Water receiving mechanism of smoothie machine and smoothie machine

By installing water guide strips and limiting structures on the inner wall of the smoothie machine's support frame, the problem of condensate flowing into the bottom of the support frame is solved, enabling convenient cleaning and stable installation, and improving the ease of use of the smoothie machine.

CN223499901UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31FOSHAN SHUNDE KAIZHI PLASTIC PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423106351.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-17

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Technical Problem

The existing water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine has a problem where condensate flows through the installation gaps to the bottom of the support frame, making cleaning inconvenient.

Method used

Water guide strips are installed on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the support frame, with their second ends extending above the cavity of the water receiving tray to cover the installation gap. The water guide strips are tilted downwards so that the condensate can fall into the water receiving tray quickly. The water receiving tray is fixed by the boss and the limiting rib to prevent loosening.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents condensate from flowing to the bottom of the support frame through the installation gap, improves the ease of cleaning, ensures that the drip tray is installed firmly, and prevents condensate from flowing out from the gap between the drip tray and the motor base.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a water receiving mechanism of smoothie machine and smoothie machine, the water receiving mechanism comprises a support frame and a water receiving tray, the support frame is arranged below a material barrel, the support frame is internally provided with an accommodating groove, the water receiving tray is arranged in the accommodating groove; water guide strips are arranged on the left side and the right side of the inner wall of the bearing frame respectively, the first ends of the water guide strips are fixedly connected with the bearing frame, and the second ends of the water guide strips extend to the position above the cavity of the water pan. The water guide strips are arranged on the left side and the right side of the inner wall of the bearing frame, the second ends of the water guide strips extend to the position above the cavity of the water pan, so that the water guide strips cover the positions above the mounting gaps between the left side and the right side of the water pan and the bearing frame, condensate water is effectively prevented from flowing to the bottom of the bearing frame through the mounting gaps, and cleaning convenience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smoothie machine technology, and specifically to a water receiving mechanism for a smoothie machine and a smoothie machine. Background Technology

[0002] A slush machine, also known as a smoothie machine, is a device that turns liquids such as fruit juice into a smooth, slushy beverage. Existing slush machines mainly include a stirring assembly, a cooling assembly, and a discharging assembly. The cooling assembly includes an evaporator, and the discharging assembly includes a storage cylinder, with the evaporator located inside the storage cylinder. During operation, the low temperature of the storage hood causes condensation to accumulate on the outer wall of the storage cylinder.

[0003] To collect the condensate produced during the use of a snow melting machine, existing technologies typically include a water-receiving mechanism or support assembly below the storage hood. For example, Chinese invention application CN118442732A discloses a snow melting machine including a support assembly and a storage cylinder. The support assembly includes a support frame and a water-receiving tray. The support frame has a receiving groove, and the water-receiving tray is located on the receiving groove and below the evaporator and scraper. The storage cylinder covers the evaporator and is located above the water-receiving tray. There are certain installation gaps between the left and right sides of the water-receiving tray and the support frame, often resulting in some condensate flowing through these gaps to the bottom of the support frame, causing inconvenience in cleaning.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the defects and deficiencies of the existing technology by providing a water receiving mechanism for a smoothie machine and a smoothie machine in general.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] This utility model provides a water receiving mechanism for a smoothie machine, including a support frame and a water receiving tray. The support frame is located below the material bucket, and a receiving groove is provided inside the support frame. The water receiving tray is located inside the receiving groove. Water guide strips are provided on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the support frame. The first end of the water guide strip is fixedly connected to the support frame, and the second end of the water guide strip extends to the top of the cavity of the water receiving tray.

[0008] By setting water guide strips on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the support frame, and extending the second end of the water guide strips to the cavity of the water receiving tray, the water guide strips cover the installation gap between the left and right sides of the water receiving tray and the support frame, thereby effectively preventing condensate from flowing to the bottom of the support frame through the installation gap, which helps to improve the ease of cleaning.

[0009] According to the above scheme, the water guide strip is inclined downwards towards the water receiving tray. This structural arrangement allows condensate on the water guide strip to quickly fall into the cavity of the water receiving tray along the inclined strip.

[0010] In order to limit and fix the water receiving tray, the water receiving tray is provided with a connecting part, and the support frame is provided with a limiting groove, and the connecting part can be inserted into the limiting groove.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the connecting part includes a boss and a limiting rib. The boss is fixed on the rear side of the water receiving tray, and the limiting rib is fixed on the bottom of the boss.

