Ice cream capsule and ice cream capsule machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice cream manufacturing, and provides an ice cream capsule and an ice cream capsule machine. The ice cream capsule comprises a capsule body, ice cream feed liquid is contained in the capsule body, the capsule body is provided with a first opening and a second opening, and the first opening and the second opening are respectively provided with a breakable film. The capsule body is provided with the first opening and the second opening, and the first opening and the second opening are respectively provided with the breakable membranes, so that the external environment is effectively isolated, the freshness of ice cream feed liquid is kept, and the quality of ice cream manufactured in the later period is guaranteed; furthermore, the easily-broken membranes at the first opening and the second opening are easily punctured by other parts, so that the ice cream liquid in the capsule body can be conveniently treated by a user, and the operation is convenient.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to ice cream making technical field especially ice cream capsule and ice cream capsule machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of modern society economy and the significant promotion of people's living standards, ice cream as a kind of delicate taste, flavor diverse dessert, has been widely loved and pursued, and its market demand presents the trend of continuous growth.

[0003] Ice cream making equipment as the core tool in ice cream production process. At present, ice cream making equipment generally adopts refrigeration system as the core mechanism, effectively reduces the temperature environment in the stirring cavity through circulating refrigerant, so that the liquid ice cream liquid gradually solidifies into solid or semi-solid ice cream product under low temperature condition. The application of this technical principle greatly enriches the taste and form of ice cream and promotes the diversified development of ice cream products.

[0004] However, the ice cream liquid is prone to be contaminated during storage, affecting the quality of ice cream. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model provides a kind of ice cream capsule and ice cream capsule machine to solve the problem that ice cream liquid is prone to be contaminated during storage in prior art, affecting the quality of ice cream.

[0006] The utility model provides an ice cream capsule, comprising: comprising: capsule body, the capsule body is filled with ice cream liquid, the capsule body is equipped with first opening and second opening, the first opening and the second opening are equipped with breakable membrane respectively.

[0007] According to the ice cream capsule provided by the utility model, the capsule body includes a main body portion and a transition portion, the main body portion and the transition portion are in communication, the cross-sectional area of the transition portion gradually decreases from one end of the transition portion close to the main body portion to the other end of the transition portion away from the main body portion, the first opening is arranged on the end face of the main body portion away from the transition portion, and the second opening is located on the end face of the transition portion away from the main body portion.

[0008] According to the ice cream capsule provided by the utility model, the first opening is in the shape of a cross; and / or, the second opening is in the shape of a circle.

[0009] According to the ice cream capsule provided by the utility model, the inner wall of the capsule body is provided with a scale line, and the liquid level height of the ice cream liquid in the capsule body is lower than or equal to the scale line.

[0010] The ice cream capsule provided by the utility model has a filling amount of ice cream liquid of 50-90% of the volume of the capsule body.

[0011] The utility model discloses still provide ice cream capsule machine, including the ice cream capsule of any one of preceding description, still include the shell and agitator, the installation cavity of clamping the ice cream capsule is constructed in the shell, the agitator is located in the shell, the cutter of agitator inserts in the capsule body through the easily broken membrane of first opening, is used for stirring the ice cream liquid in the capsule body.

[0012] The utility model discloses still provide ice cream capsule machine, still include refrigeration assembly, the refrigeration assembly is located in the shell, surrounds the outer periphery of installation cavity.

[0013] The utility model discloses still provide ice cream capsule machine, still include the piece of puncture, be equipped with ice cream outlet on the shell, the installation cavity is equipped with the passageway of communication with ice cream outlet, the piece of puncture is used for after the ice cream liquid in the capsule body cooling forms ice cream and punctures the easily broken membrane of second opening, with ice cream from ice cream outlet flows out.

[0014] The utility model discloses still provide ice cream capsule machine, still include drive piece, the passageway has the corrugation section, the piece of puncture is fixed in the inner wall of corrugation section, drive piece drives the corrugation section telescopic to make the piece of puncture close or away from the easily broken membrane of second opening.

[0015] The utility model discloses still provide ice cream capsule machine, the piece of puncture is installed in the cutter end of agitator, the ice cream capsule can remove installation in installation cavity, after the ice cream liquid in the capsule body cooling forms ice cream, the ice cream capsule removes in installation cavity to make the piece of puncture can puncture the easily broken membrane of second opening.

