Charging barrel assembly and smoothie machine

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a charging barrel assembly and a smoothie machine, the charging barrel assembly comprises a feeder, the feeder is provided with a feeding port and a discharging port, the feeding port is formed in the top wall of the feeder, the discharging port is formed in the first side wall of the feeder, and the bottom wall of the feeder inclines downwards from the first end to the second end of the feeder and extends to the discharging port; the charging barrel is provided with a top opening communicated with the interior of the charging barrel; wherein the feeder is detachably arranged at a top opening of the charging barrel, the outer periphery of a feeding port of the feeder is combined with the inner periphery of the top opening, and a discharging port of the feeder is communicated with the interior of the charging barrel. The charging barrel assembly provided by the embodiment of the utility model is provided with the detachable feeder, so that not only can the mold and process of the injection molding charging barrel be simplified, but also the lubricating grease and metal scraps generated by friction are prevented from being brought into liquid plastic for injection molding of the charging barrel, and the food sanitation risk is reduced. And moreover, the feeder is detachable, so that the feeder is convenient to clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of smoothie making, and particularly relates to a barrel assembly and a smoothie machine. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards and the change of lifestyle, especially in the hot summer, frozen foods and beverages with different flavors are popular among people. Among them, making smoothie from beverage liquids with various flavors is not only delicious but also interesting. More and more families regard making smoothie as a necessity in their lives in the hot summer.

[0003] However, the feeding port on the barrel of the existing smoothie machine usually adopts an integrated design at the rear position of the top of the barrel. The integrated design makes the structure and shape of the barrel complex. Usually, a large angled lifter is required on the mold to manufacture the concave structure at the bottom of the feeding port. In this way, it is easy to leave impurities such as oil stains on the barrel parts, resulting in food hygiene problems.

[0004] For example, a condensation structure of a cold drink device and a snow melting machine provided by a Chinese patent application with the publication number CN118442732A has an integrated feeding port on its barrel. The feeding port has a concave structure for guiding the liquid material to flow downward into the barrel, which makes the mold for injecting the barrel need an angled lifter structure to inject the concave structure. The angled lifter structure belongs to a moving mechanism and requires lubrication. And friction during the movement will generate metal debris. There is a risk that the lubricating grease and metal debris are mixed with the liquid plastic and injected into the barrel, resulting in a high production scrap rate. Moreover, there is a sanitary dead corner at the connection between the feeding port and the barrel, which is not conducive to cleaning the barrel. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a barrel assembly and a smoothie machine.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this application is a barrel assembly, including:

[0007] A feeder, which has a feeding port and a discharging port. The feeding port is arranged on the top wall of the feeder, and the discharging port is arranged on the first side wall of the feeder. The bottom wall of the feeder slopes downward from its first end to the second end opposite to the first end, and the second end of the bottom wall forms a free end and forms the lower edge of the discharging port, so that the food raw materials entering the feeder from the feeding port flow along the bottom wall into the discharging port;

[0008] A barrel, which has a top opening communicating with the inside of the barrel;

[0009] Wherein, the feeder is detachably provided at the top opening of the barrel, the outer peripheral edge of the feed inlet of the feeder is combined with the inner peripheral edge of the top opening, and the discharge outlet of the feeder is communicated with the inside of the barrel.

[0010] The barrel assembly of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a detachable feeder, which can not only simplify the mold and process of the injection barrel, but also prevent lubricating grease and metal debris generated by friction from being brought into the liquid plastic used for the injection molding barrel, reducing the food hygiene risk. Moreover, since the feeder is detachable, it is convenient to clean the feeder.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, a buckle is provided on the first side wall of the feeder;

[0012] The barrel is arranged horizontally, the first end surface in the axial direction of the barrel faces the first side wall of the feeder, and a buckling position is provided;

