Multi-color liquid outlet valve of ice cream machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multicolor liquid outlet valve of an ice cream machine, which comprises a valve body, a discharging channel is arranged on one side of the valve body, a movable valve rod is arranged in the discharging channel, and a discharging port is arranged below the discharging channel. A discharging channel is formed in one side of the valve body, at least three valve ports are formed in the other side of the valve body, a feeding channel is formed in each valve port, the feeding channels extend into the valve body and are communicated with the discharging channel, and the valve ports correspond to ice cream of various colors and / or tastes. According to the multi-color liquid outlet valve, the multiple feeding channels are arranged in the valve body, ice cream with multiple tastes and / or mixed colors can be made at the same time, although the multiple feeding channels are arranged in the same valve body, the multiple feeding channels are relatively independent and do not interfere with one another, the space in the valve body is fully utilized, and the overall structure is relatively simple; the installation and the use are easy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice cream machines, in particular to a multi-color liquid outlet valve for ice cream machines. Background Art

[0002] Most ice cream machines currently on the market use valves that only produce single- or two-color ice cream. These single- or two-color ice creams are relatively conventional and lack novelty, leading to consumer fatigue. While there are ice cream machines with more colors, these machines have more complex valve structures and are more complicated to connect and install. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine in order to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] A multi-color liquid discharge valve for an ice cream machine comprises a valve body, a discharge channel being provided on one side of the valve body, a movable valve stem being provided in the discharge channel, and a discharge port being provided below the discharge channel; at least three valve ports being provided on the other side of the valve body, each of which is provided with a feed channel, the feed channel extending into the valve body and communicating with the discharge channel, the multiple valve ports corresponding to the arrangement of ice cream of multiple colors and / or flavors.

[0006] The multi-color liquid outlet valve is capable of simultaneously producing ice cream of multiple flavors and / or mixed colors by arranging multiple feed channels in the valve body. Although the multiple feed channels are arranged in the same valve body, they are relatively independent and do not interfere with each other, making full use of the space in the valve body. In addition, the overall structure is relatively simple and easy to install and use.

[0007] Furthermore, the valve body is a long plate-shaped structure, one side of which is provided with a boss structure that bulges toward the middle, the discharge channel is arranged in the boss structure, and the other side is a mounting docking surface, and multiple valve ports are arranged in sequence.

[0008] Furthermore, the discharge channel is arranged vertically, and a mounting position is provided above the discharge channel, and the mounting position is used to install a driving member that drives and connects the valve stem; a discharge joint is provided at the discharge port, which can be connected to discharge molds of different shapes, so that the ice cream can not only be produced in a variety of colors and flavors, but also in different shapes.

[0009] Furthermore, at least one sealing groove is provided around the area where the valve port is located, and a sealing ring is provided in the sealing groove to ensure the sealing of the assembly surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the valve port is provided with a feed port at an eccentric position, the cross-sectional size of the feed port is larger than the cross-sectional size of the feed channel, and the size of the feed port is reduced from the outside to the inside until it is docked with and connected to the feed channel.

[0011] Furthermore, a positioning connection hole is provided at the center of each valve port area.

[0012] Furthermore, each valve port is provided with a reflux channel, which extends into the valve body and is connected and communicated with the corresponding feed channel, and the connection and communication position is close to the discharge channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the valve ports are arranged side by side in spaced intervals, and the feed channels are arranged diagonally. The four feed channels are staggered at their connection points with the discharge channels, with two of the feed channels arranged symmetrically with the other two. This allows the discharge valve to mix the different colors or flavors of ice cream in the four cylinders into four colors or four flavors of ice cream, presenting a four-color or four-flavor ice cream that is both eye-catching and allows consumers to enjoy multiple flavors at once, enhancing the consumer experience and sense of freshness.

[0014] Furthermore, sliding sealing rings are provided in the discharge channel or on the valve stem above and below the communication area of ​​the feed channel.

[0015] Furthermore, the valve body is provided with a plurality of connection and mounting holes.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. The multi-color liquid outlet valve is capable of simultaneously dispensing ice cream of multiple flavors and / or colors by arranging multiple feed channels in the valve body. Although the multiple feed channels are arranged in the same valve body, they are relatively independent and do not interfere with each other, making full use of the space in the valve body, and the overall structure is relatively simple, easy to install and use; 2. The liquid outlet valve can mix the ice cream of different colors or flavors in the four cylinders into four-color or four-flavor ice cream, presenting four-color or four-flavor ice cream, which is not only eye-catching but also allows people to taste multiple flavors at one time, which can enhance the consumer's experience and freshness; 3. The connecting positions of the four feed channels and the discharge channel are within a certain circumferential range of the vertical height, which can be staggered or relatively concentrated, avoiding mutual interference during feeding, and avoiding opening too many holes on the same circumference to avoid affecting the structural strength and stability of the place. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to the present invention (top facing upward);