[0016] The ice cream capsule and the ice cream capsule machine provided by the utility model have the first opening and the second opening in the capsule body, the easily broken membranes are arranged at the first opening and the second opening respectively, the external environment is effectively isolated, the freshness of the ice cream liquid is maintained, and thus the quality of the ice cream produced later is ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagram of the ice cream capsule provided by the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is the second structural schematic diagram of the ice cream capsule provided by the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the ice cream capsule machine provided by the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 is the schematic diagram of the stirrer not inserted in the capsule body provided by the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 is the right view of the ice cream capsule machine provided by the present application;

[0023] Figure 6 is the top view of the ice cream capsule machine provided by the present application;

[0024] Figure 7 is the front view of the ice cream capsule machine provided by the present application;

[0025] Figure 8 is the schematic diagram of the refrigeration assembly ringed outside the installation cavity provided by the present application;

[0026] Reference signs:

[0027] 10, ice cream capsule; 1, capsule body; 11, first opening; 12, second opening; 13, breakable film; 14, main body part; 15, transition part;

[0028] 20, shell; 21, ice cream outlet; 22, placing opening; 30, stirrer; 31, cutter; 40, pipeline; 50, fixing piece; 60, cover plate; 70, control panel; 80, base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the utility model will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings in the utility model below. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, it should be explained that unless there is explicit provision and limitation, the terms "connected", "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected, it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected, it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium. For the ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, it should be explained that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the utility model and simplifying the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, a particular orientation and operation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the utility model.

[0032] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more than two, unless there is explicit specific limitation.

[0033] The embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the utility model, and cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0034] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different structures of the present application. For the purpose of simplifying the present application, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described in the following. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present application. In addition, the present application can repeatedly refer to numbers and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, which in itself does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, the present application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art can realize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0035] The following will be described in conjunction with Figures 1 to 8 The ice cream capsule 10 and the ice cream capsule machine of the present application are described.

[0036] The ice cream capsule 10 is applied to the ice cream capsule machine. The ice cream capsule 10 comprises a capsule body 1, and the capsule body 1 contains ice cream liquid. Different ice cream capsule bodies 1 can contain different ice cream liquids. The capsule body 1 is provided with a first opening 11 and a second opening 12, and the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 are respectively provided with a breakable film 13.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the capsule body 1 is made of food-grade plastic, aluminum foil or composite material, which has good sealing performance, etc. The capsule body 1 is provided with a containing cavity for containing ice cream liquid. The capsule body 1 is provided with a first opening 11 and a second opening 12, and the shape of the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 is not limited, for example, the first opening 11 can be cross-shaped, circular, polygonal, etc. The second opening 12 can be circular, oval, polygonal, etc. In one embodiment, the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 are respectively located at opposite ends of the capsule body 1. Further, the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 are respectively provided with a breakable film 13, which can realize sealing effect, and also facilitate other components (such as the cutter of the stirrer, the piercing member, etc.) to break through. In one embodiment, the inner side of the first opening 11 and the inner side of the second opening 12 (the inner wall surface of the capsule body 1) are provided with a breakable film 13. The cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 can be inserted into the capsule body 1 through the breakable film 13 at the first opening 11 to stir the ice cream liquid in the capsule body 1. When the ice cream liquid in the capsule body 1 cools to form ice cream, the piercing member can pierce the breakable film 13 at the second opening 12, and the ice cream in the capsule body 1 can flow out from the second opening 12, which is convenient for users to enjoy.

[0038] The breakable film 13 in the embodiment of the present application comprises a food-grade plastic film, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), etc.

[0039] The ice cream capsule 10 provided by the embodiment of the utility model, through being provided with the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 on the capsule body 1, the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 are respectively provided with the breakable film 13, the outside environment is effectively isolated, the freshness of the ice cream material liquid is kept, thereby guaranteeing the quality of the ice cream made in the later period; further, the breakable film at the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 is easily broken by other components, the ice cream material liquid in the capsule body 1 is conveniently handled by the user, and the operation is convenient.