[0013] When the feeder is arranged at the top opening of the barrel, the buckle is buckled on the buckling position to fix the feeder on the barrel. Through the cooperation of the buckle and the buckling position, the feeder can not only be fixed on the barrel, but also can be disassembled and assembled.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, a rear shell is provided at the first end in the axial direction of the barrel, and the buckling position is provided near the upper part of the rear shell;

[0015] The upper edge of the discharge outlet is partially recessed upward to form a notch;

[0016] The buckle is in the shape of an elastic arm with a hook part and is arranged in the notch. The design structure and layout of the buckling position and the buckle are reasonable.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, a stop portion protrudes outward on the second side wall of the feeder opposite to the first side wall. The stop portion is connected to the second side wall to form an L shape. When the feeder is arranged at the top opening of the barrel, the stop portion extends below the inner peripheral edge of the top opening and abuts against the lower surface of the inner peripheral edge of the top opening. By providing the stop portion, the second side of the feeder can be prevented from disengaging upward from the barrel, so that the feeder is stably held on the barrel.

[0018] In an alternative embodiment, support portions protrude upward from opposite sides of the top opening of the barrel;

[0019] Flanges protrude outward from opposite sides of the feed inlet of the feeder. When the feeder is arranged at the top opening of the barrel, the flanges are placed on the support portions. In this way, the downward movement of the feeder can be restricted, and the feeder can be prevented from falling into the barrel.

[0020] In an alternative embodiment, the barrel assembly further includes a lid which is hinged to the feeder and used to open or close the feed inlet.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, locking grooves are respectively provided on the opposite third side wall and fourth side wall of the feeder; locking buttons are respectively provided on the opposite two sides of the lid. When the lid rotates to close the feed inlet, the locking buttons are locked in the locking grooves to keep the lid in the state of closing the feed inlet.

[0022] In an alternative embodiment, the barrel is horizontally arranged, and a smoothie outlet communicating with the inside of the barrel is provided near the lower part of the second end in the axial direction of the barrel;

[0023] The barrel assembly further includes a seal assembly which is rotatably arranged on the barrel and used to open or close the smoothie outlet.

[0024] In an alternative embodiment, the seal assembly includes a handle and a seal. Two oppositely arranged mounting plates are provided on the second end of the barrel. The lower end of the handle is located between the two mounting plates and is rotatably connected to the two mounting plates. An arc-shaped hole is further provided at the lower end of the handle;

[0025] A shaft seat is provided on the upper part of the seal. A first rotating shaft is provided on the shaft seat. The shaft seat extends obliquely upward to form an extension arm. A second rotating shaft parallel to the first rotating shaft is provided at the end of the extension arm. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the two mounting plates, and the second rotating shaft is rotatably arranged in the arc-shaped hole. When the handle rotates, the second rotating shaft drives the second rotating shaft to rotate in the arc-shaped hole and move along the arc-shaped hole, thereby driving the seal to rotate around the first rotating shaft to open or close the smoothie outlet. The structure is reasonable and convenient for operation.

[0026] A smoothie machine includes a machine body and a stirrer arranged on the machine body. The smoothie machine further includes the barrel assembly in any of the above embodiments. The barrel assembly is horizontally arranged. An assembly port is provided at the first end in the axial direction of the barrel, and the stirrer extends into the barrel through the assembly port. Since the smoothie machine in the embodiment of the present application includes the above-mentioned barrel assembly, it also has the advantages that the barrel mold and injection molding process can be simplified, lubricating grease and metal chips can be prevented from being brought into the injection liquid, and the food hygiene risk can be reduced.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiment of the present application are as follows: The barrel assembly in the embodiment of the present application adopts a detachable feeder, which solves potential hygiene problems in the production process, improves the product yield and is also convenient for cleaning.

[0028] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application.

[0029] An overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this application is not a full disclosure of the entire scope of the disclosed technology or all features. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In the drawings which are not necessarily to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example and not limitation, and are used in conjunction with the description and the claims to explain the embodiments of the application being claimed. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0031] Figure 1 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the feeder of the barrel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application mounted on the barrel.

