Discharging structure and frozen food manufacturing device
By setting a limiting part on the handle of the frozen food manufacturing equipment to cooperate with the cavity of the housing, the problems of handle loosening and wear are solved, resulting in a more stable and durable discharge structure and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423230666.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
The handles of existing frozen food manufacturing equipment are prone to loosening and wear during use, resulting in instability and a cheap feel.
By setting a protruding limiting part on the control handle and designing a corresponding cavity on the housing, the first and second limiting end faces of the limiting part abut against the side wall of the cavity, limiting the rotation range and position of the handle. The cooperation between the limiting part and the cavity ensures that the handle is stable in the corresponding position.
It improves the stability and durability of the handle, prevents excessive contact and collision between the handle and the shell, avoids wear and pinching accidents, and enhances the user experience of the product.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of electrical appliances, and in particular relates to a material discharge structure and a frozen food manufacturing device. Background Technology
[0002] In frozen food manufacturing equipment, beverage solutions are typically cooled and stirred within a mixing chamber of the casing to create frozen foods, such as slush machines (also known as slush machines, ice cream machines, or smoothie machines). These machines are specifically designed for making slushies and soft-serve ice cream. They utilize a compressor to rapidly cool the liquid in the mixing chamber below 0°C, and then, in conjunction with the stirring components within the mixing chamber, the liquid is stirred and solidified into slush. A discharge port is located on the front of the casing. Users simply need to turn the handle on the discharge port to open it, allowing the frozen food inside to flow out. Currently, the handle is generally hinged to the casing. Operation involves simply turning the handle, but existing products generally lack handle positioning mechanisms. The handle relies on its outer circumference rotating to collide with the corresponding side wall of the casing to complete the operation. However, because the outer circumference of the handle is not designed for positioning or limiting, this method of connection results in an unstable handle after installation. The handle feels loose after installation or during use, giving the user a sense of cheapness. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a discharge structure that optimizes the limiting structure between the control handle and the housing, making it more stable during use.
[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides a discharge structure, including a housing and a control handle. The housing has a discharge port, and the control handle is hinged to the housing. The control handle has an initial position for blocking the discharge port and an open position for opening the discharge port after rotating relative to the housing.
[0005] The control handle has a protruding limiting part, the housing has a cavity to accommodate the limiting part, and the limiting part has at least a first limiting end face and a second limiting end face.
[0006] When the control handle is in the initial position, the first limiting end face of the limiting part abuts against the first side wall of the cavity;
[0007] When the control handle is in the open position, the second limiting end face of the limiting part abuts against the second side wall of the cavity.
[0008] In the discharge structure described above, the control handle also has a second limiting part located outside the cavity, and when the control handle is in the initial position, the second limiting part abuts against the housing.
[0009] In the discharge structure described above, the housing is provided with a mounting part on one side of the discharge port. The control handle is hinged to the mounting part and extends from the upper side of the mounting part. The cavity is provided in the mounting part and is located below the hinge of the control handle. The end face of the mounting part is also provided with a notch, which allows the control handle to rotate from the initial position to the open position.
[0010] In the discharge structure described above, the control handle also has a first surface, and when the control handle is in the open position, the second limiting end face of the limiting part abuts against the second side wall of the cavity, so that the first surface and the lower side wall of the notch are kept apart.
[0011] Wherein, the first surface satisfies:
[0012] When the control handle is in the initial position, the first surface protrudes from the notch. When the control handle is in the open position, the first surface rotates with the control handle into the mounting part.
[0013] In the discharge structure described above, when the control handle is in the initial position, the first surface is flush with the end face of the mounting portion.
[0014] As described above, in the discharge structure, the first sidewall of the cavity has a first rib protruding into the cavity, and the second sidewall of the cavity has a second rib protruding into the cavity. The first rib has a first abutting portion that engages with the first limiting end face of the limiting portion when it is in the initial position, and the second rib has a second abutting portion that engages with the second limiting end face of the limiting portion when it is in the open position.
[0015] In the discharge structure described above, the second rib also has a third rib on both sides, the third rib having a third abutting portion protruding from the cavity, and the second limiting portion abutting against the third abutting portion when in the initial position.
[0016] In the discharge structure described above, both the first limiting end face and the second limiting end face are planar, and satisfy the following:
[0017] When the control handle is in the initial position, the first limiting end face of the limiting part is in a vertical plane posture.
[0018] When the control handle is in the open position, the second limiting end face of the limiting part is in a vertical plane posture.
[0019] In the discharge structure described above, the third abutment portion is an upwardly inclined slope.
