Cooling equipment for liquid beverage

Abstract

The utility model relates to cooling equipment for liquid beverage, which comprises a cooling container and a cold source supply device, the cooling container is used for containing the liquid beverage, the upper end of the cooling container is provided with an opening, the cooling equipment further comprises a stirring mechanism, an execution driving mechanism and a control mechanism, the execution driving mechanism is connected with the stirring mechanism, and the control mechanism is connected with the cooling container. The driving mechanism can drive the stirring mechanism to enter or leave the cooling container, and the stirring mechanism can conduct stirring in the cooling container; the cold source supply device can provide a cooling environment for the outside of the cooling container or can input ice blocks into the cooling container, and the control mechanism is in control connection with the execution driving mechanism and the cold source supply device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tea beverage making equipment, and particularly relates to a cooling device for liquid beverages. Background Art

[0002] With the acceleration of the modern life rhythm and the continuous improvement of consumers' requirements for beverage quality, tea beverages, as a kind of beverage integrating traditional tea culture and modern fashion elements, have been widely welcomed and loved globally in recent years. Therefore, the tea beverage market has expanded rapidly. It not only has a wide variety of products, but also pays attention to the integration of personalization and health concepts, meeting the taste needs of different consumers.

[0003] In the process of making tea beverages in traditional milk tea shops, after boiling and brewing tea to obtain high-temperature tea soup, it is necessary to cool the tea soup. Currently, generally, the tea soup is filled in a container manually and then left to stand in a refrigerator for cooling. In this way, on the one hand, each link requires manual operation, which is time-consuming and laborious, affecting work efficiency, and due to the high temperature of the tea soup, manual operation is prone to safety problems such as scalding. On the other hand, the cooling efficiency of leaving the tea soup to stand in a conventional refrigerator is limited, and it is difficult to quickly cool the tea soup, which often leads to too long waiting times for customers during peak periods. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a cooling device for liquid beverages, which can automatically and quickly cool liquid beverages, improving work efficiency and safety.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides a cooling device for liquid beverages, including a cooling container and a cold source supply device. The cooling container is used for holding liquid beverages, and the upper end of the cooling container has an opening. The cooling device further includes a stirring mechanism, an execution driving mechanism, and a control mechanism. The execution driving mechanism is connected to the stirring mechanism and can drive the stirring mechanism to enter or leave the cooling container, and the stirring mechanism can stir in the cooling container. The cold source supply device can provide a cooling environment outside the cooling container or can input ice cubes into the cooling container, and the control mechanism is connected to both the execution driving mechanism and the cold source supply device for control.

[0006] Further, it further includes a temperature detection mechanism for detecting the temperature inside the cooling container, and the temperature detection mechanism is connected to the control mechanism by signal.

[0007] Further, it further includes a cleaning mechanism. The execution driving mechanism is connected to the cleaning mechanism and can drive the cleaning mechanism to enter or leave the cooling container, and the cleaning mechanism can clean the inside of the cooling container.

[0008] Further, the execution driving mechanism includes a moving switching seat and a moving power assembly. The moving power assembly is connected to the moving switching seat and can drive the moving switching seat to linearly move vertically and horizontally. Both the cleaning mechanism and the stirring mechanism are mounted on the moving switching seat.

[0009] Further, the cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning frame and a water spraying assembly. The cleaning frame can extend into the cooling container for cleaning, and the water spraying assembly can spray water into the cooling container; the control mechanism is connected to the water spraying assembly for control.

[0010] Further, a stirring and cleaning cylinder is also provided beside the cooling container. The execution driving mechanism can drive the stirring mechanism to enter or leave the stirring and cleaning cylinder.

[0011] Further, the stirring mechanism includes a stirrer and a stirring driving assembly. The stirrer is rotatably mounted on the execution driving mechanism, and the stirring driving assembly is connected to the stirrer and can drive the stirrer to rotate.

[0012] Further, the stirring mechanism includes a water inlet pipe connected to the execution driving mechanism and a stirring working block fixed to the water inlet pipe. The stirring working block is provided with a cleaning water flushing port communicating with the inner hole of the water inlet pipe.

[0013] Further, a water baffle is also included. The execution driving mechanism is connected to the water baffle. When the stirring mechanism extends into the cooling container, the water baffle can cover the upper opening of the cooling container.

[0014] Further, the execution driving mechanism at least includes a vertical moving module for driving the stirring mechanism to linearly move vertically. The vertical moving module includes a vertical beam, a vertical moving seat and a vertical driving motor. The vertical moving seat and the vertical driving motor are both mounted on the vertical beam. The vertical driving motor is in transmission connection with the vertical moving seat and can drive the vertical moving seat to linearly move up and down on the vertical beam. The vertical moving seat drives the stirring mechanism to linearly move up and down.

[0015] Furthermore, the cold source supply device can input ice cubes into the cooling container. The cold source supply device includes an ice cube supply mechanism, an ice cube output mechanism, a weighing mechanism, and an ice cube transfer mechanism. The ice cube supply mechanism can manufacture or store ice cubes. The ice cube output mechanism is connected to the ice cube supply mechanism and can output the ice cubes in the ice cube supply mechanism. The weighing mechanism is connected to the control mechanism by signal. The weighing mechanism is arranged below the output port of the ice cube output mechanism or can be moved to below the output port of the ice cube output mechanism. The weighing mechanism can receive ice cubes and weigh them. The ice cube transfer mechanism can pour out the ice cubes in the weighing tray and transfer them into the cooling container, or can transfer the weighing mechanism above the cooling container and pour out the ice cubes in the weighing tray. The control mechanism is connected to the ice cube output mechanism for control.

