Cold drink machine
By installing the control panel at an angle on the beverage dispenser and fixing it with a snap-fit structure, the problems of inconvenient operation and difficult maintenance are solved, achieving convenient operation and efficient maintenance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423089616.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-13
AI Technical Summary
The current installation method of the control panel for cold drink machines makes it inconvenient for users to operate and difficult to repair.
The control panel is designed for tilted installation and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame via a snap-fit structure, simplifying the assembly and disassembly process.
Users can operate the control panel without bending over, which improves the maintenance efficiency of the beverage dispenser.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice cream manufacturing equipment, and in particular to a cold drink machine. Background Technology
[0002] Existing beverage coolers include a freezing cylinder, compressor, heat exchanger, stirrer, and drive motor, with the heat exchanger used to dissipate heat from the compressor. The control panel on the beverage cooler is electrically connected to the drive motor and compressor, directly controlling the operation of each component and reflecting the real-time operating status of the beverage cooler.
[0003] The control panel of most existing cold drink machines is directly set on the front panel or top of the machine, and is installed by embedding it into the surface of the machine's outer casing. This makes it inconvenient for users to operate the machine because they cannot directly see the control panel when using or observing it. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. This utility model provides a cold drink machine with a control panel that is reasonably placed and easy to disassemble and assemble, which effectively improves the maintenance efficiency of the cold drink machine.
[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model proposes a cold drink machine, including a casing, a freezing and stirring cylinder, a compressor, a heat exchanger, a drive motor, and a control panel;
[0006] The chamber contains the freezing mixing cylinder, compressor, heat exchanger and drive motor. The mixing device of the freezing mixing cylinder is connected to the drive motor. The freezing mixing cylinder, compressor and heat exchanger are connected by pipes to form a cold and hot circulation mechanism. The control panel is electrically connected to the compressor and heat exchanger respectively.
[0007] The top or front of the chassis is provided with a mounting base, and the mounting base is provided with a mounting frame. The plane of the mounting frame has a predetermined angle with the plane of the bottom plate of the chassis. The control panel is fixedly connected to the mounting frame by a fastening structure.
[0008] As an improvement to the above technical solution, a plurality of fastening protrusions with predetermined spacing are provided along the inner wall of the mounting frame, and fastening holes adapted to the fastening protrusions are provided on the outer periphery of the control panel. The control panel is fastened to the mounting frame through the fastening holes and the fastening protrusions.
[0009] As an improvement to the above technical solution, a mounting groove is provided along the edge of the mounting base, and the mounting frame is located on the top of the front side panel of the chassis. The mounting frame is embedded in the mounting groove and is fixedly connected to the mounting groove.
[0010] As an improvement to the above technical solution, an installation stop is provided along the inner wall of the mounting frame, and the fastening protrusion is provided on the installation stop.
[0011] As an improvement to the above technical solution, a mounting wall is provided along the bottom edge of the control panel, the fastening hole is provided on the mounting wall, and a sealing ring is fitted on the mounting wall, the sealing ring abutting against the mounting stop and the bottom of the control panel respectively.
[0012] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the fastening hole is provided with clearance openings on both sides.
[0013] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the angle between the plane of the mounting frame and the plane of the bottom plate of the chassis is 30-45°, and the mounting frame is inclined toward the front side plate of the chassis.
[0014] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the top plate of the chassis is provided with a feed inlet, which is connected to the interior of the freezing mixing cylinder through a pipe, and a feed cover is provided on one side of the feed inlet.
[0015] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the front side plate of the chassis is provided with a discharge head and a collection plate. The discharge head is connected to the front end of the freezing mixing cylinder, and the inlet is connected to the rear end of the freezing mixing cylinder through an L-shaped pipe.
[0016] The following are the beneficial effects of implementing this utility model:
[0017] The mounting frame of this utility model cold drink machine is located on the top or front of the chassis, and its plane forms a predetermined angle with the plane of the bottom plate of the chassis, so that the control panel is tilted towards the front of the chassis after installation. This allows users to view the contents of the control panel and operate it directly without bending over. In addition, since the control panel is directly fixed to the mounting frame by snap-fit, it is easy to disassemble and replace the control panel, improving the maintenance efficiency of the cold drink machine. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is an internal view of a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is an anatomical view of the chassis according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 5This is an enlarged view of the control mounting frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a control mounting base according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this utility model clearer, the utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] See Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a cold drink machine, including a casing 1, a freezing and stirring cylinder 2, a compressor 3, a heat exchanger 4, a drive motor 5, and a control panel 6.
[0026] The present invention improves the orientation of the control panel and its installation method with the cold drink machine, so as to facilitate direct operation of the cold drink machine and improve the maintenance efficiency of the control panel.
[0027] Specifically, the housing 1 is equipped with the freezing mixing cylinder 2, compressor 3, heat exchanger 4 and drive motor 5. The mixing device of the freezing mixing cylinder 2 is connected to the drive motor 5. The freezing mixing cylinder 2, compressor 3 and heat exchanger 4 are connected by pipes to form a cold and hot circulation mechanism. The control panel 6 is electrically connected to the compressor 6 and heat exchanger 4 respectively.
[0028] The top or front of the chassis 1 is provided with a mounting base 7, and the mounting base is provided with a mounting frame 8. The plane of the mounting frame 8 has a predetermined angle with the plane of the bottom plate of the chassis 1. The control panel 6 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 8 by a fastening structure.
[0029] It should be noted that compressor 3 and heat exchanger 4 are connected by a heat exchange circulation pipeline, while the refrigeration circulation pipeline of compressor 3 is arranged around the outer periphery of the refrigeration mixing cylinder 2. One end of the refrigeration circulation pipeline is connected to the cold source output end of compressor 2, and the other end is connected to the heat source input end of compressor 2.
