Discharge port assembly of ice cream machine

Abstract

A discharge port assembly of an ice cream machine comprises an ice cream machine body, the ice cream machine body is provided with a discharge port, the discharge port is connected with a connector body capable of opening or closing the discharge port, the connector body is provided with a first limiting part, and the outer side of the discharge port is provided with a second limiting part corresponding to the first limiting part. The connector body is connected with the discharging port in a screwed mode to enable the first limiting part and the second limiting part to be connected and matched or separated from each other, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are connected and matched to enable the connector body and the discharging port to be installed and fixed, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part are separated from each other to enable the connector body and the discharging port to be detachably separated. The joint main body is screwed relative to the discharge port, so that the first limiting part and the second limiting part are matched to realize the mounting and fixing or detachable separation of the joint main body and the discharge port, the mounting structure between the joint main body and the discharge port is simplified, and the quick disassembly and assembly effect of the joint main body and the discharge port is realized; and the discharge hole and the joint main body are convenient to clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice cream machines, and particularly relates to a discharge port assembly of an ice cream machine. Background Art

[0002] An ice cream machine, also known as an ice cream freezing machine, is an automated device specifically used for producing frozen desserts, and is widely used in catering places such as ice cream shops, dessert shops, and coffee shops, and can provide ice cream of various flavors and textures.

[0003] Generally, a connector for controlling the outflow state of ice cream needs to be provided at the discharge port of the ice cream machine. The existing connectors usually require a relatively complex installation structure to achieve fixed positioning with the discharge port, resulting in great difficulty for users to disassemble and assemble the connector, and it is not convenient to clean the discharge port and the connector.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to make further improvements. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an ice cream machine discharge port assembly that is easy to disassemble and assemble, convenient to clean, stable and reliable, and highly practical, so as to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] An ice cream machine discharge port assembly designed according to this purpose includes an ice cream machine main body. The ice cream machine main body has a discharge port, and a connector main body capable of opening or closing the discharge port is connected to the discharge port. A first limiting portion is provided on the connector main body, and a second limiting portion corresponding to the first limiting portion is provided on the outer side of the discharge port. The connector main body is screwed with the discharge port to connect and cooperate or separate the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion. The connection and cooperation of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion fix the installation of the connector main body and the discharge port, and the separation of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion enables the connector main body and the discharge port to be detachably separated.

[0007] The first limiting portion includes a plurality of first convex blocks that protrude outward toward the outer side of the connector main body, and different first convex blocks are evenly distributed circumferentially along the outer side of the discharge port. The second limiting portion includes a plurality of second convex blocks corresponding to the first convex blocks, and the second convex blocks protrude outward toward the outer side of the discharge port. Different second convex blocks are evenly distributed circumferentially along the outer side of the discharge port. The horizontal heights of the first convex blocks and the second convex blocks are staggered from each other, and the connector main body is screwed with the discharge port to overlap or stagger the vertical positions of the first convex blocks and the second convex blocks.

[0008] An upwardly protruding peripheral edge is provided on the upper side of the second convex block. The cross-section of the peripheral edge is in an L shape, and one side of the peripheral edge in the circumferential direction is open. A limiting cavity is formed between the peripheral edge and the second convex block, and the first convex block can enter or leave the limiting cavity through the opening of the peripheral edge.

[0009] A first limiting rib is provided on the joint body, and a second limiting rib corresponding to the first limiting rib is provided on the ice cream machine body. When the first limiting portion is connected and matched with the second limiting portion, the first protrusion abuts against the edge along the direction of the positive rotation, and the first limiting rib abuts against the second limiting rib along the direction of the counter-rotation.

[0010] The first limiting rib protrudes toward the ice cream machine body, and corresponding first guide slopes are respectively provided on one side of the first limiting rib facing the positive rotation and counter-rotation directions. The first guide slopes are arranged downwardly along the top of the first limiting rib toward the positive rotation and counter-rotation directions.

