Protective cover applied to self-service cotton candy machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a protective cover applied to a self-service cotton candy machine, the protective cover is arranged above a candy discharging device of the self-service cotton candy machine, a mechanical arm for grabbing cotton candies is arranged in the protective cover, the protective cover comprises side plates which are oppositely arranged, one end of each side plate is connected with a front plate, the other end of each side plate is connected with a manual door, and the front plate and the manual door are oppositely arranged. A cavity is defined by the side plates, the front plate and the manual door; an opening is formed in the bottom of the cavity, the opening is communicated with the candy discharging device, and the manipulator is arranged in the cavity; a heat dissipation plate is arranged on the top of the cavity, and heat in the cavity is dissipated out through the heat dissipation plate. The protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine is simple in structure, and the manual door is arranged on the protective cover, so that an operator can conveniently open the manual door at any time to operate the self-service cotton candy machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field related to equipment for making cotton candy, and in particular to a protective cover for a self-service cotton candy machine. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, marshmallows are a popular sweet food, and their production process is full of fun and viewing. The equipment for making marshmallows heats the syrup and sprays it out through a small hole, then uses centrifugal force to quickly condense the syrup into thin threads, and finally winds it into fluffy marshmallows. In order to improve the safety and ease of operation of the equipment for making marshmallows, many modern marshmallow-making equipment are equipped with dust covers to prevent the sugar threads / syrup from splashing. The dust covers of existing marshmallow-making equipment mostly adopt a fixed design and cannot be flexibly opened or closed, which limits the convenience of operation to a certain extent. Especially when it is necessary to clean the inside of the machine for maintenance or take out the prepared marshmallows, the fixed mask will cause inconvenience to the operator. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present application provides a protective cover for a self-service cotton candy machine, which is simple to use and convenient for operators to use.

[0004] The present application provides a protective cover for a self-service cotton candy machine, wherein the protective cover is arranged above the cotton candy dispensing device of the self-service cotton candy machine, and a robotic arm for grabbing cotton candy is arranged inside the protective cover, and the protective cover comprises: side panels arranged opposite to each other, one end of the side panels is connected to the front panel, and the other end is connected to a manual door, and the side panels, the front panel, and the manual door are arranged to form a cavity; an opening is provided at the bottom of the cavity, and the opening is connected to the cotton candy dispensing device, and the robotic arm is arranged in the cavity; a heat sink is provided at the top of the cavity, and the heat sink dissipates the heat in the cavity.

[0005] In the protective cover used for the self-service cotton candy machine, the heat dissipation plate is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes, and the heat dissipation holes are arranged in a matrix.

[0006] In the protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, one side of the heat sink is connected to a top cover, and the top cover is folded and connected to the heat sink.

[0007] In the protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, a metal strip is provided in the cavity, and a magnet is provided on the upper side of the manual door. The magnet and the metal strip are magnetically attracted to close the manual door.

[0008] In the protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, a rotary lock is provided on the upper side of the manual door, and the rotary lock closes and locks the manual door.

[0009] In the protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, a sealing strip is provided on the upper side of the manual door, and the sealing strip contacts the inner wall of the cavity to increase the friction between the sealing strip and the inner wall.

[0010] In the above-mentioned protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, a fixing strip is provided on the lower side of the manual door, the fixing strip is fixedly connected to the side panel, the manual door is pivotally connected to the fixing strip, and the manual door can be flipped relative to the fixing strip.

[0011] In the above-mentioned protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, the manual door is connected to the fixing bar via a hinge.

[0012] In the above-mentioned protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, the side panels are fixedly connected to the front panel via fixing members.

[0013] In the above-mentioned protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine, the fixing strip is fixedly connected to the side panel via a fixing piece.

[0014] The technical solution provided by the present application may include the following beneficial effects: the protective cover applied to the self-service cotton candy machine has a simple structure, and a manual door is provided on the protective cover, which facilitates the operator to open the manual door at any time to operate the self-service cotton candy machine.

