driving member is movably connected to the guiding member;
[0018] A guiding sleeve is provided in the installation cavity. The guiding sleeve is provided with a guiding channel. The bottom of the guiding channel is provided with an ice guiding port penetrating through the bottom of the mounting seat. The ice guiding port is communicated with the ice outlet through the guiding channel; the switch assembly is arranged in the guiding channel and can move back and forth along the guiding channel; the sealing member abuts against the inner side wall of the guiding channel.
[0019] As an improvement of the above solution, the lifting part includes a lifting block, a positioning block, and a limiting block. The limiting block is arranged on the outer side wall of the lifting block; one end of the elastic reset member is clamped on the positioning block, and the other end abuts against the guiding sleeve;
[0020] The guiding member includes a connecting head. The connecting head is provided with a connecting cavity, and a limiting groove is arranged in the connecting cavity; the lifting block is inserted into the connecting cavity; the limiting block can be embedded in the limiting groove.
[0021] As an improvement of the above solution, the guiding member further includes a guiding column arranged at the bottom of the connecting head. The guiding column is detachably connected to the closing member;
[0022] The guiding column includes guiding blocks and reinforcing ribs. Adjacent guiding blocks are connected by the reinforcing ribs. The guiding blocks abut against the inner side wall of the guiding channel.
[0023] Correspondingly, the utility model further provides a cold beverage machine, comprising a material storage barrel and the above-mentioned ice dispensing switch mechanism, wherein the mounting seat and the material storage barrel are integrally formed.
[0024] The implementation of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0025] The utility model adopts a mounting seat, a driving component and a switch component to cooperate to realize the opening and closing of the ice outlet. In the initial state, the closure member closes the ice outlet. When opening the ice outlet, the staff member moves the driving member so that the driving member drives the closure member, and the closure member moves away from the ice outlet, so that the ice outlet is opened. The ice slush in the storage barrel will continuously flow out of the ice outlet under the push of the scraper, so as to realize ice outlet. At the same time, due to the movement of the driving member, the elastic reset member is acted on, so that the elastic reset member is deformed and elastic potential energy is generated. When closing the ice outlet, the staff member releases the driving member, and the driving member is reset under the action of the elastic reset member, and drives the closure member to reset, so that the closure member re-closes the ice outlet, and realizes automatic reset and automatic closure of the ice outlet. It is easy to operate, and there is no need to pull out the piston when discharging ice, and there is no need to insert the piston when closing the ice outlet, which saves time and effort; under the action of the elastic composite member, the closure member effectively closes the ice outlet, so as to avoid contamination in the storage barrel and leakage of ice slush. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ice discharging switch mechanism of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of
[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component;
[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the switch assembly;
[0030] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model cold drink machine;
[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 sectional view of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the utility model will be further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby stated that the directional words such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, etc. that appear or will appear in the text of the utility model are only based on the accompanying drawings of the utility model, and are not specific limitations of the utility model.
[0033] See alsoFigure 1-6 The utility model discloses an ice outlet switch mechanism for opening and closing an ice outlet 10 of a storage barrel 20, comprising a mounting seat 1, a drive assembly and a switch assembly. The mounting seat 1 is provided with a mounting cavity 11, and the drive assembly and the switch assembly are both installed in the mounting cavity 11.
[0034] The driving assembly includes a driving member 3 and an elastic reset member 4 installed on the driving member 3, and the driving member 3 is movably connected to the mounting seat 1; the switch assembly includes a closing member 6 arranged corresponding to the ice outlet 10, and the closing member 6 is movably connected to the driving member 3.
[0035] The driving member 3 drives the closing member 6 to move away from the ice outlet 10 , so that the ice outlet 10 is opened.
[0036] The elastic return member 4 drives the drive member 3 to approach the ice outlet 10 , so that the ice outlet 10 is closed.
