Discharging mechanism of smoothie machine and smoothie machine

By adopting a force-saving lever and elastic component design in the discharge mechanism of the smoothie machine, the problems of laborious discharge and easy accidental contact of existing smoothie machines are solved, realizing labor-saving operation and preventing smoothie contact, thus improving user experience and equipment reliability.

CN223596266UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25ZHONGSHAN YICHANG ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423045334.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-10

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Technical Problem

The existing slush machine's discharge mechanism is difficult to open the discharge port and is prone to accidental contact with the flowing slush, making it inconvenient for users.

Method used

A discharge mechanism for a smoothie machine was designed, employing first and second labor-saving lever structures. The third end is rotated by moving the fourth end, opening or closing the discharge port. It is equipped with elastic elements and a sealing structure to achieve labor saving and prevent the smoothie from contacting the machine.

Benefits of technology

It achieves labor-saving operation, avoids user contact with the smoothie, and improves the user experience and the reliability of the smoothie machine.

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Abstract

The discharging mechanism of the smoothie machine comprises a charging barrel, a first lever and a second lever, the charging barrel is provided with a discharging port, the first lever is provided with a first end and a second end, the first lever is hinged to the charging barrel through a first hinge shaft, and the second lever is hinged to the charging barrel through a second hinge shaft. The first end is connected with a switch part, the minimum distance between the first end and the first hinge shaft is smaller than the minimum distance between the second end and the first hinge shaft, the second lever is provided with a third end and a fourth end, the second lever is hinged to the charging barrel through a second hinge shaft, and the third end abuts against the second end; the minimum distance between the third end and the second hinge shaft is smaller than the minimum distance between the fourth end and the second hinge shaft, the fourth end drives the second end to rotate through the third end so that the switch part can open or close the discharging port, labor can be saved, the situation that a user makes contact with smoothie is avoided, and the smoothie can be conveniently used by the user.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice blender, especially to a discharging mechanism of ice blender and ice blender. BACKGROUND

[0002] Ice blender is used for making ice slush, and gradually becomes a common electrical product. The discharging mechanism of the existing ice blender generally comprises a barrel and a switch part, the barrel has a discharge port, and the switch part is movably used for opening or closing the discharge port. When the switch part opens the discharge port, it is relatively laborious, and the ice slush flowing out of the discharge port is easily touched by mistake, which is inconvenient for users to use. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses at least solve one of the technical problems in the prior art. Therefore, the utility model provides a discharging mechanism of ice blender, which can facilitate user use.

[0004] The utility model further provides an ice blender with the above-mentioned discharging mechanism of ice blender.

[0005] The discharging mechanism of the ice blender according to the first aspect embodiment of the utility model comprises:

[0006] The barrel is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port is used for flowing out of ice slush;

[0007] The first lever has a first end and a second end, the first lever is hinged with the barrel through a first hinge shaft, the first end is connected with a switch part, the switch part is used for opening or closing the discharge port, and the minimum distance between the first end and the first hinge shaft is less than the minimum distance between the second end and the first hinge shaft;

[0008] The second lever has a third end and a fourth end, the second lever is hinged with the barrel through a second hinge shaft, the third end abuts against the second end, the minimum distance between the third end and the second hinge shaft is less than the minimum distance between the fourth end and the second hinge shaft, and the fourth end drives the second end to rotate through the third end, so that the switch part opens or closes the discharge port.

