Smoothie cylinder and cold drink machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of cold drink machines, in particular to a smoothie barrel and a cold drink machine, the smoothie barrel comprises a barrel body and a liquid inlet assembly arranged on the barrel body, the barrel body is provided with an ice making cavity, a liquid inlet and an ice outlet, the liquid inlet and the ice outlet are respectively communicated with the ice making cavity, one end of the barrel body is a liquid inlet end, and the other end of the barrel body is an ice outlet end; the liquid inlet and the ice outlet are formed in the liquid inlet end and the ice outlet end respectively; the liquid inlet assembly comprises a liquid guide plate corresponding to the liquid inlet, a liquid guide opening is formed in the liquid guide plate, and the liquid inlet is communicated with the ice making cavity through the liquid guide opening; one end of the liquid guide plate is higher than the other end of the liquid guide plate, and the liquid guide opening is formed in the other end of the liquid guide plate; the top, close to the ice outlet end, of the ice making cavity is provided with an ice guide inclined face, and a preset included angle is formed between the ice guide inclined face and the end face of the ice outlet end. With the adoption of the anti-backflow device, backflow and blockage are prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of cold drink machines, and particularly relates to an ice sand cylinder 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 make ice sand. Existing cold drink machines include an ice sand cylinder, a motor, a cooling mechanism, a scraper, etc. An ice making cavity is provided in the ice sand cylinder, and the cooling mechanism and the scraper are arranged in the ice making cavity. When the motor and the cooling mechanism are started, liquid is poured into the ice making cavity at the liquid inlet of the ice sand cylinder. The cooling mechanism cools the liquid to form ice crystals. The motor drives the scraper to rotate on the surface of the cooling mechanism to scrape off the ice crystals on the surface of the cooling mechanism, and continuously stirs and pushes the ice crystals, and finally ice sand is formed. The ice sand is discharged from the ice outlet of the ice sand cylinder.

[0003] The ice sand cylinder not only plays a role in carrying the ice sand, but also helps in the formation of ice sand. The existing ice sand cylinder is provided with a liquid inlet at the top. However, due to the continuous rotation of the scraper, a certain reaction force is formed, which has a certain reaction force on the liquid added into the ice making cavity from the liquid inlet, resulting in liquid backflow, and even ice sand may splash out from the liquid inlet, posing a certain safety hazard to the staff. Secondly, the rotation of the scraper not only scrapes off the ice crystals on the cooling mechanism, but also pushes the ice crystals towards the ice outlet end of the ice sand cylinder, making the ice sand at that place more and more. Under the action of the scraper, the ice sand splashes around and hits the inner side wall of the ice sand cylinder. Bouncing back to that place under the action of the inner side wall of the ice sand cylinder, the ice sand at that place cannot be fully stirred by the scraper, so small particle ice sand cannot be formed, and the ice sand making effect is poor. Even the ice sand at that place accumulates more and more to form larger ice blocks, causing blockage, which is not conducive to the formation of ice sand and also affects the rotation of the scraper. Finally, the connection structure between the ice sand cylinder and the frame is not stable and reliable. When the cold drink machine is working, the ice sand cylinder is prone to move on the frame, affecting the normal operation of the cold drink machine. Even during installation, if the staff starts the machine without properly installing the ice sand cylinder in place, it will pose a great safety hazard. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an ice sand cylinder that prevents backflow and blockage.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is also to provide an ice sand cylinder with stable installation and reliable connection.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is also to provide a cold drink machine including the ice sand cylinder.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides a smoothie tube, which includes a tube body and a liquid inlet assembly provided on the tube body. The tube body is provided with an ice-making cavity, a liquid inlet and an ice outlet that are respectively communicated with the ice-making cavity. One end of the tube body is a liquid inlet end, and the other end is an ice outlet end; the liquid inlet and the ice outlet are respectively provided at the liquid inlet end and the ice outlet end;

[0008] The liquid inlet assembly includes a liquid guide plate disposed corresponding to the liquid inlet. The liquid guide plate is provided with a liquid guide opening, and the liquid inlet is communicated with the ice-making cavity through the liquid guide opening; one end of the liquid guide plate is higher than the other end of the liquid guide plate, and the liquid guide opening is provided at the other end of the liquid guide plate;

[0009] A guide ice slope is provided at the top of the ice-making cavity near the ice outlet end, and a preset included angle is formed between the guide ice slope and the end face of the ice outlet end.

