Beverage machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a beverage machine, which relates to the technical field of catering equipment and comprises a machine frame, a product outlet assembly and a refrigerating system, the machine frame comprises an operation table and a machine head shell, and the machine head shell is arranged on the operation table; the product outlet assembly is arranged in the machine head shell and provided with a product outlet used for discharging liquid materials, the refrigerating system comprises a heat exchange assembly and a refrigerating module, the heat exchange assembly is arranged in the machine head shell and used for conducting heat exchange in the inner space of the machine head shell so that refrigerating of the product outlet assembly can be achieved, and the refrigerating module is arranged below the operation table and used for refrigerating the product outlet assembly. The heat exchanger is connected with the heat exchange assembly and used for supplying refrigerants to the heat exchange assembly. According to the beverage machine disclosed by the utility model, the internal space of the machine head shell is refrigerated through the heat exchange assembly arranged on the operation table, so that the product outlet assembly positioned on the operation table of the beverage machine can be refrigerated, and microorganisms can be prevented from breeding in the product outlet pipeline of the product outlet assembly; and cleanness and sanitation in the beverage preparation process are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of catering equipment, and more specifically, to a beverage machine. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the beverage industry, the number of new tea chain stores has exploded. This growth has placed increasing demands on the functionality of tea dispensers, driving a rapid pace of product updates. Traditional tea dispensers typically integrate the top and bottom sections into a single, inseparable unit, and the piping in the top section lacks a cooling function. This design, when temperatures rise, can lead to rapid bacterial growth within the piping, posing a health risk to consumers.

[0003] Therefore, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of beverage tea dispensing machines has become an important technical problem that technicians need to solve. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a beverage machine to ensure cleanliness and hygiene during the beverage preparation process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A beverage machine, comprising:

[0007] A frame, comprising an operating table and a head shell, wherein the head shell is arranged on the operating table;

[0008] A product dispensing assembly is disposed in the head housing and has a product dispensing port for dispensing products;

[0009] The refrigeration system includes a heat exchange component and a refrigeration module. The heat exchange component is arranged in the head shell and is used to perform heat exchange in the head shell. The refrigeration module is arranged below the operating table and is connected to the heat exchange component for supplying refrigerant to the heat exchange component.

[0010] Optionally, in the above beverage machine, the dispensing component includes:

[0011] A mounting shell, comprising a plurality of mounting plates distributed in a circumferential direction, wherein the mounting shell is disposed in the head shell, and the heat exchange assembly is disposed above the mounting shell;

[0012] a peristaltic pump, disposed in the housing of the handpiece and mounted on the mounting plate;

[0013] The product outlet pipeline is arranged in the head housing, and one end is connected to the peristaltic pump, and the other end passes through the top of the mounting housing and is connected to the product outlet.

[0014] Optionally, in the above-mentioned beverage machine, the heat exchange component includes a heat exchanger, the refrigeration module is connected to the heat exchanger, and supplies refrigerant to the heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger is arranged on the top of the mounting shell.

[0015] Optionally, in the above beverage machine, the heat exchanger includes a coil, and heat dissipation fins are provided on the outer wall of the coil.

[0016] Optionally, in the above-mentioned beverage machine, the heat exchange assembly further includes a drain pan, the drain pan is arranged on the top of the mounting shell, and the heat exchanger is supported on the drain pan through a fixing frame.

[0017] Optionally, in the above-mentioned beverage machine, the heat exchange component includes a fan, which is arranged on the top of the mounting shell, and the fan is used to disturb the airflow in the head shell to accelerate heat exchange.

[0018] Optionally, in the above-mentioned beverage machine, a refrigeration device is provided below the operating table, and the material assembly is used to be arranged in the refrigeration device and is connected to the delivery pipe of the peristaltic pump.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned beverage machine, the refrigeration equipment is provided with a multi-pipe docking device, and the multi-pipe docking device is provided with a plurality of independent series pipelines, and each of the series pipelines is detachably connected between each material box of the material component and each output pipe of the peristaltic pump.

[0020] Optionally, in the above-mentioned beverage machine, a heat-insulating material is provided between the head housing and the mounting housing, and the heat-insulating material is used as a heat-insulating layer.

