Condensate water flow guide structure applied to ice drink machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electric appliances, and particularly relates to a condensate water flow guide structure applied to an ice drink machine. Comprising an ice drink machine body and a material barrel detachably installed on the ice drink machine body, an installation position matched with the material barrel is arranged on the ice drink machine body, a discharging mechanism is arranged on the front side of the material barrel, an overflow disc is further arranged on the front side of the ice drink machine body and located on the lower side of the discharging mechanism, and a flow guide structure is arranged on the installation position. And the flow guide structure is used for guiding condensate water on the mounting position to the overflow disc. Through reasonable design, condensed water is prevented from being accumulated between the machine body and the charging barrel, so that the sanitation problem caused by accumulated water is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of electrical appliances, and in particular relates to a condensate guiding structure for use in ice drink machines. Background Technology

[0002] An ice cream maker is a device used to make soft ice cream and smoothies. Its container is equipped with a compressor and a stirring component to cool the contents of the container to below 0 degrees Celsius. Since the outer wall of the container is exposed to the outside world and in contact with the air, the cold temperature during operation will condense water molecules in the air into water and adhere to the outer circumference of the container. As the condensate accumulates, it will flow down the outer wall of the container under the action of gravity, and will generally accumulate between the machine body and the container. Over time, this will cause dirt and odor. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a condensate drainage structure for use in iced beverage machines. Through its reasonable design, it prevents condensate from accumulating between the machine body and the dispensing cylinder, thereby avoiding hygiene problems caused by water accumulation.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides a condensate drainage structure for a beverage maker, including a beverage maker body and a detachable container mounted on the beverage maker body. The beverage maker body is provided with an installation position adapted to the container. A dispensing mechanism is provided on the front side of the container. An overflow tray is also provided on the front side of the beverage maker body. The overflow tray is located below the dispensing mechanism. A drainage structure is provided on the installation position. The drainage structure is used to guide the condensate from the installation position to the overflow tray.

[0005] As described above, in a condensate drainage structure applied to an iced beverage machine, the overflow plate is detachably installed on the body of the iced beverage machine.

[0006] The above-described condensate flow guiding structure for an iced beverage machine is a flow guiding channel located at the mounting position. One end of the flow guiding channel is a flow guiding inlet located at the mounting position, and the other end extends into the body of the iced beverage machine.

[0007] As described above, a condensate diversion structure for an iced beverage machine is provided inside the machine body with a diversion pipe connected to the diversion channel, and the diversion pipe extends to the overflow tray.

[0008] As described above, a condensate diversion structure for an iced beverage machine is provided. The iced beverage machine body is also provided with a front panel. The lower side of the front panel has a notch for inserting an overflow tray. The inner side of the front panel is also provided with a water outlet that extends through the notch. The water outlet is opposite to the upper side of the overflow tray. One end of the diversion pipe is installed on the water outlet.

[0009] As described above, a condensate diversion structure for an iced beverage machine includes an overflow tray comprising a tray body and an upper cover disposed on the tray body. The upper cover is provided with a plurality of drainage holes, and the upper cover is also provided with a through hole with a diameter greater than or equal to that of the water outlet at the location opposite to the water outlet.

[0010] In the condensate diversion structure applied to an iced beverage machine as described above, when the material tank is installed on the body of the iced beverage machine, a gap is left between the lower peripheral wall of the material tank and the installation position.

[0011] As described above, in a condensate guide structure for an iced beverage machine, the bottom of the mounting position is an inclined guide surface, and the guide inlet of the guide structure is located at the lowest point of the guide surface.

[0012] As described above, in a condensate drainage structure for an iced beverage machine, the two side walls of the mounting position form drainage sides with gradually decreasing width, which are used to guide condensate to the bottom surface of the drainage system.

[0013] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention provides a condensate drainage structure for use in beverage machines. A drainage structure is added to the mounting position where the beverage machine body and the dispensing cylinder are fitted. This structure guides the condensate that falls into this mounting position, directing it to an overflow tray for collection. This avoids water accumulation on the machine body and eliminates the need for manual wiping by the user. Furthermore, the overflow tray facilitates centralized collection and subsequent cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an iced beverage machine;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an iced beverage machine from another perspective.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation location;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of an iced beverage machine;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overflow tray and the front panel. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a condensate drainage structure for an iced beverage machine, including an iced beverage machine body 1 and a detachable container 2 mounted on the iced beverage machine body 1. The iced beverage machine body 1 has a mounting position 101 adapted to the container 2. A dispensing mechanism 29 is provided on the front side of the container 2. An overflow tray 7 is also provided on the front side of the iced beverage machine body 1, located below the dispensing mechanism 29. A drainage structure 5 is provided on the mounting position 101 to guide the condensate on the mounting position 101 to the overflow tray 7. By adding a drainage structure at the mounting position where the iced beverage machine body and the container are adapted, the condensate falling into the mounting position is guided and discharged to the overflow tray for collection, avoiding the problem of condensate accumulation on the machine body and eliminating the need for manual wiping by the user. Furthermore, the overflow tray facilitates centralized collection and subsequent cleaning.

[0023] In this design, the overflow tray 7 is detachably installed on the body 1 of the ice drink machine for easy cleaning of accumulated water. Since the overflow tray 7 is located below the dispensing mechanism 29, it is originally intended to facilitate the user's connection of external ice drinks and prevent beverage dripping. However, this design, combined with the guide structure 5, collects condensate on the overflow tray 7, making the structure simpler and more convenient to use.