[0016] Furthermore, the ice cube output mechanism includes a conveying seat, a spiral conveying rod, and a conveying driving component. A conveying channel is provided in the conveying seat. The conveying channel is provided with a feed port communicating with the outlet of the ice cube supply mechanism. The bottom of the conveying channel is provided with a discharge port. The conveying seat is provided with an output port communicating with the discharge port. The spiral conveying rod is arranged in the conveying channel. The spiral conveying rod is provided with spiral conveying blades. The distance between the feed port and the discharge port in the length direction of the spiral conveying rod is at least greater than one pitch of the conveying blades. The conveying driving component is connected to the spiral conveying rod and can drive the spiral conveying rod to rotate. The control mechanism is connected to the conveying driving component for control.

[0017] Furthermore, the ice cube transfer mechanism includes a tipping driving component and an ice cube conveying channel. The tipping driving component is connected to the weighing mechanism and can drive the weighing bottom plate to tip the ice cubes. The ice cube conveying channel is arranged below the weighing mechanism and can receive the ice cubes tipped out by the weighing mechanism. The ice cube conveying channel can convey the ice cubes to the opening of the cooling container.

[0018] Furthermore, the ice cube conveying channel is an inclined slideway. The ice cubes located in the ice cube conveying channel can slide automatically.

[0019] As described above, the cooling equipment involved in the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. By providing a stirring mechanism, an execution driving mechanism, and a control mechanism, the liquid beverage to be cooled in the cooling container can be stirred, the cooling effect can be accelerated, manual operation is not required, and the work efficiency and safety are improved.

[0021] 2. By providing a cleaning mechanism, after the liquid beverage is discharged from the cooling container each time it is cooled, the cooling container can be automatically cleaned. At the same time, a stirring cleaning cylinder is also provided to clean the stirring mechanism, so as to avoid affecting the next cooling work of the liquid beverage, avoid flavor mixing and affecting the taste, and improve the work efficiency.

[0022] 3. The cold source supply device can be provided with an ice supply mechanism, an ice output mechanism, a weighing mechanism and an ice transfer mechanism, and can accurately and automatically output ice of a corresponding weight as needed and automatically convey it into the cooling container to ensure the cooling effect. Description of the Drawings

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural view of the first embodiment of the cooling device of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural view of the first embodiment of the cooling device of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural view of the execution drive mechanism, the stirring mechanism and the cleaning mechanism in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural view of the execution drive mechanism, the stirring mechanism and the cleaning mechanism in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural view of the stirring mechanism and the cleaning mechanism in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural view of the ice output mechanism in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 7 It is a top view of the ice output mechanism in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 8 It is Figure 7 a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in

[0031] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural view of the ice transfer mechanism in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Figure 10 It is a side view of the ice transfer mechanism in a certain direction in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 11 It is a side view of the ice transfer mechanism in a certain direction in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 12 It is a schematic structural view of the execution drive mechanism and the stirring mechanism in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Description of the Reference Numerals in the Drawings

[0036] 1 Cooling container

[0037] 2 Cleaning mechanism

[0038] 21 Cleaning rack

[0039] 22 Water spraying tray

[0040] 3 Stirring mechanism

[0041] 31 Stirrer

[0042] 311 Stirring connecting rod

[0043] 312 Stirring blade

[0044] 32 Stirring motor

[0045] 33 Stirring working block

[0046] 331 Cleaning water flushing port

[0047] 34 Water inlet pipe

[0048] 4 Actuating drive mechanism

[0049] 41 Moving and switching seat

[0050] 42 Vertical moving module

[0051] 421 Vertical moving seat

[0052] 422 Vertical driving motor

[0053] 423 Vertical beam

[0054] 43 Horizontal moving module

[0055] 431 Linear moving seat

[0056] 432 Linear moving motor

[0057] 433 Horizontal cross beam

[0058] 44 Support seat

[0059] 45 Switching and positioning detection component

[0060] 451 Positioning position switch

[0061] 452 Positioning trigger block

[0062] 5 Stirring and cleaning cylinder

[0063] 6 Ice block supply mechanism

[0064] 7 Ice block output mechanism

[0065] 71 Conveyor seat

[0066] 711 Conveyor channel

[0067] 712 Feed inlet

[0068] 713 Discharge outlet

[0069] 714 Output port

[0070] 72 Screw conveyor rod

[0071] 721 Conveyor blade

[0072] 73 Conveyor drive motor

[0073] 8 Weighing mechanism

[0074] 81 Weighing bottom plate

[0075] 82 Electronic weighing module

[0076] 83 Weighing pan

[0077] 9 Ice block transfer mechanism

[0078] 91 Tipping motor

[0079] 92 Support frame

[0080] 93 Ice block conveyor channel

[0081] 931 Upper cover

[0082] 932 Baffle

[0083] 94 Attitude detection component

[0084] 941 Receiving attitude detector

[0085] 942 Tipping attitude detector

[0086] 943 Trigger plate

[0087] 10 Position adjusting cylinder

[0088] 11 Water baffle Detailed implementation mode

[0089] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation manners of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0090] It should be noted that the structures, ratios, sizes, etc. depicted in the attached drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the implementation conditions of the present utility model. Therefore, they do not have substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the efficacy that the present utility model can produce and the purpose that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed in the present utility model. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle", etc. cited in this specification are also only for the convenience of clear narration and are not used to limit the scope of implementation of the present utility model. The change or adjustment of their relative relationship, without substantial change in the technical content, should also be regarded as the scope within which the present utility model can be implemented.

[0091] See Figures 1 to 12 , the present utility model provides a cooling device for liquid beverages, including a cooling container 1 and a cold source supply device. The cooling container 1 is used to hold liquid beverages, and the upper end of the cooling container 1 has an opening. The cooling device further includes a stirring mechanism 3, an execution driving mechanism 4, and a control mechanism. The execution driving mechanism 4 is connected to the stirring mechanism 3 and can drive the stirring mechanism 3 to enter or leave the cooling container 1. The stirring mechanism 3 can stir in the cooling container 1; the cold source supply device can provide a cooling environment outside the cooling container 1 or can input ice cubes into the cooling container 1, and the control mechanism is connected to both the execution driving mechanism 4 and the cold source supply device for control.

