Ice cream machine easy to take ice cream

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice cream machine capable of easily containing ice cream. The ice cream machine comprises a machine body, a stirring container and a stirring paddle arranged in the stirring container, a shaft-shaped restraining member is arranged at the center of the stirring container, and the stirring paddle is combined to the restraining member; wherein the top surface of the restraining component is arranged within the range of two thirds of the height of the stirring container, and the distance between the top surface of the restraining component and the bottom wall of the stirring container is smaller than 15 cm, so that a user can conveniently take ice cream from the stirring container; compared with the prior art, the scheme has the advantages that the space, occupied by the restraining component, in the stirring container can be reduced, and a user can conveniently take ice cream from the stirring container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of ice cream machines, and in particular to an ice cream machine that is easy to serve ice cream. Background Art

[0002] With the upgrading of consumption, the types of ice cream have become more abundant and diversified, and its taste has also become richer. Now many consumers like to buy ice cream made on site for reasons such as fresh taste and clear and visible hygiene. The ice cream machine used for on-site ice cream making is also called a front-desk ice cream machine. Consumers can watch the ice cream making process while buying and waiting.

[0003] In related art, ice cream machines feature a holding cylinder, which houses a stirring shaft equipped with several stirring blades. Once ingredients are placed in the cylinder, a drive mechanism rotates the stirring shaft to evenly mix the ingredients. This, combined with a condensing device located outside the cylinder, allows the ice cream to be quickly produced. However, if the seal between the stirring shaft and the cylinder is poor, liquid inside the cylinder can leak out and flow into electrical components such as the motor, potentially damaging the machine.

[0004] In order to solve this technical problem, a Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN219502503U discloses a stirring device for an ice cream machine that is easy to hold ice cream, including a stirrer, a holding barrel and a driving device for driving the stirrer to rotate, and the stirrer is rotatably connected to the holding barrel; the driving device includes a motor and a drive shaft, the drive shaft extends into the holding barrel, and the stirrer is sleeved on the drive shaft; a mounting column is provided in the holding barrel, and the mounting column is located between the drive shaft and the stirrer; a waterproof sleeve is provided between the mounting column and the drive shaft; the mounting column is used to seal the gap between the stirring shaft and the holding barrel, which helps prevent ice cream leakage.

[0005] However, in the above patent, due to the arrangement of the mounting post and the waterproof sleeve, the length of the drive shaft is relatively long, and the drive shaft occupies a relatively large space in the mixing container, which affects the taking out of the ice cream in the mixing container. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides an ice cream maker that is easy to take ice cream, reduces the space occupied by the restraining component in the stirring container, and avoids affecting the user's taking of the ice cream in the stirring container.

[0007] The present application provides an ice cream machine that is easy to serve ice cream, comprising a machine body, a stirring container, and a stirring paddle disposed in the stirring container;

[0008] A shaft-shaped restraining member is arranged at the center of the stirring container, and the stirring paddle is coupled to the restraining member;

[0009] The top surface of the restraining member is arranged within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container, and the distance between the top surface of the restraining member and the bottom wall of the stirring container is less than 15 cm, so that the user can easily take ice cream from the stirring container.

[0010] Several optional methods are also provided below, but they are not intended to be additional limitations on the above-mentioned overall solution. They are merely further supplements or optimizations. Under the premise that there are no technical or logical contradictions, each optional method can be combined separately for the above-mentioned overall solution, or multiple optional methods can be combined.

[0011] Optionally, the maximum production capacity of the stirring container is configured within two-thirds of its height, and the top surface of the restraint member is configured within the maximum production capacity range.

[0012] Optionally, the stirring range of the stirring paddle is arranged within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container, and the top surface of the restraint member is arranged within the stirring range.

[0013] Optionally, the distance between the top surface of the constraining member and the bottom wall of the stirring container is less than 10 cm.

[0014] Optionally, the top surface of the constraining member is lower than the top surface of the stirring paddle.

[0015] Optionally, the top surface of the stirring paddle is arranged within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container.

[0016] Optionally, the restraining member includes:

[0017] a drive shaft, which is used to drive the stirring paddle to rotate; and

[0018] A pin, which is arranged on the top of the restraining member;

[0019] Wherein, the stirring paddle has a pin hole matched with the pin shaft, so that the stirring paddle is fixed to the restraining member.

