Beverage preparation machine with ice drink making function and juicing function

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of beverage making equipment, in particular to a beverage making machine with an ice drink making function and a juicing function, which comprises a shell, a juicing mechanism and a smoothie making mechanism, the smoothie making mechanism comprises a stirring barrel, an evaporator and a stirring and smoothie scraping component, and the beverage making machine integrates the juicing function and the smoothie making function. Juice of fresh vegetables and fruits is extracted through the juicing mechanism, heat exchange is conducted between the juice and the evaporator of the smoothie making mechanism, the juice is made into smoothie through the stirring assembly, and therefore efficient and convenient ice drink making is achieved. The device solves the problems of low efficiency and complicated operation caused by separation of juicing and smoothie making equipment in the prior art, is particularly suitable for families, beverage shops and other scenes, and meets the instant making requirements of users on fresh smoothie beverages.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage making equipment, specifically to a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with consumers' increasing demand for healthy food and personalized cold drinks, the market demand for equipment that combines fresh juice and iced drinks is growing.

[0003] Traditional iced beverage making equipment and juicers are limited in function, only capable of simple ice making or blending drinks to create smoothies, failing to meet users' diverse needs for incorporating fresh fruit juice into iced beverages. Furthermore, most juicers on the market focus solely on extracting juice from fruits and other ingredients, lacking the ability to make smoothies. Users wishing to enjoy fruit-based smoothies must purchase separate ice-making equipment and manually mix the juices, a cumbersome and time-consuming process that misses the optimal taste of fresh juice. Additionally, the cost of purchasing multiple pieces of equipment and the increased space requirements in kitchens and bathrooms make it difficult to meet users' needs for integrated iced beverage making.

[0004] In summary, there is a need to design an integrated beverage preparation machine that combines juicing, ice making, and mixing functions to simplify the operation process, reduce operating costs, and meet users' demand for efficient preparation of diverse iced beverages.

[0005] In view of the technical problems of the above-mentioned equipment, such as limited functionality and complex operation, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem this utility model aims to solve is to provide a beverage preparation machine with both ice-making and juicing functions. The machine includes a shell, a juicing mechanism, and an ice-slush making mechanism. The ice-slush making mechanism includes a mixing tank, an evaporator, and a stirring and scraping ice-slush component. This beverage preparation machine integrates juicing and ice-slush making functions. The juicing mechanism extracts juice from fresh vegetables and fruits, which is then exchanged with the juice by the evaporator in the ice-slush making mechanism. The stirring component then turns the juice into ice-slush, thus achieving efficient and convenient ice-drink preparation. This application solves the problems of low efficiency and cumbersome operation caused by the separation of juicing and ice-slush making equipment in existing technologies. It is particularly suitable for home use, beverage shops, and other scenarios, meeting users' needs for instant fresh ice-slush beverage preparation.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model proposes a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions, including a shell;

[0008] The iced drink making mechanism is located on the outer shell and is used to make smoothies;

[0009] The juicing mechanism, located on one side of the iced drink making mechanism and connected to the outer shell, is used to extract juice from fruits and vegetables;

[0010] The iced beverage production facility includes:

[0011] A mixing bowl, located on the outer shell, is used to hold the juice and complete the making of smoothies within the mixing bowl;

[0012] An evaporator, located in a mixing tank, is used to exchange heat with the juice in the mixing tank to cool the juice;

[0013] A slush-scraping assembly is located in a mixing tank and is used to stir the juice and cooperate with the evaporator to scrape off the slush-like juice formed on the outer surface of the evaporator.

[0014] As described above, in a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions, the mixing tank and the evaporator are cylindrical, and a mixing chamber is formed between the mixing tank and the evaporator.

[0015] As described above, a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions includes a stirring and scraping slush assembly comprising a blade assembly fitted on the outer surface of an evaporator for scraping slush-like juice from the outer surface of the evaporator, and a drive unit disposed in the housing for driving the blade assembly to rotate.