[0032] Figure 2 and Figure 3 FIGS. are respectively schematic structural diagrams of the feeder of the barrel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application when disassembled from the top opening of the barrel.

[0033] Figure 4 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the feeder of the barrel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application completely disassembled from the barrel.

[0034] Figure 5 FIG. is an exploded view of the barrel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Figure 6 and Figure 7 FIGS. are respectively cross-sectional views of the barrel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein Figure 6 in, the sealer assembly closes the smoothie outlet and the lid is in the open state; Figure 7 in, the sealer assembly opens the smoothie outlet and the lid is in the closed state.

[0036] Figure 8 is Figure 6 an enlarged view of part I in.

[0037] Figures 9 to 11 FIGS. are respectively schematic structural diagrams of the feeder according to different perspectives of an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Figure 12 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the barrel according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Figure 13 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the rear shell of the barrel according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0040] Figure 14Exploded view of the feeder and the lid according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0041] Figure 15 Schematic structural diagram of the seal according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Figure 16 Schematic structural diagram of the smoothie maker according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Figure 17 Cross-sectional view of the smoothie maker according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Figure 18 Schematic structural diagram of the barrel assembly removed from the body of the smoothie maker according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0045] Reference numerals:

[0046] 1 - Feeder; 11 - Feeding port; 12 - Discharge port; 13 - Bottom wall; 14 - First side wall; 141 - Snap; 142 - Notch; 15 - Second side wall; 151 - Stopping portion; 16 - Third side wall; 161 - Locking groove; 162 - Axle hole; 163 - Flange; 164 - Handle position; 17 - Fourth side wall;

[0047] 2 - Barrel; 21 - Top opening; 22 - Support portion; 23 - Rear shell; 231 - Buckling position; 232 - Assembly port; 24 - Smoothie outlet; 25 - Mounting plate;

[0048] 3 - Lid; 31 - Convex shaft; 32 - Lock;

[0049] 4 - Sealing assembly; 41 - Handle; 411 - Arc-shaped hole; 42 - Sealer; 421 - Axle seat; 422 - First rotating shaft; 423 - Extension arm; 424 - Second rotating shaft;

[0050] 10 - Body; 20 - Barrel assembly; 30 - Stirrer; 40 - Motor; 401 - Motor shaft; 50 - Evaporator; 60 - Compressor; 70 - Condenser; 80 - Electric control module. Detailed implementation manners

[0051] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Apparently, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the described embodiments of the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meanings as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first", "second" and similar terms used in this application do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Words such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the elements or objects appearing before the word cover the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Words such as "connected" or "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly.

[0053] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this application clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted in this application.

[0054] Embodiments of this application provide a barrel assembly, which can be applied to, for example, a smoothie maker, and the smoothie maker makes smoothies inside the barrel assembly.

[0055] As Figures 1 to 8 shown, the barrel assembly of the embodiments of this application includes a barrel 2 and a feeder 1 detachably provided on the barrel 2.

[0056] In some embodiments, as Figures 9 to 11 shown, the feeder 1 has a feed inlet 11 and a discharge outlet 12. The feed inlet 11 is provided on the top wall of the feeder 1, the discharge outlet 12 is provided on the first side wall 14 of the feeder 1, the bottom wall 13 of the feeder 1 slopes downward from its first end towards the second end opposite to the first end, and the second end of the bottom wall 13 forms a free end and forms the lower edge of the discharge outlet 12, so that the food ingredients entering the feeder 1 from the feed inlet 11 flow along the bottom wall 13 into the discharge outlet 12.