[0012] The water receiving tray is limited and fixed by the boss and limiting ribs in conjunction with the limiting groove, which effectively prevents the water receiving tray from loosening during assembly.

[0013] According to the above scheme, a motor base is supported on the support frame, and the upper rear end of the water receiving tray is sealed to the bottom of the motor base; the material bucket is located on the front side of the motor base. This structural arrangement prevents condensate flowing into the water receiving tray from leaking out through the gap between the water receiving tray and the motor base.

[0014] According to the above scheme, the material barrel is provided with protrusions on the left and right sides respectively, and the protrusions abut against the upper opening of the support frame.

[0015] The above-described structure enables the support frame to support the material bucket and be positioned below it.

[0016] According to the above scheme, the receiving groove is configured as a recess corresponding to the shape of the water receiving tray, and the front side of the receiving groove is provided with a front opening for the water receiving tray to be inserted. Through the above structural configuration, the water receiving tray is inserted into the receiving groove through the front opening.

[0017] According to the above scheme, the front side of the water receiving tray can abut against the front opening of the receiving tank.

[0018] The water tray is positioned so that its front side abuts against the front opening of the receiving tank, which helps ensure that the water tray is installed in place.

[0019] This utility model also provides a smoothie machine, including the above-mentioned water receiving mechanism, evaporator and material tank, wherein the evaporator is disposed inside the material tank and the water receiving mechanism is disposed below the material tank.

[0020] According to the above scheme, it also includes a motor base, the material bucket is located on the front side of the motor base, the material bucket is also provided with a stirring assembly, the motor base is provided with a motor, and the motor is connected to the stirring assembly in a transmission connection.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] This invention provides water guide strips on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the support frame. The second end of the water guide strips extends above the cavity of the water receiving tray, so that the water guide strips cover the installation gap between the left and right sides of the water receiving tray and the support frame. This effectively prevents condensate from flowing to the bottom of the support frame through the installation gap, which is beneficial to improving the ease of cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving mechanism described in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support frame described in this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support frame described in this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support frame described in this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving tray described in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of section A;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water receiving mechanism and the material bucket in contact with the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the smoothie machine described in this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 11. Receiving tank; 12. Water guide strip; 13. Limiting groove; 2. Water receiving tray; 21. Connecting part; 211. Boss; 212. Limiting rib; 3. Material bucket; 31. Protrusion; 4. Motor base; 41. Motor; 5. Evaporator; 6. Stirring assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figure 1-7As shown, this utility model provides a water receiving mechanism for a smoothie machine, including a support frame 1 and a water receiving tray 2. The support frame 1 is located below the material bucket 3, and the support frame 1 has a receiving groove 11 inside, and the water receiving tray 2 is located inside the receiving groove 11. Water guide strips 12 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the support frame 1. The first end of the water guide strip 12 is fixedly connected to the support frame 1, and the second end of the water guide strip 12 extends to the top of the cavity of the water receiving tray 2.

[0034] By setting water guide strips 12 on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the support frame 1, and extending the second end of the water guide strips 12 to the cavity of the water receiving tray 2, the water guide strips 12 cover the installation gap between the left and right sides of the water receiving tray 2 and the support frame 1, thereby effectively preventing condensate from flowing to the bottom of the support frame 1 through the installation gap, which is beneficial to improving the ease of cleaning.

[0035] Furthermore, the water guide strip 12 is inclined downwards towards the water receiving tray 2. This structural arrangement allows condensate on the water guide strip 12 to quickly fall into the cavity of the water receiving tray 2 along the inclined water guide strip 12.

[0036] Furthermore, the water receiving tray 2 is provided with a connecting part 21, and the support frame 1 is provided with a limiting groove 13. The connecting part 21 can be inserted into the limiting groove 13. The connecting part 21 includes a boss 211 and a limiting rib 212. The boss 211 is fixed on the rear side of the water receiving tray 2, and the limiting rib 212 is fixed on the bottom of the boss 211. The boss 211 and the limiting rib 212 cooperate with the limiting groove 13 to limit and fix the water receiving tray 2, effectively preventing the water receiving tray 2 from becoming loose.