[0020] Optionally, the drive shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the stirring container by means of a positioning device.

[0021] Optionally, seals are provided between the positioning device and the bottom wall and the drive shaft.

[0022] Optionally, the positioning device includes:

[0023] a fixed sleeve, which is fixed to the stirring container and sleeved on the outer side of the driving shaft;

[0024] a locking member, which is configured on the fixing sleeve;

[0025] Wherein, a first sealing member is arranged between the fixing sleeve and the driving shaft, and the locking member is configured to fix the first sealing member between the locking member and the fixing sleeve.

[0026] The present application discloses an ice cream maker that is easy to take ice cream out of. The top surface of the restraining member is within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container, so as to reduce the space occupied by the restraining member in the stirring container and facilitate the user to take ice cream out of the stirring container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an ice cream machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an ice cream machine omitting some of its structures;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Structural diagram of the middle part structure;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a structure in which some structures are omitted;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Middle AA section view;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the local structure in;

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The structural diagram of the stirring container is omitted;

[0035] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The structural diagram of the stirring paddle is omitted.

[0036] The reference numerals in the figures are described as follows:

[0037] 100. Ice cream machine; 101. Machine body; 102. Casters;

[0038] 10. Mixing container; 11. Accommodating chamber; 12. Bottom wall; 13. Side wall; 14. Mounting hole;

[0039] 20. Stirring paddle; 21. Connecting sleeve; 22. Guide groove; 23. Pin hole;

[0040] 30. Constraint member; 31. Power source; 311. Motor; 32. Drive shaft; 33. Mounting portion; 34. Pin;

[0041] 40. Positioning device; 41. Fixing sleeve; 411. Through hole; 412. Limiting portion; 42. Locking member; 421. Shaft hole; 422. First portion; 423. Second portion; 43. First sealing member; 44. Second sealing member; 45. Third sealing member; 46. Fourth sealing member; 47. Support seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is referred to as being "disposed on" another component, it may be directly disposed on the other component or there may be an intermediate component.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the present application provides an ice cream machine 100 that is easy to scoop ice cream, comprising a machine body 101, a stirring container 10, and a stirring paddle 20 disposed in the stirring container 10; an axial restraining member 30 is disposed at the center of the stirring container 10, and the stirring paddle 20 is coupled to the restraining member 30; wherein, the top surface of the restraining member 30 is disposed within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container 10, and the distance between the top surface of the restraining member 30 and the bottom wall 12 of the stirring container 10 is less than 15 cm, so that the user can easily scoop ice cream from the stirring container 10.

[0046] The restraining member 30 drives the paddle 20 to rotate, stirring the ice cream within the mixing container 10. The top surface of the restraining member 30 is positioned within two-thirds of the height of the mixing container 10, minimizing the space occupied by the restraining member 30 within the mixing container 10 and preventing interference with a scoop when scooping the ice cream. Furthermore, when the ice cream is displayed, the restraining member 30 is not exposed, thereby minimizing its appearance.

[0047] In this embodiment, if Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the structure of the body 101 is not strictly limited, as long as the body 101 can support the mixing container 10 and other structures; for example, the structure of the body 101 is a frame structure. Four casters 102 are installed at the bottom of the body 101, allowing the ice cream machine 100 to be flexibly moved.

[0048] In this embodiment, if Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the mixing container 10 has an open receiving chamber 11; a stirring paddle 20 is located within the receiving chamber 11 and stirs the ice cream therein. The mixing container 10 includes a bottom wall 12 and side walls 13; the bottom wall 12 and the side walls 13 enclose the receiving chamber 11. The bottom wall 12 is generally plate-shaped; the side wall 13 is cylindrical, with one end of the side wall 13 being open along its axis to form an opening and the other end being connected to the bottom wall 12.

[0049] In this embodiment, if Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the maximum production capacity of the mixing container 10 is configured within two-thirds of its height, and the top surface of the restraining member 30 is configured within the maximum production capacity range. The mixing container 10 is configured with a maximum production capacity suitable for ice cream production to accommodate the stirring range of the stirring paddle 20. The stirring range of the ice cream is determined by the height of the stirring paddle 20 within the mixing container 10. The stirring range of the stirring paddle 20 can be understood as the range within which the stirring paddle 20 moves the ice cream when stirring the ice cream; for example, the stirring range of the stirring paddle 20 can be at or above the height of the stirring paddle 20.