[0024] Preferably, the flow guiding structure 5 is a flow guiding channel located on the mounting position 101. One end of the flow guiding channel is a flow guiding inlet located on the mounting position 101, and the other end extends into the body 1 of the beverage machine. It guides the flow into the interior of the machine, and all related components are installed inside, thus avoiding the need for additional accessories on the outside. Of course, when cleaning is required, one side panel can be directly removed for internal cleaning. To further extend the discharge range, the beverage machine body 1 is provided with a flow guiding pipe connected to the flow guiding channel, which extends to the overflow tray 7. Furthermore, in scenarios with greater demands, a booster pump can be added to achieve active extraction and drainage.

[0025] For ease of use, the beverage dispenser body 1 in this design also includes a front panel 19. The lower side of the front panel 19 has a notch for inserting the overflow tray 7. The inner side of the front panel 19 also has a water outlet 191 extending through the notch. The water outlet 191 is opposite to the upper side of the overflow tray 7, and one end of the guide pipe is installed on the water outlet 191. This effectively secures the guide pipe via the front panel 19, ensuring that the position of the guide pipe is not affected during the disassembly and cleaning of the overflow tray 7, thus preventing displacement of the guide pipe and resulting in inconsistent condensate drainage locations.

[0026] Specifically, the overflow tray 7 includes a tray body 71 and an upper cover 72 disposed on the tray body 71. The upper cover 72 is provided with several drainage holes, and the upper cover 72 is also provided with a through hole with a diameter greater than or equal to that of the water outlet 191 at the position opposite to the water outlet 191. Considering that condensate water also drips when discharged, in order to prevent it from splashing everywhere when dripping, this solution optimizes the size of the through hole to be opposite to the water outlet 191, so that the dripping water can directly pass through the through hole and enter the interior of the tray body 71.

[0027] In this embodiment of the invention, to prevent condensate from dripping from the outer periphery of the container onto the machine body, the mounting position 101 is an arc-shaped recess adapted to the surface of the container 2. When the container 2 is installed on the body 1 of the beverage machine, the mounting position 101 is positioned in a wrapping manner on the lower outer periphery of the container 2. This allows condensate generated on the outer periphery of the container to enter the mounting position 101 when it falls naturally. Furthermore, the arc-shaped recess design of the mounting position 101 allows for better collection of condensate.

[0028] Preferably, to better facilitate the dripping of condensate, a gap is left between the lower peripheral wall of the material tank 2 and the mounting position 101 when the material tank 2 is installed on the body 1 of the ice drink machine. This allows condensate dripping from both sides onto the mounting position 101 to flow into the bottom of the mounting position through this gap and then be discharged through the guide structure 5. Furthermore, to facilitate flow convergence, the two side walls of the mounting position 101 form guide sides with gradually decreasing widths, which are used to guide the condensate to the bottom surface of the guide.

[0029] Specifically, the bottom of the mounting position 101 is an inclined guide surface, and the guide inlet of the guide structure 5 is located at the lowest point of the guide surface. The guide surface slopes from the left and right sides and the front and back sides towards the center. Through the inclined guide surface, water droplets fall into the mounting position and, as they accumulate, naturally flow towards the lowest point and are discharged from the guide structure 5.

[0030] This invention provides a condensate drainage structure for use in beverage machines. A drainage structure is added to the mounting position where the beverage machine body and the dispensing cylinder are fitted. This structure guides the condensate that falls into this mounting position, directing it to an overflow tray for collection. This avoids water accumulation on the machine body and eliminates the need for manual wiping by the user. Furthermore, the overflow tray facilitates centralized collection and subsequent cleaning.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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 condensate flow guiding structure for use in an iced beverage machine, characterized in that, The device includes a beverage machine body (1) and a detachable container (2) mounted on the beverage machine body (1). The beverage machine body (1) is provided with an installation position (101) adapted to the container (2). The container (2) is provided with a dispensing mechanism (29) on the front side. The beverage machine body (1) is also provided with an overflow tray (7) on the front side. The overflow tray (7) is located below the dispensing mechanism (29). The installation position (101) is provided with a flow guiding structure (5). The flow guiding structure (5) is used to guide the condensate on the installation position (101) to the overflow tray (7).

2. The condensate guiding structure for an ice drink machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The overflow tray (7) is detachably installed on the body (1) of the ice drink machine.

3. The condensate guiding structure for an ice drink machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure (5) is a flow guiding channel provided on the installation position (101). One end of the flow guiding channel is a flow guiding inlet located on the installation position (101), and the other end extends into the body (1) of the ice drink machine.

4. The condensate guiding structure for an ice drink machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ice drink machine body (1) is provided with a guide pipe connected to the guide channel, and the guide pipe extends to the overflow plate (7).

5. A condensate guiding structure for an ice drink machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ice drink machine body (1) is also provided with a front panel (19). The lower side of the front panel (19) has a notch for inserting the overflow tray (7). The inner side of the front panel (19) is also provided with a water outlet (191) that extends through the notch. The water outlet (191) is opposite to the upper side of the overflow tray (7). One end of the guide pipe is installed on the water outlet (191).

6. The condensate guiding structure for an ice drink machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The overflow pan (7) includes a pan body (71) and an upper cover (72) provided on the pan body (71). The upper cover (72) is provided with a plurality of water leakage holes, and the upper cover (72) is also provided with a through hole with a diameter greater than or equal to that of the water outlet (191) at the position opposite to the water outlet (191).

7. A condensate guide structure for an ice drink machine according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, When the material bucket (2) is installed on the body (1) of the ice drink machine, a gap is left between the lower peripheral wall of the material bucket (2) and the mounting position (101).

8. A condensate guiding structure for an ice drink machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting position (101) is an inclined flow guide bottom surface, and the flow guide inlet of the flow guide structure (5) is located at the lowest position of the flow guide bottom surface.

9. A condensate guiding structure for an ice drink machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two side walls of the mounting position (101) form a guide side with a gradually decreasing width, which is used to guide condensate to the bottom surface of the guide.

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