Cold drink machine
By incorporating a water collection tray and drainage structure into the beverage dispenser, condensed water droplets from the mixing container are drained to the exposed water collection tray, solving the problem of inconvenient water cleaning in the beverage dispenser, simplifying the structure, and reducing operational complexity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520201656.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-08
AI Technical Summary
The water droplets that condense on the outer wall of the mixing container in existing cold drink machines cannot be effectively drained, resulting in water accumulation inside the machine, affecting normal operation and making cleaning inconvenient, increasing the complexity of component settings and cumbersome operation.
A water collection tray is installed below the beverage container in the cold drink machine, and the water in the water collection tray is drained to the exposed water receiving tray through a drainage structure. The simplified structure makes it easier to observe and clean up the accumulated water.
It allows for observation and cleaning of accumulated water without disassembling the machine, simplifying the structure, reducing operational complexity and manufacturing costs, and ensuring the normal operation of the beverage cooler.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold drinks, and in particular to a cold drink machine. Background Technology
[0002] The beverage dispenser's mixing container contains a condenser. When the liquid is poured into the container, it condenses and forms a smoothie. Therefore, the humidity inside the mixing container is lower than the outside humidity. As a result, during operation, water droplets continuously condense on the outer wall of the mixing container. These droplets slide down the outer wall to the bottom and eventually drip into the machine body. Over time, this accumulates into a large amount of water inside the machine. If this accumulated water is not cleaned up, it will affect the operation of other components, thus impacting the normal functioning of the beverage dispenser, and also causing significant inconvenience in cleaning the water.
[0003] The existing design features a water collection tray mounted on the machine body, positioned below the dispensing container, allowing condensation from the container to fall onto the tray. The tray is removed periodically, the water drained, and then reinstalled. This avoids the difficulties of cleaning and interference with other components caused by water falling into the machine body. However, this structure increases the number of components in the beverage dispenser, making it more complex and costly to manufacture. It also requires regular checks to ensure the tray is full and frequent removal and installation, making the operation cumbersome, inconvenient, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. Furthermore, it can compromise the tightness of connections between components. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cold drink machine with a simple structure and easy-to-clean water.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cold drink machine, including a body, a mixing container and a water collection tray. The mixing container is installed on the body, and the body is provided with a water collection tray, which is located below the mixing container.
[0006] The water receiving tray is located at the bottom of the machine body and is exposed outside the machine body; the machine body is provided with a drainage structure, and the water collecting tray is connected to the water receiving tray through the drainage structure so as to drain the water in the water collecting tray to the water receiving tray.
[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, the body and the water collection tray are fixedly connected;
[0008] At least a portion of the material preparation container is arranged with its vertical projection corresponding to the water collection tray.
[0009] As an improvement to the above solution, the bottom of the water collection tray is provided with a water outlet and a water outlet connector, the water outlet and the water outlet connector are connected, and the water outlet connector and the water collection tray are connected through a drainage structure.
[0010] As an improvement to the above solution, the bottom surface of the water collection tray is provided with a guide slope, which is inclined towards the water outlet.
[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, the top of the machine body is provided with an installation slot for placing the material preparation container, and the water collection tray is placed below the installation slot;
[0012] The inner wall of the mounting slot is provided with a positioning groove;
[0013] The material preparation container is installed on the installation slot via an installation assembly; the installation assembly includes a positioning block disposed on the outer wall of the material preparation container, the positioning block being embedded in the positioning slot.
[0014] As an improvement to the above solution, the installation assembly further includes a first limiting block located at the top of the machine body and a second limiting block located on the outer wall of the material preparation container, wherein the second limiting block is engaged with the first limiting block.
[0015] As an improvement to the above solution, the installation assembly also includes a limiting strip located at the bottom of the material preparation container, which is engaged with the machine body.
[0016] As an improvement to the above solution, the drainage structure is a drainage pipe or a flow guiding channel.
[0017] As an improvement to the above solution, the water receiving tray includes a first water collecting part and a second water collecting part that are connected. The first water collecting part is placed inside the machine body, and the second water collecting part is exposed outside the machine body; the drainage structure is connected to the first water collecting part.
[0018] As an improvement to the above scheme, the bottom of the first water collection section is higher than the bottom of the second water collection section.
[0019] Implementing this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] This utility model of a cold drink machine features a water collection tray below the mixing container. Water droplets condensing on the surface of the container fall into the tray, and the collected water is drained through a drainage structure to a drip tray at the bottom of the machine. The drip tray is exposed outside the machine, allowing the user to easily observe the water level without any operation, facilitating timely cleaning. Therefore, this utility model, through its drainage structure, effectively drains water from the internal drip tray to the external drip tray. Its simple structure facilitates observation of water collection, eliminates the need for disassembly, and makes water removal easy. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cold drink machine of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A sectional view;
[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the material preparation container and the frame;
[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the frame structure. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will describe this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "inner," and "outer," etc., appearing or about to appear in this document, are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.