[0009] The discharging mechanism of the ice blender according to the first aspect embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0010] The minimum distance between the first end and the first hinged shaft is a first force arm, the minimum distance between the second end and the first hinged shaft is a second force arm, the second force arm is greater than the first force arm, so that the first lever is a force-saving lever, and the third end and the second hinged shaft are connected, the minimum distance between the fourth end and the second hinged shaft is a fourth force arm, so that the second lever is a force-saving lever, when the user needs to take out the smoothie, the fourth end can be moved to drive the second end to rotate, so as to drive the switch part to open the discharge port, on the one hand, the force can be saved, on the other hand, the user can be prevented from contacting the smoothie, and the user can be facilitated to use, so as to improve the use experience of the user.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first lever and the barrel are provided with an elastic piece, and the elastic piece is used for closing the discharge port by the switch part.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the elastic piece includes a first elastic part, a second elastic part and a first connecting part arranged between the first elastic part and the second elastic part, the first elastic part is sleeved on one end of the first hinged shaft, the second elastic part is sleeved on the other end of the first hinged shaft, the first connecting part is connected with the barrel, the second elastic part is connected with a second connecting part, and the second elastic part is connected with a third connecting part, and the second connecting part and the third connecting part are connected with the switch part.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the discharge mechanism of the smoothie machine is further provided with a sealing structure, and the sealing structure is used for sealing the discharge port when the switch part closes the discharge port.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the sealing structure includes a sealing piece, the sealing piece is sleeved on the switch part, and the sealing piece abuts against the circumference of the discharge port when the switch part closes the discharge port.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the utility model, one side of the switch part away from the discharge port is provided with a weight-reducing groove.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the barrel includes a barrel main body and a protective cover arranged on the barrel main body, the discharge port is arranged on the barrel main body, the protective cover is arranged on the discharge port and the first lever, and the first lever and the second lever are hinged with the protective cover.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the barrel main body and the protective cover are of an integrated structure.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second lever includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod connected to the first connecting rod. The third end is located at the end of the first connecting rod away from the second connecting rod, and the fourth end is located at the end of the second connecting rod away from the first connecting rod. The protective cover has a first abutting part and a second abutting part. When the switch part closes the discharge port, the second connecting rod abuts against the first abutting part. When the switch part opens the discharge port, the second connecting rod abuts against the second abutting part.

[0019] The smoothie machine according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the discharge mechanism of the smoothie machine described in the above embodiments.

[0020] The smoothie machine according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0021] When a user needs to remove the smoothie, they can move the fourth end to make the third end rotate the second end, thereby opening the outlet of the switch. This saves effort and prevents the user from coming into contact with the smoothie, making it more convenient for the user and improving the user experience.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the smoothie machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the smoothie machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a top view of the smoothie machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part B in the middle section;

[0029] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the first lever, the sealing element, and the elastic element according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 It is the exploded schematic view of the first lever, the sealing element and the elastic element of the utility model embodiment.

[0031] Reference signs:

[0032] The barrel 100, the discharge port 101, the barrel main body 110, the protective cover 120, the first abutting portion 121, the second abutting portion 122, the first lever 200, the first end 201, the second end 202, the first hinged shaft 203, the switch portion 210, the weight-reducing groove 211, the annular groove 212, the first positioning protrusion 213, the second positioning protrusion 214, the second lever 300, the third end 301, the fourth end 302, the second hinged shaft 303, the first connecting rod 310, the second connecting rod 320, the elastic element 400, the first elastic portion 410, the second elastic portion 420, the first connecting portion 430, the second connecting portion 440, the third connecting portion 450, the sealing element 500, the sealing portion 510, the annular protrusion 520. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below, examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar signs 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, only for explaining the utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0034] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the orientation description, such as up, down, front, back, left, right and the like, is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0035] In the description of the utility model, the meaning of several is one or more, the meaning of multiple is more than two, greater than, less than, more than and the like are not included in the number, above, below, within and the like are included in the number. If the first, the second is described, it is only for distinguishing the technical features for the purpose, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence of indicated technical features.

[0036] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the words such as setting, installation, connection and the like should be understood in a broad sense, and the person skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above words in the utility model according to the specific content of the technical scheme.

[0037] In the related art, the discharging mechanism of the slush machine generally comprises a material cylinder and a switch piece, the material cylinder has a discharging port, and the switch piece is movably used for opening or closing the discharging port, when the existing switch piece opens the discharging port, it is relatively laborious, and the slush flowing out of the discharging port is easily touched by mistake, which is inconvenient for users to use.

[0038] With reference to Figures 1 to 5 , according to the discharging mechanism of the slush machine of the first aspect embodiment of the utility model, including material cylinder 100, first lever 200 and second lever 300, material cylinder 100 is equipped with discharging port 101, discharging port 101 is used for flowing out slush, first lever 200 has first end 201 and second end 202, first lever 200 is hinged with material cylinder 100 through first hinged shaft 203, first end 201 is connected with switch part 210, switch part 210 is used for opening or closing discharging port 101, the minimum distance between first end 201 and first hinged shaft 203 is less than the minimum distance between second end 202 and first hinged shaft 203, second lever 300 has third end 301 and fourth end 302, second lever 300 is hinged with material cylinder 100 through second hinged shaft 303, third end 301 and second end 202 abut, the minimum distance between third end 301 and second hinged shaft 303 is less than the minimum distance between fourth end 302 and second hinged shaft 303, fourth end 302 drives second end 202 to rotate through third end 301 to make switch part 210 open or close discharging port 101, in this way, first lever 200 and second lever 300 are both labor-saving levers, users can move fourth end 302 to make switch part 210 open discharging port 101, on the one hand, it can save labor, on the other hand, it can avoid the situation that users contact slush, it can facilitate users to use, to improve the use experience of users.