[0011] The second limiting rib protrudes toward the joint body, and corresponding second guide slopes are respectively provided on one side of the second limiting rib facing the positive rotation and reverse rotation directions. The second guide slopes are arranged upwardly inclined along the bottom of the second limiting rib toward the positive rotation and reverse rotation directions, and the first guide slopes and the second guide slopes can slide together.

[0012] An elastic part is provided at the bottom of the first limiting rib, and the elastic part and the first limiting rib are integrally formed. When the first guide slope and the second guide slope are slidably matched, the elastic part is deformed by force; when the first guide slope and the second guide slope are staggered, the elastic part is elastically restored.

[0013] A joint nozzle is provided on the joint body at a position corresponding to the discharge port, the upper section of the joint nozzle extends toward the discharge port, the joint nozzle and the discharge port are sleeved and matched, a sealing ring is provided between the discharge port and the joint nozzle, and the sealing ring is tightly matched with the discharge port and the lower section of the joint nozzle respectively.

[0014] A movable valve is arranged in the joint body, a handle is connected to the outside of the joint body, a transmission mechanism is arranged between the handle and the movable valve, and the handle is linked with the movable valve through the transmission mechanism to make the movable valve open the joint mouth.

[0015] The outer sleeve of the movable valve is provided with a sealing sleeve. When the movable valve closes the joint mouth, the sealing sleeve is tightly matched with the movable valve and the joint mouth respectively.

[0016] The transmission mechanism includes a connecting rod, the handle and the joint body are movably connected through a first rotating shaft, one end of the connecting rod and the handle are movably connected through a second rotating shaft, the other end of the connecting rod and the movable valve are movably connected through a third rotating shaft, and the movable valve and the joint body are movably connected through a fourth rotating shaft.

[0017] The handle swings around the first rotating shaft to make the connecting rod swing in the direction away from the material outlet, and the swing of the connecting rod in the direction away from the material outlet makes the movable valve open the joint mouth.

[0018] The fourth rotating shaft is connected with a reset torsion spring, and the movable valve can be opened and closed by the reset torsion spring.

[0019] The discharge port assembly of the ice cream machine of the present utility model is rotatably connected to the discharge port through the joint body. By matching the first limiting portion with the second limiting portion, the installation and fixation or detachable separation of the joint body and the discharge port can be achieved, simplifying the installation structure between the joint body and the discharge port, realizing the quick disassembly and assembly effect of the joint body and the discharge port, and facilitating the cleaning of the discharge port and the joint body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is an exploded schematic view of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 。

[0021] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic view of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 。

[0022] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the usage state of the joint body in an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 。

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the usage state of the joint body in an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 。

[0025] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of part A in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of part B in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of part C in an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0029] See Figures 1 - 8, The discharging port assembly of this ice cream machine includes the ice cream machine main body 1. The ice cream machine main body 1 has a discharging port 11. A joint main body 2 that can open or close the discharging port 11 is connected to the discharging port 11. The joint main body 2 is provided with a first limiting portion, and a second limiting portion corresponding to the first limiting portion is provided on the outer side of the discharging port 11. The joint main body 2 is screwed with the discharging port 11 to make the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion connected and matched or separated from each other. The connection and cooperation of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion fix the joint main body 2 and the discharging port 11, and the separation of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion enables the joint main body 2 and the discharging port 11 to be detachably separated. By screwing the joint main body 2 relative to the discharging port 11, the cooperation of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion can achieve the installation and fixation or detachable separation of the joint main body 2 and the discharging port 11, simplifying the installation structure between the joint main body 2 and the discharging port 11, achieving the effect of quickly assembling and disassembling the joint main body 2 and the discharging port 11, and facilitating the cleaning of the discharging port 11 and the joint main body 2.