[0092] The cooling device of the present utility model can be used for the cooling of various liquid beverages, especially for the cooling of tea soup obtained by high-temperature boiling in a tea shop. When cooling is required, after the liquid beverage is loaded into the cooling container 1, the control mechanism controls the cold source supply device to provide a coolant for cooling. Among them, the cold source supply device can adopt structures such as a cold cabinet to provide cold air outside the cooling container 1 for cooling, or the cold source supply device can provide cooling water to cool the outside of the cooling container 1 by means of water cooling, or the cold source supply device can also add ice cubes into the cooling container 1 for cooling. After the cold source supply device provides the coolant, the control mechanism controls the execution driving mechanism 4 to act, driving the stirring mechanism 3 into the cooling container 1. The stirring mechanism 3 can stir in the cooling container 1 to accelerate the cooling speed. After cooling is completed, the liquid beverage in the cooling container 1 is promptly discharged and transferred to the corresponding position. Through the cooling device, the liquid beverage can be automatically and quickly cooled down, improving work efficiency and safety.

[0093] See Figures 1 to 12 , the following further illustrates the present utility model with several specific embodiments:

[0094] Embodiment 1:

[0095] See Figures 1 to 11 , which is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, as a preferred design, it further includes a temperature detection mechanism (not shown in the drawings) for detecting the temperature inside the cooling container 1. The temperature detection mechanism is signal-connected to the control mechanism. When the temperature of the liquid beverage drops to the required value, the control mechanism timely controls the stirring to stop and timely discharges the liquid beverage. Preferably, a discharge mechanism can be provided on the cooling container 1, which can specifically adopt an electromagnetic valve or a liquid pump, and its opening is controlled by the control mechanism to automatically discharge the liquid beverage in the cooling container 1.

[0096] In this embodiment, see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 , as a preferred design, it further includes a cleaning mechanism 2. The execution drive mechanism 4 is connected to the cleaning mechanism 2 and can drive the cleaning mechanism 2 to enter or leave the cooling container 1. The cleaning mechanism 2 can clean the inside of the cooling container 1. Further, the execution drive mechanism 4 includes a moving and switching seat 41 and a moving power assembly. The moving power assembly is connected to the moving and switching seat 41 and can drive the moving and switching seat 41 to move linearly in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction. Both the cleaning mechanism 2 and the stirring mechanism 3 are installed on the moving and switching seat 41. By driving the moving and switching seat 41 to move in the horizontal direction through the moving power assembly, the stirring mechanism 3 and the cleaning mechanism 2 can be driven to move and switch, so that one of them is located directly above the cooling container 1 and the other leaves directly above. Then, the moving power assembly drives the moving and switching seat 41 to move linearly in the vertical direction, which can drive the stirring mechanism 3 and the cleaning mechanism 2 to move linearly in the vertical direction, so as to descend to the cooling container 1 or rise to leave the cooling container 1. Through the above design, the execution drive mechanism 4 only needs one moving power assembly to drive the cleaning mechanism 2 and the stirring mechanism 3 to move at the same time, and select one of them to work, which simplifies the structure. In other embodiments, the execution drive mechanism 4 can also adopt two independent drive parts to drive the cleaning mechanism 2 and the stirring mechanism 3 respectively.

[0097] In this embodiment, see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5, as a preferred design, the cleaning mechanism 2 includes a cleaning frame 21 and a water spraying assembly. The cleaning frame 21 can extend into the cooling container 1 and contact its inner wall for brushing. The water spraying assembly can spray water into the cooling container 1, and the control mechanism is connected to the water spraying assembly for control. During use, the control mechanism controls the actuating drive mechanism 4 to act, driving the moving and switching seat 41 and the cleaning frame 21 to move vertically, and spraying water into the cooling container 1 as needed. The cleaning frame 21 realizes the cleaning of the interior of the cooling container 1. Preferably, the cleaning frame 21 includes a cleaning connecting rod and a cleaning brush (not shown in the drawings). The upper end of the cleaning connecting rod is fixedly connected to the moving and switching seat 41, and the cleaning brush is mounted on the cleaning connecting rod. The cleaning brush can be a brush or an elastic brush and contacts the inner wall surface of the cooling container 1. In other embodiments, a motor can also be provided to drive the cleaning frame 21 to rotate for brushing.

[0098] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 , as a preferred design, the water spraying assembly includes a water supply pump (not shown in the drawings) and a water spraying disc 22. The water spraying disc 22 is provided with water spraying openings. The water spraying disc 22 is fixedly connected to the cleaning frame 21. The water spraying disc 22 is connected to the outlet of the water supply pump through a pipeline, and the inlet of the water supply pump is used to be connected to a water source through a water pipe; the control mechanism is connected to the water supply pump for control. The water spraying disc 22 is preferably fixedly connected to the bottom of the cleaning connecting rod and can also be fixed at other positions. The cleaning connecting rod is internally provided with an internal water channel communicating with the water spraying openings of the water spraying disc 22. The top end of the internal water channel of the cleaning connecting rod is connected to the outlet of the water supply pump through a pipeline. The water spraying disc 22 preferably has water spraying openings at least on its side wall surface. When the cleaning frame 21 extends into the cooling container 1, the water spraying disc 22 is located in the cooling container 1. By controlling the start of the water supply pump, water is supplied to the water spraying disc 22, and its water spraying openings can spray water towards the inner wall of the cooling container 1. The water spraying disc 22 can also be arranged at the top of the cleaning connecting rod and is directly connected to the outlet of the water supply pump through a water pipe, spraying water towards the cooling container 1 by spraying water downward. In addition, in other embodiments, the water spraying assembly can also adopt other structural forms as long as it can realize spraying water into the cooling container 1.