[0015] 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. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent through a more detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a self-service cotton candy machine using the protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine shown in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the protective cover of the self-service cotton candy machine being opened using a manual door;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a protective cover applied to a self-service cotton candy machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial structural exploded schematic diagram of a protective cover applied to a self-service cotton candy machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotary lock for locking the protective cover of the self-service cotton candy machine and its enlarged schematic diagram shown in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram and an enlarged schematic diagram of the opening of the rotary lock of the protective cover of the self-service cotton candy machine shown in the embodiment of the present application.

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[0024] Protective cover 1; side panel 11; front panel 12; manual door 13; magnet 131; rotary lock 132; sealing strip 133; fixing strip 134; hinge 135; handle 136; cavity 14; opening 141; heat sink 15; heat dissipation hole 151; top cover 16; metal strip 17;

[0025] Sugar discharging device 2;

[0026] Robot 3;

[0027] Paper stick 4;

[0028] Fixing piece 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided to make the present application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0030] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. As used in this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] It should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] See also Figures 1 to 4 A protective cover for a self-service cotton candy machine, wherein the protective cover 1 is arranged above the cotton candy dispensing device 2 of the self-service cotton candy machine, and a manipulator 3 for grabbing cotton candy is arranged inside the protective cover 1. The protective cover 1 includes: side panels 11 arranged opposite to each other, one end of the side panels 11 is connected to the front panel 12, and the other end is connected to a manual door 13. The side panels 11, the front panel 12, and the manual door 13 are arranged to form a cavity 14, and the bottom of the cavity 14 is provided with an opening 141, which is connected to the cotton candy dispensing device 2. The sugar threads thrown out by the cotton candy dispensing device 2 fly into the cavity 14, and the manipulator 3 is arranged in the cavity 14. The manipulator 3 clamps a paper stick 4 and rotates the paper stick 4 to wrap the flying sugar threads to form cotton candy. A heat sink 15 is provided on the top of the cavity 14, and the heat sink 15 is used to dissipate the heat in the cavity 14. The protective cover used for the self-service cotton candy machine has a simple structure. A manual door 13 is provided on the protective cover 1, which facilitates the operator to open the manual door 13 at any time to operate the self-service cotton candy machine.

[0034] For details, see Figures 1 to 4 The heat sink 15 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 151. Airflow within the cavity 14 flows out through the heat dissipation holes 151, thereby removing heat from the cavity 14 and achieving heat dissipation. Furthermore, the heat dissipation holes 151 are arranged in a matrix, which is aesthetically pleasing and maximizes airflow within the cavity 14, achieving optimal heat dissipation. Preferably, the heat sink 15 is designed in an arc shape, which is aesthetically pleasing, increases the heat dissipation area, and increases the direction of airflow, thereby achieving even better heat dissipation.

[0035] In some preferred embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 A top cover 16 is connected to one side of the heat sink 15, and the top cover 16 is folded and connected to the heat sink 15. That is to say, the top cover 16 is foldable relative to the heat sink 15. By opening the top cover 16, the interior of the cavity 14 can be cleaned in a timely and convenient manner, and it can also serve as an emergency window.

[0036] Further, see Figures 1 to 4 A metal strip 17 is provided in the cavity 14. In this embodiment, the metal strip 17 is provided on the upper side, below the top cover 16. A magnet 131 is provided on the upper side of the manual door 13. The magnet 131 and the metal strip 17 are magnetically attracted to close the manual door 13. This magnetic attraction facilitates the use and maintenance of the manual door 13.

[0037] Alternatively, see Figures 5 and 6 A rotary lock 132 is provided on the upper side of the manual door 13, and the manual door 13 can be closed and locked by the rotary lock 132. Figure 5 The manual door 13 is locked by rotating the rotary lock 132 . Figure 6 The rotary lock 132 is rotated to release the manual door 13 .