[0021] Optionally, in the above beverage machine, a roller is provided at the bottom of the refrigeration module; and / or,

[0022] A temperature detection component is provided in the head housing, and the temperature detection component is used to detect the temperature in the head housing.

[0023] The beverage machine provided by the present invention includes a frame, a product dispensing component and a refrigeration system. The frame includes an operating table and a head shell. The head shell is arranged on the operating table; the product dispensing component is arranged in the head shell and has a product outlet for dispensing liquid materials. The refrigeration system includes a heat exchange component and a refrigeration module. The heat exchange component is arranged in the head shell and is used to perform heat exchange in the internal space of the head shell, thereby realizing refrigeration of the product dispensing component. The refrigeration module is arranged below the operating table and is connected to the heat exchange component for supplying refrigerant to the heat exchange component.

[0024] Compared with the existing technology, the beverage machine provided by the present invention cools the internal space of the head shell through the heat exchange component arranged on the operating table, so that the production component located on the beverage machine operating table can be cooled, thereby preventing microorganisms from breeding in the production pipeline of the production component, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the beverage preparation process, and the beverage machine can be directly integrated into any store, which is highly practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a general assembly diagram of the beverage machine disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a beverage machine disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of fixing the heat exchange assembly disclosed in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigeration system disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchange assembly disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the fixing of the refrigeration system disclosed in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0032] Among them, 100 is the operating table, 101 is the cup washing tank, 102 is the drain tray, 120 is the rear shell of the machine head, 121 is the front shell of the machine head, 1211 is the avoidance hole, 122 is the machine head cover, and 130 is the operation screen;

[0033] 200 is a heat exchange component, 201 is a fan, 202 is a coil, 2021 is a coil water inlet, 2022 is a coil water outlet, 210 is a refrigeration module, 2101 is a cold water inlet, 2102 is a cold water outlet, 211 is a delivery pump, 212 is a delivery pipe, 220 is a heat dissipation fin, 230 is a drain pan, and 240 is a fixing bracket;

[0034] 300 is the left fixed plate, 301 is the right fixed plate, 302 is the product outlet, 303 is the peristaltic pump, and 310 is the refrigeration equipment;

[0035] 400 for screws;

[0036] 500 for drink cups. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The core of the utility model is to disclose a beverage machine to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the beverage preparation process.

[0038] The following embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below do not limit the scope of the utility model as set forth in the claims. Furthermore, the entire contents of the components described in the following embodiments are not necessarily required to provide the solutions described in the claims. It should be noted that, for ease of description, only the portions relevant to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments and features of the embodiments of the present utility model may be combined with one another unless there is a conflict.

[0039] Figure 1 This is the axonometric drawing of the entire beverage machine. Figure 2 Remove the upper cover 122, the rear shell 120 and the front shell 121 of the beverage machine, and cancel the structural diagram of all pipelines.

[0040] Combine Figures 1-6 The beverage machine disclosed in the present invention includes a frame, a product dispensing component and a refrigeration system. The frame includes an operating table 100 and a head shell. The head shell is arranged on the operating table 100; the product dispensing component is arranged in the head shell and has a product outlet 302 for dispensing liquid materials. The refrigeration system includes a heat exchange component 200 and a refrigeration module 210. The heat exchange component 200 is arranged in the head shell and is used to perform heat exchange in the internal space of the head shell, thereby realizing refrigeration of the product dispensing component. The refrigeration module 210 is arranged below the operating table 100 and is connected to the heat exchange component 200 for supplying refrigerant to the heat exchange component 200.

[0041] Studies have shown that the optimal growth and reproduction temperature for most microorganisms is between 25°C and 37°C. When the temperature drops below 10°C, the reproduction rate of microorganisms will slow down significantly; and when the temperature drops below 5°C, the reproduction of microorganisms will almost stop. Therefore, it is preferred to control the temperature inside the head shell below 5°C. Correspondingly, a temperature detection component can be set in the head shell to detect the temperature inside the head shell in real time, thereby facilitating the control of the output pipeline of the output component ( Figure 2 The red curve in the figure illustrates a possible connection of the outlet pipe in the handpiece housing) to prevent microorganisms from breeding in the outlet pipe and contaminating the material.