[0099] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5, as a preferred design, it includes a stirring and cleaning tank 5 arranged beside the cooling container 1. The actuating drive mechanism 4 can drive the stirring mechanism 3 to enter or leave the stirring and cleaning tank 5. Preferably, when the cleaning mechanism 2 is directly above the cooling container 1, the stirring mechanism 3 is directly above the stirring and cleaning tank 5, and when the cleaning mechanism 2 enters the cooling container 1, the stirring mechanism 3 enters the stirring and cleaning tank 5. After the stirring mechanism 3 stirs and cools in the cooling container 1, the cooling container 1 discharges the liquid beverage, and then the cleaning mechanism 2 enters the cooling container 1 for cleaning. At the same time, the stirring mechanism 3 is placed in the stirring and cleaning tank 5 for cleaning, and then enters the cooling container 1 for the next stirring, thus avoiding the mixing of flavors caused by the adhesion of the previous liquid beverage on the stirring mechanism 3 and preventing the impact on the taste.

[0100] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 , as a preferred design, the stirring mechanism 3 includes a stirrer 31 and a stirring drive assembly. The stirrer 31 is rotatably mounted on the moving and switching seat 41. The stirring drive assembly is connected to the stirrer 31 and can drive the stirrer 31 to rotate, thereby achieving stirring. Among them, the stirrer 31 includes a stirring connecting rod 311 and stirring blades 312 mounted on the stirring connecting rod 311. The stirring drive assembly includes a stirring motor 32 mounted on the upper side of the moving and switching seat 41. The control mechanism is connected to the stirring motor 32 for control. The upper end of the stirring connecting rod 311 passes through the moving and switching seat 41 and is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the stirring motor 32. By controlling the operation of the stirring motor 32 through the control mechanism, the stirring connecting rod 311 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the stirring blades 312 to rotate to achieve the stirring effect. In other embodiments, the stirrer 31 can also adopt other structural forms. The stirrer 31 can also be fixedly connected to the actuating drive mechanism 4 and driven to move by moving up and down.

[0101] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4, as a preferred design, the moving power assembly of the actuating mechanism 4 includes a horizontal moving module 43 and a vertical moving module 42. The moving switching seat 41 is installed on the vertical moving module 42, and the vertical moving module 42 drives the moving switching seat 41 to move vertically up and down. The vertical moving module 42 is installed on the horizontal moving module 43, and the horizontal moving module 43 drives the vertical moving module 42 and the moving switching seat 41 to move horizontally. The horizontal movement can be rotation, linear movement or other movement forms. In this embodiment, the horizontal moving module 43 includes a horizontal cross beam 433, a linear moving seat 431 and a linear moving motor 432. The horizontal cross beam 433 is fixed on a support seat 44. The linear moving seat 431 is installed on the horizontal cross beam 433. The linear moving motor 432 is connected to the linear moving seat 431 through an intermediate transmission structure arranged on the horizontal cross beam 433. The intermediate transmission structure can specifically adopt a lead screw transmission structure or other structures. When the linear moving motor 432 rotates, it drives the linear moving seat 431 to move horizontally and linearly on the horizontal cross beam 433. The vertical moving module 42 is installed on the linear moving seat 431. The vertical moving module 42 includes a vertical beam 423, a vertical moving seat 421 and a vertical driving motor 422. The vertical moving seat 421 and the vertical driving motor 422 are both installed on the vertical beam 423. The vertical driving motor 422 is connected to the vertical moving seat 421 through an intermediate transmission structure arranged on the vertical beam 423. The intermediate transmission structure can specifically adopt a lead screw transmission structure or other structures. When the vertical driving motor 422 rotates, it drives the vertical moving seat 421 to move linearly up and down on the vertical beam 423. In other embodiments, it can also be that the horizontal moving module 43 is installed on the vertical moving module 42, and the moving switching seat 41 is installed on the horizontal moving module 43.

[0102] See Figure 4, in this embodiment, as a preferred design, the actuating mechanism 4 further includes a switching and positioning detection component 45. The switching and positioning detection component 45 is connected to the control mechanism by signal. When the moving switching seat 41 moves horizontally to a position where the cleaning mechanism 2 is located above the upper opening of the cooling container 1, the switching and positioning detection component 45 emits a signal. When the moving switching seat 41 moves horizontally to a position where the stirring mechanism 3 is located above the upper opening of the cooling container 1, the switching and positioning detection component 45 emits a signal. Specifically, the switching and positioning detection component 45 includes two positioning position switches 451 and a positioning trigger block 452. The positioning position switch 451 can be an optoelectronic position switch or a contact position switch. The two positioning position switches 451 are fixedly arranged on the horizontal cross beam 433. The positioning trigger block 452 is fixedly arranged on the linear moving seat 431 and is located between the two position switches 451. When the linear moving seat 431 drives the moving switching seat 41 to move so that the cleaning mechanism 2 is located above the upper opening of the cooling container 1, the positioning trigger block 452 moves to one of the positioning trigger blocks 452 and triggers this positioning position switch 451 to emit a signal. When the linear moving seat 431 drives the moving switching seat 41 to move so that the stirring mechanism 3 is located above the upper opening of the cooling container 1, the positioning trigger block 452 moves to the other positioning position switch 451 and triggers this positioning position switch 451 to emit a signal.