[0057] As Figure 12 shown, the barrel 2 has a top opening 21 communicating with the inside of the barrel 2. In fact, a barrel cavity is formed inside the barrel 2, and the top opening 21 communicates with the barrel cavity. The feeder 1 is detachably provided at the top opening 21 of the barrel 2. The outer peripheral edge of the feed inlet 11 of the feeder 1 is combined with the inner peripheral edge of the top opening 21, and the discharge outlet 12 of the feeder 1 communicates with the inside of the barrel 2, see Figures 6 to 8 . In this way, food ingredients for making smoothies can be fed into the barrel cavity of the barrel 2 through the feeder 1.

[0058] In the embodiment of the present application, the barrel assembly has a top opening 21 provided on the barrel 2, and a feeder 1 is detachably provided on the top opening 21. The barrel 2 itself does not have a concave structure. Thus, when injecting material into the barrel 2, a large inclined lifter structure is not required for its mold, and the mold does not need lubrication and movement. This not only simplifies the mold and process of injecting material into the barrel 2, but also avoids bringing lubricating grease and metal debris generated by friction into the liquid plastic used for injection molding the barrel 2, thereby ensuring the food safety performance of the barrel 2 when preparing smoothies and reducing food hygiene risks. Moreover, since the feeder 1 is detachable, it is convenient to clean the feeder 1.

[0059] Exemplarily, the feed inlet 11 is opened on the entire top wall of the feeder 1, so that the top wall of the feeder 1 only has a peripheral edge surrounding the feed inlet 11. In this way, the top of the feeder 1 can be basically occupied by the feed inlet 11, increasing the feeding area, facilitating feeding, and effectively utilizing the top opening 21 of the barrel 2.

[0060] The shape of the top opening 21 on the barrel 2 is not limited. The outer shape of the feeder 1 should be adapted to the form of the top opening 21 so that the feeder 1 can be disposed on the top opening 21. The top opening 21 can be, for example, generally rectangular. When the top of the barrel 2 is in an upward-arching arc shape, the two side edges of the top opening 21 corresponding to the front and rear directions of the barrel 2 will be arc-shaped. See Figure 4 and Figure 13 . Among them, when the barrel assembly is applied to a smoothie machine, the side for connecting to the drive mechanism on the smoothie machine is the rear, and the side for discharging smoothies is the front. The front and rear directions of the barrel 2 are the same as those of the barrel assembly, and this orientation is followed in the present application. For the convenience of the following description, the front and rear directions of the barrel assembly are defined as the first direction, and the direction perpendicular to the front and rear directions and parallel to the horizontal plane is defined as the second direction.

[0061] In some embodiments, as Figures 9 to 11 shown, the feeder 1 is generally a rectangular structure adapted to the top opening 21 on the barrel 2, and includes a first side wall 14, a third side wall 16, a second side wall 15, and a fourth side wall 17 that are sequentially connected end to end. The upper ends of the four side walls enclose the feed inlet 11, and the lower ends of the four side walls are connected by a bottom wall 13. The third side wall 16 and the fourth side wall 17 are opposite and extend along the first direction of the barrel 2. The first side wall 14 and the second side wall 15 are opposite and extend along the second direction, and the first side wall 14 is closer to the rear end of the barrel 2 (i.e., the first end of the barrel 2 in the following text) than the second side wall 15.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figures 9 to 11As shown, a buckle 141 is provided on the first sidewall 14 of the feeder 1. The barrel 2 is horizontally arranged, and the two ends in the axial direction of the barrel 2 are respectively a first end and a second end. The first end is the rear end of the barrel 2, and the second end is the front end of the barrel 2. The rear end of the barrel 2 is close to and faces the first sidewall 14 of the feeder 1, and a buckle position 231 is provided. When the feeder 1 is arranged at the top opening 21 of the barrel 2, the buckle 141 is buckled on the buckle position 231 to fix the feeder 1 on the barrel 2. Through the cooperation of the buckle 141 and the buckle position 231, not only can the feeder 1 be fixed on the barrel 2, but also the feeder 1 can be detachably relative to the barrel 2, which is convenient for cleaning the feeder 1.

