Ice making bin and cold drink machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice making bin which comprises a shell, the shell is installed on a cold drink machine, an ice making cavity is formed in the shell, and a non-straight-through type liquid inlet cavity is formed in the upper portion of the shell. A non-straight-through type liquid inlet cavity is formed in the shell, a liquid inlet is formed in the non-straight-through type liquid inlet cavity, a turning cover is arranged on the liquid inlet in a covering mode, the rotating end of the turning cover is rotationally connected with the shell, a liquid outlet is formed in the bottom end of one side of the non-straight-through type liquid inlet cavity, the liquid outlet and the liquid inlet are arranged in a staggered mode, and the liquid outlet is communicated with the ice making cavity. The utility model further discloses a cold drink machine which comprises the ice making bin. By adopting the ice maker, the condition that smoothie flows backwards can be avoided, and the ice making effect and the use experience of a user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cold drink machines, in particular to an ice making bin and a cold drink machine. Background Art

[0002] In the hot summer, people like to drink iced drinks, and many iced drinks require ice cubes. Therefore, cold drink machines that process ice cubes into ice cubes have emerged. Currently, the ice making bin of a cold drink machine is equipped with an evaporator and a stirring device. The evaporator is used to make ice from the added ingredients to form the desired ice material; the stirring device is used to scrape the formed ice material and push it to the sand outlet to obtain the desired smoothie.

[0003] The current ice making bin is equipped with a direct liquid inlet that connects to the ice making chamber. However, this direct liquid inlet makes it easy for users to insert their fingers directly into the ice making chamber when adding liquid or in other situations. This causes discomfort to the user and may cause contamination of the ice making chamber, reducing the sanitary quality. Furthermore, it is easy for ice to flow back into the ice making chamber during ice making, affecting the ice making effect and reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an ice making bin and a cold drink machine, which can avoid the backflow of ice and smoothies, improve the ice making effect and the user's experience.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an ice-making bin, including a shell, which is installed on a cold drink machine, an ice-making chamber is provided in the shell, and a non-straight-through liquid inlet chamber is provided on the upper part of the shell; a liquid inlet is provided on the non-straight-through liquid inlet chamber, and a flip cover is provided on the liquid inlet upper cover, and the rotating end of the flip cover is rotatably connected to the shell, a liquid outlet is provided at the bottom end of one side of the non-straight-through liquid inlet chamber, the liquid outlet is staggered with the liquid inlet, and the liquid outlet is connected to the ice-making chamber.

[0006] As an improvement to the above solution, the liquid outlet is close to the side edge of the ice-making chamber, and the liquid outlet direction of the liquid outlet is the same as the rotation direction of the sand scraping device in the ice-making chamber.

[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, an arc-shaped transition surface is provided in the non-straight-through liquid inlet cavity, and the arc-shaped transition surface extends from high to low to the liquid outlet.

[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, the liquid outlet is flat.

[0009] As an improvement of the above solution, the liquid outlet is away from the sand outlet of the ice making chamber, the liquid outlet is extended along the length direction of the ice making chamber, and the width of the liquid outlet gradually increases along the sand outlet direction of the ice making chamber.

[0010] As an improvement of the above-mentioned solution, a mounting groove is provided on the shell, the liquid inlet is provided in the mounting groove, and first rotation hole portions are respectively provided on both sides of one end of the mounting groove; a first handle portion is provided on the flip cover, and first rotation shaft portions are respectively provided on both sides of the rotating end of the flip cover, and the first rotation shaft portion is rotatably connected to the first rotation hole portion.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, a first buckle portion is provided at one end of the flip cover, a first bayonet is provided at one end of the mounting slot, and the first buckle portion is engaged and connected with the first bayonet.

[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, the liquid outlet is provided at one end of the ice making bin away from the sand outlet, and the liquid outlet is extended along the width direction of the ice making cavity.

[0013] As an improvement to the above solution, the liquid outlet direction of the liquid outlet extends to the sand outlet starting end of the ice making chamber.