[0103] See Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 9, in this embodiment, as a preferred design, the cold source supply device can input ice cubes into the cooling container 1 for cooling liquid beverages that can be slightly diluted during the cooling process. The cold source supply device includes an ice cube supply mechanism 6, an ice cube output mechanism 7, a weighing mechanism 8, and an ice cube transfer mechanism 9. The ice cube supply mechanism 6 can make ice cubes. The ice cube output mechanism 7 is connected to the ice cube supply mechanism 6 and can output the ice cubes in the ice cube supply mechanism 6. The weighing mechanism 8 can receive and weigh the ice cubes. Preferably, the weighing mechanism 8 includes a weighing bottom plate 81, an electronic weighing module 82 arranged on the weighing bottom plate 81, and a weighing pan 83 arranged on the electronic weighing module 82. The electronic weighing module 82 can weigh the weighing pan 83 and is signal-connected to the control mechanism. The weighing mechanism 8 is arranged below the output port 714 of the ice cube output mechanism 7, or it can also move to below the output port 714 of the ice cube output mechanism 7 and enable the weighing pan 83 to receive the ice cubes output from the ice cube output mechanism 7. The ice cube transfer mechanism 9 can pour out the ice cubes in the weighing pan 83 and transfer them into the cooling container 1, or can transfer the weighing mechanism 8 above the cooling container 1 and pour out the ice cubes in the weighing pan 83 so that the ice cubes fall into the cooling container 1. The control mechanism is control-connected to the ice cube output mechanism 7. The ice cube supply mechanism 6 preferably includes an ice maker that can continuously make ice cubes of appropriate size. When ice cubes need to be added for cooling, the control mechanism controls the ice cube output mechanism 7 to start, outputs the ice cubes in the ice cube supply mechanism 6, and gradually falls into the weighing pan 83. The electronic weighing module 82 weighs in real time. When the weight of the ice cubes in the weighing pan 83 reaches the requirement, the control mechanism timely controls the ice cube output mechanism 7 to stop, thereby ensuring the output of ice cubes of a specified weight.

[0104] See Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8, in this embodiment, as a preferred design, the ice output mechanism 7 includes a conveying base 71, a screw conveyor 72 and a conveying drive assembly. A conveying channel 711 is provided in the conveying base 71. The conveying channel 711 is provided with a feed inlet 712 communicating with the outlet of the ice supply mechanism 6, and the feed inlet 712 is preferably arranged at the top of the conveying channel 711. An outlet 713 is provided at the bottom of the conveying channel 711. The conveying base 71 is provided with an output port 714 communicating with the outlet 713. The screw conveyor 72 is arranged in the conveying channel 711. The screw conveyor 72 is provided with spiral conveying blades 721. The distance between the feed inlet 712 and the outlet 713 in the length direction of the screw conveyor 72 is at least greater than one pitch of the conveying blades 721; the conveying drive assembly is connected to the screw conveyor 72 and can drive the screw conveyor 72 to rotate; the control mechanism is controllably connected to the conveying drive assembly. Among them, the conveying drive assembly includes a conveying drive motor 73. The conveying drive motor 73 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the conveying base 71, and its output shaft is connected to the rear end of the screw conveyor 72 through a transmission assembly. By driving the screw conveyor 72 with the conveying drive motor 73, the rotation angle of the screw conveyor 72 can be accurately controlled.

[0105] When ice needs to be output, the ice in the ice supply mechanism 6 enters the conveying channel 711 through the feed inlet 712 and enters the spiral space formed by the conveying blades 721. And because the distance between the feed inlet 712 and the outlet 713 in the length direction of the screw conveyor 72 is at least greater than one pitch of the conveying blades 721, the ice entering from the feed inlet 712 will not directly go out from the outlet 713 at the bottom of the conveying channel 711. By driving the screw conveyor 72 to rotate with the conveying drive motor 73, the conveying blades 721 will drive the ice to move towards the outlet 713, and the ice will fall from the outlet 713 and leave the conveying channel 711, and finally go out from the output port 714. In this application, the space formed axially when the conveying blades 721 rotate one week is recorded as a pitch space. The pitch and outer diameter of the conveying blades 721 are set according to the actual situation of the ice. The ice in one pitch space of the screw conveyor 72 can basically remain stable within a certain range during the rotation process. When the screw conveyor 72 rotates a certain angle, a corresponding number of ice blocks can be output. Therefore, when it is necessary to output a specific amount (generally allowing a certain error, which is a range value) of ice, the screw conveyor 72 is controlled to rotate a corresponding angle, so as to output the required number of ice blocks and avoid over-output.

[0106] See Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8, in this embodiment, as a preferred design, the ice block transfer mechanism 9 includes a tilting drive assembly and an ice block conveyor 93. The tilting drive assembly is connected to the weighing base plate 81 of the weighing mechanism 8 and can drive the weighing base plate 81 to flip to the receiving position or the dumping position. When the weighing base plate 81 is in the receiving position, the weighing pan 83 faces upward and can receive the ice blocks output from the ice block output mechanism 7. When the weighing base plate 81 is in the dumping position, the weighing pan 83 becomes inclined or faces downward, and the ice blocks therein are dumped out. The ice block conveyor 93 is arranged below the weighing pan 83 and can receive the ice blocks dumped from the weighing pan 83. The ice block conveyor 93 can convey the ice blocks to the opening of the cooling container 1. The tilting drive assembly includes a tilting motor 91. The tilting motor 91 is fixed on a support frame 92. The output shaft of the tilting motor 91 is fixedly connected to the weighing base plate 81 and can drive the weighing base plate 81 to flip around the horizontal axis, so that the weighing pan 83 faces upward to receive materials, or the weighing pan 83 is inclined downward to dump the ice blocks.