[0016] As described above, a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions includes a blade assembly comprising a first cover plate, a second cover plate, and a stirring blade disposed between the first cover plate and the second cover plate. The first cover plate and the second cover plate are coaxially arranged. The upper end of the stirring blade is connected to the lower surface of the first cover plate, and the lower end is connected to the upper surface of the second cover plate. The stirring blade rotates in contact with the outer surface of the evaporator.

[0017] As described above, in a beverage preparation machine with both ice-making and juicing functions, the stirring blades are spiral-shaped and arranged around the outer surface of the evaporator.

[0018] As described above, a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions has a central recessed portion of the first cover plate to form a feeding section, with a curved transition between the first cover plate and the feeding section, and the feeding section having several feeding holes.

[0019] As described above, a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions includes a drive shaft and a drive motor located below the mixing tank for driving the blade assembly to rotate. The drive shaft passes through the evaporator, and the upper end of the drive shaft is detachably connected to the blade assembly. The drive motor drives the drive shaft to rotate so that the blade assembly scrapes the juice in the outer surface of the evaporator to form a slushy consistency.

[0020] As described above, in a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions, the lower surface of the first cover plate is formed with a mounting part, and the upper end of the drive shaft is threadedly connected to the mounting part.

[0021] As described above, a beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juicing functions includes a blade assembly that further comprises several ice-scraping support plates disposed between the first cover plate and the stirring blade. The ice-scraping support plates are rotatably engaged with the outer surface of the evaporator and are used to support the blade assembly and scrape off the juice formed on the outer surface of the evaporator.

[0022] As described above, in a beverage preparation machine with both ice-making and juicing functions, the blade assembly is made of a heat-conducting material.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beverage preparation machine of this utility model, which has the functions of making iced drinks and juicing, has the following advantages:

[0024] 1. This application integrates the dual functions of juicing and iced beverage making into a beverage preparation machine. The iced beverage making mechanism and the juicing mechanism can be controlled independently or work together simultaneously, so that users can obtain juice or iced beverages with one beverage preparation machine. This solves the problems of low efficiency and cumbersome operation caused by the separation of juicing and iced beverage making equipment in the prior art.

[0025] 2. In this application, a spiral-shaped stirring blade is used to make the juice more evenly stirred, thereby improving the efficiency of making iced drinks.

[0026] 3. In this application, the structural strength of the blade assembly is enhanced by setting up a scraping ice support plate, while increasing the area of ​​the blade assembly and the outer surface of the evaporator for scraping ice. This allows for repeated scraping of ice to prevent the accumulation of ice, resulting in a smoother texture in the finished iced drink. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0028] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the beverage making machine in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the beverage making machine in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a partial front sectional view of the ice smoothie making mechanism in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a partial top sectional view of the ice smoothie making mechanism in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the blade assembly in this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is the second schematic diagram of the blade assembly in this utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the partition plate in the barrel lid assembly of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 8 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the partition plate in the barrel lid assembly of this utility model;

[0036] In the picture:

[0037] 1. Outer shell;

[0038] 2. Iced drink preparation mechanism; 21. Mixing tank; 210. Mixing chamber;

[0039] 22. Bucket lid assembly; 221. End cover plate; 222. Partition plate; 223. Connecting part;

[0040] 23. Stirring and scraping ice slush assembly; 231. Blade assembly; 2311. First cover plate; 2312. Second cover plate; 2313. Stirring blade; 2314. Ice slush support plate; 2315. Mounting part; 232. Drive component; 2321. Drive motor; 2322. Transmission shaft;

[0041] 24. Refrigeration components; 241. Evaporator;

[0042] 25. Feeding section; 251. Feeding hole;