[0014] As an improvement to the above solution, an inclined transition surface is provided in the non-straight-through liquid inlet cavity, and the inclined transition surface extends from high to low to the liquid outlet.

[0015] As an improvement to the above solution, a limit plate is provided on the shell, and the limit plates are respectively arranged on both sides of the liquid inlet, and one end of the limit plates on both sides is respectively provided with a second rotation hole portion; the end of the flip cover close to the sand outlet is provided with a second handle portion, and the two sides of the other end of the flip cover are respectively provided with a second rotation shaft portion, and the second rotation shaft portion is rotatably connected to the second rotation hole portion.

[0016] As an improvement to the above solution, second buckle parts are respectively provided on both sides of the flip cover, and second bayonet ports are respectively provided on both sides of the non-straight-through liquid inlet cavity, and the second buckle parts are engaged and connected with the second bayonet ports.

[0017] The utility model also provides a cold drink machine, comprising the above-mentioned ice making bin.

[0018] The beneficial effects of implementing the present invention are:

[0019] The ice making bin and cold drink machine of the utility model are provided with a non-through liquid inlet chamber structure, which can, on the one hand, prevent the user's fingers from being easily inserted into the ice making chamber during use, thereby improving the comfort and hygiene quality of use; on the other hand, it can effectively prevent the occurrence of ice and smoothie backflow, improve the ice making effect and the user's experience, and meet the actual needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the first embodiment of the ice making bin of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the top view of the ice making bin;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the AA direction;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a cover body;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a non-straight-through liquid inlet cavity;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the flip cover;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a second embodiment of the ice making bin of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the ice making bin;

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the shell structure;

[0029] Figure 10 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the flip cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, Figures 1 to 5The schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the ice making bin of the present invention is shown. The schematic diagram includes a housing 1, which is mounted on a cold beverage dispenser. The housing 1 defines an ice making chamber 2. A non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 is provided at the top of the housing 1. The non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 is provided with a liquid inlet 31. A liquid outlet 32 ​​is provided at the bottom of one side of the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3. The liquid outlet 32 ​​is staggered from the liquid inlet 31 to effectively prevent a user from inserting a finger into the ice making chamber 2 through the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 during use, thereby improving user comfort, preventing contamination of the ice making chamber 2, and enhancing sanitation. The liquid outlet 32 ​​communicates with the ice making chamber 2 to supply ice making raw materials. During ice making, the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 prevents shaved ice from flowing back outward through the liquid outlet 32, the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3, and the liquid inlet 31, thereby improving the ice making effect and user experience, meeting the actual needs of users.

[0032] Specifically, the liquid outlet 32 ​​is located near the side edge of the ice-making chamber 2, and the liquid discharge direction of the liquid outlet 32 ​​is the same as the rotation direction of the scraping device in the ice-making chamber 2. In this embodiment, the liquid outlet 32 ​​is located on the side of the ice-making chamber 2. When the scraping device in the ice-making chamber 2 rotates, the smoothie it drives rotates around the sides and is pushed outward. Because the liquid discharge direction of the liquid outlet 32 ​​is the same as the rotation direction of the scraping device in the ice-making chamber 2, that is, the same as the rotation direction of the smoothie, under the same direction, the smoothie is unlikely to enter the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 through the liquid outlet 32, and is even less likely to accumulate in the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 and be discharged back through the liquid inlet 31. Therefore, this structure effectively prevents the occurrence of smoothie backflow, improves the ice-making effect and user experience, and meets the actual needs of users.

[0033] Furthermore, a curved transition surface 33 is provided within the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3, extending from a high point to the liquid outlet 32. During liquid addition, the liquid can flow smoothly through the curved transition surface 33 into the liquid outlet 32, improving the smoothness and efficiency of liquid discharge. During ice making, the curved transition surface 33 within the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 prevents smooth ice from accumulating upward from the bottom of the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3. In this case, the smooth ice must overcome a certain amount of gravity to gradually accumulate upward and flow back out of the liquid inlet 31, thereby further preventing smooth ice from flowing back and improving ice making results.