[0040] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The capsule body 1 comprises a main body part 14 and a transition part 15. The main body part 14 and the transition part 15 are communicated, the cross-sectional area of the transition part 15 gradually decreases from one end of the transition part 15 close to the main body part 14 to one end of the transition part 15 far from the main body part 14, the first opening 11 is arranged on the end face of the main body part 14 far from the transition part 15, and the second opening 12 is located on the end face of the transition part 15 far from the main body part 14.

[0041] The cross-sectional area of the transition part 15 gradually decreases from one end of the transition part 15 close to the main body part 14 to one end of the transition part 15 far from the main body part 14, which is helpful to guide the ice cream material liquid or ice cream in the capsule body 1 to flow to the second opening 12, and avoid the ice cream material liquid or ice cream from accumulating in the capsule body 1.

[0042] The first opening 11 in the embodiment of the utility model is in a cross shape. In an embodiment, the cross-shaped first opening 11 is located on the end face of the main body part 14 far from the transition part 15. In a specific embodiment, the cross-shaped first opening 11 is located at the center of the end face, when the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 is inserted into the capsule body 1 through the first opening 11, the stirrer 30 is located at the center of the capsule body 1, the stirring is more uniform, the ice cream material liquid or mixture is prevented from being unevenly stirred in the capsule, and the stirring effect is improved.

[0043] The second opening 12 in the embodiment of the utility model is in a circular shape. In a specific embodiment, the circular second opening 12 is located on the end face of the transition part 15 far from the main body part 14. In a specific embodiment, the circular second opening 12 is located at the center of the end face, which is convenient for the piercing member to pierce the second opening 12 when the ice cream material liquid is cooled to form ice cream, so that the ice cream flows out smoothly.

[0044] The ice cream material liquid in the capsule body 1 forms ice cream after cooling, that is, changes from liquid state to solid state, and the volume increases, which is easy to damage the capsule body 1 due to too large volume or causes waste due to too small volume. Based on this, the utility model embodiment is provided with a scale line on the inner wall surface of the capsule body 1, and the height of the ice cream material liquid surface in the capsule body 1 is lower than or equal to the scale line, so that the user can clearly see the height of the ice cream material liquid surface in the capsule body 1, thereby more easily controlling the ice cream material liquid amount in the capsule body 1, and preventing too much or too little ice cream material liquid. In an embodiment, the scale line can be arranged at 50%-90% of the volume of the capsule body 1, such as 50%, 60%, 68%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 82% or 90% of the volume of the capsule body 1.

[0045] The filling amount of the ice cream material liquid is 50%-90% of the volume of the capsule body 1, such as 50%, 60%, 68%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 82% or 90% of the volume of the capsule body 1.

[0046] The utility model embodiment further provides an ice cream capsule machine, which comprises the ice cream capsule 10 in any of the above embodiments.

[0047] The ice cream capsule machine further comprises a shell 20 and a stirrer 30. The shell 20 is internally structured with a mounting cavity for clamping the ice cream capsule 10. The stirrer 30 is arranged in the shell 20. The cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 is inserted into the capsule body 1 through the breakable film 13 at the first opening 11, and is used for stirring the ice cream material liquid in the capsule body 1.

[0048] The shell 20 can be a stainless steel shell 20, which has certain heat preservation performance. The shell 20 is internally structured with a mounting cavity, and the structure of the mounting cavity is matched with the ice cream capsule 10. In an embodiment, the bottom surface of the mounting cavity is provided with a clamping table, and the clamping table is provided with a mounting groove. The end surface of the ice cream capsule is clamped in the mounting groove, and the outer wall surface of the ice cream capsule 10 is attached to the inner wall surface of the mounting cavity, so as to prevent the ice cream capsule 10 from shaking in the mounting cavity and improve the stability. The ice cream capsule 10 contains ice cream material liquid, and the user can replace the ice cream capsule 10 containing different types of ice cream material liquid according to actual needs. It should be noted that the clamping table is provided with a through hole, and the through hole is coaxially arranged with the second opening. The size of the through hole is greater than or equal to that of the second opening, which is helpful for the ice cream to flow out.