[0043] 3. Juicing mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, this utility model includes a beverage preparation machine with both ice-making and juicing functions. It includes a housing 1, a slush-making mechanism mounted on the housing 1 for making slushies, and a juicing mechanism 3 mounted on one side of the ice-making mechanism 2 and connected to the housing 1 for extracting juice from vegetables and fruits. The ice-making mechanism 2 includes a mixing tank 21 mounted on the housing 1 for holding the juice and completing the slush-making process within a mixing tank 21; an evaporator 241 located within the mixing tank 21 for heat exchange with the juice to form a slush-like consistency; and a mixing and scraping slush assembly 23 located within the mixing tank 21 for stirring the juice and cooperating with the evaporator 241 to scrape off the slush-like juice formed on the outer surface of the evaporator 241. The mixing tank 21 and the evaporator 241 are cylindrical, forming a mixing chamber 210 between them. The slush-scraping assembly 23 includes a blade assembly 231 fitted on the outer surface of the evaporator 241 for scraping off the slush-like liquid formed on the outer surface of the evaporator 241, and a drive member 232 disposed in the housing 1 for driving the blade assembly 231 to rotate.

[0046] The beverage making machine also includes a control component mounted on the outer casing 1 for controlling the operation of the iced beverage making mechanism 2 and the juicing mechanism 3. Both the iced beverage making mechanism 2 and the juicing mechanism 3 are electrically connected to the control component, which controls them to operate separately or simultaneously. The iced beverage making mechanism 2 and the juicing mechanism 3 each perform different functions. The juicing mechanism 3 independently extracts juice from vegetables and fruits for use in making iced beverages. The extracted juice is poured into a mixing tank 21. The mixing tank 21 and the evaporator 241 work together to cool the juice in the mixing tank 21 and stir it through the blade assembly 231 to make iced beverages.

[0047] This application integrates the dual functions of juicing and iced beverage making into a beverage preparation machine. The iced beverage making mechanism 2 and the juicing mechanism 3 can be controlled independently or work together simultaneously, so that users can obtain juice or iced beverages with one beverage preparation machine. This solves the problems of low efficiency and cumbersome operation caused by the separation of juicing and iced beverage making equipment in the prior art.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in a further embodiment of this application, the blade assembly 231 includes a first cover plate 2311, a second cover plate 2312, and a stirring blade 2313 disposed between the first cover plate 2311 and the second cover plate 2312. The first cover plate 2311 and the second cover plate 2312 are coaxially arranged. The upper end of the stirring blade 2313 is connected to the lower surface of the first cover plate 2311, and the lower end is connected to the upper surface of the second cover plate 2312. The stirring blade 2313 rotates in contact with the outer surface of the evaporator 241. The stirring blade 2313 is spiral-shaped and is arranged around the outer surface of the evaporator 241. The drive unit 232 includes a drive shaft 2322 and a drive motor 2321 located below the mixing tank 21 for driving the blade assembly 231 to rotate. The drive shaft 2322 passes through the evaporator 241, and its upper end is detachably connected to the blade assembly 231. The drive motor 2321 drives the drive shaft 2322 to rotate, thereby causing the blade assembly 231 to scrape off the slush-like liquid formed on the outer surface of the evaporator 241. The lower surface of the first cover plate 2311 is formed with a mounting portion 2315, and the upper end of the drive shaft 2322 is threadedly connected to the mounting portion 2315.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the blade assembly 231 is threadedly engaged with the drive shaft 2322 via a mounting base located on the lower surface of the first cover plate 2311. The drive shaft 2322 supports the blade assembly 231 and drives it to rotate. The blade assembly 231 rotates around the evaporator 241, maintaining constant contact with the outer surface of the evaporator 241. This scrapes off the slushy liquid formed on the outer surface of the evaporator 241. Under the pushing action of the blade assembly 231, the liquid placed in the mixing chamber 210 undergoes uniform and thorough heat exchange with the evaporator 241. The stirring blades 2313 are spirally wound around the outer surface of the evaporator 241. During the rotation of the blade assembly 231, the stirring blades 2313 push the liquid to circulate up and down along the stirring shaft, accelerating the heat exchange and cooling process. This design avoids the limitation of traditional straight blades that can only locally stir, ensuring that the cold drink ingredients are thoroughly and evenly mixed. Furthermore, the upper end of the drive shaft 2322 is threadedly connected to the mounting part 2315 to enable the disassembly of the drive shaft and the blade assembly, which facilitates the removal of the blade assembly for separate cleaning, making cleaning convenient and the structure reliable. This application improves the efficiency of ice-making by setting a spiral-shaped stirring blade 2313 to make the stirring blade 2313 stir the juice more evenly.