[0039] Specifically, the minimum distance between first end 201 and first hinged shaft 203 is a first force arm, the minimum distance between second end 202 and first hinged shaft 203 is a second force arm, the second force arm is greater than the first force arm, so that first lever 200 is a labor-saving lever, similarly, the minimum distance between third end 301 and second hinged shaft 303 is a third force arm, the minimum distance between fourth end 302 and second hinged shaft 303 is a fourth force arm, so that second lever 300 is a labor-saving lever, when users need to take out slush, fourth end 302 can be moved to make third end 301 drive second end 202 to rotate, thereby driving switch part 210 to open discharging port 101, on the one hand, it can save labor, on the other hand, it can avoid the situation that users contact slush, it can facilitate users to use, to improve the use experience of users.

[0040] With reference to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7In some embodiments of the utility model, the first lever 200 and the barrel 100 are provided with an elastic member 400, the elastic member 400 is used to close the discharge port 101 of the switch part 210, so that the switch part 210 can be automatically reset, to facilitate the user to use.

[0041] In some embodiments of the utility model, the elastic member 400 includes a first elastic part 410, a second elastic part 420 and a first connecting part 430 arranged between the first elastic part 410 and the second elastic part 420, the first elastic part 410 is sleeved on one end of the first hinged shaft 203, the second elastic part 420 is sleeved on the other end of the first hinged shaft 203, the first connecting part 430 is connected with the barrel 100, the first elastic part 410 is connected with a second connecting part 440, the second elastic part 420 is connected with a third connecting part 450, the second connecting part 440 and the third connecting part 450 are connected with the switch part 210, which can increase the elastic force of the elastic member 400 applied to the switch part 210, so that the switch part 210 can stably close the discharge port 101.

[0042] Specifically, the elastic member 400 is a torsion spring structure, the first elastic part 410 and the second elastic part 420 are arranged side by side and spaced apart along the axial direction of the first hinged shaft 203, the first elastic part 410 is sleeved on one end of the first hinged shaft 203, the second elastic part 420 is sleeved on the other end of the second hinged shaft 303, the first connecting part 430 is fixedly connected with the barrel 100, the second connecting part 440 and the third connecting part 450 are fixedly connected with the switch part 210, when the switch part 210 opens the discharge port 101, the first elastic part 410 and the second elastic part 420 obtain elastic potential energy, after the user releases the fourth end 302, the first elastic part 410 drives the switch part 210 to rebound through the second connecting part 440, and the second elastic part 420 drives the switch part 210 to rebound through the third connecting part 450, which can increase the elastic force of the elastic member 400 applied to the switch part 210, so that the switch part 210 can stably close the discharge port 101.

[0043] As another embodiment, the elastic member 400 can also be arranged between the second lever 300 and the barrel 100, the elastic member 400 is used to reset the second lever 300, which can also drive the switch part 210 to automatically close the discharge port 101, which is not limited here.

[0044] It should be pointed out that the side of the switch part 210 away from the discharge port 101 is provided with a first positioning protrusion 213 and a second positioning protrusion 214, the first positioning protrusion 213 is provided with a first positioning hole, the second positioning protrusion 214 is provided with a second positioning hole, the second connecting part 440 is arranged in the first positioning hole, and the third connecting part 450 is arranged in the second positioning hole, which can facilitate the positioning of the second connecting part 440 and the third connecting part 450, which is not described in detail here.

[0045] It should be noted that the elastic member 400 can also be a compression spring structure, which is not limited here.

[0046] In some embodiments of the utility model, the discharging mechanism of the ice slush machine is further provided with a sealing structure, which is used for sealing the discharging opening 101 when the switch part 210 closes the discharging opening 101, can improve the sealing performance of the discharging opening 101, and provide the use reliability of the ice slush machine.