[0107] See Figure 11 , in this embodiment, further, the ice block transfer mechanism 9 is also provided with an attitude detection component 94 for detecting the working state of the weighing mechanism 8. When the weighing base plate 81 flips to the receiving position or the dumping position, the attitude detection component 94 will send an induction signal and transmit it to the control mechanism. Specifically, the attitude detection component 94 includes a receiving position detector 941, a dumping position detector 942 and a trigger plate 943. The receiving position detector 941 and the dumping position detector 942 are both connected to the control mechanism by signals. The receiving position detector 941 and the dumping position detector 942 both adopt position switches, and specifically, an optoelectronic position switch or a contact position switch, etc. can be selected. The receiving position detector 941 and the dumping position detector 942 are both fixedly arranged on the support frame 92. The trigger plate 943 is fixed on the weighing base plate 81. When the weighing base plate 81 rotates to the receiving position, the trigger plate 943 moves to the receiving position detector 941 and triggers the receiving position detector 941 to send a signal; when the weighing base plate 81 rotates to the dumping position, the trigger plate 943 moves to the dumping position detector 942 and triggers the dumping position detector 942 to send a signal. In other embodiments, the attitude detection component 94 can also adopt other suitable methods.

[0108] See Figure 1 , Figure 9 and Figure 10, in this embodiment, as a preferred design, the ice conveying channel 93 is an inclined chute and is fixedly installed on the support frame 92. The higher end of the ice conveying channel 93 is arranged below the weighing pan 83, and the lower end is the output end, which is close to the upper opening of the cooling container 1. When the weighing pan 83 is tilted, the ice cubes fall onto the ice conveying channel 93, and then slide down along the ice conveying channel 93 under the action of gravity and slide into the cooling container 1 from the output end. The ice conveying channel 93 is provided with an upper cover 931 at the section where the ice cubes slide to prevent the ice cubes from running out of the ice conveying channel 93. At the same time, the ice conveying channel 93 is provided with a funnel-shaped baffle 932 at the tilting position of the weighing pan 83, and the output side of the weighing pan 83 is close to the baffle 932 when it is tilted to prevent the ice cubes from running out of the ice conveying channel 93.

[0109] In other embodiments, the ice conveying channel 93 can also adopt other suitable designs, such as a conveyor belt, and convey the ice cubes to the cooling container 1 in a form of active conveying.

[0110] See Figure 1 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 , in this embodiment, the ice transfer mechanism 9 further includes a position adjustment cylinder 10 arranged below the support frame 92. The position adjustment cylinder 10 is connected to the support frame 92 and can drive the support frame 92 to move in the horizontal direction, so as to adjust the positions of the weighing mechanism 8 and the ice conveying channel 93, which is convenient for cooperating with the ice output mechanism 7 and the cooling container 1.

[0111] In other embodiments, the ice transfer mechanism 9 can also drive the tilting drive assembly and the weighing mechanism 8 to move by setting a moving component, so as to move the weighing mechanism 8 to the ice output mechanism 7 to receive ice cubes and move to the cooling container 1 to pour ice cubes.

[0112] In other embodiments, the cold source supply device can also adopt a chiller. The cooling container 1 is arranged in the chiller, and the chiller passes cooling water to the outside of the cooling container 1 to cool the cooling container 1 in a form of heat exchange.

[0113] Embodiment Two:

[0114] See Figure 12, in this embodiment, different stirring and cleaning methods are adopted from those in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, as a preferred design, in addition to performing stirring work, the stirring mechanism 3 can also perform cleaning work, and no additional cleaning mechanism is provided. Specifically, the stirring mechanism 3 includes a water inlet pipe 34 connected to the execution drive mechanism 4 and a stirring work block 33 fixed to the water inlet pipe 34. A cleaning water jet port 731 communicating with the inner hole of the water inlet pipe 34 is provided on the stirring work block 33. During use, the water inlet pipe 34 is connected to the cleaning water supply device. When stirring is required, the water inlet pipe 34 and the stirring work block 33 extend into the cooling container 1, and the stirring work block 33 can be driven to move by the execution drive mechanism 4 to achieve the stirring effect by using the movement of the stirring work block 33. When the inside of the cooling container 1 needs to be cleaned, the water inlet pipe 34 and the stirring work block 33 also extend into the cooling container 1. The cleaning water supply device provides cleaning water to the water inlet pipe 34, and the cleaning water sprays out from the cleaning water jet port 331 to flush the inside of the cooling container 1. Moreover, the stirring work block 33 can be driven to move up and down by the execution drive mechanism 4 to scour different positions inside the cooling container 1. And when there is a certain amount of cleaning water in the cooling container 1, the stirring work block 33 and the water inlet pipe 34 can be cleaned simultaneously to wash away the liquid beverage remaining from the previous stirring on them, thus avoiding affecting the next stirring. In addition, the water inlet pipe 34 can also be connected to the execution drive mechanism 4 in a rotatable manner, and the water inlet pipe 34 is driven to rotate by a motor, so that the stirring work block 33 rotates for stirring. The stirring mechanism 3 has both cleaning and stirring functions, which can simplify the structure and make the motion control more convenient. And while cleaning the cooling container 1, the stirring mechanism 3 can also be cleaned, and there is no need to additionally provide structures such as a stirring and cleaning cylinder 5 to clean the stirring mechanism 3, thus further streamlining the mechanism.

[0115] In this embodiment, as a preferred design, refer to Figure 12 , the shape of the stirring work block 33 can be set according to actual needs. Preferably, it is annular, and cleaning water jet ports 331 are provided on both its inner and outer circumferential surfaces, so as to better flush the cooling container 1. Cleaning water jet ports 331 can also be provided on the upper and lower end faces of the stirring work block 33.

[0116] In this embodiment, as a preferred design, refer to Figure 12, further comprising a water baffle 11, the actuating drive mechanism 4 is connected to the water baffle 11, and the water baffle 11 can be specifically installed on the stirring mechanism 3 or the actuating drive mechanism 4. When the stirring mechanism 3 extends into the cooling container 1, the water baffle 11 can cover the upper opening of the cooling container 1, playing a certain shielding role and reducing the spillage of the liquid in the cooling container 1 during stirring or cleaning operations. Preferably, the stirring mechanism 3 can move up and down relative to the water baffle 11. During the stirring or cleaning operation, when the stirring mechanism 3 moves up and down in the cooling container 1, the water baffle 11 can also remain covering the upper opening of the cooling container 1.