[0050] The drive unit 232 may also include a reduction gear set (not shown in the figure), which is used to reduce the speed and increase the torque. The output shaft of the drive unit 232 is connected to the reduction gear set, which drives the drive shaft 2322 to drive the blade set 231 to rotate so as to realize the stirring of juice.

[0051] like Figure 3As shown, the bucket lid assembly 22 further includes an end cover plate 221, a partition plate 222, and a connecting part 223. The end cover plate 221 and the partition plate 222 are hinged together by the connecting part 223. The end cover plate 221 is also provided with a handle for opening and closing the end cover plate 221 by holding the handle. The partition plate 222 is sealed to the open end of the mixing bucket 21. The middle part of the partition plate 222 is recessed downward to form a flow guide. The partition plate 222 and the flow guide are curved and transitioned. The flow guide has several flow guide holes. The partition plate 222 is also provided with a sensor for detecting whether the end cover plate 221 is closed. The sensor is electrically connected to the control component. When the end cover plate 221 is closed, a closing signal is transmitted to the control component. The desired beverage preparation mode is selected through the input terminal of the control component, and the iced beverage mechanism is controlled to work.

[0052] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the first cover plate 2311 is circular in shape, with a downward-curving center forming a feeding section 25. The first cover plate 2311 and the feeding section 25 have a curved transition. The feeding section 25 has several feeding holes 251. A guide section is located above the feeding section 25, and its recessed area is smaller than that of the feeding section 25. When the lid assembly 22 is closed on the mixing tank 21, the partition plate 222 does not interfere with the first cover plate 2311. The juice enters the feeding section 25 through the guide section, flows through the curved transition area, and then flows into the mixing tank 21 through the feeding port, thus preventing juice residue on the blade assembly 231. The circular shape of the first cover plate 2311 matches the mixing tank 21, preventing juice splashing and contamination of the lid assembly 22 during mixing.

[0053] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, further, as a further embodiment of this application, the blade assembly 231 also includes several ice-scraping support plates 2314 disposed between the first cover plate 2311 and the stirring blade 2313. The ice-scraping support plates 2314 are rotatably engaged with the outer surface of the evaporator 241. The ice-scraping support plates 2314 are used to support the blade assembly 231 and scrape off the slush-like juice formed on the outer surface of the evaporator 241. In this application, the structural strength of the blade assembly 231 is strengthened by setting the ice-scraping support plates 2314, and the area of ​​ice scraping between the blade assembly 231 and the outer surface of the evaporator 241 is increased. This allows for repeated ice scraping, preventing the accumulation of slush, and making the resulting iced drink have a more delicate taste.

[0054] In addition, since the ice scraping support plate 2314 rotates in contact with the outer surface of the evaporator 241, the juice is slowly guided along the ice scraping support plate 2314 into the mixing chamber 210, avoiding splashing of juice and contamination of the lid assembly 22.

[0055] Furthermore, in order to cool down the juice more quickly, the blade assembly 231 is made of a heat-conducting material. Since the blade assembly 231 rotates in contact with the evaporator 241, heat exchange occurs at the contact part between the evaporator 241 and the blade assembly 231 to reduce the surface temperature of the blade assembly 231. The blade assembly 231 can also exchange heat while in contact with the juice, which can speed up the production of iced drinks.