[0042] Compared to the prior art, the beverage dispenser disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention uses a heat exchange assembly 200 disposed on the operating table 100 to cool the interior space of the dispenser housing, thereby cooling the dispensing assembly located on the dispenser operating table 100. This prevents microbial growth within the dispensing assembly's dispensing pipes, ensuring a clean and hygienic beverage dispensing process. Furthermore, the beverage dispenser disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention has the advantages of a simple structure and low cost.

[0043] Preferably, the heat exchange assembly 200 and the refrigeration module 210 are detachably arranged in the head housing to facilitate cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of the heat exchange assembly 200 and the refrigeration module 210 respectively.

[0044] The refrigeration module 210 is used to supply refrigerant to the heat exchange assembly 200 and includes at least one cooling cavity to hold the refrigerant. In addition, a heat dissipation component such as a fan may be provided on the refrigeration module 210 to achieve heat dissipation and refrigeration of the refrigerant in the refrigeration module 210.

[0045] The refrigerant used in the refrigeration module 210 is preferably water, which is environmentally friendly, pollution-free, low-cost, and recyclable.

[0046] Combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 The product output component includes a peristaltic pump 303, a mounting shell and a product output pipeline. The peristaltic pump 303, the mounting shell and the product output pipeline are all arranged in the head shell. The mounting shell includes a plurality of mounting plates distributed in the circumferential direction. The heat exchange component 200 and the peristaltic pump 303 are both arranged on the mounting shell, wherein the heat exchange component 200 can be specifically arranged above the mounting shell, and the peristaltic pump 303 can be installed on the mounting plate. The delivery pipe of the peristaltic pump 303 is connected to the material box of the material component to transport and output the material. One end of the product output pipeline is connected to the delivery pipe of the peristaltic pump 303, and the other end passes through the top of the mounting shell and is connected to the product output port 302 (in the product output component, the outlet of the pipeline located at the downstream end of the product output pipeline along the flow direction of the liquid material is the product output port 302, and the product output port 302 directly outputs liquid material or outputs liquid material through an external liquid output pipe). It can be connected to the liquid output pipe arranged outside the head shell to output the material or directly output the material.

[0047] Those skilled in the art will understand that the heat exchange process of the heat exchange component 200 in the head housing is mainly used to cool the output pipeline, thereby preventing microbial growth and contamination of liquid materials in the output pipeline. In addition, the heat exchange component 200 can also simultaneously cool the peristaltic pump 303 to prevent the peristaltic pump 303 from overheating.

[0048] In some embodiments, combined Figure 2The heat exchange assembly 200 includes a heat exchanger, and the refrigeration module 210 is detachably connected to the heat exchanger and supplies refrigerant to the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is arranged on the top of the installation shell, and the output pipeline passes over the heat exchanger. It is preferred to set the heat exchanger close to the output pipeline to ensure the cooling effect on the output pipeline.

[0049] In another embodiment, combined Figure 2 The heat exchange assembly 200 includes a fan 201, which is arranged on the top of the installation shell, and the output pipeline passes above the fan 201. The fan 201 is used to disturb the air flow in the head shell to accelerate the heat exchange process. For example, the fan 201 can Figure 2 Blow air in the direction shown.

[0050] In some embodiments, the heat exchange assembly 200 includes a heat exchanger and a fan 201. The fan 201 blows air in the direction of the outlet pipe, and the air supply path of the fan 201 passes through the heat exchanger, so that the fan 201 can blow the cold air around the heat exchanger to the outlet pipe, thereby achieving cooling and cooling of the outlet pipe. Figure 2 and Figure 5 The heat exchanger can be specifically arranged on the side of the fan 201 close to the product pipeline or on the side away from the product pipeline. The combined use of the heat exchanger and the fan 201 makes the overall volume of the heat exchange component 200 small, and compared with the solution of only setting the fan 201 or the heat exchanger for cooling, the fan 201 has lower power, less noise and higher cooling efficiency when operating.