[0063] As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, the first end (rear end) in the axial direction of the barrel 2 is open and covered with a rear shell 23. The buckle position 231 is provided near the upper part of the rear shell 23.

[0064] As Figure 11 shown, the upper edge of the discharge port 12 (the upper edge refers to the upper side edge of the discharge port 12) is partially recessed upward to form a notch 142. The buckle 141 is in the shape of an elastic arm with a hook part and is arranged in the notch 142. The notch 142 enables the buckle 141 to move in the front-rear direction to enter or exit the buckle position 231.

[0065] The number of the buckle 141 and the buckle position 231 is not limited, but the two should have the same number and correspond one by one. As Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 13 shown, in this embodiment, two buckles 141 and two buckle positions 231 are respectively provided. The two buckle positions 231 are arranged side by side near the upper part of the rear shell 23. Two notches 142 are formed on the upper edge of the discharge port 12, and one buckle 141 is respectively arranged in each notch 142.

[0066] In some embodiments, continuing to combine Figures 9 to 11 , a stop portion 151 protrudes outward on the second sidewall 15. The stop portion 151 can be in the shape of a long strip plate. The length direction of the stop portion 151 is substantially the same as the extension direction of the second sidewall 15 and is substantially parallel to the second direction. The stop portion 151 is substantially perpendicular to the second sidewall 15 so that the two are connected into an L shape. When the feeder 1 is arranged at the top opening 21 of the barrel 2, the stop portion 151 extends into the lower part of the inner periphery of the top opening 21 and abuts against the lower surface of the inner periphery of the top opening 21.

[0067] When the top opening 21 is generally rectangular, the top opening 21 has a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge. The first edge, the third edge, the second edge, and the fourth edge are connected end to end in sequence to enclose the top opening 21 and form the inner periphery of the top opening 21. The stop portion 151 stops against the lower surface of the second edge, see Figure 8 . By providing the stop portion 151, the second side of the feeder 1 can be prevented from disengaging upward from the cartridge 2. At the same time, the cooperation between the buckle 141 and the buckling position 231 can limit the upward movement of the first side of the feeder 1. In this way, the feeder 1 is stably held on the cartridge 2.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 12 shown, on opposite sides of the top opening 21 of the cartridge 2, support portions 22 protrude upward respectively. That is, the two support portions 22 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the top opening 21 extending in the first direction. As Figures 9 to 11 shown, on opposite sides (opposite sides extending in the first direction) of the feed inlet 11 of the feeder 1, convex edges 163 are provided outward respectively. When the feeder 1 is disposed on the top opening 21 of the cartridge 2, the convex edges 163 are placed on the support portions 22. In this way, the downward movement of the feeder 1 can be restricted, and the feeder 1 can be prevented from falling into the cartridge 2.

[0069] The support portion 22 can be in the shape of a convex rib, or a long plate protruding upward from the top of the cartridge 2. The length direction of the long plate is the same as the first direction, but the length of the long plate is shorter than the length of the side of the top opening 21 where it is provided. The length of the convex edge 163 is equivalent to the length of the side of the top opening 21. Thus, when the feeder 1 is installed on the top opening 21, there is a section of the convex edge 163 that is not supported by the support portion 22 and is suspended. This section forms a handle position 164. When disassembling the feeder 1, hold the handle position 164 on the convex edge 163 with the hand and pull upward forcefully, then the feeder 1 can be taken out from the top opening 21, which is convenient for the user to operate.