[0047] In some embodiments of the utility model, the sealing structure comprises a sealing piece 500, the sealing piece 500 is sleeved on the switch part 210, and the sealing piece 500 abuts against the circumference of the discharging opening 101 when the switch part 210 closes the discharging opening 101, which can improve the sealing performance of the discharging opening 101 and provide the use reliability of the ice slush machine.

[0048] Specifically, the sealing piece 500 comprises a sealing part 510 and an annular protrusion 520 arranged on the sealing part 510, the annular protrusion 520 is arranged around the axis of the sealing part 510, the switch part 210 is provided with an annular groove 212 matched with the annular protrusion 520, the annular protrusion 520 is accommodated in the annular groove 212 and can abut against the side wall of the annular groove 212, the sealing part 510 is used for abutting against the circumference of the discharging opening 101, and the sealing part 510 abuts against the circumference of the discharging opening 101 when the elastic member 400 drives the switch part 210 to automatically close the discharging opening 101, which can improve the sealing performance of the discharging opening 101 and provide the use reliability of the ice slush machine.

[0049] Referring to Figure 6 In some embodiments of the utility model, the side, away from the discharging opening 101, of the switch part 210 is provided with a weight-reducing groove 211, which can reduce the overall weight of the switch part 210, reduce the load of the first lever 200, and facilitate the opening of the discharging opening 101.

[0050] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 In some embodiments of the utility model, the material cylinder 100 comprises a material cylinder 100 body and a protective cover 120 arranged on the material cylinder 100 body, the discharging opening 101 is arranged on the material cylinder 100 body, the protective cover 120 is arranged on the discharging opening 101 and the first lever 200, and the first lever 200 and the second lever 300 are both hinged to the protective cover 120, which can hide the first lever 200 and the discharging opening 101, protect the first lever 200 and the discharging opening 101, and prevent the first lever 200 and the discharging opening 101 from being damaged by collision.

[0051] Referring to Figure 4In some embodiments of this utility model, the second lever 300 includes a first connecting rod 310 and a second connecting rod 320 connected to the first connecting rod 310. A third end 301 is located at the end of the first connecting rod 310 away from the second connecting rod 320, and a fourth end 302 is located at the end of the second connecting rod 320 away from the first connecting rod 310. The protective cover 120 is provided with a first abutting part 121 and abutting part 122. When the switch part 210 closes the discharge port 101, the second connecting rod 320 abuts against the first abutting part 121. When the switch part 210 opens the discharge port 101, the second connecting rod 320 abuts against the second abutting part 122. This can limit the swing amplitude of the second connecting rod 320 for user convenience.

[0052] Specifically, the second abutment 122 is located above the first abutment 121. When the user rotates the second connecting rod 320 downwards to abut the first abutment 121, the switch 210 opens the discharge port 101. When the elastic element 400 drives the first lever 200 to reset, the second end 202 pushes the first connecting rod 310 upwards to make the second connecting rod 320 abut against the second abutment 122, thus limiting the second connecting rod 320 from continuing to rotate and thereby limiting the rotation of the first lever 200. At this time, the switch 210 closes the discharge port 101, thus limiting the swing amplitude of the second connecting rod 320 for user convenience.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, the main body of the material cylinder 100 and the protective cover 120 are integrated into one structure, which can reduce the number of molds, thereby reducing the production and manufacturing cost of the molds and thus reducing the production and manufacturing cost of the material cylinder 100.

[0054] Specifically, the main body of the barrel 100 and the protective cover 120 can be integrally formed by injection molding, which can reduce the number of molds, thereby reducing the production and manufacturing cost of the molds and thus reducing the production and manufacturing cost of the barrel 100.

[0055] As another embodiment, the main body of the barrel 100 and the protective cover 120 can also be connected by welding. The welding method includes, but is not limited to, resistance welding, ultrasonic welding, or laser welding, etc.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The smoothie machine according to the second aspect of the present invention includes the discharge mechanism of the smoothie machine according to the first aspect of the present invention. On the one hand, it can save labor, and on the other hand, it can avoid the user from coming into contact with the smoothie, making it convenient for the user to use and improving the user experience.

[0057] Specifically, when the user needs to take out the smoothie, the fourth end 302 can be moved to drive the third end 301 to rotate the second end 202, so as to drive the switch part 210 to open the discharge port 101, on the one hand, labor can be saved, on the other hand, the user can be prevented from contacting the smoothie, the user can be facilitated to use, and the use experience of the user can be improved.