[0037] Furthermore, the support frame 1 supports the motor base 4, and the upper rear end of the water receiving tray 2 is sealed to the bottom of the motor base 4; the material bucket 3 is located on the front side of the motor base 4. This structural arrangement prevents condensate flowing into the water receiving tray 2 from leaking out through the gap between the water receiving tray 2 and the motor base 4.

[0038] Furthermore, the material bucket 3 is provided with protrusions 31 on both the left and right sides, and the protrusions 31 abut against the upper opening of the support frame 1. Through the above structural arrangement, the support frame 1 can support the material bucket 3 and be located below the material bucket 3.

[0039] Furthermore, the receiving groove 11 is configured as a recess corresponding to the shape of the water receiving tray 2, and the front side of the receiving groove 11 has a front opening for the water receiving tray 2 to be inserted. With the above structural configuration, the water receiving tray 2 is inserted into the receiving groove 11 through the front opening.

[0040] Furthermore, the front side of the water receiving tray 2 can abut against the front opening of the receiving groove 11. By having the front side of the water receiving tray 2 abut against the front opening of the receiving groove 11, it is easier to ensure that the water receiving tray 2 is installed in place.

[0041] like Figure 8 As shown, this utility model also provides a smoothie machine, including the above-mentioned water receiving mechanism, evaporator 5 and material tank 3, wherein the evaporator 5 is disposed inside the material tank 3 and the water receiving mechanism is disposed below the material tank 3.

[0042] Furthermore, it also includes a motor base 4, the material bucket 3 is located on the front side of the motor base 4, the material bucket 3 is also provided with a stirring assembly 6, the motor base 4 is provided with a motor 41, and the motor 41 is connected to the stirring assembly 6 in a transmission connection.

[0043] When using the slush machine described in this utility model, liquids such as fruit juice are poured into the cavity formed by the material tank 3 and the motor base 4; the motor and evaporator 5 are started, and the evaporator 5 freezes the liquids such as fruit juice into ice crystals. The motor drives the stirring component 6 to rotate and stir so that the ice crystal mixture finally forms slush. During the use of the slush machine, condensate water accumulates on the outer wall of the material tank 3. Some of the condensate water will fall on the water guide strip 12 of the support frame 1 and fall into the cavity of the water receiving tray 2 along the water guide strip 12.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A water receiving mechanism for a smoothie machine, comprising a support frame (1) and a water receiving tray (2), wherein the support frame (1) is disposed below a material bucket (3), the support frame (1) has a receiving groove (11), and the water receiving tray (2) is disposed within the receiving groove (11), characterized in that, Water guide strips (12) are provided on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the support frame (1). The first end of the water guide strip (12) is fixedly connected to the support frame (1), and the second end of the water guide strip (12) extends to the cavity above the water receiving tray (2).

2. The water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water guide strip (12) is inclined downward toward the water receiving tray (2).

3. The water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (2) is provided with a connecting part (21), and the support frame (1) is provided with a limiting groove (13). The connecting part (21) can be inserted into the limiting groove (13).

4. The water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting part (21) includes a boss (211) and a limiting rib (212). The boss (211) is fixed on the rear side of the water receiving tray (2), and the limiting rib (212) is fixed on the bottom of the boss (211).

5. The water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (1) supports the motor base (4), and the upper rear end of the water receiving tray (2) is sealed to the bottom of the motor base (4); the material bucket (3) is located on the front side of the motor base (4).

6. The water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material bucket (3) is provided with protrusions (31) on the left and right sides respectively, and the protrusions (31) abut against the upper opening of the support frame (1).

7. The water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving groove (11) is configured as a groove corresponding to the shape of the water receiving tray (2), and the front side of the receiving groove (11) is provided with a front opening for the water receiving tray (2) to be inserted.

8. The water receiving mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The front side of the water receiving tray (2) can abut against the front opening of the receiving tank (11).

9. A smoothie maker, characterized in that, Includes the water receiving mechanism, evaporator (5) and material tank (3) as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the evaporator (5) is disposed inside the material tank (3) and the water receiving mechanism is disposed below the material tank (3).

10. The smoothie machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a motor base (4), the material bucket (3) is located on the front side of the motor base (4), the material bucket (3) is also provided with a stirring assembly (6), the motor base (4) is provided with a motor (41), and the motor (41) is connected to the stirring assembly (6) in a transmission.

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