[0030] The first limiting portion includes several first protrusions 21. The first protrusions 21 protrude outward toward the outer side of the joint main body 2. Different first protrusions 21 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the outer side of the discharging port 11. The second limiting portion includes several second protrusions 111 corresponding to the first protrusions 21. The second protrusions 111 protrude outward toward the outer side of the discharging port 11. Different second protrusions 111 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the outer side of the discharging port 11. The horizontal heights of the first protrusions 21 and the second protrusions 111 are staggered from each other. The joint main body 2 is screwed with the discharging port 11 to make the vertical positions of the first protrusions 21 and the second protrusions 111 overlap or stagger. When the vertical positions of the first protrusions 21 and the second protrusions 111 overlap, the joint main body 2 can achieve the effect of being installed and fixed vertically with the discharging port 11. When the vertical positions of the first protrusions 21 and the second protrusions 111 are staggered, the joint main body 2 can be removed from the position of the discharging port 11.

[0031] On the upper side of the second protrusion 111, there is an upwardly protruding surrounding edge 112. The cross-section of the surrounding edge 112 is in an L shape. One side of the surrounding edge 112 along the circumferential direction is open. A limiting cavity is formed between the surrounding edge 112 and the second protrusion 111. The first protrusion 21 can enter or leave the limiting cavity through the opening of the surrounding edge 112. The surrounding edge 112 can limit the position of the first protrusion 21, improving the stability of the installation connection between the joint main body 2 and the discharging port 11. Moreover, the surrounding edge 112 can also limit the effect of the first protrusion 21 being installed in place. When the joint main body 2 is screwed with the discharging port 11, the abutment of the first protrusion 21 and the surrounding edge 112 can improve the installation accuracy between the joint main body 2 and the discharging port 11.

[0032] A first limiting rib 22 is provided on the joint body 2, and a second limiting rib 12 corresponding to the first limiting rib 22 is provided on the ice cream machine body 1. When the first limiting portion is connected and matched with the second limiting portion, the first protrusion 21 abuts against the edge 112 in the direction of positive rotation, and the first limiting rib 22 abuts against the second limiting rib 12 in the direction of counter-rotation. The cooperation between the first limiting rib 22 and the second limiting rib 12 can limit the relative position of the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11 along the circumferential direction after the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11 are installed in place, further improving the stability of the connection between the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11, and avoiding the accidental falling off of the joint body 2 due to circumferential offset between the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11 during operation.

[0033] The first limiting rib 22 protrudes toward the ice cream machine body 1, and a corresponding first guiding slope 221 is provided on one side of the first limiting rib 22 facing the positive rotation direction and the reverse rotation direction. The first guiding slope 221 is arranged downwardly along the top of the first limiting rib 22 in the positive rotation direction and the reverse rotation direction.

[0034] The second limiting rib 12 protrudes toward the joint body 2, and the second limiting rib 12 is provided with corresponding second guide slopes 121 on one side facing the positive rotation and reverse rotation directions, respectively. The second guide slopes 121 are arranged upwardly inclined along the bottom of the second limiting rib 12 toward the positive rotation and reverse rotation directions, and the first guide slope 221 and the second guide slope 121 can slide together.

[0035] The cooperation between the first guiding inclined surface 221 and the second guiding inclined surface 121 can improve the stability of the assembly and disassembly process of the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11 .

[0036] An elastic portion 222 is provided at the bottom of the first limiting rib 22, and the elastic portion 222 is integrally formed with the first limiting rib 22. When the first guide slope 221 and the second guide slope 121 slide together, the elastic portion 222 is deformed by force; when the first guide slope 221 and the second guide slope 121 are staggered, the elastic portion 222 elastically returns to its original position. The first limiting rib 22 can enhance the stability of the connection with the second limiting rib 12 through the elastic portion 222. At the same time, the elastic portion 222 can play a buffering effect during the connection and cooperation between the first limiting rib 22 and the second limiting rib 12, thereby reducing the chance of structural damage to the first limiting rib 22 or the second limiting rib 12.