[0058] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any manner, and to make the description concise, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are not described, but as long as the combinations of the technical features do not exist, they should be considered as the scope of the description.

[0059] The above describes the embodiments in detail in combination with the drawings, but the utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge range possessed by ordinary skilled persons in the technical field without departing from the purpose.

Claims

1. A discharge mechanism of a smoothie maker, characterized in that, The application relates to a slurry discharging mechanism of a slurry machine. The slurry discharging mechanism comprises a slurry cylinder (100) provided with a slurry discharging opening (101) for discharging slurry; a first lever (200) having a first end (201) and a second end (202), the first lever (200) being hinged to the slurry cylinder (100) through a first hinge shaft (203), the first end (201) being connected with a switch part (210) for opening or closing the slurry discharging opening (101), the minimum distance between the first end (201) and the first hinge shaft (203) being smaller than the minimum distance between the second end (202) and the first hinge shaft (203); and a second lever (300) having a third end (301) and a fourth end (302), the second lever (300) being hinged to the slurry cylinder (100) through a second hinge shaft (303), the third end (301) abutting against the second end (202), the minimum distance between the third end (301) and the second hinge shaft (303) being smaller than the minimum distance between the fourth end (302) and the second hinge shaft (303), the fourth end (302) driving the second end (202) to rotate through the third end (301) so as to open or close the slurry discharging opening (101). An elastic member (400) is arranged between the first lever (200) and the slurry cylinder (100), and the elastic member (400) is used for closing the slurry discharging opening (101) by the switch part (210). The elastic member (400) comprises a first elastic part (410), a second elastic part (420) and a first connecting part (430) arranged between the first elastic part (410) and the second elastic part (420), the first elastic part (410) being sleeved on one end of the first hinge shaft (203), the second elastic part (420) being sleeved on the other end of the first hinge shaft (203), the first connecting part (430) being connected with the slurry cylinder (100), the first elastic part (410) being connected with a second connecting part (440), the second elastic part (420) being connected with a third connecting part (450), and the second connecting part (440) and the third connecting part (450) being connected with the switch part (210).

2. The discharge mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, wherein, The slurry discharging mechanism of the slurry machine is further provided with a sealing structure, which is used for sealing the slurry discharging opening (101) when the switch part (210) closes the slurry discharging opening (101).

3. The dispensing mechanism of a smoothie machine according to claim 2, wherein, The sealing structure comprises a sealing member (500) sleeved on the switch part (210), and the sealing member (500) abuts against the periphery of the slurry discharging opening (101) when the switch part (210) closes the slurry discharging opening (101).

4. The dispensing mechanism of a smoothie machine according to claim 1, wherein, The side, away from the slurry discharging opening (101), of the switch part (210) is provided with a weight-reducing groove (211).

5. The dispensing mechanism of a smoothie machine according to claim 4, wherein, ​ 6. The dispensing mechanism of a smoothie machine according to claim 1, wherein, ​ 7. The discharge mechanism of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, wherein, The barrel (100) comprises a barrel (100) body and a protective cover (120) arranged on the barrel (100) body, the discharge port (101) is arranged on the barrel (100) body, the protective cover (120) covers the discharge port (101) and the first lever (200), and the first lever (200) and the second lever (300) are both hinged to the protective cover (120).

8. The dispensing mechanism of a smoothie machine according to claim 7, wherein, The barrel (100) body and the protective cover (120) are in an integrated structure.

9. The dispensing mechanism of a smoothie machine according to claim 7, wherein, The second lever (300) comprises a first connecting rod (310) and a second connecting rod (320) connected to the first connecting rod (310), the third end (301) is arranged at one end of the first connecting rod (310) away from the second connecting rod (320), the fourth end (302) is arranged at one end of the second connecting rod (320) away from the first connecting rod (310), the protective cover (120) is provided with a first abutting portion (121) and a second abutting portion (122), when the switch portion (210) closes the discharge port (101), the second connecting rod (320) abuts against the first abutting portion (121), and when the switch portion (210) opens the discharge port (101), the second connecting rod (320) abuts against the second abutting portion (122).

10. A smoothie maker characterised in that, The discharge mechanism of the smoothie machine comprises the first lever (200) and the second lever (300) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.