[0056] The slush-making mechanism in this application also includes a refrigeration component 24 disposed on the outer casing 1. The refrigeration component 24 is used to continuously supply cooling to the evaporator 241 and absorb heat from the juice, and cooperates with the evaporator 241 to participate in the cyclic refrigeration process. Specifically, the refrigeration component 24 includes a compressor, a condenser, a throttling device, and a refrigerant. The output end of the evaporator 241 is connected to the throttling device, and the output end of the evaporator 241 is connected to the compressor to allow the refrigerant to circulate. The compressor, condenser, throttling device, and evaporator 241 form a closed-loop circulation space, in which the refrigerant switches between gaseous and liquid states to participate in the circulation. It should be noted that the cooling system composed of the evaporator 241, compressor, condenser, throttling device, and refrigerant described above is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Specifically, the beverage maker offers multiple operating modes, allowing users to control the ice-making mechanism and juicing mechanism 3 to work independently or collaboratively via the control unit. Users can freely combine different fruit juices and other ingredient ratios according to their personal tastes to create a wide variety of iced beverages. The refrigeration unit 24 can fulfill different beverage needs such as ice cream, cocktails, and smoothies by allowing users to select different ingredients. The independent juicing function outlet can simultaneously produce fruit juices of various ingredients and slimming vegetable juices.

[0058] When a user selects the juicing mode through the control component, the fruit enters the juicing component from the feed inlet, and fresh juice is extracted. When the ice-making mode is selected, the ice-making component works, and freshly squeezed juice needs to be added to the mixing bowl 21 to match different other material requirements. When making iced beverages, the juicing function can be started at the same time, and different fruits and vegetables can be juiced independently to meet the needs of different people for beverages.

[0059] Specifically, the beverage making machine includes a juice inlet, a juice outlet, a residue outlet, and a juicing cup. The juicing assembly includes a juicing end cap, a pusher rod, a screw rod, a filter screen, a pre-switch, a juice receiving cup, a sensor, and a drive motor 2321, among other components. The ice-making mechanism also includes a switching device and an ice-drink outlet, among other components. It should be noted that the specific illustrations of the juicing assembly are not shown in the figures; these are technical solutions that can be understood by those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0060] When the juicing mode is selected, open the juicer's inlet cover, add whole or unchopped fruits and vegetables, and close the juicing end cover. The sensor automatically detects and triggers the control component to start the juicing program. If the fruits and vegetables are not pre-treated, they can be pushed forward by the pusher to accelerate the cutting process. The drive motor 2321 drives the screw to rotate at high speed, crushing and squeezing the fruits and vegetables. After the juice is separated by the filter screen, it flows into the juice collection cup through the juice outlet, while the solid residue is pushed to the bottom residue outlet by the screw pusher and discharged. Finally, the juice and residue are collected separately.

[0061] When the iced drink making mode is selected, open the end cover 221 of the mixing tank 21, add the desired iced drink ingredients or juice to the mixing chamber 210, and close the end cover 221 in the iced drink making mechanism. The sensor automatically detects and triggers the control component to start the iced drink making program, and simultaneously controls the cooling system to start working. The drive motor 2321 drives the blade assembly 231 to start rotating continuously via the transmission shaft 2322. The compressor starts, compressing the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, which is then fed into the condenser through copper pipes. In the condenser, the high-pressure gas exchanges heat with the outside gas through a fan, cooling and condensing into a high-pressure liquid. The high-pressure liquid becomes a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid through a throttling device and enters the cylindrical evaporator 241. The outer surface of the evaporator 241 continuously absorbs heat from the beverage, continuously cooling the beverage in the mixing tank 21 and creating a low-temperature environment for ice making. The evaporated refrigerant gas is then drawn back into the compressor to begin a new cycle. The continuous cooling and stirring process will eventually turn the beverage into the desired slushy state. After the process stops, the frozen beverage outlet seal can be opened by the switch, and the frozen beverage will be pushed out into a beverage cup or ice cream cup by the thrust of the stirring blade 2313.