[0051] The heat exchanger can be a plate heat exchanger, a heat pipe heat exchanger, etc., taking the heat exchanger as the coil 202 as an example, combined with Figure 4 The coil water inlet 2021 of coil 202 is connected to the cold water outlet 2102 of refrigeration module 210 via a liquid inlet hose. The coil water outlet 2022 of coil 202 is connected to the cold water inlet 2101 of refrigeration module 210 via a liquid outlet hose. A delivery pump 211 (typically a peristaltic pump) is provided on the liquid inlet hose to circulate the refrigerant between coil 202 and refrigeration module 210. The liquid inlet and outlet hoses are typically silicone delivery tubes 212.

[0052] Furthermore, heat dissipation fins 220 are provided on the outer wall of the coil 202. The heat dissipation fins 220 are used to enhance the heat exchange effect between the heat exchanger and the surrounding air to ensure the cooling performance of the heat exchange component 200 on the internal space of the head shell.

[0053] During the actual refrigeration process, the delivery pump 211 realizes the circulation of the refrigerant between the refrigeration module 210 and the coil 202. The refrigerant in the coil 202 directly exchanges heat with the air in the surrounding environment, and indirectly exchanges heat with the air in the surrounding environment through the heat dissipation fins 220. The fan 201 rotates to blow or pump the cold air in the surrounding environment toward the location of the output pipeline, so that the temperature of the output pipeline is reduced to achieve refrigeration.

[0054] Combine Figure 2 The peristaltic pump 303 is mounted on the mounting plate, and the heat exchanger and fan 201 are typically mounted on top of the mounting housing. The heat exchanger and fan 201 can also be located elsewhere within the housing or outside the housing. Piping can be provided to direct the airflow from the fan 201 toward the product delivery line, allowing for greater flexibility in the placement of the fan 201 and heat exchanger. The heat exchanger and fan 201 are preferably located within the housing, positioned at the top of the mounting housing, for greater heat exchange efficiency.

[0055] Since water vapor condensation is likely to occur when the heat exchanger exchanges heat with the air, the heat exchange assembly 200 also includes a drain pan 230. The drain pan 230 is arranged on the top of the installation shell. The heat exchanger and the fan 201 are both arranged on the drain pan 230. The condensed water generated during the heat exchange process of the heat exchanger can be temporarily stored in the drain pan 230 to facilitate subsequent cleaning and maintenance.

[0056] In some embodiments, a drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the drain pan 230, which is connected to the bottom of the workbench 100 via a drain pipe for direct drainage. Accordingly, the bottom wall of the drain pan 230 can be configured to be inclined toward the drain outlet, allowing condensed water to automatically flow into the drain outlet.

[0057] Specifically, the heat exchanger and the fan 201 may be supported on the drain pan 230 by the fixing frame 240 , so as to prevent the fan 201 and the heat exchanger from directly contacting the accumulated water on the drain pan 230 .

[0058] During assembly, first use screws 400 to fix the heat exchanger and fan 201 to the fixing bracket 240 to form a subassembly, then fix the subassembly to the drain pan 230 with screws 400, and finally fix the drain pan 230 and the subassembly together to the two opposite mounting side panels of the mounting housing ( Figure 3 The heat exchange assembly 200 is installed between the left fixing plate 300 and the right fixing plate 301.

[0059] A refrigeration device 310 is provided below the operating table 100. The material assembly is used to be arranged in the refrigeration device 310. The refrigeration device 310 is used to achieve low-temperature preservation of liquid materials. The material assembly is connected to the delivery pipe of the peristaltic pump 303. The peristaltic pump 303 is used to pump the liquid material to the output port 302 of the output pipeline and into the beverage cup 500 such as the cooking cup.

[0060] In order to facilitate the docking of the refrigeration equipment 310 with the product assembly at the operating table 100, a multi-pipeline docking device is provided on the refrigeration equipment 310. The multi-pipeline docking device is provided with multiple independent series pipelines, and each series pipeline is detachably connected to the material output pipe of each material box of the material assembly and the output pipe of each peristaltic pump 303.

[0061] It can be understood that the product production assembly (including the multi-pipe docking device, which can also be arranged below the operating table 100) and the heat exchange assembly 200 located above the operating table 100 and the refrigeration equipment 310 and the refrigeration module 210 located below the operating table 100 can all be detachably connected, that is, the above-table assembly and the below-table assembly can be unlocked and separated from each other, which facilitates the cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of the refrigeration module 210, the heat exchange assembly 200, the refrigeration equipment 310 and other components.

