Cold storage mechanism of cold beverage dispenser
By designing a cold beverage machine cooling mechanism with ice storage tank and cold storage box in the beverage machine, the melting of ice cubes has accelerated refrigeration, the problem of low cooling efficiency of the existing beverage machine is solved, and more efficient refrigeration and lower energy consumption are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421701846.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-18
AI Technical Summary
The cooling system of existing beverage machines has slower refrigeration efficiency, resulting in higher energy consumption.
A cold beverage machine cooling mechanism is designed, including an ice storage tank and a cold storage box. The melted ice water of the ice cubes comes into contact with the beverage through a cooling tube to achieve rapid refrigeration.
By accelerating the refrigeration process by utilizing the melting of ice, the refrigeration efficiency is improved, energy consumption is reduced, and the operation steps of adding ice are simplified.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage machines, in particular to a cold beverage machine cold storage mechanism. Background Art
[0002] With the development of commerce, beverage machines have been widely distributed in various dining places, such as cafeterias, cafes and tea restaurants. The wide application of beverage machines makes the catering service more efficient, environmentally friendly and convenient, makes the preparation of beverages more stable and the taste more unified, and enables customers to have more diverse choices of varieties and service methods.
[0003] Currently, for the cooling used in beverage machines on the market, when a stainless steel pipe is placed in a cold storage box and an evaporator using a liquid refrigerant cycle is used for refrigeration, there is a disadvantage of slow refrigeration efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a cold beverage machine cold storage mechanism, which can effectively solve the problems raised in the above background art.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a cold beverage machine cold storage mechanism, including a machine body, an ice storage tank and a cold storage box. A beverage valve is provided on the machine body. It is characterized in that the ice storage tank is located in the upper part of the machine body, and the cold storage box is located in the lower part of the machine body; a drainage port is provided at the bottom of the ice storage tank, and the bottom of the ice storage tank is communicated with the cold storage box through the drainage port; several cold conduction pipes are arranged in the cold storage box; the cold conduction pipes are connected to the beverage valve.
[0006] As a further preferred scheme of the utility model, the ice storage tank is in an inverted trapezoidal shape, and the inclined surface inclines towards the drainage port.
[0007] As a further preferred scheme of the utility model, a stirring device and an ice dropping port are installed on the inner inclined surface of the ice storage tank. The stirring device is used to dial the ice cubes into the ice dropping port; the back of the ice dropping port is provided with a slideway for communication, and a flip baffle for blocking the ice dropping port is provided on the back of the ice dropping port; the end of the slideway is an ice outlet; a switch lever for controlling the flip baffle and the stirring device is provided below the ice outlet.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a cold beverage machine cold storage mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0009] The utility model utilizes the melting of the ice cubes on the ice storage tank, and the cold conduction pipes are in contact with the melted ice water, which can accelerate the refrigeration efficiency and thus reduce the energy consumption. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0010] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of part of the structure of the present utility model;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the present utility model;
[0013] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the present utility model;
[0014] Wherein: 1. Machine body; 1-1. Beverage valve; 2. Ice storage tank; 2-1. Drainage port; 3. Cold storage box; 3-1. Cold conduction pipe; 4. Stirring device; 5. Ice dropping port; 6. Slideway; 7. Flip baffle; 8. Ice outlet; 9. Switch lever. Specific embodiments
[0015] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, then such directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a certain specific posture. If this specific posture changes, then such directional indications will also change accordingly.
[0016] In addition, if there are descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, then such descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features.
[0017] In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, or solution B, or a solution where A and B are satisfied simultaneously.
[0018] In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those skilled in the art can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present utility model.
[0019] Referring to Figures 1-3 , the present utility model provides a cold storage mechanism for a cold beverage machine, including a machine body 1, an ice storage tank 2 and a cold storage box 3. A beverage valve 1-1 is provided on the machine body 1. It is characterized in that the ice storage tank 2 is located in the upper part of the machine body 1, and the cold storage box 3 is located in the lower part of the machine body 1; a drainage port 2-1 is provided at the bottom of the ice storage tank 2, and the bottom of the ice storage tank 2 is communicated with the cold storage box 3 through the drainage port 2-1; several cold conduction pipes 3-1 are arranged in the cold storage box 3; the cold conduction pipes 3-1 are connected to the beverage valve 1-1.