[0020] This utility model also provides a frozen food manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that it includes a body, wherein the body has the above-mentioned discharge structure.
[0021] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1. This utility model provides a discharge structure, which uses a limiting part protruding on the control handle to cooperate with a corresponding cavity on the housing. This is equivalent to limiting the rotation amplitude and position of the control handle by limiting the limiting part through the cavity. In addition, the setting of the first limiting end face and the second limiting end face on the limiting part ensures that when the control handle is rotated to the corresponding position, it is abutted by the first limiting end face or the second limiting end face with the cavity, thereby stabilizing the control handle in the corresponding position, making the control handle more stable and durable.
[0023] 2. The discharge structure provided by this utility model also prevents excessive contact and collision between the other outer surfaces of the control handle and the housing by the limiting part cooperating with the corresponding cavity on the housing, thereby preventing scratches and wear caused by the collision between the control handle and the housing. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the frozen food manufacturing equipment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the control handle of the discharge structure of this utility model in its initial position;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the control handle of the discharge structure of this utility model in the open position;
[0028] Figure 4 A half-sectional view of the discharge structure control handle in its initial position;
[0029] Figure 5 A half-sectional view of the discharge structure control handle in the open position;
[0030] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the control handle Figure 1 ;
[0031] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the control handle Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0033] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a discharge structure, including a housing 1 and a control handle 2. The housing 1 has a discharge port 102, and the control handle 2 is hinged to the housing 1. The control handle 2 has an initial position for blocking the discharge port 102 and an open position for opening the discharge port 102 after rotating relative to the housing 1. The housing 1 has a storage cavity that communicates with the discharge port 102. In this solution, the control handle 2 is used to block or open the discharge port 1 to facilitate the discharge of material in the storage cavity.
[0034] Furthermore, to make the control handle more stable, the control handle 2 has a protruding limiting part 3, and the housing 1 has a cavity 103 to accommodate the limiting part 3. The limiting part 3 has at least a first limiting end face 31 and a second limiting end face 32. When the control handle 2 is in the initial position, the first limiting end face 31 of the limiting part 3 abuts against the first side wall of the cavity 103. When the control handle 2 is in the open position, the second limiting end face 32 of the limiting part 3 abuts against the second side wall of the cavity 103. By having a protruding limiting part on the control handle engage with a corresponding cavity on the housing, the control handle's rotation amplitude and position are limited by the cavity limiting the limiting part. Furthermore, the combination of the first and second limiting end faces on the limiting part ensures that when the control handle rotates to the corresponding position, it abuts against the cavity through either the first or second limiting end face, thus stabilizing the control handle in the corresponding position. This solves the problem of looseness caused by slight wobbling in the installation position when the control handle is directly installed and used in existing systems, making the control handle more stable and durable.
[0035] To further improve stability, in this embodiment of the invention, the control handle 2 also has a second limiting part 4 located outside the cavity 103, and when the control handle 2 is in the initial position, the second limiting part 4 abuts against the housing 1. This is equivalent to adding two limiting points, and in the initial position, the control handle 2 is positioned in the initial position by the combined action of the first end face of the limiting part and the second limiting part, thus preventing the problem of loosening due to assembly gaps.
[0036] As a further explanation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the control handle 2 may be configured to include a handle portion 21, a hinge portion 22, an extension portion 23, and a sealing assembly 24. On the housing 1, the housing 1 is also provided with an installation portion 109 on one side of the discharge port 102, and has a discharge channel communicating with the discharge port 102. The sealing assembly 24 is located in the discharge channel. One end of the extension portion 23 is connected to the sealing assembly 24, and the handle portion 21 and the extension portion 23 are respectively connected to both sides of the hinge portion 22, so that the hinge portion 22 is rotated by the handle portion 21, thereby driving the sealing assembly 24 to move in the discharge channel by the extension portion 23, so as to realize the opening or closing of the discharge port 102.
[0037] In this solution, the limiting part 3 is preferably set on the hinge part 22, and the second limiting part 4 is set on the extension part 23. By limiting multiple limiting parts at different positions, the control handle is more stable and is basically located inside the housing 1, so as not to affect the use and appearance.
[0038] Furthermore, in this design, the limiting part 3 and the second limiting part 4 are disposed on the control handle 2 and are not on opposite sides, but on adjacent sides. This allows the control handle 2 to be limited by cooperating with the housing from different positions. Specifically, in this design, the limiting part 3 is disposed on the lower or upper side of the hinge part 22, while the second limiting part 4 is disposed on the left and right sides adjacent to the lower side. Preferably, the limiting part 3 is disposed on the lower side of the hinge part 22, and the second limiting part 4 is disposed on the left and right sides perpendicular to the rotation direction of the control handle 2.