[0037] The utility model adopts a mounting seat, a driving component and a switch component to cooperate to realize the opening and closing of the ice outlet. In the initial state, the closure member closes the ice outlet. When opening the ice outlet, the staff member moves the driving member so that the driving member drives the closure member, and the closure member moves away from the ice outlet, so that the ice outlet is opened. The ice slush in the storage barrel will continuously flow out of the ice outlet under the push of the scraper, so as to realize ice outlet. At the same time, due to the movement of the driving member, the elastic reset member is acted on, so that the elastic reset member is deformed and elastic potential energy is generated. When closing the ice outlet, the staff member releases the driving member, and the driving member is reset under the action of the elastic reset member, and drives the closure member to reset, so that the closure member re-closes the ice outlet, and realizes automatic reset and automatic closure of the ice outlet. It is easy to operate, and there is no need to pull out the piston when discharging ice, and there is no need to insert the piston when closing the ice outlet, which saves time and effort; under the action of the elastic composite member, the closure member effectively closes the ice outlet, so as to avoid contamination in the storage barrel and leakage of ice slush.
[0038] Preferably, the elastic reset member 4 is a torsion spring, but not limited thereto.
[0039] Specifically, Figure 3 As shown, the driving member 3 includes a driving part 31, a connecting part 32 and a lifting part connected in sequence, the connecting part 32 is movably connected to the mounting seat 1, and the lifting part is movably connected to the closing member 6. Preferably, a rotating shaft is provided in the mounting cavity 11, and the connecting part 32 is provided on the rotating shaft, so that the driving member 3 is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 1 through the rotating shaft. Therefore, when the staff rotates the driving part downward, the lifting part drives the closing member to move upward, so that the closing member is away from the ice outlet, thereby opening the ice outlet.
[0040] It should be noted that the mounting base 1 is arranged on the ice storage cylinder 20 and close to the ice outlet 10, so that when the closing member 6 is in the initial state, it is in the state of closing the ice outlet.
[0041] Among them, as Figure 3 shown, the elastic reset member 4 is installed on the connecting portion 32 and abuts against the lifting portion and the mounting base 1 respectively. Under the action of the elastic reset member, the lifting portion, that is, the closing member, always maintains a downward state, that is, the closing member always remains in the state of closing the ice outlet, ensuring that when ice is not needed, the ice outlet remains closed, preventing foreign objects from entering the ice storage cylinder and causing pollution, and also preventing ice sand leakage.
[0042] Preferably, as Figure 4 shown, the switch assembly further includes a sealing member 7. The sealing member 7 is preferably a sealing ring made of rubber. The closing member 6 includes a closing column 61 and a closing seat 62 provided on the closing column 61. The sealing member 7 is sleeved outside the closing seat 62; the sealing member 7 can be arranged outside the ice outlet 10 to seal the ice outlet 10. The closing column plays a role in connecting and supporting the closing seat, and the closing seat plays a role in carrying the sealing member. In the initial state, the closing seat, that is, the sealing member, is arranged outside the ice outlet, isolating the ice outlet from the outside world, preventing foreign objects from entering the ice outlet, and also preventing ice sand from leaking out of the ice storage cylinder through the ice outlet.
[0043] Specifically, as Figure 2 、 6 shown, a guide sleeve 2 is arranged in the installation cavity 11. The guide sleeve 2 is provided with a guide channel 21. The bottom of the guide channel 21 is provided with an ice guide port 22 that penetrates the bottom of the mounting base 1. The ice guide port 22 is communicated with the ice outlet 10 through the guide channel 21; the switch assembly is arranged in the guide channel 21 and can move back and forth along the guide channel 21; the sealing member 7 abuts against the inner side wall of the guide channel 21. Preferably, as Figure 5-6 shown, the ice storage cylinder 20, the guide sleeve 2 and the mounting base 1 are integrally formed. The mounting base and the guide sleeve are arranged on the ice outlet end surface of the ice storage cylinder. The ice outlet is arranged on the ice outlet end surface and on the inner side wall of the guide channel. The number of the closing seats and the sealing members is two respectively, and the closing seats are respectively arranged at both ends of the closing column. The ice outlet is placed between the two closing seats, and the sealing member abuts against the inner side wall of the guide channel to isolate the ice outlet from the outside world and realize the closing of the ice outlet. When the closing member is driven by the driving member to move upward, the sealing member also moves upward. When the lower sealing member is placed above the ice outlet, the ice sand can enter the guide channel through the ice outlet and fall into the ice guide port under the action of gravity to realize ice discharging.