[0020] As a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the ice storage tank 2 is in an inverted trapezoidal shape, and the inclined surface inclines towards the drainage port 2-1.
[0021] Reference Figure 4 , as a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a stirring device 4 and an ice dropping port 5 are installed on the inner inclined surface of the ice storage tank 2. The stirring device 4 is used to dial the ice cubes into the ice dropping port 5; a slideway 6 is communicated with the back surface of the ice dropping port 5, and a flip baffle 7 for shielding the ice dropping port 5 is arranged on the back surface of the ice dropping port 5; the end of the slideway 6 is an ice outlet 8; a switch lever 9 for controlling the flip baffle 7 and the stirring device 4 is arranged below the ice outlet 8.
[0022] As a specific embodiment of the present utility model: First, pour ice cubes into the ice storage tank 2. When the ice cubes melt, the ice water will flow into the cold storage tank 3 from the drainage port 2-1 and contact the cold conduction pipe 3-1 for precooling. An air pipe, a water pipe, and a slurry pipe are also placed in the cold storage tank 3 and connected to the beverage valve 1-1. The outer walls of the air pipe, the water pipe, and the slurry pipe are all in contact with the ice water for precooling. When the device refrigerates, it can refrigerate quickly and effectively reduce energy consumption.
[0023] In addition, the user only needs to place the cup below the ice outlet 8 and simultaneously toggle the switch lever 9. At this time, after the flip baffle 7 and the stirring device 4 receive the signal, the stirring device 4 stirs, and the flip baffle 7 flips. At this time, the ice cubes in the ice storage tank 2 can enter the slideway 6 from the ice dropping port 5 and then fall into the cup from the ice outlet 8. The rotation of the stirring device 4 can dial the ice cubes at the bottom of the ice storage tank 2 into the ice dropping port 5, reducing the frequency of adding ice.
[0024] When the cup leaves below the ice outlet 8, the switch lever 9 resets, causing the flip baffle 7 to immediately flip to shield the ice dropping port 5, thereby stopping the ice cubes from entering from the ice dropping port 5.
[0025] The present utility model can simplify the operation steps of adding ice, improve the meal delivery efficiency, and improve the user experience.
[0026] As required, the above-mentioned installation, setting, providing, or connecting methods include but are not limited to installation, setting, or connection by means such as screws, riveting, welding, or socketing, fixing, etc., and are selected according to the working scenario requirements.
[0027] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A cold storage mechanism for a cold beverage machine, comprising a machine body (1), an ice storage tank (2) and a cold storage box (3), wherein the machine body (1) is provided with a beverage valve (1-1), characterized in that: The ice storage tank (2) is located at the upper part of the machine body (1), and the cold storage box (3) is located at the lower part of the machine body (1); a drainage port (2-1) is provided at the bottom of the ice storage tank (2), and the bottom of the ice storage tank (2) is connected to the cold storage box (3) through the drainage port (2-1); a plurality of cold conduction pipes (3-1) are provided in the cold storage box (3); and the cold conduction pipes (3-1) are connected to the beverage valve (1-1).
2. The cold storage mechanism of the cold beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice storage tank (2) is in the shape of an inverted trapezoid, with the inclined surface inclined towards the drainage port (2-1).
3. The cold storage mechanism of the cold beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A stirring device (4) and an ice drop opening (5) are installed on the inner inclined surface of the ice storage tank (2); the stirring device (4) is used to push ice cubes into the ice drop opening (5); a slideway (6) is provided on the back of the ice drop opening (5) for communication, and a flip-type baffle (7) for shielding the ice drop opening (5) is provided on the back of the ice drop opening (5); the end of the slideway (6) is an ice outlet (8); a switch lever (9) for controlling the flip-type baffle (7) and the stirring device (4) is provided below the ice outlet (8).