[0026] See Figure 1-4 This utility model discloses a cold drink machine, including a body 1, a material preparation container 2 and a water collection tray 4. The material preparation container 2 is installed on the body 1, and a water collection tray 11 is provided in the body 1, which is located below the material preparation container 2.
[0027] The water receiving tray 4 is located at the bottom of the body 1 and is exposed outside the body 1; the body is provided with a drainage structure, and the water collecting tray 11 is connected to the water receiving tray 4 through the drainage structure so as to drain the water in the water collecting tray 11 to the water receiving tray 4.
[0028] This utility model of a cold drink machine features a water collection tray below the mixing container. Water droplets condensing on the surface of the container fall into the tray, and the collected water is drained through a drainage structure to a drip tray at the bottom of the machine. The drip tray is exposed outside the machine, allowing the user to easily observe the water level without any operation, facilitating timely cleaning. Therefore, this utility model, through its drainage structure, effectively drains water from the internal drip tray to the external drip tray. Its simple structure facilitates observation of water collection, eliminates the need for disassembly, and makes water removal easy.
[0029] Specifically, the drainage structure is a drain pipe 3 or a flow guiding channel (not shown in the figure).
[0030] One end of the drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water collection tray and communicates with it, while the other end is positioned above the receiving tray, allowing water in the collection tray to flow into the receiving tray through the drain pipe. Alternatively, the machine body has a guide channel extending from the top to the bottom, with both ends connected to the water collection tray and the receiving tray respectively. Water in the collection tray flows into the receiving tray through the guide channel, similarly achieving the drainage of water from the collection tray to the receiving tray. It should be noted that, besides the drain pipe and guide channel, other drainage structures are also possible, as long as they achieve the purpose of draining water from the collection tray to the receiving tray.
[0031] Preferably, the body and the water collection tray are fixedly connected. More preferably, the body 1 and the water collection tray 11 are integrally formed, with fewer parts, simple structure, reliable connection, and low manufacturing cost.
[0032] Preferably, at least a portion of the vertical projection of the material preparation container is arranged to correspond to the water collection tray, as long as the water on the material preparation container can fall into the water collection tray.
[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the water collection tray 11 is provided with a water outlet 111 and a water outlet connector 112, which are connected. The water outlet connector 112 and the water receiving tray 4 are connected through a drainage structure. Preferably, one end of the drain pipe 3 is sleeved outside the water outlet connector 112, and the other end is connected to the water receiving tray 4. The water outlet connector 112 is formed by extending downwards from the edge of the water outlet 111. One end of the drain pipe 3 is sleeved outside the water outlet connector 112, connecting the water outlet 111 and the drain pipe 3, while the other end is connected to the water receiving tray 4, thus connecting the water outlet and the water receiving tray. Water in the water collection tray flows into the drain pipe through the water outlet, and then flows from the drain pipe into the water receiving tray, achieving the purpose of draining accumulated water from the machine body.
[0034] Preferably, such as Figure 4 As shown, the bottom surface of the water collection tray 11 is provided with a guide slope 113, which is inclined towards the outlet 111. The guide slope 113 is arranged around the outlet 111, with the end of the guide slope 113 away from the outlet 111 being higher than the end near the outlet 111. This causes the water in the water collection tray to form a drop under the guidance of the guide slope and flow towards the outlet, facilitating the discharge of water from the outlet.
[0035] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top of the machine body 1 is provided with an installation slot 12 for placing the material preparation container 2, and the installation slot 12 is adapted to the material preparation container 2. The installation slot facilitates the installation and fixation of the material preparation container on the machine body. The water collection tray is placed below the installation slot to facilitate the collection of water droplets formed on the surface of the material preparation container.
[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 3-4 As shown, the inner wall of the mounting slot 12 is provided with a positioning groove 121; the material preparation container 2 is installed on the mounting slot 12 via a mounting assembly; the mounting assembly includes a positioning block 21 located on the outer wall of the material preparation container 2, the positioning block 21 being embedded in the positioning groove 121. The positioning block and the positioning groove cooperate to limit the movement of the material preparation container, preventing it from rotating and achieving circumferential and axial limiting.
[0037] Preferably, there are at least two positioning grooves 121, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner sidewall of the mounting groove 12; and at least two positioning blocks 21, which are symmetrically arranged on the outer sidewall of the material preparation container 2. The positioning grooves 121 and positioning blocks 21 are arranged correspondingly.