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to the present invention (bottom facing upwards);

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation interface of a multi-color liquid outlet valve of an ice cream machine according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal perspective structure of the multi-color liquid outlet valve of the ice cream machine of the present invention (seen from the side where the valve port is located);

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal perspective structure of the multi-color liquid outlet valve of the ice cream machine of the present invention (seen from the side where the boss is located);

[0022] In the figure: 1. Valve body; 101. Boss structure; 102. Mounting docking surface; 2. Discharge channel; 3. Mounting position; 4. Discharge port; 5. Discharge joint; 6. Valve port; 7. Feed channel; 8. Feed port; 9. Sealing groove; 10. Positioning connection hole; 11. Return channel; 12. Connecting mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a multi-color liquid discharge valve for an ice cream machine includes a valve body 1, a discharge channel 2 is provided on one side of the valve body 1, a movable valve stem is provided in the discharge channel 2, and a discharge port 4 is provided below the discharge channel 2; at least three valve ports 6 are provided on the other side of the valve body 1, each of the valve ports 6 is provided with a feed channel 7, and the feed channel 7 extends into the valve body 1 and is connected to the discharge channel 2. The multiple valve ports 6 correspond to the arrangement of ice cream of multiple colors and / or flavors.

[0026] The multi-color liquid outlet valve is capable of simultaneously producing ice cream of multiple flavors and / or mixed colors by providing multiple feed channels 7 in the valve body 1. Although the multiple feed channels 7 are provided in the same valve body, they are relatively independent and do not interfere with each other, making full use of the space in the valve body. In addition, the overall structure is relatively simple and easy to install and use.

[0027] In this embodiment, there are four valve ports 6 arranged side by side at intervals, and four feed channels 7 arranged obliquely. The valve body 1 is directly installed on the end face of the refrigeration cylinder of the ice cream machine. Each valve port corresponds to a cylinder body, that is, the four feed channels correspond to four cylinder bodies, so that the liquid outlet valve can mix the ice cream of different colors or different flavors in the four cylinders into four-color or four-flavor ice cream, presenting four-color or four-flavor ice cream, which is not only eye-catching, but also allows people to taste multiple flavors at a time, which can enhance the consumer's experience and sense of freshness.

[0028] The connecting points of the four feed channels 7 and the discharge channels 2 are staggered. Since multiple feed channels are connected to the discharge channels at the same time, in order to avoid mutual interference during feeding, the connecting positions are staggered. At the same time, it can also avoid opening too many holes on the same circumference, so as not to affect the structural strength and stability of the area.

[0029] While staggering the arrangement, the valve body also takes into account the continuity of the inlet and outlet materials to avoid unsightly products due to excessively large spacing differences. Therefore, the two valve ports on the left and the two valve ports on the right of the valve body 1 are symmetrically arranged, so that the two feed channels therein are also symmetrically arranged with the other two feed channels. In this way, the connection points of the left and right feed channels are naturally staggered, and there is a height difference between the two feed channels on the left or right side, which also causes them to be staggered vertically. In this embodiment, the connection points of the four feed channels and the discharge channels are within a circumference of a height range of 25-30 mm in the vertical direction, which allows them to be staggered and relatively concentrated.

[0030] The arrangement of the valve stem (not shown in the figure) can squeeze the multiple types of ice cream entering the discharge channel to the discharge port at the same time, so that the discharge port can produce four-color ice cream.

[0031] Furthermore, the valve body 1 is a long plate-shaped structure, with a boss structure 101 that bulges toward the middle on one side, the discharge channel 2 is arranged in the boss structure 101, and the other side is an installation docking surface 102, and multiple valve ports 6 are arranged in sequence, and the spacing between adjacent valve ports 6 is 15-35 mm.

[0032] The valve body 1 is a solid structure with these channels formed or machined internally. The boss structure 101 increases the thickness of the valve body's central region, facilitating the installation of a slightly larger diameter discharge channel 2, as the valve body 1 is inherently thin. The mounting interface 102 is a mating surface that mates with the end face of the ice cream machine cylinder for assembly.

[0033] Furthermore, the discharge channel 2 is arranged vertically, and a mounting position 3 is provided above the discharge channel 2. The mounting position 3 is used to install a driving member that drives and connects the valve stem; a discharge connector 5 is provided at the discharge port 4.