[0030] The mounting frame 8 of this utility model is located on the top plate or front of the casing 1. The plane on which the frame 8 is located has a predetermined angle with the plane on which the bottom plate of the casing 1 is located, so that the control panel 6 is tilted towards the front of the casing 1 after installation. This way, the user can view the contents of the control panel 6 and operate it directly without bending over. In addition, since the control panel 6 is directly fixed to the mounting frame 8 by snap-fit, it is easy to disassemble and replace the control panel 6, thus improving the maintenance efficiency of the cold drink machine.
[0031] Preferably, a plurality of fastening protrusions 81 with predetermined spacing are provided along the inner wall of the mounting frame 8, and fastening holes 61 adapted to the fastening protrusions 81 are provided on the outer periphery of the control panel 6. The control panel 6 is fastened to the mounting frame 8 through the fastening holes 61 and the fastening protrusions 81, and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 8.
[0032] Preferably, a mounting groove 71 is provided along the edge of the mounting base 7, and the mounting frame 8 is located on the top of the front side panel of the chassis 1. The mounting frame 8 is embedded in the mounting groove 71 and fixedly connected to the mounting groove 71. The mounting frame 8 is located on the top of the front side panel of the chassis 1. When the mounting frame 8 is embedded in the mounting groove 71 and fixedly connected to it, the front side panel of the chassis 1 is fixed to the top panel of the chassis.
[0033] Preferably, a mounting stop 82 is provided along the inner wall of the mounting frame 8, and the fastening protrusion 81 is provided on the mounting stop 82. The mounting stop 82 acts as a stop for the control panel 6, limiting the depth to which the control panel 6 is embedded in the mounting base 7.
[0034] More preferably, a mounting wall 62 is provided along the bottom edge of the control panel 6, and the fastening hole 61 is provided on the mounting wall 62. A sealing ring 63 is fitted onto the mounting wall 62, and the sealing ring 63 abuts against the mounting stop part 81 and the bottom of the control panel 6. The sealing ring 63 is provided to seal the gap between the control panel 6 and the mounting frame 8 to prevent water or moisture from entering.
[0035] Ideally, the fastening hole 61 is provided with clearance openings 64 on both sides.
[0036] Preferably, the angle between the plane of the mounting frame 8 and the plane of the bottom plate of the chassis 1 is 30-45°, and the mounting frame 8 is inclined toward the front side plate of the chassis 1.
[0037] Preferably, the top plate of the casing 1 is provided with a feed inlet 11, which is connected to the interior of the freezing mixing cylinder 2 via a pipe. A feed cover 12 is provided on one side of the feed inlet 11. When making ice, the feed cover is opened, and the raw materials enter the freezing mixing cylinder 2 from the feed inlet 11. The freezing mixing cylinder 2 then operates to stir and make ice.
[0038] Preferably, the front side plate of the casing 1 is provided with a discharge head 13, the discharge head 13 is connected to the front end of the freezing mixing cylinder 2, and the inlet 11 is connected to the rear end of the freezing mixing cylinder 2 through an L-shaped pipe.
[0039] Accordingly, the cold drink machine is a smoothie machine or an ice cream machine, and the mounting base 7 and the mounting frame 8 are located on the front side plate or top plate of the casing 1.
[0040] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A cold drink machine, characterized in that, Includes the chassis, refrigeration mixing tank, compressor, heat exchanger, drive motor, and control panel; The chassis is equipped with the refrigeration mixing tank, compressor, heat exchanger and drive motor. The mixing device of the refrigeration mixing tank is connected to the drive motor. The refrigeration mixing tank, compressor and heat exchanger are connected by pipes to form a cold and hot circulation mechanism. The control panel is electrically connected to the compressor and heat exchanger respectively. The top or front of the chassis is provided with a mounting base, and the mounting base is provided with a mounting frame. The plane of the mounting frame has a predetermined angle with the plane of the bottom plate of the chassis. The control panel is fixedly connected to the mounting frame by a fastening structure.
2. The cold drink machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the mounting frame is provided with a plurality of fastening protrusions with a predetermined spacing. The outer periphery of the control panel is provided with fastening holes that are adapted to the fastening protrusions. The control panel is fastened to the mounting frame through the fastening holes and the fastening protrusions.
3. The cold drink machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A mounting groove is provided along the edge of the mounting base, and the mounting frame is located on the top of the front side panel of the chassis. The mounting frame is embedded in the mounting groove and is fixedly connected to the mounting groove.
4. The cold drink machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, An installation stop is provided along the inner wall of the mounting frame, and the fastening protrusion is provided on the installation stop.
5. The cold drink machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A mounting wall is provided along the bottom edge of the control panel, and a fastening hole is provided on the mounting wall. A sealing ring is fitted on the mounting wall, and the sealing ring abuts against the mounting stop and the bottom of the control panel respectively.
6. The cold drink machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The fastening hole has clearance openings on both sides.
7. The cold drink machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the plane of the mounting frame and the plane of the bottom plate of the chassis is 30-45°, and the mounting frame is inclined toward the front side plate of the chassis.
8. The cold drink machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate of the chassis is provided with a feed inlet, which is connected to the interior of the freezing mixing cylinder through a pipe, and a feed cover is provided on one side of the feed inlet.
9. The cold drink machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The front panel of the chassis is provided with a discharge head, which is connected to the front end of the freezing mixing cylinder, and the inlet is connected to the rear end of the freezing mixing cylinder through an L-shaped pipe.
10. The beverage cooler as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The beverage machine is a smoothie machine or an ice cream machine, and the mounting base and the mounting frame are located on the front side panel or top panel of the chassis.