[0049] After the ice cream capsule 10 is installed in the installation cavity, the blade 31 of the stirrer 30 pierces the fragile membrane 13 of the first opening 11 of the capsule and inserts itself into the ice cream capsule 10 to stir the ice cream mixture inside the ice cream capsule 10, ensuring that the ice cream mixture is evenly mixed and has a smooth texture. In one specific embodiment, the blade 31 of the stirrer 30 is straight or cross-shaped, and the first opening 11 is cross-shaped, so that the blade 31 of the stirrer 30 can quickly pass through the fragile membrane 13 of the first opening 11 and insert itself into the ice cream capsule 10.

[0050] This utility model embodiment constructs an installation cavity within the housing 20, allowing users to replace the ice cream capsule 10 containing different types of ice cream liquid according to different needs. Different flavors of ice cream can be made without cleaning the installation cavity, while also preventing bacterial growth and ensuring high safety.

[0051] In one embodiment, the top surface of the housing 20 is provided with a placement opening 22, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the placement port 22 corresponds to the mounting cavity, allowing the user to easily place the ice cream capsule 10 into the mounting cavity through the placement port 22. The ice cream capsule machine also includes a cover plate 60, which covers the placement port 22 to achieve a seal and ensure the sealing of the refrigeration and stirring processes. In one embodiment, the stirrer 30 is connected to the inner wall of the cover plate 60; when the ice cream capsule 10 is installed in the mounting cavity, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the user can insert and remove the cover plate 60 to close the placement opening 22. At this time, the blade 31 of the stirrer 30 contacts the first opening 11 on the capsule body 1, piercing the fragile membrane 13 at the first opening 11 and inserting it into the ice cream capsule 10 for stirring. In a specific embodiment, the inner wall of the cover plate 60 is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the drive motor of the stirrer 30, reducing the size of the shell 20, improving structural compactness, and optimizing space utilization. The receiving groove of the cover plate 60 can also be designed with different shapes and structures as needed to accommodate different stirrers 30.

[0052] The ice cream capsule machine also includes a refrigeration component, which is located inside the housing 20 and surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting cavity. The refrigeration component is used to reduce the temperature of the ice cream liquid inside the capsule body 1, so that it maintains a suitable temperature during the production process and finally freezes to form ice cream.

[0053] Specifically, the refrigeration assembly comprises a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, the outlet of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator and the inlet of the compressor are sequentially communicated through a pipeline 40, at least part of the pipeline 40 is arranged around the outer wall surface of the mounting cavity, and the refrigerant circulates in the pipeline 40. The refrigeration assembly works through this closed loop to take away the heat in the ice cream capsule 10, and the ice cream material liquid is quickly frozen to form ice cream. In an embodiment, the refrigeration assembly further comprises an expansion valve, the inlet of the expansion valve is communicated with the outlet of the condenser, and the outlet of the expansion valve is communicated with the inlet of the evaporator. The high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant compressed by the compressor enters the condenser through the pipeline 40, and the refrigerant becomes liquid after releasing heat in the condenser; the refrigerant becomes low-temperature and low-pressure liquid or two-phase mixture after pressure reduction by the expansion valve and enters the evaporator; the refrigerant becomes low-temperature and low-pressure gas after absorbing heat in the evaporator, and returns to the compressor through the pipeline 40 to complete a cycle. The whole cycle is closed, and the refrigerant circulates in the closed loop, absorbs and releases heat through phase change (evaporation and condensation), so as to realize refrigeration effect, and thus the ice cream material liquid in the capsule body 1 forms ice cream.

[0054] As shown in Figure 8 , the pipeline 40 is spirally wound along the height direction of the mounting cavity, and in the working process, the refrigerant continuously flows in the pipeline 40 and exchanges heat with the capsule body 1 in the mounting cavity to achieve cooling. The pipeline 40 is arranged in the height direction of the whole mounting cavity, so that the temperature in the whole mounting cavity is more uniform, and the freezing effect is enhanced. In an embodiment, there is a spacing between the two adjacent rows of pipelines 40 to optimize the airflow and refrigeration effect and prevent the pipelines 40 from reducing the cooling efficiency due to excessive crowding.