[0034] The mounting position 3 provides a cleared space for the driver, allowing it to act on the valve stem. The valve stem can be manually or automatically actuated, and the corresponding driver can be a handle, a lever, or a motor. The discharge connector 5 can be connected to various discharge molds, allowing ice cream to be produced in a variety of colors and flavors, as well as in various shapes.

[0035] Furthermore, the area surrounding the valve port 6 is surrounded by at least one sealing groove 9, each containing a sealing ring. The sealing groove 9 and the sealing ring are configured to cooperate with the ice cream machine cylinder to form a sealed structure. Each cylinder corresponds to a valve port, preventing interference and leaks.

[0036] Furthermore, the valve port 6 is provided with a feed port 8 at an eccentric position. The cross-sectional dimensions of the feed port 8 are larger than those of the feed channel 7. The size of the feed port 8 decreases from the outside to the inside until it abuts and communicates with the feed channel 7. This configuration of the feed port 8 has a flared structure, which can effectively receive the ice cream in the cylinder and transfer it to the feed channel.

[0037] Furthermore, a positioning connection hole 10 is provided at the center of each valve port 6 , so that when the ice cream machine cylinder is connected, the positioning connection hole 10 can play a positioning and connection role, and connect the stirring shaft in the ice cream machine cylinder.

[0038] Furthermore, each valve port 6 is provided with a reflux channel 11 , which extends into the valve body 1 and is connected and communicated with the corresponding feed channel 7 , and the connection and communication position is close to the discharge channel.

[0039] The reflux channel 11 is provided to allow the melted ice cream or liquid to fall back into the refrigeration cylinder. When the ice cream machine stops discharging or waits for a long time, the ice cream remaining in the inlet and outlet channels will melt. In order to avoid the influence of the residual melted ice cream when discharging the ice cream next time, the reflux channel is provided to return the melted ice cream to the ice cream cylinder for re-refrigeration and shaping.

[0040] Furthermore, sliding sealing rings are provided in the discharge channel 2 or on the valve stem above and below the feed channel communication area, respectively, so that a sliding sealing structure exists between the valve stem and the discharge channel.

[0041] Furthermore, the valve body 1 is provided with a plurality of connection and mounting holes 12, which can be mounted on the ice cream machine by bolts or screws.

[0042] In this embodiment, the length of the valve body is 500-600 mm, preferably 550 mm; the height of the valve body is 150-180 mm, preferably 160 mm; the thickness of the valve body is 25-95 mm, the thinnest part is on both sides, about 27 mm, and the thickest part is in the middle (where the boss structure is located), about 90 mm; the diameter of the discharge channel is about 28-32 mm, the diameter of the feed channel is 12-15 mm, and the diameter of the reflux channel is 6-7 mm.

[0043] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine, comprising a valve body, characterized in that: A discharge channel is provided on one side of the valve body, a movable valve stem is provided in the discharge channel, and a discharge port is provided below the discharge channel; at least three valve ports are provided on the other side of the valve body, each of the valve ports is provided with a feed channel, the feed channel extends into the valve body and is connected to the discharge channel, and the multiple valve ports correspond to ice cream arrangements of multiple colors and / or flavors; the valve body is a long plate-shaped structure, one side of which is provided with a boss structure that bulges toward the middle, the discharge channel is arranged in the boss structure, and the other side is a mounting docking surface, and the multiple valve ports are arranged in sequence.

2. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge channel is arranged vertically, and a mounting position is provided above the discharge channel, and the mounting position is used to install a driving member that drives and connects the valve stem; a discharge joint is provided at the discharge port.

3. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one sealing groove is provided around the area where the valve port is located, and a sealing ring is provided in the sealing groove.

4. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve port is provided with a feed port at an eccentric position, the cross-sectional size of the feed port is larger than the cross-sectional size of the feed channel, and the size of the feed port is reduced from the outside to the inside until it is docked with and connected to the feed channel.

5. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning connection hole is respectively provided at the center of the area where each valve port is located.

6. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reflux channel is also provided at each valve port. The reflux channel extends into the valve body and is connected and communicated with the corresponding feed channel. The connection and communication position is close to the discharge channel.

7. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four valve ports arranged side by side at intervals, and there are four feed channels arranged obliquely. The connecting points between the four feed channels and the discharge channels are staggered, and two feed channels are arranged symmetrically with the other two feed channels.

8. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Sliding sealing rings are respectively provided in the discharge channel or on the valve stem above and below the communication area of ​​the feed channel.

9. The multi-color liquid outlet valve for an ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve body is also provided with a plurality of connection and mounting holes.

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