[0038] Preferably, such as Figure 3-4 As shown, the mounting assembly also includes a first limiting block 122 located at the top of the machine body 1 and a second limiting block 22 located on the outer wall of the material preparation container 2. The second limiting block 22 is engaged with the first limiting block 122. The first and second limiting blocks cooperate to position the material preparation container at a specific position in the mounting slot, facilitating the installation of components on the machine body and components inside the material preparation container, and further preventing the material preparation container from rotating, thus achieving circumferential limiting.
[0039] More preferably, there are at least two first limiting blocks 122, which are symmetrically arranged at the top of the mounting slot 12; and at least two second limiting blocks 22, which are symmetrically arranged on the outer side wall of the material preparation container 2. The first limiting blocks 122 and the second limiting blocks 22 are arranged correspondingly.
[0040] Preferably, such as Figure 3 As shown, the installation assembly also includes a limiting strip 23 located at the bottom of the material preparation container 2, which is engaged with the machine body 1. When the material preparation container is pushed from the outside into the installation slot, it is installed in place when the limiting strip engages with the machine body. The limiting strip further serves to limit and position the material preparation container in the installation slot, achieving axial limiting.
[0041] It should be noted that the first limiting block 122 and the second limiting block 22 are both located on both sides of the material preparation container 2, while the limiting strip 23 is located at the bottom of the material preparation container 2. The material preparation container is limited from two different directions and positions to achieve circumferential and axial limiting, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the material preparation container in the installation slot, and thus ensuring the reliability of the connection of other devices.
[0042] Preferably, the water receiving tray 4 and the body 1 are detachably connected, which facilitates the connection between the water receiving tray and the body, and also makes it easy to remove the water receiving tray from the body and clean up the accumulated water.
[0043] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2As shown, the water collection tray 4 includes a first water collection part 41 and a second water collection part 42 that are connected. The first water collection part 41 is placed inside the body 1, and the second water collection part 42 is exposed outside the body 1. The drainage structure is connected to the first water collection part 41. Preferably, the drain pipe 3 is connected to the first water collection part 41. That is, a part of the water collection tray is set inside the body to avoid the drain pipe being exposed outside the body and affecting the overall aesthetics; the other part of the water collection tray is exposed outside the body, making it easy to observe the water collection status inside the water collection tray, thus facilitating the user to clean up the accumulated water in a timely manner.
[0044] Preferably, the bottom of the first water collection section 41 is higher than the bottom of the second water collection section 42, so that there is a height difference between the first water collection section and the second water collection section, thereby allowing the water in the first water collection section to flow automatically into the second water collection section, which makes it easier to observe the water collection status in the water receiving tray.
[0045] In summary, this utility model provides a cold drink machine with a simple structure and easy-to-clean water.
[0046] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A cold beverage machine characterized in that, The machine body, the material making container and the water receiving tray are included, the material making container is installed on the machine body, the water collecting tray is arranged below the material making container; The water receiving tray is arranged on the bottom of the machine body and exposed outside the machine body; the water collecting tray is communicated with the water receiving tray through the water drainage structure to drain water in the water collecting tray to the water receiving tray.
2. The cold beverage machine of claim 1, wherein, The machine body and the water collecting tray are fixedly connected; At least part of the vertical projection of the material making container is arranged corresponding to the water collecting tray.
3. The cold beverage dispenser of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the water collecting tray is provided with a water outlet and a water outlet connector, the water outlet and the water outlet connector are communicated, and the water outlet connector and the water receiving tray are communicated through the water drainage structure.
4. The cold beverage dispenser of claim 3, wherein, The bottom surface of the water collecting tray is provided with a guide inclined surface, which is arranged inclined to the water outlet.
5. The cold beverage dispenser of claim 1, wherein, The top of the machine body is provided with a mounting groove for placing the material making container, and the water collecting tray is arranged below the mounting groove. The inner side wall of the mounting groove is provided with a positioning groove. The material making container is installed on the mounting groove through the mounting assembly; the mounting assembly includes a positioning block arranged on the outer side wall of the material making container, and the positioning block is embedded in the positioning groove.
6. The cold beverage machine of claim 5, wherein, The mounting assembly further includes a first limiting block arranged at the top end of the machine body and a second limiting block arranged on the outer side wall of the material making container, and the second limiting block is clamped on the first limiting block.
7. The cold beverage machine of claim 5 or 6, wherein The mounting assembly further includes a limiting strip arranged at the bottom of the material making container, and the limiting strip is clamped on the machine body.
8. The cold beverage dispenser of claim 1, wherein, The water drainage structure is a water drainage pipe or a flow guide channel.
9. The cold beverage dispenser of claim 1, wherein, The water receiving tray includes a first water collecting part and a second water collecting part which are communicated, the first water collecting part is arranged in the machine body, and the second water collecting part is exposed outside the machine body; the water drainage structure and the first water collecting part are communicated.
10. The cold beverage dispenser of claim 9, wherein, The bottom of the first water collecting part is higher than the bottom of the second water collecting part.