[0010] As an improvement of the above solution, one end of the liquid guide plate is close to one side of the tube body, and the other end is close to the other side of the tube body;

[0011] The liquid guide plate is slightly convex upward.

[0012] As an improvement of the above solution, an inlet cavity is formed between the tube body and the liquid guide plate, and the liquid inlet is communicated with the liquid guide opening through the inlet cavity;

[0013] The liquid inlet assembly further includes a cover for closing the liquid inlet, and the cover is movably connected to the tube body.

[0014] As an improvement of the above solution, the guide ice slope is formed by obliquely extending upward from the end face of the ice outlet end;

[0015] The preset included angle is 30°-60°.

[0016] As an improvement of the above solution, a plurality of flow guiding strips are provided on the outer side wall of the tube body, and the flow guiding strips are perpendicular to the axis of the tube body.

[0017] As an improvement of the above solution, a fixing assembly for limiting and fixing the tube body is further included;

[0018] The fixing assembly includes a positioning block for positioning the tube body, and the positioning block is provided on the outer side wall of the tube body;

[0019] The plane where the positioning block is located is parallel to the axis of the tube body.

[0020] As an improvement of the above solution, the fixing assembly further includes a side limiting member and a bottom limiting strip for limiting the tube body. The side limiting member is provided on the outer side wall of the tube body, and the bottom limiting strip is provided on the bottom wall of the tube body;

[0021] The plane where the side limiting member is located is parallel to the axis of the tube body;

[0022] The bottom limit strip and the axis of the cylinder are perpendicular to each other.

[0023] As an improvement of the above solution, the fixing component further includes a locking bump for locking the cylinder, and the locking bump is arranged on the outer side wall near the liquid inlet end.

[0024] As an improvement of the above solution, a touch trigger block for starting the cold drink machine is arranged on the cylinder.

[0025] Correspondingly, the present invention also provides a cold drink machine, including a frame and the above-mentioned smoothie cylinder installed on the frame.

[0026] Implementing the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The smoothie cylinder of the present invention is provided with a liquid inlet component. The liquid inlet component includes a liquid guide plate arranged corresponding to the liquid inlet. The liquid guide plate is arranged between the scraper and the liquid inlet, playing a blocking role, avoiding the liquid being backflowed due to the reverse action of the scraper on the liquid, and also preventing the smoothie from splashing directly from the liquid inlet, effectively protecting the staff. One end of the liquid guide plate is higher than the other end, that is, it is inclined. The liquid falls onto the liquid guide plate through the liquid inlet, and under the guidance of the liquid guide plate, the liquid slowly flows into the ice making cavity from the liquid guide port, reducing the potential energy of the liquid, avoiding a large impact between the liquid and the scraper, and further preventing backflow.

[0028] In addition, a guide ice slope is provided at the top of the ice making cavity near the ice outlet end, and a preset angle is formed between the guide ice slope and the end face of the ice outlet end. The smoothie at the ice outlet end splashes around under the action of the scraper and hits the guide ice slope. Under the reverse action of the guide ice slope, the smoothie rebounds outward at the same angle as it hits the guide ice slope, so that the smoothie falls to a place outside the ice outlet end, that is, it will not fall to the original position. In this way, the amount of smoothie at the ice outlet end can be reduced, preventing the formation of large ice blocks at the ice outlet end and causing blockage, which is beneficial to the formation of smoothie, beneficial to the rotation of the scraper, and also beneficial to the full stirring of the smoothie, and the effect of making smoothie is good. Description of the Drawings

[0029] Figure 1 is the front view of the smoothie cylinder of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the left view of

[0031] Figure 3 is Figure 1 the right view of

[0032] Figure 4 is Figure 1 the top view of

[0033] Figure 5 isFigure 1 Stereogram;

[0034] Figure 6 is Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along line A-A;

[0035] Figure 7 is Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along line B-B;

[0036] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the cold drink machine of the present utility model. Specific embodiments

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the orientation terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside and outside that appear or will appear in the text of the present utility model are only based on the drawings of the present utility model, and they do not specifically limit the present utility model.

[0038] See Figures 1-8 , the present utility model discloses a smoothie barrel, which includes a barrel body 1 and a liquid inlet assembly provided on the barrel body 1. The barrel body 1 is provided with an ice-making cavity 14, a liquid inlet 22 and an ice outlet 13 that are respectively communicated with the ice-making cavity 14. One end of the barrel body 1 is a liquid inlet end 11, and the other end is an ice outlet end 12; the liquid inlet 22 and the ice outlet 13 are respectively arranged at the liquid inlet end 11 and the ice outlet end 12.