[0034] Preferably, the liquid outlet 32 ​​is flat to prevent the liquid outlet 32 ​​from having a large or excessively wide flow width, which would cause smoothie to easily flow into the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 from the liquid outlet 32 ​​during ice making. Therefore, by providing a flat liquid outlet 32, the accumulation of smoothie in the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 can be further reduced, thereby reducing the occurrence of smoothie backflow.

[0035] Preferably, the liquid outlet 32 ​​is located away from the sand outlet 21 of the ice-making chamber 2. A sand outlet switch mechanism is provided at the sand outlet 21 to facilitate sand discharge. The liquid outlet 32 ​​extends along the length of the ice-making chamber 2, and its width gradually increases along the sand outlet direction of the ice-making chamber 2. The liquid outlet 32 ​​and the sand outlet 21 of the ice-making chamber 2 are located at opposite ends of the ice-making chamber 2. Because the sand scraping device in the ice-making chamber 2 scrapes the sand and pushes it outward for discharge through the sand outlet 21 of the ice-making chamber 2 during rotation, in this embodiment, the gradually increasing width of the liquid outlet 32 ​​allows more liquid to flow in the sand outlet direction during liquid addition, facilitating better ice-making. Furthermore, since the generated sand is pushed in the sand outlet direction during ice-making, this reduces the amount of produced sand entering the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 through the liquid outlet 32, thereby reducing the risk of sand backflow.

[0036] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the liquid inlet 31 is covered with a flip cover 4, and the rotating end of the flip cover 4 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. Specifically, the housing 1 is provided with a mounting slot 11, in which the liquid inlet 31 is located. First rotation holes 12 are provided on either side of one end of the mounting slot 11. The flip cover 4 is provided with a first handle 41, which is movably connected to the mounting slot 11. First rotation shafts 42 are provided on either side of the rotating end of the flip cover 4, and the first rotation shafts 42 are rotatably connected to the first rotation holes 12. When liquid is needed, the user controls the first handle 41 to rotate the flip cover 4 on the housing 1, thereby opening the flip cover 4 and placing the liquid inlet 31 in an open state, allowing the user to add liquid. When liquid is not needed, the user controls the first handle 41 to close the cover.

[0037] Furthermore, one end of the flip cover 4 is provided with a first latch portion 43, and one end of the mounting slot 11 is provided with a first latch opening 13. The first latch portion 43 engages with the first latch opening 13 to secure the flip cover 4 relative to the housing 1. Specifically, a hook 431 is provided on the first latch portion 43, and a protrusion 131 is provided on one inner wall of the first latch opening 13. When the flip cover 4 is closed, the user controls the first handle portion 41 to rotate the flip cover 4, causing the hook 431 to engage with the first latch opening 13 and abut against the bottom end surface of the protrusion 131, thereby securing the flip cover 4 to the housing 1. When the flip cover 4 is opened, the user controls the first handle portion 41 to rotate the flip cover 4 upward, causing the hook 431 to disengage from the first latch opening 13, thereby allowing the flip cover 4 to rotate and open within the housing 1, thereby facilitating liquid refilling.