[0117] In this embodiment, as a preferred design, refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 , since the stirring mechanism 3 has both cleaning and stirring functions, the actuating drive mechanism 4 only needs to drive the stirring mechanism 3 to move linearly in the vertical direction. Specifically, the actuating drive mechanism 4 also includes a moving switching seat 41 and a moving power assembly. The water baffle 11 and the stirring mechanism 3 are both installed on the moving switching seat 41, and the moving power assembly is connected to the moving switching seat 41. The moving power assembly only needs to drive the moving switching seat 41 to move linearly in the vertical direction. Compared with that in the first embodiment, the moving power assembly in this embodiment can no longer be provided with a horizontal moving module 43, and only a vertical moving module 42 is provided. The vertical moving module 42 also includes structures such as a vertical beam 423, a vertical moving seat 421, and a vertical driving motor 422. The moving switching seat 41 can be directly fixed on the vertical moving seat 421. Of course, the actuating drive mechanism 4 in this embodiment can also adopt the same structure as that in the first embodiment, and can also drive the water baffle 11 and the stirring mechanism 3 to move in the horizontal direction, so as to leave above the cooling container 1, facilitating operations such as feeding.

[0118] In the present utility model, the control mechanism can adopt an existing structure, specifically a PLC controller, and is configured with corresponding electrical components. The control mechanism has functions such as data storage, calculation and analysis, and instruction sending, and can control the cooling device to automatically perform operations such as stirring, cleaning, and adding ice cubes.

[0119] The cooling method for liquid beverages carried out by the cooling device of the present utility model includes the following steps:

[0120] S1. Feeding: Inject the liquid beverage to be cooled into the cooling container 1.

[0121] S2. Adding ice cubes: The cold source supply device provides a cooling environment outside the cooling container 1 or inputs ice cubes into the cooling container 1. The control mechanism controls the temperature of the cooling environment provided by the cold source supply device according to the volume, pre-cooling temperature, and target temperature to be cooled of the liquid beverage in the cooling container 1, or calculates the required weight of ice cubes and controls the cold source supply device to output ice cubes of the corresponding weight into the cooling container 1. Specifically, when using the cold source supply device in the first embodiment above, after calculating the required weight of ice cubes, according to the weight range of ice cubes that can be output by one rotation of the screw conveyor 72 of the ice cube output mechanism 7, first determine the angle range that the screw conveyor 72 needs to rotate, and control the conveying drive motor 73 to rotate at the corresponding angle to continuously convey ice cubes. At the same time, the weighing pan 83 of the weighing mechanism 8 receives the ice cubes and weighs them. When the weighed weight reaches the required value, the control mechanism controls the conveying drive motor 73 to stop in time, so as to ensure obtaining the required weight. And preferably, when the weight measured by the electronic weighing module 82 is close to the required weight, the control mechanism controls the conveying drive motor 73 to gradually decelerate and gradually reduce the rotation speed of the screw conveyor 72, so as to ensure that the screw conveyor 72 stops in time when the required weight is reached and avoid excessive output of ice cubes.

[0122] S3. Stirring and cooling: The control mechanism controls the execution drive mechanism 4 to act, driving the stirring mechanism 3 into the cooling container 1 and stirring to accelerate the cooling of the liquid beverage; after the temperature of the liquid beverage in the cooling container 1 is cooled to the specified temperature, the liquid beverage is discharged.

[0123] S4. Cleaning: Clean the cooling container 1 and clean the stirring mechanism 3 at the same time. Specifically, when using the stirring mechanism 3 and the cleaning mechanism 2 in the first embodiment above, the control mechanism controls the execution drive mechanism 4 to act, driving the cleaning mechanism 2 into the cooling container 1 for cleaning, and at the same time the stirring mechanism 3 enters the stirring and cleaning tank 5 to clean the stirring mechanism 3 and remove the residual liquid beverage from the previous stirring on the stirring mechanism 3. After the cleaning is completed, the control mechanism controls the execution drive mechanism 4 to act, driving the cleaning mechanism 2 to leave the cooling container 1, which does not affect the next addition of liquid beverage, and waits for the next cooling operation; when using the stirring mechanism 3 with both stirring and cleaning functions in the second embodiment above, directly extend the stirring mechanism 3 into the cooling container 1 and clean the cooling container 1 and the stirring mechanism 3 at the same time. After the cleaning is completed, the control mechanism can control the execution drive mechanism 4 to act, driving the stirring mechanism 3 to leave the cooling container 1, which does not affect the next addition of liquid beverage, and waits for the next cooling operation.

[0124] As can be seen above, the cooling equipment of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0125] 1. By setting up a stirring mechanism 3, an actuating drive mechanism 4 and a control mechanism, it is possible to stir the liquid beverage to be cooled in the cooling container 1, accelerate the cooling effect, eliminate the need for manual operation, and improve work efficiency and safety.

[0126] 2. By setting up a cleaning mechanism 2, after each cooling and discharging of the liquid beverage in the cooling container 1, the cooling container 1 can be automatically cleaned. At the same time, a stirring and cleaning cylinder 5 is also provided to clean the stirring mechanism 3, thereby avoiding affecting the next cooling operation of the liquid beverage, preventing flavor cross-talk and affecting the taste, and improving work efficiency.

[0127] 3. Through the ice supply mechanism 6, ice output mechanism 7, weighing mechanism 8 and ice transfer mechanism 9 provided in the cold source supply device, it is possible to accurately and automatically output ice of the corresponding weight as required and automatically transport it into the cooling container 1 to ensure the cooling effect.