[0039] Furthermore, this solution achieves limiting by having the structure inside the housing abut against the second limiting part 4 when the control handle rotates to the initial position. To simplify the structure, in this solution, when the control handle 2 is in the initial position, the second limiting part 4 abuts against the upper side of the cavity 103. That is, the limiting engagement positions are all designed within and around the cavity 103, and are related to the cavity.
[0040] In addition, in this embodiment of the present invention, the control handle 2 is hinged to the mounting part 109 and extends from the upper side of the mounting part 109. The cavity 103 is disposed within the mounting part 109 and located below the hinge point of the control handle 2. The end face of the mounting part 109 is also provided with a notch 1091, which allows the control handle 2 to rotate from the initial position to the open position. Generally, the mounting part 109 is located on one side of the discharge port, that is, the front end of the housing. In use, simply pry the control handle 2 forward to open the discharge port, i.e., rotate it to the open position.
[0041] like Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown in this embodiment of the present invention, the control handle 2 also has a first surface 29, which is equivalent to the outer surface that fills the gap 1091. Its special feature is that it rotates into the housing as the control handle rotates. Most existing products cause the first surface to rub and collide with the housing during rotation, or eventually rotate until the first surface abuts against the lower sidewall of the gap 1091, resulting in wear and scratches on the first surface. Furthermore, since the first surface is exposed in its initial position, there will be a gap between it and the lower sidewall of the gap 1091. If the user's fingers or hand approach this gap while turning the control handle, the surface may become worn or scratched. After operation, the first surface 29 may pinch the hand due to its contact with the lower sidewall of the notch 1091. To prevent this, this solution ensures that when the control handle 2 is in the open position, the second limiting end face 32 of the limiting part 3 abuts against the second sidewall of the cavity 103, maintaining a gap between the first surface 29 and the lower sidewall of the notch 1091. Specifically, the first surface 29 satisfies the following conditions: when the control handle 2 is in the initial position, the first surface 29 protrudes from the notch 1091; when the control handle 2 is in the open position, the first surface 29 rotates with the control handle 2 into the mounting part 109. Furthermore, this solution also sets the lower sidewall of the notch 1091 as a sloped or curved surface to fit the outer contour of the control handle. In other words, this solution also prevents excessive contact and collision between other outer surfaces of the control handle and the housing through the cooperation of the limiting part with the corresponding cavity on the housing, thereby preventing scratches and wear caused by collisions between the control handle and the housing. Maintaining this gap effectively prevents pinching accidents.
[0042] To make the product's appearance more uniform, when the control handle 2 is in the initial position, the first surface 29 is flush with the end face of the mounting part 109.
[0043] In this embodiment of the invention, the first sidewall of the cavity 103 has a first rib 1031 protruding into the cavity 103, and the second sidewall of the cavity 103 has a second rib 1032 protruding into the cavity 103. The first rib 1031 has a first abutting portion 1037 that engages with the first limiting end face 31 of the limiting portion 3 in its initial position, and the second rib 1032 has a second abutting portion 1038 that engages with the second limiting end face 32 of the limiting portion 3 in its open position. Adding the first rib 1031 and the second rib 1032 facilitates better setting and processing of the corresponding abutting portions. Theoretically, it is sufficient to set the abutting portion only at the position corresponding to the limiting portion 3. Furthermore, the arrangement of the first rib 1031 and the second rib 1032 can better adjust and limit the rotation range of the control handle 2, so that when the control handle 2 is in the open position, the second limiting end face 32 of the limiting part 3 abuts against the second side wall of the cavity 103, so that the first surface 29 and the lower side wall of the notch 1091 are kept apart.
[0044] Similarly, the second limiting part 4 of this solution is a structure extending outward from both sides. Correspondingly, the second protruding rib 1032 also has a third protruding rib 1033 on both sides. The third protruding rib 1033 has a third abutting part 1039 protruding from the cavity 103, and the second limiting part 4 abuts against the third abutting part 1039 when it is in the initial position. Moreover, the third abutting part 1039 is an upwardly inclined surface, ensuring that when rotated to the initial position, the second limiting part 4 can abut against the upper surface of the third abutting part 1039 on both sides, thereby achieving the limiting effect.