[0055] The ice cream capsule machine can further comprise a fixing member 50 arranged in the shell 20, located at the outer periphery of the mounting cavity, matched with the mounting cavity, used for fixing the pipeline 40, so that the pipeline 40 is clamped between the fixing member 50 and the outer wall surface of the mounting cavity, thereby effectively preventing the pipeline 40 from falling or displacing due to vibration or gravity in the use process, and ensuring the stable operation of the refrigeration system.

[0056] In an embodiment, the fixing member 50 is a plurality of fixing members 50, and the plurality of fixing members 50 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting cavity. As shown in Figure 8 , the fixing member 50 is six, and can also be three, four, five, nine, ten, etc.

[0057] The ice cream capsule machine further comprises a piercing member, the shell 20 is provided with an ice cream outlet 21, and the mounting cavity is provided with a passage communicated with the ice cream outlet 21. Under the action of the refrigeration assembly, the ice cream material liquid in the ice cream capsule 10 is cooled to form ice cream, the piercing member pierces the breakable film 13 at the second opening 12, and the ice cream in the ice cream capsule 10 flows out through the second opening 12, the passage and the ice cream outlet 21 for the user to enjoy.

[0058] In one embodiment, the ice cream capsule machine further comprises a driving member, the channel has a corrugated section, the piercing member is fixed on the inner wall of the corrugated section, the driving member is connected with the corrugated section, and the driving member drives the corrugated section to expand or contract so as to drive the piercing member to approach or move away from the breakable membrane 13 of the second opening 12.

[0059] Specifically, the corrugated section is arranged at one end close to the second opening 12, and the piercing member is arranged on the inner wall of the corrugated section through a connecting member, wherein the piercing end of the piercing member is arranged to face the second opening 12, and in the initial state of the corrugated section, i.e. when the ice cream capsule 10 is filled with ice cream liquid, there is a gap between the piercing end of the piercing member and the breakable membrane 13 of the second opening 12, so as to prevent the piercing member from piercing the breakable membrane 13 of the second opening 12 and causing the ice cream liquid to flow out. When the ice cream in the ice cream capsule 10 is cooled to form ice cream, the driving member drives the corrugated section to compress towards the second opening 12, and the piercing member gradually approaches the breakable membrane 13 of the second opening 12 until the breakable membrane 13 of the second opening 12 is pierced. After the piercing is completed, the driving member drives the corrugated section to expand, so that the piercing member moves away from the second opening 12, and the ice cream in the ice cream capsule 10 flows into the channel from the second opening 12 under the action of the extrusion force and flows towards the ice cream outlet 21.

[0060] The ice cream capsule machine further comprises a controller, the driving member is connected with the controller, and the controller controls the driving member to drive the corrugated section to expand or contract so as to drive the piercing member to approach or move away from the breakable membrane 13 of the second opening 12 based on the state of the ice cream capsule 10.

[0061] In another embodiment, the piercing member is mounted at the end of the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30, and the end of the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 refers to the end of the cutter close to the second opening 12; the ice cream capsule 10 is movably arranged in the mounting cavity, and after the ice cream liquid in the capsule body 1 is cooled to form ice cream, the ice cream capsule 10 moves in the mounting cavity so that the piercing member can pierce the breakable membrane 13 of the second opening 12.

[0062] Specifically, the installation cavity is provided with a clamping table, and the clamping table is provided with an installation slot. The ice cream capsule 10 is clamped in the installation slot, and the outer wall of the ice cream capsule 10 is attached to the inner wall surface of the installation cavity. Further, the clamping table is movably connected to the inner wall surface of the installation cavity. For example, the inner wall surface of the installation cavity is provided with a sliding rail extending along the height direction of the installation cavity. The clamping table is slidably connected to the sliding rail and can move back and forth along the extension direction of the sliding rail to adjust the position of the ice cream capsule 10. In an embodiment, the clamping table is connected to a driving mechanism. After the ice cream in the capsule body 1 is cooled to form ice cream, the driving mechanism drives the clamping table to move the ice cream capsule 10 along the height direction of the installation cavity, so that the breakable film 13 at the second opening 12 of the capsule body 1 gradually approaches the piercing piece at the end of the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 to contact the piercing piece, thereby piercing the breakable film 13 of the second opening 12, and the ice cream in the capsule body 1 can flow out from the second opening 12. In an embodiment, the driving mechanism can be connected to a controller. The controller controls the driving mechanism to drive the clamping table to move the ice cream capsule 10 based on the state in the ice cream capsule 10, so that the breakable film 13 of the second opening 12 approaches or moves away from the piercing piece at the end of the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30.