[0039] The liquid inlet assembly includes a liquid guide plate 2 correspondingly arranged with the liquid inlet 22. The liquid guide plate 2 is provided with a liquid guide port 21. The liquid inlet 22 is communicated with the ice-making cavity 14 through the liquid guide port 21; one end of the liquid guide plate 2 is higher than the other end of the liquid guide plate 2, and the liquid guide port 21 is arranged at the other end of the liquid guide plate 2.

[0040] A liquid guide slope 3 is provided at the top of the ice-making cavity 14 near the ice outlet end 12. A preset angle α is formed between the liquid guide slope 3 and the end face of the ice outlet end 12. Among them, the liquid guide slope 3 extends obliquely upward from the end face of the ice outlet end 12.

[0041] The smoothie barrel of the present utility model is provided with a liquid inlet assembly. The liquid inlet assembly includes a liquid guide plate correspondingly arranged with the liquid inlet. The liquid guide plate is arranged between the scraper and the liquid inlet, playing a blocking role to prevent the liquid from flowing back due to the reaction of the scraper to the liquid and also preventing the smoothie from splashing directly from the liquid inlet, effectively protecting the staff. One end of the liquid guide plate is higher than the other end, that is, it is inclined. The liquid falls on the liquid guide plate through the liquid inlet. Under the guidance of the liquid guide plate, the liquid slowly flows into the ice-making cavity from the liquid guide port, reducing the potential energy of the liquid and avoiding a large impact between the liquid and the scraper, further preventing backflow.

[0042] In addition, a guiding ice slope is provided at the top of the ice-making cavity near the ice outlet end, and a preset angle is formed between the guiding ice slope and the end face of the ice outlet end. The ice sand at the ice outlet end splashes around under the action of the scraper and hits the guiding ice slope. Under the reaction of the guiding ice slope, the ice sand rebounds outward at the same angle as it hits the guiding ice slope, so that the ice sand falls to a place outside the ice outlet end, that is, it will not fall back to its original position. In this way, the amount of ice sand at the ice outlet end can be reduced, preventing the formation of large ice blocks at the ice outlet end and causing blockage, which is beneficial to the formation of ice sand, the rotation of the scraper, and the full stirring of the ice sand, and the effect of making ice sand is good.

[0043] Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, one end of the liquid guiding plate 2 is close to one side of the cylinder body 1, and the other end is close to the other side of the cylinder body 1, so that the liquid flows from one side of the cylinder body to the other side, that is, the liquid flows from one side of the scraper to the other side. Among them, the rotation direction of the scraper is also from one side of the scraper to the other side. In this way, the moving direction of the scraper and the liquid is the same, and finally the liquid flows into the ice-making cavity from the other side of the scraper through the liquid guiding port, avoiding the liquid and the scraper from colliding with each other, generating a large impact force, causing a large rebound or even backflow.

[0044] Among them, the cylinder body 1 is made of a transparent material, which is convenient for observing the situation of making ice sand in the ice-making cavity. The longitudinal section shape of the cylinder body 1 is rectangular, and the upper and lower end faces are semi-circular.

[0045] Preferably, the liquid guiding plate 2 is slightly convex upward. That is, the liquid guiding plate 2 is arc-shaped, and its curved surface is convex upward. According to Bernoulli's principle, the liquid slowly flows towards the liquid guiding port under the guidance of the curved surface, avoiding the liquid from flowing around and also avoiding a large impact with the scraper.

[0046] In order to prevent the liquid from flowing around when it is poured on the liquid guiding plate, preferably, as Figures 6-7 shown, an inlet liquid cavity 23 is formed between the cylinder body 1 and the liquid guiding plate 2, and the liquid inlet 22 is communicated with the liquid guiding port 21 through the inlet liquid cavity 23. The inlet liquid cavity 23 is arranged at the top of the inlet liquid end 11. The liquid is poured into the inlet liquid cavity through the liquid inlet, falls on the liquid guiding plate, and enters the liquid guiding port along the liquid guiding plate, and finally falls into the ice-making cavity, is refrigerated by the cooling mechanism to form ice crystals, and the ice crystals are stirred by the scraper to form ice sand, and can be output at the ice outlet under the push of the scraper.

[0047] In order to prevent foreign objects from entering the inlet liquid cavity and contaminating the liquid, more preferably, as Figure 1 、 4 shown in -8, the inlet liquid assembly further includes a cover 24 for closing the liquid inlet 22.