[0037] A joint nozzle 23 is provided on the joint body 2 at a position corresponding to the discharge port 11 , and the upper section of the joint nozzle 23 extends toward the discharge port 11 , increasing the contact area between the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11 , thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the two.

[0038] The joint nozzle 23 is sleeved and fitted with the discharge port 11. A sealing ring 3 is provided between the discharge port 11 and the joint nozzle 23. The sealing ring 3 is closely fitted with the lower section of the discharge port 11 and the joint nozzle 23 respectively. The sealing ring 3 can not only improve the connection stability between the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11, but also prevent ice cream from leaking at the connection position between the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11.

[0039] An active valve 4 is provided inside the joint body 2. A handle 5 is connected to the outside of the joint body 2. A transmission mechanism is provided between the handle 5 and the active valve 4. The handle 5 is linked with the active valve 4 through the transmission mechanism to open the joint nozzle 23, which simplifies the operation of the user to make the ice cream flow out. Moreover, during installation, the user can also drive the joint body 2 to rotate and be screwed to the discharge port 11 through the handle 5, thereby further simplifying the disassembly and assembly difficulty between the joint body 2 and the discharge port 11.

[0040] A sealing sleeve 6 is sleeved outside the active valve 4. When the active valve 4 closes the joint nozzle 23, the sealing sleeve 6 is closely fitted with the lower section of the active valve 4 and the joint nozzle 23 respectively. The sealing sleeve 6 can improve the sealing effect of the active valve 4 on the joint nozzle 23 and prevent ice cream from flowing out accidentally.

[0041] The transmission mechanism includes a connecting rod 7. The handle 5 is movably connected to the joint body 2 through a first rotating shaft 81. One end of the connecting rod 7 is movably connected to the handle 5 through a second rotating shaft 82. The other end of the connecting rod 7 is movably connected to the active valve 4 through a third rotating shaft 83. The active valve 4 is movably connected to the joint body 2 through a fourth rotating shaft 84.

[0042] The handle 5 swings around the first rotating shaft 81 to make the connecting rod 7 swing away from the discharge port 11, and the connecting rod 7 swinging away from the discharge port 11 makes the active valve 4 open the joint nozzle 23.

[0043] A return torsion spring 9 is connected to the fourth rotating shaft 84. The active valve 4 can close the joint nozzle 23 through the return torsion spring 9. When the user stops applying external force to the handle 5, the return torsion spring 9 can make the active valve 4 automatically reset, and improve the sealing performance when the active valve 4 closes the joint nozzle 23, further reducing the chance of accidental leakage of ice cream.

[0044] The above is the preferred solution of the present invention, which shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principle of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice cream machine discharge port assembly, characterized in that: It includes an ice cream machine main body (1), the ice cream machine main body (1) has a discharge port (11), the discharge port (11) is connected with a joint main body (2) capable of opening or closing the discharge port (11), the joint main body (2) is provided with a first limiting part, and the outside of the discharge port (11) is provided with a second limiting part corresponding to the first limiting part. The joint main body (2) is screwed to the discharge port (11) to connect and cooperate or separate the first limiting part and the second limiting part. The connection and cooperation of the first limiting part and the second limiting part fix the joint main body (2) and the discharge port (11) in installation, and the separation of the first limiting part and the second limiting part enables the joint main body (2) and the discharge port (11) to be detachably separated.

2. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting part includes a plurality of first protrusions (21), the first protrusions (21) protrude outward toward the outside of the joint main body (2), and different first protrusions (21) are evenly distributed circumferentially along the outside of the discharge port (11). The second limiting part includes a plurality of second protrusions (111) corresponding to the first protrusions (21), the second protrusions (111) protrude outward toward the outside of the discharge port (11), and different second protrusions (111) are evenly distributed circumferentially along the outside of the discharge port (11). The horizontal heights of the first protrusions (21) and the second protrusions (111) are staggered from each other. The joint main body (2) is screwed to the discharge port (11) to overlap or stagger the vertical positions of the first protrusions (21) and the second protrusions (111).

3. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper side of the second protrusion (111) is provided with an upwardly protruding surrounding edge (112), the cross section of the surrounding edge (112) is in an L shape, one side of the surrounding edge (112) along the circumference is open, and a limiting cavity is formed between the surrounding edge (112) and the second protrusion (111). The first protrusion (21) can enter or leave the limiting cavity through the opening of the surrounding edge (112).

4. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The joint main body (2) is provided with a first limiting rib (22), and the ice cream machine main body (1) is provided with a second limiting rib (12) corresponding to the first limiting rib (22). When the first limiting part and the second limiting part are connected and cooperate, the first protrusion (21) abuts against the surrounding edge (112) along the positive screwing direction, and the first limiting rib (22) abuts against the second limiting rib (12) along the reverse screwing direction.

5. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The first limiting rib (22) protrudes toward the ice cream machine main body (1), and corresponding first guiding inclined surfaces (221) are respectively provided on one side of the first limiting rib (22) facing the positive screwing direction and the reverse screwing direction. The first guiding inclined surfaces (221) are inclined downward along the top of the first limiting rib (22) toward the positive screwing direction and the reverse screwing direction; The second limiting rib (12) protrudes toward the joint main body (2), and corresponding second guiding inclined surfaces (121) are respectively provided on one side of the second limiting rib (12) facing the positive screwing direction and the reverse screwing direction. The second guiding inclined surfaces (121) are inclined upward along the bottom of the second limiting rib (12) toward the positive screwing direction and the reverse screwing direction, and the first guiding inclined surfaces (221) and the second guiding inclined surfaces (121) can be slidably matched.

6. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 5, wherein: An elastic portion (222) is provided at the bottom of the first limiting convex rib (22), and the elastic portion (222) is integrally formed with the first limiting convex rib (22). When the first guiding inclined surface (221) and the second guiding inclined surface (121) are slidably engaged, the elastic portion (222) is deformed by force; when the first guiding inclined surface (221) and the second guiding inclined surface (121) are offset, the elastic portion (222) is elastically reset.

7. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A joint nozzle (23) is provided on the joint body (2) at a position corresponding to the discharge port (11), the upper section of the joint nozzle (23) extends toward the discharge port (11), the joint nozzle (23) is sleeved and matched with the discharge port (11), a sealing ring (3) is provided between the discharge port (11) and the joint nozzle (23), and the sealing ring (3) is tightly matched with the discharge port (11) and the joint nozzle (23), respectively.

8. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A movable valve (4) is provided in the connector body (2), and a handle (5) is connected to the outside of the connector body (2). A transmission mechanism is provided between the handle (5) and the movable valve (4), and the handle (5) is linked to the movable valve (4) through the transmission mechanism so that the movable valve (4) opens the connector mouth (23).

9. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The outer sleeve of the movable valve (4) is provided with a sealing sleeve (6). When the movable valve (4) closes the joint nozzle (23), the sealing sleeve (6) is tightly matched with the movable valve (4) and the joint nozzle (23).

10. The ice cream machine discharge port assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism comprises a connecting rod (7), the handle (5) and the joint body (2) are movably connected via a first rotating shaft (81), one end of the connecting rod (7) and the handle (5) are movably connected via a second rotating shaft (82), the other end of the connecting rod (7) and the movable valve (4) are movably connected via a third rotating shaft (83), and the movable valve (4) and the joint body (2) are movably connected via a fourth rotating shaft (84); The handle (5) swings around the first rotating shaft (81) to cause the connecting rod (7) to swing in a direction away from the discharge port (11), and the swinging of the connecting rod (7) in a direction away from the discharge port (11) causes the movable valve (4) to open the joint nozzle (23); The fourth rotating shaft (84) is connected to a return torsion spring (9), and the movable valve (4) can be connected to the closing joint nozzle (23) through the return torsion spring (9).

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