[0128] In summary, the utility model effectively overcomes various shortcomings in the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0129] The above embodiments are only illustrative of the principles and effects of the utility model, and are not intended to limit the utility model. Any person familiar with this technology can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed by the utility model should still be covered by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A cooling device for liquid beverages, comprising a cooling container (1) and a cold source supply device, wherein the cooling container (1) is used for containing liquid beverages, and the upper end of the cooling container (1) has an opening, and is characterized in that: The cooling device further includes a stirring mechanism (3), an actuating drive mechanism (4) and a control mechanism. The actuating drive mechanism (4) is connected to the stirring mechanism (3) and can drive the stirring mechanism (3) to enter or leave the cooling container (1). The stirring mechanism (3) can perform stirring in the cooling container (1). The cold source supply device can provide a cooling environment outside the cooling container (1) or can input ice cubes into the cooling container (1). The control mechanism is connected to both the actuating drive mechanism (4) and the cold source supply device for control.

2. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: It further includes a temperature detection mechanism for detecting the temperature inside the cooling container (1), and the temperature detection mechanism is connected to the control mechanism by signal.

3. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: It further includes a cleaning mechanism (2). The actuating drive mechanism (4) is connected to the cleaning mechanism (2) and can drive the cleaning mechanism (2) to enter or leave the cooling container (1). The cleaning mechanism (2) can clean the inside of the cooling container (1).

4. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 3, characterized in that: The actuating drive mechanism (4) includes a moving and switching seat (41) and a moving power assembly. The moving power assembly is connected to the moving and switching seat (41) and can drive the moving and switching seat (41) to linearly move vertically and move horizontally. The cleaning mechanism (2) and the stirring mechanism (3) are both installed on the moving and switching seat (41).

5. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (2) includes a cleaning frame (21) and a water spraying assembly. The cleaning frame (21) can extend into the cooling container (1) for cleaning, and the water spraying assembly can spray water into the cooling container (1). The control mechanism is connected to the water spraying assembly for control.

6. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 4, characterized in that: It further includes a stirring and cleaning cylinder (5) arranged beside the cooling container (1). The actuating drive mechanism (4) can drive the stirring mechanism (3) to enter or leave the stirring and cleaning cylinder (5).

7. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (3) includes a stirrer (31) and a stirring drive assembly. The stirrer (31) is rotatably installed on the actuating drive mechanism (4), and the stirring drive assembly is connected to the stirrer (31) and can drive the stirrer (31) to rotate.

8. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (3) includes a water inlet pipe (34) connected to the actuating drive mechanism (4) and a stirring working block (33) fixed to the water inlet pipe (34). A cleaning water jet port (731) communicating with the inner hole of the water inlet pipe (34) is provided on the stirring working block (33).

9. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: It further includes a water baffle (11). The actuating drive mechanism (4) is connected to the water baffle (11). When the stirring mechanism (3) extends into the cooling container (1), the water baffle (11) can cover the upper opening of the cooling container (1).

10. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: The execution drive mechanism (4) at least comprises a vertical moving module (42) for driving the stirring mechanism (3) to move vertically and linearly. The vertical moving module (42) comprises a vertical beam (423), a vertical moving seat (421) and a vertical driving motor (422). The vertical moving seat (421) and the vertical driving motor (422) are both mounted on the vertical beam (423). The vertical driving motor (422) is in transmission connection with the vertical moving seat (421) and is capable of driving the vertical moving seat (421) to move linearly up and down on the vertical beam (423). The vertical moving seat (421) drives the stirring mechanism (3) to move linearly up and down.

11. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cold source supply device is capable of inputting ice cubes into the cooling container (1). The cold source supply device comprises an ice cube supply mechanism (6), an ice cube output mechanism (7), a weighing mechanism (8) and an ice cube transfer mechanism (9). The ice cube supply mechanism (6) is capable of producing or storing ice cubes. The ice cube output mechanism (7) is connected to the ice cube supply mechanism (6) and is capable of outputting ice cubes in the ice cube supply mechanism (6). The weighing mechanism (8) is connected to a control mechanism signal. The weighing mechanism (8) is arranged at the ice cube output mechanism (9). The weighing mechanism (8) is disposed below the output port (714) of the ice output mechanism (7) or can be moved below the output port (714) of the ice output mechanism (7), and can receive the ice and weigh it; the ice transfer mechanism (9) can pour out the ice in the weighing tray (83) and transfer it to the cooling container (1), or can transfer the weighing mechanism (8) above the cooling container (1) and pour out the ice in the weighing tray (83); and the control mechanism is control-connected to the ice output mechanism (7).

12. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 11, characterized in that: The ice cube output mechanism (7) comprises a conveying seat (71), a spiral conveying rod (72) and a conveying drive assembly. A conveying channel (711) is provided in the conveying seat (71). The conveying channel (711) is provided with a feed port (712) connected to the outlet of the ice cube supply mechanism (6). A discharge port (713) is provided at the bottom of the conveying channel (711). The conveying seat (71) is provided with an output port (714) connected to the discharge port (713). The spiral conveying rod (72) is arranged in the conveying channel (711). The spiral conveying rod (72) is provided with a spiral conveying blade (721). The distance between the feed port (712) and the discharge port (713) in the length direction of the spiral conveying rod (72) is at least greater than one pitch of the conveying blade (721). The conveying drive assembly is connected to the spiral conveying rod (72) and can drive the spiral conveying rod (72) to rotate. The control mechanism is control-connected to the conveying drive assembly.

13. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 11, characterized in that: The ice transfer mechanism (9) includes a tilting drive assembly and an ice delivery channel (93). The tilting drive assembly is connected to the weighing mechanism (8) and can drive the weighing bottom plate (81) to tilt and pour out ice. The ice delivery channel (93) is arranged below the weighing mechanism (8) and can receive the ice poured out by the weighing mechanism (8). The ice delivery channel (93) can convey the ice to the opening of the cooling container (1).

14. The cooling device for liquid beverages according to claim 13, characterized in that: The ice delivery channel (93) is an inclined slideway, and the ice located in the ice delivery channel (93) can slide down automatically.

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