[0050] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 6As shown, when the height of the top surface of the constraining member 30 is too high, the space occupied by the constraining member 30 in the stirring container 10 will increase; specifically, the space occupied by the constraining member 30 in the height direction of the stirring chamber will increase. Preferably, the distance between the top surface of the constraining member 30 and the bottom wall 12 of the stirring container 10 is less than 12 cm. Further preferably, the distance between the top surface of the constraining member 30 and the bottom wall 12 of the stirring container 10 is less than 10 cm. Further preferably, the distance between the top surface of the constraining member 30 and the bottom wall 12 of the stirring container 10 is less than 8 cm. Further preferably, the distance between the top surface of the constraining member 30 and the bottom wall 12 of the stirring container 10 is less than 6 cm.

[0051] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the top surface of the stirring paddle 20 is positioned within two-thirds of the height of the mixing container 10. When the ice cream is displayed, the stirring paddle 20 is not exposed outside the ice cream, thereby avoiding affecting the appearance of the ice cream. The stirring range of the stirring paddle 20 is positioned within two-thirds of the height of the mixing container 10. The top surface of the restraining member 30 is positioned within the stirring range and is lower than the top surface of the stirring paddle 20.

[0052] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the restraining component includes a drive shaft 32 and a pin shaft 34, the drive shaft 32 is used to drive the stirring paddle 20 to rotate; the pin shaft 34 is arranged at the top of the restraining member 30; wherein, the stirring paddle 20 has a pin hole 23 that cooperates with the pin shaft 34, so that the stirring paddle 20 is fixed to the restraining member 30; through the cooperation of the spool and the pin hole 23, the stirring paddle 20 can be quickly disassembled and assembled with the drive shaft 32.

[0053] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the restraining component further includes a mounting portion 33, which is fixedly connected to the top of the restraining member 30; two pins 34 are located on either side of the mounting portion 33. The mounting portion 33 and the restraining member 30 are fixedly connected by welding, bonding, threads, or screws, and the pins 34 are fixed to the outside of the mounting portion 33 by welding, bonding, threads, or screws. The stirring paddle 20 has a connecting sleeve 21 with a pin hole 23. The connecting sleeve 21 can be mounted on the outside of the mounting portion 33, and the pins 34 are located in the pin hole 23, so that the stirring paddle 20 and the restraining member 30 can be detachably connected.

[0054] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 9As shown, the connecting sleeve 21 further has a guide groove 22 that communicates with the pin hole 23. The pin shaft 34 can enter and exit the pin hole 23 through the guide groove 22, thereby facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the stirring paddle 20 and the restraining member 30. The guide groove 22 opens at the bottom of the connecting sleeve 21. When the connecting sleeve 21 is mounted on the mounting portion 33, the pin shaft 34 enters from the bottom of the guide groove 22. After the connecting sleeve 21 and the mounting portion 33 are properly installed, the pin shaft 34 enters the pin hole 23.

[0055] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the drive shaft 32 is rotatably connected to the bottom wall 12 of the mixing container 10 via a positioning device 40. A portion of the drive shaft 32 is located inside the mixing container 10 and connected to the stirring paddle 20, while another portion is located outside the mixing container 10 and connected to a power source 31. The power source 31 is a motor 311 located outside the mixing container 10. The motor 311 can be connected to the restraining member 30 via a speed reducer or other means to enable the motor 311 to drive the restraining member 30 to rotate.

[0056] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 9 As shown, seals are installed between the positioning device 40, the bottom wall 12, and the drive shaft 32. The positioning device 40 includes a fixing sleeve 41 and a locking member 42. The fixing sleeve 41 is fixed to the mixing container 10 and is mounted on the outside of the drive shaft 32. The locking member 42 is disposed within the fixing sleeve 41. A first seal 43 is disposed between the fixing sleeve 41 and the drive shaft 32. The locking member 42 is configured to secure the first seal 43 between the locking member 42 and the fixing sleeve 41. The first seal 43 prevents liquid from leaking out of the mixing container 10, which could damage the motor 311 and affect the operation of the ice cream maker 100. The seals include the first seal 43.