[0038] Specifically, see Figure 2 A sealing strip 133 is provided on the upper side of the manual door 13. In this embodiment, the sealing strip 133 is provided on the edge of the upper side of the manual door 13. The sealing strip 133 contacts the inner wall of the cavity 14, increasing the friction between the sealing strip 133 and the inner wall. In this embodiment, the sealing strip 133 contacts the inner wall of the top cover 16 and the inner wall of the side panel 11. The provision of the sealing strip 133 can also tightly connect the manual door 13 with the side panel 11 and the top cover 16, so that the airflow in the cavity 14 flows in the same direction, preventing the sugar threads in the cavity 14 from flying around, making the produced marshmallow model more stable, and improving the cleanliness of the cavity 14. At the same time, the sealing degree of the cavity 14 is ensured, preventing external dust from entering the cavity 14, and ensuring the food hygiene and safety of the cavity 14.

[0039] Further, see Figures 1 to 4 The manual door 13 has a fixing bar 134 on its underside, which is fixedly connected to the side panel 11. The manual door 13 is pivotally connected to the fixing bar 134, allowing the manual door 13 to be flipped relative to the fixing bar 134. Specifically, the manual door 13 is connected to the fixing bar 134 via a hinge 135. A handle 136 is provided on the manual door 13, which allows for quick opening and closing, facilitating the addition of ingredients and removal of finished products. It also effectively prevents external dust from entering the machine, ensuring food hygiene and safety.

[0040] In some optional embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The side panels 11 are fixedly connected to the front panel 12 via the fixing members 5 , and the fixing strips 134 are also fixedly connected to the side panels 11 via the fixing members 5 , thereby ensuring the strength of the protective cover 1 .

[0041] Preferably, see Figures 1 to 4The protective cover 1 is made of a transparent material with a smooth surface and no blind spots. This material is also easy to process and shape. During use, the protective cover 1 can be easily wiped with a damp cloth or detergent, allowing users to deep clean hard-to-reach areas. The transparent protective cover 1 allows consumers to observe the entire marshmallow production process from all angles, providing a highly visual experience. It also allows users to easily identify and clean any dirt, making cleaning simple and convenient.

[0042] The embodiments of the present application have been described above. The above description is illustrative and not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A protective cover for a self-service cotton candy machine, characterized in that: The protective cover is arranged above the candy discharging device of the self-service candy floss machine, and the robot for grabbing the candy floss is arranged in the protective cover, and the protective cover includes: side panels arranged opposite to each other, one end of the side panel is connected to the front panel, and the other end is connected to the manual door, and the side panels, the front panel, and the manual door are arranged to form a cavity; an opening is provided at the bottom of the cavity, and the opening is connected to the candy discharging device, and the robot is arranged in the cavity; a heat sink is provided at the top of the cavity, and the heat sink dissipates the heat in the cavity.

2. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation plate is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes, which are arranged in a matrix.

3. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the heat dissipation plate is connected with a top cover, and the top cover is folded and connected to the heat dissipation plate.

4. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A metal strip is provided in the cavity, and a magnet is provided on the upper side of the manual door. The magnet and the metal strip are magnetically attracted to close the manual door.

5. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotary lock is provided on the upper side of the manual door, and the rotary lock closes and locks the manual door.

6. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing strip is provided on the upper side of the manual door, and the sealing strip contacts the inner wall of the cavity to increase the friction between the sealing strip and the inner wall.

7. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing bar is provided on the lower side of the manual door, the fixing bar is fixedly connected to the side panel, the manual door is pivotally connected to the fixing bar, and the manual door can be flipped relative to the fixing bar.

8. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The manual door is connected to the fixing bar via a hinge.

9. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side panels are fixedly connected to the front panel via fixing members.

10. The protective cover for the self-service cotton candy machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing strip is fixedly connected to the side panel via a fixing piece.

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