[0038] Preferably, the flip cover 4 includes a first flip plate 44 and a second flip plate 45, and the first flip plate 44 is provided with a third rotation hole portion 46 on both sides of one end close to the second flip plate 45, and the first clip portion 43 is provided on one end of the first flip plate 44 away from the second flip plate 45; the second flip plate 45 is provided with the first rotation axis portion 42 on both sides of one end away from the first flip plate 44, and the second flip plate 45 is provided with a third rotation axis portion 47 on both sides of one end close to the first flip plate 44, and the first rotation axis portion 47 is rotatably connected to the third rotation hole portion 46; the second flip plate 45 is provided with a limit block 48 on one end close to the first flip plate 44, and the limit block 48 is movably abutted against the first flip plate 44 located thereon. When the flip cover 4 is opened, the user controls the first handle 41 to move the first flip cover plate 44, causing the hook 431 to disengage from the first latch 13. The first flip cover plate 44 then drives the second flip cover plate 45 to rotate, causing the entire flip cover 4 to move upward and open, thereby opening the liquid inlet 31. Conversely, when the flip cover 4 is closed, the user controls the first handle 41 to rotate the first and second flip cover plates 44, 45. The second flip cover plate 45 abuts against the stopper on the mounting slot 11, and one bottom end surface of the first flip cover plate 44 abuts against the stopper 48. The hook 431 of the first flip cover plate 44 engages the first latch 13 and abuts against the bottom end surface of the protruding portion 131, thereby securing the flip cover 4 to the housing 1.

[0039] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, Figures 7 to 10 The following is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the second embodiment of the ice making bin of the present invention. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that:

[0040] The liquid outlet 32 ​​is located at the end of the ice making bin away from the sand outlet 21. It extends along the width of the ice making chamber 2 and extends to the sand outlet starting point of the ice making chamber 2. When raw materials enter the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3, the liquid outlet 32 ​​directs them to the sand outlet starting point of the ice making bin, away from the sand outlet 21. Raw materials at the sand outlet starting point gradually flow forward along the sand outlet direction of the ice making bin. When making ice and scraping sand, the scraping device scrapes the sand from the ice and pushes it outward along the direction of sand discharge; and when the scraping device rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, the scraped ice and sand are not easy to enter the non-straight-through liquid inlet chamber 33 from the liquid outlet 32 ​​located above the starting end of sand discharge, and are even less likely to accumulate in the non-straight-through liquid inlet chamber 3 and be discharged back from the liquid inlet 31. Therefore, the above structure can effectively avoid the occurrence of ice and sand backflow, improve the ice making effect and user experience, and meet the actual needs of users.

[0041] Preferably, an inclined transition surface 34 is provided within the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3, extending from a high point to the liquid outlet 32. During liquid addition, the liquid can flow smoothly through the inclined transition surface 34 into the liquid outlet 32, improving the smoothness and efficiency of liquid discharge. During ice making, the inclined transition surface 34 within the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3 prevents smooth ice from accumulating upward from the bottom of the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3. In this case, the smooth ice must overcome a certain amount of gravity to gradually accumulate upward and flow back out of the liquid inlet 31, thereby further preventing smooth ice from flowing back and improving ice making results.

[0042] Furthermore, the housing 1 is provided with a limit plate 13, disposed on either side of the liquid inlet 31. A second rotation hole 14 is provided at one end of each limit plate 13. The flip cover 4 is provided with a second handle 411 at one end near the sand outlet 21. The flip cover 4 is provided with a second rotation axis 412 on either side of the other end. The second rotation axis 412 is rotatably connected to the second rotation hole 14 to achieve a movable connection between the flip cover 4 and the limit plate 13. When liquid is needed, the user controls the second handle 411 to rotate the flip cover 4 on the housing 1, thereby opening the flip cover 4 and opening the liquid inlet 31. The user can then add liquid. When liquid is not needed, the user controls the second handle 411 to close the cover.

[0043] The flip cover 4 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion 413 in the middle of each side, and a second snap-fit ​​opening 35 is provided on each side of the non-through liquid inlet chamber 3. The second snap-fit ​​portion 413 engages with the second snap-fit ​​opening 35. When closing the flip cover 4, the user controls the second handle 411 to rotate the flip cover 4, causing the second snap-fit ​​portions 413 on each side to engage with the corresponding second snap-fit ​​opening 35, thereby securing the flip cover 4 to the housing 1. When opening the flip cover 4, the user controls the first handle to rotate the flip cover 4 upward, causing the second snap-fit ​​portions 413 to disengage from the second snap-fit ​​opening 35, allowing the flip cover 4 to rotate and open on the housing 1, thereby facilitating liquid refilling.