[0057] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the bottom wall 12 has a mounting hole 14, and a fixing sleeve 41 is inserted into the mounting hole 14 and fixedly connected to the mixing container 10. The fixing sleeve 41 is generally cylindrical in structure; the fixing sleeve 41 has a through hole 411 for the drive shaft 32 to pass through, and the drive shaft 32 is arranged to fit closely with the wall of the through hole 411 with a gap. To ensure that the fixing sleeve 41 is fixedly connected to the mixing container 10, in some embodiments, the outer wall 13 of the fixing sleeve 41 is provided with a limit portion 412. The portion of the fixing sleeve 41 located inside the mixing container 10 abuts against the inner wall of the mixing container 10 through the limit portion 412, and the portion located outside the mixing container 10 is fixedly connected to the support seat 47 by means of threads, bonding, welding, or bolts, thereby fixing the fixing sleeve 41 to the mixing container 10. A third sealing member 45 is provided between the limit portion 412 and the mixing container 10 to strengthen the seal between the fixing sleeve 41 and the mixing container 10. The sealing member includes the third sealing member 45.

[0058] In this embodiment, if Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the locking member 42 has a shaft hole 421 through which the drive shaft 32 passes. At least one second sealing member 44 is disposed between the locking member 42 and the drive shaft 32 to enhance the seal between the locking member 42 and the drive shaft 32. The drive shaft 32 and the wall of the shaft hole 421 are in close contact or have a clearance fit. The shaft hole 421 supports the drive shaft 32. The clearance between the drive shaft 32 and the wall of the shaft hole 421 is smaller than the clearance between the drive shaft 32 and the through hole 411. The sealing member includes the second sealing member 44.

[0059] Specifically, the locking member 42 has a generally cylindrical structure and includes a first portion 422 and a second portion 423. The first portion 422 has an axial hole 421, and a first sealing member 43 is positioned between the first portion 422 and the fixing sleeve 41. The second portion 423 is sleeved onto the outside of the fixing sleeve 41 and threadedly connected to the fixing sleeve 41. The first portion 422 and the fixing sleeve 41 are arranged axially with respect to the restraining member 30, with the first sealing member 43 positioned between the first portion 422 and the fixing sleeve 41. A fourth sealing member 46 is positioned between the second portion 423 and the mixing container 10. The sealing member includes the fourth sealing member 46.

[0060] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined in any manner. To simplify the description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there are no conflicts in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. When technical features in different embodiments are reflected in the same figure, it can be regarded as that figure also discloses the combination examples of the various embodiments involved.

[0061] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art could make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice cream machine for easily serving ice cream, comprising a machine body, a stirring container, and a stirring paddle disposed in the stirring container; characterized in that: A shaft-shaped restraining member is arranged at the center of the stirring container, and the stirring paddle is coupled to the restraining member; The top surface of the restraining member is arranged within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container, and the distance between the top surface of the restraining member and the bottom wall of the stirring container is less than 15 cm, so that the user can easily take ice cream from the stirring container.

2. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 1, characterized in that: The maximum production capacity of the stirring container is arranged within two-thirds of its height, and the top surface of the restraining member is arranged within the maximum production capacity range.

3. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The stirring range of the stirring paddle is arranged within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container, and the top surface of the restraining member is arranged within the stirring range.

4. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the top surface of the restraining member and the bottom wall of the stirring container is less than 10 cm.

5. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the restraining member is lower than the top surface of the stirring paddle.

6. The ice cream machine for easily serving ice cream according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The top surface of the stirring paddle is arranged within two-thirds of the height of the stirring container.

7. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 1, characterized in that: The restraining member comprises: a drive shaft, which is used to drive the stirring paddle to rotate; and A pin, which is arranged on the top of the restraining member; Wherein, the stirring paddle has a pin hole matched with the pin shaft, so that the stirring paddle is fixed to the restraining member.

8. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the stirring container via a positioning device.

9. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 8, characterized in that: Sealing elements are provided between the positioning device, the bottom wall and the driving shaft.

10. The ice cream machine for easily taking ice cream according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The positioning device comprises: a fixed sleeve, which is fixed to the stirring container and sleeved on the outer side of the driving shaft; a locking member, which is configured on the fixing sleeve; Wherein, a first sealing member is arranged between the fixing sleeve and the driving shaft, and the locking member is configured to fix the first sealing member between the locking member and the fixing sleeve.

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