[0048] Preferably, the preset included angle α is 30°-60°. More preferably, the preset included angle α is 45°. This angle limitation ensures that the crushed ice rebounded by the ice guiding inclined plane can fall into the middle of the ice making cavity, avoiding falling back to the original position and causing accumulation, thus making the stirring effect better.

[0049] Preferably, as Figure 1 , 5 , 8 shown, a plurality of guiding strips 4 are provided on the outer side wall of the cylinder body 1, and the guiding strips 4 are perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder body 1. During the process of making crushed ice, a lot of water droplets will form on the outer side wall of the cylinder body. In order to quickly drain away these water droplets and make them flow to the bottom of the cylinder body and drain away, a plurality of guiding strips are provided on the outer side wall of the cylinder body, so that the water droplets can flow along the guiding strips to the bottom of the cylinder body and be quickly drained away. In addition, the guiding strips also play a role in anti-slip. When installing the cylinder body on the frame, the cylinder body needs to be pushed horizontally onto the motor on the frame so that the motor is connected to the scraper inside the cylinder body. The staff can hold the guiding strip on the outer side wall of the cylinder body for easy installation.

[0050] Furthermore, as Figures 1-3 , 5, 8 shown, the present utility model further includes a fixing component for limiting and fixing the cylinder body 1; the fixing component includes a positioning block 5 for positioning the cylinder body 1, and the positioning block 5 is provided on the outer side wall of the cylinder body 1. The number of the positioning blocks 5 is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cylinder body 1 respectively. A positioning groove is provided on the frame 10. When the cylinder body is pushed horizontally onto the frame, the positioning block is embedded in the positioning groove to position the cylinder body on the frame, ensuring the firmness and reliability of the connection between the frame and the cylinder body, with stable installation and reliable connection, and avoiding the cylinder body moving on the frame during work.

[0051] Preferably, the plane where the positioning block 5 is located is parallel to the axis of the cylinder body 1, so that the cylinder body is balanced in force and the connection is more stable and reliable.

[0052] Still further, as Figures 1-8 shown, the fixing component further includes a side limiting member 6 and a bottom limiting strip 7 for limiting the cylinder body 1. The side limiting member 6 is provided on the outer side wall of the cylinder body 1, and the bottom limiting strip 7 is provided on the bottom wall of the cylinder body 1. The number of the side limiting members 6 is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on the outer side wall of the cylinder body 1. The side limiting member 6 is clamped at the corresponding position on the frame 10 to relatively fix the circumferential direction of the cylinder body and the frame, preventing the two from deviating in the circumferential direction. The bottom limiting strip 7 is clamped on the outer side edge of the frame 10 to prevent excessive force from causing a large collision force between the frame and the cylinder body and damaging them, and also plays a role in positioning.

[0053] Preferably, the plane where the side limiting member 6 is located is parallel to the axis of the cylinder body 1, so that the cylinder body is balanced in force and the connection is more stable and reliable.

[0054] Preferably, the bottom limit strip 7 and the axis of the cylinder 1 are perpendicular to each other, ensuring the accurate placement of the cylinder on the frame without deviation.

[0055] Furthermore, as Figures 1-5 shown, the fixing assembly further includes a locking bump 8 for locking the cylinder 1, and the locking bump 8 is provided on the outer side wall near the liquid inlet end 11. There is a movable lock on the frame 10. The number of the locking bumps 8 is two, and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cylinder 1. When the cylinder is pushed into the frame, the locking bumps enter the movable lock, pulling the movable lock so that the locking bumps are placed inside the movable lock and cannot be disengaged, thereby locking the cylinder on the frame, further ensuring that the cylinder cannot be detached from the frame, and ensuring the normal operation and safety of the use of the cold drink machine.

[0056] To ensure that the cylinder is installed in place and to achieve automatic startup, preferably, as Figure 2 、 5 shown, the cylinder 1 is provided with a triggering block 9 for starting the cold drink machine. Specifically, the triggering block 9 is provided on the end face of the liquid inlet end 11 of the cylinder 1. When the cylinder is installed in place, the triggering block just starts the switch on the frame, making the cold drink machine start to work and achieving automatic startup.

[0057] Correspondingly, referring to Figures 1-8 , the present invention also discloses a cold drink machine, including a frame 10 and the above-mentioned smoothie cylinder installed on the frame 10. The specific structure of the smoothie cylinder is as described above and will not be elaborated here.