[0044] The present invention further provides a cold drink machine (not shown) comprising an ice making bin according to any of the above embodiments, the ice making bin being mounted on the cold drink machine. Since the cold drink machine comprises the ice making bin according to any of the above embodiments, the cold drink machine should also have the aforementioned technical effects, which will not be detailed here.

[0045] In summary, the non-through liquid inlet structure of this utility model can, on the one hand, prevent the user's fingers from easily inserting into the ice-making chamber during use, improving user comfort and hygiene. On the other hand, it can effectively prevent the occurrence of ice backflow, improving the ice-making effect and user experience, and meeting the actual needs of users. Secondly, the provided flip cover structure can easily open and close the liquid filling port, thereby facilitating liquid filling and protecting the liquid filling port.

[0046] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice making bin, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell, the shell is installed on the cold drink machine, an ice making cavity is provided in the shell, and a non-through liquid inlet cavity is provided on the upper part of the shell; The non-through liquid inlet cavity is provided with a liquid inlet, the liquid inlet upper cover is provided with a flip cover, the rotating end of the flip cover is rotatably connected to the shell, and a liquid outlet is provided at the bottom end of one side of the non-through liquid inlet cavity, the liquid outlet is staggered with the liquid inlet, and the liquid outlet is communicated with the ice making cavity.

2. The ice making bin according to claim 1, wherein: The liquid outlet is close to the side edge of the ice-making chamber, and the liquid outlet direction of the liquid outlet is the same as the rotation direction of the sand scraping device in the ice-making chamber.

3. The ice making bin according to claim 2, wherein: An arcuate transition surface is provided in the non-straight-through liquid inlet cavity, and the arcuate transition surface extends from high to low to the liquid outlet.

4. The ice making bin according to claim 2, wherein: The liquid outlet is flat.

5. The ice making bin according to claim 4, wherein: The liquid outlet is away from the sand outlet of the ice-making chamber, and is extended along the length direction of the ice-making chamber. The width of the liquid outlet gradually increases along the sand outlet direction of the ice-making chamber.

6. The ice making bin according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The housing is provided with a mounting groove, the liquid inlet is provided in the mounting groove, and first rotating hole portions are respectively provided on both sides of one end of the mounting groove; The flip cover is provided with a first handle portion, and first rotating shaft portions are respectively provided on both sides of the rotating end of the flip cover, and the first rotating shaft portion is rotatably connected to the first rotating hole portion.

7. The ice making bin according to claim 6, wherein: A first buckle portion is provided at one end of the flip cover, a first bayonet is provided at one end of the mounting slot, and the first buckle portion is engaged and connected with the first bayonet.

8. The ice making bin according to claim 1, wherein: The liquid outlet is arranged at one end of the ice making bin away from the sand outlet, and the liquid outlet is extended along the width direction of the ice making cavity.

9. The ice making bin according to claim 8, wherein: The liquid outlet direction of the liquid outlet extends to the sand outlet starting end of the ice making chamber.

10. The ice making bin according to claim 8, wherein: An inclined transition surface is provided in the non-straight-through liquid inlet cavity, and the inclined transition surface extends from high to low to the liquid outlet.

11. The ice making bin according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a limiting plate, which is respectively arranged on both sides of the liquid inlet, and one end of the limiting plates on both sides is respectively provided with a second rotating hole portion; A second handle portion is provided at one end of the flip cover close to the sand outlet, and second rotating shaft portions are respectively provided on both sides of the other end of the flip cover, and the second rotating shaft portion is rotatably connected to the second rotating hole portion.

12. The ice making bin according to claim 11, wherein: A second buckle portion is provided on both sides of the flip cover, and a second bayonet is provided on both sides of the non-through liquid inlet cavity, and the second buckle portion is engaged and connected with the second bayonet.

13. A cold drink machine, characterized in that: The ice making bin comprises the ice making bin according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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