[0070] It can be understood that, in order to facilitate pulling the feeder 1 upward by holding the handle position 164 and smoothly removing the feeder 1 from the cartridge 2, the handle position 164 is preferably provided on the side close to the first side wall 14 of the feeder 1 (i.e., the first side of the feeder 1). That is, the support portion 22 does not extend to the side of the top opening 21 close to the rear case 23, so that the convex edge 163 forms a handle position 164 at the part corresponding to the top opening 21 close to the rear case 23.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 14 shown, the cartridge assembly further includes a lid 3. The lid 3 is hinged to the feeder 1 and is used to open or close the feed inlet 11, see Figure 6 andFigure 7 。

[0072] Continue to combine Figure 14 At the upper positions near one end of the third side wall 16 and the fourth side wall 17 of the feeder 1 close to the first side wall 14, corresponding shaft holes 162 are respectively provided. At both ends of the rear side of the lid 3, convex shafts 31 protrude respectively. The convex shafts 31 are rotatably arranged in the shaft holes 162, so that the lid 3 is rotatably connected to the feeder 1.

[0073] In some embodiments, as Figure 9 shown, locking grooves 161 are respectively provided on the third side wall 16 and the fourth side wall 17 of the feeder 1. As Figure 14 shown, locking latches 32 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the lid 3. When the lid 3 rotates to close the feed inlet 11, the locking latches 32 are snapped into the locking grooves 161, keeping the lid 3 in the state of closing the feed inlet 11.

[0074] As Figure 1 shown, the feeder 1 is installed on the top opening 21 of the barrel 2, and the lid 3 closes the feed inlet 11 of the feeder 1. When it is necessary to remove the feeder 1 from the barrel 2, hold the Figure 1 handle position 164 in Figure 2 , and pull the feeder 1 upward forcefully. One side of the feeder 1 provided with the buckle 141 (i.e., the first side of the feeder 1) is gradually lifted up and down, see Figure 3 , and the buckle 141 is disengaged from the buckling position 231, and the first side of the feeder 1 is moved out from the top opening 21, see Figure 3 , and then pull the feeder 1 to the right in Figure 4 so that the stopper portion 151 on the feeder 1 is pulled out from below the inner periphery of the top opening 21. In this way, the feeder 1 is removed from the barrel 2, see

[0075] In some embodiments, as Figure 12 shown, at the lower part near the second end (front end) in the axial direction of the barrel 2, a smoothie outlet 24 communicating with the inside of the barrel 2 is provided. As Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the barrel assembly further includes a seal assembly 4. The seal assembly 4 is rotatably arranged on the barrel 2 and is used to open or close the smoothie outlet 24. By providing the seal ring assembly, it is convenient to control the opening and closing of the smoothie outlet 24 and improve the operation convenience.

[0076] Exemplarily, as Figure 5 shown, the seal assembly 4 includes a handle 41 and a seal 42. There are two opposite mounting plates 25 on the second end of the barrel 2. The lower end of the handle 41 is located between the two mounting plates 25 and is rotatably connected to the two mounting plates 25. An arc-shaped hole 411 is further provided at the lower end of the handle 41, see Figures 1 to 4 .

[0077] As shown Figure 15 in the figure, the upper part of the seal 42 is provided with a shaft seat 421. A first rotating shaft 422 is arranged on the shaft seat 421. The shaft seat 421 extends obliquely upward to form an extension arm 423. When the seal 42 closes the smoothie outlet 24, the end of the extension arm 423 is farther from the barrel 2 relative to its head end. A second rotating shaft 424 parallel to the first rotating shaft 422 is arranged at the end of the extension arm 423. The first rotating shaft 422 is rotatably connected to two mounting plates 25. The second rotating shaft 424 is rotatably arranged in the arc-shaped hole 411. When the handle 41 rotates, the second rotating shaft 424 is driven to rotate along the arc-shaped hole 411 and move along the arc-shaped hole 411 at the same time, thereby driving the seal 42 to rotate around the first rotating shaft 422 to open or close the smoothie outlet 24. See Figure 6 and Figure 7 . During the production of smoothies, the seal 42 closes and seals the smoothie outlet 24 to prevent liquid or smoothies from falling out of the barrel 2. When the smoothies are made, rotate the handle 41 to open the smoothie outlet 24 with the sealing ring, and the smoothies fall out from the smoothie outlet 24.