[0063] It should be noted that the clamping table is provided with a through hole, which can be arranged in the installation slot. The second opening 12 is coaxially arranged with the through hole, and the size of the through hole is greater than or equal to the size of the second opening 12. The through hole can be in communication with the passage through the telescopic pipeline 40. The ice cream can flow out through the second opening 12, the through hole, the telescopic pipeline 40, the passage, and the ice cream outlet 21.

[0064] In another embodiment, the piercing piece is installed at the end of the cutter of the stirrer. The stirrer 30 is movably connected to the installation cavity. After the ice cream in the capsule body is cooled to form ice cream, the stirrer moves in the installation cavity to enable the piercing piece to pierce the breakable film of the second opening 12. In an embodiment, the stirrer 30 is movably installed on the cover plate 60 and can move along the thickness direction of the cover plate 60, i.e., the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 moves along the height direction of the installation cavity to adjust the distance between the end of the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 and the breakable film of the second opening 12. After the ice cream in the capsule body 1 is cooled to form ice cream, the stirrer 30 is driven to move, so that the piercing piece at the end of the cutter 31 of the stirrer 30 gradually approaches the breakable film 13 at the second opening 12 of the capsule body 1 to pierce the breakable film 13 of the second opening 12. The ice cream in the capsule body 1 can flow from the second opening 12 to the ice cream outlet. In this embodiment, the stirrer 30 can be driven to move by pressing or a mechanical member.

[0065] This invention uses the blade 31 of the stirrer 30 to pierce the fragile membrane 13 of the first opening 11 and insert it into the capsule body 1 to stir the ice cream liquid so that it is evenly mixed and has a delicate texture; and uses the cooling component to lower the temperature so that it forms solid ice cream; the piercing part can accurately pierce the fragile membrane 13 of the second opening 12 after the ice cream has solidified, so that the ice cream can flow out smoothly and improve the production efficiency of ice cream.

[0066] Both the stirrer 30 and the refrigeration unit are electrically connected to the controller. In actual operation, with the ice cream capsule 10 installed in the mounting cavity, the blade 31 of the stirrer 30 pierces the fragile membrane 13 of the first opening 11 and inserts into the capsule body 1. The controller controls the stirrer 30 to rotate, mixing the ice cream mixture inside the capsule body 1; simultaneously, it controls the refrigeration unit to ensure the ice cream mixture inside the capsule body 1 freezes into ice cream within an appropriate time. Once the ice cream mixture inside the capsule body 1 has frozen into ice cream, the controller controls the drive unit to extend or retract the corrugated section, or controls the drive unit to move the ice cream capsule 10 or the stirrer 30 along the height of the mounting cavity, causing the piercing element to move closer to or further away from the fragile membrane 13 of the second opening 12, facilitating the outflow of the ice cream from the capsule body 1 for the user to enjoy.

[0067] The ice cream capsule machine may also include a switching valve. A switching valve is also provided between the ice cream outlet 21 and the channel of the mounting cavity. The switching valve is used to control the connection and disconnection between the ice cream outlet 21 and the channel. Furthermore, the switching valve is electrically connected to a controller, which automatically or manually controls the opening and closing of the switching valve as needed. In one specific embodiment, the switching valve is located at the ice cream outlet 21, enabling precise control of the timing and speed of ice cream flow, ensuring operational accuracy and smooth flow.

[0068] The ice cream capsule machine may also include a temperature sensor located within the mounting cavity to measure the temperature inside the cavity, i.e., the temperature inside the capsule body 1. Furthermore, the temperature sensor is electrically connected to a controller, which can adjust the operation of the refrigeration components and the agitator 30 based on the current temperature obtained by the sensor to ensure optimal freezing and agitation of the ice cream mixture. For example, when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature inside the capsule body 1 is lower than the set ice cream making temperature, the controller will stop or slow down the operation of the agitator 30 and appropriately adjust the refrigeration components to promote the freezing of the ice cream.