[0045] Furthermore, in this solution, both the first limiting end face 31 and the second limiting end face 32 are planar, and satisfy the following conditions: when the control handle 2 is in the initial position, the first limiting end face 31 of the limiting part 3 is in a vertical plane posture; when the control handle 2 is in the open position, the second limiting end face 32 of the limiting part 3 is in a vertical plane posture. This structural setting of rotating to a vertical plane posture simplifies processing, as it is equivalent to only needing to ensure that the corresponding first protrusion 1031 and second protrusion 1032 also have vertical planes to complete the limiting, and the contact between the planes maintains stability and improves the limiting effect. Of course, the vertical plane defined in this solution is not necessarily completely perpendicular to the horizontal plane; it can also be a nearly vertical posture.
[0046] The discharge structure of this solution can be used in various storage devices, all of which discharge materials by opening the discharge port on the housing and rotating the control handle.
[0047] like Figure 1As shown, the discharge structure of this solution can also be used in food manufacturing appliances. This utility model also provides a frozen food manufacturing device, including a body 9, on which the aforementioned discharge structure is provided. For example, in a snow melting machine, this makes the overall device more aesthetically pleasing and the control handle more stable to use.
[0048] This utility model provides a discharge structure in which a limiting part protruding on the control handle cooperates with a corresponding cavity on the housing. This effectively limits the rotation amplitude and position of the control handle by limiting the limiting part through the cavity. Furthermore, the combination of the first and second limiting end faces on the limiting part ensures that when the control handle rotates to the corresponding position, it abuts against the cavity through either the first or second limiting end face, thereby stabilizing the control handle in the corresponding position and making the control handle more stable and durable.
[0049] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this utility model to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information. In addition, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0050] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A discharge structure, characterized in that, Includes a housing (1) and a control handle (2). The housing (1) has a discharge port (102). The control handle (2) is hinged to the housing (1). The control handle (2) has an initial position for blocking the discharge port (102) and an open position for opening the discharge port (102) after rotating relative to the housing (1). The control handle (2) has a protruding limiting part (3), and the housing (1) has a cavity (103) for accommodating the limiting part (3). The limiting part (3) has at least a first limiting end face (31) and a second limiting end face (32). When the control handle (2) is in the initial position, the first limiting end face (31) of the limiting part (3) abuts against the first side wall of the cavity (103); When the control handle (2) is in the open position, the second limiting end face (32) of the limiting part (3) abuts against the second side wall of the cavity (103).
2. The discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control handle (2) also has a second limiting part (4) located outside the cavity (103), and when the control handle (2) is in the initial position, the second limiting part (4) abuts against the housing (1).
3. The discharge structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a mounting part (109) on one side of the discharge port (102). The control handle (2) is hinged to the mounting part (109) and extends from the upper side of the mounting part (109). The cavity (103) is provided in the mounting part (109) and located below the hinge of the control handle (2). The end face of the mounting part (109) is also provided with a notch (1091). The notch (1091) allows the control handle (2) to rotate from the initial position to the open position.
4. The discharge structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control handle (2) also has a first surface (29), and when the control handle (2) is in the open position, the second limiting end face (32) of the limiting part (3) abuts against the second side wall of the cavity (103), so that the first surface (29) and the lower side wall of the notch (1091) are kept apart; Wherein, the first surface (29) satisfies: When the control handle (2) is in the initial position, the first surface (29) is exposed from the notch (1091). When the control handle (2) is in the open position, the first surface (29) rotates with the control handle (2) into the mounting part (109).
5. The discharge structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the control handle (2) is in the initial position, the first surface (29) is flush with the end face of the mounting part (109).
6. The discharge structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first sidewall of the cavity (103) has a first rib (1031) protruding into the cavity (103), and the second sidewall of the cavity (103) has a second rib (1032) protruding into the cavity (103). The first rib (1031) has a first abutting part (1037) that engages with the first limiting end face (31) of the limiting part (3) in the initial position. The second rib (1032) has a second abutting part (1038) that engages with the second limiting end face (32) of the limiting part (3) in the open position.
7. The discharge structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second rib (1032) also has a third rib (1033) on both sides. The third rib (1033) has a third abutting portion (1039) protruding from the cavity (103), and the second limiting portion (4) abuts against the third abutting portion (1039) when it is in the initial position.
8. The discharge structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the first limiting end face (31) and the second limiting end face (32) are planar and satisfy the following conditions: When the control handle (2) is in the initial position, the first limiting end face (31) of the limiting part (3) is in a vertical plane posture; When the control handle (2) is in the open position, the second limiting end face (32) of the limiting part (3) is in a vertical plane posture.
9. The discharge structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third abutment part (1039) is an upward-sloping surface.
10. A frozen food manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that, Includes a body (9), on which a discharge structure is provided as described in any one of claims 1-9.