[0078] In the initial state, the lid 3 is in the closed state. See Figure 1 ; Rotate to open the lid 3. See Figure 6 , pour the liquid into the feed inlet 11 of the feeder 1. The liquid flows along the bottom wall 13 of the feeder 1 to the discharge port 12 and flows into the interior of the barrel 2 from the discharge port 12 for making smoothies. Figure 6 The arrow direction in shows the flow direction of the liquid. When the smoothies are made, the smoothies will accumulate in the front part of the barrel 2. Rotate the handle 41 to drive the seal 42 to rotate to open the smoothie outlet 24, and the smoothies fall out from the smoothie outlet 24 for the user to consume. When the smoothie making is over, the feeder 1 can be pulled out upward. After the buckle 141 is disengaged from the buckle position 231, the feeder 1 is disengaged from the barrel 2, which is convenient for disassembly and cleaning.

[0079] The barrel assembly of the embodiment of the present application adopts a detachable feeder 1, which solves the potential hygiene problems in the production process, improves the product yield and is also convenient for cleaning.

[0080] As shown Figures 16 to 18 in the figure, the embodiment of the present application also provides a smoothie machine. The smoothie machine includes a machine body 10 and a stirrer 30 arranged on the machine body 10. The smoothie machine also includes the barrel assembly 20 in any of the above embodiments. The barrel assembly 20 is arranged horizontally. An assembly port 232 is provided at the first end (rear end) in the axial direction of the barrel 2 of the barrel assembly 20. The assembly port 232 is arranged on the rear shell 23 of the barrel 2. The stirrer 30 extends into the barrel 2 through the assembly port 232.

[0081] Since the smoothie maker according to the embodiment of the present application includes a barrel assembly 20 with a detachable feeder 1, it also has the advantages of the barrel assembly 20, which can simplify the barrel 2 mold and injection molding process, avoid bringing lubricating grease and metal debris into the injection liquid, and reduce the food hygiene risk.

[0082] Continuing to combine Figures 16 to 18 , a refrigeration system and a drive mechanism are further provided on the body 10 of the smoothie maker. The drive mechanism includes a motor 40, and a stirrer 30 is provided on the motor shaft 401 of the motor 40 so that the stirrer 30 can rotate together with the motor shaft 401 when the motor 40 is started.

[0083] The refrigeration system includes an evaporator 50, a compressor 60 and a condenser 70. The stirrer 30 is rotatably sleeved on the evaporator 50, and the barrel assembly 20 is in sealed contact connection with the body 10 through a rear shell 23.

[0084] When making smoothies, the food ingredients (liquids) are added into the barrel 2 through the feeder 1. The smoothie maker is controlled to start through the electronic control module 80. The compressor 60 and the condenser 70 of the refrigeration system are started to cool down the evaporator 50, and the motor 40 drives the stirrer 30 to rotate and stir. After a period of time, the liquid becomes smoothies, and the smoothies are dropped out from the smoothie outlet 24 of the barrel 2 by turning the handle 41. After the smoothie preparation is completed, after turning off the smoothie maker, the barrel assembly 20 can be detached from the body 10 for cleaning.

[0085] The above description is intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of their solutions) can be used in combination with each other, and considering these embodiments, they can be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements.

Claims

1. A barrel assembly, characterized in that, Comprising: A feeder (1) having a feed inlet (11) and a discharge outlet (12), the feed inlet (11) being provided on the top wall of the feeder (1), the discharge outlet (12) being provided on the first side wall (14) of the feeder (1), the bottom wall (13) of the feeder (1) being inclined downward from its first end towards the second end opposite the first end, and the second end of the bottom wall (13) forming a free end and forming the lower edge of the discharge outlet (12), so that the food raw materials entering the feeder (1) from the feed inlet (11) flow along the bottom wall (13) into the discharge outlet (12); A barrel (2) having a top opening (21) communicating with the inside of the barrel (2); Wherein, the feeder (1) is detachably provided at the top opening (21) of the barrel (2), the outer periphery of the feed inlet (11) of the feeder (1) is combined with the inner periphery of the top opening (21), and the discharge outlet (1) of the feeder (1) is communicated with the inside of the barrel (2).