[0062] To facilitate maintenance, rollers may be provided at the bottom of the refrigeration module 210 and the refrigeration device 310 to facilitate pushing the refrigeration module 210 and the refrigeration device 310 into or out from under the operating table 100 .

[0063] Furthermore, a heat-insulating material such as heat-insulating foam is provided between the head shell and the mounting shell, and the heat-insulating material is used as a heat-insulating layer to keep the inside of the head shell warm. Figure 1 In one embodiment, the head housing includes a head upper cover 122, a head rear shell 120 and a head front shell 121. Both the head rear shell 120 and the head front shell 121 can be detachably arranged on the operating table 100, and the head front shell 121 is detachably connected to the head rear shell 120. The head upper cover 122 is detachably sealed on the top of the head rear shell 120 and the head front shell 121. Figure 2 The front shell 121 of the machine head is provided with an avoidance hole 1211 for the product outlet pipeline to discharge liquid or to communicate with the external liquid outlet pipe.

[0064] In some embodiments, the nose upper cover 122, the nose rear shell 120 and the nose front shell 121 can all be set as cavity structures, and the above-mentioned insulation materials are filled in their respective cavities to insulate and isolate the nose shell from the outside world.

[0065] Combine Figure 1, an operation screen 130 is also provided on the head housing for the user to operate and configure the beverage. In addition, the operating table 100 is also provided with a cup washing groove 101, a drain tray 102 and other common structures, which are not repeated here.

[0066] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Specific technical means in some embodiments may be incorporated in part or in whole into another embodiment, unless expressly excluded by another embodiment. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A beverage machine, characterized in that: include: A machine frame, comprising an operating table (100) and a machine head housing, wherein the machine head housing is arranged on the operating table (100); A product dispensing assembly is disposed in the head housing and has a product dispensing port (302) for dispensing products; A refrigeration system comprises a heat exchange component (200) and a refrigeration module (210), wherein the heat exchange component (200) is arranged in the head shell and is used to perform heat exchange in the head shell, and the refrigeration module (210) is arranged below the operating table (100) and is connected to the heat exchange component (200) and is used to supply refrigerant to the heat exchange component (200).

2. The beverage machine according to claim 1, wherein: The output components include: A mounting shell, comprising a plurality of mounting plates distributed in a circumferential direction, the mounting shell being arranged in the head shell, and the heat exchange component (200) being arranged above the mounting shell; A peristaltic pump (303) is disposed in the head housing and mounted on the mounting plate; The product outlet pipe is arranged in the head housing, and one end of the pipe is connected to the peristaltic pump (303), and the other end passes through the top of the mounting housing and is connected to the product outlet (302).

3. The beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that The heat exchange assembly (200) comprises a heat exchanger, the refrigeration module (210) is connected to the heat exchanger and supplies refrigerant to the heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger is arranged on the top of the installation shell.

4. The beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heat exchanger comprises a coil (202), and heat dissipation fins (220) are provided on the outer wall of the coil (202).

5. The beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heat exchange assembly (200) further comprises a drain pan (230), wherein the drain pan (230) is arranged on the top of the mounting shell, and the heat exchanger is supported on the drain pan (230) via a fixing frame (240).

6. The beverage machine according to claim 3, wherein: The heat exchange assembly (200) comprises a fan (201), which is arranged on the top of the mounting shell. The fan (201) is used to disturb the airflow in the head shell to accelerate heat exchange.

7. The beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A refrigeration device (310) is provided below the operating table (100), and the material assembly is used to be provided in the refrigeration device (310) and is in communication with the delivery pipe of the peristaltic pump (303).

8. The beverage machine according to claim 7, wherein: The refrigeration equipment (310) is provided with a multi-pipeline docking device, wherein the multi-pipeline docking device is provided with a plurality of mutually independent serial pipelines, and each of the serial pipelines is detachably connected between each material box of the material assembly and each output pipe of the peristaltic pump (303).

9. The beverage machine according to claim 2, wherein: A heat-insulating material is provided between the head shell and the mounting shell, and the heat-insulating material is used as a heat-insulating layer.

10. The beverage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the refrigeration module (210) is provided with a roller; and / or, A temperature detection component is provided in the head housing, and the temperature detection component is used to detect the temperature in the head housing.

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