[0069] The ice cream capsule machine may also include a control panel 70, which is located on the outer wall of the housing 20. The control panel 70 is electrically connected to the controller and can display the operating parameters of the stirrer 30, the operating parameters of the refrigeration unit, and the current temperature inside the installation cavity. Additionally, the control panel 70 is equipped with buttons, allowing the user to control the operation of the stirrer 30 and the refrigeration unit, and to set the target temperature inside the installation cavity. The buttons include touch buttons for intuitive user operation. In one embodiment, the control panel 70 is located on the front wall of the housing 20, such as... Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, one side of the ice cream outlet 21 is the front wall, and the control panel 70 is usually located above or below the ice cream outlet 21, making it convenient for users to view relevant information and operate it.

[0070] The ice cream capsule machine may also include a pumping unit. The inlet of the pumping unit is connected to the capsule body 1, and the outlet of the pumping unit is connected to the ice cream outlet 21. The pumping unit generates sufficient pressure to accelerate the pumping of ice cream from the capsule body 1 to the ice cream outlet 21 for the user to consume. Furthermore, the pumping unit is electrically connected to a controller, which can control the operation of the pumping unit according to user needs and settings.

[0071] The ice cream capsule machine may also include a base 80, which is connected to the housing 20 and located below the ice cream outlet 21 for holding ice cream cups. The base 80 is also designed to prevent the ice cream cups from slipping, ensuring smooth flow of ice cream into the cups. For example, an anti-slip mat or a grid can be provided on the placement surface of the base 80 to increase friction. In one embodiment, the base 80 is connected to the side wall of the housing 20, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the ice cream outlet 21 is located between the bottom surface of the ice cream outlet 21 and the shell 20, such as in the middle between the ice cream outlet 21 and the bottom surface of the shell 20, which reduces the distance between the ice cream outlet 21 and the ice cream cup, further ensuring the stability and accuracy of the ice cream flow.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice cream capsule, characterized in that, include: The capsule body contains ice cream liquid, and the capsule body has a first opening and a second opening, and the first opening and the second opening are respectively provided with a rupture membrane.

2. The ice cream capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that, The capsule body includes a main body and a transition portion, which are connected. The cross-sectional area of ​​the transition portion gradually decreases from one end of the transition portion near the main body to the end away from the transition portion. The first opening is located on the end face of the main body away from the transition portion, and the second opening is located on the end face of the transition portion away from the main body.

3. The ice cream capsule according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first opening is cross-shaped; and / or the second opening is circular.

4. The ice cream capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the capsule body is provided with scale lines, and the liquid level of the ice cream mixture inside the capsule body is lower than or equal to the scale lines.

5. The ice cream capsule according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The ice cream liquid filling volume is 50% to 90% of the volume of the capsule body.

6. An ice cream capsule machine, characterized in that, The ice cream capsule as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 further includes a shell and a stirrer, wherein the shell has an installation cavity for holding the ice cream capsule; the stirrer is disposed within the shell, and the blade of the stirrer is inserted into the capsule body through the rupture membrane at the first opening for stirring the ice cream mixture within the capsule body.

7. The ice cream capsule machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a cooling component, which is disposed within the housing and surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting cavity.

8. The ice cream capsule machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a puncturing element, the housing is provided with an ice cream outlet, the mounting cavity is provided with a channel communicating with the ice cream outlet, and the puncturing element is used to puncture the fragile membrane of the second opening after the ice cream liquid in the capsule body cools and forms ice cream, so that the ice cream flows out from the ice cream outlet.

9. The ice cream capsule machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a drive unit, the channel having a corrugated section, the puncturing member being fixed to the inner wall of the corrugated section, and the drive unit driving the corrugated section to extend or retract so that the puncturing member approaches or moves away from the vulnerable membrane of the second opening.

10. The ice cream capsule machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The piercing element is installed at the end of the blade of the stirrer, and the ice cream capsule is movably installed in the mounting cavity. After the ice cream liquid in the capsule body cools and forms ice cream, the ice cream capsule moves in the mounting cavity so that the piercing element can pierce the fragile membrane of the second opening.

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