2. The barrel assembly according to claim 1, wherein, A buckle (141) is provided on the first side wall (14) of the feeder (1); The barrel (2) is horizontally arranged, the first end surface in the axial direction of the barrel (2) faces the first side wall (14) of the feeder (1), and a buckling position (231) is provided; When the feeder (1) is provided at the top opening (21) of the barrel (?), the buckle (141) is buckled on the buckling position (231) to fix the feeder (1) on the barrel (2).

3. The barrel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rear shell (23) is provided at the first end in the axial direction of the barrel (2), and the buckling position (231) is provided near the upper part of the rear shell (23); The upper edge of the discharge outlet (12) is partially recessed upward to form a notch (142); The buckle (141) is in the shape of an elastic arm with a hook portion and is provided in the notch (142).

4. The barrel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A stop portion (151) protrudes outward from the second side wall (15) of the feeder (1) opposite to the first side wall (14), and the stop portion (151) is connected to the second side wall (15) to form an L shape. When the feeder (1) is provided at the top opening (21) of the barrel (2), the stop portion (151) extends below the inner periphery of the top opening (21) and abuts against the lower surface of the inner periphery of the top opening (21).

5. The barrel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Support portions (22) protrude upward from opposite sides of the top opening (21) of the barrel (2); Flanges (163) are respectively provided outward from opposite sides of the feed inlet (11) of the feeder (1). When the feeder (1) is provided at the top opening (21) of the barrel (2), the flanges (163) are placed on the support portions (22).

6. The barrel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The barrel assembly further includes a lid (3), and the lid (3) is hinged to the feeder (1) for opening or closing the feed inlet (11).

7. The barrel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Locking grooves (161) are respectively provided on the opposite third side wall (16) and fourth side wall (17) of the feeder (1); locking latches (32) are respectively provided on the opposite two sides of the lid (3). When the lid (3) rotates to close the feed inlet (11), the locking latches (32) are latched in the locking grooves (161).

8. The barrel assembly according to claim 1, wherein The barrel (2) is horizontally arranged, and an ice smoothie outlet (24) communicating with the inside of the barrel (2) is provided near the lower part of the second end in the axial direction of the barrel (2); The barrel assembly further includes a seal assembly (4). The seal assembly (4) is rotatably arranged on the barrel (2) and is used to open or close the ice smoothie outlet (24).

9. The barrel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The seal assembly (4) includes a handle (41) and a seal (42). Two oppositely arranged mounting plates (25) are provided on the second end of the barrel (2). The lower end of the handle (41) is located between the two mounting plates (25) and is rotatably connected to the two mounting plates (25). An arc-shaped hole (411) is further provided at the lower end of the handle (41); The upper part of the seal (42) is provided with a shaft seat (421). A first rotating shaft (422) is provided on the shaft seat (421). The shaft seat (421) extends obliquely upward to form an extension arm (423). A second rotating shaft (424) parallel to the first rotating shaft (422) is provided at the end of the extension arm (423). The first rotating shaft (422) is rotatably connected to the two mounting plates (25). The second rotating shaft (424) is rotatably arranged in the arc-shaped hole (411). When the handle (41) rotates, the second rotating shaft (424) is driven to rotate in the arc-shaped hole (411) and move along the arc-shaped hole (411) at the same time, thereby driving the seal (4) to rotate around the first rotating shaft (422) to open or close the ice smoothie outlet (24).

10. A smoothie maker, comprising a body (10) and a stirrer provided on the body (10), characterized in that, It further includes a barrel assembly (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The barrel assembly (20) is horizontally arranged. An assembly port (232) is provided at the first end in the axial direction of the barrel (2). The stirrer extends into the barrel (2) through the assembly port (232).

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