[0058] The smoothie cylinder of the present invention is provided with a liquid inlet assembly. The liquid inlet assembly includes a liquid guiding plate corresponding to the liquid inlet. The liquid guiding plate is arranged between the scraping blade and the liquid inlet, playing a blocking role to avoid the liquid backflow caused by the reverse action of the scraping blade on the liquid and prevent the smoothie from splashing directly from the liquid inlet, effectively protecting the staff. One end of the liquid guiding plate is higher than the other end, that is, it is inclined. The liquid falls onto the liquid guiding plate through the liquid inlet, and under the guidance of the liquid guiding plate, the liquid slowly flows into the ice making cavity from the liquid guiding port, reducing the potential energy of the liquid and avoiding a large impact between the liquid and the scraping blade, further preventing backflow.

[0059] In addition, a guiding ice slope is provided at the top of the ice making cavity near the ice outlet end, and a preset angle is formed between the guiding ice slope and the end face of the ice outlet end. The smoothie at the ice outlet end splashes around under the action of the scraping blade and hits the guiding ice slope. Under the reverse action of the guiding ice slope, the smoothie rebounds outward at the same angle as it hits the guiding ice slope, so that the smoothie falls to a place outside the ice outlet end, that is, it will not fall back to the original position. In this way, the amount of smoothie at the ice outlet end can be reduced, preventing the formation of large ice blocks at the ice outlet end and causing blockage, which is beneficial to the formation of smoothie, beneficial to the rotation of the scraping blade, and also beneficial to the full stirring of the smoothie, and the effect of making smoothie is good.

[0060] The above are the preferred embodiments 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. A smoothie cone, characterized in that: It comprises a cylinder and a liquid inlet assembly arranged on the cylinder, wherein the cylinder is provided with an ice-making cavity and a liquid inlet and an ice outlet respectively connected with the ice-making cavity, one end of the cylinder is a liquid inlet end, and the other end is an ice outlet end; the liquid inlet and the ice outlet are respectively arranged at the liquid inlet end and the ice outlet end; The liquid inlet assembly comprises a liquid guide plate arranged corresponding to the liquid inlet, the liquid guide plate is provided with a liquid guide port, the liquid inlet is connected with the ice making chamber through the liquid guide port; one end of the liquid guide plate is higher than the other end of the liquid guide plate, and the liquid guide port is provided at the other end of the liquid guide plate; An ice-guiding slope is provided at the top of the ice-making chamber close to the ice-discharging end, and a preset angle is formed between the ice-guiding slope and the end surface of the ice-discharging end.

2. The smoothie cone according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the liquid guide plate is close to one side of the cylinder, and the other end is close to the other side of the cylinder; The liquid guiding plate protrudes upward.

3. The smoothie cone according to claim 1, wherein: A liquid inlet cavity is formed between the cylinder and the liquid guide plate, and the liquid inlet is connected with the liquid guide port through the liquid inlet cavity; The liquid inlet assembly also includes a sealing cover for sealing the liquid inlet, and the sealing cover is movably connected to the cylinder.

4. The smoothie cone according to claim 1, wherein: The ice guiding slope is formed by extending obliquely upward from the end surface of the ice outlet end; The preset angle is 30°-60°.

5. The smoothie cone of claim 1, wherein: The outer side wall of the cylinder is provided with a plurality of guide strips, and the guide strips and the axis of the cylinder are perpendicular to each other.

6. The smoothie cone of claim 1, wherein: Also included is a fixing assembly for limiting and fixing the cylinder; The fixing assembly comprises a positioning block for positioning the cylinder, and the positioning block is arranged on the outer side wall of the cylinder; The plane where the positioning block is located and the axis of the cylinder are parallel to each other.

7. The smoothie cone of claim 6, wherein: The fixing assembly further comprises a side limiting member and a bottom limiting strip for limiting the cylinder, wherein the side limiting member is arranged on the outer side wall of the cylinder, and the bottom limiting strip is arranged on the bottom wall of the cylinder; The plane where the side limiter is located and the axis of the cylinder are parallel to each other; The bottom limiting strip and the axis of the cylinder are perpendicular to each other.

8. The smoothie cone of claim 6, wherein: The fixing assembly also includes a locking protrusion for locking the cylinder, and the locking protrusion is arranged on the outer side wall close to the liquid inlet end.

9. The smoothie cone according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The cylinder is provided with a touch-start block for starting the cold drink machine.

10. A cold drink machine, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a frame and an ice smoothie tube as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 installed on the frame.

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