[0044] Preferably, as Figure 4As shown, a pushing ice slope 621 is provided on the outer side wall of the closing seat 62. The pushing ice slope 621 is inclined from the end close to the closing column 61 to the end far from the closing column 61. The function of the pushing ice slope is that during the process of the closing member moving upward to open the ice outlet, the ice sand placed in the guiding channel is pushed towards the ice outlet direction to avoid hindering the movement of the closing member.
[0045] Preferably, as Figure 4 shown, a cutting block 63 is provided at the bottom of the closing member 6. That is, a cutting block is provided at the bottom of the lower closing seat. The function of the cutting block is that when the closing member moves downward to re-close the ice outlet, there may be a mass of ice sand blocked in the guiding channel. In order not to hinder the reset of the closing member, during the downward movement of the closing member, the cutting block acts on the ice sand to cut a mass of ice sand.
[0046] Further, as Figure 2 、 4 shown in FIG. 6, the switch assembly further includes a guiding member 5. The guiding member 5 and the closing member 6 are detachably connected, and the driving member 3 and the guiding member 5 are movably connected. The guiding member plays a guiding role in the movement of the closing member. The closing member is movably connected to the driving member through the guiding member, and the driving member drives the closing member to move through the guiding member. The guiding member 5 and the closing member 6 are detachably connected, which is convenient for disassembling and replacing the closing member. Preferably, the guiding member 5 and the closing member 6 are threadedly connected.
[0047] Specifically, as Figure 3 shown, the lifting part includes a lifting block 33, a positioning block 35 and a limiting block 34. The limiting block 34 is arranged on the outer side wall of the lifting block 33; one end of the elastic resetting member 4 is clamped on the positioning block 35, and the other end abuts against the guiding sleeve 2; the guiding member 5 includes a connecting head 51. The connecting head 51 is provided with a connecting cavity 511, and a limiting groove 512 is arranged in the connecting cavity 511; the lifting block 33 is inserted into the connecting cavity 511; the limiting block 34 can be embedded in the limiting groove 512.
[0048] The side wall of the connecting head is provided with a connecting port communicating with the connecting cavity. The lifting block is inserted into the connecting cavity through the connecting port. When the staff rotates the driving part downward, the lifting part moves upward. The lifting block lifts the guiding member, and the guiding member drives the closing member to move upward, and the sealing member moves away from the ice outlet, thus opening the ice outlet. At the same time, the positioning block acts on the elastic resetting member to cause it to generate elastic deformation. Similarly, when the staff releases the driving part, the elastic resetting member acts on the positioning block due to restoring its original state, causing the lifting part to move downward, causing the lifting block to move downward and reset, and the lifting block drives the closing member to move downward and reset, so that the sealing member resets to re-close the ice outlet.
[0049] When the lifting block lifts the connecting head, the limiting block on the lifting block is embedded in the limiting groove. The cooperation between the limiting block and the limiting groove fixes the relative positions of the lifting block and the connecting head, making the connection between the two reliable and preventing separation.
[0050] Preferably, as Figure 4 shown, the guiding member 5 further includes a guiding post 52 provided at the bottom of the connecting head 51, and the guiding post 52 is detachably connected to the closing member 6. More preferably, the guiding post 52 is threadedly connected to the closing post 61. The guiding post plays a guiding role in the movement of the guiding member and the closing member in the guiding channel.