[0062] The juicing mechanism 3 employs a spiral shaft rotation separation and pulp-juice filter structure, coupled with a high-power drive motor 2321, ensuring efficient crushing and juicing of fruits and other ingredients. The ice-making mechanism utilizes compressor refrigeration technology, with a built-in vertically sealed cylindrical evaporator 241. Combined with the blade assembly 231, it can quickly stir and prepare beverages for rapid cooling. The beverage maker integrating juicing and ice-making functions in this application significantly improves efficiency and simplifies operation.

Claims

1. A beverage preparation machine having an ice making and a juicing function, characterized in that The ice drink making mechanism (2) is arranged on the shell (1) and is used for making ice drink. The ice drink making mechanism (2) comprises: The stirring bucket (21) is arranged on the shell (1) and is used for containing juice and completing the making of slush in the stirring bucket (21). The evaporator (241) is arranged in the stirring bucket (21) and is used for heat exchange with the juice in the stirring bucket (21) to make the juice into slush shape. The stirring scraping slush assembly (23) is arranged in the stirring bucket (21) and is used for stirring the juice and cooperating with the evaporator (241) to scrape off the slush-shaped juice formed on the outer surface of the evaporator (241). The stirring scraping slush assembly (23) comprises a blade group (231) sleeved on the outer surface of the evaporator (241) and used for scraping off the slush-shaped juice formed on the outer surface of the evaporator (241), and a driving member (232) arranged in the shell (1) and used for driving the blade group (231) to rotate. The blade group (231) comprises a first cover plate (2311), a second cover plate (2312) and a stirring blade (2313) arranged between the first cover plate (2311) and the second cover plate (2312), the first cover plate (2311) and the second cover plate (2312) are coaxially arranged, the upper end of the stirring blade (2313) is connected with the lower surface of the first cover plate (2311), and the lower end is connected with the upper surface of the second cover plate (2312), and the stirring blade (2313) is rotationally matched with the outer surface of the evaporator (241).

2. The beverage preparation machine with ice-making and juice-extracting functions according to claim 1, characterized in that The stirring blade (2313) is in spiral shape and is arranged around the outer surface of the evaporator (241).

3. The beverage preparation machine with ice making and juicing functions according to claim 1, characterized in that The middle part of the first cover plate (2311) is recessed downward to form a feeding portion (25), the first cover plate (2311) and the feeding portion (25) are transitioned through a curved surface, and the feeding portion (25) is provided with a plurality of feeding holes (251).

4. The beverage preparation machine with ice making and juicing functions according to claim 3, characterized in that The driving member (232) comprises a transmission shaft (2322) and a driving motor (2321) arranged below the stirring bucket (21) and used for driving the blade group (231) to rotate, the transmission shaft (2322) penetrates the evaporator (241), the upper end of the transmission shaft (2322) is detachably connected with the blade group (231), and the driving motor (2321) drives the transmission shaft (2322) to rotate to drive the blade group (231) to scrape off the slush-shaped juice on the outer surface of the evaporator (241).

5. The beverage preparation machine with ice making and juicing functions according to claim 4, characterized in that The lower surface of the first cover plate (2311) is formed with a mounting portion (2315), and the upper end of the transmission shaft (2322) is threadedly connected with the mounting portion (2315).

6. The beverage preparation machine with ice and juice making functions according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that ​ 7. The beverage preparation machine with ice making and juicing functions according to claim 4, characterized in that ​ 8. The beverage preparation machine with ice making and juicing functions according to claim 7, characterized in that ​ 9. The beverage preparation machine with ice making and juicing functions according to claim 5, characterized in that The blade set (231) further comprises a plurality of ice slush scraping support plates (2314) arranged between the first cover plate (2311) and the stirring blades (2313), the ice slush scraping support plates (2314) are rotationally fitted in contact with the outer surface of the evaporator (241), and the ice slush scraping support plates (2314) are used for supporting the blade set (231) and scraping off the juice formed on the outer surface of the evaporator (241).

10. The beverage preparation machine with ice making and juicing functions according to claim 3, characterized in that The blade set (231) is made of a heat-conducting material.

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