[0051] Among them, as Figure 4 shown, the guiding post 52 includes guiding blocks 521 and reinforcing ribs 522. Adjacent guiding blocks 521 are connected by the reinforcing ribs 522, and the guiding blocks 521 are in contact with the inner side wall of the guiding channel 21. The number of the guiding blocks 521 is at least two. The contact between the guiding blocks and the inner side wall of the guiding channel ensures that the guiding member and the closing member do not deviate during movement, making the movement smoother. The role of the reinforcing ribs is to support the guiding blocks, thereby enhancing the strength of the guiding post.
[0052] Correspondingly, referring to Figure 1-6 , the present utility model also discloses an ice-cold drink machine, which includes a material storage cylinder 20 and the above-mentioned ice outlet switch mechanism, and the mounting seat 1 and the material storage cylinder 20 are integrally formed. The specific structure of the ice outlet switch mechanism is as described above and will not be elaborated herein.
[0053] Preferably, the mounting seat 1, the guiding sleeve 2 and the material storage cylinder 20 are integrally formed, ensuring a more stable and reliable connection between the ice outlet switch mechanism and the material storage cylinder, further ensuring an effective seal of the ice outlet, and also saving material costs.
[0054] In summary, the present utility model provides an ice outlet switch mechanism and an ice-cold drink machine, which are easy to operate and prevent ice leakage.
[0055] The above is the preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present utility model, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements are also regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An ice outlet switch mechanism, used to open and close the ice outlet of a storage cylinder, characterized in that: It comprises a mounting seat, a driving assembly and a switch assembly, wherein the mounting seat is provided with a mounting cavity, and the driving assembly and the switch assembly are both mounted in the mounting cavity; The driving assembly includes a driving member and an elastic reset member installed on the driving member, and the driving member is movably connected to the mounting seat; the switch assembly includes a closing member arranged corresponding to the ice outlet, and the closing member is movably connected to the driving member; The driving member drives the closing member to move away from the ice outlet, so that the ice outlet is opened; The elastic return member drives the driving member to approach the ice outlet, so as to close the ice outlet.
2. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving member comprises a driving part, a connecting part and a lifting part which are connected in sequence, the connecting part is movably connected to the mounting seat, and the lifting part is movably connected to the closing member; The elastic reset member is installed on the connecting portion and respectively contacts the lifting portion and the mounting seat.
3. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic reset member is a torsion spring.
4. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The switch assembly also includes a seal; The sealing member comprises a sealing column and a sealing seat arranged on the sealing column, and the sealing member is sleeved outside the sealing seat; the sealing member can be arranged outside the ice outlet to seal the ice outlet.
5. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer side wall of the closed seat is provided with an ice-pushing inclined surface.
6. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cutting block is arranged at the bottom of the closing piece.
7. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch assembly further comprises a guide member, wherein the guide member and the closing member are detachably connected, and the driving member and the guide member are movably connected; A guide sleeve is provided in the installation cavity, the guide sleeve is provided with a guide channel, an ice guide port is provided at the bottom of the guide channel and passes through the bottom of the installation seat, and the ice guide port is connected with the ice outlet through the guide channel; the switch assembly is provided in the guide channel and can move back and forth along the guide channel; the sealing member abuts against the inner side wall of the guide channel.
8. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting part includes a lifting block, a positioning block and a limiting block, wherein the limiting block is arranged on the outer side wall of the lifting block; one end of the elastic reset member is clamped on the positioning block, and the other end is in contact with the guide sleeve; The guide member comprises a connecting head, the connecting head is provided with a connecting cavity, and a limiting groove is provided in the connecting cavity; the lifting block is inserted in the connecting cavity; and the limiting block can be embedded in the limiting groove.
9. The ice discharging switch mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The guide member further comprises a guide post arranged at the bottom of the connector, and the guide post and the closing member are detachably connected; The guide column comprises a guide block and a reinforcing rib, two adjacent guide blocks are connected by the reinforcing rib, and the guide block abuts against the inner side wall of the guide channel.
10. A cold drink machine, characterized in that: It comprises a material storage barrel and an ice discharging switch mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mounting seat and the material storage barrel are integrally formed.